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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08
HOLD MASS MEETING
IN JEFFERSON WARD
To Ask City To Explain ite Notion In
Nominating John II. Grimes
For Vacancy.

The list OF voters eligible to cast
their ballots In the November election
was enlarged by the addition OF sew
eral hundred up to the close OF the
city treasurers Office Saturday aftep-
noon. Up to that hour large num-
Der of citizens who had not qualified
took advantage OF the opportunity to
place themselves on the honor list.
number OF young men who have just
reached their majority also added
themselves to the list
Candidates who desire TO have their
names placed on the ballot at thu
June election. the 18th. must Ale their
names with the clerk of Hastings
Court within thirty days Of that cleo
ton.
It has been reported that the Re-
publicans will name a candidate for
Council from Jefferson Ward. in view
OF the probable split in Democratic
ranks. because of the entry into the
race of Captain Bailey. No one. how
ever. has vet been named for the race.
didate.
Captain Bailey in view of the ru-
NOR that he would withdraw from
the race. stated Saturday that he
would under no circumstances with
draw.
II am in the race to the finish" he
said to Virginian reporter. II am
opposing no particular candidate. but
am running to win. feel very much
encouraged. The assurances OF sup
port given me by hundreds of my
friends, causes me to feel confident Of
success. II elected, l shall exert my
self for the interests OF my ward and
the city at large"
mass meeting of Church Hill and
East End voters has been called for
the night OF the 18th. at Springfield
schoolhouse.
Officers OF the City Central Com
mittee have been invited to attend
the meeting. They will be asked to
explain their action in nliing the va
cancy on the Democratic list. caused
by, the death OF former Councilman
Lumsden.
Chairman Saunders has already
replied 60 this question. by pointing
to the primary laws and the rules of
the Democratic party, which he ex-
plains, directs the COMMITTEES to do
tust - Il did In dlling ths vacancy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08
Two Submarines and Two
Auxiliary Cruisers Reported
By Venezia At New York
FRENCH LINERS CREW
TELLS PECULIAR TALE
Seven Hundred Miles From
Cape Race German Auxiliary
Fired on Frenchman Who
Showed Heels and Escaped

New York, May 1.-Two German
submarines of the latest type, con-
voyed by two armed auxiliary cruisers.
are within striking distance of the
American coast.
On April 20 this feet attacked the
French liner Nenezia when about 700
miles southeast of Cape Race, approxi-
mately 1900 miles from New York in
a direct line.
The German feet at that time was
headed due west.
The Nenezia. which escaped by
skillful maneuvring, arrived here to-
day. Captain Boniface declined ahso-
lutely TO discuss the affair. From va
,rious members of the crew, however,
the story was gradually obtained.
Only one unit OF the German feet
attacked the Venezia- The other
armed cruiser and submarines contiu-
ued on their westerly course. They
probably are by this time within a
days run OF the American coast
The yenezia left Bordeaux on April
"a. At noon April 49, when about
1900 miles from the latter port, A
steamer was sighted on the port bow.
about four miles distant
The day was calm and the strange
craft carried no neutral or other
markings. She apparently had no
wireless.
Fleet Continued West.
While Captain Boniface was watch
ing her from the bridge, a puff of
smoke Issued from the side OF the
stranger, and a signal ordering him
to stop wss run UP at the halyards.
At the same instant another vessel
was observed close to the horizon on
the starboard. BY the aid of power
ful marine glasses, the officers on the
bridge were able to discern the blush
smoke from the gasoline engines OF
two submarines close TO the ship on
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08
DEATH SENTENCE FOR
Is MORE IRISH REBELS

London. May General Sir John
French. commander-in- chief OF the
home forces. announced in an official
statement today that the Countess
MarkiewiCz had been sentenced to
death but that later the senence had
been commuted to life servitude.
The official statement adds:
Death sentence was passed on Sat
urday on eighteen rebels. but sentence
was commuted TO various terms OF
penal servttude.
Henry O'Harrahan was sentenced
to life imprisonment. George and
John Plunkett and James Hughes were
sentenced TO ten years. Philip Co.'S
grave to Ave years and thirteen others
to three years each. Two others were
sentenced to serve one years impris-
onment at hard labor"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08
WASHINGTON AROUSED
BY NEW BORDER RAID
KINSTON HOME BURNED;
AGED WOMAN CREMATED

Especial to The Richmond virginian)
kinston, n. c., May Mrs. Jesse
Sreen, aged seventy five, was cremated
early today in the destruction OF her
home, following a gasoline explosion.
Mrs. Green was caught in the build
ing and the fire spread so rapidly that
the efforts of neighbors to rescue her
were futile.
The residence was totally destroyed.
Mrs. Green was In the kitchen pre-
pairing an early morning breakfast.
when the gasoline stove exploded the
rooms was turned into cauIdron of
fire.
Those on the scene early saw the
aged woman battling for lie. but,
were unable TO render assistance.
The body was charred beyond recog-
milton, but not completely destroyed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08
GREAT BRITAIN NOW
CONTROL OUR SHIPS
Homer l.. Ferguson Grows Optimistic
But shows Lack of Men
For Work
MUST BIZ PREPARED TO
PROTECT OUR COUNTRY
United States Not Shipbuiiding Gem
tire, But in Order to Hold Its Own
In Commerce Must Have More
Bottoms.

Especial to The Richmond virginian)
Newport News. Va, May Not
withstanding his great display OF Opt
mism. and his earnest and enthusi-
astic patriotism. Homer L. Ferguson,
head of the Newport News Shtpbuild-
ing Company, holds serious views
concerning results. II the United
States gets into the present war.
This country Is not going to get a
war" Mr.. Ferguson stated tonight
There must be a necessary amount
OF training to be a shipbuilder, as in
any other business. We are now
turning out one ship a month, but
that would be small help. IL we were
called upon to suddenly produce a
large number for emergency. The
United States 10 not shipbuildins
country.
Farm to Shipyard
we have to go to the farms for
our men. and 1t takes months of
training to get them prepared for
selves to produce ships in time OF
stress. and must produce them our
selves.
"Al OF our battleships are insured
IN London. and plans are prepared by
EnKlishmen. Not a plate Is put in the
ships without the consent of Great
Britain.
In order to be independent OF
other countries" said Mr.. Ferguson,
I'VE must have full command OF our
own business. We cannot get the
men. We had eight months ago 1900
men who didn't know the difference
between a hot rivet and a hot bun.
Preparedness brings business. And
we should be fully prepared"
Mr.. Ferguson declared that In the
charter of his company there is a pro-
vision that in case of war. Virginia
will cede the shipyard to the United
All to be CombatAnts
THE best manner Of preparedness
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08
CHILD BURNS TO DEATH;
FAMILY BARELY ESCAPES

Especial to The Richmond vtrgfnian.)
Norfolk, Va. May 7.-Three-year-
old Jerry Bernard. Jr.. was burned to
death In flames that totally destroyed
his fathers house on Atlantic Avenue.
near Lake Station, at Virginia Beach,
tonight about II o'clock. Jerry Bsr-
nard. ST., was badly burned in his
frantic effort to rescue his child from
the burning building, and his wife and
nine other children escaped from the
house clad only In theor night clothes
and carrying what few articles of
clothing they CHANGED to come upon
in the excitement following the knowl-
edge that the building was afire.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08
Buy and Wear a Tag
Today for Fulton
Kindergarten

Tag DAY will be held today by the
Richmond kindergarten Association.
1t is necessary to have at least one
thousand dollars to maintain the
kindergarten work now existing in
Fulton and to run 1t next year in
better quarters in cooperation with
the local Civic League.
Watch for the hearts, which were
to have been used on Valentines Day.
Every tag bought will be appreciated
and will help n work that is really
worth while--a work that directly
touches little children and that makes
for better men and women.
II more of these kindergartens and
social centers could be provided the
next generation would not have such
serious jail problem to consider.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08
MARsEILLEs-RIvER RHONE
CANAL COST $40, 0O0, 900

Marseilles. France, May The
great canal connecting Marseilles with
the River Rhone, which is destined
to make Marseilles the worlds great
est port, was opened today. The canal
connects London with the Mediterra-
mean by an almost straight line, max
ing Marseilles a gateway to the East
and rendering 1t the central clearing
house for all North African trade. Fifty
miles long. IT has taken twelve years
to build and cost $40, 000, 900.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08

German Crown Prince fs Thirt -four.
Berlin, May. Via. Copenhagen
The Crown Prince celebrated his thir-
ty-fourth birthday anniversary at the
head of hts troops In front of verdun
yesterday. This is the second birth
day anniversary he has observed on
the western front.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08
ANTI GERMAN ATTITUDE
BRINGS BALDWIN THREATS

Paris. May THE Petit Psrisen as
serts that Professor James Mark Bald
win, of Baltimore, has received daily
stacks of anonymous letters threaten
ing the life of himself and daughter
for the strong anti-Germsn attitude
they have assumed since the torpedo
Ing Of the Sussex, when Miss Baldwin
was very seriously injured.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08
Too Much Business; Ends Iafe

Hastings on Hudson, n. Y. May T.
Too much business is ascribed by
friends as the cause OF suicide by Al
fred w. Fuller. aged Sc, of this town
tonight. He had been brooding be-
cause he had more painting contracts
than he could handle. labor being
scarce.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08
Matthew r. Maury Association.

The annual meeting OF the Matthew
Fontaine Maury Association will take
place Thursday. at IL o'clock. the
place to be announced later At this
meeting the doors VIII be thrown open
for new members.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08

Especial to The x st..4j..u- -. ..ian)
,y4e. Lynchburg. w MAJ 7.--AppKoxs-
nately two hundred delegates are here
tonight for the opening OF meeting
OF the Virginia Grand Lodge Of Odd
IAllowp tomorrow
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08
1oniShs's Program.

1oniSht's Program.
Artists Olive Kline. sopranos
Pssquaie Amato, baritone. We'd
nesday Club chorus. w. Henry
Baker. conductor. and the Metro
poiitnn Opera House 6rchestra,
Richard Hag~msp. conductor.
I. N~rspiei tM~issersiDw~r.
Wagner
0rchesfrs.
.. "fhe fsorriey" Menaeissohn
3. Aria, -t.ri Tu." N Baifo In Mas
chera ..,... ...,... Verdi
pnsguaie Amato.
=. "Nicaeias Air" Carmen, Biaet
Olive Kline.
y. Caprice Espaxuei~
Ris.sky h or~ako
Orchestra.
q. New World SYMPHONY tAndante
and Finale, Dvorsk
Orchestra.
.. shadow song tDiuorahl
Meyerheev
Olive Kline.
G. "Credo" t0thelfoi --.... Verdi
paaquste Amaso.
.. Dance Maccahre saint Snens
Orchestra.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08

-, Jacksonville Fla, May T.'-4-'F'ire that
started at 8 o'clock this evening de-
stroyed the piers of the East Coast
Railroad in South Jacksonville and
caused, loss Of $4,000
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08
900 Russian. Die a. ship Sinks.

Berlin, May Wireless via. Say
ville.---More than 500 Russian soldiers
were lost when an allied transport was
sunk by a, mine, an the, Mediterranean n,
according to Corfu advices made pub
Tic by the Trans Ocean News Bureau
today. Only a few Of the Russiso
soldiers were rescued.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08
Root Not Candidate

Washington, May Tt was learn
ed today from one of Eiihu Roots
most intimate friends that Mr. Root
is not an active candidate for the Re-
publican nomination for the presi-
dency
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08

EEE8UuNFHs
Salonikt. May Twelve survivors
Of the Zeppelin, which was shot down
on Friday morning. have been brought
to salonjki as prisoners,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08
Three American Soldiersk lied.
Two Wounded. Four Missing
At Glenn Springs. Tex.
LATEST OUTBREAK BY
CARRANZISTAS BELIEF
Mexican de Facto Government
Must Explain How Raid
Was Accomplished IF Car
ranza's { laims Hold True
WASHINGTON AROUSED;
AMERICANS IN PURSUIT.

San Antonio, Texas. May To-
American troops are now in hot
pursuit of the bandits who raided
Glenn Springs. The number OF
American troopers Is not given by
army headquarters here, but 1t Is
believed at least q battalion Is
chasing the Mexicans. They will
cross the border Ii necessary
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08
Portion of German Note Sug-
costing Concessions By Great
Britain Rejected
PRESIDENT WILSON HAS
DECIDED ON HIS REPLY
Substance Of New Note to
Kaiser Represents Concen-
sus of Americans AS Made
Known At White House

Washington. May president
Wilson has decided to reply to the
German submarine note, He MI
proha bly, send il tomorrow or Tues
uas, The reply will set forth.
YRS. That the tnik.d States
accepts the German submarine.
concessions.
So ond. That tho United States
rejects the sug2c ,tion that IL OBJ
tain reciprocal concessions from
It At I,rit.iu
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08

MANY Of the artists who are 20 take
part in the music festival here this
week arrived in the city last night
and are guests at the Jefferson Hotel.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08

SPORTS OF ALL SORTS
COVERED BY EXPERTS
AND THE COMPLETE BOX
SCORES OF THE BALL
GAMES EVERY DAY IN
THE yIRGINLAN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08
French Oficiai Report.

tcontinued on Second Page.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08
WEDNESDAY CLUBS GREATEST MUSIC FESTIVAL OPENS TONIGHT

A yIRGIyTAN WANT AD
WILL OBTAIN JUST WHAT
YOU WANT, WHETHER 1T
BE SERVANT, REAL Es-
TATE OR A SECOND HAND
AUTOMOBILE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08

Continued on Second Page.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-08

CONTINUED on Sixth Page)
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-06-08
LOCAL And PERSONAL

Five miners for the Ashland mine
arrived Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Wells-Fargo Express company
are moving into their new quarters in
the Oregon hotel.
The Grizzlies of Medfogd will climb
Mount Ashland and Mount Wagner
on June II and IS.
Mrs. S. T. Songer has gone to San
Francisco to visit DR.. E. G. Mcconnell
and his sister, Miss Whine.
The new four-inch water main on
Church street has been installed and
the street is being graded off.
Deputy Sheriff Curly Wilson and
County Clerk Gardiner were business
visitors in the city Tuesday evening.
Misses Leda and Opal Harvey re-
turned last Saturday from Gold Hill
where they have been visiting their
father and friends.
The Bungalow has established
comfortable rest rooms for the ladies.
Mothers with children are invited to
use these conveniences at their pleas
ure.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-06-08

Mrs. H. ]. Snow of Marshfield ar
rived in this city Monday for a visit
with relatives. On the way over she
stopped in Roseburg for a few days
to visit friends.
Helman baths have an electric hair
dryer. 1t
A. s. Johnson, father of Mayor
o. II. Johnson, left Tuesday for Gar
field Washington, where he will
spend the summer at the homes of
his two daughters.
Ladies' don't forget, you can dry
your hair on an electric hair dryer at
Helman's. 1t
Mrs. Clarence Lane is taking Miss
Georgia Coffee's place as bookkeeper
for the Ashland Transfer Company
& Storage company during the lat
ter's absence on an extended trip
east.
Swim at the Nat. Better than ever
before. 1t
Miss Helen Moore has accepted a
position with Buffers confectionery
and commenced her duties Wednes-
day. Miss Mary Wisenburger is also
employed by the popular Plaza con-
fectionery.
For concessions for the Roundup
see w. S. VOORHEES, at Susie Aliens
real estate office or write P. o. Box
"a. 5-tf
r. L. "Bud" Burdic, who arrived
last week at his home which changed
from Ashland to Grants Pass while
he was away, was up from the sugar
beet city Tuesday and on Thursday
drove back with an automobile for
which he came up.
James McNair and his daughter,
Mrs. Howard Rose, left yesterday for
Portland where they will attend the
Rose Festival. In Portland they will
meet Mrs. Roses twin sister, Mrs.
Frey, and go with her to Astoria for
months visit at her home.
Big opening at the Nat Friday
evening at s o'clock. 1t
Mrs. NJ. L. Whitney left last Thurs
day for Hornbrook where she will
spend month with the family of her
son, Don. She will then go to Oak
land and spend the remainder of the
summer visiting relatives in that city.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Strickland will
occupy Mrs. Whitney's residence dur
ing her absence.
Newsome Harrison has taken an in
terest in the Ashland Vulcanizing
Works, recently established by w. S.
Weaver and Ellis Neil. Messrs. Weav-
er and Harrison will conduct the bus
mess and have taken the agency for
the Chevrolet car.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-06-08
Vacuum Cleaners.

will sell you any make of electric
cleaner you want. Sold on easy
monthly payments. Let me demon
strate to you free the famous Apex
machine, the best machine made.
Ten years experience with electric
cleaners. ORA e. ANGLE,
II 191 Oak street.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-06-08

sister, Mrs. George Calh0un, at Grants
Pass, for few days. Il
Swim, swim, swim at the Nat,
where the water is always just right.
Big new chute. New suits for the
ladies. 1t
d. L. Greenman went to Medford
Tuesday to attend his cousin, Chas.
Greenman, who is seriously i'll in that
city at Mercy hospital.
Owing to the large supply of water,
we are able to change and clean the
tank from two to three times a week
The Nat, where the crowd goes. 1t
Born, to the face Of Robert Peachy,
an eight-inch smile. The cause was
the arrival of a husky eight-pound
boy. Mrs. Peachy and the youngster
are doing well.
Walter Walrad is down from New
port to visit his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Walrad, on Factory street
and his sisters, Miss Angie and Mrs.
Walter Frulan.
Miss Gertrude Barber and Miss
Margaret Hodgson who visited friends
and attended the Epworth League
convention in Roseburg, returned
home Tuesday.
For concessions for the Roundup
see w. S. VOORHEES, at Susie Aliens
real estate office or write P. o. Box
"a. 5tf
Between 12 and 13 tons of goose
berries have been shipped from the
local fruit association, according to
Manager Rand, during the season
which is just about over in the Ash
land district
H. C. Galley arrived Tuesday morn
ing and has accepted position in
the business department of the Ash
land Tidings. He comes from Los
Angeles, Cal. Mrs. Galley has been
here for several weeks.
For concessions for the Roundup
see w. S. VOORHEES, at Susie Aliens
real estate office or write P. o. Box
"a. 5-tf
Marvin and Arthur Person,
nephews of NJ. w. Wheeler, arrived
in this city Saturday on motorcycles
from Fresno, Cal. They are making
a tour of various coast points and
went north after a brief visit at the
Wheeler home.
Carl Loveland will sing at The
Bungalow tonight after the first pic
ture show.
Miss Edna Wells, who stands a
good chance of being the next coun-
ty school superintendent over in
Klamath county, having been nomin-
ated by the republicans at the recent
primaries, is visiting relatives in the
city and valley.
Mrs. Myrtle Johnson, for several
years teacher in the Ashland grade
schools and considered one of the
most efficient teachers of the Ash
land force, has been elected to a po-
sition in the Portland schools. There
were 1000 applicants for 33 vacancies
in the Portland schools and the Ash
land teachers election speaks highly
of her qualifications.
Mrs. A. L. Bump, son and daughter,
who have been visiting Mrs. Fred
Putnam, on Hargadine street in this
city, left Monday for Portland where
they will visit Mrs. Bumps mother.
Mrs. Bumps husband is captain in
the United States army and she but
recently returned from his station at
Tsin Tien, China. Captain Bump has
Joined his regiment in Mexico.
DR.. F. G. Swedenburg left Thursday
on a months trip in the east. He
goes to Chicago to attend the annual
meeting OF the alumni of Rush Medi-
cal College, then to Detroit, Mich, to
attend the sessions of the American
Association, and later will at
tend clinics in Rochester Mimi,
where the famous Mayo brothers and
their institutions are located. He
will return by way of New Orleans
and San Diego.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-23
ADJUSTMENTS
OPERA HOUSE
Friday and Saturday Blanche Sweet
In 1.-THE Thousand Dollar Husband"
The Last Chapter Of 1.-THE Girl and
the Game" and Others.

In all of, her previous Lasky pro-
auctions, Blanche Sweet has had hus-
bands thrust upon her. She has been
pursued by hundreds Of admirers and
had many at her feet, but in her forth
coming production THE Thousand
Dollar Husband" she buys a husband
and strange as it may seem, the pur-
chase does not welcome the sale In
this production, Miss Sweet is first
seen as a Swedish maid Of all work
in a college boarding house. She is
madly in love with one Of the students
and when she suddenly becomes veal
thy and the young man faces ruin, she
offers to pay his debts if he will marry
her. How the wealthy bride Of the
loveless marriage is set upon by a
band Of crooks and how she is eventu-
ally saved and wins the love of her
husband goes to make one of the most
unusual photo-dramas ever presented.
Also the last chapter Of THE Girl
and the Came" featuring the fearless
film star, Helen Holmes, this episode
is called Driving the Last Spike" and
Is considered the most interesting
chapter in this great railroad serial
photo drama. Monday only, Fannie
Ward.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-23
REPUBLICAN COUNTY
COMMITTEE PLANS FOR
A BIG RUN-TOGETHER

The Republican county committee
held meeting with the Republican
candidates for county officers and for
members Of the Legislature from Ken
nebec county at 10 o'clock Thursday
forenoon "a the library of the court
house. Hon. Blaine S. Viles, chair
man of the committee, presided. The
situation was thoroughly talked over,
plans We're made for the campaign
and it was decided to hold a big run
together on Saturday, August 10, at
Island Park, when Hon. Carl E. Mil
llken of Island Falls, Republican can
didate for governor, Hon. John A.
Peters of Ellsworth. Republican can
didate for Congress, and the two Re-
publican candidates for United States
senator will be present and address the
meeting.
The members Of the committee and
the candidates for the Legislature
passed a resolution endorsing the
candidacy of Hon. Frank L. Dutton
Of Augusta for attorney general and
pledged themselves to do all they can
in his support.