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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21
The Richmond Times-Dispatch
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost my topic except-
Ing on legal and medical subJects answered
Tree ID! The Times-Dlspntch Information bureau.
trough our Washington branch for
tunhfe In having the unparalleled re-
honrres of the various Federal government
pnrtmcnts nnd the great Library Congress-,
which furnish Information of priceless value TO
me public. As all Inquiries answered d.
rectly by personal letter, irrespective whether
printed, I-cent stamp Is required for return
hostage. Writer'S name must be furnished
,lnuihis Will not answerD, mud pOst-uhire
arcsr must be plainly given. Address, The Times
biSphtch Information bureau. Richmond. Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21
Between food hoarder and usurcr there
S precious little choice
Congress Needs a Leader

tsI as Russia needs strong man-who,
) IL is now hoped has been found in Ker-
ensky-so Congress needs a strong man.
IeaHcr' VINO l'as..not yet developed So far,
az! congress mas done has been under the
"hlp OF inc President. whose arm has been
strengthened by The support and confidence
OF me people But from now on the Presi-
cent Will have to do all that one man could
De expected 10 do. Ii he is further hampered
by the necessity OF directing all the activities
o! congress. the work may be too great even
Tor MS calm and ordered brain
In the mass. the House of Representatives
- frequently peevsh. squabbling body
when needs the firm hand OF a guiding de-
termination in the form OF n rcal ,ondor
Americas welfare cries aloud for such a
leader and Europe's democracics ioin en-
the cry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21
Profits in Poultry

~ communication from Ashland. Va nub
! lished in Saturdays issue OF The Times
Dispatch, tho writer dissents from an cdi-
;orial advocating increasing the food SUNNY
by raising more poultry, and suggests that
with the price of feed increased 100 pcr
cent as compared with an increase of only
40 per cent in the price of eggs there would
be no profit in poultry for anybody.
Such reasoning is unsound economically
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21

When General Bridges laid wreaths on the
monuments of Lee. Jackson and Stuart he
showed that at least the British army did not
recognize that analogy between the spirit of
the Hohenzollerns and that of the slave power
with which the nation came to grips in 1861
which the New York Times sought to draw
some weeks ago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21

G l. H.. Gordonsville, Na.-tussians invaded
German territory early in the war. when Rus
Sian troops crossed the German frontier into
East Prussia at Schwinden. southeast OF Riaiti.
ana near SiChcnrcid. in PoScn. RuSSia's
erh army was successful for time in it's in
Nasion of \oniGsberg, Allensten. Sedan and
othcr East Prussia points, but driven
back by the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21

W. NJ. T., Buckingh ham. Na.-The explosion
which caused the sinking Of the battleship
Maine occurred from the outside the vessel,
shown by the bending of the ribs This
faci, which was demonstrate by divers soon
after the explosion, confirmed by an in
vestisation OF the wreck when raised
from Havana harbor, November
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21
Matrimonial Slnckcrs.

The man who was married to Keep out of war.
He should go hungry and sleep in the straw.
The girl that he married has made a miStakc
Instead of Il husband she got big fake.
Now. girls do be careful whatever you do
And marry the men who will fight hard for you
GEORGE T.. NEWELL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21

means 10 all sorts OF men and to his
country that Will probably also De
surprising revelation. The author en-
ploys the devices OF presenting imagi-
nary letters. chiefly those OF Goodwin.
the hero. to his mother which involve
tho unfolding Of very charming love
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21
The Voice of the PEOPLE

hs an evidence OF good faith, letters rnu.t
give the name and address Of the writer Num.
VIII not be published 10 writer 30 reaue.t.
Make NIL conmun lea lions short.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21

% me Editor of The Times Dispatch:
,o.c.,,t'--As an old soldier and volunteer In
"T, US soon as Virginia seeded. l write this
crit ini.E our young men from the too harsl.
We ir writer's in referring to the failure OF
na, TO furnish her Quota.-SO0--for the
~ some have said il WAS Il Disgrace to Vir-
Eh,ia ana they were ashamed of our young men
'"t' inc number was not raised.
am regret our young men did not respond. yet
iiHEcy did not volunteer. The surroundings Of
iiSSni ana l?l1 are very. very different. for I'm
.Sp I inc enemy was in our front. Nirginia's
sou, ana we had to volunteer then never.
D Pr volunteers fought the battle of Bethel on
II Sn, ~. 1851, and first Manassas on July 81.
lS6l In less than three weeks after secession
gloucester had six volunteer companies
H,loucestcr Point facing the enemy. and por-
ttion OF one of the companies of Iiowitzers at
gloucester Point had driven back gunboat
reached there May
Also our young men have heard from father
ana grandfather about the horrors of SO.
when war is now us II is natural for them
70 hesitate. not that patriotism. love of coun
try ana the deep interest in the great issue
Toe were to make an effort to land on our At
lanttc coast. In less than forty-eiE hours
thousands and tens of thousands would he ready.
Now the enemy Is far off. and when the selcc-
i've draft is used as hope II will be. our young
men Win iirnl step. stout heart and deter
minat;on TO duty. will go. and Virginia will be
as proud of them as Virginia proud of their
fathers and grandfathcrs in 1861 SIS. No don't
abuse. but be kind Show them in proper
way their duty. and reason with them. now
and reflect and get ready join at in
defending our country. home. flag
49, !. y. STUBBS.
Woods Cross Roads. Va. May IL.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21
The Yeomnn schools in the Navy.

J. l.. O.. chncoteague. va.-The yeoman
schools are located at Newport. r. L. and san
FRANCISCO. Cal. The yeoman branch performs
the clerical work OF the navy, and a candidate
must have some clcrica! experience before he
can be accepted. lie must write leg ible hand
ana u" Il competent TYPEWRITER. the test for
which viii consist of ii letter about 200 words
in length. with double and single spacing quo
tations. headings paragraphs. etc Any appli-
cant falling below 20 per cent in the typewrit-
Ing examination will not be accepted. \
knowledge OF stenography will aid the candi-
date in promotion: but If he is not a stenosra-
n class III stenOEraphN after
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21

NJ: D. F. Covington, Na.-To restore the finish
OF Il piano TO its original beauty il Will be
necessary 10 remove all the oil finish. and have
an expert reDatnt ana varnish the piano II
VII, De improved however. by rubbing with
high grade furniture polish
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21

:, T.; L: T.. Hewlett, Na-For information re
SaroihE tests for minerals, it is suggested tina
YOU address "a letter TO 6. w. koincr. Commits
Sioncr OF Agriculture, Richmond, Va. Di-
rector Geological survey. Department OF the
interior, Washington. -. c.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21

for II continuance for an indefinite period OF
time time, then: why any stagnation of business?
Simp} unwarrantcd fear. Tho time has arrived
when me people of every city and town and
community should amagamate themselves
never before for their common good and keep
business going and not listen to the pessimist.
Blackstone Va Nav II "" ~"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21
The Pcssin,ist Says.

There are as many good fish in the sea as
nave ever been caught. but in these days OF
scarcity good bait is abnormally high
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21
Coming Through.

Though Congress hesitated.
While still the nation waited,
You must admit. at last,
An army IL provided
Although we all derided.
THAT bill of bills was passed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21

BY autumn there will be 200 00O Amori-
can soldiers under arms They will no ablo
10 heip good deal in making the world safe
for democracy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21

II seems that Richmond's whislv ,r,,nr
line has been pretty well disiointcd in sni,o
OF the abolition OF the permanent "purjtv
squad"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21

One of conscription's MANY good fcoturos
Is that 1t VIII help to clear Broad Street OF
me ioaiers. which the police seem un-
able to do
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21
HIne ClIllk-

G. s. W., Petersburg. Na.-The Secretary Of
War may, without expense TO the government.
issue magazine rifles ana accessories not of the
present model. to rifle clubs organized under
the auspices Of the National Board ior the pro-
motion of Rifle Practice. TO all schools
which have uniform corps of cadets and give
military training. Forty rounds Of ball
cartridges with each rifle. 10 rounds
will be given to every man each year. Every
care VIII be taken to preserve the guns,
they must be turned back TO the War Depart
nent. wholly or In part, whenever "a serious
condition of foreign domestic makes
such action necessary An angle tina, has caused
some trouble in the past has been 10 ground
less fear by many citizens that aifiliation with
these rifle clubs would bind them 10 compulsory
military duty in time of stress. The war
partmcnt. or the United States government. has
no strings Whatever on tho members. They
may join the clubs and resign whenever they
wish No promise TO serve the m
of war is required. ON the other hand i'm ease
Of war. preference will be given 10 the men
who trained themselves in the time of ncacc
Ten members are sufficient TO organize club.
which is subject to few simple rules of tho
War Department. For detailed informu-
ton on this subject, write to the National Board
for the Promotion Of Rifle Practice, Washincton
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21

The three men in America who u,,1 ,o
most TO win the war are: the man bobind
the gun the man behind the pillow and tho
man behind the Liberty bond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21

nehe1ai fershng will not have the same
u''"cuty hnding the Bochcs that he had In
locating villa.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21

According TO reports. the Rcichstag saved
It's face by adjourning just before the Kaiser
got ready to dissolve It,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21

'rUBLISIED every day in the year "a South Tenth
Street. Richmond Va. by The Times Dispatch Pub
Itching Co.. Inc. Charles r. Hnsbrook. Editor and
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ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS to The Times
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RlrI11nurlD Ulnrpesss', blsnatrh

Est. lSSS Est. 1880
Entered January 2'. 1905. a the Post Office n
Richmond. Va. ms second class matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-21

Randolph l.
Private Branch Exchange
connecting with all depart
nicnts.
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Dcfcnds virginia.. Young Men.

Blackstone. Va. May II.
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~ our friends who favor with manuscripts and
iust publication wish have unnThiinDie
returned. the, must in uii cases send stamps
% TINT
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
WOMEN NOMINATE
CLUB OFFICERS
Federation as Fort Dodge Selects Cam
didates to Be Voted For-Mrs. Wal
EEK, Of Davenport, Has No opposi-
tion For President.

Fort Dodge. May 24.-The nominat-
ing committee Of the Iowa Federation
OF Women's Clubs reported Mrs. J. w.
Watzek, Of Davenport, for president.
but no other candidate. Mrs. wv. H.
Spauling and Mrs. F. s. Bergen. for
vice president; Mrs. ]. S. Cummins of
Des Moines. and Mrs. William Milcher-
list, of Sioux City. for secretary; Mrs.
+. F. Faville. Of Storm Lake. and Mrs.
A. NJ. Price for corresponding secre-
tary, and Mrs. #. Il. Whitley for gen.
eral federation officer; Mrs. Il. +.
Armstrong. of Fort Dodge, and Mrs.
G. w. Darling, of Marshalltown. for
treasurer; Mrs. Max Mayer. OF Iowa
City, and Mrs. c. r. Van Gorden, of
EmmetsHlrg. for auditor and the fol-
lowing district chairmen: Mrs. Frank
Ridgeway, Hampton. third; Mrs. o. W.
Heiserman, West Union. fourth; Mrs.
Elmer Taylor. Traer, fifth; Mrs. Fl. G.
Taylor, Bloomfield, sixth; Mrs, George
| McAIahon, Waukee. seventh: Mrs'
John f. Lake, eighth; Mrs. B. b. Grit
fifth. Harlan. ninth: Mrs. E. J. Sayre,
Jefferson, tenth: Mrs. J. w. Corey,
Spencer. eleventh: Mrs. w. II. David
son, Burlington. first; Mrs. s. Swisher
Of Iowa City. second.
Seven hundred thirty We're registered
today and many rural members are
present. Mrs. whitley received word
Of the death OF a sister in Iowa City
Kellogg high school won the bust prize
for the highest number Of college stu
dents
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
First Draft Of
Conscr;pts to Be
Selected by Lot

Washington. May o4.-Emphasis is
laid by Provost Marshal General
Crowder on the fact that no man with
In the prescribed age limit except
those already In the regular army or
navy, the national guard or in the fed
eral service are excused from regis
tration from military service.
Even convicts and alien enemies
are required to register says state
ment today, adding, however, that
those liable should not confuse regis
tration with active drafting in the
army.
The statement points out also that
the application Of the draft will fur
nish the opportunity for those who be-
lieve they should be exempted to sub
NIT their claims. The process of Sc
lection will be carried out, 1t adds. by
lot by the fairest system that can be
devised.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
Measure Passed by House
Will Be Unrecognizable
at Finish.
MANY SECTIONS
TO BE REDRAFTED
Sections Relating to Excess Profits n.
comes and Manufactures and In o4s-
ed Postal Rates to Be Rewrits- Al.
most in Entirety-Another Month
Required Before Bill is Completed
President May Force Censorship.

Washington May 24.--Another month
probably viii be required for congress
to complete the war tax bill. altho
passed by the house last night.
1t was indicated today that the SEN
ate will make so many changes III the
measure as to result almost in n re-
drafting, particularly of sections relat-
ing to taxes ON excess profits, incomes
and manufactures ana the increased
second class postal rates.
AS it passed the house, after two
weeks debate, the bill as originally
drawn to raise sl,SOo.OOO,o0u was
changed essentially only in these four
ways: y
Surfaces on incomes above $4,000
were raised about 20 per cent; slight
reductions were made in the proposed
second class mail rates; provision for a
per cent tax on all advertising ex-
cept newspaper and periodical was
eliminated, and print paper and pulp.
gold. silver and few other articles
were exempted from the proposed tartff
Of 10 per cent on goods now admitted
free
Chairman Taussig. Of the tariff COM
mission, discussed the bill today with
the senate committee.
Wilson insistent For Censorship.
Under President Wilson's personal
pressure for a newspaper censorship
section in the espionage OH, all in
dications Were that the question would
again be taken to the floor Of congress
for more discussion and another vote.
If the conferees. as reported today,
report new censorship section, the
house will first debate and vote upon
1T. If rejected there its defeat as a
part of the espionage measure will be
final
, When the conferees resume tomor-
row Senator Oyerman will offer a sub
stitute for the Gard section not In the
house bill. The Overman proposal
would authorize the president to pre-
scribe rules against disclosure OF mill
tary operations.
Food Legislation in Both Houses.
Food legislation was before both
houses of congress today. The senate
had under consideration the Dill to IN
crease the production Of food. The
house took up the second administra-
ton measure, providing for food ad-
ministrator. prevention of price fixing
and boarding.
Homer c. Hoover, chosen as food ad
mInistrator under the present leSisla-
ton, was installed in his new office
today and soon will name assistants
who are expected to work without pay.
Out OF respect for the late Senator
Lave of Oregon who died In San
Francisco last night. the senate ad-
journed today Immediately on conven-
ing its session.
The administration bill giving the
president power to direct priority IN
railroad shipments was agreed on to-
day by the senate interstate commerce
committee and ordered favorably re-
ported.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
FOLLOWS KIN IN DEATH.
Arthur Masss, Aged Union Resident
Dies Suddenly on Depot Platform.

Dies Suddenly on Depot Platform.
Special to Times Republican.
Union, May "a. - Arthur Magee
dropped dead this morning at the NJ.
& st. l.. depot as he was bidding fare
well to friends who had been here to
attend the funeral Of Mrs. Mary Kee-
gan. Mr.. Magee was cousin Of Mrs.
Keegan and made his home with her
up to the time Of her death just a
week ago today. when she was found
dead in her room. He was II years
Of age and had been troubled with a
weak heart for some time, often ex-
pressing the fear that he would die
before Mrs. Keegan and leave her un-
cared for.
Mr.. Magee had gone to the depot
with Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Annerman.
|of Minnesota, who had been summoned
here to attend the funeral Of Mrs. Kee-
ge. ard .hc we're leaving for their
home. He died Just before the train
arrived and Mr.. and Mrs. Annerman
have delayed their departure until af-
ter the funeral services. which will be
held Saturday morning from the Cath
olic church In Eldora.. He was a ma
tive OF Ireland and = mason by trade.
The only near surviving relative 10 q
cousin, the mother Of Mrs. Annernan.
residing at Bloomington. Wis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
GERMAN RAID FAILS.
Airships DofLittle Damage in Raid
Over England,

London, May 24.-F'our or five Ger
man airships raided the eastern coun-
ties of England last night, according to
an official statement issued this morn
ing. The airship dropped bombs and
escaped altho pursued. The official
statement said:
-Four or five hostile airships ap-
preached East Anglia shortly before
midnight last night The weather was
overcast and a thick bank Of rain
clouds made observation difficult.
-Four airships appear to have pene-
trated inland to the eastern counties.
They followed erratic courses and
dropped a number of bombs in country
districts, apparently being unable to
locate their position. The raiders We're
pursued by our airplanes but thick
clouds enabled them to make good their
escape. One man was killed In a Nor
folk village. The material damage Is
believed to be negligible
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24

Rome, via Lont1on. May "a. italian
forces yesterday broke thru tha Aus
Hungarian lines from Castagnavizz
to the sea, taking more than 5000 prl-
soners says the official statement is-
sued today by the Italian war depart
ment.
The Italian war office announced that
italian forces had occupied part OF the
area south Of Castagnavizz- -Boscomalo
road, had passed Boscomalo and cap
tured the town of Ja1niano and strong
forts east Of Pietrarossa and Bagni.
The Italian official report says Aus
tro- o-Hungarians at first were surprised
and nonplussed. Toward evening they
laun ched counter attacks but were re-
pulsed.
italian airplanes. numbering 1870,
dropped ten tons of bombs on the Aug
tro- -Hungarians.
The British batteries co-operated
with the Italians.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
PLAY GOLF FOR RED CROSS.
Chicago Newspaper Men contribut.
Ono Cent For Each Stroke.

Chicago Newspaper Men Contribute
One Cent For Each Stroke.
Chicago, May 24.-lNewspaper men
Of Chicago, playing in the monthly
tournament Of the Press Golf Club, on
the links of the Evanston Golf Club
today contributed one cent to the
American Red Cross for each stroke
taken in the eighteen holes. On Sat
urday. Charles Evans. national amateur
and open champion. and Robert Gar
dener, former national amateur cham
pion, will play exhibition matches with
James Donaldson and Jack Hutchinson,
professionals, at Glenview Country
Club for the benefit of recruits at the
United States naval training station
at Great Lakes, III.
Evans and Gardner will play Hutch
inson and Bob Mcdonald, another pro-
fesstonal, on the Evanston course
Sunday, for tho benefit OF the Red
Cross.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
Frenohmen w.leol,. JoYr..

Paris, May 24.-Enormous cheering
crowds welcomed the French mission
to the United States on its arrival
here from America. Premier Ribot.
Minister of the Interior Malvy and
other members of the cabinet were at
the station to welcome the ENJOYS.
why this Is like New York." said
Marshal Joffre. Automobiles convey
ing the mission were halted by the
density of the cheering crowd. The
police lines were broken thru by the
throngs.
Premier Ribot congratulated the
members of the mission upon the re-
suit Of their trip to America. After
the official reception was over NJ. vi
vianl. discussing his departure from
Washington. said:
II told President Wilson how deeply
touched was by the manifestation OF
the American people, The president
replied simply: We are brothers in the
same cause"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
RECORD PRICE FOR STEEL.

United States Common Stock Mounts
TO 100 Today
New York. May a. UpiSed states
Steel common sold at its highest price
In history on the*a4Dck exchange at
noon today. touching y 30 The previous
maximum was 12sK. made yesterday
and in the great boom Of last Novema
Der.
SteeHs rise was marked by the GUS
tomary large overturns in that stock.
many individual lots OF 1000 to almost
5000 shares changing hands.
Other steel stocks and the several
groups Of equipments and munitions
were at the highest levels Of the year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
SINN FEM DEMANDS
FREEDOM OF IRELAND

Refuses 10 Participate in Conference To
/ Settle Irish Question Until England
Fulfills Certain Conditions.
Dublin, May 7l--The Sinn Fein con-
ference today unanimously resolved
n dsclans 10 participste in any confer
,encs '.oallsd by the HngliAh government
ostensibly 10 settle the Irish question, 2
unta ths fDii03fng conditions are full
filled: -
FIrst-That tAe terms referring the
question to the conference leave it free
to decree the complete independence of
Ireland.
Second-That the English govern
ment pledge itself to the United States
and the powers Of Europe to ratify the
decision OF a majority of the confer
eEce
Third-That the convention consist
Of mono but persons freely selected by
the adult residents of Ireland.
Fourth-That prisoners Of war treat
ment is accorded Irish prisoners ar
rested during the resent revolution.