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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-20
'SH|PBU|LDERS NEED
No BOOZE To KEEP
THEM ON THE JOB
Facts Shatter Opinion
Volunteered by Balm
bridge Colby.
VIRGINIA Is CITED
Workers at Newport
News Have Not Less
ened Efforts Under
Prohibition.
VIRGINIA IS CITED

Especial to The Richmond virginian.
Washington, ID, c.. June ID
Prompt challenge of an opinion
expressed by Bainhridge Colby.
OF the United States shipping
board, before the senate COM
n1ittee on agriculture, that APP
proval by the committee of the
Jones amendment to the agricul-
tural appropriation bill. under
w h C h war time prohibition
would be brought about, would
result In a lack OF efficiency ON
the part of workmen engaged In
building ships, was made by
Bishop James Cannon, Jr.. Col
onei William Jennings Bryan. DR..
II. C. Dinw1ddie, Miss Anna A.
Gordon. president OF the National
w. G. r. U, and numerous others.
Colonel Bryan, in hts address,
offered as evidence, which was
substantiated by members of the
committee, the remarkable re-
suits attained throughout the
country under prohibition rule.
the running of breweries last
winter In cities IN which schools
had to be closed for want OF
coal. Such action as this at
Bloomington, ILL.,, he said, caused
that city to so dry by big mn
jority.
Colonel Bryan said that the liquo
people boast OF iaw-breaking instea
Of aiding officers to enforce the law
He predicted that the nation 500
would be dry under the fedora
pointed out that the res
patriots are those who offer their sons
brothers. to give their lives
II need be. on the battlefelds 0
France, but said he did not believ
the workingmen OF the country ar
any less patriotic.
He said the men who have appeare
In Washington opposing prohibiuo
laws in the name OF labor do nc
by any means present all of labor.
Miss Gordon was the only woma
speaking. and the only one directl
women. She said sh
came with a message from $4,000
women OF the National w. c. T. Z. |
10000 localities. and from the 5000
900 women, members Of clubs and OF
who, on March / las
to the president monste
petition asking the conservation c
foodstufYs to win the war. Miss Cor
don spoke of the civilian army. whic
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-20
ne-Way Measure
Before Committee
Citizens Invited to Discuss Question
AT Meeting Tonight--Henrico
Gas Rates Up.

The ordinance committee OF city
council will meet tonight for the pur-
pose of discussing an ordinance de-
signed to relieve congestion in sew
eral streets, through which it is now
hardly possible TO pass at certain
hours OF the day.
The ordinance provides for one-way
traffic on Cary street, between Four
teenth and Fifteenth streets, and on
Bank street. from Ninth to Twelfth
streets. Cary street is congested by
heavy traffic in connection with the
wholesale business houses located in
that section. Recently the city grant
ed the government the, right TO lay a
spur track along Cary street, from
Fifteenth to Fourteenth streets, to
connect with the balloon warehouse
on that block This will, it is be-
lieved. cause greater congestion, and
the committee believes that for the
period of the war, at least, while the
warehouse is in use. the street should
be used in but one direction.
Bank street Is utilized as park
ing place for automobiles belonging
to business men having offices in the
neighborhood, and It has been found
impracticable for two vehicles to pass
each other in going IN opposite direc-
tons
Several Of the cross streets, leading
into Bank street. WILL II Is believed.
be included in the ordinance.
The committee will. also, consider
the ordinance OF which Councilman
Rose 10 patron, permitting owners of
mobiles to park their cars in front
Of their places OF business. The ordin-
ance now effective prohibits this. and
subjects the owner to ffne in police
court
ALEXANDER H. Sands. representing
the Henrico Gas company. will ap-
pear before the committee for the
purpose OF getting permission for In
creasing the rates on gas from ninety
cents to $l.l0 per thousand feet He
stated before the finance committee
Tuesday night that few residents OF
the county and OF the city within the
Henricc zone, objected TO the increase
~ q war measure
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-20

that the United States 10 determined
TO give aid at every point and In
support of every ally. The fact that
American ambulances and Z squaA-
ron of American Atrmen have gone
to the Italian front clearly indicates
that the American forces will be g1veA
a sector Of the battle line. The gela-s
eral belief here is that the Americans
will be placed in the mountain 70
gion.
1t has been known for some time
that the italian rublic has bean sAg-
erly urging an offensive BY the alu9
surprising II the Americans arrtvsA ~
time to Join in the action. Military
experts here say such an offensive
cannot take place until the Austrian
offensive has reached tho moment *
complete exhaustion"
In this connection. It h grOw3NG
more and more evident that ~ ~
fensive on a wide scale will ~ M
taken. The. Offensive may ~ =
sumed In France. on some sece6k
the chief operations will b. Un4
taken ia the east. II Il believed ~
Germans can be dealt heavy 6loSs
on the extremes OF the European bAt~
tie lines. In support Of this. NO nao8a
encouraging message has boe1 -
ceived than the statement ~ Genarn4
Matheopouics. Of the Creek oxNgX
HEADQUARTERS at Athena. Thl1 1EA&1
ment. received In dtploma41 ~ ~
patches here today,-rea6g. M y
Tho occupation of the e4U
Mount LeniA tn the
sHaute EMptre (1alkAn
particular inps
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-20
Rheims Shel-Battered Cathedral City, Is Object of =
Series of Vicious Thrusts Launched BY Germans
RICHMOND FACES
SHORTAGE OF COAL

A grave situation threatens
Richmond with regard to anthra-
cite coal. The coming winter will
find the city with a hard coal sup!
ply reduced 40 per cent, and a
possible shortage OF bituminous
coal. An Official warming to this
effect was issued today by A.
Bicrne Blair, chairman OF the To-
cal fuel commission. Mr.. Blair
urges that all families Immediately
install bot-blast stoves or wood
stoves for the protection of their
families.
Though attempts are being made
to avert a coal famine. Che situa-
ton is acute and the public In
urged to use wood stoves wherever
possible and to practice rigid
economy in coal where wood
stoves cannot be used.
The same system that operated
so satisfactorily last winter will be
continued, said Mr.. Blair, each
requisition being filed In its order
of filing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-20

Rheims the shell battered cathedral city, the obec
tive series of vicious infantry tusts launched by the
Germans contrary their custom governing major assaults
night time The attempt to crush the de-
Tense of the famous town in strong semicr
cuar embracing movement collapsed utterly with the hea
est Teuton losses
Seldom in this has large scale attack been met and
defeated promptly and well Three picked divisions a
tackled ancient city front of fifteen miles Only
point of Rheims they able to make any In
out by energetic counter thrus It was not n the
accepted of that term but it might well have developed
into had the allies presented such brilliant defense
The Berlin day report, speaking Of fire attacks on
Rheims claimed fifty prisoners The night bulletin had moth
ing Of the most costly experiments the
crown prince has made this year.
On the Italian front the fifth day Of the Austrian hunger
brought gains Of great 70 the enemy
allies Tuesday night the situation looked Bit prec11o1
the Aurans had admittedly added to their gains at Monticello
was therefore watched with Of anxiety But again the
defense surpassed expectations the Ausans were held y
check practically all along the line The Italians and thsE
All that Vienna could officially claim was the crossing II
the Rosetta canal by Borecs left wing and the repuse Of
violent Italian attacks along the Paves middle
both sides of the Oderzo Treviso rail
outfankng the Italian Pave hne but unless
be by much stronger forces than operating n
Gen Diaz line remains secure the Austrian advance q
this sna pace only the Italian object to make the
invader exhaust himself without gaining really strategic -
Ivantages. Ss4ss~sg
The battle continues rage hercely and there seems
prospect of etup until decision either way reached
their pressure in the mountains whore
they are completely held bay however Furious efforts .
the Pave between San Andrae and oande and vigorous
the points where they across the river broko
down. the Rome Office announces. NaSs
Berlin has made mention whatever officially a
Austrian drive it may therefore, be assumed with d.
gree of certainty German units speak Of cooper
atng Hapsurg troops far at least Nor hsy0
there been any congraatory messages Emperor Charles
kaiser has been the custom in large se
oensves Silence in this may well be taken for
prova Of the showing made in the 50 deliberately heradsd
prepared drive
On the British front the the Germans have bssn
making marked artillery display particularly in Flanders
around Locre and Dckebusch lake
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-20
CT JUDGE
FOR SEVENTH CIRCUIT

To all the unexnired term OF Judge
e. j. Harvey. resigned, Governor
westmoreland Davis has appointed
Hughes billiard, OF Chatham, Judge Of
tho circuit court for the Seventh Judi
cial circuit. The commission conforms
to the constitution. which reqhires
tho appointment TO expire thirty days
after tho commencement Of the next
session Of tho general assembly.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-20
sue. FOR 100000.

New York. June 1a--suit for $780,
0oe was started today in the supreme
court agsinas Muril vinson by Mrs.
Mabel Dunn known to the stage as
Mabel Johnson. OF the vaudeville team
Of Hayes and johnson.
Alienation OF the husbands Aftec.
tons claimed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-20
RECOMMENDS BUREAU
OF FRANCO AMERICAN

Paris, June 1g.--To bring about
maximum efficiency In the war CO.
operation between the United States
and France, Premier Clemenceau
today recommended to President
Pcincare the creation OF ~secre-
tary of Franco Anne rican affafrs,"
naming M the most capable man
for such 4 position. Andre Tar
dieu. who NJ. Clemenceau argues,
should have authority 10 coordinate
the work of military preparedness
In the United States with the exc
cution of work In France. supply
nil needs OF the American forces In
France, ms well rs the French needs
in the United states.
Another task Of the new secretary
would be the establishment OF an
international propaganda bureau.
The premier declares that such q
secretaryship IL an absolute neces-
atty because Of the increased nrrfv-
ais Of AmericanN forces. ~ahd the
continuous fncrease expected within
the next few months.-
VI. Tardieu. under the premfer's
plan, would spend most of his time
In France. with frequent visits to
the United States.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-20
DIRECTOR HOOVER Is
ON WAY TO LONDON

London, June 1s.--The press bureau
tonight announced that Herbert C..
Hoover. the American food director.
will arrive some time during the next
few weeks. Mr.. Hoover, the announce
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-20

An Atlantic Port. June f9.--Memhers
OF the crew OF the British steamship
Ascania. which went on tho rocks on
Newfoundland last week. arrived here
today en- route 10 New York. II II
feared tho ship Will b. total losaA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-20
HUNS START NIGHT ASSAULT ON FRENCH
CONTRARY To ALL CUSTOMS OF WARFARE,
ATTEMPTS TOCRUSH DEFENSE FALLS down

Franco-British Troops Meet Heavy At
tack of Foe and Beat 1t Down in Re-
markable Style---Berlin Report Only
Claims Taking of Fifty Prisoners,
Which Proves to Be One of Most
Costly Experiments of Crown Prince
in War
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-20

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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-31
ALLIED FORCES
ARE UNBEATEN
{Bv Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 31-F'4var-
able reports on the situation. IL
the Archangel region Of Russia,
where some unofficial accounts ;
have pictured the north Russia II
and allied forces as facing dostru
tlOn at the hands Of the B"';hc-
wiki.
q A. Martiusine, represel ta1lve
here Of the Archang1e ernmc1t
gives reports to the state depart
neE' that be allied forces arc. far
from beaten and are making sat
Ie'aGtorv progress III the 10 'tnern
G.art Of Russia against tie Fed
f'',a'ds.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-31
GERMAN TO BE
ELIMINATED
in SCHOOLS
BY Associated Press

New York, Dec. 31.-A nation.
wide campaign is being conduct
ed by the American Defense So
ciety to eliminate the teaching
Of German in the schools through
out the United States. In let
ter written the principals of pub
lie schools, private schools an !
colleges throughout the country
the society urges that French La
tin, Spanish and Russian should
be given prominence in the cur
riculum with a view to strength
ing trade relations between these
countries.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-31
AMERICAN COST
DURING WAR
Is BILLIONS

Washington, Dec. 31.-The cost
to the American people as whole
was about eighteen billions, one
hundred and sixty millions, to run
the War Government and make
loans to the allies during the year
ending today, according to compu.
tations from the Treasury reports.
The December expenditures OF
more than two billions, makes a
record in the nations history, and
will send the aggregate war cost
to date to approximately twenty
four and a half billion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-31
PRESIDENT WILSON
RETURNS TO PARIS
LEAVING VICTORIA STATION THIS MORNING WILL AR
RIVE IN THE CITY PARIS THIS AFTERNOON
AND PREPARE FOR THE ITALY TRIP
ACCOMPANIED TO DEPOT BY KING GEORGE
(By Associated Press)

London, Dee. 31-President and
Mrs. Wilson left Victoria station
this morning on a special TRAN,
cnr0utc for Dover, where a COY
Icrnment yacht will carry them a
cross the British channel to Ca
lais. another spec al train await
ing their arrival to take them t.
Paris. They expect to arrive IN
the French capital this afternoon
King George and Queen Mary
accompanied the presidential party
to the station, the King and Pres
ldent occupying the first. carriage
Queen Mary, Mrs. Wilson ana
Princess Mary following IN the
second landau. the suite f0liowin.:
in three more carriages Ou'
riders We're attached to each or
| the carriages and guard IF honor
awaiting the courte@p at the stat
ion.
| Sir Charles Gust. the Kings cn,
errv. accompanied the presidential
party as far as Calais. as q Specia!
courtesy to Amer ca 5 chief eXecu
tive
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-31
FRENCH TROOPS
ADVANCE0N KIEV
/ BY Associated rftSs. J

Constantinople, Dee .31.-.A vol
unteer army and French force
are marching from Rumania, thrt
i3essarabla, toward klev the Tx
ramian capital according 10 an
Odessa report received here
In ancient days, If q man wh3
Y slted the tvrant ProcruStes was
90 long for the Spare bed,
orocru>tcs calmly had hin GU,
lovn 10 fit it. It IS fortunate 70,
President Wilson that he goes a
visitin. III modern times. When
the state bed in the French palace
where the president lodged proved
too short for him they simply sent
out and cot another bed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-31
T PEASANTS RISE
SCARESS LENINE
fDv \ Associated Press.

Paris Dee. 3l.-Tilc a1titud"
3f the peasants IN Moscow ia,
GROWN alarming to the L"lilne y"'
crnn'ent. according to a Pe1royaG
correspondent to lie Petit Joul'nai
Early in December he report
the peasants rcvOlted and it was
a week before they were suhdued
The BoI>hevili red guards broke
down the opposit Oh with the III
most severity. The peasants wer.
poorly armed and were forced +
surrender in large numbers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-31

In all my newspaper eXper-
ience | have never heard Of so
many "wilIing barkises as are
turning up openly in the game as
at present There are half doz
en- e]igibles already in the field,
Cam Morrison. Max Gardner and
Bob Page being in the alrea-
dy announced class, with three o
ther possible rivals in the new
field-these being J. Y. Joyner
Col. Albert Cox, and legislator
Rufus Doughtsn, and either OF
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-31
LOESE DOESN'T
WANT POSITION

Copenhagen, Dec. 31.-Her,
Loese, whose appointment to a
place in the cabinet was annJun
ced yesterday, has Informed the
central council Of Soldiers and
workmen Of Germany that he does
not wish to enter the government
according to a emi-official state
ment published IN Berlin.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-31
GREAT LOSSES
ITALIAN ARMY

Rome, Dee 31.-The supreme
command Of the Italian army an
nounces that the Italian losses on
all fronts during the war total]e
100000 dead, Of which more than
$4,000 were officers.
The wounded totalled 947 ,OOC
with more than $4,000 officers.
The humber Of men totally inca,
pacitated by wounds and disease
is estimated at half a million.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-31

Raleigh, Dee. 31.-With the as
Sembling here on Wednesday OF
next week Of the Legislative OF
1919, the beginning Of a most in
teresting session will be launched;
All the little side talk about
adjoining to meet later in the
year is the busiest tommy rot and
don t amount to the value Of =
row Of pins-there will be no
'adjournment'' until the 60 days
period expires, and there s lots
Of work to be done.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-31

them would make a good govern
or. all Of them are fine and able
gentlemen
Morrison is probably the best
locker with his beautiful gray
hair and intellectual face Cox
is dashing Young officer and
the state never had a more servic-
able and capable officer than Sup
erintendent Jovner who is retired
from the head of the state s de
partment Of education on Janu-
AIRY lst.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-31
DR.. H. S. TANNER, FAST
MAN DIED YESTERDAY
MOST TALKED ABOUT AND ADVERTISED MAN IN 1880 ON
ACCOUNT OF ABsTA1N1NG ENTIRELY FROM
FOOD FOR MORE THAN FORTY DAYS
DIED At AGE. OF EIGHTY SEVEN YEARS
(Bv Associated Press.)

San Diego, Cal, Dec. 31.-Dr.
Henry S. Tanner, the celebrated
fast man Of nearly forty years ago
died here last night at the age OF
ST.
For several weeks in the sum
mer Of 1880, DR.. Henry S. Tanner
was the most talked of man in
America, if not in the world. This
came about through his fast Of
forty days, conducted at New
York, under the strict medical
and scientific supervision, he be-
ING the first person of modern
times to voluntarily undergo such
ordeal.
DR.. Tanner first came into no.
iice in 1877, at Minneapolis, Mimi,
through his determination to alb
stain from food as an erpedient Of
relief from asthma, rheumatism
and an ailment of the heart. A
ten day period was fixed upon
that being then considered about
the limit Of human endurance
Finding himself benefited from
the first, according to the con
viction which he held to until the
end Of his life, he continued the
fast for forty two days
Owing to widespread doubt, es
pecially in medical circles. as to
the genuineness Of Tanner ex-
plot, he offered to repeat the per
formance under any conditions
which might be named. Afte,
long negotiations. it was arranged
that the test should be made und
er the supervision Of a prominent
medical college Of New York. anG
it commenced at noon, June %
1880.
Extraordinary precautions We're
taken against possible deception
the subject beng confined in {
bare room and constantly watched
For fourteen days he was permitt
ed neither water nor exercise. AT
ter that in response to public ella
NOR. he was allowed a short dali,
ride in Central Park and waite
from spring therein. Larg'
WagerS were posted for and again
st the proposition Of his holding
out for the forty days, the TIM
fixed upon. The press devoted
whole pages to the test, many 0
the larger newspapers keeping re
porters constantly at the door o
the room. Even in remote com
lnunities bulletins Of Tanner s cor
..tion were eagerly awaited.
Tanner won the test, abstainins
from food for an even forty days
Physicians in all parts of the wor
Id telegraphed wat'ning as to th'
manner Of his breaking the fas
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-31
SOU. R. R. man,
MEETS INJURY


Goldsboro, Dee. 81. Frank Gle
ment, fireman on the Southern.
Railroad, had both legs severed
from HIS body at the union station
when his foot slipped just as he
was trying to catch the Norfolk
Southern passenger train which
was backing out Of the station
bound for the yards.
Clement is married and has sew
eral small children, and reside>
here
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-31
New Candidate for Marshall

En- Senator Thorne, Of Rocky
Mount. having withdrawn from
the race a new candidate for t
S. Marshal bobs up today i'll tho
person Of Frank Hampton Of the
same town, but at present a clerk
to Senator Simmons. This entry
brings the list up to 6 or activ
candidates. State hartman T. d
Warren. If is believed could ge.
the Job if he wanted it, but he IS
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-31
HUN STRIKERS
in COAL FIELDS

Geneva, Dec. 31.-New disor-
ders occurred in the rush in the
valley Of the coal fields in West
Rhalate, Germany.
Armed strikers attacked the sol
diers guarding two coal mines
and both properties were dana ged
The strikers were finally com
pelled to resume work.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-31
Max Gardner is a popular hun

Max Gardner is a popular hun
ter.
Speaking Of Morrison 5 looks
he has a string "preScdent' to
learn back on.
Brummitt for Speaker
Visitors to Raleigh and the To-
al politicians and pretty we'll ag-
reed that Representative Brnm-
mitt Of Greenviffe will have a
walk over for the speaker>h y.
Indeed, today it is stated that his
name may be the only one vote I
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-31

FAV0RS BRITISH
OCCUPATION
By Associated Press

London, Dee. 31-Field Marsh
al Won Hindenburg has telegraph
ed to the German industrial mag
mates saying that he would sup
port the British occupation Of Bel
lin, according to a Berlin d spat
ch to the Daily Mail.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-31
SHIPS TAKE
AMERICAN SICK

Cop Dec 81 The \
mer co hips which arrived
here vf.~ Viii leave TODAY foE
Gerlnasa o n1hr Baltic where
they = on board all the
sick A. s.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-12-31
NEGRO TROOPS
TO PARADE
TOMORROW
(By Associated Press)

kinston, n. c., Dee 31.-For the
first time since the war between
the States negroes in military uni
form will parade through Kin
ston S streets Wednesday and they
will get reception far different
from that accorded the darkies In
bluecoats who in small numbers
came into the town during the
COS. The Emancipation Day pro
gram here calls for a procession
to be headed by discharged and
| furloughed men in khaki. More
than 100 will be in line They
Will carry, no arms, Of course
and it was freely predicted that
| he would not long survive the
first food. The subject disregar
ed all advice. first partaking Of
a peach and then a large slice Of
watermelon No i'll effects follow
ed.
Tanner was born in England
February, Z. 1881. Previous to his
first fast his health was 50 pre-
carious that he anticipated an ear
! ly death. Thirty-seven years lat
err, at the age Of 83, he announced
that since the incidents mention
ed his health had been invariably
excellent.