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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-23
GOVERNMENT DEVELOPS
IRON PYR|T|ES FIELD
VIII Not Need to Import 81 After oc-
tober 1--GIyes Restricted List
of Importations.

Washington. March 22.-The gov
eminent tonight made public the arst
official list of commodities. importa-
tion OF which into the United States is
to be rigldly restricted under the lat
est plans for conserving ship tounage
War trade board experts predicted the
restriction, OF imports on these arti-
ces will save at least 100000 tons Of
shipping a year,
Perhaps the most important restric-
ton. from the standpoint Of war need.
is that Of iron pyrites, importation OF
which will cease completely after Oe-
tober / Iron pyrites is essential in
the manufacture Of sulphur and sui
phuric without no high explosive can
be made
The war department has been work
ing for months 70 develop new pyrites
fields and 1t il believed that after Oc-
tober !, its further Importation will
De unnecessary. Last year about 20T,-
00o tons were imported from Spain and
elsewhere and probably $4,000 tons
will be imported before October J.
The list includes a wide range OF
sentials and many Of which are lux
uries. such as jeweiry musical instru-
ments. art works. malt liquors, wines,
tops. confectionery. American con-
Germs seeking to import any Of the
articles on the list VIII be obliged to
submit their applications to rigid in
spection Applications will be granted
only under these conditions
J. when the articles are actually
shipped from aboard prior TO April IS.
1918
2. When coming by rail from Mexi-
CO or Canada when the goods orig
mated in those countries or in others
from which such goods are being
licensed for import.
3 when coming as a return cargo
from European points. and then only
IA when coming from convenient
port (b) when loaded without delay
and tc) when the importation from
Europe is not specifically prohibited
in said list.
with the exception Of iron pyrites
the restrictive measures will be in
forces upon the cargo part OF the list
on April 18th.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-23

Events IN the moving picture world
follow each other rapidly these days
with the Keen cnmpetition between
theater managers over the biggest nd
best attractions
The manager OF the Isis theate-
captured the big prize Of the season
trihutjon to American war drama, "ThA
Unbeiiever," to be seen all next week.
This story. adapted from Mary Ray
nond Shlpmau Andrews noveiette.
The Three Things" was directed BY
Alan Crosland. and stars Raymond
Mckee and Marguerite Courtot. tire
one as brave and chivalrous United
states marine the other as young
Belgian girl enmeshed in the horror
and tragedy OF the great war. Sup
porting these principals are Darwin
Karr, we'll known as a player in the
early military dramas: Eric Won stro-
helm. and officers and men of the
United States marine corps. A touch
Of realism and unquestioned military
authenticity is given to this greaN
production by the stage setting OF
the marina war cantonment at Quanti4
60, Virginia. and by the participation
Of a regiment Of marines. commanded
by their officers.
The plot Of the story contains every
element Of interest. the appeal to NJ
tional pride and patriotism. the devei-
opment or a mans soul. a friendship
that regards self-sacriAce as a privi-
leEe and great and chivalrous love
story
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-23

How so Avoid Those Paine and Distress
Which 40 Many Mothers Have Suffered.

Too much cannot be said for won
derful preparation. familiar to many
women as Mothers Friend
II is more effective in its action than
all the health rules ever laid down
for the guidance of expectant moth
ers- 1t is an external application that
spreads its influence upon the cords
tendons and muscles of the abdomen
rendering them plant. ind they ex-
pand gracefully without that peculiar
wrenching strain.
The occasion is. therefore. one Of
unbounded Joyful anticipation and too
much stress cannot be laid upon the
remarkable influence which q moth
ers happy prenatal disposition has
upon the hea It'll and fortunes OF the
generations 10 come.
The pain at the crisis is infinitely
less when Mothers Friend is used
during the period OF expectancy for
the muscles expand easier and with
less strain when baby is born
Mothers Friend is for external use
only. is entirely safe and may be had
of your druggist. It Is prepared by
the Bradfeld Regulator Co. D SOL
Lamar Bldg. Atlanta Ga, Write them
to mail you their interesting Mother
hood Book They Will send 1t at
once. without charge and you viii
And II very helrfui DO not neglect
for single night and morning to ar
ply Mothers Friend according to di-
rectious around the bottle. and thus
fortify yourself against pain and dts
comfort.--Anv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-23
GERMAN DEMOCRACY
HEARS FROM WILSON.
President seaAs Telegram 90 Phtta-
deiphta Friends and Receives As
~urmHee of Loyalty sn Reply.

New York. March ?2--Ex Mayor
Rudolph BIsnkeuburw. OF Philadelphia.
read telegram he had received re-
Gently in Germantown from President
Wilson, at a meeting Of the Friends OF
German Democracy. over which he pre-
sided today. Loud cheering from the
men and women in attendance greeted
the reading The telegram read:
will you not be kind enough to
convey TO the meeting over which
you are 10 preside tomorrow evening
an expression of my very sincere
sympathy In the cause represented by
the Friends Of German Democracy /
do not feel that any country Is az lib
erty to dictate TO the institutions and
policy Of another, but II is neverthe-
less clearly our privilege to express
the most cordial sympathy with every
thing which legitimately makes for
liberty and democracy throughout the
world
WOODROW WILSON"
Mr.. Blankenburg's reply to the pres
dent follows in part
Your telegram 10 the greatest in
spiraticn TO the cause Of German de-
r1ocracy which II Is our purpose 10
further Tor the world democracy OF
which you are the foremost exponent
We are in the midst OF "A gigantic
struggle for supremacy between Ru-
tocracy in It's most offensive form and
democracy in its lostiest aspiration
There can be no choice between the
two--popular rule must triumph. To
help secure popular rule and to estab-
ltsh the freely expressed viii OF the
people as supreme authority Is our OBJ
1ect--an object so beautifully ex-
pressed in your sublime sentiment to
make the world rafe for democracy
we thank you, Mr.. President. for
your splendid words of encourage
nent, They will further the cause we
represent and give heart TO the strong
and strengthen the lukewarm'
The Friends OF German Democracy
are circulating petitions urging the
German people 10 overthrow Germany's
autocratie government and erect de-
mocracy in it's stead.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-23

One OF the joy spots Of Richmond
showdom IS spanned by the week that
sees the temperance here Of Mutt
and JeT, BUD Fishers impossible duo
Of eccentric funsters. comes to this
Academy Monday. Tuesday and Wed
nesday and Wedn esday matinee. Last
season all records for big attendance
az the local thester Of their perform
ances were broken by this attraction
Local interest this season anticipates
"a REPETITION Of the condition.
Mutt and JcY's Divorce" is the title
81 the new medium for the funny
Fisher pairs WITNESSES, and its
said that IN the new play
their every move is laugh and their
every line a roar. Divorce IN the
steam in the new boiler Of fun, they
elicit. and Mrs. Mutt and Mrs, JEFF
are the aeif starters of the divorce
tsnRie A demurs doll face miss, who
is an h~lreas, provokes Mrs. Mutt and
Mrs. left % suspicion, and once the
4rea Of jealousy are lighted, IT'S
honhre for tho long and short eccen-
tries The exquisite costurlns and
scenic elaboration usual with the or
Eanization marks the new medium,
Haunting melodies and picturesque
dances mark the score,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-23

CONTINUED from FIRST rage,
7 met. seemed to be overwhelmingly
favorable to the elimination Of the
board. and a revision of the charter"
Councilman Jeter said II ne were
reelected he would be more faithful
during his second term than he was
during the first"
He did not favor the charter changes
entirely, and was against oue-man
rule. But he did not think the people
wanted the administrative board fea-
ture Of the government, and he voted
what he believed the people endorsed.
the proposer charter. he thinks, ~
move In the right direction.
Councilman Grimes spoke Tor a few
minutes, expressing his thanks for
past favors and hoping a renewal OF
confidence He opposed any tamper-
ing with the street car franchise. and
did not favor increase in taxation.
Councilman Mills at some length ex-
planned hts. position on the charter
changes question. and reiterated his
stand against one-nan government,
believing the people should have the
last say In the election OF people to
represent them in the administrative
end OF the government
MI sullivan stood by MFR. Mills IN
hts sentiments. and went further, say
ing that he believed the city auditor
should he chosen by the people.
They have not only taken htm
away from the people" ne said but
this proposed charter takes the treas
urer and the collector away as well
All the new candidates advocated
their election. and Indicated their op-
position to the petition Of the street
car company for relief. one-man gov
eminent and the increase in taxation
Those who spoke along this line
were: NJ. K Johns, who said he was a
representative of the labor interests:
10 e. Britton. who had no string tied
to him. and who advocated the estah-
lishment OF municipal Ice plant; J.
A. Collier. the original advocate Of
excess electricity being sold by the
city. and Percy Smith. who showed by
figures gotten from the office Of the
corporation commission that the street
car company was making lot Of
money. and did not need any financial
relief from the city.
After the candidates had unloaded
themselves. Chairman AppFrsou. In
half a dozen words. presented MI,
Richards who spoke at length on the
proposed charter changes. He was
followed by Dick Taylor. mayor Of
Richmond from 1894 10 1904 and two
months more.
They both got after the tiger and
pulled his tail. Calls were made for
Jim" Dickerson. but that gentleman.
leader Of the Tigers did not respond,
Fultonites will be give an opporiu-
nifty Of hearing the Jefferson ward
candidates next Saturday night. This
ward believes in giving every one a
chance to hear and see and he heard
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-23
MAYOR A|NSL|E GOES
TO AID OF MOTORISTS
Extends Time In Which Lights May
he Kept Low on Cars Parked
IN Streets.

Giving owners OF automobiles the
opportunity of saving something
against the rainy day. Mayor Ainslie
yesterday enlarged the hour in which
automobiles may be left without
lights along the citys thuroughfares.
Instead or being required to burn
lights on cars banked on Broad street,
from Pine TO Twelfth. Eighth, from
Ma rshan TO Franklin: Ninth from
Marshall to Broad; Sixth, from Broad
to Grace. and Adams. from Broad
to Franklin. such cars may from
now on carry no lights UP 20 IL
O'Clock midnight.
The mayor believes that the streets
in such sections are sufficiently illum-
mated TO disclose the presence of au-
tomobiles, and the owners are there
fore relieved Of this additional cost
and preeaution,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-23
GANG STOLE 100000
IN LIBERTY BONDS
So Detectives Claim After Arr"sting
Cousin of Late Cunmxn "Lefty
Louts- Rosenberg.

New York. March 22.-Laberty bonds
to the value Of over 100000 have been
stolen in the Wall street district re-
Gently, 1t was declared today by De-
tectives Haskins and Kelly. when they
arrested Louis RosenberE. a cousin OF
Lefty Louis" one Of the executed
gunner in the Rosenthal murder case.
Rosenberg was specifically charged
with having two $1,000 bonds owned
by Foster and Adams, brokers.
An organised band was declared to
be operating neat system.
Messengers and office boys have been
hribed, il was claimed to divulge
where bonds were to be delivered. one
OF the band would then be on hand
to receive the bonds. telling the boy
that check would be forwarded
Howard Miller. n broker. caused Ros-
enberg's arrest. when as alleged, he
tried to sell him the two bonds for
nj 900
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-23
TFIEATERS
PEG o. MY HEART~
DELIGHTS BIG AUDIENCE

The charming comedy OF youth.
Peg q My Heart" was presented TO
"A large and appreciative audience last
night at the Academy This is the
play in which Iaurette Taylor ma6s a
success in New York short time ago.
y capable company presents the
play headed by Ann Pittwood. as
peg" As a red -headed Irish lassjs
she makes good" Assisting her is
Ralph Campbell, as Jerry. also Irish.
and proud Of It, Others taking e.
prominent part a"e Amy West. a.
Ethel Joseph Attention as Alaric. both
cousins Of Peg: and Ada Gardner az
Mrs Chichester her aunt.
The entire company acts as unit
To please tha public with this delight
tul comedy and they do very credit
able piece OF work There will be
matinee and night performances at the
Academy today
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-23
WAR CHIEFS CONFER
CONTINUED from First paEe.)

attacks in congress on the depart
nhent so far as the committee could
prevent for having commissioned so
many men " this class.
General March said. answering a
question, that when the army appro,
pr'Ation bill came before the con-
mittec It would carry many OF the
present officers as clerks
The alleged extravagance OF paving
such officers full salaries to perform
duties ordinarily cared for by civilian
help had been as much a point of
comph int with the committee mem
bers as what they claimed to be the
favoritism o: the system. Suggestions
that men in staff quarters be required
to wear insignia showing that they
were not in the lighting service were
strongly disapproved by General
March. He said as general OF staff
he would he forced tn wear such a
badge himself Many OF the staff Of
fcers he said were constantly re-
guessing him 10 transfer them TO &C
tive forces
The general strongly objected to
any inclusive rule on the subject He
said the matter could be met proper
" only by the department treating
carefully with individual instances Of
men suspected of using the uniform
TO evade dangerous service
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-23
APPEAL FOR BELG|ANS
BRINGS IN SUPPLIES
Red Cross is Pleased AZ Result Of Re
guest for Clothing of All
Kinds.

The appeal Of the Red Cross for
used and surplus clothing, shoes. hats
and other articles. all badly needed
by the unfortunates residing in the
occupied territories Of Belgium and
Northern France, yesterday met with
generous response Characteristic OF
Richmond Yesterday was the only
day that the Red Cross will send out
truck for the collection Of dona-
tions. although the week from March
Is to 25 was set aside for special
campaign at the request of the COM
mission FOR relief in Belgium
Requests for a call from the truck
scores OF people. and bundles Of cloth
ing and shoes were scnt direct to Red
Cross headquarters by dozens OF 9TH
ers. The work OF packing the articles
- commodious cases ready Tor ship
lnent TO the commission warehouses
was begun as soon as large quantities
of things began arriving. IL is ex-
pected that bundles will Continue ar
irving until the close Of the campaign,
when the amount of the donations re-
Ceived In this city will be announced.
The Red Cross has appropriated
$500 GEO or 80 much OF the sum az
may be necessary. to cover the cost
Of constructing and furnishing Red
Cross houses at camps and canton
nents and general hospitals In the
United States. according to word that
reached the local chapter yesterday.
The exact number OF buildings that
Will be constructed has not been made
known. but work Is about to start in
twenty-five different places. The aV-
erase contract price for each Of tho
houses So far placed is about $4,000,
with an additional SO 600 or $4,000 for
furnishings.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-23
FOOD ADMINISTRATION
THANKS ROBERT WATT

Robert Watt. who operates the
Jewel" electric sign at Seventh and
Broad streets has received a. letter
Of appreciation from the United
States FOOD administration for doing
his hit in spreading the gospel Of
thrift and tho necessity for saving
food. The letter says in part:
ION the occasion OF our Mr. NJ.
f. Pradburvs VISIT 70 your city, about
month & go. your company kindly
volunteered tn promote food conser-
walton through your beautiful spect =
acular electric display, located at
Seventh and Broad streets.
This administration is very CRATE
full for your generous donation. real
izine the profound impression such
display il sure to make on the peo-
pie Of your community. in the in
terest OF saving food for our soldiers
and associates in the war.
Assuring you of our appreciation
for the valuable service you are rem
derinE. we are,
Faithfully yours.
United States Food Administration.
Advertising Section, Educational Di-
vision
by r. C MAXWELL"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-23
GOVERNORS BILLS


senate members of this commission
are Mapp and Goorick.
Delegate Sproul will represent the
house on the commission to provide
proper ventilation of the house and
senate chambers.
Price. Dodson and Slant will rep
resent the house on the commission
to investigate the subject of establish
ing r state insurance fund to replace
the liability insurance companies in
connection with the workmen's com
pensation law.
Buck, Price and Davis represent the
house on the auditing committee pro-
vided for by section IS of the con-
stitution
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-23

OBITUARY.
Mrs. Carrie skinner

lsredericksb4rg. Va. March a2.-Mrs
Carrie Skinner. wife of II. A. skinner,
of Spottsylvania, died at tho Mary
Washington hospital. this morning.
aged twenty-five years. Besides her
husband. she is survived by an infant
child. her father. John Bussels. OF Kill
marnock; two brothers, Pollard and
Larry Bussells. of Kilmarnock. and
one sister. Mrs. Katharine Gordy. Of
Maryland.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-23
FARMERS MUST HELP
Continued from First Page,)

" the board that the claimants for
deferment are actually employed in
productive labor or the farm before
such deferment can be given them.
Farmers are. therefore, urged to
lose no time in supporting the bona
ade claims Of farm Ia Dor by fiiirg
their own afT7davits in support, II is
also desired that farmers he impress
ed with the fact that no time Is TO
he lost in fiiing such supporting AFT
davits for the season that all Ga So
Al men will be called within a very
short time for examination, and these
claims with the affidavlts supporting
them should all he in the hands of
the local boards when the registrartS
are called Cor their physical examina-
tion and 1nal disposition"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-23

sides the annual program. there Will
be an interesting program. The pubic
is invited.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-23
THE WEATHER
tCnited States weather Bureau
Department of Agrtculture.l

Forecast for Saturday and Sunday.
For Virginia-Partly cloudy ana
somewhat colder; Sunday fair
For North Caroitna-Fair Saturday
and probably Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-23
Local Temperature yesterday.

Local Temperature Yesterday.
10 noon temperature ........... 80
P. NJ. temperature ,.......... "a
s p. NJ. temperature ...... IS
Maximum temperature TO r NJ. rs
Minimum temperature to p Nj SO
Mean temperature ......,.s. 50
Normal temperature . 40
Excess In temperature yesterday Is
Deficiency In temperature since
January l.,.... .,... ..... 81
Local Rainfall.
Rainfall last twelve hours ... q
Rainfall last twenty-four hours 0S
Excess In rainfall since March iea
Excess In rainfall since January / i.T5
Local Observation at II. II. Yesterday
Temperature ..,.N. $500. .... 6S
uuHiiuitS '.''sft '''F's t.s.-...,. 90
Wind--Direction ..,... 100, -, n. w
Wtnd--Velocity ..., $500. 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-23

Richmond league. service. Red Cross.
food production and conservation,
army library, liberty loans and war
savings stamps.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-23
EVERYTHING IS NOW IN:


Continued from First Page.b
governor did not head the parade
and gave as his opinion that the pa
rade committee had made u mistake.
and that the chief marshal should as
signs him the place Chief Marshal
Myers said that while the complete
plans of the committee had not peen
officially announced General Cronkhite
had been assigned to head the parade,
and he saw no reason why the plans
of the committe should be changed.
Such was the situation. which. how
ever may be altered overnight
Anyway. no matter who will head
the parade IL will be held al right, and
everybody who is not marching will be
out to Sc 1t. no doubt, for not only
will the procession be a gorgeous az
fair but movie picture concern, one
of the biggest in the country, Is going
to make a great event of the occasion,
and put Richmond's demonstration for
thrift In war time in the movie.
Military and naval forces will be in
the lineup, civilians OF all ages and
sizes, men and women mothers with
sons in the service and Red Cross
nurses who will look after them when
they go to the front and are sent TO
1.-THE base for the sick in the rear. There
will be floats of all kinds and de-
scrtptions. forty-ive OF them. Float
Marshal Henry Schwarzschild says
and then there will be the famous
American tank Victory" whose pic
ture Is presented today for the first
time I'm The Nirginian.
And after the parade there will he
speeches In the city auditorium, end
after the speeches the visiting soldiers
will be fed IN the armoriee OF the
Blues and the Grays, and after the
bsnoueting there will ne a danes IN
the Blues armory, which all the mill
tary and civic dignataries will attend,
no matter what place is assigned the
governor In the parade.