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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
ALIEN ENEMY QUESTION
ALONE B0THtRS D. 5.
(By VICTOR ELLIOTT,

Washington, Jan. Though push
ed through both branches of con-
gress and subsequently signed and
made law In quicker time than any
similar bill for several years. the
Austrian war resolution required very
little debate or adjustment because 1t
was the first time the United States
has declared war and had been prac-
tically pared.
When the United states declared
war upon Germany. the government
naturally was required to study tho
problem from all sides because of the
enormous work necessary TO raise IN
army and otherwise place the coun-
try ON war basis. Now, after sew
eral months preparation and work,
the war machine Of the country is
well under way and prepared in prac-
tically all ways for the war with
Austria.
The addition of Austria to the on
emies OF the United States will. make
little or no difference in the manner
IN which the war will be carried on.
because even before President Wilson
recommended the declaration. Austria
was allied with Germany and natur-
ally against the United States, The
only problem to confront the MEN,
bers of congress and the president In
making the resolution law was the
alien enemy question.
This matter is more serious even
than the similar question which arose
when war was declared upon Ger
many. Germans who came to this
country before the war did so mere
ly to use their respective trades ana
professions to better advantage and
to have a larger field. Practically all
Germans in the United States at the
outbreak of the war were skilled
workmsh or professionals. Each was
expert in his particular line. but the
entire German population here repre-
scented no particular class.
The case of the Austrians and Hun
garians in the United States at pres
emit is decidedly different because they
belong entirely 70 the laboring class.
Dissatisfaction arising among these
people over the administration Of the
alien enemy laws would result dis
astrously to several industries and
particularly to mining.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
DARKROOM TO CLOSE.
Proprietor of largest Saloon I'm New
Orleans Predicts Prohibition.

New Orleans, La, Jan. 1.-The
Comus saloon. largest barroom In
New Orleans, and one OF the most re-
munerative, is to be converted into q
soda dispensary and restaurant with
in sixty days, according to announce
ment by Julius Groetsch. the pro-
prtetor Plans for the abolition of
the saloon were begun two years ago.
when Mr., Groetsch installed an ex-
perimental soda fountain In the ar
cade leading to the bar, and res
taurant in the rear. tine latter not con-
nected with the saloon. The soda
fountain now viii be extended to oc~
cupy all the space forme rly used by
the bar. and the restaurant will be
enlarged.
Mr.. Groetsch frankly admits that
the adoption OF the prohibition
amendment by congress moved him
to abolish his bar This country
will be dry in FIVE years." ha said In
his announcement, land by that time
I Will not notice the loss OF the ga
loon"
The Crescent saloon. another large
bar, also is Installing a soda foun-
tain, and Tortorich's saloon. the rem
d&vous OF the sporting element of
the city, has installed a ca feteria in
the rear and is preparing TO put in a
soda fountain and oyster counter In
front.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
BOXERS ARE BUSY
IN QUAKER CITY

Philad eiphia, Pa. Jan. Holiday
bouts were staged here today. The -e-
suit of the six-round affairs follow;
Babe Picato. of New Castle. Pa won
from Johnny Mahoney. Boston.
Leo Houch, of Lancaster, defeated
Chick" Virgins. OF Indianapolis.
Benny yalger beat frankie Conway,
Johnny Maloney beat Tommy Hogan.
Johnny Mack. OF New York, defeat
ed Tommy Warren. of Atlantic City.
Danny Buck beat Albert Moore.
frankie Callahan. of New York, de-
feated Eddie wagond. Of Philadelphia.
Joe Tuber. of Philadelphia, beat *.
frankie Ray. of New York.
Joe Lynch. of New York, knocked out
Andy Burns. of Philadelphia.
Reddy Bell, of Philadelphia, beat
Frankie Ray of New York.
Bobby Burns, of Baltimore shaded
Little Bear, OF Philadelphia.
Tommy Carey. of Philadelphia. beat
Johnny Clinton. of New York.
Young Weiman. of Ciardville, beat
Fl. Taylor, of Baltimore.
Battling Murray knocked out Dick
Gotwals. of York. In the fourth round,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
NO OLD OFFICERS TO
FIGHT "OvER THERE
Among Others Who May Not BE AL
lowed TO Fight In France Is
Col Robert l.. Leedy.

Modern warfare demands the very
best OF physical condition on the part
OF both officers and men. according
to General Pershing and on account
of his recommendations officers be-
yond middle life will not be permitted
to fight "over there" unless they are
in the pink of physical trim.
Acting on this recommendation
many of the older officers in the SER
vice are now undergoing severe physi-
cal tests, among them being Col. Rob-
ert F. Leedy, of Virginia, commander
of the One Hundred and Sixteenth
regiment at Camp Mcclellan, made
up of the three Virginia regiments at
that camp. the First, Second and
Fourth
Col. Jeedy is in the neighborhoed
Of sixty years of age and so far as
known by his friends here is in Wig
orous health He has been temper
ariiy relieved of his command and is
row in Washington awaiting exami-
nation at the hands of the medical
board.
Numerous changes will doubtless
result from the Inauguration of the
now policy. although there is no doubt
that in the vast military program
made necessary by the war suitable
ana congenial military occupation Will
be found for all of the older men who
care to remain in the serNAce at home
According to army orders issued
yesterday by the war department,
three new colonies have been detailed
for duty at Camp Mcclellan. They
are Colonel Frederick G. Stritzinser,
infantry. national army; Colonel
Frank F.. Watson infantry, national
army, and Colonel John II, Woodward
infantry, national army.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
GERMANY RUSHING
PLANS FOR FURTHER
BATTLE IN BELGIUM
Washington Hears That No Prepara-
lions for Peace Are Even Con.
sidered Back OF Lane.

Washington, jan. NO prepara-
tons for peace are being made behind
the German lines. Information reach
ed Washington tonight indicating be-
yond doubt that Germany is fever
ishiy pressing her preparations for
further battle.
New railroads are being built
through Belgian territory. Every pos
sible civilian hindrance to military
operations is being removed at what
ever cost and loss to Belgium.
At the same time that this news
reached here. official opinion began to
incline towards delegating to Premier
Ciemenceau OF France the task of an
swering the Teuton peace Offensive"
Clemenceau, the old tiger" as he is
known in France, is above all other
allied statesmen qualified by tempera-
mont and habit of expression to re-
turn the Teutons burning answer.
1t Is believed here tonight that such
an answer was more needed at the
time than one that would be concilia-
tory in the slightest degree.
Both Premier Lloyd-George and
President Wilson, 1t is pointed out,
have recently voiced the sentiments
OF their respective countries towards
the war. IL Is not believed that
Frances spokesman for the allies will
abandon the ground they have taken.
But he is expected to include in his
remarks an answer to the mailed
fist and shining sword" speech of the
kaiser as we'll as to the peace terms
Of Count Czernin.
While II is generally admitted that
the Russian situation is lost beyond
redemption, there exists some hope
here that properly attuned speech
from Premier Clemenceau, pointing
out the determination of the world's
democracies to fight until kaiserism liz
overthrow. may have some effect on
Austria, long since reported over
satisfied with war.
This determination, with the receipt
OF the news about the activity behind
the German lines. is taken to indicate
that the allies have foregone definite
ly any hope of peace before a final
conclusion at arms is reached on the
western front. Germany, 1t IS conf
IDENTIFY expected. will continue her
peace offensive" in a manner calcu-
lated to destroy allied morale. The
reply of Clemenceau Is counted upon
to meet this sort of drive.
| Meanwhile the German preparations
for battle will be pressed and by late
| In February or early March, about
the time of the first Verdun offensive,
II is expected that the great smash
| Of the Germans will be launched on
the west front.
1t goes without saying the allies be-
lieve IL will fail. There have been in
dications, which cannot be spoken Of
to the effect that the allies are already
preparing to meet the great smash
more than adequately when 1t comes
After II has been defeated. IL is be-
lieved there will come the real peacs
offer from Germany, possibly Cor
many torn by a revolution against the
power that then will have driven hez
people to the final sacrifice In vaiE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02

arenen realized the new disaster
fasnes were bursting from the six
story structure.
The furniture store occupied by D.
CArpenter and Sons, next door. caught
flre. and In few minutes was com
pletely wrecked. stores along this
side OF the block were wholly de-
streyed
For a time the names seriously
Threatened the Lorraine hotel on the
southern end OF the block, also the
Fairfax on side street, but ho'h
were saved.
Ffr~meu Caught Under Wall.
US Charles Mccoy. member OF the
Norfolk fire department was caught
urder IA falling wall and was killed.
Other firemeu seriously hurried were;
w. Il Bailey. W. II. Nelson, John
Ryan, r. p, smith, W. J. Monroe and
David Matthews,
About zee guests Of the Monticello
hotel were made homeless by-th IRE
and these are now being cared for
ia private homes IN the city
The total loss from the fire is con-
servativeiy estimated at $4,000, oGo,
The Monticello hotel cost Sl,o0o,eoo
10 build II is impossible now 10 es-
innate the amount Of damage 10 build
fngs and stocks OF goods IN the burned
stores
The Ere departments Of Portsmouth
ard adjacent cities came 10 the AID
OF the Norfolk ilreneB. Great excite
u4etst prevails IN The city tonight and
drastic measures may he taken to eN-
pei Germans ard others whose 10y
atty II suspected.
Before The United States entered
the war a German colony of interned
officers and sailors from the raider
Prince Jtel and Kroupr!nz Wilhelm
was located AZ Norfolk and mahy Ger
mans from other parts of the country
we're frequent visitors 10 the city.
After eight iDterHed officers had
broken their parole and escaped the
COLOR WAS transferred 10 Lea que is
hand and when the United States en-
Tered the war IL vas moved TO
Georgia Count Won BernstnrH. the
German am hassa dor. Prince Hatfield,
embassv counsellor. and Won Papen
and Boy I'd. the military and naval
attaches OF the embassy. frequently
went 10 Norfolk Ia confer with Ger
man of ers there. Eoth Won la pen
and l}oy-E were given their walking
"a pers hy the American government
after &: had been definitely proven
than they were plotting against the
Initei ~tates,
Before tho escape of those who
broke their parole, the Germans IN
She Norfolk 'rterHmt ut colony were
gwen the free run OF Norfolk ard
snany of them esta biishe1 intimate
friendships here among the pro-Ger-
snsn elements Of the city,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
WAR SLACKERS OF
17T6 WERE SIMILAR
TO THOSE OF 1917

Washington, Jan. 1.--Echoes or
the Americans struggle for liberty
in 1910 have been found by war de-
partment officials IN their search OF
the records of Harfords county,
Maryland. In connection with perfect
ing title to the new army proving
ground. A detached document in the
clerks files. dated l776. sets fortn
the names of fifteen citizens of the
region who refused to sign a declara-
ton of independence said to have
been among the first moves in that
direction by the American colonists.
The reasons given In refusing to sign
present vivid picture of the per-
|turbed state of mind OF the &olonists.
The document reads:
Benjamin r. Hargrove refuses to
sign through religious principles.
William Wilson, SON d John, re-
fuses TO sign through religious prin-
ciples.
Benjamin Harboard refuses to sign
through religious principles.
Michael Boser don't sign by rea-
son he signed before.
Thomas Gilbert don't sign by rea-
son he don't choose.
Thomas West don't sign by rea-
son It is q mystery TO him.
Philip Cummins don't sign by rea-
scn he don't understand the matter.
John Ward don't sign by reason
the congress don't sign find by rea-
son he thinks that II the English
gain the day then the congress and
the great people will turn the scale
and say the comrnonality of people
forced them to stand in opposition
to the English.
John Clark don't sign by no rea.
son he can give.
"Ephraim Arnold don't sign for
fear 1t would fetch hi mimic a scrape.
Isaac Penrose don't sign for rea-
son he don't choose to flght for lib
erty and never will.
Benjamin Fleetwood refuses to
sign. He says he WITH go In a vessel
will not fight by land.
Samuel GALLON says IL he should
sign he may fetch on himself that he
cannot go through.
Richard Spencer says he cannot
write or read and shall not sign any
paper.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
LYNCHBURG RED CROSS
GETS GIFT OF $10,000

Especial to The Richmond virginian)
Lynchburg, Va, Jan. 1.-The local
chapter OF the American Red Cross
today received a cash contribution OF
$4,000 and a monthly donation OF
5000 for two years from Smiling a
Co, tobacco buyers OF this city. Mr..
Smiling, who is native born Ger
man though naturalixed many years
ago, has recently returned from a
business trip to Germany.
Mr., Smiling married here and has
been prominently identified with
church, business and social work ever
since ne settled here. A year or SO
ago he contributed $1,000 to the Sal
walton Army here and he has always
been depended upon TO aid any phil
anthroptc cause. The letter send
ing the contribution was signed by
J. y. Sellman, treasurer. Mr.. Sellmafl
also Ia of German birth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02

man who labeled her mince meat Jars
TT. NJ" for It's mince and 1T. M" for
faint mince. has a daughter who last
summer put up some fruit for family
consumption. Because of the scarcity
of sugar she labeled the fruit Jars
whose contents had plenty OF sugar,
IS" She also labeled the unsweet-
ened fruits 80
The other day the family wanted
some cherries for supper. The wo-
man went to her fruit cupboard. but
was unable to tell which Jars marked
IS" were sweet and which were So
for sour.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
Mrs. Reuben Newman.

Especial to The Richmond virginian. }
GordonsviIle, Va, Jan. Mrs,
Reuben Newman, widow Of
Reuben Newman, OF Hilton, near
Somerset. Orange county. was found
dead In bed Sunday morning by her
son, Herbert s. Newman. Heart
trouble is supposed to have caused
her death. The body was buried In
Maplewood cemetery this morning,
Mrs. Newman is survived by the fol-
lowing children: Mrs. Barton III.
Cameron, Of Richmond: Mrs John
son, the MiHses Lizzie and Kathleen
Newman and Herbert s. Newman. OF
Hilton: and the following sisters: Mrs.
Robertson. OF Texas; Mrs STA tighter.
and Mrs Conway Newman, OF Bar
boursvtlle.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
FORTY-F|Vf CARS
CONTINUED from First Pass.)
Hampton Roads, 10 such points AZ are
menRced by coal shortage.

menRced by coal shortage.
The coal situation has not been
remedied a. much a. II had been
hoped II would have been by the
movement thus far attempted or in
auguratede by the government, the
main obstacle having been that tho
national fuel administration regard
ed II as too revolutionary to order
the cancellation Of contracts In exist
ence at the time IL came into being.
AS n result of this attitude toward
existing contracts only five per cent
OF the coal now being handled Is un-
der government price regulation
Meanwhile 1t liz not permissible for
the dealer to offer or TO pay more
than the government price unless he
shall have so undertaken under such
R contract. Hence the dealer who
has q contract has every advantage
OF securing delivery and IL is almost
impossible unless dealer has such
contracts to get at all at this time.
Existing contracts expire on April
LIST and no renewals will be permitted.
Inferier Prodnc. Furnished.
Administrator Byrd yesterday took
cognizance the inferior grade of coal
furnished by some of the mines and
addressed ten following circular let
the state:
"a great many complaints have
been received by me of the inferior
grade OF coal that is now being sup
piled by certain mines. I have made
arrangements with the United States
bureau OF mines of the department
of the interior. Washington, d. CO to
IA mpIe coal when the quality In con-
sidered inferior and not In accordance
with agreement. Please notify the
retailers throughout your section that
samples should be taken In the fol-
lowing manner. the weight OF the
sample to be about five pounds.
Sample is to he addressed to the
bureau of mines. Washington. d. g.
in a safe container. and sent by parcel
post with a statement enclosed giving
name. and address OF the sender OF
the sample, the name of the mine
from which the coal was purchased.
and the grade provided for by the
agreement. AT the same time send
fuIl information to this Office Upon
receipt of analysis l will communicate
with the mine and ascertain whether
a Just claim for refund exists. and
viii also warn the mine making snip
ment that the proper grade or coal
must be furnished.
"rf IL is generally known that the
government intends to analyze the
! grades Of coal this should have a
very helpful influence in cmpeiling
the mines to furnish coal exactly In
accordance with contract Due TO the
scarcity of coal and teh elimination OF
competition, II has been very evident
that in many cases the grade OF coal
| furnished has been inferior and not
up TO contract requirenn erts.
VERY truly yours.
"HAARY r. BYRD,
Federal Fuel Administrator OF Vir'
sinta
' "P. S.--AVy members OF your Local
commission can send this coal under
government frank. by using one OF
/ the official envelopes. without charge;
If the sample, however, is sent by
retailer regular postage must ID
| paid"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
roLaCg ROUNDING UP
@FoRTUSE T'ELiERss

Determined tn rid the city OF the COL
ony of alleged fortune tsllera," now
3rfssting the city. Detectives Afertucci
and DunY last night started the cru
sade- They arrested three Syrians
charged with being Migrants, and
locked them IN ut First station They
gave the nkmsE OF Dick George and
ice Ristuk, horse dealers. and Frank
Morrison. copper cutter
These men, with others. and a num-
bsr Of women, lodge at 1722 East Broad
Efreet. so far as the police know the
Fnsr do nothing for living, while tire
women are engaged most OF their time
In telling fortunes"
Complaints galore have been re-
cefvsd concerning the people, and
ktsrs are being taken TO get them
away from TIE city.
The three nssf arrested last night
xviil he heard h. Justice IeAft-t odsy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
COLLEGE BOYS TAKE UP
AXE INSTEAD OF RIEIAE

Boulder, Col, Jan. 1.---Athle&ss Of
the University of Colorado here. who
are not caught in the next army draft,
will shoulder an axe instead Of =
muskst, and go into the forests Of the
Rocky mountain national preserves
during the holidays and weekend Va
cations to cut wood. This viii be
brought to Boulder and shipped 10
Denver and other cities as fuel. TO take
the place of coal,
The college boys have agreed 70
donate at least 20 per cent Of their
axe and saw earnings to the Rcd
Cross.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
SAYS HE
WILL ROB ae-THEN LEAVE

Jersey City, N. j., Jan. Jersey
CITY Is reluctantly hiding a highway
man who has given his word as to
the number of his intended victims
and who apparently proposes TO keep
1t.
"I'l rob twenty before l escape
from this town." he defiantly notified
the police.
He has seventeen victims to his
credit and it is very probable the New
Jersey police will draw a breath of
relief after the report of the twentieth
robbery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
GRATEFUL JAP HuRxs
sHRApSEL or ENGLISH

New York. Jan. Central police
station and SITS occupants are alowly
recovering from 8 ghrapuel Of English
Ecattered about the premises by
grateful Japanese. william Henry
yamaski. william was bin bbo." or
broke, In New York aexNen years ago
and = policeman gave him a quarter.
Prosperity followed later. In let
ter. which was accompanied by q quar-
Ter. William thanked his benefaotor
VI part. as follows:
mo place ! can find back for MIN
these money. 20 good now. Kindly
kept these twenty-five cents and that
xaAn can you back him an very
happy kindly yours truly"
The letter was "decjphered" by 81
policeman I'D 70 date in flu titsu
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
DRY ISSUE IN ALABAMA.
Plans for Goyernorship and Places
I'm Congress Affected.

Birmingham, Ala. Jan. 1.--Prohi-
bition will undoubtedly be the para
mount issue in Alabama politics merit
year 1t is already an important Is
sue in the contest for governor and
will enter the reelection contest for
seats in the chamber of represents
tives, especially because the rattficA-
ton of the national prohibition
amendment must come before that
body. One candidate for governor n
unaualifiedly IN favor of prohibition:
others favor local option.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
HAVE YOU THE NEW
ATLsfENT, KNITTING NERVES?

New York, Jan. 1.-"Knitting
nerves" is the latest ailnent develop
ed by New York women. Men are
not susceptible.
Don't bunch over your knitting"
advises prominent New York ply
stefan who Is treating many knitting
nerves" cases. sit upright and when
your mind tells you you have knitted
enough-quit. There are 365 days in
the year and you cannot finish a
sweater in a day, no matter how
much you love soldier or sailor
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02

View York, Jan, Tt cost Mrs.
Warka Madala Sc, a fractured skull,
two fractured arms, two fractured legs
and internal injuries TO buy a pair
OF new shoes. Her husband got mad
because she bought them and threw
her out OF q seconded window. 1t
was the drst pair OF new shoes she
had ever bought since her marriage to
Michael Iadala five years ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
FANTASTIC DARKEY
CHARGED WITH LARCENY

The police were asked last night to
keep a lookout for a six-foot negro,
answering to the name of Frank
Smith" who is wanted in Baltimore
for larceny. He Is described as wear
ing green smoked glasses, q derby hat
with a red band. and he carries a black
handbag and n brown suitcase with
rope handle. The letter of request sug-
gested that perhaps the man would not
be dressed In this fantastic fashion
when he lands in Richmond. but that
he would answer to the name of
Frank Smith"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
NO Build orphan Homo.

fonkers, N. T., Jan. John +. An
drus. drug manufacturer and multi
millionaire, has incorporated t h {.
Surdna company tSurdna Is Andrus
spelled backwards) for the purpose of
erecting and maintaining q 100000
orphans home in Yonkers. His philan-
thropic plan also includes. II Ia under
stood. the erection and maintenance Of
a home for widows whose husbands
were killed In the European war.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
FIRE AMONG SHACKs
SETS RUMoRS FLYING

Especial to The Richmond Virgtnian.)
Newport News, Va, Jan. Fire
In some negro shackS near Camp
Stuart tonight was reported TO the
FIRE department here through the
camp telephone system. The report
got around that Camp stuart was on
FIRE and the telephone, police and IRE
department officers were hesieeed by
anxious inquiries.