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The Washington times., 1916-06-06
Gov. Philip Stricken
With Appendicitis

MILWAUKEE,. wis. June 6.-Gov
e. L. Philipn of Wisconsin. who has
been mentioned for the Republican
Vice Presidential nomination, was
operated upon yesterday for appendicitis
In Milwaukee Hospital.
uate nurse. was at work in other de-
partments Of the hospital during the
operation.
His condition is said to be favorable
despite the serious nhysical condition
which required that he be taken to the
hospital. The appendix burst before
the operation was performed. Surgeons
said that he probably would recover.
The Washington times., 1916-06-06
Pershing Is Doomed For
Vice President With T. r,

COLUMBUS. N. NJ, June 6.-This
town is enlivened by new political
boom-Pershing for Vice President.
Roosevelt and Pershing. both soldiers,
both for preparedness. so the word ran
through the town.
that after an absence since March IL tho
general should choose to come TO tho
border at this pre-convention period.
When the general was asked about A
a soldier" he said. Besides. I hayh q
little Job down here"
The Washington times., 1916-06-06
Mary Garden Would Like
To Cast a Vote For T. r,

CHICAGO. June 6,-Mary Garden
wishes she were n man for two reasons
Tho first Is to vote for rhcodorr Roose-
welt for President. and the second Is "a
fght for France. Mary arrived In Chi
cago to-day for short visit. She Will
return to New York on Wednesday and
sail for France.
Roosevelt Is genius-a marvel" "
said Miss Garden. land would give
anything In the world To he able tC
vote for him, As fnr France. love
II, and will be bacl; there In two weeks
! am maintaining two a.nhulaLce unit.
there"
The Washington times., 1916-06-06
HUGHES STILL HAILED
AS FIRST CHOICE BUT
HIS BOOM is WANING.
Jurist For Last Forty'Eight Hours Has Failed
To Show Positive Tabulated Concrete
Strength That FavOrte Should Have on
Eve of Convention.
BY JUDSON c. WELLIVER.

CHICAGO, June 6.-Mr. Justice Hughes has not for
the last foryeght hours been showing the positive,
crete tabuated and attested strength that winning cand
date ought to show this stage of the proceedings after
joying the supposed lead for many weeks.
Further, he is not demonstrating power to gain
support in such measure to insure his success.
He still the candidate most commonly named the
winner But his position precarous. 1t is commonly ad-
mitted now that blast from Roosevelt could put him out
of the business.
That blast it is true, could just certainly end the
chances of Roosevels nomination. But unquesoned
that Roosevelt could if he chose pull down the pillars
a.ound both himself and Hughes
Will it happen?
The critical time draws when conjecture and fore.
must be translated into of facts and figures There
is manifest in all camps. Something big has
got to happen in the general opinion before the balong
shall begin might be any of least four things that
are rumored as possible; perhaps imminent:
FOUR THINGS THAT MIGHT HAPPEN
The Washington times., 1916-06-06
Woman Political Worker
Is Roosevelt Advocate

! CHICAGO. June Cone of the most
Chicago is Mrs. c. ii. Wharton, OF
Seattle, Wash. Mrs. Wharton has
stumped the Northwest for Roosevelt
more than once, and she organized
Roosevelt clubs among the women OF
She has petition, signed by 1000 of
| these women, which she viii have pre-
! sented to the Republican convention
asking that the G. o. +. name him for
its Presidential candidate,
The Washington times., 1916-06-06
No Room for EquiyOcation.
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Forecast for District of Columbia.
Maryland, and Virginia-Partly cloudy
today, probably followed by showers to-
night. Tomorrow showers; moderate.
variable winds, becoming easterly.
The Washington times., 1916-06-06
TEMPERATURES.
(U. s. Bureau.)

TIDE TABLES.
UJ. S. Coast and Geodetlc Survey)
High tides-ll:42 a. M, height 2.S.
Low tides 800 a. M. height 0.3.
6:36 p, m, height 90.
SUN AND MOON TABLE.
Sun rose,.,,,,,..4:42 Sun sets.........7:3l
Moon rose 9I45 a. m, Moon sets IL rs p. m
Light automobile lamps at SOL p. m.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16
INFANTTLE PARALYSIS
SUFFERER OUT OF DANGER

The condition OF the infantile pa
ralysts sufferer, Wallace c.. Branch.
the son of II. c. Branch, OF so2 North
Twenty-second Street, was reported
last night by Dr. Levy to be satisfac-
tory and the little fellow Is now we'll
on the way TO recovery. Every effort
Is being made to prevent the disease
getting grip here; and II is not be-
heved that there will be any cases
resulting from the Illness OF the
Branch child. 1t is isolated at the
Virginia Hospital
Under the direction of the State
Health Department, investigation will
be started Immediately at the farm
in Hanover at which the baby was
taken sick to discover II the germs
OF infantile paralysis are there. The
place Is being kept under strict quar-
antine. and II the illness was con-
tracted there. II will be kept confined
The two children of Mrs. Branch are
still there. under quarantine. and they
will not be allowed to return to Rich.
mond until all period Of danger has
passed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16
TONEY LUCAS RETURNS
FROM HIS VACATION

Tony Lucas. OF Auditor Moore's
stay. has Just returned from a trip to
the southwe stern section OF the State.
where he spent his vacation.
He tells an amusing story OF how
he fooled lot Of the residents Of that
section by spreading the report that
the German submarine Deutschland
was seen near Big Stone Gap. and that
an English destroyer was In pursuit.
How did the boat get there ?"
asked the residents.
by the submarine route" replied
Mr.. Lucas. and when last heard from
il was making for James River. where
Captain John Purcell had agreed to
furnish fue.."
Mr.. Lucas has a son who aspires to
the position of custodian of the State
Library building, and II the son knows
as much about the political situation
in Virginia as does his father. the at
taches OF the auditors ONCE feel that
Colonel John Richardson will have
made q good selection.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16
CAN ARRANGE CHECK
COLLECTIONS AT PAR

Banks in all Of the cities of the
Fifth Federal Reserve District which
make the necessary arrangement
with the Richmond Federal Reserve
Bank may have their check collec-
tons made by the Reserve Bank at
par. 1t was announced yesterday by
Governor George J. Seay. The requi-
site arrangement includes the charg-
ing of such checks to the accounts
of the respective banks. and the main
tanning of an excess balance at the
Federal Reserve Bank to meet such
checks over and above the legal re-
serve required by the Federal Reserve
act.
Under the new plan. after the neces-
sary arrangements have been made
checks received for collection at the
Federal Reserve Bank will be imme-
diately charged against the account
of the transmitting bank. Heretofore
the proper handling of the checks
for collection required about two days
time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16
AUTOMOBILE PARTY IN
ALL KINDS OF TROUBLE
Held for Reckless Driving and
Carrying Concealed Weapon.

While on their way to Richmond
yesterday morning in an automobile
from Norfolk. Mrs. Edith Jones' of
227 Butte St, that city, and her hus-
band. Jacob L. Jones. were injured
when the machine turned turtle three
miles below Richmond. Fl. L. Brad
ley. of Hopcwell, a third occupant of
the car, was unhurt Mrs. Jones was
taken to the Memorial Hospital by
j. B. Lytch, who said he was from
North Carolina, who came along after
the accident. She is suffering from a
broken jaw and other injuries. Her
husband is only slightly injured.
Officer Seay, of Henrico, put Jones
under arrest for recklessly driving the
machine, the officer having found
empty whiskey bottles at the scene
OF the accident, but Jones denied that
ne was intoxicated. warrant was
also sworn out for him for carrying a
concealed weapon, Jones having had
a heavy automatic revolver In his
pocket. It is likely he will be given
a hearing this morning.
Jones says that the party left Nor
folk Monday night at O'Clock, and
when within a short distance of Rich
| mond something went wrong with the
steering gear. and the machine turn
ed two complete somersaults- throw
ing the occupants from the car. He
| says he was not going over twenty
miles an hour.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16
DELIVERS PROHIBITION
LECTURE AT WAKEFIELD

Rev. Andrew johnson, Of wilmore.
KY. delivered a prohibition lecture to
g large audience Monday night in the
Methodist Church at Wakefield. He
predicted that Ave new States out OF
the seven that vote ON the question
would swing into tho dry column In
the November election.
He passed through the city en- route
to Staunton. where he will deliver
the same addrcss-"Blood and Thun-
der; Doodle and Booze"
DR. johnson made the race for
Congress in Kentucky on the dry
ticket and was nominated for Cover
nor on the dry issue.
He declares that he believes In
fighting the liquor traffic like the
darkey shot the quail. When they
asked him II he shot them on the
wing he replied: Yes. sir. boss. !
shot them on the wing. neck. head.
back and tail: i shot them anywhere
/ could"
He declares he believes in driving
liquor out OF the home through love,
out of society through decency. out
of the business world through econ
omy and out OF politics through the
proper use OF the American ballot
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16
'OtB[NTURE BOND CASE
TO SPECIAL MASTER
Judge Waddill To Hear Equity Case
of Brooker In United States
Court In October.

Judge waddill yesterday morning
heard arguments in the case Of
Charles Hall Davis. of Petersburg.
against the Virginia Railway and
Power Company, on the question OF
procedure in the recovery OF the value
OF certain debenture bonds Judge
Waddill some time ago decided In
favor of the company, but the ap-
pellate court reversed the decision.
and the case now goes to Special
Master Holiday for further testimony
and consideration. The arguments
yesterday were as to form OF refer
ence.
Judge waddill fixed October as
the date for hearing the suit in equity
incidental to the sale of certain prop
erty Of Mrs. Annie Laurie Brooker.
wife of DR.. Boyce D. BROKER. who
some months ago jumped his ball
bond while awaiting trial on the
charge Of violating the Harrison anti
narcotic law.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16
WILL HOLD EvANGELIsTIC
AND GROVE MEETING

The following has been furnish4
The virginian for publication:
Special evangelistic meetings -
being held every night at the King44
land Baptist Church. conducted ~
evangelist Eugene Pauth. There tx
prospects of a greater work than lmG4
fall, when many were converted mi
added to the church.
THE members are wide awake -
active in the service of their MAsteel
Goodwill and fellowship prevail amoU1
them. and the mind OF the Master IT.
manifested In their desires and sacras
fees to make every family and individs
ual acquainted with the Christ, WI
alone can save from sin. 9S3
Sunday there will be, God willing
an all-day grove meeting on tho chursn
grounds. III
People from far and near nAA
bring their lunches and remain for ~
day
There will be special singing a1D1
speaking and real old-fRshi0alN
camp meeting time in general. BFtu1l
the family children welcome: commit
tees will be In attendance to look -
ter the comforts of all.
The church grove, located siGa4
miles from Richmond. on the Atlant1G
Coast Line and Petersburg Electf39
To reach camp by rail take PetersbufG
Electric to Stop rs. or Atlantic Co.'S
Line to Kingsland. Cor0tAl invitAttoG
to ALL"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16
BuCKRoEs CLEAN BILL


Has Been No Typhoid Fever At
Popular Resort.
VIM. e. Knewstep. assistant health
officer OF Elizabeth City County. has
written the following self-eXplanatory
letter, relative to statements that some
Of Richmond's typhoid fever may
have been contracted there:
Hampton. Va. Aug. 10, 1915.
N. N. & H. Ry. Gas & Electric Co.:
Gentlemen,-In answer to your In
uuiry made to this ONCE. beg leave
to cay that have had every house.
cottage. hotel and residence at Buck
roe Beach Inspected and can assure
you that there IL not now nor has
there been any cases of typhoid fever
at Buckroe Beach. The sanitary ar
rangement At this place Is far above
the average seaside resort. and the
management at the hotel last winter
installed q modern sewer system.
after submitting 1t to the State sani-
tary engineer. The hotel and its con-
cessions were found in very good con-
dftion. clean, neat and attractive, re-
fecting great credit on the manager.
I hardly think that many OF our
seaside resorts will measure up to the
conditions a. found at Buckroe and
our inspection was made when no one
had reason to know that we were GO
Ing to do 80. congratulate your
management as well AZ myself on its
showing.
Very sincerely,
(signed) J. WILTON HOPE.
Health Omcer.
BY VIM. e. Knewstep.
Asst Health >Oficer, Elisabeth City Co.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16
Wilmington CLERGY MAN
IS CALLED TO RICHMOND
Congregation of Church of Holy Com
forter Asks Rev. william Cox
To he Its Rector.

Rev. William Cox, rector Of st.
Johns Episcopal Church, at Whining
ton. n. c.. has been called to the
Church OF the Holy Comforter by the
vestry of the Richmond church. 1t is
expected that the decision of Mr.. Cox.
as to acceptance of the call to this
field will be received in short time.
Mr.. Cox IL now in a hospital in Bal
timore. recovering from a malaria
fever attack and reports are that he
will be able to b~out. within the next
two weeks
I Call to the Church OF the Holy Com
forter was extended to Mr.. Cox by
the congregation Monday night on the
recommendation of the vestry. Mr.
Cox Is well-known to E,piscopalians OF
Richmond and the Holy Comforter con-
gregation 10 very anxious to secure
his services.
The vacancy existing in tho Rich
rond Church is due to the recent resig-
nation OF Rev. A Vaughan Colston,
hich became effective August !. Mr..
Conston having assumed HE duties as
archdeacon OF the diocese OF Virginia
under Bishop Gibson.
Rev Mr.. Cox was In Richmond about
a year ago attending the sessions OF
the Laymen's Missionary Movement
conference. At that time he delivered
series of addresses on missionary
work and the part laymen should take
In it. He made a profound impression
and formed many friendships with
Richmond members of the Episcopal
church. and there are many. outside of
the Holy Comforter congregation. who
join II In hoping that Mr.. Cox will &C
cept the call. In the diocese of Eas-
tern Carolina Mr.. Cox has accom-
plished results that set high marks
at which other churches and dioceses
are now aiming.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16
HIGHLAND PARK WILL
SEEK LEGAL. ADVICE

Feeling that they have been neglect
ed by the city in the matter OF sani-
tation and maintenance. the High
land Park Citizens Association. al
their regular meeting held Monday
night in the auditorium OF the school
named a committee to consult q
lawyer as to the proper steps to be
taken to get the city to make the
necessary improvements for the health
and appearance OF the community. A
resolution was also adopted request
ing the city to cut down the weeds
from the vacant lots OF Highland
Park.
Reports of various committees were
made to the meeting, and Ave new
members were elected. In the absence
Of President g. H. Templeman. Vice.
President James presided
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16
THINKS BO|L|hG WATER
NOW UNNECESSARY
DIR. Levy Hns Completed Such Tests
As Convince Him Of Absolute Safety
of James River Lthia.
FOUR NEW CASES YESTERDAY
But Typhoid Situation Is Well In
Hand-Little Sufferer From In
fantile Paralysis Is Now Well On
Road To Recovery.

From this time on the boiling of
water for drinking purposes ID con-
sidered unnecessary by DR.. e. c. Levy.
chief health officer. and his stan, the
results OF the extraordinary tests
made under their supervision having
shown the water to be free from all
impurities. For some days these
tests have been under way, and until
they were completed DR.. Levy did not
feel safe in assuring the people that
the water was entirely safe. He has
believed, however. that the water has
been pure since the new chlorinator
was installed, but he awaited the re-
suits of the comparative tests to sup
port his judgment
DIR. Levy said last night that he
saw no reason for alarm because four
new cases Of typhoid developed YES
terday. The situation IL we'll In hand,
and every precaution Is being employ
ed to prevent the disease getting a
hold on the city. The chief health
pf1cer said that the cases OF fever at
different parts of the city were in
themselves sources OF infection, and
the public should exercise the great
est care to see that they do not como
in contact with them. All the other
precautions that he has emphasized,
Or. Levy said he continued to urge
on the people. aud especially does he
suggest vacctDation. which Is the only
thing that offers positive immunity
There was one death from fever
yesterday, colored man.
Not Disease Source Now.
In speaking of the water, DR.. Levy
Haid that the department had not been
able TO determine whether any of the
cases OF typhoid that developed be-
fore the extreme measures were taken
at the settling basin could be traced
to the water, but he was certain that
the water was not a source of the
disease at this time. He issued the
following statement in reference to
the water:
For eight days the amount of
chlorine added to our city water as a
final treatment has been sufficient be-
yond all question to bring about the
highest degree of bacterial purifica-
ton. Tests of the city water from the
pumps as we'll as from the high pres
sure and low pressure services. have
been made in four laboratories, and
these tests are satisfactory
We have not yet determined
whether or not any part OF our re-
cent typhoid was due to the city wa
ter. but 1t Is certainly safe a, the
present time, and with the present
method OF treatment should be kept
so. The Richmond Health Depart
ment therefore regards the boiling
of water for drinking purposes as un-
Necessary from this time
Richard Messer. sanitary engineer
OF the State Health Department, has
been working with us for the past
ten days. and concurs in the above
opinion"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16
PROGRESS IS MADE
Continued From First Page.

the early forenoon. remaining in con-
sultation with him for nearly two
hours.
Preceding that they had assembled
In closed session at the New willard
Despite the fact that their meeting Of
the night before had continued until
1:45 A. NJ. they were up early and
began their secret work again at $50
A. NJ They carried into this con-
ference a large number OF documents,
which were brought to Washington by
special messenger on the night
train.
When they went to the White
House At . A. NJ. they took with them
mass OF data. Elisha Lee. chairman
Of the body. used the figures to prove
his argument that the railroads can
not meet the employees demands
under present conditions The rail-
way managers say the eight hour and
time-and-a-hah for overtime will cost
the systems one hundred million dol
lars annually. The labor leaders say
the increase will not exceed twenty
million dollars. The system heads also
desired some sort of neutral COM
missioner to formulate the rules In
case a shorter day was finally con-
coded.
Accepts Himself As Mediator"
After the conference one OF the
managers said: Yesterday afternoon
the President did not seem to have
any settled idea Of what should be
done. Today 1t was plain he has ac-
cepted himself as the mediator, and
that he will not let 20 until a salts
factory solution IL In sight. This IL
more hopeful for u.s. 1t seems to me
to mean that he will pass offer and
counter-offer back and forth until he
finds way that will meet the ap-
prevail Of both sides.
The great danger in my mind Is
the hot-headedness on the part OF
some of the labor leaders who con-
tinue to insist that they can not arbi-
trate the eight-hour day. But the
President today seemed confident he
would be able to prevent any prekipi-
tate signing Of strike orders
CANT Cover oeheAules In Eight Hsurs.
The managers told the President the
freight service was what principally
INITIATED against putting an eight
hour day into operation They said
they would be glad of nm arbitrary
eight-hour day II physically possible
But. they said there was hardly q
freight division In the country whore
employees could cover run Ia eight
hours. Thus they contsndsd the extra
time would have TO b paid Tor IN
$50 - : Aalfe ~ i AugN sannaI
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16

cost. At the present the freight SER
vice In on the basis OF ten hours.
The President IL credited with having
suggested in urging his acceptance of
the basic principle of an eight-hour
day that the details concerning the
application be referred to a special
committee for Investigation and re-
port. This commission would have
legislative powers. II would submit
its findings to the President. II Is
also said that he consider. in case this
recommendation Is not adopted. the
sending of special message urging
congressional legislation. There seems
small doubt that In case the railroads
grant the eight-hour day they will
ask for increased freight rates. 1t is
not believed such a request would be
made for a year. Present conditions
produce such unusual profits that II
Is thought the railroads will walt to
return to normal conditions before
making a move for higher rates. Judge
w. l.. Chambers. who was prominent
White House several times today.
situation II ~GlacfaI.1
He said late this afternoon:
THE situation may be described as
glacial. It may take n slide and be all
over at any minute. or 1t may continue
for some days longer"
Mr.. Garretson said:
I'VE know where we stand today.
We knew where We stood yesterday
and we know where We will stand to-
morrow. That 10 on the principle that
we will not surrender cur nard earnea
gains OF thirty years az this time.-
w. G. Lee, president OF the Brother
hood Of Railway Trasnmsn. SAID:
TT IL certain our differences must
be settled here. II they cannot be set
tied In q way satisfactory to the
workers then the strike must come.
But we have confidence IN the Presi-
dent"
In statement from the white
House this morning II was said:
" A very candid and honest discus
sion was in progress about = practlca-
BILE basis Of settlement"
The conference of the railway man.
ayers lasted until 10 o'clock tonight.
They declined to tell what had oc-
Cured. on the ground that they had
pledged themselves to President Will
son mot to say a word"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16

Chicago, Aug. 15.--The first hos
pital train to be built for the United
States government has been completed
by Chicago car building concern,
and left here this morning for San
Antonio. Texas.
The train, which consists OF ten
coaches, has been built especially for
army hospital work. and Is said to
be as modern in equipment as the
hospital trains now In use in Europe.
1t has service or combination surg
ical car which is in itself thorough
ly equipped operating room. six cars
for patients one standard Pullman,
combination baggage ana library
car and kitchen