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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
GASOLINE ExPl0DfS
FLlPP[N BADLY BURNED


Ernest b. Flippen, well-known IN
amateur sporting circles. secretary Of
the Richmond Motorcycle Club. is al
the Virginia Hospital, suffering from
severe burns about his body and
face. Early this morning he was re-
ported as resting easy. while relatives
kept vigil with the. doctors.
Young Flippen. at about o'clocl.
last night. attempted to MI the tank
TO his motorcycles at the corner 81
Twenty-first and 8. Marshall Streets,
The tank caught Hrs from An aimpas
wasted match. and exploded. The oil
was thrown over MIR. FHppen. who
was painfully burned before the
flames could be, extinguished. the
motorcycle was badly Managed.
An alarm OF fire was turned in and
the ambulance was called. The young
man was taken to Virginia Hospital
where Me was made as comfortable
NJ possible. While his burns are
severe they are not considered OF a
necessarily fatal character,
Mr.. rltppen Ii clark IN the law Of
nee Q4 Munford. Hunton. Williams a
AndSreonsS and n looked upon a. q
very bright young man. He A one o.
the most noted motorcvclIsts il VIZ.
9inis. ara AAs, nxnted IA 4 snuIn ber IL
t4EAllng raess srollnSs
w'nsre - s2ssesS sEon le IS: n n
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
MANY OF Hollis
LETTERS FOUND


New York. July S.--Nearly four hun
dred letters which Frank Holt. who
placed a bomb In the Capitol at Wash
tngton. attacked J. r. Morgan. plan
ned the destruction or an ocean liner.
and anaily ended his own life In the
Mineola, l.. L, Jail. received in the nine
years between the spring OF 1906 and
last month. when he left Cornell Uni
versity for his summer vacation. are
now in the possession OF the New York
police.
They were included in the Cornell
University instructors effects, which
were seized by the police of Ithaca
after Hollis arrest, and yete sent here
at the request Of Commissioner Woods.
They were received early this after
neon, and Captain Tnnney. OF the de-
tective department, and Guy SculL Sec
rotary Of the commission, spent several
hours In their perusai. About half had
been examined tonight.
According 10 the information given
out by the police. those of the letters
which were read were distinct dis
appointment In that they contained no
revelations Of value. Though they
date from few weeks after the mur-
der of Mrs. Erich bfuenter, wife Of q
Harvard instructor. they contain no
reference whatever TO that case.
Though former friends OF Musnter.
who disappeared immediately following
the accused Harvard teacher. even the
eariiesf Of 6hs letters. dated In July.
Ia0& wss addresssd In IT, name ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
Reassuring News for Allies
Received Fro m Fighting
Front in Poland
GERMANS DELIVER
ATTACK AT SOUcHEZ
Recapture Much of Ground
Taken in Recent French
Drive-Fierce Fighting in
Belgium

London, July S.-Dispatches from
Berlin. as welt as Petrograd, are most
reassuring for the allies. IL is APP
parent from the communications re-
ceived from both capitals that the
Russians, instead of retreating as they
have been for two months. are now
striking. They are taking the Often
sive, and military observers wonder
n the Germans have al last reached
the extreme limit of transportation
and a half of shells they have been
their object. The Germans tell of
attack repulsed around Koyno. north
east OF Racione and other points. The
Russian official statement received
early this morning says that the Rus
sian counter-attack In the neighbor-
hood OF Krasnik Is developing fav-
ora bly,, while the Russian artillery Is
fighting duel between the western
Bug and the Wteprz They even
speak of checks administered to Won
Mackensen's army east OF Lemberg.
on the Bug. In the neighborhcod of
Kamionka. where II has been an
nounced the Teutons have been maxi
ing steady progress heretofore.
What is most pleasing to military
observers here Is the new optimistic
tone OF the Petrograd ofiicial dis
matches. Instead OF telling OF attempts
to hold back overwhelming forces.
they speak now of ofYensiyes. which
shows that neither the morale Of the
army has been destroyed. nor the
hope OF its commanders.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
Governor and Blues Capture
Exposition and Are Given
Rousing Reception
VIRGINIA DAY PROVES
RECORD BREAKER
Crowds Throng to Participate
in Ceremonies and Greet
Stuart's Speech With Great
Applause

San Francisco, CAL. July s.---Vir-
ginia Day at the Panama Pacific Elk
position, with Governor Henry Carter
Stuart. his staff and the Richmond
Light Infantry Blues. who arrived here
early today, participating, was the big
gest day thus far Of the exposition.
1t was a big day, a long day. happy
day. for Virginians, for Californians,
and for those OF other States and ma
tions who are at the big tar.
Though the special train carrying
the Virginia executive and his party
was several hours behind it's sched-
appeared fatigued when appearance
was made by it's members on the ex-
position grounds.
The visitors from the Old Dominion
went early to the Virginian Build
Ing where they were greeted by Miss
Mamie Randolph Heth, Official
hostess. and where they were given
ofiiciai welcome by the executives of
the exposition.
An Escort OF Cavalry.
The Virginia Governor and his staff
are quartered at the Palace Hotel.
The program of Virginia Day began
officially at i:30 O'Clock this after
noon, when Governor Stuart and his
EtaH were 1HSt at the tAldSS IAotSa
by an escort oil the First United States
cavalry. a mounted band. and the
Richmond Blues The body proceeded
to the, Scott Street entrance of the
exposition grounds, where IL was
Joined by exposition officials ana a
military escort.
The Blues are at the Hotel Nor
mandie. where early this afternoon
a reception was given in their honor.
They were escorted from the station
to their hotel hB the California Grays.
Captain G. F.&yocries. commanding.
From the entrance to the grounds
the virginians were escorted by ex-
position officials and local military
TO the Virginia Building, an impos-
ing structure. the replica of Washing
TOMS home at Mt. Vernon.
At the Virginia Building the vir-
sinians wer,. formally welcomed. Miss
ffrt Essiii~sart- a ffd-eta sef,--s
einia ladies. and Captain w. w. Baker,
= sw4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
SLAUGHTERED COW IN ROAD
LEAVING PART OF CARCASS

Special Policeman George Clarke. OF
Henrico County, while walking on the
Mechanicsville Turnpike Wednesday
night came across an unusual sight.
Some person or persons had evidently
stolen a COW and wanted to make
away with II in an easy way. The
COW had been slaughtered right in
the road and the mind and fore quar-
tiers cut off. along with the hide ana
head, which were taken away. The
rest of the carcass was left in the
road. The Henrico police are trying to
locate the owner of the cow in an
effort to find the guilty parties.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09

After eiecting the citizen member
ship Of the body, naming a chairman
and subchairman, the new Council
Committee on Charter Changes last
night adjourned to meet next Thurs
day night at o'clock, to begin the
business OF revising the city charter
and formulating new one to be pre-
scented to Council, and from that body
to the people.
The committee met at o'clock. A
number of citizens were present as
interested spectators. and commit
tee from the Civic Association was on
hand TO present paper from that
body recommendinf ten leading cit-
liens as good men for the commit
tee.
Civic Association Nominees.
Those from the Civic Association
were Messrs e l. Bemiss, Frank w.
Duke. John Stewart Bryan, b. w.
Wilson and /. j. Marcuse. They
the executive committee OF the as
ISOLATION without remarks. and with
drew. This paper contained the
names Of ten citizens as Follows.
AIessrs. John Pickrell, Henry r.
Miller. Edmund Strudwsck, Jr.. John
c. E.asiey, W. j. Parrish. Or. Stuart
Mcclure. Leon Wallerstein, Augustine
Royal v. Meade Addison and Henry
II. Pollard. Jr.
In addition to these names. others
were mentioned. including Messrs. l.
u. Morris, Henry w. Rountree and 4.
Il. McAdams.
After full discussion by members or
the committee the following were
elected: Messrs Henry r. Pollard
Jr. and Leon wallerstein. as recon-
mended by the Civic Association: J. T.
Disney. nominated by Alderman Pull
Ter; r.. L. Bemiss. nominated by
Alderman Adams; C. V. Meredith,
nominated by Councilman Pollock.
Good Business Men Named.
III. r. Pollard. Jr., is in the real
estate business. and was for a num-
her of years member of Council, serv-
ing on the Finance Committee He Is
president OF the Richmond Bank and
Trust Company.
James r. Disney Is manager OF MUIR
phs Hotel and has served az mem EN-.
her az the Board OK Aldermen. Fes'SFs'i'S'
r. l. Bemiss is In the banking BUSH
ness. and has been Identified for a
number of years with public matters.
Leon wallerstein Is wholesale mer-
chant, and IL looked upon as one OF the
most public spirited and substantial OF
citizens,
Charles v. Meredith is well-known
lawyer, and was member OF the
Charter Changes Committee. which
framed the present charter.
The committee was considered by all
who heard of the personnel last night
as being splendid one Men who can
aid the counciimen materially in many
respects.
Those who were named by the coun-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09

writs Tor primary election have been
issued by the ONCE Of Secretary Of the
Ccmmonwealth James TO about seventy
Of the countiessa citizen I'm the state
rrimaries have been mailed out BY Mr..
James ONCE 10 the clerks of each
leennfy ana city, ana xhey viii BE- Ids J
slivsred ~ tho caerka t. tise e1ectfon
efaeaais whsssvsf primexiea - a "
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
Craft Loaded With Munitions
Is Racing to Halifax and
Fighting Flames
FIRE In HOLD is
NOW UNDER CONTROL
Should Blaze Reach Highly Ex-
plosive Cargo Ship Will Be
Blown to Pieces - Holt 8
Prophecy Recalled

New York, July S.--An ex-
pIosion occurred on the Atlantic
Transport Line steamship Minne-
haha ON Wednesday, the day ON
which Prank Holt, the assaiiant
of j. r. Morgan. prophesied a
steamer should sink, ..God will
ing"
Experienced men In marine
circles here figured today that
the burning Inner should reach
Halifax sometime tomorrow
morning. III her speed Is not
seriously decreased BY the fire.
FIRE followed the explosion
and the Minnefaha, which has ON
board $4,000 tons OF munitions
and foodstuffs for the Allies, but
no passengers. has turned hack
and Is racing for Halifax. while
her crew IL endeayoring TO keep
the fire from reacbings the cargo
OF high explosives.
The only information received by
the Offices of the International Mer-
camille Marine here regarding the ex-
plosion and fire Is contained in two
wireless dispatches from Captain
ciaret. commander of the Minnehaha.
The first of these dispatches was re-
ceived at the company's piers Wed
nesday night. and was made public at
$40 o'clock this morning. This mes
sage said:
"Minnehaha proceeding toward
Halifax Fire in No. hold. Not
serious at present Will keep you in
formed of position, AT $3.50 p. M.
7th instant, $40 miles southeast OF
Halifax"
Fire Under Control.
At 1890 r.. M. today the second
aerogram was received. by way OF
Cape Race. New F'oundland.
Fire caused by explosion Now
controlled, by suffocation and steam.
Much smoke in holds. Deem IL ex-
pedient TO make Halifax, Due of
Chebucto Head about . A. VI. Friday.
Advise agents.
Chebucto Head is at the head OF
Halifax AaFhar---- -
While details of the nature of the
explosion on the Minnehaha are NOT
yet available, Frank Hollis prophecy
in his letter to his wife was at once
recalled. This letter was written last
Saturday morning, after the attempt
to destroy the Capitol at Washington,
and before the attack on Mr.. Morgan.
In it Holt said:
THE steamer leaving New York
for Liverpool on July should sink,
God willing, on the 7th. I,think 1t Is
the Philadelphia or Saxonia. but am
not quite sure. as. according 10
schedule. these left the 3rd-
on the margin was written: Tear
this off until after it happens"
The substance of this paragraph
was yeTegrapfetf ae once to New y ark
and wireless warnings were sent
broadcast, with especial reference TO
the two vessels mentioned by Holt.
The captains Of both replied that
their vessels had been searched and
no bombs found
The Minnehaha wa scheduled TO
sail from New York on July 8. the
day mentioned by Holt. but because OF
delay in getting sner big cargo aboard
did not finally get away until Sunday
night, July 4. She is said TO have
passed ont Sandy Hook at 1880
o'clock that night. though no mention
of her sailing was made in the usua!
shipping Information. and II was evil
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
STATE BOARD CONFIRMS
FTANAGAN'S APPOINTMENT

The appointment of DIR. Roy X.
Flanagan as assistant health commits
sioner. to succeed DIR. w. Allen Free
man. resigned, was confirmed at the
annual meeting Wednesday OF the
State Board of Health. State Health
Commissioner Ennion G. Williams.
NJ D., presided, and every member OF
the board was in attendance.
Reports of the officers for the year
were received and county boards OF
health were named. Except for Killing
vacancies occasioned by death or re-
tirement. there were no changes IN
the personnel of the boards.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
GERMAN REPLY IS
EXPECTED SATURDAY
Outline Of Note May Be Given Ger
man Press Today.

Berlin. July 8.-Washington
may receive the German reply TO
the most recent note OF President
Wilson tomorrow or ON Saturday,
NJ the latest.
IL Will go forth entirely upon
the responsibility Of the German
foreign once, as Ambassador
Gerard conveyed to the foreign
ONCE today the message that the
United states viii not enter into
preliminary negotiations c0lscern-
ing Its context or suhjccs mat
ter. II will. therefore. "a. in
all likelihood. ~ originally
drafted. Outlines have already
been sent 70 Washington through
the American Ambassador. bat no
suggestions Of any changes were
made.
II r. likely that the general
outline Of tho reply will Ae CON-
veycd 70 the German newspapers
tomorrow. but nothing VIII b
published here until the afternoon
OF the day ON which, IL d known.
tho note Inns been received by the
American Government.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
WELL EQUIPPED MEN
WILL SERVE CITY
Full Committee Will Meet Next
Thursday to Begin Work Of
Formulating the City's New
Charter
CHATTER CHANGES
COMMITTEE.

Aldermen Adams. Christian,
Puilcr. Powers.
COuncilmen Peters, RntcIiffe,
Jonea, Pollock, Haddon.
Citizens Henry X. Pollard. Dr.,
James T. Disney. r. L.. Bemiss,
. Leon Wallcrstcin, c. v. Meredith.
Chairm,an. Carter C. Jones; sub
chairman, L. r. Christian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
Watermelon seed Chain.

A chain made OF Texas watermelon
seed was received yesterday at the
once or Governor Stuart. 1t was 4
git to the Governor from B. Emden.
win never rust OF turn brass: chain
that will keep ~ linked toxefhGr for
ever Secretary Forward acknowi-
tuaxAd tia xift - ~ oszf ~ .ss1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
GERMANS RECaPTURE
MUCH LOST GROUND

"a raria, Juiy g.---The French forces
which captured the railway station
NEAR Souchex pressed forward last
night and penetrated for some dis
lance into the German lines Today
the German forces IN this region de-
livered q counter-attack of an ex-
tremeiy violent character and were
able to recapture some of the ground
they had lost. but not all Of IL.
All along the line north of Arras
there have been numerous infantry
Anracemenfs during the last twenty
four hours. none of them. however.
resulting in marked advantage TO
either side. There have also been
artillery and infantry engagements In
the ArgonHe and near ST. Mihiei.
The night communiaue was as fol-
lows:
SIN Belgium a German attack dt-
rected against the trenches which the
British troops occupied on July 9,
southeast of Piiken. was checked by
the English artillery fire, and the fire
from cur field pieces. and the enemy
was dispersed with heavy losses.
Between Angres and Souchez. at
e'-'nci; his morning, the enemy again
attacked QUE "a positions north, sssgt the
.4....s to Bethunc Road, The enemy
was repn,sea
violent Counter-Attack.
North OF the Souchez Railway sta
ton an extremely violent coanter-at-
tack enabled the enemy to retake the
trenches OF which we had become the
masters on the preceding evening,
I Only 100 metres Of these trenches. on
d front of 600 metres, however. were
lost by us.
In the Quennevieres sector there
was a grenade and hand bomb bat
4 IL.
ION the right bank of the Aisne. In
the region of Noyon. the extensive
explosion OF mines had developed in
our favor.
M I'm the Champagne. in front of the
small fort OF Beausejour, we have. by
the explosion of q large mine. dam
aged the enemy's trenches.
Between the Mouse and the
Aoselie the day has been distinguish
ia BY a violent bombardment Mt La
Tete- d vache, and yaux' Ferry In the
Apremont forest. and north of Fiirey =
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
ADRIATIC ARRIVES
SAFELY AT LIVERPOOL

Liverpool. July s.--The White
Star steamship Adriatid whose
trim has been watched with much
anxiety. relieved all minds when
she arrived at Liverpool this af-
tern0On In safety. No unusual
experiences arc reported by her
commander.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09

London. July s.--The foreign ONCE
made formal announcement today that
merchantmen of belligerent nations are
authorized to carry ornaments in self
defense. Armed British ships have
been trading regularly since the early
stages of the war.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
GOVERNOR N FRISCO
HEARD IN RICHMOND
Tells Audience Gathered at Jefferson
All About Trip and Days
e,,ss.a.s Celebration,
MRS. HAMILTON SMITH
SINGS OLD VIRGINIA SONG
Governor Phones Back That Song Was
Greatly Enjoycd-iAany Witness
Great Telephone Triumph.

Three hundred persons assembled
in the auditorium of the Jefferson
Hotel last night heard the longest
speech, in point of distance. ever
made by Henry Carter Stuart. Cow
ernoT of Virginia. incidentally, Gov
ernor Stuart talked faster than ever
before in his life. his words travelling
at the rate OF approximately $4,000
miles q second. according to ststfs-
ticians OF tsle Chesapeake and Poto-
mac Telephone Company, host of the
occasion. Every word, despite distance
and speed. was distinctly heard by
those who mad gathered. and a large
number fired words from here to San
Francisco. over the telephone. that
the Governors record might be
euualed even as II was made
From the Virginia building at the
Panama Pacific Exposition at san
Francisco Governor Stuart talked to
LIEUTENANT Governor Elfyson. Colonel
Warren r. Taylor, Secretary Alex
ander Forward and others In Rich
mond over the transcontinental teie-
phone lines recently established by
the American Telephone and Teie-
graph Company and its subsidiaries.
and the Governor and members Of his
party at the exposition, Tor the first
TIME III nlSt0Fy, nrAFa tttS foiep VI
4 singer carried over 3.400 miles or
wire. The singer was Mrs Hamilton
Smith. native OF California md resi-
dent or vffkinia. She sang the old
familiar and popular Garry Ne Back
to Old Virginia" The accompani-
ment was played by Mrs. Charming NJ.
Ward.
Thanks Swcet-Yolced singer.
4 II want TO- thank yt,u. Mrs Smith.
on behalf Of about Afty Virginians
gathered here" said Governor stuart
over the phone when the song had
been concluded, for tisn very beauti-
full solo yon have given ns across the
continent. Never before have we so
appreciated Its words or its senti-
ment. II was clearly given and we
All heard II plainly s
The event in which the Richmond
people at: the Jefferson and those IT
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-13
THREE MEN ARRAIGNEO,
CHARGED WITH STEALING
CIGARS AND TOBACCO
One Admits Guilt While Other Two
Demand Trial-Father of One Held
as Accomplish l. Released.

Alonzo Biddle, 712 South Bend av..
Hobart Nevans, gil E. Washington
av., and Arthur Burns. $50 n. Notre
Dame av were arraigned in city
court Tuesday morning upon charges
of breaking into the offices of the
National Grocer Co. to commit a fell
Ony. The boys are alleged to have
taken several boxes of cigars. cigarets
and tobacco. William II. Swintz of
the grocer company, was the COM
planning witness.
Nevans was the only one of the
three who admitted his guilt. The
others denied the allegations and de-
manded a trial waving preliminary
examination in city court. They were
bound over to the circuit court grand
jury under bonds of 5000 each.
James A. Biddle, father OF Alonzo
Biddle, was arraigned for receiving
stolen goods. He vas alleged to have
received a share of the cigars and to-
bacco t1ken from the National Groc-
cry Co, in which robbery his son,
AlonzO, was involved. Charges were
dismissed, however, because of lack of
evidence.