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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-16

Every State, with the exception OF
Maryland, whose wheat crop Is short,
shares In this increased grain pro-
duction. Alabama shows q gain OF
nearly 1900, 00e bushels: Arkansas.
~, SOC. eco bushels: Georgia. 1S.700.-
bushels: Mississippi. nearly 10000, 600
bushels: South Carolina. $500, 900
bushels; Virginia. ls,200.000 bushels,
while Texas comes to the front with
/ 4 gain Of So. 500. 600. and Oklahoma,
10, 100000 bushels.
Should Revive Business.
Every bHsiness interest In the
South should feel the vivifying In
fluence Of this splendid grain crop.
The South did not this year turn its
attention to grain a. largely as Il
should have done. and At the same
time still further lessen its cotton
cent start. which indicates it's almost
limitiess opportunities for grain
In 1900 the production OF wheat.
corn and oats in the South was s1l.-
0o0, 900 bushels. compared with this
years Yield Of l.B4n. 600, 900. We have
thus advanced the production this
year over 1900 by $4,000, 600 bushels.
Well may the South take heart and
rejoice In mis- splendid showing Of
what It. can do In grain production.
Even these figures can easily be
doubled by the South when Il gives,
- II should do. proper attention TO
1.-THE widest diversification Of It's axri-
culture, and to growing At home all
/ Of the foodstuffs needed for man and
beast.
An Abundant Harvest.
But looking beyond the South to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-16
/ ". Meredith Declares It
Should Be Made impossible
For Office Holders To Vote
kYS THE FMS" VOTE
/ ALWAYS TO KEEP IN
barter Change Body Takes
Steps To Accumulate All
Possible Municipal Informal
|tion

C1ftsen Charles v. MereaftA,
nember Of the Charter Changes
E0Mnlttee last might suggested q
nest radical change In the charter
" Rachmond. and I'm doing 10 clear
" Indicated HIS opposftioa 70 the
bFaposed 0ne-mam charter ~ sag
ventea by many eftiaens and some
enneilmen.
4a said that he would like to have
amendment to the charter prohibits
any holder Of Office the right 10
II his vote I'm any municipal cleo
h. He gave as his reasons the opin-
that such Office holders could and
control all other once holders. and
n Ct every succeeding election the
ID" supported the .ins." who were
tdfdates for reelection.
lis idea was that II the Office hold
were prohibited the right to vote,
would not have the power which lie
y exerted by those who are In. be-
sse the people would at least have
chance OF placing the most lifting
Ii In cfice. and would have little
tuble in making changes when
hinges were apparently necessary for
"a government.
Need ~ Election Referm.
Thin appeals particularly to the
uth,s' said Mr.. Meredith. TN the
bstern and Eastern States there Il
he chance because of tho two great
lite parties, with the pivotal indie
ndens vote. That II why. In the
bat cities. the railways pick the basi
ID for the Offices to be chosen by
people. One party knows that the
Yer will pick its strongest man. and
At party must, for seif-protectton.
II its strongest man. Then the In
pendent element comes In, and elects
best man Of the two. hut We can
DO that here. We have but os3s
~, and the nomination ID equiva-
i TO N eiection.
THAT 10 why | DO not think the one
u government will be effective. He
" be elected. and then with the
eat power bestowed upon him. he
IN use that power to his own advan-
he. and there we are In the same
hole"
)It was conceded by Mr.. Meredith
1t such an arrangement would ne
uttAte an amendment to the con-
Itution. 10 the suggestion was not
bcussed further. II will come up
her. however. in the deliberations oil
b committee.
After considerable discussion en-
ICED In by every members OF ths
mmittee, during the course of which
hny suggestions were made ana
my ideas exchanged. II was finally
kermined to secure copies OF char
Fs from all cities having different
iCOntinucd in Second PnxeJ
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-16
Great Britian's Unwarranted
/. Interference With Trade
Strongly Resented
EMBARGO MAY BE
USED AS PERSUADER
Americans Find 1t Practically
impossible To Do Business
With North European Neu-
trail Countries

Washington, July 15.-Follow-
Ing representations made at the
State Department in behalf Of +
the American packers whose
trade with some Of the neutral
countries OF Europe has practi-
caIly vanished as q result of
British practices during the war,
it became known today that q
movement Il on foot to assemble
In O convention Of protest, the
meat, cotton and other interests
affected adversely by British poll
cies.
The packers already have been APP
preached by men identified with the
cotton interests OF tho South In re-
gard to the proposed gathering. II
is understood the meat men are agree
able to the suggestion and that live
stock interests may be brought In
with them.
With the approach OF the new cot
ton crop OF the Southern States II Il
expected here that the grievances of
the cotton growers against Great
Britain win be brought to the front
more than ever before. Like the
meat packers. they have engaged
special counsel and enlisted the sup
port pf men powerful in q political
way.
May Apply Embargo Pressure.
The agitation Of the project for ar
embargo on expectation OF war ma.
terial as means OF bringing Eng
land to terms has caused some appre-
hension TO the British. Those mos,
familiar with the situation feel con-
fident that concessions by Great Bri.
tain are likely to come as soon a;
authorities In London realize the ex.
tent and depth of the feeling amons
large groups of American Interest,"
and appreciate the possible results oil
the political pressure they will be able
to exert when Congress meets.
1t has been decided that the State
Department will act on behalf OF thu
packers and their cases. The depart.
ment has now set on foot inquiries IN
England and neutral countries ada
cent to Germany to verify reports OF
conditions made by the meat inter
ests. According to these reports. 1t Is
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-16
ONLY TWO MORE DAYS
REMAIN Of LARGE
VOTING BONUS PERIOD


There are but two more days left OF
the big voting period In The VIZ
ginian's Pony-Cart Contest. In this
period. which closes Saturday after
noon. July II, at p. NJ. contestants
can secure 100000 bonus votes with
at one time. You should use every
effort possible to secure one or more
Of these bonus voting ballots AZ they
will be or great value to you when
the flnal count IL made.
Go see all your friends today and
explain TO them the importance OF
letting you have their subscriptions
NOW. as II will help You secure one
OF the 100000 voting ballots which
can be secured with $40 only during
the first period.
For the benefit OF contestants who
do not thoroughly understand the
different periods in which b0mus votes
are given. We have below tAbulated
bonus votes and the amount Of money
required to secure them throughout
tn contest
During the first period ok the com
test. which began on July s and closes
July II. p. NJ, you are required to
turn In $40 In subscripttQns ~ one
time to secure q 100. 600 bonua voting
ballot: during the second period Of
the contest. which begins July ~ and
closes July 81. 6 p. NJ. you are re-
|QusrUd to turn til SIS In subscriptions
III one time to securo loo, 900
bonus voting ballot; during the third
period OF the contest. which begins
Aukust and closes Augnst 4 4. r,
III. you are required to turn Al 10 In
s1bscriptiona at one time "a secure 4
III "A af,f3 hanna vofinr balIof during
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-16

Bowling Green. Va, July i5.-After
a short but impressive trial, in which
their guilt was absolutely fixed, John
Lewis Rollins and George Mathews,
colored. were found guilty and SEN
fenced to death for their heinous at
tack upon Mrs. Burnley Coleman and
her daughter, Miss Euia. at Kappa
hammock Academy early Monday
morning.
Story OF the Trial.
Promptly at 10 A. III. today the
Circuit Court of Caroline County
Judge n. III. l. Chichester presiding
began its trial or the negroes charged
with assaulting Mrs. Burnley Cole
man and attempting an assault on
her daughter, Miss Euia Coleman. al
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-16
BRIDGEPORT FACTORIES
|MAI ALE Be TIED Up
| BY LABOR AGITATION

lnclals Believe Back Of Whole Trou-
|b1e Prod German Influences Are
working 10 Embarrass Fflling War
[Ordcrs.
bridgeport. Conn. Jniy I5.--Indi-
|tions point tonight 10 the fmmi-
Int probability that within few
Iys al the Bridgeport factories may
tied up In . strike Of fAr-reaching
|oportions. The trifitng internal
'Nerences, wholly within the ranks
labor, witch few days ago cAus-
the walk-0ut Of the structural iron
brkers and the millwrtzhts employ
BY the Stewart Construction Conn
Iny on its work Of building the now
bmington Arms factory. now more
Ian half completed. threatened 20
|@olvs not only score Of factories
Hiding subcontracts from the arms
n Ammunition company. but other
hnufActories here In which the same
nd AZ mechanics and artisans are
hpioyed,
Almost the entire day was taken
with various conferences be-
cen the union men themselves and
sir representatives. and the ofiicials
the stewart Company. The settie-
INT Of the whole situation seems to
= With the machinists employed ut
n Remington factories. with whom
striking miliwrf1hss have allied
smsolves. They vim hold ( meet
tomorrow night to vote cn 4
fmpathetic strike. n they decide 10
Hike II II predicted ~ the labor
Sders that not only The machinfsfn
kStYnvad IN the Reryninafon fanf<sv{..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-16
CONTINUED on second Pare,
ANOTHER OUTRAGEOUS
CRIME PERFORATED

Especial TO The Richmond virsinian.l

Especial to The Richmond Vireinian.)
fredericksburg. Md, July 15.--Lower
Caroline. County Is being secured by
q heavily armed posse OF more than
100 men, who, It II feared. may
lynch negro who early this morn
ing criminally assaulted fifteen-ycar-
old Mildred Clark, daughter of
Enoch e. Clark. Of this place.
The girl was attacked ~ she was
passing through = strip Of woods on
her way home TO the residence OF
her aunt. Mrs. George Carnaan. When
she regained consciousness she made
her way In q hystericAi con1ition To
Mrs. Carmnn's home News Of the
attack soon spread and the posse lost
no time IN taking up the man hunt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-16
Il NDS GIVEN
| SHORT SHR|FT BY
CAROLINE JUDGE
Two Negroes Indicted. Tried.
Found Guilty and Sentenced
to Chair
VIRGINIA JUSTICE
| RIGHT ON THE JOB
Dastardly Crime Against Re-
spected Ladies Is Promptly
Observation-Disclosures neon
trovertible
VIRGINIA JUSTICE.


Monday--TSso respectable ladies'
victims Of heinous attacks about
. A. NJ. In their country home In
Caroline County. Arrests Of sus-
poets follow vigorous action ON
part Of county authorities.
Tuesday-Preiiminary exanina-
ton before magistrate Men sent
ON TO grand jury. Two believed
10 be especially involved lodged
In Hcnrico jail for safckeeping.
Judge directs jurors and witnesses
summoned.
Wcdncsday--Jurors and wit
nesscs summoned TO court for
Thursday.
Thursday--John Lewis Rollins
and George Mathews. negroes, In
dicfcd, placed on trial. convicted
and sentenced to die In electric
chair.
Let all their kind beware
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-16
SOUTH'S GRAIN CROP THIS YEAR IS MORE
VALUABLE THAN ITS BEST COTTON YIELD
Yield In Southern Will Be Bushels Which Is
292OO0O00 Greater Than Last Years Crop-Will
Largely Offset Adverse Cotton Conditions.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
baltimore. July l5.--The Manufac-
turers' Record this week says:
The grain crop OF the south this
year will exceed In value by several
hundred million dollars the total OF
the most valuable cotton crop ever
produced by this section.
This remarkable fact Is due to an
increase In grain production through
out the south, which will demon
strate what this section ID capable
|of doing In the development of d.
versified farming. According to the
forecast OF grain production for the
|countf. based on conditions July /.
the production OF grain In the South
|ern state Tor this year will be 1.540,-
100000 bushels, or = gain OF ass.
900. 900 bushels over last year. II
ito the figures covering wheat. corn
|of a0.000.o00 bushels, the total grain
for the South this year will be l.670.-
OoO, eco bushels. and as this years
rice crop exceeds by 100000 bushels
last years, We would have total in
crease OF grain In this section of
~, 0O0, 900 bushels.
This phenomenal situation Ii all the
more impressive when taken In com
|nectton with the grain crop Of the en-
tire country.
An Awe-Inspiring Yield.
The estimated yield for the country
for the year. including rice. ID 6.4lA.-
o00.000 bushels, or an Increase Of
4s0. 0OO.0OO bushels over 1914. Out Of
or nearly 80 per cent, IL due to the
increase In the south The gain In
this section will be nearly % per cent
over last year "a compared with only
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-16
Funeral 81 Thomas Pcxrarn.

The funeral OF Thomas II. Pegrnm
was largely attended by members of
the Fire Department. with whom he
had served number OF years. Mr..
Pegram was killed while driving the
Chief to q IRE Tuesday night.
The funeral was from B1iley's
undertaking establishment. and the
burial was In lakewood. He leaves
his wife, two brothers and = sister.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-16
STRIKE TIES UP GREAT
COAL FIELD N WALES
Hundred and Fifty thousand Miners
Defy Governments Orders and
Throw Down Tools.
EVERY STRIKER SUBJECT
TO FINE AND IMPRISONMENT
Movement, In Face of Requirement
That All Labor Differences Must Be
Arbitrated During War. Periiously
Near TO Treason TO Britain.

London. July 15.-More than $780,
600 men laid down their tools this
morning. and as result the great
South Wales coal mines are virtually
at a standstiil Their action Is OF
particular seriousness In view OF the
modify OF urgent necessity to the
British feet. and TO the vast number
OF n1unition factories. and because an
even more alarming situation Ia faced
by the direct disapproval thus made
OF the Governments order issued yes
terday, under the munitions act, that
the men should not strike.
So today, out of the various mani
festations of unrest among the labor
ing classes which the British Govern
ment has had to face since the be-
ginning Of the war. the Government
Is confronted with q problem which,
tf not settled at an early date. will
prove q great handicap to the produc-
ton OF munitions. not to say the en-
barrassment that 1t will be to the
country at large. ami the British
cause.
The action of the miners was taken
in spite of the advice OF their leaders,
who told them to return to work, in
spite OF the order to strike today. and
make another attempt to settle their
differences with the owners and their
demands for higher wages by arbitra-
ton.
Subject to Heavy Fines.
Under the provisions OF the mum
|tfons act the strikers are subject to a
heavy daily fine for remaining away
from their work The Government.
at least, Is endowed with
the power to force the men to remain
on their Jobs. But what action Will
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-16
POLICE LOOKING FOR
FALSE ALARM OFFENDER

Mayor Afnslie has taken prompt
action looking toward the capturo and
conviction OF the person Who turneds
IN fAise alarm OF mrs from the bost
located 1t Auburn and Grows Aver
nnes yesterday mornin1s ah0rtix AfteN
alarm turned ia recenfly the Arsts'
from I point on Church Hin tina
Mayor offers q reward of 40 tor the
conviction Of the offsndsx
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-16
: view ana Retsrnel.i
Every Sundny

III NsrfeIE ma western railway.
Tickets at the above rate win bc
korsd on two fast trains leaving
td-6treet Station $40 and 400 a. NJ.
~ Sunday, connecting II Union
BOT, Norfolk, With Ocean View Ex-
=. which leaves FROM directly IN
HI of Union Depot irnzuedietelY upon
kival ~ - Abover trains "A Norton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-16
Dyer.s sixtA Anpsal Excursien.

ID the mountains and cavsrns Of In
ray, July a. 30. Apply eS9 East Main
Street, ar write Isham n Dyer, Peters
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Apply sss g. Main Street. or write
IaIfAM a. DYER, Rstershurg w
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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-21
AUTO TAX ISSUE AS
SEEN AT FORT SHAF TER

Especial Star Bulletin Correspondence
FORT SHAFTER, Jan. 21.--Notifi-
cation from Charles Wilder, tax as
SCISSOR of the county, has been receiv-
ed at this post informing the owners
of power-driven vehicles, including
motorcycles, that all such vehicles
are, by an opinion recently made. tax
able at the rate of one cent per pound.
This affects a number of officers and
several enlisted owners of motorcycles
who are stationed at the post, and the
information has not been received
with rejoicing.
In fact there is welldefined dispo-
sition to combat the legality of the
opinion and, IL necessary, carry the
question into the courts for decision.
The question is one that has never
been settled by courts of last resort
and, inasmuch as the whole decision
seems to turn on the point that the
United States has not exclusive juris-
diction over the military and naval
reservations on the islands. 1t would
seem well to have the question set.
tied authoritatively.
If the present decision be allowed
to stand natural sequence win be
that all personal property Of officers
and other residents on reservations in
Oahu will be liable to any taxation or
assessments that the territorial Off
cials may see fit to levy or impose.
All the vehicles in question now car.
~ licenses which, they say, fairly ac-
counts for their share of usage OF
roads and the principle Involved
seems to them to be far too great to
be passed over with mere decision
OF territorial official.
It is well established rule that
neither officers or men Of the military
or naval establishments may be re-
garded as citizens Of community
where stationed. Their stay is firm.
Unsettled as being but temporary anil
absolutely without idea of permanent
cy. That being the case the motor of
tourist might as we'll be taxed with
the cent-a-pound rate when brought
from the mainland as to impose that
rate on the machine Of an officsr or
enlisted man, It is declared.
The officers concerned in this de-
cision believe that no one in Hawaii
is anxious to interfere with the profit
able crop known as the tourist crop
and they are further Of the belief that
the income to the territory from the
military and navy people is also no
inconsiderable sum In amount There
are probably 80 machines owned by
these "domiciled strangers and the
paltry few thousands to be derived
from this proposed taxation would
scarcely pay the people of Hawaii for
the loss Of the good will of the peo-
pie at whom this financial blow is now
aimed, they say There has been
much said Of late about increasing
the cordially Of relations between
civilians. and the government people,
and this latest move is not helping the
movement any.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-21
INCORPORATE TO RAISE
PINEAPPLES AT. WAIMEA

incorporates of the Waimea Pine
apple Hui filed articles of association
at the territorial treasurer's Office to-
day. The firm Is organized to take
over land leases at Waimea, Oahu, and
engage in the cultivation of pines.
The capitalization is fixed at $25, 700
in 1000 shares having q par value of
SIS each, of which more than three
fourths the total number have been
subscribed. The officers and stock
holders, each of whom subscribes 100
shares, are as follows: X. Sakoda,
president; G. Taketa, vice-president;
X. Komatsu. secretary: T. Fuiieki,
treasurer; A. Izumi. Y. Uchiyama, X.
yamauchi and 7. Matsuda.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-21
D. A. R. Sending
OUT INVITATION
IN UNIQUE FORM
The following unique invitation is
being sent out by the local d. A. r.:
so the Sons and Daughters Of the
Nation.

The ojibways CT the Prairies,
or the Mississippi and Dacotahs,
Loyal sons and faithful daughters Of
the founders
OF our mighty land Of peace and
plenty,
Stand erect and call council.
Summon all the tribes OF men to,
gether:
Summon all the warriors and their
women;
Call the nations'come and gather
At a councif-at powwow and a
feasting.
The place Of council is the wigwam
of our Regent;
At the longhcuse of Chief Bryan and
his Chiefess,
She, the dark-eyed ruler OF our tribe.
Meath the palm trees we will gather,
Meath the palm trees at the ending
OF the long trail Punahou.
The hour is named the second twi-
light
OF the fateful night of Monday;
The time Ave nights e'er the moon
is full;
n the month OF frost and snow and
winter.
IN the FIRST month of the year.
You are hidden! Hark the summons.
You are hidden, by 0jibways;
You and one member OF your clan.
Seek then the Pakawana of the Peace.
Pipe
AZ the signal to the nations,
To all the tribes that thus are hidden.
We. the Council for Oiibways, Alo.
be Chapter n. s.. d. A. r., Mrs. Carl
b Andrews. Mrs. Charles H. Ather,
ton, Mrs. D. H. Case. Mrs. Fred B.
Damon. Mrs. w. w. Hall. Miss Char.
Iotte Y. Hall. Mrs. Herman Hugo, Miss
1ennia Hummel, Miss Mary Lawrence,
Miss Frances A. Lennon.
1913 Punalcu street s p. M, Janu.
afy 25th. 1915"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-21
WALTHAM WATCH coMPANYs
,.- Is. R.,5f
EXPORT DEPARTMENT
A. .. HlLLvea. A...ss.

Asst. to Mgr. Of Export Deptlsps
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-21
TERRITORY Won't
PRESS TAXATION
OF ARMY AUTOS
CONTINUED from page one,

will be asked to pass statute exempt
ing the federal military officers cars
from taxes"
Il am willing to join with the OFF,
GERS in an appeal to the supreme ccurt
on an agreed statement of facts" said
the Encouragement Until we get
some ruling to the contrary ! don't
see how we can do otherwise than en-
force the law. The argument that the
officers are not stationed here per.
manently, that this is not their perma;
nene residence, that they are transi.
ents, would not exempt their private
property. II makes no difference
where man has his home; II he has
property in Hawaii that property is
subject to assessment"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-21
WAIKIKI INN
DANCE TONIGHT
The usual ThurEday evening dance
win be held at WAIKIKI Inn this eve
ming.
You are cordially invited TO attend
and enjoy an exceptionally pleasant
evening. ADV.
DRAFT ORDINANCE FOR
BUREAU OF SUPPLIES

A proposed new ordinance to pro-
vide for bureau of supplies will soon
be ready for presentation to the board
Of supervisors. p. L. Weaver, first
deputy city and county attorney, is
drafting an ordinance to supplement
the resolution of the board which ere
ated the office OF purchasing agent
This ordinance win probably be ready
for presentation at the next meeting
of the board.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-21
&C FITCH. PeEs,otsr
Sales OFFICES

NEW WORK. IS MAioEN LANE
CHICAGO, 81 NORTH STATE STREET
MONTREAL. Ies ST. JAMES STREET
LoNo0N.Iss HIGH HoLBoRN
WALTHAh. AT THE FACTORY
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-21

An and interesting will be-
Wichman of Wahham
i. If Waltham WatchWatch the