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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14
MAN DIES AFTER
|MB|B|XG TOO FREELY
Aubrey Farmer aud His Companions
Consumed Large Amount of
Whiskcy. With Fatal
Results.

Aubrey Farmer. thirty five years
old was found dead yesterday after
noon about o'clock in the rear OF
Riverview Cemetery. by his two COM
panions. j |. Clarke. l42S Floyd Ave
nue. and Marion Bennett. 1871 Bev-
eriy street, when they attempted to
wake him from what they thought
was a drunken sleep. The three
tourneyed to the lonely spot together
yesterday supplied with two quarts and
a half of whiskey and about an equal
amount of milk. They drank every
thing in sight. and Clarke dropped
asleep. Farmer apparently did the
same thing,
After sleeping for several hours.
Clarke awoke. He called Farmer
and when he failed TO answer he
shook him. II was discovered that he
could not be revived through or
binary methods So the men used every
first aid remedy they could thing of
Seeing that their efforts had no effect
on Farmer they ran 10 the nearest
telephone and summoned the city
ambulance Ambulance Surgeon
whitehead arrived on the scene In
very few minutes. He pronounced
Farmer already dead.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14
HUERTA GOES DRY"
Only Opinion He Has on War Is That
liz, Is Favorable to Potentatcs
Who Arc For Prohibition.

New York, April 13.-General VIC
toriano Huerta, eX-dictator of Mex
leo, likes New York. He has not
yet seen very much of it. because he
spent today the first day OF his So
jQIrn in this Ky, in complete reclu-
sion. He has tAsen up his abode
in an eight-roomed apartment on the
fifth floor Of the Hoten Ansonia and
there he remdined throughout the
day, under cover. as it were, of u
faithful bodygUard. his secretary, Jose
Delgado, and his friend Abraham Rat
ner Mr. Rather said that the general
could see no one. that he would
make no statement before Friday, and
that. when Friday came. everybody
would be more than satisfied
OF his many callers only few
were admitted, assnd they were among
his closet personal friends. The Others
especially those IN seach Of local color,
were forced TO content themselves
with. the discreet replies Of Mr.. Rat
ner that the general had no opinions
about The European var, save tnat
he WAS In entire agreement with those
potentates who are leading the cause
of prohibiting In their several realms
that he himself touches nothing
stronger than beer or light wines. ana
denies himself the insinuatinE coEnac
or the eniiveniug whisky
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14
ORIGIN Of LATEST GERMAN NOTE IS
PUzzlING WASHINGTON OFFICIALS
Unsigned By German Ambassador Declares 1t
Came From Berlin General Impression That Ger
manv's Representatives Usefulness At Wash
ington Is Seriously Impaired

Washington. April lathe admins
ration Will act on the recent com
+nunication Of The German embassy
containing structures upon this govern
|nent's neutrality. just as promptly rs
careful consideration OF All the
3erious possibilities of the incident Will
permit.
The matter is regarded officially as
10 vital, touching even the honor of
The United States government, as to
bake II essential that there be no
3elay in disposing of IL. At the same
lime IL is felt that no issue has arisen
IN the war which requires a more care
ful weighing OF consequences That
Ibis Incident may mark the turning
boint of the relations of the United
ktates to tie situation Iii Europe was
admitted here as possible.
Whatever is done will be under the
aireet supervision OF President Will
lon. The President will give his at
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14
LAWYERS INDICTED FOR CONSPIRACY
IN NOW CELEBRATED OSBORNE CASE.
Attorneys Rae Tanner Must Face Trial On Fake Breach OF
Promise Suit Sought To Hire Photographer To Fake
a Photograph That Would Damage James ". Osborne

New York. April i3.---Dasid
and Maxwell Shade. comprising
the law firm Of SHADE 4 sladc.
which appeared as attorney of
record for Ilae Tanner when her
$4,000 breach Of promise suit
was filed against James W. Os-
borne, the former Assistant Dis
trict Attorney. were indicted
twice today for conspiracy.
Named with them in both indict'
ments is Albert ] Mccullough, a
private detective. who is said to have
done the investigating on which the
SHADES based their suit on behalf OF
the young factory worker. \ third
returned by the Fedora
grand Jury this afternoon charged
Ras Tsgnzer with having rise1t the
rusted Gates mall IN furtheranee al
II scheme she had devised To defra I'd
James w. Osborne.
Bench warrants for the three men
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14

were Immediately issued by Judge
Cushman, 10 whom the grand Jury
reported it's findings II was not con-
sidered necessary 10 take this action
in the case of Miss Tanzfr. as she Ii
now on heavy bail set by United
States Commissioner Houghton. after
the Government had presented TO him
prima facie case against the girl.
Maxwell Siade appeared at the Fed
eral building less than an hour after
the indictments were returned. ac-j
companied by Harold Spielberx. who
has been attorney for Rae TanxeE
since she dismissed the SHADES a. her
counsel MIR. Spielberg appeared -
representative OF the Soutnwestaru
Casualty Company, which had ar
ranged to gfvs barr for siaie.'t . .'s s's'
The lawyer was arraigned before
Judge cushman. who thought that
Sa.L -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14
ANNOUNCE LARGE GIFTS
ON FOUNDERS DAY
University OF Virginia Recipient of
Donations Aggregating Sum of
$4,000.
LARGE GIFT FROM FRIEND
WHO WISHES MANI. WITHHELD
\ New YORK Virginia Carolinian, an
Aiuminu~ of the University. Gives
$50, 000--Fairfax Harrison Delivers
Address of the Day.

Especial to the Bichmonf Nlrgiat4n.1
Charlottesville. Va, April l3.-The
celebration OF Founders Day at the
University OF virginia today had a
double significance. In the first
place. il marked the close of the first
decade Of Dr. Edwin a, Alderman $
service as first president Of the uni
versity. Also. there was presented
Ia the university 1t bronze statue OF
Thomas Jeffersoa.' 1t was done in
bronze by the late karrl Bitter, and
was givea to the university by Charles
r. Crane. OF New York. II Is sup
posed to represent tho famous Demo-
crat a. the time af the purchase OF
the st Louis territory. In Its posi-
tion at the lower end OF Tho Lawn. 1t
balances In large deg,ee the pres
ence of Houdon's replics Of George
Washington The statue was present.
ed ON behalf If Nj. Crane by secre-
tary ~ F. Houston, Of the United
States Department OF Agriculture.
Other features Of the Say Included
announcement 10y President Alder
man OF gifts aegregating $4,000
= announcing the alfts. III csideut Al
terman said:
DIR. Alderman Announces Gifts.
1T gives me great pleasure to an
nounce a noble gift of sac 0oo from
Mr. j Blackwell cobb, OF New York
City. Mr.. Cobb not an aiumtnus
Of this university, bar he Is far sight-
ed aud generous-minded American
citizen, a native Of North Carolina,
but a citizen of Virginia for many
years. who in the worla Of business
has made a reputation and fortune.
and who IN this way oas1res unset
fishly 10 serve the Southern life out
~ which ne Hamc. Mr. Cobb has
made his splendid sitt without con-
ditIon. save that he expressed the
hope t1at chemistry a. applied to
agricultural and mechanical interests
may not fail 10 receive it's due recog-
milton Mr.. Cobb believes chemistry
to be the fundamental science at
fectug industrial life and this uni-
yersity the gateway Of Southern pro-
gress
Gift From an TDknoon Friend.
II also take the pleasure Of an
louncinE another gift of s50.000 for
this same purpose the building and
equipment of an adequate chemica
laboratory one hundred thousand
dollars should enahl" Us To assume
our rightfui leadership N this great
field, This gift comes from a friend
of learning, ana admirer of this mi
versity, who does not desire that
his name he known.
President Alderman also announced
gift of slo,oah from Mrs. Charles
RI, Senff OF New YorS. to be use N
improving the roaiways and grounds
Of the uni-. sifv. Last year Mrs
Senff gave $40. 600 for the erection
of a gateway at he MAN entrance
10 the unfverst.F 5s meme rial to he
husband The gateway has just been
completed AMI constitutes IN impos
fCnntinued Or Second parel
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14

Washington. April l3.--What had
he to say. President Wilson was ask
ed foday rohcernirig tbhgfessinan
Gardeners charge that he had inter-
fered with the joint army and navy
boards work. Nothing. he answered,
TO anything Gardner might say.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14
OROSTE'S CRITICISMS
BRING REPUTATION
~tat, ucpatamcDt Nrite~ Governor lie
l. Not Recognized " Vice
'stf~ttt -
SIGN tItEF To LETTER
II OMITTED BI NI>i tkf
L. Genuine. However. il state IN Wash
iIgton. Omission of Name Being
Osersight--iiad Criticised Adminis
tratian.

HIS drastic ana continued criticisms
If Tire Wilson administration and OF
tire n1ted States Department of s. sic
has called forth from Secretary BTy-
ans office 81 Republication al G. +.
Droste. ~ Richmond. VINO signs him
SELF ar Austrian SIee-CouSu}.
Reputation CaHe Yesterday in the
fern of . letter from The state -
partmpnt la Governor stuart The let
ter Was Unsigned. ont from the VIZ
riuian correspondent M Washing aE
I, Is learned that the signattr" was
omitted through an overs ght'
nDruste said Mr.. hrs au IN the Nlr-
alaian correspondent lsst night never
has been recognized as vtTc-cen@ul ~
Austria
Letter OF Reputation.
The letter T. Governor ~,aaft FOL
sne's
Address Official Communications
Ia The Secretary IT state
Washington. u. G,
pEI'A RTMrs>T OF STATE
Washington
lis E<"eueaey.
The Governor IF Eri~.u,n
Richmond Virginia
SIR have the honor IN Inform vo0
THAI g. l.. Troste Is not recognize !
hr this government as consular OF
Austria hungary ~ Richmond. VIZ
gsnia or elsewhere II the United
sfates. ana. therefore. IS NOT per
Matted to exercise consular function
I'm the r-nifed States
+ have the honor "a be. So,
yong ohedient servant
Mr. T3roste SAID last uight that he
had HeXeF claimed TO have amy OF
e3at eos7uect ton WITH the Washing tor
government His Office Re saws, Is an
honorary one ard his commission was
given him about fifteen years ago. He
did not kuoW why the letter was writ
ten. saving thai he had received no
communication from the state De
partmani ON the subject
Mr.. prostc Is German by b.rth.
but is naturalized citizen of the
United States. He IS manager for l..
Borchers & Company. AR Rorchers
h the Austria Hungary. consul for Vir-
gii.ia. "The Crucihle.H claimed the
nfflctal organ ~ the German American
Alliance Of Virginia. is edited by MIR.
proste and Ia x have appeared the
articles to which Secretary Bryan takes
exception. Mr. nroste has also writ
ten for the local newspapers in de-
tense OF the German cause.
Washington Dispatch.
The following dispatch from Wash
ington was received by The Nirginian
last night:
state Department ofricials made It
plain today that this government does
not recognize C. f. nroste as an off,
cial of the Austrian government. Au-
tnorship OF the unsigned letter to
Governor Stuart, of State Department mt
stationery, was not admitted by Sec
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14

tention to every detail OF the situa-
ton.
Origin Puzzles Washington.
The precise origin of the German
communication is stifl pu.zlinK Wash.
ington officials, The embassy com.
munication was as memorandum, en-.
closed IN letter. and, as is usual
bore neither address nor signature
1t is practically the universal custom
however. for the statement to be made
In such memorandum that IL is pre-
scented in accordance with the instruc-
tions of the government which the
presenting diplomat represents. Neither
Ambassador Won Bsrnstorn's memoran-
dun. nor his letter. contained the
slightest hint as to whether the doeu-
ment was TO he regarded as d pre-
sentation of the views OF his govern
ment Yet at the embassy IL has since
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14
Record Attendance Witnesses
Closing Presentation AT City
Auditorium
Lembach, Ober and
Destinn Win Plaudits
Great Artists Measure Up To
Expectations Of Most Critical.
Chorus and Orchestra
Superb

\ memorial concert brough To q
close last eXening the most successful
season in the history of the Wednes-
day club. Musical Richmond had
been stirred to profoundest depths
by ACHIEVEMENTS OF orchestra, soloists
and chorus at the concerts of yes
terday and this afternoon. he news
.of these performances had spread 81
rapidly that when the doors We're
closed last night for the opening num-
Der the actual number of vacant seats
IN the huge auditorium would al
most certainly be less than hum
dred. This means that the audience
was not, only the largest numerically.
that has ever attended a Wednesday
Club concert, that the largest that
has cher been present at a musical
event in this city And This same
an Hence Was no. only Ak brilliant and
representative as 1t was large. but
as enthusiastic and satisfied as il was
either. All Of which augurs well for
our progress ia musical culture. an
eloquent and irrefutah bic argument for
the local institution responsible there
for. Of which we are Justly pround.
Artists Night.
Last evening was what used 10 ne
termed Artists Night and the trio
who appeared each In two numbers, are
active and prominent members of the
Metropolitan opera House Com panY.
Sem bach. Oher and Destinn In the
order Of their appearance. In addition
We had the marvellous Philadelphia
Orchestra with itg distinguished gen
ius. Mr.. Stokowski conducting IN two
numbers and the chorus in an accom-
panied and unaeeompa selection
Superiority Evidenced.
From the very aFss weird ard Wild
- ~uba L t*1yarph STAY
the superiority % the orchestra over
any similar organization VIC have yet
had WAS evident This wonderful com
position heard here aft hefoft. was
given notable Interpretation and it's
entire rendition to the deftly inter-
woven strains of the stirring Rus
sian battle hymn that constitutes the
final movement Was superb and nem6r-
able and a renewed testimonial to the
talent OF the young and ambitious bard
Of musicians that work as unit under
the magical word OF their leader II
was this number, more than any other.
that revealed his skin, virtposity and
temperament Of. and AT its close he
received an instantaneous ovation
which he acknowI edged gracefully. and
with becoming generosity compelled
his musicians TO acknowledge o%
standing with him.
Sembach In ">prsng song"
Johannes Seuhach Was next heard
in the spring Song from Wagner's
Die Waikure" HE may he eiassed
among the great tenors We have heard
here. and ha was most enthusiastically
welcomed Robust in physique and
RIG ed in appearance. and pupil Of
re Reske. he IS 8 typical Nagneriau
exponent. in marked contrast voc@lly
10 Bouei OF the bel canto method. His
To- ha tar
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14
ZEPPELIN RAIDS PROVE
ENTIRELY FUTILE

Paris. April f3.~The latest Zeppelin
raid that at Nancy on sunday night.
testified to the futility OF such at
tempts to terrify the population six
bombs were dropped before VIGOROUS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14
CRUISER K#oxpRINx WILHELM.

Passengers using e. e O. to Norfolk
can see the German Cruiser now at
Newport News en- route.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14

In Italy the rumorS OF impend-
ing intervention continued yestcr-
day. There WAS. however. nothing
more than the customary grounds
for speculation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14
KR0NPR|Nz WILHELM
IN DRY DOCK TODAY
German Commander Asks ONLY Tor
Ample Time TO Make Temporary
Repairs.
~ EASY TO GET Ot1
OFT ~ WAS TO GIT IN
In Order 10 Repair All Damages shin
Has suffered On Her Long stay on
Sea Would Take Fight Months, IL
L. Said.

Newport News Va. April Ia
Captain Thierfcidcf handed 10
Collector of Customs Hamilton
today two formal communica-
tons, embotiyiDg Il request for a
definite period in wht'h to repair
the German converted cruiser
kronprinx Wilhelm. which Is at
anchor off the Customs House
here.
The German officer asked only
for time 10 complete temporary
repairs To his ships sides and en-
gine-. which are needed To place
h.r In seaworthy condition.
lie had been Informed by The
shipping experts who surveyed
the ship yesterday that IL would
take eight months to repair all of
the damage which had been done
by her 225 days voyage.
Collector Hamilton refused to dis
close the number of days which had
been asked for. saving that X was
matter which only officials OF the
Treasury Depart meut AT Washington
could discuss II is known. however
tina. the shipyard representatives had
recommended that three weeks be
asked for and il is believed that their
recommendation was accepted -bS
Captain Thierfelder.
Goes to Drydock Today
Preparations are being made At the
shin yard to receive the ship into dry
dock tomorrow The repairs for
which Captain Thierfeider has made
tentative arrangements are fer thf
parted plates in the ships sides and
her boilers.
Captain Thierfelder's request was
forwa rded To Assistant Secretary Of
the Treasury Peters at Washington TO-
night. rhe decision of this Govern
ruerlt as to the time the Kronprin7
may remain here without internine
will be communicated 10 the German
captain in q dav or two,
Lieutenant Captain Thierfelder re
fterated today his declaration that he
could slip past the allied warships of
the Virginia capes AS easily as he
eluded them on entering Hampton
Roads sunday morning, He asserted
he would make the attempt as soon as
his ship is in condition for him &c
do SO
As Easy to Get out As In.
~ am very small man" lie said
a. t..I -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14

There was very little activity
along the western battle front YES
teisiay. according TO the official
statements of the French war Of
fee. Nignsulc. u road center of
some importance held by the Ger
mans back of 1T. Nihiei, was bonn
barticd by acropiancs, and other
wise. i'm the NJ. Mihicl District.
The French spent the day
strengthening their newly gained
positions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14
KAISER TAKE PERSONAL
COMMAND In EAST ZONE

has been started from Suwaiki.
along the Nicmcn. in Poland, and
the .bOinlardmeut OF OSsowiec by
the Germans has been resumed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14

Tho German war office reported
that there were general ITcnch
attacks from Nerdun into Alsacc
on Monday. and that they were all
rrpuiscd. Some of these attacks.
according to Berlin, were delivered
with great ficrccne@S. and were all
attended with heavy losses for the
enemy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14

\ patrol of British warships i'll
the North sea came upon mum
bFr OF trawler@ flying the Nor
VEG ian flag and laying mines.
All of the trawler~ ,sere forth
with sunk and II j. now supposed
that the exploding mines a. they
were fired upon gave rise to the
runners Of an cnga 2emcnt in the
North Sea.
Germany has formally protested
against the alleged severe treat
mcnt of submarine crews by Grcnt
Britain. and has ask I'd the tmeri-
can embassy at London 10 invc@tl-
gate the coud ions under which
these prisoners arc being held
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14
As Easy to Get ont As In.

y am very small man lie said,
tapping himself lightly on the top Of
the head. II amount TO nil r. by any
act Of mine can serve my country.
II was easy for me to get in and IL
will he equally easy to get out again.
A German officer became animated
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14

petrograd has learned that the
kaiser las taken personal COM
mand Of operations In the east.
and that German officers are now
in command of the forces In the
Garpathians. \ German offensive
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14
rigin Puxxl~s Washington.

tention to every detail OF the situa-
, fipn
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Importance OF knowledge.

"ye shall know the truth and the
| truth shall make you free This
quotation from Holy Writ. Mr. Rey-
odds declared, was the best text he
tould hnd anywhere for hts talk He
90. laid stress on the Importance Of
knowledge. and he urged that investi-
kations be made in Virginia as have
&een elsewhere. Conditions vary with
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-29
quarters his tenants were living in.
Some Ncw Effects

quarters his tenants were living In. I
learned only after l had made you n
police woman that l.e had given orders
for tho building to be torn down. He
had also made arrangements for his
tenants to be moved out into the coun-
try on his big farm, where they are
getting all the sunshine and fresh air
and good food they can assimilate-
all at his expense. He let YOU arrest
him because you arc so pretty, and he
thought IL n good way to get acquaint-
ed. gave you the power to arrest
Leonard, introduced YOU, as 1t were,
and 1t is my duty to straighten things
out for you both"
The door closed behind the mayor.
Elizabeth sat with her eyes OH the
floor. Her lips were tightly com
pressed.
Don't look that way. You look as
II you hated me more than ever"
Elizabeth raised her eyes to his IT
hate" she said slowly, II hate the
egotistical, narrow minded girl who
misjudSed you. But must have known
down in my heart that you were good.
because I did care for you"
Then as Gordon caught her In his
one sound arm she whispered: IT
didn't kiss you when you were hurt
l only touched your check didn't
kiss you because-because when
touched your cheek ! found you were
not entirely unconscious, and so l did
not kiss you-then."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-29
NEW CRISIS ON MEXICAN
BORDER FEARED BY u. S,

Continued from First Pagc)
Carranza garrison, was wounded seri-
ously. 1t was said the bullet which hit
him was fired by one OF his own SOL
diers General Nafarrate announced
that OF the ten Carranza dead five were
killed at o'clock this morning, when
an over-epthusiastic lieutenant ordered
his men to fire on n party OF villa sol,
diors. gathering dead and wounded in
front OF the trenches. One Carranza
soldier caught footing n house during
the night was executed. Intoxicants
are forbidden.
Reports of the Villa dead conflict
Tho American consul. Jesse III. John
son, had report Of 200 killed and 800
wounded. Many bodies lay in the sun
to-day in tho open space before the
Carranza trenches. Two hundred villa
wounded arc housed In Brownsville,
and this probably comprises the bulk
of seriously wounded
VILLA WOUNDED BEISG
SENT TO BROWN svII.Is
The villa wounded are being ferried
across the Rio Grandc in skifrs, several
miles west OF Brownsville, and hurried
In automobiles to hospitals here All
available cots I'm Brownsville have been
called for.
The Villa officers said to-day they
are not discouraged. 1t was said that
General Jose Rodriguez. in supreme
command of the attacking troops, had