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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
ASSUME OFFICE TODAY
Organization of Both Branches OF
Council to Be Effected This
Evening.
FOUR YEARS MORE FOR MAYOR
City Clerk Ben r. August Is Impor-
tant Factor in Reorganization of
Legislative Bodies,

City Clerk Ben r. August is the
real thing in municipal circles today.
He will be called upon to organize
the meeting OF Common Council at 5
O'Clock this afternoon. and until a
president is chosen, he VIII be cock
of the walk. He will similarly act
at the meeting OF the Board OF AL
dermen at o'clock this evening
Clerk August has been doing this
at two-year intervals for quarter
Of a century. Those with whom he Is
associated and with whom he comes
in contact express the hope that he
will continue TO act for many years
to come.
At midnight last night Mayor Aims
lie succeeded himself for a term of
four years. He was the successful
candidate in a three -cornered fight at
the spring primary. and was elected
in June without opposition. He has
just completed the unexpired term OF
Judge Richardson to which place he
was chosen by Council and then af-
terward elected by the people.
a full membership of Comm on
two years beginning today. and six
members of the Board of Alderm en-
will start in on a four-year term.
1t is generally conceded that the
officials of the two branches will be
chosen as follows.
Board of Aldermen-Presid W,
II. Adams. vice president. Joseph f
Powers
Common Council-President, r L
Peters; vice president. Fred H Powell.
After the election OF officers, the two
bodies will adjourn, Common Council
10 meet in regular session next Tues
DAY night. and the Board of Aldermen
10 meet the following Tuesday.
On Tuesday night President Peters
will announce the makeup of his
standing committees. and al the same
time President Adams will be ready
to announce his committees. There
Will be few changes in the personnel
of the committees. because of SO few
new men In Council
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
f. &P. OFFICE FORCE
VOLUNTEERS SERVICES
|lnnx to Serve Railway in Any Ca
pacity-Operating Trains In the
Event of a Strike.

|rhc threatened railroad strike be
me test of loyalty which en-
Ives of the r.. F. & p. general Of
forces here stood successfully
hnioyes in the various departments
the general Offices yesterday vol
karily advised the management,
Tough the several department heads,
n in the event of a strike they ara
hing to serve the company and tho
hfic in any capacity where they NAV
utilized.
mons those who volunteered wore
he of the lady stenosraphsr, While
- had never had any actual expa-
nee in running trains thoy stated
kir belief that they might prove
kful somewhere in the operation If
Ina and asked their services De
ksidered.
(fany OF the male members Of the
Ice force have In former years b, en-
#r,tfied with the work incident to
running OF trains. There are some
..nxineers. and number OF inAn
4 have had experience as conduc.
=. naxmen. brakemen or flremen.
Some Of the volunteers stated their
kference for certain places. but de-
ira that they would serve in any
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
REV. J. SIDNEY PETERS
Continued From First Page.)

Continued From First Page.)
While DR.. Peters today becomes the
prohibition commissioner, the appro-
priation for his department will not
be received until November l, stimuli
taneous with which the Mapp prohibi-
ton law becomes effective. The Gen.
eral Assembly gave DR.. Peters two
months in which to organize his
forces, appoint his officers and make
general preparations for the real
work, which begins November !.
The commissioners temporary Of
fice will be at 701 East Grace Street,
owing to the fact that at the present
time there is no room in the Capitol
building for the department.
DR.. Peters has selected ali of his
staff, but its members will not qualify
until November /, when the law be-
comes operative. Dr. Peters stated
that his officials have been chosen on
a non-partisan and non-personal basis.
For prudential reasons the name OF
those who have been selected to I'll
the Offices are withheld, with the ex
ception Of the special attorney, Hon.
Guy T. Horner. of Boykin, to repre-
sent the commissioner in the courts Of
the eastern revenue district of Viz
GINA, and Hon. Thomas Whitehead.
of Lynchburg. to serve in the same
capacity in the western revenue dis
trict of the State. There are num-
Der of deputies and inspectors.
DR.. Peters says that he anticipates
some criticism in making non-parti-
san appointments. including appoin-
tees of the factions of both political
parties. both Democratic and Reub
lican. He says that he thought a
sound public policy required at this
1uncture non-partisan force and he
says ne thought IL best to select men
from both the major political parties
Each man has been selected with ref
erence to efficiency and special quail
fications for his work,
Enforcement by Local Officdals.
The commissioner declared that the
this new department was created TO
enforce the prohibition laws which go
into effect two months from now,
However, ne made it plain that 1t is
not for this purpose, but TO see that
the laws are enforced by police off,
GERS. sheriffs. deputy sheriffs and con-
stables. Violations of the law should
be first brought before local officials,
who are to execute the law, and If
| they do not see that the law is lived
up to or in any way neglect their
GutN tnen the matter sncuIO De
brought to the attention OF the COM
missioner of prohibition.
DR. Peters stated that he has held
conferences with judges sheriffs. po-
lice officers and consta bles with refer
ence TO the prohibition laws and he
has assured them his hearty co-opera-
ton in the discharge OF their duties.
He says that he is very much encour-
( aged over the assurances from them
that II Is their purpose and desire
to fully execute the laws
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
WOULD INVESTIGATE
TELEPHONE SERVICE
Company Officials Declare Service Has
Been better Than For Pre-
vioun Years

Councilman Edgar B. English
stated yesterday that when the new
City Council gets into harness a reso-
lutkon asking for inquiry as to the
cause of complaints against local tel
ephone service will be offered. He
said there had been many complaints
from merchants and others who were
required to place pay phones in their
places of business thus compelling
themselves and their customers to pay
for every use of the telephone Many
of the merchants. he said. object to
this. as they have the telephones in
stalled for the convenience Of their
customers largely. and consider that
a part OF their business
In connection with the matter the
following statement was made last
night by officials of the Chesapeake
. and Potomac Telephone Company:
mo unusual complaints are being
received. During the month of Au
gust the service was better than II
! has been during any summer month
for a number of years and a daily re-
Icord kept OF the calls indicates the
liservice is better than usual at this
season of the year.
due to the fact that the company
had installed number of public pay
telephones on Broad and Main Streets,
In an effort to stop the abuse of the
service by the general public. and the
| practice of every one, whether sub
scribers or not. using the unlimited
| or fiat rate telephones of merchants
along these thoroughfares.
! 1T was also said that the usual
confusion incidental to the moving
season is now on. and that there
| might be some few delays In hand
| ling calls. for subscribers who have
changed their location until the hun
dreds of move ord3r now on fle are
| cleared up"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01

capacity In which they may most
capably and efficiently perform.
Department heads and officers Of the
road yesterday expressed their Spprs-
citation of the spirit manifested by the
office workers One high official OF
the company. looking over batch OF
the communications in which the SER
vices of the office workers were VOL
unteered, commented
= 1T must be admitted that this is
an exhibition of loyalty and service
which speaks well not only for the
employees Of the railroad company, but
for society generally. because It indi =
Gates that back and beyond the broth
erhoods the great majority Of nom
urion employees are animated by a high
and unselfish spirit of true service"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
CITY PROCEEDS WITH
STREET EXTENSION

Acting under advice OF Assistant
City Attorney Anderson. the Admins
trative Board will proceed with tho
extension Of Lombardy Street be-
tween Brook Avenue and Gordon
Road, Northside. 1t has been ascer-
tanned that the objections to the ex-
tension have been withdraw WIN. The
amount Of claims In the work is
s6250, which the assistant city at
torney suggests should be deposited
at once with the Hastings Court. as
there may be no delay in prosecuting
the work
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
CANDIDATE HUGHES
(Continued From First Page. }


next to Colonel Roosevelt, Is the most
prominent Progressive in the coun-
try, was nominated for the Senate ON
the Republican ticket and largely by
Republicans. since $4,000 California
Progressives declined to register as
Republicans and were therefore de-
barred from voting for their leader at
this recent election.
This assures more conclusively
than any demonstration we have had
since the Chicago convention that the
two wings of the party-regulars and
Progressives--are working together
said prominent member of the
Hughes party.
In his speech at Loveland, Mr..
Hughes renewed his demand for a
protective tariff and efficiency and
economy OF the administration of gov
ernmental affairs.
He also dwelt upon the necessity
for preparedness and competent ad-
ministration for the army and navy.
Hughes left Denver for Kansas at
P. VI. tonight.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
RUMANA'S ARMIES
Continued From First Page,

today reports the repulse Of strong
Rumauian attacks in the mountains
north of Orsova. In this region great
pressure is being brought to bear
against the Teutons, the Rumanians
apparently contemplating blow into
Serbia.
II have called upon you who are
stout hearted and full Of hope" reads
an order of the day, addressed to
his troops by King Ferdinand OF Rue
mania. The spirits of the great Ru-
manian chieftains, Michael the Brave
and Stephen the Great. inferred in
the provinces you are about to de-
liver. exhort you to victories worthy
of them and of our heroic and VIC
torious allies. -.
Terrific fighting awaits you. but
you will endure its rtgors as did your
ancestors In future ages the entire
race will bless and giorffv you. J"
.tustro- Hungarian interests in Ru-
mania have been entrusted to the
Dutch minister at Bucharest, while
Rumanian interests in Germany have
been turned over to United States
Am bassador Gerard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
GILL BROTHERS TO
SUPPLY CITY WITH WOOD

The Administrative Board yesterday
awarded the contract for wood for the
City Home to Gill Brothers. the lowest
bidders. Fifty cords OF wood will be
delivered at IS a cord. and $50 cords
at $3.50. the latter being short wood,
with less cost in saving.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
STRINGENT STEPS ARE
TAKEN By DR. LEVY
Little Jacobini Child Dead, Eject OF
Virulent Form of Infantile
Paralysis.
NEIGHBoRHooD GUARANTEED.
Children of All Families In Block On
Both Sides of Street to Be Kept In
Homes-Case Most Dangerous One.

Characterizing the case of infantile
paralysis from which nine-months-old
Adeline Jacobini, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Nicholas Jacobini. Of 119 South
Fourth Street, died early yesterday
morning, as the virulent epidemic
type, DR.. E. c. Levy, chief health Of
ficer. announced last night that he
had declared a quarantine on all OF
the children under sixteen years OF
age in the houses on both sides OF the
street of the block on which the
Jacobini home is located.
Realizing the great danger that may
result from the child's illness, II she
had been placed in position to COM
municate the disease, DR.. Levy took
this measure yesterday. warning the
parents Of every child under sixteen
years old that such children must be
kept in the house for as long period
as he feels necessary.
The chief health officer stated that
In case Of any OF the children had
become infected with the disease. II
will manifest itself In less than two
weeks.
All Cooperate.
Dr. Levy was very much pleased
with the spirit OF cooperation shown
by the mothers OF children living on
the block Of the Jacobini home They
all welcomed the quarantine. when :he
extreme danger was pointed out 20
them. and will obey the precautionary
measure It is Just such case as
that Of the Jacobini baby that could
start an epidemic here similar to that
in New York, DR.. Levy stated last
night. and as a consequence he IS ak
erting every energy to prevent such
catastrophe,
The Jacobini child died yesterday
morning about o'clock at the iso-
lated pavilion near the City Home,
where II had been removed with its
mother. A request was made OF the
parents OF the dead child to permit
the Health Department to perform
post morton examination. so that the
physicians may familiaxize themselves
with the disease.
Every Avenue Guarded.
DR.. Ennion @. Williams, State
health off1cer, stated last night that
the machinery of the State quaran-
tine was in full operation and every
avenue of entrance into Virginia Is
well guarded. DR.. Roy *. Flanag gan
returned from the counties on the
northern border of the State and an
nounced that he had effected salts
factory arrangements with the boards
OF supervisors or the border count'es
to station An officer at every automo-
bile road entering the State. There
has been no attempt to force an en-
trance by automobile parties.
The railroads have also a satisfac-
tory method of dealing with the stu
alton. and persons who cannot furnish
a clean bill OF health or where the
children are under sixteen years OF
age VIII not be permitted to enter the
State. Yesterday a family from New
York arrived at Norfolk aboard a
New York. Pennsylvania nd Norfolk
steamer who were found not to come
MP TO the Virginia regulations, and
they were not allowed to land.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
WOW HTNDENBURG Is
REGRoUPIyG FORCES

Petrograd. Aug. Silt Is believed
here that the recent period OF oompar-
alive calm has been occupied by Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg with prepa-
rations for a vigorous counter often
sive and with this object in view he
has drawn together all available d.
visions, including those along the
Pennsylvania front.
The Intervention has. II Is thought.
caught the Teutons in the middle of
their regroupments and they will have
to choose between the abandonment OF
their plans at a very awkward moment
and a crushing blow In the Balkans
which will probably sever their con-
nection with Turkey
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
Little Girls Condition Favorable.

Little Susie Pollard. the ten-year,
old daughter of Attorney General and
Mrs. John Garland Pollard who was
taken i'll with appendicitis in Newport
News was operated on Wednesday
night by DR.. Buxton. of that city. as
sisted by Or. Peple. of0Richmo nd, and
her condition last night was reported
as favorable, although she Is not out
of danger. Mr.. Pollard was at his
office yesterday, but is returning to
Newport News this morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
j. Ii. shannon.

Especial 10 The Richmond virglnian.
Lexington, Va. Aug, 3l,-J. b
shannon died today in Lexington
aged seventy-two years. He Is sur
vived by his second wife. who was
Mrs. Kate Charlton. OF Lexington, and
two daughters by his first marriage
Mrs. Pauline Whitaker. of New York
and Mrs. Sheppie Jackson, wife OF
Mayor o, c. Jackson. Of Lexington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
Y NJ. c. A. Roof Garden.

An unusually Attractive program
will be given at the Central Y. NJ
c. A. roof garden entertainment to-
night. Monologue work by ]. Francis
Hough, chief mechanic Battery D.
Camp Stuart. will be one of the chief
features. In addition. the Old South
Quartet will sing and the volley ball
team representing the City Playground
WILL play the y. NJ. c. A. team
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
On Eastern Front.

London, Aug. 31.-Artillery actions
on the front commanded by General
Won Bothmer and the repulse Of Rus
rian attacks In the Carpathians are
recorded in todays German war Of
fee statement.
According to Petrograd. a German
offensive was smothered on the Stok-
hod River, northeast of Kovel, To-
nights Russian official says the sftu-
alton is unchanged. The day state
ment says:
IAN enemy attack on Wednesday
morning against Helinin. on the west
ern bank of the Stokhod. thirty -four
miles northeast Of Kovel. was re-
pulsed with severe losses
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
COAST LINE ANNOUNCES
EMBARGO ON TRAVELLERS
News strike Is Called on Not Re-
ceived when Representatives
Here Cancel Schedules.

From the passenger traffic depart
ment of the Atlantic Coast Line Rail-
way at Wilmington, N. c., last night
came instructions to the Richmond
ticket office of the road to discontinue
sale OF tickets except with the under
standing that all tickets sold and all
baggage checked would be subject to
Setention or delay because of the un-
certainty Of the conditions due to
strike threats.
Richmond representatives of the
Coast Line were instructed to can
eel advertising in the local press OF
railway schedules and announcements,
and to give to the press Of Richmond
potice that traffic may be interrupted
as result Of the difficulties arising
from differences between the railroads
and the brotherhoods.
Passenger Traffic Manager W. ].
Craig, of Wilmington. wired to local
officials. in substance. the following
Because of the probable interior
ence with train service on account OF
strike ordered for A. NJ. Eastern
time. and A NJ. Central time, Sep
TENDER 4. this company Will. after
September /. 1918, sell all tickets and
check all baggage with the under
standing that passengers and baggage
and the railway company will not be
responsible for any delay or detention
to passengers and bag gage caused by
strike conditions"
Following receipt OF this communi-
cation w w Robertson, soliciting
.aEent at Richmond. was Informed by
The Virginian that President Garrett
sor, one of the Big Four" in strike
negotiations, had accepted the Adam
son bin as basis for calling of the
; strike, scheduled for A NJ. Monday
Mr.. Robertson had not heard the news
fro1N Washington and said that he was
not IN position to make any state
ment
II - probable that the Atlantic Coas,
Line Railway today will cancel Its en-
barge. issued last night, and that
other railways operating in this city
viii announce that embargoes have
been lifted In View of the fact tina,
the strike situation Is practically set
lied
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
FURNITURE.

Bed Room Suits in Oak, Mahogany
and Walnut, ten pieces completely.
only $4,000.
Ten pieces Dining Room Suits. Quar-
tered Oak or Fumed, Special price.
Ses.7S
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
Tabb Named Records Fram,per

Tabb Named Records Examiner,
John H. Tahb. of Gloucester. was
appointed yesterday by the State Tax
Board. examiner OF records for the
Thirteenth judicial Circuit, succeeding
Charles H Smith, recently resigned.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
THE WEATHER.
tUnited states Department of
Agriculture. Weather Bureau.) I

Washington. Aug. 3l.-The weather
will be generally fair east Of the Mis-
sssippi during the next forty eight
hours. except that showers are prob
able in the upper lake region and
along the lower lakes.
Washington. Aug. 31.-Forecast:
Enthusiastically fair Friday and
Saturday; not much change in temper
ature.
North Carolina-Generally fair Fri
day and Saturday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
To Make Declaration Together.

Berlin. Aug. 31.-Wireless via say
vile: The Overseas News Bureau
states that It Is understood the Turk
ish and Bulgarian declarations Of war
against Rumania will be delivered
simultaneously. The time of delivery,
however. is not yet known.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01

Local Rainfall.
Rainfall last twelve hours. .. O
Rainfall last twenty four hours. 0
Excess In rainfall since March IL. 80
Deficiency Ia rainfall. since Jan. ! so
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-06-21
on to Fire Tournament.

The following are in Orangeburg
to participate in and witness the
State Firemens' Tournament which
was to take place yesterday, today and
tomorrow: Messrs Willie Kite, Ralph
Moore, Brooks Davenport, Plus Rid
die, NJ. L. league Pierce Moore, Clyde
Fowler, Nathan Richardson. Boyd sex-
ton, Mr.. and Mrs 10. c. Thomas.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-06-21

on back. Owner ploAse hall and get
him by laying fer adv ard up-keep. J.
M' simmons l41'renss Ut. |. As-it-pd
Money to LOan-Anywbere from
$1,000 to 100000. Rishey/& Richey.
46-5t
For Sale-Eyerythins In machinery
from q ginning outfit to "a condensnr
bolt. G. w. McCrayy, With Gibbes Ma.
Shinery 20. 3a-te
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-06-21

please communicate with J. b. Hem
derson, Waterloo. 8. G. 4S-1t-pd
For Sale-Reglstered Berkshire pigs
weeks old. price $500 each, pur-
chaser to pay for papers. Pairs not
related. D. 4. Todd, Laurens. II. F. D.
48-1t-pd
Dog FoueA' A''nh bird dog,
white With annt
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-06-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Peas For SaleA nice lot Of
Specklc Peas, bright and sound; also
some good Unknown Peas. Come now.
j. III. Sullivan, Laurens, 8. c. 4S-1t
Wanted at ORce-Good farm hand.
Good wages and board. Only S miles
from town. See or write w. Y. Bald
win, Barksdale, Rt. l. 48-1t-pd
L0st--Lght gray ladies' sport coat.
Lost near Exon last week. Finder
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L CANADA ESTA ESCASC D.
HOMBRES JOVENES

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