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Putnam patriot., 1916-04-14
CALL FOR MORE TROOPS
Recruits Sent to Replace Regulars
Going into Mexico.

Observation-Disclosures on the
part of the American Government to
limit its pursuit of Villa to any partiea-
lar time or territory has halted the ne
gotiations between the State Depart.
ment and the de facto government of
Mexico for a protocol to govern chase
Ell Paso. Texas. General Aware
Obregon. Minister of War for Mexico.
is confident that villa has been COM
pletely crushed in the chihuahua cam
paign and that as a result of this fact
the work of the United States army
punitive expedition in Mexico has been
virtually completed. In a dispatch to
Consul Garcia dated at Queretaro, he
advises. that according to information
from Chihuahua, Villa has been de-
feated in the several engagements
with the Constitutionalists forces. He
stated that the defeats have all been
confirmed. The telegram reads in ad-
dition that General Gutierrez. chief of
assurance that it will not be long be-
fore villa is captured.
The Constitutionalist authorities
have. it is authoritatively stated, de-
ferred action relative to the use of
the railroads by the American troops
pending the outcome of the Villa cam.
paign and the fact that his men are
routed and he himself is wounded, Is
construed by the Constituencies as
the first step in the acknowledgment
from the American troops that their
mission in Mexico has been performed.
Fifteen carloads of hay crossed to
Juarez for shipment to Casas Grandes,
and points south. The shipment is
the largest of any single article of food
for livestock that has yet moved to-
ward the United States troops and
like other shipments it is a private
undertaking, though destined for the
army horses.
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-14

than they deserve, and it is a real
musical treat to hear the unusually
beautiful renditio..s of these two strik-
ing competitions presented by the
Victor Concert Orchestra. The Victor
Dance Orchestra plays two attractive
medley waltzes, and four other dane
numbers-three fox trots and one
step-are given by the Victor Military
Band in a manner that will brine Joy
to the hearts and feet. OF dance en-
thusiasts.
Reinald Werrenrath contributes two
beautiful numbers-Tosti great love
song, Good Bye" and the serene and
lovely 'Oft in the Silly Night and
YOU have only to hear this young oarl-
tone sing them to agree that he dc
serves all the praise which mas been
given him by critics and the public.
Olive North gives two character songs,
I'm Neutral and I'm a Lonesome
Melody which she has been using
with success on the vaudeville stage
and Ward Barton and Frank Carroll
present a complete novelty in the shape
of yodeling duets, with guitar accom-
panime1tS, introducing two very pretty
little sc1-s, Hawaiian Love Song
and Sleep. Baby Sleep They are
sweetly meiodious and excellenty rem
dered by these two singers, with some
new and intricate yodel figures.
The talented Victor Light Opera
Company has selected for their Gems"
two immediate musical comedy sue
cesses-Charles Frohman's production
of the Viennese opera Sybil, and Ner3
Good Eddie. and all the hits are in
cluded in these miniature versions and
are brilliantly given by the Victor or
ganization. Two other musical comedy
hits are presented in solo and duet
form. Alice Green sings Here Comes
Tootsi' front Around the Map a num-
Der with fascinating swing which IS
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-14

Cl.-sAAGd ny II (
Paris Opera about EIGHT years ago and
since then he has returned to America
OILY at intervals to fill special engage
rscats at the Victor recording labora-
tories On the present visit he made
a number of new operate and sacred
records, but perhaps the most important
section of his work is the splendid
series of patriotic records of the Allied
countries, the FIRST two OF which are
issued in the Est Of new Victor Records
for April Oae of the numbers is the
Belgian National Anthem, and the
other is the no.lc old French Father
of Victory" which was universally
popular generation ago. This has
been furnished with new text dedicated
to General Joffre, commander-in-chief
of the French armies, and it IS sung
with thrilling power by Journet.
Caruso is another of the famous
artists contributing TO this months en-
tertainment. He gives a magnificent
performance of the Lend Me Our
Aid" aria from Gouuods Queen OF
Sheba, and also fairly surpasses him
self in his glorious rendering OF
Tost gem, the Summer Noon, which
has an unusually bcauti III melody
Erieda Heinpel sins t'sitely the
beautiful Mozart - SonS and
Julia Culp gives a rlo-t I----c7 ing little
Serenade whch size s.7ss IN her native
Dutch. with an adair16le piano accom-
pariment by Coenraad Bos.
Schunann-Heink and John McCor-
mack each contribute sacred number,
the great contral:o giving reverertly tie
universally admired "One SWectly
Solemn Thought and the noted Irish
tenor sias tie beloved hymn "Beauti
ful Isle OF Somewhere. with admirable
diction. Giovanni Martinelli presents
d brilliant rendition of the fne Mid
the Fair Throng' from ii -oietto, which
is considered by many TO be the best
single number allot-d to the Duke aad
Alma Gluck ard Paul Reimers give a
splendid duet OF one OF the best-known
German folk songs.
Three famous violinists are also
among the contributors to the months
entertainment. Mischa Elman plays
Havdn's dainty tMenuett in d and his
phrasing OF this number IS full OF in
terest and variety the ripping STAG
cato passages in particular are played
with exceptional perfection, while all
the old-world charm of its simple joyful
measure is renewed for us By the magic
Of this fine artist Fritz kreisler's
rendition Of an effective Spanish
Dance number has all the delightful
perfection OF information which are
Characteristic Of the great Austrian
violinist. ard "our own Maud Powell
PLAYS most char-aia ~ an appealing,
graceful little Boat Song in which the
composer, S1ar. has produced the char
acteristic Neoetiau atmosphere with
striking success.
I've rather curious instruments-the
ce.shaln-n and Tie marinha--are intro
ducad in tie instrumental records The
c>mbalom is the instrument Which gives
stfch a fascinating
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-14

South america The music is quite
attractive ard the Blae and White
Marinlfa Band. which was brought from
Guatemala especially to play al the New
York Hi1podrome. gives admirable rem
,Iitions 81 two Characteristic numbers.
Pietro Deiro. the accomplished accor-
dion PLAYER. gives two fine renditions OF
7oerasic Numbers. and the Mckee Trio
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-14

presenting his poem, 10 My Dog,
conceded by the humane societies 10
be one Of the greatest tributes ever paid
TO mans best friend. and he also gives
another of his famous numbers,
Mickey the PUN PUN Man" Golden
and Hughes contribute an amusing skit,
Jimmy Irieger Returns from the War,
in which the said Jimmy decribes his
prowess ard tries to pose as a hero. but
with snail success. On the reverse
side Of this double-faeed record Golden
and another partner, Marlowe. so into
the business Of collecting curios and in
The Curiosity Hunt they dig up some
very queer things indeed. This months
list OF popular songs consists Of twenty
numbers, embracing variety Of diher-
ent topics, and sung by George Mac
Farlane. John Barnes Wells. Elsie
Baker, Dan w. Quinn. Billy Murray,
and other artists who know hoW to
present these songs at their very
best
Two fine new marches, @The South
erner March and The IhuHeercr
March. played by Conveys Band and
the Victor Military Band respectively,
recorded in lively tempo for marching.
calistheuics and penmanship. are among
the new additions to the list OF edaca-
tional records. The Country Dance
from Nell Gwyu ty the Victor Military
Band and the graceful Morris and
Shepherd Dances from the incidental
music composed for Sir Henry Irving
production Of henry VII. played by
Conveys Bard. are q interest because
OF the coming Shakes earean terceuten-
airy. The Aictor Military Band also
flays two dainty numbers with strong
acccntaafed r t'511s which are admir-
ably adapted ~ aenua1ship drills and
other Physical EDUCATION work and
Elsie Baker and Olive Kline each pre-
sent some little Gaynor songs which are
among the most used Of her splendid
list az Songs Of Child World.
Ii is just as easy for you to hear
this music as il is to read about IL
All YOU need 10 do is 10 visit am,
Victor dealers and he viii be glad
81 the opportunity TO play Tor You
any music you wish 70 hear.
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-14
lust = suppositlor.

The information in the Good Book
to the effect that there will be no Civ
ing IN marriage in heaven may refer
TO wedding presents only.
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-14

1-EEl a aaeLlllI -l4t =
quality TO Hun
earian 0rchestras,
and Joseph Mos
8Itz preSea
two brilliantly
PLAYED and beau
tifuliy toned solos
or this novel in-
strumenE t b e
ifl4ha has re-
Gently be o n e
VE popular in
the Laited States
through the ina
portatIou Of sey-
crai DO dies Of
y ! AYERS from
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-14

ae stiuGQ 10 MAKE
it enc of the most
popular tunes OF
/ Ii c year. With
Raymond Dixon
Miss Green pre-
5 c n t s the 9th
number, So Long.
Lefty a N o s t
melodious little
duet. sw eetly sung
by these two popu-
lar singers.
Billy B. Van.
the universal
popular comedian,
starts his Victor
euVagFmeu nv
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-14
GOURMET PAYS FLYING
VISIT FROM FRANCE TO
SING PATRIOTIC SONGS
Great French EaSGo i.eard With
Other FemocS Artists In
Intere99tt..-@,g Program

ANCEL GOURMET
came all the way
from France for
t h e purpose of
making some new
records fort h e
Victor and to fill
a s h ort engage
ment it h t h {
Chicago o pc IA
Company. Jou-net
W a S formerly a
N EN- Der Of TIE
New York Me-
p olit a n Ora
Company, but was
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-14
Children Cry
FOR flETCHER'S
Q a 8 TO RI a
CURRENT MUSICAL EVENTS.

plays a Spanish
ID a II c e and the
popular Maria.
Mari Neapoiitan
folk song, a Il i
both are espee-
tally attr city
in trio arrange
ment.
h e Nocturr
and the | n t e r
mezzo, two OF the
twelve movements
of w h i c h Men
delssohn's NJ d
sum mer Night )
Dream music IS
made up. are less
frequently h e ard
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-10
.GU|OON IS PRESENTED
SIGNAL CORPS At CAMP

Unique exercises marked the pre-
Missionary Society of Barton Heights
Of a handsonle silk gutdon to tho
Richmond Signal Corps, at Camp
Stuart yesterday afternoon.
The Signal Corps. under command
of Lieut.. r. Earle Lutz. In the absence
Of Captain Conquest, was drawn in a
military formation at 1880 O'Clock.
when the ladies Of the society appear
with a number of copies OF woman's
Missionary Movement hymn. Lead
On. 0 King Eternal"
The presentation OF the guidon was
made by Rev. J. Arthur VIM. of Bar
ton Heights, following a prayer by
Rev. G. Peyton Craighill. of the Bar
ton Heights Episcopal Church While
the presentation address was being
made the flag was held by little Miss
Louise Strother, sister Of Second
Lieut.. J. F. Strother. Of tho Signal
Corps.
The acceptance speech. very
cleverly constructed expression Of APP
probation for the thought and good
wishes of the ladies OF the society, was
made by Lieut. Lutz.
Following the presentation, the lit
tie Misses Louise Strother. Stuart Anne
Yarbrough. Elizabeth Patrick and
Gladys Reams distributed the cards
bearing the song among the signalmen.
The exercises closed with the singing
Of the hymn by the ladies and the
members OF the Signal Corps.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-10
WAR AT OUR VERY DOORS,

The expected has happened, The
..hunch" the average newspaper man
lad when ne closed his forms sunday
morning that a big story was about
70 break was correct
A fosilia OF German submarines, be-
ginning early Sunday morning have
Dent a yet unknown number OF allied
sand neutral merchantmen to the bot
Tom of the sea.
who the U-53 hauled out of the
harbor Of New London Saturday AT
A4crnoon he directed his course to a
Npoint on the New England coast Off
agAntucket Light, whore he was GER
s9Atn to trap rich game. According to
he captain OF the Nantucket Light
nip, there were three submarines
Operating and nine ships sent down
- Sunday.
30 far ~ now known, the Germans
nave compiled with the International
- on the subject They were within
SeAeir rights. after providing for the
n1ety Of the passengers and crews OF
40 attacked ships. to sink enemy mer-
ehAntmen or neutral ships laden with
g&0ntraband OF war for the enemy
That such an act interferes very
sNnAtsrially with American commerce
tn the entente allies has nothing 10
- With the merits of the question.
Ii 3he allies have closed the doors of
ofmany for all manner of imports.
- Nm kssD Germany from en-.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-10
SOUTHERN OFFICIALS
HERE FOR MEETING
Annual Event IL Open to Public and
Full Participation of Stockholders
Is Invited.

Richmond in all truth today can
claim its title to being the principal
Office of the Southern Railway Com
pauy six members of the board of
directors, the president three vice
presidents, and large number of
other important officers being here for
the annual meeting OF the stockhold-
ers, which Is TO be held this morning
at 10 o'clock at the offices of the COM
pany on the seventh floor of the Times
Dispatch Building.
The meeting will be open to the
public, following the custom inaugur-
ated three years ago by President
Fairfax Harrison after tho dissolution
OF the voting trust, which up to that
time had held control. The annual
report for the last year will be spread
before the meeting and frank discus
sion Of It invited. Officers of all de-
rartments Will be on hand TO answ er
questions and to supply any informa-
ton that may be desired concerning
the affairs Of the company or the ter
ritory It traverses. The principal bus
mess of the day will be tho election
of four directors to fill the vacancies
caused by the expiration of the terms
OF John Kerr Branch, of Richmond;
Adrian Iselln. Jr,. Charles Lanier and
Edmund d. Randolph. of New York
In addition to President Harriso IN and
Vice President Henry B. Spencer, the
following members of the board Of dt-
rectors VIII be at the meeting: Dr.
Edwin A Alderman, president of the
University of Virginia; John Kerr
Branch, of Richmond; Adrian Isclin,
Jr-. of New York. and Robert Jemison,
Sr., of Birmingham. Ala. Other ofri-
GERS to be present Will include Vice
President and General Manager r. II.
Coapman, Vice-Presidcnt Henry W.
Miller. chief Engineer w. H. Wells.
Secretary r S. Wynn. Assistant Sec
rotary c. r. A. Mccarthy, Comptrol-
Ter y. II. Plant. Treasurer II. Z. An
sley, General Counsel Alfred p Thorn,
General Counsel l. r. Jeftrey.. Freight
Traffic Manager hncoln Green, Cen
cfal Freight Agent ]. II. Drake, Pas
s"rEer Traffic Manager w. H Tay1oe
General Passenger Agent H. +. Carey
General Superintendents z T.. Simp-
son, Of Richmond; w. n. Foracrc, Of
Charlotte. n C.; G. r. Loyal, Of Knox
willie, Tenn; ]. H Stanfel, of Birrn-
irEham, Ala. and Ben. G. Falls. OF ST
Louis.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-10

The Virginian and its editor are
American in all that the word implies.
We believe in things American for
Americans whether native or foreign
born. No man who thinks, observes
and has lived long enough to have
experience under Democratic rule
should hesitate TO align himself open
" and actively with the one party
that stara and has always stood. fof
things AneriCan-the Republican
party. that political organization I'M
rier whose wise legislation and dtrec-
lion the United States have come to
be what they are.
For almost n half century our
country. under Republican policies,
continually advanced. The march OF
progress was uninterrupted during all
that period save by the election of two
Democratic Presidcnts-Grover Cleve-
land and Woodrow wilson"
In the final paragraph IT says:
For these reasons and many others
that might ne adduced the Virginian
swings square}y INTO the Republican
column II Viii advocate integrity in
politicians ANA clean politics dealing
In logic and sound argument speak
ing the truth fearlessly, seeking 10
avoid offensc, vet calling spade a
spade and challenging falsehood and
error wherever discerned
Now that wa understand each
other, we shall let our light shine"
This Is a free country and there Is
no objection to anybody letting his
Tight" shine anywhere no may wish
70 go into the business Of illumina-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-10

aeaVoring TO close the doors Of COM
merce 10 the entente natons.
But the game must be played ao-
cordsng TO the rules LAID down by
Woodrow Wilson, Not only must our
neutrality be absolutely respected. but
no noncombat ant must be sent to q
wstery grave II ship cannot be
sent down without endangering the
lives OF the ships company then the
Germans must forego the privilege of
scoring the down"
Doubtless there will be a very earn
eat protest against our according any
of the usual privileges TO any German
submarine on the part OF the allies.
Their claim that. international law
makes no provision for submarines
has some merit in IT. Ordinarily n
belligerent warship may spend twenty
four hours in neutral port or longer
repairs sufficient 10 mako her sea :
worthy for a voyage to her nearest
home port cannot be made in that
time. She may take on enough food
and water for the home trip.
But the allies contend that II sub
marina Shnuld not ha u,y,er ap ,,,cy,
rights. even when distinctly of a COM
mercial type, for they can strike a
fatal blow. submerge and take refuge
IN neutral waters without the knowI-
edge or consent Of the State whose
neutrality is violated.
The commercial type may be as
dangerous - the armed ship. al she
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-10

may secretly convey supplies TO the
cruising submersibles.
While a naval action more than
'hres miles out at sea is. in law, as
foreign as IL fought in midocean
Americans will naturally feel consid-
cradle resentment that the European
conflict must "slop over into plain
sight Of our shores.
But one Of the possibilities OF the
war from its outset has been a vir-
tual blockade of American ports by
German submarines. The British and
French have attempted 10 keep UP a
blockade against German submarines
entering our harbors. If German sub
marines should prove so daring and
active as to make 1t unsafe for mer-
chant ships to clear from our ports
with munitions or food supplies FOR
the allies, II may have a bad effect on
busin ess-the war business Incident
ally, however. It may aid in keeping
much-needed food supplies in this
country and keep the price Of wheat
from going so high that -four bread
will be out OF our reach
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-10

OF this city. will be solemnized at the
home of the brides uncle and aunt
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert lewis
Winston, Of West Grace Street. Miss
Winston Is the daughter of the late
Blair and Emma Dillingham; Winston
of Baltimore, and anddaughter. Of
the late James B. Winston. Of this
city. Since the death of her mother
Miss Winston. has made her home
here with her uncle. DR.. Elicit Is a
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Horace w. Elicit,
of 1918 Floyd Avenue. Only relatives
and intimate friends will be included
in the invitations to the wedding.
Personal Mention.
travelling in the West for the past
several months. has returned to her
home on West Grace Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Beettie. Jr.,
who have been making their hume in
Spottsylvania County recently, are
spending n short time with Mrs Beat
ties parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Levin
Joynes at their home on West Frank
lin Street
DR.. and Mrs. Armistead L. Well
ford. of Cathedral Place, have as their
guests Mrs. Thomas Pinckney and her
daughter, Miss Josephine Pinckney, of
Charleston. S. c.
Miss Helen Hobbs. of Norfolk. is
the guest OF Miss Martha Valentine at
the Monroe Terrace.
Miss Roberta Trigg is leaving this
week to spend some time with her
sister, Mrs. David Tucker Brown at
Ia,- L., ~
Miss Gladys Hawkins has returned
to the city after spending the week
end with relatives in Dinwiddio
County.
Mr.. and Mrs, william Barrett Tay-
Tor. of Winston-salem, n. c.. with
their little granddaughter, Elizab beth
billiard. are visiting Mrs. II. P. Taylor,
of 1901 Grove Avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert A. Knishtly
left last week for New York and Bos-
ton where they will spend some time
Mrs. George F. Bagby OF Covlng-
ton, is spending a few days with
friends in Richmond.
Miss Eugenia Fairfax, of Loudon
County. is visiting DR.. and Mrs. Charles
Tenant in Charlottesville. Mrs. David
Tenant has returned to her home on
West Franklin Street after spending
some time with her daughter. Mrs
Henry Fairfax in Loudoun County.
Rev. Robert S. Carter has returned
TO Orange after brief stay in this
city.
Mrs. Fred s. Campbell and little
son, who have been spending the sum-
mer months at the White Sulphur
Springs have returned to their home
on West Franklin Street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-10
THE UTTERANCE OF A STATESMAN.

N no thoughtful person can read the
uadreA Of President wYlson TO the
Independent League at Shadow Lawn
1Aturday without being profoundly
moved and Impressed.
~ The spirit OF America was never
better interpreted, the Essence OF
Democratic determination for the fu-
tire never more plainly put Democ-
roy In It's great progressive legislative
achtevements cannot 20 back. and
would not II 1t could.
VI II faces. however. q party Of reac-
lion, party which has welcomed
With open arms. the dsscortented and
insurgent Of all parties, party made
MP Of elements SO opposed to each
other that. in event Of success. It can
not hope to unite on any constructive
program.
Its condition is tr!teiy expressed ny
the President when he says that II he
were Its leader he would be afraid to
be elected
On the other hand, he points to
Democracy. a united party party
utic,, MAY, te irE red bY ;ts nerforrn-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-10

quiet Of h!s seaside home. new clouds
have arisen In our sky. The German
U-boat raid on our coast may, and
doubtless WILL. mean new and most
serious issues to be met
Who believes in changing the heads
Of a great business concern in time
Of DANCE r, especially when those heads
have steered the craft capably and
successfully through previous trou-
bles?
What reasonable person now be
lieves America can afford TO risk a
change, especially when the only al
formative to President Wilson is a gen
tleman who. should he be elected, will
he under obligation for his success TO
the most dangerous man in American
politics today-Theodor Roosevelt?
Democracy's sacred duty is to put
forth every effort. not that party sue
cess may be attalncd--that is COM
Faratively a minor mattcr-hut that
this country may remain in peace and
in happiness. free from entanglements
with the blood-letting elements Of
Europe but ready in every possible
way TO bind up the wounds OF hu-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-10
RUMANIA's PROTEST
LODGED IN BERLIN,

The Hague, Oct. s.-The Rumantan
government has protested against the
bonn bardment of Bucharest and other
open Rumanian towns by German air.
craft The protest has been commu-
nieated to the German Imperial gov
eminent through the American EN-
bassy At Berlin.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-10

No matter how much II rains after
the first OF November. Bristol is going
10 be dry.-Bristol Herald Courier.
But how about those interstate ir-
rgating plants which are moving to
the Tennessee Bristol?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-10

Rev. Robert S. Carter has returned
TO Orange after brief stay in this
city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-10

Mrs. Fred S, Campbell and little
son. who have been spending the sum-
mer months at the White Sulphur
Springs have returned to their home
on West Franklin Street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-10

vTRGrNIAN PHONEsi
Advertising-Mad. 1853.
gociety--Mad. 1919.
EditoriRl-Mad. 1874.
General, Mgr 29I.
C!rculation-Ran. aga.