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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-23
Basis of English Claim.
oficials explained today tina

Officials explained today that the
most indefenSihle feature or the situ-
alton IS that the British government
claims complete jurisdiction Of the
mails the moment a steamer touches
at a British port, II has become
known to the department that this
assertion will be the basis of the
English reply to The protests of the
United States II rs pointed out, how
ever, that great many vessels which
carry mail by way OF the English
Channel are forced into English ports.
This is because of the innumeI bic
rules and regulations affecting navi-
cation in the English Channel, which
make touching at British port prac-
ttcafty obligatory. AS one Of the Off
oials explained the matter. Great
Britain created an Illegal situation
and then proceeded to do the most
Illegal act OF all-rifie the malls. with
the first act as justification.
One OF the officials of the depart
ment who has the legal aspects OF the
case in his charge said tonight;
We do not expect Great Britain to
make any concessions to our protests.
My judgment is that after Great Brit
aims refusal to grant our demands
the State Department should send
our mails and mails for neutrals on
an American ship. II could he zone
in either Of two days. The ship could
take the northern route ali avoid
the so-called military areas east and
northeast of England. The other way
would be to send the ship by any
route excepted or otherwise by Great
Britain for military purposes. Great
Britain already knows that We hold
the mining of areas. which interfere
with high sea commercial routes, to
be absolutely illegal.
Interference Would Be Near Piracy
III such a ship were seized either
going TO or coming from Europe, 1t
would plainly be the duty OF the State
Department. to refer the facts to Con-
gress. There Is no question that At
ting out a mail expedition OF that
kind would be wholly justifiable and
that interference with 1t would be
akin to piracy. The inter- ,rence by
Great Britain would be expected on
the return trip. Great Rritain has
assumed that some of the all from
Europe is German property, and Is
therefore covered by the order in
council prohibiting the carrying OF
goods of enemy origin Against
that principle, however. we are on
record as holding II to be untenable
under any law
This last reference by the official
Is to American securities coming out
of Germany, which Great Britain has
seized and made the subject Of prize
court adjudication.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-23
Crones Still at Large.

New York, Feb. 22.-Jean Crones,
Chicago anarchist. wanted in the Arch
bishop Mundelin poisoning plot, con-
tinues at large. He kept in the back
ground today, although twice the po-
lice thought they had him. Captain
Tunney expressed the belief tonight
that the man had left the city.
Two priests. who refused to give
their names. were standing at Ninth
Avenue and Twenty-ninth Street this
morning wheI. a man passed and said
Crones was inside of corner saloon.
One of the priests remained on guard
and the other called up Captain Tnn-
ney.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-23
Passenger. warned.

New York, Feb. 22.-At the offices Of
the French line IL was announced to-
day that departure of the steamer
Espagne had been postponed from
Thursday until Friday. The delay is
In no way due to the fact that intent
ing passengers have deceived anony
nous warnings. advis ms them not 10
make the trip.
1--WE ignore such warnings." said one
of tho officials. I'VE believe they are
either the work Of crank or OF un-
friendly competitors"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-23
SPEED UP HEATING
CHILD L ABCR BILL

Washington, Feb. 22.-The Interstate
Commerce Committee of the Senate to-
day laid plans to speed up the Heating
Child Labor bill, which already has
passed the House. in order to get 1t be-
fore the Senate before the preparedness
legislation demands attention.
The reason. 1t was explained by mem =
bers. Is that Southern Senators. are
planning a filibuster against the pre-
paredness legislation in order to pre-
vent the Heating bin from ever reach
ing the Senate as was the case last
session.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-23

New York. Feb 22.-Forty Danish
soldiers In full uniform arrived here to
day on the steamer Frederick VIII or
the Scandinavian American line. They
are on their way to the Danish West
Indies for military service. Also on
board was Count Rudolph Reventlo~.
he carrying dispatches from the Dam
ish government to Washington. FROM
Washington the distinguished courier
Will continue his journey TO the West
Indies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-23
GRUMPY WINS VET
ANOTHER PURSE IN HANDICAP.

New Orleans, La, Feb. Grumpy
added another purse to hts credit when
he triumphed over Fair Helen and
Beulah S. in the Joseph Schwartz han
dicap, featuring todays card at the
fair grounds. Jockey Johnny McTag-
CART handled him Is faultless fashion
and waited on the pace forced by
Beulah S. and Deliver. In the stretch
sprint he engaged in a splendid battle
with Fair Helen, outgaming her near
the end. Fair Helen came around the
others and closed a big gap.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-23
WIFE WAS CHRISTIAN
SCTENTIsT--HE AN NJ. ID.

New York, Feb 22.--After fourteen
wears of married life, DR.. Union s.
Ward and his wife have separated. Jus
tice Coahaion granted the wife s12
a week pending the trial of a separa-
tion action.
DR.. Ward alleges that his wife. as
Christian Science advocate, embar-
rassed him in hi: practice OF medicine.
and charges that although a cripple.
she kicked him In the shins. Mrs. Ward
denies these allegations and charges
her husband with cruelty.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-23

New York. Feb. 27--Ftye persons
lost their lives in a fire this morning
at t55 West Forty-fearth Street, on the
street floor of which is the Colonial
restaurant. A delay OF ten minutes in
sounding the alarm after discovery of
the FIRE contributed to increase the
death list.
Christi Antonio, a waiter. twenty
seven years old, was killed by jump
ing from the third floor, The others
were sufYocated while trying to get
to the roof.
Twenty inmates of the building es-
capped by creeping along narrow out
side lodges 10 adjoining buildings.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-23

DR.. George L. Brown. native North
Carolinian, aged sixtyfve years,
dropped dead at New Berne. N. c., yes
terday afternoon. Edwin Phaup. q
local undertaken. left on the 1880
o'clock train to take care of and bring
back the remains. DIR. Brown had been
In New Berne for two years
His family live In Richmond. having
moved here some months ago. Funeral
later.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-23
CANCER CURED AT THE
KEIIAAM HOSPITAL.

The record Of the Kellam Hos
pital IL without parallel In his
tory, having cured without the
use If the Knife. Acids, x-Ray
or Rad.um. ovei ninety per cent
OF the many hundreds OF suffer-
ers from Cancer which Il has
treated during the past eighteen
years We want every man and
var IN the United States q
know what we are doing. KHKS-
LAM HOSPITAL 1917 w. Wain
St. Richmond Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-23
INDIANS DEFEAT
HAMPDEN-sIDNEY

Williamsburg. Va. Feb. 23.--Wiliiam
and Mary's basketball quint defeated
Hampden- Sidney heretonight. Al to 80.
It was the FIRST game OF the season and
. big crowd was present
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-23
THE WEATHER

Washington. Feb. 22.-The indica-
lions are that the disturbance that Is
now over the Middle Mississippi Valley
will advance eastward and be attended
by snow and rain in the Northern bor-
der Sites. nd rim aelsewhere east OF the
Mississippi River within the next thir-
ty-six hours. The weather will be-
come fair. however. Thursday in the
Great Central Vallays. the lake region
and the East Gulf States.
Forecast:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wednesday.
with probably rain in west and north
portions. Thursday clearing and cold
err.
North Carolina-Cloudy Wednesday.
probably followed by rain by night.
Thursday clearing and somewhat cold
er.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-23
Local Temperature Yesterday.
Local Rainfall.

Rainfall last twelve hours.
Rainfall last twenty-four hours.
Deficiency in rainfall since March
Deficiency in rainfall since jan
uary 1..........~. -. :. 49,.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-23
RECOMMENDS MONEY
FOR VICE commission
Long Delayed Debt Incurred in NO
table Service to City May Now
Be Lquidatcd.
HOWTTZERS WANT HELP
Stable Facilities For Horses Fur
nished BY Government Extremely
Essential, Captain Myers Explains.
HoWTTZERs WANT HELP

The Finance Committee --onday
night recommended to Council an ap-
propriati ton OF 81. 500 to be turned over
to the Vice Commission to pay bills
overdue for work done for the com
mission in the investigation OF the
Police Department last year
This appropriation comes after sew
eral appeals to the committee by
members of the commission. The rea-
sons heretofore given were that the
finances of the city were in no condi-
ton to make the appropriation.
1t was stated recently before the
committee that the original appropria-
tion OF $1,000 had been spent long be-
fore the work of the commission had
been completed. and that nearly $4,000
additional had been spent by the in
dividual members of the body. The
commission in the beginning asked for
So, o0e
Howitzers Need Help.
Captain Myers Of the Richmond
Howitzers, appeared before the com
mittee asking for an appropriation for
his command. He declared that speedy
action was almost imperative.
II We are to keep up qur organiza-
ton" said Captain Myers. I'VE must
have better quarters. We must have
stable facilities and a larger drill
room, we'll as comfortable quarters
for the men of the command. The
United States government has sent us
sixteen horses, which the government
is feeding and helping take care Of.
We have been promised many more.
and IL the. command is to be kept up
to its high standard, We should have
the money or the assurance at once
that a suitable building is to be erected
for the accommodation of the entire
OUTFIT
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-23
MAY SEND MAIL IN
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mcnt can go 20 meet the situa-
ton.
The best opinion obtaina bic ia
vors sending the mails on .Amcri-
can ships, and III they are inter-
fered with. to submit the entire
matter to Congress,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-23

But we are told that II the codh-
hes would increase their assessments
On real estate. the funds would be
HAeauate Let US see. / asked a gen
kleman who did not know the purpose
FOR which the figures would be used 10
Choose at random twelve rs'aia
3counties and arbitrarily Increase their
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-23
Desertions Are Numerous.

ship merely because there is no other
leader in sight who is In any better
financial shape.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-12

Some beautiful new mountinRs
just in at the Wilcox studio.--Adv.
Mrs. Landmann and daughter,
Miss Frieda, went to Sioux City
Wednesday.
Fred Weidenbach and family
spent last Sunday with the Jos.
Dvorak family at Kaylor.
Bert Myers came home Tuesday
and is helping pack his household
goods preparatory to moving to
Sioux City.
Your friends can buy any thing
but your photographs. See Will.
COX, the photographer in your
town.-Adv.
Mrs. Frances Flick, of Trip,
spent several days last week at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. n. Minnich.
Prof. Bragstadt was sick several
days last week with an attack of
topsilitls, but was able to resume
his work Monday.
Senator Theo. Berndt, of Avon,
was here Saturday interviewing his
democratic friends in regard to his
political fences.
Mrs. Martin and son of Sioux
City, visited last week at the home
of her father, Mr.. Peter Baker, re
turning home Sunday.
A swell line of framing at the
Wilcox studio. Frame anything.
ADV.
John Wittmayer, vice president
of the F. n. Carpenter Lumber Co.
made a trip to the head Office of
the company at Minneapolis last
week.
The J. l.. Quinn family moved
Wednesday into their new house
which has been building since ear.
ly last spring, and is one of the
finest residences in town.
The La Crosse Steam Laundry
Co. Basket leaves Trelber's Tues.
day, Oct. II, at 8 a. m.-Adv.
Christian 81. Singer died at his
home in belmont last week Tues
day. From 1883 to 1887 Mr..
Singer operated a meat market in
Scotland, and will be remembered
by some of our older citizens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Sheckel, of
Wittenberg, and her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. +. j. Davis, returned last
week from Spencer, Ia, the former
home of the Davis family. They
made the trip by auto aud report a
very pleasant visit.
D. G. Bond, the we'll known eye
expert. Of Mitchell, s. D., will be
at Hotel, Scotland, Tuesday, Oct.
II. Glasses made that FIT.
Bond is the only operator on this
route licensed by State Board of
Optometry Examination. Come
early.-Adv.
Mrs. Laura s. LaMaure, who is
touring the state for woman suf-
frage, was here Monday and ad-
dressed a large crowd on the street
in the evening. She is very conf
dent that the issue will carry in
November, and says she is meet.
ing with very encouraging recep-
tons wherever she goes.
Judge Trip and court stenog.
rapher, Miss English, and Atty.
A. h. Orvis, of Yankton, went to
Olivet Monday where a term Of
circuit court was convened. The
session, as usual, was very short
and the court adjourned in time
for the judge and attorneys to reach
Scotland and return home on the
noon trains.
Otto Schmierer takes measure
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-12

DR.. I. T. Church, secretary of
the local Lyceum Committee which
has in charge the lyceum course
to be conducted here the coming
fall and winter, advises US that he
this week received the final list of
dates for the attractions cont ract.
ed for, and they r as follows:
Concert Entertainers, Oct. Is
Musical Guardsmen, Dec. 4
Chas. R. Taggart, Mar. 7
st. Clair Sisters, Mar. %
Chap. E. 81. Tougher, Apr. 90.
This is a public enterprise that
deserves the support of every citi-
zen in this community, and we
trust that our readers will avail
themselves of the opportunity to
attend. Cut out this item andmake
a record of the dates so as to ar
range your business and social en-.
gagements in accord with them.
The campaign for season ticket
sales will start at once, and tick
cts can be obtained of any member
Of the committee DR.. Church,
pr. Koobs, pr. Landmann, Geo.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-12
M. Dunmire AID Jos. Becker.

AA' dLu cOb. I)6Chc1.
Adult tickets for the five num-
bers will sell for So, and student
tickets, for students under 16 yrs.
of age ST.. Don't wait for the com
mittee to hunt you up, but call on
one of the above mention ed peo-
pie and secure your supply.
Mrs. Louise Winter, OF Parkston
came to Scotland last Friday, and
visited at the w. W. Logeman
home.
The first number in the lyceum
course will be given on Wednesday,
October 25th, by the Concert En-
tertainers.
At its regular meeting Thursday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. AL
bert Nostrum, the M. E. Ladies'
Aid elected the following officers /:
President, Mrs. A. W. Sweet; 1st
vice president, Mrs. Thos. Jones ;
End vice president, Mrs. L. Dem.
ing /; secretary, Mrs. W. G. Brown;
Asst. Sec, Mrs. Stafford Donley;
treasurer, Mrs. D. W. Chamber.
lain ; chaplain, Mrs. A. 81. LIZARD
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Brandstedt
went to Lesterville Saturday to
spend Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04
MIR. WELSH VS. MIR. WHITE
Lightweight Championship of World Depends oIi Today's Ring Battle at Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs. Colo, Sept. A. With this city crowded with fight fans and incoming trains and automobiles bringing hundreds of others, eVery- thing was in readiness today for the ring contest between Champion Fred die Welsh and Challenger Charlie White, which is to decide the light weight championship of the world. Followers of the fighting game today admittedly were at sea in hazarding a choice between the two men. In the respective camps the principals were said to be in fine condition and confident.
 Betting following announcement by District Attorney Purcell that book making would be barred, was of such a nature that the favorite could not be determined. Considerable money, it was understood, is being placed pri- vately.
 The men are expected to enter the ring between and 3:30 this aft ernOOn.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04
WILSON ACCEPTS
 LINCOLN CABIN
AMERICAN APPROVAL ENCOURAGES FRENCH Jusserand Talks at UnveiI- ing of Statue to La
 fayette.

Fall River, Mass, Sept. 4-Am- speaking at the unveiling of the La fayette statue here today said that Lafayette belonged not to one na- tion but to two-"a French citizen and an American one, a defender of liberty on both sides of the ocean," and that all through his life the word liberty was his guiding star
 Tt has been the same thing with France" he continued, land there is hardly an instance of foreign people struggling for liberty where France has not taken part. French blood has been spilled for the liberty of the Belgians, Frances allies of today, at Solfertno and Magenta for the lib- erty of the Italians, also our allies of today, and F'rcnchmen have also fought for the liberty of the Syrians.
 'Today, when all Europe is in flames, Frenchmen are giving their blood for the right of men to govern themselves. At this grave hour in the history of France the active sym pathies of the precious words of ap-
  great republic are most comforting and to Frenchmen 1t is a great joy to find, along the battle line from Bel fort to the sea, splendid soldiers from over the ocean, men who have cov- cred themselves with glory in every encounter; men who speak the same language as ourselves, the Canadian French.
 "These French-Canadians have shown us in France how to realize that very important factor in the de- velopment of liberal ideals In the world, namely the friendship of Eng land and the alliance with England. They have given tangible evidence of this alliance. French Canadians and English Canadians, rivals in courage, descendants of two great peoples, have united in joining this powerful army Of volunteers which today IS three times more numerous than the total of the troops Napoleon had at Waterloo.
 France today is bleeding" the ambassador said, "her provinces are invaded her sanctuaries outraged people have been driven from their homes and reduced to a form Of slavery. but France will rise again, and the sun will reappear and llb- elrty. whose statue has been erected bv Frenchmen in New York harbor, will continue to enlighten the world.
 "In the name of one of the coun- tries of Lafayette, I bring to you Canadians, men of his blood, and to YOU Americans, descendants of those with whom he fought, the thanks or France. Let us be of good courage, even as was Lafayette, and confident of the triumph of the ideal which was dear to him and which Is today that of our republic, liberty, equality and all in good time, fraternity
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04

Will Study Industrial Conditions in
 France for POst-Bel;um Trade.

Bordeaux, Sept. 4, 1:O1 a. m.-The American industrial commission to France arrived last night on board the steamer Lafayette and was re- celved by committee composed Of representative of the municipality and the Bordeaux Chamber of Com merce headed by Deputy Maurice DamOur. M. DamOur delivered the address of welcome and William w. Nichols, head of the commission, re- sponded in behalf of the Americans.
 The American industrial cOmmiS- sion was organized by the American Manufacturers Export association. It will mako Sceintific study of in duStrial conditions in France to asCer- tain in what way American resources may best be used in reconstruction after the war.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04
LAWYER MURDERED
Wife Knew Nothing of His Relations With Stcno9rapher With Whom He Was Riding.

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. Airs. Grace DflWorth wife of Dwight Dill worth, the New York attorney, mur- dercd there last night, while motor ing with a young woman in Van Courtlandt park, declared today that she, with her three year old son, in tended leaving immediately for her home.
 She has been visiting friends and relatives here for the last two weeks. Mrs. Dilworth sair that she did not know Miss Mary McNiY, who was with DilWorth when he was shot
 Vionlent deaths have followed the Dilworth family. The father was killed by burglars in his store in Oklahoma City, Okla, two years ago, and four uncles and a nephew have been murdered at different times, ac- cording to the family.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04
kiIbane yS. Chaney.

Cedar Point, O., Sept. 4.-Despite assurances from both contestants in today's battle for the worlds feather weight championship, Johnny Kill bane. title holder, and George Chaney, chaIl ser that they have easily reac Ii the 122 pounds required, a suspicion existed in each camp before the men entered the ring that the other fellow had found difficulty in making it. The feeling seemed strong in the ranks of the Chaney supporters, whose confidence grew as the hour for the contest approached.
 Chaney comes with a reputation as being dispenser of knockout blows, but kilbane is expected by his friends from Cleveland to out-bOx his rival throughout the fifteen rounds and perhaps score a knockout for himself.
 Odds before the first preliminary went on at o'clock were practically two to one with 1<ilbane the faVorlte, and very little Chaney money in sight.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04
HIGH COST OF GUNNIEN.
Scarcity of 'Lnbor'' Sends Price to
 $5 Per Diem

New York, Sept. 4.-Along with the many alarming reports concern ing the depletion of our natural re- sources comes the startling announce ment from the United Mine Workers of America that this country faces a marked shortage in gunmen.
 It is explained they are guarding munitlon plants, have joined the regu- lar or volunteer armies, have gone to fight in the legions in Europe or have joined the revolutionary forces in Mexico, and so are not available for strike duty.
 The United Mine Workers statisti- clan also maintains that the high cost of gunmen is going still higher. Where under the old conditions a 'footloose and adventurous gunman" might be obtained for $3 a day, it is pointed out, he now charges $5 per eight-hour day for his ability on the draw. A gunmen's union may even tually be formed.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04
MURDERS HIS DAUGHTER
Girl Dying of Stab Wounds Accuses Father of Being Slayer-Brother Saes Parent Leave Room.

New York, Sept. 4.-Charles Bar thold. ianitor at 115 West 1o2nd street was aroused early yesterday py woman's scream in the corr1dor outside his basement quarters. lie reached the door just in time to see a woman collapse on his threshold. He carried her to a couch and struck light.
 It was Irene Coleman, the seventeen year old daughter of the janitor at 1O9. three doors away The girl was bleeding from several stab wounds in the breast. Patrolman Stephen, of the tooth street station ran up. An other patrolman followed, leading Joseph Coleman, the girls father
 ''Is this the man that stabbed you / asked stephen of the dying girl
 "Yes-my father!' Irene gasped.
 "Why did you do this ?'' the police man demanded.
 T didnt!' shouted Coleman. 1T didn't harm my daughter!"
 Thomas Coleman, a son, tells a different story. The boy, who is fifteen, says he heard his sister cry out, and, running to her room, saw his father leaving. A blood-stained knife, said to be Coleman's, was found in the girls bedroom.