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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20

Washington. Aug. 1.-the threat
ened railroad strike Is as much more
serious than previous labor troubles
| in the United States as the present
! great war dwarfs the other nationa,
| struggles OF history
| II will not only stlffe our Industrial
| life, but II will cause widespread suf-
! ferfne.
| Every town Will taste some of the
! horrors of siege. Few places have
| food for more than a weeks consump-
ton. Some things will run out soon
err than that Great cities will feel
| the lack Of milk within twenty-four
hours Of the time a tie-up is in
augurated and, unless supplied nv
motor car or wagon, the babies will
| soon be starving in vast numbers
For the United States army OF
about 1900 men now encamped on
the border or in Mexico the situation
IL scarcely less eminous The soldiers
have no stores Of food with them
They depend on q regular daily supply
by train. II the trains stop running
they will receive no new provision.
nor win their commanders be able 10
move them to places where the great
quantities OF food needed can he pro-
dided.
In New York city alone th~-e are
almost million babies who will die
II daily supply of milk Ia cut off
Tho railroads maintain that &c
grant the mems demands would not
only entail an expense OF 5000, 600
a year. hut would be the forerunner
OF more demands. They are ready for
a test Of strength with the men, II
President Wilson does not find the
| way out
In 1914. when the European war
suddenly began and when a Western
:, railroad strike WAS threatened, the
railroads withdrew their demands to
arbitrate only tho workers demands.
This time the managers refuse such
a concession.
Il is generally considered probable
that II the strike is called the pub
lie will get at least forty-eight hours
notice. There is no danger OF any
such thing as a train being left stand
ing on the tracks somewhere in the
middle OF a run. The railroad broth
erhood leaders say that in the event
OF strike every train will be taken
TO the next terminal and left there.
The last national railroad strike IN
this country occurred in 1924. when
the National Railway Union. OF which
Eugene " Debs was president con-
Quoted more or less sporadic strike.
which at times caused scenes OF great
Cleveland used the regular army I'M
der MAJor-General Nelson A. Miles to
deal with the situation.
Scores OF strikers were shot in the
streets Of Chicago and hundreds OF
cars burned by the strikers. Injunc-
tons were issued by the court and
defed by the strikers. The Presi-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20
TO SEEK TYPHOID's SOURCE.
State Health Omcials Are Aroused BY
Cases Reported.

Baltimore, Md, Aug. 1e.-Oncials
OF the State Department of Health are
investigating typhoid fever in several
sections OF the state to ascertain
whether there is any general cause
and whether there is any danger Of a
spread OF the disease.
Reports have been received that
two persons who recently visited a
farm in Carroll County have been
stricken. About year ago a man
who had been on the farm died OF
typhoid and another was Ill OF 1t.
An unusual number of cases also
have been reported from Wicomico
and Somerset Counties. there having
been twelve cases from the former
and twenty three from the latter since
August i. 1t Is possible that the num-
Der of cases In tho counties has been
augmented by others brought from
Delaware and Virginia In Salisbury,
the county seat OF Wicomico. there is
large hospital, which is used to
some extent by persons from Della
ware. In Crisfeld. the county seat
of Somerset. there ia another hospital.
used more or less by persons on the
Eastern Shore OF Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20
HELD FOR THEFT
OF SUITCASE

Norfolk. Va, Aug. 19.--As he stop~
ped from the Union Station with II
suitcase In his hand early last nt1A9'
Walter J. Burton. white, aged thirty
one. was placed under arrest by 8pe-
cial Officers Shuey, Seeger and May
field. Burton Is charged with the
theft of the suitcase he was carrying.
headquarters that he was travelling
salesman.
The railroad detectives who placed
Burton under arrest stated last night
that a systematic theft of suitcases has
been going on at the Union Station
for several days. and that they had
been trying to catch the thief. Early
last night Officer Shuey said he saw
Burton enter the station. He had no
baggage at the time, according to the
officers. s.
The man took q seat in the station
and pulled out a newspaper.
while pretending to be reading"
said the officer. "the mans eyes kept
rowing round the station. / gave my
men orders to watch him. In few
minutes Burton got up and, walking
leisurely over to a group of suitcaseA
picked up one OF them and started
from the station"
The officers followed, and when one
u tHeIn overlook MIN, burton Is SdAu
to have exclaimed:
Il thought this suitcase was NINE.
AT police headquarters the charge
of larceny of suitcase and contenta
was preferred against him by the
arresting officers. 1t is said that the
suitcase IN question is the property
of a travelling man who has been stop
ping at the Hotel Monticello, and who
was intending leaving the city last
night He was notified by the officers
Burton had not been able to secure
bail at midnight. q
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20
LARGE INCREASE N
SURPLUS RESERVES
Bank Statement Indicates Pubic II
Not Present In Market In Largo
Numbers.
Makes THE STREET. ANGRY
Presidents Ultintum TO Railroad
Executive Comes As Surprise.
Specializing Corporations Shares
Observed.
BY BROADAN WALL.

New York, Aug. 19.--At the close
OF a quiet but strong market the
banks announced an actual increase
or $24.506.080. in surplus reserves.
with an actual reduction of $13,s51, =
+ 600 In loans. The demand deposits
at the close Of business Friday night
were $18,447,000 greater than on the
previous Friday evening. The aver
age statement showed reserves in
creased $3.476,0o0
This statement shows that bank
balances for the week have been
influenced more by large operations
OF q general character than by busi-
ness In the stock market. II con-
firms the theory that the public is not
present in large numbers in Wall
Street. It shows that operators have
not extended their commitments, but
have worked the market to gradual
ly higher levels without accumulet-
ing stocks. So far as the bank state
ment can throw any light on the
stock market the one OF today shows
1t to be In strong position.
Action OF the market itself demon
strates its strength, for while there
was considerable profit taking for
the account Of persons who are taking
the railroad strike negotiations too
seriously. The market as a whole
was strong. In n few days there
were material gains. notably in Paci-
nc Mail. American Agricultural Chem
fcal and Cotton OF. In Marine
preferred certificates there was liqui-
dation.
President Wilson's ultimatum to
the railroads was not made public
until after the market had closed. It
made Wall Street very angry. The
street had expected the eixht-hour
day to be adopted, but did not ex-
pect IL to be forced on the railroads
by the arbitrary action OF any one
man. So definite is the Presidents
statement that the railroads can do
nothing but accept.
Stocks that are owned by the In
ternational Corporation have advanc-
ed % much recently that traders are
watching for some reflection of this
in the parent issue. Its charter per-
mits it to speculate In the stock mar
ket and II IL bought the shares in
other concerns with no other object
In view IL has already made n hand
some profit. Brokers are recon-
mend.ng American International for
those traders who want to speculate
in large number Of shares but have
not the funds. Trading in one stock
of that character gives one the gen
eral benefits OF the group trading
which is SO strongly recommended
by professional operators.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20
TEMPERANCE FETE IN AMELIA
The Il. r. Il. of Mapleyvood Give
largely Attended Entertainment.

largely Attended Entertainment.
Amelia. Aug 1.-THE Loyal Tenn
perance Legion of Maplewood-the
young peoples branch of the w. C.
r. C.-gave a largely attended and
very enjoyable lawn fete social at the
home of Mr.. Elmer Pierce last even
ing. The parlors. porches and lawns
OF the pretty homo were filled with
a congenial company. which thorough
ly enjoyed tho program of music.
readings and temperance address
Mrs A P. White. president OF the
L T. L.. was in charge of the affair
and Mr.. weyant announced the po-
gam. The young people acquitted
themselves admirably and received
applause. Mr.. W. NJ. Bickers, OF Rich
mond. was the visiting speaker and
took for his subject, The Little White
Ribbon Bow" giving the history of
the W. c. T. u.
After the formal program had been
concluded the company repaired to
the lawns and enjoyed a watermelon
feast and lawn games. Chinese lam
terms added a pretty effect to tho
scene and and Mr.. and Mrs Pierce
were given q vote OF hearty thanks
for their splendid hospitality. which
contributed 20 materially to the even
ing's success.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20
DECLARES u. 9. ERRS
IN BOIL WEEvIL REPORTS

Atlanta Ga, Aug. 1s.-Branding as
absolutely without foundation Fed.
mess OF the boll weevil conditions In
South Georgia. State Entomologis,
Lee declares that in fifteen Southwest
ern counties the pest II a. bad RICH,
now as 1t ever has been in the most
severely stricken areas OF Mississt ppi
Louisiana or Texas.
There will be no cotton made from
now on this season in twenty or TWEEN
ty-ffve counties in Georgia, because
OF the weevil," stated Mr. worsham
''rhirty-two counties in all are At.
fected." s.
A Statewide campaign has been In.
auEurated to fight the cotton pest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20
TY COBB FOR MIR. WILSON
At White House, Declares Himself
Dyed in Wool Democrat.

Washington, d. c.. Aug, l9.-Ty
Cobb, the Detroit Tigers star hitter.
is a Democrat will vote for Wilson
and believes the President will be re-
elected.
Furthermore, the fact that his pic
ture recently was taken, along with
Charles Z. Hughes. the Republican
candidate, he does not want to be
taken by the public as evidence that
ne has any leanings toward the Re-
publican ticket.
All this came out at the White
House yesterday. when Cobb. accom-
panied by Representative Doremus, OF
Detroit. paid a short call on the Presi-
dent, the only visitor the President
saw during the morning, to explain
that he was a dyed -in-the wool Demo-
crat and would vote the Democratic
ticket
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20

Chicago. Aug LETT ts ONLY neces-
sary for the government officials who
have threatened to investigate the
conditions surrounding the wheat
market TO scan the crop reports in
this column in order to ascertain the
real cause OF the present price OF
wheat and -four. r.. w Snow. who
has correspondents throughout both
great wheat belts. says that his ad-
vices indicate total spring wheat
crop OF 100000 bushels. The In
dicated crop on July IS was 2zs,-
0oe, 900 bushels. ana crop harvested
last year was $50. 900. 900 bushels. The
total for the three northwestern
States Is placed at SO. 600, 900. and the
entire indicated winter and spring
wheat crop Is sos. 5000 against a
0oO, 900 bushels.
Tho spring wheat conditions are
placed at AT per cent.
Mr.. Snow says further the spring
wheat disaster becomes more COM
piete as the crop Is better under
stood BY local observers.
Crop reports received from West
ern Canada yesterday were even
worse than formerly, A message
from Bradon, Manitoba, says that
much standing grain will be burned
IN OIQoH W 6os tiiO S'ihW out oI the
way.
Every available broker was quite
busy in filing. selling and buying
orders which came from every section
Of the land.
Foreigners bought cash and fu-
lures wheat In a big way and fol-
lowed the market upward. Spot
wheat at Liverpool was q 4d high
or and q cable from there said the
trade is alarmed at the small avail
able stock and the tightness with
which American wheat is held.
The fact that the United States
holds the whip hand In the wheat
trade of the world makes the far
mars In this country doubly inde-
pendent Export sales OF wheat on
Friday and Saturday at the Seaboard
were 100000. Cash sales Of wheat
here were $4,000 to millers
Corn and oats were both higher,
the former being stronger because of
hieh temperatures throughout the belt
ana the continued export demand.
sales here were only 10000 bushels,
but 1t 10 reported that the country
has sold 100000 bushels cash corn
for 20 and 80 days shipment. Cash
sales Of oats were $4,000 bushels.
provigion0 were again arm and
made new high records all along the
line. The close was about the best
prices.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20
Old Pensioners Sad Parting.

Warren, Pa. Aug. 19.-Alexander
fought life's battle with him for
forty nine years on a small farm near
here, were separated today. McCAr-
roll. an old soldier and deaf, was sent
TO the Soldiers Home at Dayton: Mrs.
McCarroll. eighty three. an invalid,
was taken to the G. A. R. home At
Brookville. They did not want to b
parted. But McCarroll lost his light
for an increase IN the pension grant
ed him some years ago. The pension
was inadequate to meet the living cost
and the needed provision could be
found only in institutions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20
BATTLEsSHIP VIRGINIA
WINS HIGHEST RATING

Washington. Aug. 1s.---The battle
ship Virginia had the highest rating
among battleships of the Atlantic
feet In individual practice for 1915
Is with percentage OF 71.55, while
the Texas with a percentage Of 1885
had the highest rating in division
practice. These figures were submit
ted to the Senate today by Secretary
Daniels. 40.
In individual practice the three next
highest were the Nebraska, 63.89.
Michigan. $3.50, ana Texas. 61.s7.
In division practice the Utah had
a percentage of 44.o7; Delaware.
Ss.41; South Carolina, s42s. Secre-
tary Daniels reported that 1t was not
compatible with public interest to
publish the various elements from
which these figures of merit were cal
culated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20
ANOTHER DIES OF PARALYSIS,
Infant Near WyInan Park Had Beer
Ill Since Wednesday.

Baltimore. Nd. Aug. lS.-The
death OF an infant in the Miller
family, ais wyman Avenue. near Wy
man Park, from -tnfanule
paralysis was reported to the health
department yesterday afternoon by
DR. Alexander s. Gage. The child had
been Ill since Wednesday
Physicians from the department
examined two suspects In Northwest
Baltimore, one OF them negro child,
but reported that neither had the dis
ease.
Commissioner Blake sent out his
order barring children under thirteen
years OF age from all theaters after
Monday morning. He said the order
would remain IN force until all danger
OF a spread of paralysis had passed.
He arranged to have physicians at tho
railroad stations late at night. II neces
sary for tho accommodation OF trav-
elers unable to obtain certificates from
the department. Notices to this ef-
feet were sent to all the railroads
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20
Mrs. BayIy Sues for Divorce,

Chicago, Aug. 1s.-Helen Morton
Bayly, of Lake Forest, f1led suit for
divorce from Roger Bayly. Of Della
plane. Va. at Waukegan yesterday,
charging desertion.
This Is the answer Of tho young
heiress to the millions of Mark Nor
ton to the recent ultimatum OF her
husband that unless she brought &C
ton for divorce under conditions laid
down by him. he would bring suit
himself and introduce evidence that
would be far from pleasing to the
Morton family.
The suit also marks the end Of q
sprightly runaway romance. In den
ance Of parental authority.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20

Averare loans. Increase. VIE 600.
Deposits. Increase. S24,s4&0o0.
Time deposits decrease. s12IiT.not
Reserve. increase. ss47s.1so
Actual loans. Increase sl3.35l,o GOO.
Net demand deposits. increase. sts
a. 600,
Time deposits. decrease. sl0397, 900
Reserve. increase. s24.5es. 600,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20
Printer Swallows Poison.

Danville, Va, Aug. 1s.-T. c. Col-
lie, a printer employed by Townesi
Printing Company. while in his room
at hotel last night. took several tab.
lets Of bichloride of mercury with
suicidal intent. 1t is said. At tlsos
hospital where he was taken, tn
physicians say they cannot yet tall
the outcome. Dependency II gtvoa
as the cause OF the rash deed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20
GIVE ANOTHER $4,000
MFR. and Mrs. John p. CONN Aid Pro
hibition Party's Campaign.

Indianapolis Aug. 1s.-An add
tional gift of $780, 900 to the national
Prohibition party's campaign fund by
Mr.. and Mrs. John p. Coffin. Of Johns
town, Fla. was announced here re-
Gently. They previously had given
$4,000 to the fund.
The 100000 is to be made the nu-
cleus for a campaign fund OF $1,000
900. The gifts are In the nature OF
property and Florida real estate.
For the purpose Of handling the
property thus acquired q charter Or
ganization to be known as the Pro-
hibition oFundation has been formed
by the national party leaders. Its
members include the nine men on
the executive committee and a num-
Der OF the general national COM
mittee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20
New York Money Market

New York Aug le.---Noney on call
this week ruled between Ia and
2 per cent Time money quiet. Is
n i-2 for four months; s IL q :
"a per cent for Ave and six months
Mercantile paper; Some activity
was noted. Rates. "a a 4 per cent
for -four to six months for high grade
paper, paper not so we'll known, IL
to 5 per cent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20

Quotations by Miller q Co.. Members
New York Cotton ExchanRe.D

New York Cotton ExchanRe.p
New York, Aug. l9.-The cotton
market was nervous and irregular to-
day with trade fairly active. At the
start the tendency was downward be-
cause Of rains in Southern Texas.
owing to the tropical storm. Near
months which have for some days
been in relatively strong demand con-
tinued TO move up on the distant po-
sitions, october working to within II
points of January compared with 28
points at the close Friday. Reaftz-
ing by commission houses caused a
slight recession but the market clos
ed steady.
Port receipts today. 5000 estimated
against e.ob+ bales last week and A.
ss7 last year. Spot quiet higher
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20
Lynchburg Men Get Increase, Too.

Lynchburg. Aug. 1.-THE Lynch
burg Traction and Light Company
posted Thursday afternoon notice OF
an increase of one cent per hour in
the rates of pay OF its conductors and
motormen. effective September !.
1916. After that date the rates OF
pay will be:
Twenty-one cents per hour for the
first years service.
Twenty-four cents per hour for the
second years service.
Twenty five cents per hour for the
third years service.
Twenty-six cents per hour for the
fourth year and thereafter.
1t is understood that this increase
was voluntarily and without any soil
citation ON the part of the car men.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20
PETERSBURG PEANUT MARKET.
tReporteA By heA~ess. Piummsr 4 Co
InC.1

InC.)
Petersburg, Va. Aug. 10, 1914
SPANISH-Market quiet.
Farmers stock. $1.03h per busheL.
vIRGINIAS-Market Quiet.
Farmers stock:
Fancy Jumbo. 3kc per ID.
Fancy handpicked. She per ID.
shelAng stock. 3Mc to 3kc per Id.
Prime, 80 per Id.
Extra prime. 3Kc per ID.
eOotatsens vusa1sAoA ~ WesAAD q
Sect. Conmss0aen A1sasAants.
Richmond. Va. Aug. 10. 1915.
The Wholesale market from aetvAi
LIVE POULTRY.
Chickens. small. per h.. q 10
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20
RICHMOND GRAIN EXCHANGE.

Wholesale Quotations on ChangeD
Richmond, Va. Aug. -, 1915.
Farmers are cautioned not to thrash
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20

Peppers. basket ........ $50 90
Eggplant. crate ......... @ so
SUMNER APPLES.
Fancy Maiden Blush. Dbl. 500 IS
other vartties ........ . 600 3 90
GRANGER.
California Oranges. assora-
ed sizes per box. @ so
GRAPEFRUIT.
Fancy Florida grapefruit. assort-
PEACHES AND cANrALOuPEs.
Fancy peaches. per crate oo9 so
Fancy cantalopes, crate. SOC
Choice cantaloupes. crate. I oo1 i so
LETTUCE
Fancy headed stock q 50
Choice stock .......... 500 90
CELERY.
Fancy ten dozen crate ......... Z -
Fancy seven dosen crate 49,. ~
Fancy. per bunch ....... seq -
Fancy Messina ......... q 90
California lemons ..... q 90
POTATOES
No. New potatoes. bbl.. a 90
No. New potatoes. Dbl. O Is
BANANAS.
Eight hands. per buRch.. SEQ 90
Seven hands per bunch. ESQ
MISCELLANEOUS.
Domestic onions, 100 lbs
days ....,.. ........ 2eW oV
Spanish onions, per crate l SEQ
Cabbage, new, per crate. $50 90
Dnmsons. zoo h.. basket q so
MAIN GROWN SEED POTATOES.
Coblera. $50 lbs bags. per bag. "a rs
Red Bliss. $50 lbs. bags. per bag rs
Green Mountain. per bag...... 4 rs
Early Rose. $50 lbs. bags. bag. 4 10
WHOLESALE MARKET CONDITIONS
Standing In quotations on the whole.
sale commission market was practical.
~ unchanged today. The market wa1
particularly quiet Sales for the week
ending today have been in fair vol.
ume. and the market has been subst an
TALLY cleaned Of produce shipm nts
Tho outlook for next week 10 good. A
heavier volume OF trade IL indicated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20
RICHMOND rNUrr aanxwr.

W IA olssais quotations furnished By the
BiAlock Fruit and Froouss Co,
Richmond. Va. Aug. 10. 1918
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20
RICHa. HAY MARKET.

wholesale Quotations on 'Change)
Richmond, Va. Aug. 10 1915.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-20

Fancy Maiden Blush. Dbl. 500 8 IS
other varttieS .......... 600 3 90
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-27

Yesterdays hero-Fred Beebe, for.
mer Cub hurler and discard OF thres
other National league clubs, caused
the downfall of the White Sox. The
veteran twirler shut out the hose two
to nothing, allowing three hits.
The Indians played sensational
game behind Beebe. Speaker, How
ard, Chapman and Graney, each rob
bed the Chicagoans of a hit
Earl Hamilton of the Browns was
jolted from the box by the Tigers in
the seventh. His old team mates
showed him little sympathy.
The Senators and Yanks engaged
in an eleven inning smuggling match
The Senators won when Mcbride
m ade his first hit Of the day, a double
scoring Williams.
Five pitchers were pitted agains.
the Athletics by the Red Sox but
Shore was the only one to stick and
he was there only one inning. Tho
Mackmen won 8 to 5.
Rowe of the Athletics and Ruth, of
Boston. were the only pinch hitte-s
to produce hits.
The Reds finally won a game from
the cards. However. It took eleven
innings.
Chrfsty Matthewson made his ap.
pearance in the first game of double
header between the Giants and Brook
Iyn Just long enough to get credit for
winning a game.
The Dodgers took the second gsme