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New-York tribune., 1916-06-25
Children's Haven Benefit

A benefit for the Children's Haven,
OF Far Rockaway, Is TO be held July 8
and at the Far Rockaway Club. The
proceeds will be used to provide larger
quarters for the home. which last year,
while II cared for 846 children, had TO
turn away 374 others on account OF lack
Of room. The benefit programme Will
include musical and vaudeville special
ties, dancing and concert.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-25
NO WAR CLOUDS
AT BOYS CAMP
Mexican Crisis Fails to
Halt Work for Fort
Hamilton Training.

One camp the Mexican trouble will
not interfere with 10 that for school
boys at Fort Hamilton. Hundreds OF
boys already have enrolled for periods
from two weeks to the full camp course
Of two months. and everything Is ready
for the opening on July 7.
The enrolment for the frat two weeks
was completed when the lst Field Ar
New-York tribune., 1916-06-25
S. I. WOMEN READY

Twenty-eight Take Examinations for
Work as Red Cross Nurses.
Twenty eight women in Staten Island
will volunteer as Red Cross nurses if
war is declared against Mexico.
They took their examinations yester-
day afternoon at the Smith lnhrmary
Hospital, New Brighton. The papers
were sent to Washington at once, and
the women are expecting a report on
their success or failure by Monday.
They became interested In prepared
ness several weeks ago. and Joined
classes in first aid treatment which
were organized by Mrs. William L. De-
Bost. Their instructors were DR.. Will
lam Kingsley and Red Cross nurse.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-25
italian Bark il Snnk

London, Jus 24.--A Lloyds dl,p,,,
from Genoa reports the sinking n n.
Italian bark Gabrielle dale. Tbs r.
briele dale registered 2,29l tons e..
was last reported as having arrived !.
Genoa on March 25 from Baltins,.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-25

that he 10 under sentence because OF
the complete and crushing defeat he
administered to restaurant man
who he thought was overcharging him.
him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
METHODlsTS OPPOSE
THREE GREAT EVILS

Saratoga. n. Y, May 5.-The Cen
eral Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. in session today. In
augurated great campaign against
cigarette smoking. the drug habit aud
the social evil.
Resolutions were read and referred
to committees for decisive action be-
fore the end of the month
When the announcement of a be-
quest by Mrs. ID. Willis James OF New
York. of S750,00o to the conference
claimants fund was made, the entire
body applauded for several minutes
Then all rose and sang the doxology.
j. r. Hingeley, OF Chicago. former
general secretary. stated that he had
received $4,000 additional since he
had submitted his quadrennial report
loss of $37S.2S4.13 on church
publications was announced by Mar
vim Campbell. of South Bend. Ind.
DR.. Lyman Abbott, editor of the
Outlook, spoke this evening at the an
riversary of the Board of Schools,
Former Secretary Of state william ].
Bryan will speak at the anniversary
of the Epworth League on May %.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
ARRANGEMENTS MADE
To HANDLE CROWDS

There will be every facility at hand
this afternoon for the handling of the
crowds that will 20 from Richmond
to the pageant at Westhampton. Ar
rangements have been made TO have
jitneys and motor trucks on Broad
street at Robinson. and along Robin
son Street to take those who desire
to attend the pageant 10 the grounds.
These motor vehicles viii operate
over the Cary-Street Road from the
city limits TO the grounds at West
hampton and will run at such inter
walls as traffic demands At the juno
ton of the Cary-Stree Road with
the Three Chopt and the River Road. At
the Country Club entrance, will be
stationed county policeman to direct
the traffic by one or the other of the
roads to insure the greatest degree
Of safety and minimize danger of ac-
cident
The ears going TO the pageant
grounds are requested to follow the
suggestions made by the officer.
The Virginia Railway and Power
Company will operate double cars on
its Westhampton line on hneen-
minute schedule, as on Thursday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
LIFE INSURANCE men
FIND BUSINESS GOOD
Hundred and Fifty Representatives Of
New York Company In South
Have Conference Here.

A hundred and fifty of the South
ern representatives of the New York
Life Insurance Company are in Rich
mond for conference with President
Lyman p. Kingsley and other officers
of the company. The meeting is be-
ing held at the Jefferson and will con-
unue through today.
The Insurance men arrived yester-
day morning and the session was be-
gun at 80 yesterday afternoon, with
Mr.. Kingsley presiding. Matters of
interest to insurance men were dis
cussed and reports were read. show
ing an increase of some $20,000,000 in
business during the last year. The
business outlook in the South is de-
clared to he unusually bright.
among the chief officers in attend
ace are; President Kingsley, Vice
President Thomas a. Buckner and
d. A. b. Hobbs medical director. The
local committee is headed by Thomas
c. Bell, manager of the Southern de-
partment. who represents the Rich
mOnd office.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
EMINENT nOHAnMEOAh
DIES IN RICHMOND
Special Representative of Turk Leader
OF Mosdems In Philippines Was
On Way TO Post.

After an illness OF one months dur
alton. Sayed Mohammed Wajih ul
Gilani, high priest OF the Moham-
medans in the Philippines. died at the
Hygeta Hospital yesterday, aged about
thirty-three years The sheik, recent
ly appointed by Sultan Mohammed as
his special representative to the
Philippines, was on his way to his
post when he suffered ia health in
New York. He spent n short time in
Philadelphia and then came to Rich
mond several weeks ago, hoping the
climate here might benefit him.
After having been a guest at the
jefferson for a short time, where he
was visited by Hussain Bey. Turkish
ambassador at Washington, Skeik I'll
Gilani went to the Hygeia for treat
mcnt. He was author of a number of
books and an honored member or the
Press Club at Washington. He spoke
six languages and was a brilliant con-
Hersationalist.
Because of the fact that his coun-
try is in a state of war. his body will
he inferred in this country until such
time as 1t may be removed to his
nome. He was a native of Nazareth,
Syria. Hussain Bey, Turkish charge
de affaires at Washington, has been
asked to advise regarding the disposi-
ton of the body
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
is TWICE DIVORCED:
TAKES THIRD WIFE

For his third dip into matrimony.
Charles A. Baker. ftfty-six years old, of
le2 North Ninth Street. has selecte
Mrs Ella J. Ryery. q widow, nifty
five. years old. of Louisville, Ky, and
the ceremony viii take place today,
the knot to be tied by Parson Macon.
Baker is already twice divorced, hav-
ing been married here on August 90
1914 to Marie M. Wills. a divorcee
aged forty, of Jasper. Ind. Several
months later he obtained divorce
from her In the law ana Equity Court
on desertion and statutory grounds
Before this marriage he had already
heen divorced. hut records do not show
any details of this first adventure
Baker is native of Louisville, but
has made his home In this city for
some years, and is said TO be a fore
man for w. S. Matthews & Sons, $40
South Tenth Street, tobacco con-
Germ.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
NEGRO sANITARIUM
AT IVOR Is PROBABLE

Preliminary to the purchase of the
property and Its conversion into a
tuberculosis sanitarium for the ne
groes of Virginia. representatives of
the State Board of Health yesterday
inspected the experiment farm of the
N. & w. Railway at Ivor, Southamp-
ton County. The property, compris-
ing 226 acres in high state of culti-
walton, and having all necessary
buildings and equipment, can be pur-
chased for $4,000
The State board Is pleased with the
property, and it is probable that the
new State institution for the benefit of
consumptive negroes will shortly be
placed in operation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
GERMANS COMPLIANCE
Is BASED ON CONDITIONS

BERLIN. May 5.--Germany has
yielded practically every demand IN tde
by President Wilson in his note, to the
United States. demanding complete
change in German plans to submarine
warfare as conceded in the German
reply made public here today.
Germanr's com plete hackdown,
however. is made conditional on the
success Of efforts ii urges the United
States TO make TO force Great Britain
to observe fully the principles of in
ternational law.
Should the steps taken by the gov
eminent Of the United States tto force
England to alter her conduct of war;
not attain the object 1t desires--to
have the laws of humanity followed 10y
all belligerent nations--the German
government -wottiti- then be- facing a
new situation in which it must reserve
to itself complete liberty said the
concluding paragraph of the reply,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
IPRESBYTERY TO HEAR
NINE SERMONS MONDAY

The Presbytery of East Hanover will
hold an adjourned meeting In the
Chapel Of the Presbyterian Publish
ing House on Monday morning at $50
for the purpose OF licensing some OF
its candidates for the ministry.
The following young men are apply
Ing for licensure. e. w, Mitchell, G..
w. niehl, w, w, Sprouse. G.. K. Taffe,
H, n, Carson, II. c. Bedinger, Fl. Kerr
Taylor, Hugh Fitzpatrick and S. &. p,
Ghlseiin Some people complain of
hearing one sermon. The Presbytery
will have to hear nine sermons on
Monday. as the sermon Ia part OF
the examination, These examinations
and meetings are open to the public
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
OFFICERS OF STATE
MILITIA MEET HERE

Among visitors at the office of Gov
ernor Stuart yesterday were Colonel
r., F. Leedy, OF the Second Regiment
Virginia Volunteers and Colonel w
J. Perry, OF the First, who were In
the city for conference with the ad-
jutant general and other officers OF
the State Militia.
Officers of the Virginia Volunteer
meeting General Sale include Colonels
Leedy, Perry, Goodwin, Of the Fourth
Regiment, and Lynch. of the Medical
Department. and Majors Workman
Bowles and Bright. Following a ses-
sion at the office of General Sale the
visiting officers were his guests al
dinner at the Westmoreland
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
LICHENSTElN WILL
REPRESENT RICHMOND

CASTOR Lichenstein. vice president of
the Richmond Musicians Protective
Association, will leave this afternoon
for Cincinnati local delegate TO
the American Federation of Musicians
Convention. This organization is in
ternational, including Canada In Its
jurisdiction. 1t has a membership of
about $4,000 and controls the activi-
ties of professional musicians. All
theatrical syndicates must consult its
officers before arranging a musicians
wage scale
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
LAKEWOOD ASSOCIATION
MEMORIAL ON SUNDAY

On Sunday night the lakewood Me-
mortal Association will hold its fif-
tieth anniversary, at old St Johns
Church.
DR.. G. Braxton Bryan, OF Petersburg,
will deliver the anniversary sermon.
A special invitation to Confederate
Veterans Is extended for this service.
On May 10 the regular lakewood Me-
mortal Day exercises will be held.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
ASSOCIATION ELECTS
HEFfL|N PRESIDENT

Hopewell, May 5.-The Hopeweii
Bar Association held It's meeting last
night, and the following officers were
elected: J. o. Heffin. president:
b. Robertson. president, F. [.
Potter, secretary, and A. T. Goodloe.
secretary.
Executive committee was named an
follows: Judge Alden Bell, r, o. Fla,
herty and E. ID. King. and the follow
ing were selected for the credential
committee: Messrs. Moncure, Pretty.
man, Berkeley, Zelesnick and Self.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06

in the notes presented by the govern
meut of the United States to the Brit
ish government December %, 1914.
and November 3, 1915.
Shouid the steps taken by the gov~
ernment of the United States not at
tain the object II desires--to have the
la us of humanity followed by all bel
ligerent nations-the German govern
ment would then be facing a new
situation in which 1t must reserve to
itself complete liberty of decision.
The undersigned avails himself of
this opportunity to renew TO the
American am bassador hts assurance
Of his highest consideration.
tSiEnedD JAGOW.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
Ex-Congressman Maynard PAYS I'd.

Former Congressman Harry L.
Maynard. of Portsmouth. who is a
candidate in the coming primaries
against Congressman Holland, Of the
Second District yesterday sent his
check for $3.50, the primary Cntrance
fee to Auditor Moore. 1t is expected
that several other candidates will en-
ter the race by filing application and
sending check to Mr.. Moore before
June z
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06

The Sylph,' private. yacht of IS
sistant Secretary of the Navy Roose-
Welt was in the Richmond harbor yes-
terday, having come up from Norfolk
to meet Mr.. Roosevelt who came
down from Washington yesterday af-
ternoon, en- route to Norfolk, where
he will inspect the navy yard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06

The Tech. the handsome yaeh; of
T. Coleman Dupont. one of the Re-
publican presidential possibilities,
came up the river TO Richmond yes
terday to meet Mr.. Dupont's daughter.
Miss Ellen Dupont, who has been
visiting in Kentucky and who comes
here after attending the Washington
horseshow, to Join the party on board.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
FIGHTING BEGINS
AT SANTO DOMINGO

santo Domingo, May 5.=HostlTities
commenced here at noon today. Sew
eral persons were killed or wounded.
A Dominican gunhoat bomhareed the
fort. The situation Is critical.
Marines were landed today from
the American converted cruiser Prai-
RE for protection OF the American
legation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
SUNDAY SERVICE OF
THE SALVATION ARMY

The regular Summer Sunday Park
meetings conducted by the Salvation
Army at the william BYRD Park VIII
begin for the tenth season on Sunday
afternoon, May 7 at 3.3h L. NJ
These services Will be conducted by
Adjutant Elmer and Mamie johnson,
who will be assisted by all local Sal
vstionists. seats and song books will
be provided for those that attend
All friends are invited.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
DESTROYED Zeppelin.

london, May 5.-An admiralty state
ment says:
The commander-tn-c chief OF grand
fleet reports that ships which de-
stroyed the Zeppelin on Thursday. were
the Gaiatia and Phaeton.
THE Zeppelin apparently was en-
ployed 10 scouting duty when destroy
ed by the gun fire of these vessels
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06

STRANGE. The reply, however, will La
couched In such terms that no general
precedent will be established.
The State Department at Washing :.
ton has contenqed that the facts in
the case of the steamship China are
similar to those of the famous Trent
affair. While 1t Is not known what at
titude the British reply will adopt to-
ward this argument. Lord Cecil gave
it ms his personal opinion that the TWO
cases present wide differences.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
HOWARD ATKINSON HAS
APPENDICITIS ATTACK

Howard Atkinson, a young man
prominent in local athletics, living on
East Marshall street, was operated
on at the Grace Hospital YESTERDAY.
for appendicitis Inquiry a the hos
pital last night evinced the informa
tion that Atkinson is getting along
nicely after very successful opera
ton
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
NEGRO CHAUFFEUR TO
RE HEARD ON MAY IA.

Rev. B. II. Melton. 2211 West Grace
Street. was unable to be in Poiica
Court yesterday when the case OF
Thomas Fulton, colored chauffeur.
was called, and Justice Crutchfield
postponed the trial until May 10. Full
ton in charged with involuntary man
slaughter as a result of the death of
Mr.. Meiton's- eleven-yeaF-oid son-B
II. Melton, Jr.. who was knocked down
by an automobile driven by Fulton
last Saturday and fatally injured.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
MRS. LEWIS CANNOT HOLD
ANY COMMUNICATION

Hopewen Va, May attorney
Charles n. Foster has requested the
police 10 cut off all communication be-
tween Mrs. Lewis and her friends
pending her trial on a forgery charge
The woman is confined in the Elmer
gency Hospital with an attack of rheu-
matism. James Lynch. an alleged con
federate who was out on bond, has
disappeared
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
Judge Houston Res,vns

The resignation of Judge w r
Houston, of the Corporation Court Of
the city of Buena Vista, was received
at the ONCE OF Governor Stuart yes
terday. The resignation is effective
May Is, Poor health is assigned as
the cause for resigning
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
Negro Woman &hnf.

Or, Childress. Of the ambulance
corps was called to SOC Graham stree.
last night to treat Mary Bryar. COL
ored. who had been shot in the thigh
by an unidentified negro girl The
woman was taken TO the Virginia Hos
pital.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
TELEGRAPH COMPANY WILL
RESUME CABLE-LETTER SERVICE

The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany announces the resumption Satur-
day. May s. OF their weekend cable
letter service, which was temporarily
discontinued last week "a result OF
the civil uprising in Ireland.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
Three Firemen Resign.

j. ID. Holiday. G. ID. Simms and
Benjamin Kaufman have rendered
their designations 10 the Board of Fire
Com IN tssfoners as mi berg Of the
Richmond Fire Department. Tile
board VIII hold It's regular session
Monday night and will consider these
nninnsfinns
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
Mrs. Roosevelt Recovering.

Mrs. Kermit Roosevelt, who was
Miss Belle Willard, daughter OF Am
bassador to Spain Joseph +. Will
lard, Is recovering after an attack of
typhoid fever 81 Colon, Panama, ac-
cording to advices received by leia-
tiyes here
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06

London. May 5.--A memorial pro-
cession viii march here tomorrow TO
commemorate the first anniversary OF
the sinking OF the Lusitania.
In the procession Will be the sur
vlvors of the disaster. contingents rep
resenting all the entente allies. a num-
Der OF Czechs and Irish volunteer
band.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
cleveland Waechter and Anzelger

Cleveland WaeChter and Anzeiger.
The German answer liz that of the
strong whose conscience 10 clear and
who wishes for peace without fearing
war. II puts the final say up to Will
son and places before him once more
the opportunity of being the mediator
v no may bring the warning nations
together. The decision should be sim
pie. Unfortunately there Is room for
doubt as to which alternative the
President Will choose.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
Auona FOR Court of St. James.

London, May 5.~-The foreign Office
announces the new Mexican minister.
to the Court Of 81. James will be Senior
Sanchez Azcona. He is expected 10
reach England at the end of the
month,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
Syracuse Journal:

Germany again slaps President Will
son in the face. II Germany has
practically granted every demand the
United States has made, II has not
done so without show OF teeth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06

Des Moines Register:
The worst that can he said against
the German note is that IL is un-
gracious and makes it's concession
erudsingly and without an air of final
ity. AS It's best il does make the con-
cessIons demanded. Tho United States
can scarcely afford to break off rela-
tons because II does not like the lit
erary style Of the German communi-
cation or because II can read back
OF 1t a sour unwillingness 10 Yield
and an effort to put President Wilson
into the diplomatic hole he has helped
to dig.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
A Point to Nc .Caartfsc

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from vesseis defenSiyelv armed there
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state Dera-tment VIII take the posi-
~ tian that the now orders to submarine
commanders guarantee that no un-
resisting merchant vessel viii be sunk
until the passengers have been pat in
places Of safety
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nigh no hogTn
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countries were inclined 10 regard mo
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mented on the statement ia ,ba ra,a
that 'vbe United states has tho ro,,er
TO confne the war IA arrnaa forre. ar
the bellieerent countries in me in
terest ~ hun7apjtv ana In ~, mo Il,
tenance Of international Inv. Iie r,cr
eeived In that assertion. no said botb
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q this country. nrys,ta 3ts Initiative a.,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
Trovidence Evening Journal:

Providence Evening journal:
1t is rambling. equivocal, at times
even almost incoherent defense of the
savagry which has steadily exasper-
ated the American people, The inn
periat government pretends TO offer
concessions In place of meeting the
terms laid down BY the President
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06
Syracuse Herald

Syracuse Herald:
It now rests with the government
at Washington to decide whether this
is adequate compliance with our de-
mands.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-06

SENATE.-The submarine crisis
was mildly discussed in the Senate
when Senator La Toilette tried to have
his war referendum resolution re-
ferred TO the Foreign Relations Com
mittee instead of the Census Commit
tee. Senator Stone, supporting Sem
ator La Follettes motion, warned the
Senate against ill-considered action in
such a crisis. Senators Norris and
Clapp both spoke in favor OF an ex-
preston of the people on a declara-
ton OF war. The whole debate was
brought to close when Senator Stone
secured Senator La Follettes permits
sion to lay the motion aside until to-
morrow.
Senators carefully lodged COM
menting on the German note. Opin-
ion was divided as TO whether IL ade-
quately met the Presidents demands.
hut there was n consensus of feelin &
that 1t considerably diminished the
prospects OF a diplomatic break &c
tween the United States and Germany.
The Senate Naval Affairs Committee
referred To a reserve to enable the
recruit to full strength from expert
enCe of sean 80 .I case OF need.