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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27
SIBERIAN PRISON LIFE
IN PICTURE AND STORY
illustrated High School Lecture BY
w. Blanchard Moore, Under Aus
pioes of Teachers' Association.

SIBERIA the land OF exi1es. was
shown In all its unapproachable condi-
tons by W. Blanchard Moore. OF Chi
cago, in an Illustrated lecture last
night in the auditorium OF the Binford
Junior High School. given under the
auspices Of the Richmond Teachers
Association.
Nothing in civilization can compare
with the horror experienced by those
who fall In ill-favor with the Russian
government" said the lecturer. ITO
be thrown into the penal colonies OF
the vast waste of Siberia Is worse than
death"
For two hours the speaker told OF
the life OF the prisoners OF Russia
With ample resources and many
credentials, Mr.. Moore gained access
to the great prison colony grounds
OF the Russians and secured many
pictures of the people there, of their
prisons and their unciviliZed systems.
CARRIED in costumes worn by conyicts,
he made a picturesque sight. Sixteen
pounds OF chains tied to person.
with the right side of your head
shaven to denote a murderer. and
with light overcoat that has a fan
nel-red spot across the shoulders in
the back, to be used as q target for
soldier. Is what goes to such pris-
oners.
Stories of cruelty, numerically
shown to hundreds OF thousands OF
exiles. were told in word and picture.
There Is no capital punishment in
Russia. It is thought that this would
be too easy. For a crime, one Is sem
fenced to live where torture can be
administered. When a man Is practi-
cally in a dying condition. he Is nursed
back TO health merely that he can be
further punished. The atrocities en-
umerated by the speaker were almost
beyond belief.
He paid a great tribute to the late
Count Tolstoy. whose home he visited,
There he secured information regard
ing the manner of entering prisons.
Various views of the home of the
great Russian philosopher were shown.
An interesting moving picture
story of life IN Siberia and of a sem
sational escape by a political exile
concluded the story.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

argument advanced BY Italy In justi-
ncation of its right to arm vessels de-
fensively.
Italys action In making an individ-
ual reply IL accepted as evidence of a
disagreement among the allies on the
disarmament question. Her action Is
taken as proof that the Italian gov
eminent would not subscribe to the
British view. The French government
has always refused to accept the view
that merchantmen have the right to
arm. France also is expected to
make an individual reply. There were
indications today that the lack of
lnanimity on this question among the
allies may induce Secretary Lansing
to transmit new proposals for a modus
viVendi, with such amendments gov
erning the character and uses of guns
as may be suggested by the answers
OF the allied powers.
Secretary Lansing confirmed the
statement in these dispatche this
morning that the United States will
discuss the question of what property
may be regarde,. as defensive arma-
ment on merchant ship, IL the ques-
ton is raised.
From the highest Official sources
there came another statement OF great
significance as bearing the proba-
bility of settlement of the issue with
Germany.
Won't Fight Over Inche.
This was the statement that the
United States will not go to war with
Germany over a difference OF few
inches in the caliber o. a gun.
Secretary Lansing said the issue on
the question of offensive and defensive
character of merchantmen were over
details, not over the principle. The
United States does not consider that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

Especial 20 The Richmond Virginian)
lNnchburg, Va, Feb. 26.-The
Iynchburg High School basksters had
"a waua-over here this afternoon with
Charlottesville High. the last year
champions, the score being IS TO u,
Lineup:
Neutrality-suspicious., right forward;
Opplenan. left forward: Roark, center,
Jennings, right guard, r. Callahan, left
guard.
Observation-Disclosures right
forward; hardwood. left forward;
windsor. center; Rodes. right guard;
Cu1in. left guard.
Summary; suhstituttons--R, Gala
ham for c, Callahan. Hawkins for
Rodes. Goals from hoor---Wrenn, 10;
Oppieman, 10; Roark. 8; r. Callahan. r
Callahan; Fitzpatrick. hardwood. q;
windsor and Rodes Goals from fouls
fouls-wrenn. one in I'VE chances
Fitxpatrick, four in eleven chances,
.r,ne--Tw minute halves, Referee
--Drs Davis aud Brunei
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27
GHENESVI[[E HIGH HAS
Completed SCHEDULE

Tmporia, Va, Feb. 26.-The fol-
lowing baseball schedule has been ar
ranged for the Greenesville High
school Emporia, Va
March l1-Jarratts High School, at
Jarratts.
March 17--Jarratts High School, at
Emporia.
March 24-Richmond Academy, at
Emporia.
Emporia.
March Si-Open.
April open.
April (pending) -~Weldon High
school At Weldon.
April 2i~-Franklin High school az
Franklin
Anrii % tpenAing4-priver Agfi-
cultural High School, at Emporia-
April 26--Open.
April 2g-Waverly High school at
yvaverty.
May 5.-Fetersburg High School. at
En- poria.
Tmporia.
Emporia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27
U. c. rs ENJOY THEIR
MONTHLY BANQUET

The monthly smoker and banquet
was given last night by Richmond
Council. No, l5s. United Commercial
Travellers, In Smithdeal Hall. There
were about Ice of the local and Wis
ting members present. and speeches
were made by several gentlemen.
The main talk OF the evening was
delivered by J. Il. Dennis, OF the local
council. who took as his subject ~.
g. T. ism in the South" Mr.. Dennis
told OF the good work the order is do
ing, it being the only secret travellers
fraternity in the country. Among
the other addresses was the speech
OF welcome. which was made by C. A.
Spence, president OF the Richmond
Council.
After the banquet the smoker was
hold. and the guests were entertained
by songs and humorous readings.
A short business meeting was held
previous 10 the banquet, a which g.
large number of applications for ad-
mission membership were received
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27
FAIRGROUNDS FOR
CHINESE CHILDREN

A wealthy Chinese mill owner, of
Shanghai. who employs hundreds OF
women In his cotton mills. has be-
come interested In the work OF the
Young Women's Christian Association,
He has set apart a large space In the
gardens near his home for play
ground for children, and has commits
stoned the physical director of the
Shanghai Young Women's Christian
Association to organize a committee
of management. over hundred chill
dren have taken out cards Of mem
bership to the playground. They are
given gymnastic training and taught
singing and games. This innovation
is peculiarly needed in Chinese cities.
where little ones are neglected and
left to play as lest they can under
their elders feet and In the dirt.
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.GRIOIRONISTS IN SESSION
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which became tangled in the st. Louis
gate.
senator Sherman. of Illinois ap-
peared confused. and bolted through
800 gate leading to the st. Louis spe-
cial.
Senator Sherman wants the Chi
cago train" said the Chicago gate
man.
mats all right" said the st. Louis
se.nnan. He's got Just as much
at St Louis as he has at Chi
cage"
mel Roosevelt came into the
tTdinshed, closely followed by BIT
Barnes, OF New York. Barnes was
swinging an axe, which he said was
an Olive branch.
Charles F. Murphy, OF Tammany
Hall. headed for the St Louis gate.
giving three cheers for Wilson.
you give us an awful shock, Mr..
Murphy said the gateman.
This is nothing" said Murphy. II
gave three cheers for Bryan once"
Bryan Some Runner.
william Jennings Bryan rushed
into the trainshed just as the St. Louis
man took his time examining his
ticket, and Bryan protested
But the trains leaving now" said
the gateman.
IN run for IT," said Bryan.
You'll have to be some runner"
said the gateman.
II am. I've been running for
twenty years" replied Bryan.
The chairman of the music commit
tee stopped the United States Marine
Band instantly that IL began the over
Ia tu
operetta, "Orpheus and Eurydice," on
the grounds that 1.-THE people want
rag-time"
The band leader protested hotiy and
finally started to leave the room, de-
claring as he fent. "As far as I'm
concerned. you can go to h"
Lets all go there together" shout
ed the chairman. and instantly the
lights were switched to a deep red
glow and big red curtain lowered.
bearing black letters. which spelled
This Is II"
Demigods were introduced.
Demigods were introduced. many of
whom 1t was said, used hell as a win
ter resort Among others was Charo on,
who detained confidently:
say, Pluto, l am in an awful fix,
My poor old River Styx Is running
dry:
Things are not as they were in days
gone by;
The old pork barrel is in an awful
pickle,
Rivers and harbors won't hand me
nickle"
Fury dice decided she didn't like the
looks of things and said she was going
70 tell Roosevelt about it,
Roosevelt" exclaimed Orpheus.
hes the fellow that started this
place" b a$A@M
gydiee disappeared, to be dis
covered later standing behind the
President From this vantage point
she sang:
Though this place is some caloric--
Wait until a later day.
When you view us,
Al st. Louis
with conventions under way.
This small Hades methaphoric,
Though it looks a trihe hot.
Won't be in IL
For minute
When Bill Bryan hits the spot
The committee on revision on CLOS
sary Of the American language made
its report. Some Of the new definitions
were:
MISUNDERSTANDING two cock
tails before delivering in Congress a
speech on prohibition.
Standardization a nation has q
dozen enemies instead OF one, 1t is
called neutrality.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27
phillIrm il Appointed.

Chief Of Police Werner has appoint
ell Policeman Charles L. Phillips as a
u4sk sergean Of Police Court, Part
n. and Sergeant Phillips entered upon
his duties yesterday. Sergeant Phillips
replaces Sergeant W. A Shields. who
has been assigned 10 the court of Po-
lie Justice Crutchfield as a result Of
the vacancy created by the recent death
OF Sergeant George II. Mathews.
The squad Of policemen under Cap
tain Alexander Wright IS expected TO
be augmented COON by six or seven ad-
ditionsl policemen
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

Lucy Jackson, "a colored " oman of
$50 Fourth street, Fulton. was burned
to death last ri2nt about 3 o'clock.
" hen her clothing caught from a
ftove.
The woman, who. II is said. was alone
in the house at the time was pre-
paring her supper. when In some way
hsr dress became iguited from the
stove. and before assistance could
reach her she was fatally burned
Coroner Taylor Viewed lhe body,
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Won BERNSTORFF
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ment, which discusses both the legal
and the equity phases of the arma-
ment questions.
Not Armed Until Ship Was Torpe<ioed.
One of the significant features Is
the reference made by the Italian
government TO the Ancona attack
The reply. II is understood, says that
Italian merchant vessels were not
armed until the Ancona was torpe-
decd The fact that the AnconA was
shells after 1t had come TO stop
and while the passengers were disem=
barking is understood to be the main
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27
RAISING A MOTORCYCLE
STAND ALLY

A motorcycle may save the time
and trouble Of raising the stand when
the machine ia pushed off by fasten-
ing ona end OF a door-spring to the
stand Aear the bottom, and tho other
end ID. a convenient. place on the
luggage carrier. While the machine
is on the stand, the spring is stretch
ed, buk the removal of the weight re-
leases IT. and the stand is pulled back
into place.-March Popular Science
Monthly.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

Chesterfield County Circuit Court ad-
Journed yesterday and viii not convene
again until May, Judge Robert @.
Southnll was petittoned to appoint Wal
lace snelllngs as Justice of the peace
In Manchester District but the APP
po!utment has not yet been announced,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

The Day IN The Senate.

m Washtngton, Feb Senator
Hewis, of Illinois Democratic. whip.
66ported after canvass Of the Senate.
|Nak the Gore resolution 10 keep
&tzxErgcans off armed ships could not
Administration supporters de-
xFed they were strong enough 10 al
tie Gore resolution to come 20 a
80 whenever the Gore adherents
xGhed
3pder the recess rule agreed upon
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GLASS DFfIES THOSE
0ANtS ~ b. @~ - w ~
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supposition that Congress has a
RTipping anxiety to rcpudiate
j Woodrow Wilson and embrace
i Won Tirpitz
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GREAT FOREST FIRES RAGING
 NEAR SONOMA
Pacific News Service.

Pacific News Service.
 SAN RAFAEL. Cal, Sept. f3.- Twelve great forest fires are raging in northern Sonoma country today and hundreds of men are engaged in pre- venting the rushing flames from sweeping the whole of the wooded section of the Sonoma county.
 Impelled by a stiff wind the flames are devouring everything in their path over front of seven miles and dozens of ranches and farm houses have been burned out
 So far the best efforts of the fire fighters have had no other effect than To check the spread of the flames to other sections. Practically everything along the upper reaches of the valley has been destroyed and numerous fam ilies are homeless Wild animals are fleeing in hundreds into the lower val ley from the burning woods and wild game hunters are reaping harvest by shooting and trapping.
 The calse of the unusual number of fires is not ascertained but is sup posed to have been due to the careless ness of campers.
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GENERAL BLISS APPEARS
 BEFORE PEACE SSIoN
International News Service.

International News Service.
 NEW LONDON, Sept. 13.-General Tasller II. Bliss, assistant chief of staff of the United States army, ap- peared before the Mexican n-American commission today in answer to the request of the American commission CTS, who wished to learn his opinion of the border protection proposals which are still engaging the attention of the commission.
 Among other things General Bliss was questioned as to his views of possible withdrawal of the American forces from Mexico. The question was asked by one of the American com missioners and the general replied from the military point of view he could see no objection to withdraw ing the troops at the present time.
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DECLARES ACTION OF BRITISH
 DESTROYER VIOLATION NEUTRALITY

tlte soldiers stationed at the fort sev- erd of whom claimed to have seen the whole affair.
 Liggct reports that the British warship was evidently seeking alien enemys as the officer who boarded the Coba demanded a full list of the passengers carried. The commander at first refused but was finally com pelled to aceede. On securing the list the British officer departed without of fering apologies for his action. The matter will be fully investigated and will probably become the subject of a diplomatic note to the British gov ernment.
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5t..retionai t4vvys oerVioe.

.al.rretionaf ,Svvvs- oerVlce.
 PARIS, Sept. 13.-The French forces are continuing their offensive north of the Somme river and have driven their lines still closer to Peronnc dur ing the course of hard fighting, oc- curing within the past twenty four hours
 The official reports declare that the French have taken possession of two important wooded heights along the Cleiy front and are now bringing their heavier guns 10 bear on the north side of the town.
 Hard lighting has taken place along the Ncrmondovillers front where the Germans have been vainly striving To
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BERLIN ADMITS FURTHER
 ADVANCE OF FRENCH

international News Service.
 BERLIN, Sept. 13.-The war office reports this morning admit that the French forces have made further ad vances in the Somme sector after heavy fighting yesterday.
 The statement says that the French havo penetrated the village of Boueh- avesnes between Combles and Peronne and have also taken possession of the ridge overlooking the village. after hard fighting accompanied by eXten- sive losses.
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International News Service.
 WASHINGTON, Sept, Brigadier General L.igget, in the Philippines has reported to the war department that the action of the British torpedo de- stroyer in stopping the steamship Co- ba, as reported in the earlier dis patches, was clearly a violation of neutrality.
 According to General Ligget the Coba was stopped fully half mile within the three mile limit and in plain sight of Fort Corrcgidor
 The story of the Coba commander that his vessel was held up within the marine limit is fully substantiated by
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DUTCH LINER
 ANTWERPEN
 SUBMARINED
International News Service.

LONDON, Sept. 13.-An admiralty report today says that the six thou sand ton Dutch freight liner Ant werpen of the Holland American line, has been submarncd off the south eastern coast of England while pro ceeding from New York to London.
 The giant Dutch steamship sailed from New York; February 3l. with a large cargo.
 According to the reports the crew of the vessel was picked up by pass ing ships No details of the attack have so far been obtained
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internationa> News Service.

inlSIHdtlOid iSSWS OefNiCe.
 ATHENS, sept F. Despite the fact that Ncnfzelos is the idol of the Greeks and Was looked upon by every body as the probable successor of Seamais, King Constantine has com pletely ignored the noted statesman in making his selection of new min ister.j
 The person chosen by the king to guide the national destinies is Dimiti- rikopoulls statesman, banker and business man, who has been national figure for years. and who is also strongly inclined to pacidcism.
 In last effort to prevent the na- ton being hurled into the war through the almost irresistible pressure that is being brought to play by the allies and alsotho Greek people themselves Constantine has turned 10 Dimitrikop- o6lis in the hope that he may check the tide.
 7 The king forwarded Il request To Dimitrokopoulis yesterday afternoon asking that he take upon himself the
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fairly vibrant with war excitement and it would no longer be possible for Constantine to prevent the inevita- ble crisis save at the risk of his life and throne.
 There is still considerable portion of the people who arc opposed to en- tering the war but their opposition counts for little against the say age wave of war madness that is
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International News Service.

SALONIKA, Sept. 13.-A report from field headquarters of the Serbian forces today declares that the Serbian general offensive against the Teuton positions west of Doubnitsa, which has now been in progress for the past twenty four hours, continues to prog ress favorably with the enemy falling back slightly at several points.
 According to the report of the Serb ian staff, the battle has ragged with out intermission since Tuesday. The Serbs have succeeded in forcing the Teuton forces to evacuate several of
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FRENCH DRIVE CLOSER
 TO PER0NNE

regain the gruunu root on1ftr7s rvv'ur days.
 Efforts of the Tcutons to rccapture lost positions cast of Mmurepas have also been frustrated with the attack mg forces suffering serious losses.
 Little activity is reported from the Nerdun sector beyond occasional raids of the enemy trenches and hand grcn- ade attacks by the French. The Ger mans are keeping up slow lombard ment of the French positions in this section but apparently have no nten- lion of renewing infantry activities.
 Vote the Republican Ticket Straight Adv.
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WAR PICTURES AT
 DREAM TONIGHT

Italy at War with Austria" a late authorized official picture will be shown at the Dream tonight. It shows many thrilling scenes, the most inn portant of which is the bombardment and destruction of Playa, with the new type of Italian Howizter, said to be more deadly than the 2 inch eentimeter. Besides this headliner a Charlie Chaplin cartoon called "Charlies' Road Show" will also be on the bill. This is screen and also the first Chaplin cartoon show in AL
 asIla. Come early and avoid the rush.
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He was against the plan 10 establish a joint protectorate over the border however and urged upon the commits sioners the establishment of a twen- ty mile neutral zone in which the troops of both countries might op crate, should it become necessary.
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HOLDING
 STATE PRIMARIES
Pacific News Service.

PacIflc NeWs SerVIce.
 SEATTLE, Sept. 12.-The state pri- maries being held today are attract ing little attention and the vote east is not expected to be large.
 The contest is chiefly centered be- tween Senator Miles PoindeXter and Congressman Vim. F. Humphrey for the senate and Mcbride and Hartley for the governorship on the republican ticket.
 The democratic nominees are un- opposed.
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sweeping over the nation.
 The disaffection among the troops is reported to be daily growing greater and the rebellious spirit is contning to spread to all parts of the country. Much rioting has occurred within the past forty eight hours both in the southern sections and the capital.
 Calling Cards at the Nugget office.
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International News Service.

LONDON, Sept. 13.--A semi official announcement reported from Athens today declares that events are now shaping themselves with great rapidi- ty in the Hellenic kingdom and the entrance of the nation into the rush ing swirl of war may be confidently expected within forty eight hours.
 The report states that the nation is
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SCHOONER SEA WOLF WRECKED
SEM0FFC STATEMENT DECLARES c0NsT TANTNE STILL STRIVING
 GREEK ENTRY WITHIN 24 HOURS FOR PACIFIC MINISTRY

kopouls has failed in his effort to form d new Greek ministry to succeed the Seamis cabinet and has formally not fled the king that he has resigned the task.
 According To the same authority the king has appealed to Seamis to return 10 the premiership and the former cab met head has agreed to the proposal after some solicitation.
 II is stated that the new cabinet will be composed of representatives of All parties and is expected 10 have d very strong influence in bringing the pres ent crisis 10 an end, while at the same time avoiding direct participation in the war.
 Republicans should remember that the number of Delegates to go to the next Territorial Convention is based upon the vote cast for Attorney Gen eral.
 Do you want Fifty or Ten?-Adv.
 Subscribe Now for the Nugget
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SERBS LAUNCH GENERAL
 ATTACK AGAINST TEUT0NS

their outlying trenches but have mads sitions.
 The British forces are continuing their pursuit of the retreating Bulgar- ians along the Struma and several sharp engagements have occurred.
 Heavy bombardments are proceed ms along the Dorian front where the Bulgarians are strongly fortified and are offering severe resistance to the French attacks.
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.ask of forming new cabinet to re- place the Zamais ministry. This morn Ing Dimtrikspoulis announced his ae- eapmce ana is now engaged in select as the men aho will constitute the new ministry.
 The appointment of DmitrlNopouIs a- created intense surprise through out the nation as it Was looked upon as certain that Vcnizelos would sue eeed Former Premier Zamas.
 As he new minister IS something of pacidcist. il is thought that the new auet will make all possible effort To prevent the nation bens drawn into .ae V.ls Many profess 10 believe, ao0 v,l. taaf inc ue9 mmsu> wn realize the fututy of attempting 10 prevent what is now generally con .a.. hs JH. mosl conservative 10 be oexl to impossible.
 DimitrikopouIis Fails to Create Cab
 met.
 ATHENS, Sept. According 10 an semi official statement today, Dimiti-