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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-07
Cook Slasllcs Officer,

San Antonio, Tex. Sept. 6.-Gen-
erai Funston today received repor:
of a sta bling affray at San Benito, in
which Cook Graham, of G Company.
First Louisiana Infantry, slashed the
Jaw of Captain Ralph B. Lister. OF
the uuartermaster corps Sergeant
william Kelly. a Louisiana guards
man. interfered and also was cut
about the face Graham was placed
under arrest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-07
JOINT Commission
BEGINS ITS WORK
Mexican Members Tell of Broad
Foundation Being Laid BY Car
rama for MeNco's Good.
SCHOOLS REHABILITATE.D:
RAILROADS IN OPERATION
Nothing More to Be Feared From
Villa, 1t Is Declared-AmeriCans
Ask to BE shown Ground for Be-
lief That All Is Lovely.

New London, Conn, Sept. SIS the
to prevent more massacres OF Ameri-
cans, more bandit raids into Ameri-
can territory, more distractions and
confiscation of American property in
Mexico?
This complex question was discussed
by the American and Mexican joint
commission today at its first official
session.
The commissioners met at 10 o'clock
this morning. They gathered about
round table where Americans and
Mexicans could have almost rubbed
Mexican deputation. presiding
After the formality of an exchange
of credentials, the Mexicans explained
that the Carranza government wanted
the following things:
I) The withdrawal of all the re-
naming American troops from Mexi-
can territory.
ca A proper protection OF the
Mexican border by the United States.
60 The recognition by the Ameri-
can government OF the stability of
the Mexican government. under First
Chief" Carranza.
States of the fact that General Car
rama is esta blshing the foundations
of educational, economic and trans
portation reforms that are bound to
place Mexico on a level with any
other American nation.
(5) A treaty between the United
States and Mexico, which will define
exactly the conditions under which a
recurrence of the present border diff
1culties may be prevented. The
Mexicans are said to have inclined to
the opinion that American troops
should not cross the line under any
condition.
Villa Still Much Alive.
When the Mexicans had presented
their views. they were questioned at
length by the Americans. They were
asked why they felt so sure OF the
strength of the Carransa government.
1t was pointed out that Villa was still
very much alive and were the Ameri-
can troops withdrawn ne might again
break into American territory to Kill,
loot and destroy.
Nor was villa aione In this kind of
business, according to border dis
patches. ii was arKued, Other bandit
chiefs we're said to be lurking beyond
the Rie Grands. who might 1t any
tCssstass4 = $500 less.s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-07
Allegations Made Indicative OF
Grave Necessity Existing for
Passage Of Owen Bill
WOULD WIN If 1T
REACHED A VOTE
Senators Ashurst, { urtis and
Penrose in Alteration in
Which Arizona Member
Uses the Short and Ugly"

Washington, Sept. 6.-Rushing be-
tween a row Of desks. almost up
setting Senator Cham berlain in his
plunge. and with his arm raised high
in angry gesture. Senator Ashurst. of
Arizona, this afternoon leaped across
the aisle separating Republicans and
Democrats. and shaking his fist in
the face of Senator Curtis. of Kan
sas, denounced him as "pharisee'
and vehemently demanded an expla-
nation of statements made in debate.
Senator Smoot was sitting on the
aisle with Mr.. Curtis. next TO him.
The Arizona Senator almost STUN bled
against Senator Smoot before he
stopped his onrush and stood ex-
citedly shaking his fist at MIR. Curtis,
who sat smiling blandly and appa-
rently enjoying the muss he had
stirred up.
A few moments later Mr.. Ashurst
called Boies Penrose. of Pennsylvania,
liar Several Democratic COL
leagues demanded that he retract the
word. as Senator Gallinger started to
take official cognizance of the Ian
guage. A serious outcome seemed
imminent, and Mr.. Ashurst retracted
in qualified sort Of way and went
on with his attack on the Republi-
cans.
Take Up Corrupt Practices Act.
The scene was precipitated while
the corrupt practices bill was under
consideration. Contrary to the wishes
Of Democratic and Republican lead
ers, Senator owen moved to proceed
with this measure shortly after the
Senate convened. His motion pre-
vailed by vote OF 80 to II. Seven
Republicans voted to take the bill up
and an equal Der of Democrats
voted against it. After Senator Owen.
author of the measure. had explained
it, Senator Curtis got the floor.
He began by expressing doubt as
to the sincerity Of Democrats. He
said they now had all the money they
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-07
BABE BREAKS NECK
In Mothers Absence Crawlcd On
Table and Eel to Floor.

Table and Fell to Floor.
Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
Luray. Va, Sept. 6,-During the
absence of Its mother from the room,
the three-year-old son of Charles <.
Ramey. who lives four miles west OF
Luray, Crawled to the top of the dim
ing room table. from which it pitched
headlone to the floor, breaking its
neck, dying in few minutes. The
accident occurred yesterday evening
at late hour Physicians were hur-
riedly summoned from Luray. but
when they arrived life was extinct,
How the baby reached the top of the
table is mystery, as il was Just be-
ginning To walk Mrs. Ramey was
a wife by a former marriage of the
late samuel G. smith for many years
chief guide of the Luray Caverns.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-07

London, Sept. 6.-Halicz. tho
southern gate" To Lcmbcrg, il
expected to fall to the Russians
shortly as result of a new adj
vance scored by the Muscovites
during the last twenty-four hours
by driving the Austro- German
forces from the lower Gorodenka,
a small tributary of the Dneister,
capturing a fortified position and
pursuing the defenders to the
northwest.
The development OF HalicA
which lies sixty miles south Of
Lemberg, Is thus nearly COM
plete, the town being cncircled
from three sides, with the Rus
slams threatening to cut OF the
Teutons by crossing the Halicz.
Lemberg Railway.
Since the new drive on Halicz be
gan the Russians have taken 4.50
prisoners. including 1000 Germans.
Berlin officially admits that tn
Russians, after violently storming at
tacks, finally pressed back the cente
of our front" between the Zlota Lip
and the Dneister. east of Halicz.
The Russian war office reports fur
Their advance in the southern Car
pathians. The German official state
ment comedies "a small Russian ad
vance" in that mountainous theatre 0
war.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-07
LOOK FOR SUBMARINE WAR
RESUMPTION.

g London, sept. cit is asserted
In naval circles here that German
submarine activity in the English
Channel and in the Mediterranean
indicates that Germany will short
ly resume submarine warfare,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-07
German Rail Communicate rs
in Somme Sector Threatened
by Victorious Gallo Troops
SLAVS LAUNDERING
AT GATES OF HALICZ
German and Bulgarian Arms
Claim Successes in Rur1a-
MIA. But lhirty-Seven Miles
From Bucharest

London, Sept 6,-In an all-day bat-
tie in which. according to an estimate
Of the Kaiser's war office not less
than $500 900 allied troops were en-
gagged. the Franco British forces on
the Somme today kept hamme ing
away against the German lines. the
British with Ginchy as their im-
mediate goal. the French aiming At
crushing in the Barleux- Chaulnes arm
of the now famous salient.
The French again scored a series
of highly important successes. The
result of the British efforts was re-
lative. They hold all of their rev
ground gained since the big pu HI
was resumed on Sunday.
General Foch's troops hamme red
their way forward along their whole
line of attack south of the Som .s,e
between Belloy- -Santerre and Chi w.
They gained foothold In each OF tire
three villages the possession of VIII n
is vital to a drive en- masse AGAINST
Peronne. These are Belloy-en-Sa.,s
terre. Nermandevillers and Chau.Ges.
They captured the greater part OF
Belloy n-Santerre. penetrating as tar
as the southern section OF the tosesis
once beautiful park, now a gruesoms
field of carnage. In Nermandevfll rs
they esta blished themselves firmly IN
the northern part as far as the roo.
to Estrees. and thirdly, they TOOK the
outskirts of Chaulnes village. VIII. h
represents the southwestern tip of the
salient that is being gradually or isl i
in.
Peronne Seriously Mcnaced.
! This whole advance presents a sesi-
Gus menace. not only to the fortress
of Peronne. but also to the great Gar-
man railway center Roye. not Jr tos
the southwest, which Is thus threete.f-8
ed with being outfianked.
There were no infantry actions IN
the Franco German front north Of ne
Somme today Captures of pr or
south of the river in today's viotori 9us
advance are important. but have MT
yet been courted. tho night COM
munique from Paris says,
The British war office this after
noon reported the completion of T.,
seizure of Leuze wood. near Ginc n.y.
The Germans concentrated their ell
ergy against the British today in
counter attacks between that weed
and Com bles.
The big guns of tho Teutons toiay
opened strong bombardment against
the British positions at Thiep.al,
north of Arras and between the IN
Bassee canal and Richehourg. Ts.s
is interpreted by some military crit 81
as foreshadowing a German count r.
offensive against the British north Of
the scene of the present allied drive.
Berlin officially admitted this aft :.
noon the loss of Clery village. tn, q
and half miles northeast of Peron,e
The enemy gained ground at SIN Il
places in limited areas saws the VIZ
Office statement 1t asserts that TIVE
ty-eisht entente divisions $3.50, na;i
men) are engaged in the Somn.s
drive.
At Verdun the day brought no ir.-
portant actions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-07
Pcrshins Completes Inspection.

Columbus. y. VI. Sept. General
Pershing left late today for his head
quarters in Mexico. having concluded
his inspection OF the base of the
punitive expedition,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-07
Grain Exporter in San Francisco
Sees His Business Swallowed
Up by British Competitor
WAS CAUSE OF DRASTIC
PHELAN AMENDMENT
Ose Of Mails and Cables De-
MED Citizens Of Countries In
voking Such Acknowledgements
American Business Houses

Washington, sept G.-Thc story of
an American business man whose eA-
port business had been taken away
from him and turned over to two
British rivals through the operation
of the British blacklist. led TO the in
corporation Of the drastic Phelan
amendment in the revenue bill
The business man" is George ".
McNear of San Francisco. As 4 re-
suit of the Information which H. sub
mitted TO the Senate Foreign Re!a-
tons Committee the committee
adopted the measure prohibiting the
use of the mails and cables 10 citizens
of countries that blacklist American
firms and individual
The blacklisting Of the McNear in
terests and the manner in which It
was brought about opened the eyes
OF the Senate committee TO The enor-
nifty of the damage that Great Brit
ain is causing 10 American commerce
and afforded strong evidence that the
whole policy was inauguratei 10 bene-
fit British business houses.
Large Exporter of Grain.
George ". McEear for many years
has been one of the largest exporters
OF grain in California. Two British
houses are his chief competitors
They are Balfour. Guthrie Il Co and
Straus & Co, both Of whom have Of
fees in San Francisco, and engage in
general export trade in grain. and
other commodities The head of the
Balfour firm is Sir Robert Balfour,
member Of the British Parliament.
Mr. Strauss. OF the other competing
firm. also is member OF the British
Parliament.
MrNcar Ia Rack listed
Several weeks ago McNear sent sew
eral cargoes OF grain TO Scandinavian
countries properly consigned to mer-
chants in those countries Great Brit
ain claimed that some Of this wheat
found it's way into Germany. With
out giving McNear any opportunity to
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Officers Summoned.

Continued on Second Pase.>
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-07
Villa Still Much Alive.

lcsaslsse4 = 800 less.s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-07
FOR SALE

OR FOR RENT YOU WILL
FIND THE VIRGINIAN
ABLE TO QUICKLY SELL
OR RENT YOUR HOUSE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-07

WILL FIND THE vTR-
GINIAN OFFERS MANY
OPPORTUNITIES FOR
WISE INVESTMENTS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-07
McNcar Is BiackIiStesf.

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18
California VS.. Stanford.

Berkely, Cal, April lS.-California
will receive Stanford with open arms
next Saturday, will attempt to scalp
the cardinals a number of times and
send them back to Palo Alto denuded
of athletic glory. This is rather a large
order, the strongest campus enthusiasts
admit, but every California supporter
is out to fill it if possible.
In the morning on Oakland estuary
the annual intercollegiate regatta takes
place. California will meet Stanford
in three eight Dared races, the fresh
men, the second varsity and the var
sity. In the light of Stanford's SEN
sational showing at Poughkeepsie a
year ago dopesters were figuring that
the hears hardly stood chance on the
water but Judging from what Wash
ington did to the Pals Alto aggregation
recently the Cardinal oaIsmen have
possibly seen better days in which case
California, which has not won the re-
gotta for 10, these many years, may sur
prise itself
Saturday afternoon the third and de-
Gliding game of the Stanford-California
baseball series will be played.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18
NOTICE OF IMPROVEMENT OF
CHURCH STREET.

Notice is hereby given that the Com
mon Council deems it expelient 50 to
do, and hereby declares its purpose and
intention to improve Church Street
from the South line of State Street to
the North line of Mission Street at the
expense of the abutting and adjacent
property, by grading, curbing, and paw
ing said portion of said Street with a
six-inch tw0-course Bituminous Con-
crete pavement, consisting of a one
and one-half q 1-2) inch Bituminous
Concrete wearing surface laid on a four
and one-half a 1-2) inch Bituminous
Concrete base in accordance with the
plans, specifications and estimates for
the improvement of Church Street from
the South line of State Street to tae
North line of Mission Street, adopted
by the Common Council on the 3rd day
of April, 1916, and now. on file in the
office of the City Recorder, which for
greater certainty and convenience are
hereby referred to and made a part Of
this notice; being that character or
kind of improvement known and desig-
mated in said plans, specifications and
estimates as Bituminous Concrete
Pavement No. 5. -
The Common Council hereby declares
its purpose and intention to make the
said above described improvement by
and through the Street Improvement
Department of the City.
By order of the Common Council.
CHAS. =. ELGIN, City Recorder.
Dated this 18th day of April, 1916.
Apr. 20
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18
Losses Of Livestock
Show Moderate Decrease

Washington D. c., April 1S.-LOsses
of live stock from disease and exposure
during the past year were moderately
smaller than the ten year average of
such losses, and the condition as to
health and flesh from animals on April
was slightly better than the average,
according to estimates based upon re-
ports of agents and reporters of the
Bureau Of Crop Estimates, U. S. Depart
ment of Agriculture.
The epidemic of hog cholera seems to
be on the wane; for the total losses of
hogs from disease last year is estimated
at sc per cent of the total supply, as
compared with about 10 per cent year
ago 11.9 per cent two years ago, lilo
per cent three years ago,S.9 per cent
four years ago, AS per cent five years
ago and As per cent six years ago. The
development and decline of the epedem-
ic may be observed from these figures.
During the past year losses still amount
ed to or exceeded 10 per cent of the sup
ply in Ohio, Indiana, Arkansas and
Florida.
One important reason for smaller los
ses of live stock from exposure is the
increasing practice on rae ranges of
feeding hay, generally alfalfa, to the
sheep and cattle, when the winter is
severe and grazing difficult. Stock is
thus kept in better condition, and los
ses from exposure become less.
For the entire United States the los
ses of horses and mules from disease
1,,r
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18
Ponce de Leon Failed;
His Prize Is Found

Ponce de Leon, the daring explorer,
searched among the swamps of Florida
for the Fountain Of Youth, which the
Indians said would restore power and
make people young. He did not find it,
Thousands of chronic intestinal, bow
ell and stomach sufferers have written
to Geo. II. M0yr, 1874 Whiting St., Chi
cago, in quest of health They have
found it. His remedy, composed of
healing vegetable oils from France, has
indeed given them back the health of
youth
Why suffer from indigestion, gases
ON the stomach, fainting spells, torpid
liver, constipation aud all the evils Of a
disordered stomach when there is per-
manent relief hcre7 Mayr's Wonder
full Remedy is sold by leading druggists
everywhere with the positive under
standing that your money will be re-
turned without question or quibble if
ONE bottle fails to give you absolute
satisfaction
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18
Wright 10 20 Trambltas.

Portland, Or. April lS.-Billv Wright
Of Seattle, win give away about ten
mounds tonight and box Valley Trombi'
tas. the Portland middleweight, over
the six round route. The Hippodrome.
heretofore the ice rink, has been con
vorted into an athletic club for the
spring aud summer months.
Other contestants on tonight's card
are Muff Bronson and Leo Houck, le5
hounds; Walter Knowlton and Al Mos
/ ler 1873 pounds Tommy Clark and
Chos Neff, l35 pounds Billy Nelson
and Joe Farrell, l25 pounds; Toughy
Wiugo and Frank phaile. ll5 pounds
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18
4 4 & 4 & y 4 = 4: !; & = Z 4 =

Portland, Or, April lS.-Before the
Portland Beavers and the Salt Lake
Bees do their turn at the Vaughn street
grounds this afternoon, they will have
A little alteration to settle with one
Jupiter Pluvius, rain maker. Jupe Is
the official killioy whose activities
have rudely dashed the hopes OF many u
Duck city ball game
Even if it does rain, mile'long pa,
rade with six bands and a bunch OF
floats. Governor WithycOmbe and May
or Albee and scveraf thousand lesser
lights, win march to the grounds Ihe
parade began forming at noon and was
scheduled to reach the ball grounds az
hour ahead of the game.
Half holidays were declared in many
business houses, but no school boys VIII
90 unless they play "hookey. q"
The game will start at 300 P. NJ
About one O'Clock the ground keepers
will burn a lot of l9 cent gasoline ON
the grounds to dry up the field.
weather permitting all previous at
tendance records probably will be
smashed. w. w, McCredie announced
an unprecedented sale Of box and re-
served seats. Spectators who tried to
buy up the blocks of tickets were rude
ly sQueched
Mayor Albee will pitch baseball
supposed to have been used in the first
game under organized baseball rules
iav back in 1862
The probable batteries for today are
Hughes and Hannah for Salt Lake
and Noycs and Fisher for Portland.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18
Fruitland News
lCopitoI journal spccial Service

Capital Journal Special Scrvice)
Frmtland. Or, April lS.-Thc Zigler
place has been rented to Edward Bran
son for the coming year
Carl Stebbins was homo for n short
stay Sunday. He is working ON q ranch
near Independence.
Mr. John Miuger went to Jefferson
Sunday evening to do u few days Of
walnut grating,
4 nice sized crowd gathered at the
home of Mrs, Baker for the month Y.
r. A. business aud social meeting, A
nice program was rendered and Il
thoroughly good time was enjoyed Miss
Bessie Donaldson was appointed secre.
tary to fill the vacancy Of Miss Tuella
Zigler
Carson Stondiper went to Eola Sun.
day TO visit his newly welded sister,
Mrs Harry Lundee.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18

Misses Bella and Alice Schraeder
and Mrs. Margson were weekend Wis
itors with their parents.
Miss Hilda and Mr.. Sam Lentz spent
Sunday with the Otterbein family.
Quite a few Of the Fruitland folk at
tended the free social at Bethel last
Friday evening
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18

PRrtlard, Ore, April IS. -
After alternate rain and sun
shine had kept the hopes of
baseball fans bobbing up and
down all morning, j. Pluyius
finally got the upper hand, and
w. w. McCredie announced that
the opening game on the home
grounds between the Beavers
and Salt Lake Bees would be
postponed until tomorrow.
The parade and other demon
strations scheduled for today
will be staged tomorrow, pro-
viding the weather does not
again interfere.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18

Safer proved the nemesis OF lrtChOr
Doak Of st. Louis in the clash with the
Cubs.
With the score knottcd in the sixth
Safer picked ON a grower and ballon-
ed it into the right field bleochers for
home run that gave his crew the game
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18

Iris Speaker was anout the only
Cleyelander that Cunningham could not
deceive. Speaker got four hits our OF
five tries.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18

6.63 per cent compared with ten year
average of 6.62 per cent.
The condition as TO health and flesh
on April l, 1916, and the average on
April 1 of the past ten years, are rela-
lively as follows: Horses and mules,
967 and 962; cattle 96.O and $50;
sheep, 06.l and 95.4, swine 94.2 and
$40.
The number of breeding sOws in the
United States is estimated to be about
1.6 per cent more than on April last
year. The increases are mostly in tie
southern states.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18


Why shouldn't the Stand
ard Oil Company make the
beStOil-with over 40 years
experience in refining-with un-
equalled plant equipment? And
Zerolene is scientifically refined
from selected California crude
asphalt-base. Prominent authori-
ties have recently declared thatan
Oil correctly refined from asphalt
base crude can be made not only
equal but superior to paraffine-
base oils. Next time you empty
the crank -caserefill llwithZerOlene
Dealers everywhere and at service
stations and agencies of the Standard Oil
Company.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18
Watching the ScOrebOard


Jack Ness, our p. O. l.. world S cham.
pion batsman late Of Oakland, may not
have voltage enough for the White SoX,
but the fact remains he saved the ba.
con for them yesterday.
When the pale hosed regulars had
just about made the game gift to St
i.ouis Ness appeared as Il pinch hitter
and singled, scoring the tying run in
the ninth and enabling Chicago to win
Boston phaus realize that Walter
johnson is only human The Red Sox
chased the Washington supcrman off
the hill yesterday, whoeking him foi
double and four singles all in row
and scoring four runs in his moment OF
weakness.
Boston had slaughtered Washington
to a hamburger condition and was get
ting ready to hash the hamburger wher
providence took pity ON the Senators
and started large sized rninstorm that
ended the,cwclty
Cunningham Of Detroit had his curve.
breaking SO nimbly that the ClevclauC
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18

It's a poor seed that isn't stronger
than the soil.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18
day evening, April 90.

day evening, April 90.
Inc play IS high class English com
edy ana Is perhaps the most ambitious
effort that has ever been made by any
senior class in Salem. 1t was made
Anglin and is considered one of the
standard comedy plays of the present
day. Rehearsals have been in progress