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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
For United States
to Act as Mediator
Resolution Requesting President
TO Make Offer 10 Bclligercnt Ma
lions Introduced in Senate.

WASHINGTON, May GA resolu-
ton requesting the President, unlcss
incompatible with the public interest.
TO suggest TO warning nations In
Europe that the United States under
take mediation. was introduced in the
Senate late to-day by Senator Lewis. to
lie on the table for discussion later.
The resolution would authorize the
President to propose that the bellig-
erents declare truce. and that each
of them select neutral country as it's
representative on board OF arbitra-
ton thus created: each selected neu-
trail would name one member of the
board, over which the President or his
representative would preside ms referee
Under the PLAN each belliserent would
present fits demands or claims to the
board. which would he authorized to
arrive at an equitable adjustment
The resolution recites that It is sug-
sested as an expression Of the desire
for world peace, and not of favoritism
for any OF tho belligerents.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
FIRE IN N. 7. MAYNARD
'lys'orious HlaHc Threatens Destrur
zion OF Papers and MnpS of
inr>tiniabIc Irnportnncr

NEW YORK May 25.-rapers of the
utnosi Importance to the Navy be
partment maps OF ines,imnble value
and diagrams Of proposed improve
ments on battleships. were threatened
with destruction in a mysterious ire
IN the Brooklyn Navy Yard tonight
Every etfor. was made TO keep The
details Of the IRE secret II was Of
such seriousness, however, that for
the first time in many years the CITY
fire department was called upon 10
aid in extinguishing blaze within the
Enclosure. The navy-yard apparatus
was entirely inadequate TO suhdue the
flames.
Shortly after o'clock a sentry Saw
flames issuing from the three-story
brick structure known as the boar
building. This adjoins the once ana
residence OF the commandant, i,car-Ad
miral Nathaniel Il Usher.
The damage is not known. Navy
yard officials requested Chief LaiIy 10
notify his men not TO discuss the fire.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
NATIONS BUSINESS MEN
FAVOR PREPAREDNESS
Universal Military Training and Big
Naval Building Program
Endorsed.
LARGE VOTE IN REFERENDUM
Overwhelming Majorlties for Adj
vanced Steps in Making Ready for
War Cast by Chamber Of Com
MERGE OF United States.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-Advanced
military training, n building program
that would restore the nation to second
place among tho worlds naval powers.
and an army increase that would meet
the recommendations of the general
staff. have been Endorsed by over
whelming majorities in referendum
just completed among commercial or
CARNATIONS throughout the country,
holding membership in the Chamber of
Commerce of the United States.
The referendum. which officials of
the chamber declared tonight had fur
ntshed the first authoritative index to
preparedness sentiment among bust
ness men. brought out the largest vote
yet recorded I'm the series OF canvasses
made by the organization on public
questions. Member bodies In forty
three States and In Alaska. the Philip
pines and Hawaii participated
On the broad question of general
Preparedness" go organizations voted
favorably and only eight negatively.
The vote for universal military train
ing was $50 to sc. The navy increases
proposed In tho query submitted were
Endorsed. 352 to 10, and the army In
crease, 94G TO 81
IN FAVOR or COUNCIL
OF NATIONAL DEFESsE
proposal to create "A council of
national defense TO aid in developing
the army and navy along the lines of
continuous policy and to act In an
advisory capacity with the President
and Congress. was Endorsed, 9l2 TO &c.
correlative proposal for n staff Of
industrial mobilization to aid the de-
Tense council ny insuring effective
availability OF the nations economic
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
REPORT CHANGE IN
PRESIDENTS FAVOR
Friends OF Mr.. Wilson Discuss Politf-
cal Sentiment I'm lcnrtern
States.

WASHINGTON, May 25.--The Wash
ington Star this evening has the fol-
lowing news story on it's first page:
That there has been a wonderful
cnange Of sentiment toward President
Wilson In New York, New Jersey and
Eastern States generally-all favora bic
TO his success In November in these
Statos-was the information developed
in New York In the last few days
among the political generals gathered
there, according to intimate friends Of
the President who have just returned
from that city.
President Wilson did not confer with
New York or other politicians while
in that city yesterday to attend tho
wedding OF DR.. Grayson and Miss Cor
don, but II Is known that one of the
Presidents closest friends and adj
visers who was in that city for several
days has sent word tn the President
that New York will be for hin, i'm No
vember after long period of hostility
toward him.
1t develops from this source of in
formation that Charles Murphy, the
leader of Tammany, has passed word
among the organization Democrats
from all States who have dropped in
on him that Wilson will carry New
York. and viii succeed himself in the
White House. regardless of what any
body does against him or whom the
Republicans nominate to oppose him.
The Democrats of the Murphy type
have been studying political conditions
generally. ii was said to-day, and have
passed the word that President Wilson
Is in one of those envable Dositions
that mean almost sure election, and
they are prepared to back him MS win
ner with large wagers if they can find
any.
These Democrats have discounted the
nomination OF either Roosevelt OF
Hughes 1T Chicago. Right now they
are disposed TO believe that Roosevelt
is at the top OF another emotional
wave that may carry him to victory. in
the Chicago convention, but they main
tain that if he fails with the Rcpuh-
licans he Will again have himself nom
mated by the Progressives, once more
putting three presidential tickets in
the field and re-elccting Wilson.
President Wilson's friends to-day rem
resented him as showing great un-
concern what the Republicans will do
at Chicago. He is making no inquiries
and his only source Of information as
TO probabilities is the newspapers
According TO his friends, all Republ
can candidates for the presidency look
alike to him, and he is ready TO meet
any and all Corners, satisfied with tn.
strength of his standing with the coun
try.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
GREAT CONGRESS
OF WOMEN OF AMERICAS
Mrs. F"Hn!huckcr Wants United Statcx
~ Take Lead In Struggle for
intrrnu ttOnnltsm.

NEW YORK, May 25.-In her annual
address Tomorrow before the thir-
tc'nth biennial convention of the Cen
eral Federation nf Woman's Clubs. Mrs.
Percy Y. Pennyhacker, the president.
VIII urge thu women of the United
states 10 take the first stcp in a struu-
Gle for internationaiism. ny calling a
great congress OF tho women Of the
Americas for 1880. She will recon-
mend. she said tonight. that under
the conditions the United States gov
crnnment be asked to helm finance such
II congress"
The ordination of the efforts of the
Women Of North and South America.
on behalf Of world peace, Mrs Penny.
packer believes. will go far toward
accomplishing that end. Inc line with
this idea, Mrs Pennybacker at to-days'
session approved the report OF the ex-
ecGtiNe committee. reporting anlliation
OF the federation with the National
Council OF Women.
The campaign of Mrs. Sheath, OF
ONO, ana Mrs. Josiah Cowlcs, OF Los
Angeles. for the presidency, is increas-
ms IN vigor and the votes of the Illi-
hois, New York and Ohio delegates,
the three largest groups. are expect ed
10 determine the outcome Both candi-
didat"s are usually invited to every din
ner and reception given by any of the
delegations and usually mako brief
speeches.
At The business session this after
noon the advance Of woman's clubs
movement in England Canada. Japan
ana the West Indies was described by
delegates from those countries.
AZ the press conference there was n
lonE discussion on the desirability of
Il press department, after speeches on
newspapers and publicity had been
made by Edward Percy Howard, pres
ident Of the New York Press Club: DR..
Talcot Williams, dean of the School of
Journalism. Columbia University, and
several others.
Mrs. rennybncker. at a dinner given
by the TcNaS deleGation Tonight. was
presented with IL diamond ring. valued
NJ Sl"o" Among the speakers were
MrS. Thomas y. Edison, Mrs. William
!. Bryan. Mrs sheath and Mrs. Cowles,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
FRENCH COUNTER
KEPtl.SED Try CI.RMa " :;

BERLIN. May - (hy wireless To
SaNville). The repulsc OF three coun-
terra attacks hy the French on the village
OF Cnmi"rcs, TO the west of the Mouse.
Oh the Ncrdun front was announced
ny the War Office to-day
The capture Of additional French
trenches southwest and south of Fort
bouaumont. and the recapturc of The
Haudremont quarry by the Germans
are also reported.
Ai!-day attacks by the French on the
German lines in the Caillette wood
southeast OF Fort Douaumont, in which
the French met with severe losses
were beaten off by the Germans, who
report the capture OF more than $50
prisoners and fourteen machine guns
The statement follows:
Western front: German airmcn at
tackled British torpedo boats and patrol,
boats of the Flanders coast,
West of the Mouse. three enemy
counterattacks against the village Of
cumercs failed
ITO the east Of the Mouse. our reei.
ments, taking advantage of the sue
cesses of the day before yesterday, adj
Eanced further, and captured enemy
trenches southwest and south Of Fort
Douaumont. We recaptured the quarry
south Of the Haudrcmont farm
I'm tho Caillette wood the enemy at.
tackled our positions during the whole
day without attaining the least sue.
cess. The enemy suffered very heavy
SGngunary losses. In addition we
captured more than $50 prisoners and
fourteen machine guns.
An enemy hiplane was shot down
near 81 Souplct and another over
Hcrbcbois
Eastern front: The situation is un-
/ changed.
Balkan front: Enemy airmen UNI
successfully attacked Uesleh and
Gievgel!."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26

resources was given s25 favorable
votes to Al against 1t.
Creation OF general stan of the
navy was Endorsed 916 to 10. while 900
votes were recorded in favor of addi-
tional officers of the regular army and
an officers reserve corps and only nine
against 1t. BY vote OF s36 to 20,
the members approved proposal for
an adequate munitions reserve. Under
another plan. Endorsed $40 to 26. the
purchase price Of munitions in war
time would be fixed by prearranged
agreement between manufacturers and
the government
The referendum was based on the
recommendations OF 4 special commit
tee. Of which Bascomb Little. of Cleve-
land. is chairman. In announcing the
result tonight. officials Of the cham
Der said they would consider them
selves bound by 1t to work for n ma
tional defense systern framed along the
lines indicated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
HOSPITAL SHIP PORTUGAL
BORE Marks OF RED CROSS
Russian Embassy Makes Public Find.
ing Of Commission Which In.
vestigatel Sinking.
VISIBLE EIGHT MILES AWAY
Prolonged Stay OF Turkish Subma.
rine Near Vessel Excludes Posi-.
bility Officers Were Not Aware OF
Nature Of Destroyed Craft.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-The Rus.
sian embassy made public tonight a
summary OF the findings of special
commission which Investigated the tor.
pedoing of the Red Cross ship Portugal
by Turkish submarine several months
ago. The Ottoman government claimed
that the Portugal was not properly
marked to establish her noncomhatant
character.
Following is the summary:
Il. The Portugal was painted white
down to the water line. with a broad
red stripe along both sides, the tunnels
were also painted white, with large red
crosses on them, and at night there
was n cross OF red electric lights. The
Portugal flew the flag of the Red Cross
at the mast head
& These distinguishing marks were
so visible even from afar. that the
Russian torpedo-bout Smetlivy recor
nized the Portugal when she appeared
on the horizon at distance Of -sbou.
eight miles
8. The periscope Of the submarine
appeared first on the port side of the
Portugal. slowly went around the bow
ara SLOWLY followed for quite con-
siderable time along the starboard side.
and then, stopping Mt distance of
thirty to forty sajenes (seventy or
ninety Eards) from the Portugal, fired
torpedo, which struck the steamer
amldships, opposite the engine-room.
-. The prolonged stay Of the sub
marine so near the Portugal excludes
the possibility that the officers and
crew would not see the distinctive
marks on the ship, and also the Sisters
OF Charity and the male assistants. wht,
werc standing on the deck in their
usual uniforms with the signs or the
Red Cross.
D. The Portugal had in two three
nat boats and one steam .aun-h. cspc-
ciai!y provided for the Transportation
OF wounded from the shore to the hos
nitai ship. and the steam launch was
Tying at the stern flag of the Red
Cross. 12X10 feet square,
.. The Portugal had been used 70
transport not only Russian wounded,
but also Turkish, which has been
proved by a list Of the wounded trans
ported from Reich to Batoum on the
9TH of March 1916. foun6 I'm desk
which had tloated To shore from the
Portugal near the. station Of Kabo-
ulety.'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
AVOID SPRING ILLS
Pur'fE and inild Up the Blood With
Hoods SarSipnriIia.

In the spring your blood needs
cleansing and enrichine. You feel
ton on your face and body Your
appetite Is not good, your sleep is
broken and you are tired all the time.
the one safe and effective tonic that
has stood the test OF forty years. It
makes the pure red blood that will
make you feel better. look better, eat
ard tried and true all-the-year-round
medicine for the blood and the whole
system.
Ask your druggist for Hoods Sar-
Snparilla. and insist on having it,
Nothing else acts like it. for nothing
else has the same formula or ingre-
dents. and SO there is no real substi-
tute. Get IT to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
HOLLANDER ARRESTED
Charged with Revealing Contents or
Government Documents and Of
fcrinE Them for Snle.

NEW YORK. May 25--A man giving
the name OF Adolph de Leeuw, thirty
four years old, native Of Holland.
was arrested tonight by Captain Tun-
ney. head of the "bomb squad" OF tho
New York police. charged with reveal
ing the contents of government docu-
ments and Offering them for sale. in
violation of the penal law
De Leeuw Is accused Of Offering to
reveal to Captain Guy Gaunt. naval
attache Of the British embassy, the
contents Of seven letters. four OF which
bore the seal OF the imperial German
embassy at Washington.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
GALLIENl SERIOUSLY ILL

PAElS, May 25.-Thc condition Of
General Gallieni. former Minister OF
War, has suddenly grown worse, and
grave anxiety is felt as to his chances
Of recovery
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26

General Gallieni resigned as Minis
ter OF War on March IG on account
OF ili-health. He Underwent a second
operation for kidney trouble on Nav
Is and was then reported 10 be ra pidlv
recovering
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26

Fort" Fcrrain is the capital OF the
Island oi Elha. and if the Austrian
Snhmarint started from the Austrian
base ut Pola il must have almost COM
pletc!y clrcumnavigated italy TO reach
us objective. The villa occupied by
Napoleon during his exile to Elba
stand" on a height overlooking Porto
Fcrraio.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
AUSTRIAN AEROPLANE AND
GJNPOAT DESTROYED

ROME. May "a (via Paris, May 25).-
An Austrian aeroplanc and an Aus
TRAN Gunhoat have been destroyed in
battle with an Italian gunboat in
the upper Adriatic, The crew of the
Austrian craft were taken prisoner. y
building on the outskirts of Porto
torrajo was bomharded by an Aus
irian submarine. which was driven off
ny The coast batteries before much
damage vas done
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26

ridden by Charles Washington. at Sec
ond and Broad Streets yesterday after-
noon and slightly injured.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26

Struck by Bicycle.
John w. Sutton. of 2Sl7 Floyd Ave-
nue.. was knocked down by a bicycIe.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-20
MUSIC CLUB IN
ITALIAN CONCERT

The fifth monthly Music club con-
cert will be given in the commercial
club rooms Wednesday, February 20.
at s D. m. These concerts have been
well attended and enjoyed by all.
about l5O attending the January one.
The February concert will be en-
tirely Italian. The Lawrence orches-
ira will play selections from Italian
operas composed by Verdi. Rossini,
Mascagni, and Puccini. and several
Caruso records have been loaned for
the evening.
Other numbers on the program
will be given by d. s. vanDyke. Mrs.
Heath Jr.. Misses white. Woke and
Aiangum. Prof. MacMurray, Miss
Edith Russell, part OF the
high >school orchestra, the Italia
chorus. and others. Mrs. Fauyre
will wear an Italian costume which
she brought from Italy a few years
ago.
The March concert will be devoted
to juvenile music. and the April one
will celebrate the Shakespeare ter
centenary. The admission will be
ten cents or membership cards.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-20
Modern Home For Sale
Bargain. Inquire Bartlett's store.

Stage and Horses Collide
The Crescent City stage put back
to town Saturday morning for re-
pairs after an encounter with a run
away team on the Allen creek bridge.
The auto stage attempted to pass the
team on the grade. when the team,
being driven by NJ. C. McGargle. who
was walking by It's side. became
frightened. w. H. Winner. driving
the auto. stopped on the grade, think
ing to check the horses. but soon
found the team forcing his auto down
the grade. The railing post saved
the auto from going over into the
creek. but the rear wheels Of the
wagon were left hanging on the rear
OF the auto when the team broke
away. The auto was somewhat dam
aged, as was also the wagon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-20


Portland. Feb. 19.Earl B. New
combe was so excited when he learn
ed that the firm he represented was
lowest bidder for Portland's $ new at-
ditorium that he tainted. The clerk
at . meeting Of the city council had
just finished reading the bids and
then announced that Hand Peterson.
Of Seattle, was lowest with a bid o.
ss17,400.
! Newcombe, Pederson's Portland
representative, was standing In the
council chamber with crowd Of
contractors. He collapsed when the
clerk made the announcement. Car
ried outside. he tainted twice more
before he completely recovered from
the effect OF the news.
Pederson's bid was $4,000 lower
than his nearest competitor. and fully
100000 lower than the estimate
made by the city engineers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-20
MEDroRD BOXER Is
BEATEN At SALEM

Salem, Feb. ls.---Al Sommers. OF
Portland. and Frank Parslow. OF Med
ford, who claims the welterweight
championship OF the northwest. boxed
eight lively rounds at q smoker here
last night under the auspices OF the
Capital City Athletic club. While no
decision was rendered. sommers ap-
peared to have the better OF the con-
test all tho way, except In the fourth
round, when ho stood away and al
lowed Parslow TO box him. In the
in-fghting Sommers pummcllcd his
lighter opponent about the ring and
forced tho Medford lad to cover
Billy Mascotte. featherweight
champion OF the northwest, who box
cd a draw with Jimmy Fox last Tues
day. stopped Ping Bodie in a six
round semi-windup.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-20

Violet Johnson, Mrs. Sniyely, G.
Eyert Baker, j. v. Milligan, Faye A.
steinmetz, VIM. r. Singlestacy, H. A.
Goode.
Oregon City---Elbert Chairman.
Salem--Lloyd HoIdwin, Harold +.
Akin. Harold l.. Cook, Herbert g.
Darby, II. b. Dorks-
Albany--Roy Dowd, Harvey Curry,
Esther E. Dawson, w. p. White.
Corvallis Marjorie Hanson, Z. w.
Bartruff.
Eugene Ira Mcfarland. Mary o.
Hislop, Edna Whipple, Billie McGee,
Walter r. Dimm. c. A. Phipps.
Newport--Harold Wygant,
Creswell--Mrs. H. r. Thompson,
Jas. H. McCallum.
Newburg Catherine Romig, Grace
M. Wilson.
Roseburg pelpha Edlund. orlena
Nichols, Dorthea Abraham. Eva
Lenox.
/ Myrtle Creek Clayton Wood,
Mabel Dickson.
! Forest Groye-iLiola NJ. House.
Shedds- Cyrus c. Arnold.
Oakland Esther Stearns. Mildred
Kruse. Ruth Boyd, Lula Boyd, Electa
Hamilton. Martha Young. Gertrude
Young, Jas. Baker. Maurice Hickman,
Gordon Hickman. Baxter Davis. Alice
Davis, Anna Huntington, Esther
Brueggle.
Ashland - Madge Glover. Aida
Heer. Precilla Carnahan. Lillith M.
Hall. Nellie Peachey. Maria s. Cald-
well. Robert Evans. Mabel E. Russell,
NJ. w. Hays.
F, klamath Falls--Augusta Parker.
Vera Houston. Maud Miller. Ruth
Ball. Chas. T. Hurd.
Rogue River--Margaret Strahan.
Artie Hatch. Isabel B. Martin.
Phoenix -- Lena johnson, Irene
Denzer. Andrew johnson.
Hopville ~ Marvin Wells. Earl
Stonehocker.
Medford--Margaret Kerr, Mana NJ.
Seely.
Jacksonville - Mary Bagshaw,
Jewell Bailey.
Los Angeles--Paul c. Brown.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-20
FINAL RITES FOR "oLD
DOC GLOOM" AT FRISCO

tny United Press Leased Wirc)
sacramento, Feb. i9.--Sacramento
conducted funeral services today over
tho body OF "oid Doc Gloom the
last sad rites being conducted by
Governor Hiram Johnson on the state
capitol steps.
'oid Does" body VIII be ahipped
TO San francisco. where final SER
vices will be held. after which II will
be dumped in the Pacific ocean.
doc Gloom's" body has been
shipped across tho country, many
cities holding funeral services"