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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08
COLL|NSV|LLE JURY
TO PROBE LYNCH|NG
Armed Deputies to Preserve order
During Inquiry Inte Hanging
of Alien Enemy.

Collinsviile. I'LL. April 7--Scores OF
armed deputy sheriffs will patrol the
streets of CoilinsvilIe and the sur
rounding mining districts tomorrow as
the state OF Illinois commences it's in
CURRY into the lynching of Robert p,
Prasger.
The coroner's jury will convene to-
morrow morning at 10 O'Clock. At
least Ave, and possibly ten men will
be held as ringleaders in the mob
which lynched the young alien enemy,
II was stated by officials leading the
investigation. Fear that the binding
over of suspects to the grand Jury
would lead to an uprising OF their
friends caused hasty long distance
phone conference today between States
Attorney Joseph +. Streuber, of Madi-
SON county. and state officials at
Springfield.
Orders have been issued to the sher-
In Of Madison county to swear in suf-
icient deputy shsriffs tonight to in
sure that peace win be preserved ana
the coroner's~ Jury will be able to make
Its findings without disturbance
The instructions Of Gov. Lowden and
Attorney General BrnndAge are az
plicit. ana every man Implicated must
~ br0aght ~ 1usffe1.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08
DIR. HUTSON RESIGNS
45-YEAR PAST0RATE
Proposes To Retire Permanently From
Ministry Aftcr Long Service at
Pinc-Strcet Baptist Church
CONGREGATION Is SURPRISED
Requests Him to Reconsider But He
Gives No EncouraSemens--Me
bership Has Multiplied as a Result
Of His Faithful Work

Rev. J. r, Hutson, pastor of the
PlneStreet Baptist church for more
than forty five years. surprised his
congregation yesterday by offering his
resignation, to take effect at the close
of the present month. The action
contem plates his permanent retire
ment from the ministry.
committee of three official mem
bere was appointed to confer with
him in an effort to persuade him to
withdraw his resignation. They called
on him yesterday afternoon and pre-
sented earnestly the wish OF the con-
gregation that he remain. hut he gave
them no encouragement The church
is to consider the matter next sun
day night at the close of the regular
service.
DR.. Illusions determination was set
forth in a letter which he read to his
people. saying:
There was never a pastor that
loved church more than have
loved this church. and never one who
was more deeply grateful than l am
for all the kindness and love which
you have extended to me,
"It was the unmistakable provi-
dence OF God that brought me here
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08

London. April THE Prussian
eagle, his beak fastened fast into the
forefield of Amtens, is today trying
desperately to spread his wings.
The British now stand in the last
positions due east of Amiens, on the
line Corbie-v illers- Bretonneux. nine
miles from the great Franco British
base. But before he dares the last
leap toward 1t, Hindenburg must
throw off the shackIes that hold down
his TANKS. the British on his right.
between Albert and Arras, the French
on his left, between Montdidier and
Chauny.
With the British he thinks he can
deal gradually. by sharp, successive
local blows, steadily widening his sa-
lient. bringing the northern leg to a
level with his center.
But on his left flank he liz haunted
by terrible fear. the fear Of Foch's
reserve. for which the Montdidier-
Noyon line Is the logical scene OF in
tervention II Amiens Is to be saved
and the tables turned on the foe.
From the north. therefore. the mo-
meHtum Of the German rnAssed A.
sauita has been swung ii tho last
twsnty.four kourr ~ tho eoine linz.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08
SWITZERLAND REGARDS
GERMANS WITH ALARM
Think There In Ulterior Motive I'm As
surance HUNS VIII Help Them
obtain Cereals.

Paris, March IS. tby maid .-switxer-
land. according to the Berne CORES
pendent of the Gazette De Lausanne,
Is viewing with alarm the insistenr
endeavors of Germany to come to her
aid in the replenishing of the inland
republics stocks OF cereals and thus
assuming the position Of tho furnisher
Of wheat as well as coal. to HsIvetia-
The correspondent writes: This more
exhausted our scanty stocks become,
the more insistently we hear that Ger
many will do all In her power TO as
sist us replenish them. Already, IL
Is stated. pourparlers on this subject
have begun at the federal palace. II
the entente would only give US the
means OF transporting the quantities
of wheat II has permitted us to buy In
America. We would not see ourselves
pushed toward the disturbing necessity
OF having to depend upon Germany for
our bread as well as our coal
The Argentine has allowed US ioo.-
coo tons of wheat: this United States
have promised us sufficient to cover
our needs for eight month";: ali OF
that IL useless n long ~ il n I'M
possible - transport the grain 20 onI
eeuntrys
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08
GERMANS HAVE FAILED
WAR DEPARTMENT VIEW
Survey of Operations Indicates Huns
Have Fallen short of Objectives
I'm Drive.
SITUATION Is UNCERTAIN.
Under Leadership of F'och. Allied
Military Machine is Working With
Smoothness. Insurtng Greatest Har-
mony and Efficiency at Front

Washington, April T.---Optimistic
view of the allied situation on the
front is taken today in the weekly re-
view of the war department The
Germans have failed to attain their
great detectives and their expenditure
OF time and men has been far greater
than even they han counted on max
ing. The report says that at the open
ing of the third week of the offensive,
the enemy is still far short of the
principal detectives. Warm praise is
given to General Foch. the new allied
leader
1T Is now evident 1t says. that
the German high command contem-
plated overwhelming the British at
the outset. between the Disc and the
Sensee, and driving a wedge into the
Franco British forces.
The enemy fully expected to
achieve a decision in the field In the
course OF one great battle.
The success OF this plan depended
on being able to obtain break
through OF the British front and ad-
vance so rapidly that neither the
French nor the British reserves could
come up in time to close up the
breach In the line and restore the
order OF battle.
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McAdoo Receives Cablegram
From Commander OF Expe-
dictionary Force
MAKES FIRST SPEECH
ON SOUTHERN TOUR
In RICHMOND TODAY
Secretary Will Make Swing
Around Circle Lasting Four
Weeks to Promote Sale Of
Liberty Bond Issue

Washington. April e. Every dol
la Subscribed to the liberty loan Is
= collar Invested la American man
hand. Every dollar subscribed AZ the
result of Sels~denlai means partner
shlp IN the Nardships and risks Of our
nle0 1T the trenches, Every dollar
subscribed will e0otirm the determi-
nation Of our people at home to stand
hs Hs army to "A victorious end
An overwhelming subscription to
the third liberty loan VIII he pa
tri"tic expression OF confidence in uur
ability as p nation to maintain all
thst We hold dear in civilization
This message. received by cable to-
day from General Pershing, COM
ma ndtng the American eXpeditiouary
forces, is an urgent appeal 10 the peo-
pie of this country TO spur on the 81 le
Of liberty bonds which will get under
wav tomorrow.
Secretary McAdoo made public the
CO '"~rau saturday which saw the
opening OF the drive after the dol
L. ~ was more In the nature of a
fair weather stare. II was half
day holiday and no details have been
received by the treasury department
today to Indicate the financial returns
for the first day. The amount ga
t8Vi~a w tiiat a8s III the SHSAA~SflAp~
ed booths throughout the country Is
only problematical tonight
The treasury department was In re-
ceipt of kilograms from many cities,
counties and communities. telling of
the oyersuhacripiion Of their quotas.
Scattering returns. however. are en-
couragiug. the officials stated. but not
extensive enough to warrant any pre-
diction whether or not the minimum
subscription sought. $4,000. 0o0, 600.
will be obtained by May 4, the last
day of the campaign,
Here at the capital Secretary Lane
issued a statement In behalf of the
loan which might be taken as an an
swer - General Pershing's cabled
plea for an overwhelming subscrip-
ton.
THE year OF the war" he said has
crystalized the spirit OF our people.
I'VE know why we are lighting and
10 what end From standing start.
we have In one year made progress a.
which we should not be discouraged.
THE principles and habits OF life
of a democracy do not lend them
selves to advance preparation to with
standing the military onsiaughts of
an autocracy that has but one SUI
preme end in view for nearly half
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and tonight, as all day long, and all
last night. and all yesterday. q tor
rife battle. now between the best ar-
ray of guns both sides could bring IN,
now between the infantry legions.
from Mcntdidter to the region south
RACES on the thirty-two-mile frout
west Of La Fere. not far from the ri.
Gobain forest whittier the Teufou
monster guns sends tn mammoth min~
sils into Paris.
More Is ait stake In this hattle than
the fate pr Amiens alone: the fate 81
the entire French army via Rheirna
to Verdun depends upon Il. for 4 Ger
man break-through on the left hank
of the Disc would threaten its rear. Al
French break-through TO the rie1st
bank OF the river. on the other hand.
would bring Foch'a forces Into the
rear OF the German Amisns wedgs and
spell debacle to the Hlndeahurwse
whole Pfcardy campaign.
Along the twenty-miIo front 1r6en
Moptdidier to Noyon terrific oy,sIa 4
bat Of the guns ragged Al nixlaf. ferex
shadowinE large scd1e tntAntxy m {
tie Ssss Il ~ Ri
Meanwhile fhe 04ssnono onaer
the days kept AMNtk " &AnvAS
picked $780, h14tp - ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08
All Are Pleased
With UItimatum
of President
Republicans and Democrats
Alike Voice Approval of His
Acceptance of German Chal-
lenge, Force Against Force.

Washington. April 7-~Both Re-
publican and Democratic senator's APP
cared pleased With the president s
message today They said they con-
sidered it timely indeed
Two Democrats Who voiced their y
proval were Fletcher. Of Florida. and
]Hn5es. of kentucky
1T Is a magnificent utterance. and
IN time" said Senator Fletcher. at
Is strong and forcetui The president
has said he has always been willing
Ia DO the square thing, bat now there
is nothing bat TO match force against
force.
"He could not Weld 70 the Germans
demands The Germans do not know
enythinE except a policy of agxres-
sion. II is good 70 have the record
show where we stand against conniv-
ing and intriguing. II IL good 10 gay
perfectly plainly that we have got 10
aght To the end"
Senator James said The president
shows his same splendid force in this
great paper. He tells the Germans
that America will not stand for OPP
preston and militarisIu. He tells
America that we must fight 10 the
bitter end.
There is nothing else for us to do
We cannot bow to Prussanism. That
would be against every instinct and
against the principle of the nation.
We will win in the end. IT will
be bitter fight, and there mar be
privation. But would the world be
worth living in IL Germany was not
defeated
On the Republican side. Sterling.
of North Dakota, said;
The speech was very fine Il re-
fected the true spirit--naneIy, tha&
force must be met by force without
stint or limit until the cause Is won.
1T was the right word al the right
time"
Senator Cummins, of Iowa. said:
The president stated the situation
correctly. I have nothing but praise
ment of the facts which are obvious
to everybody There is no use of
talking of winning this war In any
other way except by crushing Ger
many"
representative Nicholas ]. Sinnott.
of Oregon, said: 1T was very fine
address the president made at BaHi-
more. 1t should establish in the mind
of German militarists once for all
the resolute purpose OF the United
States government and the whole
American people TO withhold nothing
in the crusade against oppression. i
cannot tell what the effect of the
speech will be upon the allies. except
to reiterate what they already know.
that America will make no peace that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08

lie said that Germany had con
centrated it's forces and it's efforts.
while the allies had been fighting for
more than three years along lines at
variance with each other. That, he
said, was the reason why the Germans
hal made 80 much progress
While Russia fought with one OBJ
Ject in View: while Italy sought to
achieve certain point; while France
looked longingly at Alsace-L Lorraine.
and England rushed to the rescue of
little Belgium" said Mr.. Marburg.
Germany took advantage OF the lack
of apparent cooperation and found
little resistance to her united hordes
But now the conditions have
changed. With the great democracies
OF Great Britain. France. Italy and
the United States standing shoulder
to shoulder in one common cause,
there is no doubt as to the result.
This condition Is due to the en-
trance of the United States into the
great worlds war. President Wilson
has shown to the world that success
can but be achieved by a concerted
action: by cooperation for the good
OF humanity, and for the everlasting
defeat of the blood-mad Prussian,
who already has excited the suspicious
of Austria Hungary and Bulgaria.
These nations are asking what they
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FIVE PERSONS KILLED
IN NORFOLK EXPLOSION

Norfolk. Va, April five per-
sons were killed ana several
houses were damaged today when
the steamer Annie was destroyed
here ~ m explosion.
Police Immediately starteA an
fnvestagntfea ~ the Alow-1p, 49,
mevfng = 40 bsen eAassa ~ Ayra-
Nn1tos
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-04-20

from the marine corps in 1906
and spent seven years of peace
and Quietness as a civilian, the
majority of that time as farmer
near Aubr3rn.
Then, the U. S. declared war
on Germany!
This was the news that was
brought to the quiet little town,
and Delmar dropped his pillow
and offered his services at once
to the government, and altho he
is past the age limit, he was ac-
cepted.
When asked if he was willing
to go to France, he replied slow
ly, We'll, l wouldn't 'zactly say
willing, but you might put 1t as
DESTROYS. You can never tell
where they will send me now but
| am all ready to go.
Sergeant Delmar has five sons,
four of whom are named after of
ficers under whom he served
while in the marine corps. The
Oldest is called Joseph II. Pen
dleton Delmar, and the youngest
Barnett Fay Delmar, after Brig.
General Joseph H. Pendleton and
Major Barnett Fay, marine Off
GERS.
The oldest boy, Joseph, is also
marine, and the others will be
as soon as they are old enough.
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We Shall
Remember Them

They sleep beneath no immemorial
yews;
Their resting place no temple
arches him;
No blazoned shaft or craven tab
lets woos
Mems praise-and yet, we shall
remember them.
The unforgetting clouds shall drop
their tears;
The winds in ceaseless lamenta-
ton wall,
For Gods white knights are lying
on their biers,
Who pledged their service to re-
store the Grail.
They gave their lives to make the
whole world free;
They rocked not to what flag
they were assigned,
The Starry Banner, Cross, of
Fleur-de-lis-
The sacrifice was made for all
mankind.
How can the world their deeds
forget? In France
White crosses everywhere lift
palid hands,
Like silent sentinels with sword
and lance,
To keep their memory safe for
other lands.
And far-off voices of the future
sing,
'They shall remain in memory
diadem";
And winds of promise still are
whispering
That same refrain, 1--WE shall
remember them"
james Terry White.
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those that were moving.
How Data Is Used.
If the day had been clearer we
would have made an effort to
cnrnt the number of cars To a
train.
-.owever, this was not abso-
lutely necessary, because, owing
to the shortage of locomotive
equipment in Germany, it can
always be safely assumed that
each locomotive is being worked
to capacity.
But as the capacity of a loco
motive for artillery and for troops
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-04-20
New War Song
By TacOmans

Tacoma has turned out a war
song, with the lyric and music
both composed by Tacoma men.
It is published here.
The new addition to the music
market Is called 1.-THE American
Eagle" and is a stirring march
sing with a patriotic theme. The
words were written by o. M.
Lund, Northern Pacific dispatcher,
who also published the song, and
the music was composed by H.
G. Gerrish and c. e. Bergreen.
Bergreen is the piano player at
the Pantages theater.
The song is proving that all
popular music does not have to
come from an eastern music house.
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our intelligence officers, and from
spies and prisoners, what every
railway is used for, and the par
ticular sectors of the front each
junction feeds.
sun Lifts Fog.
Upon these scraps of informa-
ton picked up by the eyes of
the army general headquarters
depends for its first warning Of
projected offensive.
Early morning is very active.
and nobody wants to he forced
down ~ high German patrol on
the last lap and find his engine
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-04-20
French Mothers

The French women are seeing
that the American soldiers and
Officers who are helping their
cause, shall not lack the good care
and little motherly attentions they
received at home. Lieut.. Richard
p. Jones in letter received here
tells Of this French hospitality.
You wonder what l do every
day. ! wish that | could tell you
all about my work.
II get up early in the morning,
my days running from about 6 to
10, and / am concerned chiefly
with the administration of my de-
tachment, which at present is larg-
err than the captains.
Il must see that the men go tC
wo!k on time; that they take good
care of their bodies; do their work
we'll and are fed as we'll as pos
sible under the existing circum.
stances. This sounds easy but
often find a day is too short, and
of course things even we'll done
can be improved.
Then | wend my way bedward
to my room in a house that was
built when Caesar was a pup. Here
l found two French ladies, nam
ma, age 80, and daughter, 60
some odd years. Here | must tel
all that | have done during the
day, what ! have eaten and wher
and whether | have received a let
ter from home.
Then grandma will take the
hot brick out of my bed, turn back
the covers and after they botl
shake hands with me and make
their curtesy, and l am left alone
Mind you, all of our conversation
must be in French; they laugh al
my mistakes and get very excited
If ! am slow in understanding
them.
One night after a very bad day
l came in tired and hungry and
covered with mud from head to
feet, almost breaking grandma S
heard. l went to sleep at once,
but she came up to my room with
wine and sandwiches and propped
me up in bed. insisting upon me
eating after she had washed my
face. Can you beat that?
THE next a. m. found that
during the night my shoes and leg
gings had been washed clean and
polished. Could anything be fin
er than that?"
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Here and
Elsewhere

President Wilson rides in
British army tank at Washing
ton, ID. c.
House approves $4,000 in.
crease in the marine corps.
DR.. hurry, Dentist, Warburton
Bldg. adv.
Chehalis Furniture Co. de.
stroyed by fire.
COMMERCIAL BINDERY &
PRINTING co. Main Az. adv
j. M. Page of HOquiam bound
over to grand jury for seditious
talk.
DR.. Cozza, dentist, has moved
to 30S-12 Pantages Bldg. adv
Higher wage scale for lumber
workers.
Milwaukee liver sausage. Duen.
wald's, 1112 Broadway. adv
Southern states have rain and
snow this week.
Get your moneys worth. Eat al
the Lotus Grill or Annex. adv.
Charles Warren, assistant at
torney general, resigns his posi-
ton at Washington.
Earthquake shocks felt al
Martinique, France.
Holland plans big cut in its
army.
We ask you today to try our
special club breakfast or business
mems lunch at 26c. Tomorrow
you will ask your friends. Lotus
Cafe Annex. adv.
Col. Frank r. Hines appointed
brigadier general by President
Wilson.
Screen Doors and Fly Screens,
Palace Hardware Co., 1911 Pa
cific ave.
HOfstetter's have the only
complete line Of military goods
and equipment In the CITY 1908
Pacific. adv
"A plank Or . carload" Key.
stone Lbr. Co. Sash, doors, lum-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-04-20
GEN. MAURICE
TAKES FIELD

(United Press Leased Wire.)
LONDON, April 20-Gen. Maur-
ice, director of military opera
tions, probably will take UP i'm
portant duties in the field" the
Chronicle declared today.
Among other changes forecast
In the imperial general staff Is
that Major General Whigham will
be assigned to important duties in
France, reliuq uishing his position
in the war office.
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It's Early Morning Flights Which
Bring in News That Wins Battles

is very different. we would have
got out our field glasses to get
incorporation OF flat 10 box e-.l.
Box or passenger cars mean
infantry, or perhaps cavalry, but
flat cars nearly always mean thu
"riillery or heavy shells are be-
ing moved.
The knowledge that artillery Is
being brought up in quantities is
vitality important. II indicates
that an offensive is being pre-
pared.
We know from past experience,
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Sweeney Relieved

Sweeney was a new recruit; he
was also a knight of Columbus.
His second day at Fort Thomas
was spent in hours of tiresome
drill. Toward evening the TOP
sergeant called out, "All X. P.'s
step forward" Twelve men ad-
vnnced and, when the others were
dismissed, followed the officer to-
ward the mess halls. Sweeney was
tired and hungry and his blood
boiled at the thought Of the ia
vortism about to be shown to the
dozen knights of Pythias. He fol
lowed the men, cursing under his
breath. and on reaching the hall
was relieved to hear the CUFF top
eXclaim: Now. you kitchen police
get busy!"-Argonaut.
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go dead on him for lack OF juice
before he can get back on his
course.
We allow half an hour for OBJ
cervation, and half an hour for
the return. That gives us an
hour for diversions"
You may have bumped your
machine when getting away In
the half light OF the dawn, and
have sprung a leak in your tank,
without knowing 1t.
In the dark you cannot read
your essence gauge.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-04-20
Wari
ton in the Unted States

As we flew back, rocking our
machines from side to side so we
could look below at each roll, the
sun was dissipating the ground
fog.
Thousands of feet under me I
could see little ants racing along
the white roads miniature sausage
balloons being sent up, tiny air
planes being hauled out of dwarf
hangers, and thousands of dots
in close formation moving across
open spaces-and all the other
preparations for another day Of
war
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Celebrate in Berlin

Lying on his back in a French
hospital, Clarence Richie of
Montesano enthusiastically in
vites his friends to come over
and celebrate the Fourth in
Berlin Public Square" He says:
Mail at last! Think of it.!
The first word from home since
December Is. We declared a
holiday very easy to do as we
are in bed). l, for one, am hav-
ing swell time. Laid up with
mumps. Am feeling better now.
About two weeks ago they took
me to a trench hospital and the