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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30

KNITTING FOR SOLDIERS
IN VIRGINIA MILLS

Winchester, Va, May 29-The
Lewis Jones Knitting company. OF
this city, is now working on its first
government contract, which was
awarded it recently by the quarter
masters department. The company
is knitting 10000 under shirts for
the soldiers. and it is expected that
more work of this character will be
done in the near future
Before the contract could be un-
dertaken, Ii was necessary to install
special machinery. Some OF this has
arrived and is now in use. while
other machines will be received from
time 10 time. The shirts are what
are known as pull overs" They
have no buttons, but are put on by
pulling them over the head
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
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w r. Anderson. accompanist; and A.
Diacont. reader.
Suffrage Headquarters Closed.
Memorial day falling on Thursday,
the regular weekly meeting or the
Equal Suffrage League OF Richmond
will be omitted for this week, and
suffrage headquarters. Fourth and
Franklin streets, viii be closed to-
day
Mime. Bieler At v w. G. 4.
Madame Charles Bieler. of Mon
treal a sister Of the Rev. Charles
Merle d'Aubigne. OF Paris. Will speak
at the Young Womer's Christian as
sociation. 6 North Fifth street, sun
day at O'Clock The subject of her
address viii he The Soul OF France"
In IL she will bring out the spiritual
development OF France and it's present
attitude to religion and Christianity.
The talk will he of interest 10 all. but
especially to girls and women. Mad
anne Rieler is giving her time At her
own expense to arousinE interest in
the war relief needs OF France, 10
which she forwards all contributions.
Lecture On French Women.
An interesting lecture on THE Life
Of the French Woman Behind the
Linee' will be given by Madame Char
les Dieler, OF Montreal. Can, tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock in the
home Of Mrs r. Archibald Cary. 1908
West Franklin street. Before Mad
anne Bieler speaks Mrs Hamilton
Smith viii sing the Marsellaise. &C
companied on the piano by quincy
Cole
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
NORFOLK SEAMAN LOST:
WAS ON WRECKED BOAT

Norfolk, Va, May 29-Edward
Mariner. Of sos Landing street. is
reported as drowned in the waters
OF the new federal dam at Troy. n.
Y. The TRACED, occurred last Friday
morning when the Anna Mae TWEEN
tyeight-foot motor boat, owned by
Mr. Mariner. was swamped and
wrecked in the strong undertow that
forms Just below the dam.
1t was stated by one Of the employees
of the dam that the boat was locked
through. northbound, about q. week
ago, The wrecked craft was taken
from the water. but there was no
trace Of any occupant. When first
seen the boat was keel up.
The records OF the department of
public works in Albany show that a
permit 10 Edward Mariner to navi-
gate the Hudson was issued on May
IA Though no trace of human be
ing could be discovered in the vicin-
ity of the dam, nor any body found.
II is stated by one Of the watchmen
of the dam that he heard several
screams at about ! o'clock in the
morning of the oath. Otherwise. com
plete mystery surrounds the tragedy.
A telegram was received by Mrs.
Anna belle Mariner last Saturday tell
ing OF the wrecked boat and the prob
able drowning of her husband Since
that time nothing further has been
heard to clear up the mystery and
Mr.. Mariner Is given up a $ lost
Mrs, Mariner is now i'll in st Vim
cents hospital with her little three
year-old daughter. who Is also sick
A little baby boy of the couple is
staying at the home of a friend, Mrs
Grim. Brambleton avenue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
BRISTOL, Va, GOES ON
A WAEATlESS BASIS
Thirty Churches In City Pass Reso.
lutions to Ban Its Use Until
After Harvest

State Food Administrator SprouI
was in receipt Of communication on
Yesterday from Bristol Va, stating
that that city had gone on a wheatless
basis, and had noted to ban the prod
uct until after the harvest. The grain
mills of the town have also agreed 10
turn all their output over to the
United States government.
This movement was instigated
through the thirty churches of the
town, who. through their pulpit, urged
the people to forego the use of all
wheat until the new harvest Is reap
ed. The people of Bristol have unant-
mously agreed upon this plan. This
news created wide satisfaction In the
Office Of the local food administration.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
SCHOOLBOYS GIVE BANQUET
MONEY FOR ARMENIANS

stanton, Va, May ga check
for 500. signed by David Zacharias.
as treasurer of the 1T. X. club" at
the stanton Military academy. hand
ed to Lieutenant s. c, Chandler, sec
rotary of the Y. NJ. C. A. at the
school. yesterday. with the casual re-
mark: I'VE, the twenty-five boys of
the r. X. club have been saving
for a big dinner. That 500 is the
result But we decided that we
would rather give it TO those unhappy
sufferers--the Armenians. Get It TO
them pleaSe
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
CASTEEN WORKERS HAVE NO
PROTECTION FROM HOT sun

Danvlle. Va, May 29--Anyhody
at the railway station. yesterday at
noon would have seen something of
the demands made on the canteen
committee of the Danville Red Cross.
These ladies were kept busy for a con-
siderable time in the ardent rays Of
the midday sun catering to the wants
OF a warm, travel-tired mum Der Of
drafted men, who were passing
through. The women have no protec-
ton from the sun or from the rain
when weather conditions are such
for there is no covering over the
platforms and thcy have to walk the
length OF the trains Cigarettes
handed out by the ladies' were in
keen demand and hundreds of post
cards were given TO the men and
stamps sold to them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
NORFOLK GOES S127,000
OVER THE TOP IN DRIVE

Norfolk, Va. May 29.-The Red
Cross campaign in Norfolk came 10
q glorious climax yesterday with
jolfffication luncheon in the Chamber
of Commerce clubrooms, at which ad-
ditional subscriptions reported since
Saturday night brought the grand
total to s252,0 900.
This more than a quarter of a
million subscription puts Norfolk
over the top with $4,000 more than
the original minimum OF s125.000
and $50 600 over the maximum goal
of 100000. which makes the cam
paign the most successful of its kind
ever held in the city, and the
achievement is considered remark
able.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
breaches FINAL SERMON;
WILL RETIRE TO HIS FARM

Winchester. Va. May 29.-The
tered his resignation to the congre-
cations of Centenary Reformed church
In Winchester and st. Pauls church
at Stephenson. this county. preached
his last sermon in the Winchester
church last evening.
Rev. Mr. Cromer has decided to. re-
tire from active ministerial work on
account of his health, and he and
his family will shortly go to Lou
doun county. Va, where they have a
large and valuable farm.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
MIN IN SOUTHERN RAILWAY
SHOPS WALK OUT SUDDENLY

Alexandria, Va, May 2s-The resi-
dents of the city were surprised to
learn that the men employed in the
shops of the Southern railway here
suddenly quit work and walked out
Tuesday morning shortly after 7
o clock
II is stated that the men refused
10 discuss the matter or state their
reasons for stopping work, but ac-
cordtng TO the reports in circulation
on the streets, they are said 10 be dis
satisfied because their wages have not
been increased by Director General
McAdoo, who is in charge OF the rail
roads Of the country. including the
Southern
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
LIFE PRISONER SENDS SIS
OF EARNINGS TO RED CROSS

Danville. Va. May 29.--Allen Har-
rison, a negro. who was sent up for
a fife term To the state penttentiary,
after being convicted of murder in
the local court. has sent a letter TO
his father from Richmond ~nclos-
ing a fve-dollar bill. to he donated
to the Danville Red Cross. He made
the money doing extra work In pri-
son.
The negro was convicted Of A muir
der committed in Almarro, Harrison
being the son of a respected coIored
minister, Rev. William Harrison
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
LITTLE GIRL CRUSHES SKULL
IN FALL FROM FRONT PORCH

Bristol Va. May 2s-IAttie vfr-
ginia Wix the eleven m onths-old
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Wix.
Of Wilder. Va. who sustained fatal
injuries in a fall last Tuesday. was
buried here yesterday The child
died Sunday 1T the home Of her par
ents at Wilder. near Gate City.
The little girl was crawling on the
front porch OF her home when she fell
ave feet, crushing her skull. She
was unconscious for several days be-
fore death.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
DAY OF PRAYER AT FIRST
hsNGLfSH-LUTHER CHTRCuy

DAY OF prayer and humiliation
will be observed THURSDAY. hy The oo,,
eregation OF the First English
evangelical Lutheran church The
church building, corner Monument
avenue and LON barry street will he
open from A. NJ. TO 10 r. NJ for
silent prayer and worship. At mid
DAY the pastor VIII lead the congrega-
ton In It's worship,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30

Just as every child believes in
fairies, plays with paper dolls or owns
a Teddy Bear or Scooter, the grown
ups have. their hobbies. With men It's
either tennis or golf, baseball or auto
ing, but when il comes TO Enid Ben
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
Ensign Shoots Himself.

Norfolk, Va, MAY 29-Ensign
James Marratta, L. s. navy shot him.
self through the left breast yester-
day afternoon at Sis o'clock in his
room at 7l2 Colonial avenue He
was rushed to the Norfolk Protestant
hospital, where he received surgical
attention and was later removed TO
the naval hospital. His wound is not
expected TO prove fatal,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
Chamber of Commerce Meets.

There will be n called meeting of
the chamber of commerce tomorrow
night at s o'clock in the auditorium OF
the jefferson hotel This meeting will
take the place of the regular quarter
" meeting scheduled 70 take place in
July. Matters of great importance.
such as a change in constitution, will
demand a fun attendance of the d.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
Memorial to MiiIhiser

At the commencement exercises OF
the National Farm school. Reading.
Pa. on Sunday. June 2. memorial
tree will he planted for the late Roger
Millhiser, son OF Clarence Mnlhiser.
of this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30

Finals Mt University of Virginia.
The finals at the University of Vir-
Finia will he held at Charlottesville
from June 9th to 18th
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-10-21

Marriage License.
A marriage license has been issued
to Theodore c. Davis, farmer, Green's
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-10-21
Belgium Freed

After four years of suffering under the Hun
invaders, thousands of Belgians are again liv-
ing in free country. Where once resourded the
thud of the conqueror's heel, are now heard the
joyous ordinations of people rejoicing in the
restoration Of their freedom and exulting in the
return of their own king. The days of Belgium's
travail are over. Again she takes her place,
free and independent, in the family of nations.
Not the least element Of JOY in her deliver
ance is the undevastated condition of hundreds
of cities and towns and thousands of houses in
the conquered districts. The threats of the
French and British to apply the principles of
eye for eye and tooth for tooth influenced the
Germans to refrain from wrecking and destroy
ing these districts as they had done further west
in the Ypres region. Correspondents report that
the countryside and the cities they visited showed
few marks of hostile guns and wrecking appa-
ratus.
Of course, the sparing of this section of Bel
GUM cannot condone for the damage wantonly
done elsewhere, neither does it argue for a
change of heart in the ruthless marauders and
brigands who infested the territory for four
years. It merely indicates that the criminals
as they near their own lairs are in holy fear of
the reprisals which allied guns and torches may
visit upon their own people
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-10-21

and Manuel of Portugal; he can be persuaded to
resign like Charles Of Spain and Louis Philippe
of France; he can be deposed like Queen Liliuo-
kalani Of Hawaii and the Emperor of China.
AS this is written, the curtain hiding the
scenes that are being enacted in Germany has
not been lifted. We do not know if the people
have repudiated their master, or, if he fearing
the wrath to come, has followed his gems and
valuables to Holland, there to await his fate.
The argument Of The Independent, however, may
clarity the problem for some persons who have
been in the dark regarding the relation between
subject and tyrant.
None Of the foregoing takes into considera-
ton the disposition which the allied govern
ments may wish to make of the Hohenzollern
dynasty. That its sway is ended, is certain.
What will become of the men who directed its
rule is only question of few months.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-10-21
The Fate of the Kaiser

The Independent in current issue believes
there is an intimate relation between the kaiser
and his subjects as far as responsibility for the
war is concerned, and that the people themselves
are as guilty as their ruler. 1t argues that even
if king believes he rules by divine right and is
not responsible to the people, the people them
selves are responsible for the actions of the ruler
whom they permit to sway their destinies
In an elaboration of it's contention, The indie
pendent says:
Every nation is really democracy, only some
of them do not know it yet. All power lies in the
people, whether they use it or not. So it is alb
surd to absove the German people of their guilt
by throwing it upon the shoulders of their rulers
We hear it said: The Hohenzollerns were to
blame for the war;" Very WELL But the German
people were to blame for the Hohenzollerns It
is so easy to get rid Of king if you do not like
him. He can be disposed of in various ways. He
can be shot like Nicholas II of Russia Carlos of
Portugal and Humbert of Italy; he can be stab
bed like julius Caesar, Henri w of France and
Alexander of Serbia; he can be blown up with a
bomb like Alexander II Of Russia; he can be tried
and beheaded like Charles I of England and Louis
XVI of France; he can be tried and shot like
Macmillan Of Mexico; he can be induced to
commit suicide like Abdul Aziz of Turkey; he can
be poisoned like Mohammed II of Turkey and
Charles III Of Naples; he can be declared insane
like Louis of Bavaria and George III of England;
he can be imprisoned like Abdul Hamid of Tur-
key; he can be exiled like Napoleon Bonaparte
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-10-21

ed week on the st. Louis river to
make an opening big enough to float
the first ship. With bands playing
and flags waving the Lake Portage"
slid smoothly into the water. She left
for France with flour when navigation
opened this spring. 1t was this same
Lake Portage that was reported sunk
on Aug. 8.
Then from February on this par
ticular shipyard has been the scene
of intense activity. AS fast as one
new ship was floated another was be-
gun. The yard is already credited
with more than 30 ships, though it has
been in operation considerably less
than a year. Five new ways have
been laid. The capacity of the yards
will soon be nine ships at one time
In connection with the shipyard, one
of the largest boiler works in the
northwest has been erected and the
boats are equipped with engines made
at the plant.
More than hundred modern homes
have been constructed, equipped with
all conveniences, and are let to work
men at low rents. A large ship build
ers' band has been formed and this
winter 1t is to appear at many con-
certs and entertainments. A plant
police force is maintained.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-10-21

Dear Friends Of Wayne County
The day 10 done and the golden sun in
all OF Its splendor, is gradually sink
Ing from view Ger the western hori-
xon. Ger beautiful valley Some
where in France" the shadows are
frightening and deepening. Far away
to the east many miles can be heard
the distant rumble of the huge guns,
which are paving the way for Democ-
racy and Freedom. Ger head a Cap
roni bombing plane seeks its course in
bee line. In the valley are clustered
numerous ham1ets, which denote a
business air. The lads and lassies
are bringing the herds Of sheep and
cattle to the barns. The fowls are
making their way to the place of the
nights rest. The peasants are coming
IN from the verdant fields, which yielc
them grain. Hark! the Angelus sounds
from the nearby churches. All stand
with bowed heads and offer a word
OF thanks to their God, who is all mer.
ciful and who. in these awful days
OF turmoil, contention. distraction, I'M
easlness and pain, is guarding DER
them. From the northwest to the
southeast can be seen a beautiful high.
way meandering it's course through
this beautiful avlley. The highway
was built by Napoleon years and years
ago and constructed of stone, so there
would be no end to its wear. On both
sides OF this famous road are large
trees. planted by the government and
protected by same. Such beautiful
oaks, ashs, elms and sycamores can
be found in no other place Years ago
the armies moved over this fine piece
OF stone work to their respective po-
sltlons. So it is this evening, a long
auto train can be seen winding its
way down through this valley, carry
ing food and supplies to the Sammies
who are biting the fire and, steel in
order that the Loved Ones back home
Will have safe place to live and
country where no heather horde dares
set Its foot to spread terror and to
seign by force in order that their
passions be satisfied by brute-like
methods. No great distance out from
q French hamlet, on this above-men-
toned high way, can be seen a large
group of buildings, which constitutes
one of the thousands of hospitals
which dot the entire map of France
and England. This institution is known
to the world as Camp Hospital num-
Der eight.
AS l sit here this beautiful autumnal
evening in the office of Ward, which
forms part of the Hospital proper, and
In which our noble brothers are con-
velescing and getting ready to get
back in order that they may be doing
their bit, l take advantage of a few
spare moments l find at my disposal,
to think over and to write down a few
thoughts that unravel themselves in
my mind. How well l would like to
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-10-21
Every Soldier Realizes He Has
Part to Play, Writes Local Fighter

go into detail and mention the many
things that / think would prove inter
esting. l feel that 1t would be inter
esting to speak Of the ways OF the
French people, their homes, hamlets
and villages and also their cities, the
beautiful sacred edifices that make
, France famous, the cities, mansions,
castles, rural scenes and the like OF
England, the ocean liners, the trip
across and many other things too
numerous to mention, but II I were to
go into detail on any one subject. !
feel 1t would take up too much space
for the amount of meaning that 1t
would possess Now as l will not be
able to go into detail. will in the few
minutes have to spare, just hit brief
ly upon very few subjects and in a
broad way, so please excuse. the
method Of procedure.
AS l think of the great struggle in
it's stupendous proportions, lose all
my power of conception. 1t is SO hard
to persuade ourselves into believing.
that such thing prevails. We all
must admit that the world has been
thrown into chaos and pandemonium
and that darkness has been living in
an age which has lasted some four
years or better. But at last the in
evitable begins to put in its appear
ance It has been said that light fol-
lows darkness and that behind each
cloud the sun, is shining. How great
it is to be here in France now. How
optimistic We feel since liberty and
freedom has turned the tide of a
heather horde and begins to show us
| ~ 1;~I ~ yy11 vuf
rejoicing and also a world, wherein we
may dwell, where our loved ones, who
have not the power to shoulder arms,
can feel safe and assured that force
will never assist a nation DESTROYS of
satisfying passion and lust, by brute
like methods, to intervine upon our
land which stands for the noblest and
the BEST So 1t is the tide has turned.
With our noble president and the
great allied commanders at the wheel.
the ship emblematic Of democracy and
freedom sails on to it's destination,
liberating as it moves, the mult1tudes
from slavery and autrocracy. Is 1t
not great to think, how it is the SAM
mics with that pure strain of Amer
lean blood in them, are doing their
parts, going through the necessary
hardships, that any war necessitates,
and joining hands with their foreign
brothers in a common cause. Every
Sammy realizes he has part to play.
It is as SHAKESPEARE said in his "Mer-
chant of Venice" This world is but
world, stage upon which every man
must act his part The boys in khaki
go about their task in manner that
is encouraging. There is that smile
that is always with them. And why
is it so prevalent? First, because they
know that smile goes farther toward
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-10-21
Unidentified

From the Detroit Free Press
~ ECENTLY. during the operations of the British
II Egyptian expedtonary force in Palestine, town
to the south Of Beersheba captured and in it
discovered splendid example of mosaic pavement
The excavation Of il placed in charge of chap
lain, and while the work proceeding some human
bones discovered.
Elated at the find, the padre Immediately wired to
great headquarters, saying:
Have found the bones Of saint"
Shortly after the reply came back.
unable to trace Saint in casualty list Obtain pa
ticulars OF regimenta number and regiment his
identity disc"