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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-13
(By International News Service)

account of the Rechst and OF the chancek
lor's speech:
Chancellor Betmann Holweg today announced in the
Rechstag that Germany together with her allies conscious
of their responsibility before God before nation and be-
fore humanity had proposed the morning to the hostile
powers to enter into peace negotiations.
Practically all members of the Parliament had followed
the expected the Capitol. A crowed house
thronged galleries and listened in respectful silence when
the chancellor to begin his speech.
First he outlined the extraordinary political situation and
them insisting upon the achievements of the central powers
made the which possibly the turning
the which for than had held the
world under its spell
Details Recent History
The chancellor said:
'sThe Reichstag had not been adjourned for longer
period but had been left the discretion of the president
decide the fortunate date for its meeting This decision
prompted the hope that happy the field
would be recordeda hope which fulfilled quicker almost
than We had expected
IT shall be brief for actions speak for themselves
Rumana had entered into the in order roll up in
the position and that of allies At the me
the grand offensive on the omme had the object Of piercing
western 'front.' while the renewed Italian attacks
launched for the purpose of parayzng Austria Hungary
'The situation serious But with Gods help troops
shaped the conditions that they give security
not only complete, but st greater than before.
The east front not only stands but in spite of the Ru-
manan campaign is fitted with larger and
teriaI than it formerly had been. 2
Hindenburg's Stroke.
1.-THE most efficient precautions have been taken against
all Italian diversions And while the Somme and tho
Kars the drum fire esounded while the Russians launched
troops against the eastern frontier Of Pennsylvania Field Mar
shall Hndenburg captured the whole Walaeh
and the hostile capital of Bucharest leading with
genius troops that in conunctonAwth those of all allies
made possible what hitherto had been considered impossible
And Hndenburg does rests the military operations
progress BY the strokes of the sword at the time the
firm foundations for economic needs have been laid Great
stocks of grain vca oil and other goods fell into hands
Rumana. Their transport began Immediately In spite Of
the scarcity could have lived own but safety
is beyond question:
Famine Specter Downed
"To the great events on land heroic deeds Of sub
marines Of equal Importance added The specer q
famine which enemies must appeal against
them without mercy aksas
After the termination Of the first year Of His Majesty
the Emperor public appeal addressed to the nation sai
have the great events fills hearts with
and fr1mness. saRA
minds il this respect Nor have they Tho eaderx
genius and heroic actions have framed facts firm
were deceived The German Reichstak ~ IN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-13
Urging Suffrage

tcontinusd on Seventh Page,
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Continued on Second Page,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-13
Congressman Fitzgerald De-
nounces Increases Of Salaries
of Congressman 5 Secretaries
EXTRAVACANCE is OF
WHOLESALE VARIETY
Senate Strikes Out Root I aka
hira "Centlemens Agree
ment' Amendment PIC
ture Bride Amendment

Washington. Dec. l2-Representa-
tive Fitzgerald. of New York. chair
man OF the House Committee on APP
preparations, today warned his Demo-
cratic colleagues against the extrava-
gance which he says threatens DEM
ocratic control of the government.
The possibilities of the Democrats
remaining in power will be lessened.
If some one does not pay less atten-
ton to the high cost Of living and
more to the high cost Of government"
shouted Mr.. Fitzgerald in the debate
on the legislative appropriations bill
when an amendment was proposed. in
creasing the salaries of Congressman
secretaries from $1,000 TO $4,000 a
year. The amendment which Its oppo-
nents characterized as member
grab was adopted. however. but not
until Mr.. Fitzgerald had lectured his
own party on its wholesale extrava-
gance
Another Clerk Voted.
Mr.. Fitzgerald was equally sarcas-
tic in opposing unsuccessfully another
amendment which would give Con-
gressmen an extra clerk at, $75 a
month while Congress WAS In session.
The House was STILL considering the
legislative bill when adjournment was
taken. Previously in record time the
Indian appropriation bill. carrying
substantially 100000 was passed.
paving the way for consideration of
the Legislative. executive and judiciary
appropriations. The House has en-
tered upon the work OF passing the ap
preparation measures with unprece-
denied zeal. The diplomat and con-
suiar bill is nearing completion and
will be ready by the time the iegis-
latiye bill Is out of the way
This early disposal of appropriation
measures has led to some enthusiasm
about an old-fashioned Christmas re-
cess despite the opposition to such a
break in the legislative work. ex-
pressed before Congress convened.
Now 1t seems within the range OF
possibility that the House will ad-
journ from December 22 to January
2. Plans are afoot to resume after
the new year with An understanding
that House sessions will commence
At 10 O'Clock daily and extend into
the evening whenever necessary.
Urging Suffrage.
Woman suffrage leaders headed by
Jane Adams today hesought the
House Judiciary Committee to en-
dorse a constitutional amendment for
woman suffrage. The meeting was
arranged by the woman's Peace party.
of which Miss Adams In national
chairman.
THE woman's Peace party stands
primarily for peace" said Miss Adj
dams. land we believe that giving the
ballot to women would help material
~ In bringing about peace. Much OF
the splendid woman vote which war
given President Wilson at the last
election can be traced to devotion to
his social legislative program and his
stand for peace. This general en-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-13

Washington. Dec. IA bill tore
peal the reciprocity act with Canada.
approved in 1911 and which CANADA
rejected. was introduced In the House
late yesterday by Representative
Sloan. OF Nebra1ka. He pointed out
that Canada might seek to ratify the
agreement now TO take advantage Of
the provisions permitting the recipro-
cal FREQ iniportations Of foodstufk.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-13
COMMERCIAL CONGRESS
STIRRED BY PROPOSAL
Of GERMANY FOR PEACE
Receipt OF News Followed BY Prayer
Between Discussions OF South's
Splendid Future
COMMISSIONER kOINER is
HEARD ON FARM LOAN BILL,
Governor Stuart Ofiiciatc~ At Dcsli.
cation OF Fort Storey. Handling
Sp's<ae-F7ect Compcls Admiration.
Opportunity Offered by South.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.
Norfolk. Dec. i2-The prospect
Tor peace In Europe and the agri-
cultural and industrial DEVELOPMENT
or the South were the principal items
discussed today at the various ses-
saons or the Southern Commercial
Congress. and its allied organisations.
in the second day of the convention.
When the news reached the floor OF
the convention that Germany had
made peace proposal through the
three major neutrals, it created in
tense interest, and throughout the
day speakers referred to this peace
prospect - 4Ae-Ais- audiences always
responded with applause.
The breaking of ground for Fort
Storey. 1t Cape Henry. 1t which
Governor Stuart made the principal
address and buried the first spade Of
dirt on the foundation site ana an
address in the evening BY Secretary
OF Labor w. B. Wilson were salso
features OF the day.
Governor Dedicates Fort
In the absence OF Hon. Henry
Breckenridge, who was to have de-
livered an grafton dedicating the pro-
posed new Fort Storey, Governor STU
art thAs afternoon turned over a spade
works
The Governor made few brief
remarks. but there was no formal
ceremony. The crowd assembled for
the oyster roast cheered the Governor
when he turned the shovel OF earth,
and also at the conclusion OF his re-
marks.
Fleet Is 1lluminetl.l
The Atlantic fleet in Hamnto an
Roads was in full illumination to-
night between Z and 10 O'Clock as a
to delegates and visitors
to the Southern Commercial Con-
Ereas
Every ship in the fleet was electri-
cally In full dress and the sight drew
forth great admiration from thou
sands. Seldom Is such q spectacle
possible and visitors In the city found
II q rare treat to see the big dread
noughts and the smaller ships literal
" afirc with lines OF lights.
In addition to the illumination the
program included Z searchlight drill
in which all Of the ships participated.
COmmissioner K0inCr RxUoidea.
In the absence OF e. J. watson,
Of agriculture Of South
Carolina, Commissioner Kofner. Of
Virginia, presided over this mornin9's
session. Speaking TO the COngress.
Mr.. K0iner talked Of tn brilliant
future before the South. He hudod
the legislation Of. the lH1t few years
which created tNs Federai Reserve
sf
New Britain herald., 1916-07-20
PEACE ORATORS TO
 TAKE THE STUMP
Will Oppose Those Fayoring An-
 neXatiOnS to KaiSer'S Realm

Correspondence of the Asso. Press.)
 Berlin, July 19 (via London, July 20.)-A campaign of oratory designed to check the extreme annexationist movement represented by the Conser- vatives and the right wing of the National Liberals is being organized by the so-called German National committee, whose chairman is Prince von Wedel, formerly Viceroy of Alsace-Lorraine and now General Adjutant to the Kaiser. The speak CTS will include many of the most prominent names in German science, industry, trade and agriculture.
 One of the executive officers in a statement to newspaper correspon- Ddents said:
 We frankly want an honorable peace, but not peace at any price. We do not want peace delayed through the efforts of those who demand that we take all we can get and hold fast to everything our military power en- ables us to, without regard to future consequences.
 Our desire is heartily to support the Chancellor's policies, but we dis agree with the government's prohi- bition of public discussion of the aims of the war"
 The campaign will begin on August l, when public addresses will be made In fifty cities. Police permis- sion has already been granted. The principal newspapers are in favor of the committees program. The Cath ohc newspapers are for the most part with the committed
 Dr. Spahn. the Catholic leader. came to the defence of the Chancel- Tor in the Reichstag. The annexation 1st plans are strongly supported by the Agrarian leaders and important groups of big manufa acturers
 The Frankfurter Zeitung within a week has suggested that a truce be arranged so that German soldiers may go home for the election of a new Reichstag.
 AS a first step toward an under standing with Germanys enemies the Socialists and a section of the Liber- als have been urging for some time that the government announce den- nitely Germany's aims in the war
 pr. von Bethn.ann- -Hollweg, the Imperial Chancellor. has been at tackled by the Conservatives and Agrarians for his inclination toward peace, as exempIified in the settle ment of the submarine controversy with the United States.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-20
Maple Hill

Miss Agnes Nelson gave a dance Friday evening in Guild hall in honor of the birthday of her sister, Mrs Howard Comstock. About thirty guests were present from New Brit ain. Hartford and this place. During one of the dances favors were given out, announcing the engagement of Miss Agnes Wilson to Edmund s. Starr. The hall was heautifullq de- corated with ferns. Lynchs orchestra Of New Britain furnished the music. The patrons and patroncsses were MT. and Mrs Edmund Starr, Miss Elsie Starr and Mrs. James Nelson.
 Mrs. Roger Wells of the Center is the guest of her son, Lemuel Wells, at his summer home at Madison
 Miss Eliza beth Root: who has been visiting friends in South Manchester has returned to her home.
 Miss Jennie Kiely is visiting rela- tives in Providence.
 Mrs. Bridgewater and Miss Fife Bridgewater spent the week end in East River.
 Clarence Nordstrom is visiting rela- tives in Pennington.
 The Neighborhood meeting will be held this evening at the home of c. s. Barrows.
 R.. W. Poteet has gone to Bos- ton for a few days.
 A son has been born to MT. and
New Britain herald., 1916-07-20
. Berlin News WHO ARE TOWNS
 PROMINENT MEN? Philadelphia Clubman Says He Has Signatures Of Ten ON LONG BICYCLE TRIP
Stops at Every Community to Obtain lEsH List, in Order to Win Wager-Swed- ish Republicans Plan Big Outing ~E#
 Speeding Autoists Worry Citizens.

AS a result of a discussion at the Calumet club on Chestnut street, Philadelphia, last Friday evening, Spencer Curtiss, a well known citizen of that city is taking a long bicycle trip. Mr. Curtis was an ardent wheel man before the advent of the present "benzine buggy and maintained that he could travel in that manner from his native city to Boston, distance of approximately 3S0 miles in five days. The discussion grew heated and final ly more stipulations were placed on the trip. One was that the rider should go alone and obtain the names of ten prominent citizens in every town and city through which he passed. The time for the trip was in- creased to ten days and MT. Curtis accepted the defy. He arrived in Berlin this morning about 7:30 o'clock and immediately began to obtain sigma lures. He refused to disclose the names of the signers, saying part of the wager was that the names could not be published until the en- 7 tire trip was completed. MT. Curtis dWeus at length on the picturesque beauty Of his trip, especially through out Connecticut. He was the object of much attention in the different places, where he stopped on account If his attire. lIe wears a regular bicycle racers suit, the jersey being biach and yellow and tl.e trunks deep black
 S. Several citizens were asked this morning, if they had placed their 'John Hancock" on MT. Curtiss' pa per, but all assumed a reticent att- tude, disclaiming any knowledge of the rider However, MT. Curtiss promised 10 send the list to the Her add as soon as his trip Is completed and they will be published at that time.
 Picnic Plans.
 If hard and conscientious prepara- tion counts for success, the local Swedish Republican club will have one of the best picnics ever held at their affair of July 30. President Louis Anderson has appointed several kcommittees to arrange for the outing and several surprises are in store for Y those who attend. The outing will be held in Seagroe's grove in the rear of the fair grounds, and a large at tendance is anticipated.
 Although being organized only two years, the local club has grown rapid Aly Much interest was manifested at first, but gradually grew less and less until at one time, it was thought the club would go out of existence. But &Ir. Anderson was chosen leader at a Y meeting during the winter and a campaign was immediately started for
New Britain herald., 1916-07-20
Nervous People Must Keep Blood
 Cool in Summer
Over-heated Blood Is Dangerous Causes Severe Nerve Strain.
 \ Simple Home Remedy

"Phew! My blood feels as though it was boiling, my feet are so hot and swollen. l can hardly drag one after the other, my head is ready to burst and my nerves are right on edge I wish l could take off every stitch and hide in the shade till winter cOmes"
 Summer days are surely trying days for tired, Jagged, nervous men and women. Overloaded blood pressing on their delicate nerve centers just fairly takes every speck of ambition and vitality, makes them so cross, irritab ble and peeVish you can hardly get a civil word from them. Even night brings only uneasy, ftful sleep, which leaves them in the morning as tired as when they went to bed.
 If summer heat is trying your nerves and making your existence miserable just try the great new nerve remedy Margo for a few days and see what blessed relief it gives in even tWenty-fOur hours. Margo is used to cool your sluggish overloaded blood, opens the pores of your skin and in- duces a gentle, cooling perspira ton that draws all the puffy, swollen feel ing from your hands and feet, the dull heaVy feeling from your head and makes your brain cool, clear and active. It calms, soothes and stea dies the nerves and makes the days work a real pleasure
 MargO is absolutely harmless It contains no dope or dangerous drugs, but is a scientific com bination of six of the best nerve vitalizing elements known to modern chemistry. Thous- ands of people everywhere are using it this very day and are enjoying the blessed relief from all nerve strain that Margo alone can give. Druggists all over New Britain are selling it fast these days and The Clark & Brainerd Co. are so confident of it's value that they offer it to every buyer on their l absolute guarantee of satisfaction or their money back.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-20
PlainVilic News AM|ES|TE PAVING
 FOR WEST MAIN ST. Highway Commissioner Bennett
 Planning Improvements Here
 TO ATTEND FIELD DAY
Whiting Street Paving May Be De- layed Until Next Year-Veterans COngregate at Camp Grounds Flee From Paralysis-Briefs.

While no official information has plans of the highway comm ssiOner re- garding Plainville roads, other than the announcement that the permanent pavement on Whiting street is to be extended for a considerable distance towards Sohthingt6n, it is learned from an authoritative source that it has been tentatively decided to lay amiesite on West Main street from the railroad crossing as far at least as Forestville avenue. Nothing has as yet been done regarding the calling of bids for the contract for the work as iti understood that Commissioner Bennett does not propose to make the Improvement at least before spring.
 This belief was strengthened this morning by the appearance of force of the commissioner men who began making repairs to the macadam sur face. The numerous holes in the road are being filled and an effort will be made to get the street in more suitable shape for traffic.
 These changes it is expected will make the macadam serve until the commissioner is ready to have it
 
 West Main street, although one of the travelled highways in PlainVille, has never been in satisfactory shape, despite the fact that cOnsiderab ble money is spent annually in repairing it. The surface is badly worn from automobiles and the road presents a poor appearance.
 Any plans that may be formulated by the commissioner for making the street a part of the towns permanent pavement area will be appreciated by the residents as we'll as by autOiSts who have to drive through here.
 Selectman Johnson has heard nothing definite as to when the laying of the amiesite. on Whiting street will be started. The Connecticut company, which will cooperate with the state in improving this thoroughfare, intends to make some changes in it's track lay out on the street and also proposes to lay new ties There is no sign of a be- ginning of this improvement and the local officials now believe that because of a scarcity of labor and high prices, the work may not be done until next year.
 To Attend Field Day.
 Members of the Hose company will hold a special meeting this evening to take action on the invitation to attend the fremen's field day to be held in New Haven and Savin Rock tomor- row. The company is expected to par ticipate in the events scheduled for the day and a large number of the f1remen will probably accompany Chief M A. Norton to the Elm City.
 Tonight's meeting will decide on the time the f1remen will start from F'lainville.
 Veterans Celebrate.
 Civil war veterans from several towns and cities in the state came here today to participate in the exer-
New Britain herald., 1916-07-20

campaign, the mem berShip now totals forty. The club members and their families will enjoy the picnic and in vitations will be sent to many towns people.
 Speeding Autoists.
 No little concern has been aroused in town, since the completion of the west side of Warrington Ridge with the new concrete road. Many autoists are evidently of the opinion that the thoroughfare was laid to- furnish rac- ing course, if their manner of speed ing is taken into account. Several ac- cidents have been averted by the mar rOWest of margins and the residents of the street are becoming indignant. According to one, there are two types of autoists passing over the street daily: one, which drives slowly and carefully, with deep regard for the rights of others and the other, one that rushes along pell mell at a high rate of speed. It is considered very fortunate that no accidents have oc- ties have discussed the matter and the town officers will be instructed to stop anyone speeding along that
  ble collie dog belonging to George Pickett of Pennington road was killed by a passing automobile last evening.
 Briefs.
 John McCabe, P. J. Buckley and John Fitzpatrick of Kensington are sojourning at Block Island.
 Mrs. William Luby of Kensington is entertaining Miss Anna McNamara of Ansonia.
 MT. and Mrs. George Hilbert moved to Windsor this morning, where they will reside in the future.
 Emil Fritz of Hackensack, N. J., is spending a few days with B. R. Mill Ter of East Berlin.
 Mrs. B. s. Burnham and daughter, Miss Ethel, have returned to their home in New Haven after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Bushnell.
 Miss Lillian Minor of Farmington road is the guest of Mrs Ethel Hand ford of West Suff1eld.
 Several of the negroes imported from Virginia by the railroad agency have left the employ of that concern and are working a various local jobs
 A social under the auspices ot fhe East Berlin Village Improvement so- ciety will be held on the lawn of M. B. Hagen tom orrow evening. The proceeds will be used for the street light maintenance.
 Mrs. F. FOgette of East Berlin is entertaining MT. and Mrs. Emerson Parker of Hartford.
 Rev. s. c. Johnson has returned to his home in Darien, after visit with several of his former parishiOners in East Berlin.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-20

Little Miss Jeannie Jackson, the England, has collected during the past twelve months $500 in coppers in the streets of Burnley in aid of the war funds. For $2.250 motor ambulance called the Young Kitch- ener'' ambulance was purchased, and the remainder of the money was handed over for the purpose of pur- chasing comforts for the troops. The
New Britain herald., 1916-07-20

child was introduced to Queen Mother Alexandra at Marlborough house, where her majesty shook hands with the girl congratulated her upon her successful efforts and was photographed with her. Her elder brother was killed at Loos, and two others are now serving in the army, one of whom has been awarded the D. c. M Little Miss Jackson is seen wearing medals awarded to her uncle during the South African war.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-20
AUSTRALIANS GENEROUS.
Respond Ncbly to Government Loans
 and Latter Asks for More.

Correspondence of the Asso. Press)
 Melbourne, Australia, June IA third federal loan for war Is to be foated before August i, though 1t is not proposed this time to ask for any fixed amount. On the occasion of the first loan, the government asked for $25,000,OO0 and it received s65,- 000,00O; and on the second occasion SEQ, 0,0OO,00O was asked for and the re- sponse was s105, ,000,0 900.
 Parliament has authorized the rais- ing of $250, 0,000,000 and it is expected the people of the commonwealth will as before respond liberally The government will take as much up to that amount as the public care to lend 1t.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-20
GREEK RFSFRVISTS GO HOME.

Berlin, July 20, by Wireless to Say ville-The Vossische Zeltung says that after the demobiliza ton of the Greek army the Bulgarian govern ment permitted 1000 Greek reser- vists to cross Bulgarian territory for the purpose of returning to Rumania.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-20

Mrs George Slater and two chil- dren have returned from Mantle where they have been visiting Mrs Skaters parents, MT. and Mrs. DaviC Webster for the past two weeks
New Britain herald., 1916-07-20

MT. and Mrs. John Blair of NeV York are visiting Mrs. Blair's mother Mrs. l.. l.. Clark of Thompson Place