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DENIER ^ESPO^SIBILiTX .? German Cfxmrn i&pon iSays-: 'Russia j if C;.sSPa wVift^y: ? ' , Berlin, June 5.?<Prof. Hans Di'l brueck. Gen. Count Maxe Morrtgeles and Prof. Weber, 'German experts at Versailles, have drawn up a Ion? memorandum on the question of re sponsibility for the war which will be presented as a reply to the Entente commission's report on the subject. The memorandum argues the neces sity cf submitting: the question to an impartial commission for investiga tion and denies there was any secret plot between Berlin and Vienna to destroy Serbia. Tt says that the Ger man Government could not accept the efforts of Sir Edward Grey, the Brit ish Secretary of Foreign Affairs, in 1914, who offered to mediate, because it doubted his powers to check the warlike aspirations of Russia. Em peror Nicholas' proposal to refer the dispute to The Ilatriie also failed, ii is said, because on the same day that the proposal was made the mobiliza tion of 13 army corps was ordered. Russia'? imperialist policy, the mem> orahdum argues, made war with Ger many inevitable. It says that Ger many's war against France was one i of defense and admits thai Germany"* naval policy was of such a nature as to arouse the distrust of England EXPLOSION IN AUTO Machine Wrecked?No Trace of The Occupants Can he Found. Chicago, .Tunc* 5.?Police and Gov ernment agents art investigating a jny5teri.ous? c:\pkyii--n; jn ft, (.North Sidr ;|tre<|fc iafly ^HUrday ffrojfiny# $h:cfoa large* ft,;;tomo^.^ w,as TOP&ck-^ j|Ll. 'j$reef gt&ks of* JyMmire ?.ml -54? fee: of fuse were fr. r.d in a vacant lot within several hundred feet of the wrecked motor t-r. No trace of t'-e aecupants of the car could be found The pclliseMeciarsd that the "license tag on the cnr Sac] been issued to Cornelius T. Shea, former preside:;", of the Chicago *s' Union an'l prominent fn I.rganirjd labor circles IQ years ago. She js being sought by trie police. SEEKING t:. S. PARTNERSHIP Germany Would indi'ee America To Aid In K'.-haliilitating Country's Industrial stilus There seems to be a widespread dc-! mand on the part of Germans that, j efforts he made to induce America j to enter into a sort of limited alliance with Germany or take a protectorate ever this country, giving Germany financial aid ami protection and tak ing in return the lion's share of the activities. This sentiment, which first! nude its appearance last Deccmh?i appears to have become stronger very recently. Privy Councilor Bergman, former ly a partner in the German Edison companies and one of the largest electrical magnates here, suggests a German-American partnership with | America the senior and controlling partner The Citizens National Bank King and St. Asaph Streets Deposits April 28, 1909, $ 670,835.61 Deposits June 30, 1914, $ 977,228.47 Deposits May 12, 1919, / $1,903,312.27 The same distinctive, personal service that has beeli such a factor in our growth, is accorded every customer. You are cordially invited to grow with ALEXANDRIA'S MOST PROGRESSIVE BANK TREATY IN WASHINGTON '? naa for vardsd ihem i.o J okyo, and ; was assumed than ihe lext "had bt-en j received by other Embassies here. Copies ' Received by Courier From 1'aris | State Department officials said JVashingtcr., June 5.?Copies of yesterday that in addition to the the peace treaty with Germany have ! cabled text received at the Depart reached Washington by courier, sup- | mcnt. the financial and reparation pkmenting the cabled text received ' sections had been supplied to the at the State Department several ! alien property custodian and other weeks atro. Copies have been sup- : Government bureaus sometime a^c plied to the Japanese Embassy.'which ' for their information and guidance. YOU HAVE AN ADVERTISING MESSAGE FOR THE PUBLIC U. S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Never were the people?the buying public?more ready and able to buy ' than they are to-day. There is no scarcity of money. The purchasing power in America to-day is greater than in all history. The field for new and greater business develop ment is here. Advertising is the certain, quick, and economical method ot developing your business. ' When you put the power of adver tising promotion and its great econo mies back of your own business, you are also spreading the spirit of optim i ism and good will. The U. S. Department of Labor urges all progressive merchants and manu facturers?in fact, all who have any thing to sell?to advertise now and take advantage of the great market which exists at this time. U. S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR W. B. WILSON, Secretary ROGER W. BARSON, Director General. Information and Education Service. <$> & ? ? I ! ? ? | | : ? I I & ? A. ?& ? ? ? ? ? <> ? ? ? ? ? ? ? * ? ? ? .? ? ? ? ? P \j. mm Really, It's the Easiest Way Mono T We have long ago exploded the idea that it is impossible to give shoppers easy credit at cash prices. How (Kd we explode it? By advertising and backing up ou r advertisements with styles and known makes at prices the cash store have often not been able to meet. You can't beat that kind of proof, can you? So why pay cash? Why not pay as best suits convenience? Pay what you can spare each week or each pay day. The easiest way is always the best way. You can live better and dress better on such a plan. The Farley charge account solves your money troubles, no red tape at all?you just ask for credit?we give it?and that's all there is to it. Ladies Dresses, Ginghams, Voiles and Lawns $5.98 and up Ladies Panama and Straw Hats - $2.49 and up Ladies House Dresses S9c and up Ladies Shoes $5.50 and up WOMEN'S MILLINERY Smart hats trimmed with fruits, flowers and fancy feath ers. also smart banded rough straw sailors, in black and all the wanted colors?every hat in the assortment worth a great deal more. We guarantee every value to be. worth much more than we are charging. Then, too, you have the privilege of payine just a little each week. Come in early while summer selections are best. You'll like every model. ' $2.49 WOMEN'S DRESSES This world's great modistes never bequeathed such thrills of elegance. The new tunic effects, the gorgeous mandarin, the rich vestee conceits, and the stunning sash stvles all contribute a var i iety unsurpassed in all the an nals of vogue-making. Georgette crepe de chine, taffetas, etc., Values that will astound you. 814.00 MEN'S HATS Creeds and codes of fashion shift like a kaleidoscope. Pre-war styles and those of today differ greatly. Just now men's hat styles are more than ever thoroughly Americanized. Spring styles in soft felts and derbies ready now. You'll be sur prised at our wonderful spring showing. ' $2.00 and up Remember all on the Easy'Payment Plan. We give you best value for your money, and coupled with good service, so that we may have your patronage. Call and be convinced as to our easy method of doing business. We Are Willing to Credit;You! Why Hesitate? Same Price Cash or Credit ' , W. T. Farley CASH OR CREDIT 500 KING STREET ?Open Evenings Until S O'clock Same Price Cash or Credit ? ? * ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? * .. . ... RICHMOND THEATER Friday and Saturday WM ? . -. .* .. ?? x - > r. _? p? #0 i i w? a? 1% # & b f Si -r- >-" ' - \ * *? " 4 Syw y' ' * : '? H ft A il'.V. T'" ' &<< .v.'.-:-:-:????:? ? ?? ?? ? ???' W; ? x uoocl | a2 /I V4 ? J f, ^ | * 9 ft. r '<'.x3 ?/ ,1 Every time you buy United Tires your judgmWo? is! racked fay that of hundreds- .^r J ? ^ou3ands ci experj?*?| *?mfcorists, /? ?< >?iidi'eds oi tho us -a * u ?' * 'vj. u ?. use United States ''I ires tinuousiy, -hundreds of thousands who stand ready to endorse the. economy and long, unmter nipted service of United States Tiros- , ;. We can. provide you witfr. United States Tires that w-i!I exactly meet your individual, requirements. There is a type for every need of mice or use. 'Cham' 'Usco' 4?$ a sfP? ! _ i i to* ? Fletcher Motor Comoi