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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24
WOODWORKING PLANT
BURNS N PETERSBURG
Andrews and Lee. Owners West End
Company. Suffer Complete Loss
of Property, Partially Insured.

Especial TO The Richmond virginian.l
Petersburg. Va, Aug. 2s.--Fire sup
posed to be of incendiary origin. dis
covered about 1920 o'clock tonight,
resulted IN the almost complete de-
struction of the West End Woodwork
Ing Company's plant. located between
South and Dunlop Streets. and on the
tracks of the Seaboard Railway.
The flames were discovered stimuli
taneously by Richard Kahn, fireman at
the. plant, and members of the South
Street fire department. The blaze
originated near the middle of the
building and about 10 feet distant
from the boiler room, where there Is
not known TO have been any fire or
anything that might have caused a
FIRE. All the machinery except tsne
boiler and a large quantity of finished
stock was completely DESTROYED.
The owners are Messrs. II. j.. w. I.
and C.. {. Andrews. of Ettrick. and
H l.. Lee, OF this city. who COM
n1enced the business in a small way
about two ana a half years ago, and
have gradually added TO the plant as
their business demanded 1t.
According to a statement of e. J.
Andrews the loss will probably ex-
coed $4,000. with about $4,000 in
surance The outside of the building
both top and sides was built of cor
rugateyi steel roofing and other metal
roofing, making 1t as near fire-proof
as possible.
Within the last few years every
manufacturing establishment in this
book. of which there were four or Ave,
have burned down. Only about sixty
days ago a large storage warehouse
containing about $4,000 worth OF to-
bacco owned by s, @, Robinson was
destroyed by fire in close proximity
to the plant burned tonight.
The loss of Messrs Andrews and
Lee by tonighte Are is made heavier
through a rush of orders which they
had on hand. The plant is expected
to be rebuilt as early as possible.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24
CONFERENCE
WILL BE OPENED TO-DAY

Boston. Aug. 23.--When the eighth
annual conference of governors opens
tomorrow nearly every State in the
Union Will be represented. The visit
2fng executives win be welcomed by
5Eovernor Walsh and Mayor curley,
and the reply will be made by Gov
ernor Spry, of Utah.
At noon Governor Walsh viii give
II luncheon TO the delegates and
the Misses Walsh, sisters of the Gov
z<rnor, will entertain the visitors,
wives. AT the afternoon session ex-
Governor Mann, OF Virginia. will
p<ak on The Governors Initiative"
Late in the afternoon there will be ar
sutornobile drive through the parks
Ind IN the evening a public reception
the state House.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24
INTERESTING BROCHURE
is ISSUED BY LOCAL BANK

The American National Bank OF
Richmond has published an attractive
pamphlet, fully Illustrated. entitled
Summary of Richmond's Banking,
Commerce and Industry"
II Is reprinted from the Bankers
Magazine, published In New York
city, and IL shows clearly Richmond's
pre-eminent position In the banking
world.
Richmond is a Reserve Bank city on
it's record Out OF a total OF 1928
banks In three States of the number
voting sac gave Richmond as first
choice, and 191 as second choice.
The pamphlet is unusually intes-
esting and Is fine advertisement OF
Richmond's banks In general and al
the American National Bank in par
ticular.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24

and the Eastern sections of this coun-
try and in managerial and other capa-
cities on tn eErie. N. Y. & o.. Midland
N. Y. & Northern. Long Island, the
Southern, the Baltimore and Ohio.
Norfolk and Southern.
seIf-sustaining Institution.
This survey does not contemplate
construction OF a railroad which would
be dependent upon connections with
existing systems. as some of the lines
formerly proposed would have been,
Mr.. Wards long experience as a civil
engineer In railroad building caused
him to choose a course which would
make 1t sslf-s tstair ng.
1t will. In fact, be a new transpor-
tation artery between the North and
the South. Going northward from Nor
folk and Newport News. IL will ira
verse Hampton and Elizabeth City
County. cross the York River on a
bridge to Glouchester Point and pro-
coed thence through Glouchester Coun-
ty, Middiesex, by Saluda and through
Essex to point near Leedstown. across
the Rappahannock. through Westmore-
land and King George Counties to Me-
tomkin Point on the Potomac Rive :.
across that waterway and through
Charles County. Md. past Indian Head
and finally connect with the SHEPHERDS
Branch of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad at the boundary of the Dts
trict of Columbia. At Washington con-
nection will be made with the Penn
sylvania Railroad and the Baltimore
and Ohio lines.
From a point near Leedstown, Va, q
branch liz to run east IT, -Rh West
moreland. Richmond, Lancaster ard
northumberland Counties 70 Fairport
Harbor on Chesapeake Ba1 II is also
proposed to build from appahannocis
another branch to Join at Newcastle,
on the Pamunkey River, the extended
Richmond and Rappahannock River
Railroad.
Extensive terminals are to be es-
tablished al Newport News, where the
city has giveE the company twenty
three acres of land and the Old Domin-
ion Land Company nineteen acres all
on the waterfront. The Chamber OF
Commerce Is to give right of way for
port of the distance approaching these
tracts; the rest has been secured.
OF Large Possibilities.
The country through which this line
Is to run liz one OF varied and large
possibilities 1t is populous and
abounds In natural resources and di-
versified agriculture. The ten Vir-
ginia counties tapped by II have an
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24
WILSON'S COUSIN AND HER
HUSBAND RED TAPE VICTIMS

San Francisco. Aug. 2.-Uncle
Sans red tape knows no stretching.
This was evident today to Mrs. Jo-
seph Johnston, cousin of President
Wilson, and her husband fellow in
Trinity College of Dublin University
when they were denied landing by inn
migration officials upon their arrival
aboard the shinyo Maru until after
they had submitted TO medical ex-
animation. Accordingly the couple
was taken to Angeles Island.
The action of the immigration on
Gals was taken in accord with o new
rule requiring all foreigners reaching
here from the Orient to submit to
medical examination before they can
land
Johnston and his wife are touring
the world under the Alfred Kasan
scholarship, which Johnston won at
| college.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24
THOUSANDS OF GIRLS
] N CONNECTICUT OUT

II Bridgeport. Conn, Aug. 23.--Fiye
esshandred girls employed in the plant
4sof the George c, BatchelIer Company
and 400 in the Crown Corset Com-
&pany. went on strike today .or better
xworking conditions and better wageA.
d More than 100 employees of the Po-
lack Tire and Rubber Company strucK
for the eiEht-hour-day and better
wages. Two thousand persons were
K1nrown out of work when the Bryant
AElectrio Company closed Its plant
kwhen more than half that number
Event on strike.
81 The Simon Hard Rubber Company
Mclosed iis doors this morning when
f4he strikers refused to return to work.
MThe International oliver Company
Tractory was opending this morning.
but shut down again at IL O'Clock.
khecause TOO employees are on strike.
THE Electric Cable Company, which
was Idle for several days, opened this
morning when the company granted
#fhr demands OF The employees fog
Overtime and rate adjustments.
% More than 1000 girls in the Union
Metallic Cartridge Company factories
Aeopped work this morning and
snianned tn strike. They were re-
strained by Mrs Mary Sculiy geueral
scrganizer for women for the American
kTedera t!on Of Labor. She urged them
Ito stay in the factory until she gets
the thousands Of girls already on
ftrike back In the factories.
The laundry strike situation hero
has become acute. The employees OF
tfhe loves Laundry Company Joined
Ethe strikers Of the Crawford Laundry
Nthis morning when President Craw-
ford of the latter. sent his work TO
s1he Lowe plant. While the strike,
(which was thought to have been set
ssied, Is growing because President
Exsrawford won't agree to bar nonun-
son workers.
Plans for n textile and garment
WORKERS strike throughout Connect
cut are being made, according to the
i announcement this evening of Mrs.
Eculiy when she addressed mass
meeting Of corset shop employees,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24
TWO STILL ALARMS
CAUSED BY SMOKE

within half an hour of each other
resulted in nil. The first. at 9:55
O'Clock, came from Twenty-fifth and
Broad Streets. Smoke was seen COM
ing from a pressing establishment. but
the smoke was due to natural
causes" and the department had moth
ing to do. A similar condition pro-
vailed at the second alarm, coming
from Sixth and Marshall at i0:i5l
when smoke from a laundry caused
n neighbor to phone In an alarm. In
neither case was there any damage
except the wear and tear of the APP
paratus.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24
EMBREY AND POWELL
CONTINUED from First Page.
manner, as II he was reciting by heart
a well learned lesson.


manner, as If he was reciting by heart
a well learned lesson.
Powell Also Plain.
Later in the day. on cross exarn-
nation, Powell came back at the wit
ness with equally as much vigor and
emphasis and in no less plain lan-
guage.
The prosecuting attorney was ques-
tioning Judge Embrey with a view
of making the witness show upon
what facts he based his opinion and
at one or two points had the Judge
at a loss for a specific case or in
stance to cite to the committee.
Mr.. Fitzhugh interposed an objec-
ton to the line OF questions and In
reply. Mr.. Powell stated. II am only
trying to show. or rather to make
Judge Embrey show. what Is the
basis for his allegation that I am an
incompetent lawyer" he said. "re-
yond the local community, and. while
I do not care about Judge Embrey's
opinion of me in Fredericksburg and
Spotsylvania. where he is known. II
may have some weight at other places
where he Is not known"
Judge Embrey was on the stand
two hours and thirty-five minutes and
the greater portion of this time he was
under cross examination by Mr.. Pow.
ell.
At several points the prosecuting at
torney was successful in bringing TO
the surface the fact that Judge En-
brey had III feeling towards him and
he made the witness acknowledge he
had talked with parties in regard "a
an attempt to take up the matter OF
disbarment proceedings against Powell
with the committee Of complaints OF
the State Bar Association. Also he
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24
SWEDEN AMERICAN LINE
TO BUY GERMAN SHIPS

Amsterdam. via London, Aug. 2S--
THE formation of "Sweden-American
line" to carry on passenger traffic be-
tween New York and Swedish ports
with German ships now idle in Amer
lean ports, is reported from Hamburg.
Negotiations for the purchase of the
German ships are said to be under
way.
The capital Of the new concern is
given as 10000, 900 kroner ts2,500,-
000), OF which 100000 kroner have
been subscribed. Three million kroner.
|it Is stated, has been appropriated by
the Norwegian-B ergenske Steamship
Company. for the purchase OF German
ships in the United States.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24
BRIBERY CHARGES MAY
Be DISPOSED OF TO-DAY
Many Mimdemeanor Cases to He Heard
ny Judge West In Prince
George Court.

Especial to The Richmond Virgtnian.)
Prince George c. H., Va, Aug. % -
No session of the county court was
held today. that tribunal having ad-
journed over Saturday to Tuesday
morning at 10 o'clock. The grand jury
will assemble at the same hour, and
Ii is rumored that some additional
indictments may be drawn tomorrow.
A number of those charged with mis-
demeanor Will be called to the bar
II is said that they will plead guilt
and pay their fines
II this class gets through today the
case of John Porter, alleged to have
accepted bride money, may be called
although IL IL possible Judge West may
wish to dispose of all the misdemeauor
cases before going into the bribery
charges. III this be true. IL is not like
ly the Porter nor any other criminal
cases will be started today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24
OVERDUE CHANNEL SHIP
CAUSES WORRY In PARIS

Paris, Aug. 2s-A mishap to a chan
mel steamer on Il voyage from Folke-
stone to Boulogne Ia persistentiy ru-
mored In Paris. Passengers from Eng
land who were due here last night.
failed to arrive. report which
reached railway officials was that the
vessel met with an accident and re-
turned to Folkestone. where the pas
Sengers were transferred to another
boat No official Information could be
obtained.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24
GERMANY MOVES TROOPS
TOWARD ITALIAN FRONT

i London. Aug "a dispatch from
j Geneva says that German troops are
being concentrated at various points
1. AR entertainment to Bavaria. This
would Indicate, says the dispatch, that
the troops are destined for use on the
italian front.
ane same message quotes the
koelnische Voik Zeitung as recalling
the fact that war between Germany
and Italy has rot yet been declared
out seeing In the probable Italian at
tack on the Dardanelles. where Ger
man troops are fighting. hkehnood
that such a declaration will soon be
forthcoming.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24
GRAPE JUICE NOT SERVED.
New Secretary of State Gets Wine
Back ON Banquet Cards.

Back ON Banquet Cards.
Washington. Aug. 23.-Grape Juice
at diplomatic dinners given by ths
premier of the Wilson administration
ia a thing OF the past. Robert Lam
sing, the new Secretary OF State. en-
terta!ned tonight In honor of Senior
Cardozo, the Brazilian Minister Ia
Mexico. Grape Juice was not In evil
dence, despite the precedent set by
William J. Bryan. The wines usually
served at official dinners were prov!d.
ed for the guests.
Wine will be served at all diplo.
matte banquets where tina Secretary
of State is host said Mrs Lansing
when questioned as TO her plans
Neither MIR. Lansing nor l In an ex-
tremist In the advocacy OF temper
ance."
Senior Cardozo wac also a guest OF
honor at a luncheon given at the
Army and Navy Club today by Assist
ant Secretary OF War Breckenridge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24
EIGHT DEAD IN FLOOD.
White River Dam Breaks; One Hun
drssd Square Miles Inundated.

Newport Ark. August 23.-Eight
persons are reported drowned, crops
are destroyed. towns are flooded, rail-
road traffic suspended and hundred
square miles are under water as
result of the worst food in the his
tory of this State. The White River
levee broke at O'Clock this morning,
and water Is now several feet deep
in this town Thousands were rend-
cred homeless. The city is without
lights and water. and dire distress Is
already felt.
Work of rescuipg has just begun,
and II is already found that unless
Immediate relief Is forthcoming
deaths from starvation and exposure
will be the result.
The loss is estimated at $1,000, GOO.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24

brought out the fact that Embrer had
endorsed A. III. Crismond for .ofysce. he
had later advised the latter u keep
his father, J. p. II. Crismond. former
clerk. who left the ONCE under s,as-
picious circumstances. ont OF The
| clerks ONCE as much an posstbla.-
arv paa f,r,r.x.,, r,.....,,,-.....
just peiore ne began cross Ques-
tionins the witness, PoweH took occa-
sion 10 tel MN tnat ne regarded any
pad opinion neid py Judge Emnrey as
distinct compliment rather than
lothsT"ise anu nau sApecteu Nun "
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24
MODEL MAN LEAVES WIFE.


Never Drank. smoked Chewed,
Charged With De@ertion.
Pittsburg, Aug. 23--Although he
EAever drank. chewed, smoked or swore
In his life, and always obeyed every
srommand OF his wife. gave her all his
Eanoney. helped her TO do the house
Ssgork and did all he could TO make her
existence blissfu1. Frank Bethinger was
*haied into the DISCRETION court by his
better half today on a charge OF deser-
hon.
a When asked by the court why she
had caused her husbands arrest, Mrs.
kBethinger said that he had failed TO
Keep her In spending money for several
35nonths.
b yet he gave you his pay envelope
unopened" said the court
ii yes" said Mrs Bethinger, but /
hsed that in the house.
Hi She admitted that Bethinger had no
4ices. He was discharged.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24

right of way for his road for nearly
three-quarters OF its entire mileage
Effort Is now being made to secure
the cooperation of the owners o1
property along the remainder OF me
route, people who will be benefited
Immediately through the money ex-
pended in the work of construction,
some $4,000 per mile. and later AND
more largely through the adequate
facilities for reaching markets with
their products.
What has, been done by the two
Eastern Shore Counties. which have
their land transportation and coop
erative selling, can be done by each OF
the tidewater counties to be opened
by the new road. BY the same stan
dard as obtains on the Eastern Shore.
the agricultural output of the coun-
ties along the new road should more
than double within a few years.
encouragement Is Given.
Much encouragement has already
been given Mr.. Ward and his assoc
ciates, and all that Is now needed is
the hearty cooperation and unani-
nous support OF those who will be
chief beneficiaries to make the new
road a notabls success. Newport
News, Hampton and Elizabeth City
County have set SPLENDID examples by
donating and pledging right of way.
Private citizens at various points
have shown their appreciation of this
important undertaking by donating
rights of way across their property.
Naturally the men who are investing
in the enterprise look for some meas
ure Of encouragement from the local.
lilies. and are making an appeal for
furthr rights of way.
Backed by Experts.
Among those associated with Mr..
Ward in financing the road 10 Frank
S. Cannon, of New York, president of
the Montana. Wyoming and Southern
Railway. and railroad man of forty
six years experience. Mr.. Cannon is
one of the very small group of experts
in this country who from time TO
time are called into the councils of
big business to pass up railroad valu-
atoms. determine sites and locations
and solve intricate transportation
problems. The rangs Of his expert
ence and the value of his Judgment
makes his word final and unlooses un
limited sums, or the reverse. as he
elects. His repute in the railroad
world is comparable to that of the
highly trained specialist called on in
critical cases.
Mr.. Gannon's experience has includ-
ed railroads in the South, the West
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24
Trouble Brewing in Haiti.

Washington, Aug. 22.--The United
States is making preparations to meet
any emergency that may rise in Haiti
Disorders in the North of the re-
public, where the natives have re-
fused to give up their arms and in
flamatory utterances by DR.. Bobo. the
deposed Haitien leader. toreshadow a
possible disturbance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24
.fnLe Nn Cnmmcnt on Arablc.

Nerlin, via London, Aus, ZS.-UI-
ficials of the German foreign office
or other branches Of the governm emit
a. well as the American ambassador,
Mr.. Gerard, and his associates. to-
day declined 10 make any comment on
sAtaae sinking Of the Arhic pending
receipt of the Official reports
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24

Mrs. r. e. Gill. superintendent OF
the Male Orphan Asylum. will con-
duct "Cupid's Special" the annual mat
rimonial excursion to Washington, on
September 30. instead of on November
20. as was erroneously announced.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24
ro,avea with steaIing Pistol.

Peyton McClelland, charged with
stealing a pistol. valued at $40. be-
longing to Charles Hayden. was ar
rested by Officer Flournoy lost night
and taken to the Second Station.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24
THE WEATHER

Virginia: Fair Tuesday. Wednesday
partly cloudy; light shifting winds.
North Carolina: Fair Tuesday and
Wednesday. except. thunder showers
Tuesday night or Wednesday In eX
treme west portion: moderate winds.
mostly southwest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24
Woolwtch Arsenal Transferrt.d

London. Aug. 2s-The great Wool
witch arsenal. which heretofore has
been controlled by the War ofiice, has
been taken over by the Ministry Of
Munitions. according 20 the Daily
Mail
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24
Local Temperature Yesterday.

"a noon temperature ........,... "a
IS r. NJ. temperature .........-.. IS
Is p. NJ temperature ............. ~
Maximum temp to P. NJ .... So
Minimum temp. to 8 p. NJ. 65
Mean Temperature ..... 7s
Normal temperature ........... 76
Excess In temp. yesterday ..... 0
Deficiency In temp. since Jan. L.. 1.s5
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-24
RAILROAD TO OPEN

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necessary for the building of the line.
had surveys made, and has secured
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-01-18
Carta de la Argentina

que el intercambio comercial de unos
con otros assume preparedness va muy
considerables y que es probable que Sc
acrecentara muchlsimo con motive de la
guerra en- que estan comprometidas las
naciones europeas.
Ell mundo americana tiene por 10
mismo la imperiosa necesidad de mantle
nerse completamente ageno a la guerra
en- resguardo de sus propios intereses.
Hay un derecho la paz que el mundo
europeo no 10 puede desconocer. Y no
es aventurado, en- verdad, afrmar que
las naciones europeas no pueden traer la
guerra al continente americana con da
no de los intereses de este.
La libertad del mar no puede ser la
libertad de envolver los neutrales en-
las consecuencias de la guerra, porque
en- tai case el mar, de hecho, serfa hbre
para los beligerantes armados, mas no 10
ser1a para los neutrales desarnados. Nj
es justo que la naciones americanas So
porten otras consecuencias de la guerra
que aquellas que son absolutamente ne
cesarias irremediables.
Ahora bien: los hechos estan demos
trando con su incontrastable elocuencia
que los principles que hasta ahora han
regido las relaciones de los beigerantes
y neutrales en- ell trafco maritime sc
aseguran de un modo sufciente que no
alcanzan a garantizar la perfecta neu
tralidad de America.
Ell ejercicio del derecho de destruir
9 apresar los buqUes mercantes de ban
dera enemiga en- una situaci6n de que
IRA que comprende a tantas naciones
deJa expuesto al comercio americana &
peligros imprevistos y de gran magni
tud, toda vez que una gran parte de el
Sc efect1a por ell veh1culo de naves ex-
tranjeras, como no ha podido nj puede
menos de suceder No basta para su
tranquilidad que la carga neutral quede
a cubierto de confscaci6n, porque las
demoras y los trasbordes, y las averias,
acarrean perjuicios veces irreparables
sin contar con la subida de los fetes, Sc
guros y demas gastos del transporte.
Podrla llamarse tfpico este respecto
ell case reciente del paquebot evan
Dyck," de bandera inglesa, con carga
mento argentine destinado los Esta
dos Unidos y apresado en- aguas ameri
canas por un buque de guerra aleman
en- uso de un derecho reconocido, pero
de todo punto molesto para los intereses
americanos.
Aln los principles que rigen ell tran
sito de las mercaderlas de procedencia
neutral sujetas a ser clasifcadas como
contrabando de guerra por una aplica-
ci0n mas 8 menos arbitraria heoha Dor
los beligerantes mismos, constituyen pa
ra los neutrales una perenne amenaza
q. 81 Sc agrava enormemente cuando las
mercaderlas Sc dirigen a puertos euro
peos, no deja de ser muy molesta y per-
turbadora para las mercanderias desti
nadas no salir del continente ameri-
cano.
No hay raz6n alguna para que Ell CO.
mercio interamericano este obligado
(Continua en- la plana 1O.)