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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-08
TRANSPORTING LIQUOR
SimtS iieid for Grand Jur.
tnsc Continued Bccnusc OF Alb
sencc Of Witness,

Williams Sims. cUiorcd. charged with
Illegally transporting liuuor. Was held
for the grand iury yesterday by jus
uce Crutchhcld In the Police Court
The negro was arrested the night Of
March 10 ut Elba Station by PATROL
men Harris and Eddletou a few min
utes after he had alighted from y
Washington train with suit case
The trial OF r. RI. Hardcsty. charged
with a similar offenac. was continued
until April 81 BY Justice Crutchfield
because Of the absence of Il material
witness FOR the defense. Hardcsty was
arrested in the vicinity OF the Main
Street Station.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-08
HAS BlACK-HAND LETTER
Ah0nymoun Writer Threatens Life of
Former Hend Of Now Abolished
Purity SOUND.

Threats against the life Of Patrol
man H. r. Sweet, OF the First Dis
trict. who until recently was head Of
the abolished purity squad" were
made in Black Hand" letter received
Yesterday by Chief Of Police Werner
The letter was written in ink in "a dis
guised hand and had been mailed in
Richmond. Major Werner admitted
last night that he had received such
letter but said that he had given
1T no attention. He received TOO rn;ny
such communications. he said. to let
them cause him concern.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-08
COLLEGE DOCTORS PREPARE
WAKE Forest Medical Glass E:nihu~ias-
tica1ly IndorScS Policy OF Gov
ernmcnt mud Offers Services.
Especial TO Tho Times Dispatc

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.
WAKE FOREST. y. G.. April e
Al a special meeting OF the medical
class of Wake Forest College this
week The entire membership OF the
schoo! enthusiastically Endorsed tn.
policies and plans Of the national Go.-
ernmcnt In the present crisis. and
pledged is loyal support and services
to the medical department Of tho war
Office in whatever capacity /; might
see fit to employ them
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-08
INCREASE IN ENLISTMENTS
Wore rhan :i.oDu SIN Needed. How
ever. FOR Navy to Ncnrh Au-
ihoriEcd Strength.
IBy Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. April IA large in
crease in enlistments in the navy fol
loved immediately upon President
Wilson'S address to Congress, and when
the enlisted strength had been brought
np to 65.l6 Yesterday was a record
day. with ia cnlistments. More than
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-08

10000 more are needed to reach the
authorized war strength
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-08
Electricians Wan, Rui,..

To determine whether or rot a
strike shall be called in Richmond. the
Electrical Workers Union Will meet
tomorrow night AZ Labor Temple
la borers in various trades have re-
Gently had their pay advanced in view
OF the Increased cost of living, II Is
said by the electricians.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-08
POWDER IN SHOES
AS WELL AS GUNS
Foot=Ease to Be Added to Equip
ment of Hospital Corps
at Fort WnYna

Under the above heading the Detroit
Free Press, among other things says:
"The theory is chat soldiers whose feet
are in good condition can walk further
and faster than soldiers who have corns
and bunions incascd in rawhide.
The Governnent'sfoot powder order is
regarded as tho last word in the scientific
Quitting of The defenders of the flag"
Young men in every community are
using Aliens Foot-Ease in their drills
for Military Preparedness
The English, French and Allied Troops
constantly make use of Aliens Foot Ease.
1t takes the friction from the shoe and
rests the feet. Uncle Sans adoption Of
this form of treating the feet, emphasizes
tho testimony of the millions OF people
the world over, who are shaking Aliens
Foot-Ease, the antiseptc powder. into
their shoes, and using it in the foot bath,
as the only practical and lasting treat
ment to ease and prevent sore feet. Sold
by Drug and Department stores every
where, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address,
Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, NY, u. Is. A.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-08
Sports Skirts

Never we're separate skirts so
popular; especially these in the
new sports effects.
Plain models; also plated and
fancies; made up cloth. silk and
fancy washable materials. A great
collection. beginning at $3.50 and
ranging upwards to $500.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-08
Sports Suits

Smart beltcd effects and with
pockets OF many kinds large,
small. set-in. fancy and others.
Sports Suits. with large sailor
collars, straps, etc, made in Wool
Jerseys. Burella Cloth. Velour
or Silks, and shown in American
Beauty, Rose. Apple Green, Kelly
Green. Chartreuse, Gold and 9TH
ed new and popular shades, $50
and $4,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-08
speak. to Rotary Club.

DR.. Douglas s Freeman VIII SPEAK
st ii5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at
tho Richmond Hotel at the regular
meeting OF the Rotary Club.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
URGE NAMING OF
FUEL ADMINISTRATOR

The state council OF defense expects
action by the federal fuel administra.
ton ether today or Monday on the
councils recommendation for the Of
fice of fuel administrators OF Virginia.
Owing to the apparent delay In ac-
ton on the counoifs Recommendation.
the matter has been brought to the
attention of the federal fuel authori-
ties. by the chairman. General Z. w.
Nichols, and Hon. r. Walton Moore,
member OF tho council
. The fuel needs of the state are of
such character az require the very
earliest attention upon the part of
some official In that regard especial
ly authorised. in order that prices APP
parently extortionate shall be fegu-
lated speedily. In some instances the
railroads have found It necessary to
commander coal belonging to Rich
mond dealers in order to keep their
trains moving and the Richmond deal
ers are anxious TO know ~ Just what
extent Communicating is to continue.
The Virginia council was on yes
terday advised of the appointment Of
John e. Williams as federal fuel ad-
ministrator for the state of Illinois.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO
ANNOUNCES STAFF CHANGES

Announcement was made by the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway com
pany that the Cincinnati and Ashland
divisions and the Chesapeake and
Ohio Northern have been placed I'M
der the jurisdiction OF Mr.. l. B, AL
len, general uperintendent. Hunting
ton. w. Va. effective tomorrow. Mr..
w, r. Hudson has been assigned to
other duties.
The lines west of Hinton, w. Va
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Germ
pany OF Indiana excepted}. will hence
forward be known as the Western
general division,
Among the numerous appointments
TO office throughout the system there
comes one OF local Importance. Mr..
A. T. Lowmaster has been appointed
assistant superintendent of the freight
transportation, with headquarters at
Richmond. 81
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
MEREDITH DIETZ, Editor.
Telephone Madison 1919.

be solemnized Friday. November 80.
Personals.
Mrs j. Frank clemmer. of silver
brook" near waynesboro, has con-
ciuded n stay with Mrs. John D.
Clothier. in this city.
Mrs. Harry Frazier. of Richmond
and IDewisburg, w. Va. is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Erskine Miller. at
Ca pote." near Staunton Mr.. Frazier
win Join Mrs. Frazier today.
Mrs. FREDERICK w, Scott and Miss
Isabel Scott, Of Richmond and Royal
Orchard" are IN FoYo Leavenworth.
Hansaa visiting Lieutenant Bufor d
Scott.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank T Holt, who
have been visiting here, were called
suddenly to their home in Staunto1,
o. account of an accident that had be-
IA lien Mr.. Hollis mother. Mrs. Charles
A. Holt.
Watts--Ecker.
Announcement was received in
Richmond Yesterday of the marriage
OF George W. Watts, Of Durham. N.
c.. president of the board OF trustees
Of the Union Theological seminary.
Richmond. to Miss Sarah V. Ecker,
of syria cuse, n. Y. The ceremony took
place in Syracuse Mr.. Watts has been
at the head of the seminary board for
the past ten years.
Wed In Admission.
Saturday morning at the Presby-
terrain manse. in Admission, Ala. Rev.
Samuel F. Hodges performed the
ceremony which united in marriage
Sergeant J. Fl. Ellis. of the 11sth u.
S. infantry assigned to headquarters,
and Miss xella " Hanback,, OF Way
nesboro. Va The bride was accom-
panied to Admission by her mother.
Mrs. /. Lee Smith. of Waynesboro.
Mrs. Smith and Mrs Ellis are stopping
with Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. carter. at IS
Boyer Hill. Admission.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
Liquor Cases in Court.

Arthur Henderson, arrested for
storing liquor In his home for COM
merciai purposes, was found guilty In
hustings court yesterday. and given
one month In Jail. fined $50 and placed
under bonds for twelve months.
Wesley Towncs, on the charge of
storing liquor and attempting to sell
the same, was acquitted.
Clarence Stanard, charged with
conducting a disorderly house. on APP
peal from the police court, where he
was fined s25. was acquitted by jury.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27

/ was particularly interested In this
work, because j hoped that the ala
given 10 the German prisoners OF war
In Russia would help to do away with
the great hate and prejudice against
Americans in Germany Sc I did all
could not only to forward Mr.. Hart's
work but 20 suggest and organize the
sending OF the expedition Of nurses
and doctors. which I have already de-
scrtbed. 10 the Russian camps
OF course. Nr. Harte in this work
did not attempt to covef all the prison
camps in Germany. He ala much to
help the mental ana physical condi-
tons Of the prisoners in Ruhleben
the English civilian camp near fser-
I'm. The American Y. NJ C, A butt
great haIl whore religious exercises
WarG held plays and lectures given.
and where prisoners had good place
to feaa and write ta during the day
a library was este blisheG tn this
building.
The work carried On LIZ the n
E- a. may ba briefly described as COM
Ing under the following heads RE
i1gtcns activities. educational aetiyi-
ties, workshops ard gardens, physical
exercises and outdoor sports. diet
kffchens for conyaleseerts, libraries
ard music. including ofchestras. eho-
ruses and the IKE
Wtxkn I left Germany on the break
ing ~ diplomatic relations nute Der
81 the r. Nj. c. A. workers left With
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
XIII
War Relief and Social Service
in Europe

There Is 40 question thni the saf1er-
ings Of the people Of Poland have
beer very great; when the history OF
Poland during this war comes to- be
written. the world viii stand aghast
at the story of her suTerlues, 1t is
great pity that these various
schemes fer relief did not succeed.
The Rockefeller commission, however.
up to the time / left Germany. did
continue to carry on some measure
OF relief. and succeeded IA getting in
condensed milk, to some extent. for
the children of that unfortunate eoun-
Try. These negotiations brought me
In contact with q number OF Poles
resident in Berlin whom ! found most
eager 10 de what they could TO re-
lseve the situation.
/ wish here "a express my admiFa .
tton for the work of the Rockefeller
commission IN Europe, Not only were
the ideas nj the comm Ission excellent
ard businessH&e. but the men selected
to carry them into effect were with
out exception men ef high character
possessed Of rare executive ability.
AS ! have said in Is previous chap
ter, was ridiculed In the American
newspa pers because / had suggested,
In answer 10 q cable Of the League
uf Mercy, that some work should he
done for the prisoners Of war.
GREAT WORK
OF THE Y. VI. O. 4.
I 30 not Know whether the great
work underta zen by Or. John r. Mott
and his associates was suggested by
my answer ur not--that does not mat.
ter. But this work, undertaken 10y
the American Y NJ c. A, certainly
%snptjered n 81 cat deal 70 the prison.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
Oassata Case Is Continued.

After making preliminary arrange
ments for the hearing of the case of
Salvatore Cassata, the weli-known
Broad street barber, charged with
storing liquor for commercial pur-
poses. his counsel. Gilbert X. Pollock,
stated that he was compelled to go
10 Baltimore for medical treatment,
and the case went over IN hustings
court yesterday to November 3, Cas-
satta had summoned a. large number
of prominent citizens and officials as
character witnesses, including Justice
Crutchfield, Magistrate Wilbur j.
Griggs, Major c. O. Saville, Major L.
l. Cheatwood, a number OF police
men and detectives and dozen other
citizens He is charged with having
a large quantity of liquor of various
brands stored in his barber shop, and
In his home. The defense is that
Cassatta disclaims ownership OF the
liquor with the exception of small
quantity which he had at his home,
carried there, he says, before the pro-
hibition law went into effect.
Milan Goes to Jury,
Houston' III. Milan was sent to the
grand fury yesterday by Justice
Crutchf1eld on four charges OF forg-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
SAUNDERS HAS PLAN
TO EASE SUGAR FAMINE

Clyde w. Saunders, president of the
Taka-Kola company, proposes to help
relieve the sugar famine in Richmond.
Mr.. Saunders has a large quantity of
sugar at his disposal which he Will
distribute to the people of this city
from the headquarters of the Taxa
Kola company today. While the sup
ply lasts all customers will be allowed
one five and one-half pound bag for
fifty cents. No more than one bag
will be issued to one person.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27

Claiming that w. p. veitch u IN.
lawfully occupying property At the
corner Of Fifth and Canal streets. be-
longing to the Merchants' Cold stor.
age company, that company yesterday
entered suit In the city circuit court
for possession Of the property.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27

cry. and ne was given four months
each In two cases OF petty larceny.
Milan has served one term in the
penitentiary and n convicted In the
present instance will have five years
added to his term. for second convtc-
ton,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
WOMAN FALLS FROM
THIRTEENTH FLOOR WINDOW

New York. Oct. .2s.-A woman
about thirty-f1ve, who registered as
Miss c. Harris. of Baltimore, fell from
a window on the thirteenth floor OF
the Hotel Manhattan late this after
noon, landing in a, courtyard about
one hundred feet below. She regained
consciousness while an ambulance
surgeon from Bellevue hospital was
attending her. but shortly after her
arrival at the hospital died.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27

was arrested by Officer Deskins at
Main Street station with two quarts
In his possession.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
By JAMES w. GERARD

American Ambassador AZ she German
Imperial Court, sFnly -, 1918, 20
February 4. 1917.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27

Copyright, Canada. 12s-. by the Public
Ledger Company. International copy
right, Ipf-. by the Public Ledger
Company. All rights reserved Any
infringement with be prosecUtrd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
Railroad Porter Arrested.

Jesse r Tompkins, colored porter.
charged with bringing liquor into the
state, was held for a hearing by Jus
tice John yesterday to October 81. He
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27

Mr. Woodrow Wilson President the
very large part of his time and
declared that
Undoubtedly MIR Wilson
human otherwise No
President doing to bring the
successful of
In him questions Mr. to realize that
this Government has tremendously
An appeal has been made obtain ubscbrsespaly sub
purchase the entire 900 issue
expected to drop in bank casually give
buy billion dollars worth Of those charge
Perhaps think the with the
ou the banks and the miona take Of
leave the little fellows
take from industry
them going and YOU would suffer in consequence.
you boys parade for glorious
sight when they march all the
but did q
INDIVIDUAL fellows with ings2 perhaps
worse IMAM all ooo Ills aching heart But march ONE
with life that bit in
spite OF personal sacrifice feeling.
The United States Of America this war
without Liberty Loans than il can
without an Of individual soldiers
Yor have criticised but sre YOUR
actions above criticism? You Of the Pe
dent but YOUR actions doins YOUR duv7
Have YOU bought Liberty Bond7 Will a
partsman geor no7 Never felow-answm for
yourself And conscience whispers do
share then
lay down the first The arrange details
your know
The Washington times., 1917-11-09
EUROPEAN WAR
NEWS SUMMARY

COmpexy again Instead
Of the straightforward withdrawal of line another
covered delaying tactics that the OF the
operations the picture thanking hrusts BY the
vadng Germans developing broken and harred line of
treat for the Italians.
appears forth
Immediately after the retirement from the Tagamento river de-
ermned either dngenuOus altogether nformed
All the Italian successfully withdrawn from that posi-
on and 1900 Of including their divisional commander
as fact, captured by the Austro-Germans
pointed out in this column at the time the Germans effected
their first crossing the Tamnto Pzano that this Immediately
nanked the Italian line along the middle of the stream
between Pnzano and Gemona In
this easter bulge Of the river thai the Italian forces cut off
together with their eighty cannon
LIvENZA LINE PIERCED.
The LVenIa river line hold The official German
port hand today states that the has been
begun in the territory of the Lyenza The Italian state
the hills
toro and the confluence the Monana and the Lenza
The town Of Vtoo is in the hill country miles Of
branch line The MOncana In these hills southeast
ward between the Lenza and the Paye rivers Joining the
about thirty miles of Yoo The fighting therefore,
going less than five miles Of the Pave supposedly the
stand Of General Csdornas forces.
KERENSKY'S OVERTHROW IMPORTANT.
The overthrow Of the Taeaing
BY extreme Socialists Petrogad become of vital
from military standpoint the chief
political creedan immediate irrespective of the
fighting the central powebeomes fact the military
will be felt all the other European fronts Even speculation
potent before the manifold possibilities
allied plans that would thus become urgent
Little change has appeared In the situation
Flanders fronts operation
the region of eppoi what the Germans call
This has been carried both sides of
northwest of Arch and almost directly
fortress of BO German positions but Thus
far the operation be Of than local
The Washington times., 1917-11-09
BoLSHEWN CALLS
PEOPLE AND ARMY
, TO ITS SUPPORT

PETRoGRAD, Nov. s.-Foll0wing
the healing Of the rift in the council
Of soldiers ana worlmen's delegates.
the Russian army has been ordered
10 slsct . dslsEAts from each $4,000
Sf the paruIatiOa- The Hnnounsemsni
vas;
TO al army corps and div1sioaGl
\eommandOFG:
To-day there 10 q rsunion Of the
soldiers ana Workmsn'G delegates.
The army committees are ordered TO
bend delegates for expressing the Will
az the army. We suggest to you to
s6nd delegates Immediately from
your midst To refuse to TAXA part In
deciding the destiny OF the revolution
IL q sin which history will NOT par
don Elect . delegate from each
ab. 700 and send them to the reunion.
The PetrogTad Workmen's and SOL
etsrS deputies"
The Washington times., 1917-11-09
LOYAL LRUSSSTAND
AGAINST BOLSHEWKI
CHEERS EMBASSY

The Russian embassy was tremen-
dously encouraged by report from
Pstrograd that the Kersnsl<y govern
msnt was making . stand against the
BolshevdlrL
The embassy regarded ''as highly
Improbable the Stockholm report
that Kersnsly had been arrested by
them
This 80 the nrst direct report Of
that nature We have had from Petro-
grad" said Secretary sookine of the
embassy, -And the Stockholm rumor
must be considered a. unAuthentio
and highly improbable Only a short
time ago, you must remember. stock
holm reported Kerensky shot"
sookIne said he was still without
official advices from the provisional
government and that fact alone gave
the embassy concern.
"Our latest cables received were OF
Monday date" stated the secretary.
sand left PetroETad apparently before
the reported Bolsheviki revolt took
place"
The embassy reiterated that Il was
their belief the detection was purely
local and confined to the Petrograd
soldiers and workmsn's council under
leadership OF the Trotsky-Lenine sx-
treme radicalS-
Official eyes were On the Russian
army and navy. Their bearing to-
ward the PetroErad revolution will
decide RussiG's future A report OF
the refusal by two Cossack regiments
to obey the provisional governments
orders does not impair Kerensky's
authority seriously, stated the en-
bassy. More than 6o0. 900 cossacls
are stilI loyal to the Government, It
was claimed
The Washington times., 1917-11-09
army DICTATOR d
ISRUSS|A'SNEED.
OFF|C|AIsRIK
By DAVID LAwRENcE


ahead and decide IN company vita
Its allies which facticn II VIII bolster
up and even stimaists Ia .ord6r to
bring about q reorganixation IN Rus
sia. The military expsrts have con-
fesssd that Russia was out OF De
war from the moment the Gar Yus
overthrown and the armies began to
be dihrupted by the propoginds OF
radicalism- Few believed any mill
tary aid could be expected from-Rus-
sia this year - -
The policy, hnwsver. has been 50 70
strengthen Russia that her aBniias
would be OF value In the latter part
Of next year when tiTs dsciBivo
strokes from America and tie on-
tents arc TO begin. 80
Proerasttnation on Kerenaky,H pxrt
10 held generally In WashiBgson q
have been fsspon6ihie Tor hi3-oFtr-
throw. The necessity Of ouf-radbsal-
ing the radicals and at the sane tlrns
exercising the sexersst disciplinp o.
til eohesion has nssu secures Whsn.
alone, extreme programs can bs-u1oA-
lied r. fundamental to NE Inecss4 o.
ali revolutions. ~ GonsraI- -cAFfanSa'u
political dscendency IN Mexico VA
due to his extreme radlcalinnasssss .
No faction, could raise a banner cry
that enlisted the sympathy or the euD-
port Of the population. His program
was set forth as panaeea. "A sooa
a. q government was established, re-
sponsibility nxed, and q scmblancs Of
discipline obtained. the GENITAL au-
thority began TO abandon some OF tn
Impractical parts OF its program
Kerensky's mistake tas been his
tendency to compromiso with his op-
ponen.Rs On the other hand. In the
absence Of detailed infofmatton many
people here are wondering how. much
the insidions pfopaEandg Of the Ger.
mans and the work Of Teut0n non1v
had to do with undermining KsrSh-
slEy's power.
Chaos tends to give Germany an
Advantage. order fAyors the entente.
UnscrupuIouss methods such a. Ger
many employed In america, It IL felt
here, were easy to practice in Russia.
As . consequence the majority Of
officials and observsrs incline to the
view that only . military dictatorship
can solve the situation. Out Of the
Russian army may arise Q leader in
the emergency. but for the present
official Washington II disheartened
By the events In Petrograd Though
Il would be wrong to say conndenes
In the uitimate reintegration Of Rus
sia has appreclabiy diminished.
The Washington times., 1917-11-09
Dust BREAKING ABSCESS,
Z RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR
Z TO FRANCE DECLARES

/ AAR1R nov. Az. Mal1Io6. the
hSR RnSsiAn ambassador to France.
- quoted hy the Petit Partisan AS de-
daring that he u without infornA-
tioa Of any kind concerning the re-
ported overthrow Of the Rsrenslcy
ovOrumsnt
III the fall Of KerenSlZy Is true,"
tie ambassador is quoted a. saying,
~ - merely the breaking Of the alb
sosSs that has Borsly affected the
oOuntry. However Erisvous 10 the tri-
umph OF the MaximAlists II Is but q
momentAry success Eventually II
may result In sweeping away all the
interior and exterior forces OF dis
union"