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Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-01-17
MARBLE and GRANITE MONUMENTS
N. N. ALLING
Cor. Hall and AmbOy Aves.
Perth Amboy. Near the cemeteries
Worst of All Luck.

A good character, good habits and
iron industry lre jmpregnable to the
assaults of the i'll luck that tools are
-s-eaming Of. But when I seea.taA.ar-
1emalion creeping out of grocery
.ate in the forenoon with his hands
stuck In his pockets, the rim of mis-
lat up and the crown knocked in,
know he has mad bad luck--for the
worst Of all luck is to be a sluggard, Q
1nave or tippler.-Joseph Addison.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
PUT ELECTION FUNDS
AT HIGH WATER MARK.

Washington. Dec. 25.-with view
to experimenting the efforts of the
Congress to frame stringent and at
the same time eficacious corrupt prac-
tices act a special session of the ma
tional popular government league has
been called for a conference at wash
ington January and 6. Leaders from
a dozen States are expected to attend.
In view of the fact that opposition not
heretofore suspected. has developed
with regard to the measure 1t is as
serted by members of the league in
Washington that some startling dis
closures regarding recent election ex-
penditures-some estimates place them
as high as s25.ooo.0oo are possible.
In the course of the conference
Judge r. NJ. wanamaker. OF the Ohio
Supreme Court. will address It on the
so-called gateway amendment. provid-
ing a simpler method for the amend
ment of the Federal constitution. Pro-
fessor L. Jerome Johnson. OF Harvard.
will discuss the preferential ballot.
Carrie Chapman Gait, president of the
National American Suffrage Associa.
ton, will describe woman's part in re-
cent efforts nj political house clean
ing" Senator Poindexter. of wash
ington. will advance some new ideas
regarding the uses of the referendum
In hts home State
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
Attempted Outrage Believed to
Have Been Perpetrated By
|. W. VS.
AFTERMATH OF
HILLSTROM EXECUTION
Was Powerful Enough to Have
Blown House to Atoms. But
Would Not Have Caught
Governor Spry at Home

Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec.
GA bomb that would have
blown the house to atoms was
found on the corner Of Gov
ernor William Spry's house
this morning. The tempera-
ture was not low enough to
cause an explosion. The plot
is believed to have been the
work of I. w. WIS who have
repeatedly threatened and it
is charged tried to wreak ven
geance on the Governor for his
refusal to prevent the execu-
ton of Joe Hillstrom. Gov
ernor Spry had been attending
the Governors conference in
Washington and was due home
yesterday afternoon. On &C
count of the snowstorms, how
ever, he did not arrive until
today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
STRICTLY HOME
HOLIDAYS" FOR WILSON'S
White House Occupants Spend Christ
mas In Good Old Fashioned
Virginia Manner.

Washington, Dec. 25.-President
Wilson and his augmented family
made Christmas Day strictly home
holiday" beginning with a general as
sembly around the huge Christmas
tree in the upper hallway of the man
sion. when the intimate gifts were ex-
changed and ending with a strictly
family dinner with turkey and
fxin's" at o'clock in the State din
ing room.
The White House guests for the
holiday repast included Mr., and Mrs.
Rolfe Boiling, Mrs. w. Fl. Boiling.
Mrs. Wilson'S mother: Secretary and
Mrs McAdoo. Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
Bowes Sayre, of Williamstown, Mass,
and Mrs. Anne Cochran. the Presi-
dents niece.
Mrs Wilson was an attendant at
the Christmas morning services OF
ST. Margaret's Episcopal Church,
while other members of the Christmas
week end party attended st. Johns.
The President remained indoors for
the greater part of the day, with a
brief motor spin late in the after
noon. to whet his appetite OF the
forthcoming turkey.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
VILLA TROOPS SA|O TO
HAVE MADE KILLING
Fl Paso Hears Bandit General Has
Defeated Big Carranza Force
Sent to Relieve Torreon.

Ell Paso. Tex. Dec 25.-yiila's
troops defeated large force of Car
ranzistas near San Pedro in Coahuila,
according to reports received here to-
day by the military authorities and
by mining men. The Carranxa army
had been dispatched from Monterey
to aid the troops at Torreon und ar
attack by the bandit army. villa
received word of the advance Of the
relief force and sent out an army
to intercept and flank the Monterey
troops.
The battle was sharp and decisive
and the defeat OF the Carranxistas
was overwhelming.
Further confirmation Of the latest
villa victories came tonight in re-
ports to General Funston's secret
agents.
Thirteen hundred Carranza soldiers
were captured in the battle and all
were impressed in the villa army.
General Santos, who was In command
OF the Carranza troops. was killed. as
We're many of his troopA
The Villastas took possession OF San
Pedro. once the home Of Francisco
Madero. assassinated President OF
Mexico. and headquarters of Madero
ranches. American mining men liv-
ing in San Pedro fed, according to
reports received here late tonight.
Authoritative reports received here
tonight state that Villas next goal Is
Monterey. His troops are now en-
gagged in completing the footing of
Torreon.
1t Is believed here that as soon as
villa and his men have taken every
thing of value in Torreon. the bandit
chieftain will order a withdrawal OF
his forces.
Military men declare villa is too
good a soldier to attempt to hold any
big town with his present forces.
Juarez officials denied tonight that
any Mexicans were killed when q COM
pany of Third Kentucky turned a
rapid-fre gun upon Mexican snipers
today. after several shots had been
fired into their camp near FL Paso.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
COMPLETE PLANS TODAY
TO WELCOME SOLDIERS
Chairman Alvin Smith Calls Meeting
of Mayor Ainslie's Committee at
Business Mems Club.

All details for the reception to be
given the First Virginia Infantry upon
their return from Brownsville. Texas.
will be arranged at a meeting to be
held at 1915 o'clock today at the Busa-
ness Mems Club. American National
Bank building. by the committee nam
ed by Mayor George Ainslie. Alvin
NJ. Smith is chairman Of this commit
tee and he desires to complete all of
of the arrangements at least two days
before the arrival of the guardsmen.
subcommittee have been at work on
the program for the past two or
three days. and II their action is
ratified there will be energetic work
at once on the preparations.
Among the things to be discussed at
the meeting today are the plans for
the financing of the big reception. 1t
is planned to not only meet the soldiers
at the train and escort them to the
camp here, but to prepare a big
spread for them and possibly give
them a big ball on the night of their
return
Because of the unprecedented travel
on the railroads this Christmas, the
companies cannot provide the neces-
sary equipment before January 2. and
the First Virginia Regiment will not
depart from the border until that day.
This announcement was somewhat OF
a disappointment for relatives and
friends Of the soldiers had hoped that
they would be back in Richmond by
the latter part of this week.
1t Is understood that the railroads
Will grant excursion rates from Lynch
burg. Danville, Covington, Staunton.
Charlottesville and other points SO that
parents, relatives and friends Of the
out-of-town guardsmen can be present
when the boys arrive here. It Is said
that the soldiers will be mustered out
Of the Federal service about ten days
after they arrive In Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
JAPAN TAKES CORDIAL
VIEW OF MESSAGE.

Toxic. Japan. Dec. 2b.-President
Wilson's note to the belligerent pow
ers has been delivered to the Japanese
government and has aroused extra
rodinary interest The general view
of II taken by the press Is that, while
1t is not connected with the German
peace proposal, 1t Is not unreasonable
to suppose the two may eventually be
Joined and lead to peace negotiations,
The prediction Is voiced that Japan
and her allies will reply to President
Wilson in the spirit OF his idea. but it
is commented that they entered the
war in the robe of peace" and that
the efforts to overthrow German
militarism" are based upon a desire
to solidify permanent world peace.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
PR0BER Of LEAK SAYS
he HAS NEW LEAD
to Government Plans and
Tipped On New York Firms.
LAWSON'S BOAST SHOWS
INVESTIGATION NECESSARY
Boston Stock Gambler and Erstwhilc
Reformcr Brags of Larger Leak
to Cnne-Congrcssznan Wood to
Press Probe

Washington, Dec 25.-AA new line
of investigation was opened up to-
day into the reported leakage o: In
formation concerning President Will
sons recent peace note. Information
reaching Representative william r.
Wood. Of Indiana. author OF the reso-
luton calling for congressional
probe Of rumors that advance infor-
nation had been secured by New York
brokers that government officials were
involved, gave him new lead"
which he spent a great part OF Christ
mas Day in following.
The latest official whose name has
been drawn into the scandal" Is said
to have had access to copies of tho
mally made public. This time tallies
with the dispatch Of a letter to a
New York brokerage Arm which Is
known to have had advance informa-
ton that such a note was about to
be issued by the White House.
Representative Wood commented
today on the statement Of Thomas
w. Lawson. who is reputed to have
made fortune in the stock market
break which Immediately preceded
official publication of the note. that
ne NaO nAu ADVANCE iuAUIuiatioH oI
the White House plans. and that AN
other and bigger leak" would come
next week.
This man brags that he was aware
through underground channels OF the
governments plans" said Mr.. Wood
THAT in itself ought to be sufficient
to cause an investigation such as Is
provided for In my resolution"
Plans to press the resolution are
being drafted by the Indiana Con-
gresham. "If the committee falls 10
report the resolution" he said today
II can force 1t out after seven legis-
lative days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
BANK Of ENGLAND
NAMED CORRESPONDENT
Federal Reserve Bank Of New York
Given Permission tn Appoint Fam
Gus Institution Its London Agent.

Washington, Dec. 25.-A tremen-
dcus alliance between the financial or
limitations of the United States and
Great Britain was outlined in q state
ment issued by the Federal Reserve
Board here today, The board has au-
thorized the Federal Reserve Bank of
New York to name as one OF its for
eign correspondents. the Bank Of Eng
land. The arrangement will link the
two greatest governmental financial
organizations in the world, for the
conduct OF international business. The
permission granted by the reserve
board will be extended to all other
federal reserve banks which may wish
to arrange for reciprocal business re-
lations with the great British institu-
ton.
The statement issued by the Reserve
board said:
"The Federal Reserve Board has
i authorized the Federal Reserve Bank
sof New York to appoint as one Of its
foreign correspondents and agents. the
Bank of England. of London. England.
under the terms of the Federal Re-
serve act.
section OF the act permits any fed :
eral reserve bank. with the consent
OF the Federal Reserve Board, to open
and maintain banking accounts in
foreign countries, appoint correspon-
dents and maintain agencies in such
s-countries- wherever 1t may deem best
sHbr the purpose Of purchasing, SELL
ing and collecting bills Of exchange.
and to buy and sell, with or without
Its endorsement through such cor
respondents or agencies, bills of ex-
change growing out OF actual CONNER
ciAl transactions, so that a broad field
OF operations Is possible under 1t.
I'm granting the authority to estab-
I iish this agency the board has autho-
rised the Federal Reserve Bank of
New York to maintain banking ac-
counts either for or with the Bank of
England so that operations both in
England and in this country are pos
eible.
"Other Federal Reserve Banks may
participate In the agency relationship
with the Bank OF England upon the
same terms that will govern the Fed
oFnl Reserve Bank Of New York u
Tray ~ daArA."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
SUFfRAG|SIS HONOR
DEAD LEADERS, MEMORY
Unprecendentod Meeting Held In Ro-
tunda OF Capitol 70 Pay Tribute
to Inez MtIhOlland Boassevain.

Washington, Dec. 36.-Militant SUI
fragists assembled in the rotunda OK
the United States Capitol this after
noon to do honor to the memory Of
Inez Milholland Boissovatn. took adj
vantage OF their opportunity to adj
dress a direct appeal to President VIII
son urging his support for the amend
ment to the Federal Constitution In
surfing universal suffrage throughout
ed contained the following prayer to
the Chief Executive:
President Wilson, chosen chief OF
the repblic. we ask that you open the
great doors before which our women
arc exhausting their lives in waiting
and appeal? WIN you not let this
nation by Its example, win yet another
victory for liberty throughout the
world? VIII you not be moved to act
so that by her death Inez Miiholland
Boissevain. shall have delivered by
the sacrifice of her life. her country
women"
-soeIdun 10 quo seM SuIIsu3sS euL
dented sort. For the 1lrst time in the
history Of the famous Capitol building
il was delivered over to commemorate
the achievements of a heroine outside
of public life. Heroes in lengthy pro-
cession have been honored in the
Capitol. but not in the 123 years since
it's cornerstone was laid has an event
Of the character OF that of this Christ
mas Dey been enacted.
The assemblage was addressed by
Senator Sutherland, OF Utah: ex-Rep-
resentative Roland Blennerhasset Ma
hany. of New York: Miss Ann Martin,
OF Nevada; national chairman Of the
Woman's Party and Miss Maud
Younger. Their tributes to Mrs Bots
sevain and the work in which she
spent and lost her life were eloquent.
A comprehensive musical program
preceded the speaking and followed It.
An impressive feature was the 'congre-
gational singing OF the Marsellaise. by
the entire gathering at the conclusion
~ thA axArcjaAA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
NORWAY AND SWEDEN
DIVIDED IN SYMPATHY
Former ls Strongly Favorable
To Entente Nation. While
Latter Sentiment Is Cener-
ally Policeman In Trend
FOUR NATIONS ABOUT
TO ACT IN UNISON

Berlin, Dec. %, via Sayville.-
All OF the three Scandinavian
countries and Hollard are about to
fall In line with the United States
in the effort to bring the bcllts err
cnts together at peace confer
ence, according to reports received
today from various sources.
The Berner Tageblatt says there
is a rtimOr that the three Scan
dinayfan governments will imme-
diately hold conference to dis
cuss ways and means for further
ing the peace agitation and pre-
vailiIx upon the warning powers
to state their respective conditions.
The Neue Zeuricher Zeitung re-
ports from the Hague that Hoi-
land will probably issue note
similar to that sent by Switzer-
land.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
Country's Carriers Have Great
est business In All Trans
portation History
CUT EXPENSES WHEN
TRADE WAS GROWING
Put to Good Use Lessons of
Economy Learned During
Times Of Small Income
Now Win at Both Ends

Washington. Dec 25.--The net
earnings of the railroads of the
United states for the year 1915
will amount TO more than II bill
lion dollars under present Condi-
tons, according to reports to the
Interstate Commerce Commission
The commission has complete re-
cords on the earnings and ex-
penseS OF the railroads for the first
nine months OF the year, and they
show phenomenal gain in the
business and earnings of the car
ricrs for that period. With the
railroads continuing their record
breaking business until the end
of the year they viii show net
earnings of about II thousand mil
lion.
(. The monthly reports submitted to
the comm ssion by the roads indfcaie
that the increased net earnings, when
amount to in the neighborhood OF
hundred millions a month. have IN
creased for Two reasons. First. the
tremendous increase in traffic due 10
the export business incident TO the
European war has Increased the gross
revenues. and second. the roads have
generally reduced the ratio OF operat-
ing expenses to gross income. As a
result TIA. net income has grown by
leaps and bounds
Earnings HiSh--ESpcn~cs Low.
The general increase began shortly
after the railroads Were granted in
creased freight rates in the ) per cent
rate case tho Western rate cases and
various related applications for hiyher
rates which covered pracu7a ally the
whole country. Immediately after
these rates were advanced the month
" reports show that the operating ex-
penscs took a drop and the gross in
come increased The operating en-
,A~~~~E continued lew risht M "a ~ e
fall, when they gradually rose again
the tlnai calculation NJ the Inter
rate Commerce Commission as TO the
earnings OF the roads for the year
1ats. which viii be completed early
next year are expected TO show an
unprecedented total. There IS no doubt
that tho commissions findings Will he
generally used IN an ffeort to influence
proposed national railroad legislation
nor that ii will materially effect the
wage controversy between the rail-
roads and their operating employees.
Railroad officials say, however, that
the conditions growing out OF the
European war have induced an alb
normal increase in business and that
II would he unfair to base future CAL
cu,ations on tho figures for the cur
rent year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
FIGHT TO UNHORSE
PRESENT LEADERS.

Washington, Dec. ga general
fight in the Republican party to wrest
control of the organization from the
present leaders. and reorganize the
party under recognized progressives.
became apparent here tonight as a re-
suit of the revolt Of Representative A.
p Gardner against Representative
James r. Mann. Republican House
leader. Politicians in Washington pre-
dicted general struggle among Re-
publicans in House. Senate and ma
tional organization to wrest the party
leadership from the so-called "old
guard" Progressive Republicans while
declining TO talk for publication made
IT clear that they believe something
must be done TO rejuvenate the party"
before the next national election rolls
around in 1920
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
KAISER SENDS ARMY
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS.

London. Dec. 25.-A dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph Company from
Amsterdam says Emperor William has
sent the following Christmas greetings
to all the German armies and to Ger
mans at home:
Honor to God above, peace on
earth and to man. happiness God
bless the third war Christmas OF all
those away in the field and of those at
home in our dear fatherland
WILLIAM"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
HE WANTED TO WISH
WILSON MERRY CHRISTMAS

Washington. Dec. 25.-A man giving
the name of Max Vieweger and who
said his home was in New York. was
arrested at the White House today
after refusing to leave until he could
wish the President merry Christ
mas" Vieweger said he had sud
den inspiration to come to Washing
ton and extend the seasons greetings
to the President and the Christmas
party at the White House. He. was
held for mental investigation IT .
WashinGtaA hoapital
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26

Saluted an "Good Republican" by
Journal de Geneve,
Geneva. Dec. ~. via Paris. Dec Is
The Journal de Geneve. discussing the
note sent by President Wilson to the
belligerent powers. gives warm praise
TO the President.
Whatever results President Wilson
obtains" the Journal says. was Swiss
and other neutrals must thank this
good Republican and salute him with
respect President Wilson has dared
to proposed something precise in order
TO realize his specific aspirations. He
has caused during this dark Christmas
CLEAN OF hope In a gloomy sky"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
LEWIS Is
GREATLY IMPROVED

Washington. Dec. 25. Senator
Hamilton Lewis. of Illinois. who is
confined in a local hospital by a
threatened serious illness. was report
ed by the physician in charge of his
case to be greatly improved tonight.
Mrs. Lewis spent the evening at the
bedside of the ailing Senator. Hope
was expressed tonight that Senator
Lewis recovery without the necessity
for a surgical operation was likely.
Much reticence is exhibited as to the
nature of his illness.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26

Washington, Dec. 25-Wash-
ington tonight prepared for
general chorus of endorsement by
the neutral nations Of the world,
OF President Wilson's move to-
ward peace in Europe. The ma
ture and form of the Swiss note
pledging support to the Prest-
dents peace policy was accepted
as practically guaranteeing
prompt action by the other neu-
trails. Washington diplomats de-
clared that the Scandinavian ma
lions could be expected to fall in
line behind the Presidents pro-
posals, and 1t was stated authori-
tatively tonight that Sweden
would probably forward an en-
dorsement following closely the
form Of the Swiss note, within
few days.
Unofficial advices from Berne
,wiss Federal Council understood be.
fore dispatching their note that &
imiiar communication to the bellig'
rent powers would be Forthcoming
rom Sweden at once. Diplomatic
'ircles here declared tonight that the
eport was we'll worthy of credence
md that the diplomatic situation was
Ina ping itself in the direction OF 6
general endorsement OF the Presi
tents demand on the belligerents
without loss OF time.
Sweden Soon to Act.
w. A. r. Ekengren. the Swedish
minister, while he said tonight tina
le had not been officially notified b,
mis- government that a peace not
vas on it's way or in the course O.
he felt confident thai
sweden would endorse the President
,tand. Sweden for more than a yea
las been active in her efforts to Sc
cure some concert of action amont
he neutrals in their dealings Will
he belligerents. Minister Ekengrer
some time ago sought to secure thu