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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14
NAY HAVE To CALL
ON NATIONAL GUARD
Likely to Mean Enforcement
of Dema nds--Outrages Grow.

Washington. June Estate and
War Department dispatches to-day de-
scribe the Mexican situation as worse
than at any time since American
troops entered Mexico
Repeated raids by Mexican bands
on American territory and the growing
efforts OF Mexican leaders to organize
a movement TO drive American forces
out OF Mexico threaten TO force a crisis
at any moment. officials said to-day.
While reports of spreading anti
American demonstrations are reach
ing the State and War Departments in
increasing volume. there is strongest
evidence that the administration has
adopted a sitter attitude with refer
ence TO Mexico.
The War Department Is known n
have begun preparation to call out adj
ditional national guard organizations
for possible service in Mexico,
state. War and Navy Department
heads realize that situation may
arise at any time which will force
action.
II developments In Mexico neces-
state more troops, tho War Depart
rnent will have 20 call on the National
Guard, As the resources OF tie regular
army practically have been exhausted
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14

ring indicative Of worry o. xasvoes-
ness on the part OF the regular en-
didatss. All OF them votsA cad
showed up around thu polls in their
wards at intervals during the day.
just to keep in touch with their con-
stituents."
Grimes Receives Friends.
Mr.. Grimes held q reception at his
homo on Thirtieth Street Hundreds
OF his friends called upon him and
extended the hand OF congratulation
and good fellowship. they recognised
the fact that he had won a hard
fought battle. and they applauded
him.
Captain Bailey received his friends,
and thanked them for the noble fight
they had made. He bald he felt that
all that could be done had been done.
There IL no Ill feeling between him
and those who opposed his election.
1t had been said by the political
seers that five thousand ballots would
be cast. Jefferson ward contributed
large quota toward that number,
but the other wards were at minimum.
The appeal of City Chairman Saunders
had gone unheeded. except in Jefferson
Ward, where there was the real con-
test. s
Vote should Be Larger.
at is something Of shame, and
is reflection upon 1t, COMMANDED
Chairman Saunders. that we cannot
bring out a larger vote. Let US hope
by the next election those who take
no interest in the affairs Of the city.
will have safeguarded themselves to
meet the common enemy when he en-
ters the arena
ION behalf OF the City Committee.
I want to thank the voters OF Jefferson
Ward for standing by the regular
candidates. thus saving the party or
ganization.
The election commissioners will
meet in the office OF clerk OF Hastings
Court tomorrow morning to canvass
the returns, at which tinAe the ofiicial
vote will be announced.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14
APPROPRIATE FUNDS
FOR H0WITztR ARM0Rl
Administrative Board Directed 20 Sell
Pine Camp and Purchase
City Farm.
EXTRA wArCHsiAN CITY HALL
Ask For Funds 90 Pay l. j. Smith &
Co. For Extra work on Mayo
Bridge--Busy Session of Board OF
Aldermen.

A great mass of business was trans
acted by the Board of Aldermen last
night.
The appropriation OF $4,000 for
the Howitzers' Armory Improvement
was concurred In, and will go to the
Mayor this week for his approval.
This will start work on the new ar
mory at once.
The appropriation of $4,000 for the
fund for superannuated employed, TO
take care of the men under that fund
for the remainder of the year, was
concurred in
Twelve thousand dollars was ap-
propriated for the opening OF an alley
in the Northside and the securing OF
an easement to the approach to
Mayo Bridge. and the sum of s6,445
was appropriated for tho opening OF
Taylor Street from Lombardy to
Kemper
The sum OF $1,000 was turned over
TO the Administrative Board 10 be
expended in improvements at Pine
Camp-the construction OF an aseptio
tank, an incinerator. painting, fenc-
ing. etc
Committee 10 Decide.
When the ordinance fixing the wa
ter rate for suburbanites at SO cents
a thousand gallons came up. giving
the Administrative Board power to
pass upon applications, on motion OF
Alderman Fuller. the paper was re-
committed to the Committee on Utili-
ties, with tho recommendation that IT
be amended so that committee might
have control OF the situation.
Following this resolution asking the
Administrative Board to report to
Council the expediency of granting
water to residents, with all neces-
Sary data, was adopted
Alderman Powers introduced q
resolution providing for an additional
wato11man at City Hall. which was re-
ferred to the Administrative Board.
To Pay j. j. smith, 3 Co.
On motion of Alderman Grundv, the
board sent 10 the Finance Committee
n resolution recommending an ap-
preparation of $4,000 70 pay l. J.
Smith g. Co. for extra work on Mayo
Bridge. that company having won a
suit calling for tho came,
Other matters OF interest trans
acted were:
Extending moving picture zone so
as 10 embrace Second Street, between
Clay and Leigh. -
Repeating ordinance requiring su-
tomobiles to carry dimmers
Directing attention OF Administra-
tive Board to inadequate sewer at
Seventeenth and Franklin Streets
Appropriating s77s2b. balance on
purchase OF Phillips property for park
in Fulton, and sl.og1 for purchase OF
Feitig property for addition TO Oak
wood Cemetery.
Appropriating ssso4b to pay engi-
neers for plans for Riverside Drive
way
FIX Building rane.
Fixing the building line on Ninth
Street, between Broad and Marshall.
Retaining DR. II. r, stratton as as-
sistant district physician,
Appropriatfng se20 for autom obfIe
for Board OF Health and 1851 for au-
tomooile for electrical department.
| To amend City Code in reference
to land grabbing act
To open Williamsburg Avenue be.
tween Tenth Street and National
| Cemetery.
To permit the Administrative Board
TO dispose of Pine Camp and use pro.
/ ceeds in securing n city farm
To abolish the Board OF Health or
/ July 1.
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HOSPITAL WORKERS

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were progressing. As abe took her
seat amid applause, the band played
Dixie"
Thomas l. Moore, for years con-
nected with hospital work here, spoke
in behalf OF the campaign fund which
begins today. Dr. George Ben John
son and-D DR.. Stuart Mcguire also made
strong appeals.
DR.. Calisch and Father HaImigan.
One OF the most powerful appeals
was made by Rabbi Il. n. Calisch,
who spoke of the need of protecting
the colored people, declaring that II
for no other reason than the protec-
ton OF the homes where go many
colored servants are employed the
negro should have a hospital and the
city a contagious hospital as well,
Rev. Father HAnnigan. OF the Cath
olio Church. known locally as one OF
the best friends the negro has in
Richmond. brought a message OF
thanks from the negroes of Rich
mond. He put great stress on the
need of the hospital and promised
the cooperation Of the negro race
in the effort TO raise the necessary
fund.
John Kerr Branch told of his con-
nection with the movement. He hac
at first Immediately refused to take
part, he said, but before he finished
the first conversation on the suhJec,
gave up his vacation TO the mountains
n to help the work. He declared that
no movement had ever come before
him that demanded the aid of the
public to such degree. and men.
toned the fact that the sum asked
for was $4,000. an amount one mar
In Baltimore recently gave for wing
in Johns Hopkins Hospital In thai
city He thought Richmond SHOULD
md $3.50 goo probably too small 9
sum TO give and declared that II did
not matter IL much more was con
trihuted.
W r. Dabney. business manager oil
the Chamber OF Commerce, closed the
speaking with q strong appeal foi
workers He told Of ways and means
To solicit subscriptions
In connection with tlc "tertain-
ment feature OF the evening special
praise is due Or. f. Allison Hodges
chairman Of the banquet committee
who saw to II that everything was
VIVA, IL should be. His efforts were
well rewarded. for such gathering
addressed not only by the leaders OF
business ana social life. but by wo-
men as we'll as men. marked new
era IN Richmond progress.
Banquet Great Success.
Mr.. Joseph Whittemore sang sew
eral selections in his splendid teno,
voice. accompanied by the orchestra.
He was loudly applauded.
Decorations of the auditorium were
In flags and flowers, the flags OF the
nation, the State and the city. as well
a. Of the Confederacy. being artist
cally draped from the windows and
stage.
So far ar the dinner was concerned
II was a genuine meal. with the best
OF foods and II was served by the
Jefferson In such fashion as TO leave
q lasting memory. II was a full mcnu
that brought it's own share OF praise.
Today the attention of the public
II called to the opening campaign
luncheon at headquarters on Main
Street Here reports Of the workers
will be read and the cam paign thrown
on In real earnest. Manager Robbins
viii have charge Of tho work. lie Is
. hustler himself and experts 10 pu.
tho desired contribution through in
two weeks.
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greater part of their active army and
by a continuous series of counter
attacks have succeeded in holding the
Russians, and at one point, north OF
Buczacz (south of TarnopD, they have
driven them back.
Petrograd admits this one halt In
it's offensive, but on the other hand,
claims that the onward sweep of the
Russians on the Galicfans and Vol
hynians fronts Is progressing at such
lightning speed that they have not
the time to make prisoners. Yester-
day they only gathered IN 1000 Aus
ro-Hungarians. making total for the
offensive of LOO officers and $4,000
men.
The left flank of the Russian line
in its advance on CzernowitZ, the
stronghold capital of Bukowina, has
crossed the Dniester, after hard fight
ing and has captured a number Of for
titled points, including the town of
Zaleszczyki. one of the most import
ant positions on the Dneister line OF
fortifcations.
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from the hold of the Willem Van
Driel, Sr.
With her superstructure burning the
steamer Welbeck Hall was taken to
mid-stream by tugs and freboats, She
sank within a few moments by the
stern. Most of the dead are believed
to be in her hull.
Joseph X. Hitchcock. sixty-one. one
of the oldest LOGON olive engineers In
the Pennsylvania Railroads service.
was killed while watching the fire. He
was caught between the wall of a
building and a tram car and crushed.
Every ambulance in the city was
hurried to the scene, and more than
a score of burned and injured men
were taken to various hospitals. Ben
tamin Worsham. captain OF launch
ferry. rescued twenty-seven mon who
had leaped into tho water TO avoid
cremation
The elevator was known as No. 3
of a group owned by the Pennsylvania
Railroad. II contained about 1.000,-
900 bushels of grain at the time of
the fire.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14
"FORNERs' SAY HUGHES
WILL BE GREAT PRESIDENT

New York, June 1S.---An imposing
and numerous aggregation OF political
formers invaded the Hotel Aston to-
night TO tell Charles Evans Hughes
that they wanted to see him elected
President There were former chair
men OF committees, big and little
former Congressman, former Judges
former committeeman. former cam
paien manager, former Democrats
former Prosressives. and any number
Of other sorts of formers
From IL in the morning until lunch
time and after lunch until O'Clock
Mr.. Hughes let them shake his hand
and see his recovered smile. They
left declaring that. as President OF the
United States. Charles Evans Hughes
was going 10 be one OF the grandes,
successes In history
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14
WOMEN VOTERS URGE
DEMOCRATIC SUPPORT

St Louis. Mo, June l3.--The real
fight at st. Louis is for the woman
suffrage plank in the Democratic
platform, and the gentle hint has
been dropped to the Democratic lead
ers that they will ALLEVIATE the Demo
cratic women among the 1000. 600
women voters In suffrage States I'M
less the convention declared for equal
suffrage for women.
Women leaders say to President
Wilson and the women who will frame
the policies of the party that there
are thousands of women with the bal
lot in doubtful States, and it would
be a shame II the Democratic women
felt that their principles would not
permit them to vote for party that
had refused TO aid women ell over the
country TO the right of suffrage.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14
WILSON'S FOREIGN POLICY
is CRITICISED by TAFT

New York, June Is.--Forner Presi-
dent Taft criticised President Wilson's
foSeign policy and the failure to pro.
vide for the defense In Americans In
address today before 500 graduates o!
0sorgrtown University.
Mr.. Taft said President Washing.
ton admonished this country on two
important subjects. The first was u
BE- adequately prepared for war In
order TO secure peace The SECOND
was not 20 engage In any entangiins
alliances,
we have rsiigieusiY failed to OBJ
serve the former and we have as re,
liksousiy observed the latter" MF. Taft
lid
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14
CENSORSHIP MEASURE
is KILLED BY BOARD

The ordinance creating a censorship
for moving picture shows. which was
sent TO the Committee on Ordinances
some weeks ago, and which was con-
sidered at several meetings of that
committee and then recommended for
it's disapproval, was killed by the
Board Of Aldermen last night. The
recommendation that the ordinance
be- rejected was adopted by the
board.
Patrons of the proposed ordinance
have sisnitied their intention Of re-
Wving the proposition upon the as
seinbling OF the new Council In Sep
TENDER.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14
COLONEL ROOSEVELT KEEPS
--- PR0GHHSSINES-G UESSI NC

New York. June 8.--Colonel Roose-
welt Is standing pat A long confer
ence today with Governor Hiram
Johnson, of California, at which the
latter urged him TO reconsider his
ceclination of the Progressive nomi-
nation failed 20 move the colonel 1t
can be said definitely that Colonel
Roosevelt's mind Ia made up on this
point: AS to his support Of Justice
Hughes there is still room for specula-
ton
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14
Two Hurt In Anso Accident

Btaunton. Va, juno 13.--Whrren
Splitter Is confined to his room, badly
bruised about the head and body, and
Jesse Smith. of Middlebrook. has sew
eral ribs broken, as result of an
autonn obile accident near Middlehrook
Sunday afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14
Italians Claim Advance.

Rome, June 13-Definite advances
against the Austrian army invading
Italy are reported in tonight's war
Office statement OF military opera
tons.
In the Lagarina valley on the west
of the long front, the capture Of
Austrian positions is reported. An at
tempted Austrian advance in the
Sugana valley is said to have been
repulsed.
Three Austrian torpedo boats, which
penetrated the harbor of Parenzo on
Monday morning, were driven off by
shore batteries. Aeroplanes partici-
pating in the defense claim to have
scored hits.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14
Cohen Employees Have

Cohen Employees Have Moonlight.
Employees OF the Cohen Company
were Last night entertained on a moon
light excursion down the James River
Several hundred guests went on the
trip.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14
West Nirgtnian Arrested.

John Randolph Taylor. twenty-four
years old, was arrested last night by
Special Agent NJ. s. Angle. of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, and
Officers Bertucci and Duffy, on a
charge of being fugitive from Jus
tice from Mcdowell County, w Va.
L. l. Scherer. chief claim agent OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway,
aided the local police.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14
Automobile Sfolan.

DR., Frederick Hodges, sol East
Grace Street reported to the police
early today that his seven passenger
Hudson automobile had been stolen
from In front of the Jefferson Hotel.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14
AMHERST CARPENTER Is
CHARGED WITH ARSON

Lynchburs, Va, June is.---In the
Circuit Court of Amherst r. T. Shields.
carpenter. was indicted on the
charge of having set fire on the night
Of March 81 to Eve stores at Monroe.
His trial was set for June 30 and he
was bailed In the sum OF $1,000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14

tural Department. The first named
has been mentioned for national
chairman in charge OF the campaign.
The platform will be largely the work
of William J. Stone, Senator from
Missouri. and Ollie James, Senator
from Kentucky, is slated for perma
nent chairman.
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influential members Of that body took
a trip over the ward. They were sat
isfed with the way things were go
Ing. and expressed the opinion that
the Democratic organization would
come out of the fight with feathers
.nnruffied. and with victory perched up
ION their shoulders.
The Socialist candidates received
scanty support Their friends were
few. and little interest was taken in
the result so far as they were con-
cerned.
Mayor Is Happy.
Mayor Ainslies majority was some
thing over three thousand He said
last night he felt happy over the con-
tinued support of the people And
he hoped to continue to merit the
confidence reposed in him.
The result OF the contest in Jeffer-
son Ward augurs well for the Demo-
cratic organization, hut as was said
by leaders in the fight aainst Mr..
Grimes, the great fight had but be-
gun, and at every opportunity there
would be opposition TO anything which
might SAVIOR Of ring or gang" rule.
Those who objected to the action OF
the City Democratic Committee were
Jubilant over the showing made, al
though they were disappointed In the
defeat of their champion.
We will get them yet was the
slogan.
In all other sections Of the city
there was not the slightest tremor.
Many persons who do not read the
papers nor who take interest enough
10 get registered, did not know there
was an election
There was absolutely nothing stir
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14
J. j, Hills Son His Successor

New York. June 1s.--Lewis w, Hill
was elected a director of tho First
National Bank OF New York today to
succaed his father, the late James J.
/ Hill, founder of the Great Northern
Railroad system,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14
Expected RAILWAY Break Delayed.

New York, June 1S,-After three
hours further discussion OF the prop
ositions of men and conference be-
tween representatives of the railroads
and of the four brotherhoods, was
adjourned until tomorrow morning.
The expected break was put off an
other day at least
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14

Washington. June 1a.-~Charies r.
Hughes wired the committee in charge
OF Washington preparedness parade
tomorrow that he ksenly regretted he
could net take part in the demonstra-
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14
Wife Dead, Police Seek Husband.

Police have been asked to locate
Sampson King, husband of Mrs. Ad-
die King. who died yesterday after
noon at $50 o'clock at Pine Camp.
MTa King, before her marriage. was
Miss Addie Oreffs, Rocky Mount, N. G,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14
baltimore Gets Rockefeller School

New York, June lathe Rookie
Teller Foundation will establish a
school for training in preventive medi-
Hygiene and public health. 1t will be
located In Baltimore. where II will be
ar integral part OF Johns Hopkins
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14
REPORT GERMANS HAVE
CAPTURED TWO STEAMERS

London, juno 1s.--The new Dan
tsf vessel Askoe and the Swedish
svea have been captured by tho Ger
mans. says an exchange telegram
from Copenhagen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14
Negro Drops Dead.

Paul Richardson. colored, dropped
dead late yesterday. while sitting in
his wagon in front OF his residence.
S23 North Third STREET
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14

are the ms while the Chicago meet
ers were outs" Three members of
the Cabinet, at least, announced early
their intention Of being on hand to
see their chief renominated They are
McAdoo OF the Treasury. Daniels Of
the Navy and Houston OF the Agricui-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14

There IS no vessel named Askoe
listed In available shipping records
Six ships named Svea fly the Swedish
flag.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14

Arrested For Reckless Driving.
Robert Gaines colored, was ar
rested hy omqsr A. C, Holt on a
charge Of reoliessiy driving his team
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14
PAY TRIBUTE TODAY TO
CHAS. FRANCIS ADAMS
Richmond Men Have Prominent
Part In Unveiling of
Memorial

Soon after the death OF Charles
Francis Adams. In February. 1915.
the idea occurred to President Thorn
as s. Wheelwright. of the Virginia
Railway and Power Company, OF
erecting IL memorial TO his memory
at Washington and Lee University in
appreciation OF his friendship for the
South and the noble tribute paid by
him TO Robert e. Lee IN his speech
of January 49, 1907.
At hts suggestion. a number OF
friends OF Mr.. Adams who, like Mr.
| Wheelwright. knew him personally
were glad to Join In this enterprise,
the result being that portrait tablet
! will be unveiled at Washington and
Lee to day.
Henry w. Anderson. of this city, an
alumnus OF Washington and Lee, has
been invited to make the address
The outline OF to-day's exercises,
beginning at Il A. M, follows
The president OF Washington and
Lee University. Or, Henry Louis
Smith. Will present Mr.. Anderson,
who, on behalf Of certain citizens Of
Richmond. will present to the uni
versity a has relief memorial to Mr..
Adams, which memorial is in bronze.
with hns relief of Mr.. Adams in the
center and with tho following inscrip-
ton:
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS
Presented by Southern Men
In Appreciation of His
Friendship for the South
and His
Noble Tribute to Robert Edward Lee.
The subject OF Mr.. Anderson's ad-
dress, which will also be the annual
address 10 the graduating class. will
NO AN American Citizen "
At tho conclusion of Mr.. Anderson's
address the tablet will be unveiled by
MISC Elsie Ogden Adams, tho daughter
OF the late Charles Francis Adams.
The memorial tablet will then be ac-
cepted on behalf of the trustees Of
Washington and Lee University by
Major william A, Anderson. forn)Sr
attorney genral of Virginia. the rec
tor of tho University
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14
Automobile Hits Nam.

Lorenzo Jones, colored. was arrest
ed by Officers Samuels and Bradley on
charge of recklessly driving an auto
mobile and striking George Gordon.
slightly injuring him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-14
SEVERAL LOSE LIVES

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JEFFERSON CONTEST

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