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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-08
Cry For Help From War Captiyes
Brings Quick Answer From Y. M. c. A.

prison in the interior In order that
fresh eggs might be available for those
needing them. In addition they pro-
vided amusement and occupation for
men assigned to take care of them.
More than 5000 books lave been
distributed among German prisoners,
and more than 1915 among Rus
sian prisoners in Germany. As Rus
sian books were scarce. Bunyan's PHI
Er!Tn's Progress was translated into
Russian. Special editions of the Rus
sian prayer book and an A B G book
for Russian illiterates we're issued.
A total of 100000 French books and
pamphlets were also distributed in
Germany.
Musical instruments, ranging from
mouth organs supplied IN individual
cases to full equipment for bands and
orchestras. were supplied. Wheat
-four for making bread for the cele-
bration OF holy communion has also
been provided in many places.
wife Finds Husband I'm Picture.
One of the biggest pieces Of work
done by the Young Mems Christian
association IN this connection for the
folks back home is the locating in
ed as missing. More than ten thou
folks
After searching for months for her
husband who was reported missing,
young wife called on Or. Archibald
c. Harte. international secretary for
work among prtsoners-of-war. She
Travelled several hundred miles to DO
so During her visit some pictures
which he had brought from Russia
were shown her. In looking over
-. 4 1. t,rss
band in one OF them An cxnitant cry.
There he is" hurpt from her lips as
.he excitedly ran 10 the window to
m AXE sure II WIS he Then she faint
ed. After she regalued consciousness,
she clappe1 her hands, exclaiming.
And he has even got q plpe.
Max, prince Of Baden, who Is head
OF the Young Mems Christien asso-
citation prisoner uf-wsr work in Ger
many, In his farewell message 70 the
American workers when this country
entered the war, said that the brother
w love shown In this work would be
the one cold pillar around which the
warning nations could gather. In part
he said:
II car assuee vor, that the co-ot-
GRAFTON with YOU and your leaders be-
longs to the most delightful expert
ences that I have had in this war, nj
time when al the foundations upon
which up to row. the life OF nations
and their relations 10 one another rest
ed. have begun to totter and threaten
ito Crumble completely. The work
among the prisoners in my estimation
signifies one solid pillar around which
all these thoughts and feelings can be
collected. WI ieh breathe oalt the spirit
OF world-wida brotherly love. That
brotherly love WI "a declines 10 sec
n the wounded and captive enem~
anything other than suffering NOR
tai,
The conversations that I have /
along these lines with YOUR leading
men, an ing whom ] would name IN
fret place Or. John r Mott and Or
a. c Harte. ] shall never forget; for
+ they have enriched my life and have
strengthened my Arm conviction that
alongside the relentless strife which is
Destroying mankind. ths mighty pow or
of Rooda ess remains uncomfortable
and out OF the depths Of suffering is
able to accomplish works Of salva-
tion with renewed power
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-08

Editor vtrgtnians
Sir.---As a patriotic and loyal citizen
and ae Republican, I wan. to resent
the insult TO every patriotic citizen, not
only OF Virginia, but Of the whole
country. who happens TO he a Renuh-
ltcan. in your editorial OF February e.
In which you say: The hungry pack
led By former President Roosevelt,
care so little for their countrv's well
fare that they are willing to risk It's
safety II thereby they can achieve
some temporary partisan and personal
Gdvantage
The above is absolutely without
foundation and Ia simply your fulml-
nation aud chagrip at the return Of
the grand old party to power as soon
az there is a chance for the people
10 express their sentiments a. 1he bal
lot box.
VIII you kindly inform ma what
section of the criminal code ia vto-
lated by a man being 8 Republican,
You hAvs continually insulted everv
Republican In the United States of
America You have slapped every
man IN the face whose party affiliations
are not OF your party--yet ] dare say
your main financial support comes
from Republicans,
Are you aware of the fact that the
majority of people of the country are
Republican? And are you also aware
Of the fact that threy are tust 90 hon
urUh.e as you are? Do yo1 know they
are as patriotic az you or any mem ar
Of your party7 And If you have time
ana can como down from your hiSh
perch long enough, kindly inform me
when the Democratic party absorbed
al he patriotism? If Mr.. Wilson IS
cri icized by his Democratic senators.
Il is no concern OF the Republican
PARTY. and you should be fair enough
TO admit tha4 It is a family nsht.
Evidently you would deny the great
majority OF the citizens OF this coUn-
try the right 10 even have political
primo, pies. much less TO presume to
place heir party tickets in the ieid
This country is still a dem ocracy.
and the very existence Of political par
ties makes this possible q.
Without discussing this war problem.
let me call your attention TO tho feet
an Undeniable and historical fact that
the Great principle of protection to
American industry, as placed IN effect
by tne Republican party, has made
this ,he greattst country on eErth @ra
Democratic party has always fought
this principle and Ia still hostile ~ .s.
In nay life / have seen the peTao-
cratic party make two complete fail
ures to successfully run our public
o9fairs You know this
NO political discussion is desired by
me at this time, but If you win let
little light filter into your Uranium and
forget your egotism for a moment you
will not be so ready TO insult the
great American public by your wild
assertions Of partiaanship In war mat
ters
You Notwithstanding. the Republic
cans Of the L. S. A. are Just as pa
triotiC as the Democrats
The Republicans are just al surely
behind the winning OF this war rs your
democratic friends. Let me kindly
remind you that the section OF the u.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-08
GOODS ARE NOT SOLD
RED CROSS EXPLAINS
Persons Cannot Buy Articles Knitted
and Turned Over to Organization
for Disposal.

Under no circumstances are any ar
tieIes sold by the Red Cross, according
10 Il statement issued by the Richmo nd
chapter yesterday in reply to requests
from persons DESTROYS of purchasing
articles that have been knitted and
turned over to the organization. In
dtvidual sales are never made, II was
stated, the distribution of all knitted
goods, other garments and supplies
being determined by military needs
To deviats in the slightest from the
Red Cross system whereby the orgapi .
cation knows where every article goes
would result in endless confusion. Of
ficials said.
The local chapter made public yes
terday the text OF a cablegram from
the queen of Runania to national
headquarters In which Henry w. An
dersor. Of Richmond. head Of the Ru~
manian Red Cross commission, was
mentioned in terms of praise. The
cabiegram follows:
Anderson. whose faithful and eff
cient activity is of such help to our
wounded soldiers and suffering popu-
lation. hhrded over TO me the generous
gift Of quarter OF q million lei (si6.-
0001 from .ha American Red Cross
In the name OF the poor and the
sick, in The name Of my country. and
in my own name, 7 ask you to accept
our most heartfelt thanks. which all
Of US send 10 the American Red Cross
rs expression Of our gratitude. We
shall never forget what your mission
under the intelli gent direction of its
chairman dld for my country IN this
time Of trial We shall equally keep
grateful rsruenl brance for all the
help and thu encouragement we re-
ccived in every circumstances from Mt.
Minister voptcke4''
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-08
WE ARE AMERICANS Or HUNS.

70 answer. lie sceusos US Of slappinE
every man IN the face VINO doesn't be-
long tc our PARTY. knowing very we'll
hat NC have done no such .ug,
either literally or agura lively. lie
as,a Il we are aware Of the fact
that a majority az the people Of the
country IRE Republicans when the
record shows there is no such fact"
He tries TO drag into are-ent-1ay dts
eusslon the great princlp e. OF pr7tec-
ton" whe. Mi the .rfor,s ara the
outpoured millions Il the Roosevelt
group OF pirate oolttG ctanr could non
accomplish thet. stur endous tank. Ana
hs ventures from the security Of dts
tanre) 70 put or paper various rnr-
rcra reflections which are character
,atic o. MS tyr~--ons aust simply CON
slider the source.
The letter is uumia@tioa in that
l' shows an utter lack Of conception
Ct the grave situation i. which this
country Is place by the present var;
apd echoes the determination az the
Hoosevett crowd to maxi" -tisan
capital out Of IA national crisis 81
serious tAst, unieos we pass II sue.
ayrsfully. all our american ,nsueu-
.tons win he eng,ifet tn the Prussia
ds.nge
As we have frequently pointed ouf
and would emphasize agal. right here
this is NO TINS for perti,ea polite,
x are Americans or Huns ~ =
ever our party Affiliations may be-
md the man who puts partisan Al
vantage ahead Of HIS A1nericaniea ia
not worthy TO claim the protection OF
the atars and Stripes
That applies wherever II may At.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-08
WHAT WErgETY
DID TO THIS MAN

IN the ehrusry Farm ard F4reet6e
q heaYy GrfnHer VINO retc -ucd ss -:
An express package came FOR you
this morning took II upstairs TO
your room"
TT wac -h4 'sayr rle' Of wh.slyey
me ,drumr,er RAD prorn' sd quart
bottle ~ tbelr aaS}rg brand ar bour-
bon. YOU'D th,nk AFTER what had
happened "a have +aEeu an Ak 20
million pieces, but I ala nothing Of
the sort. instead uncorkec 81 and
took whorpi-g big drink
1T seemed 20 be fuSt what need
ri. for felt better right away Then
7 hid the hottie On the tor shelf ~
an old clothes closet and when my
wife got home everything was the
ran1e as usual --outva rdiv. * any
rate.
''The quart bottle lasted me about
ten DAYS ana wnen y was gone or
dered two mere, ! called for them
at the ex pret,s once. and sneaked
them home and mid them 80 my " ife
wouldn't know.
The druramer's sample Was q
pretty prof 3 Ole one.-for hts wnis-
Key firm. During the next few years
spent more money with hat hrr1
tran I Fks r think about Yves
never what yoa could call downright
drunk- You see. I was a solitary
drfnker, and tne drinker who goes
n alone Ia not 30 apt 20 get intou-
Gated az the cornwall sort But 7
rcckon there wasn't. a Gay In all the
years ! scaled up booze that I WASH
more or less uHcer it's influence
Whenever ! felt a little below pNl
Ia take q drink. When / felt bully
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-08

~ Rspuo.4oan." from Ho sweii.
wno declines 10 allow us ia publish
hts name. but dares Is to pubic de-
bate over the comparative patriotism
OF Republicans ard democrats, writes
a Letter printed Ga tHis page which
ws hope every reader of these edtfo~
r.als Will perase WITT care.
Those who nave com pHmented us
e,y reAdsng wts.J va have aid aboat
SrrrnAr P-ress dent Roosevelt and that
very small ooterte of his assoc atas
wac own ana control the Republican
parsy machinery, understand. as our
Hopev1oil critic does not. that we have
rs~wa~ undertaken any Indictment -
sr 4~puhIieaua, To the laan.ense ma
>ortty. even to the gontem4p from
rgope-wnll. we have uahest'n lnEsy
g4swn credit for good Intentions and
patriotic imp -lses
Bur the possesstoa oc r7oa 'uten-
taous aud patriotic impulses does nos
exempt the posse~sor from liability
10 DO lea astray Otherwise there
would be no more than remnant OF
sae Republican party left IN the land,
The brutal and braEeu betrayal Of
the peoples irtereate us t.= haE4tri
IT selauh ard vreody men whom
Roosevelt represents forms an amaz-
ing chapter In An srican political his
tory. Those who have read these
page In rent ~oekS since The most
recent RooseveIlan eruption began
will recall specific details which the
editor rocounted partly from amin
peachable information. partly from
persona scnowiedge and observation.
Our Hopeweil friend ask lot of
questions which he doesn't expect MS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-08
BUSINESSES FOOD
VIOLATION CASES

Two grocers, arrested for alleged
violations Of the ''heatless Monda
order. were disraissed yesterday morn
ing in police court ct TIE suggestion
~ the fuel administrator. A. Betvre
Blair. The grocers were I, J. K-ap~
lain. 1924 North First strset. and ".
IL Watkins. 1901 West Leigh street.
KAplsin was arrested for the sale
Of wood on last Monday. This IL
legal according TO the administrator.
II is unlawful 10 sell candy, as II is
not 8 food. The question of 1uris-
diction was also raised in the court,
attorneys for the defendants contend
ing that vtolators of the Monday clos
ing order should be brought before
the United States comm sstoner. Ad-
ministrator Bls r Ia err stated that vio-
lators or the order should be carried
to the federal court, and hereafter
they will not be brought to the city
court
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-08

s. A. where Republicans arc most nu-
merous Will furnish the largest num-
Der of soldiers and will pay much the
largest part of the expense.
When you feel constrained to rave
and gnash your teeth over the fact
that the next congress win be over
whelmtngly Republican, remem Der
they are loyal American citizens, stand
ing firmly for the winning of this war
and the great American electorate
who place them there are just as loyal
to their country as are our Democratic
friends.
\ on need not print this unleSs you
care to. You have my permission.
a REPUBLICAN.
Hopewell, Va
p. S. Do not use my name except
as asked for. No discussion 10 par
ucuIarly desired but If you want to
continue It l will meet you on the plat
form
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-08

Senator Mapp and Delegate Jon g
have introduced bills In the general
assembly intendsd TO Ftop tho Ioanng
or boys ard youths around poolrooms
outside OF Incorporated towns and
cities Municipalities already ave
adequa.s ordinances but unincorpo-
rated .o~~ns have nc maans NJ cor
r~oti7s ~ evil which seams inssp-
srable from onrsgulated po3lroorns.
The b7l ought 20 become "A Jaw.
There Ia 10 disposition % criticize
thcse who actually conduct poolrooms
IN a decent and orderly manner. The
6fnculsy is thai around such A. rs-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-08
TO KEEP BOYS OUT OF PooLRooMs.

sort nock tn" Idle. proAigate, disor.
DERBY ela.aents In a community, a
menace to the young mon and boys
with whom they come in contact. The
proposed law wonid aid materially IN
s@fasuarding tbs adolaseents
At ths same tine. there is a olatn
upon the community which it ought
70 consider when II iuvoksa the law
Youth must and will have its recrea-
tion- Whether the poolroont can re-
nns4n q nssnaos, AFTER the lsSv becomes
effective, win depend largely on
whether the cc immunity rises to tts re-
spouslbiuty for the wellare OF it,
young man,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-08

The canard was circulated to dts
courage home canning. but was she
dismaysd? Not she Instead. she
asl-ed what day these wagons would
ne around TO gather W her supplies,
ms she wanted to work up to the last
mirute putting up more
FOR che ssid, III the governrnent
ia really taking These things, 1t must
be hat the country needs thena. and
II Dat fs SO, 7 7~7pt TO Ca Able 70 give
al much IS I poasibly oar"
Thst g the ss'rtt that gives our
country a1d oue associates IN the war
acuruSe 70 M Get the foe.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-08

A great cry for help comes from
the more than I'VE million men
held prisoners Of wa IN barb
wired enclosures In Europe. Asia
and Africa
More men arc probably cooped
up in war prisons now than have
fought in any previous var in the
history of the wor'1
America. through the Young
Mems Christian association. Is
playing great part in making
life cndurhble for these men, whose
bitter cry OF anguish and despair
goes IN continuously.
Tiis story tells OF Eome OF the
things being done to help them
forget
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-08

I'd take drink When 7 felt iUst
Medium ia take drink. Aad pref
y soon ] got so ia tske a drink the
nrrt thine N the morning. a7ot her
one at noon when Z came In from the
nelds FOR dinner ard another at
night before going 70 6ed &nd the
more II ok the more wanted. T
never wa quite satisfied "
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-08

Tire PIrt'xs hit Of Peoples" Is the
subject ot ~ Oh, Dr. Z. N. Calischs
sermon at Eeth Ahabah synagogue
this evening a. SIS +. NJ He WIN
speak tomorrow morning on Gus
toms and GonysationaIIties."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-08
HERE AND THERE
IN
MILITARY CIRCLES

Examination o. the registrants who
have been classsd in Ia has been
discontinued by the various local
boards throughout the state fer a
few DAYS until the regulations from
the department at Washington can
arrive The regulations governing
the selection of the drafteea were
sent out by the office Of the selective
draft dispeTsing agent yesterday and
as Focn An they are received by the
local boards Of the counties til ply
steal exam inations will SO on as be-
fors.
Prior TO the order calling the OK
ANNA lions off for q few esvS the
work IN this state had been progress
ing with great rapidly, ar1 IL had
been aegt mated that the work would
he completed by February 2 < the
interruption Of this week VIII neces-
sarilv entail several other days be
fore the new draft army will be all
In readiness for the call to the can
torments.
stanley w. Martin formerly major
In .he~ First regiment. Virginia In
fentry, National guard. and later ma
tor ir the One Hundred and Six
teenth United States infantry has
been placed on the retired list with
the rank OF ma Jor the highest rank
he ever held while in service. The
governor recognized his retirement
yesterday,
At Camp Green In South Carolina
vest erdav, Private walter Aumack,
Of Grasset. King and Queen county.
died according to a report received
at the Office OF the Acknowledgements aL
The body will he Brought back homo
for bur al
AT tho election held BY Conpa nv G
Of the Richmond Light Infantry Flues
Yesterday, Sergeant Paul Mayo Of
thie city was unanimously chosen as
second lieutenant Of that orgsniza~
tion IAeutenant Mayo has accepted
the position to which he was chosen
by hts comrades.
Governor Davis and AdtutantGen~
eraI Stern have granted commissions
10 the officers of the Tazewell Rifles
infantry, Virginia volunteers "for
emergency corps that has recently
bean organized in TazeweIl county
John W St Clair, captain; Hugh l.
-l!so first lieutenant; and Archibald
G. Buchannon. second lieutenant.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-08
and Md Winter Merchan-
disc Clean Ups---
Sales Offering Many In
teresting Economies for
Those Who Want
TO SaUe Money

Beginning to look land fee) as though win
ter merchandise will have many more weeks of
usefulness; and yet there hash t been time this
season when such goods could be bought 30
cheaply as RIGHT NOW.
In going through this transitory period Of
cleaning up the old and opening up the new the
store finds itself compelled to ofTer-at Reduced
Prices-much merchandise that is desirable, not
only in the winter months but the year round.
For example, certain Lots whose quantities show
but one or two articles of a kind.
If you but knew all that was back of this ad-
vertisement--the exceptional values we shall
offer in almost every section Of the store to-
dav-no further invitation would be necessary
10 make you spend the day at the Shopping
Center
Some stories are too good to betold IN print.
MILLER & RHOADS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-08
Peoples Forum

Here's n Republican who doesn't like
our plain speech about partise nshtp
in war times, and. just ~ show he
isn't afraid of us. lHuds the q. o. j..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-08
av Eggs for Prisoners.

SPECIAL EFFORTS nave , Aen made 70
provide nourishiug foods for the men
in the hospitals. Fresh eggs are sent
from Denmark to sick mon in the
Goi man prison camps. IN one case
a number Of hens were sent to a
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-03-31
In The
Wash Goods
Section

wv hto prepared To fiji
your every want In colored
cottons, dress linens and
pure white fabrics-and
ht tho lowest possible
prices.
Non-Crush Dress Anens
. beautiful quality In pure
white; 80 inches wide; the
yard ............ csc
Itamie Linen. all white.
ood. heavy wearing
quality; As inches wide,
the yard ...-.sIiO
French Dress Linen, a
beautiful quality for spring
and summer garments; as
inches wide; yard, si.e5
Plain White Gaberdinc.
good qauality: IS inches
wide, the yard ... hpc
Fancy SkirtinRs. in fancy
gaberdlnes, piques, beach
cloth. basket weaves; i'm
stripes, also plaids, SO
Inches wide; the yard.
35c TO Sf.25
Fancy White Walstlngs,
many new patterns in
plaids and stripes; a6
inches wide; the yard, 35c
Fancy White Wasting,
new patterns in dainty
figures. stripes and plaids;
80 inches wide: yard. soc
Plain Voilcs, fine sheer
quality; as inches wide.
the yard
2Sc, s35c, soc. 75c, 81,
Si.25
Fancy Novelty VoiIes, I'm
beautiful sheer quality: in
dainty patterns; SO inches
wido. the yard ....7bC
Embroidered Voiles and
Orgnndics, all white. fine
sheer quality. neat. new
designs; As inches wide;
the yard ...........SI
Dress Ginghams, good
quality, fast colors In
pretty staple patterns; 27
inches wide; yard oOc
Beautiful Zyphcr Cling
hams In stripes. plaids and
figures; 80 inches wide,
the yard soc and 15C
Rcnfrcu Dcvonshire Cloth,
fast colors, staple pat
terms; 80 inches wide; tho
yard .-....... 3oC
PcrCaies, many now pat
terms good quality: 20
inches wide; the ward, 2Ic
Queen Pefeales, fast c0rors
In stripes. dots and
figures; 80 inches wine:
the yard .....,......25 25c
Second Eoor
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-03-31
SUITS and DRESSES at Popular Prices

dressed and her limited We want her
she may be ftedin suit dress that stylish the
detail and for You'll be surprised what lovely
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-03-31
SEalu6t1,gon 1901 Sa

For the woman and miss who desires to be stylishly
department Of popular price wearing apparel-or here
higher price garments garments that are becoming in e
garments a small amount Of money will buy here
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
ANY man TO ANY Man.
By GERALD STANLEY LEE

l do know it, find it hard
with all that happening in the world
in the
Wien small boy trusingy to
the world he thinks he is going have in his
afraid.
The look in his going
cuts the quick.
have always felt had understanding a boy
before.
and think OF his world-the
had myselfhe small boy a
y instead the of
u.s. the one he Will have with,
nave 10 De man In, when and l have
Then when face the to go off high
place alone and think and God
city and hgh-hght with
with my religion and then back the
There are days during this struggle when spent
all world
or people hooking through
IT seems If would my save world
10 i've In myself 1t does matter
the people see by almost make
about them.
pouring out into the Streets pouring
shine out into the
1t is as the roll Liberty Loan!
want to ring bells to Red
- fNP " ~ '|0
My rule for mans finding he should
scribe 10 the Red Cross is
Put down address on the blank and leave the
amount open to think Then about
o'clock when the children pouring out
Or IN the evening when
ana the best figure you dare the white paper.
Then go up stairs n the crib.
Ihen look at your blank you down once more
Hed cross War Fund Red
service and in the trenches Subscribe Fund.