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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-17
PRESIDENT FREES HICKS
Con,n,utcs His Jnil Sentence to Expire
nj Once.

WASHINGTON. July 16.--President
Wilson to-day commuted to expire at
once the iail term of Robert T.. Hicks
the New York man who. after twelve
years successful emsion of imprison-
ment for a violation of the postal code.
gave up a prosperous business and SUR
rendered himself The Bowery Mis-
sion Of New York. at which Hicks was
worker, and other organizations ap-
pealed to the President for his release
He will I've freed as soon as the De-
partment of Justice can arrange GER
tain formalitieS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-17
IN MEMORY OF DR.. HOLMES
Mines In West Virginia mud P~nnsyl-
vnnIa TO Close During i:cur of E-uncrnI.

PITTSBURGH. PA. July I6-Coal
operators and miners in Western Penn
sNlvanta and West Virginia will pay
tribute Tomorrow to the memory of
Dr. Joseph a. Holmes former director
o! the United States Bureau OF Mines
whose funeral Will be held in Wash
inCton at that time. DR.. Holmes died
on Tuesday in Colorado OF tuberculosis
O!iicials OF the West NirCinia-Pit
burEh Coal Company announced that
three mines Of the company, in which
500 men are employed. would he closed
All day Various other coal and coke
companies are expected 10 take similar
action. Most PENNSYLVANIA mines. ii
was said. would suspend for an hour or
TWO AT least as a tribute OF respect TO
Dr.. Holmes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-17
us. NOT TO YIELD
IN REPLY TO BERLIN
Expected to Announce Purpose
to Assert Its Rights on High
Seas in Definite Form.
BERNsT0RFF SEES LANSING
In Informal Interview With Sec
retary of State Explains
German Viewpoint.

WASHINGTON. July 1s.-several
drafts Of a note setting forth the
course the United States intends to
'ollow as a result Of the German reply
TO the American protest against Ger
man submarine methods have been pre-
pared. and will be discussed by the
President with Secretary Lansing on
Monday and submitted to the Cabinet
the next day.
Although officials generally are re-
ticent. the purpose of the United States
to continue to assert its rights on the
high seas probably will be announced
III :. definite form in the next note.
In authoritative quarters ii was de-
clared to day that the new notc likely
would not enter into an extended dis
cu;sion OF the principles already stated
and reiterated 1t became known in
onicial quarters. too. that there was
little likelihood that the United states
would subordinat- the l.usitania case
or assertion Of its rights to intimations
that Germany is willing TO have the
United States mediate between Great
Britain and Germany in AN effort to
restore recognition of the principles OF
the freedom Of the seas.
WILL AWAIT SPECIFIC
REQUEST FOR MEDIATION
Count Won Bernstorn the German
Am hassador. In an informal Interview
with Secretary Lansing to-day. stressed
this point. hut high officials indicated
that another effort to mediate on the
subject OF submarine warfare and con-
trahand would not be presented unless
SPECIFIC request were made by one or
the other OF the bellircrents.
lnasmuch as Count Won BernstorR
had no instructions from his govern
nent. his visit to-day. some officials
said. was unlikely to change tho pur-
pose OF the United States to take into
consideration solely. what was said By
Germany in it's last note The ambas-
sador exchanged views with Secretary
Lansing on all phases OF tho question
and sent long report TO Berlin The
interview. IT WAS believed. might have
tangible results IN later negotiations
rs secretary Lansing explained TO some
extent the American viewpoint, The
secretary. however. did not commit
himself in the absence of the Presi :
dcnt TO the course that the United
states would follow
The ambassador expressed confidence
late to-day that the situation was not
critical He believes that there will
re no repetition of attacks without
waning on passenger vessels OF bell
liEersnt nationality. and bases his
optimism on the fact that German sub
marines recently have exercised great
precautions.
Asked IL oral assurances that Amcri-
cans would be safe on unresisting and
unarmed ships would be acceptable
Secretary Lansing told inquircrs that
II such assurance. were given by di-
rection OF the German government they
would be as satisfactory as those Of a
formal character. As Vet he has had
nothing from Berlin on this phase Of
the situation since the last note ar
rived
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-17
TWO JEWISH WORLD CENTERS
BlumEnricn Predicts America and PnI-
c.tlne nS Homes for IIIs PcopIe.

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch
NEW YORK. July lG.-"America and
Palestine will he the coming two srea
jewish world centers. Palestine Will
supply the Jews Of America with
spiritual ideals. and America will give
to Palestine what II so badly Is IN need
of-enerEy. initiative in new enter
prises and in developing and building
UP the land said Solomon BlunEar-
ten. the noted American Yiddish poet.
better known by the nom de plume OF
fchoash." who has just returned from
a two years stay In the Holy Land
Mr. RlumGarten said today that
until the. war broke out Palestine WAS
veritable Eder-'a land of happiness
and contentment. Co!onis;s were pros
porous. artisans We're all employed and
business thrivcd." he declared
Since the war all this has been
changed, he added.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-17
FACES UNPRECEDENrED
FLOOD (nNnITJn\S

LIMA. O.. July l6-With three dead
ana property loss exceeding $500 OO0
Lima tonight faced unprecedented
Hood conditions. The Ottawa River was
rising again. and additional territory
IN Lima was submerged. More than
3oo homes are under water. but the
police announced tonight that every
one had been removed. 4 thousand
persons. driven from their homes. are.
being cared for in other parts of the
city. Mayor Miles Standish in a
proclamation issued to-day said the
city would not ask for outside aid in
relief work.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-17
FORD OWNERS GET REFUND
About S15.OOn.NO0 for Purchasers OF
Cars Since August I. 1914.

DETROIT. MICH. July l6.-The Ford
Automobile Company this afternoon
announced refund of approximately
s15.000.o00 to owners of Ford automo-
biles who have purchased their ma
chimes since August !, 1914. On Au-
gust 1, 1914. the company announced
that If 100000 machines were sold dur
ing the ensuing year, each purchaser
would receive n refund of from $40 to
$50. The 100000 mark was reached to-
day. The company says the refund is
strictly in the nature of the profit
distribution policy of the company.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-17
GOES UNGUARDED TO PRISON
Federal Authorities Try Experiment
With David Essncson.

NEW YORK. July 1s.-Unaccom-
panied by guards. David Essacson, con-
victed or swindling. left here to-day to
serve sentence of year and day
In the Federal Penitentiary at Atlanta
The experiment. of allowing Essacson
TO go to prison unguardcd is a new
Idea or the Federal authorities here.
Essacson is sixty years old. and in
Feeble health. His bail bond does not
expire until he delivers himself to the
warden. He was head OF the Kalos
Manufacturing Company. and is said
to have derived about $500, 900 from tn
sale Of outfits for making med.1,io,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-17
PRINCESS ON NURSING STAFF
Wife of Arthur of CornauEht RENDERS
Excellent Service.

Especial Cable TO The Times Dispatch
LONDON, July l6.-While Prince
Arthur of Connaught is doing his Bit
Al the front on the staff Of General
French. the princess has Joined the
nursing staff at st. Mary's Hospital
Paddinston.
The royal nurse. who was Princess
Alexandra. Duchess of Fife, takes no
privileges in hospital work, but goes
through the daily routine OF dressing
wounds and waiting on the invalid ed
soldiers. She has been on the hospital
staff for the past fortnight. and has
rendered excellent service TO the in
stitution.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-17
TRICKS CADDY ON STRIKE
Multimillionnire MaEnnte Then Sends,
for Chauffeur to Serve.
[special 10 The Times. Disnatch

tNPeSfHf 90 rre rrIIe"- DISpdtCn.J
HAMILTON. MASS, July 16.-Henry
Clay Frick. the multimillionaire steel
magnate. has faced every kind Of
labor trouble in the business world.
but Albert Mooney, a caddy at the
Myopia Hunt. Club golf links. defed
the great f1nancier when he left him
stranded at the third hole when the
caddy boys went on n strike this after
noon.
Mr.. Frick was game and started to
caddy for .hinlself, but after few
drives decided the work was too
strenuous and sent for his chauffeur
to serve.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-17
MARYE NOT TO RESIGN
wife OF Ambassador to Russin Denies
Reports.

SAN FRANCISCO. July l6.-Reports
that George 7. Marye, American am
bassador TO Russia. will resign were
denied to-day by Mrs. Marye, who re-
Gently returned from Petrograd to her
home here. Mrs. Marye said she
planned TO sail for the Orient next
month on her way 10 rejoii. her hus-
band in Petrograd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-17
MUENTER MYSTERY CLEARED
Coroner's Inquest Finds Tint Prisoner
Ended His Own Life.
Especial to The Times-Dispa,ch, ,

NEW YORK, July l6.--Ali mystery
as to the circumstances surrounding
the suicide of Professor Erich Muenter
alias Frank Holt. who ended his life
at the Mineola Jail after attacking j. r
Morgan, was cleared away to-day when
the Inquest was concluded. 1t was
shown that the prisoner cncompa ssed
his death by leapng head first from a
perch on the bars to which he had
climbed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-17
WAR MUNITIONS FOR ALLIES
Manifest of White Stnr Liner Baltic
Made Public.

NEW YORK, July 16.-The manifest
of the White Star Line steamship
Baltic. which sailed yesterday for
Liverpool heavily laden, was made pub
lie to-day. 1t shows that the ship car
ried, in addition to other cargo, 1877
cases containing aeroplanes and parts
thereof; 154 automobiles: 5000 cases of
cartridges and other war munitions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-17
MRS. ELLEN G. WHITE DEAD
Wa. One of Founders of Seventh-Dny
Adventists.

ST. HELENA. CAL. July 1s-Mrs
Ellen G. White. one of the founders
of the Seventh-Day Adventists. died
here to-day. aged eighty-eisht. She
was widely known among members of
that denomination. and by many she
was regarded as their prophecies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-17
SITt ALTON APPEARS
LESS TiiREtTENINf;

KANSAS CITY. MO. July l6.-The
Missouri River here had reached the
.I.3-foot stage late to-day. and con-
tinued TO rise tonight. Weather OBJ
servers. though. announced that the
situation appeared less threatening
than earlier to-day. because heavy
rains had ceased TO fall
Damage done by the flood thus far
is COmparatiVely light.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-17
HUERTAS GO TO Ell PASO
wife, Children and SevernI ReIntiycn
VIII Join Accused Mexican.

NEW YORK. July 16-Mrs. VIC
toriano iiuerta. accompanied by her
children and several relatives, left the
Huerta home at Forest Hills, Long
Island. to-day for El Paso Tex, where
they will join General Huerta. who is
held there on a charge of alleged vio-
iation OF American neutrality laws.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-17

On the west comparative cn!m
prevails. In the trEonnc region.
where for days the German. and the
French have been locked in battle,
artillery exchanges for tho moment
appear to have Suppinntcd sanEuin-
nry infantry attacks AMI counter
attacks.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-17
Daniels Will Lau
New Boards Plans
Before Next Congress-
Continue Hacking
at Russian Lines

u tho AuatrO-Gcrmnnx on the
south of tho great battle front In
REasin md GnIicia continue hack
ing ut the Russian lines.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-17
BIG INCREASE IN EXPORTS
From August to June 30 Autos to
Value OF S+1 100000 Are Shipped.

NEW YORK. July l6-An indication
of the extent of shipments of supplies
from the United States since the Eu-
ropean war began is given in customs
records available here. which show
that from August 1. 1914. to June so.
this year. automobiles. automobile parts
and tires valued at S4l 100000 were
transported 20 Europe through this
port
The shipments have been steadily
increasing. Last August the records
show that 1853 automobiles were ex-
ported. During May, this year. 1914
were sent abroad.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-17

In Courlund, on the baltic, md
mt rnriOus points SouthSnrd toward
Warsaw. the Germnns nre on the
nESrcnsivc md. according to Berlin.
everywhere are lighting victorious
ly. Berlin claims further advance
southeast Of IIoiro nnd south OF
Pr1nsnysH In Field Marshal Won Hin
dcnburE's drive towards Warsaw.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-17
NO ACTION UNTIL
RECORD Is EXAMINED

ALBANY. y. Y. July l6.-Attorney
General Woodbury. will reserve deci
sion as to whether he Will appeal from,
Continued on Second Page.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-17
The Chesapeake wny to nnltimor..

Best and foremost always. but cspeciail,
populs- now. Cool and delightful sail these
warm evenings. Only $3.50 one way; 1900
and $50 round trip. Cheap excursion fares
TO Atlantic City and NiaSar Falls. Inquire
York River Line. COZ East Main.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-17

In Gnlicin, Vienna reports TINT
along the Dnic>tcr River, where the
StrcnEi hns becu crossed mt several
points by the !iustrO-ticrman troops,
commentaries by the Russians have
been unsuccessful, and TINT near
SoknI the TcutOns have storucd md
captured several Russinn vantage
points. Twelve officers, 1900 mcn
and three ;nnchinc gums nrc declared
taken hy the TeutonS tn this region.
In the ItnIian thcntcr. the Aus
trims assert they hnvc repulscd
with heavy LOSSES attacks by Scr-
eruI Italian buttnlions ncnr RuTcddo.
dispatch from Copenhagen
quoted tho Bcrlin for,Snerts ns say
ing TINT Roumnnia has refused to
permit munitions of wnr 10 pass
through Roumnnia bound for
Turkey.
Evening star., 1915-09-17
ITALIAN Wins FIRST
IN SEAG|RT SHOOT
E. Minervini Captures First Money
in the Wingate Rifle
Match.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
SEAGIRT. N. j., September 11.-E
Minervini, member of one of the teams
here from the Italian Rifles Associa-
ton, with score of 90, annexed the
first money in the Wingate match.
twenty-shot event at 200 yards, stand
ing. George W. Chesley of the Win
chester Rifle and Gun Club was second
with So The scores follow:
+. Minervini. Italian Rifle Assocla-
tion. 90; George w. Chesley, Winches-
Tewes, New Jersey, IS; Sergt. o.
Schriver, Marine Corps. Sc; A. B. Lea
witt. New York, 81: J. w. Hessian. New
York Athletic Club, So: F. Gerbolinl.
Italian Rifle Association, so: W.. E.
Reynolds, New Jersey. II: G. P. Gather,
Nebra ska. 75 L. Alieri, Italian Rife
ASsocia ton, "A: a. T. Lane. New York.
73: V Minervini. Italian Rifle Associa-
ton, 80: G. Defelici. Italian Rifle AS
sociation. -; l.. Reali, Italian Rifle AS
sociation, ~.
The Zetler Rifle Club and the Italian
Rifle Association had the Old Guard
match all to themselves this morning
and shot an interesting contest, which
resulted in win for the Zetlers by
score of 253. The Italian team scored
PAS. The scores follow:
Zetler-W. a. Tewes. 40: J. w. Hes
sian, 45; G. w Chesley, A; A. B. Leav-
lit, AZ: Thomas Keller, AZ; W. e. Rey-
nolds. AZ. Total 255.
Italian Rifle Association - f. Miner
vini. IL: L. Reali, SO; v Minervini, 40;
L. Alfieri, ~: c. Defelici Al; F. Gerbo-
lini. AZ. Total, e45.
Evening star., 1915-09-17
TO FOSTER ATHLETICS
IN POLICE DEPARTMENT
Maj. Pullman Discusses Plans for In
teresting Members in Physi-
cal Development.

y movement designed to increase in
terest in athletics among the members
of the metropolitan police force was
launched today i'll the office of Maj.
Pullman. superintendent of police. The
captains and 1ieutenants of the pre-
cincts gathered in the Office to hear
the plans for the establishment of
various branches of athletics in the
police force These plans were dis
cussed by Maj. Pullman and Maurice
joyce. physical director
For some time Maj. Pullman has had
the idea of establishing athletics in the
department. He believes the members
of the force will be better fitted for
their duties If they indulge in athletics,
and that they will be otherwise greatly
benefited
Joyce. who has been a physical director
mere TOR many years and trained the
afhletes of Georgetown University for
the last few years. offered his services
TO MaJ. Pullman to train the men.
joyce made an address to the captains
and lieutenants. in which he outlined
his
Evening star., 1915-09-17
Gathering War Trophies.
ON the Memphis Cornmercial-Appeal.


When the German soldiers entered
PrZemysl, after days of disa strous
fighting, they forgot the tragedy in the
strain of war for a momentary relaxa-
ton.
one of the first things many of them
did was to buy souvenirs of the city
for future keeping. Trinkets of no in
trinsic value were acquired. These lit
but they will ne treasured heirlooms. il
they can be carried home and kept for
future generations.
II is related that at the close of the
civil war "A Confederate transport held
by the Federals had on board MANY
cases of war munitions. which were
either sold or conflscated by the gov
ernment. Among other things were
two cases of brass buttons intended for
Confederate uniforms. They were
knocked down for trifle, and were of
no value to the purchaser at the time
He could not sell them for a quarter Of
a cent each
In New York collector looked far
into the future and bought the lot. He
held them for many years before they
attracted attention, but today, polish
ed up. they bring dollar apiece.
Time has erased the scars of war, and
those who survive that unfortunate
period are proud to purchase such a
souvenir.
Curio dealers from England and the
continent are reported to be in the
vicinity of battlefelds in northern
France. endeavoring to buy trophies of
the war which. they feel confident. at
valuable. They are dealers in the fu-
ture. Souvenirs which can be had for
80" acting TO-DAY viii bring 4 for
tune fifty years from now.
Evening star., 1915-09-17
OUT OF COMMISSION,
Submarines of F-4 Type to Be Ex-
amined Thoroughly.

Secretary Daniels today ordered all
submarines of the F-4 type out of COM
mission until thorough examina ton
of them can be made. His action was
taken upon the report of the board Of
inquiry investigating the sinking of the
F-4 at Honolulu March e5, which as
crlbes the disaster to a battery explo-
sion. The FL. F-2 and F-3 will prob-
ably be brought under convoy to the
Mare Island navy yard for examina-
ton.
HONOLULU, September 17.-From an
unofficial, but apparently Trustworthy.
source 1t is learned that electricians
who have been making an examina tjon
of the submarine F-4 lost outside Hon
olulu harbor. March p and now in dry
dock, discovered that the fuses on all
four batteries had been blown out. in
dicating that this was the cause of the
disaster. which resulted in the death Of
the vessels crew of twenty-five men.
Later this statement was issued at the
Navy Department
Secretary Daniels announced that
careful examination of the F-4 by the
board of Investigation appointed for the
purpose showed that in the batteries the
lead piates were badly corroded through
in places and that the corrosion existed
in the steel plates in several places
Secretary D-neS has ordered under
examination the FL. F-2 and F-3 They
Will probably he sent to the Mare Island
navy yard for thorough overhaulins with
a view to correct this inherent fault in
batteries. and in the meanwhile has is
sued instructions suspendins all exer-
cises of submerged runs of these boats
Evening star., 1915-09-17
PREACHER LOST IN FOREST
Government Rangers Will Aid in
Hunt for Rev. T. R. Sampson.

The Secretary of Agriculture is in
receipt of d letter from Frank w
Sampson informing him that his fa-
ther, Rev. Thornton r Sampson, has
been lost in Estes National Park, Col.
for thirteen days, ami requesting that
President Wilson, Attorney General
Gregory and Postmaster General Bur-
Lesson be notified. DR.. Sampson is also
close friend of Secretary Houston.
DR.. Sampson. whose home is at Aus
TN. Tex, is a close friend of Pres dent
Wilson. Four days search by scouts
through the Estes Park has proved
futile
Forest service officials were imme-
dlafely instructed to enlist the services
OF their rangers, twenty-five in num-
ber, in the forest i'll which DIR. Samp-
son is lost. Estes Park forest service
officials say. has about 100 miles of
forest service telephone lines in addi-
tion to pubic telephone lines, and this
should facilitate the search for the miss
ing clergyman
Evening star., 1915-09-17
SOLDIERS WILL GIVE AID.
To Act as Orderlies and Outrider!
During G. A. R. Encampment.

DR.. Louis J. Battle. chairman of the
medical committee for the Grand Army
encampment. accompanied by Drs G.
B. Conklin and Samuel Watkins, was at
Fort Myer today arranging for the as
signment to duty with the medical
committee here during the Grand Army
encampment of fourteen outriders for
the ambulances and twenty-five order
lies, who will be on duty at the hos
pital stations. The consent of the War
Department to the use of these SOL
diers had been previously granted.
incidentally. DR.. Battle was the victim
Of a very amusing incident yesterday. A
huge van, heavily laden, stopped in front
of his residence, and the men in charge
proceeded to unload the big army tent
that is to be set up on the White Lot
during Grand Army week. This is one of
the largest tents used by the army, and
is to be the central field hospital during
the encampment. Orders for the painting
of the big sign which is to hang at this
tent were given today by Secretary Grant
Evening star., 1915-09-17
The Wild Strawberry.

From the Kansas city Times.
After the wild strawberry has been
held up as the strawberry par excel
lence for generations, the New York
Independent comes along ard says it Is
all a myth 1t is pure Imagination. the
article says, that wild Strawberries
were or are sweeter than the cu!ti-
waited sort.
That assertion may pass unnoted by
the man who has lived all his life on
paved streets. But ask any man who,
as boy, went out in the early days of
summer to the fields or roadside hunt
ing for wild trawberries Wild straw :
berries What memories they recall.
Was there ever strawberry hothouse
or truck garden variety thar~could COM
pare in sweetness or flavor to the
strawberry of the countryside and field ?
Granting that old-time memories are
faulty, ask the country boy of today
The verdict of the Independent is re-
versed on appeal to the great American
tribunal of boyhood Nothing can dim
the fame of the wild stra awberry 1t is
still the berry par excellence.
Evening star., 1915-09-17
To Talk With Privates,

He proposes to visit the various po-
lce station houses and talk with the
prIvates and obtain their cooperation
III the matter Leaders. one for each
precinct. are 10 be instructed by Joyce
In his own athletic drill. which is said
TO consume but eight or nine minutes.
Ihese leaders will in turn instruct the
other members of their precincts.
VI is proposed. said Mai Pullman. to
h"id an athletic meet each year, as is
done in Philadelphia and New York,
when the policemen will contest with
e2ch other for prizes.
we have some excellent athletes in
the department. said Maj Pullman
and l think the men ought to be
gwen the opportunity to keep UP in
tRem We have no base ball team,
basket ball team or other teams at
present. but | expect to see the men
take readily to the movement"
MAI Pullman spoke of the enthusi-
asm shown by members of the force
IN the recent swimming tournament.
He said he expected the movement for
athletlcs would be put in full force
some time next month.