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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-19
NEW ARMY BILL HAS
INJURED MILITIA
satisfaction Due to Placing Men
On Regular Army Footing.

Governor Stuart returned to his Of
fee yesterday from Washington,
where he attended the Conference of
Governors. before which on Saturday
last he spoke on the Hay army bill.
passed at the last Congress Governor
Stuart declared in his address that
enlistments had practically ceased.
and that the military spirit in Vir-
GINA in times of peace had waned
Some features of the Hay army
bill have almost killed the military
spirit in Virginia for peace time" as
serted Governor Stuart in the course
of his address. He referred especial
ly to the long term of enlistment
which requires men to serve away
from home and business for as long
as three years when called upon. and
then place them in reserve for three
years more.
The remarks Of the Governor OF
Virginia were followed with closest
attention by the Governors present,
and at once received commentator
and approval from Governors Man
ming. of South Carolina: Dunno, of
Illinois; Stewart, of Montana, and
from Governor elect Goodrich. Of
Indiana, and former Governor Walsh.
of Massac husetts. No Governor took
issue or expressed a contrary opin-
ion.
There Is now as much military
spirit for war time. as much willing
ness to fight for country and flag as
at any time in the history of Vir-
ginia." declared Governor Stuart.
And our men are willing to serve
in the National Guard and do their
full duty on occasional calls In the
interest of law and order. Enlist
ments. however have almost ceased
because of dissatisfaction with a plan
that makes militiamen liable to call.
and to leave their employment and
family for long periods in times of
peace. and puts him practically on the
same footing with the soldier in the
regular army"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-19
GERMANY BELIEVES
Continued from First Page,

representative of that government.
They see. on the other hand. no hope
Of crushing the entente. Confronted
by this situation II is admitted the
war might be continued for a decade
without accomplishing more than the
destruction OF human lives and of
property.
Germany does not want this She
Is willing to make terms--such terms
as her leaders believe should be ac-
ceptable TO her foes"
Walcott's Proposal.
Frederick c. Waicoit. of New York.
who recently investigated conditions
in Belgium and Poland for the Rookie
Teller Foundation. discussed peace
here today with a number OF Congress
men.
He advocated that fund of $500, 900
GEO be collected in this country and Of
fered for relief of non -comhatants in
Europe. He said such a move would
tend TO create great popular demon
stration for peace among civilian pop
ulations who are anxious above all
things to restore their homes.
Mr. Walcott suggested that fund
OF the size mentioned could be raised
by popular contributions and congress
sional appropriation. Considering the
wealth of the United States. he said
1t was not an exorbitant sum to give
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-19

N%NhNflbcd }ipui III faSe.t
men trained and ready for service it
is doubtful whether anyone would
ever attack u.s.
Would Abolish Systems
General Wood would abolish the
National Guard completely. substitu-
ting State constabulary system for
policinE purposes. An efficient con-
sta bulary is far better fitted he ex-
planned. for strike or mob duty than
the militia
Raising the pay OF regular army
privates TO $40 a month to stimulate
recruiting. as suggested earlier in the
day by former Secretary OF the
Interior, Walter l. Fisher. would be
national misfortune" General
Wood declared Its disadvantages
would outweigh its advantages many,
many times" he said. II would put
the regular army on the basis of a
band OF mercenaries. he continued
adding. that's what's killing the
army today"
He went on 10 explain that the
army would not be regarded with
proper respect until the people get a
cor ceptfon OF the sacredness Of mill
tary service as "A part OF a mans duty
to his country. and that the idea Of
buying soldiers" did IL great in
jury.
Asked by Senator Brady If he be-
heyod the country was ready to ac-
cept universal military training. the
general said:
Il believe the country would en-
dorse II now under the proper lead
ership. Labor would not oppose It
when il was convinced that this plan
would make tt absolutely certain that
every man would have TO bear his
share and that no man, no matter
how wealthy, could escape service"
Require Frse Transportation.
AS their part of the burden in pro
vidiug adesuate nationa, defense
the railroads would be required to
furnish free all necessary transporta-
ton in universal training under the
generals pmn.
General Hugh I. Scott appeared
before the committee earlier in the
day to advocate the universal train
ing bill. known as the Moseley-Scott
draft prepared under the supervision
OF the general STAFF along the lines of
the Australian system. General Scott
was on the stand only a few minutes
when the subcommittee took its noon
recess and he was compelled to post
pone completion OF his testimony un-
I'll tomorrow
Walter T.. Fisher. former Secretary
of Interior. opposed universal training
and proposed as substitute universal
industrial training with military train
ing as mere product He en-
dorsed the principle OF the present
military system, hut called the pres
ent pay OF regular army privates IAN
outrage" Thirty dollars month
would increase enlistments until
they'd be standing In line at the re-
Cruiting Offices" he said
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-19
SPECIAL WAR TAXES
EXPIRE THIS MONTH
Five Thousand Tobacco Dealers In
This District Will BE Relieved
of Payment.

The United States special tax on
dealers In tobacco at the rate of $3.50
per year will expire December 81. and
VIII not be collected after that date.
except from persons found delinquent
Tor back periods. This tax was i'm
posed by the act of October %. 1914.
and has been effective since November
l of that year.
These taxes were popularity known
as war taxes and affected about 5000
tobacco dealers in this district, who
Will doubtless be pleased to know that
they are to be eliminated at the end
of this month
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-19
Lad Charged with Robbery.

W " Thiemer, seventeen, a yard
clerk for the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway. will be brought before Judge
Kicks today to answer a charge Of
robbing cars of the company. to the
aggregate amount of $50. He was ar
rested by Detective Angle. and is said
to have confessed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-19

Poughkeepsie. n. Y. Dec. lS.-Em-
ployes of Fernclif, the estate of Vim
cent Aston. at Rhinecliff were made
happy today when 1t was announced
that they were to receive a ten per
cent bonus on the wages earned dur
ing the year 1916.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-19

Washington, Dec. 1s.-Announcemeu
was made by the Navy Department to-
day that Lieutenant Bogusch, CONF
mander OF the submarine H-3, ground>
ed on Humboldt Bar. Eureka. Cal,
succeeded late this afternoon In get
ting line through the heavy surf
from his boat to the shore and that an
attempt would be made at high tide
tomorrow to pull the H-3 to deep va.
ter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-19
DEATHS.

PARRISH-Dled early Monday morn
ing at the homo OF her granddaugh-
ter. Mrs. Robert +. Ferguson. Gaff-
ney. g. c.. MRS. MARY KIRKPAT-
RICH PARRISH. widow Of William
H. Parrish.
Funeral this afternoon at ! o'clock
from the home OF her son, j. Scott
5 Parrish. ga West Franklin Street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-19

The funeral of Isidor Straus. who
died Saturday in Philadelphia, was
at II O'Clock yesterday morning from
the chapel in the Hebrew Cemetery
Mr. Stratus, who WAS fortr-uine- years
old. was wcll-known i'll Richmond
where he was up to few years ago
engaged in business. He was the son
OF the late Joseph Straus and Mrs
Hannah Straus. Of this city, Nine
brothers and sisters survive. These
are Mrs. Henry Kirsh, Mrs. A. Dettel-
bach. Mrs. Henry Heller and Miss
Rosa Straus. of Richmond. and Mrs
j. A. HirshberE. Mrs. Max Heller,
Leon Straus, Louis ], Straus and
Harry Straus. OF Philadelphia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-19
Funeral Of Mrs. Baldwin Harris.

The funeral OF Mrs. Baldwin Har-
ris, 424 South Laurel Street, was con-
Quoted Sunday afternoon in Bethany
Christian Church. Louisa County. Mrs.
Harris was Miss Olivia Bourne Be-
sides Mr.. Harris. she Is survived by
one daughter. Miss Ethel Harris, and
three sisters. Mrs. Zolie Bourne. OF
Richmond: Mrs. Frederick Harris and
Miss Minta Bourne. Of Hinton, w. va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-19

Eugene f. Davis. superintendent Of
the water Department. returned to
his work at the City Hall yesterday.
after a trying surgical operation. His
health is much better than before the
operation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-19
Funeral OF j. W. Woodward

Funeral services Tor J. ". Wood
ward. retired merchant. who died
Saturday night in his home, 500 1-2
North Twenty-ffth Street. were held
In Union Station Methodist Church at
$50 yesterday afternoon Interment
was in lakewood
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-19
Funeral OF Miss sue Holt.

The funeral OF Miss Sue T. Holt.
eighty-four years old, was held yes
terday afternoon at $40 o'clock in the
Confederate Home, 3 East Grace
Street. Miss Holt was the daughter
of the late John Tabb Holt and Mrs.
Anna Holt. of Charles City County.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-19
Cider Cases Postponed.

Merchs4...s charged with selling cider
against the prohibition law. will not
be heard until January 10. The cases
were called yesterday in Police Court
and postponed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-19

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth J.
Adams. - years old, widow Of Rich
ara r Adams, who died Sunday morn
ing in the honrr-of her son. Oscar
j, Adams, 1908 Grove Avenue. was
conducted from the home at o'clock
yesterday afternoon. Rev. 6 H New
berry. pastor OF Clay Street Methodist
Church. OF which she was member,
officiating The burial was II -ioll.-
wood.
W r. Austin. O. r Gillian. Russell
W. Gillian, J. r Austin. ]. Herbert
Hollom on. Thomas Murdoch, j. c.
Bowman and J. G. Drirard were pail
bearers.
: Mrs. Adams was Miss Elizabeth ]
Murdoch Her husband. who was
familiariy known as Captain Dick
Adams. was in charge of the Trilby
excursions operated between Rich
mond and Norfolk several years, and
which proved popular She is sur
sived by her son and two brothers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-19
Mrs. II. l.. Taiiaferro.

Mrs. Harriotte Lee Taliaferro, rs
years old. mother of Mrs Ieffrv
Montague. OF this city. died Sunday in
the home OF her daughter Mrs. T. ].
Wyche in Berkeley. Cal Funeral
services WIFI be held next Saturday
afternoon In Christ Church Alex
sndria, Va. The burial will be in
Christ Church Cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-19
OBITUARY
Funeral OF Sidney Gates.

The funeral OF Sidney Gates, Al
years old, one of the best-known and
most popular printers in the city. who
died Saturday night. was conducted
this morning at II O'Clock in the
home of his brother, Brawner Gates
1918 Floyd Avenue. Rev. G. II. Lam
beth, pastor OF Monument Methodist
Church, officiating. The burial wa
In Riyerview Cemetery. The pail
bearers were: Forrest J. Mitchell. F.
ID. Chapman. Harold o. Burks, j. p
burroughs. w. II. Mullen. Charles J
Hughes. Jr., Percy l.. Johnson ant
George A. Jennings. members o'
Richmond Typographical Union. No
80, of which Mr.. Gates was long ar
enthusiastic member.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-19
Mrs. Mary Kirkpatrick Parrish.

Mrs. Mary kirkpatrick Parrish. IS
years old, widow of William II. Par
rish. founder OF the Richmond Cedar
Works. died early yesterday in the
home of her granddaughter. Mrs.
Robert T. Ferguson, in GafYney. S.
g, after an illness of two weeks. of
pneumonia. The funeral viii. be
from the home of Mrs. Parrish's son.
j. Scott Parrish. 92s West Franklin
Street. at 3 O'Clock this afternoon.
Mrs. Parrish is survived by one son,
J. Scott Parrish, two other sons, Will
liam II. Parrish. Jr., and T. Kirk
patrick Parrish, having preceded her
to the grave. She was for many years
an active worker in Grace Street
Presbyterian Church. now Grace
Covenant Church
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-19

Miss Ada Gordon died Saturday In
her home IN Powhatan County. She
leaves two sisters. Misses Rebecca and
Emma Gordon, and three brothers.
Thomas H and James NJ Gordon. of
Powhatan County. and Samuel Cor
don, of De Land, Fla.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-19

T. r. West. so years old a widely
known and highly esteemed citizen,
died at $50 Sunday afternoon in his
home at Old Church. Hanover Coun-
~. His funeral viii be this after
noon at O'Clock from Bethlehem
Church Mr.. West WAS the father OF
Mrs A. F. Tucker. A. +. West and G.
A. West OF this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-19
THE WEATHER
tUnited states Department -
Agriculture. Weather Bureau.)

Washington. Dec is.Forecast for
Tuesday and Wednesday;
Virginia and North Carolina-Fair
colder Tuesday. Wednesday fair. con-
tinued cold.
There will be snow Tuesday. prob
AMY heavy in eastern New York and
New England and snow in the remain
ing Middle Atlantic States. followed
by fair. There Will also be local
SHOWS In the lage region continuing
wednesday In the upper lake region.
In the Ohio Valley and the South the
weather will be fair Tuesday and
Wednesday and on Wednesday in the
low lake region and the East. 1t will
De colder Tuesday In the Middle and
South Atlantic States and continue
cold on Wednesday each of the Mis-
sissippi River.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-19
NOT ONE UNIT Of

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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-13
States Alfalfa Ranks High.

While Kansas and other western
states have wonderful alfalfa farms
it was demonstrated before the
annual meeting of Farmer-Bankers
association here that there are some
in Wisconsin that rank among the fin
est. The demonstration was made by
means of motion pictures in which
trayed.
One farm owned by the Schwartz
brothers in Waukesha county was
shown with nearly 200 acres Of al
falfa, with six mowers encircling the
mammoth fields and with all sorts of
labor-saving machinery scarcely known
to the average farmer Of WISCONSIN.
THE farmer in northern Wisconsin
does not need alfalfa as badly ms the
farmer in southern Wisconsin" said
Prof L. F. GRADER, alfalfa expert OF the
university. THE farmer in the upper
state has the advantage of a very rank
growth Of clover which offsets in a
large measure the need of alfalfa.
There are some difficulties with al
falfa. 1t must be taken care Of dur
ing the summer just at the time when
other crops are pressing for attention.
There are also other handicaps, but
the fact remains that there is no crop
on the Wisconsin farm with such q
high digestible food value as alfalfa.
1t is the crop which restores the most
fertility to the soil. 1t is the heaviest
yielding crop, exceeding silage and
timothy greatly"
j. r. Wheeler, discussing herd rec
ords, pointed out that the average COW
in Wisconsin produces only Ill pounds
Of butterfat per year while there are
herds in the southern part Of the state
producing 600 pounds of butter on the
average and there are many herds
with butterfat records of ESQ to 500
pounds.
The work Of milking, which the
farmers complain of, said Mr.. Wheel
err, the trouble in getting hired hands,
might be minimized easily if the farm
ers kept better cows. One farmer in
a single year, he pointed out, by keep
ing better COWS got as big a return
from four COWS the second year as
previously from ten.
Dean H. L. Russell pointed out in
his address that the farm college is
costing every farmer in the state about
ten cents on every $1,000 of assess
ment, so that each farmer is paying
in the aggregate about so cents year
for support of the farm school.
Come here and get your SO cents
worth" urged Dean Russell. Come
and judge if we are delivering the
goods.
Professor Russell pointed out all OF
the ways that are being used by the
college Of agriculture to disseminate
information.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-13
Plan for Tested Cattle.

Final details of plan for the eradi-
cation Of tuberculosis in cattle
through the establishment Of state ac-
credited tuberculin tested herds,
evolved after thorough study by c. P.
Norford, commissioner Of agriculture;
.. II. Eliason, state veterinarian, and
the live stock sanitary board. was
made public here.
Assurance has been received from
live stock sanitary boards of many
states by the Wisconsin department Of
agriculture that they will accept cattle
from the accredited herds without test
ing Immediately prior to shipment Ii
IS believed that the federal department
OF agriculture will cooperate with the
various states in the establishment of
tested herds. 1t is pointed out that
the buyers of other states will prefer
animals from tuberculin tested herds
and pay greater prices for them.
A number of applications have al
ready been received. Farmers will
agree to follow instructions concern
ing the removal of reacters and sus
poets and to pay Is cents head fol
the test or a minimum of SIS for any
herd OF less than "a head. These rates
will be raised or lowered according tc
the experience of the first year Only
sufficient fee will be charged to make
the work selfsustaining. Tests will
be made annually or as often as the
board may deem necessary by veteri-
narians employed by the state
The number Of cattle to be tested
at the time will be limited so as to give
the veterinarian an opportunity to
study each individual animal. If any
reactOrs are found, they must be re-
moved and the premises disinlected
under the direction of the board As
soon as sufficient applications are re.
ceived from any one part Of the state,
veterinarians will be sent out on sched.
ule to test herds for admission to the
list
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-13
VOTE ON G. o. P. DELEGATES
Returns on Contest Between Conven.
ton Nominees and La Toilette
Men Come in Slowly.

Milwaukee-Gov.E e. L. Philip and
S. A. Cook, republicans; and w. l..
Houser and J. Thompson, La Toilette
supporters were given a majority Of
the vote for delegate-at-large in the
state outside Of Milwaukee, according
to incomplete returns. Following is
the vote: Phillip, 1876; Cook, 49,.
SOC; Thompson, 1886; Houser, 12,.
756.
The figures show that Gov. Phillip
ran ahead of the La Toilette men, who
are close up. Among the other four
men, Emil Baensch has 1O,39O votes
and c. X. Ellingson 10,935. Both are
Philip delegates. They were behind
the La Toilette men, Christian Doerf.
Ter having 11.796 and A. w. Sanborn
11,7O1
In the Democratic contest, M. j.
Scholey was early eliminated Sena.
tor Paul 0. Husting, Judge John G.
Karel, George Hilton and w. T. Wolfe
are the delegates.
District delegates named by the re-
publican convention appear to have
won in the First, Second, Ninth and
Eleventh districts, while La Toilette
delegates lead in the Third, Sixth and
Tenth. Results in other districts are
not known.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-13
BADGER STATE BRIEFS.

Depere - Twenty-Five men have
signed a paper promising to join the
new battery to be established in
Green Bay. The Depere contingent
will be known as the Depere platoon.
Manawa - To supply the National
Condensed Milk company and Coop
erative creamery and the surround.
ing cheese factories, $500 COWS are
needed, and their products bring $780,
900 annually.
Wausau-The Marathon Paper Mills
company of Rothschild will change
from the two tour system to the TIRES
tour system just as soon as the nee
essary men can be secured.
Neenah--The Rev. John L. Marquis
pastor of the First Presbyterian
church twelve years, mas resigned be-
cause of i'll health.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-13
FOOD IS ASKED FOR
URGENT APPEAL COMES FROM
FLOOD AREA IN SOUTHERN
WISCONSIN,.
SAY SITUATION is SERIOUS
Motor Trucks Loaded With Supplies
Go to Stricken Region From
Monroe-Fear Outbreak
of Epidemic.

Monroe Mineral Point, Darlington,
South Wayne. Winslow, and other
points west of this city, marooned by
the flood, are appealing to Monroe for
food supplies. They declare the situa-
ton is serious and that suffering will
result before the railroads are able to
get trains through. Although local
supplies are low and the time of the
arrival of shipments is merely con-
lecture, local merchants express a
willingness to divide their stocks with
the suffering towns. Motor trucks
were loaded here for the stricken re-
gion and boats were used on certain
Pecatonica river points. Fears of an
epidemic in the flooded towns are be-
ing expressed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-13
WET AND DRY VOTES CLOSE
City of Superior Decides to Abolish
Saloons - Ashland, BeIoit and
Amigo Stay Wet.

Milwaukee Reports of many excit-
saloon license question which took
place in nearly 100 Wisconsin cities
and towns. The city Of Superior has
gone dry by less than fifty votes out
of 1858 votes counted, and 1853 saloons
there must close. Ashland, which vot-
ed wet by fifteen last year, gave the
vets 124 majority this time after
hot campaign Beloit stayed wet by
227 and Amigo by $40. Ladysmith,
which was dry by few votes, voted
wet by fourteen. Incomplete returns
give the following results:
We're Wet; Remained Wet.
Ripon, Amigo, Hancock, Beloit, Ste
vens Point, Alma Center, Markesan,
Brandon, Spooner, Ellsworth, Bald
win, East Milwaukee, Hammond
Spring Valley, Bangor, Campbell, In
dependence Phillips, Belmont, Linden
Hillsboro, Almena, Spooner, Benton,
CassVille, Dover, Town of Deerfeld,
Middleton, Spring Green, Fox Lake,
Gordon, Lake Mills, Town of Lake
Mills, Whitewater, Elkhorn, Ashland,
Campbellsport, Columbus, Westfeld,
West Salem, Ridgeway, Darlington,
Hammond, Spring Valley, Salem, Al
ma Center, Hancock, Gilmanton, Be.
lott (town).
Was Wet; Went Dry.
Superior, Augusta, Fairchild, Black
River Falls, Brockway, New Rich,
mond, Boyceyille, Downing, Onalaska
Randolph, Menomonie, Fall River
Rice Lake, Cameron, Kingston, Hud.
son, Ellsworth, Green LAKE, Boscobel
Gown, Laona.
Was Dry; Went Wet.
MOndoyi Chaseburg, Ladysmith,
Bayfield,, Wautoma, Turtle Lake, Bos
cobel (city), Marshall, Trempeleau
NorWalk, Three Lakes.
Was Dry; Remained Dry.
Little Falls, Clayton, Shell Lake,
River Falls, Barron, Sparta, Viroqua,
Galesville, Fall River, Lima, Burce,
NebagamOn, Falkland, Stoughton,
Omro PardeeVille, Packwaukee, Cum.
berland Clear Lake, Shell Lake (tie),
Kendall, Platteville, Pennington, Ma.
zomanie, HOllandale, Lancaster, Ar
gyle, Blanchardville, Brule, Arlington,
Rochester, Almond, Crandon, North
Crandon, Sheldon, Cedar Grove, AL
mond Oostburg, Eleva, Deerfeld.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-13
Plan Pure Food Plant.

Waukesha = Within a few months
another important industry will be in
running order here, the plans of which
have been in process of formulation
for some time past and are now mate
rializing. This is the Waukesha Pure
Food company, capitalized at $780,
900. Articles of incorporation were
filed with the secretary of state at
Madison. AS officially stated, the pur
pose of the concern is to manufacture
and sell food products, medicines and
novelties.