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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
COMING TO AMERICA
Three Hundred belgium Women md
Children Awnit Transportation
to This Country.

TIE HAGUE, April 23.-Thrcc hum
drcd belgian women and children are
eagerly awaiting permission 10y TIL.
Dutch government To leave on a Dutch
boat for America, in care Of Rev. John
Is. Dcville, of Chicago. Father Dcviilc
has obtained permission from In. Ger
man Secretary of Foreign .\nairs TO
take these Belgian war sufferers 10
the United states. but, owing To the
U-boat blockade and tho resultant
tic-up OF Dutch shipping. tho outlook
FOR sailing is indefinite. More than
1000 passengers from recalled Dutch
steamers are waiting In Rotterdam to
depart for tho United states on the
Father Devil. is endcaNorins To over
come is The Dutch governments pro-
visional prohibition Of emigration via
Holland
Father Devillc has just completed "a
tour OF belgium. where he distributed
some 10000 francs raised by Americans
for needy relatives in the war-striclcn
country. lie said the German auihori
tics extended TO him ali facilities and
courtesies in his work. While in Bel
GUM he met Cardinal Mcrccr. who,
he said. is the idol of the Helg ian pco-
pie. The RelElans, lie said. arc greatly
distressed over the departure of Brand
Whitlock, tho American minister.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
China Expected
to Declare War
Believed Formal Entry Into Con-
Net VIII. Be Made Within
Fortnight.
IBy Associated Press.l

PICKING, April pa declaration OF
war against Germany by China is en-
pected within Il fortnight.
The special commission for interna
tional affairs designated by the gov
eminent has advised that China enter
the war. The question Will go before
Parliament shortly.
The American minister. DIR. Paul S.
Reinsch. held reception at the lcga-
ton to-day to twenty provisional mill
tary governors composing the military
conference which recommended recent
~ that China declare war. The gov
ernors were received with full milf
tary honors by the legation guard, and
were welcomed by DIR. ReinSch and
prominent members OF the American
colony. The minister made an adj
dress. congratulating the governors on
evidences OF cooperation In all parts
of China, and assured them that they
had the best wishes of the United
States.
General llau Shu Chang responded
for the governors, saying they realized
the United States was China's best
friend.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30

against General Nivclles new lines be.
tween the Oise ana Sommc Rivers. on
the Aisne and in tho Champagne
Moreover. they added 10 their recent
gains by pushing the Teutons back n
considerable piece north and south of
Courcy,. to the northwest OF Rheims.
In this action $50 Germans were taken
prisoner. The Germans vainly at
tackled French positions near failure
and I'm the region of Navarin farm
Fighting on the Franco Germnn front
WAS suddenly extended to-day by the
French to upper Alsace
There. in II great smash evidently
taking the TSutons completely by sur
prise. Nivcilcs forces penetrated the
crown princes positions on consid-
cradle front. reaching the German sec
ond lines at several points
The Germans suffered losses i'm this
action. tho Paris communiuuc says. and
prisoners were taken. The operation
was I'm the nature OF a large-scale
raid. the official report indicating that
the French returned to their own lines.
For the first time In many months
heavy lighting has taken place on the
Armenian Ihrt of the Caucasus theater.
The Turks. taking advantage. 1t is
believed. Of the shake-up in the Rus
moval of some of the most noted Mus
covite commanders both on European
and Asiatic fields of operation. rallied
Yesterday for an attempt to dislodge
the Russians from their positions some
forty miles southeast of the fortress
of Er1ingan. They succeeded in wrcst-
ing from the Russians AN important
height. But the Russians. in deter
mined counterattack early to-day, re-
conquered the height. At the same
time they heat off all Turkish attacks
near Tako-Pinari, five miles west of
Balumcr.
Rifle firing and rcconnoissances on
the remainder of the Caucasian front
indicate that large-scale lighting is in
sight
ON the eastern thcatcr the last
twcnty-four hours developed no ac-
tions of major character
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
SWEDEN Is FEARFUL
i""hs Forward With Grn,c Apprehen-
sion {" Possible May Day
Disturbances
lRy Associated Prcssl


LONDON. April 29.--Grcat apprebe,.
sion In regard 10 possible disturbances
on May Day. exists in Sweden says
AN Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
copenhagen. The conservative parties
announced on Friday that they had
"fsanizcd corps of students and other
young men 10 assist the police i'm nrc.
serving order IN ease of labor disturb.
hnces. The Socialists quickly countered
ny organizing similar protection corns
to safeguard the workmen.
The whole subject OF these nrotec-
Ton corps was taken up in Parljamen,
Yesterday. Hjalmar Granting. the So
claiist leader. said lie would guaran-
lie" there would be no rioting il the
w"rkncn were not provoked Premier
S"artz said discussion in Parliament
would help TO calm public opinion.
Later in the day all parties. includ
ing he Socialists. issued a Joint procla :
nation urging the people To maintain
quiet. on the ground that all classes
must cooperate TO save sweden from
the perilS OF war"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
MANY AMERICANS ARRIVE
ON NORWEGIAN STEAMER
Number Of Physicians Who Had Been
working In German and Austrian
Hospitals Among Passengers.
lBy Associated Press, |

BY Associated Press
NEW YORK, April ga Norwegian
steamship. the first passenger liner to
leave scandinavian port for the
United States since the early part of
February. arrived here to-day with
l-l63 persons on board. \ large num-
Der OF the passengers wcre Americans,
stranded in Denmark. Norway and
Sweden when sea traffic was inter-
rupted by tho German submarine dccla-
ration OF January 81. The shin called
at Halifax. where the passengers wei @
subject TO examination by British au-
thorttieS before being allowed TO pro-
coed. Among the Americans on the
snip were II number of physicians who
had been working in German and Aus
TRAN hospitals.
They left those countries slmulta-
ncously with the departure of Ambas-
Sador Gerard from Berlin. They said
that rigid censorship now prevails Snn
all news out of Germany. and no word
OF the labor troubles recently reportc cd
had reached them.
DR.. John +. Rueth. of Sunrise. Wis
who was located near Vienna, said he
left for Denmark January ~ ut which
time. he added. there was no indica-
lions of Internal troubles. The Rcv.
Claus Olandt. OF Montrose. ~ " a
foreign secretary OF the Young Mems
the latter part of January was working
in the German prison CAMPS in the
Wcstphalia district. said in one Of the
camps in his district there were - 900
prisoners. lie said there was no Sc
riouS food shortage in Germany before
nc departed aud. 80 far as he had
heard. no reports of labor troubles
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
WAR TfME PROHIBITION
NOT BELIEVED PROBABLE

continued from FIRST faGe.)
process and AS to the need vi as,
ing this grain TO the manufacture OF
foodstuffs.
once this investigation is concluded
the administration Will be in u posi-
ton to develop u policy. The Presi
dent II can be stated. VIII not hcs'
tate to urge prohibition legislation
for it is shown TO exist. And it is
possible that he will ask for some en-
acimcnt which will empower him to
act by executive order TO that end
should . future necessity warrant it.
Members of the House Ways and
Means Committee are debating Il new
liquor taxation schedule designed
greatly 10 increase the revenue from
this source but in no sense intended
or beer. Should the taxes be placed
So high that the productions Of thcs.
beverages cannot be proftably con-
tinucd. the purpose Of the committee in
cNactinc more revenue from them
would lie defeated
The present outlook is that tho tax
upon beer Will he Increased from 81. so
as Al present 10 not less than 81 n
Darrell. The tax upon whisky will he
increased, it is said. from sIi0 10 not
less than {l.I5 "A gallon. Such taxes IL
is argued. Will not drive the distiIIcrs
and brewers out Of business though
they VIII somewhat curtail the volume
Of goods which Will be produced
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
PROHIBITION LAW ARREST
HRrrison RObinson Charged With
Transporting I.iTuors-Four Trunks
OF Liquor Seized.

Harrison Robinson, colorcd nifty
years old. was arrested yesterday az
ternoon by First District officers in
the vicinity or the Main Street station
q few minutes after he had aligh,ed
from Washington train, charged with
Illegally transporting liquor into the
State. The officers confiscated a suit
case. which was found TO contain two
and one-haif quarts Of liquor. one pint
OF brandy and one pint OF cognac
Four trunks containing niuety-nye
quarts of liquor were seized Yesterday
In the bREgage-rnom OF the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway Station by
Patro,nen Sweet, Waters and CrumD
and sent 10 the First District station.
The officers, however, We're unable to
learn the identity of the owners Of the
trunks
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
URGES FRENCH TO RtR
I. =. REBUILDING AID

FARlS. March % tby maiD.-A move
ment has hecn begun III France by
Urban Gohicr the sociologist, 10 have
his countrymen lead in the rcconstruc-
ton Of devastated franc. to the cx-
clusion of Americans.
In an appeal which he has just al
dressed to his fellow citizens. Mr.
Gohicr refers 10 the report published
by the American Industrial Commits
sion. which paid visit to France in
September. 1915, TO study conditions in
the devastated zones.
The American report" declares MIR.
Gohler, discovered that $50 villages
had been destroyed in France. and that
100 had been damaged. for the re-
construction of which and tho furnish
ing OF the necessary implements of re-
construction, il would be necessary tn
call in American aid. The bridges, tho
blast furnaces. the machine shops, and
even the greater part of the roads in
the sections would have To be totally
rebuilt
Another commission. Tan official oncp
estimated at $4,000 O00, 900 francs
C$3.SQ0. .o0o) the damages that have
been wrought on the battle fields OF
France and cleium, and that o,OOO,-
100000 francs $500, o00,000), would be
necessary at the conclusion of the war
for the immediate rebuilding of farms
and farinhouSeS and the purchase OF
agricultural implements.
Not only will they (Americans) sell
us the materials we will require. but
th"E VIII advance us the capital we will
need. the capital that has flown from
our country 10 theirs because of our
need of steel, horses and food supplies
during the great war
Their great banking institutions are
already making their advance calcula-
tons and seeking out the men most
suited to represent them in France
"All of these projects are certainly
legitimate. Most assuredly the Ameri-
cans are furthering them i'm the spirit
of utmost friendliness. but at the same
time may ii not be permitted to n
simple French citizen 10 hope that
among the men of our country there
will come forward some leaders who
will see to IL that our resurrection may
be due principally 10 our own labors.
Let us all lend ourselves to a final
grand effort that will push us forward
OF our own accord and not force us to
submit TO n solution of organized ma :
chinery,' discovered for us by othersn'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
SIT. VERNON REGENTS ASKED
TO WELCOME COMMISSIONER

Rsjng unable 70 attend the cere-
monies attendant upon the visit yes
tcrday OF the French and british COM
missioners to Mount Vernon, Airs.
Charles Is. Ball, Vicc-rcGeut for Nir-
ginia OF the Mount Vernon Ladies AS
socia ton. sent q telegram welcoming
the distinguished guests TO the ma
tionai shrine. All the State vice
regents Of the association were invited
by Secretary OF State Lansing to be
present yesterday. although many OF
them were unable TO accept. Mrs.
Ball's husband. the late Judge Charles
Is. Ball. WAS "a at-grandncphew of
George Washington, and his grand
father, Colonel Burgess Ball was a
warm friend OF Lafayette
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
PINCHOT PLEADS TO SOUTH
II War Lasts More Than Year, Says II
VIII he Won by Men who Plow
Soil of Dive.

ATLANTA. GA. April 29.-Gifford
Pinchot. former head of the National
Forestry Service. told All audience at
the Second Baptist Church here to-
night that il the war lasted for more
than a year. "it would be won by the
men who plow the soil OF the South
land"
EFF the South il made sclf-sustain-
Ing" he continued. 80 that the $780,
100000 worth of foodstuffs which year
ly have TO be sent here for your peo-
pie. can he sent TO the allies who are
actually lighting abroad. the war will
be settled"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
HOLY LAND TO BIZ SPARED
iIrittsh Government Orders Armies TO
Preserve All Historic Places
And Shrines.

NEW YORK, April 29.--Lcst the Holy
Land share the fate OF Northern France
the British government, il was learn
ed through church sources to-day. has
specially Instructed German Sir Archi-
oHid Murray commander Of the British
armies now lighting I'm Northern Pal
estinc, 10 take particular care for
the preservation OF all historic places
and sErines. General Murray has been
ordered TO apply these instructions par
ticularly 10 Jerusalem. which is now
mcnanred by the British facing the
Turks some nifty miles below the Holy
city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30

lust touch Of Ice-mint and oh"
what relief. Corns aud callouses vanish.
soreness disappears and you can dance
all night or walk all day and your corns
wont hurt bit. No matter what you
have tried or how many times you have
been disappointed here is a real help for
you at last. From the very second that
1ce-mnt touches that sore. tender corn
your poor tired, aching feet will feel so
cool. easy and comfortable that you will
lust sigh with relief. Think OF II: just a
littie touch OF that delightful. cooling
Ico-mint and real foot joy Is yours. No
matter how old or tough your pet corn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Funeral Of l.. q. Miller.

The funeral Of Linton o. Miller pres
ident of Miller & Rhoads. Inc. who
died on Thursday morning AT Roches-
ter. Mimi, was held yesterday after
noon ut 4 o'clock from Centenary Meth
odist Church. Rev. Thomas 4. Smoot,
-. n. conducted the services. Inter
ment was in Hollywood.
The big church WIS filed with those
who came TO pay a last tribute to Mr..
Miller, who, for thirty years. has been
one of the most prominent figures In
the commercial life of Richmond. Hun
dreds OF those who had known him I'm
life were at Hollywood Cemetery when
tho body was laid to rest.
Mr.. Miller died suddenly, following
hospital treatment. The body was
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
Funeral OF Miss I.uIn Morris.

The funeral Of Miss Lula Norris,
nineteen years old. who died late Fri
day night from drinking largo guam
MY of carbolic acid in her home at
Zoo Taylor Street. Will be conducted
THIS afternoon at 3 o'clock from the
home. The intcrmcnt will he In River
view Cemetery.
The pallhcarcrs will be: II. b. Whit
more. Il. II. Harris. W. w. Bowman
j.. w. Braucr, Jr.. g. l.. Horner, James
Mcfarland. l.. \. Wills. W. II. Robert
son. &. T.. Wells and r. J. Ham, Jr
Miss Norris is survived by her mar
cnts and by several brothers and sis
tcrS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
WILL SPEAK ON GARDENING
Mrs. J.. 4. InmIrion. OF Toronto. IN
Make Address Here To-Night
on Food Production.

Mrs. l.. \. iiamlcton. Of Toronto.
canada VIII speak At Sis O'Clock this
evening in the auditorium Of the lief
ferson Hotel at the invitation of INC
central Garden Committee of Rich
mona. she has been active in the
WORN OF increasing food production in
me Dominion. and win tell OF tho mar,
women nave played especially in the
actual cultivation OF crops in the fields
Mis j. ''"auemhourE' violin class
VIII paY The national airs Of America
aud the allies The public viii he
welcomed 10 the meeting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
Mr.. snllc Pollard Mccon,,,,.

T,'U''ItI {" Inc TinI0s- pispntch
LYNcHBrRG. VA. Anril 20 Mr,
SAME Pollard McconvilIo. eighty three
Years OF age widow of John Mccon-
VIE died at the st Andrews Hos.
pitai here on Saturday night. she was
" daughter of tn" late John bradshaw
"hn hAti"" Of Nelson County. Mrs.
H.t, ""Iiii" was tho mother OF Mrs.
II. !. EcaSicN. OF This rifu
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
ITENIEN'T GIVEN OUT
ny STATE; DEPARTMENT,

clNliiah MS dttaCncd 10 the mission.
STATEMENT GIVEN OUT
BY STATE; DEPARTMENT
Later the French mission. through the
State Department, gave out the fol-
lowing statement, covering the uucs-
lions asked Marshal Joffre and the an
swers made by him:
THE following questions were asked
of Marshal Joffrc:
lis it advisable to withdraw Amer
leans now on the field Of battle and
form an independent American corpse
Marshal Joffre said he did not think
it good method to withdraw Amcri-
cans who arc ut the front; il would be
better they should he used for any
units which might he sent to France.
Marshal Joffrc thinks ii would be OF
the greatest importance that the Amer
lean flag should he seen in France:
every one would then feel that YOU
were there. But this does not applv TO
certain specialists who might he cs-
pccially wanted here: they would he
useful In developing the training Of
American soldiers.
Would Their marshal prefer to have
our regulars there"
Marshal Joffre considers the matter
far too difficult to he solved without
mature considerations
THE marshal was asked how LONG
period Of training Was necessary to
form new army.
lie replied that no definite answer
To such a question was possible. First.
the War Office alone really knows the
exact conditions Second, the examine
81 England may throw some light on
the probable time II would take.
ASKED ABOUT EXPERIENCES
WITH AMERICAN TROOPS
Marsha J"ffre was asked would il
u" possible to tell The people of any
experiences he had with the American
troops who are lighting az tho front.
lie said il would he invjdious 10
single out amy ono particular instance
Of Nalor where valor was so general
III genera Way he has had 10 con-
graduate all Americans in France and
notably, the whole corps Of aviators
who had been most successful
Marshal Joffr" was also asked.
Would those troops which are being
sent over, lie trained by French sol
diers?
I'm reply. he said there was no rea-
son 10 doubt the capacity Of the OIL
GERS of the American army In fully
{ tram their men. in spite Of their dis
lance from the field of action. II docs
not take SO very long time "a train
I subordinate officers TO lead their men
into battle.
Tile marshal was asked Would the
tro"pS We send serve as an American
unit"
lite replied that This could not he
answered. nut III was a matter to he
dealt VIII ny the Secretary Of War
when asked to tell Of the devotion
OF the French women in the war. so us
To give AN idea OF what the American
women might he expected to do. the
marshal said the influence of the wo-
'e!' '"n ne enormous In giving support
10y writing 10 tho soldiers and enrour.
aging them TO bear with all the hard
Ships ana Derils Of war They can
hcli them also materially in all sorts
Of wars"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
Mrs. Annie NIn, Mimi.

Sn"cia 10 The Times Dispatch.
~ NtliHli;i. VA, April a9-Sfrs.
h"h'' May Hihb'e. ifty years OF age.
ne" t"is morning At Forest. bedford
county! SIN" WAS the wife OF q. ~
Hihhsr Her body VIII be tal,.n IN
Aiianta, Ca, Tor burial on Tuesday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30

y German official statement received
in London on April l3 said that Lieu
tenant Robinson's machine was shot
down on April by German battle
airplanc. Lieutenant Robinson won
u Victoria Cross by bringing down
Zeppelin during raid on London
last fall.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
Funeral Of cantui, shc,,o,

ne funeral Of Captain \. x. Shelley
FOR many years commander Of the
r'N"r steamboat berkeley. took place
from The residence, 10 North Thirticth
street. Yesterday afternoon at a.3n
o'clock. lntcrmcnt was made In Oak
wood 'cmctcry
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
IEumcrnI Of .IncnL M1cr

nc funeral Of Jacob Mycr. who died
at his residence. SIG-A West Grace
street FRIDAY morning at o'clock
were heid at the Mortuary Chapel of
the Hebrew Cemetery yesterday after
noon 1T : o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
PRISONER IN GERMANY
EnEiish Altman. Who Destroyed Zen.
rcitn, Not Dead. us Previously
Reported.

PARIS. April 2?.-The Matin saws
mat news has been rcccN:cd at British
headquarters That Lieutenant William
i-ecie Robinson, the aviator who de-
stro. cd a Zeppelin, is not dead, hut q
prisoner In Germany. Lieutenant Rob-
insonS gasoline ran out, and he was
obliged 10 land within the German
lines.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
The Japanese Way to Remove Corns
Don't Hurt a Bit---Easy and Simple
The Magic Touch Of IceMint Does It. Just Touch Stops
Soreness, Then the of Gallons Shrivels
Off Try It, Your Feet Will Feel Cool and Fine

is he Will shrivel right up and you can
pick him out after a touch OF Ice mint
No palm. not bit OF soreness, either
when applying II or afterwards. and 1t
doesn't even irritate the skin.
Ice-mlnt is the real japanese secret of
fine. healthy little feet. Prevents foot
odors and keeps them cool, sweet and
comfortable. 1t is now selling like Wild
fire hero.
Just ask In any drug store for a little
Ice mint ana give your poor suffering,
tired feet the treat OF their lives. There
Is nothing better. nor nothing lust as
good"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
WANTS y. S. FLAG
ON BATTLE LINES

continued From First pagcD
sistant Secretary of the Navy. enter
tanned Admiral Chocheprat and MEM
bers. OF the naval section, while Breck-
cnrdge Long. third assistant Secretary
OF State, gave a dinner In honor of the
civilians attached 10 the mission
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
TRENCH BARRIER
IN DRIVE ON DOUAI
TAKEN BY BRITISH

NContinned Erom Eirst rnrel
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-02-06
Address PIeases Large Audience

Attorney S. E. Henry addressed a
large audience at the Methodist
church last Sunday evening on "The
Three Worlds" The address showed
careful preparation and a rather I'M
usual knowledge of theology. Rev.
]. A. Hoffman, the pastor, was so
favorably impressed with Mr..
Henry's knowledge of the Bible,
which was freely quoted in the adj
dress that he offered to recommend
him for ordination as soon as Mr..
Henry should establish the necessary
relations with the church.
A fine sacred concert preceded the
address consisting of vocal and in
strumental selections by the choir
and others. Prof. Theodore S. Perry
acted as chairman.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-02-06
STAGE
d. II. Chisholm. Prop,
Schedule

Two trips daily except Sunday.
Leave Boomers Ferry (oppo-
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-02-06
Soon Over His Cold

Everyone speaks we'll of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy after hav-
ing used it. Mrs. George Lewis,
Pittsfield, N. Y, has this to say
regarding it: "Last winter my little
boy, five years old, was sick with a
cold for two or three weeks. 1 doc
tored him and used various cough
medicines but nothing did him much
good until l began using Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. He then i'm
proved rapidly and in a few days
was over his cold"