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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-20
So DEATHS, 1874 NEW CASES,
OF PLAGUE IN NEW YORK
Return Of Hot Weather believed to
lie Chiefly Responsible for
Jump In Figures.
Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.l

Especial to Tho Times Dispatchl
NEW YORK. August !o-Thirty-six
dcaths-an increase of four over yes
terdays total--and 1874 now cases as
against 12j yesterday. was the toll
Of the infantilc paralysis epidemic
here during tho las, twenty four
hours. The return of tho hot weather
is believed chiefly responsible for tho
new jump In the figures.
The collecting of blood from recov-
cred victims Of the disease will begin
in earnest next week. The health de-
partmcnt Will send physicians to the
homes of tho donors who offer blood
for serum extraction. Out of fifteen
persons who day offered blood only
ten were found to have had the dis
case. and only two were accepted.
fourteen ounces being secured from
them.
Tho bars OF the alien labor law
wcro let down to-day to three OF the
Canadian nurses. who last week were
prevented from entering this country
to aid in the care OF paralysis victims.
The same exception will be made by
tho immigration authorities for nine
others who will arrive on Monday
Not including New York City, there
were two deaths and scventy-one new
cases from tho plague in New York
state during the twcnty-four hours
ending at ) o'clock this afternoon.
This brings the state totals up to
l5o deaths and 1910 cases since the
start of the epidemic. To-days toll
was the second highest on record in
the last eight weeks. The two deaths
were at Lexington and Colinc
Mrs. Douglas German. of Baltimore,
who has been i'll for two days at the
home of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs Ed
mum s Nash, at Rye, is suffering from
infantilc paralysis, il was learned to-
day. Her husband is a nephew Of the
late Senator Arthur Pue German. of
Maryland.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-20

at her homo here. death being duo TO
heart trouble. She was the daughter
of AlEcrnon Conan. OF Enfield. y. c.,
where she was born on April 2. 1856.
She came to LynchburS when little
girl to mako her home. Her surviving
children are: Ernest Hickok, Battle
Creek, Mich: Mrs. II. Fl. Gilbert.
Lynchburg: Mrs. Thomas Savage. Char
lotte. y. c.. and John and Lewis
ffickok. Lynchburg. She also has three
sisters and n brother. as follows: Mrs.
ID. Il. Dabpcy, Glasgow: Mrs. Nora
Henry. Norfolk: Mrs G.. II. Daniels.
Rocky Mount. y. c.. and ]. G. Conan.
Clifton Forge.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-20
Mrs. Lizzie II. Faulkner.

Especial TO The Times-Dispatch.
BEDFORD. VA. August l9.-Yester-
day. at the home of her mother, Mrs.
Lizzie Bower Faulkner, died after an
illness of three years. She is survived
by five children and by her mother,
Mrs. Lucy Bower. The funeral SER
Vices were held at o'clock this aftor-
noon from the home Of her mother.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-20
Roy AInrAhall.

Especial 10 Tie TimcS-DisDatch.
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. August
l2.-soy Marshall, aged twenty-six
years died at a local hospital this
morning of blood poisoning. after an
illness of six weeks. The funeral will
be held from the residence of his
father. G. II. Marshall, at o'clock on
sunday afternoon, the service to he
conducted by Rev. Cecil V. Cook, D. D.,
of the First Baptist Church. Mr.. Mar
shall is survived by his parents. four
brothers and one sister.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-20
John Archer scott.
Especial to The Times-pispatch

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.l
FATtAIVILLE. VA. August L9.-John
Archer Scott. for many years engaged
in business here but who retired few
years ago. died this morning. He leaves
two children, Walker Scott and Mrs
Eugene Gill of Huntsville. Va. and
two sisters, Mrs. y. Il. Crale. of Nor
folk. and Mrs Andrew j. Davis. Of
Chesterfield
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-20
John G.. Thompson.

lSpecial % The Timcs- Dispatch.1
LEXINGTON, VA, August 19.--John
q. Thompson. aged ifty-eight years.
wellknown merchant of Lexington and
RockbridEc. died to-day after a short
illness. He is survived by three broth
crs, William II Thompson OF Rote-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-20

tourt: James y. Thompson. OF Flumen,
and Harry NJ Thompson. of Lexington,
and one sister. Mrs. Frank A. Hun. OF
Bristol. His body will he buried at
Bucna Vista on Monday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-20
n. T.. Robertson,

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
BEDFORD, VA, August in. J..
Robertson. {, prominent farmer of the
county, died yesterday at his home
near Stone Mountain He was n brother
of y. w. and r. l.. Robertson, OF this
place. He is survived by three chill
drcn The funeral services will he
conducted from the home on Sunday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-20
Charged with Stealing Register.

Detectives Willy, Kcllam and Bryant
yesterday arrested William II. Trent
on warrant charging him with steal
ing $3.50 cash register from the Ma
tional Cash Register Company
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-20

chemist The work of shipping ma
ch!ncry from nearby points to tho
location OF the we'll will be started
10 morrow morning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-20
ITALIAN liner STAMPAL|A
SENT DOWN BY SUBMARINE
apparently Sunk on Return Voyage
From Genoa to New
York
HAD GUNS FOR PROTECTION
american Agents Say Ship Probably
Carried Comparatively Small Num-
Der OF Passcngers--Rcc In
crease in Underwater Activity.

LONDON, August lo-Ihe Italian
steamship Stampalia. which plies be-
tween New York and Italian ports. has
been sunk. says Il dispatch 20 Lloyd's.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-20

Especial to The Times Dispatch
l.YNCHBCR Ci. VA, August l9.-Mrs
Ida Coleman Hickok. wife OF +. w
Hickok. died suddenly on Friday night
The Detroit times., 1916-11-09
HOLD-UP MEN
SUSPECTED OF
SEVERAL JOBS

James Miller and IIarrs pfWIr
arrested after their fut1ir .att.rr.
TO rob James Clark IN au aI,as r,.r
the Gold Dollar saloon. MoDta, ave.
thought by the police 20 bee pr.lt.
slonal 'stick-up men from Cl..a-n
and efforts are being made. fp CON
meet them with several crimes .
that nature which have occurred .s
Gently in Detroit
Warrants were obtained for Tic
men "Wednesday muruiue ch#rs..
them with assault With intent r
rob while armed
Detectives Reid and Na0h.nf.
searched the mems room Tua-'.r
nnding piece az iron bar loaded
with lead. and a carefully arranged
assortme of clippings from Ch
cago new spapers, describing hold
ups In the windy city
HoldupE we're committed D.
Woodward ave and lohu X s' lasI
Friday night. when the men Aud
lady told the detectives that one o.
them drove up 20 their lodging n g.
tnxi and hurried his partner away
The holdup victims will lout u
Aem. Phillips. whose alias ls II
aobson. was found to have Chcaa
taSi driver liccnse
The Detroit times., 1916-11-09
Plans Already Under
Way For Dry Rati-
fcatiOn Parade
MAY BE HELD
IN FEBRUARY
Pastors Meet Friday
to Discuss COnser-
vatiOn Work

Billy Sunday rs eo.nr 10 make
good his promise 90 lead raua..
ton parade down Woodward 7y. r
celebrate the dry victory in Mich.
gan. according 10 mcmp pcr- or
local Sunday campaign comm te.
Plans for the largest parade .
kind that has ever been lolI .r -..
west will be formulated an once a.l 3
II IL expected thar 'he monster Es
geant VII move down the ..i.f
street cf the larvcs' Irl cy p r.a
world about Feb
The evangelist who is given r-a5..
by Michigan's dry worker fo- r.e.
ing had an enormous influence .r 'r.
result. will come 20 Detroit a. tHa
close OF his campaign .n Fosfc0. ne.
cerding 10 a promise Eiyea 20 MEM
bsrs OF the local committee .l,- 30.
fore he lef Detroit
In the last few sermons 10 ie
lfvered here he o1hcrfod i.> bearers
10 60 10 the polls ard vote 'He -a
Icon into hell Tie declared 'H7' f
the voters did their auts he vcu,'
come back and lead q parade down
"old woodward ave Later. us. ha-
fore he boarded his train. he 'o.l
members OF the committee that s.
was not an idle promise and 'haf Z
the state went d~y. be would EI1fiE
come back 70 partic,pa'e b. .Hs .a
bration.
To Discuss Parade Pms
Philip II. GRAY, chairman ~ 'h7
local committee. SAID NeTne-car
morning that rlans for tho demon
stration would 1c discussed 1' or~-
and that n parade would ne organ.
ized that would have In line az iea--
100000 persons and many floats q
eommemoratp The tic'orr
In his final sermons h~r EI de-
ciared that th- rls er. uN.aral sIe.
tion would be Chr .sf ln winch
candida,e might heua 20 80 before
the people successfully unlcsa De DO
clared himself uncquivocally or tho
liquor question He also made be-
further statement that within ei--r
years there would b. a dry Am'.
ics.' Prominent dry workers IN joe
troit. who though. the statement sen
sauonal az he time are now cor
vinced that 10 Is NOT only possible
but quite probable
Take Up Conservatlon Work.
That the benefits of .ie SInaa
csmpaigu IN Eetro.r aye 'a ae r0-
served. WAS hovu uy ths local r0r
rnittee Wednesday uouUe when
Issued call 10 thr co-op0ra'.al U.h-
isters 70 boz present al mcsE
in the y VI G g. building
o'clock. next Monday m. u.r1 n.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-09

Sir Mackenzie howell former
Canadian premier. is u he Ftlb
.year and seldom misses day
work.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-01
Union Longsholemen Walk Out In All Pacific COasE~PoIts. Twel' e Thousand IlabUreas Respond to Union Call. Both Sides Pre- pare for Bitter Struggle.
BITTER STRUGGLE AHEAD
One Thousand Men walk Out in This City. IneNpeticnccd Men Engaged to Load Ships laying at Docks. Arbitration Could Not Af feet Q Settlement.

SEATTLE, June 1 -- The Long, shoreman's Union has declared a strike and all men engaged in that occupation have struck for higher wages. The strike will involve oyer twelve thousand men working in Pa' cific Coast ports. One thousand ar out on the strike in this city. Both sides are preparing for long struggle.
 Notice was served on the employ efs q month ago that unless the de mands of the Union were conceded that a strike would probably be called on the first of June. The employers met and discussed the possibility of a strike. They ar- rived at the conclusion that the demands of the Unions were eXorbi- tant and refused to raise the wages of the worSmen. Arbitration could not effect a settlement and orders were issued for . general walkout to commence on June 1st. Prac- tically every port on the Pacific is tied up as the result of the walk out.
 Shipping in this city is hampered by ihe strike. Freight is piled up on the docks awaiting to be load ed m:e Yhe ships but%he Union me refuse to touch the freight un- less their demands are conceded.
 Strike breakers hired by the steamship companies are reported to be at work loading the cargoes. This is unsatisfactory and slow as the men in the main arc not eXper- fenced and do net know how to handle themselves. Both sides re- fusD to budge an inch. The ef- feet cannot be forecasted as yet.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-01
KAISER TO DIRECT CHARGE
Lays Plans for Greatest Battle World Has Ever Seen. Officers Believe that August 1st Will See French City Under Command of Kaiser. Fresh Troops Supplant Wounded German Troopers.

PARIS, June 1-Kaiser William has given up his trip to the Rus sian frontier for the present and has rushed to- the Western front to direct the terrific campaign which is being w:ged against Vcrdun. En- couraged by yesterdays victories the German soldiers have fought like demonds all day, never tiring in their efforts to cut the French from their trenches and gain the battle ridden city of Verdun.
 Over two solid miles of trenches were gained by the Germaus in yes terday's battle between Deadman's Hill and Cumieres. The fighting is now being carried on with as desperate an attempt on the part of both nations, as has been in pro grses at any time sine ethe cam paign waged.
 r. has been rumorcd that this VIII be, the final drive and that the Kaiser with his chief staff will be On tte front until the city is in their hands. He is reported to have laid some deep plans for the great est battle that the world has ever seen. FrcSn troops are continually beinr added to the forces of the Germans ard the old and tired troops are being replaced by the fresh. Arms and ammunition have been rIshe' to the scene of ac- ticn. Big guns loaded with ex- plosive shells continue to play up- on the trenches of the French. The loss on the German side is heavy to date.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-01
DELEGATE AWAITS
 RIVER TRANSPORTATION

l.. T. Erwin, delegate to the demo cratic convention recently held in Juneau. is stopping in Skagway awaiting river transportation. He held seventy five proxies to the con veutiou and was factor in the choosing of the men selected by his party.
 The interior is suffering from the lack Of poor mail service. Many complaints have been filed with the postal authorities, but so far nothing has been done to relieve the situation.
 In and around Faurbanks things are in an ecellent condition Many new strikes have been reported. The railroad is great boon to the interior. Real estate has taken . jump and people generally are op- timistic oyer the future.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-01
WEDGE DRIVEN 1HRU LINES

LONDON, June 1-During the night the French have prepared for a stern offensive campaign to be carried on in the northwestern re- gion. After a driving wedge forma- tion had been terrificahy hammreed for d period of four hours they captured Lemorthomme.
 This capture places them in a strong position to push out and cap turs the ground lost ip the be- ginning of the campaign. It will be used as a primary base for attack and hospital service. Big guns have been mounted on the ramparts and it is being prepared for a strong central point in the campaign.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-01
NEUTRAL SHIPS
 DETAINED

NEW YORK, June - Reports have reached this city to the eff feet that twenty two neutral ships have teen detained at Kirkwall and compelled to submit to an ex- animation.
 The cargoes of many of the ships were unloaded. Mail on all the ships has been examined. The United States has carried on q series Of communications with the British government about the seiz-, ure of mails enroute to the United States, each time they have prom ised to stop the practice. A com- plaint has been filed with the many others TOW on file with the depart ment of state.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-01
THE0. ROOSEVELT
 WARNS UP

ST. LOUIS, June 1 - Theodore Roosevelt opened up his campaign in this city yesterday before a large audience who enthusiastically greet gd aim.
 He spoke on the general topic Of national preparedness, advocating large navy for both oceans. A per il exists in the Pacific ocean and the American people would do well to prepare for a strong, protection.
 He charged the German-American citizens with moral treason in his speech for their sympathies with the mother country and utter dis regard for Americanism and Ameri- can rights.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-01
Note Blunt in Its Demand. Hints At Armed Expedition if situaton Is Not Fully Explained to the MeXIcpn Government. Consul is Quiet.
DARK CLOUD ON HORIZON
Wilson Discusses Note With Cab- iHyt. Early Reply to be Sent By President to Southern Gov ernnasDt. Carranza Informed of D, livery of Note.

WASHINGTON, June 1-The nCte of Carranza has been discussed by the President and the cabinet. That portion of it which has been given out to the press is very blunt in Its demand that the American troops get cut of Mexican territory.
 The note hints & armed eXpul- sion if the United states does not give a definite answer to the note and fully explain why thu situation has not been fully explained to the Mexican government.
 Portions of the note have not as yet been made public but 1t has been inttmated by the president that it will be given all the pub licity possible SO that the people of the Unit d States may know the exac, situation.
 No reference is made of the Scott Obregon conference, or the work attempted to be done by that con ference. President Wilson has announced his intention of giving au early reply to the note. As to the contents of the answer he has re- trained from making any comments until he discusses the issues with his cabinet and feels the pulse of the public,
 A communication has been sent President Carranza to the effect that the official note has been de livcred to the President of the Un- tied states and that the Mexican en- voy awaits orders from him as to whether he shall remain or leave for the Mexican capital. The Mexi- can consul has refrained from mak- ing comment other than standing for the rights of his government.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-01
TROOPS NOT WANTED
President tu Confer With Cabinet Today Over Note. Nature of Amcrican Reply Not known. Will son Silent.

WASHINGTON, June The car ranza ambassador has presented a new note to President Wilson and the Department of State. The Mexi- eau president has asked the Unit ed states for an explanation for the continued presence of American troops on their soil. He has asked the president to be definite in his reply and inform his people just why the troops are kept there af- ter they have been repeatedly warned to leave.
 A rigid and pointed request is made upon the president for the withdrawal of the troops from Mexico. No reference is made to the Scott-Obregon conference in the note given the president today. The special envoy who arrived in Washington yesterday has not an nounced his purpose or arranged for an interview with the president. He is at present the guest of the Mexican ambassador and refuses to sfYs au interview to the press re preseutatives or leading officials.
 President Wilson is expected to confer with his cabinet over the Carrauza note this afternoon and shape a reply by the end of the week for conveyance to the south eru republic.
 The nature of the reply is not even known to the officials nearest the president. He has refrained from commenting on the situation.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-01
CONTEST SEATS.
 IF DELEGATES

CHICAGO, June Final plans for the Republican convention have heen approved by the Republican committee. Work on the contest ed seats inyloving sixty two dele gates has also begun.
 Former secretary of Navy, Mey- CT. has arrived on the scene of ac- tion and will start the fight for the nomination of Roosevelt. A boom seemed to be in the air for the ex-president. Hughes is coming to the front. No dark horsse have been mentioned by the leaders Practically all of the leaders have opened up headquarters in this city
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-01
MEXICAN NOTE
 IS BLUNT

Mexican Ambassador Conveys Note To President. CarIanZa Asks For Definite Explanation of RCn- son for Keeping Troops on Mexican Soil.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-01
OIL LAND DEBATE
 WAGED IN CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, June 1 - The feasibility of the government pur- chasing all the oil lands in cali fornia now in controversy is being heatedly debated in congress. The secre tary of interior has been in formed to make investigation and report immediately as to the ad- visibility of government ownership of the fields.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-01
TiKE HEIGHTS ON
 RIVER

BERLIN, June 1-Austro-Hun- garian troops in the Trentino dis tric have forced a passage through the Posina River. They have talk en the heights on the southern bank alter storming them for two days.
 Two fortified forts have fal- len into their hands. Fort Pun tac and Ordin:~It is reported that the Glts were easily captured. Manned by handful of men no standing resistance could be made against the Austrians.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-01
BUSHES
 ID FRONT 

Gives up Russian Trip to be Cn Scene of Action. Troops Encour- aged by Yesterdays Successes Fight Like Demons. Center Att tack on Entire Front. %
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-01
EXPLORER FAILS
 1O REACH POLE

LONDON, June - Ernest Shackl,to the Antarctic explorer who was reported lost on the ice fields of the southern circle has been reported as having arrived at the Falkland Islands with his crew of explorers.
 He has failed in his effort to crosg ire south pole and has wired tha' he will make another attempt after the war. His scientific in- vestigations have revealed condi- lions hitherto unknown to geograph| CTS
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-01
CAR LEAVES TRACK
 AND INJURIES DRIVER

Indianapolis, June, In a dar- ing three hundred mile race sched- ulgd to end in this city, Dirio Res ta, driving a Fre2"h made car with high power engines has crossed the tape as winner.
 The car driven by Jack Lecain leff the track while travelling at a terrific rate of speed. He is not expected to recover.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-01
RIVER REPORT

Whitehorse, May 31-Falcon at tIcotaliqua.
 Viaette up Stewart river 10 D. m.
 Nasutlin left Dawson l a. m. . .Nasuuin brought $40 tons of ore from Mayo last trip.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-01
URGE HIM TO CHANGE

WASHINGTON, June l - Ma tional leaders at this city have urged Roosevelt to abandon the progressive party and announce himself as a strict republican. Such men as Borah, Clapp, PoindeXter and Gronna are interested in the movement.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
HIGH SCHOOL GIVEN
PATRIOTIC TALK By
REV. DOTY TUESDAY
Continued From Page One)

Continued From Page One)
noted authority that upward of a
hundred distinct lives of Washington
have been written, but that not one of
them has depicted the life of the noted
American as Washington really lived
il. None of them are adequate and
the true history or biography is yet to
be written.
"Lincoln's life might be compared
with that of Christ. He was born of
poor parents, had few opportunities,
was rejected of his people and finally
fell a martyr to hate. Lincoln is said
to have been a public failure until
1860. He failed in running a grocery
in a small town, he failed In the legis-
lature, he failed in congress, he fail
ed in his lecture career and yet all his
failures entered into the steps and
laid the foundation for his great sue
cess in the last years of his life. Ii
seems necessary for many of US to
fail in some and even many chosen
lines in order to make bigger sue
cesses in a larger field.
"Why was Lincoln chosen presi-
dent? The answer is found in his
sterling character. He was favorably
known as Honest Old Abe You are
all familiar with this title and know
why it was applied to the man. While
he was branded as uncultured and
unliterary, yet many of the choicest
phrases of literature fell from his
lips. What writer or orator of any
age could have uttered more eloqu-
ent sentence that did he when the
Mississippi river came back under the
control of the United States after be-
ing the bone of contention among the
individual states for years. On this
occasion Lincoln said, The father of
waters again goes unvexed to the sea.
eve are perhaps familiar with the
utterance of Seward, that man who
during Lincoln's life time proclaimed
him unfit for the presidents chair and
even wrote to him suggesting that the
presidency be turned over to him. AT
Lincoln's death Seward said over his
grave, There lies the most perfect
ruler of men that ever lived
1--WE hear a great deal about the
Washington Ratchet story. Let's brand
that as false right now. Research
has shown that the story was first
written in 1899 and came from Eng
land. Later biographers Incorporate
ed into their lives Of Washington as a
fact. Let's have some of the real man
about Washington. l admire the man
more after reading about his quarrels
with other youths. He was subject
to the same temptations as were other
men and he bore them too.
1.-THE best way for US to honor great
men is to try to be like them. Pattern
after their good qualities. 1t Is said
that great men are geniuses. What
is a genius? Some one has ably de-
fined il as that admirable balance Of
qualities that brings to an individual
the largest and best development.
Then we can all become better sue
cesses IL we seek to combine our
talents to the best advantage, by
initiating the good deeds of our great
men Of history"