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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-17
PLAN
READY FOR COUNCIL

Needing only ratification ~ the
Council ;hc Administrative Board has
lust reached an agreement; with the
scahoard tir Line Hallway Compare.
ior tive acquisition Of land necessary
for the widening OF Fifteenth Street
:" uniform width Of SiXty-fve feet
between Cary and Dock Streets. which
W addition 10 vastly improving ,rnt-
iic facilities on Dock street. is also ~
pc.tcd 10 improve tnc approac:Ios T.
Mayo's Eridgc
Cutting cut al rcd tape in the trans
action. the Administrative Eoard ap-
pointed three Of its members Spc-
cisl committee 20 acaI directly with
officials Of the railroad compan!. The
city secures, under the asrcemcnt ;.
strip OF land fronting on Fifteenth
street; End gives - return twenty feet
o. tho old cashouso lot, which ahuts OF
uic rca' OF tn" pIoport. now owned by
Tia" railroad. and "a bonus OF s..S00.
While the Sc;-hoar,. ha, already sol,
,hrtc lots fronting to Fifteenth street
to wholesale merchants these MGR
GIANTS told q member OF tho uoaru That
ih"N W"u ii move back the!: buildings
twenty feet that they might have the
benefits of = wider thotouShfarc. Tho
matter VIII 90 to The Council 1T its
nest meeting for approval
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-17
NO HALT BY GERMANY
TO ITS MILITARY PLANS
Deep impression Has Been Made by
tOUntry's Oricr Of
Peace.
MS rArEHs rEssIMIsrIc
Have Little Faith in Ministry's Abil-
lily to Carry Oh War-Nluch Worry
Expressed Over Army of General
Sarrait.
ri William n.,AnD HALE.

i:E!iLiN t,ia SayVilic wireless. De-
c.DIbc, i.---trrinapN. having delivered
u; aDui on tho subjc4i OF the con,inu-
:,i.o@ Of tho WA 81 ;ic boginninE Of
negotiations for peace. is calmly pro
"ccdiflS with portcDtoua preparations
Tor tnc fornc. alternative.
III" ro,crnL.euts summons - the
"i!il populAtiu: under tho patriotic
"iNil scrvjcc bil ,ypg issued restcrday
'fhcru is no halt In the military plans
which lave roa~ur TO believe are
overwhelming .Hd 81 startling ma
trrc.
IN Roumamia r.alh Marshnl r,n
seven league boots toward The i;u.sian
ar"n'icr. Odessa au'i Nich.ncH
i;espouac ~ ,;cr:nauys historic
p"a"" otter % pcc"mbcr Il is coming
H. siowiy i'uom the opposing hellis.
fI"ntS ''c sentiment 50 FAR received
irr" Is ~ yet int"c,siYc. From ncm-
trial lands jnnun.r;.3le ovitonccs Of the
,'rcp Inrroa8i"" made by German, :"
offer continue Q ROW. IA
correspondent in close touch with
ITALY teiesra phs me that Pope Benedict
is conhdcnt!l expected 20 resrOnI IN
sympathetic terms % tic moving words
OF the German government
IT is understood hat the British paJ-
lament Will NOS take up the quest ion
until Tuesday.
Tire trothinss OF .he Northclinc pres.
may he remarked rs characteristic and
v,,,,;,.,,, -, - pt,,,
st!r remain. to 10 ,carrod
HAS i'ItJStpi.\u xIISn>
LOST ,:RtSr oppt,,tTt >,.r>
IIas prc.;dc,, viIo,,, ,n., III. .-o..
-, on,or,,,nI., ,;,,cr ~ ,.i,,, -, 81,
loh"In"
Information reaching mo froic Co
poy, sho,,s ~, - o,'
~ p.-is 49, pe' ~
op'"'"'s u. hahd - sn'
I'i'liI 20 'hhic"i. IN" extern 30 VIII iCh
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-17
IMMATURE ALMANAC.
LEAVES BRIDE WITHIN
FIFTEEN MINUTES
Pauline Cocker Cannot Locate Husband
8" Whom She was Married Enriy
IcstCrduy NornInr

Fau!ine Cocker. nee Pauline Bradley
:"l"rcd. sixteen years old. was wonder
ins. what had become Of her husba, nd,
George Cocker. who married her ycstcr-
day morning 1T o'clock and LET, her
hftecn minutes later. General james.
col"ved. was before Police Justice
'Trtrhfcid charged with swearing
falsely to the age OF; tho bride lie
vas dismissed because Deputy Clerk
Brccdcn. OF tho Hastings Court, could
no; positively identify him None Of
the interested parties has seen tho
bridegroom since the ceremony.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-17
NEW FRANCE REVEALED
BY CRUEL TEST OF WAR
Theme or Vr':. Harriet chalmers ln;n>
Bc'ur- National Geographic
SUrictN
.N.An.Ii.,irnN -

W.\o-ii*GTON. Dcce,nocY - --i!Vw
:. n:T irGHc- ;. bong rccvaicd to
..nrerlcn ~ It's cruel tcst ia tho terri
bic cIuCihic Of war was described 20
the members ~ Ia" N;.,ional Gcogra-
nhic Soaicty IL the Kew Masonic Audi
torinn' yosic'dHy D. :irs. lIarric,
Chalmers ADAMS. the explorer who
makes her homo ia Washington and
who has now qualified as a war cor
:csponder; Mrs. Adams recently re-
turned from France. where she spent
much time in observation under tho
auspices OF ith" American fund for the
French wounded. In her lecture she
described all Sidcs Of wartime life in
France 10 study which she has Gu
ioycd such unusual facilities
The lecturer Visited more than halr
Of the J0o-Gnilc line OF trenches on thc
French front froi.. Switzerland 10 the
sea under hor va" correspondent mt 5;
permit. the first If it's kind to he is
s'rcd TO ~ American = oman.
:;hc described the sensation Of be-
ing undo: hre ana said she wished she
afforded by Keeping ones mouth
Open wiicn tho hi; guns &C hrod.
VISITS Fnn,ums Hospital.
Mrs: .>4oma visited Or. Csrrers ID.
nous hospital a. Conpa!gnc eight
supported 3y the i;oe,,1tnlicr Founda-
ton % New Yor!. ana inc French gov
eminent. and :nv how tho men who
reach Or. ''%r!cl sis o eight hours AZ
ter they arc wounded IN tho trenches
arc yreatcd at oucr ~ the ncw method
BY Which tbs wound i irrigated coI-
sinnt!y with an antiseptic ~ prevent
infection.
The men. though srave!y injured.
looked we'll ana said they had never
suffered severe pain. The" all wore
pink paja,nns samt from America aud
little American tiazs pinned 10 the
pockets. D,. CARED says that coior.'
affect wounded men aud that they fccl
better IL pink pajainas than in somh,r
gray.
Th- work o. lho golGisr-cha plains II;
the front c%ci;ed thc lecturers ;.dnii-
ration when She saw ;hc;n lighting
valiamtly and .; tho same tine com-
fci:lnc wounded men Ia ,he FAR gSSt
IN Lorraine snc mude 81 pilgriuf "
turou-h; the devastated region TO Sc"
Sis:c; juli" tnc noroic -: lin. eco
rated by ;hc i'rcsiC.ut .: franco. who
jouruC.cd :av ~ pin the .hbon OF the
legion Of honor ON ne old sisters
breast Her con.nn; - thc onl= hoo':
.cii STANDING: ia tho ,owE
Sis,er Julio dcficd the o;ernau army.
anu lpi'I TIC t'.i''! a. tiI'-- NpsI S!''-'
her French wounded she would care
for Tive wou~d3d ';cruaAs. TO- day she
works on amid The ruins. helping tho
women Jrd children vino have como
back to live in tho new homes built
by the government, Thousands Of ref
uEces who have not returned to the
town live in hn"rack. and are sup
ported by the Department of Mcurthc
ANA Mosolle. The refugee children arc
being taught trades that they may
over.
And 50, throughput France, the re-
construction goes oil even nov, she
said
Mrs ADAMS told NJ I'll old couples
$40 saw who had lost their homes and
81 wandering hand hand through
INC hooths of thc greet Reconstruction
E:-n"Sition IN T'aris. where tiles and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-17
MEMS STORES WILL
KEEP OPEN EACH NIGHT
Hush al Holiday Tradi"S Expected TO
Continue TntiI Late Sntur-
IaS <i.shf

/" accommodate late buyers of
Christmas gifts, practically all the
mems furnishings stores Of Richmond.
especially those OH Broad street. viii
sta! open ever! night this week Mem
bcra OF the Retail Merchants tsso.i-
alton have agreed 10 brcali the ru:c
TO; o:c wcci: in the year and keen
thc!: shops open after i o'clock Few
merchants. except those dealing in
mems wear. VIII take advantage OF
tho provision for longer hours.
Although The early sale OF Christ
mss Gi:tS bias been nhcnomcnnl. lrndc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-17

during ;hc next six days is not OK
psc;cd on that account 10 decrease.
The large sales already made are
thought. on the contrary. TO b" but
Indications OF general advance in
business at all tines. In spite OF
prevailing high prices, the increased
wealth a=d cheerfuineSs Of the pub
lie Nil lead to greater expenditures
throughout The holiday season.
Although the time has passed for
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-17

shop early" advice. In 40 far as it
applies 10 the number Of days be-
fore Christmas. it is stan appropriate
{" suggest that people shop early 10
the day. Those who visit the stores
in the morning avoid 10 a large eN-
tent the confusion and discomfort
Which attend shopping expeditions ID
The Afternoon. The saving in time -
those who follow such course IS
iuiiN as great as that in temper
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-17
\nrericn's Upnortu..ty.

\" u. Stewart. secretary Of tho
= Dung AirnS Christian .A.socia iio.. at
N'nklnS. Chira vii! speak this ait.r-
NOON al $3.50 o'clock in tho auditorium
OF ;he Railroad J. NJ. &. y. on Amer
itc upDortuni;% IN China 10 which,
bct!' men ana women are invited
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-17
HIt.H MORAL VALUE
OF pROI,OSAI. POINrED OH,

Tue nigh moral value Of the peace
proposal Is also polluted ONT IL rela-
iiou nth the occur"ncc" IN tile I;aI-
ian ami French Chambers Of DcDutic:
and in tho English PARLIAMENT. as VOL
as IN the Duna. for her. surely the
soil haas been made fertile FOR peace
hc.o,i.;:ionE
~" t:errlnn ru"ss is cout"ntin: it.
scit with .ccordinr tho comment OF
the outside wori,i. At this hou, :.
rcsume or the Scaniina Han. Dutch and
SWISS prc:s opinions confirms the mos.
obvious conviction that the central
powers have rot only achieved q diplo-
matte lcaG. but have rolled e heavy
responsibility upon tho shoulders %
the cntcnth statesmen.
The suspicion TINT the peace ONO,
vas r!adc ocCdus, OF weakness is
brushed aside mere by the prompt com
'uent mat Il such we're the case VIII.
does the world constantly allude to the
world acquaintance On the rar; Of
the central allies"
LLOYD George also has been reminded
b. some OF the German papers ;hs,
the release Of occupied territory IL.
more easily ACCOMPLISHED by ncrotia-
lions than ,hrouch arms rhicl ,hua
far haze proved impotent
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-17

where It's OBJECT is tremendous Zurich
anI EaScl papers arc equally emphatic
IN recording the tnaSGiticcmt military
situation OF the central powers. 'rhe
"uri"h Post aayE:
- must bc ,.orcedcd that the mo-
meat 70" launching this peace proposal
waS selected with supreme wisdom.
any suspicion that these powers are
pctitioning for peace because OF weak
ness ~ their military situation mus;
he promptly dismissed. in view OF the
magnificent achievements In Rouniu-
MIA. Nor IS the conjecture that star
Nation is debating the offer warranted.
IN view Of the conquest Of the Sranary
"f Europe"
'fhc question OF the cutentc's atti-
';dr toward tho proposal is touched
upon with caution. 1t is pointed out
that the peace parties in the entente
countries have been mcaSurably
strong; heucd. and that the interim
ti"nal unity Of the entente will be
threatened IL the governments decline
tn, offer.
E.eu H. rs h"s been charged tho
proposal is merely niece OF war
diplomacy. It's effect nevertheless Ia )
bcGun TO be impressive "nd the en-
tcn'e countries canuot wave II off with
out shoUlderinG :: terrible rcsponsi-
oility. for then they would nave 10
prove that they are only CARRYING on
var OF defense,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-17
CHARLES EDWARD HART DEAD
Was Professor Emeritus OF Ethicx at
Rutgers College and Prominent
In Literary World.
fBy Associated Press. !


NEW BRUNSWICK. y. j.. December
lS.--Charlcs Edward Hart. professor
emeritus OF ethics at Rutgers College.
died suddenly to-day. aged sixty
Professor IIar, Was a member Of Ian
Euase and literary societies in this
country and England. was frequent
contributor to ma gazncs and the pub
Usher Of several books.
Tic is survived by a widow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-17
Local Temperature.

- noon temperature. .. .:
En.:: w. l".lperutHrc. ............ -
Nin%imnm temperature to T.. VI -
MInimum temperature TO = r. NJ IL
Mean temperature -
Normal temperature 81
nenciehcy III tcmpe-a . Is
'''IHisicncE IN ;ompciAturc since
c MsrGh 81, ,ac,, 49,. 30.
uarE ......... '........,. 1876
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-17
The w Gather
usnish~d ~ 4. -. Weather uur.,u.,
Forecast, virginia.

Mrs. leslie T. Wigs. Tho daughter
o. pr. aud Mrs. Franz VI Rcade. left
i'lchinon" yesterday afternoon to Join
ner husband. Dr. W;gSs. 1T Columbia.
-. - "hc'c hc has been ordered By
The government Or. Wiere is q sur.
geSn in the navy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-17
John MCCORMACK

Cir: AUDITORIUM. Tuesday Evening.
january .
Subscriptions :"r tickets now beng
received ~ w. u. Moses & Co loS
East Hroad street. Prices, 15c 81
81 80 nd S.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-17

For every member of the family you'll
lind the right gift herc--a comfy. big-cush-
toned Lounging Chair for dad "a nice Desk.
Cedar Chest or dainty Dresser for mother
Music Cabinets for sister-and SO on right
through the entire list. Useful, practical,
pleasing gift things at from a dollar or two
up--and you can easily afford to remember
every one on our convenient payment plan
Come in and look around-make your
selections now
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-17

furniture were exhibited and choosing;
what they hoped to pat into their
new house" when they could return
=" the devastated re3i"s they sim cal!
home
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13
PRESS NOT INCLUDED.
Smith Explains Bill Barring Liquor
Advertisements From Mail.

Smith Explains Bill Barring Liquor
Advertisements From Mail.
Washington. - Senator Smith OF
Georgia has urged the committee on
postoffice and post roads for an early
report recommending passage OF his
bill to forbid the use Of the mails for
letters, postal cards, circulars or
pamphlets advertising intoxicating
liquors in states where such adver-
tising is prohibited by law. The SEN
ator explained that an erroneous i'm
preston had been created that the
legislation he proposed would bar
newspapers containing liquor adver-
tisements from the mails.
81 do not think we could prohibit
the use of mails for circulation OF
newspapers in prohibition states" said
Senator Smith. My bill seeks to get
at the root of an evil It is the postal
cards, pamphlets and circular letters
sent to citizens, and particularly the
youths, of the prohibition states, ad-
vertising liquors and quoting price
lists that we want to stop"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13
RATIFICATION OVER TURN OF
AFFAIRS TAKEN TO SETTLE
DISPUTE is EXPRESSED.
CABINET APPROVES MESSAGE
United States Government Prepared
To Exchange Views In Order To
Prevent a Recurrence of Diff
ficuIties Along Border.

Washington.-Begi of the dip
iomatic conversations which 1t is
hoped will result in settlement of the
differences between the United States
and Mexico now await suggestion
from Gen. Carranza as to how they
should proceed.
Mr.. Arredondo has transmitted to
his government a brief and friendly
note handed to him by Secretary
Lansing, expressing qualification over
the turn affairs between the govern
ments have taken and accepting pro-
posals for diplomatic settlement OF
points in dispute. The communication
was approved by the cabinet before
1t was sent to the Mexican embassy.
The text follows:
"Mr. Secretary: I have the honor
to acknowledge receipt of your cour-
teous note transmitted to me by Senior
Arredondo on the fourth instant, In
which you refer to my notes OF June
90 and June 25, and to assure you or
the sincere qualification of my govern
difficulties which have unfortunately
arisen in our relations along the In
ternational boundary, and the unre-
served expression of the desire OF your
government to reach an adjustment of
these difficulties on broad and
amicable basis. The same spirit of
friendship and of solicitude for the
continuance of cordial relations be-
tween our two countries inspires my
government, which equally desires an
immediate solution or the matters or
difference which have long vexed both
governments.
"It is especially pleasing to my. gov
ernment that the de facto government
Of Mexico is disposed to give quick
as we'll as practical consideration in
a spirit of concord to the remedies
which may be applied to the existing
conditions. Reciprocating the same
desire, the government of the United
States is prepared Immediately to ex-
change views as to a practical plan
to remove finally and prevent a re-
currence of the difficulties which have
been the source of the controversy.
Accept, Mr. Secretary, the renewed
assurances of my highest considera-
ton.
81 am, sir, yours very sincerely,
ROBERT LANSING"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13
DAMAGE FROM STORM HEAVY
Communication With Many Cities On
the Gulf Coast Has Been
Cut Off

Cut On.
New Orleans.-Reports Of great
damage to property and growing crops
due to the tropical storm that swept
in from the Gulf of Mexico over parts
of Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi and
Alabama have been received.
Latest reports from storm districts
report seven lives lost with crews or
two schooners unaccounted for.
Property damage in Alabama and
Mississippi will total more than $4,-
100000.
Many small coast towns in the storm
area have not been heard from owing
to demoralized wire conditions, and,
as is usually the case in Gulf hurri-
canes, it will be several days before
the loss Of life can be accurately re-
ported. Government weather bureau
officials point out that ample warning
of the hurricanes approach was sent
to all threatened points and they be-
lieve these communities, taking ad-
vantage of past experience, sought
places OF safety.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13
TO TRAIN AT ARMY POSTS.
Mobilization Camps In Various Statel
Will Be Discontinued.

Mobilization Camps In Various Statel
Will Be Discontinued.
New York. k.-Mobilization camps in
most of the % states Of the depart
ment of the east will be discontinued
as soon as the last national guard or
ganization called out by the president
has departed for the border.
With the closing of the camps, re
cruits will be trained at army posts
already designated.
Among the army posts designated
are:
Tennessee, North Carolina and Geor
gia-Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
Florida and Alabanla-Fort Barran
cas-, Pensacola, Fla.
Mississippi and Part of Louisiana
Jackson Barracks, near New Orleans
South Carolina = Fort Moultrie
Charleston.
Gen. Wood said dependents on ma.
tional guardsmen have flooded him
with letters and kilograms requesting
him to discharge guardsmen as re-
suit of the recent war department or
der. He said he wished it emphasized
that soldiers with dependents cannot
be discharged by the commanding OF
ficer of the department until the re
quest is first made by the soldier, witt
corroboratingi evidence.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13
MANY PRISONERS TAKEN
Russians Capture Approximately 5000
Prisoners In Recent Battle
On the Dncister.

London-C0unter-att by the Ger.
mans on the entire line of the French
advance in the Somme region show a
change in the situation from the ear
lier days of the Anglo-French offen-
sive. In the beginning the Germans
concentrated their forces against the
British, apparently considering the OPP
erations of the French to the south
as of small significance. But the
rapid movement of the French troops,
together with the Importance OF the
objective for which they are aiming
has caused the German commanders
to strengthen their defenses and
forces along the line guarding Per-
onne and other important strategic
points.
Both ends of the French line have
been under heavy attacks, but the
French have been able to put them
down, without the Germans making
any gains whatever.
The immensity of the Russian drive
against the Austrians and Germans
unofficial reports from Petrograd
which say that the Austro-German
losses in the endeavor to stay the ad
vance of Gen. Brussilloff's armies to.
tai nearly half million men, but hall
of whom are prisoners.
The Austrians admitted serious
defeat west of Wolomea, where they
were driven back nearly five miles.
The latest official statement from
the Russian war office announces the
capture of approximately 10000 addi
tional prisoners, 5000 of whom are
said to be Germans, taken in a recent
battle on the Dneister. About 5000
other prisoners were captured on 9th
er sections OF the Russian front.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13
CARRANZA GENERAL KILLED
General Ignacio Ramos Loses His Life
When Villa Band Forces carranza
Troops to Retire.

Ell Paso.-Five battalions of Villistas
gave battle to command OF de facto
government troops led by Gen. Ignacio
Ramos, at Corral ranch and virtually
wiped out the Carranzistas, according
to the remnant which has struggled
back into Jiminez. Gen. Ramos and
most of his men were killed outright.
This has been stated in dispatch from
Chihuahua City which passed the de
facto government censorship. OF the
government troops who escaped back
10 Jiminez many we're wounded, the
message said. 1t was described as one
Of the bloodiest for numbers of men
engaged in Mexican revolutionary war
lare.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13
ouardsmen VIII Be Discharged.

Washington.--Application for dis
charge by national guardsmen who
have dependent relativesswill be grant
ed, according to an order issued BY
the war department
The order also enjoins department
commanders to instruct recruiting of
ficers to avoid acceptance of recruits
who have relatives dependent upon
them for support.
Orders to- the departmental com
manders give them full power to con
slider applications and direct that dis
charges be granted where circum
stances warrant. They also provide
that recruiting and mastering officers
shall be instructed not to accept re
cruits. with families dependent upon
them for support.