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PRESIDENT WILSON'S WAR
 MESSAGE ANNOTATED

The war message of Presi- dent Wilson delivered before the two houses of Congress on April 2, 1917, with annotations giving the leading facts on which the rupture with Ger many was developed, the issues in international law, and con- trasting the spirit of Prussian- ism and Americanism, has been published by the Committee on Public Information in Washing ton.
 It is a document of great val ue and of great interest to Americans and especially to purchasers of Liberty Loan Bonds, who are financing the Government in maintaining those things which this message shows to be right and just in fighting to the end against the things which it denounces. The message is accompanied by foreword which gives the reasons for the publication and expresses the hope that it may make clearer the spirit and the i facts back of the decision made by the Government and people Eof America.
 The annotations to the mes- sage are valuable in giving full CT details of matters and things which were only briefly refer red to in the document itself. Facts and figures are set out in detail and constitute illuminat- ing commentary on this one of the greatest public documents in the history of the world. l Americanism and Prussian- ism are contrasted by compar- ing the following expressions of national ideals:
 "The foundations of our na- tional policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principles of private morality. There ex- ists in the course of nature an indissoluble union between vir- tue and happiness, between du- ty and advantage, between honest policy and public felic- ity, and the propitious smiles of heaven can never be expected on g union OF government that disregards the eternal rules of order and right, which heaven itself has ordained."-Georre Washington's First Inaugural address.
 We are now in a state of ne- cessity and necessity knows nc law. Our troops have occupied neutral Luxemburg and per :haps already have entered Bel 1 gium territory. Gentlemen, this is a breach of international law. The wrong| speak op- enly-the wrong we hereby commit we will try to make good as soon as our military aims have been attained.
 "He who is menaced as we are, and is fighting for his high est possession, can only consid- CT how he is to hack his way through. - Chancellor Beth mann Hollweg addressing the Reichstag, August 4, 1914.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-14
BLUES NEED RECRUITS
Authorized to Accept Men Between
Eighteen and Forty-Ffve Who Have
Not been Called Under Draft.

Major T.. W. Bowlcs. comma nding the
First Squadron. Virginia Calvary. has
received a letter from headquarters
Of the Eastern Department. authorize
ing him TO appoint a recruiting officer
for the squadron. First Lieutenant
Walter y. Mercer, medical corps. has
been appointed and is ready to receive
those who wish TO join the command.
Only those men who have not been
summoned TO appear before a physi-
cal examining board and are between
eighteen and fortyhve years OF age
are eligible. Each applicant for enlist
mcnt between twcnty-one and thirty
one years old must present, in addi-
ton To his registration card GER
tificate from his local board showing
that he has not been called for OK
animation.
The recruiting officer will be at the
Blues Armory, Sixth and Marshall
Streets. every day Up to . +. VI. The
other recruiting officer for the cav
airy, in addition 10 the regular army,
is at $50 East Broad street. Any pro-
spective applicant for enlistment can
get AL information desired at either
one OF the above stations. The officer
at the armory stated yesterday that
there are about nifty vacancies in the
suuaLrCn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-14
MISSING NURSE TURNS UP
Is with Friends Mt Home in Maryland
Police Authorities Stop
Search.

Several days ago. The Times Dispatch
carried an item about an undergrad
uatc nurse, who had been sent to re-
licvc another nurse on a case on Park
Avenue by Miss Eva Stratton, PIG
South Third street. one of the regis
trars of the undergraduates who do
private nursing in the city. The un-
dcrgraduate never arrived at the num-
Der designated. and the matter was
reported 10 the police, Miss Stratton
fearing foul play.
Last night. by special delivery most
marked Colts. Md, came lett r
TO The Times Dispatch. which needs no
explanation. The text OF the com
runication is as follows:
Having seen where | was being
searched for by the police who thought
| might have been the victim of foul
play. will say that / am safe and well.
and Will communicate with friends
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-14
ENllSTMENTS YESTERDAY
Places Are Open for Thirty-Threc Col
ored Men in Medical
Department.

Thirty-three vacancies for Colored
men in the medical department. with
$50 per month and all expenses paid.
is VIVA, the army has TO offer now. The
local recruiting Officer said yesterday
that he expects these places 10 be I'LL
ed at once.
Following is the list OF those who
enlisted yesterday. In the regular
army. John r. Chastaim. OF Royston,
ia; Samuel II. Williams. zoos Albany
Avenue. and j. T. Davis. of san Der
nardino Cal. In Battery T., First Nir-
g,nin Infantry: Charles !. Earnett. OF
liichmond Edward Il. Holt. OF Hous-
ton. Va: Lanti3ti g. berkeley, of Dan
VILE: Henry b.. Benson, OF Peedcc. y.
c.; Percy II. Dickcrson, of Floyd Va.
Meury y. Gum. 20l? Nenable Street,
and William Is Counsciman. of Balti-
more. John W. Coovcr, OF South Rich
n,ond. enlisted in Company l.. First
Virginia Infantry, and Roy L. Stin-
sou. OF Rocky Mount \. c.. was the
only one who enlisted in the cavalry
Little activity Was shown round the
Tavy recruiting station. There was
one enlistment, however. John Alfred
tuck, OF Virginia, who goes TO the
navy as apprentice seaman.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-14
ORDER SOUTH RICHMOND
MEN TO FORTRESS MONROE
seventh Company, Virginia Con,t Ar
ttiicry, to 90 Into Train
Ing mt Once.


Orders for the Seventh COMPANY. Vir-
Einia Coast Artillery. TO leave for Fort
reSs Monroe for training were received
here last night. The company is To-
Gated in South Richmond and has lust
received its complete field cquipment.
1t is composed of los men. and is com
manded by Captain Gilbert ST. c. Rob-
inson.
Colonel Ernest E Jannicky, of the
taken up his headquarters at Shcr-
wood Park. There the headquarters
and supply companies and regimental
band will go into camp. One battalion
will probably be located there tenn
porarily.
Water was turned on yesterday at
the camp by order Of the Administra-
tive Board at the request Of Colonel
Jannicky. The grounds were used last
year by the Virginia troops as part Of
Camp Henry Carter Stuart, and water
and sewerage were then Installed, as
we'll electric lights
Unofficial information has been re-
ceived here to the effect that the First
Squadron, Virginia Cavalry, will he at
tached to the Ninth Division. The Blues
we're designated as n part OF a pro-
risional regiment OF cavalry to be a
part of the Twcnty-ninth Division,
composed of New Jersey, Maryland.
District Of Columbia and Virginia
troops. The new divisional arrange
ment, however, does, not have attached
cavalry.
The Ninth Division is composed
mostly OF regulars. and will probably
be dispatched 10 the border for duty.
In event dismounted cavalry is sent to
Europe. the Blues will have an excel
lent chance to see real service. as the
regular divisions will be the first sent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-14
NEW BULLETIN ISSUED
State Department OF Agriculture Gives
Interesting Information on
Practical Topics.

Commissioner Koiner is mailing out
the August Bulletin of the Department
OF Agriculture to all farmers whose
names are the departments list
This bulletin contains very practical
and helpful discussions on most inn
portant matters conducive TO Drofitab BILE
farming. The Importance of the farm
ers in increasing their live stock. pre-
cautions against the spread of hog
cholera. the cost in the production of
the wheat crop. blight on the late po-
tato crop which is large one in
this State. the work in the division or
markets. valuable Information on the
apple corp. the Importance Of farmers
in cooperating in their shipments. the
storage of crops. the saving OF next
ycar's seed and analysis of fertilizer.
These bulletins are full Of practical
and helpful Information that Will en-
able the farmer. II he is guided by
them, 10 sell at better prices and save
us"less expense. They cost the farmer
nothing. and every farmer who does
not get them should at once send his
name 10 Commissioner koincr with the
request that his name be enrolled on
tn" departments list.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-14
FRENCH ORPHANS ADOPTED
Additional Names Given OF yirrI,i,
People Who Assume Care
OF Eathcrlcss.

Internationally omitted from the
list OF names Of those who had adopted
French orphans in the report submit
Ted by Mrs. J. Taylor Ellyson. who is
hrst vice-president Of the War Pc
hei Association OF Virginia, are those
OF Mr.. and Mrs w F. Barrett. OF
Newport News, who have adop,od a bov
and girl. Norbert and Sidonia Rich
ard by name: Miss Francis Starr. also
OF Newport News, cares for Susanne
Dandonncau. and Mrs. Thomas p.
Stcarncs for Aimee Dandonneau
Since the publication Of the reoort
last week by The Times Dispatch. an
other child has been adopted by a
richmond woman. whose name il
withheld. and the Allegheny branch Of
the National League for Woman's Ser
vice has adopted Mathildc Gurral. and
plans arc being made 10 send the little
girl an outfit OF wearing apparel at
once.
Al the head OF the Virginia branch
OF the organization known throughou,
the country az the Fathcrlcss Chill
dren of France is Mrs. J Taylor EIv-
son. whose activities along the lines
or war relief have been notable since
the beginning Of the war
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-14
VACANCIES IN SENATE
Willis Robertson, of Buenn Vista, APP
| pointed to Fort Myer-IIayden
| Out for Saundcrs's Seat.

With the draft law In full swing
and men throughout the nation volun-
teering their services for the cmer-
gency. IL is likely that NOR. than one
special election will have to be held
in Virginia senatorial districts TO fiji
vacancies thus caused IN the State
Senate.
Senator Willis Robertson. Of Buena
Vista. has just been appointed az q
candidate for commission in the
army and will enter the second train
ing camp. at Fort Myer. It is under
stood that acceptance of this appoint
ment vacates his seat.
Senator Harry Flood Byrd. Of Win
chester, is eligible in the draft. ana
his number is perilousiy close to those
now being called to the colors. II or
dered to report for military duty, Sena-
tor Byrd has announced that he will
claim no exemption.
The nomination of Senator j. r.
Saunders. of MiddlescX, for Attorney
General. will thus vacate the seat OF
the Thirty ninth Senatorial District.
II. Jctcr Hayden, Of Urbanna. has
already announced that he will be a
candidate TO succeed Colonel Saunders
in the Senate.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-14
Fauors Bonus for
City Employees
Administrative Boa,d Would Di-
Oidc Up All Uncxpcndcd
Pay Roll Balances.

If plan suggested in the Admins
trativc Board yesterday by Chairman
liirschberg is approved by the City
Council. city employees Under the
board. at the end Of the present fiscal
year. will receive bonuses from the
city government.
Upon motion of Chairman Hirschberg
the board adopted the following rcso-
luton:
BE it resolved by tho Administrative
Board of the city of Richmond. That
the said board recommend to tho City
Council that they be given authorit
10 use as bonus in the several diff
fcrent departments under the control
of the hoard all money left to the
credit of account known as Salaries
or pay rolls of said departments. this
money to be equally divided and given
to the officers and employees in the
said departments at the end of the fis-
cal year 1917. The board makes this
recommendation. as they believe II to
be Justifablc because of the fact that
some of our largest corporations have
declared bonuses at the end of each
year. The board further states that
there are number OF officers and en-
rloyees in the several departments un-
Ger their Jurisdiction who have doubled
up In their work as to save the
employment of additional labor, and
especially during the year 1917 IL has
become necessary for the officers and
employees to do extra duties on ac-
count of the scarcity of labor. and
further on account of the high wages
being paid at cantonmcnts and in other
lines of work.
The board would recommend that
this be acted on SO as to take effect
not later than the end OF the fiscal
year 1917"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-14
WISE is MADE MAJOR
Commissioned After Training Mt Leon
Springs-Britinh ConsuPs Son
Made Lieutenant.

Colonel Jennings C. Wise. OF this
city, has received commission as
corps. after receiving training in the
camp at Leon Springs. Texas. Colonel
Wise is an honor graduate OF the Vir-
ginia Military Institute and was AT
one time n second lieutenant in the
regular army. Later he was captain
and adjutant of the First Battalion.
Virginia field artillery. and then was
commandment Of cadets at the Virginia
Military Institute.
Thomas w. Wilmer. son of Arthur p.
Wilmer, British vice-consul here, has
been commissioned as a second lieu
tenant OF infantry at Fort Niagara.
He is also graduate of the Virginia
Military Institute, class OF 1914.
Robert v. Whitehurst. of the firm of
VauG han Whitchurst Company. has
been commissioned as captain Of
infantry. at Fort Mcpherson. He is
an alumnus Of Richmond College and
the University OF Virginia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-14
Practice Economy
in Use of Water
Coagulating Basins to Be Clean
ed, and Supply viii Be Short
for ScOcrai Days.

because il will be materially reduceu
in order 10 allow he coagulatins
basins to be cleaned. Richmond'S water
supply will he curtailcd for several
days. beginning this morning. and all
consumers are warned to exercise the
utmost economy. otherwise they will
suffer Inconvenience. However, there
is no reason willy every necessary
want should not be served but re-
quests are made that citizens refrain
from sprink!ing streets and watering
gardens until further notice.
owning TO the tremendous volume
OF sediment brought down by the re-
cent heavy rains. it has become ,cccs
sary TO clean the basins Immediately,
said DIR. Roy *. Flanagan, Chief
Health officer. last night.
Men have already been employed to
do the work" he continued. and it will
he FASTENED TO completion with all
possible speed. But even at this the
work will require from two to five
days. During this time the PUMPKINS
Will have to be reduced from 10000
Gee gallons to 100000 gallons d, DAY
This volume Of available water will
suffice If il is cconomically used, but
as ii is much less than Richmond is;
now consuming, economy will he i'm
pcratirc liouscholdcrs will have TO
suspend sprinkling their yards and
streets. Manufacturers will have 10
reckon upon reduction OF about 40
per cent in the water they can use
All must be on notice and must prac.
ticc rigid economy. 1t will not. now
EVER. be necessary for houscholdcrs to
draw water and hold 1t in reserve.
Enough Will be pumped TO meet ne
cc$Sities and all reasonable wants
From this time until further notice is
given. economy must be practiced by
all If none is 10 suffer for lack OF
Water."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-14
II DEAD IN COLLISION
Two Trolley Cnrs on Shore Line Elec-
trio Railway Meet Hend-On
Mt High Suced.

mt hiSh speed
NORTH CRAWFORD, CONN, August
l3.-Seventeen persons were killed. and
upward OF twoscore injured. some
probably fatally, when two trolley cars
on the Shore Line Electric Railway
met head-on at high speed short
distance from the local station late
to-day. Both cars were of heavy con-
struction, and the force Of the impact
locked them together in mass Of
twisted iron and steel and splintcred
wood Both cars were we'll filled with
passengers. and most of the dead were
women. Few of the bodies have been
identified thus far.
The injured were rushed to New
Haven hospitals. Most OF the persons
killed lived in Guilford. Madison. Say
brook and nearby towns. One OF the
seriously injured Is Leonard S. Hotch-
kiss. n banker OF New Haven. whose
two sons were killed in a collision OF
express trains at North Haven. on the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Railroad, about two years ago. The
| accident. which is considered one of
the worst of its kind in the history OF
New England. occurred on a stretch OF
straight single track between two
curves.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-14
STEAMSHIP AURORA
IS BURNED At HER DOCK
Vessel and Cargo Seriously Injured
by Fire Just Before Start
ing on Trip.
LOSS COVERED BY INSURANCE
Had Been Loaded With Foodstuffs
for Hopcwcll and City Point-Cap-
tain Furman Is Injured Willie
Fighting Flames.

Just as the steamship Aurora. OF
the Furman Line, was preparing to
start on it's daily trip to City Point
early last night. fire burst through
the walls OF the boiler room. and, with
in few minutes. Quilted the super
structure of the ship and practically
destroyed the heavy cargo, consist
ing principally of foodstufs consign-
ed TO Hopewcll and vicinity. The fire
occurred at 1920 o'clock. while the boat
was moorcd at its wharf in the City
Dock. at the foot OF Eighteenth Street
probably amount to $4,000.
The Aurora was heavily loaded. and
was ready to start on it's trip when the
fire was discovered by employees on
the wharf The engineer was at the
time preparing to start his engines
and Captain William L. Throckmorton
was in the wharf office. Among the
first to reach the ship was Captain
Fred Furman. of the steamship Clio
also OF the Furman Line. which was
about to start on its daily trip to
Petersburg.
While the crews of the two boats
made gallant fight, two alarms were
turned in and three ongine companies
responded. Within three minutes
several streams of water had been
turned on the flames. and they were
quickly under control. although the
ship at one time appeared to be doom
ed to destruction. The superstructure
OF the ship was badly damaged. but
the hull was unscathcd
CAPTAIN FURMAS INJURED
WHILE FIGHTING FLAMES
Captain Furman. OF the Clio. was
slightly injured in lighting the flames
Carrying a line OF hose, he fought his
way into the blazing boiler room.
only to have the hose burnt through.
AS he struggled to regain the open, a
pile of freight fell. pinnins him to
the floor. He managed. however. to
throw off the boxes and climbed
through portfolio to safety. He was
bruised and was slightly burned. His
injuries however. are not serious.
Officials of the Furman Line last
night announced that the loss was
fully covered by insurance The COM
pany carries a blanket policy on each
Of its three ships and their cargoes at
whatever wharf they are moored The
Aurora. boat of ninety-four tons
register. was loaded to capacity with
all kinds of freight. the larger part
Of which was food. including ice
cream, cake and soft drinks for Hope
we'll confectioners.
The Aurora was unloaded after the
fire was extinguished and the dam
aged cargo will be piled on the wharf
for the inspection OF the insurance
adjustcrs. The four Richmond port
wardens will be required to appraisc
the damage to the boat
The Clio will continue It's daily trips
to Petersburg, and Will carry the
freight to City Point as far as it is
able. The steamship Appomattox. of
the Furman Line. which has just been
rebuilt. will probably reach here on
| Friday and will replace the Aurora
until it is repaired. The Appomattox
is now at Elizabeth City. but will be
sent here quickly as possible. De-
livery this week is almost certain.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-14
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY
Other Creditors Not Satisfied With
Priority Given Claim of Farmers
and Merchants Bank.

Creditors In Baltimore have fled a
petition with Judge Waddi!! Of the
United States District Court request
ing that Il. l.. Morton, Of Hehoboth
Church. northumberland County. be
adjuGged bankrupt.
The liabilities Of H-. Morton are
declared 10 be $1,000 while mis- assets.
which would nav. been small IN any
case, have been depleted ~ tn. Farm
ers and Merchants BANK ot k!!!nar-
mock having taken priority Ia IA.
payment o! their note rver Morton 4
other creditors. About May ). 1911,
MortOn's STOCK NH destroyed ny fire.
lie then assigned an inHprance poi
icy which lie wa< carrying for :i.t3:
70 the Farmers and Nsrchauis HanE.
Since that Morton repueated mat J.
4. Ednondsra Il son, cnar!=n IS. *Ean
q Co. and Griffith Z. Turner "a. !ic..
accept the remainder NJ III. rr.lcy.
However. according ~ tEeEs crrr:!'r..
who are hling the petition. the Yarn!
era Il Merchants refused 20 hgr.s'c. d.
its priority and shar. !.tab!Y ~l;h
the other creditors
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-14
CHAMBER TO CELEBRATE
FIFTlETH BIRTHDAY
With Exception of That In Charleston
$. e., II Ia Oldest of Kind
In Country.

Coleman Workman. president OF the
Richmond Chamber of Commerce, has
appointed a special committee to make
arrangements for suitable ceremony
to celebrate the fftieth anniversary
OF the Chamber Of Commerce in Rich
inond. TO take place on September 6.
With one exception the Richmo nd
Chamber OF Commerce has operated
unintcrruptedly and without reor-
ganiZation longer than any other such
organization in the country. That
exception Is the Chamber OF Com :
MERGE of Charleston. s. c.. which
antcdates the local Chamber OF Com
merce by only few years.
The members OF this committee
are: Warren p. Taylor. chairman;
+. w. Powers J. T. Paimatory. and
Julien II. Hill.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-14
PLAN UNION REVIVAL
Joint Services In Chimborazo Park
Have Attracted Large
Attendance.

Chimborazo Park is proving so pop
ular with the scores OF people who
appreciate the privilege OF listening to
a sermon out of doors in the cool Of
the evening that the i've Church I'LL!
congregations which have been con-
Quoting union services in the park are
row planning a union revival in Chin
boraZo. Pastors of 81. Johns Episco-
pal! st. James Methodist. Broadus
Memorial Haptis; and the Third Chris-
tian Churches. have been taking turns
preaching at the union services held
heretofore. and they will doubtless be
Chiefly concerned in the revival serv-
ices.