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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-11
CONFERENCE IS CALLED
AS TO SH0CKOE CREEK
property Owners in Valley Seek Re-
lief From Menace OF
Floods.
AINsLIE is FOR COOPERATION
Invites All Parties to Come Together
in His Office Wednesday Afternoon
for Discussion OF Situation Crow
ing Out OF Frcsllcts.

After hearing from n DELEGATION n,
citizcns complaining OF the conditions % r
Shockoo Creek which caused the food :
Ing OF lower Main Street and large
property damage during the frcsbet
or last spring, Mayor Ainslie. true To
his ideal of cooperating with the citi-
Hcns, yesterday afternoon issued , cal,
Tor conference between himself and
representatives of the city and "A dele
cation TO be appointed by the com
pitinantS. The conference is TO he
held on Wednesday afternoon nj 4
O'Clock in tho Mayors Office, ma H., has
summoned tho following officials to at
tend: City Attorney Pollard. CITY I'm
Eincer Boiling. City Auditor Crenshaw.
president Adams of the Board OF Al
dermcn. President Peters Of tho Com
mon Council, Chairman Grundy and
SubchairInan Scaton of the Finance
committee, and Chairman Puller and
Suhchairnan sullivan of the Street
Committee
The delegation when called on the
Mayor yesterday included w a. Cheat
wood. lire commissioner. Rev. John c.
scott. ;. Il. Thomas secretary Of the
railroad Young Mems Christian AS
soclatlon; John l.. Davis. &. l.. Walthus
~. l.. Lord, J. y. Bacigalupo and w. L.
Waring. Mr.. Warning has originated
n plan to control freshcts in Shockoc
Creek. and il has been taken up bv
the engineering firm OF Claiborne, Sa-
vile & Luck
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-11
WANT RELIEF FROM
INTENDING DANGER

Mr.. Cheatwood and Dr. Scott. spokcs-
men for the visitors, said that they
did not wish to lay down any particular
plan to the city government, but that
they did want relief, IN whatever form
il might be given.
Two suits have been brought against
the city by sufferers In the sprin.;
Hood. and are pending. When a dele
cation OF the East Main Street mer-
chants who had lost heavily in the
frcshet appeared before the Admins
trative Board seeking pecuniary re-
dress for the damage they had suffered
CITY Attorney Pollard. called on for
an opinion. held that the city could not
he made liable, and that the flood was
An act OF Providence. which human
agency could not control
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-11
AUTOMOBILE TAX
GOES TO COUNTIES
lContinued from First PnEc.N

Continued from First PagcD
committee TO report TO the Senate all
such communications. together with
any recommendations that may have
been made for the relief of the situa-
ton. The resolution was adopted by a
viva voce vote.
Senator Garrett, chairman OF the
committee. admitted that there was a
tacit agreement among members OF
the committee 10 keep the reports
secret until such time as It was
thought they had been properly
digested and the committee, was in "A
position to make an intelligent report
TO the larger body. Such action. he
said. was deemed wise and cxped!ent
and for the best interests for all con-
cerncd.
WOULD BREAK AWAY FROM
SECRECY IN FINANCIAL MATTERS
The Chairman Of the committee"
said senate. STROBE In reply. has made
AZ admission that should challenge the
attention OF The Senate Public MAJ
te-s are PULLS property, and the
eooae: we break away c.o-n old t-ad!-
ticns tAat have bound Is IL .he past,
the better 20. g.! c: Is II Other Years
we have Ge.:e6 10 minority ps-ty yep
res-a:a:!oa .. us committee. pre-
Eltaab!? tc- he :eGso: TIA, = was
though e2pe5-t-: :Sz: -. 5a-:y Il.
po~e. thcu.6 E-e, = :isel: matters
pertaining - t.s S::.sS .aznres l.
breaking AVA go 80. attitude ~.
Senate ;o.E : .5:z s;-I forward. Now
Lex us progress s.;.l :----e-. and ad-
especially :S=-- Representatives,. have
a u--:. -.--. : ,a=s. .a-,s as the
Pi1E-ce Conn ..;==
R+sa-,.:z. - SID. ,ae destinations
Implied IL re W--a=-.r.-r resolution
ar,c ~ t1@ language Il the senate:
frorn Amherst, Senator Saunders SAID
he as q ru@:rAe. c: -. co--.:.;!.,ee. was
getting ;:red o: s.tA Incellcd-so- aad
unnecessary ih--sts. and !rrl'uateG ,l.t
they eman&,ed from Gaeu laagr!ued
from failure TO land places on TIE
Senate's most im3or-an, committee. !,
is matter of common kaowledge. re
said. 10 all who hAve had legislative
experience that things ;raaapi.e in
committees that must. as q matter Of
cXpediency. he kept from the public
for limited t!:ne. !: was intended
hy the committee. i.e said, 10 make a
fun and candid report =, the proper
time.
WANTS INl,oR,1AIioy oy
WHICH TO p,>E ,C,r1oy
sa,a,o, Observation-Disclosures, l,,t.,.,
!ntcntion Of criticl&Iug H.. action OF
,,o,;y. 4, t,,,,,,;,,,t.
Vas "a 90, an l,,,',,..., 80, - =
concerning IN. ns,,r,.,,od d.nc,, g., ~
states revenues eo at'i. -.
pursue An in-ciiiran, cou-,
posin,, remedial lc,.,gl.,t,, C
gossip, he SAID hHd !, ma, en-. com.
nlittee was attcDDtiu. To k..r s.c-.,
certain information river, nv ,,,o So
Advisory Board ON Taxation ana o,,.r
State officials about inr r.;,'tc,
From the STANDPOINT OF tho tax si.
uation, the OUTSTANDING d.v,lr.,,,.,
yesterday was the Iuiroduciior i, ~.
House by DELEGATE Norris. Of l,ucas.
ter. of d tin prCv!dlng for an ,,c-cae.
in the franchise tax OF railway corpo.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-11

of the state Dental Eoard. AMI tho other
may DC citizen N any capacity.
independent of the ultimate fate of
the Mapp ro'll. tho country within a
'dius OF two miles OF Seay's Charcl
Flusannn County. IS in fair way to
becomc utterly c'Gcrless. Senator
Gayle. OF Buckingham. introduced Il
bill yesterday with that end I'm view.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-11

Physicians all over Virginia are III
in arms against the proposition to i'm
lose license tax OF $40 on member
90. the profession practicing in tn,
state. The act imposing this tax wa
III effect for many years. hut. at tn
urgent demand Of the doctors. was re
pcalcd by the 1914 session Of the Gen
cral Assembly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-11

provided by making the franchise tax
on public service corporations ~ per
cent. instead OF Is per cont.
IRA NSrORT.ATIOS RECEIPTS
MATERIALLY INCREASED
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-11

Delegate Lindsay Gordon. OF Louisa
introduced bill yesterday which
makes 1t unlawful for any newspaper
published in Virginia or sold on rht
n"wstands In this state to offer prize.
or premiums for the purpose OF enlarE
iug it's circulation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-11

timer Joint resolution introduced
oy Senator West. the State BOARD OF
! Health VIII tic enlarged by two men-
berg. both to be appointed by the Cow
crncr. Ono OF those 8, all be q mombcr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-11

George IL. Smith. OF Victorin former
member of Tn. Iiousc OF Delegates and
'E-trcasureT If Lunenburg County Is
r"ncwing acquaintorccs around the
tate capitol Whom Mr.. Smith was
ihWrnakcr, the sessions were ninety
DAYS long.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
BERESFORD PUT THE HOT
 TEA UNDER HIS ARM

Special to Gateway by United Press)
 LONDON, April 1S.-Admiral Lord Charles Beresford is the butt of con siderable chafF jus, now over an in cident which occurred at the tea party rendered by the King and Queen to wounded soldiers at Buckingham Palace.
 Lord Charles was present to aid the naval table tea pouring. He is quite absentminded
 While Lord Beresford was in the act of pouring tea for an invalid Jackie" their Majesties suddenly and unostentatiously entered
 Lord Charles, resplendent in his Admiral's uniform, hastily tucked the tea pot under his arm and stood at rigid salute
 Meantime the hot tea, naturally trickled Roorward via Lord Charles uouser leg.
 Certain ojackies" laughed but Lord Char'es didn't.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
FIGHTING STILL CONTINUING
 IN DUBLIN BUT CENSOR STRICT
IRISH FIGHTING CONTINUES

LONDON, April 26. - The only information which the United Press correspondent permitted to send out today by the censor was that energetic measures are beng taken to put down the Irish revolt The nSurrec
 on it is now known was the work of the society known as Sim Fen which always opposed parliamentary action and was hostile to Redmond and the members of the Ma tonais party For this reason it is assumed that the majority of the Irish people are not in sympathy with the nsurrecon and throughout the they have been in strong sympathy it is said by officials with France an Belgium However, there is hardly any more known here about the uprising than was known yesterday 1t IS im possible anyhow to secure details as Dublin is still cut off from teegraphic communication. According to the best ayaae information the revolutionisS still hold the principal part of the capital city and is believed that serious fighting still continues although it is stated by the officials that the revolt has not spread to other parts of Ireland The general postofce is still believed to be in the possession of the revOUonStS. The Daily Chronicle this morning points out that the officials did not claim that the government troops had recaptured "an m- portan position the rebels had seized and this import ant position believed be either the general postoce the Castle or the Bank of Ireland building which was formerly the Irish parliament house The Chronicle further remarks that this omission suggests that the revolutoniss are still holding out The general feeling here that the ebes cannot hope to hold out long un less the Germans can succeed in landing endorsements and guns There no reason to believe that the Germans can do this and the revolt will probably be put down with in few days
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
STRIKE DELAYS
 THE FARRAGUT SOME OF THE FREIGHT Is TAKEN ASHORE BY GOVT.
 TUGS AND BARGES.

ANCHORAGE, April 26.-The Far ragut arrived at Fire Island about 3 o'clock last evening and anchored there. Launches are bringing pas sengers up and government barges with a tug are bringing the freight but the strike is interfering with the unloading. The union leaders met the steamer in launches for some reason not mentioned. Just why the steam CT remains at Fire Island is not understood by the public as the chan mel is clear of ice, but the cause is supposed to be connected with the strike. The sailing date has not been announced. The Labor Commission is still silent about the wage scale and is apparently doing nothing to end the strike. Men are leaving the railroad employment every day but good order prevails.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
RUSH TROOPS TO DUBLIN

LONDON, April 26.-Prime Minister Asquith an- nounced in the house of commons this afternoon that troops had been hastily transported from England Bel fast had been rushed by train from that city to Dublin and had already occupied Stephens Green and Liberty Hall in the heart of the city The prime minister also an- nounced that martial law had been declared in Dublin city and county No statement was made as to the num- Der of casualties but the fighting is believed have been severe and of house to house nature. The statement that the heart of the city had been reen was received with cheers Stephens Green is large square or park in the city proper This is the only information given out officially and the feeling prevails in some quarters that b government is likely to understate the gravity of the situation rather than over state it. Evidently no German force has made landing and failure of the Germans to land means in the opinion of a that the revolt is hope less.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
WILSON REMAINS FIRM

WASHINGTON, April 26-President Wilson, it can be stated positively under circumstances will with draw the demand that submarines must warn freghter5 before attacking them It is declared on high authority
 that the President believes that the American seamen aboard freighters in pursuit of living they should receive full protection from the government In spite ot all this the feeling in Washington more optimistic to- day than it has been for some time and the feeling IS growing that the controversy will end in peaceful ar rangement The official reply from the German govern ment has not yet been received but all the unofficial pressions of opinion given here and all the statements in the press of both countries are believed to have been n spred as means of discussing the whole question and so pave the way for mutual understanding before final re- plies are made.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
BAVARIA AND SAXONY IN
 FIRST "MEATLESS DAYS

Special to Gateway by United Press)
 LONDON, April IS. - This is the first of Bavaria and Saxony's meat less" days This also is the first week meat sales have been restricted in these two Teutonic states. Meat cards were distributed Saturday al- lowing holders only l-3 of a pound of meat a day on days of the week. No meat at all is allowed on the other two days, Wednesday and Friday. Meat cards are not yet being used in Berlin, but sales have been restricted.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
MUST CAPTURE VILLA

SAN ANTONIO April 26-Generals Scott and Fun ston left for Fl Paso today to discuss with General Obre gon the Camanza minister of war; the situation created by the invasion of Mexico by the American troops Army officers here believe that Obregon will be given to under stand that the United States expects the pursuit of Villa be continued eentesy either by his forces those of the United States and that the United States will look to his to obtain such control of conditions the Mexican frontier that repetition of the Columbus raid will be impossible for ever more.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
TO WARN AMERICANS

WASHINGTON, April 26.-A warning is to be is sued American citizens to refrain in future from travel ing on certain armed ships as soon the administration learns what vessels are under mandatory orders from the allied governments This is regarded rather sensa-
 onal departure from the former attitude which was en- hrey opposed to warning Americans against travelling on any kind of ship they might choose It is taken how ever as strong indication that the relations between this government and Berlin are improving fast
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26

WASHINGTON, April 26.-It has been decided by the members of the cabinet that no efforts will be made to go on with the construction work on the government railroad in Alaska until the wage schedule is fixed by the government mediators who were sent to the territory to make a thorough investigation and fix upon a proper wage scale for all sorts of labor on the road. This announcement was made today by Wilson, the secretary of labor, after a consultation with Redfeld, the secretary of commerce.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
GERMANY AND U. s.
 LIKELY TO AGREE
FREIGHT SHIPS THE OBSTACLE

BERLIN, April 26.-Wlson's demand that sub marines warn freight vessels as well as passenger ships before opedong now believed to be the most serious obstacle in the path of an amcabe settlement of the con- troversy between this country and the United States The United Press has learned good authority that other questions may be disposed of without danger of rupture very strong opposition is in existence to the idea of safeguarding the crews of eghes freghters are engaged almost entirely in carrying munitions of to the allies has been suggested that the United States could easily get rid of this phase of the matter by advis ing American sailors not to act crews of ships carrying such cargoes
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
ABSOLUTE CONSCRIPTION
 URGED IN ENGLAND

Special to Gateway by United Press)
 LONDON, April Is. - AlI-round conscription is being more and more strongly urged in England
 It is only partial as yet Unmar- ried men up to the age of 41 have been called to the colors, but with numerous exceptions The call for married men has applied only to those who have declared their willingness to serve.
 The element known as the ginger group" wants to make the compul- sony summons all-embracing. Y, is also urged that men up to 45 be in- cluGed.
 The "gingerites" contention is that the war is now at it's most critical stage and many more men are needed immediately.
 If the enemy is not beaten during the next few months" adds the Lon don Express, "the struggle may go cn until Europe is bankrupt and we are forced to agree to an incOnclusive peace. The occasion demands strong, swift action".
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
NOT GO ON WITH R. R.
 UNTIL WAGES FIXED

and with Gregory, the attorney gen, eral. No further statement will be made until the award of the labor board is learned. The news that a general strike was called while the board was engaged in the investiga- tions is said to have irritated the cabinet members exceedingly. Not only must the wage schedules be fixed by the board but they must be accept ed by both sides to the controversy. Secretary Wilson says. before the construction work will be proceeded with.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26

SEATTLE April 26-That the European war will result in draw that Germany will lose her colonies but that she will hold French and Belgian territory the be- lief expressed today by Dr. Waldo Richardson who has returned after service extending over seven months in the British army medical corps He says also that this the opinion of all the well informed people he met both in military circles and elsewhere and his sources of nor nation were chiefly in the army with which he was con- nected Belgium is a lost country" said Richardson land the little portion now held by the British French and BegianS is about all that will remain of it when the war is over"
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
FARRAGUT ARRIVES
 OFF FIRE ISLAND
First Ship of the Year Gets Up Cook Inlet and Anchorage
 Celebrates.

Word was received today that the Farragut came in sight of the wait ing Anchorage people this morning off Fire Island at 1O:9O o'clock and Anchorage has declared a holiday in celebration of the great event.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
% % q % < @ . q % % q % * FOUR HUNDRED * |" ON THE ALAMEDA "'

SEATTLE, April 26.-The Alameda sailed this morning with four hundred people for different Alaska ports. Ninety of the passengers were for Knik and Anchorage and the follow iug were for Seward:
 R. Koch, Miss McVean, F. Thomp- son, John Heer, Wm. Bryan, l. Ogden, R. Gibson, c. II. Brown, w. Railing, H. Mccall, c. Ostenson, NJ. Woods, A. Sprick and thirty steerage
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
BIG GAME SUNDAY

A rattling game of ball will be played next Sunday by two teams under the captaincy of Joe Campbell and Al Taylor respectively. Al thinks he has an invincible aggregation but Joe wants to make a little bet he says.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
{. * |" " * * @ % C q {" . [" X FAMOUS PLAY |" * FOR TOMORROW ."

Tomorrow, Thursday, night at the Empress theatre will be shown 'Kreutzer Sonata" the famous drama of Count Leo Tolstoi. The chief role is taken by Nance ONeill, the actress who perhaps is unequalled in the United States as the interpret CT of passionate emotion. Theda Bara and William Shay also have parts and the pictures ought to be worth five times the price of admis- sion.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26

WASHINGTON, April 26.-(Bul- etin)-That the secretary of war had ordered regular troops to proceed to Anchorage because of the strike on the government railroad and that the order was rescinded at the request of Secretary Lane was the information
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
NEW RECTOR FOR ST.
 PETERS IS HOPED FOR

At the congregational meeting at St. Peters church last night the treasurer's report shows the church in a sound financial condition with funds on hand to meet all obligations. It was unanimously resolved that a guarantee be sent to Bishop Rowe as- suring a Rectory when a successor to Mir, Maloney is appointed.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
LADIES AID TO MEET

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church will meet at Mrs. J. Lindley Greens tomorrow for the first time since that lady occupied her new home. Mrs. Green will be glad to see all the ladies there.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
TWO UNITED STATES SOLDIERS
 KILLED IN MEXICAN BATTLE
BATTLE WITH VILLA MEN

COLUMBUS, April 26-Advces received here today to the effect that two United States soldiers were kill ed and several wounded in battle with Viaistas last Sunday The place where the fight took place is not mentioned but it is supposed to be in the Namiquipa region.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
OF WAR
 WOULD SEND TROOPS

given out officially this afternoon The crders to the troops to go to the new railroad town were forwarded yesterday to the commanding officer at Valdez but Secretary Lane declares the situation is quiet despite the strike and that troops are not needed there.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
SIX MEXICANS KILLED

NAMIQUIPA, April 26. Six Villaistas were killed and nineteen wounded in fierce running fight which last ed for three hours last Saturday. The Mexicans were in some strength and the American force was made up only of small detachment The American casualties amount ed to two killed and three wounded.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
ALASKA TOMORROW

The steamship Alaska left Cordova this morning at 10 o'clock and is due to arrive here about the same hour tomorrow morning.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
NORTHWESTERN CANCELLED

SEATTLE, April 26.-The schedul- ed sailing of the Northwestern on Sunday has been postponed and the Mariposa will sail on May 5.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
R. R. BUILDINGS
 ARE COMPLETED

The large warehouse building for the railroad at Anchorage has been completed and the new office building is near completion. The new pier with two tracks for unloading pur- poses is also an accomplished fact.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
CRUISERS KILLED FOUR

LONDON, April 26. - Four people were killed and twelve were wounded when the German cruisers sheIed Lowestoft and Yarmouth yesterday. Twenty buildings in Toweso were damaged but no other advantage to the enemy is apparent
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
CHASING VILLA BANDS

NAlnQUIPA, April 26.-SeveraI American columns are now chasing bands of Vlastas in number of places in the mountains where Villa himself is reported to be in hiding
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-26
FIRE BOYS MEET

The fire boys will hold their regular meeting tonight.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-23
NURSE TELLS OF HER
WORK WITH FRENCH
Miss Josephine Miller Ad-
dresses Fairmont Women
at Country Club.

Sixty five women were present this
morning at the FairmontC ountsy Club
to hear the address of Miss Josephine
MILLER of Arkansas member OF the
National Red Cross organization.
Miss Miller talked on her recent
experiences at the front in France
where she saw actual servicee. She
has been identified with work OF the
Red Cross organization for several
years and was identified with the ex-
pedition recently headed by Mrs. Har-
IN Payne Whitney.
Miss Miller Is splendid talker and
her audience was most enthusiastic
one, He rtalk stimulated the local Or
gnnization to great extent In the
work they have undertaken under the
auspices Of the National organization.
The experiences as related by Miss
Miller concerning her work on the bat
tie front in France were thrilling and
she depicted the existing conditions In
q realistic way.
Preceding the talk the Red Cross
1ociety served coffee and sandwiches.
Miss Virginia Fleming, head OF the
local unit presided at the meeting.
Those who assisted in dispensing the
hospitalities were Mrs. Henry Lively,
Mrs. Brooks Fleming, Jr., Misses Hell.
en- Miller, Grace Heintzelman. Rober.
q Fleming, Mary Louise Nichols. Edith
Hartman and Katherine Mott of Pitts.
burg.
Miss Miller will spend several weeks
Ia this section In suffrage work, she
being an ardent suffragist.