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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-28
.HOPEWELL BOOSTER DAY
SET FOR FEBRUARY 29
OF the Most Notable in History Of
southsiae virginia.

Especial to the Richmond Virgtnian)
Hopewell. Va, Jan. 27.--It has been
decided by the Chamber OF Commerce
10 name February 29. as Booster Day"
for Hopewell. This matter has been
under consideration 70 some time and
II was at first determined to have a
jubilee day when the first passenger
cars of the Petersburg and Appomat-
tox Railway ran through TO the Wizard
city but owing to the fact that there
would be no electric lights and other
conven;cnces at that time, so DESTROYS
for properly pulling off such an event.
II was deemed advisable to postpone
the matter until a later date,
1t is understood that arrangements
will be made for the running of
special trains into Hopewell and that
people from far and wide will be in
yited to participate in the celebration.
The committee from he Chamber OF
Commerce having the matter In charge
hope t. have several special trains from
Richmond as well as from other points
On the date named.
A most elaborate program is being
prepared for the occasion, and 1t Is
believed by all interested that 1t VIII
lie one of the greateat booster events
ever promoted In Southside Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-28
ILL HEALTH CAUSE
OF SELF DESTRUCTION

Especial to The Richmond Vireinian.)
Woodstock. Va, Jan. 21.-Edward
Grove committed suicide at the home
Of his brother in Newmarket last
night when he fired two bullets into
his body One entered his breast and
the second his brain. He has been in
il-heaith for several years. Mr.. Grove
was a son of the late Edward Grove,
of Shenandoah County, He was nifty
I'VE years of age and unmarried. sur
N1ving are his brother, John Grove,
and one sister. Miss Carrie Grove, Flu
neral services were held Friday morn
ing by Or. Repass. of the Lutheran
Church of Harrisonburg,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-28
BRANCH RELIEF BODIES
WILL BE FORMED

The splendid record OF the Virginia
| War Relief Association of this city
under whose auspices there have been
gathered such generous donations and
zlfts of money and supplies for ship
r,ent to the war-ridden sections OF
Europe has served to- arouse other
cities and towns in this State TO SINH
lar activities. and it is regarded al
most as certain that within the next
Few weeks associations, branches of
the one here will be organized I'm vari-
GUS sections of Virginia
Petersburg and Hampton are the
latest towns to manifest interest in
the relief work, and letters have been
received at headquarters here asking
for information concerning methods
Of organization and membership. This
will be promptly sent, and within
few DAYS 1t is expected that live
branches will he actively at work in
these two progressive cities.
From Farmville. where one of the
first branches was organized, there
was received yesterday three boxes OF
supplies, including blankets and bed
ding. hospital and surgical supplies
and magazines and stationery. to the
value OF nearly $3.50.
This is not the first shipment from
the Farmville branch. which is carry
ing on "A very QCuve relief campaign
in that section.
Two additional rooms have been
placed at the disposal of the local as
ISOLATION, adjoining the large room
heretofore used as headquarters. This
Increased space, so badly needed for
the storing of the rapidly accumulat-
ing supplies and packing Of goods for
shipment, is made possible through
the generous action of Mrs. ]. T. An
derson, representing the Allison es-
tate. owners OF the building, who
gives rent free TO the association.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-28
INTERFERENCE WITH
Continued From First Page.1

Continued From First Page.1
for a dlsContinuance OF these unwar-
ranted interferences with inviolable
mails Impress upon Sir Edward Grey
the necessity for prompt action in this
matter.
(Signed) LANSING.
Greys' Reply.
The communication from Sir Ed
ward Grey is contained in the follow
ing statement given out today by the
State DEPARTING /:
January 26. 1915.
"In reply to Ambassador Pages note
Of January 10 regarding the removal
of mails, the department has received
the following interim answer of Sir
Edward Grey dated January Is:
The communication which your ex-
ceilency was good enough to make on
the 10th instant regarding the seizure
of mails from neutral vessels raised
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-28

Especial TO The RICHMOND NIrgInian)
Petersburg. Va, Jan, 27-Mrs.
Mary Catherine Belch, wife Of Fred
erick Belch, died very suddenly at
her home at City point this morning.
Mrs. Relch was in the seventy-first
wear of her age, She is survived by
her husband, four sons and two
daughters. W H, F, J., c. A. and
John 3. Belch, Mrs Sophia f. Belch-
err and Mrs Mary l. Traylor, all OF
CITY Point also one sister. Mrs. Mag
gle Lawrence, of Norfolk The funeral
viii be conducted from the City Point
Episcopal Church at 8 o'clock satur-
day afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-28
OBITUARY
AIber, Sidney Spencer. Jr.

Especial TO The Richmond NlrKlnlahJ
Farmville. Va, Jan. 27.-Friends
and relatives were greved to receive
a telegram from Rocky Mount, n. c,
announcing the death in that town to-
day of Mr. Albert Sidney Spencer, Jrr
a prominent real estate agent ana
broker of that town. MIR. Spencer was
about twenty-four years old and Is
survived by his father. Mr.. A, S. Spen-
Ger. and one brother, Mr.. Abner
Spencer, of Rival, and one sister, Mrs.
Joseph Zones of Lynchburg. His re-
mains will reach Farmville tomorrow
morning on the O'Clock train and
will be laid to rest In the cemetery OF
Salem Methodist Church, Buckingham
/ County
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-28
William III. Hancox.

Norfolk. Va, Jan. William II.
Hancox.,a well known building con-
tractor Of this section. died yesterday
afternoon at 2 O'Clock at the residence
of his daughter, Mrs r. II. Quayle.
1884 Ann Street. Park View, after an
Illness OF six weeks.
Mr.. Hancox was a native OF Ken
nelworth Eng, but had resided here
for the past nine years. He was
eighty-one years old and the an
nouncement Of his death will come az
a shock 10 his many friends in Nor
folk and Portsmouth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-28

Especial u The richmond NIrginian)
Petersburg. Va. Jan. 27,-Mr.
Robert Dewsbury, who came IN this
section from Michigan about thirty
years ago. died very suddenly at his
home near Ford this morning Mr..
Dewsbury was widely known and
highly regarded He was in tho
SEVENTEEN year OF his age and is sur
vived by q widow and several chill
dren. The funeral will be conducted
from Cor,nth Church, Dinwiddie
County. at 3 O'Clock tomorrow after
noon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-28
I.EF'EW DAMAGE SUIT
WILL COME UP TODAY

The damage suit of James Lefew,
former sergeant in the Highland
Springs Military Company, against
the Dispatch, will be heard to-
day in the Henrico Circuit Court. He
is basing his suit on the grounds
that the newspaper improperly print
ed the statement that he was dis
honorahly discharged.
like suit against the News Leader
ended in tho Circuit Court Monday,
when Lefew was awarded a verdict
of one cent damage.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-28
Mrs. Mary II. M'InturfY.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian J
Woodstock. Va. Jan. 27.-Mrs..
Mary e. McInturff. aged seventy
three years, widow OF John MeInturff
died at her home, Toms Brook. Shen-
andoah County. this morning Sur
y.ving are ono daughter Miss Laura
McInturff, and two sons. w. f. and
Hugh McInturff and seven brothers
Funeral services will be held Satur-
day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-28
TELEPHONE:
ofnce, Mad. 1919
Residence. Ran 1900 W.


i
! Club Of Highland Park on this even
ing at s O'Clock in the club rooms
and each member will have the privi'
4 lege Of inviting a guest
! Concerning Miss Could
| Island. y. Y. who has been the guest
or Miss Alite blair for the past week
/ LEFT last night for savannah Ga
where she viii visit friends. Later
Miss. Gould VIII return 10 ttlCh /
and will spend some time with MISS
blair and Miss Martina Chainperlayhe
Valentine.
Personal MeTltion'
Dr. r. ii. Wright left yesterday 10
spend a week with MIS- sister IN Dos
ton
Miss Margaret Crump VIII oe a
member Of the party golhg HouCh
Mr.. ana Mrs. George &. Hutch'neS
are spending short time with Tela-
lives in Texas.
Dr. Graham spent 1e" Gays IN
Miss BETTE Cooke, or 'hed INNS
Fluvanua County. is the guest OF MT
and Mrs J, Osborn Haw, at their
home IN this city
ID. Alfred palmer Of Erhanna, mas
been the recent guest Of Mr. Ldlourn
T. Myers. In this city
Miss Nancy Tanner, OF Philadelphia,
Is the guest Of friends In this city.
Mss Lee Courtney "a attending the
rs!d winter hops at the University OF
Virginia.
NJ and Mrs T. T Wright have re-
,arae4 from a visit u New York.
Mr. ana Mrs Schuyler Clarke, OF
>.ea YORK. are the guests OF friends
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-28

A lengthy program OF moving pic
lures viii DO shown tonight in the
auditorium Of the cambridge Street
JUn3ra High school School children
can see the movies free OF charge,
while 1--WE cents is charged adults 10
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-28

His Majesty's government are. there
fore. compelled TO communicate with
their allies before they can send a
reply to your memorandum. They are
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-28

important questions of principles in
regard TO matters which are deter
mined by the policy jointly decided
and acted by the allied governments.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-28

consulting with the French govern"
ment In the first instances and hope
to be In q position before long 70
state the result Of this consultation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-28
Women's $29.75 Coats, $4,000

Chinchuas wide vale ChevtotA Broadcoths.
Curduroys and Velours in good assortment OF
shades
Trimmed with fur and velvet Some with self
collars.
These Coats will be needed for many week
vet and at the same time youN have practically
a new Coat with which 10 start next season
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-28

The regular quarterly meeting OF
the Federation Of Baptist Home De-
lartment Workers will meet in Sec
cd Baptist Church today at $3.50
T. NJ
1t Is important that all members be
present. as officers for the ensuing
year Will be elected, Home Depart
inent Workers of all denominations
cordially invited.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-28
Meetings.

The attention of members OF the
Virginia Association Opposed 10 Wo-
man suffrage is called to the open
n. Getting to be held Monday evening,
January 81. at $40 p. NJ, at the
jefferson Auditorium Miss Lucy Price
Will speak. Members are asked to
attend and bring as many of their
friends as possible
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-28
Women's Silk Dresses, $3.50

Former Prices $4,000 to $3.50.
panne Velvet and combinations of Velvet and
SIX in charmeuse, crepe meteor. Georgette crepe
and plaid taffeta, mostly IN black, plum and
brown: trimmed with lace, velvet and fur. Love-
~ creations, exclusive styles-only OF a kind
many of them this winters newest models; all
sizes
Our ss5 90 and $3.50 Velvet and Velvet and
silk Combination Dresses reduced to $4,000
Black and brown, trimmed with fur: one of a
kind
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-28

pr. J W Williams, of Louisa Coun-
~. lately II 401 East Franklin Street.
this city has recently been unani-
mously elected "a member of the Rich
moud Phuusophic Association.
The Detroit times., 1916-06-26

states can put no other construction
UnUr the Communication handed 20
the secretary OF state uf the United
states on the 2lth ~ June by Mr.
Arreduudo. under Instruction % YOUR
zot eminent. man ~ ia Intended as q
formal tEoWsl OF deliberately hostile
action against the sor.r- o. the
Emitted states now IN McNfgo. and or
the purpose 90 attack them without
pfusurHttnn WheneIeI they move
susu.s 81 the objects for which they
were sent there. notWlthstaujluG the
"a ~ that those objects not only in
volye no untrIenuly Intention to-
wards The goN"rnw'uf Ard people ~
Mexico. but are, on the contrary, in
tended ur'y 60 1rsis' traf u,srun1ent
IN protecting itSelf and the territory
and people or the United states
against irresponsible" and iusurgent
bands % rebel war1uUers
am instructed. Therefore. nv my
Enrsrr~"ui % demand the iwm"dI-
are relea~" 81 the prisoners taken IN
Tho encounter At Carr}ZaI. together
with any property 81 tho United
states taken with them. and Co in.
form you that the IpFerDm.ni ~ the
United states expects an early state
ment from your government as 10
the course 81 action 90 wishes the
government OF the United states 20
understand ~ has doterm upon
and that ~ also expects that fHIg
statement DO made through the usual
e. YiDmafIr channels ard NOT tbrpWE b
subordinate military corn wandcrA
The Detroit times., 1916-06-26

though Never recunnoitered 20 miles
east Of Santa Maria, he found no
trace Of the missing officer He was
forced % return 90 field heaGquar.
'eys because his horses were in bad
shape and ont Of grain and forage
"Carrizal. Mex, June p, 1915 9.l5
m.
To Commanding Officer. 90
FREDERICK
MY troop reached Ojo Santo DO
uiuEo q: 5;2o p m June 20. Met
Troop { under Capt Boyd | came
under Capt Boyds command and
marched nv troop in rear FOR Car,
rial AZ AS a m. reaching open
field 20 southeast OF town at $50
m
capt Boyd sent in note re-
Guesting permission 20 pass through
The town. This was refused II was
stated We could 60 70 the north but
not east. Capt BOYD said he wa
going 70 Ahumaia az this time
lie was talking with the Car
rama commander Gen Gomez sent
a written message that Capt BOYD
could bring his force in town and
have a conference Capt Boyd fear
Cd an ambush. He was under tho
impression that the Mexicans would
run as soon as We fred
we formed for attack, his in'en-
ton being 20 move up - the line o.
about 100 Meyicans on the edge OF
the town. We formed e troop on
the left in line of skirmishers. one
platoon Of x troop on right OF lin"
and another X troop platoon on eS-
IRENE right echeloned little 70 the
rear
when We were within 2o0 yards.
tho Mericans opened fire and a
strong one, before We fred shot
Then We opened up They did not
run. To make a long account short,
after about an hours FIRE both troops
had advanced. G troop 10 position Of
Mexican machine gun and K troop
closing IN slightly 20 the left. We
we're very busy on the right. keep
ing on a flank attack group OF
Mcxlcans left town, went around our
rear and led our horses of at gal
Top
AT about O'Clock one platoon
% x troop. which was on our right,
fell back. Sergeant said ne could
not stay there Both platoons fell
back about ! 900 yards 70 the west
and then together with some men Of
e troop who were there these men
scattered
"I vas slightly wounded Capt
Boyd a man told me, was killed.
Nothing vas seen OF Lieut.. Adair az.
ter fight started, 80 man saw
stated
Il am hiding in a hole 1000 Yards
from the field and have one other
wounded man and three men with
me (Signedl
"MOREY. Captain"
The Detroit times., 1916-06-26
By United PRESS

ROME. June 2G.-Austrian troops
have begun a general retreat on the
Trrutno front unuer smashing
Italian offensive. it. was officially an
rognccd today The Italians have
captured Austrian positions at Cas-.
felgomber'o Meletle Mont Lougara.
Gallo. Astago. Cesuna and Monte
HHe italian gains arc the most ina.
pcriaut mad by Gen Cadorna's
Wmios u single attack since tho
fist few weeks following the out.
break of Tho Au.tra-lialisn war. Tho
italians are driving home their
offensive with The greatest yigor.
taxing advantage OF the Withdrawal
90 Austrian troops 10 meet the Rus.
sian offensive.
The hardest blow vas struck
against the Austrian center which
invaded Italy iu the recent Austrian
offensive Here the italians took en-
envy positions on a l5-milc front
taking Monte Cegnic and Cesuna,
southwest of AsisEo. the Asiago
The Detroit times., 1916-06-26
L. S. Accuses Mexico
Of Hostile Acts

WASHINGTON, June 26.-The
text Of the note 70 the Mexican de
facto government. transmitted Sun.
day 20 James Linn Rodgers, special
representative OF the American gov.
eminent in Mexico city. rays:
Mr. Arredondo Yesterday delivered
o. tuis government DO" following
communication.
ann directed by my government
20 inform your eNtrlleury. with
reference 20 the Carrizal incident.
that the chief executive. through the
Mexican war department gave or
dsrE To- General farjuto ~ Trevino
not 20 permit American forces from
vance further south nor 20 move
rI.H.I cast Hr west from tho points
whore they Hrc located. and TO op-
puHf usN incur ~ American sole
di rrH into Mexican territory These
orders were brought by General
Trcrinu 90 the attention OF General
FDrvhIUg. VINO rknowlrdgcd the re-
thereto. ON the Z2nd instant, az your
rNr'llrury knows. an American force
moved eastward quite for from It's
base. uptwithst1udIuR tho above or
doris ana waH engaged by Mexican
troops 90 tnrri7ai. state 81 Chihua-
hua A. result 81 the encounter.
several men Ou both sides were XIII
soldiers were made prisoners
You are hereby instructed 70 hand
90 the minister 81 foreign relations
q The de fsoto government the fol-
The government OF the United
The Detroit times., 1916-06-26
WILSON TO
ASK FOR WAR,
is OUTLOOK
CContinued from PAGE one)

likely President Wilson may find II
necessary 70 appear before congress
before the week ends.
Only a complete right about face
BY Carranza can save the situation,
The report OF Capt. Morey. as he
lay supposedly dying in the Carrizal
desert. indicated 10 officials that the
action OF the American force before
Carizal might have been provoca-
tive.
Morey wrote that Capt, Boyd was
under the impression that the Mex,
leans would run when the Ameri-
cans fired. We formed for al.
tack" said Morey's report.
On the other hand. the puolica'
ton OF the American demands for
the release Of Il American prison.
ers from Chihuahua showed that
Carranza had issued the order 10
Gen Trevino not 10 permit the
Americans 10 move south, east or
vest.
This would place upon Carranza
he responsibility for the Mexicans
firing and perhaps prove necessity
for Boyds offensive.
Persons in touch with President
Wilson's views said he would delay
going before congress on war mis-
sion until Carranza had had time
TO answer the American ultimaium.
The charge in this message that
Carranza had acted with hostility IN
issuing the order 10 Gen. Trevino
gave evidence that the administra-
ton believed war is the only answer
II Carranza does not free the Ameri-
cans taken at Carrizal. disavow that
incident and promise safety for the
American forces hereafter.
Troop trains are ready 70 take
American militia men 20 the border.
The Detroit times., 1916-06-26
MEN CLAMOR
TO ENLIST
IN GUARD
CONTINUED from PAGE oneJ

forced 10 disap9oint them, as the
captain had received orders 20 cease
recruiting and proceed. with the few
men who did not ge, away SUNDAY
night. 10 the Grayiing camp There
were so men in the party. that en-.
trained Sunday evening.
These orders, coming up abruptly.
is an indication thar there will la
an early movement Of the troops 20
the Mexican border Capt Payson
directed rhe eleventh hour applicants
to No as l-2 Grand RIver-ava west.
where enIistments are in progress
for Battery {.
The enlistinE officers already were
quite busy at hat place. and with
the siege OF the advancing horde
disappointed but still hopeful the
small quarters for a time looked
like a beleaguered fort Probably
all enllstmer records. in the mat.
ter Of time, were broken. an aver.
age Of 2j men per hour being placed
on the rolls. They were s'lu com
ing at noon.
We need about 100 more men. q"
said Lieut. ] T Johnston. "bu- ne
will have no trouble In getting them
before nightfall. Tho limited pare
here will necessltate housing theu
in the armory tonight
l.rg
ton drill tonight at : O'Clock We
will assemble here and march 20 tie
armory, and 7 am not Boosting when
! say that We will be able 20 SHOW a
fine body Of men"
Batteries 4 and 3. of the battery
corps, already are az Crawling They
were recruited az Lansing and are
not yet az full army strength DE-.
troirs Battery G g. expected 20 f.r.
nish enough Ut a surplus 20 help
hem 10 The required strength Each
battery must have ~ men When
Battery { srpedrs on parade Non.
day night there viii Dc from -- fo
$50 men in line The TorHf. as
soon as they arc enlisted, arc uH-
jccted 10 a preliminary ply Irai .
animation. This Is supplemental no
Crawling By more rig.d cyam.ra.
ton. vaccination and other pr-ran-
ti0rs against disease.
The battery recruiting station .s
in charge Of Capt William % Rose
wear. Jr.. with Lieuts ca Tecrnr7
J. r. Johnston. James a Con
nors and Charles Clifford Thny aN
declare that no married men need
apply. unless they can show posi-
lively that their families are well
provided for
Mai Waldo arrived home from
he camp. Monday morning and
passed the day settling up regimen.
tai and private matters preparatory
20 an early departure for the border
He says that great progress has
The Detroit times., 1916-06-26

action 90 the Republican convention.
] wish very >ulrWuly 20 ASK l''
reseutativgs 20 the Progressive part!
90 consider at this time only inc
welfare az ta, people OF the United
States. W. shall prove false 10 OUT
ideals aud our professions IT, N tn'S
grave crisis 20 the nations ire, w
permit ourselves 10 b" ~WrrN'd from
ths ono rr|m, duty 81 ~crNlnE WIN
cool Judgment and s'nEle-W ndru de-
goriUu tho nation needs ',lT own
political fortunes INDIVIDUALLY anu
collectively. are ~ no consequence
yrhat,yer when compared with the
honor and welfare 81 the people OF
the United states. such things do not
count when weighed ~ the balance
against our duty 10 serve well the
country i'm which. after We are dead
our children and our chlldren's chu-
.Erau are to live
earnestly bespesk from my fellow
Progresslves their ungrudging sup
port ~ AR Hugh..s.
TIir6DoEE ROOSEVELT.
Sagswurr Hll June %, 1915,
The Progressive committee was
sharply divided when il met. One
faction, led by Capt John VI Parker,
OF Louisiana. the Progressive vice
presidential nominee, advocated con-
t!nuance Of the party organization
regardless OF the colonels stand. An
other. led by George ". Perkins.
sought 70 win the committee 10
Rousevelt's views.
Still another faction demanded
The issue be put up 70 Progressive
state organizations for individual &C
ton
4 hot fight in the committee was
expected 70 begin Immediately after
he coloners letter was finished.