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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
TEUT0N PRISONERS IN U. S.
Twenty-Five Arrive in San Francisco
From Orient After Suffering "Ver-
table He'll on Earth"

San Francisco, Dec. 19.-When the
American steamship China, % days
out of Hongkong, dropped anchor off
Meigg's wharf before daylight, it had
on board % Germans and Austrians
who have been through what they de-
scribe as ''veritable hell on earth"
They are the Teutonic merchants Of
the Orient who were taken from the
China last March and held In cells and
In prison camps under British officers
as prisoners of war until their release
was brought about by the American
government.
The leader of the party, w. f..
Schneider, president of Callowitz x
Co, the great German trading firm
of the Orient, told the story of their
horrors as he leaned over the rail Of
the ship.
Two members of the rarty are in
sane as 4 result of hardships.
The following message to the Amer
lean people was given by Schuedter:
1--WE are deeply grateful to the
American people for our release from
this hell on earth"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
TROOPS SENT HOME
ILLINOIS, INDIANA, WISCONSIN,
IOWA AND MICHIGAN MILITIA
MEN RELEASED.
SENT BACK FOR HOLIDAYS
Action Of General Funston Was Result
of General Order Issued by War
Department-75,oo 900 to Re-
main on Border.

Chicago. Dec. 20-General Funston
on Monday designated 10000 troops
now in service on the Mexican border
to be returned to the states from which
they were sent in July. The Seventh
regiment Of infantry of Illinois was
among the troops ordered home.
The action of General Funston was
the result of general order issued in
the war department recently.
The remainder of the troops making
up the 10000 are composed of regi-
ments from Pennsylvania, Michigan,
Indiana, Missouri, Maryland, Nebraska,
Iowa. New York, Wisconsin, Virginia
and Minnesota. 1t is said that all the
designated units win have started
home by January at the latest.
Washington, Dec. 20.-lt was ofilcial-
ly stated at the war department that
the order for the return of 10000 Ma
tional Guardsmen for muster out or
the federal service was not to be con-
strued as foreshadowirg a movement
out of Mexico by General Pershing $
column. officials also explained that a
force of $4,000 guardsmen would be
maintained on the border.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
BRAND WARNS FRANCE
PREMIER COMMENTS ON PEACE
PROPOSAL BY GERMANY.
Makes Address at Night Session OF the
Chamber of Deputies-Opposes
Hasty Action.
RoLlfN
Elnar

Paris. Dec. 15.-Premier BRAND dur
ing Wednesday nights session of the
chamber of deputies delivered q speech
on the German imperial chancelor's
peace prosposal, in which he warned
the country to beware of Frances enc
miles, He added that France would
not do less in the premises than the
other members of the allied confer
ence. The chamber passed vote of
confidence in the new government, 314
to 1866.
81 have the duty to place my coun-
try on guard against possible poison
ing" said NJ. BRAND amid applause.
when country arms itself to the
tech, when il selZes men everywhere
in violation of the laws of nations
and enforces labor upon them l should
be guilty If | did not cry out to my
country, Look out; take care
81 have the right, in the first place,
to say to our enemies for the hun
dredth time, The blood is on your
hands, not upon ours Not that |
doubt the cIear-SlghtedneSS or my
country, but in the face of these at
tempts to spread dissension among the
allies l eXclaim, The French republic
will not do less than the convention
mo one can say that | have ever
been unduly optimistic" said M.
BRAND. But today, however, more
than ever, we must have the convlc
ton that victory is certain.
1T is true that valorous Roumania
has been forced to yield, and 1t is
sad event; but its army. supported
by that of Russia, will come into it's
own. AS to the question in the East,
it is far from being settled, and to-
morrow there will be new front
which Will neutralize the enemies
forces"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
RICH COUPLE SLAIN
JOHN p. BECKER AND WIFE, RES
lDENTs OF SOUTHERN ILL
Nols, KILLED ON FARM.
HOME FIRED BY ASSASSINS
Pair Distrusted Banks Since Failure
at Pekin and Kept Money Hidden in
Houses, 900 Reported Missing
Posses on Trail of Slayers.

Peoria. H., Dec. 19.--John +. Beck
err. one of the wealthlest farmers Of
southern Illinois, and his wife have
been murdered on their 3,000-acre farm
near Mason City.
Robbery was undoubtedly the mo-
tive. The police know that the couple
hud just received $1,000 rent money,
which has disappeared. In addition. a
large sum- ST. 70 have been boarded
for years by the couple, has asap-
peared Bloodhounds are on the trail
of the murderer or murderers.
The Beckers host heavily some years
ago in bank failure ut PelIin and
since then have been known 10 all
their friends that they have distrusted
banks and have been boarding their
money on the farm.
The murderers set fire to the farm
house for the supposed purpose Of
making the crime appear an accident.
But the trick failed, for the fire went
out and the bodies were found with
marks of violence.
Hundreds Of farmers and army
sherifls' deputies from the country
side have formed posses and are
searching in all directions.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
ADVANCE At VERDUN
PARIS REPORTS CAPTURE OF $500
GERMANS NORTH OF FORT
DOUAU ONT.
LOSS ADMITTED BY BERLIN
General NiveIle Delivers First Stroke
Against kaiser's Forces Since His
Appointment to Supreme Command
Troops Advance in Waves.

London, Dec. 1S.--General Nivelle,
Frances man of action, has delivered
his first stroke against The central
powers since his appointment TO SUI
preme command. Dispatches from the
Paris war office on Friday report an
energetic offensive on the Verdun
front, with impressive results. Berlin
admits that In the new offensive the
French have gained advantage on both
sides of the River Mouse.
Paris, Dec. Is, via LOndon.-French
troops IN an advance north of Douhu-
mont and between the Mouse and
Woevre rivers captured more than Il
500 prisoners and several heavy guns,
according to the French official COM
muncation issued here on Friday. The
advance was over front of ten kilo-
meters and to II depth OF three kilo-
meters.
Berlin, Dec. IS, by wireless.--French
attacks delivered on the east bank OF
the Meuse In the Verdus region result
ed in gain of ground for them toward
Louvremont and Harduumont, the war
office announced on Friday In a supple
mentary statement. The engagement
has not yet been concluded.
The official statement reads:
"On the east bank Of the Mouse
strong attacks by the French have
been In progress, in which the enemy
obtained advantage In the direction
of LouWemont and Hardaumont. The
fighting has not yet been terminated"
An earlier statement reads:
western front, army group of the
German crown princeton the west
bank of the Meuse the French tried
three times in vain to regain by at
tacks the trenches on Hill 304, south
east of Malancourt. captured by US a
short time ago
East Of the river, after slrong ar
tillery preparations extending far into
the terrain behind the lines. they re-
peatedly launched attacks. The ad-
vance Of the stOrming waves failed on
Pepper Ridge under our defensive fire.
The attack on the south slopes before
Fort Hardaumont was unable TO be de-
veloped under our destructive fire."
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
PROF. MUNSTERBERG IS DEAD
Harvard Psychology Expert Dies
While Addressing class--Was
Ffty-Three Years Old.

Boston, Dec. 1o.--prof Hugo Mum
Sterherg, professor of psychology of
Harvard college dropped dend on sat
urday while addressing class nj Rad
elite. Intense excitement prevailed
among the girls In the classroom Pro
feSSor Mmsterbcrg was tifty-three
years ola, and had seemingly been IN
perfect health up a. the moment of
his death Death was believed due 10
heart disease. Professor Munstcrherg
had been working night and day since
the war answering criticisms In m0EI-
zine articles made against him. and
had been laboriug under intense nerv-
Gus strain
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
GREECE GRANTS ALL DEMANDS
Athens Dispatch Says Constantine VIII
Withdraw Troops From
Thessaly.

London, Dec. lS.-The Greek govern
ment has accepted the ultimatum pre-
scented by the entente allies, says II
dispatch from Athens to the Central
News agency
Athens (via London). Dec. lS.-The
demands of the entente allies present
ed to the Greek government were in
the nature of an ultlmatum. All Greek
troops are To be withdrawn from Thes-
sally, according to the demands, and
only certain number of soldiers are
10 be concentrated In pOloponnesus.
The demands for reparation for the
events of December 1 and ., when fight
ing took place between entente landing
forces ans Greek troops, are TO be for
INFLATED later
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
MANY POSTMASTERS NAMED
Small Offices in Middle West Filled by
Wilson, But Big Places Are
Untouched.

Washington, Dec. 20.-President Will
son sent to the senate on Monday a
long list of nominations for postmas-
ters in many states. Most of these APP
Dointees have been selected since the
November elections. No big post Office
was included in the list.
These postmasters We're selected at
midwest post Offices:
nlinols-Travetse II. Wright, Sea-
ton; William f. Peterson, Browns
town; Charles 2. Regan, Capron; Po-
iona S. Galloway, Tallula; Theodore j.
Schweer, Beardstown; J. ID. Downer,
Downers Grove; Philip Maher, ELM
wood; Hugh Hall, Litchfield; Alta A.
Rose, Atwood; James III. Spiker, Bush
nell p. II. Langan, OdeH Anthony II.
German, Raymond; Andrew j. Gillog-
ly, Sidell.
acknowledgements II. Winkelmsnn.
Austin; Silas r. Clancy Bryant; Har-
vey r. Mills, Camden; Everett NJ.
Stroud, Carmel; George w. Stout,
Hamilton; Claude l.. Carpenter, Pleas
ant Lake Lawson Lancaster, Sellers
burg John d. Holland, Waveland /;
Lota Fern Dolan, Avilla; John A. Jen-
nings, Rome City; Mary l.. Sage, Mil
roy; Frederick j. Werner, Orland; ia
son w. Clark, Rossville.
Iowa-Harold |. Kelley, Early; Ed
ward +. McGorrisk, Arnold's Park; Eu-
gene Reardon Auburn; Henry w. Pit.
stick, Boyden; Emma o. Wellermeyer,
Harris; Estey G. Bags, Hornick ;
Harry e. Erickson, Linn Grove /;
Charles Il. Perdue, Pierson.
Michigan--A. Thorne Swift, Harbor
Springs Ira ID. Black, Camden; Ger
trude A. Enlow, Covert George Nj.
Dokey, Jr., Beulah; Escavlle L. Pat
terson, Edwardsburg; Herman w.
Reinecke, New Baltimore; Eva A.
Wurzburg, Northport; l.. Ross Adam
son, Rudyard.
Wisconsin-yictor Il. Layer, Adams !;
William A de SJnidt, Cedar Grove !;
Theresa Heinen, Random Lake; Mark
V. Murphy, Bear Greek; j. Z. Dennis,
Downing.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
U. S. WHEAT 639, 986,OOO Blu.
Crop Report Shows Decrease In Wheat
and Increase in Corn--Fisures
on Other Grains.

Washington, Dec. l6.-Final esti.
mates of this years production of the
country's principal farm crops. an
nounced by the department of agricul-
ture. are:
Corn, 2,5S3. 241 900 bushels. compared
with 2,732. 457 900, the 1904 aver
age.
Wheat $50, $4,000 bushels, com
pared with 72S.225,000. the fve-year
average.
Oats 1,251o92 900 bushels, com.
pared with 1,157, 1861 600, the 19t0l4
average.
Barley 1S0,92z0O0. against 1S6.20s.-
0o0
Rye. 4.3s3.O0o. against 37.56S.000.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
ARCHB0LD LEFT $1O0,O00,000
Widow and Three Children Get All
Vast Estate and Are Named
as Executors.

New York. Dec 20.--The will of the
late John ID, Archbold, Standard OIL
magnate, who died at his summer home
at Tarrytown, December I, was filed
on Monday. For document dispos
ing of so large an estate, estimated at
about S100,000000, the will is the
shortest ever placed on record here.
The requests are made in 23l words
Mr.. Archbold leaves the entire estate
TO his Immediate family, consisting of
his widow, two daughters and a son.
He made no requests TO charity. He
named his wife and children as execu.
tors of the WILL
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
TORPEDO BOAT GRlLSE SAFE
Canadian Craft. Believed Lost al Sea
Arrives at Northern Port Under
Own Power

Halifax, y. s., Dec. tS.-The Cans-
dian torpedo boat Grlse, formerly the
American yacht Winchester. which was
believed to have been lost with all
hands off the coast in the storm Tues
day night, came Into the harher NJ
Shelburhe, 100 miles southeast OF here.
under its own power, Six members OF
its crew persisted in the storm and a
number OF others were injured. The
remainder including all the officers.
We're reported sRfa.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
All Wrong.

A minister was questioning MS sun
day school concerning the story Oh hu-
tychus, the young man who. listening
to the preaching Of the Apostle uu''
fell asleep and. falling out OF WIN
dow, was taken up dead
"What." he asked. do we learn Iron'
this solemn eventT'
The reply from a little girl came
"Please sir, ministers should learn
not to preach too long sermons
Bits.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
BUZEU CAPTURED BY TEUTONS
Official Statement Says 1000 More
Prisoners Have Been Taken in
Roumania.

Berlin, Dec. 1S.-Fleld Marshal Won
Mackensen's army has captured the
great railway center OF Buzeu, In
northeastern Roumania, the German
war Office announced on Friday. Buzeu
lies about sixty miles northeast of
Bucharest and is considered one of the
main gateways TO the Roumauian prov
lnce of Moldayln. Three railroads
converge there.
The capture of 1000 additional Rus
so-Rounnnlnn prisoners by the Ninth
army is reported in the official state
ment.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
WILSON APPROVES SENTENCE
President Q. KS Punishment Given
New Mexico Militiamen for Fail.
ure TO Serve on Border.

Washington, Dec IL. - President
Wilson approved the action Of army
court-martial in sentencing Lewis O.
Gardner of New Mexico militia 10
dishonornble discharge and year In
prison al hard labor, for failure 70
obey the federal call for border duty,
hut remitted the prisoa sentence be-
cause the case had ben pressed as
test
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
Wilson Celebrates Anniversary

Washington. Dee. 20.-The president
and Mrs. Wilson on Monday celebrated
their first wedding anniversary with
a motor ride. family dinner party
and visit 10 the moving pictures. It
was their first visit TO the movies"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
SENATE HoNORS SALISBURY
Delaware Man Is Elected President
Pro Tenn, of the Upper Branch
Of Congress.

Washington. Dec. 16.- Senator WI
lard Salisbury Dem.) of Delaware was
elected president pro tempore Of the
senate on Thursday. receiving Al votes
- % for senator Gallinger Rep.) and
. for Senator Clapp of Minnesota, the
candidate of the progressiye-Republlc-
ans.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
Cut Wires in Phone strike.

Toledo O.. Dec. l5.--The Ohio State
Telephone company announced that
since the strike of its operators and
Hnemeu began three weeks ago. 1000
wires have ben cut by rioters, render
ing that number Of telephones useless.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
G. E. otIs Marrles Actress-

New Haven Conn. Dec 1t Charles
+, Otis. d New York lawyer aud the
son Of the founder &C the otis File
yator company and Miss Emily Aberg,
mn actress, known on the stage as
Baby" Robbins, were married here.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
Mclean Awarded income on Estate.

washington, Dec, l0.-EdWuri Beale
McLenu viii have the entire income
from the estate left by his father and
is recognized rs the sule head Of two
newspapers by an agreement reached
out OF. court
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
sylvia Pankhurst Is Fined.

London, Dec. 20.--An outcome Of the
peace demonstration at the East In.
dia dock gates by Sylvia Pankhurst
the militant sufrragette, and Il num-
Der Of her sympathizers, was the Inn
position upon Miss Pankhurst of a
sentence of 40 shillingS fine.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21

New York, Dee l9.-To apply 10
phiMutltrop,c purposes q considerable
part u the S4l0O@p estate Of The late
Cornelius \ Bliss, treasurer,of the Re
publican committees his heirs ncor-
pomted the Bliss Memorial fund
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
ship Eludes elaht Submarines.

New York Dec. 10 Eight enemy
submarines, an Of which were success
fully elude8 through warnings re-
eetyed from patrol hoats,ot the entente
powers, imperited the voyage ~ the
Italian steamship Giuseppe Verdi.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
Would Reduce aoIeon Tax.

Washington, Dec. lS.--Another high.
coSt-of-liying measure-one 10 reduce
the tax on oleomargarine from 10 cents
pound TO / cent and TO repeal the
license tax on oleomargarine manufac-
tnrers-was introduced In the house
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21

Minneapolis. MIMI. Dec Ca
score OF street car passengers were
slightly Injured and many others were
scratched and bruised when trolley
wire snapped and fell with binding
flash on loaded street car here.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
Pershlnn 70 Be promot.d.

Washington, Dec. lS-ln acknowl-
edgement of his service In Mexico,
President Wilson ON Friday afternoon
recommended the promotion of Brig.
Gen. John J. pershing to be a major
general.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
asntt,ln Rilln ssrlnnslu m

Denver, Colo. Dec - Col. William
Il. Cody Rnaalo Rid Is seriously ii
here at the home OF his sister, Mrs.
Mary Decker according re his physi-
clan. or. ]. H. Fast. he is suffering &
ErnrrHl lrnnkdnMn
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
Australia curbs Coal Expnrts.

Honolulu Dec. To- Advicrs received
her by cable on Saturday from Austria
lie state that the government Ia con.
trol Of outgoing enrses. has prohibited
further coal shipments to the Hawaiim,
islands.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21
No, Fer style

"She acts as though she 'housn'
she was the Green OF Sheba. ;,
ooh. no. She's not one Of the ~
who would think for moment q ~,
ing to anybody else 10 learn wisaoln'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21

An accident policy doesn't help
young man out when he falls ID love-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-21

There are 5.o73 radio stations IN the
United States.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-04
FRENCH REoCCUpY PART
OF VILLAGE; OF NAUX

rAEi>, Arrl 5.-Thc Official com
munication issued ty the War onicc
tonight follows:
"Rc;wTen Soissons and Rheims we
carried out concentrated fires aeains,
The German organizations north Of
;hc Tu,te wood and Noun, Sapigncul.
IN the .Argonnc our batteries bom-
iardcd the west corner of the Avo-
court wood. An enemy blockhouse was
destroyed and a munition depot blown
UP.
West Of the Meuse the Germans
launched yesterday a; the end OF the
day vigorous attack between Hau-
court and Bcthincourt against our po.
sitions on the north bank of the ForEes
brook. which we had evacuated. with
draw wing to the south bank in the night
of March 3l--April ! without the enemy
percrivinS II. Surprised by violent
hrc directed from our new positions
and Ranking Tire from Bcihncourt. the
enemy forces suffered heavy losses
without having been able to fight
TO day the bombnrdincnt was quito
violent III the region OF Bois Bourus,
hut there WAS no infantry action
''Eas, of the Mcuse our counter
attacks developed success. In tho
Continued on Second PagcD
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-04
ANNOl >CEMEST MEETS
WITH VARYING RECEPTION

Tho lpu i'ont announcement met with
Il yaryi0G reception among Hopewcil
Petersburg ana Richmond business
men Interested in the new development
|; was regarded by some as merely a
friendly warning 10 the unthinking Of
Il condition which al! wcll-informed
mon knew from the beginning OF the
var orders.
liopcwcil business men havo been
"prcparinE for peace" for months. and
Il committee OF tic Charher OF Com
mcrce has been in active correspon-
dcncc with many interests with "a view
OF securing other large industSies
" hich would bc attracted by tho water
and railroad .aciltiea and other opror.
tunitlcs. Especially is IL desired to
secure variety cf small industries
in which co,ld he employed the yari-
cns members OF families of Du pont
work'nsn who do not care To wort;
Within the SUnCoiton plant.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-04
HOME ECONOMICS
Buy-right Hints for
the Thrifty Housewife

In the early days when folks
burned tallow dips for illumi-
mating, quills to write with. and
wore homespun, their wants
we're few, their needs easily
provided, economy was not a
question Of debate because in
herent through circumstance.
and contcntment was the re-
ward for provincial existence.
But in this modern day of cleo
trio lights, fountain pens and
styles changing overnight, con-
tentment has given way to COM
petition. Our wants are many,
our needs multiply, and the ex-
NoTE-The TimcS-Dinpntch gunrnn,
made In ltlchmOnd stores tint advert
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-04
Sot Nns or FIRING HEARD
IN UNITED Sr<TES C,rp

CAMP OF j. j. PERSHIN,; AT THE
f'oNT APRIL (by acropianc 20
Cnlonia Dublan. and by radio 10 Coiun.-
bus \. NJ. April %).-American cavalry
men encountered fleeing force Of
VIVA men near ----- early day and
sounds OF 'irine have been heard from
thht direction. hut no report has been
made to headquarters as TO tho results.
The mountains OF Guerrero are being
"oinbcd thoroughly for villa hy the
American forces. but nothing mas bssn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-04
.F|sKE BEGGED DANIELS
TO MAKE HIM FLEET HEAD
When Secretary Appointed Fletcher
instead, Officer Breaks With
Department.
TELLS OF OTHER DIFFERENCES
Cabinet Officer in Heated Contro-
vcrsy With Brittcn, Republican.
Who in Turn Is Sharply Attacked
by Oliver, Democrat.

WASHINGTON, April S-Thc House
Naval Committee brought TO an end
to-day prolonged hearings on the 1917
naval appropriation bill Secretary
paniels closed u three-day statement
before the committee. With final ap-
peal in support of the administrations 8
c-Near building program. sub
committee immediately will begin fram-
ing the bill.
1t became known tonight that - de-
tcrmincd effort would he made to pro-
vide for six capital ships, TWO Dread
nouGhts and four battle cruisers, as "a
compromise between the recommended
tons OF the secretary aud of tho Navy
General Eoard.
Ma Daniels parricd all efforts to-
day 10 get a statement as 10 what rclt-
tive place among naval powers the
United states should occupy. He said
the nrc-ycar program he had mapped
out would not put the country in
second place. III his Judgment, and that
the present tonGrcS" could not hc
twenty years past NJ the close Of the
European war. he said. he believed q
great opportunity would come 70. iu-
tcrna'innal limitation OF armament
and with 81 strong building program
adopted. III. United States would Ice
i'm - better position to urge that move
mcnt successfully than If it,. ncct was
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-04
BUSINESS MEN CONFIDENT
OF IIOPEWELL'S FUTURE

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
PETERSBURG. VA, April S--A
largely attended meeting of business
men of Petersburg and Hopcwen was
held tonight at the Stratford Hotel
for the purpose Of taking action in
reference 10 the official Statement, of
T. {. du Pont DO NcmourS & co. OF
Wilmington. ncl.. that after the Euro
ptan war. its force At the HopcwclI
plant would hc greatly curtailcd, ana,
discussing tho probable effect Oh Hope
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