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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-04-16
ENGLAND IS RA|DED FOR THE
THIRD TINE IN FORTY HOURS
From Sheerness Enemy Is Attacked
by British Airmen and Thrilling
Battle Occurs, But Result Is Not
AnnOunced--French AviatOrS Busy
at Freiburg, Killing Several People

men and four children and woundin2
ten.
The government is investigating
the charge that German submarine
sank the Dutch steamer Katwyk.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-04-16
[Bv United Pressl

LONDON, April 16.-This after
noon German aviators made an at
tack on Faversham and Sitting
bourne, but did no damage Three
British airmen pursued them from
Sittingbourne and exchanged shots
and a thrilling battle took place far
above Sittingbourne. At Sheerness
the British are trying to cut off the
enemy's escape This was the third
raid in forty hours, but there is no
evidence of panic anywhere.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-04-16
Women of France Have Taken Up
Task of Rebuilding the Nation

manufacture OF the household equip
ment necessary
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-04-16
Dropped Bombs On Calais

PARIS, April 16.-A Taube last
night dropped seven bombs on Calais.
One civilian was slightly hurt.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-04-16
THE WORLDS NEWS IN BRIEF

home this morning and was killed
She had been i'll for some time.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-04-16
No Hope for Bunny
By United Press1

NEW YORK. April 16-Physic-
ians stated this morning that John
Bunny can not survive the day.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-04-16
French Aviators Also Busy

by United Pressl
BERLIN, April lot has been
announced that French aviators =
day bombed Frefourg, killing two
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-29
BISHOP GIBSON At ST.
JAMES, AFTER ILLNESS
sermon of Personal Responsibility in
Mission Work Preached by Bishop
Funston, of Idaho.

RI. Rev. Robert \. Gibson. bishop
OF the diocese of Virginia, who has
been III several weeks, and who a
few days ago returned from Johns
Hopkins Baltimore. whore he under
went treatment was in the Chancei
in st. James Episcopal Church yes
terday morning. This was his first
appearance at church since his Illness
took him to Baltimore.
Yesterday mornings service at st.
James was a very interesting one and
was largely attended The sermon was
preached by Bishop Funs' en-. of Ida .
no who brought message of per
sonal responsibility iu mission work.
Bishop Funston is - brother Of q. II.
Funsten. vestryman OF st. James
and was formerly rector oT Trinity
Church at Portsmouth
The rector OF ST James Rev. G
Freeland Peter, and Or. Churchill G.
Cham berlayne; head master of the
church school at Vest hampton, par
tcipated In the service. Dr. Cham
berlayne is nephew Of Bishop Glib
son.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-29
MAYOR URGES ACTIVE
WORK FOR RIVER FUND
suggests City Send Appropriate Rep
rcScntation to Rivers and Harbors
Congress In Washington.

Mayor Afnslie has written the fol-
lowing letter TO the CITY Council. ask -
ing that the city make AN appropria -
lion to take care of a set of delegates
10 the Deeper WATERWAYS Congress in
washington The letter was received
and filed at the snecial ,neetinq OF
Common Connect last week and win
he acfed tlpon at the regular meeting
December e. Here ia the letter.
THE tfunHra bic Council of the CITY
eff 'RirhmOnd
Gentlemen. The twelfth annual
convention Of tho National Rivers and
44arbors Congress is to meet in the
city Of Washington. u g. ON Decem-
Der 1910 1913
The l1iDurtanQe Of this congress
mond A. thev arc affected hv Jane@
River Improvement can hardly be ex.
argerated This congress while not
.d4nt3tiue am. naftirular project.
gives orgauiznd form Ia an able and
c0ns{sicut advocacy Of the policy of
: vtsr and harhor improvements bv The
I -riIted states Governments 1T is OBJ
Hioils To All that a strong persistent
and partially successful effort has
been and is sin being made 10 prevent
prouor Improvement Of the harhors
states IA, tn. Federal government
We have felt The cftect Of il in what
mas amounted almost TO an abandon
meut al rational treatment of James
ItteeE
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-29
MANY LOCO ENGINEERS
CONE IN CONVENTION
Annual brotherhood Meeting to he
Held In Richmond With Large
Attendance.

The local members ui The executive
committee Of the Southeastern Division
of the brotherhood Of Locomotive En-
8tneers, viii meet here th}s week to tiN
upon date for the annual convention
" HIGH ls-to- he-4..4-.4- II ttr1ruTTu IN
the spring.
The local committee embr8ces Is. r,
tatlin, of the Chesapeake ana ONO;
G. :. Perry. of the Richmond FredeI-
iCk burg and Potomac Berry Harris,
Of the Atlantic Coast Line, aud 7. NJ,
Dervin, of the Southern, They VIII
have with them at the meeting Il num-
Der of ladies representing the Vari-
Gus auxiliaries. Various committees
to handle the convention will be named
at the meeting this Week, and arrange
ments Will begin for one of the larg
est conventions held for a long time
in Richmond.
The expected attendance will be
about ~ thousand delegates WITH
their wives and daughters, Besides
these many other railroad men viii
attend The delegate represent the
section south of the ohio River and
east OF the Mississippi Every loco
motive engineer in that large terri
tory is identified with the brotherhood
The Chamber of Commerce and the
Advertising Committee Of the city ~ IN
take part in the entertainment flea
lures. There viii be a trip to James
town, troiiy and automobile tours
through the city and adjacent country.
theater parties. a banquet, and many
other entertainments. The convention
viii run a full week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-29
LONDON AGAIN HAS
PERIOD OF OPTIMISM
British Capital Believes Developments
of Past Week Have Been
Favorable,

London Nov. .S-A remarkable
wave OF optimism is now spread Ing
through official circles in London.
" hiuh is reflected in the buoyancy Of
The Stock Exchange ConserNatiNe
men In clubla!1d are sufficiently elated
tonight to wager that the war VIII
be finished in three months, but upon
what concrete information or grounds
their opinions are based IL is impos-
sible 20 learn Nevertheless an atmos-
phere of confidence permeates weil-in-
formed circles in London
1.-The food shortage In Germany,
which was disclosed ten days before
London realized the trath in this di-
rection, have been confirmed. In re-
liable reports furnished TO the gov
eminent particular stress Is laid on
the fact that in out of way places
in Germany meat ratious have been
reduced TO minimum. and the PEG
pie are obliged 10 stand In line Tor
hours TO insure this dole. Consider
able stress. according TO the infor-
mant Of YOUR correspondent is laid on
the fact that the German masses place
reliance on the kaiser's promise that
The war VIII not last through another
winter. and the best information is
that despite inspired German state
ments Germany really is ANXIOUS Tor
peace and cor terms by which some
moety of her self-respect can be saved.
1t Is significant 10 recall in this con-
nection. as pointed out in previous ca
hles how the Norwaerts. which had
heen suppressed. and also other Ger
man papers, were permitted recently
openly to plead for and to discuss
peacA
The contrihutory causes Of this OPP
tinisrn undoubtedly are the wonder
full success of he Freuch loan, the
massing Of Russian troops IN the Ru-
manian border with hints I he COM
ing free use of III Danube the sug-
gestion that taa German domination
OF Turkey is becoming tiresome to the
Turks, and that the Bnlgarians, after
securing what they desired in Mace.
donia, will decline IL advance further
In the cause OF Germany.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-29
WA1tRV AVS AS NATIONAL
DEFENSE MEANS KEYNOTE
Congressman J. Hampton Moore TO
Present This at Rivers and
Harbors Congress.

Washington Nov Waterways
as means Of national defense VIII
he q keynote struck at the next con
Neution 81 Tho National Rivers and
Harbors Congress- which meets IN
Washington. II. G.. = cemher 9, 9 and
10 This topic viii be treated by
Congressman j. Hampton Moore. Of
Pennsylvania. who has studied the
subject thoroughly and is well quail
fed 10 speak with authority. With
preparedness the crucial issue before
the country, this discussion is espe-
cially opportune. II is expected that
Representative Moore will stress the
value Of improved inland waterways
as an aid to the speedy mobilization
Of American forces in event OF a
threatened invasion.
The National Rivers and Harhors
Congress plans 10 hold a tremendous
convention. as a strong protest against
the bitter attacks made recently upon
waterways appropriations THE prop
er Improvement of the nation $
worthy water courses" will ne the
battle cry
Among the prominent men who will
address the Organization Will he Gov
erUcr Edward f. Dunno. of Illinois.
whose subject is The Illinois Wauer-
way. The Vests interest In water
" W VIA fS AklditA pAtd4tO iS NV NEW
senator Burton vii be the subject OF
Phelan. The Missouri River which
was so causttcally criticized by Elk
Senator Butron will be the subject OF
an address by Senator Jim" Reed,
OF Missouri who Will fire The open
ing bros dside in it's defense.
Moving pictures, especially prepared
for the purpose and showing the
work Of improving the Mississippi
River. will be A novel auxiliary to the
address of Congressman Ben Iumph~
reys. of Mississippi. !.
The program will include Mayors
Behfman of New Orleans. and Pres-
ION, M Baltimore; President Town
send. Of he Mississippi River Com
mission aud "A representative of the
administration whose name has not
Vet heen made public
senator Joseph II Ransdell. of
Louisiana president Of the congress
viii deliver his annual address, and
when interviewed declared that 'the
convention viii he treat success, and
viii voice a ringing protest against
the slsuderons assaults made ON
waterway improvements
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-29

Seaboard Air
Line Recovery
Is Gratifying

New York, Nov dashboard Air
Line Railways current earnings, as
those of other roads in the South, eS-
emplify the rapid recovery which that
territory is making from the disturbed
conditions brought about by the var.
In the case of Seaboard the recovery
is most pronounced. Reports so far
much as will those yet to be made
public. In July and August. 1911,
The company was doing big BUSH
ness. In July the war had not yet
broken out, and the effect Of the
freight on business in this country had
not put in an appearance by the end
of August Therefore, comparisons
for these two months this year are
being made with normally heavy
months last year.
Seaboard for July this year. there
fore. reported decrease of G05. eco
in gross and for August the decrease
was $4,000. But in September
earnings increased sll9, 1000, or about
7 per cent At present gross is run
ming between / / per cent and le
per cent ahead of last year. and every
where in the South are indications
that the revival Is permanently under
way.
Last week Seaboard's movement of
cotton showed an increase of 81 per
cent, lumber an increase of 20 per
cent, and fertilizers an increase Of Al
per cent These three main Industries
of the South and the main sources
of revenue for its railroads were com
pletely demordliZed in the past twelve
months. and the recovery in the lum-
Der and fertilizer trades which had
been practically stagnant for long
period is most significant. Sea board
commercial freight showed an increase
Of : per cent While all freight shows
an increase of &c per cent
Due To heavy falling off for July
and August ~ explained above thu
compa for This fiscal year 10 Notem-
her ! ssas just about been even with
the spending period OF last yea
ay to EruSs nut tf1e npr showing tEtS
been vastly improved This l. the re
suit Of substantial operating and
transportation economies inaugurateG
under the necessity brought about b.
the depressed conditions OF the past
year.
p Ia NoNcm her ! this year, com
pared with the similar period OF last
year, the company carried practically
the same volume of gross business
with per cent fewer freight train
miles run This and other method.
III efficiency have cut the cost of moy-
ing traffic by % per cent Of gross
as compared With last year, and has
permitted an increase of approximate
+ $50, zoe IN net on the same amount
nt gross ON september 80 net Was
only 1000 ahead II the CORES oond-
ing three month"; of last wear
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-29
ITALIANS AND AUSTRIANS
MEET IN STUBBORN BATTLE

Vienna via London Nov. 2S.&-The
Italian and Austrian forces met in
their most stubborn lighting of tho
day in the battle for the Goritz bridge
head. according to today's official
statement. The Italian troops got as
far as the southern part of the Pod
CORA positions. but were driven out,
and the ground in front of the bridge
head was covered - the bodies of
the enemy. Near Saiayia. where the
Italians held a summit for time until
the Austrians retook the original
trenches by storm. more than 1000
men lay dead. The Italians contin-
ued attacks all along the Lttoral
front. and 400 bodies we're found to
the front and In the Austrian poat.
u0nas on MOuseotsic. nv
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-29
BELT LINE TRACKS
BEFORE COMMITTEE
Church Hill People Complain OF Noise
Made. by street Cars and isac;S
Of fons enicnccs.

The Street Committee Of City Coun-
on VIII meet this afternoon at )
O'Clock at which time the question Of
f'i'ossfnSa AZ the EcTt Line tracks VIII
he discussed. Several plans will be
presented The Administrative Board
has Indicated It's preference for a de-
precision Of the railroad tracks. The
company would prefer not changing
the grade OF the line, but President
White and Counsel E,ppa Hunton have
stated they would cooperate with the
committee and meet the city more
than half way.
The question of route for a bouie-
ward to the Northstde may also be
discussed, "A well as proposed grad
ing along Dock Street and the con-
struction of spur tract by the
Southern Railway Company.
It is stated that a delegation of
citizens from Church Hill will appear
10 protest against the street car rout-
ing in that section They complain
of the noise and multiplicity of tracks
along Marshall Street and the lack of
conveniences on Eighteenth Street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-29
ROBBERY NOT MOTIVE
IN NEW JERSEY TRAGEDY

New Brunswick, N j. Nov. 2s.-
Today's developments have mystified
rather than enlightened Prosecutor W.
F.. Elorance in his efforts TO reas-
sure himself that the murder of Sam
uel Weitznlan. his wife. their sop-in-
law, David I<igner, and his wife. and
John GannaS. Hungarian farm hand
was the act Of a crazed man. who af-
terward committed suicide.
In searching for lacking informa-
ton regarding the domestic life of the
family, which lived In secluslon In the
farmhouse three miles from here.
where the murders and suicide oc-
Cured last TUESDAY Mr.. Florance has
stumbled on information that a ser
want girl employed there left after
quarrel with the family. The girls
name IS not known. but she came to
the Weitzmsns two months aso. short
Is after the night OF the murders. the
girl went TO Justice c. w Sedan.
here, in an effort TO collect money she
claimed was due her as wages TN
successful in this she is said TO have
threatened 10 get square" with the
Weitzmaus
The fnding of iewelry worth $500.
undlsturbed, and of some money. has
satisfied Mr.. Florance that robbery was
not the motive. County Physician Car
roll who performed AT autopsy today.
thinks IL was a quarrel over the war
between the HUNGARIAN and Russian
farm hands.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-29

Chicago: Mrs. May Wright Se~all, OF
indianapolis. a lecturer, suffrAgtst and
pacifiist. who was commissioned to
invite various international societies
to the Panama Pacific Exposition:
Henry c. Morris. lawyer, formerly
United States consul at Client, Bel
GUM; Mrs. Joseph FEELS, OF Philadel-
phia. widow Of the manufacturer. who
ID devoting much OF her fortune to
spreading the gospel of single tax:
Helen Rim Rob.nsin. Colorados wo-
man Senator; Herman Berr stein. edi.
tor of The Day: John ID. Barry, OF
the staff OF the San Francisco Bulle-
tin and a writer Of fiction. and Lloyd
"A. Bingham. OF New York. husband OF
Amelia Bingham, the actress.
Bryan Not Yet Heard From.
Louis p. Lochner announced that
the Rev. Charles r. Aked. now
preaching in San Francisco, who came
to New York az the pastor of the
ly sail on the Oscar II. DIR. Aked.
who Is English by birth, has become
an American citizen. II is said. He has
long been known as q pacifst
Colonel E. NJ. House. President Will
sons friend. was invited to go, but
will not. said Mr. Lochner, because it
might be held to imply the sanction
of the administration at Washington
for the peace enterprise. For the
reason that they are needed at Wash
inston to fight preparedness, In Mr..
Ford's opinion. no Congressman Is
to be asked to sail. OF Colonel
House Mr.. Lochner remarked:
The President Is saving Colonel
House to jump over there when the
situation is ripe.
William j. Bryan is still unheard
from. He was said To be in Detroit
TODAY. but Mr.. Lochner thought 1t
doubtful 1t he would see Mr.. Ford
there. rs he MIGHT not known that
Ford was in that city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-29
CHARTER CHANGES
COMMITTEE MEETS
Another Seance VIII Be Held Tomor-
row Night For Further Discus
sion of Suggestions

More discussion will be had by the
Council Committee on Charter Changes
tomorrow night at o'clock
pertaining TO the duties ii the Mayor
VIII probably be voteF upon one
faction. of the committee wishes to
place the departments of FIRE police
and health under the direction of the
Mayor. while another faction wishes
the Administrative Board TO have con-
troll of the fire and health depart
ments.
Councilman Katciiffe's resolution
asking for the preferential ballot in
primary elections will 3also. receive
SONIA intention.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-29
BOYDTOA DAUGHTERS Of
C0AF{DERaCY TO MEET
Important Business at Next Weeks
ScssiOn--St. James Guild to
Have Bazaar.

Boydton. Va. Nov 28.--On Tuesday.
December I, the Boydton Chapter,
United Daughters OF the Confederacy.
will meet in regular session in the
auditorium OF the Boydton High
school. The character of business to
be transacted at this meeting Is very
important and a full attendan nee is
requested by the officers OF the order.
The meeting will be held at 3 o'clock
in the afternoon.
On December 10 the ladies compos-
ing st. James Guild will hold their
annual bazaar in the Town Hall. This
has become an annual event with the
society. and is always anticipated with
pleasure by the people of Boydton ard
vicinity. For the past two years
supper has been served. and this has
been very popular feature.
W. ID. Blanks. OF Clarksvlle, was In
Boydton last week On business.
Miss Margaret Reckless who is teach.
ing in Franklin this winter, spent
THANKSGIVING at home
Messrs. Stras and Gwathmey, OF
Norfolk. are the guests of DR.. q. II.
Finch on a hunting party. They re-
manned through Thanksgiving.
Taylor Ham Of Norfolk has been
in Meckienburs on hunting trip
Quite number of the younger. peo-
pie from Bovdto. spent Thanksgiving
Day in Richmond,
Eev. herbert \. Tucker he'll SER
vices in 81 James Episcopal Church
here iii Tnursday''
Jack and trank Faulkner spent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-29
ORGY Of MURDER Is.

tContnEee From First Rags
90 sisters could uat be- distinguished
rofn other women ry garh or other
nsie MA. They actually wore a aaro
Esle legality of ms act is neiiher
s@fe nor there so present For the
est, II j. not matter of surprise that
az spec FL agents ard others TOO.
lid not set Information about the
aforesaid crimes
Eancernlrg Mgr raredes' testi-
snort- about the treatment Of sisters
and priests the editorial vii, say:
Admits Murder and Torture.
'ln oyder~tbat this should he evalu-
afen al ils proper worth, Il is neces-
ara to say that Mgr Paroles is
agra nzssts. who holds his present
9oEtton by appointment from Car
anza, aud by THE s0fferance Of the
or6inary 81 Mckee CITY. who con
aryred the appointment 10 avoid
greater trouble Mgr. Paroles admits
he murder and torture Of priests. but
good Carranzists that ne is he ac-
ca1es the Zapatislas Of the crimes
lie coaid have given more extended
information to eur slate Department,
or two Christian brothers were
ornssliy murdered ny the yiiiistas and
several priests were tortured By them
in = mpst revolving fashion. at a time
wilen Villa and carranxa were such
slxD friends thai pne Was congyatu-
NJ tbs other on tho work Aon4.
"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-29
.ELkS' MINISTRIES WILL
PROVE TO Be BIG SHOW

In order to enlarge its Christmas
basket fund, Richmond Lodge OF Eiks
Will give two minstrel performances
at the Academy of Music. beginning
tonight.
For more than a month the min
strels have been rehearsing, and
promise to give performances which
Will compare favorahly with those of
any professional company on the road
some OF the finest singers in the
city are members of the local lodge
while number OF them are splendid
comedians and dancers.
The spectacular effects are said to
be of the highest class. and the va
rious sketches and turns" will prove
most, enjoyable.
A parade will be given through tho
PRINCIPAL streets this morning and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-29
Nothing tn Denmark.

London. Nov IS "A Central News
dispatch from Copenhagen states that
the royal frussian president OF
Schleswig Holstein. Herr Won Moitke.
today issued al official statement to
the effect that the prevalent rUlmors
that the Danish portion of Schleswig
vii be restored to Denmark after the
war are unfounded.
Herr Won Moitke declares that if
reports are being spread by persons
banking upon victory for the allies
1t is sufficient to point to the present
position Of the military opera tons
He regards the attitude of the i'm
perial government toward Denmark to
be that 1t Will he unjust to the dig
nifty and political foresight of Den
mark ia suppose It would permit itself
to he led from neutrality by hope OF
reward promised from outside.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-29
1874 Lost With Hospital ship.

London. Nov 28.-A complete
statement of the casualties Of the
British hospital ship Anglia, which
was sunk in the English Channel on
November II. shows that four Off
GERS. one nurse and 1873 soldiers from
the ranks were lost All Of these ex-
cept FIVE, described as missing, are be-
iieved to have drowned
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-29
nsarnAnl,ic Methods SOD.

.lt is said tlat churches were pro
famed. affairs de~ecrated ehahces pol
Utpd brothers murdered priests tor
tlred ard shot 10 death and sacred
virgins deblrd an these are lneA
pressipiA- sad. bul att these are bar
symptoms Of the most monstTous of
all evils q systematic var on religion
and morality carried on by gun and
aU ora, aud oppressive DEGREES and base
calumuies, IN short, by All the nm.
srcakahle methods prompted bN the
demon ar crime and persecution Thu
finger Of righteous scorn is pointed
towards the Rio Graude, political tx
lGencies hoMe2eE-- gItheEhId4 this Al IL
tuous act from some eyes, Or else
obscure ITS meaning
secretary Tumully also sent 10 pr
Mcclure a copy 81 o Letter written hy
former Secretary II State. Bryan so
Mgr Francis q Kelly on March &C.
last In his letter Mr.. Bryan told
~ bat the attitude aud acts Of the
administration have heeH ia the mat
Ter ~ The protection u their rights ~
conscience and Worship tiu Mexico
"a matter IN which tne administration
need rot gay. deeply interested In
IN trae Americans should be