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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31
BALL FOR HOMECOMING
FuNO FOR HoW|TztRS

The sprightliest ana snappiest, Of the
many successful dances for which the
women's auxiliary OF the Richmond
Howitzers has stooi sponsor this sea-
son will be tho New Year military and
civic bali to be given in the Blues
armcry tomorrow wednesday, night
Tho spacious dancing ball has been
gayiy decsssatfd for the occasion.
Committees charge of the various
details have Eft nothing undone to in
sure the success Of the affair.
AS an added attraction jazz con-
cert will be given by the Curtis Jor-
dan band and orchestra. The musical
program will be lengthy and DIVERSE
fed. Varied amusements will be sup
piled and there will be refreshments
in abundance.
The New Year ball will be for the
benefit Of the homecoming fund OF the
Richmond Howitzers 1t Is the pur-
pose OF the Howttzer women to give
the Virginia artiiierymen a rousins
reception on their return home. Other
batteries of artillery besides the Rich
mond boys are to be entertained and
1t is the desire Of the members OF the
organization to make the return OF
the men who served overseas an event
10 be remembered. Tickets may be OBJ
tanned from any member Of the ASSOC
citation or at the door.
The ladies' are calling upon all the
relatives and friends of the men in
service to give their hearty support TO
the function they arc staging for New
Years night at the afmory. The Rich
mond Howitzers, Battery A. l11th field
artillery, Is now resting In Bourbonne-
les Bains, France. hut a communication
from Captain Warwick brings the In
formation that the entire regiment Is
on its way to tho coast and may be or
dered aboard transports in short
time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31
/ win sxcissaations

..... ~ns' ..e,.nas,on. q
t1sssesxhAp ~ Raehs.
- United Btates. Mr.. Wilson de-
~. never has been and liz not now
N festod ia European politics. hut
8 - Interested in the partnereaip
III f1ghs between America and
sSoa the relations between Amer
Y ~ and Europe the presidents utter
A1ic4N were the most cutspoken. ana
1880 s specific That he has yet
u On the freedom OF the seas he did
NJ touch With single reference.
to trend Of his whole address how
1SSr, and OF his previous speech IN
iHeGpon1e 10 the lord mayors welcome,
49, highly optimistic as to complete
harmony at the peace conference. To
~ sure. he frankly stated that the
iasdividual items of the settlement
viii he altogether satisfactory
saAnd vet he added, IF we are
to- make unsatisfactory settlepents
Ne must see TO il that they are rem
dAked more and more satisfactory by
the subsequent adjustments which
are made possible.
The president dwelt with warm
words ueon the strengthened bond be-
fWoen America and Britain, the
pnlss OF sympathy that is not. beat
ine between US.
Again he spoke OF the great voice
90 humanity abroad in the world Just
new and again he drove home this
That II is the voice to which the
Statesmen of all nations must heed
snd obey or go down In ignominiaus
dfAgface ''ffe who cannot hear this
xetce ts deaf" he said.
He pleaded for good will He
warned against pride, the great
enNnay Of mankind" and jealousy,
Ihe cancer iu the heart and in the
ccnfnfink-
In hts speech al tho Midland hotel
luncheon the president said
esHut now that there is no cong
snon enemy except dtstrUsi and mar
ring at plans. we csn all feel the
sAfne caEerness in the new combat
and feel there is il common enter
mise before is
tt was IN thai speech that he
eoiced his pride in Americas fighting
men, who are a little bit inclined to
lean up against the barraGe." and
Who came over .'tc get AZ the enemy
ana didn't know why they should de-
Icy"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31
Exnoscs petty GRAD

washington. Dec. 3o.-Exposing
what he termed "a form of petty
graft on the families of soldiers
Senator Borah Of Idaho. in tho senate
today, directed attention to a circu-
lar being sent out through the mails
soliciting contributions Of one dollar
in return for certificate emitting a
soldier to be placed on the American
honor ROLL
It was mailed in an official envelope
Of the adjutant- generals office Of the
war department and was "franked
through the mali from the Office OF
the American Honor Roll company.
Hartford, Conn.,, Senator Borah said.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31
SENATOR EDMOADS0N
DIES At HOUST0NI

south Boston. Va, Dec. 3A.--Major
Henry Archer E;dmondson. one of tho
foremost citizens Of Halifax county,
died at his home in Houston today.
Ffss death WAS due to old age. Major
Edmmndson being eighty-six years
Old In tho Civil war Major EdMond-
son had fns record as q Confederate
Offices. After the war he became \
leading financief and public citizen.
He wac for several terms state soma
tor. wae appointed By Governor Mann
on the Gettysburg monument commits
aion. Major Edmundson was . devoted
member of 81. Johns church. Houston.
-Four children, Mrs. Fcrrell, Of RAJ
leigh, H. C.: Mrs. Edmunds Of Hous-
ton: Mrs Lula Edmundscn, Of Hous-
ton, and r. r. Edmundson, Of South
Boston. survive him. Burial viii be
at Houston Tuesday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31
!. ,tts.les, ss,sst sA<4s- aa.s$ Srs> So,
xre Arrested

Thomas Norman. white. was ar
rested last night at the Byrd street
sta tion by Policemen Davis and Brcn-
nan. on the charge of transporting
whiskey 4 tan suit case. containing
eleven quarts. which Norman was
carrying at the time of his arrest was
confscated and carried to the station.
Leo Curcio. a Greek. was also ar
rested at the Byrd street station by
brennan and Davis. and tan suit
case containing six quarts of gin. one
quart OF whiskey and a gallon OF
wine. which he had in his possession
was conhscated. Curcio was turned
over later to the Federal authorities.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31
Room IL Robbed i.

William Scott, white. 1925 Boyd
street, reported to the second police
station last night that thieves had en-
tered his room at the above men
toned place, through rear window
and stole articles of clothing to the
value of sl13. The articles which
we're carried from his room, accord
ing to Scott were, one blue serge suit,
sa5; one black suit. $50: one pair
blue pants. s.; one pair of number
Fights, tan shoes, valued al S.: and
one pair OF black trousers, valued at
ST.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31

Parts, Dec. 30.--Premier Clenaen-
ceau's victpry, coupled with state
ments by him and Foreign Minister
Pichon concerning foreign policy and
peace problems, has served to clear
the air. for the American peace COM
mission.
with the British, election result
known and with yesterdays action
by the chamber Of deputies, we know
with whom we have TO deal" was the
comment OF one OF the American
peace delegates.
1t is expected that bofore the week
Is over the British and French peace
delegations will he announced and
will be on the ground ready for the
preliminary work.
At American peace mission head
quarters II was reported that For
cign Minister Balfour Is expected
here some time today. Premier
Lloyd George is expected shortly
Both will go to Nice for q few days
vacation.
Premier Clcmenteau's statement
made under a fusilade of heckting
in the chamber yesterday that the
names Of the American peace COM
mission were not yet Officially known
to the French government, drew a
smile from Secretary Of State Lansing
this morning.
Paris. Dec. 30.---Georges Clemen-
ceau. tiger Of France" has emerged
from another grave political crisis in
which the opposition--unified Social
lists and sadicals--had vowed &c
make an end of his regime.
Through whole day and full
night ragged the storm In the cham.
Der of deputies. Some bitter things
were said. but also some very frank
things, by the aged premier him
self. The battle of debate ssvayed
TO and fro and there were moments
when ii seemed that II a vote were
taken IL would seal the doom Of the
government that saw France through
the war.
The Tiger" a famous old hand
with the sword. proved again ar
equally clever fencat sE!h tongue
and he proved hin,ssT once more
master of the knowledge of psyche.
logical moments. When he saw Il
he grasped it and put the issue
squarely before the chamber In ths
same form and almost Identical
words he has repeatedly done 1t be-
fore.
If you want to gel rid OF me. do 1,
now vote.'
That, In effect, was his challenge
He came through with vote of con
fidence. $40 to 1874.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31

New YORK 'PIAns Gayeals I!
tr1yskant ana Wce1e
Years Eve Ce1ehFasls 4

New York, Dsc. ~. SaeW
New Years eve celebra4iou
the sayest, the most extravaG
altogether the widest Of an
celebrations that ever ualI4xe
New Year. incidentally. 4
the 1ettest, too.
Domestic wines OF the s6l10
variety will be sold at from 34st
a quart, while imported vint1G
fetch from $40 to $50 q quart.
ing to hotel men. BUT this NM
ably be the last wet New Ysa3
for many years. at least. au4
profits will flow from pooa119
water. Eva TanQuay's 4
Care" appears to be the a1o1gA
every one Of the thousands heAt
welcoming the New Year at = 1
table. They want what khe2
without caring whoop about
pense TIE hotel men are eM41
willing to furnish It to them-
prices. ssS IN
For days now there has moi
single unreserved table tor N 49,
Years eve anywhere In New
where gay happenings may ~
pected. Rumor has It thai fen8
prices have. been paid by SOME
purses grew plethortc upon InN(
profits. But no bride could aee q
table at this time. The hoeql
had over 2.200 covers booked e1N
days ago and II was estimA444
upward Of $500 will be ent9rGn
In that caravansary tomorrow IT.
All the other big hostelrics hayN
larlv made bootSinys for their ~
capacity. q D III
Elaborate musical ana
programme have been arranged 0ee1
the public dining rooms aud fQ9MN
almost countless semi private
erings scheduled for the celo0Eme
Among the gay crowds. II II ded
will he many soldiers. ofsicers - 81
listed men, who have reca3yo4
discharges and who propose ~
thirsts accumulated during
service 1t tomorrow nights 0Er Ss
Father Knfckerbockcr n sur1y
for a record headache on WeM
day. sxs3aS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31
SCARCITY Of FOOD f. :
HON AND Prisoner

With the American Army
France. Dec. 30.--Darmstadto "a -
ian population has been s<ay3&3a
starvation with mangci soup, H14n
stewed IN water. before Americas ~
cupation, according to D1S
Prunier. OF New Haven. Conn, tI
ate In the lo2nd infantry. 3etA
visions who was prisoner ~
there for eight months. g'ss MI
The Bochc have been efAkNdu
around Darmstadt anyway.
Prunier. "You cannot imAxtue %
scarce food was. Mangels. stAW~4 T.
water to make what they
soup was the chief diet OF tho c(llI
liam population. Why food 49,
scarce / believe anyone would AM1
sold his soul for u biscuit 3ss$
Prunier. who earned six cents II 1
in a factory while q prisoner. fiv44 -
ttreiy on Red Cross food and 614
his sole recreation In playing
with equipment sent the thlrty a.
American prisoners at DarnAtaAH
the Y. NJ. G. A..
Il reckon the chaps who wexN IT.
strong enough TO work AZ dt4 9l4
who had 10 lie around the prfn0M
day would have gone crazy had 70 N&I
been fl.r the chess, checkers m
musical Instruments Conrad H0Mhn1
~. ~ s4sxsAa - ~ -
ciared the New Haven man u
Hed Triangle representative who n
Prunier with assistance at Stra1l1
after the iats-s's escaeerr- - .sSs
Those of as who wer~ we'll l<
the boxing gloves. footballs ara ot1
athletic equipment Hoffman seht
We also found SEQ marks he A1Q&
be divided among the impftn0G
Yankees came tn mighty HANDY
buy medical supplies for thoso M
needed them" sEsa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31
SUNDAY CAMPAIGN
{Continucd from Page One. J

NJ cooperating denominations,
Whieh number SIX, on the basis of
twenty 1--we cents per capita for the
Manbees OF the respective churches.
I1Ale plan was adopted unanimously
an6 this method Of raising the money
Wtli oe followed out during the cam
Tollowinr the adoption of this reso-
luklaa. meeting OF the representatives
" 1hA denominations held separate
nsoeGinee and appointed one of their
members chairman The chairman Of
Anch Aenominatlen In responsible fer
tint amcunt OF W. onsy TO be collected by
h4U Aencnsnat and II will he his
duey~-es are shat this money is turned
aRoP 40 the treasurer of the finance
ag44atte<- This matter. howeveE will
~ 1A4k to the chairmen and the nj thod
of detlecttng the money viii be eBter-
mined By the denomination itseif&5
ArrenAel1 In Cho~en.
j. w. Gentry was elected chairman
~ th~ Baptist, but the matter OF the
apFortionment of the various baptist
churches wAe left to c. Il. Arrenden II,
aeerMlary Of the Baptist council Mr.
Asr&adail Is familiar with the financial
strength Of the Baptist churches here
~. In view OF this fact. the commit
sts decided TO place this meter In his
AauA1sN
4 II G Kent heads the Christian
lehufch@s. and his duty WIN be 10 APP
1porfion the amount 70 be raised among
sfAAoo churches In the city W Mead
ke4iAon heads the Episcopa lians; T. @.
sMe11tnger the Lutheran: a l.. Adarnson
the Methodist, and John w Williams
tho PrsshyteYians
Optimism war the keynote Of the
.saAetsng last night aa6 the representa-
stteee present expressed confidence in
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31

arrnistics prevented this trip. the
escretasy continued. but Il win BE-
made after congress adjoufns.
statement prepared BY Admiral
MCGOWAN WAC read into the record.
which estimated that the cost Of
maintaining navy OF the sfsa con.
semplated In the proposed second
three year program would be between
a minimum Of $ef2,26O.O00 u year
and a maximum Of 3s06. 900, 900.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31
Charged with Theft.

Mary McGraw. colored, age thirty
five wears, who lives at 703 North
Third street, was arrested last night
on the charge OF stealing a pocket
book containing sac from Mrs. l..
Dushi The warrant was sworn out
by l.. Duski. with Helen Duskf. their
daughter, as witness. The arrest was
made by Officers Thurman and Atkin-
son.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31
z|0N|SIS ELECT
OFFICERS FOR TERM

Al stated communication Of the
local district, Zionist Organization OF
America, held Sunday night at the
Zionist Institute. Jacob s. Ediss was
appointed by the local executive com.
mittee to serve on the publicity COM
mittee of the district
Members appointed on the execu-
tive committee were: Miss Rebecca
Sonnenberg. Jacob S. Ediss.. I. l..
Tevlnson. Jacob Cohen, a. Geilman,
/. Passsmaneck, Nathan Levin. e. N.
Flax.
IN ~ ss ..,.. ~ ~ sed.A &~-s . - : :
term. 4. 7. Levfnson, president: Or.
s. NJ Hodcs. vice. president: Henry
Levy, treasurer, Miss Helena JANE,
secretary.
The sum OF s352.ho was raised for
Tho Oae.t orafiuu Fund
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31

added to her peace dele cation G. T.
Wang and G. c. WI, generally aocTed-
tied rs leaders in the cause Of the
Chinese elements. This action Ia re-
garded by officials here an indicative
that the present Chinese government
Ia maktngs favorable progress in the
compromise of the existing political
differences in China.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31

Bernard Johnson. white. was fined
1875 ana costs In Justice Crutchfield's
court yesterday on the charge OF
automobile.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31
Second Pest No Good.

SfNoitu fNtN>t NO SrOOu.
Representative Padgett, OF Tennes-
served nj this point that Eve have
had an illustration of the second hest
being no good at all
I'VE certainly did" agreed the
y NY head Looking lack. now
feel that il was mistake to have
even the second best navy in the
world. We should not have any navy
at all. unless It can lick any other
navy in the world"
When did you come to this con-
clusionN' Representative Kelly asked
Until the outbreak Of the war"
said AIR Daniels Il thought that the
capitalists and the iaboring people
would be strong enough, even in Ger
many, to overcome the influence Of
the rnili'arists. When found out that
neither he men who work nor the
men with money had any influence
against Inc militarfsts, then saw the
neceasity of having for the United
States the biggest navy In the world.
in 1915, If we had possessed the ia
cilties. ] would have asked for an
even larger program than was au-
thorized hy tanxress at that time
Mr., Daniels was asked how many
of the projected ships would be need
ed II the peace conference agreed to
limit arrnameEts.
Certainly those contemplated for
the first year" he said. I'VE must
expect to contribute our share to the
international police force. which un-
doubtedly will be organized
Might Want to War.
During the first decade after the
agreement Is reached. some nations,
not being accustomed to submitting
matters of dispute to tribunal,
might hesitate about adopting that
course. and possibly might want to
go to war. There should be naval
police force competent to meet such
an emergency.
Being the richest nation in tho
world, and having suffered less from
the war than any other one Of the
bellixerents. we would be q shiYleee
unless We contributed az large a pro-
portion to the international police
force as any other nation"
The bin submitted by the secretary
To carry out the proposed second
three year building program calls for
ten first class battleships. 10 cost.
exclusive Of armor and armament.
sci 800. 900 each: six battle cruisers.
to rost exclusive OF arnlor and arma-
ments, s23.5na 900 each: ten scout
cruisers to cos, S7.360.o 900 each, and
30 smaller ships OF such type and
character as may give a well rounded
navy. Details Of construction and
cost of these latter ships will be de-
term!ned after the departments ex-
perts have made study Of The situa-
ton and taken advantage Of the les
sons taught by the war.
Planned Trip tn Europe.
Mr. Daniels said ne had planned a
trip to Europe early this month.
taking with him Rear Admiral Tay-
Tor. Grifith. MCGOWAN and Earle,
chiefs. respectively, OF the bureaus
Of construction and repair, steam en-
ginnering. supplies and accounts, and
ordnance. The object of the trip was
10 make study Of the smaller war
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Continued from Page Cne.)
mere.
IF the peace conference proves
unahis TO reach such an agreement"
he continued, II am In favor OF going
ahead and building bigger navy
than anybody In the world. We
should have. in that event, a three
year building program every three
years " We are TO have any navy
at AL. we want one powerful enough
10 do the job
J N. ~. ~ ss.s1 ! II ~ = ~ - AT
Kelly,
Absolutely. vas the instant re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31

Washington. Dec 3o--The house
IA lied again today to send the revenue
bill 10 conference. Representative
Dunn. Of New York, objected when
Majority Leader Kitchin asked unani-
mous consent 70 take the bin from the
speakers table. disagree to all amend
ments ard agree to conference re-
ouested by the senate. Kitehin had
agreed that IL the conferees could not
agree on the child labor and District
OF Columbia "bone dry" amendments.
nut in the bill by the senate. they
wonid be brought back to the house
for a vote. Dunn made the same re-
auest with regard to the senate amend
ment striking out the postal zone
system.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31
Chaos II, Berlin.

Washington, Dec. 30.---Dispatches
from Bernc. Switzerland. today stated
that Berlin is cut of from the out
side world, that no news dispatches
have been received for twenty four
hours, and that there In reason to
fear that the Sparticus group is gain
ing In Its control over the city. One
dispatch reads:
Chaos reizns in Berlin. No tele-
gram from the Wolff agency has ar
rived in Switzerland since noon yes
terday.'
Advices received by foreign repre-.
sentatives OF the wartime neutral
nations state that Bolshevist agents
are daily arriving in the principal
centers OF Germany and are carryinf,
forward n daring propaganda calcu-
lated to prevent signed peace. It
In stated that recruits to the Bolshe-
visit cause are being enrolled in Ger
many through the argument that the
allies will demand exorbitant indcm-
mites which viii enslave Germany
for generations and the position of
such burden can be avoided only by
the creation of a Bolsheyist govern
ment, which will refuse utterly to
treat with the allies,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31
bOLSHEYIsTs S|)rIne
D|sc0RD N GERMANY
Reds Wosld Thwast = Signed Peace
By Alleging Allies VIII Enslave
Huns for Gcnefations-Chaos
Reigns In Bcrfin, Report.

Copenhagen, Dec. 81 Tuesday -
A new German government has been
formed. Ebert remains at the head.
hut calls himself premier. Philip
Schcidenann, the majority Socialist
leader, IL foreign minister. Herr
Noske holds an office corresponding
TO that of war minister of the old
regime, Herr Wissei is minister of
social order.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31

Washington. Dec. 8D.--Ge ator kina
of Utah today paved the way for the
discussion of Mexicp's financial mud
die upon the floor Of congress. lie
two resolutions which sup
port the opinion current In Washing
ton for the past month that the
United states soou Will move to aid
in solving the problem OF stabtlizin 6
Mexican affairs. Senator Kings FIRST
resolution calls upon the secretary OF
state to report whether millions OF
dollars OF American claims against
Mexico have been presented to the
Mexican government. The second
resolution calls for the creation OF \
standing army OF 100000 men.
The resolutions we're cent to the
committee on foreign affairs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31

!, NsM4al I Is & 80 n
Thirteen were on the docket OF po-
lice court yesterday charged with be-
Ing drunk. Each of the men were
fined $40 and costs; with the excer-
ton OF j. II. wyatt and 5. c. Eiddle
who failed TO respond to their names
and against whom attachments were
issued. The names OF the mon who
were arraigned in court was AS fol-
lows: Fred williams. Frank Tinsley
Fl. w. Frank. r. c. Simmons. J. H.
Wyatt s. C. Riddlc. Charles Murray
G. u. Pollard, r. c. Eaton. Alvey Con.
II, l.. Richardson, Il. s Stinnett
Gordon Royal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31
D. 5. PLEDGES AID TO
CzEcH0-SlAv NATIONS

London, Dec. 30-Presi1ent Ma
saryk. In his first speech to the mem
bers Of the Ceecho-Slav national as
sembly in Prague, announced that the
United States had guaranteed album
dant help to the new republic and
had given definite promises for the
future. President Masaryk ex-
pressed the -country's unsuitable fl
deity to the allies.
Dispatches received here today
quote President Masaryk az follows:
France was the first TO recognize.
in February 1915. our nations I'M
portance for the allies and Europe
and TO recognize our program, Italy's
attitude toward Us was very friendly.
Then ali the other allied powers
turned toward us with all sympathy.
England. the United States. Japanese,
Serbisv~ Belgium, Greece and Cuba
recognition from England and the
United States, these greatest Of allied
powers, helped rs greatly. .
The United States guaranteed from
their wealth abundant help. ana We
have from them definite promises for
the future. President Wilson, him
self, devoted much attention to our
question. We are obliged to him and
to all the allied powers. and they can
always count on US. Our republic re-
mains forever true to the allies.
THE real object OF the war and
peace is the reorganization OF east
ern Europe and solution of the east.
ern question.
The small nations are freed. War =
negative task is fulfilled. A positive
task awaits Europe--to organize
Eastern Europe. and Herewith. man.
kind In general. Our people will con-
! tribute with the full consciousness
of its part to a realization of this
great ard lofty task
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-31
Mexican Menace" Revived.

The sum OF $4,000 was raised for
the Restoration Fund.