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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-09
PROTESTS DEPORTATION
Of BELGIAN CITIZENS
United states In Friendly Spirit. But
Nest SoIernnly. Urges Cessation
of Practice.
MEANS FNRARRASSNEN
or BELGIAN RELIEF WORK
Contrary tai All Precedent I'm 1ISaf-
mcnt of Mont omhatant Residents
of Conquered Neutrality-suspicious.
Results VIII Follow Such Conduct.

Washington, Dec. s.-The United
States has protested Fin a friendly
spirit but most solemnly." to the Ger
man Imperial government against the
deportation of the Belgians.
The protest was made informally at
an interview secured by Joseph c.
Grew. charge de affaires OF the United
States embassy at Germany with the
German chancellor. Charge Grew was
directed by the State Department on
November % TO secure the interview.
at which time there was Forwarded 10
him a brief note to be read 70 the Ger
man chancellor.
After voicing the concern and re-
greet felt by the government of the
United States over the reported de-
portations, the protest calls attention
to the probability that the German
policy will be fatal to the Belgian
relief work. so humanely planned and
so successfully carried out"
The text Of the protest as given out
by the state Department late today is
believed to have been dictated by
President Wilson and its publication
authorized at today's cabinet meeting.
This Is understood to be the second
unofilcial protest against the Belgian
deportations. an earlier one having
been sent, which called attention to a
memorandum fled with the State De-
partment by the Belgian minister.
Text Of Protest.
The text of the protest as recited
by Charge Grew to the German chan
cellor follows:
The government OF the United
States has learned. with the greatest
concern and regret. of the policy OF
the German government to deport
from Belgium a portion of the civilian
population for the purpose OF forcing
them to labor in Germany. and is con-
strained to protest in friendly spirit.
but most solemnly. against this ac-
ton, which Is in contravention Of all
precedent and of those humane prin-
ciples OF international practice. which
have long been accepted and followed
by civilized nations in their treatment
Of non combatants in conquered terri
tory.
Furthermore. the government of
the United States Is convinced that
the effect OF this policy, II pursued.
will In all probability be fatal to the
Belgian relief work., so humanely
planned and so successfully carried
out. result which would be generally
deplored. and which, 1t is assumed.
would seriously embarrass the Ger
man government"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-09
MRS. Gait RAPS
'LAND OF THE FREE"

Washington. Dec. s.-A bitter com
parison between the freedom politi-
cally of women in the Scandinavian
countries and women in the tand OF
liberty was made tonight by Mrs.
Carrie Chapman Gait. president of the
American Woman's Suffrage Associa-
ton, addressing the convention OF the
National Temperance Council.
Women in the five Scandinavian
and even in the colonies of
Great Britain. a monarchy" Mrs. Gait
declared, have even greater political
freedom than in any State IN this
country east of Illinois"
DR.. Harvey w. Wiley. of pure food
fame, attacked the "irrepressible pro-
viso' in laws designed to prevent the
interstate shipment OF liquo- or drugs
These provisos. ne declared, formed
large holes. through which 1t was pos
sible for evaders OF the law to drive
in safely.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-09
And Engage in Business With
John Shelton Williams. Also
to Retire
STORY AS YET
LACKS CONFIRMATION
Retirement of Two Leading
Financial Men of Admins
tration Would Be Serious
Blow to Treasury

William q. McAdoo. Secretary of
dent Wilson's cabinet, and. with John
Shelton Williams. Comptroller Of the
Currency. who will also retire, will
come to Richmond to engage in the
banking business, making this cRy
his future home. according to reports
reaching Richmond yesterday from
Washington. While the advices could
not be confirmed last night, it is said
that the fact that the McAdoos would
make this city their home has been
stated in Washington on several occa-
sions.
Effort was made last night 10 com
municate with Mr. williams in order
to learn something of his reported
intention TO retire, but 1t was without
success. SO far as is known, Mr.. Will
liams has not indicated that he would
resign.
Before Mr.. Williams was connected
with the Treasury Department he and
the Secretary Of the Treasury had be-
come close friends. and If the reports
regarding their coming to Richmond
are true, 1t is believed their personal
ties were the cause OF their decision
to enter into business here.
dent Wilson as Comptroller of the
Currency nearly four years ago, and
his administration of that office has
been one of distinguished efficiency.
On several occasions he has been the
target for criticism from Northern
bankers. but he has invariahl with
stood the attacks.
Secretary McAdoo was appointed to
the cabinet by the President on his
election in 1914, and due to his
ability as fnancier has filled the
position we'll About two years ago
| he married Miss Eleanor Wilson.
daughter of the President
It is said that Mrs McAdoo has let
1t be known in social circles In Wash
ington that il was their intention of
making Richmond their future home.
In fact. a statement in confirmation
of this, il is stated, appeared a few
DAYS ago in Washington newspaper
This carried the information that Mr..
and Mrs, MeAdoo would shortly give
mp their Washington residence, and
move to this city.
None Have Indicated VIII Retire.
II Is generally believed in Wash
ington that Secretary McAdoo will
retire from the Presidents cabinet on
March 1 next. This Washington &C
tSpIS az IatI. Olip"lnR
that several officials have resigned
their posts, a statement was issued
from the White House last night, to
the effect that none of them had in
dictated such intention to the Presi-
dent Mr.. McAdoo's resignation, how
ever is believed to be most probable.
If the reports prove correct. and
Mr. McAdoo and Mr. Williams come
TO Richmond and enter the banking
business together. II will bring 10 the
city two of the nations foremost
nanciers. Both Of them have long
been identified with financial affairs.
and they would be a marked addition
70 the banking circles in Richmond.
Mr. Williams. before he became as
sociated~ with the Treasury Depart
ment, was prominent in local affairs,
and still maintains his home on the
Cary Street Road.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-09
Certain Shipping Combinations
May Face indictment as Re-
suit of Probe
"CAR SHARKS" THOUGHT
PARTLY RESPONSIBLE:
Shortage Of Freight
Cars May Figure Extensively
in Situation Con-
siders Problem

Washington. Dec. president
Wilson is said to have indicated dur
ing the cabinet meeting today that the
high cost of living have found evil
dence sufficient TO justify the indict-
ment Of certain shipping combinations.
The President is prepared to strike
quickly and he Will strike hard If
necessary to reduce food prices" said
White House official at the conclu-
sion of the cabinet meeting.
The embargo ordered by the Penn
syiyania Railroad and other lines on
all classes of freight except fooustuffs
and coal was accepted here as the
direct result of the influence the chief
executive has exercised in the investi
cation.
Special Assistant Attorney General
Anderson. who is working under the
Immediate direction of the President
called at the White House before the
cabinet meeting and left long re-
port IT was announced that ne will
confer personally with the President
tomorrow.
Gar Sharks" Uncovered
We have discovered there are such
Things as car sharks in this country
as well as loan sharks said Mr.
Anderson while guardealy discussing
his work.
IT was learned that the special in
vestigator has been working for sew
erai days in the offices OF the Inter-
state Commerce Commission studying
the alleged shortage of freight cars.
He is understood to have found
convincing evidence that individuals
who are making big profits out of
high food prices are manipulating the
freight service OF The big trunk lines
through other interests. The details
OF the manner in which Shs is being
accomplished was not revealed II
was said. however. that the freight
traffic officials of the railroads had
been made innocent victims OF the
shippers involved.
During the cabinet meeting Score
tarv Redfeld. of the Department of
Commerce, and Secretary Houston OF
the Department Of Agriculture. sub
mitted reports which were left with
President Wilson. These were not
made public.
Defer Cost of Living Bills.
In Congress the House Commerce
Committee agreed TO defer action on
the bills and resolutions relating to
the cost of living until after Christ
mas The purpose is to observe the
results of the Presidents efforts in the
matter.
After the conference at the White
House tomorrow, Special Investigator
Anderson will start on a tour of the
country to study the situation first
hand. He will visit Cleveland, De-
troit, Minneapolis Indianapolis. Chi
cago. Kansas City and st. Louis.
Mr., Anderson has held several long
conferences with Oliver F. Pagan, in
dictment EXPERT Of the Department of
Justice 1t is understood the Presi-
dent desires to find other means OF
proceeding against the rapacious deal
ers than through the sherman anti
trust law and the conspiracy laws.
To this end legislation may be sug
gested TO Congress at an early date.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-09
CAROLINA METHODISTS
URGE PROHIBITION

Durham, n. C., Dec. S.--The North
Carolina conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, represent
ing s9,7G4 laymen and ESQ ministers
in annual conference here. memorial
tied Congress to enact legislation pro-
hihitinr the sale of liquor In Wash
ington city and to forbid the use of
mails to whiskey literature. The me-
MORALS will be sent to both houses of
Congress.
The General Assembly of North Car
DINA was petitioned to restrict the
sales OF w~ecifed patent medicines,
beef. wine and iron. numerous bitters,
extract OF lemon and vanilla and ia
maica ginger were named proprietary
medicines used as beverages and it
IS claimed they are producing drunk
ards
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-09
PRESIDENT CAN'T
SPEAK AT NORFOLK

Special 10 The Richmond Virginian.
Norfolk Va, Dec. s.-Fressdent
Wilson today declined the invitation
% the Norfolk delegation that visited
the White House to attend Monday S
opening session OF the Southern Com
merciat Congress. He declared he
regretted the necessity of the action
but that plicatlons in foreign rela
tipns and other pressing governmental
affairs preclGdsd--.ha.--IAn htlity 81
his leaving Washington at the present
time
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-09

Senior Riesco was President for the
term ending 1905. He took Office as
chief executive Of the republic on
September IS. 1901. He was support
ed In hts race by the Liberals and
Radicals and a large number of Con-
servatives. He also was relative OF
Senior Errazuriz. his predecessor rs
D~>sldant
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-09
Commute Contempt Sentences.

Washington, Dec. S.-President
Wilson today commuted to expire at
once the six-month sentences imposed
on four Laborites. during the trouble
at Charleston. w. Va. in 1914. The
prisoners freed are James Bates.
Frank Tedrinka, Hiram Stephens,
and Fannie Sellen. They were con-
victed OF contempt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-09
NEW NOTE WILL Be
SENT ON U-B0AT ACTS
viii Clear Up Whole Question al
Armed Merchantmen Now
At Issue.
LIVES
FREQUENTLY ENDANGERED
Marina and Arabia Cases Virtually on
Same Basis-Paicrmo's Sinking Is
Likewise Being Investigated by the
state Department.

Washing ton, Dee. S.--The Uni
ted States Is preparing to dis
patch IA new note 10 Germany on
the submarine question. II was
stated authoritatiyely here today.
The note will seek to clear up the
whole question of armed mcr-
chantmen. which issue has been
brought to n head by the torpe-
doing of the British vessels MARI
.na- and Arabia ia-the- former of
which sinking six Americans lost
their lives.
In addition. Ambassador James w.
Gerard Is expected TO confer with
the German foreign office on this Is
sue Immediately upon his return TO
Berlin. while German Amba ssador Won
Bernstorff is to discuss the question
with the State Department here.
The latter conference Is expected to
be held in the near future. At the
time of his last visit to the depart
ment Count Won Bernstorff asked that
he be given any additional data on
the Marina that Secretary Lansing
might receive from the British gov
eminent This is now at hand in n
preliminary report This preliminary
report. officials declare. shows conclu-
sively that the German contention
that the liner was transport was
without basis in fact.
The British admiralty officially
states that the vessel had not been
called into government service and
was not under charter in any way.
A complete report is now on the way
from London.
Seeking Information.
Meanwhile the State Department Is
endeavoring to obtain all the further
Information possible on the status OF
the Marina and Arabia. This will
have to be at hand before the aues-
ton Is taken up further with Ger
many. Ambassador Page at London
has been requested to obtain all the
information possible from the British
government,
Reports on file at the State Depart
ment indicate that the Marina and
Arabia were of the same status. While
previously 1t has been the policy Of
the department to take up each case
separately, the number has reached
such proportions that 1t Is believed
general action will now be taken.
Secretary Lansing let it be known
today that the State Department is
gathering affidavits from the survivors
Of the Italian Steamship Palermo. re-
Gently sunk by q submarine. There
-ays twenty-three Americans aboard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-09
FORMER PRESIDENT OF
CHILE PASSES AWAY

Santiago. Chile. Dec. s.-Jermaine
Riesco. former President OF the re-
public OF Chile. died here today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-09

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-27
Masqerade at Quilty's.

Thanksgiving eve the annual mas
querade party will be given at the
Colonial Ball Room in fairfield ave-
nue. and promises to be one of the
pleasantest parties in the city. This
event is looked forward to by all of
the friends Of Quilty's School of Dane
ing as one of the best events of the
year. There is always a large at
tendance many very pretty and unique
costumes are worn, there is good
music and plenty Of dancing. You
are invited to be one OF the mum Der
this year and assured Of a pleasant
evening. For THANKSGIVING night,
Prof. GUILTY issues invitation for the
annual Thanksgiving ball, an event of
more than usual interest at the end
Of the great holiday. Many people
like to end their day of pleasure with
an evening of dancing in pleasant
company. At the Colonial they will
find good music by Murray's ten piece
orchestra, pleasant company and a
good time. Dancing will continue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-27

There are favorites aplenty on the
IPlaza's program for the first half OF
the glorious Thanksgiving week festl-
val but probably no more satisfying
| to the average theatregoer than the
announcement of William S, Hart 5
iappeafance in his latest photo sue
cess. 1.-The Devils Double" which is
| of the Triangle brand and a really re-
marKab' piece of work so far as act
| ing is concerned. The story, too, is
one of unusual dramatic intensity and
will afford local screen fans an oppor-
| tunity to see Hart in what he, him.
self, brands as his greatest screen eff
| fort.A
| Barnold's Dog and Monkey Actors
| in a screamingly funny one act pan
tomime entitled "a Hot Time in Dog
ville," will be one of the attractions
on a splendid vaudeville program.
| Noodles Pagan & Girl will be big ia
yorites for Noodles is known the
world over as 1.-THE King of the News
boys" and there will be a jolly time
at the theatre during his engagement.
| Evans, Zanos and Dunn, a trio of
male funsters in songs and comedy
| ouips, will add diversion to the list Of
attractions and incidentally put them
selves in solid with all lovers Of lively
| entertainment.
| The Baker Brothers in sensational
gvmnastic Offering, and a new Key
stohe two act feature complete the bill
for the first half, and it's dollars to
doughnuts" that the cosy Plaza is go
ing to be damned to the doors at
every performance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-27
ANNIVERSARIES
OF RING BATTLES

1t was twenty years ago tonight
that the second of the three sensS-
tional bouts between Frank Erne and
George Dixon was staged in New
York. Dixon was then the feather
weight champion of the world, while
Erne, afterwards lightweight cham
pion. was rapidly attaining fame, and
had never been defeated. The boys
fought at 1872 pounds, and, much to
the surprise Of the majority of the
fans, the Buffalo boy won the decis-
ion in twenty rounds. Erne started
fighting in 1894, when he was en-
ployed in a Buffalo bowling alley, and
defeated George Siddons, the famous
"A1l Day Fighter" in one Of his first
contests. He then whipped SolIy
Smith, although it was called a draw,
and knocked out Joe Leonard, Joe
Craig and Jack Sicily twice. The
New York promoters were then scour<
ing the woods to find a boy to whip
the negro Dixon, and late in '95 Erne
was given the chance. He held Dix
on to a draw in ten rounds, and in
the 80 battle defeated him. In the
third meeting, in the spring of '97,
Dixon turned the tables, winning the
decision in a 25-round affair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-27
until o'clock. Moderate prices O.
admisSiOn.-Adv -

"A never to be forgotten event will
take place at Eagles hall on Thanks
giving eve, when Lodge 80, I. A of
Machnists will hold their eighteenth
annual ball. AS the machinists are
known to be first class entertainers
and hosts it goes without saying that
they will do their utmost to uphold
their reputation, and the committee
in charge have left nothing undone
to make this their eighteenth ball the
brightest spot in their social history.
That the young people have not been
overlooked can readily be seen when
one perceives that Quigley's orchestra
has been engaged to cater to the
lovers of dancing and which will con-
tinue until the small hours Of the
morning. Do not be a stay-at-home
but get out amongst the merrymakers
and spend the most enjoyable Thanks
giving eve imaginable. The cost of
admission is, gentlemen SO cents each
and ladies % cents each.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-27
Amusemcnts
POLLS

| A real musical comedy-a solid
| hour Of fun and frivolity-is' head
lined at Polls, the first half Of the
| week, in whats Your Name? ?" with
A. Seymour Brown and company. This
is one Of the biggest productions in
vaudeville and contains all those eie-
ments that make for the utmost en-
joyment in musical comedy. There
are IL in the company and they have
a wonderful array of lyrics, while the
especially staged dances are really
excellent.
In the photop1ay program there is
a big feature in Irwin Cobb's drama Of
thrift '"The Dollar and the Law;
starring Lillian Walker. Many of the
scenes in this big drama were taken
within the United States Bureau of
Printing ard Engraving and show the
actual making of money. 1t tells a
gripping story of the power of money
for good and evil.
Pathe's Pictorial News will also be
a film feature. Jean Weir and Larry
Mack will be seen in their latest
comedy success Caught" one OF
vaudeville's most entertaining skits.
Adelaide Boothley, assisted by Charles
Everdine at the piano will present
her repertoire of song numbers. The
Menards novelty equilbrists, will COM
plete the vaudeville program.
Manager Poli announces the book
ing for early dates at Polls, of Nine.
Nazimoya in the pictorial version of
ssWar Brides" and Clara Kimball
Young, in "The Foolish Virgin"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-27
CASEY HAD NOSE
BROKEN IN GAME

Cambridge, Mass, Nov. 27-Except
Tor broken nose for Eddie Casey and
aS5head injury for Thatcher, Harvard
came out OF its Yale game Saturday
WITHOUT many hurts. although every
of1the regular players returned home
ready to go to bed.
Harvard expected to beat Yale and
the players feel they should have done
ses but they take the defeat philoso.
phically and are offering no altbis.
Percy Haughton and his. assistants
feel that Yale had the better material
and had it prepared to play stiff de-
fensive game and then to take advan-
tage of the breaks. p
Next year, Harvard will have some
heavy men for the line from this sea-
SONS freshman eleven. and with its
present backfield intact~for two years
more the Crimson has high hopes for
1917 and 1913 Five of this years
regular rush line will be lost by grad
uation next June, the list including
Harte, Coolidge, Dadmun, Harris and
Gamer. Wheeler, the left tackle, and
Snow the right guard will be on
hand next fall. however, and Harvard
also will start it's 1917. campaign with
its backfeld complete, Thacher, Hor-
weenz and Robinson being juniors and
Eddie Casey a sophomore.
Harvard used ten substitutes at
New Haven, Minot. Sweetser and
WILCOX all being seniors. The 9TH
ers, all will return, ,Phinney, Batchel-
dor and Wiggin being available. for
the line and Murray, FELTON,, Bond
and Flower for the backfield. Whether
Haughton will coach again next fall is
not known.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-27
LYRIC
ALL THIS WEEK.

AS a play, 1.-THE Yellow Ticket pos
sesses not only sufficient literary
strength to grip, but hold an audience
to the extreme limit of intense inter-
est, however aside from this feature,
the fact still remains that it is a play
which calls for skilled and talented
players, and Mr.. 1sham's organization
Is of that brand.
This will be very strongly noted in
the production of "The Yellow Tick
et' in which Walter Marshall, a new
member Of the Lyric players, will have
a very important part, and in which
he will clearly illustrate that he Is one
Of the cleverest actors ever connected
with a stock organization, a fact which
will be convincingly conveyed tonight
at the opening performance Of 1.-THE
Yellow Ticket" p.
''The y elbow Ticket" is an impress
sive melodrarna dealing with vital,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-27
ARMY SELECTS
JONES AS CAPTAIN


West Point, N. Y, Nov. 27-The
victorious Army eleven returned
home at noon yesterday. On the way
home the cadets elected Lawrence
McCeney Jones. of Washington, D. c.,
as captain of the Army, eleven for
nexty ear.
Jones was appointed to the Mill
tary Academy in June, 1914, and is
a member of the class of 1918. He
played left tackle in yesterdays game
and is playing his second year at the
Military Academy. He weighs 200
pounds, is 81 years of age and stands
an even six feet in height. He is
one of the prominent men in the
corps and is wearing a star on his
coat as evidence Of his high standing
in his class.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-27
MASQUERADE BALL

The Myrtle Hose No. 8 Inc. will hold
Beach Auditorium, Myrtle each, Wed
nesday evening. Nov. 20, (Thanksgiv-
ing eve). The music will be furnish
ed Nby Ruland's orchestra of eight
pieces AS this is one of the annual
events the committee in charge prom
ises good time for everybody.
There will be a few old-fashioned
dances and a lunch will be served; al
so two handsome prizes for a woman
and man in costume. The proceeds
of the occasion will be used towards
the purchasing of an auto chemical.
From all indications a large attend
ance will be recorded