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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24


formal. polite reply is due President
Wilson. and this. II Ia said, Will be
drafted after consultation with Great
Britain's allies. Like his uncle, the
late Lord Salisbury. Foreign Secretary
Balfour ia a mastery dispatch writer.
This was displayed in the communica-
lions written by him when ne was first
lord OF the Admiralty in refutation of
various German statements.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
NORTH GERMAN LLOYD
LINER Is FYOATE.u

London. Dec, "a COPENHAGEN
dispatch 10 Reuters says that the
North German Lloyd liner Prinz
Friedrich Wilhelm. which was strand :
ed near the Danish island OF Samsoe.
was f1oated on Friday evening.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24

The Prinz Frederick Wilhelm wal
reported by Berlin on December II
TO have broken through the British
blockade after putting to sea from
Odde. near Bergen She was reported
to have arrived al Stayanger escort
ed by Zeppelin and two submarines
On December IL she was reported
stranded of the Samsoe Island.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24

sAne men longest in service to take
s&ne1t choice. If the older men ia ser
SNscc should all prefer the added daily
kNnxe coming from the long hours the
ED3ght- hour shifts must be taken by
E$4o younger and less experienced men
( NJ with 40 large an element OF choice
|%Aa 10 small number OF positions to
80 hlled the award win enable en-
Meyers. employees and the public to
eerrnine the extent to which the
|M3tchmen desire the shorter hours"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24

i - 20
s Wneh h1s Va a. g.,
day NOR m nv ,.roce
tsonieoeFa's " '''''-.. ~ ,,fnatas
\ st sN"se t"'" -. ,.nnl headed
- zf<NS..,t Miss Mary G.
tsy.vxrn ;hc n1atron.
Tale HE sIer$hlp OF Miss
i@rxo;n and assisted ly PatFofman u.
~ ppnu. ! +. W.lktf 90 5o4 North
!. Tuv,,fy-sfrr stree an emploNe Of
sAss *~ifesapeakc and POTOMAC Tele-
sssr,,e frnsnp4r, and several firemeh
fsan, Engine Company No. i. thirty
ast~.aerts OF the home. two OF
~s ass blind. were removed from
e-frnGnE U,3llGIug tV places OF
safety.
IRE was discovered bv Miss
s.soxs.,, when she Hot&ced "A blazing
srtcR 9rep from one Of the upper
sas1t,tiows while shs was passing
fnspugh O., u tine rooms on the first
soor. she Immediately started an in
rrxsirar&ou Aua discovered store
SOON on the top floor flled with flames
ara smoke Mis- Hlaxom then rush
~ sa the telephone and explained the
circumstance to the operator and
asked that tho FIRE headquarters he
aatined al once After doing this the
snatroy turned her attention 10 arous-
s'1eA' .h - .,.l. ,,l,.,r,,.s MANY ,r
.fns hef ''''i as,.s-,rta ac,
Naom "iS la'l' ''4i- i, -,
saasn s'eti'e o. t"'' ="
sTooihs'
Panic Is ANerted'
.Ius, after residents If the home
had been aroused flames began ISSUING
from the windows II tn" building,
scaus!ng considerable excitement on
the street shouts Of FIRE reached
the ears of the aged women. causing
great agitation among them. Many
of them began running amnesty from
sgne room to another while others
Broke down and wept. Miss Bloxom
3ralmed them with assurances that
There was no danger ana after ali
had been ssembled In the parloT they
were conveyed to thc ~home of Mrs.
4P r. Phillips Fast Grace street
All az them left the house in perfect
,-aer and with little excitement
DR.. r. " RavleS 7Og West Grace
SO r.. physician - the home was on
his WAY down town " hen he received
word that the building was on Are
HI immediately rushed TO the home
az Mrs phillips ana gaye medical at
tentiop to those who were il. need OF
aS&b1EtNb 80 , "a EiEiiT VI taNiftN sui
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24

Joined the night against Uncle joe
Cannon, which resulted in the reform
of the rules OF the House, and the
stripping Of the power from the
Speaker in the rules fight Of 1910.
Representative I1enroot was likewise
a leader in the fight against Cannon
ism.
Fight On "Old Guard
Politicians in Washington declared
tonight that the Gardner rebellion In
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
WOULD FIGHT UNTIL
GERMANY ~ DEFEATED.

London. Dec. 2S.-w +. Massey. pre-
mier OF New Zealand. speaking at
Hornchurch. said:
1T is our duty TO go on until the
power of Germany is broken and her
armies driven back over their own
border. Then win be the time for peace.
! cannot speak with any authority on
the subject of President Wilson's note.
but j would like 10 see after what
has taken place. that the President
of the United States be told firmly that
we have carried on the war thus far
without his assistance and so intend
to carry it on to the end"
Reginald McKenna. former chancel-
lor OF the excheouer speaking at
Pontypool closed his speech with these
words: II cannot ignore the news Of
the morning, though IL would not be
on the American note. We have made
war in conjunction with our allies and
in conjunction with them only can we
consider overtures of proposals of any
kind. Until there has been an inter-
change OF views between the respon-
sible governments. I think 1t would
be most prudent to refrain from an
expression of opinion upon the situa-
ton thus created"
Haldane for Peace.
Viscount Haldane in speech at
Westminster, referred briefly to Pres
ident Wilson's note. He said that the
British people desired peace intensely
and in that respect were in profound
sympathy with the President.
II think he said. that we are not
the only nation that desires peace
deeply When Germany went into the
war she reckoned on her magnificent
~ controlled and magulfcently organ
lied armies to accomplish their pur-
pose within few months at the
longest. She has been bitterly dis
appointed and today the International
situation is putting a heavy strain on
her resources. Let us he careful
about what we wish and what We
need What We must insist upon is a
settlement and a peace which will con-
tain within themselves the clements Of
agreement and Of security for the fer
Torrance of peace. When that Is Sc
cured 1t may be found to entail conse-
quences which go very far Questions
of detail may be much less difficult
when the foundation has been we'll and
truly laid. Until that foundation OF
principle has been attained it is diff
cult to speak
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24

Amsterdam, Dec. 23.-The Nieuwe
Courant. commenting on Lloyd George
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
WILSON AWAITS

CONTINUED From First Page.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24

LESS
BRUSQUE THAN FORMERLY
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24

disease more promptly radically and
permanently than any other known
method.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
GARDNER RtvOlTs

CONTINUED from First Pase.)
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03

Of the Red Gross friends and relatives
in war are located and in this way the
whereabouts Of sick and wounded or
imprisoned soldiers is ascortaincd.
Members Of the Red Cross society
are provided with . button or pin, and
receive the Rcd Cross magazine, n
monthly publication devoted to, and
keeping its members in touch with, the
work Of the society ami of the Red
Cross throughout the world,
Its relief funds are expended in ac-
cordance with the designation of do
nors and it's accounts are all audited by
the United States war department.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03
DR.. ANDERSON CRAFTS BONES.
Operation in Memorial Hospital Mon
day Oh Harry Day of Vernon, Whose
Leg Was Broken by Bull.

Harry Day, ~, Of Vernon, who was
terribly injured by bull Jan. -,
underwent bone grating operation
in Memorial hospital Monday morning
performed by DR.. George r. Anderson.
Among injuries he received was a bad
fracture of the bones of his right leg,
md these have failed to unite. The
operation was performed with the a.d
Ct the bone grating machine invent
cd by D?. Albec Of New York, one of
which rs owned by DR.. Anderson and
which was used here first year ago.
\ piece of bone from the left leg was
removed and used in grating togeth-
cr the ends Of the bones of the right
leg. 1t is expected that this will
bring about satisfactory union.
The left side of Mr.. Days chest,
which was badly torn, one rib being
broken and puncturing the lung, has
healed, and except for the failure of
the bones of his leg to unite he has re.
covered from injuries which, at first,
it was feared would prove fatal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03

bership Of the organization President
Woodrow Wilson is the president of
the National Red Cross association,
which was chartered by Congress in
1908. The association has already ex'
pended in 10 years for the people OF
the United States in Humanitarian
work over $l3,0Oo,OOO Of money and
supplies.
1t is nOn-sectarian and non-politicaI
AMI is organized to furnish aid to sick
and wounded of armies in time of war
and TO devise and carry on measures of
relief nor those suffering from pesti-
lenc9 famine fire, floods, and other
greN eaamitcs. Through the medium
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03
Occurring RED CROSS MEMBERS

Mrs. Julius J. EGtcy Selected to Can
vGzs Brattlcboro in Behalf of Great
World Work.
Mrs. Julius J, Estey has been re-
quested by Miss Mabel Boardman, Sol
icitor general, to secure membership to
the American Red Gross association.
This great work is just now being
brought to the attention Of the Amcri
can people and Mrs. Estey has been
selected To. canvass Hrattchoro for tho
purpose Of increasing the local mcnt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03
TAXPAYERS MAY VOTE
Supreme Court Renders Decision
Affecting DeIinquents
Reverses Opinion Of Attorney General
Legislature Intended All Froemen
to Express Wishes.

Especial to The PhocniX.)
MONTPELIER. March .. 49, The pay
ment or non-paymcnt of taxes is not Il
qualification for voting on questions
of statewide Importance in Vermont.
The constitutional rights of the citi-
2ens to exercise the right of suffrage,
regardless of what the legislature may
do in the way of enacting laws to the
contrary, are safeguarded in decision
handed down late last evening by the
Vermont supreme court. The decision,
prepared by Justice John VI. Watson,
is concurred in by the full bench.
Thomas Martin, who had not paid his
taxes on Feb. 10 of the present year
petitioned the supreme court to issue a
writ of mandamus to compel the board
of civil authority in the town of Brook
field to put his name on the check list
The board had been guided by an act
Of the legislature which would dis
franchise delinquent taxpayers.
In a letter to Secretary of State Guy
W. Bailey, two days too late to per
NIT voters to take advantage of the
opinion Attorney General Herbert G
Barber of Brattleboro held that falur,
to pay taxes on or before Feb. 10 dis
franchised voters.
The board of civil authority il
Montpelier went on record as disre
garding the opinion of the attorne.
general and the boards in other place
announced that non-payment of take
would not disfranchise a voter from ex
pressing his opinion, through the bal
lot, on the two statewide referendum
to be voted upon next Tuesday, tn
Perry prohibitory act and the direc
primary measure.
A special session of the suprem
court was convened Monday and argu
ments were made for and against tn
petition of the Brookfeld man who dt
manded that he be allowed to vote not
withstanding that he was a dclinquen
taxpayers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03

ton goes I have found the most earnest
opponents of the direct primary to be
those who had some selfish reason for
trying to control nominations and cleo
tions, corporation lawyers, politicians
who work for hire and those who arc
not willing to trust the plain people
There are also many good citizens who
hesitate to vote for direct primary
because they are naturally con
sentative and fear lest they make q
mistake, but I feel sure that if the bill
becomes law it will prove force i:
bettering the governmental affairs OF
Vermont.
Respectfully yours,
FRANK f. HOWE.
Bennington, Feb. 81, 1916
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03
EASY VICTORY FOR COMPANY I
Springfield Militia Quintet No Match
for Locals Score so to 23-High
School Beat Reserves.

The basketball game Wednesday
evening in the armory between Com
pany l, V. N. g., and Company K of
Springfield was the simplest kind of n
victory for the home team. The local
boys tossed baskets at will and allowed
the visitors occasionally to get one.
The final score was so to %, which
does not fairly represent the difference
in the ability of the two teams. The
game was played under professional
rules, which provide that three fouls
called on a team constitute a foul goal,
which counts one point.
The preliminary game was between
team composed Of high school boys
and members of Company !. This was
as one sided as the main contest, result
ing in victory for the high school boys
by score Of Sc to ). The scores:
Company !. Company x
Fitzeibhons, If .......... rg, DonncIly
Dunlevy, IF ..........,...,. lg, Conc
Cavanau2h, .............. e, Gibson
Manning, lg ............ ri, Lincoln
Johnson, re .............. If, Duma!
Score, Company | SO, Company X %
Baskets from floor, Cavanaugh 6, Dun
levy is, Fitz2ibbons 10, johnson
Manning 6, Gibson ,, Cone, Donnclll
3, Dumas, Lincoln. Goals from fouls
Company | =, Company X 3. Referee
Clune. Time, three 12-minute periods.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03
Heard at the Club.

Unison has become very firm be.
lever in signs, remarked Black.
"What caused it?' asked White.
"Why, he picked up horseshoe in
front Of his house yesterday, and when
he went in he found a note from his
wife saying that she'd run away with
the chauffeur. Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03
MANY CHILDREN HAVE WORMS

Worms are common childhood all
mcnt They make children irritable,
nervous and restless, besides robbing
the body and mind of proper nourish-
meat. Watch your child. Examine the
stools and at first signs Of worms give
your child a treatment of Kickapoo
Worm Killer. They kill the worms, act
~ a laxative and expel tho worms and
poisonous waste. Tone the system and
holp restore your child's health and
happy disposition. Only 25c at your
druggist.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03
No More Square Meals.

~ purchased n lovely round oak
dining table this morning said Mrs
flasher.
"That being the case" rejoinel tho
star boardcr, 81 suppose We need cx-
pect no more square meals. '-lndion-
apolis News
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03
Boutwell, Named for Third Torn.

James NJ Boutwell, Of Montpelier
sition for n third term as mayor at the
Citizens caucus Tuesday night. For
the first time in 20 years there were
no contests.
William \, Lord succeeded as chairman
John H. Senter, deceased, who had filled
the Office nearly 70 years
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03

Boy babies learn to talk sooner than
girl babies, but the latter mako up +
il later on.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03

London hospitals have nearly 10000
beds in daily occupation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03

Fresno, Cal, has marketed 'l50.o
pounds of Turkish tobacco.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03
Now Corset Covers

Corset Covers at SOC, both hamburg
and lace trimmed.
Tilted Corset Covers at sec, with
both round and Y necks.
New Corset Covers ut 75c and 500.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03
New Drawers

New Drawers at soc i'm both ham
burg and lace trimmed.
New Drawers at 7jc ana SLIGO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03
Combinations

\ new Inc in both skirt and
drawer styles.
New Long Cloth and Plisse Comb
nations ct S1.00.
New Combinations at Sl.39 and
$3.50,
Now Combinations at s1.98, with
dainty lace trimmings.
New Combinations at $3.50 and
S299. prcttily trimmed with both
lace and sheer embroidery. Onc
an Empire style.
Evening journal., 1916-02-26
PARTY FOR MISS wOERNER.

In honor of her sixteenth birthday
anniversary. Miss Edna Woerner was
given a surprise party at her home,
No. 727 South Harrison street last
evening. The evening was pleasantly
spent in games. music and dancing.
Miss Woerner was the recipient of a
large number OF beautiful and useful
gifts. Those present we're: The Misses
Edna Woerner. Ella Anderson, Elsie
Rice, Mabel Eastlake. Lavina Edwards,
Emma Speer, Ethel Kelley, Lena RUIZ,
Florence Wolfe. Eva Cavender, Miss
Duffy, Mildred Duncan. Margaret
Fisher. Nellie Horgan, Margaret
Brown. Annie Kerns, Annie Towers,
Francis Baker. James Murphy. Clin-
ton Scott. Thomas Dolan. Edward
Borden. Francis Borden. William
Ludnem. Paul Rudrick. Joseph Cor
man. Robert SHINES. Lewis Shollen-
breger, Samuel Reed. Mr.. Jones, Fran
els Miller. Edward Budd, George Cen
ner. Willard Cahall. John McGinness,
James Kerns. Freil Boulden. John
Pinsky. Joseph Kelley, Chris Comery,
Jchn Donly. Martin Newell and Jo-
seph Shepperd.
Evening journal., 1916-02-26

Uncle Billy" Heal. the veteran po-
lice officer. who was placed on the
police pension list few months ago.
will be "a years old tomorrow. He
will quietly celebrate the event at his
home. He is still in fairly good health
and is frequently seen on the streets,
and occasionally visits the police sta
tion.
Uncle Billy" is the father Of
seventeen children and has forty-eight
grandchildren and great grandchil-
dren. He can make the young peo-
pie take notice as he jigs, reels or
sings "Old Bob Ridley" He can
still read without using glasses He
was born in Philadelphia in 1892,
and came to Delaware in 1852 and
was in charge of the powder maya
zine at Edge Moor when the war
broke out. He went into the army
as a wagonmaster and for twenty
eight months remained in that posi-
tion. Seven men in his camp were
taken sick with typhoid fever and
died James Heal. his brother, was
nursed by BILLY" and recovered.
Then BILLY" came home to get more
men. and when John Baylis. an Of
ficer, was killed by Lewis List
Uncle Billy" was appointed a police
officer SO years ago to fill the vacany
Evening journal., 1916-02-26
MANY ENJOY CONCERT
AT MMANUEL CHURCH

Although the weather was inclem-
ent last night, the attendance at the
choir concert at Emmanuel parish
house was in the nature Of decided
compliment to the organization and
management. The rendition OF the
selections. all choice in character, was
all that could be desired, and reflected
great credit upon their trainer and
director, Mrs. Howard l.. Pyle. Sew
eral of their numbers were done es-
pecially well and received encores, the
rendition Of the "Miller's Wooing" be-
ing especially noteworthy.
Bancroft's Orchestra gave six num-
bers exceedingly well. getting an en-
core, while the soloists, Messrs. Hor-
ace B. Harrison and George McHugh
acquitted themselves agreeably and
received encores. The duet between
Mrs. Pyle and Mr.. Harrison, Getze's
Calm as the Night" was feelingly
and artistically sung, both singers be-
ing in fine voice. Miss Margare
Kirkus performed her accompanying
/ in manner highly satisfactory.
Evening journal., 1916-02-26
Man Wanted here IS
ARRESTED IN PHILADELPHIA

City Detective Robert Benson, went
to Philadelphia this afternoon after
Frank Bnkowski who was arrested by
the Philadelphia police this morning
on information from the local police
department. The prisoner is alleged
to have stabbed Stanley Sobocka, a
fellow countryman, in the abdomen
during a fight last night at the house
No. All Maryland avenue, where So
/ bocka, was a boarder He is now il
the Delaware Hospital, and his condi
ton IS serious.
Detective King went to the Marylan
avenue house shortly after the stabbin
took place. but the assailant had left.
was learned that he took train {
Philadelphia shortly after Q o'clock las
night. and the police Of that city wer
then notified. SobOcka was operated %
at the hospital, where he was taken il
the police patrol. last night, and thi
afternoon it was reported he was gettinl
along fairly well.
Evening journal., 1916-02-26
POWDER CO. statesmen end
CONVENTION With BANQUET

The convention of powder statesmen
connected with the DUPONT Company
which has been in progress since
Tuesday in the rooms of the City
Club closed last night with a ban
yuet in the Green room of the Hotel
DUPONT. where more than ESQ persons
attended. Former Congressman Chas.
B. Lands was toastmaster. The speak
ers were Pierre S. DUPONT. president
OF the company who spoke on The
EXecutive-Every Man an Executive;
Colonel r. G.. Buckner and lrenee du-
Pont. Leaders in Men. Methods and
Materials II. NJ. Barksdale, "Dyna-
mites Place in the Development OF
Civilizations" J. p. Laffey, How to
Keep Out of Trouble" and J. A. Has
kell, Advantages Of Sales Conven'
tions."
After the banquet last night many
of the visiting delegates started for
home.
The diningroom was elaborately
I decorated for the banquet, and there
were selections by an orchestra, vocal
solos and choruses and other feat
ures during the evening. Altogether
IT was a delightful affair, and was
/ attended by many officials from the
Wilmington Offices.
During the week an exhibition OF
8 products of the DUPONT Company
4 valued at $4,000 was made i'm tho
rooms Of the City Club. The exhibit
composed mainly of explosives was
guarded during the week by privat,
detectives.
Evening journal., 1916-02-26
ONE OF AGANG" JAILED.

In General Sessions Court today,
Charles Webster. a 17-year-old boy,
pleaded guilty to the larceny OF gloves
and shirts from n. Snellenburg and
Company. where he was employed,
and was given nine months imprison-
ment. He was spared the lashes be-
cause of his youth.
In addition to the charge Of larceny
Webster was charged with breaking
and entering the business places OF
DR.. Zimmerman and G. Edgar Deer.
ing, but In these cases sent
ence was postponed. Webster saiG
he was a member of a gang
Evening journal., 1916-02-26
TnURsTON. THE MAGICIAN.

Thurston, the magician. will be the
attraction at The Playhouse all next
week, starting Monday night, with
matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
This suave and agreeable magician
does not dress like an East Indian,
nor an Oriental fakir. Indeed, he
seems at first only 4 persuasive,
nicely-groomed man. who talks glibly.
But he piles wonder upon wonder,
when you are least prepared. The
best way to enjoy Thurston is simply
to acknowledge that he is cleverer
than you are and then sit back and
get all you can out OF his delightful
entertainment. without bothering your
head trying to figure out how he does
things.
Hermann. kellar and then Thurs
ton. These represent the really great
magicians of this country and age. OF
these only Thurston remains large in
the public eye. With a natural talent
this magician has with the aid Of a
highly cultivated mind introduced to
the world of magic much that is novel
As creator of wOnderOus illusions
he stands distinctly in class by him
self and in putting on his spectacu-
lar productions he has spent fortunes
Thurston will deceive one into believ-
/ ing that donkeys grow on flower pots
and that Egyptian princesses come
tumbling down out OF the ceiling II
! locked and strapped trunks.
/ Thurston has given much Of his
time of late investigating spiritism
and confesses that he has met will
success. He includes in his perform
ance this season many Of the creates
mysteries Of the present-day mediums
Every woman attending the Wednes
day matinee will be presented with
complete Thurston horoscope OF he
life free