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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09
THREE YEARS FOR
PASSPORT FRAUD
NO MERCY FOR NATURALIZED
CITIZEN, But LENIENCY FOR
BONA Eide RESERVISTS.

New York. March S.--For attempt
ing TO aid German patriots to get back
10 their country by means of fraudu-
lent passports, Carl Ruroede. a ma
turaiized American citizen, was SEN
fenced to serve three years in Atlanta
Penitentiary today by Judge Neterer.
of the United States District Court,
before whom Ruroede entered n plea
of guilty.
1t was chiefly because Ruroede was
citizen of the United States and
could not. therefore. lay claim to
loyalty TO Germany az an excuse for
his acts tnst Judge Neterer was SO
severe in his sentence. On the other
hand. the Judge was extremely lenient
with the four young German resery!sts
who were arrested on the Norwegian
steamship Bergensfjord as they were
leaving with passports obtained for
them by Ruroede.
After listening to their pleas oi
guilty, and the protests of their at
torneys tina. the young men had mt
thought of defrauding the United
States, but had been moved by patriot.
ism TO ger back to their country In
her hour Of need. Judge Neterer fined
them each $500. declaring that their
offense did not indicate moral turpi-
tude. rhe young men are Frederick
w, SachEse. civil engineer, and
lieutenant Of the German reserve.
who has been living In this city for
several years, August Meyer. Herman
wegener, and Walter Muller They
paid their fines and were released,
Three phys.ncians. whose word was
accepted by United States Attorney
Marshall pronounced Ruroede's health
to be so precarious as to render q
long term In prison inadvssabie. Judge
Neterer thereupon advised Ruroede
that he might appeal to another judge
TO have the sentence Sc, aside II after
serving part OF his term NE finds
that his health Is seriously affected,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09
MORE DIRECT ROUTE
OAKWOOD CEMETERY

Joint session OF City Council will
lie held at 7:30 o'clock tonight for the
purpose of elect!ng three school COM
rnissioners.
The Board Of Aldermen will meet
in regular session at s o'clock. The
principle matter of business coming
up from the Common Council will be
the concurrent resolution giving the
virginia Railway and Power Com
pany the right to reroute its Church
Hill lines.
II Is understood that Alder ma
Christian will attempt TO have the
paper amended 40 that more d.
rect route may be had to lakewood
Cemetery
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09
First Chiefs Star Seems to Be
Again in the Ascendant at
All Points
Many Deserving
Cause of Villa
Troops Mutiny. Execute Their
Commanders a n d Range
Themselves On the Side Of
Carranza

Ell Paso, March S.--Monterey
fell into the hands of the attack
ing Carranza army at noon to.
day, according to adyices receiv-
ed by the Carranxa consulate In
I'll Paso tonight General Pablo
Gonzales. who commanded tho
victorious army, Is declared to
have sent two thousand troops
to Monci0vA to assist General
MacIIovio Herrera, operating In
that district
CarranZa forces are getting close
to Juarez. and are doing much mis-.
chief in the rear of General Villa
Confirmation is had OF the Carranza
report of the cutting Of the railroad
between Chihuahua and Torreon last
Friday by Carran3istas. ana today
came the news OF the cutting OF the
railroad south OF Juarez only eighty
six miles. This was done Sunday
when a Carranxa band captured a
freight train loaded with provisions
and some militar.' equipment. consist
ing OF saddles and clothing The raid
was made by q band OF about sixty
mounted men.
For the past three days ali trains
to the south from Juarez have been
annulied. 1t II explained in Juarei
that this move has been necessary be-
cause the equipment was required In
the transportation of troops toward.
Tampico.
Revolt AEatnst villa.
A part OF the band who captured
the train is said to have constituted
the former villa garrison at Bosuue
Bonito. which revo1ted last Friday
and killed the villa commander and
his son. and joined the ranks Of Car
rama
Local Mexicans received a repor,
today that the commander at Ojinaga
has been hanged following a mutins
Of his troops. which had joined with
Carraniztsfas from the American side
Vera Cr~z advices state that 5000
working men have enlisted In the
Carranza army In the last few days
and that the Carranzistas have beer
successful in number of engage.
merts in sinaloa. Tepic and Puehia
notably at Atltxo in the latter state
Fierce fghting in Yucatan liz also re-
ported in which IL ts claimed that
the Carranza column advancing OF
Merida. the State capital. has in.
fiicted two severe defeats on the
rebels. and expects soon TO occupy
the city Yucatan recently decia RED
Its Independence OF all factions
A message was received from Gen.
eral villa today. dated Leon. Sunday
This town Is in Jalisco. This Is the
furtherest south Villa has been since
he evacuated Mexico City. and II /,
believed on the border that he ia GO
ing south to drive the Carranzrs,a.
out of the capital.
Duval West. special representative
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09
CIVIL SERVICE VISITOR.
Secretary Fisher, Secretary Of Four

Secretary Fisher, Secretary Of Fourth
District, in Richmond.
l.. II. Fisher, of Washington, secre-
tary of the Fourth Civil Service Dis
trict, embracing the States OF Vir-
ginia. West Virginia, Maryland. the
District of Columbia and the Caro-
linas. was a visitor n Richmond yes
terday.
Mr.. Fisher. who was making his Of
ficial periodical visit TO this city, was
In conference during the afternoon
with william Henry Ham. In charge
OF the civil service here, and with
Postmaster Hay r. Thornton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09
MUST CERTIFY TO
AMERICAN OWNERSHIP

Vienna, via Rome, March Sow
ing TO the Anglo-rrench blockade,
Dutch shippers now refuse to accept
any goods destined for the United
States unless their American owner
ship Is certified to-
The Neue Freie Presse expresses
great indignation over this situation.
1T accuses the United States OF COM
plicity In what II calls the piracy OF
the English and French.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09

Austin. Tex, March S.-AH of CEN
trail and southern Texas experienced
today the heaviest fall OF snow ever
known at this late season. Corn is
up and .fEHit ssraess ara4ins BLOSSOM hiat
II Is thought the early crops are un.
injured, ~ the Temperatures Il now
above freezing,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09
MEXICAN bandit Under Arrest.

Salt Lake. Utah. March s.-Reports
received here tonight from Nogales
Arixana. say. that Rafael Ixopez. the
Mexican bandit who terrorixed all
Utah fttieover year ago. 10 under
arrest theru.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09
GREEKS IN FERMENT DEMAND INTERVENTION
THEATRICAL MAGNATE DIES.
Reputed to Have Left Ten Million
Dollar Estate.

New York, aMarch s.-Max G..
Anderson. theatrical manager. died at
his home here from a complication
of diseases and anaemia, from which
he had suffered for several weeks. He
was fifty-four years old.
Mr.. Anderson had been In the show
business for about forty years. and
was reputed to be worth about $10.-
100000. He was interested in, or
controlled. between $50 and zoo
theaters, principally In the Middle
West. and was associated with the
Keith interests in Greater New York.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09
SPARE FEMALE SPIES.
Father Who Lost Son in Battle Pro-
tests Against Communication.

Paris. March S.-SeveraI women
spies who had been condemned to
death by court martials have had
their sentences committed by Presl-
dent Poincare. The most recent case
Is that of woman named Moreau.
who was condemned for giving fnfor-
nation aiding the designs of the
enemy's undertakings.
A father, one of whose sons has
been killed. and a second is still fght-
ing, writes to LHomme Enchaine
that such leniency favors the enemy
and may cost hundreds of lives, He
says that all sensibility should be set
aside where such vital affairs are in
question.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09

New York. March Sword was re-
ceived in this city tonight OF the
death OF Colonel Charles e. Orvia
head Of Orvis brothers & Co. bank
ers. while en- route to New York on
train from Palm Beach. Accord
ing TO the dispatches Colonel Orvis.
apparently In the best of health. was
suddenly stricken and died before the
train reached ST. Augustine.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09
Another Ship sunk.

London, March S.-The admiralty
announced tonight that the British
collier BenGrove was destroyed On
Sunday In the Channel. probably
by t0rped0es.
The Bengrove was . screw
steamer Of 2.3s0 tons. She was
built ut stockton In 1910, and was
owned by Joseph Hoult & COM
pany, Limited.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09
Feared That Mrs. May Griffin.
Who Spoke Of Suicide. Has
Taken Her Own Life
dice May Drag
City Dock Today
Came Here From Raleigh and
Was Dependent Over 'Trou-
BILE. Husband Having Spent
Her Fortune. She Said

Mrs. May Griffin, beautiful young
society woman of Raleigh. ". c.. who,
since last November, when a tempo
rary separation agreement was sign
ed with a spendthrift husband, has
resided In Richmond has disappear
ed from her boarding house at 5os
North Twelfth Street. and friends
rear that she has committed suicide.
She has not been seen here since
las; Friday. She left her home about
1880 O'Clock that morning after ex-
planning to Mrs. Bessie L. Carpenter.
with whom she boarded, that she
would return within a few minutes.
She has not been seen since
Headquarters detectives and the
entire police force are securing the
city and this morning. II nothing fur
ther has been heard of the missing
woman. the dock will be dragged.
Mrs. Griffin is only twenty-five
years old Mrs. Griffin came TO Rich.
moni last November. and secured
board with Mrs. Carpenter at the
Twelfth Street home. Mrs Carpen-
ter regarded her very highly and
she was treated as one of the family
Her sad Story.
Shortly after removing to Rich
mond Mrs. Griffin told the story of
her life TO the family with whom she
made her home. She married when
very young Her father lad jus. died
and had left her fortune OF several
Thousand dollars. Shortly after be-
coming Of age, she assumed control
OF the business interests that had
been directed by a guardian. AS q
silent partner. she operated several
business enterprises and was quite
auccessful.
About three years ago she fell In
love with Mr.. Griffin. Her husband,
after their marriage. took over entire
control Of her business affairs. 1t was
not long before she noticed that NE
was spending a. good deal OF money.
The young wife demonstrated, but In
vain. After only two years of high
living her husband had spent nearly
her entire fortune,
When th1 money was gone. their
relationship grew strained. She finally
decided to leave him and did this after
signing separation agreement.
Becomes Despondcnt.
She came to Richmond and since
November has resided here. Mrs.
Carpenter told the police last night
that Mrs Griffin had grown very
respondent since being here and OF
late this dependency was more notice
able.
|. Last Thursday night. while sit,rns
in her roem, with Mrs. Carpenter.
she talked Of suicide. She mentioned
that II looked rather coarse for one
TO shoot ones self. II could never
cut my throat" she Is quoted as say
ing. But she said Whenever look
down in to the water. l have a pecu-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09
Constantine Bent on Keeping
Peace With His Brother.in-
Law, Kaiser William
Another Ship
Torpedoes Victim
French Decide to Sell Dacia's
Cargo at Auction - Berlin
Reports Gains Both In East
and West

Afhens, March S~-Alexandres
Zaimis has declined the invitation
of King Constantine to fora . new
cabinet. The King has asked M
0ounaiis. deputy from Patras, -
attempt the task.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09

Isaiah Anderson, seven years old.
residing with his parents at 1914
claiborne Street, fell from the second
story of o, house. under construction
near his home yesterday afternoon
whiiep laying. He escaped ssrtoua in.
jury.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09
KENT MAY SEEK TO
SUCCEED ELLYSON

DR.. S. T. A. Kent. member OF the
House of Delegates from Halifax
County. 10 being urged by his friends
to become n candidate for lieutenant
son. pr. Kent has not yet reached >
decision.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09
SECRETARY MCKEE I'LL.
Y. NJ. G. A. Secretary Down With An
Attack OF Pneumonia.

Secretary s. X. Mckee, of the Cen
trail Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton, is confined to his bed with a
severe attack of pneumonia, from
which he has been suffering since
Wednesday. Mr.. Mckee has been sick
for some days, but kept at his work
until forced to take to his bed. Tn,
physicians feel no great alarm ovef
his condition, although admitting that
he is seriously sick.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09
Becomes Despondcnt.

She came to Richmond and since
has resided here. Mrs.
told the police last night
that Mrs. Griffin had grown very
since being here and OF
late this dependency was more notice
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
A CHILD DOESN'T
LAUGH AND PLAY
IF CONST|PATED
If peeyish, feverish and sick,
give "California Syrup
of Figs"

Mother! Your child isn't naturally
cross and peevish. See If tongue Is
coated: this is u sure sign it's little
stomach, liver and bowels need
When listless. pale. feverish, full of
cold, breath bad. throat sore, doesn't
eat. sleep or act naturally, has stom-
ach ache. diarrhoea. remember, n gem
tie liver and bowel cleansing should
always be the first treatment given.
Nothing equals California Syrup Of
Figs for children's ills; give n tea
spoonful. and in few hours all the
foul waste, sour bile and fermenting
food which is clogged in the bowels
passes out of the system, and you have
Il we'll and playful cr,Id again All
children love this harmless, delicious
fruit laxative" and 1t never fails to
effect good inside" cleansing. Direc-
tons for babies. children of all ages
and srown-ups are plainly on the
bottle.
Keep it handy in your home A lit
tie given to-day saves Il sick child to-
morrow, but get the genuine Ask
your druggist for 5o-cent bottle OF
California Syrup OF Figs" then look
and see that it is made by the "Califor-
mia Fig Syrup Company"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10

died suddenly yesterday morning at
her home, 2523 Kensington Avenue,
aged eighty-three years. She was the
daughter Of the late Myer Angle and
Catherine Pallen Angle, and was born
at Louisa Courthouse February 20,
1882. She came to Richmond when q
young girl, and lived until her mar
riagc with her aunt, Mrs. James Beale.
She had six brothers, all OF whom
served in the Confederate army. Dur
ing the war she cared for many sick
and wounded Confederate soldiers at
her home, and rendered great aid to
the distressed people of the city dur
ing the days of war.
Mrs. Michelbacher was one of the
oldest members of Beth Ahabah Syna-
gogue, and was greatly beloved by it's
membership and by all who knew her.
She leaves the following children; Ma
than and G. J. Michelbachcr, Mrs. Sam
Cohen, Mrs. Sam Bendheim, Mrs. NJ. II.
Asher and Miss Fannye Nlichelba cher,
and several grandchildren and great
grandchildren, and one brother, J. b.
Angle. She was also the mother of
the late Mrs. Charles Nf!llhiser.
The funeral will take place to-mor-
row at IL o'clock Mt the Temple Beth
Ahabah. and the interment will be
made in the Hebrew Cemetery
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
"RAGS" RECEIVES A LETTER
Little Dog Who WINS Lost Gets Con-
Eratulntions OF Canine Admirer.

The adventures OF Rags" the little
French poodle who was lost. and who
was returned to his master through an
advertisement in The Times-Dispat CHI
touched sympathetic chord in another
canine heart. y letter. addressed to
him. in care OF The Times Dispatch
was received through the mails yes
terday.
The letter, which was dated and
postmarked at Chatham, Va. and
signed John Bolany." read as follows:
Dear Rags.-fm a little dog like
you, and l just want to tell you how
glad I am that YOU are safely home
again. l think my mistress would cry
her eyes out If ! should get lost. She
Is a sick -abed lady. and we are the
best chums and comrades. She called
me just now and said: John. pray
Rags never gets lost any more and
put my little white head down, like
| do when l pray. SO / send you my
love and my picture. BE good and stay
close to those who love you, like l do.
| am surely very, very glad you are
N home and happy"
There was postscript also, which
said. I'm glad I'm not lost" and
pinned TO the missive was a thumb
nail photograph OF very tiny and
very white little creature ready, ap-
parently, for his devotions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
SUNDAY-SCHOOL WORKERS
MEET IN CHARLOTTESVILLE
Opening Session Called to Order by
President Jacob Jmluuf, of Hich-
mOnd-Ninny AddrcSscs Made.
ISncc!al to The Tlmcs. pispatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
CHARLOTTE VA. February
c.--The opening session OF the twenty
fourth convention OF the Virginia Sun
day School Association was called to
order tonight by the president of the
organization, Jacob Umlauf. of Rich
mond. following special song service
conducted by G. Harold Lowden OF
Philadelphia, music editor Of the Hell
dclbcrg Press.
Dr. ]. 4. Mcconnell. superintendent
OF the State Normal school at Radford,
spoke on The Public School Teacher
as Factor after which the conven-
ton address was delivered bv DR.. g u
Mitman. of South Bethlehem. Pa
During the afternoon primary, Junior.
secondary and adult conferences were
held Mt various churches of the city.
Miss Katherine Groh. of Fairfax. State
approximations, elementary division.
was the leader OF the primary confer
cnce: Miss Lucille S!mcoe, of Epworth
NJ l.. Church, Norfolk. leader of the
junior conference: Frank T. Israel of
Fairfax, state superintendent, sec
ondary division. leader Of the secondary
conference, ana Jacob Umlauf of Rich
mond leader Of the adult conference
Among the speakers at the secondary
conference were Rev. John j. Fix, pas-
tor OF West End Presbyterian Church
Roanoke; Parkc j. Deans, a member of
the state executive committee, and su :
per!ntendent OF the baptist Church at
Windsor: Edward T. Fcnwicl<, OF Falls
Church: Frank It. Israel. of Fairfax;
Miss iIilda Forshbcrg Davis, of Court
Street Methodist Church. Lynchburg:
John Carr. of Clarke's Gap, and Mrs.
Frank r. Israel. OF Fairfax.
The speakers at tho adult confer
cncc included Rev. j. w. Long. general
secretary OF the North Carolina sun
day school Associations: Guy l.. Carter
OF Richmond, Sunday school secretary.
Virginia Christian Missionary Society;
Or. r. Lee Seward. of Isle of Ivight .
Rev. w o. Talbot. pastor OF Braddock
street Methodist Church, Winchester.
\. Courtlce Scott, Of Richmond. and
Rev Joseph. T. Watts, of Richmond
sunday school secretary, Baptist state
Mission Board
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10

two years, mother OF Captain A. b.
conductor on tho Chesapeake and Ohio
Hallway, died to-day at the home of
her only daughter. Mrs. J. G. Claxon. In
Dadc City. Fla. The remains will be
brought to Clifton Forge. Va. for in
termcnt. Mrs. Woodward was IL native
of CraiSsville. Va. but had spent much
Of her life In Louisville, Ky Her
husband died about ten years ago. Be
sides Captain Woodward, she leaves
three other sons-Jamcs l.. Woodward.
of Louisville. Ky; Rev. c. o. Woodward
Of Tampa, Fla, and John S Woodward
formerly OF Basic City, Va. but now
of Dade City.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
TEN-YEAR-OLD BOY SAID
TO HAVE SET GIRL ON FIRE
Lawrence jackson Placed Under Arrest,
Rebcccn Christian Taken to
IIOSuItuI.

Lawrence Jackson, ten-year-old
colored boy. was arrested last night by
Policemen Jordan and Duggins on
charge OF setting fire to the clothing
Of Rcbecca Christian, n small colorcd
girl The alleged offence was com
United on the city dump during the
morning.
The Christian girl is thought to have
been fatally burned. Every stitch OF
her clothing was burned from her body,
and she suffered several severe burns.
Ambulance Surgeon Walker was called
to attend her, and found her injuries
so severe that he rushed her to Vir-
gina Hospital. II was said at the hos
pital early this morning that the burns
would probably prove fatal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
AIdcrmnnic Proceedings.

The proceedings OF the Board OF AL
dcrmcn last night were confined en-
tircly to routine work, and the meet
ing was unevcntful. Receiving and
Hing of reports OF city officers includ :
ing those of the treasurer and Auditor,
showing receipts and expenditures In
January. concurring In appropriations
Tor various purposes made by the lower
branch. constituted pretty much the
entire business OF the session.
The three city physicians made re-
port OF their work among the poor In
January. DIR. u. H. Jones reported
having made 4l3 visits and given 39i
prescriptions: DR.. w. i. Hoy. 1l3 visits
and &c prescriptions; DIR. G. T.. Jones
lb3 visits and lt7 prescriptions. Each
physician is assigned to a certain dis
trict. and the city pays for their ser
vices. and In part wholly. AS the
case may be, bears the expense OF fur :
nishinB medicines to the poor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
Funeral OF w. +. Duke.

The funeral services of William
Frank Duke. who died yesterday morn
ing ut 4:15 o'clock at his home, sol
Barton Avenue. Barton Heights, will
be hold Tomorrow morning from
Epiphany Episcopal Church. conducted
oH the rector. Rev. g. P"yton Craig
mn. TIL" pallbcarcrs will he: Oscar
B!akcy, w. w. Grasswitt. SummerviIIe
Iaiman. Harry Wcbbcr Il. &. Southern.
O. {. Carpenter, l. V. Hughes and Her
bert Friend.
MIR. Duke died suddenly. having been
III only few days. He was we'll known
an Barton Heights, where he had many
trends. BESIDES his widow, Mrs. Julia
,,!' ne IS survived by two daughters
Miss Ethel Duke, of Philadelphi, and
MISS Mabel Duke, of Northumberland
TWO sons-William II. Duke. of TIA.
maqua. Pa, and Edward Duke, OF
Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
PAIN GONE!! RUB
SORE, RHEUMATIC
ACHING JOINTS
Rub pain away with a small
trial bottle of old s'St.
Jacobs Oil"
Stop dosing" Rheumatism.

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