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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
SVAIT|kGG THE SPY
To Be FAVOR|TE GAME

Washington. March SEA- great
net of Spy-catchers was spread over
the entire country. from New York
to the smallest desert hamlet in New
Mexico, by the federal government
today. The Specializing plan organ
lied under the direction of Attorney
General Gregory Win give the govern
ment an espionage agent IN every city,
town, village or countryside through
out the nation, ready TO transmit to
the federal authorities every scrap of
Information as to threatened disloyal-
ty or plots against the welfare of
the country There witt be thousands
of these agents. all of them in more
or less close touch with the govern
ment heads in Washington, and all
under orders to make immediate and
complete reports on every detail of
spy Information reaching them
The plan Will make every govern
ment empioye in the field forces Of
the government departments spy
watcher 1t will thus place gov
eminent agent In touch with every
line of activity in all sections Of the
country The plan was worked out
by the various department heads at
the suggestion of Attorney G eneral
Gregory and the orders issued called
upon all of the fed employees to
transmit AT once any evidence reach
ing them through any channel that
would he OF use TO the government
III combating spy activities, or in
threatened disloyalty.
The administration expects great re-
suits from the new plan and reports
from various sections of the country
have already begun to reach the de-
partment OF justice relating to va
rious spy plots, Among the new spy
catchers are the thousands of post
masters, the field force OF the internal
revenue service, the customs fnspec-
tors, the field forces of the Indian
service bureau OF mines, land office,
and other bureaus of the interior de-
partment. the great network of en-
ployes of the department of agricul-
ture, and the immigration service
specific instructions as to how to make
their reports and make them prompt
ly viii be forwarded to the heads OF
all three services In various parts OF
the country. and the federal govern
ment Will then have thousands of un-
official police agents at work to avert
GOV dangers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31

AnterfcAn steel and Wire company. of
Philadelphia. was announced by the
navy department They are to be built
and delivered with all possible speed
Deliveries will commence within three
weeks. Secretary Daniels was assured
by the company.
The nets contracted for are similar
To those now used by the allies to
guard rivers and harbors against tho
submarine menace. They will be con-
structcd at cost of 1851 each and
are to be OF i2-foot steel mesh. L.,
SEQ feet long and thirty-four feet
deep.
Efforts we're redoubled in all
branches OF the government service
10 detect the presence Of German
submarines off the Atlantic seahoard.
Particularly active in the work OF
scanning the coasts are the lighthouse
service the fishery service. coast and
geodetic survey and other maritime
bureaus in cooperation with tho
navy department
The demands TO he made upon con-
Gress next week. by officials directing
she preparedness program. will be
agreed upon tomorrow at a joint con-
ference 81 the council OF national de-
tense and its advisory commission in
he office 81 Secretary Of War Baker
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
BRITISH MAKE PROGRESS
EAST OF BAPAUME

London. March So.--Further prog
ress by the British east Of Bapaume.
and comparative iull on the Franco
German front marked the situation on
the western front during the last
twenty-four hours
The British captured the town OF
Ruyaulcourt. thus pushing their
lines to a point eight miles east Of
Bapaume. On the entire front from
Arras to a point six miles southeast
OF St. Quentin. British and German
infantry Is in contact. Tho Teuton
heavy guns twice launched a terrific
drum fire on the northern end OF the
battle line. indicating infantry as
saults These were frustrated. how
ever. by vigorous counter-bcmb bard
ments by the British.
Abandonment Of Ruyauicourt was In
directly admitted by the Berlin war
office. which said:
ION both sides OF the road from
Peronne to Fins our protecting troops.
after an engagement with stronger
British forces. gave way on the line
of RuyauIcourt-"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
CITY ATTORNEY
OPERATED ON

: City Attorney II. r. Pollard. who
has been Ill at st. Elizabeth's hospital
for about two weeks. was operated on
there yesterday afternoon by DR.. Hors-
ley. and his condition was said last
night to be encouraging. He has been
suffering for some time with a stomach
trouble and Was taken to the hospital
for treatment in preparation for tho
operation.
He stood the operation well, the hos
pital authorities stated. and was rest
ing quietly last night 1t was stated
however. that the danger point will
not be passed for day or so yet. and
his relatives and friends throughout the
city await his recovery with anxiety.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
COMPROMISE RELIEVES
CITY OF DAMAGE SUIT

Through a compromise in the suit
of j. S. Heppart. administrator Of
Katie f. Brooks. deceased. against the
city OF Richmond for $4,000. the case
was removed from the circuit court
yesterday. The suit grew out of the
death of Katie E. Brooks when she
was struck by a truck of the gas works
The accident occurred at Carter and
Beverly streets February is, 1915
The city was made defendant in the
damage suit. but the truck was bound
under a bond Of an insurance concern
that relieved the city OF any liability
In case of accident This insurance
company effected a compromise, grant.
ing the plaintiff $1,000 damages.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
aos SCOUTS TO HAVE
CHANCE FOR GUARD DUTY

The Bog Scouts of Richmond will
aave an opportunity for real service
u the event OF war. Secretary Daniels.
II the navy. having recently approved
and authorized the formation Of an
emergency coast service. This will call
Tor scouts to guard the Atlantic sea-
9oard, assisting the United States navy.
Their work will consist specifically OF
serving at lighthouses. visual station
'nd secondary and primary stations
All Scouts in the city willing to enter
his serylc" will be given the oppor-
L4ultX Ia enlist
scout Executive Charles l. Weaver.
II this city. has been authorized to
superinfepd thu organization of the
sarVicf for the Fifth and Sixth dis
trjcts. which embrace the coast terri
iorA from Southern Maryland to North
vrn Florida. Headquarters for these
districts viii be located in Richmond
other divisions VIII be organized to
guard TIA" balance Of the Atlantic
coast
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31

Berlin also reported the reptt1
heavy losses. OF four succ sk<e4
taoks by Canadian units east 6ks
st. Vast.
On the Franco-G German foG
sides claim the repulss Of h1o1
tacks, principally In the ChaS
and northeast OF Soissons. 4
4 In the east there were opera f1< 4
a minor scale. PetrogrAd rsRS&
Russian attack on the Germ&&
southeast Of Baranovichi tw6
German have put out repeateit ~
ers' Of late). with the use OF G6bf5
iating gas. Nothing 10 said ~ nj
result Of the assault The Ruesl6
office admits temporary D>nst1
of Russian trenches near the Q41M1I
canal, but says the Teutons wGfS
lodged in a counter-Etyack. asxS
Calm prevailed on the Maceucni4 n
Rumanian fronts. q 3l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
FOUR MORE TOWNS
FALL TO Dls1118SD

London, March 31.--New adyane44 &$'
the British and French In their t1F1 III
pressure against the German pooae361a
are reported from the western fru111
Berlin officially admits kurthAe e6~s
tirements before the British. whfl4s t&a9~3
ing Of increase in the, severity 0e IN
lighting and growing losses su0sfN6 1ya
the entente armies. 4sSs
The British have captured fha tQSRa
OF Ruyuaicourt. eight miles eAoe
Bapaume.
Troops Of Field Marshal HAl kilas
advancing. and fighting with sucA WI
moving forces as cavalry ana a14No&&d
cars. are driving At st. ousntla.
posedly ono OF the main defenss bofItA,
in Hindenburg's line.
-Four more towns are In XR1o1En
hands. all within this salient.
Movement on the French kreat hnas
slowed up suddenly. Artillery q Aa1SxS
called into play. indicAtihg ciooe 80
proach to the German main $780,
line BY French forces.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
ARn0R PLANT IS STILL
SOUGHT BY RICHMOND
Delegation From This City Asks That
Engineers BE Sent Here Before
Decision Ia Made.

representatives, Of the Richmond
chamber of commerce made final eff
tort TO land the government armor
plant when they appeared before Sec
rotary Daniels yesterday in Washing
ton. The Richmond committee was
composed Of J. K. Branch. w. T. Dab
ney. w. T. Reed. Thomas b. McAdamA
w. II. Adams. Coleman Workman, H.
Carl Boschen and G. r. Hobson
One of the principal objects Of thu
committees visit to the national capital
was to ask that navy engineers be
sent to Richmond before a final decision
is reached as to the location of the
plant. Richmond was said to be out
of the running since the recommends
ton OF the armor plant board that the
city selected be zoo miles inland from
any boundary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31

being familiar with the suhscriptions
sent in and the amount of the votes
issued on same, should see that the
ballots are correct before placing same
in the ballot box or in the mails If
an error Is discovered, same will be
gladly corrected by the campaign de-
partment. Names for all subscriptions
must he in the campaign office before
the closing hour All unfinished bust
ness of any and all classes must be
completed The campaign VIII close
promptly on time.
There is no special offer of club
votes or any other class OF extra votes
offered on subscriptions for the last
days Of the campaign. and only the
regular votes will be issued on tie
payment Of new or old subscriptI Ions.
The second payment of subscriptions
that have been paid at some time dur
ing the campaisn. which opened jan
uary 90, win secure all of the votes
that the first payment secured an. an
extra vote for same being second
payment This offer has been in vogue
since the start Of the campaign and
has been great advantage to COZ
testants who have had their friends
who paid small subscription in the
first of the campaign. to rake anothe-
payment ana receive the large vote.
Contestants and Friends Invited.
To-day Saturday. the last dav Of
The NirginiHn's statewide circulation
campaign. viii be busy and interest
ing one at the campaign office No
doubt many OF the contestants will
IL eet there Sos the first time since ina.
campaign started. and he friendly but
keen rivalry that has existed through
out the Campaigu Viii he forUCtr an "a Il
the last votes are placed in the ballot
box and the campaign has come 10
close.
Contestants and their friends are
specially invited to visit the campo ign
office. view the prizes. place their votes
in the ballot box and pay their last
subscriptions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
COMPANY ID. FOURTH
VIRGINIA. CALLED OUT

We. guard d8ty in and about Nor
folk Governor stuart through Ad-
tatant-G neral " ". Sale. yesterday
afternoon ordered out Company d, OF
tho Fourth Virginia regiment OF in
fantry This brings 10 the coiors all
~ the militia Of Norfolk city, the
two other companies there forming
part coz the Fourth regiment, having
been previously ordered out. For tn"
Dre~.n they Will remain in the state
service
~ SIS now believed that every emer-
gene, for guard duty in the state has
heen taken cave Of. and unless de-
Y1lopmcn's make u appear necessary
'o tho military authorities of the state
20 aaN ont additional militia, nothing
HiN bc done until congress declares
zoe policy ~ the nation. General
Sale and Governor Stuart daily go
over She situation ~ Virginia. and
nith the additional company called
pu3 Yesterday. IA rs declared that the
Important points OF the state are suf-
fclentN guarded
Recruiting Rapid.
Rapid progress is being made in
bringing the Second Virginia reEi-
mont. nrG red out last Sunday by
President Wilson, up to strength. en-
lisjments in large numbers being re-
corded daily. General Sale has been
pnttina the military machinery into
operation that has resulted In send
ing numerous recruits to the cities ip
which units Of the regiment are To-
Gated Yesterday afternoon 1t was
reported TO him that the regiment
now numbers fifty-two officers. and
S0a men
colonel Louis I.egard. of Washing
t8H. arrived in Richmond last night.
and he will take up the work form
eriy done here by Colonel McClosky.
Yesterday the war departm emit
designated thirteen army officers, who
are directed to report ut once to the
home stations Of the Second regiment
throughout the state. These men will
all reach their assignments In a few
days and 1t lis expected that the
muster Of the regiment will be COM
pleted before the end of next week.
Men Wanted for Grays.
Additional recruits are still wanted
Tor the Richmond Grays. The enlist
ments have been fairly active during
The week. but many men are ye,
needed "a rristE. TIM ranks up to the
maximum rmf1rer.~ and all young men
Of The rits wishing to engage in milf
tary training, and he prepared for
any emergency that the country may
10 required 10 meet, are urged tc
call on Major ]. Fulmer Bright, al
the First regiment armory.
There are yet several vacancies In
n" Virginia auartermaster corps
Major Allen Potts In in need OF one
arst S.rgeant, six sergeants and .
agnher Of men. All information re.
garding enlistment in this unit car
ns secured from First Sergeant Henry
Il. Black, room liz. Virginia Railway
and Power building. The work ir
his department Is mostly clerical
aud all seeking to enter should have
such training. but cooks and men ir
other lines are also wanted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
FORMER HOWITZERS
ENTERTAIN COMMAND

The Richmond Howitzers associa-
ton was the host last night at full
dress ball given at the armory in
honor of the members OF the active
battery. Music was furnished by the
Howitzers' band, and about two hun
dred persons took part In the enter
tainment Refreshments. including
punch and a very toothsome menu,
figured largely in the delightful pro-
gram that was much enjoyed by the
crowd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31


francy IL his protest against the allot-
7uent Of committee chairmanships in
The house to southern members
The democratic Caucus delegated to
the Democratic members Of the ways
and means committee the function Of
selecting ali the committees of the
house The committee found itself
however, with three vacancies to be
diied from among the Legislators who
went down to defeat in The general
election last fan. These selections
were made today. but Chairman Kitchin
tonight refused to disclose the identity
Of the men chosen He insisted upon
preserving the sanctity Of the execu-
tive session.
Another Republican III.
The Republicans Of the house were
thrown into a quandary today by the
report that another Of their number.
Representative Capstlck. OF New Jer-
ssy. was confined to hts bed by i'll
ness ana under no circumstances would
be able 10 come here for the opening
session of the house Monday This
leaves the status of the parties OF the
hoQse as follows. Republicans, 2l3;
Democrats, 2tf.
II was generally believed in Wash
lngton tonight that the reelection OF
Clark to the speakership was "A fore
gone conclusion. The control of the
house lis still in doubt. with the chances
fAvoring a deadlock for a few hours at
least. probably for sufficient time 70
work out some sort of bipartisan com
proFsine with regard TO committee all
iotments
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
Girls As Rxtruitinp OfBccrs.

Chicago. March 30.-Twenty girls
In khaki overcoats and army hats
Joined the First Illinois infantry as
auxiliary recruiting officers yesterday
The girls were assigned to the auto
mobile detail which Is searching the
City for. recruits. u.ya4. ..,, -.,,..g.4. 80
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31

Governor Stuart yesterday issued a
requisition on the governor of Geor-
gfa for the return OF William Lowe,
wanted in Roanoke on charge ~
robbery by violence. The man is under
arrest In Atlanta. and Chief of Police
c. A. Hamilton. of Roanoke. will make
the trip to the Georgia capital for the
prisoner.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31

Maggie, how was It that I - ,
young man talking with yen 81 ~
kitchen last night7'' asked eho 80.
treas Of her cook.
The girl pondered for Q Nv -
ments and then answered, sYhttA -
l. can't make 1t out mesilf: yo0 u1uge
ave looked through the keyholo
Harper'A
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31

New York March 30.--Three hun
dred women members Of the special
aid society have drafted resolutions
protesting at the "muzxiing" of Rear
Admiral Bradley A. Fislse, L. s. n,
retired. who Ii WIS said was forbid
den By the navy department TO speak
before the society.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
GERMAN. MINISTER
DEFENDS CONSPIRACY
BRITISH MAKE PROGRESS.
Drive Ahead East OF Bapaume-Ger-
mans Win Some Advantage In
Russia BY Use of Gas.

Amsterdam. March 30.--Dr. Alfred
zimmerman, secretary OF the state
for foreign affairs, in the reichstag
today defended his proposal OF q
German Mexican-Jap alliance as
a fulfilment of a patriotic duty.
He emphasized with considerable
vigor that the proposal was meant
solely for the event that the United
States should make war on Germany.
DR.. Zimmerman severely criticized
the attitude of the United States
toward Germany. He said their ac-
ton In breaking off diplomatic rela-
lions with Germany was virtually q
declaration Of war.
Count Westarp. conservative leader.
said:
"whosoever eats OF England dies.
OF course Germany cannot NEEDLE
with Russian affairs. Germany will
be ready to conclude with the new
Russian government peace that will
safeguard Germany"
Chancellor Bethmann- HollweE said
In the course Of his speech:
"As far as we can see, Emperor
Nicholas has fallen victim Of his own
tragic guilt.
I'VE wish nothing but . peace
based upon conditions honorable to
both parties"
Alleges .s'RoughnesA"
He said President Wilson broke OF
relations with extraordinary rough
ness" leaving the German ambassa-
dor no opportunity to explain or
elucidate orally our attitude" He
asserted that Germanys action to-
ward tho United States compared Ia
vorably with the American attitude
toward Germany.
Speaking Of the merits OF the now
famous plot itself. the foreign secre-
tary held It up to the reichstag men,
bers as the logical move for Germany
to make. The relations between Ger
many and Mexico. he said. have been
since the time OF Porfirio DiAx. which.
ne added. could not be said Of tho
relations between the United States
and Mexico.
Tho Mexicans" he said. Are
known as good and eficient soldiers"
He further asserted that the rela-
tions between Japan and Germany
even now, despite the war. are moro
cordial than those between Japan and
the United States.
He derided the criticism In entente
quarters of Germany's attempt to Sc
euro allies. saying that tho entente
had not hesitated to ALLEVIATE from
Germany italy and Rumania. bound
to Germany by treaties OF moro than
thirty years.
DR.. ZimmermAnn's remarks wore
ELECTED by a statement from Hugo
Haase, Socialist leader. to the effect
that the Zimmerman intrigue had
aggravated the crisis between Ger
many and America
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-20
JOHNSON.

Large quantities Of log; are being drawn
to the saw mills, snow is two feet deep
in woods.-Walter Patch. who had his
leg broken a few weeks ago in the rake
shop. Is expected home from the hospital
in Burlington the last of this week.
No granulated sugar is to be had In
town.-Forty Of the high school had a
straw ride to Worthwhile Friday.-W. w.
Bashaw was confined to the house last
week with rheumatism.-Th
registered % to 40 below zero Sunday
morning.-E. J. Fuller. who was so badly
injured In the woods a few weeks ago.
is able to be out on crutches, and is
moving to the Sherwin mill house.-Orren
e. Foster. while loading pulp at the
station Friday, was caught in the eye
by hook similar to a hay hook, and was
taken to Burlington Friday, where the in
1ured eye was removed. 1t is thought
he will have the use Of the other eye.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-20
THE BURLINGTON rHURsDAYDCcEMBER co. 1917

had recently enlisted and was stationed
in the navy yard.--The condition of G. i.
Slavery, who received a shock some ten
days ago, IL very serious. His recovery
Ii very doubtful.-Mr. and Mrs. r.. w.
Eulburd have gone to New York for
a few days visit.-Miss Alice Page has
returned from Washington to remain
until after the holidays.-Joseph Young
of Essex Junction spent Sunday In town.
School closes Friday for the holidays
II. M. Mcfarland is in New Jersey
Brigham Mcfarland has enlisted in the
aviation corps and is awaiting CALL
The Rev. Father Boivin, the new priest,
is now located at this place and Is at
tending to parish duties.--,rhe Rev. Perry
Conger Of New York is to occupy the
Congregational pulpit the next two Sum
days,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-20
WATERVILLE.

:" Henry Olin was called to Milton Friday
~ by the death of a nephew.-Miss Maud
! Armstrong and Miss Iva Laraway visited
Am Jacksonville Thursday.-Fred Leach
: of Worcester. Mass is spending the week
with his father. Elmer Leach.-Olga Smith
j. in Hyde Park.-A daughter arrived at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Dairs
December H.-The funeral Of Mrs. Edgar
Mynard was held from the house Wednes-
day afternoon. The Rev. c. F. Austin
.oficiated. The floral offerings were many
40 beautiful Those from out Of town