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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23
CONTRACT is AWARDED
FOR\BELT LINE WORK

neers are expected to finish their work
ana file their reports in the next few
weeks. and the terminal company
which was organized to build the sta
tioii, is expected to carry out its plaus
with as little delay as possible.
How soon this work would he started
could not he determined yesterday il
was stated in official circles. but both
the Atlantic Coast Line railroad ana
the Richmond. Fredericksburg and 20
ton'ac are anxious to carry out tic
project as quickly as possible I'll.
coast Line has been planning for sew
eral years to make extensive improve
ments to its properties and yards AT
Seventh and Byrd Streets. which will
be used entirely for freight service
after the completion of the new sta
ton. and is anxious also to get this
work under way. All the required
property has becn acquired. hut little
or no work can he started until tho
yards are relieved Of passenger ,ramc,
PLAN ADOPTED AFTER
MANY CONFERENCES
The plan for the depression of the
Belt Line tracks was adopted by the
city and railroad company after many
conferences. in which members of tn.
Chamber Of Commerce figured promi-
nently in bringing railroad officers and
CITY officials 10 working basis In
fact. several Of the preliminary con
fercnccS were conducted through a
third person. Finally counsel for the
city and railroad reached an agree
ment. which was ratified by the Coun-
Gil
Exhaustive study and inspections
were made Of the conditions and sur
rounding territory and numerous plans
suggested before the final plan was
adopted. Many Of the suggestions
made by Engineer WilGus. employed by
The Times Dispatch to study the sit
uation. are embodied by the plan under
which the work will now bc carried
out. The depression OF the tracks will
eliminate grade crossings along this
line At the principal street ntcrscc-
,ions. and with the completion OF the
new union station. to he erected on the
grounds of the Hermitage Golf club
OH West Broad street, the tracks az
the company will he removed from
Broad and Belvidere Streets
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23

pahE OF Richmond. to be held In trust
ior hcr rs long as she remained un-
.''"rricu. The income from this trust
"mo-s3'ooo-wns. her sole bcncflt.
Mrs. Hooch. through counsel. there
upon brought the charge that she had
oceh deceived as to the content of the
agreement, charging that her late hus
band Ind fraudulently Induced hereto
sisn away her rights. Letters and
papers found on Gooch it was further
charged. indicated further dcccption
towards her. since they showed rcla-
uohs with other women. which had
ofcn carefully concealed from her.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23
DEUTSCHLAND REMAINS
AT PIER IN BALTIMORE
lContInueN from l.Irst rnpn1

- =" :, 49," Ion. flist faee.)
20" Oh a" ""'"enuhed vessel ahou, ten
miles off tho capey to-day, it was rc
ported to-nicht yfreIr,a no.ob zoe,
dents. who SAID thcv u,,nosso1 ,na :,
!cident, drought ne story "a yorto,i,
Accordns TO them IN. y.ssAl With
w.. s,,,,1 eSse'' Which
;,,r a.. ''"'"I' maize"
-. W. S"o'' thc hiied
:. [" nor ana after
." IN" pNiiNN sh" "as r"r
sin1ted 10 proceed
3 me hiied shIrs arc fcenins n touch
Twiih the situation WITHIN tho canns
through British trading vessels An
hour seldom passes during Tho ia, ia,
some vessel under E-itlsi ,cris,r, 1oo.
mot leave tho canes ma al
F.re bailad 1T, 49,, ., 'h"'n
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23
ri TIER ABSOLUTELY
INNOCENT OF NNI WRONG:

WASHINGTON. July 23-War De-
lN-iwent reports to-day from Alpine.
Ten. giving further details Of the
Shooting ot Lieutenant Colonel NJ &.
Eutlsr by Harry J. SPANIEL. manager
az an Alpine hotel. say Colonel Butler
was absolutely innocent Of any
wrong and, whatever the cause might
have been 1T appears like "a yold-
h'oudcd. premeditatcd murder con-
mitted hy man cra2ed ny jealous"
colonel Eutlcr Will bc buried in
Arlington National Cemetery here Nom
day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23
The supreme decision or tho war must
ate made on the western front.
snEPOItT Al"riCi> IN SOMME
y Au<<DONED ny ALLIES

~ BERLIN. July - t>ia Lomdom.-Thc
SSerman army headquarters stan in tho
kpnicial statement issIcd to-day claims
Mat the great uniform Anclo-freuCh
sattack on Che Sommc sector IN France
5,haa been abandoned
y Srandenhurc regiments Yesterday
ftwithstood, strong Russian mass auackS
Son both Sides Of Ekau. soutlt Of i;iCa.
ssaNS the Gcrm.,u official statement.
THE attacks wcro resumed III the after
Slpnon and continued into tho night
siiours Nj attcupts Of the Russians
a,rcke down under The heaviest losses.
$9hc announcement adds
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23

Any scIioui-boy can tell us ~,
about Mexico, hut In cBse the bo, {.
not present here arc a few facts mosi
OF MS have" forgotten.
Mexico has an area of over 1G7..
600 square miles.
Population about 13,OOO,O0O.
IL is divided into 20 states, two
territories and one district.
Conquered by Spain 1888.
War with United States 1908.
War with France 1862.
Restoration 10 the Republic 1867,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23
SIGNED AGREEMENT
WITHOUT READING IT

Just before the wedding ceremony in
Lexington, the young widow told tho
court she was presented with = docu-
mcnt by weli-known Richmond
lawyer, and asked to sign it Some
tim" before, she said. Gooch had prom
is.d 10 bestow on her through a pre-
nupiial agreement home and AN
annual income Of $4,000. which she was
led ia believe would he III addition TO
the interest fixed by law. which would
accrue To her as widow and dis
tributce in the event of her surviving
him She took his promise she said
as an evidence OF her generosity. and
never questioned him. as TO his huau-
cial standing.
Assuming. by reading of the first
paragraph Of the paper handed 10 her
10y The Richmond lawyer that il was
merely written agreement carrying
into effect the promise made TO her
verbally. she said. she signed il, II
developed. however. that the paper de-
prived her Of ali her rights Of dover
in consideration of the payment %
go. 600 10 the old Dominion Trust Com.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23
| hese vacation DAYS
m de w ar on the
BOYS wardrobe.

Here's the place where YOU
can replenish the stock with
satisfaction and economy.
Very attractive Norfolk and
Patch Pocket Suits for boys
from S years up, SIS to SO.
Other Suits from $40 to SIS,
and the best of Wash Suits for
the little ones at Csc, $1.25 and
up.
Khaki wear. ~
Cool Cloth and Palm Beach
Suits, So and IS.
White Duck Suits. with two
pairs Of Knockers, SIS.
Bell Blouse Waists and
Shirts, soc to $1.OO.
Underwear, Night Shirts. Pa
jamas. Tennis Shoes, Gymna-
SUM Wear-everything for the
boy ~
Virginia Headquarters for
Boy Scouts.
Mail orders filled same day
received.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23
GERMANS RONHARD
HRIIISII WITH GAS SHELLS

LONDON. July 22.-A spirited ariii-
icry que! along the British front in
Northern France, during which British
front-line and supporting treuches
were bombar,ied with gas shells and
proleotilcs containing eye irri'ants, is
recorded in to-day'S War oniCc rcpor,
Aside from these heavy lombard
rnents at several points on IN" from, in
the past Twelve 'N"urs there have neyn
no important Developments
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23
BRITISH CAV AIRY EMPLOYED
on IHRt> nN IHIR>pkN

nERLlN July = y 0i-sIessl =
British cavalry VAS e,nplo,s5 u tile
offensive thrus; along The >onm- front
on Thursday. according IL ,s>;srlay :
German army headquarters Nuuetln.
It's use WAS futile. however. aceorduc
70 tho statement, which said
British cavalry mounted on horse.
hack entered the combat This new
feature of trench warfare WAS uuaNls
to change tho final result"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23
SAz0N0FF RESIGNS
Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs
Succeeded by Premier

PETEDGEAD ,via London. July ca
-Sergius SoHonoff, Minister OF Foreign
Affairs. has resigned. lie is succeeded
by Boris Nladimirovitch Sturmer, the
Premier. who has taken over the office
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23
MRS. GOOCH WINS
SHARE IN ESTATE

Continued from First PAGE
rights in consideration OF $4,000
annuity, which. according TO tho same
indenture. WAS 10 lapse as soon as she
irnnrrinh
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23

Tho foreGoiuc paragraph was not
contained In tho vHhled Version of rr-
days German official statement
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23
HEAVY RAINFALL TURNS
CAMP INTO MUD WALLOW
\" SERIOUS Damage Is Done. and Men
Take Wctttng Without
Complaint.
DRAINS ARE RAPIDLY CLEARED
Storm Water Falls Easter Than
thokcd Pipes Will Garry 1t on.
Drills Suspended Until Ground Is
Bricr.

Not I" lac "utdonc by the Allcghamy
highland country. Camp stuart ycster-
day had flood of its own. The un-
usually heavy rainfall turned the camp
site int" Il wallaw Of mud and gave
The soldiers q chance to return 10 child
mood and exercise all OF their old fond
ness tor padding around in the water
Although the Camp WAS soaked no
serious damage was done. and the men
took the dose without undue complaint,
as all in the days work.
When the men went TO sleep after
the Norfolk Blues big party Friday
night, some Of them left their uni
forms lying on the floors OF their tents
beside the cots. When the men woke
up yesterday morning, several found
themselves NARROWED. their clothes hay-
ing ioated out with the tide. AS the
rain stopped. the water receded. and
bitches dug later in the day relieved
the trouble.
On account OF the mud and slush
which extended over the whole camp.
no drill was attempted. Men waded
around i'll uudress uniform, consisting
OF hat and slicker. and had as much
fun rs they could out of the situation
katious continued while the grind of
drill relaxed. and the soldiers were
inclined To be cheerful at the compro-
mise
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23
SOLDIERS worry ALONG
WITHOUT UNDUE: COMPLAINT

For amateur soldiers. unseasoned In
army life and used to soft beds and
dry roofs. the men in Camp Stuart have
done we'll under the trying circum-
stances. in the opinion of their officers
Matters had reSained more norma
condition by Yesterday afternoon. and.
police arrans ements. camp life will go
on as usual
Nobody is 10 blame for the flood.
unless the raiumakcr can be charged
with lack Of consideration in turning
his streams on SO heavily. Ever since
the first week Of the soldiers life In
Camp stuart weather conditions have
been ideal and all matters of SANTA
uon and drainage have grown into lit
tie short OF perfection All of sud-
den ono OF the heaviest rains Of the
year burst upon the camp. and the
bitches and sewers were temporarily
Inadequate 10 carry off all the water.
Had the cloud hurs; come when the
men We're in the field under actual con-
ditions Of warfare, sleeping on the
ground in dog tents. there would have
been Sure-enourh cause for worry II
each man had had TO cook his own
breakfast on q fire OF water-soa ked
wood. the soldiers might well have
sworn over their bareback Rolled
SnuG!y in their cots above The food
i'm Camp stuart however. many OF tho
soldiers slept through the worst OF the
overflow. aud woke unwillinsly at the
mud checked notes of ,eveiile
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-12

mi Germany and her allies
semofa Berlin the proposals
the belief of the appropriate for the establish
Of a lasting Peace".
dispatches however, details to what
public Beth
The proposal which expressed the the central
Germany Turkey and Bulgaria. the
the neutral protecting the interests of the
allies hostile These diplomats in the of
asked bring the attention of the nations
with the central
nations
the field advance Gaieia
with taking
fensve line along the southern boundary OF their
WaIaehian
notably northeast PIoch
ar pressing e. .
New activities
Belgian front They attacked last the of the
Loses wood south Of the Sona according Paris
checked driven portions positions which they
had occupied
ENTENTE OUTLOOK IN RUMANA BRIGHTER.
Posrad reports the Germans have begun the Of
their divisions from Rumana, transferring them other
that the situation in Ruman becoming favorable
allies
PRUssIAN HOME FORCES ORGANIZED.
Amsterdam 12The Cologne
the
mandng including
ship laws well other laws relating Of SIEGE
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-12

Washington t2In transmitting the Of the Tsutono
allies negotiations it stated officially that the
follow the not make
public the proposals. They would be known to
whether should word from this
Peace probably will be discussed at the regular meeting
of the cabinet this afternoon.
diplomatic question
making this time Despite
officially
be the generally surprise
prevailing opinion allies brought
their offer at this time with the exeotaton Of making terms
which might acceptable the allies England and in effect might
possibly the British yield the of the
nations fighting with her.
this which
prevent with
might be looking forward to- has been acknowledged generally in
circles that conclude
separately with enemies but far all the entents nations
their their
early in the not to make
that while might
that the would
without would and hopeful
blgerens together
discuss the situation this accepted
would lead a basis
In German the British cabinet crisis the coming of
a
of this time.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-12
ANNUAL
MEETING
ON HERE

The annual meeting of the executive
council OF the North Dakota Bankers
association is in progress at the Office
Of w. C. Macfadden, secretary Of the
association, this afternoon. A number
of important matters are up for dis
cussfon.
Attending the meeting are the fol-
, lowing: ]. e. Phelan OF Bowman. c.
r. Green of Cavalier, w. d. Nc
Clintock of Rugby, w. f. Hanks OF
Powers Lake. w. c. Macfadden OF
Fargo, E. Beissbarth of Brinsmade, G.
l.. Strobeck of Cogswell. A. p. Han
son of Litchville, B. c. Marks of Bis
marck, F. w. Cathro of Bottineau, r.
s. Adams of Lisbon, Lewis F. Craw-
ford of Sentinel Butte, and ]. ]. Nier-
ling OF Jamestown.
Directors Elected.
This morning officers and directors
of the North Dakota Bankers Mutual
Casualty Co. held their second annual
business meeting, electing directors
fCxou4fnrred nm paua IOl
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-12
(By Associated PreSS)
CHANCELLOR'S REICHSTAG S

Wreless)-The Overseas
chancelors speech in the Reichstag as follows:
The chancellor Rag that her
allies had He outlined the ordinary political
situation
ing the campaigns in Rumani told the entente united efforts u
fronts The
cond
on security which complete If the counted
proposition
proposing had the the existence
and of liberties of evolution Of the central powers'
Berlin (Wreless Sayvie-Germany her allies today
forthwith negotiations The proposals been
transmitted of the United Sttes Swzer
land and also to the Vatican.
The following announcement given out today by the senoa
Overseas agency: =
and
the protecting German interests hostile
them
knowledge hostile The will be read
the Reichstag by the chancellor
n the note the four allied Centra powers propose to enter forthwith
The they
according their firm belief appropriate for the establishment
lasting peace
The Constaninope Sofia transmitted iden
a and with the Holy See and all other
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-12
U. s. TRANSPORT
RUNS AGROUND

New York, Dec. 1.-THE women and
children among the 232 passengers
ABOARD the United States armed trans
port Sumner, aground off the New
Jersey coast of Barnegat, all have been
taken off, according to message re-
ceived here today by Captain Webber
Of the transport.
The coast guard cutter. Mohawk, has
arrived at the Summers position-the
hrst of the rescuing vessels to reach
her. So.
The persons recued were taken
ashore in life boats.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-12

to a presentation OF the situation I'm
Belgium before the deportation order
became effective.
The note declared that there was
urgent need OF some kind OF work for
the Belgians because their idleness
was causing Generalization and says
that the deported workers are assured
OF well being in new situations in Ger
many.
1t Is contended that the majority of
Belgians who have come to Germany
are happy and contented with high
wages and increased personal liberties.
and that only those who prefer to loaf
have been compelled to work.
The answer declares that the
measure is entirely in accord with
international law.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-12
Session of arliament Quiet
(By Associated Press.)

12The Lloyd
Premier principal figures the
cabinet until
robbed
the which usually attaches the first meeting
parliament However, number of
The attitude those
the cabinet or with opposition
Meanwhile the ministers mastering their
which of them took yesterday A. j. 6afou however,
Iayed his until this when he assumed charge
office
with the problem Of dealing with the Athens government
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-12

MEETING
IN Wis.
(By Associated Press.)

wausau. Wis. Dec. 12.-Represeat-
atives from eleven Of the eighteen
states in which the American Society
of Equity is organized, are here to at
tend the fourteenth annual convention
of that society, beginning today and
lasting until Friday. The states repre-
sented are North Dakota. South Da-
kota, Illinois. Nebraska, Iowa, Mon
tana, Minnesota. Kentucky, Washing
ton. Oregon and Wisconsin.
A "get together banquet will be
given to the delegates tonight by the
Wausau chamber Of commerce.
An attendance Of $50 delegates is
expected.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-12
Martin Guilty, Goes
to Pen for 10 Years;
Defense Plea FaiIs

The jury went out at o'clock last
night, and returned its verdict at 1880
o'clock today.
Martin charged that Gilbertson had
insulted his wife, and had repeatedly
threatened to kill him (Martin). Sew.
eral witnesses substantiated his plea
SO far as the threats were concerned
The shooting occurred in local
restaurant, where Gilbertson, 1t is
charged, had insuited Mrs. Martin, a
waitress. Martin was cook in the
same restaurant,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-12
Society Of Equity to
Push Packing Project;
State May Purchase 1t

that in the event the state of North
Dakota should determine to enter the
packing plant business, as proposed by
the Nonpartisan league program, then
the state could purchase the Society of
Equity plant.
Under the terms of this agreement.
there will be no delay in the further
ance of the Society of Equitys project,
and the ultimate purchase of the plant
by the state as future possibility, Is
expected to afford added stimulus to
the stock selling campaign.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-12
Teutons Want Peace---Terms Would Restore
Status Quo Before War Except Independent Poland
PEACE
TERMS
By A. P.)
WASHINGTON Dec -

wy "A. L
Washington, Dec. Il.
-Advices from Berlin
to the German embassy
indicate that Germany's
peace terms in a general
measure propose res
toration of the status
quo before the war with
the exception of the es-
tablishment of indie
pendent kingdoms of
Poland and Lithuania.
They are understood
to propose a complete
restoration of the occu-
pied portions of Bel
gium and France in re-
turn for German cap
tured colonies and to
dispose of the Balkan
situation because of it's
extremely complicated
nature, in the peace con-
ference.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-12

The Society Of Equity plan for the
establishment OF a packing plant in
Fargo will be pushed to successful
conclusion.
Under the terms of an agreement
reached at a conference of the pack
ing plant committee" named at joint
Society of Equity and Nonpartisan
league conference yesterday, the
EQUITY project will be pushed without
abatement. Such announcement was
made this afternoon.
The agreement, however, provides
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-12

Devils Lake, N. D.. Dec. 12.-Roy
Martin was today found guilty of sec
ond degree murder and sentenced to
ten years, for the Staying of Hank
Gilbertson in restaurant fight here
five weeks ago.
Martins wife, bride OF only three
weeks when the shooting occurred
was the direct cause of the killing,
Gilbertson being engaged to her until
a few days before her marriage to
Martin.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-12
ENGLAND ISSILENT
(By Associated Press.l

IBy AssoClated Press.)
London, Dec. 12.-The foreign
Office today informed The Asso-
eiated Press that IL Is unable to
discuss the German peace pro-
posals until the terms have been
received.
The general note of pacifism
prevails in London. One prominent
officiaI expressed himself to Ele
Associated Press today az being
very skeptieaI that the proposed
terms would offer even a basis for
negotiations, "
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-12
Rumanians Maneuvering to
Hold Line Along the Buzeu
Acceptance is
UNLIKELY, Say
Allies Diplomats
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
the entente diplomats here Ger
many's offer was pronounced to be
of double purpose and unlikely of
acceptance. The first purpose, they
declare, is to place upon the
for continuing the war, and the
second is for the internal effect in
Germany and to give evidence to
the people that the government
was ready to end the war, but was
forced by her enemies to con-
tinue.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-12
Kaiser Tells Generals to
Flight On Despite Plans
lRv Associated Pressl

London IA
it officially Berlin
his commanding offers informed
them that still uncertain whether the offer will be Until
that uncertainty ended, the
The message says; soes In with the Of
Whether
Until that moment arrives, will fight
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-12

A fair house greeted the San Carlo
Opera Co. last evening, when they
opened their cycle Of Italian operas to
be presented here, with Donizettis
favorite work, Lucia di Lammermoor.
1t may be said that this is the only
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-12
Fargo's First Touch
of Grand Opera Arouses
Unusual Enthusiasm
STOCKS TIIMRLE

Fargo got its first
duction, mmen
to
even
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-12
GERMAN REPLY
ON BELGIAN
DEPORTATION
A.. fRy Associated Prsss.l

Berlin, Dec. 12.-(via London)--
Germany's answer to the American
note regarding the deportation of Bel
gians is confined almost exclusively
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-12
WILSON NOTIFIED
(Ry Associated Press \

(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Dec. 12.-News that
Germany and her allies were about
to enter upon peace negotiations
was sent immediately to President
Wilson. Speaking for the presi-
dent, Secretary TumuIty said he
was deeply interested, but could
not make any comment until he
learned what reception the pro-
Posals received from the entente
allies. ~
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-12

one Of Danizettis sixty some operas
that retains permanent place today
in the operatic repertoire Of countries
outside of Italy. The text is derived
CONTINUED on Page Ten.)