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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-07-29

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
READY TO ATTACK
MEXICAN PALACE

r Paso. June f4-Consul Thomas
Edwards. al Juarez. moved across the
RIO Grande 70 American soil today
because OF the repeated threats by
the MeXicans TO attack the consulate
and IT'S occupants
Private messages from Mexico
City indicate that Emfltsno Zapata is
Al the gates Of the capital with force
sufficient to take the palace and the
castle Of Chapultepec The Zapatatstas
have been lurking in the suburbs II
the capital for more than a week
The Yaqui Indians are reported to
have defeated the troops in Sonora.
Eight Mexican Neaueros, employed by
the Richardson Construction COMPANY,
at Esperanto, were surprised and
killed by the Indians within three
miles ~ the town.
Americans IN Sonora who had de-
pended upon the Carranza authorities
FOR protection are all coming out
Many Of them have abandoned large
interests.
Ten thousand citizens Of r. Paso
participated IN a preparedness parade
here today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
Gan You Tie Tn n Rundlep

Ono OF the little household accom-
pEshments that every woman should
master is the tying up of a neat, re-
cure attractive bundle. The shapeless
package that one often sees carried in
street cars the corners crllmpled.
ends sticking out. string loosely wrap
ped around and half slipping Off are
emphatic comments on the carless
ways of the owner. A bundle should
first Of all keep its contents secure.
The paper should be clean. the corners
well turned over and In, and the string
tied around twice each way. in such
way that II cannot come off Objects
with awkward shapes, sharn angIes
and general unmanagea bl ess such
as shoes. should be put into boxes In
stead II directly into the paper. ga
they rarely stay within bounds
The neatest way 20 adjust the string
especially on package which is to be
mailed, Is as follows: Get a piece of
cora long enough to go around the
package twice each way. Find the
middle Of it's length, wrap around one
end of the broad side OF the package
lock the cord -hy slipping one piece
UNDER tho other. and run 1t down one
side OF the package along its length
Lock again where the strings meet
pass around the other end OF the broad
side of the bundle. lock again, and
complete the wrapping by drawing the
cord along the other side OF the length
and knotting IL. This will make a four
square locked arrangement which can
not slip.
Why use gloomy dark brown paper
or manila wrapping paper for pack
ages which one is TO carry2 It makes
blot OF bundle, as the color is gen
orally at variance with ones costume.
by searching little. one can find
beautiful strong papers in soft blue,
QUIZ green. or gray. which makes
package so attractive that onlookers
instinCtivelv conclude II must contain
something chHrmiUgs The Japanese
papers are very wide. stout, and in
expensive one IN greenish blue being
especially lovely. Lay in a supply of
some pretty wrapping paper, a spool Of
hemp ribbon In orange and black, or
blue and gray, or green and violet. and
make yopr bundles decorative as we'll
as unitarian
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
hays for TOYS.

My children's playroom was fitted
with large cupboards and drawers for
their toys and we thought this was
going to make for neatness and con
venience" remarked the mother OF
three small youngsters, but we found
that the cupboard doors vera a lit
tie difficult for the tiny fingers and
the big drawers were quite too much
for them. The toys got dusty and
looked unkept If left on open
shelves, and we were quite puzzled
TO know what TO do until the idea
Of big bags occurred to us. got
cotton crepe OF pretty gay colors-
a different color for each kind of toy
and ran big" drawstrtngs loosely
through the top. so that they could
be opened easily. Big hooks were
then hung within easy reach OF the
little hands, Each child had its avn
series OF hooks on which It's bags We're
hung, and each child's nape was en-
broidered on It's own bags in coarse
embroidery Of a haEmonizing~ shade
There was a small bag for marbles. a
large one for tops, good one for
halls, and so on. The large mechani-
cal tops were kept in the cupboards
and grown-up was called upon TO
lift them down when wanted. The
Tags were entirely satisfactory, as TIE
child could lift one down quickly. lay
IL on the floor. loosen tire draw-string,
and gently pull the toys out upon the
rug
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
LUCINDA DAVIS IS
BRIDE OF CATTY PRICE

jackson Ward society of every ele-
ment helped celebrate the marriage
last night of w. A. N(Catty) Price and
Lucinda Davis. The ceremony was
performed by Rev Evans Page. The
bride was given away by her brother,
Metsay Davis. and Alma strayhorn
was the bridesmaid.
The marriage Ia notable in that two
OF the most widely known negroes in
the city have united their fortunes.
They have individually and singly APP
peared before the public many times.
Hundreds OF the colored people of
"the ward" were present at the cere-
mony. which was performed at No.
626 North Seventeenth Street, and
many more hundreds were on hand
to enjoy the supper which had been
provided In the hall over Prices un-
establishment, No. TIA
North Seventeenth Street.
All hands wished the couple much
prosperity. and both expressed them
selves as being ready to get away from
the trouble and harrassments of life.
Detectives Duffy and Bertucci and
Special Officer Angle. with several po-
licemen, were on hand to preserve
order.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
PRINCE HENRY UNVEILS
MONUMENT TO vow SPEC.

Berlin. Juno 1b.-Tn the presence Of
many Of the highest officers OF the
German army and navy Prince Henry.
of Prussia, unveiled the monument
which has been erected in Kiel to the
memory of Admiral Count Won Spec.
commander OF the German squadron
destroyed by the British feet near the
Falkland Islands. The Kaiser sent
the following telegram to the widow
of the admiral. who was killed In the
battle with two OF his sons;
II cannot let the unwilling Of the
monument dedicated to tho memory Of
your heroic husband pass without as
suring you again that tho brave ad-
miral and his sons will until death
be before my eyes as shining examples
of devotion to duty. The loved ones
lost by you. dear Countess. belong to
history and they win live forever in
the hearts OF tho German people and
the members of my navy. May this
thought be your proud consolation"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
AGED MAN WORKS WAY
SEEKING LOST DAUGHTERS

Memphis. Tenn, June 1B.-Search-
ing for his two daughters. whom he
placed in convent here fifteen years
ago. Anderson Goodman. an aged
man who lives in Florence. Ala, ar
rived here after having worked his
way down the Tennesses~River on a
steamboat to Cairo and thence down
the Mississippi River to Memphis.
He went to the convent and asked
about his girls. He was told they had
left several years ago, but the sisters
promised to locate them for him. The
old man explained he could not read
or wrtte and the only way In which
he could hope to find them by him
self was to continue tramping.
MY wife was killed in an acct
dent" said tho old man. land I could
not give my girls the care of a mother
that they should have. I brought
them to the convent. Lilly was
twelve years old and Parilee was four
teen. ! saw them last in 1908, when
visited the convent for the only
time. I am getting old and can't be
here long. but cannot 30 to heaven
and meet my wife without being able
to tell her where my daughters are
and that I kept up with them till
the end"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
CANADIANS RECOVER
LOST GROUND AT YPREs

British Headquarters in France,
June i4.-There is great rejoicing In
the ranks Of the Canadians. After two
weeks of the most unreasonable cold
and rainy weather known to the oldest
inhabitant in this part OF France maxi
ing the low ground OF the Ypres sa-
lient morass. they charged In a
downpour at 1880 o'clock yesterday
morning and recovered Observatory
Ridge and Mount sorrel. important
high ground, which was still held by
tho Germans after tho nrst stage of
the third battle OF Ypres on juno 2
and 3.
So heavy and continuous was the
British artillery on the Germans who
were vainly trying to fortify Mount
Sorrel that they had been unable to
remove the munitions and food stores
and they left them there.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
BEGIN CONFERENCE
FOR ECONOMIC UNION

Paris, June 1.-THE economic con-
ference Of the allies was opened here
today by an address by Premier
BRAND in which he urged the neces-
sity OF economic as well as military
union to win the war
The ministers of commerce OF all
the allies were present as we'll as
four ministers of finance The con-
ference will endeavor to decide upon
some policy TO secure joint trade re-
lations among the allies after the war
and prevent Germany from CONNER
cial expansion by trading In the mar
kets of the allies. The meetings,
which are secret. will be held for
several days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
Kitchen Hints.

To give a rich brown to pastry,
brush over with the yolk OF an egg.
beaten with two tablespoons of milk
about ten minutes before taking out
of the oven.
To sterlize Jars that are to be used
for jams or jellies. cover them with
tepid water and bring to a boil. DO
not remove from the water until ready
to use. Covers should be sterilizcd
and rubber rings should re dipped in
boiling water just before using. Fruit
should be sealed as near the boiling
point as possible to insure the form
Ing OF vacuum when cold.
If coloring matter is required.
various shades may be made at home
for candles, custards or ices. Saffron
Will give a yellow tint, spinach and
beet leaves crushed and boiled In a
little water will give green. and the
juice of Strawberries, raspberries,
black berries or elderberrtes will pro-
mer in winter, cranberries will give
pink.
When cooking strip over a quick
fire. drop in three or four ordinary
marbles. The heat will keep these
marbles constantly in motion and will
not only prevent the strip from burn
ing on tho bottom, but will do most
OF tho stirring. II you think the strip
may boil over, butter the inside OF the
vessel about two inches from the top.
The strip will not rise higher than
the butter
To test eggs, place them in a strong
brine. The perfectly fresh egg will
sink to the bottom; eggs Of varying de-
grees OF staleness will remain sus-
pended at different depths in the
brine. and the absolutely stale egg will
float
In spreading sandwiches. ordinary
butter Is frequently too stiff. Make
a sandwich butter by working one cup
of butter in a basin with a clean dry
wooden spoon until soft: then add
by degrees a half cup of whipped
cream, a seasoning of salt and mus
tard, and place 1t in a cool place until
needed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
RAILWAY EMPLOYEES CANNOT
ACCEPT NOTIFICATIONS

New York. June f4.---A "preftnf-
nary crisis" in the words OF Chairman
Lee. OF the Conference of Railway
Managers. came today in its negotia-
tons with the representatives Of the
fourth BROTHERHOOD in the Engineer
ing Society's Building.
The answers Cf Chairman Lee to the
105 questions put by the union men
as to how his "yardstick" promulgated
on Monday would apply to each case,
came foNan end
Chief Garretson. of the conductors.
said tho unions could not accept tho
railroads notifications
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
Young Man Commits Suicide

stanardsville. Va. June l4.-George
Rodgers. nineteen years old. com
mitted suicide Monday at the home
OF his father, Alexander Rodgers, on
the Elkton Pike. FIVE miles west OF
here. Rodgers was talking with his
mother IN the yard OF the home when
he abruptly left her. entered the
mouse ana reappeared carrying a shot
gun. without word he crossed n
creek near the house and went to a.
nearby spring There, in sight Of his
mother and wife. he placed the muzzle
OF the gun TO his heart and pressed
he trigger
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
VICTIM OF SHOOTING
AFFAIR PASSES AWAY

After lingering for nine days suffer.
Ing from a pistol wound alleged to-
have been inflicted by Curly Powell
on the night of June 8, at Twenty.
first and Main Streets. Wilbur Townes.
colored, expired at Virginia Hospital
last night about 10 o'clock.
Powell, who has been in Jail since
the affair. was served with a warrant
last night charging him with man.
slaughter. The case will be called in
Police Court this morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
BAPTIST MISSION BOARD
IN ANNUAL SESSION HERE

The Foreign Mission Board of the
Southern Baptist Convention con-
vened IN annual session yesterday in
the First Baptist Church. The meet
ing was largely attended and much
routine business was attended TO. The
reports OF the board were gone over
carefully and commented upon.
The meeting of the board will be
concluded this afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
FLORIDA LEADING
IN GOOD ROADS

Orlando, Fla, Juno 14.-Polk Coun-
ty is beginning the expenditure OF ST.
500, 600 for good roads. Bonds to that
amount have been authorized and
construction work will be started this
fall giving the country the best roads
in Florida. Florida Is making more
progress in good road construction
than any other state in, the Union.
More than s12.0o0.ooo in good roads
bonds have already been voted by sec
tons OF the State and other counties
will probably hold bond elections this
year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
GREENsILLE no HAVE
MUNICIPAL DOCK

Greenvtlle Missf juno l4-Bus.ness
men Of Grcenvilie have begun a move
mont ia construct A modern municipal
dock. where steam boats may load and
unload their cargo The dock will
mean the PASSING of the river rousta =
bout. the negro. with shining black
face white teeth rolling eyes and n
frame like s,tfle. Mechanical loading
md unloading dsSfees will be installed
If present piaRs matsrialize and rail-
road tracks viii he extended to the
levee The dock viii he so construct
ed that boats may land against It at
all STAGES 'pf the river
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
WAR PHOTO LOCATES
LONG MISSING MAN.

Cape Girardsau. NO. Tune 1S.--After
an absence Of four years. during which
his relatives mourned him ~ dead.
Anthony Young. IN American soldier.
whose home was IN this city. has been
located through q war picture Young
was wounded by O Mexican bandit
and while oonvalescing In the base
hospital at Fort Bliss . photograph
Of the hospital was taken II was pub
lished In Newspaper. His relatives
saw the picture. located thu lost SOL
der and are now communicating with
him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
ASQU|TH DISCUSSES
THE IRISH QUESTION
Provisional Settlement II to Re De
sired--Gcncral Cooperation OF
Allies Assured.

London, June 14.-"When the war
is ended there will be a stock taking
of internal relations and the fabric OF
the Empire will be refashioned."
This was the significant forecast ut
tered by Premier Asquith in the course
OF an address delivered at Lady Bank.
Scotland. to-day.
The prediction came at the conclu-
sion OF discussion of recent Irish
events.
Touching on Ireland's Immediate
future the Premier said:
"A provisional settlement of the
Irish question Is to be desired now"
He then forecasted the reshaping of
Britains national course as quoted,
and said:
The relations between Britain. Ire
land and the dominions also Of neces-
sity will be brought into close con-
-nectcd review.
The premier paid glowing tribute
to Earl Kitchener, saying:
His memory will live as long as
the British Empire endures."
or the military outlook he said:
Much inspiration is to be gained
from a survey OF the present situa-
ton. The Russian advance Ia one Of
the most brilliant feats of the war.
The cooperation between the gem
eral STATS of the allies Is becoming
every month intimate and complete. 1
believe we shall find that the material
and economic resources will prove in
the long run one OF the deciding fac
tors of the war.
The recent naval action 10 worthy
of the best and most treasured ira
ditions of the British navy. A couple
more such victories. and nothing worth
speaking OF will be left for the Ger
man navy. The British command Of
the sea, far from being impaired. has
been moro firmly and unshakably es-
tabliBhed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
FEW AMERICAN sEAMEN
GET u. 8. CERTIFICATES

Washington. June 14.-Certifeates as
able seamen have been issued to co.
o7s men. under the new seamens law,
secretary Redfeld announced today.
or that number only 6.302 are native
Americans. There were 2,I65 natural
lied Americans who qualified. OF the
remainder. the majority of those who
were given certificates were Norwe-
CLANS swedes. British, Germans and
Portuguese
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
FORMER v1IIISTAs REVOLT
More Than 1000 Break. With Car
rama In Torreon District

Ell Paso, Juno 14.-Jose Ysabel
Robes. danuto Reyes and several
othher former adherents of Pancho
Villa who recently accepted amnesty
and Joined the Carranza forces have
again revolted. They have more than
1000 men and are in control OF the
Torreon district.
This information was brought to
the border by refugees who said
Robes and Reyes remained with the
de facto governments forces only long
enough to accumulate a new store Of
supplies. Supporters of Vasquez
Gomez, assisted by Zapata are given
credit for bringing about the coup. A
strong alliance between the two revo-
lutionary factions ts said to exist
The overthrow OF Carranza is ex-
pected to be the result.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
WOULD PROBE MEAT COST.
New York Butchers send Petition to
President Wilson.

SVracuae. \. =, juno l4.-An In
ves'igation into the Increasing cost OF
meat is asked for in a petition sent
to President Wilson by the New York
State Association OF United Master
Butchers Of America TIE associa-
ton. In annual convention here today.
declared that the constant increase in
prices lis unwarranted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
Another Aeroplane Go~. Down

San Antonio, Tex, June 14.--GeneraI
Funston received report this after
noon from Major Sample. at Columbus
on the wrecking of another aeroplane
Presumably 1t was one of the new
1865 horsepower machines. Captain
Thompson F. Dodd and Captain John
F. Curry were in the aeroplane when
It fell Both were badly bruised and
the machine was destroyed. The re-
port did not state the cause of the
accident
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
BRAIN BIGGER THAN AVERAGE
Organ of DIR. !. William white studied
at InfYcraftx of Pa

at University of Pa.
Philadelphia, June 1.-THE brain
of DR.. J. william White. late professor
emeritus of the University of Parnsyi-
vania, weighed ak ounces more than
the average. according TO a statement
today by Or. Milton J. Greenam, d.
rector of the Wistar Institute OF Anat-
omy at the university. to which DR..
White bequeathed his brain for scien-
tito study. It's weight was SO Ia
ounces, as compared with forty-seven
ounces, the weight of the average
brain. 1t will probably require from
three to four years 10 mako a COM
plete analysis OF the organ. DR.. Green
am said.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
CUBANs sMUGGLF OPIUM.
Federal Authorities In Northern Cities
Told to Look Out For Trio.

Savannah, Ga. June 14.-Federal
officers in cities north Of here have
been notified by United States Com
missioner J c. Morecoek to watch
for three C4bans,- said to be carrying
in their baggage nearly $4,000 worth
Of opium. The drug was said to have
been smuggled into this country
through Key West. but notification
from Florida reached here too late to
permit of search of the afternoon
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad north
bound train, on which the men were
said to be passengers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15

CONTINUED From First Page.)
Mexican attitude toward the United
States.
within the last week" said one
OF the Americans, the Carranza
money has become practically worth
less, with the result that people cam
not buy anything with It, The peni-
Tertiary int ftihtia Artf- city tS fuft 70
OVERLOOKING with merchants and others
who refuse 10 take the script, The
Mexican population. true to form. has
shifted suddenly from a desire to XIII
all the Eringees that they can lay
hands on to the prayer that the
American soldiers come 20 their re-
lief Poor. middle class and rich. all
alike. want 10 zee intervention. That's
fact. and If anybody doesn't believe
It, let him spend n couple OF days
In Chihuahua
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
DECLARES MOVIES ARE
ABOLTSHING SALOON EVIL

New York, June 14.--That moving
pictures have to great extent abol-
ished the saloon evil was asserted to-
day by Orrin G.. Cocks, president of
the National Board of Cenaors
He spoke before the Long Island
Council of Women's Clubs, at Bald
win, l. /. He said $3.50. 200, 900 was
spent on the production of moving
pictures last year. Mr.. Cocks advo-
Gated special theatres for young peo-
pie.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15

Turnu SEVERN. June l4.-Represen-
tat!ves OF the American Red Cross
are now at Belgrade Serbia. super
intending the relief Of the war suf-
ferers. They have distributed twenty
wagon loads Of -four from Rumanla.
quantity Of clothing and condensed
rni1k
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
so. 600 IN los ANGELES
PREPAREDNESS PARADE

Los Angeles, June l4--Half mil
lion Gag waving advocates Of national
preparedness saw $4,000 men and
women parade in Los Angeles to-day
in the greatest demonstration ever
held in the West
over four hours were required for
the military divisions and marchers to
PASS over the route Of two and n half
miles All business In the city Was
suspended
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
Meet Stiff Resistance.

London, June l4.-In Southern
Tyrol the Austrians are now en-
Countering n resistance which they are
unable to break down according TO
the Rome wa office. The failure of
a series of assaults on Italian positions
along the Posina line is reported.
The Austrian war office tonight is
sues "A court statement that ION the
Italian theater the situation Is un-
changed %
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
Overdose Of Btchlortde.

suffering from an overdose of BIZ
chloride of mercury. taken. It was
thought. by mistake. Charles Gillett.
Jr, is under treatment at Virginia
Hospital. lit was taken TO the hos
pital last night about 1870 O'Clock In
a private automobile, by friends Ae-
tivity on the part of the physicians
at the hospital saved his life, although
his condition early this morning was
not of the best
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15

| John r. Taylor charged with being
fugitive from West Virginia on a
larceny charge appeared before Jus
tice Crutchfield yesterday and declined
to enter objections against his return,
The postoffice and local coal COM
pany ARE said to have been robbed Of
q total of s5o5o7 by Taylor. He viii
be taken back today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-15
ROBBERIES REPORTED
IN HIGHLAND PARK

Robbers got busy in Highland Park
last night. Two reports were re-
ceived by the police and efforts are
now being made to locate the robbers
r. B. Tverson. of No. 1000 Third
Avenue, reports that his residence had
been entered through a side window
and twenty-five dollars worth OF jew
elry stolen.
D. c. Taylor. of No, 1873 Third
Avenue. reports that money and Jew
elry amounting to $e2 was taken.