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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-19
Insanity Is Claiming
Soldiers in Trenches

Southampton, Dec. 9-iCorrespond-
ence of the Associated Press) .-InSan-
lity and nervous prostration are claim
ing large numbers of the allies who
have lain for weeks under German fire
in the trenches about Ypres. The in
sanity wards in the big government
hospital at Netley are filled to over
flowing and all the hospitals in the
south of England have many patients
who suffered absolute nervous col
lapse and have been sent back to
England for treatment.
Soldiers on rare occasions have been
found shooting their own hands and
to the fire of the enemy, that they
may get wounds which will relieve
them from service in the trenches.
This is attributed to shattered nerves
in many cases. Bad teeth are playing
havoc with the English troops eX-
posed to cold and dampness in, the
trenches Many dentists have been
sent to the front to treat defective
teeth which have caused neuralgia and
disabled men otherwise sound.
THE GERMAN ARMY'S MOVIES
The moving picture has done it's
part toward achieving the remarkable
preparedness and efficiency which the
German army has developed. In Ger
many, moving pictures are widely used
to instruct recruits. just as in this
country large industrial concerns are
beginning to make use of moving
pictures to train their employees in
the most efficient methods. The
young German recruit receives his ini-
tial instruction from the movies,
learning of such minor duties as
mounting guard, making camp, bayo-
net drill, and acting as vedette. The
scenes in the films are acted out by
veterans and the example of the eX-
perlenced soldier in thus always avail
able in schooling the recruit. Moving
pictures are largely used in giving in
struction in special branches of the
military service. Thus the correct
methods of bridge building, of can
structing trenches, of erecting barri-
cades, of laying mines by special films.
Moving picture of the theaters man
euvers are also exhibited in theaters
throughout the country as a means of
the army.-The Ameri-
can Boy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-19

pertinent have the best possible assist
ance TO make II success The plan does
not eliminate men from the field what
soeVer. 1t means the opening of a
new Held for women in with they are
employed to sell ars to women
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-19
LEGAL NOTICES

SEALED PROPOSALS will be receiv-
ed until 200 p. M, December 2S, by
the undersigned at his office, Calder
Building. for the construction of a
Golf Club House in Reservoir Park
Plans and specifications may be seen
at the above office.
All bids must be accompanied by a
certified check, or bond, approved by
the City Solicitor, for $500. and final
bond of 20 per cent. of the contract
price will be required of the successful
bidder to secure faithful performance
of the contract.
and all bids.
superintendent of Parks and Public
Property.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-19

ed until 200 p. NJ, December 2S, by
the undersigned at his office, in the
Calder Building, for the construction
OF reinforced COZ eoncrete Te pTldge over
Bids will be received upon the de-
signs on file in the above office, which
NAV be seen a1ter Deceml er ~, or up
All bids must be accompanied by a
certified check, or bond, approved by
the City Solicitor, for 5000, and final
price will be required of the successful
bidder to secure faithful performance
of the contract
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids
M. HARVEY TAYLOR,
Superintendent of Parks and Public
Property.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-17
BANKERS MEETING
FOR ORGANIZATION,
TO BEGIN MONDAY
Arrangements Completed to
Welcome Visitors and Ten
tative Plans Drawn to Or
ganize Reserve Bank System

Arrange for the convention
of the member banks of the federal
reserve bank Of Richmond. District
No. s, to be held at the Jefferson au-
ditorium Monday. beginning at ~
o'clock. were completed at a meeting
yesterday afternoon of the local COM
mittee. More than three hundred OF
the member banks will be represented
at the conference which is for or
ganizaticn and for the nomination
1T the three Glass A and three Glass
directors. who will be elected later
by the banks
After a preliminary business ses-
sion, at which committees, ameng
which will be one to formulate "A
plan for organization, will be named,
and at which Judge Milton c. Elliott.
secretary of the bank organization
committee, of Washington will speak.
and a buffet luncheon viii he served.
Another business session will he held
during the afternoon. and at night
the banquet will be had. Sessions
will he held Tuesday also. if they be
found necessary for the completion
Of business
\ tentative plan which will be sub
mitted. groups the member banks
into three groups. II is the idea to
group the banks that number of
nominations made at the conference
will not be so large as TO impede the
work Of organization. The effort will
he made 70 secure the men best quail
i
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-17
PRESIDENT ANGRY
OVER COLORADO

WASHINGTON. May 16.--Presi-
dent Wilson this afternoon served
emphatic notice on Governor Am
mons. of Colorado. that the govern
ment of the United states has no in
,ention of keeping federal troops in
definitely in the strike region. In
dignant over the reports Il ON Den
yer that the State legislature was pre-.
pairing to adjourn without acting on
all the measures designed TO remedy
the industrial troubles, the president
sent telegram to Governor Ammons
saying that the federal forces are
there only until the State of Colo
RADIO has tim eand opportunity to re-
sumo sovereignty. and control in the
matter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-17
]. 5. TO OWN ALL OF
MEXICO |NG0

WASHINGTON, May IA pre-
dicion that the United States will ul-
timately extend its southern border
so as to include all Mexico. was made
In the house today by Representa-
tive Wingo, of Arkansas. a Demo-
crat MIR. Wingo gave this as his
reason for opposing a provision in the
diplomatic bill, apprcximating $780,
900. for the erection of an American
embassy building in Mexico City.
There is no need for such a build
ing, we shall soon own Mexico" said
Mr.. Wingo.
I'VE may be able to patch up peace
now" said Mr.. Wingo. but the his
tory OF Mexico shows we have on our
border lawless. turbulent people.
The history of Mexico for four hum
bred years has been one of strife. rev.
olntion. anarchy ana despotisnY. /
do not want war. | hope 1t Can be
averted. but ! am not eherishihg IL
tusions that We will have permanent
peace In Mexico"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-17
JAMES REFUSES
TALK ON HAYES !.
USE Of OFFICE
Declares Papers Mixed Matters
But Will Give Out Statement
Monday; No Action on Chief
Clark's Activity

II haven't a thing to say tonight
gu all and the evening paper have
mixed me up SO that I won't attempt
10 straighten it out now If you want
TO do so, YOU may come around 10 the
office Monday, and 1 may have some
thing 10 say OF the subject"
The foregoing was the only comm snt
that Secretary of the Commonwealth
f. q, James would make last evening
when seen by Nirginian man and
asked to confirm or deny statement
with regard 10 the activity OF his
chief clerk. James NJ. HAYES. Jr. in
securing, for private purposes. lists
of the registered voters Of the various
voting precincts In the state, which
was attributed To Colonel James in ar
afternoon paper.
Asked had he taken any actor
James fatty replied that he had not
Mr.. Hayes himself. according 10 the
afternoon paper, declined 10 make any
statement. Il have nothing 10 say, =
was his only comment
In a letter 10 The Nirginian. Colonel
James previously stated that there is
no record kept in his office Of the reg
lStered voters of the various precincts
of the State: that there is no obliga-
ton on him to secure lists of voters
and he had taken no steps TO secure
such lists; that he had nothing what
ever to do with Mr.. Hayes endeaVors
- -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-17
king APPROVES
BUILDING PLANS

ROME May i6.-The plans for the
Italian pavilion at the Panama Pa
cific exposition. at San Francisco,
which were designed by Signor Plan
entini. have b cen approved by King
Victor Emmanuel. The plan contains
a group of artistic buildings, streets
and porticos. and will give an idea
OF a fragment Of an Italian town.
There Is LARGE palace In front of a
seventy-yard square representing the
city hall This is fianked by two small
err buildings. all Of which are SUR
rounded by porticos and narrow
streets. An archway behind this leads
to smaller square with a -charac--
teristic Italian market. where there
are three buildings. The government
will exhibit the furniture and house.
hold ornaments Of Italian travellers
and explorers, respectively.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-17
AMERICANS SUFFER
FROM PR|VAT|0NS

WASHINGTON. May is.-~Appre
hension for the safety of n body of
Americans concentrated at San Quen-
tin is expressed In telegram received
here today at the state departm ent,
from the Brazilian minister in Mexico
City. These Americans are not in
danger from attack by Mexicans II is
understood, but are suffering great
hardships and privations
Minister CardoZa wired that he had
requested the British legation TO in
str,ict the nearest consular officer to
render any assistance in his power to
the stranded foreigners.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-17
STAGE ALL SET
FOR LAST SCENE
OF MEDIATION
Niagra Prepared to Receive Dr.
plomats Quarters Arranged
and Canadian Troops Will
Guard Conference Chamber

NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO. May
16---All plans for the reception of
the South American mediators. and
. he opening of the conference to be
held here. have been upset by the
postponement arranged al the request
of General Huerta's delegates. Prepa-
rations are, nevertheless being rush
ed and those who are in charge OF
arrangements are glad To have a few
more days in which to prepare for
the arrival Of the medlators.
Clifton house. where the confer
enee will he held. has advanced it's
regular opening two weeks, and an
3 array Of employees are at work pre-
pairing the rooms where the historic
negotiations viii take place, and
where the medators and their suits
viii live On the site Of this same
! hotel, nifty years age. stood the
original Clifton house. where the i'll
fortuned attempt at mediation, ar
ranged by Horace Greedy, trtween the
South ard North, was held.
The room in which the a. p, c.
npotentiaries Will confer with the
Mexican and American delegates Is
/ Known as the SeIariunl. ard il situated
ou the fourth floor pf the hotel.
Il faces southwest. and commands a
remarkably fine view If the falls
Large French windows open on to a
big balcony and here the mediators
can enjoy a most remarkable view.
-. The Room.
The room n OAK pantiedg furnished
with large aak table and chairs,
hut despite its severity. it is extreme
ly bright and cheerful. The hotel
management had at frst placed "a
decoration scheme. including the
tags ~ al the nations represented, but
this has been abandoned, and the only
colors 10 he displayed viii be the
Union Jack
Canadian troopers VIII stand guard
outside the hotel. and at the doors Of
the conference room. during the
negotiations
Mediation has no stronger advocate
than Senior Algara de Terrerors. until
recently charge d'aGares Of the Mex
lean embassy AT Washington. who is
here 10 make arrangements for the
conference. The negotiations to be
held here are, IN his opinion. the most
encouraging development and the only
ray Of Sunshine with which the Mex
lean situation has been favored in
many months.
Senior Algara IS extremely optimis-
tic regarding the outcome, and one VI
his chief reasons for viewing the
forthcoming meetings in a hopeful
manner is the fact that General HUI
erta selected Seniors Elguero. Ro-
driguez, and Rahasa, Ia represent
him
AN three" said the young diplo-
mat tn your cores pondent, are dis
tinguished lawyers, famous through
out Mexico, and thoroughly familiar
with Mexican affairs. BroadmiHded
Continued on Second Page.l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-17
YES, AN ELDER.

Richmond, Va, May 10th.
Editor Nirginian:
Sir,-I am informed that
Judge Geo. l.. Christian. who
presided at the meeting held
last night at the Academy of
Music, in favor of the saloon,
is an elder or deacon in one
of the Presbyterian churches
of Richmond.
Can YOU inform me
through the columns Of your
paper if this is correct.
CITIZEN.
Judge Christian has been
an elder in the Second Pres
hvterian church for many
years.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-17
DR.. CANNON STANDS
FIRMLY; FIGHT TO
HOLD VANDERBILT
Declares Proposition to Put
Matter to Conferences Cow
ardly and Proposes to Con-
tinue Fight

OKLAHOMA CITY. OKLA. May
i6.-The tenth day of the general con-
ference Of the Methodist Episcopal
meeting for reception of the repre-
sentative of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. Mr.. Matt s. Hughes. The air
was electric with the sentiment of
union between the two great Method
list Churches. North and South.
DR.. HUGHES said i come not wit
q. plan bur a hope, not with a propo-
sition bat prayer"
Bishop Hoss, In responding, said
We viii send you from this confer
ence 4 definite proposition for your
consideration. We do not expect you
20 swallow il whole. The processes of
degiutination and assimilation are too
slow to hope for Immediate answer
Dr. Hughes was born a Nirginian.
while Vet West Virginia was part of
the old State. Bishop Hoss remarked
That other people may. upon occasion.
beat the Nirginlans at Dragging, but
fer steady-going self-esteem they
could not he surpassed.
Long Peaceful Line.
When the fraternai delegates from
England and Canada took formal
leave OF the conference. Bishop Lam
buth referred to the fact that from
Halifax TO Vancouver. a line longer
than across the Atlantic, there was not
a fort, nor a warship nor a sentinel
ON guard
DIR Yoshioka, of Japan, reported for
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-17
Comparison and Contrast


o eanp l
A my NEE
n The abuse hrd
n
VI &c self orernmcnt rincple
n the much a
tt calm tn
shGornn
f upont negrt of the who seek
great evil
b
tp be Unanswered tina which will
m eand in varey dunni
o O theM license
AND
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-17
HTTsRTAS NEDIATORS
PASS THROUGH TOWN

Evidently anticipating an extended
stay away from their native heath,
Seniors Emilio Rahasa. Augustine Re-
driguez and Luis Elgnero. General
Huertas delegates 10 the Niagara
Falls peace conference. passed
through Richmond yesterday in two
private cars The trio were accom-
panied by their families and carried
a tremendous quantity of hagga &c.
None Of the Mexicans ventured from
the train during the twelve minutes
halt here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-17
Further Embarrassments From
Mexico Twist Situation Into
international Importance.
Oil Fields Threatened
Perks Case Fails
To Bring Action
Administration Continue Red
Tape Over Murder of Sol
der, But Will Not Retaliate.
Huerta Preparing to Flee Is
Latest Report

WASHINGTON May 1s.--New
complications came in the Mexican
situation tonight Word was receiv-
ed from Admiral Mayo at Tampfco
that he is now uncertain whether the
federais or the constitutionalists are
in control Of the big oil field near that
port.
Also word was received in wash
ingtnn that the eonstitutionalists at
Tampico have demanded that the
Netherlands withdraw ma rines which
hand been landed from Dutch crui-
ser to protect oil interests owned by
the nationals of that country. This
was the first that Washington had
known of the landing Of any Euro
pean force at Tampico to protect the
OH fields.
Later this evening there were evf-
dences that unfavora bic developments
had occurred at Tampico. and that
the United States government was
fearful of a new embarrassment. 1t
was not until nearly midnight, how
ever. that u dispatch from Admiral
MAYO WAS given out disclosing the
fact that he has not yet been able, to
ascertain which Of the Mexican forces
Is in control Of the Panuco oil field.
He. reports that the whereabouts Of
the federal troops is unknown.
Mayo's Report
This, Is the hulletin given OFT by
the navy department.
Admiral Mayo reports that an In
formal conference held this morning
between the admiral the captains OF
the Des Mo;nes and Dolphin. Lieu
, tenant Cook. aide to Admiral Mayo.
and Generals Gonzales and Cabailero,
the Constifutionalists announced their
intention to continue to give all prac-
ticabe guarantee and protection to
foreigners and their property New
ertheless, Admiral Mayo renews his
previous recommendation that Ameri-
can citizens should not be encour-
aged To return to Tampico as yet.
The relations between the Ameri-
can naval officers and the constitu-
tioualists are on an informal basis.
Admiral Mayo says it is uncertain
whether the federals or constitutions
alists control the Panuco district. and
adds that the Wherea bouts Of the fed
erals is unknown. Admiral Mayo ex-
planned that during the attack on
Tampico he was nine miles away at
sea, and was dependent for all facts
and details on such information as
ca mo down the river"
The news Of the uncertainty as to
whether the constituttonalists have
gained possession of the oil fields has
removed the danger Of the United
States being compelled to land forces
for the protection of European in
terests.
The Panuco oil field is from twen-
ty-flve To forty miles away from the
city of Tampico, which explains how
the rebels may he in possession Of
the city and may not yet have gained
control of the oil district No In
formation was given out in official
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-17

WASH NGTON, MAY ts-President
Wilson and Secretary Bryan do not in
tend % allow the execution of Private
Samuel Parks by Mexican troops to
jeopardiZe he success of the mediation
proceedings Strong pressure is being
eXerted on the administration to take
drastic action on account of this out
rage on American life. but Secretary
Bryan is determined TO prevent, II
possible, the use of this case as an
occasion for renewal Of hostilities.
Al the same time Secretary Bryan
made il apparent today that the de-
mauds upon Huerta by this govern
nlent in reference To Parks are very
urgent. This government. has given
Huefta to understand that they re-
gard the execution or Parks within the
Mexican lines, and without the for
mality of courtmartial, as hostile
act in violation of the armstice
Nevertheless, 1t is not likely that the
demands of the United States al this
time Will go beyond the actual punish
ment of those who are responsible for
the American soldiers death Huerta
will be called upon 10 give this govern
ment satisfaction, at least TO that ex--
tent
The secretary of state received to-
day a communication from the Next
can government in reference TO Parks.
Huerta merely gave assurances that
he would investigate the complaint Of
this government. 1t is expected here
that Huerta will drag out his investf-
CATION as long as possible, realizing
that the United States will not take
any drastic move that would ruin ths
chances for mediation,
Washington officials continued to-
day to receive information which led
to believe that Huerta is nearing the
end of his rope, and that his downfall
may be expected at any time. The
Washington government was reliably
Informed that preparations already
are being made for Huertas f1ightS
from Mexico City in the event Of hi1
sudden overthrow. These prepara-
tons, It is understood. include plans
Of departure from Puerto Mexico.
The federal gunboats, which steamed
away from Tampico. following tho
rebel victory there, have arrived II
this port which is now abe only oms
on the guff coast III direrr telegraph
and railroad communication with
Mexico City.
II is believed here that the FUN
beats zaragosa and Bravo will remain
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-17

natives hut aiming ut suspicious
poems to scare them. The orders are
not 10 shoot unless fired upon first.
The other picture shows one of the
field pieces on It's way 10 the out
skirts. The hot season is Hnw on.
The next two months Will he the
worst Of the year there for fighting
The terrific heat will he followed by
a norther the rain being apt 10 bring
aisaAse Ia It's wake.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-17

Reports from Vera Cruz indicate
that General Funstons soldiers and
the United States marines are keep
ing ~ strong patrol OF the out
skirts If the city The troops arc
drawn up in u semicsrele around the
city, from shore 10 shore. The far
thest outposts are about ten miles
out, One of these pictures shows 81
few % the soldiers. protected by a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-17
MRS. HALL LEAVES
TRAIN At LOUISA,
O|SAPPO|NTS MANY
PEOPLE AT DEPOT
Curious Crowd Waited at Rich
mond Station to See Alleged
Slayer of Husband - May
Arrive Today.

After about hundred men and
women. many of them drawn to the
Main Street station by sheer curiosity.
had waited for the arrival at s O'Clock
last night nf the train from Louisa,
and after they had scanned the face
of every woman who came through
the gates into the station. some one
who had been a passenger on the
train from a point beyond Green
Spring. gave forth the information
that Mrs. Hall left the train at Loui-
Sd.
The Mrs. Hall the crowd expected
to see is the widow of Victor Hall
Green Spring merchant, who accord
ing To the indictment returned by the
special grand jury of tho Louisa Cir
cult court after five days inquiry.
was shot and killed April 18th by
Mrs. Victor Hall.
According to reports from Louisa
Courthouse yesterday, Mrs. Hall WAS
to have left Green Spring on the 5
o'clock train for Richmond Mrs.
Hall left Green Spring on the train,
but when IL stopped at Louisa she
left IT and went TO the home of her
attorney. r. Lindsay Gordon She
was accompanied by her mother-in-
law. Mrs. Nicholas Hall,
LOUISA ~. May IT, MIS- 1Ctof
Hall, who was admitted In bail IN
the sum OF 5000 Yesterday after in
fictment. was returned charging her
with the murder Of her husband and
who spent last night at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs Nicholas Hall. parents
Of the man whose death is laid against
her, returned To Louisa early tonight
Mrs Hall viii spend the night al
the home Of r. Lindsay Gordon. her
counsel. and Will probably leave Lou
lisa early tomorrow morning It Is
believed she will GO to Richmond
where she has relatives. to stay with
them until the day-Iuiy i4th--when
she must Return ~ Louisa 10 60 ar!
trial for her life
There Is little 20 he learned here
tonight that can he regarded as an-
thoritative Il is said Mrs. Hall may
no. go 10 Richmond She has rela-
tives in Cumberland and Buckingham
counties. and ray spend part or all
the time between now and the trial
with them
Should she leave Louisa today FOR
Richmond II IL highly probable that
she will go by the train leaving at
$50 in the morning The other
trains leaving here Sunday are at
l:45 and at about O'Clock
Mrs Hall appeared tonight in bet
ter spirits than at any time since the
sessions Of the grand jury were be
gun Monday She still declares her
husband was killed by some one. who,
she believes. tried 10 hurgfarize the
store at Green Spring few hours
after the store of W. r. Dunkun.
brother of her first husband. was
Sc, on FIRE
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-17
PARIS IS BAFFLED
BY CHANGING WEATHER

PARIS. May f6.--Paris has aband-
pned hope of a true spring season
After a summer like week In Apsil
the cold rains returned and furs were
again taken out of storage. The
weather ie so changeable just now that
the great problem is what tn wear
Rach day. The only persons who
profit by the present disagreeable
weather are the proprietors OF dane
lng places, which are frequently by
th0ee who. In more pleasant weather,
would spend a great deal OF their time
on the Avenue du Bots de Boulogne.
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