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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-11

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made in the planning and the construe-
/ tion of bridges. and telling how such
/ mistakes may be avoided. II. T.
| Hatcher. of Chesterfield. aud j. @.
white. of Augusta, were among the
more prominent of the speakers in the
discussion which followed.
The New Officcrs.
| The nominating committee reported
the following, who were elected with
ont dissenting vote: President. State
man: vice-president, Colonel Lucius
Gregory. of Chase CITY: secretary
treasurer. S. l.. Won Gemmingen. Of
Lynchburg; executive committee
Commissioners Coleman r II. Gibson.
of Culpeper. william F. Cooke. of
Richmond y. @. Durfey. of Tapps-
hammock. and f.. s Finney. OF
Lebanon. Toe nominations committee
was composed nf c. B. Scott. s. c.
Liggett G. n. Heckler w. l.. Lam
caster and Professor II. II. Il. Bese.
The retiring officers were: President.
W. r. Cooke. Richmond; vice-pres'-
dent. c. l.. Scott, Augusta; secre'arv
#. n, Henley. Richmond; treasurer. G.
$ Mullen. Culpeper.
The membership committee is made
up of the following: S. ]. sadlHr q.
". Appirtol \. IL SF1rtfh r. ~
Cooke. A. F. Brown. F. H MURRAY.
2. 9. Durfey. j. r. Adams and =. S,
Crawford
An amendment to the constitution
and bylaws. presented by Commits
sioner Coleman and adopted provides
that the executive committee shall
name ten ce-presidents. one for each
of the Congressional Districts. TO CO.
operate with the executive committee
tn Iva II, yNf. \,
times and places az the executive COM
mittee may designate.
Resolutions Adopted.
The resolutions presented bv Mr..
Won Gemmingen, T. G. DurFey e-r
j. q. White. and adopted by the body,
declare:
THAT It is the sense of this asso-
laws ~ the State of Virginia are
deficient in regard to the powers %
the road authorities relating to the
securing III rights OF way and the To-
cation and construction OF roads
! Further. that II is the sense OF
this association that tho improved
roads Of the State are deterioratinG
for the lack of proper maintenance,
caused partly by lack Of necessary
funds for their maintenance.
That the convention hereby urges
the members of the Virginia House of
Delegates and Virginia Senate to pass
such legislation giving the road au-
liberties of the state the power of
eminent domain in matter of securing
right OF way for the construction of
lroads.
Use Auto Taxes for Roads.
That the convention hereby urges
members of the Virginia House of
Delegates and the Virginia Senate. To
pass such legislation necessary to set
aside the automobile tax for the main
Itenance of the improved roads in the
State under the supervision of the
State Highway Commissioner, and to
pass such legislation necessary that
paroled convicts may be used in the
lcounties for the maintenance of i'm
proved roads these convicts to be
under the supervision of the State
Highway Commission.
That the secretary of the associa
ition be directed 10 convey to the Vir-
xinia House of Delegates and Virginia
Senate the sentiments Of this associa .
tion.
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tiliery fire, and mountaineering on
both sides, particularly in the region
of Bolante and Bagatelle. The latest
dispatches report Il most violent, but
unsuccessful attack by the Germans
against tho Marie-Therese defense
works.
IN Lorraine our outposts have
easily repulsed an attack by the
enemy.
The minot action reported in the
communique issued at o'clock, north
east of ManonyiIler, ended in a pursuit
of the Germans by our Hussars
In the Nosges an attack by the
enemy AT Ban-de-Sapt was checked"
The afternoon communique indi-
Gated thai The Germans are becom-
ing active in the Lorraine districts.
The preliminary skirmishes between
outposts are likely to develop into a
heated engagement. as the Germa ms
are said to have a large force coming
up to the support of their Lorraine
positions.
Socialist Program.
\ Socialist memb Der Of the Prussia n
Diet. in outlining the program of his
party, said that no interposition
would I've made now to the Govern
ment's plan, but that after the war
the Socialists would insist on the
granting OF their demands. He said,
also, that the people of all bellig-
erent nations now want and have al
ways wanted peace.
The Austrian general staff ar.
nounces that their troops have gained
several succe sses in the CarpathianS,
where village north of Nolovec was
captured
Daring sirnsen Caught.
An appended note to the official
night statement OF the Frenci war
ONCE makes the encouragement that
i'm addition destroying a German signal
balloon in the vicinity of Cagny today
at Nerdun, they brough Down q Ger
man aeroplane. the pilot of which
proved 10 be Lieutenant Won Hidelen.
He will he remem bered as the audaci-
Gus aviator who last September few
over Paris dropping bombs, which
caused the death of several noncom-
| batants. and added to this a note in
/ viting parisians to surrender Ito the
| victorious German armies then march.
| ing on Paris
I It. is not stated whether the lteu-
| tenant landed safely or was killed.
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At the Theaters
TAKE MY ADVICE"
WILL PROVE. POPULAR

TheAeEe successful opening which
the La Verne Company enjoyed In
Petersburg yesterday insures Rich
mond theatergoers one of the most
finished productions which has been
offered by a stock company at the
matinee today when the first perform
ance OF Take My Advice" will be
offered. The farce is one of the
wittiest and cleverest pieces which it
is possible for stoc.; production to
present. and 1t has proved a hit
throughout the country The La
Verne Company scored heavily IN
the first performances yesterday. and
Will return to the Academy in a play
the rough edges, always present on
first nights, of which have been eradi-
Gated, a. special matinee today will
mark the return OF the stock COM
psny to it's home and The usual even
ing performances. with one regular
matinee on Saturday. will obtain
throughout the week.
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They have scored heavily in the larger
cities of America and are now on their
nrst southern trip.
Count Baghongi, the celebrated
Italan equestrian clown, Isl another
feature extraordinary. fsasnongi was
recognized Tor years as the best cir
cus rider al Europe. Hs is diminu-
tive in size. but performs on the ra X
OF a horse with ne HbiHty OF siu.Iaa.
i4is clorsainS Et..ta tnS 4tt,.e d-e .-.
IL roar OF laughter.
Graham and Randall have d novelty
comedy sketch. superbly mounted.
which has been big hit in the North
and East.
The usual complement of motion
pictures Will be gwen with eac.1 OF the
new shows in "Bilitoppers' Week" in
Guiding the Hearst -Selg war pictures
and some very amusing comedy films.
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OBITUARY
Mrs sarah Jane Darlington.

Mrs. sarah Jane Darlington. aged
eighty-two, widow OF peyton Il. Car
rington. died yesterday at her home.
51a West Grace Street, after an i'll
ness OF several months. The funeral
will he from the home at uoon today,
Rev. Hug.l w Suhlett, rector OF Old
ST. Johns, officiating. and interment
will be in Hollywood.
Until four years ago, Mrs CARING
ton had been for many years presi-
dent and one OF the most active sup
porters of the Virginia Home for IN
curables she was charter member
of the Protestant Episcopal Church
Home and for several years was one
of its directors.
One son, Peyton Il. Darlington, Jr..
survives.
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BOOK INVESTIGATORS

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solve to INTRODUCES the resolution wa.
taken after reading the report of SUI
perintendent Stearnes showing that
there exists discrimination against
virginia in certain particulars"
Mr.. Gums report will recommend
the passage Of the bill allowing the
state Board to ask for retail or
wholesale quotations and allowing
the board. also, to make use Of p'ateS
for the manufacture of school books
where necessary. 1t will also point
out few Determinations though adj
uniting that they are not numerous
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-11

Standards we hoist~d the British naval
ensign End sailed under IL all day.
We were only armed with four six
FOUNDER II. +. guns, and We knew
thers were several Spanish toPpetae
rUsts OF the coast. Suru enough. In
soft" OF our war ruse, We Were attack
cd bv three small spanish torpedo
gunboais In the Bahama Channel just
st niEhtfalt EnG only escaped by su.
rerior speed"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-11
WIRELESS PHONE
MESSAGE 72l MILES

San Francisco. Feb. 10.~-Sponsored
unoficially by order of the secretary
Of the navy. a wireless telephone in
vented by IL. i, Dwyer, "a San Fran
ciscan. has carried The hl~aan voice
a distance of 72f miles. 1'lc CONVEX
st.t.on Was exc hanged between the
United states government radio sta
ton at Marc Island and the govern
ment radio station at Tatoosh Cape
Flattery, on the coast of Washington.
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SOUTHSIDE.
DFCATUR-STREET CHURCH
To ENJOY SOCIAL SESSION

The official board Of Decatur Street
Methodist Church Will give n social
to the membership Of The church nj
the sunday school room of the
church tonight al o'clock. The foi-I
lowing program Will he rendered.
HYMN. .22.
Prayer~-Ry the pastor.
Anthem~By chair a
Reading y Miss Gertrude Jones.
Address-By the pastor, Rev q. r.
Greene.
Report OF Treasurer-By II r.. East-
wood. Il
Address--By G. Y. Green. charms .
eff official board
Address-By \. G. Scott. teacher u
Bible class
Quartet
Hymn.
BenedictioG
Refreshments.
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and it was expected that Marshal Won
Hindenburg would develop a new at
tack in East Prussia to flank the
Russian movement towards Koenfgs-
berg. II only became known In un-
official circles yesterday that 900, 900
of the German first line had been
shifted to the south to reinforce the
Austro-Hungar ians who weA seek
ing to wrest the Carpathian passes
from the Russians, thus 'forestalling
descent into Hungary at this sea-
son of the year,
The flercest lighting now Is at Bali
srod. which, is thirty miles south of
Sanpk. in Galieia. 1t is there that
the German achievements have
made their appearance. assumed the
initiative, while their officers have
taken command.
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French Report.

During the days of February 3, 3
and 10, we have caused the explosion
az three mine chambers at LaBoiselle,
and have succeeded in occupying the
excavations formed by - these gx.
plosiabs. despite eounter-attacA,
which we repuised with bayonets.
In the Argenne there has been ar
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-11

Tn, Swansboro Citizens and civic
League Will hold their regular meets
ing tonight at Weatherford Baptist,
Church at 8 o'clock. Matters OF my
portance will come up for considers.
ton.
Mrs. JOHN j. Gary, OF Stop T. Peters
burg Turnpike was taken 10 the Shels
tering Arms Hos. ital for an operation
Monday.
rated on tt the Memorial Hospital
is much improved and is now at his
home.
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had seen ALL members OF the Connec-
ticut delegation except Representative
L,onergan The other four members,
l.awler said, had agreed to unite IN
introducing such a measure.
The bill was drawn up BY these
members and was presented to the
clerk of the House today The clerk.
however, refused to receive IL un-
lees the bill was introduced separate
ly by each member. This Will be done
tomorrow.
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Fred II. &,hiIIing,

From First ENGLISH Lutheran
Church at o'clock this afternoon
will be the funeral Of Frederick II.
Schiiling. who died Tuesday at 900
North Third Street, ged seventy
nine years. Surviving Mr.. Schlling
are his wife. one son, two daughters,
four grandchildren and trsee great
grandchildren.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-11

daisy chain. should be limited and i
more dignided garden party, witfl
perhaps few out-of~door dancesl
should be substituted. The plan me i
with such disfavor that the an
nouncement was made today that the
girls could have their way.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-11

SEQ West Grace street. A heart at
tack was the cause of death She was
a member OF Grace Episcopal Church.
Four children. Misses Lucy and
Courtney Bridges, and David Q,
Bridges. OF Richmond. and William n.
Bridges. of West Virginia. survive.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-11

Funeral services for Miss Mary W.
Lewis, only daughter of Judge L. l..
Lewis who died at 3i3 West Frank
lin street Tuesday, will be at $3.50 this
afternoon in Grace Episcopal Church
Miss Lewis was forty-four years of
age. and Is survived by her father and
two brothers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-11

The funeral of William j. Alexan-
der, aged eighty seven, who died Tues
day, will be from st. Peters Church,
Rev. Father Magri officiating, at 10
o'clock this morning. and interemnt
will be In Mt. Calvary, Mr.. Alexander
was one OF the oldest residents of Bar
ton Heights section, and is survived
by his widow, one son, Thomas NJ.
Alexander, of this city. and three
daughters. Mrs. Lawrence j. Grove.
Mrs. William e. NeIms, and Mrs.
Joseph r. Powers. of Barton Heights.
William Frank Tuke.
From Epiphany Episcopal Church
at 10 O'Clock this morning will be
the funeral of William
Frank luke, who died Tuesday at his
home in Barton Heights. Mr.. luke ~
survived by his widow. two daughters
Miss Ethel luke, Philadelphia. and
Miss Mabel luke, Richmond. and two
sons William II. Tuke. Tamaqua, Pa,
and Edward luke, Richmond.
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Mrs Charles r. Wade.

The funeral of Mrs. Charles II.
Wade VIII be from the residence.
laos Floyd Avenue, at II oiclock
this morning. Mrs, Wade died after
a long illness Tuesday. Her husba nd
and six children survive.
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REPUBLICAN MAKES

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,chara cierizina the charges as. loose
and unfounde d."
The discussion was started by an
amendment &c the bill offered h3 Mr..
Gillette of Massachusetts, striking out
the opproprirt ton OF $S,o00,Ooe Tor
continuing the work OF making
phi, steal valuation Of the railroads.
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Mrs. FthcI Long Dutkhartlt.

! Mrs. Ethel Long Duckhardt, wife of
w. G. Duckhardt. died yesterday at
300S Chaff1n street. aged twenty eight
years. Her husband, two children,
her parents. four brothers and one
sister survive,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-11
SUPERIOR PRESENTS
SUPERIOR ATTRACTIONS

At the superior '.heater today TO-
morrow and Saturday, VIM. Fox pre-
seuts Robert Edeson and Clair Whit
ney IN David Belaco's spectacular
drama. The Girl ] Left Behind Me"
the Empire Thoster, New York
In producing the screen version OF
this first and greatest successes OF
David Eelasco, neither effort nor
money has been spared.
The sceacs OF the play are laid in
and around "a lonely frontier army
post, and IN order that the vivid at
mosr'nere Of the piece be retained to
the fullest extent. the entire company
was sent to Fort Asslnboine Montana.
There amid the rugged Western
scenerJ the scenes OF this yiyil mill
tary drama were enacted for tho
camera.
Robert EGeson, who was secured
to play the lead in tho "Girl ] Left
Behind Me" is universally known TO
the theatergGing public as the star or
many Broadway successes.
The part Of the heroine is played
with SUCCESS by the charming Miss
Clair Whitney. the talented leading
lady of the VIM. Fox Company.
This wonderful picture will be
SHOWN At the Superior Theater only
three davs--today. tomorrow and
Satlirda and from reports of its sue
cess in other cities the management
Of TIM Superior will find II hard TO
accommodate the people Who will wish
to see it in three days time.
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Mrs. Lucy G.. Bridges.

Mrs. Lucy G. Bridges.
Mrs Lucy Cary Bridges. widow of
Captain William NJ. Bridges. many
years identified with the tobacco trade.
died suddenly yesterday at her home,
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Colonial Program Changes.

beginning with the matinee this
afternoon the Colonial Theater will
offer The Idler.' FIVE part feature
photoplav by c. IIaddon Chambers
The Pnotoplay is an adoption from
the play - the same name whieh
was produced at the Empire Theater.
New York city. some little while back
by Charles Frohman.
IN the cast will be seen Charles
RIphman and Catherine Countiss In
the stellar roles. Miss Countiss and
Mr. Ricnman are excellently suited
for this drnma. having created the
parts when the play was first pro.
fl,ieea II, H. supported cast was well
selected also, and lend material aid IN
putting over" the show in grand
style.
Interesting scenes from the hrinR
lines Of the now raging war Will be
| exhibited, and one reel or COMEDY
supplied by the keystone Company
/ will complete an excellent program.
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ASK LAWS GIVING

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FREIGHT RATES

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UNITED STATES

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RtS0lUTE USED
GCoutnued. ! frnn. Firtl .paSe-,.

was IN command of the ship tthen
Captain Eatun), and to lscetve the
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AWFUL STRUGGLE

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DOUGLAS GORDON

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WANT UNCLE SAM

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-05-26
Easing a Strained Situation.
NM GaIve,ion NcM D

tine talNe-ton NcMe-l
The German cloud has lifted percepti
bly,. The strain to which our relations
were subjected ~ the sinking 81 the La
.sltanli has been considerably ci>rd bv
a succession Of more recent events. IL.
Iu the beginning y peaceful solution oi
the controversy was only to he hoped ior
now 10 is reasonably Ia bc expected. NJ
merchant ship Of amy ilag has been Sunk
since the Washington note was dispatch
.rd to Berlin aud two hig liners carving
citizens of car own and other neutral
nations have been allowed 10 pass
through the war zone" unmulcStcd
The expressions Of German newspapers
have subsidized from n tone that was in.
.~~ultiug Ca one that ~ not even provoca-
tive. And finally. Dr. Dcrnberg. has 81
lcncrd himself. All these events. toec-
thrr with others that may 20 uumcn.
toned. token an awakening on the part
~ GERMANY and Germans 10 4 rcaliza.
ton Of the probable consequences of
acts Ia whose gravity heretofore Ger.
MANY ana Germans have seemed inScn.
.siblr. Masteriul ia its argument and
moving 90 its appeal. the Wilson note
bids fair to accomplish it> high purpose.
But other influences than the argu.
mcnt and appeal Of tbs note ARE working
tu bring Germany ami Germans into Il
more tractablr mood. Gcrmany must
been Impressed W the MANY evidences
.of the whole neutral world buttrcSSeS
The position uf the United States has
assumed Even ia South America where
We had reason - expect thai the dccla-
rltion> II the United States would evoke
>umc sncering comment. sentiment seems
a. support the position uf the United
states 49, less strongly than IL j. sup
ported ~ those European countries.
such rs Holland and Denmark. The
world = not lcagucd against Germany:
the many statements 10 the contrary
have been merely rhetorical cXagrcra-
tionS.E But If the world has not been
leagucd against Germany. Germany has
reason q fear that il may he il ID con
tinucs to atront and shock nations
which are sirtyTcly DESTROYS az remain
mg ut amty With IT, That fear. 4 fear
which ~ 49, means attainS the courage
0f Germany works for peace aud the cf.
fleets uf itS work are already visible.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-05-26
Nature NnipS.

MIR. aud Mrs. Spccklcd Trout aud
family Of .IuOO boys aud 10000 girls are
visiting IA Upper Falls.
Miss Dolly Warden Trout and Deep
Sea Trout are visiting at the Stale
.llatchcricS.
Much concern - felt for John NnttA
Squirrel. who ran away from the Public
Garden daN before Yesterday. lie was
.lISi seen going INTO \ but her shop on
columbus avenue
Musk RAT who has been giving sub.
marine exhibitions i'm the FcnWay. -
un the sick list. Last sunday. while
diving r. ESCAPE The gaze ~ curiur>
folk, he ran into a section Uf sewer pipe
and Spraiucd hi >Huut
Queen Bee. leader vi the Honey Max
crS' Union. has hrcn voted cut uf >aid
institution un account ~ her age aud
.yuraciou> appetite. James and Willard
Drunc harrit ESCAPED with their lives
lt The close uf tine rather strenuous
meeting Tuesday afternoon.
Meadow Mole and iamil, called "n
Mr.. and Mrs. Field Mouse at their home
IN old ilay>tack Yesterday. Refresh
mrnts of duodlcbug> and >Wcrtgras>
were served. The music waS furnished
~ Meadow Lark an uld friend of Mr..
Mulc'S.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-05-26
RIGGS EA\k CASE UNDER
AMUSEMENT.

The Riggs National bank ease has been
taken under adviscmcnt by Justice
Mctoy ". Judging ~ the nature 81 the
testimony In the ease, and the general
trend az the Investigation, the outlook
does not look very promising for that
institution The fact brought out al the
hearing that Secretary McAdoo had
cut off thc pipe line through which the
R.ges bank and It's associate bank the
City National of New York alias The
Standard oil bank-werr obtaingina
the usa oi msny millions of money from
the federal treasury, without the pay
ment of a penny'S interest. has the EFF.
feet al making u look favorable for tho
secretary ID the eyes Of the people.
However, IL is only proper 10 await
the decision before forming a final
opinion. The decision is not expected
before July.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-05-26
WITH THE EXCHANGES.
Italy's War Strength.

ltaly's first line troops Number ~ome
thing more than .OOO. 400 men,. III i said
that this force a. perfectly equipped, aud
since Italy ha~ been nine months preparing
.tur thi~ moment. one can readily believe
that this j. the case. ltaly's second line
troops are equal IN number 1" III first hne
troops. There j. no way uf knowing what
reserves 81 men Germany and Austria
.lave to resist the attack of ltaly'~ first
Inc troops. But II their reserves are sui
hc;ent g. cnabl. them L. do this without
calling on iic forces that have been fight
ing IL the 80 and the west. At - highly
Improbable thu. ltaly'S second Tine troops
could " resisted without weakening The
opposition to Russia IN the east and IA
England and France il the west. -Galve~-
ton New.