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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-15
THURsToN cARDozA HERE
ON HIS vACA1Io|

Fl Thurston Cardoza, old Nic&
monder. now a resident of New Y0f1&
is in the city on his annual vacattoSl
Mr. Cardoza was well known here
number of years as one OF the leadtNX
singers of the city. Richmond M
many fine vocaiists at that time, amo1
them being Frank Cunningham, ~
gene Cloves, Oscar II. LohmanI
James Anthony. Wiley Lawreuof
Colonel Brownell, Marshall Ramos ~
Thurston Cardoza. Messrs. CardoS
and Cloves were together large pnxl
of yesterday afternoon talking ox6f
the old days when the Boston Idou
took Thurston Cardoza away with hin
and got him to sing Brown Octob11
Ale" in Robin Hood" Mr.. Cardo11
sang the famous song yesterday. A11<
his voice was in as good shape a. n
was thirty years ago. He will retuSJ
to New York some time next week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-15
HUSBAND nov TRIES
TO TAKE OWN LIFE


Danvile, Va, JULY 14.--One week
after his wife swallowed a quantity
Of bichloride OF mercury tablets and
sugar Of lead in vain effort to end
her life, J. w. osteen. at . O'clock
this morning. walked out into the
middle Of craghead Street, and In
plain view Of three policemen, put a
pistol muzzle to his neck and pulled
the trigger.
The bullet ranged downward
through the muscles of the neck and
out of the mans left shoulder. The
officers ran to him, picked him up and
carried him to the General Hospital
where It ia thought that he will re-
cover. his wound not being considered
a dangerous one.
The man declines to say why he
tried to commit suicide At first there
seemed to be nc way OF identifying
the man. At the hospital, however
a nurse who saw Osteen when he
visited his wife, who was admitted to
the institution after che had taken
poison, readily recognized him.
Osteen 10 painter by trade. His
wife. although saved from the poison
Gus dose. IL in q serious condition. be-
Ing the victim Of dangerous malady
She said she tried to die because of
continued suffering. Mr. and Mrs.
Osteen have ten children.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-15
SELL SOFT DRINKS FOR
MEDICINAL PURPOSES
Druggist Chelf Ii Acquitted of Break
ing Sunday Selling Laws In
Hastings Court

Judge Richardson yesterday in
Hastings Court made 1t clear to a jury
that II soft drinks are sold for medi-
cinal purposes then they may be pur-
chased on Sunday. The case in point
was that Of Druggist r. e. Chelf. who
had been charged with selling soft
drinks on Sunday. He explained that
the drinks he sold were sold for medi-
cinal purposes. and the jury accord
ingly dismissed the case
The charge of selling cigars brought
against him was dismissed, as 1t was
shown he did not sell the cigars, but
that clerk did so. Action will prob
ably be taken against the clerk.
NJ. Mitteldorfer, charged with fol-
lowing his trade and calling on SUM-
day by engaging clerks to sell cigars
and tobacco at the stands in the vari-
Gus hotels was fined IS. and his clerks,
Miss Cora Fl. Blanton and Miss Emma
Glenn, were dismissed. Mr.. Mittel-
dorfer entered an appeal, and was
oafled for his appearance on Oc-
tober 9.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-15
THOMAS HALL WAS
BORN IN VIRGINIA
In Sought by Consulate In >.
London. >.

From data furnished The Richmond
virginian by Mrs. r. Mills, OF Earring
ton. Va, II seems quite probable that
Thomas Hall, about whose citizenship
there has been some international dts
cussion. 10 native OF Virginia
Several days ago such information
was sought by E. H. Yelverton. an
attache of the American consulate In
London. Mrs Mills writes as follows
Thomas Hail. son OF William W.
Hall and Jone l., Hall. was born In
Louisa County. June 5, 1877, on the
estate OF DR.. Sergeant He resided In
Louisa County until 1925. when he
moved with his parents to Hanover
County, Va. 1895 being the last year
nc lived with them. He was last heard
from in Virginia in 1898, when II was
said he had secured a position on a
boat running TO Boston. I feel sure
this is the Thomas Hail referred to-
His surviving sisters and brothers are:
w. Frank Hail, boswell, Va, Ella
r. West Richmond; James E. Hall.
Richmond, and Mrs. Mary r. Mills
Harrington
It is believed Thomas Hall referred
10 by the London consulate. Is seek
ing TO relieve himself Of being forced
into the British army. by showing him
self to be an American citizen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-15
BOARD MAY DECIDE
ON FARM SITE SOON

II was stated yesterday by members
of the Administrative Board that prob
ably some action would be taken next
weeK in the selection OF site for the
proposed city farm,
DR.. Whitaker. superintendent of the
District of Columbia Farm. at Deco
guam, about twenty-five miles below
Washington. on the Potomac River.
who has been sick for several days. lie
reported as being better, and may be
able TO confer with the board early
next week He has been invited TO
Richmond. as guest of the city. and
will advise with the board as TO ways
and means for the achievement OF best
results IN the conduct OF such farm.
The board has about twenty Ave
propositions for sites before it
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-15
TWO AIRNF.N HAVE NOT
RETURNED TO THEIR BASE

General Pershings Headquarters IN
Mexico tBy Wireless to Columbus, y.
NJ. July l4.--Aviators RAIDER and
Brooks who sailed of on a tour Of
reconnaissance OF territory west Of here
early yesterday have not been heard
Of since.
General Pershing late this afternoon
ordered an armed automobile SQUAD
ron out to search for the missing air
men Army nfhciala -here do not -he-
lieve the aviators have been attacked
by bandits They assert, rather. that
1t Is probable that the men. who oc-
cupied the same machine. have been
forced to land on account OF their
machinery becoming disabled In that
case they are not in very great danger
since they carried three days rations
and water has been made plentiful BY
recent rains
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-15
NO REASON FOR ALARM
SAYS Or. {. c. LEVY
lChief Health Onlcer Urges Cleanliness
A Greatest Foe To Infantile
PAralyxts.
cUT OUT KISSING
GAMES
Keep Children Away From Indoor
GatheEings. and Give Them Plenty of
Outdoor Exercise--Swat the Fly and
Mosquito.

DR.. E. c. Levy returned from New
York yesterday and reported immedi-
ately to the Administrative Board.
When DR.. Levy appeared in the
boards assembly room, satchel In
hand. members Of the board. when
some one suggested that DR.. Levy had
q bag full Of germs, promptly lodged.
Il went heard and saw, and am
satisfied" remarked DR.. Levy. The
New York doctors are doing Just what
we are doing-urging cleanliness and
care. In big city like that, it lie
hard to control a situation.
Our campaign Is one Of prepared
ness. Theirs now Is one of eradica-
ton"
No Cause for Alarm.
There II no cause for alarm here"
continued DR.. Levy. "All our depart
With that we may rest assured that
the results will prove satisfactory"
With the assistance OF the various
city departments. and the co-opera-
ton OF the housewives and citizens
generally. DR.. Levy feels confident that
Richmond may escape the dreaded
infantile paralysis.
Yesterday afternoon Dr.. Levy ad-
dressed the Mothers Club, at John
Marshall High School Auditorium.
Despite the early afternoon storm. the
attendance was encouraging.
The chief health officer advised
and the eradication of disease germs
brought along by flies, mosquitoes
rats and vermin.
Avoid Indoor Gatherings.
Keep the children clean and COM
Portable. Do not let them get to-
gether in crowded indoors Indoor
kissing games should be tabooed. In
discriminate kissing should be pro-
hfbited
There is no occasion for the dis
continuance of outdoor games such
as are engaged in at the various play
grounds These tend TO health But
chihren's noses and throats are
clean"
Or. Levy urged the mothers to use
their best endeavors to rid their homes
OF accumulated material. which might
generate vermin and give comfort TO
rats and mice. Swat the fly and the
mosquito and Danish everything which
might provide recepticles for standing
water.
He said last night he was very much
pleased with the hearty will displayed
by every one. in the efforts TO ward or
infantile paralysis and all other
diseases so much TO be dreaded in
summer weather.
The Street Cleaning Department is
working in hearty conjunction with
the Health Department ana as de-
clared by DR.. Levy, the outlook Is In
deed encouraging.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-15
PROTESTS
Innocence, IS FINED
Ia Charged With Aocosttng Lady ON
Street; Says Thought She
Was His Sister.

Despite his protest that he nistooh
Miss Cora Smith for his sister. James
j. Screeney was fined $25 in Police
Court yesterday on the charge OF &C
costing her on Eighth Street Thurs
day afternoon.
Screeney declared that he approach
ed the young woman from the rear
and that she bore a very marked re-
semblance In dress and general APP
peaances to his sister. whom he ex-
pected In the city Thursday. Upon
discovering his mistake, he said he
apologized and went on his way. Two
young men who witnessed the affair
followed Screeney and located him at
Stumprs Hotel. where he was arrested
by Ofacer Warmer.
Walter Jenkins, charged with en-
tering the stable OF Armour & Co..
on Union Street, between Grace and
Franklin, for the purpose OF commit
ing larceny. was sent to the grand
Jury.
Charged with the larceny OF a cook
ing stove. Randolph Richardson was
put under bonds yesterday by Justice
Griggs for thirty days.
J. A. Asher was fined $40 for cruelty
to 4 mule.
James Fields was given thirty days
for taking lot of horseshoes belong
ing to James Doran.
Enooh Douglas. colored, was fned
800 and put under bonds for twelve
months for carrying a concealed pis-
toll
Isaac Freeman. charged with as
saulting @. c. Mcdaniel. a street car
conductor. with bottle. viii be heard
on July IS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-15
AGREE ON NAMING


Washington today that prepared Of
fcials for resumption OF trouble
along the American border patrol
line. One was the report that Mexi-
car raiders had crossed the line at
Donna, Texas. exchanging shots with
Texas rnilitiamen until forced back,
ofHer Was the report received by
General George Bell, Jr, comm andtr 4
American troops At Eel Paso, that
Villa had demanded the surrender of
chihuahua city.
Both reports were without official
confirmation. Nevertheless they were
accepted as forerunners OF new ac-
tivities OF a nature importing the
plans of the administration 10 work
out an amicable solution Of the Mexi-
can problems.
Observation-Disclosures Arredondo
issued an official denial tonight of re-
ports that General Jactnto Trevino
chief commander OF the Carranzs
force IN Chihuahua had deserted
Carranza. Arredondo gave out the
foreign telegram received from An
dress G. Garcia. Mexican consul at FL
Paso:
General Gonzales has Just received
a telegram from General Jacinto Ire
vino denying the ridiculous invention
OF his detection and execution of Gem
eral Ignacio Enriqaez and that he has
been sending arms and ammunition to
the viliistas'
Arredondo charged that persons
interested in causing a CONFLICT be-
tween the two countries" are circu-
lating reports designed to defeat tho
favorable course Of diplomatic nego-
ttations between the two governments
for a satisfactory settlement"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-15
SPEEDER sAMtEtS
IS NOW SERGEANT

Following the placing of Sergeant
" H. Kerse on the retired list, Major
Werner yesterday announced his ap-
pointments. following the change, as
follows:
Sergeant r.. B. Jordan is designated
as desk sergeant at Second Station
and Automobile Ohncer c. B. Samuels
Is elevated to the distinction of street
sergeant.
Bicycle Ofhcer r. 8. Waller is dele
rated to MI the post vacated by Ser
geant Samuels as automobile ofllcer.
ana 2. B. Clayton goes In to all the
vacancy on the force.
These various changes appear to
meet with public approval.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-15
BEAUTIFUL ECLIPSE
IS OBSERVED BY MANY
Fair Luna's Luster Il Obscured by
Shadow of Mother Earth For
More Than an Hour.

Fair Luna's lusser was dimmed for
more than an hour last night by the
shadow OF Mother Earth. With .
beautifully clear sky the eclipse was
readily observed through all OF its
phases, and the student found every
thing for the study Of the phenomenon
to his liking.
Shortly after 10 O'Clock the shadow
began TO creep across the face OF the
regent Of the heavens. About mid l.
night there was but a slight silver
rim remaining Then the shadow
slowly passed into space, and the be-
lated travellers toward home had the
light OF the full moon TO guide them
on their way.
There were many eclipse parties IN
the parks and on the roof gardens.
and thousands OF citizens sat at their
windows and on their stoops watch
ing the progress OF the shadow across
the disk Of the moon
The eclipse last night was caused
by the passage of the earth In Its
revolution between the sun and the
moon. the shadow OF the earth falling
directly across tho face OF TIE moon.
The eclipse was not total. but nearly
SO. A slender rim OF silver remained
when the shadow started on It's die
appearing stage
One of the most interested observers
of the eclipse was Coroner Taylor He
compared II 10 one ne saw about fftv
years ago, which he remembered as
distinctly as though II had occurred
but Yesterday.
No significance In IT," commented
DR.. Taylor Just a. natural ,conse
aHeaee Of the travels Of the earth
through space with the juxtaposition
of the moon. But. my, isn't Il a
beautiful and inspiring sight and a
reminder of the great mysteries Of
the universe"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-15
PERMIT HOSPITAL
SUPPLIES TO PASS
Great Britain Refuses Their Entrance
to Central Powers Even Under
State Department and Red Gross
Guarantees

Guarantees
Warrington July 1.-THE State
Department received a dispatch from
the British government today refusing
to consider raising the blockade to al
low American Red Cross hospital sup
plies to enter the central empires.
even under guarantees by the State
Department and the Red Cross.
The State Department proposed that
the American Red Cross appoint a
commission which would esta blish tt
self within the lines of Germany and
Austria to receive all hospital sup
plies shipped from this country. This
commission would give guarantees
through the State Department that all
supplies received would be used for
medical purposes only and would be
destroyed Immediately after use.
A Red Cross official said: The
telegram from Great Britain was de-
cidedly unfavorable to our PROPOSE
ton
With this new refusal Of Great Brit
ain to allow hospital supplies to enter
Germany and Austria. the situation
reverts to its original status, when the
ban was first placed on their impor-
tation. England's latest refusal has
been referred to Ex-President Taft,
chairman of the central committee,
who will formulate the next move TO
be made by the American Ted Cross
and the State Department.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-15
THE WEATHER
tUnited states Department Of Agri-
culture, weather Bureau.)

Washington, July 14.-Hast OF tho
Mississippi River partly cloudy wealth
er with prevail Saturday aud Sunday.
In the South Atlantic States there win
be showers SATURDAY. It WITH be warm
er Sunday in the South Atlantic States
except Florida.
virginia-Local showers SATURDAY..
Sunday partly cloudy.
North carolina-Showers Saturday
Sunday partly cloudy and warmer.
Local Temperature Yesterday.
II noon temperature ........... s.
p. NJ. temperature ........-.... 30
s r. N. temperature ........ ~
Maximum temperature 10 P. NJ. 80
Minimum temperature to p IL 50
Normal temperature ............ 70
Excess In temperature yesterday /
Deficiency IN temperature since
January 1...... -. .. s.01
Local Rainfall.
Rainfall last twelve hours ... -
Rainfall last twenty four hours. ~
Excess in rainfall since March lsa
Excess in rainfall since January .e5
Local Observation at p. N. Yesterday
temperature s.s... ~
Humidity -. ..... -. -. .... 90
Wind--Directfon n T.
Wind-veloctty -. :. .......... 8
weather 49,. ..... Cloudy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-15
HOUSE THROUGH WITH

Continued From First Page.1
washington- however. to complete the
routine business that will follow the
passage of measures now under dis
pute In the Senate.
Tomorrow the House will complete
consideration OF the administration
corrupt practices bill limiting expen-
d,tures In elections for Federal ONCE.
This measure occupied the entire time
Of the House today and was -x!gor-
ously attacked by Republican mem
bers.
After the corrupt practices bill is
out of the way the House Will take UP
resolution already passed by the
Senate authorizing thorough Yhves-
tigation OF railroad legislation by a
joint committee OF both houses. This
will complete the program arranged
by the House leaders.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-15

President r. L Peters. OF Common
Council. 10 confined to his home with
m attack Of what 10 thought to be
appendicitis. An operation may have
~ - performed 4 was sid last night.
Mr. Peters lives at No. 404 west Cary
Street. and represents Clay Ward Ia
Common Council. He has been pres
1dant ct that body for = number Of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-15
v. r. visitors Here.

The board Of visitors Of the virginia
Polytechnic institute have adjourned
after two days session At Nurphy's
Hotel, J. Thompson Brown Ii presi-
dent Of the board and G. / Wede =
6eceatAsy ~ o. No. M
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-15
Initiate Larre Glass.

/ A large class Of candidates was ini-
tiated at the meeting of Maple Camp,
woodmcn Of the World. last night. at.
Leader Hall. South Richmond. Refresh
mehts ware served Altar the business
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-15

w. q NJ. Board Meets Hers. IA
The board of visitors of the CclloG&
of William and Mary held q meetfn1
yesterday at the Jefferson Hotel "
which routine matters were handled III
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-15

endorseA Ia such : rnSuoe i
the approval of the ett1
State. and thus meet WITH
prevail.
Wishing ron great pieaDaxS
cess while exercising tho I'M
granted in the enclosed iice9S6
Yours very truly. }I3|
JNO. s. PAR1o1Q
Conmtn136n6
Mr.. Parsons II sending 70 tho -
of the circuit courts OF tbs co01l
and the city corporation coufts 81
cation blanks and licenses for th6 (
who hunts In the State n requifo13
hold a permit, ali Of which W111
issued by the clerks of the city r
county courts. None will be iaHiNd
the Department OF Game and Ink
Fisheries.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-15
IN CONGRESS

HorSE-Passage by the House today
the erection of dams In navigable
streams under governmental coptroi
left the corrupt practices act the last
OF the important measures to be con-
stdered by the House during this SEES
sion.
The greater part of the day was de-
voted to debate OF the corrupt practices
act. fathered by Representative Ruck-
er. OF Missouri. and limiting campaign
expenditures OF candidates for nomina-
tion and election not only to the Of
fees OF senator and representative. blu.
to the presidency and presidency
as we'll Debate on this measure will
be concluded tomorrow and a vote will
be taken The House then will vir-
tually have completed it's work.
Adjournment now is contingent upon
the Senate. when that body acts upon
the measures already put through the
House and the work of the conference
committees Is completed the way will
be clear for Anal adjournment. Mean
while, after tomorrow, when the vote
has been taken on the corrupt practices
act. the House will enter upon . gen.
tlemen's agreement through which
only non-controvertible measures will
be considered. This will give con-
gressmen an opportunity to go back
home and attend to all necessary re-
pairs on political fences.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-15

sENATE-The Senate today contin-
ued debate OF the naval bill. dispos-
ing Of number OF minor amendments.
Senators In charge of the bill hope for
it's passage before tomorrow evening
Senator works. of California. urged
exclusion OF Japanese immigrants. de-
clartng that the Root Takahira gen
tlemen's agreement" was ineffective
He declared the problem would never
be solved until an exclusion treaty was
negotiated with Japan.
Senator Ransdell, of louisiana. urg-
Ing government action against tho
ravages Of typhoid and malaria and
estimated these two diseases cost the
United States approximate 600. 900. coo
annually. Senate Brandegee. OF Con-
necticut introduced . resolution calling
upon the President for information re-
garding trade agreements OF the cen
trail European powers. particularly ~
to their effect on neutral commerce.
Senator Gallingef denied that the Re-
publicans had any Intentions OF nli-
clustering the shipping bill.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-31
CHAPTER VIII.
Through the Window.


Count D'Este was overjoyed at
the course which events had
taken. The capture of Girard, at
bay in the next room, seemed now
matter of moments only. He
turned to the project, pointing to
Grace accusing. "There-you see.
Did | not tell you that she was
here to meet that scoundrel?"
The girl faced him bravely. at
isn't true" she cried, with scorn.
"This-gentleman-" she pointed
toward Emile, got me to come
here"
Her words were cut short by
young D'Este. "She lies," he said.
II found out that she was coming
to this house to meet Girard and
| therefore made 1t a point to be
here myself In order to find out
what she was up to. There is no
doubt that she came in order to
get the money from him."
"She did," suddenly cried Ma
dame Tissot, who had up to now
been standing to one side of the
room with La Rue. Il saw them
meet herein this room"
Again Grace appealed to the
project. Monsieur, you must be-
lieve," she cried. This woman is
wicked creature-she decoyed
me here, tried to drug me"
"Oh-the shameless hussy!"
interrupted Madame Tissot in a
loud voice. "She came to my house
asking for this fellow, Girard."
Indeed" remarked the project
quickly. And what was Girard
doing here?"
"A ledger, monsieur, on the
floor above" cried the woman
with an air of virtuous resigna-
ton. 1T is the only means have
to make living. He told me this
afternoon that lady would come
to call upon him this evening. and
he asked for the use of my sitting
room In order that he might re-
ceive her properly. / told him tina
he was welcome to it, and that is
Everything know, monsieur"
The words filled Grace Ellicott
with a terrible fear. "All | ask is
that you will send for Mr.. Duvall, -
she cried. "He knows why l came
here"
The project drew out his watch
and consulted it with a frown
"Strange!" he muttered to him.
self. Il wonder where Duvall can
be. He was to have met us at 10
o'clock"
The door was suddenly OPENED
from without and Richard DuvalI
stepped quietly into the room
closing the door behind him. His
Panama hat was set jauntily upon
| his head.