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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-27
SHUTDOWN IN CHICAGO
OF BUILDING INDUSTRY
VIII Result in Throwing Out of En-
ployment More Than 100000
Workers.
ALREADY PARTLY IN EFFECT
Regarded by Contractors and Labor
Leaders as Beginning OF One OF
Greatest Labor Wars Which Has
Occurred in Recent Years.

CHICAGO. June 26.--A general shut
down Of Chicago's building industry.
which. 1t was said. will throw out of
employment more than 100000 work
ers. went into effect to-day.
Tho shutdown is regarded by con-
tractors and labor leaders as the be-
ginning OF one of the greatest labor
wars in recent years. 1t was decided
on at meeting last night of repre-
sentatives of the allied building and
material interests. as an answer to
the referendum vote of 10000 striking
carpenters, who overwhelmingly de-
fcatcd the proposal to arbitratc.
The carpenters have been on strike
since April 30. when their agreement
with the Contractors Employers AS
ISOLATION expired. The men had de-
manded a wage increase from CO cents
to 20 cents an hour.
BY the shutdown the employers. It
was said. hoped to prevent the indie
pendent carpenter contractors from OBJ
tanning supplies, and thus throw out
of work the 10000 carpenters who are
working under individual agreements.
Business in many parts of the coun-
try will suffer n result of the shut
down here. according to James Pryor,
mem -cr of the press committee of
the employers. Mr.. Pryor said he had
tclegraphed out-of-town concerns to
cancel orders and TO stop consignments
already on the way to Chicago.
The shut down will not become gem
eral for week or more, il is said In
some cases, where il needed only the
order to stop machinery. il took place
to-day. but in others. where perishable
goods are handled. there may he "A
continuance of work for several. days
Herbert Ballou. n carpenter contrac-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-27
NEW CENSOR AT SAYVILLE
Increase Mnde Necessary by Large
Amount OF Work.

WASHINGTON. June 26.-Lieutenant
c. c. Windsor was ordered yesterday
from the New York Navy-Yard to Say
willie. L. l., TO increase the number OF
government censors there TO three.
officials here disclaimcd any conncc-
ton between the increase in censors
and recent official conferences here
which were said TO reflect the apprc
hension OF the government that Ameri-
can neutrality WAS being endangered
by matter passing through the Say
Vile station.
II was said at the Navy Department
that the censors have been increased
because of the large amount of work.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-27
RESERVE FORCE ON CANAL
Plan Outlined by Edwards in Report to
War Department.

PANAMA, June 26.-The plan for a
reserve force among the employees of
the Panama Canal. outlined in report
recently made to the War Department
by BriGadier General Clarence r. Ed
wards. commanding the Panama Canal
troops, proposes that every able
bodied employee of the canal shall be
a member of the reserve. devoting ut
least two weeks each year to military
duties.
The reserve Is to form part of tho
canal defenses. ard will be under the
direct command of General Edwards
and his officers. Each year the re-
serves will go into training camps,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-27

made part Of their contract OF en-
bodied employee up to certain age
shall be enlisted into the reserve force
on becoming connected with the canal.
II Will be the practice. should the
proposal be accepted By the War De-
partment. to employ only young men
who arc TT for military d-ty.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-27

Mrs Connolly formerly
Ter OF Mrs X D. Hunter In on
society Her Young broker
o he bride Mrs.
and is IA
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-27

where they will be instructed by Of
regular troops. The time devoted to
military duties will not be deducted
from their regular vacation, but will
be additional thereto.
1t Is the proposal OF General Ed
wards that the canal employees shall
have military duties with the reserve
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-27
HOTEL ROOM rs RAIDED
AND TRUNK OF WHISKY SEIZED


RALEIGH, y. c., June ga room in
Marlborough Hotel assigned to "Mr. and
Mrs. Avery, city" was raided this af-
tcrnoon and trunk Of whisky was
seized. Mrs. Avery was arrested at the
same time and Mr.. Avery was apprc-
hended little later. Bond was given
for the woman, and the man is held in
the city prison. The man claims that
they came from Atlanta, and the
woman says they came from Charlotte.
Avery gives his initials as w. +.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-27

! tor was stabbed. it is thought fatally.
In dispute early to-day with a man
who contendcd that the carpenters de-
mand for 20 cents an hour was Justified.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-27
OLD NAVAL THEORIES
CRUMBL|NG EVERY DAY
Daniels Says War Upon Sea Leaps
Forward and Breaks Shnckles
OF Ancient Convention.
TALKS TO NAVAL WAR COLLEGE
emphasizes Opportunity Of Officers
10 Profit by Lessons Of European
Conflict, and Refers Briefly to New
Naval Program.

NEWPORT. r. l., Juno 2e-In an
""aress at the opening session of tho
Naval War College here to-day, Score
'ary Daniels emphasized the oppor-
unity Of American naval officers to
profit by the lessons OF the European
program for the coming year. express
ing confidence that Congress would
authorize any increase recommended.
In personnel and material the navy
Us larger than ever before" Mr. Daniels
sald. ITS men are trained and fit. Its
experts In every department are active
TO remedy any defects of the past and
l" take advantage Of all that has been
CLEANED in the only true school In
which this knowledge may be obtained
by observing through our experts in
EUROPE all that may be learned from
actual war.
AS YOU look abroad you see the
foundation of all old theories crumbling
every day. IL war upon the land has
reverted TO the bayonet and tie hand
grenade. war upon the sea has leapcd
forward at single stride and broken
almost every shackle of ancient con-
vcntion
WiTHDRAIyS FROM SEAS
no SECLUDED HARBOR
We have seen the main feet Of tho
greatest sea nation in the world with
drawn from the seas TO some secluded
harbor without having fred n shot dur
ing the Arst year Of a mighty conflict
We have seen battles begun at ranges
believed 10 be Impossible and ships dis
IN,
visible. We have been told that modern
sea hghts would be determined in tho
irst ten minutes. yet We have seen that
II took six hours 10 decide one OF the
greatest ocean battles OF the present
war. We have seen ships Of shallow
craft used as fortresses to protect land
armies on the Belgian coast.
We read only yesterday OF subma-
rincs gliding unchallenged past the i'm
pregnable fortress Of Gibraltar and the
guardian ships that watch the strait
We have seen fast cruisers raid!ng the
coast and Guiding their pursuers by
the help of diriRibles, lowering far
above and warning through the new
miracle. wireless biography, the ships
beneath
With what weapons, BY what STRAIT
egg, shall we meet the terror OF the
b!liues OF the airship? 1t is TO you,
gentlemen. that this question must be
nut. 1t is to you your Secretary OF the
Navy looks for an answer. My earnest
word, my solemn plea to-day. IS TO urge
YOU fcarlesEly TO discard worship OF all
Things that are old and TO adopt cour-
aGeously anything that is now the mo-
mcnt that some development OF the
present conv!nces you that the old way
is no longer the right way, or that the
new way points the path 10 victory.
Holding wisely to what is good In the
past, to such principles as stand the
acid test OF this great war. do not fear
TO cast aside what have proved to be
mere shackles of convention and dar-
.ngly TO go TO forward. l hereby pledge
myself TO spare no effort TO assist this
onward march. Rest assured that what
you plan viii find n sympathetic and
attentive ear"
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-10-02

We rise merely to ask Collier S
where does the one white man
in the community get the mon
ey to pay the taxes of the ten
black families and further why
Golfers does not place the
blame for lynching where it be-
longs namely in the pure I'M
adulterated cussedness of the
white men who engage in lynch
ing. The preponderance of Ne
groes in the South is not the
cause of lynching any more than
the preponderance of Negroes in
the Congo state was response
BILE for the Belgian atrocities.
A little reason now and then is
relished by the worst of men.
From Star Of Zion
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-10-02
REISCH BREWERY CO

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS.
Keg and Bottle Beer unsur-
passed for health and strength.
Their Book Beer has a high repu'
tation. Reisch's Gold Top ranks
among the best in the country.
Prompt deliveries and ship
ments made. Order direct from
the brewery.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-10-02
Notice

The Forum Office is located
at 713H E. Wash. St. three
doors east of the Nickle Show
You ought to come up and pay
for your paper every SATURDAY.
or every month. We have been
kind and patient, because we
are DESTROYS of our PEOPLE be-
coming readers, and helpers, to
establish enterprises among
their people, things which are
essential. I'VE are compelled to
have support, because it costs
dearly to keep the business op'
Grating.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-10-02

If the American people are not
able to stop mob rule and lyn-
ching they will not be conside
red first power civilized nation
How can they2 How much, if
any, is this nation superior to
Mexico and Hayti, or even Bar
neo? 1t may seem absurd to
class US with Barneo, but are
the people of Barneo any more
savage aud brutal7
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-10-02
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Sangamon County

. n Z Of lLLlNOlS
Sangamon County
Circuit Court to September Term. A..
D. 1915, Anna RICHTER VS.. In Chancery:
Frederick w. RICHTER.
Affidavits of the non-residence of
Frederick w. Lighter defendant above
named, having been filed in the Office of
the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said
County, Notice is hereby given to the
said Frederick w. RICHTER that the COM
plainant filed her bill of complaint in
said Court in the Chancery side thereof,
on the 30th day of January, A. D. 1915,
and that summons issued out of said
Court against said defendant, returnable
on the first Monday of March, 1915. as
is by law required.
Now, unless you. the said Frederick
W. RICHTER, shall be and appear before
the Sangamon County Circuit Court, on
the first day of the next term thereof, to
be holden at the Court House, in the
City of Springfield, on the first Monday
of September, A. d. 1915, and plead. an
swer or demur to said complainants bill
of complaint, the same and the matters
and tings therein charged and stated will
be taken as confessed, and decree en-
tered against you, according to the pray
err of said bill.
]. H. BRENNAN, Clerk
T. c. ToRRENcE, Compliments Solicitor
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-10-02

Yes, we claim that the gov
eminent should make it a fed
eral offense to lynch a man, the
same as arson and treason.
When such is done mob law
will stop. You men who are
smart" and desire America to
live get busy. Let the press
catch the echo.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-10-02

DR.. Crook, the curator, has
one of the finest specimens of
wild Turkey on exhibition at
the Illinois State Historical Mu-
scum you ever saw. He is con-
stantly improving and adding
new collections. DR.. Crook is
certainly an indispen able man
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pend upon a prompt response.
Office 18th and Adams Street,
Telephone, Old 2156.
DR.. H. A. CESS, Chiropodist
ROOM 212, Second Floor
,2i Main St. Peoria, II

When in Lincoln always stop
at Hardin & Bsrnard's Palace
The finest in Lincoln. Absolute
ly sanitary l. lsey's beer on
tap. cold Finest of wines, liqu-
ors aud cigars, imported and
home m de A trictly first
class pace. 200 Chicago Street.
The very best courtesies to all
A few doors from Interurban
station, Cor Chicago and Pulas.
XII Streets.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-10-02
DECA

Chauncery end John McCrory
of Clinton, Mrs. Johnson and
Misses Hildren Johnson and
Anna Winston drove to Spring
field Thursday to attend the
Fair in Mr.. McCrory's car.
Mrs. Johnson chaperoning 9th
ers attending the Fair were;
Miss Lou McReynolds, Nellie
Mason, Loretta Slaughter, Mrs.
Pryor, Rev. Hendshoot, Miss
Tvadell Rogan, Mrs Rogan, Mr..
and Mrs. Lee. Dolores Lee, Lou
zetta Robinson and the Misses
Phoenix.
The engagement of Zoe Hus-
ton to Mr.. Thomas Glass was
announced. The color scheme
was pink and white. Cupid,
Vinona Long came and handed
Mrs. Thompson a note telling
of the above, which has been a
looked for event. The wedding
will take place during the early
part of the winter.
Arthur Johnson and L. Viii
son have returned.
Mrs. Carrie Blue entertained
at card party Monday.
The Woman's Mite Mission
airy Convention of the Illinois
Conference branch was called to
order Tuesday, September 2Sth
Business was attended to dur
the day. In the evening a de-
lightful program was given.
The welcome address by Miss
Bertha Fields was poignant
significantly the response by
Mrs. Sydes. Mrs. Patterson,
the evangelist, was the last mem
Der on the program, she en-
crossed the attention of all
while she was on the floor.
The meeting was closed by Rev.
A. T. Jackson. Final business
meeting was held on Thursday
morning.
The church has received its f.
nal touches for the conference.
The church and parsonage has
been painted, the basement thor
oughly remoddled and the inte-
rior of the up and down stairs
beautifully decora ed with flow
ers and plants.
Sol. Clanton was in the city
Wednesday.
Misses Anna and Gladys Ed
wards attended the dance in
Lincoln Friday.
Miss Abbie Wicker has re-
turned.
The Misses Phoenix entertain
ed Wednesday night.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-10-02
]. P. Morgan & Co. will fl
nance the leoan to Great Brit
ain for $50o,0O0,00

Our candid advice to a large
number of our people is: "back
to the dear old farm" On the
farm a decent independent living
is easy. 1t may be little hard
to get a start, but the farm is
the place for more of US.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-10-02

Mrs. H. Tucker, who conducts
a small Millienery business de-
serves praise and support. She
is an example of thrift and ten
acity, the two elements poten-
tial to success. She only de-
sires that you call and see, if
satisfied buy.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-10-02
SATURDAY, OCT. 2, 1915

Colored people are embarking
into the insurance business with
rapidity. We hope them success
Mr.. Meek, of this city, is MAX
ing good in that line.
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Adjust ment Notice
Estate of Enlow Brentz, deceased.

Estate of Enlow Brentz, deceased.
The undersigned having been appoint
ed Administrator OF the estate of said
deceased, hereby gives notice that he
will appear before the Probate Court of
Sangamon County Illinois, at the Octo-
Der term thereof, which will be held at
the Court House of said County, begin
ming on the 4th day of October, 1915, at
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are. hereby notified to
attend for the purpose of having the same
adjusted. All persons indebted to said
estate are also requested to make imme-
diate payment to the undersigned.
Dated this 10th day of August, 1915.
FRANK L. TRurrER, Administrator
CHAs. S. GIBBS, Attorney.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-14
OUTLOOK IS BRIGHT FOR
 CHAUTAUQUA THIS YEAR
Biggest Part of Season Tickets Already Sold. Attractions This Year Unusually Good

H. E. Ray of Chicago, representing the Reopath Iyceum bureau. is in the city and is making the final arrangements for the ehautauaua to be held in Birmingham May 20 to 27. Mir. Ray in looking over the situation states the outloook is very prom ising for most successful week. He de- clares the attractions this year are the strongest every presented by the lycenm bureau. It is understood that of the lWo season tickets offered at reduced rate the large majority have been sold As soon as this number of tickets have been sold the price will be raised.
 The local management announces that the "children hour'' on the programme has been changed from IS o'clock in the morn ing to o'clock in the afternoon. The pro- gramme for the week follows
 Don F. Thomas, superintendent.
 Wallace Bruce Amshary. morning lec- turer
 Miss Verna Swanson. chldren's worker. PROGRAMME BEGINS PROMPTLY.
 Chldren's hour. D. m Morning lecture. Il a. m Afternoon music, 3 ?. m. Afternoon lecture. S:30 p. m. Evening music. 1:45 D. m. Evening entertainment. s:So p. m. Alice Nelson programme will begin promptly at D. m.
 Hours subject to change by announce ment.
 THURSDAY AFTERNOON. | Introductory exercises. Grand Concert. .'The Music Makers THURSDAY EVENING. l Concert. "The Music Makers la Sxrfx- A 1 Long | FRIDAY AFTERNOON. | Concert The Savranoffs. I Interpretative reading The Man From Home,~ Wells Watson Ginn
 FRIDAY EVENING 1 Concert, The savranoffs. | Lecture. Taking Stock of a Town, Frank Dixon. 1 SATURDAY MORNING. l Lecture. "The Finest of the Fine Arts. Dr. Charles F. Barker. SATURDAY AFTERNOON
 Musical recital. signor Giuseppe Bar tolotta.
 Lecture. How to Live a Hundre, 1 Years Dr. Charles F. Barker.
 SATURDAY EVENING.
 Modern Drama, "The Servant in tn House. William Owen and company. MONDAY MORNING. Childrens Hour. Indian folk tales an, folk dances Miss Verna Swanson. Lecture. "The Poet of Empire,9 Wal lace Bruce Amsbary. MONDAY AFTERNOON. Concert Orchestral club l Lecture Some American Writers i Prose and Verse" Wallace Bruce Ans bary
 MONDAY EVENING. Concert Orchestral club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-14
LIFE SENTENCE
 FOR TOM GRAHAM
Negro Convicted of Murder in First Degree Interrupts Tate's Argua
 ments With Tears

In the course of vehement address be- fore jury in the criminal court in which Circuit Solicitor Joseph R. Tate plead with the jury to impose the death penalty, the defendant. Tom Graham. negro, charged with murder broke down and wept copiously solocitor Tate was par- ticularly denunciatory in speaking of the reckless shedding of human blood in this county and insisted that the hangmans moose was the only remedy to stop 1t. It was while the solicitor was urging the jury to pass the extreme penalty of tho law on the negro that he broke down. His attorney R. l.. Williams, quieted the regro and Mir, Tate proceeded with his argument. After short .deliberation tho jury returned a verdict of guilty as charged in the indictment and fixed his punishment at life imprisonment in the penitentiary.
 The case was tried before w, F.. Fort. senior judge of the criminal court. yes- terday. Solicitors Hugo l.. Black and J. k. Tate represented the state The negro was indicted for the murder of negro named Davis in the early part of last fall at Bessemer. The cause of the killing was a quarrel about woman. Graham Will be sentenced on tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-14
VANDERBILT SPEAKS
 TO SOUTH AMERICANS

New York, May 1s.-Delegates from Central and south American countries to the coming Pan-Ameriean financial conference at Washington were told in an address today by Frank A. Wander lip. president of the National City bank. that their presence in the United states at this time offered them an opportunity to obtain a "hashlight revelation of the character of this nation. This. he believed. will. be in accord with their own national ideals and bring a unity of sentiment between the two continents more important to civilization than all the trade relationships that we may ever hope to build
 MT Vanderip. the chief speaker at a luncheon given in honor of the delegates by the Merchants Association of New York said:
 .'The soul and conscience of the nation are being laid bare You may in these days learn more of our true national char acter than you could ever have had an opportuntv to learn before. You will be able to judge with what strength and up- rightness: with what forbearance and con- servativeness we stand in defense of our principles and our national honor. You will be able to learn what sort of hbre we have for such responsibilities and du- ties as are ours in guarding the peace of this hemsphere."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-14
LARGE ATTENDANCE
 EXPECTED TOMORROW
Committee Will Report on Consoli- dated Court Bill at Meeting of
 Bar at Courthouse.

A large attendance of the lawyers or Birmingham and Jefferson county Is ex- pected at the meeting of the bar tomor- row morning at the courthouse when the report of the committee on the proposed consolidated court for Jefferson county will be made. The committee, which IS composed of NJ. M. Ullman, chairman, Frank DominiclS G. R. Harsh. H. U. sims E. D. Smith and Horace c. Wilkinson were appointed some time ago to draft bill to establish a consolidated court to take the place of the several courts or the county They have completed the oiii and will present it before the bar tomor- TOW morning for it's approval.
 The several provisions of the Dill Will be taken up and discussed at this meet ing. It is thought that the bill as pre- pared will be satisfactory to the pench and bar of the county.
 A feature of the meeting will be an au- dress by Herbert Harley, secretary or the American Judcature society, on judicial reforms. It is understood Mir Harley Will present data and figures of the several cities and states in the union where re- forms in practice and procedure nave been made.