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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
BLANKET FRANCHISE.
QUESTION UP TO-DAY

The Council Committee on Streets
will meet at O'Clock today with q
small docket. 1t is probable the
opinion OF the City Attorney con-
corning the petition of the Virginia
Railway and Power Company for y
blanket franchise will be taken up.
City Attorney Pollard says the city
cannot give the company blanket
franchise, unless the various fran
chises now held by that organizz-
ton are surrendered before the gem
eral franchise Is granted.
This Eommtttee ON Utilities Will
meet tomorrow TONIGHT ~ 8 o'clock.
Nuthinx but routine business Il ex-
pecsed 10 come m
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
PRESIDENT WILSON
CAUGHT IN RAIN

Washington. June 13--President Will
son was caught In thunder shower
while attending the Confederate Me-
mortal exercises at Arlington National
Cemetery this afternoon. As the shows
err broke he hurried with his daughter.
Miss Margaret Wilson. to the auto
mobile which was waiting and a dash
was made fer the white House In a
heavy iownpour. Mr.. Wilson had the
same experience at the Confederate
exercises a year ago.
The invitation to attend the exercises
had been accepted by the President
with the strict understanding that he
sscretary AZ thu Navy HiiIry HeFhert
was the chief speaker II the exsrcises.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
GENERAL OREGON
DIES OF OPERATION

Ell Paso. Tex. June 13.--Gencrai
Aware Obregon. who was wounded IN
the battle of Leon by a shell which
necessitated amputating his right arm.
died there Saturday night, General
Obregon was the only Carranza gem
eral who defeated villa. and was COM
mander Of the ccnstitutionalist force
In central and northern Mexico. Gem
eral Benjamin Fill has been appoint
ed to succeed him IN command.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
TWO GERMAN FACTIONS
At ODDS OVER REPLY
SHARP CONFLICT ExxPECTED
BEFORE ANSWER Is MADE



asAins.o n, June Ane
German Government In quite a.
ignorant m 10 what cour.e II will
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p1i -
sons note as the washington Gov
eminent. Is the opinoion OF well-in-
formed observers here.
Tna n.,;., !. ~an,a,,. ~~o~,n -.
=
among those most competent 20 reaa
.ne s!sns u sne s'euauun 11lknt tna -.
the Gorman Government - uncertain
In It's own mind as 70 what 20 40, ana
that Berlin - becoming the scene OF
nalfcy In reference to 8uhm&rin
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
0RyAN'S RESIGNATION
DIDN'T SINK ST. PAUL
shin Seemed 20 Go ON All Right After
News Came Says Colonel
House.
BACK FROM EUROPE, SEES
NO PROSPECT OF THE ENn
Denies He Was President Wilson's
Special Envoy TO Sound Warning
Nations ON the Subject of Peace.

Roslyn, L. l., June 13.--Colonel q.
NJ. House. who came here today ~
soon as he got back from his four
months stay abroad, said this even-
ing that he saw no chance for peace
in Europe. Moreover. he declared
that the United states never had the
lob OF peace maker" and he denied
that his trip had been undertaken ~
President Wilson's unofiiciai envoy en-
q mission OF peace.
Colonel House brought 10 an end an
interview during which he declined
to answer many questions and smiled
away many others by saying, when
asked II he would accept the position
OF Secretary OF state, that It had not
been offered u him.
Tho colonial said that the news Of
Secretary BryaE's resignation came 70
him on the st. Paul on the way to
New York. He acknowledged taaat tina
ship seemed to 80 al right Just the
same. and said no understood that Il
must have ''created quite . sensation
here"
The f,rst thing Colonel House said
this evening was TO deny thkt he had
visited the warring nations OF Europe
as the Presidents special envoy to
sound them on the subject OF peace
MD Not Talk Peace.
NO." he said, that's fhs biggest
piece Of nonsense ever sent out. The
President himself denied It. sou may
rNraAmher. ! did not talk peace. II
was perfectly apparent that didn't
70 there for that purpose.
Colonel House said that he talked
with all the high ofhciais Of Great
va Y.v@~ -.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
Sc. 600. 600 Russian order.

Philadelphia, June 1.-the Bal
win Locomotive Works have receiv,
a cable order from the Russian ca
eminent for $50 locomotives. to
built before the close of the year.
The order. which approximates n
100000. is one of the largest ~
booked by the Baldwin Company II
means that the concerns big plants
this city and Eddystone, will be wur
ed to capacity for months.
Alba B. Johnson. president Of q
Baldwin Company. confirmed the !
ceipt Of the order. 1t was declar,
that the orders placed with the Hat
win Company by the Allies now "a
up to more than $4,000, 900.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
INTERNATIONAL POLICE
FORCE MOVE PLANNED
Ex-President Taft WIN Anacance Has
idea Of Way TO Enforce Peace n
Meeting Today.

Meeun& TOuays
New York, June fs-william Fl. Taft
is expected formally to advocate de-
parture by the United States from
the Jeffersonian policy OF entangftng
alliances with no foreign nations when
he addresses the League OF Peace con-
ference In Philadeiphia this week. The
NationaT Provisional Committee of ia
announced the program for the confer
ence today.
x-President Taft will announce his
plan for an alliance with all the great
powers with view to enforcing peace,
at dinner at the Bellevue-Stratford
Hotel Wednesday evening. Other
speakers at the dinner will be Hamilton
Holt, editor of the Independent; Judge
George NJ. Ray, or Delaware. and Oscar
S. Straus. formerly ambassador to
Turkey.
Opens Thursday Morning.
The conference proper opens Thurs
day morning. the anniversary Of the
battle of Bunker Hill, In Independence
Hall. Addresses will then be made by
Theodore Marburg. formerly minister
to Belgium. DR.. John Grier Hibben,
president of Princeton: James NJ. Beck
and Edward Filene. representing the
United States Chamber of Commerce.
Judge Taft will preside at the con-
ference. The proposals he will sug-
gest for consideration include: An
international court to try all 3ustih-
able questions: q council of eoncilia-
ton for the considering of non-3ustih-
able questions; the use of Joint mill
tary forces against a signatory be.
ginning hostiiities contrary to the
terms of the alliance. and the formula
tion and adoption Of code OF inter-
national law.
In an announcement issued today the
committee Of l13 said:
THE step taken by former President
Taft. President Lowell. Of Harvard.
Theodore Marburg. and others, In call
| ing this convention, was not for the
purpose OF merely discussing various
phases OF the peace question. but to
start q new movement along thorough
lily political lines, by which new al
lance of the great powers may be
brought about, the United States to
make the initial move.
LoweIPs Proposals..
president Lowen proposed what
has been regarded the main feature OF
the plan. that the signatory powers
shall Jointly use their military forces
TO prevent anyone of their number be-
ginning hostilities pending negotia-
lions looking toward an arbitrai set
Element Of the questions At issue.
'Tt was In this connection also that
Mr.. Taft pointed out that the plan
would necessitate . departure on the
part OF the United States from its ira
ditfonai policy OF avoiding entangling
ailiances with European or Asiatic
powers. and that II might also oblige
Us to cake part In European and
Aaiatic wars, but he held that we
would be justified IN taking such q
risk because Of the greater probability
OF world peace resulting from such
an alitsnee... as.ss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
Gerrnans Help Austrtans. J

Geneva. June 13.-Dispatches Il
Vienna assert that Bayarian
Saxon reserves amounting TO at u
two army corps. are on their way
Trent to hold Off the advancing II
ians, Many German batteries cf II
field artillery are reported to ii
been sent to the Isonzo front to-
the Austrians.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
Great DamageAlso Claimes
Have Been Inflicted
Bombs Upon the VARS
In the Harbor
GERMAN BATTALIONS
TO AID OF AUSTRIA
Saxon and Bavarian Tro
Reported on Way to Re-
force Retreating Soldiers
Franz Josef-Rome Clai
Successes

Rome. June IA raid by an !
base, resulted IN the destruction
a great part Of the arsenal, say
dispatch to the Messagero today.
airship dropped bombs on the shipr
In the naval port where there y
ten warships including one battles
two cruisers. and several suhmarf
It is believed that the bombs cav
great destruction among this dc
with Its customary. secrecy the
office has RETAINED for several 4
from giving any details of the ope
| lions against Rovereto. The md
ment of the italian troops in this
eion has. however, reached such
| point that II lis believed In Rome I
II Rovereto has already fallen its
cupation will not be long delayed.
war office has made Ii point
/, to announce the occupation OF
| Austrian towns until the Italians
I so well organized in the captured pl
! they cannot be driven out by count
/ attacks.
| Austrians Fall Back.
| According to the latest official
! ports the Austrians are falling b
everywhere on the Tyroi-Trent
front, the heavy Italian artillery
molishing the fortifications and L
garrisons then retreating appares
for lack OF sufficient forces to y
the advance OF the invaders, N,
| of still another report of the Es
| to the Trentino having fallen
| the hands of the italians was conts
ed In the official report OF last Mi
| which told OF the occupation cf
Wales Pass, $3.50 feet high, south
fCaprile mad on the frontier ain
due east from Bozet.
! The police throughout ITALY
arresting all male adult Austrians !
are deported to a concentration ga
! in Sardinia. Their ia miles win
allowed to Join the prisoners In
camp. Already eco Austrtans n
been sent from Rome to Sardinia
dispatch from Venice says u
t Austrians steamers on their way Il
Istria to Dalmatian ports were I
ftured last night by italian destroy
|
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
Position Close TO Rovcrto.

Milan. June IL via Paris, June 4
The Austrians have evacuated Nj
blown up Fort Pozzacn'o. on this m
gazzi Plateau near Roverto. accordf1
to Secolo dispatch. NJ
The fortress Is mile from yaIlsrs
which has been occupied by the III
ians, and was one Of the most foras
idable Austrian defenses in THAI pu
of Tyrol It was butt four ysSrs IN
at large expense
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
Axainst Premature Peaes.

Under the caption, Against Prsz
ture Peace. the New Review reSSA&<
published an article by Amatcie Exx&&
rejecting all suggestions that his n&4t
conclude peace with Germany Al
the allies even consider the ques4
until the Germans are driven 0ntS
Belgium. He says. s5s
TT would be a grave and dauvNf1
error to supnoze that peace II pe041
and sdcasraA Bile At the present tini9 II \; IA
The idea that Il now being
In America that the end sef the n
can be FASTENED by prohibiting th4
portation Of arms and arnmuniticH
mot proceed. assure ycu. from
Franch source I Will add that rs G.
not proceed from any genuinely
name inspiration. for neither E<G
and her allies nor the world IA M
whfcfc allowed tYtAt psreptua1 ~
war, German miiitarism to cOnt5
II Ii certain that from nu1
peace humanity would gain n1
and would lose security. Hb&z
even hope 2s
These are considerat tn1ts IA
lieve, that must appeal Qtrun
THE American n6ti6K. 81 Gii9r41E =
,neif cpnfroiikit ess< ~ - 0fi
Independence @ ss 3 Il y !s g
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
Drop Bombs on Serb Town.

Nish. Serbia, via London. June II
Three Austrian aeroplanes ysst0
day dropped bombs on Kragojcvnt
killing or wounding twelve pcrsans
Serbian aeroplane, pursued this h5
tile machines, brinx.ns one iaw1E
man officers was captured Al AxxijX
lanka.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14

Continued on Second paxe)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14

- II -. S1oKIuX IuE E&l4cs
+ Another element In the situation
which IL taken into very serious con-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-17
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-If You Know Dr. Ed
 wards Olive Tablets.

The secret of keeping young-is to feel yonng-to do this you must watch your liver and boweIs-th ere's no need of having sallow. complexion dark rings under your eycs-pirr.- pIes-a bilious look in your face-- dull eyes with no sparkle.
 Your doctor will tell you ninety Der cent. of all sickness comes from in- active bowels and liver.
 Dr. Edwards. a wel1-known physi- elan in Ohio, perfected a vegetable compound mixed with olive oil to act on the liver and, bowels, which he gave to his patients for years.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets, the substitute for calomel, are gentle in their action, yet always effective.
 They bring about that exuber erance of spirit, that natural buoyancy which should be enjoyed by everyone, by toning up the liver and clearing the system of impurities.
 You will know pr. $dwards' Olive Tablets by their olive color. 1oc and 25c per box. All druggists. The Olive Tablet Company, Columbus, Ohio.- Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-17
Feel Young Again CERTILAX (The Certified
 Laxative).
Laxative).

Beware of the habit of constipation. Coax the overWorked bowel muscles back to normal action with CERTI- LAX, the certain laxative.'' It is the favorite prescription of an eminent New York City specialist, selected bv five hundred physicians. who have tried out thousands of laxatives and decided upon CERTILAN as the best. They believe in gentleness, persistep cy, and Natures assistance. CERTI- LAX opens the bowels; their action is gentle yet positive, never accom- panied by gripping or pain. One at night will give positive relief GER FLAX IS FOR SALE AT ALL DRUG. STORES, will be sent direct upon receipt of price. CURTIS CHEMICAL sO., IF E. 24th St., NEW YORK. PRICE, 19c. 25c. soc One at night makes you right
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-17
SERBS TAKE PRISON FRS.

CTSo Be Continued.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-17
CHAPTER XII.
The Wonan's Story,

fAR1T was plainly to be seen that HAl G the strain told fearfuIly on Ra@ezsea little Doris and that only by I&g the most ski11ful mana cement would Arbuckle be able to finish his examination of her. But the lawyer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-17
MARCONI IN DEBUT
 AS ITALIAN SENATOR

Rome, Dec. 17-WilHam Marconi made his debut as a Senator today. speaking on the statement made Dec 1 by Foreign Minister Sonnino rela- tive to Ita1y's policy Senator Mar conf said that of all the belligerent countries he had visited. Italy is the one where the greatest liberty is en- joyed.
 The speaker expressed the hope that adhesion of Italy to the London con vention would bring closer co-opera- ton among the allies and greater re- ciproca1 action aiming at the defeat of the mutual enemy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-17

was an ideal man for the task, and he won the admiration of the entire courtroom by the way in which he han died the witness. Even Judge Dins- more involuntarily nodded his head in approval
 Don't be afraid. Wen be finished in minute. Your mother said, Is that you, Gerald Trask?' What hap pened then?''
 q don't remember
 ''Try to think moment. Be a brave girl. Did you hear noise through the telephone?"
 'eYes, sir
 Here the district attorney, despite his evident sympathy with the little wit
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-17
RHEUMATISM
MEDICINE FREE

We want the name of every person everywhere who ts suffering w4th rheumatism, so we can send him a free sample bottle af Hilrs Rheumatic how severe he has had 1t. there arc very few cases that have not yielded and been thoroughly cured with 1t It works at once. In twenty-four hourn t+ .tons the pain Don't take our word for it--test it at our expense This Ia s,o+ s new untried thing. For twenty @;,a years 1t has been regarded by E.'..,cians as practically the only cer- tain treatment for this terrible dis Over 10000 Testimonials Like These:
 MT E. M EhIers. Secty. GranL Lodge of Mason of New Fork City writes Shat Although a sufferer from rheu- r1atism for many years two dosee n.S n4aaI7ad .1Sa an pain and one bottle cured ne; G~ A. Goldman. Victoria, rexaa, aavs: Y am very well pleased with sa,rr Sayr medicine; am recommending 1t NS anvthinR I have ever trIeds'
 Msrshan F. w. Geraty. of % Man. hsttan St, New York. says: T have s1rfered with rheumatism for many @aara have tried almost every known renedy but got no relief or cure untII | 4ooIx yours In fOrty-eight houra. ' was entirely cured and free from all nain. I send this unsolicited"
 H1lrs Rheumatic Remedy is on sale at most drug stores at $l.oo per bot- lie. one bottle generally effectss a conplete cure Call or send for freo eample bottle and booklet at onc@. There Is no greater service you can perform for humanity than to tell any rheumatic sufferer about this wonder Hxul preparation. Address: Hill Medt- eine CO. l17 E1ast s4th St.. New York. N. r.
 AGENIS WANTED EVERYWHERE Gzsod Men Make $1O a Day on OuR
 REeparat1oos. WRITE NOW-AAHs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-17

sfriakland,s last question had been put in 3 voice that marked the last degree of repression. He had held himself in leash since the outburst in which he had wrenched the purse from his xgi1e's grasp. It had been a mighty effort, and as he had questioned his wife his hands had ciinched and un-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-17

EBeeAnse no; can't tslT youln cIinched; the veins on his forehead had stood out Now his passion passed the bPunds of restraint and he fairly s7ieuted at herr
 That's the last lie you'll tell nne.'' May reeDdled from him Her body seemed to shrink as she threw lfp both t hands tD her cheeks, and her voice was E Fea1r as s1ze sazd
 What do you mean77
 mean thai this address is in Itaaks hand riffng''
 T11e words struck the woman like blow With as IaffIe cry she seated her sezf on the sofa and rested her head on one hand He followed her across the room and stood over her as he went on.
 1T want the truth now. You met Trask befcne ton1ght7''
 ~He came here7r
 Wheng
 Might before last
 +And you arranged to go down there gesterl1ayz He wRs there? You went down there to meet hi1n-ny Godr'
 It was her very last chance, she 7 thought Doing her utmost to collect herself, to summon up all her powers, to call to her aid the love and trust he had always given to her, she said:
 Robert, dear
 The effort Hailed He was too far gone in anger in suspicion, in doubt, t0 heed the appealing tone. His voice hAd lost none of it's passion as he ssked.
 May, why did you go down theres W4wwrr C. z f f She faltered ssBecause-no, no; | can't tell you; can't tell your
 Perhaps there was a IIiIl in the fear fuI fhunderstorn that was about to break over the couple Perhaps it was tue promptine of affection for the str-cken woman that made Strickland say A
 May, if you love me-if you ever loved me-
 Robert. I can't; I can't!''
 sYou can't tell me7 You mean-no; say it's not trues'
 He paused in his distraction, still hoping perhaps that his wife could ex cuIpate herself from the horrible s11s- picion that had been gathering in his brain She could not answer for a few seconds. She was gathering strength for a last final appeal to him.
 Wont you answer? Is it true?* he begged.
 May turned to him with arms wide spread, pleading for time, begging for . chance. In a voice that was pre- ternAEnralIy calm, but sureharged with emotion. she said slowIy-oh, very slowly indeed - laying tremendous stress on each sentence:
 Robert, dear, you mustn't ask me any more questions, because can't answer them. There is something l can't tell you. You must trust me Robert. We've loved each other all these years; believed in each other YoREe everything that life means to Mae-TOu and Doris. We're going away together now to begin q new life. Per haps some day when we are in our new home I'll tell you, but not now. You,ve always believed in me. Be- heve in ne no4Vs''
 Strickland stxoxe desperately to calm himself, but the effort failed / He ex- claimed;
 q do: do. But there's one thing you must tell me, What have you been to Traskg
 The weman on the sefa s1aazddezed and buried her face in her hands, She tried to speak, but the words would not come. She tried te raise her eyes te meet those of her husbands but a power outside of her held back her head She could not look into the face of the man who was bending over her, begging, pleading for 8 full explaHa- ton frem her. Her soul revelted against the confession which he seem
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-17

Wants, To Rent, For Sale, &c., l cent a word in Farmer Want Column.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-17

Marseil1es, France, Dec. 17-Seven hundred and fifty Bulgarian. German and Austro-EIungarian officers taken prisoner by the Serbs and forty three thousand soldiers captured in Serbia arrived here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-17
NOTICE

Pursuant to the bylaws of the Company, notice IS hereby given that the books of The Lake Torpedo Boat Company of Maine, for the transfer of stock, will be closed from December 21st, 1915, to December 31st, 1915. Bridgeport. Conn, December 16, 1915 c. E. Adams, Assistant Treasurer.
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The Jasper weekly courier., 1915-11-12
The futmeq Tree.

The nutr1cg is the kernel Of the
fruit of several species of trees
glowing wild in Asia, Africa and
America. The cultivated nutmeg
tree is from fifty to ssventy-fve
feet high and produces fruit for
sixty years. The fruit is OF the
size and appearance of a roundish
pear, yellow in color. The feshy
part of the fruit is rather hard and
resembles candied citron. Within
is the nut, enveloped in the curious
yellowish red aril known to as az
mace. Up to 1896 the Dutch, Icing
in possession of the islands produc-
ing the only valuable variety Of the
nutmeg, jealousy tried to prevent
the carrying Of tho tree or living
seed Of it into any territory inde-
pendent of Dutch rule.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1915-11-12
His LATIN Helped

There was q famous British off,
GER, Lieutenant General Sir George
Murray, who served in the expedi-
tion to Egypt. When before Alex
andria, the troops having suffered
severely from want Of water, his
literary requirements were of the
greatest service, instructing tim
that Caesars army had been in the
same predicament. Referring to his
"Caesar" (Which he always carried
in his portable library, he found
his recollection right-that water
had been obtained by the Romans
from wells dug at certain spot In
the sands. 4 trial was immediate
ly made, and the result was CO
pious supply. The British troop'
braced up and conquered Egypt
New York Press.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1915-11-12

In South America is to be found
. bird from which a species of but
ter can be obtained. This animal
u known as the "oil bird" and one
Of its favorite haunts is the island
Of Trinidad. 1t breeds in rocky
caves on the mainland, laying Its
eggs in a nest constructed Of mud
The young birds are extraordinary
ly fat, and The fat, having been
melted down in clay pots, produces
Q kind of butter, says London Tit
Bits. This butter is used by the
natives. The caves inhabited BY
these oil birds are usually accessible
only from the sea, and the hunting
of these feathered creatures he
quently affords exciting Qert h
The adventurous in spirit