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Evening star., 1916-08-25
The Danish West Indies.

Ii the opposition in Denmark and the
crowded condition of our congressional
calendar make necessary further time
in dealing with the Danish West Indies
there need be no discouragement to
those in either country. or in the islands
themselves. favorable to the transfer.
The islands will remain where they are.
and remain Danish. They could not be
our consent: and that consent could
never be obtained. They are within the
sphere of that policy which bars the
raising of any European flag over any
new territory in this hemisphere. The
islands will continue Danish, or become
American.
The opposition in Denmark has not
been made entirely clear to us. Some
thing is made of the fact that the peo-
pie were taken completely by surprise: ::
that no hint of the negotiations had
reached them. and that present explana
tions are not satisfactory. Why the
proposition at this time, even at fig
ure i've times greater than the highest
ever offered before?
What criticism has been aroused in
this country has taken something of this
same line. Nothing was known here of
the negotiations They had been con-
ducted and concluded in secret.
Instantly. upon the announcement, the
American public associated the matter
with our new naval policy, and especial
" respecting the command OF the sea
approaches to the Panama canal. Land
values did not figure. The character of
the population OF the islands was known,
and was not inviting. But the strategic
Importance of the territory was easily
appraised. and this seemed TO explain
the price we ha,. contracted to pay.
If Congress fails to act at this session
the matter will probably be discussed in
the campaign. though not necessarily on
party lines Some of the most prominent
OF lne repuDilcan ieduerS are III ldNoi
of ratifying the pact negotiated by the
administration, and all of the admins
tration's leaders are for it. But, as a
matter of interest in both parties and
to all the voters. some explanations
might be offered as TO the opening and
the conduct of the negotiations, and the
full benefits expected to accrue to US
from the acquisition of the property.
The sum in question is large, and we
are drawing heavily for revenue at this
time, but if we really need as never be-
fore, these islands in our business, the
people will sanction the outlay. Our
naval policy is now our elearest and
best approved policy.
Evening star., 1916-08-25
A Pessimist's Vacation.

We wander far and fondly hope to NEE,
In some abode apart from presen,
cares
Fulflment of our dreams of rest com
plete--
Yet other dreams steal DER us un.
awares
And overcast the tranquil scenes we view
With cares anew.
The idle pastime or the merry show
Tempt us in vain with charms that
swiftly flee.
We see unmoved earth's beauty all
aglow
And seek on hill or shore the sky OF
sea,
And to the vast unwearying world con.
fess
World weariness.
Evening star., 1916-08-25
Personal Appreciation

He had been telling her in frank,
straightforward way about what an ath
lete, business man and all-round great
fellow he was.
by the way" he asked, "who is your
favoritc character in fction?'
She looked at him with gentle inten-
sity and answered, "You are"
Evening star., 1916-08-25

The colleague who referred TO Senator
tcrest in discussion Of the peculiar
sense of humor attributed by England to
Americans.
Evening star., 1916-08-25
Plant of an Artist.

"How was the big political meeting 2"
at should have been better" replied
the leader of the band. "If the speakers
hadn't kept getting up and interrupting
the music, it would have been fine con
cert"
Evening star., 1916-08-25

Brussels refused TO pay the fine of
s25o000 imposed for its celebration of
the Belgian fete day in July and the Ger
man general remitted it. There is no
contention so implacable that com
promise is wholly impossible, if the
matter is discreetly handled.
Evening star., 1916-08-25

A few U-boat loads of dyestuffs will
hardly suffice to put off their guard the
advocates of protection for American
manufacturers who have undertaken to
meet the deficiency.
Evening star., 1916-08-25

Warnings from English editors that
America has forfeited any post-bellum
rights should not cause Uncle Sam un-
easiness unless it is construed to apply
to his just claims as world creditor.
Evening star., 1916-08-25

A japanese tennis champion cannot
be contemplated without some fear that
Toxic will find way to get into one
Of the big leagues and carry off the
base ball penn&nt.
Evening star., 1916-08-25
Wars Mechanism.

The cyclone we no longer fear.
Nor earthquake nor collision,
Since high explosives have drawn near
That work with more precision.
Evening star., 1916-08-25

Mr. Wilson is one presidential can
didate who finds it necessary to discuss
something even more serious than pol
itics.
Evening star., 1916-08-25
Opinions.

"A man may change his opinions
Yes" replied Miss Cayenne. "But a
man who changes them too often needn t
have troubled himself to have any in the
first place.
Evening star., 1916-08-25

When railroad travel threatens to stop
the man who has to take an upper berth
admits things might be worse.
Evening star., 1916-08-25

The epithet Senator Sherman of
Illinois applied to Samuel Gompers can
never be criticised by T. r. as a weasel
word.
Evening star., 1916-08-25

Railway problems occasionally threat
en- TO bring forward the old question as
to what would happen if the irresistible
Evening star., 1916-08-25
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
l1th St and Pennsylvania Avenue.

New York Office: Tribune Bldg.
Chicago Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg
European Office: Regent St. London.
South American ONCE: La Vale 34l,
Euenos Aires. Argentina.
Evening star., 1916-08-25
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Cherishing a Sentiment.

"Do you ever bet on horse racer
'No. I'm fond of horses and I don t
like the i'll feeling that betting on
them is sure to create"
Evening star., 1916-08-25

Villa is getting his punishment in be-
ing compelled to remain hiding out in
the cactus.
Evening star., 1916-08-25

Strike agitation involves wastefulness
that the efficiency experts have not been
able to provide aga ainst.
Evening star., 1916-08-25

The Evening Star. with the Sunday
morning edition. is delivered by car
riers within the city at As cents per
month: daily only. 25 cents per month;
Sunday only. 20 cents per month. Orders
may be sent by mail. or telephone Main
c440 Collection Is made by carrier At
the end of each month.
Evening star., 1916-08-25
Evidence of Good Faith.

From the Chicago Herald.
Just to clinch the little argument as
to the allies solidarity. Russia and
Italy have sent continents to co.op-
crate in the Balkan campaign.
Evening star., 1916-08-25

Americans are proverbially an extrava-
CANT nation, even in the matter of cam
paign language.
Evening star., 1916-08-25

Although remarkably Independent, the
farmer recognizes the need Of freight
trains as well as autom obiles.
Evening star., 1916-08-25

Subscriptions by maii-PayabIe IN a dvan e.
Daily, sunday n cl "a e d. 60c per month
Daily, sumo ay e1cepte d. 40c per month.
Saturday Star. 81 year: Slndav Star. 81 40 year
Evening star., 1916-08-25

Made with belt: trimmed with
be worn high or low sailor effect, C
in plain and contrasting effects.
Colors are white with Copenha
rose, orange and white. emerald wit
with myrtle, heather with brow
heather etc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-05
Brazil Is Aroused
O0erSinking Of Ship
Government Notifies German
Legation That Urgent Inqui- :
ry Has Been Ord cred

RIO JANElRo. May 1.-The Brazilian
government has notified the German
legation that II has ordered an urgent
inquiry into the sinking OF the Bra
lillian steamship Eiu Branco. in ".,ic:
TO he ablc to act with certainty 70,
the defense Of its neutral rights.
Official kilograms received here an
nounced that the Hio Branco was tor
pedoed. The newspapers are greatly
aroused. and unanimously demand en-
erGctic intervention by the Rrakiitsn
government.
Yesterday the Journal do Concrete
advocated cooperation with the Unit
cd States 10 oppose submarine war
fare as il has been carried Oh It's
lead is followed to-day by the Other
newspapers. which are strong in their
dcnuuciaHon.
The Correio de Mania says: Ger
many considers herself III state OF
war with the entire world
The Gazeta lie Noticias says that Emu
neror Williams general staff has de-
clared war on humanity. 1t adds: ITO
combat infamous Prussianism is the
duty of every country.
Q. Paiz says: Brazil sees in this
world war no place for neu;rals Who
ever remains neutral will be vanuuish-
ed Germany deserves no longer from
our government the consideration which
has been shown IL against the general
sentiment Of the country. Brazil looks
10 President Weuceslaus Gomez. conf
lent that he will measure Up 10 the des
TIMES Of Brazil
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-05
WORD "HELl" IN WIRE
MESSAGE CAUSED DELAY
Cincinnati Operator Wished to Elimi-
nate Term. hut Finally Was
ONrrrulcd,

RICHMOND. IND, May S.-Whether
tho word hell" Is profanity when di-
rect application is meant To the classic
Of General sherman. as relating to
war. was mooted question when
thirty or more messages containing the
word were flied at the office of the
Western Union Telegraph Company for
transmission to Washington by way Of
Cincinnati. The messages were from
German erican citizens of Richmond,
snd were directed to Congressman
Finly Gray. They read:
do all you can 20 prevent n break
with Germany War is hell"
When the first message flied was sent
the operator ut Cincinnati objected, on
The theory that the word hell was
profane. and that the Western Union
rules forha de the transmission OF such
language. The local Office insisted that
the word hell as used had direc:
reference to Shcrman's famous decla =
ration, and, therefore. was not pro-
fame in the usual acceptance Of the
term. There was much argument over
the wire. The chief operator OF the
Cincinnati office was appealed to. and
finally ruled ,ha, the Richmond Of
ices interpretation of the word would
stand. All the individual messages
were then received and sent on their
Way 10 Congressman Cray.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-05
HIGH FLYER ON GASOLINE
" oodbur! omcial'. E'liv~er Fairly Ents
Costly Euel-U~inR 40 Gail
Ions One Month.

WOODBURY.. y. J.. May 4.-Some-
what of sensation was created in
;he council meeting last evening when
councilman HolinEer called attention 10
4 bill 81 the Standard Oil Company for
SAFES for gasoline used IN the little
car bought for use OF the water super
intendent. According to the bill, $40
gallons were used In one month. while
the average purchase for four months
has been 100 gallons month. At this
rate. with two new auto trucks Jus,
installed in the fire department and two
new gasoline tanks placed at the fire
houses. some residents feel that IL
might he cheaper TO drill for oil some
where. while others feel that there is
something wrong.
Councilman Rowland who operates
the same style car every day in the
year. says he runs an average Of
eighteen miles an hour on n gallon.
and for such a car 10 use 40 gallons
in month II must 20 about :,0ac
miles. II so happened that during the
discussion there were g number OF rest
dents in the Council chamber who ope-
rate cars. from the smallest TO the larC-
est. and there went UP expressions Of
surprise over the consumption by The
little car in question.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-05
PROVIDES BASIS
OF CO.OPERATI0N
FOR TWO NATIONS

CONFINED From First Page
ton in the hunt OF villa bandits Win
be settled, probably viii ne held to-
morrow morning q; :he nuu.iera,ion
station located at the American emf OF
the international t8rulee.
This WAS announced tonight. after
III. reply OF Secrctar: Of War Raker
70 General SCOTS report on tho last
conference with General ohreron was
received
Juan NJ Amadcr, Mexican sub Sec
retary Of Foreign Il Citations, came. 10
Juarez to-day after a hurried trip from
Mexico CITY re VIII advi." with Gen.
eral obreeon OF some details Of the
final negotiations
General Gales, military governor
and Adolpho de La Huerta, civil Gov
crnor OF Sonora arrived THU, afternoon.
for conference regarding routine mat =
tiers General Gales later proceeded "a
Querciaro 10 join General Carranza
General Trerino received q rcpor,
that villa bandits under the notorious
Juan Robes. last night attempted "a
cut the railway tracks between .Iiminey
and Esca!on. but We're frustrated and
routed by Carranza forces under Gen.
erai Romas.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-05
DISCUSSED DIVISION
OF TERRITORY IN SOUTH


WASHINGTON, May 4.--Plans for de-
Gliding the dispute between the Louis
Vile and Nashville and the Southern
Railways. to the exclusion Of other
railroads. as discussed by President
Milton II. Smith. OF the Louisville aud
Nashville, and the late President Sam
uel Spencer. or the Southern, were plac-
cd in evidence before the Interstate
Commerce Commission to-day at the
resumption of the commissions investi-
cation into the AFFAIRS OF the Louis
willie and Nashville.
Joseph w. Folk. chief counsel for
the commission, sought {urtively to get
MIR. Smith to tell of campaigns being
made in Alabama. Kentucky. Tennessee
and Georgia. but the witness would
shake his head and say:
"By advice OF counsel, / decline to
answer"
The stenosraphers transcript of the
meeting between Messrs. Spencer and
Smith showed that they discussed vir-
tually every railroad property OF inn
portance in the South, and in many
cases reached tentative agreements as
to which ono should acquire 1t.
MIR. Smith explained that the South
ern was then in progress OF organiza-
tion and that no conferred with Mr..
Spencer over the organization plans.
The witness had tried hard 10 have
rates maintained. in the face of general
rebating, he said. ard was interested
in having the Southern take over as
many roads as possible. where those
roads were not needed by the Louis
VILE and Nashville.
Then we would have ono big road
to deal with" he saId land II would
he much easier to maintain rates than
20 do so by agreements with a whole
lot of little fellows"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-05
ADDRESS STREET CLEANERS
Advocates of Lnbor Forward Move
'nent Make Speeches ut City
Gf:Ilea

y committee representing the labor
forward movement, which was instru-
mental in organizing a union in the
CRY Street Cleaning Department last
week, addressed employees OF the de-
rnrtment yesterday morning III the
East End Stables. The street cleaners
were urged by the spea kers 10 become
members OF the new union, telling
them that they would derive many
BENEFITS IN affiliating with the organi-
cation. The street cleaners viii hold
meeting tomorrow afternoon at
Labor Temple. Fifth and Marshal!
streets, for the purpose of perfecting
thcir organization and electing perma :
nent officers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-05
LEAVE BRANDEIS TO SENATE
Members Of Judiciary Committee May
Report Nomination Without
Hccomn M e n alton.

~. Sii!%GTON, May 4-Informal
conferences among Democratic Sena-
tr.s .Cday disclosed that the Judiciary
Committee next week may report the
domination az Louis ID. Brandeis for
,.s Supreme Court without recommen-
cst!oa Opposition TO the nom nation
81. ne committee is declared to remain
formidable.
IL: view OF the determined Repuhli-
car opposition and uncertainty OF some
.rf the Democrats OF the committee IL
has been suggested that the Senate
should take tho case into it's own
hands
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-05
NEW SERIAL PHOTOPlAY
BOOKED BY JAKE WELLS
Pretty pillic Hurkc WI Be Seen iu
editorials Rnmnncc." starting
Nu MNS 80.


Richmond. Ncctolk and i.ynchburE
movie fans Will have an opportunity
cc seeing on its first release what
cent motion utctu-c novel ever pre-
scented With Sll:e Burke a. the star.
~ "Slcria's Ecmnrcc," The ,hlm will
be shown for twenty weeks. ;wr days
each wecA. at one ~ tho Wells Thea
ters in Richmond as soon a. Il Is
released hy Ne producer. George
E!eiue The release - expected Ter
May a,
Ma Wells received ;hc tcllow;us ,e,e-
gram yesterday,
"rh,ladelrsia. Ia. MAY 5, 1873
Jake Wells, Cclouial TheA;er.
"N,chmon6. Va
"Yoar oror $4,000 icr ESiNs SacAe
IN Giorias E",usure. E>,Nsr,ws
twenty weeks, Al $500 iNs7 wseN 10y
TWO days III Richmond, ING DAYS ~
has secu confirmed by ;hc New NryS
Your certified rhecs for Ss,.ee covering
- per cent % ,Ec nlm rental We
VIII advise You starting date Within
the reN; few days. 80 yru Gan ees.o
advertising.
GEORGE KLINE"
"GIorin's Romance" the producers
claim. cost ssSo,ooo - hir, The rental
for the series % twenty episodes WILL
aggregate $4,000
One ~ ;he features Of this new
serial Will he the clothes IN which
Bll:e BURKE will appear. Ser ward.
robe. made by the fovemo., mod,s,es
and costurcrs in the country. IS said
TO have cost fortune in itself
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-05
FUGITIVE GIVES SELF UP
Man who Shot Coustable Inst Sunday
Surreuders to the Authorities
at Chatham.

tSpecial to The Times Dispatchl
pANNlLLE. VA, May 4-Joseph Eek
o!s. fugitive from justice. who. on
Sunday, shot and wounded Constable
w. e. Tarpiey, OF Chatham. surrend-
cred 20 the authorities there this af-
;crnoon Accompanied by his brother.
NJ. NJ. Eckois. he drove to Chatham from
Pickaway. where he has been hiding
since the shooting. and told officers
;ha, he was ready for trial.
Tarplcy was shot in the head by
Eckols while he was demanding ad-
mission 20 Eckols's house to arrest him.
but is doing well. The fugitive escaped
from q deputy about week ago willis
lie was being conveyed to Chatham TO
begin serving term for selling whisky
without license.
The will of II. s. I.anicr, who killed
his wife and committed suicide at Chat
nam month ago, was probated at
corr: today. His estate Is estimated
at $4,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-05
BERNHARDT BACK IN PARIS
Plans to SniI for New York IA Scptcn-
ber-When She Returns 'Snr VIII
BE Over md AIlicA NtctOriOus."

Especial Cable to The Times Dispatch.
PARIS. May 4.-Mmc. Sarah Bern
hardt has just returned to Paris from
London. She stated to-day that she
plans to sail for New York about the
end OF September.
BY tho time / reach France again
'he, war Will be over and the allies vic
torious.' she said.
saw no Zcppelins I'm England
WASN'T AFRAID. anyway. l don't know
WHIT rear means. II did. I wouldn't
20 10 tue United States. az / have had
many letters from there threatening
me with death"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-05
JONES ACQUITTED

br. T.. T. Jones, .well-known COL
ored physician. who WAS arrested some
weeks ago on charge brought by
Smith Crump. also colored was tried
yesterday before Magistrate Sunday, OF
Henrtco County. and acquitted He
was represented by Major Sol CutchinS
and by Giles r. Jackson, colored.
Crump charged Jones with appropriate
ing 70 his own use money drawn from
the Southern Aid Society on sick
benefit policy standing in his name.
Jones testified that he collected the
money, took half as his fee as pre-
vtousiy agreed upon by crump and him
self and paid over the balance
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-05
A SPRING TONIC
Old Reliable HOOD. SarsnpnriIls Z,
Pleasant and Enrectiye.

IN the spring your blood is impure
anu weak. cruptions appear on YOUR
strength and animation. your appetite.
Is poor and you feel all tired out
Get Hoods Sarsaparilla from nny
Druggist II combines just the roots,
banks, herbs and other substances that
YOU need.
~ purih"s ard STRENGTHENS the blood
makes the rich red blood that Won
mast have TO feel well, look well
eat ana sleep well This is confirmed
oE thousands OF letters from people in
an parts Of the country
hoodS Sarsapa!illa is the best
spring medicine. hut is rot simply a
round blood purifier and tonic re.
member II has stood the test OF forty
E'.rs he sure 10 get Hoods, and get
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-05
EAST RADF0RD DELEGATES
democrats ChooHe Representatives I,
Suite Convention TO Be Held nt
Roanoke June g.

EAST RADFORD. VA, May 4-Dem-
ocratic mass-meetings were held in the
two wards tonight Delegates and al
ternatee were elected TO the State con-
vcntion in Roanoke, juno .. as follows:
East Ward--dclegates, w. T. Baldwin
\. +. Goodykoontz, G. E. Cassel and w.
T. Gilbert; alternates, r. J. Noeil. L.
T. Keadle, 7. n. Bird and !. P. Whit.
West Ward-delegates, r. l.. Gardner.
Thornton Scott, F. e. Falker, w. A
Wilson and T. a. Wygai.
Delegates were not instructed. hat, In
the West Ward resolutions were adopted
indorsing the national and State admin
!strations. The delegates have one
fourth vote each.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-05
NO STRIKE IN CLEVELAND
Motorncn md Conductors OF Street
hallway Company Vote 10 Accept
Compromise Offer.

CLEVELAND. OHIO, May 4.---Alotor-
men and conductors OF the Cleveland
Railway Company voted 1923 TO 4a6
carly to-day To accept tho copipany's
compromise wage offer, thus averting
a strike.
The terms accepted call for wage
increase of cents an hour. effective
at once, with an additional l cent in
crease May |, 1917. and 4 minimum day
% five hours. The first year men have
been getting 90 cents an hour, and the
others 81 cents. The company csti-
mates The advance will cost s5S2oOn
in two years. which is the NE of the
a Creemcn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-05
BODY is IDENTIFIED
Man Killed by Train Near Bowling
Green Was Joseph II. White,
OF North Carolina.
Especial to The Times-Disp:

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
BOWLING GREEN, VA, May 4.-w.
5. Hollowell. OF Norfolk. came here
and identified the body OF the man kill
"d on the tracks OF the Richmond, Fred
eIcksburg and Potomac Railroad OF
sunday as that Of his brother-in-law
Joseph r. White, Of Askewville. y. g
White had been working in New
Jersey, and was weaver also n mu
stefan, and was on his way home wher
he was killed. The remains were taken
to his home IN North Carolina for in
terment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-05
HAY SEES PRESIDENT
tonf-rs With Him on Points I'm Army
Riil Disputed between House

WASHINGTON, May i-Chair,nan
Hay. OF the House Military Affairs
Committee, one of the conferes now
adjusting points in the army bill dis
puted between House and senate con.
!erred to-day with President Wilson
MIR Hay said that the conferees had
reached discussion of the volunteer
army feature OF the Senate bill. and
that the Senate ctUfcrees were press.
ing FOR its adoption, while the House
conferees took the opposite stand. The
president farorS the Senate plan
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-05
May VISIT CHARLOTTE
President Pr"ntSes to Make Every M.
fort 10 Arrange plans So lie Cun
Accent Initiation

WASH1NGTON, May 4-Presiden,
Wilson may GO 70 Charlotte on Nav
20 TO attend the celebration Of the
Mecklenburg Declaration Of fndenc,d-
once, after all. Strongly urged to-
day by Senators Simmons ana 0,r--
man and Representative Wetb. ne s,io
that he would maze every eror, :,
arrange his plans 30 that he coull
accept the invitation.
The delegation also suggested J NJ
Ciudger, OF Ashevii'e. for appointment,
TO the United States Court OF Claims
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-05

Wh!tme!l Bynnm "a well known in
Richmond. where ne formerly made n ia
home He is a nephew OF wh!tmcll s.
Forbes. after whom he ~ named.
Young Bynum WAS formerly employed
in the packing house OF w s. Forbes
Co.. and enlisted with the Canadian
contingent ia the European war