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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23
BRUNSWICK DEMOCRATS
INSTRUCT FOR GLASS

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian !
Lawrenceville, Va. May ga Dem
oeretoc mass meeting was held here
TO-DAY Tor the purpose of clectinE dele
gates to the State Democratic Con-
vention. to, be held In Roanoke, June
:.
Hon. Robert Turnbuli, county chair
man. called the meeting 10 order and
stated It's object. He was then elected
permanent chairman and c. S Bar
row. was made secretary.
The following delegates were elect
ed DIR. c. L. Palmer, A II. Raney,
5, p. Carpenter. r. w. Bragg and ].
D. Elan. Hon. Robert Turnbull was
elected delegate at large and f, p.
Buford alternate.
Hon. Robert Turneuii and NJ Fl. Pc
terson made sAort talks before the
meeting and both paid high tribute to
President Wilson, Hon. Carter Glass
and Hon Walter A. Watson Resolu-
tons were passed oomnlendstory of
their respective service.
Resolutions were passed instructing
the delegates TO vote for Hon. Carter
GLASS, as national committeeman. and
also favoring the denomination of
President Wilson.
The delegates were instructed to do
what seems best In the selection Of
district committeeman.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23
Secretary Baker Will Decide
Course as to Texas Militia
men Today
CITED AS ARGUMENT
AGAINST MILITIA
Senator Borah Denounces Fed
eralization as Worst Kind
of Pork-Barrel Legislation.
Slayden Confers With Baker

Washington. May 22.-Secretary OF
war Baker will decide tomorrow
whether to order the court martial of
116 enlisted men of the Texas Ma
tional Guard. who refused to respond
when called on for service on the
Mexican border.
Judge Acknowledgement Crowder
prepared legal opinion on the case
today, after 1t was presented to him
by the acknowledgement and the chief
OF the division of militia affairs He
then submitted the case to General
scott. chief of staff, who will turn 1t
over to Secretary Baker tomorrow.
The recommendation OF the three
general officers is understood to call
for court martialing the miiitiamen.
Secretary Baker has the deciding
voice. however. and II is up to him
to say whether court martials shall be
ordered or whether the men shall
merely be dropped from the guard.
The situation which has arisen in
Texas was cited by congressiona lead
ers today as showing the need of uni
versal military training
To Press Universal Training.
Senator Chamberlain, of Oregon,
chairman of the Senate Military At
fairs Committee, said he will press his
bill providing for universal training
before Congress at this session
Senator Borah. of Idaho. who
fought the liberalization of the ma
tional guard when the army reorgani-
zation bill was under consideration.
came out strongly for universal train
: ing and said II should he one of the
nrst steps toward adequate national
reparedness.
Senator Chamberlain discussed the
army bill and the military situation
with the President today President
wilson's position on universal train
Ing Is that It Is an open question"
| While he is opposed To com puIsory
| service, he is known 10 look with
some favor on universal training. but
not TO the extent OF urging its adop-
ton at this TINA
The Presidents view is that an op-
portunity should he given to demon
strate the practica billy of the ma
uonal guard under the reorga nization
system
Secretary of War Baker believes
universal training is the most demo-
cratic method. and ultimately mus st
be adopted
necessity OF action by Congress on
this question, drew a lesson from the
militia situation on the border.
Although the reports from the
border indicate that only a compare
lively small proportion Of the ma
tional guard refused to take the dou-
BILE oath and enter the service of the
Federal government. the condition
emphasizes the need Of some addt-
tional means OF developing trained
troops. who would be available in
the event OF an emergency.
Universal training meets the re-
qutrements. Last December / intro
dueed bin directing the training of
all able bodied residents of the United
states between the ages OF twelve and
tfwenty-three. The bill IL patterned
AFTER the Australian and the Swiss
systems, and I believe IL Ia AppItca hl Q
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23
AUGUSTA COMMENDs
HAL FLOODS WORK.

Especial to The Richmond virginian1
staunton, Va, May 22.--An enthus-
iastic mass meeting of Democratic
voters of Augusta County was held
here this morning in the county build
ing. An unusually large crowd were
present OF the representative Demo
Gratis OF the county.
Ringing resolutions were passed en-
Enthusiastically endorsing the admins
tration of the Democratic party and
endorsing Woodrow Wilson for re-
election.
Congressman Hal Flood. of the
Tenth District. was given the hearty
endorsement OF the meeting for re-
election.
Mr. Flood was present and made a
strong speech defending the Demo
cratic national administration and de-
claring that Wilson would again be
elected by an unprecedented majority
No instructions were given dele
gates in the Glass James light. A
poll of delegates chosen. however.
showed 10 for Glass for James and
8 with no preference.
Following were the sixteen delegates
chosen.
s. A. d. Mckee, Frank Larew, w
c. A. Van Lear. w W. Glass, S. NJ
Karicofs, r. A. Todd. E, NJ. Shreckhise.
W. L. Kerr. W. Fl. East, J. w. Mont
gomery, L. S. Christian, W. A. Nc
Comb and County Chairman Joseph
Glasgow as delegate a, large. Alter
mates were also named.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23
Army Men Believe Carranza
Has Lost His Opportunity to
Pacify Country
ANOTHER AMERICAN
IS SHOT TO DEATH
Unidentified Body Found in
the Minaca Mining Region.
Pershing Moving North to
+ Casas Crandes

Warrington, May 22-Reports to
|he State and War Departments from
bnicial sources show alarming eco
homie conditions in Mexico. Poverty.
1anAne and disease have reduced the
kountry. these reports show, to an ex-
emit that convinces many ofnclais
here is imperative need of outside
lid.
The result has been to create fur
her discussion Of the adxtsa 6ility OF
Intervention to rehabilitate Mexico as
ihe only permanent solution of the
problem
Think CArranza Has Lost Chance.
The impression is strong amone
&rmy officials that Carranza has lost
Ihe chance. given him when he was
Recognized. TO bring about order in
dexico. On the contrary, they point
ut that II requires upwards OF $4,000
american troops in the northern tier
X States and an additional army OF
5000 troops along the border 70 pre-
ent bandits from invading States
lose to the American line
The situation In the Big Bend dis
rict, officers believe. logically calls
or the presence of troops on the Mex
Fan side who can break up Mexican
ands before they reach the border
owns to commit depredations.
Official advices today said Carran-
as new note may be expected soon.
fi4see- AEFAAe44tis.- caErafis,a a IA has
ador- d esignate. insists he has not
cen advised az to it's contents In
prrnation from other sources how
yer. Is that ~ previously stated. the
ote will approach an altimstum in
demand for the withdrawal OF
! merriam troops
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23
LENDING OF MORE TROOPS
VIOLATES 90 AGREEMENT

Mexico city. May 22.--Whiie no
|uthority has yet been granted to
oxrespondents To cable the nature OF
he new note to the United States gov
rnment, this fact. can be stated;
It as officially claimed here that the
Ending OF additional troops into Mex
70 by the United States Ia a violation
& the agreement between Minister
8 war Obregon and General Scott.
II 10 said that the United States,
trough General Scott. promised OBJ
bron no new force would enter Mex
% until the termination Of diplomatic
egotiaAaons.
General Obregon refuses to make a
EAtement, but II Is openly charged
ere that the United States has broken
Nth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23
BOTH BRANDt|S AND
ROblEE WILL WIN
able Action ON Both Nominations
Now Confidently Expected.

Washington, May 22-when the Ju
Wednesday to vote on the nomination
of Louis D. Brandeis to the Supreme
Court. favorable report probably will
be ordered. Senator Shields is the only
Democrat standing out and 1t was re-
ported tonight that he will not return
to Washington before the COMMITTED
acts. The vote. therefore. Is expected
to be to 8 in favor Of the confirma-
ton of Mr.. Brandeis.
Chairman Culberson today made pub
lie the text Of a letter from Charles
w. Eliot. president emeritus OF Har-
ward University. endorsing the nomt !.
nation of Mr.. Brandeis and declaring
his belief that his rejection by the
the whole legal profession, the court.
all American business and the coun-
try"
change of sentiment 10 indicated in
the Senate toward both Mr.. Brandeis
and George Rublee, nominated to be
member Of the Federal Trade Com
mission. and recently rejected by tho
Senate. A motion to reconsider the
vote by which Rublee was rejected ia
pending.
Chairman Joseph e. Davis and Com.
missionsrs Edward. N. Hurley and wiz
liam ]. Harris. OF tho Trade Commits
sion. had conference tonight with
Secretary Tumulty at the White House.
After tho conference Mr.. Davis said
he felt certain Mr.. Rublee's nomina.
ton would be confirmed 1t ID UNDER
stood administration officials have
madca careful canvass Of tho situation
and base their hope on the r-nlt. Sem
ator Hollis tonight made public { let
ter strongly indorsing g. work Of Mr.
Ruotse a member Of the csmmission.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23
FORECAST PEACE N
NORTHERN ASSEMBLY
Believe New York Prcsbytery win Not
Be Expelled-Conseryat Gain
Upper Hand In Presbyterian Gath
erinG.

Atlantic City. May 22.-Peace and
amicable agreement for an adjust.
ment Of the charges against the New
York Presbytery and Union Theologi-
cal Seminary will be reported tomor-
row morning by the General Presby-
terrain Church.
The liberalists," helped In the Bit
ter tight by the conservative move
ment. have won complete victory In
these dangerous issues, threatening to
shake the very foundation of the
church. The radicals were routed In
a campaign that would have done
credit to any national convention, be-
ing beaten at every turn In their eff
fort to bring about the expulsion OF
New York Presbytery. and subse-
quently to refuse to recognize grad
yates Of the seminary. The inal tri-
umph comes with the proposed intro
duction of an altogether non-commit-
tai report, which merely embraces the
said routine warning for caution in
permitting AZ possible foundation
for such imp .sant discussion in the
future.
The conservatives have taken due
precautions in case of an unexpected
setback tomorrow by holding back
the overture from Washtugton Pres
bytery. requesting the appointment OF
eleven special investigators. elk min.
listers and ffve elders to further inyes-
ttgate the charges and report back
In 1877!
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23
DETERMINE CITY FARM
PROBLEM NEXT MONDAY

Three hours were consumed by the
Finance Committee of City Council
last night in disposing of its docket.
and little progress was made on the
more important propositions.
The question OF the purchase of a
city farm was gone into for a few
minutes, and next Monday night was
fixed as time to fully discuss the
question. This meeting will be held in
executive session There will be no
more public hearings on the matter.
More than thirty small items were
disposed of in the executive session
or the board, which wipes out pretty
nearly all the minor problems before
the body.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23
go charler Enzn5 17u0hecSS-e-

was serving his second term as COVER
nor of New York State. He won hIph
repute by his activities as counsel for
the legislative committee which M
vestigated the insurance business. and
this led TO his election as governor.
He had been a practicing attorney n
New York city and a professor in
Cornell University Law School and the
New York Law school Justice Hughes
was born In Glenn Falls. y 4. IN
April II, 1852. and studied at Colgate
and Brown Universities and tn. Column
hia Law school.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23
ROOSEVELT FRIENDS
SAY NO ONE KNOWS
WHERE HUGHES STANDS
Is No Question That Nominal
ton TAes Between These Two.
ROOSEVELT IN WASHINGTON
RIGGS BANK CASE WITNESS
His Friends Say Labor Would BE For
Preparedness Under His Regime
Under Belief He Would Never Us.,
Military Against 1t.

Washington, May ga canvass of
Republican senators. conducted
privately, on the probable choice by
the Chicago convention of the can
didate for president. reveals that the
majority believe the nomination lies
solely between Colonel Roosevelt and
Justice Charles E. Hughes
Justice Hughes failure to make his
position on public issues known Is
held by party leaders here to have
operated to his disadvantage.
Colonel Roosevelt is coming to
Washington tomorrow morning to
testify in the Riggs Bank trial and
while here he nny hold some political
conferences
Those who know Justice Hughes
views concerning thu campaign being
conducted for him declared today that
Ii- will not commit himself as &c an
acceptance or refusal of the nomina :
tjoa until after the convention makes
IT. choice. Should the convention
seek first an oppression II his WILL
irCness to max" the fight If named,
thry said, he would answer in the
negative. He will There to the last
tucy said, In his determination not TO
lie put in the at.itud. OF connivlhg
S.i,h anybody or even with tho con-
vocation itself IN securing the nomlna-
tier.
Lodge Looks For Cln~c Contest
Senator l.:Gse % Massachusetts.
tail ing in ,:loakrocm privacy to
f.ierds TODAY, said the contest would
,.e close. Sersto, Brandc, sec. # Gen.
nM licut, THINKS Hughes should be
dominated, ard Srnoo. 4 Utah. holds
a like view, hut would not baik at
Roosevelt
Borah, of Idaho. is for either Roose-
Welt or Hughes. Curtis, of Kansas.
leans toward Hughes. bat has not de-
clared for him. Lppitt. Of Rhode
Island. IL expected to declare himself
shortly. He has been told all other
members of the Rhode Island delega-
ton favor Hughes.
Senator Cummins. of Iowa, who Is
on his way to Washington, Is expected
to throw his support to Roosevelt.
The former Presidents recent speech
In Detroit IL said by his supporters to
have aroused the old-time enthusiasm
for him. A Michigan representative
declared today that on break prac-
ticAlly the entire delegation from
Michigan would go to Roosevelt.
Thinks r. r.. Stands In With Labor.
Republic Cenators favorable to
Roosevelt point out that he has a
record OF lAgtslAtive~ achievement ana
that Hughes has mono. Progressive
Republicans especially are doubtful
about Hughes. They stated that when
Governor Of New York he entered
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23
MOTHER AMERICAN
KILLED BY MExICANS

FL Paso. Tex. May 32-Another
Imerican citizen, yet unidentified. has
zen murdered In the Minaca mining
lstract by Mexicane, believed TO be
Arranxistas
The body was located through the
forts Of friends who were searching
br Eidridge Booth. 1t was first re-
prtsd thu body was that OF Booth.
nt he was. located in Ell Paso to-
ght
pen shot In the back three times and
10 body was left by the assassins
|hsrs It had fallen by the roadside.
lar Minaca.
Raiders believed to be part of the
ArTanxistA force recently sent into
oahuila by General Trevino looted
10 foroiEn-owned mining property at
uAtro CieneGas q few days ago.
Everything OF value that was move
Bile was packed away into the coun-
N between San Pedro and Cuatro
[enegas. where the Mexicans are now
hiding.
Fighting Among Themselves.
In Sonora General p. Elias Gales
bid Adolfo De Tahuerta are fighting
nong themselves over the control of
Rternal affairs
oOu0IaA SoAACe btIQ q fOHb COuIeT-
hce with Obregon when the latter
kme to Ell Paso to confer with Major
en-. Hugh L. Scott a few weeks ago.
was definitely established then that
hlles was to remain ii. control in
bnora. 4.
Ths Sibley-LAnghorne expedition
- returned to the American side of
10 border at Boquillas and abandon
the chase OF the Coahuila bandits.
he commanders OF the second punt
We expedition found It impossible to
berate south of the Rio Grande with
ht supplies. which the lack of equip
ent made II impossible for General
unston to furnish in quantities that
ould guarantee the men and horses
ainst starvation.
General Pershing Is moving north
hrd to make Casas Grandes his cen
II base and headquarters This pre-
&tion Is not due to a gentlemen's
reement between Generals Scott
ID Oregon. 1t has been made
cessary on account OF lack OF troops
Ith which to continue the pursuit OF
ilista bandits and at the same time
|otect the line Of communications.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23

Additional interest has conferred
around Associate Justice Charles Evan
Hughes on account of an alleged ut
terance attributed 10 him by Pc
publican leader that there was no use
discussing his nomination for the rec
son that Roosevelt would win the
nomination.
Justice Hughes adheres strongly to
the opinion that a member of the ra-
tion's highest court should not be in
volved in politics Before becoming a
Supreme Court justice on nomination
by President Taft. in 1910. Mr., Hughes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23
STAUNTON ENDORSES
FLOOD AND GLASS

Especial to The Richmond Vireinian.)
staunton. Va, May 22,--Democrats
of the city OF Staunton held a mass
meeting tonight and elected seven
delegates to represent the city at the
state convention at Roanoke. These
delegates were instructed to vote for
the Hon. Carter Glass for national
committeeman. A fight was made
against endorsing the past services OF
Congressman Flood but the resolu-
ton carried. Congressman Flood and
his possible opponent. Senator Strobe.
or Amherst. were in the city and ad-
dressed the meeting tonight.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23
TO Tell Of Irish ouestion,

lLondon. May 22.--It was stated Of
Aally today that Premier, Asquith
)u make . statement regarding the
kuAtfon in Ireland on Thursday. This
expected to include the conclusions
hched by the Premier during his re-
NJ tour OF Ireland when he had In
|ryisws with Irish leadeEs in all parts
ksthe country.
IAN official statement covering, the
|portation and Imprisonment of Irish
|seJntionists Will be- made tomorrow,
80 eAneunesd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23
CHESTERFIELD SOLO
FOR CARTER GLASS

Chesterfield Courthouse, May a.
The Chesterfield delegation to the
State Democratic convention in Ro-
anoke will vote solidly ana as a uni,
for Congressman Earter Glass for
national committeeman from Virginia.
This was decided here this afternoon
at meeting OF the twenty-seven pre-
cinct delegates to the county conven.
ton.
Five delegates were chosen to rep
resent Chesterfield at Roanoke. They
are: Emmett L. Mann, Captain w.
W. Baker. DIR. J. +. Ragland, DR.. J.
A. Hurt and J. A. Stratton.
The resolution to instruct for Ola %
was carried unanimously.
DR.. j. B. Fisher was endorsed to
represent Chesterfield on the State
committee.
Primer Endorsed for Delegute,
Suffolk. Va, May AIT the meet
Ing on Saturday OF tho Nansemond
County delegates to the Democratic
Convention to be held at Roanoke next
month. John B. Primer was endorsed az
q delegate to the national convention
at st. Louis
No discussion was held In regard to
the James-Glass contest for national
committeeman
c. r. Fulgham was elected chair
man OF the delegation. which has five
votes and the members are Il. r. Wag-
nsr. G. r. Fuigham, George 4. Rawiss,
y. = Reeaap - ~ Deans J. r. vsasAan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23
Strategic Position Won at
Great Cost by French Last
September
FRENCH WIN BIG
VICTORY AT VERDUN
Route Germans Out of $500
Yards of Trenches in Pow.
erful Offensive East of the
Meuse

LEAD ALL WAR
''-'AN
London. May 22.-Arthur Pom
sonny liberal member of Pnr,ts-
ment for stirling aud younger
nr"'her OF Sir Frederick Pon.onby,
Aing 6eorge's fsvorite eguerry ana
"s"'snnf private secretary, an
"""heea today that on "wednesday
VIII initiate In the House Of
'"mmons debate the sdyis-
OF the governments stating
'"e terms on which 1t will he pre-
pared to make peace.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23
ROME THINKS SITUATION
HAS DECIDEDLY IMPROVED

Rome, May .2,-All military critics
agree that after the sixth daS Of the
Austrian offensive the situation is
much Improved. For the last three
days the Austrians have not been able
to advance at any point. Their eff
forts yesterday against zuguna Torta.
the Astico Plateau and the Sugana
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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1916-05-05

Mems Shoes, built for style and
service. Prices you can afford. At
The Golden Rule.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1916-05-05
Would Rob Workers to Please
Strikers

Cleveland, Ohio--In a statement
just issued by the Railroad Transpor
tation Brotherhood, attention was di-
rected to the practice of railroads in
granting rebates to shippers, hauling
private cars, etc
If the railroads are really sincere in
desiring to conserve their revenue, a
recent report of the Interstate Com
merce Commission shows the roads
how they would save millions of dol
lars which they lose through practice
of hauling cars and the granting of
rebates.
This is important in connection
with the highly exaggerated estimates
which the railways are handing out
to the publil as to the cos to the car
riers of the adoption of the eight
hour workday in freight train service.
1t is commonly supposed that the
practice of rebating has been brought
to an end, but the records of fines
imposed upon the railroads show that
this unlawful practice has not yet
been put stop to. Not only do the
railroads lose revenue by granting
rebates, but the fines which are i'm
posed by the courts when rebate
cases are detected are very consider
able. 1t is reasonable to suppose that
only a small percentage of the actual
rebating is discovered by the auhor-
tiles.
These cases of rebatIng and unlaw-
full concessions and determinations
are not confined to any particular
section of the country or to any
special group of railroads. The prac-
tees are quite general among diff
ferent railroads and in different sec
tons. In 1915 the fines imposed upon
the carriers amounted to $234,000, the
following railroads being convicted
by the courts: Central Railroad of
New Jersey; Chicago, Terre Haute &
Southeastern, Grand Trunk, Louis
vile e Nashville, Michigan Central,
Missouri, Kansas & Texas and the
Sierra Railway.
Commenting upon the unnecessary
expenses attending the infraction of
the laws directly connected with In
+ore+o+o Cop,p,oroo ca Eodoro1 Com
mission in it's report in "the per
cent case" rendered last year. states
that these expenses should be avoid
ed. This report says thta the railroads
in official classification territory
alone have paid since December list,
1909, in the aggregate $S14135 in for
FIXTURES and fines, the larger part of
which represent penalties and for re-