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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
William Iryin sherman

Winchester, Va, March S.-WiiA
liam Irwin Sherman twenty-six. years
old. native of Woodstock, Va. died
at his home here, after an illness OF
pneumonia. He was thought 10 be
recovering when he suffered a re-
lapse and expired before medical at
tention could be given
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
Mrs. Elizabeth Long Willis.

Mrs, Elizabeth Long Willis, wife
OF r. n Willis, OF Lacey SPRING
Rockingham county. died Tuesday.
aged sixty-f1ve years. Two sons. r.
A. Willis of Harrisonburg. and o. n.
Willis. of Lacey Spring: one brother.
Stuart Long. and one sister, Miss Ara.
bella bong. survive.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
Miss Nddic Beazlcy.

After lingering illness of several
months aud much suffering. Miss
Addie Beazley passed 10 her reward
on Saturday last. She was noted for
her quiet disposition and sweet Chris
tian spirit Was only about twenty
two years of age, and the youngest
daughter of Mrs. Oliver T. Beazley,
who now lives near Thornburg,
Spotsylvania county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
Mrs. Gertrude Chairman.

Mrs. Gertrude Chapman. wife OF j.
Pace Chapman. died at her home In
Charlottesville Tuesday night after a
long illness. The funeral and burial
were held at Rock Spring Methodist
Episcopal church, Faber, Nelson
county. Besides her husband, she is
survived by one daughter Mrs. Au-
gustus Brush. of Covesville. She also
leaves four Sisters-Mrs Charles
Pitzer and Mrs John Wheeler, of
Faber: Mrs. G.. Fl. Martin. of Green
field. Nelson county, and Miss Sailie
Martin. of Washington-and two
brothers---R. Lee Martin, OF Faber
and Charles Martin. of Faber.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
OBITUARY
Mrs. T. s. Jones.

Mrs. Maggie Jones. wife OF T. s.
Jones, Of this city died in Danville
Wednesday The body of Mrs. Jones
was brought TO Richmond yesterday
for burial Mrs, Jones had been on
a visit 10 her sister Mrs. w, A. Bon
ham, whose husband died two weeks
ago. and at the time OF her sudden
death she was assisting Mrs 8onhsn
In packing preparatory 10 moving to
Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
sons, r. c. Day, OF Buffalo. n. r., and
Philip Day. OF Hickory Hill
Mrs. Ssa.liie r. Scott.

The body OF Mrs. Sallie F. S,,ott.
who died yesterday in the Protestant
Episcopal church home at 1871 Grove
avenue. was taken to Orange, Va
Tor burial last night. Mrs. Scott IL
survived by one cousin. w W. Scott,
state law librarian, and several nieces
and nephews
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
Funeral OF Kenneth G. Hall.

Norfolk Va, March s-Fuueral
services for Kenneth G. Hall. thirty
eight years old. who died in his home,
377 Hamilton avenue, were conducted
Yesterday afternoon. He was the
brother of Herman ]. Hall and Mrs.
H. II. Trice.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09

The funeIal of Mrs. Lucy Luck.
who died at her home. Beaver Dam.
Monday, at the age OF eighty-seven
years. was conducted In Hanover
county. Mrs. Luck was a sister of
William NJ. Hall, of this city
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09

Norfolk. Va. March S.~Funcral
services for Joseph T.. Ftheridge
sixty-eight years old. who died in his
home. S27 Malby avenue, were con-
Quoted yesterday afternoon. He was
the Gather of WilIoughby o. Ethe-
ridge
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
A TIMELY ACT.

issues. They are not numeroUs--but
they make great clauel They
would eudeavor to weaken The spirit
Of America They would make the
president doubt that he has The sym
pathy and support of the country in
tho time OF crisis.
Let every American, IN one way or
another, assure the nation chief Of
the countrN's firm support.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
Funeral of Miss Ieakc

The funeral Of Miss Esther NJ
Ieake. who died Wednesday night at
her home in Goochland county. will
be conducted at II o'clock this morn
ing from Shady Grove Methodist
church
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
Mrs. Mary F.. Richards.

T.uray Va, March S.-Mrs. Mary
+. Richards, aged about seventy-two,
died "Wednesday in Springfield district.
Her husband, j, Calvin Richards, a
wealthy farmer survives. she was
daughter OF the late Pendleton Hersh-
berger. one of the first settlers of the
Valley of Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09

burg's exclusive musical organization
met yesterday afternoon In the home
Of Mrs. Edgar =. Bowling. in Walnut
Hiii. The meeting was an open one
and many members OF the club took
advantage of the opportunity TO take
me or more of their friends with them.
Fae following interesting program
vas rendered;
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09

Kahse-, and four daughters, Misses
Mamie, rrances. F-icase and Virginia
kahler
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
Charles IL KahIer.

Lynchburg, Va. March S.-Charles
II. Cabler, sixty-sik years old. died
here Tuesday, He is Survived by his
widow, two sons. Harvey and CharleS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
SUNSHINE ENCOURAGES
AUTOMOBILE SHOW
larger attendance at First Event Oh
Kind i'm Petersburg
Yesterday.
LOOK INTO ORIGIN OF FIRES
Mysterious Blazcs at Hopcwcll and
City Poipt-X, VI. {. n Huiiding
VIII Be Rebuilt at OnCc-RCQuirc
Bond of Jitneys.

&AtTEpnfS, va, NitTfN 60 AIlFi
several days of unfatorahlc weather
during which time visitors at Peters
bures first antomohtlc shoU have been
comparatively few. conditions are more
favorable and large crowds are going
10 Lax mont park 10 see th' many
.Piehdld exhibits that manager po9n
has gotten toge'her Yesterday the
Attendance was all that Fouid ne OK
hected ana last nl="i about forty
couples were on IN dance nan moor
At on" time thorouEtI ENJOYING the
il9ht fantastic with music furnlshFd
by Hulchers orchestra,
Today a liberal portion of the re-
cents were donated no the thild'S cot
"SSoeiatIon. of the Petersburg hospital
ard both the office If tho asso-
station and tho mouoEoment Of tho
automobile show weT, greatly pleased
Tho show was prom 1nced the pest
ever seen in tho eutfe South ami
much praise is heard - Manager Doan
for the manner In which he has handled
n" show under most untaNorablt
weather conditions The show VIII
lae' ahrouEh shc remainder OF the
week.
Look Into Origin of Ftres.
officials Of the purrat company. i
is reliably renorted ncrc are maxim.
a rigid INJURY into The Origin IF th,
Hr.s which recent, resulted in the
camrlete destruction af the James Eiv-
~ Young Mems Christian association
and Martial Destruction II the macni-
Scent DUPONT cluh THE loss oS boz
buildings proved of ,.~ a, Inconvenience.
tn. tho officials and of4fca EMPLOYEES Of
tn, company Th. club Is hoing rebuilt
with ali possible haste aud the re-
building of the Young Mems Christian
association will he commenced as early
as practicable
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Jurors summoned
The March term OF th' musings
court Judge Mul1ln preSldine' VIII open
next THURSDAY morning tn" docket
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
Look Into Origin of fires.

officials OF tho puroal company. i
is reliably reported here. are mnlio-
rigid INJURY into TIC origin "f tho
fires which recentlH resulted in the
complete destruction ~ the James Eiv-
er Young Mems Christian association
and partial destruction Il the maEni-
scent DUPONT club. The loss Or b",
buildings proved of pr a, INCONVENIENCE
T." tho officials ana OF employees Of
tn company The club is being rebuilt
with all possible haste aud the re-
building of the YounE Mems Christian
association will he commenced as early
as practicable
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
u. S. MAY TAKE OVER ROADS
Chairman Adamson of House Body De-
clares President May Operate
Lines During War.

Washington, Dec. 12.-The rail-
roads war board asked President VIII
son to receive its members for con-
ference, and it was arranged. Fair
fax Harrison, chairman of the board,
In speaking of the meeting, said:
"Our consistent effort has been TO be
Of service to the nation in time of war
and we hope that we may be able to be
of assistance to the president in re-
spect to any action he may contem-i
plate"
Chairman Adamson of the house
commerce committee declared that
President Wilson probably would have
to take over the railroads during the
war and hold them after the war I'M
til congress can provide some plan for
proper management and efficient OPP
Grafton in peace and war"
The president probably will ask for
the legislation in an address to con-
gress before the holiday recess.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
State to Issue War Bonds.

Bonds will be issued to meet the ex-
traordinary expenses of the state gov.
eminent during the period of the war.
This was the announcement of Gov.
G. L. Philip in a signed statement
replying to letter of State Treasurer
Henry Johnson in which the latter
said Wisconsin would not be able to
meet its obligations on its present rev.
enues.
The bond issue-used during the
Civil war-will lift the burden of spe-
cial taxes on the people.
To arrange ways and means for
meeting war expenses is the main rea-
son calling a special session of the
legislature, Governor Philip declared.
Had the United States not entered
the war, the state treasury would have
had balance now of $1,000 more
than at a year ago at this time.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Requests Prompt Accident Reports.

The Industrial commission has adj
dressed q letter to Wisconsin employ
crs in which it calls attention to the
necessity for prompt report on all in
dustrial accidents which result in
death, in permanent disability or in
temporary disability of more than
seven days dHration. Reports on all
such accidents are required by law TO
be made to the industrial commission.
under penalty of 500 forfeit. :.
The commission states that most
large employers make such reports
promptly, but that many small en-
ployers seem to be under the impress
sion that reports to insurance com
panies are all that is required But
the commission under the law cannot
accept reports from insurance com.
nanies and needs reports from EN-.
ployers to check up whether injured
wOrkmen are being paid compensation
The commission is especially anxious
to secure prompt reports from en-
ployerS upon accidents, because IT is
emphasizing safety first" and is en-.
deavoring to check the increase in ac-
cidents. The engineering staff of the
commission goes over all accident re-
ports received and takes up with eni.
ployers cases in which it appears that
i better guarding would have prevented
the accident. Very good results ap-
pear to have followed this innovation
in safety work. For the first time
since the war began in Europe acct
dents during the last few months have
been decreasing, and this seems to be
true only in Wisconsin. The commits
sion now appeals TO employers to CO.
operate to the fullest extent in this
important work.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
The submarine sinks. Paget's
party take to the water in diving
suits. They make some amaz-
inc discoveries.
CTO BE CoNTINUED.)
Practice Economy.

The sane standard, "Eat enough FOOD
and no more" rigidly followed. would
reduce greatly food bills in many
homes and at the same time tend to
improve the physical condition OF all
members of the household.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
JERUSALEM TAKEN
FROM THE TURKS
BY BRITISH ARMY
Gen. AIIenby's Forces Win the
Holy City.
SACRED PLACES ARE GUARDED
Capture Delayed to Some Degree to
Avoid Damage to Buildings-Cam-
pagn Opened by English
Last March.

London, Dec. 11.-Andrew Bonar
Law, chancellor of the exchequer, an
nounced in the house of commons on
Monday that Jerusalem, after being
surrounded on all sides by British
troops had been surrendered by the
Turks.
The chancellor said British, French
and Mohammedan representatives
were on the way to Jerusalem to safe
guard the holy places.
Troops Isolate City.
General Allenby reported that on,
Saturday he attacked the enemy's po-
sitions south and west of Jerusalem,
the chancellor stated. Welsh ana
home county troops, advancing from
the direction of Bethlehem, drove back
the enemy and, passing Jerusalem on
the east, established themselves on the
Jerusalem-Jericho road.
At the same time London infantry
and dismounted yeomanry attacked
the strong enemy positions west and
northwest of Jerusalem and placed
themselves astride the Jerusalem
Shecchem road The holy city, being
thus isolated, surrendered to General
Allenby.
French and Italians Aid.
The chancellor announced that Cen
eral Allenby expected to enter Jeru-
salem officially during the day, accom-
panied by the commanders of the
French and Italian contingents and the
heads of the French political mission.
British political officers, together with
the British governor, were in the party
that had gone ahead on the safeguard
Ing mission.
The capture of Jerusalem had been
delayed to some degree, added the
chancellor, in consequence of the great
care that had been taken to avoid
damage to the sacred places in and
around the city.
Fall of Holy City Expected.
The fall of the Holy City had been
expected ever since the British took
Joppa, its port on the Mediterranean,
The British campaign in Palestine
was opened last March and has been
prosecuted steadily since then, first
by Gen. Sir Archibald Murray and then
by General Allenby, who assumed COM
mand on June 20. The advance was
northward along the Mediterranean
coast but was necessarily slow be-
caues of the arid desert that had to be
crossed.
Center of Strife.
Jerusalem, the birthplace of Chris
tianity, is the most fought-fOr city in
the world Down through the ages it
has been battled for by Jew, Moham-
medan, Pagan and Christian. The
hills of Palestine have been drenched
with Christian blood in mighty battles
fought by fanatic Christian invaders.
The historic city has been destroyed
and rebuilt times without number, only
to finally fall for the second time into
the hands Of Christian British.
The gigantic British encircling STRAIT
egy took in. on the south, the little
town of Bethlehem, where Christ was
born, 2017 years ago. There seems
to be no doubt that the capture of
Jerusalem is one of the most stipend
Gus moral victories Of the war.
It is a unique fact that British lead
ers and British armies now, as in the
centuries past, are still the tenacious,
successful foes of Mohammeds people.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
THE VILLAIN MAC BEARD, POSSESSED OF THE DEAD MAS
TERMAWS SECRET, GOES TO FIND THE ABODE OF
THE WEIRD THINGS NEAR SHETLAND
ISLANDS-HAS DEADLY PURPOSE.

Naval Lieutenant Donald Page just of a
at Washington old friend
somewhat scientist has lust
exploring expedition bringing
the existence of whose
family At the club the March
Paget. The recital by
lifelong of Masterman, Ira MacBeard
paralytic
bearing the discovery
scientist Paget
Beota which Ida
boat.
take skf
forces Mdhpman Davies barely
escape death. mOuthorgan.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Soy Beans as Food.

Sow beans, introduced into the Unit
ed States more than one hundred years
ago primarily for use as forage crop
are in reality one of the most nutri-
tious of the bean family When used as
human food, according to specialists OF
the department OF agriculture
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
CONSERVE WHEAT IS
SWENSON' WARNING
Shortage of Grain and Sugar Is
the Most Serious Faced
by Country.
MUST RETRENcH oME-THlRD
All the Available Supply Has Been
Shipped to Europe and the Last
Crop Was Very Short-Corn
and Potatoes Plenty.

Madison.-Food Administrator Mag
nus SWenSon has issued a statement to
the people of Wisconsin pointing out
why they should be serious in their OBJ
servance of meatlesS and wheatless
days, his warning being based on infor-
nation received while in Washington
recently.
1.-The most serious shortage in this
country is wheat" he said, land if we
continue to use wheat in the usual way
we Will not have bushel for export.
We have barely enough to last until
the next harvest. The reason for this
is that we have shipped ont all the
available that we had accumulated and
the last harvest was very short.
"Our allies in Europe and our own
soldiers will need about 5O0,000000
bushels of wheat before any of the
next harvest becomes available. OF
this amount, about 1S0,000,000 bushels
can be obtained from the Argentine re-
public and about the same amount
from Canada, and we will. therefore,
be obliged to send over to Europe not
ess than 150OOOO00 bushels of wheat
from this country.
Must Retrench One-Third.
'The consumption Of wheat in this
country is about 500000,000 bushels a
year, so that if our wheat is going to
last until the next harvest, we must re-
duce our consumption by at least one
third. Otherwise, we shall be entirely
out of wheat for bread two or three
months before the next crop becomes
available.
Same Case With Sugar.
almost the same condition exists
with reference to sugar, and if it had
not been for the voluntary action of
the producers of this country sugar to-
day would be selling at % cents per
pound. The price of sugar, however
has been agreed TO on the part of both
the producer and the wholesaler. and
no matter how scarce it may become
the price will remain the same. There
are large quantities of sugar on the
Island of Java and in the Hawaiian
islands, which cannot be moved on ac-
count of lack of ships and the entire
sugar demand must be supplied from
the United States and the West Indies.
1.-THE two items. therefore, that the
food administration is extremely anN-
i,yus for the people to use with thr
greatest economy are wheat and sugar
and in addition to this all fats and hog
products"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
DIVISION OF U. S. CAVALRY
OFFICIALS Say Step Is in Preparation
for EventuaIities Abroad-Artii-
Iery Transformed.

Washington, Dec. IA division Of
regular cavalry, the first the American
army has had since Civil war days, Is
beir,g formed at Ell Paso, Tex. Off
Gals said the step was in preparation
for eYentualities abroad.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
crou,der offers Reward.

Fifty dollars reward is payable for
the delivery to military camp, post
or station of a deserter from the Ma
tional army.
This is the effect Of a message re-
ceived by Governor Philip from Cen
eral Crowder He calls specific atten-
ton to that section Of the draft rules
outlining the procedure upon the ar
rest of a deserter, which is as fol-
lows:
Upon the arrest of a deserter the
police officials arreSting him shall take
him before q nearby local board (pre-
ferably the local board having jurisdic-
ton of him), which local board shall
immediately INQUIRE whether his Of
Tense was willful and committed with
IN intent to evade military service.
and if it so finds shall make and de-
liver to such police official a certifi-
cate to that effect and direct such po-
ice official to deliver the deserter to
the nearest army camp, post or sta
ton. The form for this certificate
form 1O21) will be found in part 10.
but no printed form will be furnished.
eff the local board finds that the Of
Tense was not willful and the regis
trant has been physically examined,
the board shall forthwith send him TO
the proper mobilization camp. If the
registrant has not been physically eX-
smined. the local board shall examine
him physically, and if he is found to
be physically qualified shall send him
tn tne nearest mobilization camp. In
either case the local board sending the
Resistant to camp shall promptly
notify the local board of origin to
furnish the papers prescribed in sec
ton 14S in respect Of such registrant.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Withdraw Degree to Rernstorff.

The regents of the University of
Wisconsin, by unanimous vote on
roll call, have rescinded the action
taken in 1909 in granting the degree of
doctor of laws to Count Won Berns-
torff, the former German ambassador
to This country. AT the close of the
meeting a resolution was received
from the board of visitors of the uni
versity asking that the degree granted
to Count Won Bernstorff be rescinded
but the regents had already taken ac-
ton before this resolution had been
placed in their hands.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Not TO Cripple Industries

A liberal policy of exemption III So
cultural and industrial workers sub
ject TO the war draft law will hereaft-
decided at a conference o. members of
members of the five district boards Of
the state at Madison. Maj. <. A.
Fitzpatrick, state draft director, made
the following statement regarding the
results of the conference:
Through estimates based on past
experience. it appears that appeal
cases and claims for agricultural and
Industrial classification will come TO
each district board from December n
to January 80 at rate of from 400 TO
500 day. To handle this work will
require the practically undivided at
tention of the board members and their
clerical assistants continuously for GU
days or more. The pressure of this
work and the urgent necessity that it
be done promptly will probably require
the use of voluntary helpers in addi-
ton to the regular staff of employees,
Recognizing the military necessity of
the prompt classification of all regis
trants, the conference adopted resolu-
tons declaring that the leniency to
reglStrantS as to the time limitations
in filing missionaries and affidavits
which has been necessary in the past
cannot be extended to the future draft.
Strict adherence to the time limits on
the part of regiStrantS will hereafter
be required to insure the fullest con-
sideratiOn of claims and appeals. The
questionable, as printed by the war
department, does not give all the infor-
nation required to properly classify
the agricultural workers of the state.
supplementary list of questions will
therefore be submitted to all regis
trants, and answers will be required
from those claiming classification ON
agricultural grounds.
To Select Men Who Can Be Spared.
"In many of the counties of the state
the draft army must of necessity be
made up of agricultural workers, and
this classification has for one of its
purposes the selection of men who can
be spared with the least detriment to
farm production. 1t has been the gen
eral experience in the draft just COM
pleted that the industrial and manu-
featuring interests have not filed
claims for the exemption of their
workers. Under the new regulations
it becomes a patriotic duty of employ
ers operating essential industries TO
assist the draft boards in classifying
their skilled workers to avoid Grip
ping their industries.
Employers are therefore to be re-
quested to submit to the district
boards lists of their employees con-
Sidered necessary, and also to furnish
Il statement concerning their industry
TO show its necessity in maintaining
the military establishment"