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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-15
BILL | 7 |OOUCtO TO
P..OVIO.. STATE B, ARD
OF CtNSOaS FOR MOVIES
Recognized as Educational. But Many
Reels Have Distinctly Harm
ful Effect.
CONTROLLING BODY TO BE
COMPOSED OF THREE MEMBERS
No Film May Be shown I'm Virginia,
Except for Purely Educational.
Charitable, Fraiernal or Religious
Purposes, Unless Approved by Board

A movement to establish a state
board of censo to pass upon motion
pictures vas started yesterday when
Delegate Jones, of Richmond. intro"
duced In the general assembly Dill
corresponding with measures already
in force in other states.
1t ia intended, as the bill itself re-
cites. to prevent the approval and ex-
h.bition of Aims or views which are
sacreligious, obscene. indecent or I'M
moral. and such as tend, IN the Judg-
ment of the censors, to debase or cor
rupt morals.
The introduction of the bill follow
ed the passage yesterday morning oy
the Method st ministers or Rlchfnohu
OF vigorous resolutions recommend
ing that such legislation be enacted.
The resolutions follow:
Whereas, the moving picture
shows have become great source
of entertainment, and may be made
an educational agency; and. whereas,
a number of children and young peo-
pie attend: and, whereas. some Aims
are exhibited which are bad In senti-
ment and hurtful in influence: and.
whereas. we believe the moving pic
lures should be made clean and
wholesome: therefore
Resolved. /. That we. Methodist
ministers OF Richmond, representing
a large constituency. urge the general
assembly to enact such a law as will
provide for adequate censorship OF all
moving picture films exhibited In the
state of Virginia
Resolved. 2. That q committee OF
three be appointed TO look after the
measure before the general assem-
bly-nameiy: w. Asbury Christian,
James Cannon, Jr., and Thomas
Smoot."
Provisions OF the Bill.
The bill presented by Delegate Jones
provides for the creation OF board
of censors, composed of three citizens,
one to be a member of the minority
party well qualified by education
and experience to act In that capac-
tty. All films to be exhibited in the
state must first be shown to the board
for its approval. The board may re-
fuse the entire film. or may order
notifications. and when properly
modified the films will be exhibited to
the public.
The board is to establish offices In
Richmond. out of fees which 1t Will
collect for each finn inspected expenses
are to be paid Half of the fees, after
putting $506 into ONCE equipment
are to go into the state treasury. the
other half to go 10 paying salaries
and expenses OF the board. not to ex-
coed $4,000 per year. Members OF
the board are to be appointed by the
governor, approves by the se.tate, and
/, are to receive So 400 a year ea~h FOR
Their services The term of Office Ia
for three years. exrept in the case oi
the first board. whose members shall
serve one. two and three years. re-
rnectively.
Films approved by the board are tc
ne so stamped and the films as shown
re to exh bit on the screen the stanti
" the board. Complete records are
, to be kept and an annual report made
CONTINUED on Second Page.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-15
V{ROUN bATTltCRY
TH,I.LS RICHM ND
CROWD TO CHEERS
French Mission Appears Mt City Audi
forum to Tell of Their Countrys
Devotion TO Freedom.
CHARLES EDWARD RUSSELL
HAS FAITH IN RUSSIANS
Declares His Belief That Slavs Never
VIII Make Separate Peacc---Denioc-
racy of All the World at Stake In
War.

They shall not pass" the unfor-
gettable battle-cry OF the defenders of
Verdun. uttered by a son of France
who had borne worthy part In that
amazing defense, rang through the
vast spaces Of the City Auditorium
last night and brought back a ringing
answer Of hearty American cheers
from all audience that filled the big
half.
Members of the general assembly,
city and state officials and vast con-
course of citizens fiocked to the audi
forum long befores the time an
nounced for the meeting at which ap-
peared the French mission now on
tour of the Southern states--Captain
the Marquis and la Marquise Crequi-
Nontfort de Courtivrou and the Mar
cuts and Marquise de Polignac, ac-
compan!ed by DR.. Charles Edward
Russell. member of the American
m,ssion 10 Russia,
The distinguished visitors. who had
earlier in the day taken part In a
sword presentation at the Capitol, ar
rived from the executive mansion
where than had been dinner guests
OF Governor Stuart. AS they appear
ed on the stage, the band started 20
play la MarHefilaise'' and the crowd
arose. cheering. Everybody remain
ed standing while the American ma
tioual anthem was played. and then
the cheering broke out afresh.
| Senator Walter r. Addison, OF the
cora mittea from the general ably
which acted as escort for the visitors
/ presented Mayor Ainslie, who, in turn
introduced the first speaker. Marquis
/ de Polignac
| Arms VIII End the War.
| The marquis repeatedly emphasized
/ the statement that the war will bt
ultimately decided only by force Of
arms. Mars alone he said, twill
have the last word" He vtgorousl,
denied that France has reached
state OF exhaustion. He described the
development OF 1he Industrial side oil
the war and the steady growth Of
military strength on the side oil
France from the beginning OF the au.
tumn of 1914 to the present time
showing that the republic now haa
many times the number OF guns and
airrianes that II then possessed, with
ample and constant supplies of al
needed material He asserted thai
France is amply able to hold It's own
part OF the line until Americans car
bear a full share In the conflict and
! Continued on Second Pare,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-15

10000 and 100000 votes to the can
dfdates turning in the nrst, second
and third largest amount of sub
scrtption cash in their respective dis
trtcts.
Candidates who have not taken an
active interest in the campaign SO far
now have the opportunity to get busy
and In the next few DAYS secure votes
In large numbers which will be pay
able In an automobile I'm few short
weeks Never again during the re-
naming days of the campaign will
subscriptions be worth as much to
YOU In the wav OF votes as they are
during this period. Therefore, any
kecn-minded person will readily APP
preciate the fact that the time for
the Big Work In right now. Get right
into the race with the lighting spirit.
Don't lose q moments time. but see
your friends today and get their sub
scription payments before some other
hustling candidate receives II simply
for the asking. Get a good start to-
's.-. Tomorrow. win take cars Of e.
~-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-15
New High Mark For All Gov
ernm ents and All Time VIII
Probably Be Set
GREAT INCREASE TN
PUBLICATIONS IT. NJ
For Year Ending June. 1919.
Nation Will Expend on L e.
fensivc Works More Than
Three billion Dollars

Washington, Jan. IA food OF
seem likely that appropriations by the
present congress Will exceed. $4,000
000, 900, new high mark Id the his
tory OF all governments.
Hopes were held at the beginning
OF the session that the SCI 900 600
authorized last year would prove the
crest of war expenditures. This was
on the theory t&at many approprt-
atiorss for fortidcations, ships. guns
and other more or less permanent OBJ
ject would not need to be repeated.
Although this is partly true, ire
mendously increasing war plans, APP
parently calling for 100000 men in
France, have given rise to expenses
altogether Unforeseen.
War committees have adopted a
general policy of allowing all moneys
asked by the departments which are
to carry on the war. Sums of $500
100000 are being allowed in Jumps
for experimentation or to be spent at
discretion.
Latest figures are that the army bill
will carry this year $4,000. 100000 or
more. Estimates already are in for
ls7,733,936, 403.96. Last year only
,oS6,3s5 was asked.
large Increase Asked.
The bill for Notifications calls for
so per cent more than even 1888
record sum For the year ending
June so, 1919. there is asked s3.332,-
4s5.i22.5T, as against s2,177.s42,14S a
year ago And estimates are not yet
all In.
i The one department to show a de-
crease over last years requests lie the
navy. which seeks 81 ,03s $50, ooz, as
against $i.533.s1s.s6e. Representa-
tive Britten, OF the naval committee,
announced today that he believes far
greater sums should be spent on naval
aviation than have beea asked. Chair
man Badger has declared for sub
marine feet eQsal 10 Germany's. With
still other additions probable, IT. Is not
at ali sure yet that final figures will
show any saving.
| The new railroad legislation asked
/ by President Wilson calls for $780,
| 600. 900 to start with. Various mem,
bers of the interstate commerce com
mittee are proposing amendments foI
I the improvement of canals and water.
ways to relieve rail congestion which
will send this figure far higher.
| A constantly increasing item La In
terest on the public debt, now run.
ming at one and third millions a day
and growing with every sale OF bond,
or war certificates. Permanent an.
nual appropriations, including sinking
funds, are estimated at s7I1.i66,s2t
year In Secretary McAdoo's iates
estimate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-15
KENTUCKY IS THIRD
ST Tt TO RATIfy

Lexington, KY, Jan. IA
The Kentucky legislature to-
day ratified the prohibition
amendment by the following
vote: In the senate, twenty
seven to six; in the house, six
ty-six to ten.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-15
Trotzky Wins Diplomatic vi .
tory in Conflict With hun
Negotiators
GERMAN MILITARISTS
In SADDLE AT BERLIN
Austrian Units and Big Guns
Appear on West Front In
Support of German Line.
Russia More Friendly to
President Wilson

Amsterdam, Jan. f4.--Tpon Chan
ceIlor Won Hertling's speech In the
reichStag tomorrow depends the fate
of the Russo-Teuton peace negotia-
tons.
The conference at Brest- Litovsk
again came within a hairs breadth or
breaking up in "A row during the last
forty-eight hours. and even tonight
most of the correspondents in Rus
STA foreshadow an early fasco as in
~gftable. The Teuton miiitarists for
whom. as is now established kuehl-
mann and Cxernin, serve as mere
n,cRaphones, would not bulge; nor
would Trotzky: nor would the ukrain-
jans
But In the eleventh hour, II is re-
ported. the wires that connect Brest-
Iitovsk direct with wHhelmstrasse.
heFan to buzz with mysterious hints
at what Count Won Hertling may cell
tie reiehStag main committee tomor-
row. This was welcome straw TO
the central powers delegates: they
we're prompt 10 take their cue I'm
r1pd'a'eiy dispatches regarding the
'frest litov~g parleys took on a calm
t9-n 80 last accounts the Russian
delegates were returning to Petrograd
1 the negotiations. II was said. are
- bee resumed shortly At Warsaw.
Iseriin Is Comforting
y. Berlin. momentous politico- mill
trey conferences lasted far into the
riaht The kaiser Hindenburg I.u-
ds,ndorT, the crown prince, the chan
esIior and representatives OF the va
rsnus German states We're reported 10
i,e celebrating Throughout Europe
thu expectation prevails that Hert.
iing's sneech will he an answer TO
President Wilson and Lloyd George.
There is a distinct feeling In diplo-
matte quarters that defiance will he
its keynote. for the milItariwts are re-
ported more firmly In the saddle than
ever heforc--so firmly indeed, that
SEINE here expect the chancellor 10
rake an out and out annexatfonist
speech. or at least a threat that I'M
lees her terms are accepted now by
all. the central powers will be com
PEELED" to claim spells in the west AS
Well as in the east.
More Friendly TO President,
In Petrograd and in Russia al
large. the name of President Wilson
Is once more on all lips True. there
is still criticism. opposition, and In.
vectsve. but the heart OF Russia as a
whole In cheered by the American
executives speech which Is only now
beginning to be understood In Its fun
portent
II WIS in this frame of mind, no
longer fanaticaliy vfndicttve but con.
ciliatorly open. that the Russian pea-
pie TO-DAY d're<ted a New Years meg
kage--yesterday was Russias New
Years day--from Un'te9 S,stes An
bassador Francis, which said In part:
The Russian people cannot he tnn
often reminded and too deeply i'm.
pressed bv the fact that their hard
earned freedom is jeopardized by ne.
-Hf'"t'n-s N"~ "a ae@s~a'a neaee, nor
that IL Germany. dominates Russia
CONTINUED on Second Page)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-15
IS LyS Of APPLAUSE
WHEN SPEAKER REFERS
TO The FRENCH ARMY
Presentation of Sword of de Poiignac
to Virginia Featured by Great
Demonstration.
MARQUIsE DE COURTTyRoN
RECEIVES STUARTss THANKS
Han of House of Delegates Crowded.
DISTINGUISHED Visitors Affected by
Warmth OF Feeling Displayed by
Descendants of La Fayette's Conn
rades-in- Arms.

I'm the name of the French
army"
Roars of applause shook the east
wing of the Capitol yesterday after
noon when Captain the Marquis Gre
Out Montfort de Courtivron. himself
veteran of the great war, uttered this
phrase I'm addressing a joint session
of the Virginia general assembly. IL
was a wholly spontaneous and dra~
matte tribute to the manhood of the
French republic and marked the high
point in the internationally important
ceremonies of the day.
The occasion was the presentation
to the commonwealth of Virginia OF
the sword of the late General Prince
de Poiignac, father-in-la of the mar
uuis, and a major-generai In the Con-
federate army In the War Between
the States. The sword had been pre-
sented TO General de Polignac by the
then governor of Louisiana for gal
la Mt conduct in battle. AT his death,
In 1919. the general. who had seen
service In the Crimea, as well as the
Confederate army, and had rounded
out a distinguished career In the
Franco Prussiau war. bequeathed the
sword, one OF his most cherished pos
sessions. to the state of Virginia. To
bring II, his daughter. la Marquise
CreQui- Montfort de Courtivron. and
her husband, came recently to Amer
lea
Assembiage of Notabies.
The house of delegates had been In
session only few minutes when a
joint session was announced, Prayer
had been offered by Rev. James
Powell Smith, D. D.. captain and aide
on the staff OF Stonewall Jackson,
Standing. the house OF delegates and
several hundred interested spectators
received the members of the upper
nc use and the joint session was or
ganized. Presently. escorted by com
mittee from both houses, Governor
Stuart entered the chamber and was
received with a round of applause. A
little later came the yisitors< from
across seas. the Marquis and Mar
quise Crequi- Montfort de Courtiyron,
the Marquis and Marauise de Poiig-
nae. accompanied by DR., Charles Ed
ward Russell and committee of both
! houses. Speaker Houston formally
presented the visitors to the house
and. In well-chosen words. introduced
Madame de Courtivron.
In a voic" scarcely audible. the
marquise offered the sword I'm the
name of my mother, who would have
liked to be here today, and in memory
of my father" and, taking the weapon
from the hands of her husband. hand
ed It to Governor Stuart, who re-
ceived ii reverently and laid II upon
tho speakers table. Governor Stuart
said:
speeeh of Acceptance.
"In behalf of the commonwealth OF
Virginia have much pride and pleas
ure in accepting Mt your hands. mad
anne. the knightly sword which your
noble father. Prince Polignac wore as
a gallant and distinguished major-gen-
cral in the army of the Confederate
States of America. and which he be-
CONTINUED on Second Page.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-15
SPY DROUGHT HERE AND
LODGED IN FIRST STATION

Walter Sporrman was registered ut
First police station last night as =
guest. at the request OF Charles Ru-
sicke, United States secret services
man. He occupied cell No. 4, lett
tier. and srent part of the night smok-
ing Cigarettes and reading the "Popu-
lar Magazine"
When seen by yirginian reporter
the suspect appeared confident of
proving himself innocsNt 81 -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-15

Frustrated wires In Kentucky last
night made II impossible to procure
further details Of the vote.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-15
GOAL Ha. Rixht-ef

Goal Has Riwht-ef-way.
New York; Jan. 1<.--Trucks loaded
with coal have been given the right
of-way over all other vehicles In New
York city thoroughfareM
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-15
Richmond Fraternitie

Are usefuliy active In many
lines OF humanitarian work
Read all about them In the
Sunday Edition OF The Rich
mond virginlan.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-08-24
ALLEGED Stacker HELD
FOR DISTRICT COURT
Man Named Detwiler Tried To
Reduce the Working Force
or the County Council
or Defense

a little Stacker lnclden, Wa sls
posed of "a jadss llornnaays conri
yesterday afiefn oa in quick ,lm.
Some Of the men noaf Mulhan whc
are 20 leave Tor ~" war next wsinss
day are wn-lnr hard a. wrl lhoh
crops In shape q loay. The lo,al
member Of The county council of dc
Tense was lookinF after machine 10
ihrrsh their VII at The ,hreaher
man in the neishbohood ~ 0eorr,
neimller was arlsred 10 rlss prefer
ence TO the men selerted 10 - in
ife next call Drlwllef was planning
ie have the machine AZ his atarls
neat and when iie situation was a..
l'ain"d 10 him by the local member
of ihe council end ihs threaherman
hr flew into a Hun rage and dc
elared that he had a. much o. mor,
rlshis than any man goinr 70 par
lle got 80 hot that hs Threatened
= klll The memhsr of ihs council
and did pick % q Blk chunk of coal
aid threw 81 kincald'a head ~
aiandcr. declare that " h. had not
dodKsi here would have been a sud
den vacancy on he county council
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-08-24
MORE THAN INCH or
RAIN FELL IN LOGAN
Long Drought Is Broken With a
Downpour That Relieves The
Water Situation and
Helps Late Crops

what was undoubtedly The mos
popular rain thai ever fell IN this -
and county held the boards ffon
shortly anef midnigni. last nlshi un
~ the early morning hours. and Ind.
caiions are that Il win respond 70
an enthusiasts encore n almost any
time
y was gg-g-g -lo-o-rious. and o.
day faces that had Iona worn Df-
ssrt of Sahara look. have blossome ! ~
verliable oasis. and Weather Clerk
Pluvlus has been unanimously re-
stored 20 the order Of Regular Fol-
la~s The ihirty perfume vas
treated 20 = cooling drink Of over oio
inch of the firs, moisture from above
for many hot. suliry days. and In al
dition TO relieving that i0z In the
shade feeling. e Is hoped that the
dosnpour wlli save late cotton. aud
relieve the winter feed and pasture
situation that was becoming alarming
in The farming areas of Logan coanty
The rain was welcome. and doahly
welcome and an invitation l. hereby
extended 10 come again soon
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-08-24
AT WHAT POINT
WILL T &C H HIT
FOR FINAL DRIVE
SIRAIIaiSTS or NOIu ID
tI,I ~ Vtit\DtlN ~ 10
Iiis Gi.\IRAIISSlNO'S
PLANS ron IlIE
IITtRl:

London. Aug el-The ultimate aim
cf the strategic Jan which Marshal
Hch is working out In ihe present
series Of baiiles iC the subject Of much
speculation both IN London and Paris
Broadly. the military experts are A..
vlded into Two camps Some believe
that Marsha Focn Il striking a mum
ber of hammer blows With The object
a. weaksning the enemy numerically
and a. regards positions and morale.
preparatory 70 decisive blow At some
absolutely vital spot Others think
that A. present he gensralisslmo IL
,udeatoring 20 disorgsnlze what j.
really = great German retreat or IN.
iention to retreat on large sectors be-
Ina content 10 reap the rich fruits of
this dlsorranlEal on IN the shape of
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-08-24
RAIN LAST NIGHT WAS
GENERAL OVER COUNTY
Commissioner Mc0reor VIII Begin
Analysis OF Water Immedi-
aiely; Plenty Now For
All Purposes

That the rain Of last nighi estsnded
vsst~ard for > considerable distance
j. aiiested b. fhe Cottonwood river
which ls nov ro.iiur Oh 10 he cimar.
ron nearly bank fuii Pr the nssi
thirty day. there nas been 10 eHrrrnt
n the river. and only occasional pools
a'tes'ed 20 ifs character g. = safsr
esrrying proporii,n
Al this l. ehan<ed over niFht The
rivers carrying capacity today Il suf
flcient. every fronty four hours. 70
supply the ciiy icr a par. sna the
volume 81 safer Il ssndlrg itself
towards The ga With a. mafs uncon.
eern a. " drsaghis never existed
There l. food Tor thoushf IN this con
d1ion.
Commissioner Gsorrs McCreror
with a force q nen. slli At one BE-
IN finshinx tie mains. sBd fsffins
he filrafion plant r~s6y Cor service
This sork all csns1u~ fso Or three
dafs. and a. soon a. q a completed
Diserrd water an again b. sersed.
An analysis Of the water wIll b.
made ~ soon - he fIifered producs
= again turned INTO he mains. and
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-08-24
ICE WAGON AND
STREET CAR COLLIDE
Chas Wancr Escaped With a Few
Bruises, Ice Van Smashed
and Street Car Track
Torn Up

A supply automobile. belonging N
ike ioe compsn. end driven b. chas
W'aner. coilided' Nth q street car on
s.rteenth street. a. about noon today,
xiih disastrous results 10 fhe aaio
and bruises % the driver thereof The
car was hauling > load % Re 20 ~
delivery wagons on the west rids. and
shen q was pulies out from the Er~ct
& vas minus both front wheels. and
had sustained much other damage
waner vas bruised about the hesN
esused By coming IN contact sEh ths
Tying ice cstes. which we're dlstribai.
- over conside. able territory In .
sery shoff time.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-08-24
GERMANS IN FLIGHT. BuRN ALL THEY CAN NOT CARRY

With the American Arna tho NeAle Ffeni. Aug IA
number ~ frr. reported late Thursday and during Thursday
nigh, within The inr. beveru the Nsr and he Aianr
american oos. he a,en that lhe Germans burning
buildings aud moiea which, tAe io Ir have
a.
prisoner. ih, venera opinion the nsfpan
.ohier. uefmafA deelslNe victory They
believe tl rneater hold ia r'aser %
ohiatu pence h., nfVoaton.
Thr.ay Friday American. the Nse experienced
th. hottest weather of the SIMMER
American iruot~ Friday carried ou another ion advances 20
same ea0n ihey nsreaas their hadnes apnR e
Nrsle Hand gfcnads flame thfpeerr ud ~ hr
attempt cheek Tho onrh of the ir hui with
ONT avail
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-08-24
ONLY TWENTY 2iii,> uD
ni.I~rlItID ~ 2 0tiWh

Orly iseniy fesiaifaaia ~ The class
sho kass attained ih~ir msiofiif ssass
lbs his Iaae safl hai registered 81
sllosk ioiay an q ihsm ~sFs
waite. ahd ihs saara IA ,skins eaeb
ferisffanf % ~aiss hia ofisr - esli
snd 81 io camp .hsn seeded home
r. them are asfeslas 10 ihis aad d
slli hsip materially n future dram
teotaa. as class "A nrn arr ahoat
Exhausted la Losan rolnif
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-08-24
Pins and
Wads of Hair
In Lody,s Tummy

ssitimore. Aug 2s-Nesriy 1890
plain plrs. safety pins. osir prs o.
wire ard bone and ~sas of hair In
her storach. . woman inmate of an
asylum for feeble minded near here.
~ss operated on IN the unisersisy
hospital by Or Randolph winslo~.
The fors'ea svbsssnees ~e~e re-
moved.
The ~orssn. whose name 10 ssss.
ara ~noss hone 10 On East LOW
bard street. was brought 70 en-
hose'ssi svssesiss terribly. sns ~
examination showed shss ,he pins
~ere ~ors ns sheis way shrovsh tns
sbsemen ana s'ross through 10 the
outer stlr.
Following she opsrs ~ the pins
were counted By t,sse prys'>isr
se5 . nurse. so1 she asfosncin9
number % 1850 Gas fores ce
The pssiers. ~hiis sssIl suffering. 10
said 70 be N eo~psrss sfy sscei-
'enf ecsestion. sn5 her eonpiets
shysesi rscsvery 70 sssses se..