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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-21

Petrograd, Jan. 21-The decree is
sued by the central executive com
mittee Of the congress Of workmen
and soldiers delegates dissolving the
constitutient assembly says that the
revolution created the workmen's and
soldiers council as the only organlZa-
tion able to direct the struggle OF the
exploited working classes for complete
economic and political liberation.
.The revolution Of November arose,
the decree says, because the constitu
tent ASSEMBLY was elected from the oio
?election lists Of the old regime. Ihe
people who voted for the social revolu-
tionists were unable to distinguish
from those of the right Therefore the
constituent assembly became the au-
thority of the borgeoise republic SET
ting itself against the revolution OF
November .
The revolution Of November, the de-
cree continues, has shown the workers
the old bourgeoise, parliamentarism had
had its day and that only such instl-
tions as the workmen's and soldiers
council were able to overcome the op-
position Of the rich classes and create
a new socialist state.
Would Be Step Backward.
every REFUSAL" 1t adds, ito recos
nizo the authority of the soldiers coun-
ellis and to place in the hands OF the
constituent assembly the liberty which
has been won would be a step back
wand.
"The constituent assembly opened
IN Ian. 1S, and for known reasons
gave a majority to the social revoin-
tionistts of the right-the party OF ker-
enskv. Tchernoff and Avksentieft. II
is incomprehensible that this faction
refused to debate the just and clear
prcgram Of the central executive COM
mittee of the soldiers and workmens
delegates and the authority or the
workmen's and soldiers council.
This, the decree says. made a oreacn
in the assembly, and the departure OF
the bolsheviki and the social reVolu
tlonists Of the left inevitable. -"
The social revolutionists. 1t says
might play the role Of leading a Dor
seoise counter revolution.
"The central executive committee
therefore orders the constituent as
semblv dissolved" the decree con-
cludes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-21
er,ti,h. ca.u.Itie. Decrease.

London. Jan. 21.-British casualties
reported in the week ending today were
17.043. divided as follows:
Killed or died Of wounds, officers
7s: men. 2.777.
Wounded or missing. officers, 213;
men. 14.477.
These figures represent decrease OF
nearly 5000 from last week. when ~
80 casualties were reported. an un-
usually high total for this time Of the
year. Two weeks ago the figures were
1898, and three weeks ago, 9,951.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-21
Labor Pledges Garfield Support.

Indianapolis, Ind. Jan. 2l.-Ths
United Mine Workers OF America ~.
biennial convention here pledged to- :
II. A. Garfield. federal fuel admin, n
tor support in his great task. =
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-21
War Plants Closed.

London, Jan. PA general strike Is
on thruout Austria. according to an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Paris. which reports that 100000 men
have quit work in Vienna and Neu-
stadt. closing down all the war fac
tories.
The strikers are described as openly
anti-German and the movement as
both political and economic and es-
pecially aimed at securing peace.
Public demonstrations. it is added,
have been held in many places at which
hostility was voiced toward Berlin for
trying to force the Austrians to con-
tine the war.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-21
Business suspends in New EnaIand.

Boston, Jan. 21.-Busincss except for
the sale of necessities and the produc-
ton of government supplies was almost
at a standstill In New England today.
All the larger stores In Boston were
closed as the state fuel administrator
had requested, altho the ruling would
allow them to remain open provided
they did not use heat. Few saloons
were open in Massachusetts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-21
Rival Rada Picks Delegates.

Petrograd, Jan. 21.-The Ukrainian
rada controlled by the bolsheviki and
a rival Of the rada Of kiev, has
designated three delegates to go to the
conferences at Brest- Litovsk. The dele
gates came to Petrograd today and
conferred with the bolsheviki authori-
ties, who sent them to Brest-Litovsk
with instructions to confer with the
other ,Ukrainian delegates.
Only fifteen Ukrainlan members out
Of possible 100 attended the opening
Of the short lived constituent as
sembly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-21
TWO TURK wARsHIps SUNK.

oattis Takes Place ~ Entrance to the
g Dardanelles.
London. Jan. 21.--Tn q naval action
between British and Turkish forces at
Sfhe entrance to the Dardancllcs. the
1sVslIish cruiser Midullu. formerly the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-21
Cars on Sunday Schedule,

Chicago, Jan. 21.-Heatless Monday
in Chicago was most apparent In the
inadequacy Of street car and elevated
transportation. Placing the trains on
Sunday schedule, In face of the fact
that the number OF idle persons was
fewer than on Sunday. greatly incon-
venienced thousands. Every car was
jamned
Rartenders wearing overcoats and
woolen mlttens this morning dispensed
the drinks In hcatless saloons. Sew
eral saloons went so far as to turn out
electric and gas lights, candles being
used In their stead. Twelve proprie-
tors Of saloons and pool rooms were
reported suspected OF having failed to
comply with the fuel mandate.
Over 100000 tons Of coal arrived here
Saturday. This amount Is practically
Chicagos normal shipment of coal.
"Tobaccoless Day" in Chicago.
At noon today federal agents closed
cigar and tobacco stores In hotels, maxi
ing Monday also a tobaccoless day.
Drug stores refused to sell cigars or
cigarets to customers. telling them they
were mon essential"
Now York Observes "Hsatless Monday"
New York. Jan. 21.-Alwost deserted
streets in the down town district today
gave evidence that industrial New York
generally observed the first OF the
! "heat-less Mondays"
Skyscraper Office buildings were un-
! tenantca. department stores were clos
ed and hundreds OF factories were idle.
Street cars were run on holiday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-21
Commercial and Industrial
Activities Suspend East
of Mississippi.
FIRST HEATLESS
MONDAY OBSERVED
Fuel Administrator GarfieIds Edict
Generally Complied With-Fuei Off.
cials Declare Country Has Under
gone Radical Change Of Feeling Re-
garding Enforced CIosins-Cold
Wave Again Handicaps Railroads.

Washington. Jan. 21.-Business ac-
tivity east of the Mississippi generally
was suspended today for the first of
the heatless Mondays ordered by the
fuel administration to release coal for
householders and for trans Atlantic
shipping.
Manufacturing plants thruout the
east were idle for the fourth successive
day in compliance with the five-day
closing order, effective last Friday.
Fuel officials declared there had been
a radical change Of feeling in the coun-
try regarding the orders. Industries
were cooperating fully and virtually
complete acquiescence was expected to
the Monday closing plan.
A1tho this order only forbids the use
of fuel for heating officials were sure
business would cease and DR.. Garfield
last night issued a direct request that
all retail establishments except food
and drug stores close their doors for
the day.
owners and leasers OF office build
ings today received n request to OBJ
serve the spirit as well as the letter
, OF the order.
t. Freight Tansle Still Troublesome.
Handicapped by another cold wave
covering a greater part or the country
east Of the Rockies and adding to the
winters reccSis OF the coldest wealth
er in years, railroads FASTENED In en-
deavors to straighten the freight tan
gle.
1t was said the coal supply % house
holders and steamship interests had
been increased.
Those who have urged general en-
barge against the shipment OF freight
and plants shut down BY the closing
order still believed today that such
action would be necessary until the
railroad congestion Is improved. A
general embargo on freight was put in
to operation on the Pennsylvania rail-
road today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-21
ASSEMBLY FORCED TO QUIT.
1olsheviki, Losing Control. Send.
Troops to Dissolve Constituent Body.

Bolsheviki, Losing Control, Sends
Troops to Dissolve Constituent Body.
Petrograd, Jan. 21.-The constituent
assembly has been dissolved by the
bolsheviki authorities, 1t is officially
announced. Sailor guards closed the
assembly at o'clock this morning and
a decree Of dissolution will be issued
during the day.
The official statement says:
"When the constituent assembly
voted against the declaration made by
;the president of the central executive
| committee after an hours deliberation
the bolsheviki left the hall. They were
followed by the Social Revolutionists
of the left on the assembly showing it's
iunwillingness to approve the manner
in which the peace pour-parlers were
being conducted. At o'clock this
morning the constituent assembly was
!dissolved by sailors Today decree
!dissolving the assembly will be pub
lished."
| The first hint the newspaper men
received that extreme measures were
contemplated was at o'clock this
morning, when they were informed that
the Tauride palace. where the assem-
Dly DeSan us Sessions !eSIeiua!' "oui"
be closed to the members Of the assem-
bly,, to the newspaper men, and to ev-
cry one else today.
Rail Men Vote Support
Meanwhile the all Russian railway
mems congress has passed. by vote
.of 273 to 81, a resolution supporting the
constituent assem- bly, and calling upon
the peoples commissioners to agree
with the majority with view to the
formation of a government responsible
to the assembly.
! From. Moscow n ;yi,s IL rsported that
many persons v ere MSafnded and others
killed as result Of the Red guard
firing on demonstrators there in favor
of the constituent assembly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-21
Germany's Strongest Ally
Facing Serious Indus.
trial Conditions.
MEN QUITTING AS
WAR PROTEST
Demonstrations Against oermanism
and Being Fcreed by RAISED to Con-
tinue-Hungarian Government Issues
Declaration UphoIdins Principle Of
No Annexations and No lndemnities
British Casualties Decrease.

With the pan. Germans In the
political aseendaney in Germany,
there arc very serious strikes in
{ Austria. More than 100000 work.
men have quit work near Vienna
~ protest against Germanism
and in favor Of peace.
Tho Vienna cor espondent Of ono
German Newspaper says the Aus
trian strike movement demands
speedy peace with Russia and has
grown too strong to be stemmed
by force"
British warships finally have
evened tho score with tho former
German warships Goeben and
eresIau. In an action at tho en-
trance to the DardaneIIes Sunday
the BresIau was sunk and tho Goe-
ben, suffering severe damage, was
be-ehed. Tho British losses wore
monitors, one commanded by
Hphew Of Earl Kitchener, whose
81 10 unknown. The former Ger
ships have been tho mainstay
~ shs defense Of constantinople.
recs damage has been done to
whian transports and supply
me in the Black sea by tho two
d. Buh
eSassd artillery and aerial
! aefivity on the western front has'
besr accompanied by frequent
raids on both sides, There 10 little
70 indicate any serious break in the
winter inactivity.
On the Italian front there has
boon only artillery fighting, most
marked in tho Monte AsoIone sec
tor and along tho Piave.
Amsterdam, Jan. 21.-1n the lowe
rouse Of the Hungarian parliamen
Premier Wekerle.' a Budapest dispatc
'eports, in reply to question, sal
hat the government adhered to tn
'rinciple Of peace without annexation
# indemnities and that this, stand
,oint was shared by every organ Of tn
monarchy. above all by the king.
The premier intimated that the ques
ioner should not have touched On til
ubject Of Alsace Lorraine.
1T weakens our peace efforts con
iderably," the premier added, III ir
esponsible parties demand speed
Of peace
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-25
OVER THERE
GENERAL PERSHING PRAISES
BRAVE COIORED SOLDIERS.

WASHINGTON, May 10.-General
Pershing in his communique to the
fWar Department today says:
airy Forces, May 10.
Section B-Rcports in hand show
notable instance Of bravery and de-
votion shown by two soldiers OF an
American colorcd regiment operating
in a French sector. Before daylight
;on May Is Private Henry Johnson
and Private Roberts while on sentry
duty at some distance from one an.
other were attacked by a German
raiding party estimated at twenty
men, who advanced in two groups.
attacking at once from flank and rear.
Both mon fought bravely in hand
to hand encounters, one resorting to
the use OF a bolo knife after his rife
jammcd and further fighting with
bayonct and butt became impossible.
There IS evidence that at least one
nnd probably a second German was
: severely cut. A third is known to
have been shot.
Attention Is drawn to the fact that
the Colored scntrics were first at
tackled and continued fighting after
rfcciving wounds and despite the use
or grcnades by superior force. They
@by their bravery the capture Of any
y3of our men. Three Of our men were
5SsWoundcd, two by grenados. All arc
recovering, and the wounds in two
4Bcases are slight. E..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-25
DR. MORRIS WANTS NAMES OF
BAPTIST MODERATORS.

To the Man Nearest the People:
Dear BrOther,-'rhcrc arc perhaps
seven hundred District Associations
in the United States and as many
Modcrators. These Moderators are
nearer the people than any other class
Of leaders and are more often sought
for information on matters OF inter-
est to the people than any other class.
But, it is sad to say that when the
names land addresses OF these men
are sought there are only few of
them at hand, hence we are now
asking through the medium of our
UNCONVENTIONAL papers that every
Moderator Of Baptist Assoc alton in
the United States send to my address
his name and postohicc as soon as
this comes to his notice.
This applies to all Moderators, no
matter with what State, District or
National organ cation they may be
affiliated or whether they are con.
ncctcd with any, since they are Bap-
fist.
Persons reading this notice will
please see to it that it is conveyed to
the Moderator in your section.
Yours very truly,
IL. C. MORRIS, Pres.
Helena, Arkansas.
BY II. b. Hudson, Secy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-25
Dr.. Brown Expresses Gratitude.

F.'iends All. Thcac be My Greetings.
through Gods love, the efficient
treatment OF my doctors, the kind, un
ccaslng care OF my nurses, and your
prayers, wishes and rcmcmbrances l
am restored to you.
You cannot know tle substantial
hclp, the great cheer with which
your deeds were laden. You cannot
feel the hope you gave or sense the
ligh which radiatcd by You siftcd
through he dark hours that so long
shut me out from the day and kept
Tic from you.
Words cannot contain my gratitude.
SO ask that You accept this brief
mcIyagc as just the evidence OF boun
tful thanks and appreciation, the OK
preston of a soul full Of carnset pray
or a memory full Of serious thoughts
and heart full Of good and sincere
wishes.
Faithfully yours,
ROSCOE G. BROWN.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-25
BANK AWARDED
FIRST PLACE IN LIBER'FN
LOAN DRIVE.

Portsmouth, Va.-Our local bank,
the Mutual Savings, has been award
ed first place among the banks OF the
cnt re country in the recent Liberty
Loan drive by the Treasury Depart
kment Based upon the institutions
Resources the loan officials gave
f$5,70O as the amount to be raised
in the campaign.
Under the clever leadership of
Cashier J. S. Jones and through the
organized effort Of a determined cit
izenry, Portsmouth proudly reports
that 100000, nearly twenty times
the stipulated quota was subscribed.
The official report follows: Cash
Bonds $50 bonds, 81
400; nine 500 bonds, 5000; Total
cash, $4,000. Installment--Eight
hundred and six $50 bonds, $90,300;
leighty eight 500 bonds, $500; two
$500 bonds, $1,000; Total install
mcnt, 100000.
Grand total--In subscribers, ,925
in bonds, $1O2 900.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-25
PRICE, FIVE CENTS
ECHOES FROM The GREAT VIRGINIA. BAPTIST
STATE CONVENTION HELD To FURTHER
anna, - c ~
CAUSE OF RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES

and liberality Of our out.of.Statc
brethren. Our work has become too
large to be restricted to one State,
Others of the brethren named, also
brought money. Rev. j. e. Reid and
his good church Of Salem. took the
prize on the largest amount of money
pcrcapita.
SIXTYTWO HUNDRED DOLLARS
Though this was only n;ne
month year and some OF the churches
rested on their oars from heavy la
Dors for the Jubilee, we closed the
session with between sixty one and
slXty-two hundred dollars cash on
the table. We were never better
cared for than VIC we're by the Zion
Church, Pastor G. E. Jones and the
associate churches and pastors.
DR.. Jones and the Zion people have
verify wrought III raclcs for God i'm
Newport News. Fifteen years AGO
Dr. Jones went to Newport News and
TOOK charge OF the Zion Church. with
thirteen members worshipping in II
shell OF wood building. Today thew
nave Il strong work ng membership
OF about seven hundred worshippinr
IN Il now up to-date. stone front brick
building, seating about one thousand
peope, modern and commodious in
every particular.
May God cont 'nuc to helm us To
laoor Tor him successfully.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-25
C0LQRED NEW WEAVING THEIR SHARE
OF THE GREAT AMERICAN WAR FABRIC
OVER THERE OVER HERE
OVER HERR:
C0I.ORED RIVETER RECEIVES
LORD NORTHCIIFFIG PRIZE.

WASHINGTON, May 21.-The
first international prize for riveting
was transmitted today by Chairman
Hurley, OF the Shipping Board, to
Charles knight, a colored riveter, at
the request Of Lord Northcliffe, own.
or OF London newspapers who offered
&23 for the best score above previous
records. Knight is employed at the
bethlehem tShipbuilding Corporation,
Srarrows Point, Maryland.
At the same time Mr.. Hurley ca
bleI Lord Northcliffc Il new CHALLENGE
for Brit Sh workmcn, and called on
American shipbuliders to beat Rivoter
Knights record. An increase of five
rivcts per gang per hour would mean
the building of a steel freightcr Of
10000 tons every ten weeks. he
said.
The challenge to British worllmen,
who were the first even to drive more
than 1000 riYets in nine hours, fol.
lows:
"Amcrican shipyard workers wei
como the friendly rivalry OF British
rivcterS and admire their cablcd re.
cords and craftsmanship. American
Shipyard workers believe They have
the fastest riveters in the world.
ltivcting interest in this country is
NOW swinging to tonnage. Gangs in
every shipyard are working to add
one Or more riVej3 per hcUr 20 av.
cragc gang output. Five additional
rivets per hour per gang means one
steel freighter Of 100000 tons in ten
weeks. Workers here will welcome
British competition and records on
this tonnage basis. They are on the
jobs for victory"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-25
t., 9TH INFANTRY is
READY FOR BALL SEASON.

Columbus, New MeXico.-.Company
T. has new baseball captain for her
team this season. Corporal Lawrence
viii ans. His line up for the sea
son is: Corporal Lawrence Williams,
short stop; Corporal Nelson Gilchrst
catcher Corporal Frank Starks, first
base; Corporal Leonard w. Harmon.
pitcher; Cook Clyde Bentley, pitcher;
Private Estoll Scott. pitcher; Private
Harvey !. Haywood, third base Pri-
ratc Gcay Butler, centre field; Pri-
vate William f. Johnson, right field:
Private Herbert Brown, second base;
Private Jesse NJ. Davis, left field :.
Private Rutherford Bcnford, pitcher:
Private Will am J. Jones, left field
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-25
WORK or THE NEIGHRORHOOD
CLUB OF FULTON.

The ne:ghborhood club was organiz--
ed December 9Th 1917 at the Rising
Mt. Zion Baptist church Fulton with
twenty members. This club was orga-
n;zcd for the purpose of doing chart
ty work. The club has collected since
December G, 1917 to May ii, 1913, SGT.
81 and has given out $1,000 to the
sick; Sd bottles Of milk; 3 baskets Of
groceries; airs of shoes; paid up
$3.50 worth Of assurances for one
family; $3.50 worth Of wood for one
family and have put several children
in different Sunday Schools. Visitors
arc welcome at all times.
MARY STUART, President.
elena M. LEWIS, Secretary
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-25

Mrs. Ella Underhill, tho sister of
Mrs. N. j. Bowers, passed away Feb
ruary II, 1918.
Dearest Ella, how we miss YOU.
Dear, miss you more than heart can
tell,
Hoping some future morning
We may be together and dwell
CAL not back the dear departed,
Anchored safe where storms are Der.
On the borderland we left them.
soon to meet and part no more.
When we leave this world of changes,
When we leave this world of care.
we shall find our missing loved ones
In our Fathers mansion fair.
Composed by your dearest sister.
mrs. N. j. Bowers, lSUS Dance St.,
Richmond, Va, May is, 1918.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-25
TAG DAY SATURDAY, MAY 20.
VIII You Help to Caro- for tho Young

VIII You Help to Caro- for tho Young?.
Knowing That The Child Of Today Is
The Man Of Tomorrow?
The founder and Manager and the
Committee or c.. M. VS., with % lit
tie children representing the Home,
1913 Taylor Street take this method
of thanking their many friends for
Their entiring aid in our work. We
feel that our friends want to know
what they can do to futher help the
work.
We are greatly In need of funds for
our Children's Home Buildings. BE
tween 100000 and $4,000 is needed
for repairs on the two buildings. $500
90 is needed to pay off the notes for
the Boys Building. Campaign to con
tinuc to Juno 23rd.
The buildings arc compelled to be
repaired for the health and comfort
of the little ones. we need $500 90
with which to pay off all debts and
have our little ones comfortable for
the winter. Will you aid us by send
ing n contribution to the Home Office
1913 Taylor Stree. For information
call Boulevard 3209-J.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-25
Their Religious Welfare.

Blue Grass Lodge, No. II Knights
Of Pythias Of Lexington, Ky, has
ordered one hundred sets OF "the
Great Victory Song, " "The Soldiers
Inspiration" Probation, the Last Call
and "The Eureka Elixir Life Chart
to be distributed among the draft
cd soldiers from that locality. The
huthQr James Alexander Chiles Is
cndeayoring to have these sets furn
ishcd each soldier by tho United
States government. The price is 10
cents each. Address author at Iexing
ton, Ky.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-25
DIR. GALVIN'S ADDRESS.

President a. A. Calvin delivered a
most mastery address from the sub
icct, Every Man in His Place" TO
the sad disappointment of every del
cgate, d.. Calvin at the close Of such
Il magnificent address and s'X years
Of the most brilliant success as Pres
tdcnt and leader Of the Baptist forces
in the Virginia Baptist State Convou-
ton. served not &C that he would not
under any circumstances accept a re-
election, giving as his sole reason
tina. he did not feel that the honors
and responsibilities of the pres dency
should he worn continuously by one
man, but should pass around.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-05-25
(By It. ]. King.)

The fifty-nrst annual session OF tho
Virginia Baptist State Convention
hold with the Zion Baptist Church,
Newport News, Va. was decided
success. The scss on opened Wedncs
day morning, May s and closed Sun
day the 18th. A large delegation
from every section Of Virginia, Dis.
trict of Columbia, Maryland, Penn
"NlVania. New Jersey and New York
was present. The sp'r Of happi.
ness and holiness characterized tho
entire session. There was not a
moment OF disorder nor a point of
order throughout the entire session.