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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-11
LEAVES LOOPHOLE
IN EVENT HUGHES
IS NOT ACCEPTABLE
Final Decision in Hands
of Party's National
Committee.
NAMED BY ACCLAMATION
AS STANDARD BEARER
Message Announcing Roosevelt's
Decision Received in Bit
ter Silence.
CLOSING SCENES DRAMATIC
John VI. Parker, OF New Orleans,
Is Chosen for Vice
President.
John VI. Parker, OF New Orleans,
Is Chosen for Vice
President.
Colonel's Message
= Progressives

"rhe Progressive Conventions:
- nm very grateful for the honor
YOU confer upon me by nominating
ME us President. ] cannot accept II
Mt this time. do not know the
attitude Of the Republican party
toward the Nitnl questions of the
dny. Therefore. if you dcnire m
Immediate decision. ! must decline
the nomination. but IL You prefer
IA. suggest TINT my conditional
rcfunuI 10 run be placed I'm the hands
OF the Progressive National Commit
tee. II Mr.. HuEhcss statements,
when he makes them, shall sntisfy
the committee TINT u IL for the
interest of the country thnt he he
elected, they cnn net accordingly.
and trenr my refusal as definitely
accepted. II they ure not sntisnrd.
they can 40 notify the Progressive
party. and nj the xnne time they
can confer with me. and then deter
mine ON vhutcNrr action we mny
severely deem appropriate To meet
the needs Of the country.
tSIEncdj
"TIIEODORE ROOSEVELT"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-11

CHICAGO. June la.--The Progressive
National Convention after four DAYS
,umuit. with hu; one purpose, to-day y
nominated colonel Theodore Roosevelt
for President and a few hours later
listened without protest 10 message
from oyster Bay that he would not
accept "a, this time" Tn. convention
adjourned a, i:5s +. NJ
Colonel Roosevelt's dcclination was
conditional, and 1t was placed in the
hands OF the Progressive committee, to
De held until such time statements
of Justice Hughes. the nominee of the
Republican party, shall satisfy the
committee that il is for the interest
Of the country that he be elected
In the event the committee shall be
satisfied that aid should be given TO
the Republican party in its fight
against the Democrats. Colonel Roose-
velts refusal 10 make campaign Is
TO be considered final. II will then he
authorized for the representatives OF
the Progressive party to say whether
TO indorse the position taken by Mr..
Roosevelt or whether they Will name
another TO fight for their party princi-
Piles.
Captain John NJ Parker, OF Louis
lana. was nominated for Vice-Prcsident
the selection being by acclamation.
Colonel Roosevelt's running mate of
four years ago. Governor Johnson, OF
California. refused to let his name be
placed before the convention because
of the information he had concerning
the intentions Of Colonel Roosevelt
toward his nomination
sized the Coloners statement that he
could not accept the nomination "at
this time"
BRIEF MESSAGE READ
IN PROFOUND CALM
In profound calm the brief message
was quickly read The proposal to
have the national committee decide the
question involved met bitter silence.
AT the conclusion there was burst
OF applause. hut of no great duration
or extreme intensity.
James r. Garfield moved that tho
convention accept Colonel Roosevelt's
proposals and refer them to the ma
;onal committee with power to act
Chairman Robins hurriedly put the
question 4 substantial vote OF ayes
followed in a faint scattering Of noes"
In the confusion that followed, as the
delegates began to leave their seats
and rush for the exits, the motion
adopted 10 adjourn was muTled In a
noisy turmoil.
EXcitedly discussing the dramatic de
nouement of the tumultuous political
battle and Its possible effects on the
political history, particularly Of the
Progressive party. the delegates de-
parted with the last words Of Colone
Roosevelt and stirring patriotic airs by
the band ringing in their ears.
Soon after the convention met. while
the delegates were clamoring to nomi-
nate. Chairman George w. Perkins, of
the conference committee, made his
report He recited last nights meeting
Continued on Fourth Page.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-11
KITCHENER SHIP
WAS SUNK ny MIME

LONDON. June 1o.-The British
cruiser Hampshire. on which Field Mar
shall Earl Kitchener and members of
his staff were lost. was sunk by n
mine. it was officially announced to-
day. All hope has been abandoned for
all save the twelve men from the
Hampshire. who were washed ashore
on a raft, the statement says.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-11
FRENCH YIELD POSITIONS
NORTHEAST OF IL,nNIiN

BERLIN, June 10 (via London).-.rhe
French have been driven out of several
positions northeast OF Verdun, the War
Office announced to-day. South of Fort
VauN French field work was stormed
and more than 500 prisoners and twen-
ty-two machine guns taken.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-11
FAIRBANKS CHOSEN /.
|. AS RUNNING MATE.
AND BOTH ACCEPT
Nominations. by Over
whelming Majorities, Are
Made Unanimous.
JUSTICE OUTLINES VIEWS
IN ACCEPTANCE TELEGRAM.
Lodge, Presented as Compromise.
Candidate by Roosevelt,
Polls Seven Votes.
G. o. p. CONVENTION ATsEND
Expressions OF Harmony From All
Leaders and Among
Delegates.
Expressions OF Harmony From All
Leaders and Among
Delegates.
Hughes Accepts;
Resigns From Bench

WASHINGTON. June 10.-Justies
Hughes lnte to-day scnt teleernni
TO Chairman Harding, OF the Repub-
1icnn National Convention, formally
accepting the Republican nomination
for the presidency.
At the same time, 1t was announced
TINT the Justice Ind resigned a.
nrsOcinte Justice of the Supreme
Court OF the United States.
The Justices resignatlon was ae-
cepted by the President within a few
minutes nfter 1t vvns delivered at the
White Housc by messengcr.
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CONTINUED on Fourth Page.)

S27.60-Detroit and Return-S2780
Go with Samis Grotto. Saturday. June 18th,
via n. W. Ry. special fast train; special
advantages. Phone Madison 4S1 for fur
ther particulars.--Adv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-29
STEAMER STICKS IN MID
Same Fate for Vessel Sent to Aid
Both Get Free

As the steamer Gratitude of the Pc.
tomac and Chesapeake line service to
Mattawoman creek was making a
sharp turn in the channel in that
creek Thursday afternoon prior to
going into Proctor's wharf something
went wrong with her steering gear and
before she could be stopped she went
bows on into mudbank and stuck
fast. Every effort was made to free
her, but the water in the creek was
low and she could not be budeed. For
tunately the accident occurred at the
end of her route, and the few pa ssen-
gers she had aboard were easily got
ten ashore.
Word was sent here of the predica-
ment of the steamer, and the steamer
volunteer was sent to her aid. The
volunteer got into Mattawoman about
IL pm, and it is stated she also went
aground and remained until yesterda "
morning, when both steamers were
hoated by the coming of a full tide
They returned home yesterday even
ing.
No damage was done the vessels. and
the Gratitude resumed service on the
route this morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-29
REFUGEES CONDITION BETTER.
DR.. Ryan Cables Red Cross About
the Serbians.

DR.. Edward w. Ryan, under whose
charge was the American Red Cross
Hospital in Belgrade during the three
bombardments of that city, and who
was recently authorized to cooperate
with Ambassador Page. in Rome. and
the American relief clearing house in
Paris in the relief of Serbian refugees
in Albania. has cabled American Red
Cross headquarters from Rome, after
a tour of Albania, as follows:
Condition of refugees improved.
One boat already chartered. another
one to be chartered in a few days, to
carry refugees to Corsica
A few days ago the American Red
Cross dispatched a large shipment of
relief supplies for these refugees, who
number many thousands.
From James r. Barbour of the Amer
lean relief clearing house in Paris
Red Cross headquarters has just re-
ceived an interesting letter, in which
he says:
Permit me to seize this opportunity
of again expressing our very high APP
probation of the splendid contribu-
tons received through the American
Red Cross and add word of praise for
the splendid manner in which these
supplies are packed and the intelligent
arrangement of the same
we have many interesting problems
to solve here. as have you, and it is a
great pleasure to feel that we are
working together for the same fine
end"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-29
Describes Work of Bureau.
Walter Lund Is Released.

Walter Lund, who was arrested
Thursday by Detectives Kelly and
Baur for the Baltimore authorities.
was released later in the afternoon.
His release followed the receipt of a
message from the Baltimore police
giving the information that they did
not want him. 1t is stated that there
was no warrant issued for his arrest
and that he was taken into custody on
the strength of a written communi-
cation received from Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-29
NATION ON RUN TO CHRIST. ="
Mrs. Wilbur F. Crafts Lectures OF
Chosen and japan.

Chosen. formerly Korea, is "a nation
on the run to Christ" according to Mrs
Wilbur F. Crafts. who lectured on
'Korea-Japan" before the Womans In
erdenominational Missionary Union at
the Public Library yesterday afternoon
There were 100000 Christians in the
country in 1913. the speaker declared,
and 1882 Sunday schools. with an en-
rollment of 1852 scholars.
Speaking of Japan, Mrs. Crafts said
ITO study Japan. her ideals, needs
and weaknesses, with open and sympa-
thetic eyes is a duty. To strengthen
the ties of friendship between the two
nations, America and Japan, is the
task of true craftsmanship
During her lecture Mrs. Crafts wore a
cherry blossom dress, given to her by
women Of japan. Others who spoke in :
cluded Miss Marietta Little, Mrs. J. A.
Cunningham, Miss Ellen NJ Stone and
Mrs. Frances Hewlett Wright. Mrs.
John n. Culbertson presided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-29
BOYS DEATH AN ACCIDENT.
Verdict of the Coroner's Jury in
Case Of James Higgs.

Coroner hewitt yesterday afternoon
held an inquest in the case of James
Higgs, twelve years old. who was run
over by a coal truck at 9Th street and
Virginia avenue southeast Thursday
afternoon and SO seriously injured
that he died at Casualty Hospital later
in the day. George Meredith, colored
was the chauffeur in charge of the
truck.
THE chauffeur was not to blame for
the accident" declared John Mating
ly, companion of the Higgs boy. "The
truck was going at a moderate rate of
speed and the chauffeur was footing
his horn.
Il was about to hop on the truck"
he added, when the accident hap
pened."
The witness expressed the belief
that the chauffeur did not know that
the skaters were holding to the truck
After the accident happened Mattfngly
telephoned for an ambulance and went
to the hospital to learn how seriously
his companion had been hurt. A YER
dict of accidental death was reported.
Funeral services for the boy were
held at the residence of his parents,
319 L street southeast, at o'clock
this afternoon. Interment was at Con-
gressional cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-29
DISPOSED OF BY WILL.
Estate of Mrs. Katharine G. Barthel
Bequeathed to Descendants

The will of Mrs. Katharine G. Bar
thel. dated July 81, 1913. has been filed
for probate. She leaves her household
furniture at 221 John Marshall place to
her son. John A. Barthel, who is also to
have the life use of the residence. Jew
elry and articles of personal adorn-
ment are left to her granddaughter.
Gotthielde C.. Barthel
The son is to have a Nonthly allow
ance of SIS and the granddaughter SOS
each month. Rebecca MarkoIf, a sister.
IS given $500. The remaining estate is
devised to DR. George K. Baier and the
the executors, in trust. to pay the al
lowance, and after keeping up the
property to divide equally any balance
OF income between the son and grand
At his death the trustees are to deliver
the estate to his surviving children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-29
CLAIMS SUICIDES ESTATE.
Helena Rockecharlie Applies for
Letters of Administration. .

Application for letters of admins
tration with the will annexed has been
filed in the Supreme Court Of the Dis
trict holding probate term, by Helena
Rockecharlie, on, the estate of Alexan-
der Ruff, who committed suicide in
front of Lees undertaking establish
ment December II, after making all ar
rangements for his funeral, and paying
the undertaken SIS to bury him.
The petitioner tells the court that
Alexander Ruff preferred her home to
that of his relatives, and states that he
lived with her and her husband for a
number of years, and that in May, 1909.
Ruff made a will making her the sole
beneficiary, leaving all of his per-
sonal and real estate to her.
The petitioner is represented by At
torney J. Addison Hicks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-29
aArllSEfllVl
Nine. Julia Culp's Recital.

No artist who contributes to the NIL
steal season Of Washington is more
certain OF great outpouring of song
loving admirers or a more cordial per-
sonal welcome than Nine. Julia Culr,
the inimitable dutch contralto and
Iieder singer. who, with Coenraad V.
bos, the eminent accompanist. gave
what many will remember as a perfect
concert at the New National Theater
yesterday afternoon
1t is not alone Nine. Culp's wonder
ful voice, rich, clear, resonant and
beautiful, that rings with majestic
power IN dramatic songs like the old
Dutch folksong. "Geluckig Vaderland."
the renditlon OF which was tensely i'm
Rressive, or whose sweetness and f1exi-
bility, with its marvellous shading. re-
veals daintier charms in gems like
Gluten Abend! Cute Nachtw Woif's
quaint lied led; IMausfallen-spruchlein.' .
zelke." Nor is it the simple sincerity
of the singer. But it is all these com
bined with her indescribable art of
imparting soul to every song she
| sings. giving it real life and PERSONAL
lity. These gifts are rare, indeed, es-
pecially in those who sing largely to
exhibit voice technique and mere mu-
| steal expression.
Nine. Culp's program. in three sroups
augmented generously with encores,
had as it's notable numbers, judged BY
their effect upon the audience. "Weh-
NUT" and "Auf dem Wasser Zu Singen,'
| in the Schubert group: Benedict Die
Serge Mutter," "Schon Streckt' Ich
Aus and the merry little mouse song
In the Hugo Wolf group; the 'Jspa-
nese Death Song of Earl Cranston
sharp. a weird masterpiece: Passing
By" an old English song. by Ed Pur-
cell: the Dutch folksongs 'rseluckig
Naderiand" and "Het KwezelkeY a
quaint little gem about nun who
would not dance. and the Dutch Sere.
made" by = de Lange. Encore mum
bers beautifully sung included 1--WE
Been Roaming" Gluten Abend! Cute
Nacht'' and The sweet familiar song
Long. Long ago"
Every number OF the program. how
ever. was greeted with great volume
of continued applause by very large
| and understanding audience
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-29
War Stories

I'm tired of the stories of battle,
that word painters send from the
front, of peasants who perish like
cattle, performing the patriots
stunt; I'm tired OF the gun and
the armor, of all things that
slaughter and STAY; so tell me a
yarn OF the farmer who shucks
eighty bushels day. In lists OF
the butchered, diurnal, there's
nothing l see that enchants I'm
tired of the major and colonel,
with blood on their bibs and their
pants; I'm tired of the spy and
the spoiler. OF dead ones that lit
ter the sward; o. tell me a tale
OF the toiler. who's whacking up
wood by the cord. I'm tired OF
the boys in the trenches. with
shoes full OF water and loan ::
far better the plumbers, whose
wrenchcs are fixing the pipes in
my home. I've read OF the move
ments OF legions, I've read OF ad-
vance and retreat. OF ashes and
ruin in regions where once grew
the corn and the wheat; and now
] am weary Of reading these sto-
ries OF carnage and gore. of myr-
lads wounded and bleeding. Of
hosts Who will wake never more /:
50 tell me a tale OF the granger
who curries his miles IN the
morn. who digs up the eggs from
the mangcr. and shucks eighty
bushels of corn.
WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-29
Charity Benefits by Will.

The Little Sisters of the Poor, st.
AIMS Infant Asylum and St. Joseph's
Orphan Asylum are each given $500 by
the will of Sarah z. Turner, dated
April >. 1915. and offered for probate
Other requests include $4,000 to a
friend. Mrs Ada S. Reid of Washing
ton; $1,000 to Mrs. Mary Turner a
daughter-in-law, and $4,000 to Mrs.
Ashley Belle Seitz. both of Mountain
View, Cal. The remaining estate is de-
vised to Mrs. Reid. G. Conrad Reid is
named as executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-29
Clifford Pinchot to Sneak.

Clifford Pinchot, former chief of the
United States forest service. will be
the principal speaker at a meeting
scheduled for Tuesday evening, Feb
ruary 1. at the Public Library, under
the auspices of the National Defense
League. His subject is announced as
Conservation as a Basis Factor in
National Defense" The Rational De-
Tense League is greatly interested in
this topic. being opposed to extreme
militarism. but a strong advocate of
the importance of the economic condi-
ton Of the country as defensive
measure rather than the number of
guns or shells on hand. ellison Gard
ner of this city will preside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-29
TO READ ORIGINAL POEM.
Miss Colbron Writes Ballad for
Meeting Against Preparedness.

At the mass meeting of protest against
the Presidents porgram of prepared
ness" to- be held at Polls Theater to-
morrow afternoon, Miss Grace Isabel
Colbron will read an original poem.
THE Ballad Of Bethlehem Steel"
The peace and anti-militarist organi-
cations of the District of Columbia that
will have charge of the mass meeting
tomorrow include the anti-"prepared
ness" committee. Miss Lillian D. Valid,
chairman; the Anti-War League, the
Woman's Peace Party and others. The
following democratic representatives.
who are opposed to the "preparedness'
program, will speak: Oscar Galloway,
James L. Slayden, Martin Dies of Texas,
William Gordon of Ohio and Clyde H.
Tavenner of Illinois. Representative
William Worth Bailey of Pennsylvania
will preside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-29
Business College Students Dance.

Students of Stewards Business COL
lege held their first dance of the year
Thursday evening in Carroll Institute
Hall. Several hundred graduates and
former students were present. Such
events are planned and carried out by
a general committee, selected by the
student body. The committee was COM
posed of Ernest w. Emery. chairman;
Lawrence H. Hale, secretary; Miss
Irene Finch, treasurer; Misses Mildred
Hall, Ruth Jones, Josephine Hart, Mary
Lewis. Lois Teller, Mildred Meehan, Ur-
Albert H. Acken, Carlton F.. Howell
Frank Hardie and Olin n. Griffith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-29
Bulgaria Most Progressive.

Bulgaria Mr.. Moses called the, most
progressive of the Balkan states. He
stated that he considered the Bulgarian
army one of the finest fighting ma
chimes of the world. and this machine,
he pointed out, makes Bulgaria bulk
large in any Balkan problem. OF the
Kingdoms peace advance. he explained
that it has gone through during the
short space Of one generation, COM
mercial and educational development
almost passing belief.
The. speaker styled Rumania the Ar
gentina of the Balkans, a land of vast
and sudden fortunes and of lavish liv-
ing; Greece he characterized as the
modern child directly descended from
classic Greece. with all of the old
proud Hellenic aspirations still to the
fore; and in Constantinople, he con-
cluded. is found the crux of all the
Balkan unrest. the center whence the
currents of the whirlpool take their
beginning and their end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-29
Or. Copeland Addresses Keep Wells.

DR.. Edgar P. Copeland addressed the
Society of Keep Wells last night at St.
Johns Parish Hall. His theme was
the District health officers report on
prevention of children's diseases. The
speaker advised the practice of the rec
concentrations of the report in keeping
children from pneumonia and grip by
insisting on dry feet, a careful change
of clothing and careful diet. Mrs. Ar
thur Mcdonald. president of the So
ciety, presided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-29
Sigma M Fraternity Officers.

Sigma M Fraternity at George Wash
ington University has elected these Off
GERS: S. H. Iden. president; S. T. Leon
ard, vice president; NJ. S. Finley, jr.,
secretary treasurer, and H. P. Middle
ton. sentinel Representative Clifton n
Macarthur of Oregon addressed mem
bers of the fraternity at it's recent an
nual meeting. Addresses also were made
by James K. Jones of Lamda Chapter
at Washington and Lee University and
r. r. Cox. inspector of the first di-
vision of the fraternity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-29
Star of the East Flour, Bbl.. 1915;

40 lbs, $780, "A lbs, 9Oc; II lbs. 45c:
lbs. 23c; "a lbs Old-time, sac; 4 lbs,
Fancy Head Rice, 25c: 4 lbs. Evap.
Peaches. 2Jc: lbs. Macaroni or Spa
ghetti, &c; Choice White Potatoes, sic;
Z IDS. Buckwheat. 25c: Fat Norway
Mackerel. &c and 1Oc: 1Oc Vanilla, &c
Umpire Peas, csc; 3 Blue Bell Corn.
zoe; Confidence Corn, 25c: Sauer-
kraut, 71.c; Stringless Beans, nc;
Tuna Fish. Sc and 12c; Y. c. Peaches,
extras. 15c: 2h-lb. cans Karo Syrup,
Zoe. 1888 NJ st. NV. and all the J. It'd
Pyles Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-29
Mr.. Dyer Talks of Mexican Outlook.

The Mexican situation from his view
point was told to members of the Sun
shine Society at the Ebbitt House yes
terday afternoon by Representative
Dyer of Missouri. The speaker ridi-
culed the attitude of the government
in refusing to invade Mexico in behalf
Of American honor. stating that some
thing should be done to teach that
country a lesson. Mrs. Ella S. knight,
the president, occupied the chair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-29
Many Peoples; Many Tongues.

"a dozen peoples. speaking score OF
tongues and owning half as many
creeds, live within the Balkan PENN
sula. At times a common fear of OPP
preston, a common religious emotion,
or a common lust for land has brought
some of them together to act in con-
cert However, nothing has ever
brought them all together. The tam
gle Of tongues. Of religions and OF ira
ditions has been too great an OBJ
stacle."
Speaking of the Dalmatian coast. Mr..
Moses said that here the rule of Aus
tria sits all too heavy upon the native
peoples. Foreign rulers they have had
in numbers, he went on. but they prob
ably have never had, a ruler for whom
they feel for the venerable Franz Jo-
seph. OF Montenegro he said:
I'm this wild, turbulent ocean of rock
dwelt one Of the bPaveSt and most in
dependent of peoples; people who,
during 500 years, preferred freedom
amid the desolate heights to vassalage
in fat lands. Here ruled the last of the
patriarchs of the world, warrior of
a race of warriors, steadfast to endure.
a poet statesman, soldier, diplomat and
law giver. Undoubtedly, the King Of
Montenegro was the most interesting
figure in the Slavonic world"
Serbia the speaker described as the
Switzerland of thee Balkans, in that
she had no window upon the sea, and.
therefore, was easy to throttle by sew
ering her communications. 1t Is the
most richly endowed with natural re-
sources of the Balkan states, he said,
and is of further interest from the fact
that it alone of all the Balkan states
achieved its independence from Otto
man rule unaided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-29
Gen. Wood Indorses Idea.
Jcnadab Council to Hold Rally.

John c. Daley Council, No. 3. indie
pendent Order Sons of Jonadab. is pre-
pairing for rally this evening. visit
by the Grand Council officers and a
farewell reception to w. W. Cordell
will be features Large delegations are
expected from other local councils.