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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28

corning his first talk with Mr.. Gerard
said:
I'VE discussed the general condi-
tons In Europe"
When asked II the question of peace
had been raised during the conference
Mr.. Lansing declined to answer. He
did assert with emphasis. however,
that there was nothing sufficiently
serious in the submarine issue be-
tween the United States and Germany
to have made the conference neces
sary.
In connection with the meeting ba-
tween Ambassadors Gerard and Will
lard with Count Won Bernstorff at the
home OF the American Secretary Of
State, It was pointed out that Spain,
the country to which Mr.. Willard Is
assigned. ranks next to the United
States as a neutral of influence in
world affairs.
A high ranking diplomat made the
comment that the Vatican was the
prime mover for peace In Europe.
Spain. he declared was from the peace
point of view really the most i'm
portant of the neutrals in Europe.
Spain, it was further said, is fitted
as an influential intermediary because
OF the hitherto unnoticed facts that It
itPi bNAkidAh a. thS >fCiHidH
capital and is probably the most con-
fdential friend Of the Vatican in
Europe. Austria alone excepted.
Another responsible diplomat said
the present attitude of the State De-
partment and the White House In
Dictated that the ways and means Of
effecting peace were being conf
dentially discussed. This authority
holds a position which enabled him
to say without qualification he knew
the United States was embarrassed
through the lack of any concrete
suggestion from the belligerents as to
the manner in which a peace move
ment might be launched"
Ambassadors Gerard and Willard
will both go back to their posts be-
fore the end of the year. 1t is be-
lieved they will carry instructions to
report at the earliest possible date on
the adyisability OF an official appeal
from the United States for an armis-
tice.
1t can be stated with authority that
the agents of the allies were acutely
interested In the several meetings be-
tween Ambassador Gerard and other
diplomats here today. They were
similarly concerned over the visit Of
DIR. Paul Ritter, the Swiss minister,
at the White House few days ago.
So far as 1t appears they have not
been taken into the confidence OF the
representatives of this government.
who are most interested in peace.
II expect to return to New York
either tomorrow night Or Wednesday
morning" said Ambassador Gerard.
1t is probable that I will see President
Wilson while l am here. but no ap-
pointment has been made as yet.
will sail from New York on Deem
her s, and will return to Germany via
Copenhagen. No, l cannot talk peace
or discuss my conference with Secre
tary Lansing"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28

the committee TO the fact that the
courts had declared tax In excess
If 80 cents on the hundred dollars 10
he Illegal. and asked the body TO re-
member that there ia higher law
than the Finance Committee. He in
sisted that il is only fair to tax every
body who gets the benefits OF the
revenue from the tax. and II the
present tax isn't enough to run the
government. let the burden he broad
ened. He claimed that the com Tit'ee
had no right TO attempt to put the
burden on certain class ef people
whom they chose to segregate. He
urged them TO bow 10 the law, ard
asked that they do not impose on the
merchants tax that is four and a
half times as great as that imposed
on the manufSt turers,
1t was made ,,Iear that tax on
merchants purchases would IN the
end be paid by the consumer. since
the price of goods would necessarily
have TO be raised. II was further sug-
gested that a tax OF one mill more be
placed on real estate. and that from
this rents would not necessarily be in
creased The committee took the
matter In hand. and in executive ses-
sion the various phases OF the Qnes-
ton were thoroughly discussed. A.
elaboration, they recommended TO the
Council that an ordinance be passed,
placing tax on purchases, OF s. per
thousand for the first s2.o0o. and Sc
on each thousand afner the first $1,000.
i, was brought out that an In
creased tax on realty would place a
burden on persons not able 70 boar ~.
IA view of the already soaring prices
aE real estate and the increasing price
81 rent Tire pNhhc schools of the
c.ty grow ing rapidly. are IN constant
need ~ Increased funds. burdensome
tax for this purpose becoming nc"es-
Saty should It's usual funds be re-
moved from the budget. the commit
tee saw At to ask the merchants to
contribute further toward the main
tenance OF the city government
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
THANKSGIVING TURKEY
HIGHER THAN EVER

Chicago. Nov. 27.-Thanksgiving
turkey, like Christmas presents,
should be bought early. IL the pres
ent indications of the market here
now mean anything. Prices on the
holiday fowl went up to 27c on the
Chicago wholesale market today, a
raise of four cents. This means that
the consumer will have to pay from
36 to 3S cents, and perhaps more,
X the present active demand and
limited offerings keep up. Turkeys
are about IL cents higher than last
year. The dealers say that the short
age Is caused by the limited supply,
due to a cold, wet spring and hot
summer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
CHALONER ALLOWED
AN EXTRA THOUSAND

New York. Nov. 27.-To. purchase
an automobile which will have all the
comforts of Pullman car, John
York, but sane in Virginia. was allow.
ed an increase OF $1,000 in his income
today nv Justice Shearn, in Supreme
Court. He will now receive $25, 900
year instead of $4,000. His estate.
which earns $4,000 year, is in New
York.
Chaloner, in communication to
the court, said he was afflicted with
a nervous disorder Of such nature that
he was unable to sit up for any
length OF time. The automobile he
has requested will enable him to take
long rides while reclining.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
HUGHES GOES BACK TO
HIS OLD LAW FIRM

Lakewood, N. j., Nov. 27.-Charles
Evans Hughes will return to private
life as a member of his old law firm.
Mr.. Hughes. who Is resting here. to-
day gave out the following statement
of his plans:
Charles E. Hughes will resume the
practice of law in New York city on
January /. He will go Jack to his
old firm, now Rounds. Schurman &
Dwight, with offices at SO Broad
way.
The firms name will be Hughes,
Rounds, Schurman & Dwight.
His son. Charles T.. Hughes, Jr.,
will enter the firm at the same time
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
&rom tSe.eoo tons. TO almost seven
4 1snes trat figure.
lows EXTENSION
OF BRITISH FRONT

80 London. Nov 2T.--1n today's official
regarding the operations on
kS1Ae Macedonia front. telling only OF
Z Zeal advances both sides claiming reia-
Atre successes. one interesting feature
stands out. This is statement IN the
herman war office account which says
THAT the British west OF the Nardar.
sitter strong artillery preparation.
/ launched an unsuccessful infantry at
J. tack. -
This is the fret intimstion OF con-
efderable extension OF the British
front. Heretofore the British, const-
4 tuting the extreme right of the allied
4 ltne, held the positions between Lake
{ Dorian. east OF the Nsrdar, and Seres.
Two reasons are advanced by mill
atary critics for this important change
Hrst. that 1t was necessitated BY the
fact that the French. Serbians and
{ Italians, after the fall of Monastir on
the right wing, were compelled 10 con-
ccntrate large forces to the north OF
the city to prevent its recapture by the
reinforced Bulgars and Germans sec
ond. that the long expected main blow
against the Orient railway. which must
come from the Nsrdar front, the cen
ter lis abou; TO be struck.
The Bulears last night launched
ccunter-attaeks IN tho Serbian posi-
lions on the Cerna River. According
to the French war office. they were
beaten off with heavy losses
Violent gun .dueIs. foreshsdowing
decisive infantry battle. rake across
the whole front north - Mouasur.
Though the former chief Bulgarian
base has been in allied hands for more
than two weeks. the Italians have ad-
vanced only four miles from the city.
sodsv's Paris official report shows
They are continuing to advance In the
mountains near D.hoVa.
Berlin today reported the repulse OF
strong attacks east Of Farloro
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
JOHN B. JENKINS IN
CRITICAL CONDITION

Especial to The Richmond virginian. }
Norfolk. Va, Nov. 27.--John B.
Jenkins. one of the most prominent
lawyers In Norfolk. who was chosen
president OF the State Bar Association
at Its last meeting. is in a critical
condition as result OF attempting
to commit suicide at his home this
morning.
He used a revolver. Mr.. Jenkins
recently returned from long stay
at William Muldoon's Health Farm in
New York State. Poor health due to
overwork is given as the cause
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
ROTARIANS MEET IN
PALACE OF SWEETS

Z In addition to iunching and hearing
n address by President Coleman
rortham, OF the Richmond Chamber
n Commerce, the Richmond Rotary
Club will put on the customary
Ilstunts'' at the regular semi-monthly
Meeting to be held this afternoon. The
ession will he IN Harry Coles recent
~ enlarged and remodeled palace OF
weets, sos East Broad Street, at ! ! 5
clock sharp, and the Rotarian who
misses II will miss one of the biggest
tile sessions in weeks.
a President Workman will speak on
4 live busy-ness subject.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
CYCTIST INJURED IN
COLLISION WITH AUTOMOBILE.

Stonega, Va. Nov. 27.--Felfx Ma
hafrey, of Big Stone Gap. Is in the
Stonega Coal and Coke Company's
hospital at this place with both legs
broken and most o his teeth knocked
out as the result OF collision with
DIR. c. r. Bowyer's car at Imboden
Friday afternoon In a fearful rain
storm. Mahaffey was on a bicycle
when the accident occurred. He was
rushed TO the hospital by DIR. Bowyer,
who Is the resident physician.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
HIS is TAG DAY FOR
FULTON DAY NURSERY

This II tag day for the Fulton
Day Nursery. of $40 Nicholson
street. and stations will he placed
throughout the city for the sale
Of the tags.
The Fulton Day Nursery Is I'M
der the control OF the Fulton So
cal Service League, OF which DIR.
Dixon, OF the Methodist Mission,
- prevalent. 1t was established
AbOut one year ago, and r. now
CnFing for fifteen children. Those
= Chasye make m appeal to thu
RtchmOsAd people TO assist them
= thc19 wuFk.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
DIR. Mctcalf To Sneak

DR.. ]. c. Metcalf. dean OF Richmond
College. will speak this afternoon at 8
O'Clock in the William Fox School on
the Need Of Public Library in Rich
mond." The occasion will be the open
ing OF community library at the
William Fox School.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
W|SHERS FOR PEACE
mbassy. Haniel Won Heimhausen
completed the small but tlistin guished
Continued from First Page.)

embassy. Haniel Won Heimhausen.
completed the small but disting uished
company.
The Secretary OF State and Mrs.
Lansing entertained at dinner tonight
in honor OF mbassador and Mrs.
Gerard, and the American am bassador
to Spain and Mrs. Joseph Willard.
Among the guests wore the German
ambassador and Countess Won Bern
storff, the Spanish amha ssador and
Madame Riano. and diplomatic rep
resentatives Of neutral nations, Gen
eral and Mrs. JOHN w Foster and
Mr.. and Mrs. Fahn estock.
American and foreign diplomats
who discussed the conferences, not
withstanding the social status OF two
Of the gatherings. considered them
significant of a peace move.
Secretary Lansing when asked con-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
MILK PRODUCERS
HONOR WILLIAM j. BURLEE

At its meeting in Murphy's Hotel
the board Of directors Of the Farmers
Milk Producers Association, Inc, in
structcd the secretary to draft appro-
pirate resolutions the death of Will
liam j. Burlee, which occurred re-
Gently IN New York,
Mr.. Burlee was member OF the
board and as q member of the asso-
citation he contributed largely to the
welfare of it's membership.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
SAFE CONDUCT IS
REFUSED AMBASSADOR

London. Nov. 27.--rhe foreign Office
has sent Ambassador Page note
definitely refusing to grant safe con-
duct to Count Adam Tarnowski. Won
Tarnow, the new Austro- Hungarian
ambassador to the United States.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28

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The Little River news., 1916-03-29
NEWS FOR JONES SCHOOL

Jones School, (South of Winthrop.) March 27.-(Special) The play, Topsy Turvy of the Deacon's Courtship given under the auspicies of the Farmers Club showed in Ashdown Friday night
 March "A.
 Those taking part in the play repor' a pleasant trip and satisfactory re- suits. Through this medium we are requested to thnk the people of Ash down fer their patronage, their will Iingness to assist us in any way possl-
 ble and especially the school board for the free use of the auditorium which was an unexpected and very much ap- preciated favor. Receipts for the evening amounted to $23.00. Owing to disagreeable weather, the
 Farmers Club did not meet Saturday lnirht.
 The dipping vat has been complet'
 ed and is ready for use as soon as the chemicals can be obtained for the dip Mrs. Patterson and Miss Arms, oul efficient teachers. visited home folks over Saturday and Sunday.
The Little River news., 1916-03-29
VILLA ESCAPES
 TOWARD SOUTH
Likely 10 Get Still Further Ava! From Pursuing U. $. Troops.
 More Men Needed.

San Antonio Tex, March 27.--Fran- cisco Villa has escaped from the Mexi- can troops that had checked him near Namiquipa, and three columns of American cavalry are pursuing him. Already they are almost 250 miles, south of the border and unless MeXl- can forces bring the elusive bandit to another stand this distance will be greatly increased by the close of the week.
 Villas success in eXtricating him self from the dangerous position into which he had been driven by the Am erican punitive force was related in S detailed report of General Pershins that reached General Funston today. General Funston forwarded the report to Washington without making public any but the essential features.
 Colonel Dodd is commanding the ad- vanced columns that are riding hard after Villa and his men. and Genera! Pershing has divided his forces so as tu provide supporting columns along the thinly stretched lines of communi- cations from his most advanced base at Ell Valle. From Fl Valle another line is being maintained back to Casas Grandes, from where communication with the border is maintained. Gener- al Pershing himself is somewhere south of Casas Grandes directing the work of holding together his forces and directing, so far as possible. the operations of Colonel Dodd. Cavalry is being used in Fl Valle, where a detachment of infantry is stationed.
 Three aercplones are at Ell Nalle anG will be used in scouting as soon as the high winds that have been sweeping that part of Mexico. for al most week subside. and which, ac- cording to General Pershing, have made exective assistance by them i'm possible. Of the eight machines that went into Mexico two are still out ot commission They were damaged 1T the flights from Columbus to Casas Grandes.
 villa Force Not Badly Defeased. ttafls of the operations abou Ma lquipa that concluded with the es of Villa were not revealed, bu
The Little River news., 1916-03-29
EVENTS CR0W-
 ING SERIOUS
Sussex Disaster and Mexican Affairs Likely 10 Stir Up Congress.
 Leaders Deprecate It.

Washington, March 27.-Foreign re- lations of the United States as affect ed by the difficult Mexican situation and the latest destruction of ship bearing American citizens, again are disturbing the minds of the leaders in Congress. What appears to have been the torpedoing of the channel steamer
 Essex, coming soon after the presl-
 It's victory in Congress in the arm ed ship controversy, is regarded by champions sf the proposal that Amer jeans should be warned not to travel on belligerent ships, as likely to pro yoke revival of discussion in Congress
 Administration leaders, however, insist that the president shrould be left with free hand to deal with the case after full investigation and a determination of the facts. Every ef- fort will be made to prevent agitation in Congress.
 Senate Republicans, who conferred Saturday regarding Mexican affairs, will confer again tomorrow, With view to action toward enlargement Of American military forces on the bor- der. The Republicans have been de- luged with telegrams from border citizens who fear they are in danger of attacks by Mexican bandits and ln- sist that the military forces left be- hind are inadequate. It is proposed either to appoint special committee
 draft a resolution or to draft the
 blution in conference. The minor
 Headers say they are not playing En.litics, that they endorse the presi- #dent's course insofar as it has gone with regard to the pursuit of Villa, hut believe they would be recreant in their duty if they did not do every thing in their power to influence the administration to send more troops to the border.
 Warming Against False Alarms.
 What affect President Wilson's Sat urday night statement warning the public against sinister and alarmist reports of Sborder conditions, may have on thu Republican conference was net apnarent tonight. Democra, tic leaders are inclined to view the action of the minority senators as an effort to make political capital and to
The Little River news., 1916-03-29
TEACHERS CONVENTION
largest Convention of the Year to be
 Held in April at Capitol City.

Little Rock, March 2S-(Special.)- The largest convention that meets in Little Rock is the Arkansas State Teachers Association, which will hold its 18th annual meeting here April G. &. Secretary w. E. Loseter predicts that the attendance will be one thou sand stronger this year than last, and that 2500 teachers will be in attendance Speakers of national fame are on the program and special features provided for the visitors are the Hawkeye Club, the State Normal Glee Club, and Folk dancing by the pupils of the Little Rock and England schools.
The Little River news., 1916-03-29
Confirmation Notice.

Notice is hereby given; That the undersigned will present his Detition to the chancery cery Court of Little River county, at its May term, 1916, praying the court ! to quiet and confirm his title to the lands hereinafter described, under and by virtue of tax sales made by the Collector cf Little River County, Arkansas. wherein said lands were sold for the non-payment of taxes under and by virtue of the law of the State of Arkansas for the years, and upon the dates hereinafter set out. to- l wit: Part SWl section 31, township i 12 sCnth. range 29 west. , acres, was sold for the taxes of 1900, and deed executed to D. l.. Pipkin. on August ,, 1903.
 | NV of NE1 section :, township Ii south range 31 west sold for the taX- es of 1900 and tax deed was executed on August 5th, 1903.
 Lot 10 in block s in the town Of 1 W inth,op. sold for taxes of 1900 and tax deed executed on August 5th, 1905. Lot 20 in block 1, lot 26 in block IS. lot 25 in block Is in White Cliffs, soid for the t2&2s of 1900 and tax Geei
 
 executed August 5th, 1903.
 Part NJ NW1. section :. township 12 south, ,qnge g west, sold for the taxes of ] 1899 and tax deed executed on July list. 1902. The lands des- cribed above being conveyed by tax deed to D. L. Pipkin. and by Quit Claim Deed conveyed to J. w. Pipkln cn February 18th, 1916.
 Frl. NW4 of NE3 section } town Wip 12 south, range 31 west, 40.44 hes, sold for the taxes of 1911. and k deed executed on June 11th, 1914
 l (S of R) SW1 of NWi section S1 tp II s, rge 32 w, sold for taxes of Ill and tax deed executed on the Ith day of June, 1914. Frl. VIZ ol Ie SEl section 26. town lip II south, range 29 west. 4J.s1 Tres, sold for the taxes of 1910 and
 led executed June 18th, 1913. Par,
 WE of SE4 section o6, township
 south. range 29 west, 49.42 acres
 Id for the taxes of 1911 and deed
 ecuted June l1th, 1914. SW3 .o1
 ka section 33, township II south
 hge 30 west, sold for the taxes o1
 and tax deed executed on June
 h 1914. Lot 5. block 51, in the
 Tn of Ashdown, sold for the taxes
 k9li and tax deed executed on June
 h, 1914. Lot 2, block 10 in Fried k addition 10 Ashdcwn, sold for the |, taxes Of 1910 ard tax deed executed on June 18th, 1913. Let's 12 in blocf 97, lot l in block 9S, lots 3, 20 and 21 in block 100, and lot in block 101, II the Frisco addition to Ashdown, solo for the taxes of 1910, and tax deec executed on June 18th, 1913. Saft above tax deeds being executed rt this petitioner, except as above des ignated. That the petitioner is tht owner of said lands and deraigns hI! title as above set out.
 Therefore. all persons who can SC up any right or claimis to said lands so purchased, in consequence of an, informalities or irregularities of sal
The Little River news., 1916-03-29

take advantage of an acute situation already too agitated. They insist that the majority in Congress stands ready ito take any action with respect to Mexico that developments may re- quire, and deprecate efforts to call out more troops if the are not actuallyy needed for the misleading effect it might have cn the MeXicans as to the purposes of this government.
The Little River news., 1916-03-29

sales as aforesaid, which said sales
 were held upon the days designatef by law for the sales of delinquent lands as aforesaid, are hereby warned to appear and show cause, if any they have, at said term Of court, why the title to said lands ia the petitioner herein, and the sales aforesaid should not be ouieted and confirmed in h1m. Given under my hand and seal on this the Ith day cf March, 1916.-J. w. Piplin, oO-6N
The Little River news., 1916-03-29
Notice of Confirmation.

Notice is hereby given. that ClaiD, orI. Cook has this day filed in tlf Chancery Court Cf Little River couti- ty, Arkansas, his petition, praying tus court to quiet and confirm his title L1 the followingg described lands. stt. uateG in Little River county. Arkan~ sas, towit: The SW4 of the SWa Of section 22; the WI of the NV set ton 27; all in township Is south. rapge 30 west. Therefore, all per
 sons who have or claim any interest in said land, or any part thereof, are hereby warned to appear al the Chancery Court of said county al the May term, 1916, to show cause, If any they have why the title to said fapds should not be quieted and confirmed
 in said petitioner. Given under ny hand and the seal cf said court on thfs the 9th day of March, 1916.-Chas. A eark Chancery Clerk. 30-6y
The Little River news., 1916-03-29
Rank FOOIishnesS.

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 Thar is rank foolislness. We're it true colds would be as prevalent III midsummer as in midWinter. The mi crobe that causes colds flourishes in damp weather. To set rid of a cold take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It is effectual and is highly reco...- mended by people who have useG Il for many years as occasion required and know it's real value. Obtainabie everywhere. w ads