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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-24
Red Cross Clasees.

Such wide spread interest is being
taken in the Red Cross classes that
are being conducted at the Young Wo-
mems Christian association, that II
has been necessary to organize twice
as many as it was originally planned
TO give. Women are so interested in
subjects relating to health that MANY
are taking not only the class in first
aid the injured, but also the one In
elementary hygiene and home care of
the sick. The third class in this lat
ter subject viii begin tomorrow morn
ing at o o'clock to meet Mondays and
Thursday from 1890 to II O'Clock
with Mrs Moss as the instructor, She
is the Red Cross nurse who teaches
the other two classes in this subject.
The class is practical as well As
theoretical in it's instruction. Nurs
ing in the home is the feature most
strongly emphasized, especially since
the trend of the time is TO release
trained nurses for the most import
ant work and for the care of the SOL
diers. The greater number of wo-
classes are pursueing the course of
instruction with the home care "f
the sick In view. There may be other
need for these nurses aides later.
Those desiring TO register for the
class which begins Monday may phone
Randolph $40 and give their names
to the Y. W. G. A. educational secre
tary. The classes will be conducted
in the central building North Fifth
street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-24
CARL'S throne TQTTERS
Continued on Page Three.)


so near defeat and utter debacle that.
absolute submission to Prussian dom =
nation will be the last straw; that is
the vision In which the military Ma
chieveIls in Berlin revel as one OF the
most glorious victories" of the whole
war. For then. and not until then.
will be ful1lled the two aims that
the Prusstan overlords have been Of
late planning and plotting with SUI
per-zeal and that are haunting the
young Hapshurg ruler like Nightmares
In the midst OF his hopeless battle
with the raging sea of revolt at home.
These two aims are.
/. FulflIment Of the kaiser's oath
to wreak vengeance for his obstreper-
Gus young ally's peace intrigue with
the allies.
g. Complete absorption OF Austria
Hungary as part and parcel of the
German empire. with elimination even
Of the boundaries" as Vice chancellor
Won Payer recently WAS uncautious
enough openly to put 1t.
To those who have followed closely
the events bearing on the relations be
tween the two central powers and
who have read between. rather than
in the lines. II has long since seemed
clear that the kaiser's and the Ger
enthusiastically Numbered out into the
world In behalf of Emperor Charles
was nothing but a frantic attempt to
keep UP Appearances. and that, under
their breath az II were, they took the
misereant's name. and address for flu
ture reference From a mass of H.
Eliminating foreign press comment on
the Austrian rulers letter to his
brother-in law IL appears that while
Lar IN IA rs frta
as Foreign Minister Balfour recently
opinel. agreed to launch a peace In
trigue with Charles as the position
d amour Germany certainly never
knew or would have approved of his
endorsement of Frances Just claims"
concerning A'sace Lorraine.
When the mischief was done. Ber-
lin elected to exercise cool seif-re-
straint rather than flying of in a rage
against the ally sweaIRg. however.
TO do the Furnishing at" the proper
time in more profitable way. by the
slow, smooth cutting knife instead of
the "shlng sword" That proper time
seems to ali intents and purposes to
be at hand
But there is a larger issue involved
in Germany's plans toward Austria
Hungary than the lust for vengeance
It ise new policy. so far played
but evidently destined to reveal itself
In the fun light of day.
Curious as it may seem, this new
policy was nrst touched upon in the
open by the very man who has been
since held up by official Berlin as
traitor to Germany. Prince Lichnow-
sky. One OF the fundamental arsu-
ments upon which he based his ar
raignment of German policy In his
now famous TYoa ma Ia.
Germany was dead wrong in back
ing the wrong horse" said wrong
horse being none other than Austria
In violent terms he asserts that had.
Berlin paid less attention to the petty.
selfish Austrian intrigues for ag-
grandizement IN the Balkans, and
more attention TO developing mutual
confidence with Russia. the present
connict would never have been
brought about. In the war brewing
days of July. 1914. II was the German
backing Of the bsllixerent Austrian
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-24
vIRGINIANS BOUGHT ONLY
S2.07 CAPITA OF WAR STAyfpS

virgtnians have invested exactly
$2.07 per capita in war savings stamps.
according to figures just announced by
the national war savings COMMITTEES
OF Virginia, and before December 81.
each individual In the state will be ex-
pected to have bought not less than
$40 worth of war savings stampG. n
the Old Dominion is to raise It's QUOT,
of $4s,0o0.o00. These figures are Of
May 81.
The total sales In the state Of
stamps up to June 1 was $4,S47,24s.57.
which plainly shows how far behind
Virginia is. 1t is estimated that the
average per capita investment in war
savings stamps on this date should
have been $S.191-3.
Bath county continues to lead the
counties with per capital sales of
SASS. while York county brings up
the rear with per capita sales of seven
cents.
Bristol lead the cities with a p,r
capita investment of $3.50. Radford
was the lowest among the cities with
s2.0s per capita. The per capita in
vestment of the larger cities stood as
follows:
Richmond, s4.a4: Norfolk, s2.4T:
Petersburg, sass; Lynchburg. $3.50:
Portsmouth. 50; Newport News. s2.s7:
Roanoke. s3.iS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-24
p. -. .ore .pots in ,he lac OF the

eafe the sore spots in the line OF the
defenders
DESPITE the enormous weekly in
crease In tbs size Of the American
force In France, now totaiIing on to~
wards million men. IL is stiH the De
lief of military experts here that no
general offensive viii he Launched hy
the allies on the western front Nhui
late fall or next spring. General toch
n determined to undertake nothIhg
Of tho kind until his numerical
sur~rjority is SO Overwhelming as TO
make resistance on the part, OF the
enemy futile
The game from Hindenburg' stand
point. on the other hand, continues 10
be the one Of seeking decision be
fore that numerical superiority Is
piled up against him, Therefore, II
in argued. he must continue 10 strike
at ali costs, Despite the disposition OF
the German newspaper to criticise IN
hostile fashion the unching OF the
Austrian drive and 20 question the mo-
tives Of those responsible for H. there
is strong reason 70 believe assert
many American army men in Wash
inston. that the drive was launched
at EindenburEs suggestion. MS hope
being tn brighten the allies into weak
sning their lines IN the west IN order
TO back up the Italians
with a view To allied cffepsives lat
or in the year. or next spring, tho
American force IN France IS being or
gained as rapidly as possible l7to
complete American urlts The plan
Of brigsdinE the Americans with the
British and French an expedient de-
terrlined by the intensely crittcsi car
cuustanees Of the first German drive
IS being more and more dispensed
with, ana as far as can be learned
here. practically none Of the newer
contingentS from America are being
80 brigaded.
On tbs British theory hat g mini
mum of hVe or six months is required
to nt British cortinEeDts arriving in
France for front lire duty. the Ameri-
can trccps arriving now ~ France at
the rate Of 100000 week Will be
fully train by fan should the allied
Offensive be decided on for that
perios In view Of the fact that the
great Somrae offensive OF the allies
was launched IN The fail Of the year,
there are many practical reasons 10
Justify the belief that the big push
against the enemy may come before
the Stow flies with Americans play
ing stellar role.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-24
ATTEMPTS TO DISCOURAGE
FOOD PRODUCTION

Washington, D. C., June 23.--The
latest rumor intended to discourage
food production comes from Colorado
where, according TO the United states
department of agriculture, farmers are
being told that the government VIII
tax broom corn and other crops from
So to So an acre. This latest lie Is
ridiculous, according to the depart
ment and the bureau of internal
revenue p, c. Roper, internal reve-
nue. commissioner states that there Is
no foundation for IL. Such taxes, II is
explained. can be levied only by act
of congress.
The department Of agriculture warns
against further attempts to discour-
age production by the circulation of
rumors Farmers and others who
hear such rumors concerning food pro-
duction are urged TO communicate at
once with their local authorities or
county agents in order that action
may be taken TO suppress them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-24
No Army Service
For Boys of Is
II Draft Age Limits Are Widened II
WIN BE 10 Make Effective the
Work or Fight Order,

Washington. June 13,--An addition
al braodening OF the draft ages at
present will bs part Of the work
or-fght" program of the government
and not for the immediate purpose OF
increasing the available military
force. But no action TO broaden draft
ages Will be taken by congress except
at the special request Of Secretary of
War Baker
There two facts were emphasized to
night by Senator George f Chamber
lain. of Oregon, chairman of the senate
military affairs committee.
First, remember this. said the
senator There is no bill in congress
widening the draft ages and no rider
to the military appropriation bin to
that effect. There has been no serious
talk in committee about IL. Genera
Crowder told us the other day Ia
thought it should be done. l thought
50 at the start. hut they beat me then
and there'n he no change now unless
the secretary OF war asks II.
1T liz sure that in no case will boys
of eighteen or under twentyon be
called for military service Under tbs
present conditions there is no posi-
hiiiiy that men over thlrtg-one Will bf
no called
IF the registration ages should be
nroadened as suggested To eighteen tc
fnrty-fve years, 1t would be for an in.
dustrtal census
IF at later date II might become
necessary to Increase the age foi
Military SGrxstFA n ~ va M
up to that age would probably be
classified according to the classified
ton of the last QUESTIONABLE and call.
ed from the classes in the same order
But If II should become necessary
To extend the age Of army service &c
older men, it is safe 20 say that II
classifying them for call they would
be put In groups by years and thai
the first call would be for men of moi
to exceed thirty-f years in class one
of the QUESTIONABLE. II 1t were neces.
gary to go still farther second grouy
up to forty years of age might be con
stdered and finally a last group up tc
forty-nve.
The United States is in the war tc
win II M TO the last ounce of It's mar
power, II necessary But this will not
be necessary Make the people under
stand there is rov no proposition &c
modify army ages Tell them to plar
their work TO wiz the war NJ home
while the army is winning IT abroad
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-24

time would be lost before the re-
sum ption OF business, and that the
several score Of employees would be
provided with work with little delay.
Besides the good work OF the SOL
6iers and sailors from both the bal
loon depot and the aviation station in
Fulton; and those who were In the
city on furlough. the members OF the
Home Defense league responded no
bly, to the emergency call. and helped
in handling the immense crowd
which. at times, became unruly and
which threatened to interfere with the
work OF the firemen The police had
their hands full, and, as was stated
by both Chief Joynes. of the fire de-
partment, and Chief Sherry. of the
pblice department, but for the aid OF
these auxiliary forces, the results
might have been different
In recognition of this work the fol-
lowing statement was sent out last
night:
Thanks for Assistance.
June %. 1918,
We ask that you will extend,
through your valuable paper, our
most sincere thanks for the very ex-
celent and efficient service rendered
the fire and police departments today
at the fire that destroyed the plants of
the Virginia Baking company and the
Spotless company by the soldiers,
sailors and marines, both those that
are stationed here in the signal serv-
ice and those visiting from other
points, and we especially extend our
thanks TO Captain c. w. StolZe, in
charge Of the balloon general supply
departm emit. located on East Cary
street. for his invaluable service rem
dered both at the fire by detailing his
men to assist us, and also for detailing
men with hand chemicals to patrol
territory adjacent TO the seat OF the
fire. where they extinguished many
incipient fires that started from flying
sparks. We also extend special thanks
to Captain Dominck, of the aviation
ST stationed located In Fulton. TO Lieu
tenant Bra bham, Of Camp Lee; 10
Chief Foster, OF the |. s. naval re-
cruiting station, for the valuable serv-
ices rendered, both personally and by
the men under them, and also the
members Of the Home Defense league,
all of whom did excellent service and
shall always be remembered for their
most energetic and efficient efforts in
assisting the firemen. and for handling
the crowd that was especially large
on account OF the day being Sunday.
We teel that without the we'll or
ganized assistance that was rendered
conditions now might he great deal
worse than they are
Again thanking all Of those that
rendered US such valuable assistance,
and with heartfelt pride in the per-
sonnet OF the organizations above
mentioned, we beg TO remain,
Very truly yours,
wv H JOYNES,
Chief Engineer. Fire DEPARTING emit,
&C. A SHERRY,
Chief of Police"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-24
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
Continued from First Page)

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al Fourteenth and Cary streets caught
on the roof. and by quick work of the
soldiers and sailors this Are was ex-
tlngutshed with slight loss.
Seeing danger from burning avn
ings Captain Ssolze had his men tear
down all the awnings along Cary
street and in the immediate vicinity
of the main fire. thus preventing what
may have been many additional dis
asters
Men from the balloon depot also
used their fire extinguishers to hne
advantage, and in emergencies, when
tottering walls were TO be pulled
down. the men with chain and truck
did the work From every section
came the soldiers and sailors on leave
in the city. and every one OF them
performed splendid service aiding the
FIRE and police departments wonder
fully well.
AS soon az 1, was seen that there
was no hope for the spotless build
ing. nor for the Virginia Baking
plant. the men from the balloon de-
pot oravely entered the buildings
through the smoke. fire and water,
and gathered up the papers of the
two concerns, and rushed with them
TO safety storing the valuable re-
cords in the Offices attached TO the
balloon warehouse
suffer Tosal Loss.
The damage could not be estimated
TO any close figure last night but it is
believed the loss will he practically
total, covered largely by insurance
The Spotless company Is one OF the
largest nail-order houses in the
South, It's business covering MANY
states Milton Cone is president. and
G l.. Beardsley is secretary treas
urer.
George Smith is president of the
VIRGINIA Baking company, and r, 4,
Christian is secretary-treakurer This
concern transacted a large business in
cakes and crackers
IL was stated last night that little
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-24
SWANSON URGES
Continued from First Page)

than one-quarter of the house mem
bers present when 1t was taken.
He would not make predictions on
a further house vote. But IL appears
that the campaign plan of the senate
conferees is to force the issue through
the house conferees back to house it
self once more, and thus obtain an
other vote with as many house mem o.
bers as possible in their seats.
Senate conferees include Senators
Tillman, chairman of the naval com
mittee. Lodge, Smith, of Maryland :.
Penrose, and Swanson. Lodge and
Swanson will both come out strongly
for the amendment. and Tillman and
Smith will support It. even il not as
enthusiastically as the first two nam
ed The stand Senator Penrose Will
take In view of the house action is not
known,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-24
BABY WILLIE CAUGHT
IN PHILADELPHIA
Wanted Here for Robbing Automo-
biles Parked Along Broad Street.
Alleged Accomplice Arrested.

Police headquarters was notified
yesterday OF the arrest in Philadelphia
of William Johnson, alias Baby
Willie" who is wanted in this city for
robbing automobiles along Broad
street
The specific charge against him is
that Of taking a lot of dry goods
from an automobile belonging TO Miss
Gertrude Decker He is alleged TO
have sold the goods TO Everett Ran
som, who was arrested yesterday
charged with receiving stolen prop
erty.
Detective Duffy has been working
on the case for some time. and yester-
day identified a photograph of the
man under arrest in Philadelphia as
that of Baby Willie"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-24
Is SATISFIED WITH
ALLIED MAN.POWER

Paris. June 20 -~tBy Admiralty
Press The army commission of the
chamber of deputies, which has been
holding prolonged discussions on the
question Of allied man power. is said
10 he satisfied with the situation
Premier Clemenceaus attended yes
teFday's sitting Of the body and made
q satisfactory statement. The enemy
NJ told the committee. still has some
superiority in numbers bat that super
iortty is decreasing daily Meanwhile
the United Stafes government is con-
sider.ng measures 10 add 10 the i'm
fnense reservoir Of man power which
ALREADY lis being drawn up for the al
lied cause.
Premier ciemenceau attended yes
being taken In America for the in
crease of man power for the army
saying that Secretary OF War Baker
may AJAX that the age limit ne ex-
tended 10 take in available men be-
tween eighteen and forty-Hve. who
can be spared from war industries
and are unmarried
Theee measures. the premier de-
clAred. would give the United States
another reserve army equal TO the
Gbpls mohiiizsts force OF Germany
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-24
CIHrTs WRECK DEATHS
MAY REACH EIGHTY-FlyE

Hammond Inc. June 81 The toll
Of killed YESTERDAY In the wreck Of the
HagenbecR- Wallace circus train AZ
lvaahoe Tower ave miles from here
on Michigan Central. i& now expected
TO reach sighty-hye persons.
The actual number of bodies recov
cred 10 date total siSty-thres TIL st
would Leave twenty-five persons un-
accounted for How ever. circus Off
cials believe that s0re ~ these per
sons may Yet be found alive
Werkmen and wrecking crews were
r'i'i engaged tonight in searching the
ruins Of the wreck. hoping TO recover
sddftion bodies Two we're found
curing the afternoon II IS believed
that many 81 the bodies 81 those Killed
were completely crsmated
The inquest 10 determine the cause
Of the wreck will be opened tomorrow
morning
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-24

the great pledge drive this week. In
teresting reports will be made ana
plans outlined for future work,
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Vorbote., 1918-03-20
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Vorbote., 1918-03-20

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