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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
Wilson Candidate
Is Winner in exds
Culbcrson Named in Democrat
ic Senatorial Primary
Oucr ColquiU.

DALLAS. TEN. August 2G.-vir-
tually complete returns from practi-
caliy all Texas counties in tho Demo-
cratic senatorial 'run-om" primary to-
day gave Senator Charles a Culberson
1861 votes. and former Governor O. Il.
Colqu!tt S3.451. Less than 10000 votes
remain TO be accounted for.
Wilson candidate. having supported in
mis- campaign the record Of tho pres
ent national administration. Former
Governor ColQuitt took exception TO
President Wilson'S administration OF
Mexican affairs.
a notable fact, from the returns re-
ceived. is that the former Governor
carried practically every county in
which there is a large Gcrmnn-Amcri-
can vote. while Senator Culberson had
big majortics in the other counties
and cities
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
SUBMARINE SIGHTED
May BE bremen. or Possible American
Vessel Engaged In
MnueuyCrs.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. August 60
Captain NJ. r. Wade. of the steamer
Edward +. Pierce. which arrived here
Tonight. reports passing a subma rine
off Winter Quarter Light at o'clock
this morning. The Pierce spoke to the
submarine, asking her identity. but re-
ceived no answer. Captain Wade says.
The submersible was heading south
by southwest. Whether the submarine
is the bremen or one Of the United
states undersca craft engaged in fleet
maneuvers off the coast is not known
here.
Captain Wade says that the sub
mersible loomed out OF the semidark-
ness off the starboard beam of the
steamer. The light was insufficient for
Captain Wade to get Il clear view Of
the submarine. Both craft continued
on their way
An English cruiser is lowering we'll
off the coast. according to shipmas-
ters arriving here within the past ten
days or two weeks Virginia pilots
however. say that no foreign warships
have been sighted by them off the
capes since a short time after the de-
parture of the Deutschland Marine
men here believe, however. that allied
warships again will not make the mis-
take OF letting their presence off the
capes be known II they can prevent 1t.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
ASK DANISH NATION TO SELL
Colonial Council of 81. ThOmns md ST.
John Urges Promotion Of Snie
of Islands to L. y.

COPENHAGEN. August % Cvia Lon.
donD.-The Danish Finance Minister
to-day received from the Governor Of
the Danish West Indies the following
cablegram:
The Colonial Council Of ST. Thomas
and st. John. on August o5. unanimous
~ adopted the following resolution:
As the rocurrent sale and nero,ia
lions and sale paraly2e all the spirit
ot enterprise in ST Thomas and -
John. and as that spirit is greatly de-
pressed on account of the failing of
public revenues and the distress an,one
private individuals already caused by
tho war and the accidents TO the Pan
anna Canal. the Council invites the
mother country TO promote the pres
"nt sale and negotiations. and asks
earnestly that she not reject the sale
nhiess the Danish nation demands II.
and is willing to take the future "a
sponSibility"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
TOBACCO MEN TO HOLD
CONFERENCE ON MONDAY
Protest Will BE Made Against British
Embargo on Shipments After
August 81.
MEANS BIG LOSS TO GROWERS
Senators and Representatives From
States Affected by Order VIII BE
Asked to Use Influence to Secure
Modification.
Especial 10 The Times.Dispa,ch.l


WASHINGTON. August 2s-A confer
ence of Virginia. Kentucky and Tennes-
see tobacco growers and exporters will
be held in this city on Monday TO pro-
test agains, the British embargo
against further shipments OF tobacco
to Germany and Austria after August
81
Representatives of this industry will
confer with Senators and Representa-
tires from their States. in the hope that
means may be devised for moditica-
tion of this embargo. to the extent. at
least. that all shipments now con
traoted for may proceed 10 their desti-
nation. Otherwise, enormous loss will
be sustained by the American exporters
Several months ago Great Britain
lifted the embargo against shipments
OF American tobacco to the central
powers on the ground that this product
could in no sense be regarded as con-
trahand II could not be used TO
strengthen the military power of either
country or To subsist the civilian popu-
lat!on.
y few weeks ago Ensland suddenly
changed her policy. announcing that
only such shipments rs were in transit
or such shipments as had actually been
contracted. for. might be delivered
This was a blow At the American to-
bacco interests. but tho full effect OF
IL was not felt until the British gov
ernment later still announced that all
eNisinG contracts must be filled by Au-
gust 81 The tobacco people say that
ii is physically impossible to carry out
their contracts by that time. because
OF the limited shipping facilities.
The conference on Monday will prob
ably result in laying the situation he
fore the State Department. with the
urgent request that strong representa-
tions be made 10 Great Britain. The de-
partment co-operated effectively in
original negotiations. as did Sir Cecil
Spring Rice. the British ambassador
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
WOMEN TO ATTRACT BUYERS
Alleged Practice Among Certain New
York manufacturers Subject of
Special Inquiry.

NEW YORK. August 26.-Distr.ct
Attorney Swami announced to-day that
he had assigned one Of his assistants
to make a special investigation of evil
dence that manufacturers here are en-
ploying women to attract buyers who
come to New York from all parts Of
the country. The district attorneys
office has been engaged lately in an
effort TO stamp out the practice Of
white slavery" Mr.. Swami said that
he had unearthcd enough facts to con-
vince him that men who induce women
to meet buyers may be indicted as
white slavers.
The district attorneys attention was
called to this alleged practice among
certain manufacturers by the formal
complaint made by one business man
against another. charging him with
having enticed the complainant's wife
into an evil life.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
WOULD MOVE CLOCK FORWARD
Pittsburgh Chamber of romme-c.
starts Movement for National
Sunlight Saving.

PlTTSBtRGH. August ga move
ment 70 conserve one hour of sunshine
every day in the year for every man
woman and child in tho United States
WAS announced to-day by the executive
committee Of the Pittsburgh Chamoer
Of Commerce.
This organization viii carry the
matter to the United States Chamber Of
Commerce. with the plea ,ha, il be sub
mitted TO referendum Of the o50. 900
business men who compose that body.
The plan is 70 have clocks throughout
the country advanced one hour thus al
lowing everybody to begin the work
ing dag an hour earlier and quit an
hour earlier.
As all sections would be affected. the
system, tho chamber argues. would not
interfere with time regulation as pro.
vided by fhe four zones Of standard
time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
DOES NOI RECOGNIZE RIGHT
or ANY MEMBER TO DICTATE

is the Senate derencratcd TO poin;
where the individual Senator'S must
take orders from those who serve on
committees because their constituents
kept them In the Senate for many
years. rctortcd Senator Underwood.
Il do not recognize the right of any
member 10 dictate TO me. II that be
treason, make the most of il. No man
can question my loyalty TO the Demo
cratic par;y in victory or defeat"
The amendment. which would have
lowered tho exemption By $1,000. max
ing the normal income tax apply 10
incomes OF $4,000 for married persons
and >2.ooo for unmarried persons. re-
ceived the support of only five Demo
cratic Senators They We're Senator'S
Bankhead. !iarGw!ck, Lane O'Gornan
and Underwood.
senator Williams. in charge Of the
income tax section OF the bill. opposed
The Underwood amendment, and Scna-
tors oliver, O'Ciorman and Thomas
spoke in favor OF it.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
LIPPITT ATTACKS
MEXICAN POLICY

WASHINGTON, August 26.-The ad-
minisira;ions Mexican policy was at
tackled in the Senate to-day by Senator
Lippitt, Republican. who said the ''un-
foreivablc thing" was the lifting OF the
embargo on arms in February. 1919
Mr.. Wilson could not have been in
Ignorance OF the horrible deeds his
action in lifting the embargo would
cause" said the Rhode Island Senator.
'lt was not done impulsivcly as the
result OF a crisis. \ policy had failed.
SO President Wilson. whose campaign
cry is that he has kept the country
out o: war, used as an instrument the
most horrible and indefensihlc kind Of
warfare. and all the forces OF murder,
robbery. unbrdled passion and lust
We're armed and encoura Ged to conduct
conflict in which nothing was sacred.
no; even the altar OF religion"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
PRESIDENT TURNS
TOWARD CONGRESS
IN RAIL PROBLEM
Lays Before Administration
Leaders Demand G.
Executives.
MAKES VISIT TO CAPITOL
TO DISCUSS SITUATION
If Deadlock Continues, Not I'm
likely That Joint Session
Will Be Arranged.
ANOTHER CONFERENCE MONDAY
Many Labor Men Leave 10 Canvass
Sentiment Among Rank and File
of brotherhood Members.

WASHINGTON. August 2a.-The
threatened railroad strike took on
such a grave aspect to-day that Presi-
len, Wilson turned toward Congress
for a solution Of the problem
Suddenly this afternoon when II BE-.
came known thai the railway cXecu-
,ives wcre unanimous IN their refusal
to accept his plan OF settlement. PT"si-
den, Wilson personally went 10 the
Capitol and laid before Majority Lead
cr Kern OF tn" Senate and Senator
Newlands chairman oC the Interstate
Commerce Committee tn" statement Of
the railway heads that Congress must
nu- If they a.c 90 meet tn. demands
of their employees How this should
be accomplished, President Wilson d.d
not suggest Immediately attcrward,
Senator'S began discussing proposals to
have Congress record Itself in favor
OF rate Increase.
No arrangements were made to-day
for the President 20 address Congress
on the subject but IL was considered
likely tina, he Nigh, do so during the
coming week If the situation continued
critical
To-nigh, tn railway executives i'm
ished framing their answer 10 Presi.
dent Wilson'S plan. and notified the
White House they were ready prcsi.
dent wilson sent word he would pre-
fer 20 sec them m Monday morning
at 10 o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
GETS SPECIAL DECORATIONS
German Emperor Ionors Captain of
Submarine Which Sank the
iuSitnuin

LONDON, August 26.-The Stifts-
Tfdende. Of Ribe, Denmark. is quoted
in Reuter- dispatch from Copenha gen
as saying the commander of the sub
marine which sank the Lusitania was
Captain Max Valentiner son of the
dean Of Sondersburg Cathedral.
Captain Valentiner. this newspaper
says. has been decorated with num-
ber of orders. including the Iron Cross
Of the first class and the Hohenzollern
House order. with swords, n special
distinction. which is the personal gift
of the German Emperor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
WOULD PROBE PAPER COST
New York State Fcderntion Of Labor
Acts on Present Scarcity Re-
fore Adjourning.

GLENS FALLS. n. Y. August 26.--
The ffty-third annual convention Of
the State Federation Of Labor has ad-
Journed. after resolutions had been
adopted providing, with other things,
for an investigation of the scarcity and
high price of paper. J. T. Carey, presi-
dent Of the international brotherhood
of Papermakers. declared the mills in
this country are turning out more
paper than ever before. He said the
companies had taken an unfair advan-
tage of the publishers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
GERMANS ATTEMPT TWICE
TO ENTER BRITISH LINES

LONDON, August 26.-German troops
attempted twice to enter the British
lines i'll front of Bethune, north OF
fSras. and German artillery shelled
points near Ypres and Arras, saws to-
nights British War ONCE communica-
ton. On the Somme front the Ger
mans bombarded the Mametz wood and
trenches north of the DelviIle wood.
Fighting continues in the region oe tho
Mouquet farm The statement reads:
The enemy's artillery hombardsd
Mametz wood about midday TODAY and
our trenches north of the Delville wood
during the afternoon. Around the
Mouquet farm fighting continued to-
DAY In this area and in the trenches
so9th OF Thiepval we have captured
one German officer and sixty-six men
OF ether ranks during the last tventv-
four hours
TWO hostile attempts. on one of our
saps. south OF the Bethune-La Bassee
road this morning were driven back
by our rifle fire. The enemy shelled
Roclincourt tnorth of Arras), La
Couture and our trenches east OF
Aiilebeke teast of Ypres) during the
day. and there was also much trench
mortar activity on both sides near the
Hohenzollern redoubt Yesterday our
batteries successfully engaged many
enemy gun positions. some of which
were destroyed or otherwise damaged.
Our aircraft attacked. many points
OF military Importance behind the
enemy's lines, dropping in all about
hre tons of bombs. one hostile ma
chine was brought down, and at least
one other was brought down in a
damaged condition. Two of our ma
81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
British AUXILIARY
Sunk bySubmarine
Armed Steamer Duke Of Albany
Torpcdocd, Win Loss Of
TWcnty- Three Men.

LONDON. August 25.-The torpedo
ing in the North Sea Of British naval
auxiliary with the loss OF twenty-three
men. was announced officially to-day.
EiEhty-seven men were saved. The
torpcdoed vessel was the armed board
ing steamer Duke of Albany. The an
nounccment follows:
The British armed boarding steamer
Duke OF Albany was torpedoed and
sunk in tho North Sea on Thursday by
an enemy submarine. The commander
and twenty-five men were lost.
Eleven officers and sevcnty-six ratings
were saved"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
STREET CAR STRIKE ENDS
Chattanooga Company Agrees to Rec
oEnitior of Union and Rein
statement OF Men.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. August o6.-
Every street-car line resumed opera
tions this morning, cars running on
regular schedules. after two days idle
ness. due TO the strike tie-up. The
company managers, AS the result of
negotiations of Mayor Jesse NJ. Little
ton. agreed to full recognition OF the
newly organized union and reinstate-
ment Of men discharged few weeks
ago. All other matters. such as wage
scale and working conditions. were left
to he decided by the company and their
men. In case of failure OF agreement.
these questions are to he arbitrated.
with Mayor Littleton as mediator
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
VENICE FACING CRISIS
City Authorities Ask National Govern
ment for Special Measures of
Assistance.

ROME. August 26 (via Paris).-Venice
is facing a serious economic crisis as
n result of the war. The city govern
ment sent yesterday delegation to
ask the national government for spe-
cial measures of assistance. The peo-
pie complain that they have been de-
rrived OF the usual business OF the
port. of their income from tourists and
prevented from fishing in the Adriatic.
rc venue.
Premier Boselli received the delega-
tion. and will endeavor to aid the We
netians.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
SHACKl.ET0N SAILS AGAIN
Leaves or THIRD Attempt to Rescue
Members OF Expedition MnrOoncd
Elephant Island.

BUENOS AIRES. August 2n.--Lieu-
tenant Ernest Shacklcton left Punta
Arenas. chile. to-day on the ship Vel
cho on third attempt 10 rescue mem
bers OF his expedition marooned on
Elephant Island.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
QUAKE IN NORTH CAROLINA
While Not of Long Duration. Shock Is
Vigorous nnd Felt in Many
Towns.

HICKORY. \. c.. August 2s-At 2:45
TINS afternoon short earthquake
shock was felt In Hickory. Conover
and Newton. The shock was vigorous,
but not OF long duration. No damage
was done. The shock seemingly was
purely local IN character
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
INFANTRY ATTACKS
REPuLSED BY GERMANS

BERLIN, August 26.--The oificiaI
statement regarding the western front
operations says:
ITO the accompaniment of continu-
Gus artillery duels north of the Somme
infantry attacks took place during the
evening in the sector from Thiepval to
the FoureanX wood and near Maurepas. $.
They were rcpulsed
Northwest of Tahure (Champagne)
our patrols captured forty-six prisoners
in French trenches"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
EDITION DISCONTINUED
Durham sun VIII Not Print on Sntur
days Becnusc of Paper
Shortage.

DURHAM, y. c., August 26.--The
publishers of the Durham Sun. AN af-
ternoon newspaper. announced to-day
shat because of the scarcity OF news
print paper and pending tho outcome
OF the Federal investigation into the
news-print-paper industry. the Satur-
day edition OF the publication will be
discontinued. effective September g
The sunday morning edition VIII be
Issued as usual.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
DEMOCRATS TO CONFER
Chairman MrCOrn,irk ASKS Rcprcken-
tntircS to Meet Him for Discus
sion OF Political Sftuntion

WASHINGTON. August 26.--A con-
ference OF all Democratic Representa-
tives to discuss the political situation
has been called by Vance Mccormick,
the Democratic national chairman. to
meet here on Monday night. Virtually
the entire membership of the House is
expected to he in town then for the
wind-up of Congress.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27

Sir Maurice ORorke was eight times
elected Speaker of the New Zealand
House, was Speaker of the Auckland
Provincial Council. member of the New
Zealand ministry and of the legislative
council
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
ARTILLERY a DUELS
on soMME ERoxn

w sohME FRONT
PARIS. August 26 (via London).-The
War Office communication tonight
reads:
ON the Somme front the day was
marked by artillery duels. which were
very brisk. notably north of Maurepas
and west of Ciery.
There was an intermittent cannon-
ade on the remainder of the front. It
was most violent in the Thiaumont-
Fleury (Nerdun region) sector"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
BRITISH MAKE NEW GAINS
IN ATTACK on THIEPyAE,

LONDON. August GA heavy
attack made by the Prussian Guard
against British positions at Thiepyal.
on the Somme front, was repulsed by:
the Worcestershire and Wiltshire Regt-,
ments. Ii was officially announced this
afternoon. M
Further progress by tho British In
their attack on Thiepval ls also rss
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
StntcSyilIc Feels IL.

STATESNilLE. ~ c.. August 20
Statesville felt a distinct earthquake
shock this afternoon. While no damage
was done. tho whole town was we'll
aware that the earth was undergoing
an upheaval of some kind
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27

WASHlNGTON. August 26.-Navy De-
7artment officials tonight said II was
possible that one of the United States
submarines engaged in the big war
game had gone as far south as Winter
Quarter Light. where the captain of
the American steamer Edward Pierce
reported sighting n submarine.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
SIR MAURICE O'RORKE DEAD
Speaker of New XenInnd House of Rem
rcsentntives Expires nj
Wellington.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND. An
gust 26 tvia London).-Sir George
Maurice O'Rorke, Speaker of the New
Zealand House of Representatives. is
dead.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
ENEMY" FLEET
WINS IN WAR GAME
Mayo Lands Invading Army
After Annihilating Defend
ing Squadron.
ADMIRAL KNIGHT UMPIRE
Dramatic Fight Off Scotland
Lightship. at Entrance to
New York Harbor.
ADMIRAL KNIGHT UMPIRE

WASHINGTON. August a6.-Thc
greatest war game ever undertaken
by the American navy ended to-day
with victory for Admiral Mayos
red fleet which. theoretically. wiped
out the defending blue" fleet and land
ed an invading army at Far Rockaway
Beach. Long Island
Rear'Admiral Knight acting as um-
pire. announced the result in this re-
port to the Navy Department.:
'Maneuvcr completed. Red and Blue
bodies engaged $50 to 1890 this 4. NJ
ten miles southeast of Ambrose Light
skip. Blue decisively defeated, Red
gaining command of sea. Red effects
landing at Far Rockaway and secures
base.
The final report closely followed one
announc!n. that Admiral Helms blue"
defending rect virtually had been an
n!h!lated in dramatic fight off Scot
land l.iEntship at the entrance TO New
York harhor With the exception of
few licht craft. the entire blue" fleet
was sunk" The full extent of the
red losses was not known tonight,
although early reports showed that
they incluied the super r-Dreadnouchts
Nevada ana Texas and two destroyers.
WITH Admiral Helms fleet out of
the way. only Il thin line Of submarines
remained 10 protect the coast Then
these. to-, were quickly disposed OF by
the red fleet, and with nothing left
10 interrupt the landing of troops from
ms transports, Admiral Mayo was de-
clarcd victor in the game, and the
ships. red" and blue" alike. started
for Newport after four days of arduous
duty nt sea
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
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