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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27

@&0sses Of the Carpathians two OF the
Heading gateways from Rumania into
Austria
Both Berlin and Vienna admit today
ahis signal success. In violent iEhting
ssNhe Rumanians occupied the heights
I ccmmanding the passes, and the Teu-
tons. threatened with being encircled.
! fell back In the night. leaving the
passes In Rumanian possession.
From the Jcmberg sector to the Iron
Gates an almost continuous battle is
IN progress. Only at the passes named
Z have the last twenty-four hours
brought important changes, The Ger
man war Office reports that the Rus
SLAMS have continued their assaults on
Mana5ow where six successive charges
failed to check the Teutonic resistance.
In the Iudowa sector to the south
the Russian offensive is equally per
sistent. but is thus FAR unsuccessful
In the course OF the Sighting east 81
Lemhere one OF the great Russian aero
planes. capable OF carrying several
passengers was brought TO earth.
Another air attack on Bucharest was
made yesterday In Monday afternoons
raid. IN which a squadron az aero
planes partiet pated sixty persons were
killed. and on Monday night a Zeppelin
ktlled FIVE others, Twe-ttlrds % the
victims. according to the Bucharest re-
port, were women ana children
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27
.f|RtMtM, StARcHl|GHT
AND POLICE FIND BOY

With the aid of a brilliant search
light several members of fire com
pany and about a half dozen policemen,
was arrested yesterday morning about
8 o'clock when he Slid from the roof
OF Broad Street store.
The boy. who says he is seventeen
years old, was discovered on the stair
way between Nos. a07 and s0g East
Broad Street by Officer Clayton. Mum
srous thefS had been committed in
the neighborhooc. and the patrolman
was flashing his searchlight when he
discovered Watk!ns- He told the boy
TO come down. and to impress him that
he meant business pulled his revolver.
The boy becoming frightened. darted
up the stairs and the officer fred his
gun. none OF the shots taking effect,
When he blew his whistle he was Joined
by other officers. and the fremen at
the Third street engine house also join
I'd In the search with the aid of big
Gsarchlight, the boy was located on
the top OF building nearby The po-
itcemsn. with their revoivere turned
on him, told the boy to come down.
which he aid by clinging to the drain
watkins told the police that he was
locked out Of his boarding house near
Twelfth and Broad Streets and was
spending this night on tho stairway,
watkins was sent to the Detention
Home, and he will be given a hearing
In the Juvenile Court
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27
LITTLE INTEREST N
JERSEY PRIMARIES
Wfsrpsaln and MARITIME Democratic
Winners for Governor and United
State senate Nominations

Trenton. " J.. Sept Estate Sen
altar ". z Edge. % Alan tic city. was
Nominated - Ire <ew JerseT Primar-
les tciay As tAs Republican candidate
sc- 6c-e-ror Ia defeated Col AUS
II Co.SaIe. LIS chIet opponent by
= DECISIVE though e-rAt.c vote. as In
csc&te5 ~ sa&-F-al returns from all
sections q tire STATE
George :. Record. erxtwhfle Pro-
g-essive a1G third candidate in the
Re ~ h.sca- race. Yclled ar unexpect-
e1sts-c4-g che o. tAe other Of his
e1 -sg-2s-tx-
H Cs-Ec Wyytps-2. % Jersey CITY.
was Nominated fer Governor by the
U~r1ec-a,s without opposition.
Senator Joseph s Freyl!nghuysen
hal fAe better % The running over
sx-Cev---or Franklin Murphy in the
Rep bltc4a corteSt for United States
Senator In mos Of the counties out
x15e u Essex A. late hour II was
regarded as doubtful whether Muir
phys majority IN. Essex would be sut-
nrzsnt 70 offset Frsylinxhuysen's lead
In other counties Freylinxhuysen
ran particularly strong In the rural
districts
The Democratic fight for the Unite
States senatorial nomination between
John Westcott and Senator James r.
MARITIME developed into a nip and tuck
AFFAIR OF the hasis OF the FRS. returns
MARITIME ran away from westcott In
many counties particularly where the
labor vote preaominated. In Midd1esex
partial returns gave MARITIME a to /
lad. Like the Murphy -FreyinghuHen
contest, the westcott-Martine result
hinges on complete returns from Esse x
and Hudson.
Edge apparently carried Mercer
County by a to vote over Colgate
his estimated majority being 20O0 Hi,
majority in Camden was placed at $500
! and In Atlantic at 1000.
One hundred and forty one district
out OF l,Sss give;
Republican Governor-Edse. ALSO
s#Eolgate. 37bo: Record. 1.156.
Republican United States Senator
Y Freylinghuysen. sss3; Murphy 4s7s
Democratic United States Senator
MARITIME, 1881; westcott. 1909
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27
BARACA-PHILATHEA

The Sixth Annual Convention of the
Virginia Baraca-Philathe Association
opens with a big Get Acquainted So
cial" next Thursday evening in the
First Christian Church, Norfolk.
Arrangements have been made with
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway for
a special coach on its train leaving
Richmond at o'clock. Thursday
afternoon. All delegates wishing to
go with this party should communicate
with Miss Gladys l.. billiard or Mr.
Fl. NJ Starke, who have this arrange
ment in charge. Special Goa n has also
been arranged for return trip via
Chesapeake and Ohio. Sunday night
leaving Norfolk at o'clock, giving
plenty of time after the great mass
m Getting that afternoon.-Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27
COLONEL PURCELL IS
BURIED IN HOLLYWOOD

The funeral Of Col John Il. Pur-
cell. whose death occurred Sunday at
his summer home hear Laxin ct on.
was conducted at o'clock yesterday
afternoon from Holy Trinity Episco-
pal Church. the rector, Rev. DR. ].
]. Gravatt, officiating. 1nterment was
In Hollywood Cemetery.
The funeral was largely attended,
there being many of his co-workers
in various lines Of Industrial and other
activity in the church and at the
graveside. Among them were repre-
sentatives OF organizations In which
he had been honored in life, with
high position. the Chamber OF Com
m cree. the Clearing House Associa-
ton. the F1rst National Bank, OF
which he was president at the time
Of hts death. and Company c, OF the
old First Virginia Regiment, whose
first commander he was
Resolutions OF respect were adopted
by the several organizations with
which he had been affiliated. express
ing the great regret that they feel,
and sensing their loss In his death.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27
CEMETERY KEEPER IS
ORDERED TO VACATE

After having dwcit therein for thir-
ty years. Superintendent Alien Dick
erson was yesterday directed by the
Administrative Board to now from
the keepers house In lakewood Gene
terry TO the old Feitig homestead. in
the addition recently purchased by
the city.
This old house with be sold by Har-
rtson and Bates for the city. and will
be RACED. Tho space will be divided
into burial lots. Tho Teitig home Is
q more modern domicile. and white
Superintendent Dicksrson feels sad In
leaving the old home, he admits tho
new may be more comfortable and
convenient.
The board looks favorabIy upon tho
placing OF ornamental lights along
Eighth Street, from Grace to Byrd.
Upon tho petition Of E. A. Stumpf
and the Cliff Well Cigar Company
that such lights be placed. the matter
was referred to the superintendent of
electric plant for estimates of cost.
contract for grading Thirty
fourth Street. between r and r, was
awarded c. s. Luck for 32e5.
Commissioner Hobson moved that
the Virginia Railway and Power
Company be permitted to proceed
with the work OF improvements along
First Street. between Broad and the
viaduct. but the motion was lost with
his the only affirmative vote.
The company wishes to construct
a siding in First Street. in order to
facilitate traffic from the Northside
to Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27
STUART SAYS TR|NKlE
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Continued from First Page).
two hours during which time he held
his audience spell-hound. He went
over tho record OF Congressman c. B.
Slemp in which he showed that Mr..
Slemp had done practically nothing
for the interests OF the people whom
he represents. He showed where Mr..
Slemp had failed to vote for the con-
structive legislation which the present
Congress had Just passed. He showed
that not only had Mr.. Slemp voted
against the best interests Of his people,
but he had thrown all his influence
against II.
After Mr.. Trinkle had finished
speaking John W. Price, of Bristol
Va. introduced Governor Henry G.
stuart who made a review OF the
/ Wilson administration pointing out
the value to the American people OF
the legislation which had Just beer
finished by Democratic Congress
Throughout the speeches of these
distinguished gentlemen they were
applauded by the large congregation
which filled the court room and ali
out in front of the doors and windows
1T was one of the largest gatherings
or enthusiastic voters that had eve,
gathered here at political meeting
While at the Opera House a small
gathering had heard Hon c. b. Slemr
In the forenoon. many Of them Demo
Gratis with Trinkle buttons on tho
lapel of their coats having gone there
through curiosity
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27
QUARTER MILLION

and was accompanied by Morris Hill
quilt and Timothy Healy.
The Mayor, simply wanted to ask
US what we intended to do" said Mr..
Frayne, after tho conference. I'VE
told him that the vote OF the labor
organizations indicated that at least
200. 900 workers wound go out on
Wednesday"
The Mayor made no statement re.
garding the conference
Forty eight of the sixty eight mem
bers of the Board OF business Agent,
of the Manhattan Building Trades
Council met and voted unanimously &c
recommend a strike of the organiza.
ton. Though given plenary powers
to call such strike. the body left the
final decision to the membership
which will hold a meeting on Thurs
day.
brewers Go Out, Too.
job Sullivan, representing the
1900 brewers employed In Greater
New York. reported to the conference
committee Mt the Continental Hote
that the unions have voted to joir
the general suspension Of work al
once
mo materials will be allowed tc
spoil declared Hugh Frayne, In
speaking of the action OF the brewers
THE men will finish their work with
all perishable products before quitting
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27
ROSEMARY LIBRARY IS
TAKEN OVER BY CITY
Utilities Committee Agrees That Good
May lie Accomplished BY
Transfer.
POLLARD PARK TO REMAIN
May line Out Pine Camp Tract, But
Cannot Sell Lots without Consent
of City Council.

The Utilities Committee OF City
Council last night agreed that the
/ City school Board should take over
tho Rosemary Library and use II as a
subsidiary to the High School library
until the city esta blishes a public
library.
The Rosemary Library has an en-
dowment OF $4,000. and II has many
thousands of books. These books and
the endowment GO to the city. to be
incorporated into the High School
library, until the city establishes a
public library.
The Utilities Committee last night
received a communication from the
trustees Of the Rosemary Library.
headed by Thomas Nelson Page. ask
Ing that the city take over the library
and It's endowment. They unanimous
ly agreed TO report favorably to Coun-
Gil.
On motion of Councilman Jtmlauf.
the resolution making Pollard Park a
real park. was adopted and recon-
mended to Council. Certain parties
wish To place fire engine company In
Pollard Park. designed 10 take care OF
Ginter Park, Barton Heights and all
other neighboring territory. But the
committee could see no reason for
this and adopted resolution. offered
by Mr. Cmlauf, that Pollard Park re-
main as park, without molestation.
A resolution from the Administra-
tive Board. asking for the right to sub
divide the Pine Camp tract place
streets and alleys and make of the
tract saleable property and to sell
the same. at the market prices. was
amended, at the suggestion OF Mr..
Christian. so that the Administrative
Board could not sell the property un-
III such sale was ratified by the City
Council.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27
PERFECT STATE FAIR
BOOTH ARRANGEMENTS

Arrangements Will be perfected to-
day by the Woman's Prohibition
League of America for the organiza-
tons booth and work at the State
Fair The w. p. L. A will have it's
regular mid-week meeting at 1l5
North Fifth Street this afternoon, fol-
loving the prayer service which will
De begun a, o'clock. The prayer
session will continue for one hour,
ana will be led by Mrs. S. r. Row
land.
bar OF matters of Importance. includ
lng State Fair arrangements, will be
discussed. The league invites those
interested in the work OF the organiza-
stion is carrying on 10 attend the
meeting
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27


Is purely national and not designed
TO overthrow the Royal government,
instead to organize defense for
Greek Macedonia, where the Bull
garian tncursions have aroused the
nation.
With NJ. Nenizelos at the head of
the movement Is Admiral Condouritis,
former chief of the navy.
The pair will make their way from
Sudahay to Canea, present head of the
revolutionary government, and later
Will visit other parts of the country
including Saloniki, another hotbed of
revolt, The revolution also is reported
spreading rapidly in Epirus and the
Aegean islands.
Forces Hands of Government.
While NJ, Venizelos declares that
the movement Is designed for the de-
tense OF Greek soil. 1t is evident to the
Athens government that its underly-
ing purpose Is to force Greece into
the war as an entente ally. Athens
Ia reported in turmoil and the
army, which so far has remained
loyal to the king, almost to man. is
suffering disaffection The recently
appointed chief of staff. General Mos
chopoulos, together with 500 other
officers, is reported to have signed a
petition to the king that Greece aban-
don her neutrality. General Mos
chopoulos was reported early in the
day to have resigned, but later dis
patches indicate that he is still in
command Of the troops
Practically all the leading Verize-
lists have quit Athens. going for the
most part to Saloniki and Crete. Tn
rest Is felt at Corfu. where the Greek
commander addressed his troops, say
ing that II would be no treason to
join the revolutionary movement.
National bank shares have dropped
lib francs in Athens
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27

NSohtliucd rom FtfSt P4KG.l
err men killed, scores of villages and
hamlets levelled. fertile lands turned
desert where no blade of grass will
sprout for decades, and the coming
generations burdened with the cost
or this war. while we are being called
on to witness the bankruptcy of the
countries to which the continuance of
the war will surely lead? What is
the remedy to ward off the impending
cataclysn? Where is the man who
Will take II on himself to seize the
spokes of the rolling, annihilating
Juggernaut? l know two men. One
has the moral authority and the other
the material resources to take up the
task refer to the Pope and the
President of the United States.
If Benedict XIV and Mr.. Wilson
would Join in hands in the work of
rescue they would succeed. The
moral authority and influence of the
former extends the world over, He
further enjoys the respect Of those
not subjected to hfs spiritual au-
thority. The other man has the ma
terial power, for It needs only word
from him and the war would end to-
morrow. II he would step forward
theoretically and decree that no more
arms or ammunition or war supplies
should be furnished the belligerent
nations by the United States he would
deprive the former of further ability
to carry on the var. fo-- - view of
the senseless and extravagant ex-
penditure OF ammunition 1t Is clearly
demonstrated that none of them Is
properly able to produce the materials
to carry on the struggle. The war
would END automatically because of
lack OF materials.
A Besieged Force.
Germany today Is In the position
OF a besieged force. When the be-
siegers stop, the besieged naturally
have no further occasion for hinder
ance to the path which might lead to
an honorable peace for all. But to
the men thus qualified to roll away
the Alpine burden and call a halt
on the insane mass numbering would
come an undying reward and they
would stand forth in history in even
greater proportions than the greatest
war heroes"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27
WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER
II SHOWS Rig BUSINESS

During the period beginning July /
and continuing to September 81 the
estimated gross revenue of the chesa-
peAke g Ohio lines, according to a
statement Just issued by Comptroller
l. F. sullivan. has totalsd t10.s1a.&e0
an increase Of te1s.1s4 over the COR
responding period Of ono year ago.
Tho gross revenues during the week
ending September Fl show almost AZ
large an increase As does tho month OF
september to tho 21st. The increase in
gross revenue for the week WAS $ss,o4s
and for the month to September II II
was &SS.o77. The weeks gross this
year was sss5,6bI. a. compared with
$se2,605 one year ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27
FIRST BLACkMA|lER
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Butler had not helped the investiga-
ton yet by offer OF Information, but
he hoped to enlist his aid after he had
been transferred from the Tombs to
Atlanta next week.
But the moral effect of the speedy
disposition OF this case will. l hope aid
us greatly" he said. "one of those
who had evaded the law so easily they
had come to feel contemptuous of 1t
has been caught-wtth the goods. 1t
may induce others we hold to tell us
what they know"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27

Emmett Kossuth Wheeler, about
sixty~four years old, who had many
friends in Richmond. died Saturday
afternoon in Fredericksburg. and his
funeral took place in that city Mon
day He was for a number OF years
member of the undertaking firm
OF Williams & Wheeler. The business
has in recent years been conducted
by his son-in-law. w. r. Thompson
Besides a widow. Mr.. Wheeler IL sur
vtved by two daughters Mrs r.. c.
Bell and Mrs. w. r. Thompson, and
four grandchildren.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27
"FORT STORY" TITLE OF
NEW CAPE DEFENSIVE WORKS

Fort Story" has been selected by
tho Secretary of War as the name
for the new fort to be built at Cape
Henry and on which work will be-
gin within the next few weeks The
name has been given to this newest
and most formidable coast fortifica-
ton In honor OF Major General John
fatten Story. formerly chief of tho
coast artillery ana who died on
AeA<en 30 l01k.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27
SLAYER Of JUDGE
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ne suspected man was overtaken at
Caney Fork River. near Silver Point.
where he was being ferried across tn q
stream, The sheriff commanded the
ferryman to return, but the passenger
ordered him to keep going or be killed
Inc ferryman dropped his oars and
deputies plunged into the river and
placed the man under arrest
Attempt to Escape.
While the automobile was being
turned on n steep hill en- route to
emithville. the prisoner jumped out and
made break for liberty, but he was
recaptured by the officers and taken to
Smithville.
Letters and kilograms on the mans
person indicate that he has recently
been IN Nashville and in the State of
Kentucky. The officers say ne has ad-
nitted being from Huntsville.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27
VETERANS WILL SEE 1.-THE
BIRTH OF A EATTOy''

N Arrangements completed yesterday
s9efween Mrs Norman v. Randolph.
sHfessdent OF the Richmond Chapter,
United Daughters Of the Confederacy
nd the Academy management will
ornt all Of the veterans at the
o5dierG Home and the residents OF
- Home for Confederate Women.
attend the Monday afternoon per-
EnAnce OF The Birth of a Nation
1Aout charge. Veterans In uniform
those wearing the cross OF honor
- admitted without the neces-
~ further idsnti1catlon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27
BEST FALL SHOW YET
IS SHOPPERS VERDICT
Oonccties-Spiendid Displays
Made on Every Hand.
GREAT CROWDS SEE GOODS
shopping Is Brisk I'm Many of the
larger Stores and Merchants Find
Their Efforts Arc Appreciated
Second Day OF Opening Is Today.

This Fall Fashi~n Show is the best
we've had here yet" asserted a
charming devotee of Dame Fashion.
as she swept majesticauy through the
aisles Of one OF Rjchmon6's big stores
yesterday afternoon.
I agree with you heartily" was
the response Of her companion, who
chuckled 10 himself
That's pretty good for fellow
who doesn't know creme 10 menthe
from crepe de chine"
This pit Of dialogue and what fol-
lowed Il snatched from thousands OF
outbursts q pleasure, as an inspira-
ton by the reporter assigned 10
"covsr the 1rst day Of the fourth
united fail fashion opening Of the
Richmond Retail Merchants Associa-
ton. about describes the situation.
Roth parties associated with the above
recorded Incident were right. she from
her viewpoint. that OF one who knows.
and he from his which he so char
acter.stfcailv describes
Advertising Draws Crowd
R.chmond's retail stores opened at
the usual hour yesterday morning
A6verrs,ng-,n the display and the
-ez-s columns Of the newspapers, by
nounoements sent 10 patrons on the
various establishments mailing lists
brought out great crowds.
The crowds that visited the stores
yesterday were larger than except at
such times as there r. rush oc-
casioned Ay the approach Of the hoii-
days or o. other seasons. and in many
Of the stores, almost without excep-
ton, were larger than they have been
a. any Of the previous fall open
invs
On every hand there was displayed
that which charms the feminine heart
and draws forth ordinations Of de-
light. Everywhere the articles shown
are possessed OF an almost irresist-
liable appeal.
Representative OF Arts Best.
The fabrics, the modes. the work
nanship, and the arrangement, all
are representative OF the best that
10 IN art The women declare III
men corcede it
Buying IN many Of the shops yes
terday assumed unexpected proper
tons. and to the merchants. their
buyers. their decorators, their sales
forces and others who. have devoted
their time and energy in recent weeks,
perfecting plans for big show this
fall. the activity came IA well-merit-
ed reward. Everywhere in Rich
mond. Richmond has put forth her
finest, and today. tho second Of the
fall opening will bring out crowds
that will vie with those of yesterday
in proportion and in degree Of nd
mirauon bestowed upon the offerings
Of the city's best shops
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27
Open Union Sunday School,.

An undenominational Sunday School
was organized Sunday In Glen Echo
Schoolhouse. Henrico County. r. G..
Howle was elected superintendent and
John r. Hurt, secretary. About etxhty
deacons were present.
Bible class composed Of men was
organized. with Mr.. Gully as presi-
dent. w. Bishop was elected teacher
and H. c. Moore. secretary. a Bible
class composed OF women was also
organised,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27

Washington. Sept. 26.-J p. Skfn-
ner. American consul-general at Lon
don, cabled the State Department to-
day that Isador Polak. who was taken
from the British mail ship. Prince
Hendrix. by the Germans and de<ain-
ed at Zeebrugxe. has been released
and Is now at Amsterdam.
The report to the State Department
indicated that Polak's retention was
not due to any right the Germans
claim to take an American citizen
on ship, but the manner in which
he resisted the German oficers who
ssised the steamship.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27

Industries"
Mr.. Frayne said he had not counte0
the $4,000 longshoremen in his esti-
mate Of those that are expected to ca
out tomorrow,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27
EVERY SUNDAY EXCURSIONS
TO NORFOLK

Via Norfolk and Western Railway
will be discontinued after next Sun
day. October /. Just one more trip,
Take advantage. $3.50 round trip.
Leave Byrd Street Station $40 and
600 A NJ.