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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-30
ANOTHER CRISIS
limited States Note to Austria on
Petr0lite Affair Causes Stir
Among Teutons

Berlin, June 30--Another subma-
rne crisis, graver it is feared than
any previous one, looms ominous-
1y upon the horizon. 1t was officially
ushered in on June 21, when the
United States sent its note to Aus
tria on the Petrolite. affair. 1t did
net become known to the populace in
Germany and Austria until yester-
day, when a brief cable dispatch via
London announced that America de
mands prompt compliance" with its
request for an apology for "a deli
berate insult to the flag of the United
States" and reparation fro the dam.
age done.
A few days after the note was sent
from Washington the Vienna papers
had brief announcement of the fact
that the document had been received
but it's nature and contents were not
known.
Coming as it does in the midst OF
what is generally regarded the "be.
ginning of the end" of the European
war, at a moment when all armie:
are hauling out for what may be the
! final test, the news Of the latest
American note was received here with
marked displeasure, unconcealed even
in official circles and last night the
.greatest possible passimism prevail
ed wherever the question was asked
"What will Austria do?"
The consensus of opinion appear:
to be that the Austrian government
will send courteous but firm reply
stating that the Austrian government
cannot agree to having the word O
the Petrolite's captain and crew to b,
taken in preference to that of tn,
submarines commander. It will win,
up, it is believed, with request fo
further time to complete it's investi
CATION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-30
ANXIOUS TO BE SOLDIER
Native of Land of Alexander the
Great Would Fight With Army
of the United States

Late Wednesday afternoon one Of
the many Hellenes who have in re-
cent years arrived in America dash
ed down King street on bicycle as
though he was compelled to make
railroad time in order to reach his
objective point. He was hatless and
his hair almost stood on end. Upon
coming to stop he requested anxi-
ously to be directed to the recruit
ing station in order that he might
enlist in the Alexandria Light In
fantry, and upon being told that he
was a day late, as the command had
left the city the previous day, mani
tested disappointment and requested
that he be. shown the way to the
state capital. A bystander suggest
ed that he call on Lieutenant Knight,
who. was still in Alexandria receiv-
ing recruits and the excited man
jumped upon his wheel and started
in the direction indicated. During
his short stop it was ascertained
that he had taken out his first nat
uralization papers. When last seer
the enthusiastic man was rushing to-
ward the union passenger station
Some suggest he kept on in the dir
ection of Richmond for the purpose
of intercepting the Alexandria. boys
and becoming one of them.
An editorial in the Gazette of last
Tuesday commenting upon the re
sponse of Alexandrians to the cal
|; for troops suggested that there
were no hyphenates, hereabouts, a:
every native as we'll as each adopted
| citizen showed enthusiasm. Th'
man referred to above, descendant
| of the defenders of Thermopyla
and of the Ten Thousand, was anxi
Gus to participate in the battles o
his adopted home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-30
EFFORTS FOR MEDIATION
Why The Allies Are Interested in
Crisis Between the United Stats
and MexiLO

Washington, June 30--State Depart
ment officials and diplomats said eff
forts to bring about mediation be-
tween the United States and Mexico
are traceable to the allies. Officials
stated that the allies are secretly
making every effort to prevent the
punishment Of Mexico in any way
that would interfere with their COM
mercial interests in that country.
Intervention or war with Mexico
or even application of drastic meas
urres. administration officials said.
would interfere with both the ship
ping and railway interests of the en-
tcnte. The main consideration was
said to he the supply of oil which
Great Britain now draws from the
Tampico- -Tuxpam district, "~e'"nd
fears the loss of this vital if
either of two things happen
If the United States sougi Ip-
ish Mexico for the insult OF flag
and the murders on the American
side of the border it would be neces-
sary to carry on war operations at
Tampico.
If the United States were to land
large force at Tampico, Mexitans
Immediately would apply the torch
to the oil wells and the supply on
hand.
"!Au oral arrangement was entered
Finto," said an official, "by which the
Mexican generals, Villistas and Car
ranzistas, agreed to protect the Oh
fields, and soon afterward, the Brit
ish war ships in that vicinity and q
Netherlands warship were withdrawn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-30
OFFER TO RAISE MEN

FoW prominent Virginans,
through Senator Martin have
sent word to the War Department
that they would like to raise troops
of cavalry in the event volunteers
are called for to augment the regu-
lars and the National Guard in Mexi-
CO. They were Major Henry W. Car
penter. U. S M. C. (retired), Of
BerryviIle; Col. W. II. Langhorne,
of Warrenton; L. S. Nottingham,
of Esmont, and A. B. Taliaferro,
of Orange. Major Carpenter, who
was commander of the Powhatan
Guards at the jamestown Exposition
desires to raise regiment of caval-
ry. After conferring with Secretary
Baker, Senator Martin stated that
if volunteers were called the Vir-
ginians who have come forward with
offers to raise cavalry troops would
likely be accepted by. the War De-
partment. !sy fsH4MgRssS.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-30
NOTICE TO GAS
CONSUMERS

Gas bills for quarter end
ing June l, 1916, having
been delivered; this is tc
notify all gas consumers
that all bills paid on or be-
fore July l; 1916; will be
entitled. to a discount OF 81
cents per 1000 cubic feet.
After that date no discount
will be allowed and all de,
linquents will be required tc
make an early settlement.
lBv order of committee on
Light.
J. B. WALLER.
CLERK OF GAS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-30
CAMP STUART
IS INSPECTED
Conditions at Richmond
Fair Grounds Are
Improving
HEAVY RAINS IN CAMP
Work of MASTERING in of Virginians
in Progress-Supplies Are eceiv-
ed

Richmond, June 30.-Smoke from
hundred fires lifted lazily to clear
ing skies last night in Camp Henry
c.. Stuart, and $500 men-soldiers
rockies and raw recruits-slept in
quieter comfort than they had known
since the day the first tent was un-
furled. One regiment, having been
mustered in, slept ready for the call
to join the colors. The other will
so sleep tonight. The Field Artil-
lery, camped in Sherwood Park, was
completed by the arrival OF the
Richmond Howitzers, who, after Il
week in close armory quarters, were
glad to reach the open. For the first
time all the organizations ordered
upon the first call were in camp.
In the first line, reaching from end
to end of the center field of the Fair
Grounds, stretched the conical tents
of the two regiments. Beyond the
barricade, lying in the shelter of
The trees of Sherwood Park, the ar
tillerymen of four batteries Snored
behind their guns. Away to the
west, short distance north Her
mitagc Road. the Field Hospital
Corps dreamed of incubation and
prophylaxis.
Tattoo for the camp sounded from
brigade headquarters, two regiment
al headquarters, from the head
quarters of the Field Artillery and
from the headquarters of the Field
Hospital Corps, at 9:45 o'clock. 1t
is the call which summons every
man not on duty to his tent. Fif-
teen minutes later the buglers
sounded flights QUIT" and candle,
lantern and incandescent were dark
ened. Thereafter there was no
sound save the sentinel's call and
the cry Of lonely field lark circ-
ling above Sherwood Park, wonder
ing whence this strange army had
come and whittier it was going.
All through the long day women
had crowded tent and field. some to
seek release of their sons, fathers
and husbands, others to bid them
farewell if they were to leave in the
morning, and to wish them safe re
turn. A thousand came to ask their
men folks pathetically if they want
ed something to eat. A thousand
brought little delicacies and bag
of laundcred shirts. collars and un-
derclothes.
The soldiers ration today
consisted of fourteen ounces of beef.
and four ounces Of bacon, eighteen
ounces of bread anG a corresponding
amount of beans, potatoes. dried
fruit. coffee, milk and sugar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-30

but claim that they were forced to
evacuate a portion of the captured
ground during a night battle.
Petrograd, June 30-Two hundred
and twenty one Austro German Off
GERS and 1925 men were captured
by the Russians in the fighting at
Volhynia and Galicia ON Wednesday,
saws an official statement Of the war
Office.
london, June 30-Fron the Tren-
tino to the Isonzo the Italians are
striking heavy blows at the Austrian
lines in the greatest offensive move
ment yet attempted in this theater.
Adopting the Austrians own tactics
Gen. Gadorna is smashing at the op!
posing positions with heavy weight
of artillery, Massed batteries sweep
ing. the Doberdo plateau cleared the
way for strong infantry attacks and
tonight the rival armies are at hand
to hand grips all along this section
of the front.
Occupying their new lines, the Aus
trians, in the Trenton, are battling
desperately against a series of Ital-
ian attacks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-30

In the Hastings Court at Peters
burg, Wednesday A. D.: EXum, and
Brantley Hinson pleaded guilty to
being accessories to the murder of
James Lewis, watchman at the Bat
tersea Cotton factory, on April 26,
last and were sentenced by Judge
J. M. Mullen to l. gears each in the
State Penitentiary. The principal in
the murder Of Lewis was James Her.
ley, who at this term of the court
was convicted Of murder in the first
degree and sentenced to die Sep
tember 20 next. Henley was taken
yesterday by City Sergeant Evans
to the Henrico county jail for safe
keeping.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-30

Ihuahua City and Juarez have beer
central figures in one OF the most
| striking chapters of the Mexican SIT
uation, are here.
Two stories differing widely, were
told by the men. One, told by Lem
H. Spillsbury, upholds statements
he was credited with making at CHI
huahua City, charging Capt. Boyd
with obstinacy in advancing in the
face certain Mexican attacks. Inc
other, narrated by men Of the Tenth
blames the Mexicans for the ensuing
fight.
Private William D. Gibson, assert
ed that. after the Americans had quit
the field, the Mexicans went over 1t
and killed several Americans who
were wounded, Gibson's assertion
was corroborated by Privates Archie
Jones and Luther Alexander. Others
of the troopers claimed they had been
robbed of money and valuables fol-
lowing their capture.
New York, June 9O.-The Am
ericans were the first to fire at the
battle of Carrizal after rjecting the
Mexican commanders proposal to
defer hostilities for four hourse, ac-
cording to a telegram from Col.
Francisco Trevino, provisional gov
ernor of the State of Chihuahua,
made public here by the American
Union Against Militarism.
When Captain Boyd, commanding
the American troops, insisted on
passing through the town, Lieuten-
ant Colonel Rivas, who had conduct
ed the parley, reported to General
Gomez, commanding the garrison, the
telegram says:
General Gomez who went out in
person. the message continues,
having obtained the same reply, he
made a proposal to the American
commander in order to avert con-
flict between the two forces, that
they should stay on the ground four
hours, meanwhile wiring to Juarez
to ask permission to enter the city,
hut the American commander refus-
ed and both chiefs retired.
"Aherieans adVynced. and sud-
denly opened fire. A battle followed,
which lasted two hours. General
Gomez was killed lin the first ::volley
Lieutenant Colonel Rivas took his
place, forcing the Americans to re-
treat. Prisoners declared the Am
eritan commander was alone re-
sponsible for the action"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-30
GAS BILLS ARE DUE.

As will be seen elsewhere, John
B. Waller, Clerk of Gas, announces
that gas consumers by paying their
quarterly bills tomorrow will be en-
titled to the usual discount of thiry
cents upon each one thousand feet
used. After that time no discounts
can be allowed and all delinquents
will be required to make an early
settlement of their accounts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-30

.Adiutant General Sale announces
that he has notified Colonel Edward
E. Goodwin, of the Third regiment,
Virginia volunteers, to hold his COM
mand subject to mobilization orders
the adjutant general has been ad-
vised by Colonel Goodwin that the
regiment is now recruiting and will
be ready to come to Richmond as
soon as directed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-30
WILSON DEMANDS
WORLDS RESPECT
Ready to Fight For Justice
to Nation, He Tells
Throng
TURNS LAUGH ON T. r.
Many in Philadelphia Cheer Presi-
dents Outline of His Own Brand
of Americanism

Philadelphia, June 30.--ln an ad-
dress ringing with patriotism and
filled from beginning to end with
candid conceptions of American
ideals, President Wilson yes
terday briefly outlined what he be-
leves should be this countrys policy
in dealing with foreign nations, be-
fore the members Of the Associat-
ed Advertising Clubs of the World
and crowd Of $4,000 persons assem-
bled in Independence Square. The
President received tremendous
ovation from the crowds that pack
ed the square when he left the flag
draped stand and the cheers were
still ringing in his ears when, with
Mrs. Wilson, who accompanied him
from Washington, he entered an au-
tomobile to be taken to his special
train.
Not once in his address did Presi-
dent Wilson mention Mexico or the
situation that threatens to embroil
this nation in war, but he left no
doubt in the minds of his hearers
that his policy in dealing with the
country below the Rio Grande will
be firm and that he will be actuated
throughout by unsel6sh motives. A
great outburst of applause greeted
the speakers declaration that the
United States has right to de-
mand fair treatment from other ma"
tons and that America should be
fair in all dealings with other coun-
tries.
"That, ] am ready to fight for at
any cost to myself" was the ,Presi-
dents significant announcement.
Catching his inspiration, no doubt
from the advertising mems slogan,
Truth" the speaker, at the outset
of his address said:
81 wish, very much, gentlemen,
that candor and truth might always
be the standard of politics, as we'll
as the standard Of business"
Launching into his address, the
President aroused his hearers when
he outlined the principles Of this
country and what he believes they
stand for.
"America is at point. gentlemen
where it is more than ever neces-
sary that she should understand her
own ideals not only, but be ready to
put them into action at any cost"
Apparently outlining his policy in
dealing with turbulent Mexico the
President declared:
81 believe that, a; whatever cost,
America should be just to other peo-
pies and treat other peoples as she
demands that they shall treat her.
She has right to demand that they
treat her with justice and respect,
and she has a right to insist that
they treat her in ehat fashion, but
she cannot. with dignity or self-res-
pect. insist upon that unless she is
willing to act in the same fashion
toward them"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-30
VIRGINIA NEWS

Charles R. Mcdonald, president
of the National Bank of Manassas
has been appointed division superin.
tendent of schools for Prince Will
liam county to succeed George G..
Taylor, who resigned a short time
ago to become Clerk of the Circuit
Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-30
LOCAL BREVITIES

Mrs. w. l.. Finks, in the corpora
tion court, has been appointed guar.
dian of H. Carlisle and Ralph 3.
Part.ow, infant children Of Mrs.
Florence Partlow, deceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-30

Members of Fitzgerald Council,
No. 459, Knight of Columbus, at
tended the bazaar in progress at
Columbus and Wythe streets, in the
hall of st. Joseph's colored Catholic
church, in delegation last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-30

Smith Hedgeman. colored, of Stat
ford county, was Wednesday sentenc
ed to two years in the penitentiary
by Judge John T. Goolrick in the
Corporation Court in fredericksburg
upon plea Of guilty of forgery
The crime was one Of the most un-
usual ever committed in this State.
Hedgeman made the check form with
a pen, even to the fine water lines
which usually are seen on such forms
1t is almost impossible to detect
that the check was not printed. the
check was drawn on the Farmers
and Merchants State Bank, Of
Fredericksburg and the name Of II.
W. Moncure was signed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-30
THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK
Alexandria, Virginia
June 29th, 1916.

At a regular meeting of the Board
of Directors held this day, a Semi
Annual Dividend of six per cent, was
declared, payable on and after July
1st, 1916.
RICHARD NJ. GREEN, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-30

The freight rate war between Nir-
ginia and North Carolina cities.aris-
ing out Of the settlement of the SEN
sational clash between the railroads
and the Carolina State officials sew
eral years ago, was decided yester-
day in favor of North Carolina,
when the Interstate Commerce Com
mission handed down a decision
holding as lawful and reasonable the
new freight tariffs from Middle
West gateways to the Tar Heel
State. The effect of the decision is
to give North Carolina jobbers and
wholesale merchgnts an advantage
over jobbers of Richmond, Norfolk,
Lynchburg. Roanoke. Petersburg
and Suffolk. the Virginia cities in
the trade territory of North Caro-
lima when it comes to freight rates
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-30

A charter has been granted b!
the State Corporation Commission
to the Virginia-Maryland Mining
Corporation, Rosslyn, Alexandria
county, with maximum capita
stock of $4,000 and minimum of
81 900. Officers are James H. +. Ms,
Gowan, president, and Albert Fl
Mcknight, secretary both of Wash
ington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-30

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Betty Finnell, who died early We'd
nesday morning, will be conducted
at her late home, 120 Wolfe street,
this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock, by the
Rev. P. P. Phillips, rector of ST.
Paul's Episcopal Church. Inter
ment will be in Bethel Cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-30

Securing of the proposed govern,
ment armor plant. tlia bill for which
has already passed The House, ion
this city was further discussed at q
Joint meeting of the committees
from city council and business or
ganizations held in the rooms of the
Chamber of Commerce yesterday af-
ternoon.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-27
CABRERA DENIES ULT|MATUM
 EVER WAS SENT ID CARRANzA

NEW YORK, Dec 26.-Luis Cabre- ra, chairman of the Mexican delega- tion of the Mexican-American joint commission. said here late tonight that no time limit had been fixed for General Carranza either to accept or reject the protocol proposed by the Mexican-American conference at Att lantic City. There was no understand ing during the sessions of the joint commission. he added. which gave the American commissioners authority to impose such time limit.
 General Carranza, MT. Cabrera de clared. would have ample time to con slider what action he would take Mir Cabrera said he was surprised when informed that a reply was expected by the United States government to- day He asserted that he had intend cd to take a vacation beginning to- morrow. but that he had altered his plans and would remain here.
 Up to a late hour tonight. Mfr Ca brera said. he had received no instruc- tions from General Carranza. The relations between the United states
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-27
TERRIFIC STORM GRIPS ENTIRE
 WEST, SNUFF|NC OUT 25 LIVES

least three who have been missing since the storm began.
 The blizzard tonight was at its worst over eastern North Dakota, where there had been snow fall of more than 17 inches in 24 hours, breaking the record of the great Nov ember blizzard of twenty years ago. Trains were reported snow-bound and intense cold accompanied the 36 mile gale. At Bismark the thermometer stood at zero. Extreme cold prevail ed in all the mountain sections At Denver it was four below. at Harve Mont. 22 below; at Helena 16 below; Cheyenne 10 below and in Yellow stone Park it was 14 below. On the Pacific coast unreasonable weather was reported. Spokane was four de grees below zero, San Diego. Califor- mia. was 40 above. San Francisco and Los Angeles. 2S each and Fresno 34
 Through the Ohio valley and gulf states thunder storms took the place of the blizzard that ragged in the north while in New England fair weather
 (Continued on Page TSo.)
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Third Inspector to Speed Up Contest
 For Gouernorshit
(By Review Leased MireI

PHOENIX, Dec 26.--A third board of inspectors was added today by Judge Stanford of the superior court to expedite the business of inspecting the ballots in the contest of Governor Hunt against Thomas E. Campbell. and will begin work tomorrow The court also, in view of the mounting expenses of the inspection, today increased the amount of the bond of the governor from $3,000 to s6.000. It had been raised to the former figure from an original bond of $500.
 The first board of inspectors is still at work on the ballots of Maricopa county and will not finish before Thursday. The second board is in specting the Graham county ballots. No changes of importance were made today; that is, no changes that will greatly affect the final result, though the usual large number of disputed ballots were laid aside to be passed upon by the court when the real con test begins
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-27
(By Review Leased Wirel

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-At least 25 lives were reported lost in a storm that ragged through the west today. ranging from a blizzard in the north ern states to a tornado which struck Arkansas during the afternoon. Through the western valley states higher temperatures prevailed and the rain was heavy. Unusual cold was reported from the mountains west to the Pacific coast. In Los Angeles there was snow for the sixth time in weather history.
 The greatest loss of life reported was in the tornado in south central Arkansas. Four persons at England. Arkansas. were killed outright, IT were reported killed at Keo. three oth- CTS at Carlysle just east of Little Rock Several were reported killed at the state convict farm at Tucker, Arkan- sas. in the past of the storm. In Washington. a young hunter was sep arated from his companions and found later frozen to death. In Oregon searching parties are out after at
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-27

and Mexico. he continued. are the same as when the tentative agree ment was first signed by the eommis- sioners at Atlantic City.
 Remember" said Mir. Cabrera, that the next move in adjusting the relations between this country and Mexico is not General Carranza's."
 Questioned as to the significance of this statement. Mir. Cabrera would give no explanation. He said. how ever. that he knew nothing concern ing General Carranza's attitude to- ward the American demand that he ratify or repudiate the protocol.
 When the joint commission adjourn ed in November. Mir. Cabrera added. the understanding of the Mexican members was that the joint commits sion would meet on January g. in prob ably New York or Philadelphia. No word. Mir. Cabrera declared. had been said in the session of the commis- sioners concerning loan to Mexico. The call of the Mexican treasurer up- on him in New York Sunday night was a social call only. he declared.