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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20
RAILROAD WORKERS (
WILL SUPPORT WILSON
Stood by Them In Eght-Hour
Matter.
RESENT HUGHES ATTITUDE.
Declare Republican Candidate Is
Making a Political Issue Out of An
Industrial Question.

Cleveland, Ohio. Sept 19.--In APP
probation OF the efforts OF President
Wilson and the Dem ocrauc party in
passing the eight-hour law, the heads
OF railroad employees labor organiza-
tons have set out to secure not only
the vote OF their organizations. but
the entire labor vote Of the country
for Democratic nominees for office.
That an extensive campaign to this
end has already been set in motion,
carrying with II reprisal against
Charles Evans Hughes and Republi-
can Congressman developed here to-
day. The first announcement OF an
open appeal Ito support our friends
and defeat our enemies was made
by W. @. Lee, president Of the Broth
erhood of Railroad Trainmen.
Brushing aside the admission that
discussion of partisan politics 10 pro-
hibited in our organization" Lee
letin over his signature:
Surely IL is the duty OF not only
our own members. but all persons who
work for living to support our
friends. and. II possible defeat our en-
enies at the coming election. There
fore It 10 urgently requested that the
position taken by President Wilson
and both branches of Congress- be not
forgotten and that all members use
every honorable means to retain In
office regardless of partisan beliefs
those who have proven their loyalty
to- the cause OF labor"
The second broadside against the
Republican party will be fred Octo-
Der /. This broadside is contained In
an editorial article in THE Railroad
Trainman." the official organ Of the
brotherhood. published In Cleveland
advance proofs of which Lee gave
out today.
They'll call II a political frame-up
we know that" said William S. Car
ter. president OF the hremen's organi-
zation. who 10 in Cleveland on business
but It's not At all. am going e
send out . bulletin soon asking mem
bers Of our union to vote for thei,
friends. They know there is not poll
| tics in this. They know Mr.. Hughei
made a political issue out OF an IN
| dustrtal Issue. Why 1t was Just a.
much a surprise to us as anybod,
when Congress passed the eight hou
Legislation. We know our duty now
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20
Urges Coalition Government

Amsterdam. Sept. l9.--Hans Siko.
vich. member of the Reichstag
writing in the Berliner Tageblatte
urges the formation of n coalition
government for Germany.
When the Reichstag meets again
shortly" he writes. the leaders will
have to listen to speeches stronger
than ever on the events of the past
few weeks. Therefore. 1t were wise
to consider carefully whether the
leaders of all our great parties should
not be called together to form a coali
ton ministry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20

The three who escaped are:
Mrs. Edward Donahue, Mrs.
Frances Chapman, alias Mrs. Frances
Allen, and George BLAND. alias Jo-
seph Pearl.
The four who are still being held
are: Edward Donohue. alias doc"
Donohue; Mrs. Helen Evers, alias
Mrs. George w. Brown, released
under bail
Henry Russell, alias II. J. Russell;
James Christian, alias Jimmie Cross
alias Jimmie Roberts
The three released were freed when
Mrs. Regina S. KHpper. Of Philadel-
phia failed to identify them as part
of the gang that kidnapped her and
held her prisoner for seven weeks at
Montreal.
Mrs. Helen Evers won her release
tonight under $4,000 bond Chris
tian previously had secured bail Don
ohue and Russell remain In the coun-
~ Jail.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20

to induce tho company that this city
10 tho logical point for the manu-
facture OF the bulk Of its cigarette
output as we'll as for that of other
tobacco products. 1t has been re-
peatedly pointed out to the directors
of tho company that the raw ma
terials are grown and cured here,
that there is an.absence OF labor diff
hculty in Richmond. and that this city
possesses transportation facilities un.
surpassed even by New Fork.
6onEt Work In Short Timo.
The present labor trouble in New
Yorks appears to have been a strong
point in favor Of Richmond's labor
supply, and the company, faced by
the demands Of their employees in
New York for recognition Of their
union. has decided to give Richmond
and Durham . try-out. Tho move
ment Of machinery at this time, 1t ID
said, 70 experimental Should tho ex-
pertinent prove the claims made by
Richmond men there Is little likeli-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20
80 q ~ &e41gs spannins the
S0unnA at Orl3Ak. Ths Britain re-


Lendon, aspt. is.-F1eld Marshal
voA Aacksnsen's right wing in Ru-
x6Anta. consisting OF Germans. Bul.
GAfaans and TurkA has penetrated at
several points the line to which the
leunoo.Rumanian army was forced
back after its headlong dash through
eAo Ooorud5a-
The Sofia war once announces the
capture OF three villages. all few
mi1eo south Of the Rasova-CopstanSa
llna.' which the Russo Ruman'an
Hofceo are expected to defend to the
InsE MAckensen's forces now are
enfy seven miles south OF Rasova,
their immediate objective in the drive
Upward Cxernawoda, the fortified
Danube br1dgehead. The Rumanian
seaport Mangalia, twenty-s!x miles
south OF ConstanEa. was taken by the
Dulgars on September Is. Sonia an
nounced today. On the Danube front
no action OF Importance II reported.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20
VILLAS ACTIVITIES HALT
COMMISSIONS DELIBERATIONS

New London, Conn. Sept. Ia
Villas activities checked further con-
sideration OF tho Mexican border
questions by the Mexican Peace Com
mission today. The American dele
gates want moro 4aots concerning the
bandits attack upon chihuahua and
his boast that Thousands Of Car
rAnxistas are docking to his standard
Although the Mexican ENJOYS still
insist that Carranza troops are able
to handle Villa and should therefore
replace General Pershings army in
Mexico, they appeared visibly dis
turbed by the brigands activities. They
would not deny the report that Villa
forces were able to penetrate into
the center of Chihuahua because of a
formidable mutiny in General Tre-
who's army.
While awaiting reports from the
War and State Departments tho Amer
lean delegates questioned the Mexican.
regarding banking conditions. They
asked why the Banoo National and
the Bank Of London and Mexico were
closed yesterday by q Carranza decree
ordering larger metallic reserves
Charges have been made here that
Carranza 10 forcing the old time
Cientifico banks into bankruptcy by
DEGREES with which they cannot pos
sibly comply. At the present time
few banks are able to carry a large
metallic reserve because Of Mexito'e
chaotic financial condition. 1t wal
pointed out that under Huerta tn.
banks were forced to surrender more
than half their gold to buy the
Mexican bonds Of the 500. 900. 0 OF
issue which HuertA placed in Europe
Fiat Money Demoralising.
| since that time money exchange has
been absolutely demoralissd by the
| food of nat money with which Car.
rama. villa and Zapata have been Dc.
| luging tho country,
| niahsd . far different explain ton
They said that carransa was fghtine
"a money trust and that tho banks wsr,
closed as the result. Certain banks
they asserted had been manipulating
this rates Of exchange in = way thai
was highly profitable to themselves
but ruinous to the public.
When these bankers depreciate t
money rates they bought money. When
they raised them they unloaded. Ths
Carranxa delegates also said:
May Establish New Bank System.
The government Of Mexico Is con.
| templating the establishment OF ma.
tional banking system similar to tina,
for which exists already in the newly
established Monetary Commission"
Assistant Secretary OF State William
Phillips was In conference with the
| American delegates today. Counsel
| lor Frank Polk. Of the State Depart
msnt. 10 expected here tomorrow. This
afternoon instead OF the regular Sos
sion. the commission went aboard q
subsnartne and took IN uaderwatss
rida II - expected that he oonven.
tion WIN adjourn on Saturday to At
lant1e Cfty Or lakewood
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20
ALDERMEN PASS ON
MINOR MATTERS


xAo 0oaFd o3 Aldermen last night
haA some trouble In cutting . quorum.
~ a3ear more than half an hour
ssvsa msmbeYs appeared. not enough
- Do0 upoa appropriations A num-
6sr Of other measures were intro
The proportions presented were:
Resolution 70 require c1tinsns 70
eradicate weeds and grass before their
peoGnioeA sea4 - de Ordnance Com
niseeo.
Asesau<3ea - ~ ~ os1ssnn en-
ylGysA By sAs olH vino Ia the militia
IN ssrv1os for The government. Re-
fegroA 70 TIE Finance Committee.
Ordinance directing the CITY At
tornsy 20 aoQuirs land for certain al
lsys N ths West End Rsfsrrsd 70
the 0trosts ConmftssA.
OrdanaAos - close alleys Leonard
Ksnangeoo. eheDperd and Dssp Run
0trssea - eexUo4o CommttNss.
The rsselutSea recommending $1,000
for sxDsnoss a. fAe Joint committee 70,
pushiag Ne piAa Tor the Fedora.
asmor plate plant Tor Riohmood. wal
"A resoSution presented b. Alder
man 0sunAy. Ua4essetng that the CIT!
Ceunoii aoospe de Rosemary AbrAr!
I - Uss IN tie psha1o schools, was re-
Aotrod - tAe Co0antttee Of Utilities.
In ordinance Introduced BY Alder.
mAn Chs6seian ApDropriaxing $780,
geo for q bridge over the river on
the dts oS tAa present Ninth Gtreet
Bridge. vAs referred 30 the Finance
Committee.
Othsr minor resolutions and ord1n.
aooe0 were rseerFed 20 the commit.
tess delegated 20 handle such mat.
The Doard accepted IN invitation
70 visit ne 'Oalmp0or farm next Sat
urday. to look the situation over.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20

ToNd EstahHshes Peace Agencies.
New York, Sept 1e.-F1nanc4al
agencies for tho peace movement o1
Henry FORD. Of Detroit, have been
established at Copenhagen. The Hague
and Born. switzerland. It was an
nounced here today by CASTOR Plaintiff
one Of Mr.. Ford's representative, who
arrived here today on tho Danish
steamship Oscar II. In from 6candi-
navtan ports. Mr.. Plaintiff indicated
that Mr.. Ford has not abandoned his
plans for terminating the war. Fred.
erick Holt. OF Detroit, who Is secretary
Of the neutral conference for con-
ttnuous mediation. was q passenger on
tho Oscar II.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20
INTERNAL REVENUE MEN
READY FOR CONVENTION
Collector Moncurc Issues Program
Covering Business Features Of
Meeting Friday.

Collector OF Internal Revenue r. c.
L. Moncure last night issued advance
copies Of the program for the seventh
annual convention of the Internal
Revenue Association, which will be
held at the Jefferson Hotel Friday and
Saturday. The program ID one OF
great interest to all collectors and
deputies In the internal revenue SER
vice throughout the country. and In
dicRtions are that the coming con-
vention will be one OF the best In
the history Of the organization
On behalf OF the State Of Virginia,
the visiting employees of Uncle SANS
collections department will be well
coined by Governor Stuart The wei
come for the city Of Richmond will
be voiced by Mayor Ainslie. These
welcoming addresses will follow I'M
mediately the converting Of the body
by President Daniel M. Donegan, OF
New York.
The roll call OF delegates, reading
of minutes. appointment OF commit
tees and addresses by collectorA will
consume tho remainder Of the open
ing session.
After dinner tho body will recon
vene at 2 O'Clock for the report OF
tho credentials committee, action or
membership applications. reports OF
officers and committees. reading Of
communications, and unfinished and
new business At g. O'Clock Friday
evening will be begun. At supper, a
round table discussion, in which mat
tiers OF peculiar interest to men in the
service will be dealt with.
Saturday mornings session. begin
ming at o'clock will be entirely rou
tine In its character. Officers will b
elected for the coming year and thu
next place OF meeting selected.
A number Of entertainments havs
been planned for the visitors by Rich
mond and Virginia men in the In
ternal revenue service. It Is expected
that Secretary Of the Treasury Nc
Adoo win be one Of tho principa
spNQ1rorR
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20
Pennsylvania In Serious Condition.

FL Paso, Tex, Sept. 19,-Major
Christopher Anderson. of the Eigh-
teenth Pennsylvania Regiment, n
prominent Pittsburg attorney. is in a
serious condition at the base hospital
here. He fell from his horse in a
faint this afternoon while attending
a drill.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20
VILLA ATTACK ST|RS
NORTHERN MEXICO
Carransa Said 20 10 Angry Because
Tre,tno Did Not Pursue and
Defeat Bandit
THREATENS TO ATTACK JUAREz
American Mexican Commission Hats
Talk Of Withdrawal of Pershing's
Army Pending Moro News OF Chi
huahua sItuA! bon.

FL Paso, Tex. Sept. 1s.--Reports
that General Trevino, commander OF
the Carranza garrison in Chihuahua
City, may be deposed by General Car
rama as a result OF the attack on
the State capital by villistas last
week were current here tonight
Prominent civil Mexican authorities
intimated that Carranxa 10 angry be-
cause his northern zone commander
was unable to do more than recapture
the city from the Villistas instead Of
pursuing and decisively defeating
them.
Americans arriving here from Chi
huahua City said the city was still
panic stricken. General Trevtno, fol-
lowing the declaration Of martial law.
ordered all civilians to give up any
weapons in their possession to the
military authorities on pain OF death.
This resulted in scores of rifles being
delivered at military headquarters
Americans from there say Villa could
occupy chihuahua City any time he
strongly In sympathy with him.
Cavalry patrols are riding In large
numbers far to- the south OF Juarez
tonight During the afternoon two
field guns were placed on the hills
dominating the southern approach to
the city. General Gonzales admitted
that he had been informed by spies
that villa has threatened to attack
tho border town Its garrison num-
bers 500 mon with machine guns and
four field pieces. The civilian popu-
lation is admittedly pro-villa.
With the arrival OF Americans here
II was learned that General Martin
Lopez, who led the villistas into Chi
hpahua Cfty aakad villa for the a.
s,gnment so that he might avenge
tho death Of his brother Pablo. who
was executed by General Trevino in
July Pablo Lopez was the bandit
who planned and executed the Santa
Ysabel massacre.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20
MOVING OUT
OF THE TRENTTNO
nv ANDRE prAJMONT.

Milan. Sept. 1s.-Something like q
panic has been caused among the
Austrians by the steady italian ad-
vance IN the Ffeumme Valley.
The Italian residents remaining Ia
Trent were ordered to leave. GER
taan number OF them were interned.
Churches and public buildings were
deGpoi1ed Of ali works of art.
The Austrians seemed prepared to
evacuafe the Trentino altogether. The
reaadents are now sending all private
property that can be moved to the
ncrth and the military authorities en-
courage the civilians TO depart The
Italian Inhabitants Of Botzen were
also ordered to leave or were sent to
concentration camps Pictures and
06atues and other works of art in BOT
Sen, frvA. Rovereto and Trent were
pout 10 Vienna or Innsbruck.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20
T0RRENTA|L RAINS
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pulse of last nights attack shows,
however that the Franco Russian lines
in this important sector hold firm and
are prepared. for any emergency. The
French afternoon report says the as
saults cost the Teutons seriously.
Meanwhile the reports from Nerdun
itself foreshadow new important bat
ties. The Berlin war office admitted
this afternoon that the French last
night penetrated German trenches on
the southern slopes CT lie Mort Homme
on the left bank of the Mouse, in the
attacks launched in that region. TWO
German counter attacks are described
as complete failures" by the Paris
official report
Tonights statement reports great ac-
tivity on both sides of the Mouse par
ticularly on the west bank. around
Fleury village and the Vaux Chapitre
Wood.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20
HUGHES 10 MEET FAIRBANKS

Latter % Pre9ido When Prog1dent1Ma
Nominee Makes Speech.
Indianapolis, IND. Sept 1s.-whsn
Charles q. Hughes. Republican presi-
Dental candidate. speaks here satur-
day night. Charles w. Fairbanks, the
candidate for vice-President on the
same ticket. will preside at the meet
ing and act as chairman. IT will be
one OF the few times, II not the only
occasion OF tho campaign. that the
Republican presidential and vice.
presidential candidates will speak from
the same platform at the same meet
Ing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20
NOT PENNIIa0es AZ HE THOUGHT


NDeaao of GIL o. n. 0eaxAs. VINO
Kuled SAT-, worth Over $500, 900.
New York. eept. 1S.-Colonel
Henry o. SetxAAL member Of . we'll
known Louisiana family and a Con-
federate veteran. who committed
suicide by shooting here in 1911, at
the age Of seventy. was not penniless.
~ he believed. but left an estate here
and IN Louisiana and Alabama worth
mors than e2oo. 900. according to an
appraisAl hsre.
Colonel eeixas. who cana to New
York moro than twenty-five years
ago, but who never gave up his resi-
dence in New Orieans, believed that
his fortune had been lost, largely
through the collapse OF the famous
Hooking pool In January. 1910.
The tax report states that Colonel
Setxas was erroneously alleged to have
been a member of the pool. and that
the estate has rejected many Of the
claims against him made by persons
who suffered losses in this movement
Of Hooking stock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20
Way--HnniltOn.

William Lawrence Way and Miss
Bessie Allen Hamilton both OF this
city. were married in Washington yes
terday afternoon by the Rev DR.. +.
G.. Cav. The bride Is a daughter of
Mrs. f. I. Gentry. After wedding
tour Of two weeks, Mr.. and Mrs. Way
will be at. home at 1901 East Mar
shall Street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20
6elf-SuUpor.

am happy to report another for
verd step in the work on this dis
nsct. writes Rev. J. l. Hendry, OF Hu-
GAOw. China. The church at Nanzine
- decided to take the support of its
3nseor. Rev. T. T. Lob. The Lien-Zs
AFch 70 70 BE- sslf-sustaining in a few
- months and several others will
ktiy follow the example. There /.
Ii Ion9 ana rapidly developing senti-
,1gnt n favor OF making the Chinese
'&A0rch self-supporting and self-pro-
NM0sdng. Lot no one lose heart akou,
great success Of the Church OF
- = China"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20
Former Minister calhoun Dies.

Chicago. Sept. 1s.-William ]. CAL
houn. former minister to China, died
at hts home in Aston Street early to-
night Death was the result Of a re-
lapse from q stroke of paralysis,
which Mr.. Calhoun suffered a month
ago.
Widely known throughout tho
United States a. q lecturer and an ALL
thor on Chinese affairs, Mr.. Calhoun
Of recent years had devoted himself
10 tho practice of law az a member
Of tho arm Of Calhoun, Lyford d
6heehan. with ofices in La Sale
Street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20
To Study Braxips Health.

San Juan. P. r.. Sept is.-Ma1or-
General William c. Forgas surgeon
general of the United States army, and
other sanitary experts who are study
ing health conditions in South Amer
lea, arrived here today from Venezuela,
The commission will proceed next to
Brazil
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20
India's Great Poet Arrives in q. s.

IhuAb Ssre0t F00I Aff1vc1 m y. 3.
Seattle. Wash. Sept. 19.-Sr
dia. who was awarded the Nobel prize
for literature and was knighted by
the King of England in 1913, is in
Seattle today. having arrived from the
Orient on the steamship Canada Maru
last night for tour OF the United
States. He will remain In this coun-
~ several weeks
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20

Oppose Chinese Gove9nmeAt.
London. Sept. ls.-"Evidsncs 10 ac'
cumulatins." says Tiensin. China, dis.
n e so sns m the
eminent IL increasing.
I'm some quarters II II feared the
militarists are preparing a dramatic
coup.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20
Say G. O. p. Il United.

Peoria, Ills. Sept. 1.-THE Republic
can State Convention today adopted q
platform declaring that the party was
now united. The national platform
adopted At Chicago was approved and
the nomination Of Hughss and Fair =
banks endorsed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20
Belgian Miners Threaten Strike.

Amsterdam, via London. Sept 10
The Maastrfcht Les Nouveiles SAYS q
general strike of miners throughout
the Belgian coal fields is in progress.
The miners are asking for an increase
in wages commensurate with the high
price OF food.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20

Chicago. Sept. Ian embargo on
the export Of wheat from the United
States u asked in = resolution aAopt-
ed today BY the woman's Association
OF oommsros In session At H. AuAl-
tsssum Hotel
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20
CAN MOBILIZE THIRTY
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tary was the greatest inventor OF all
because he had thought Of asking the
various scientific organizations TO Sc
let the chief inventive genius of the
country TO cooperate with the govern
meut.
Following the luncheon the board
held a short meeting at the club and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20
BlACkMA|L PROBERS

CONTINUED From First Pags.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-20
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-19
Auto Thieves Are
Busy at Gushing

CUSHING, Okla, Dec l9-(Spc
clal)-Au,omobllc thieves are making
vcritable Nightmares for car owners oi
tins city after nightiall. The latest vic
tim OF their activities is Fred Duff,
enploye of local refinery,
lie rode home from work last night
and locked his car in the garage at the
rear Of his residence on Pecan street
During the night the garage wa, TN
locked, the car taken out and rolled
down the Pecan street hill TO Noble ave
nue., and there was--cranked up and
driven away The thieves are believed
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-19

Greece they were taking no risks, They
rad decided TO recognize the agents OF
Former Premier Nenizelo>.
Growth of Armies.
Speaking OF the western front Mr.
LLOYD George referred to the growth
OF the British armies there, and con
tinued:
"l am convinced ultimate victory
Is sure, II the nation shows the
same spirit of endurance and readi-
ness to learn as the mud-stained
armies at the front"
Turning to the more purely political
OF the domestic problems before the
new ministry. Mr. LLOYD George said
To Avoid Controversies.
I'VE are anxious to avoid all Contro-
versial questions The functions Of the
premier and leader OF the house OF
commons have been separated because
il was believed the double tasks were
too much for one man. The organlza-
tion Of the new cabinet is best adapted
10 the purpose OF war In war YOU
want prompt decision and the allies
have suffered disaster after disaster
from the tardincss OF decision"
The speech of Chancellor Won
Bethmann-H Hollweg before the Ger
man reichstag was characterized by
Mr.. Lloyd George as constituting
in substance a denial OF the only
terms upon which peace was pos
sible.
To Consult Dominions.
Premier Lloyd George said the time
had come when the dominlonS should
be consulted more formally as to the
war An imperial conference would be
summoned at an early date to discuss
vital questions.
he premier said it was proposed to
appoint a director OF national service
and that all industries and services
would be scheduled as essential or
non essential to the war.