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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27

government as the present consti,u
rional provisions will allow.
mother hill. general in its character.
hut drawn TO meet the unique coudi-
tious in liop"woll provides tha: when
ever = city Of the first class mas more
than half OF its area assessed as acre
age. a new assessment may toe ordered
Most OF The llopcwsll property under
I'll" state assessment as O! February T..
1915, WAS assessed rs acreage ON a
valuation Of $40 per acre. Some OF land
now has almost fabulous values per
front foot and is bringing good cash
prices on ,N- market. but without a
r"a> ScsSmcnt il would be 1920 before
tn" city wuGld begin TO reap in taxes
IN income adequate TO its needs, cS-
pccially in view OF the immediate de-
mand for street paving. water and
sewer improvements and the limita
ti"nS on city bond issues based on ;aN-
able values.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27
Local Temperature.

Local Tempcrature.
! noon temperatures. .......... 40
NJ. temperature. ............ 43
Maximum temperature TO s y. NJ A
~, mum temperature to i. NJ. "a
S.caH temperature ............... rs
Sornai temperature ............. ~
ISenciency in temperature. ..
deficiency in temperature since
March ! ...:......... 166
Accumulated excess since Jan
uary ..... 17o
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27
U. S. MAY DISCUSS SIZE
OF DEFENSIVE ARMAMENT

CONTINUED from First Pagco
the situation in Congress. tho subma-
rine crisis shifts back to the ncgotia-
lions between Secretary lansing and
Count Won Bcrnstorn.
NEGOTIATIONS WILL. NOT
he TRANSFERRED TO BERLIN
Mr.. Lansing said to-day there was
no intention of transferring the ncgo-
tiations to Berlin to be conducted be-
tween Ambassador Gerard and the Bcr-
lin Foreign Office. as was intimatcd in
dispatches published abroad. and re-
iternted that the State Department had
heard nothing more from Germany on
ITS request for a declaration that the
new submarine campaign would not be
conducted III violation Of previous as
surahces FOR the safety OF Americans
travelling on unresisting liners.
Administration officials still were
awaiting tho receipt OF the appendices
to the latest German memorandum on
inc subject. which contain what is al
lcScd TO he copy OF confidential in
StructonS given to British sea cap
tains. II this document contains what
the German government claims. ii is
said TO be probable inquiries may be
addressed to Great Britain on the sub
tect The British government some
time ago assured the United states that
its merchant ships would not operate
Germany. in it's memorandum. gives
as ono OF the cardinal reasons for Its
determination to sink armed merchant
ships OF her enemies without warning
the fact that German Subma rines have
been tired upon repeatedly by mcr-
chantmen which apparently were en-
gagged in peaceful pursuits OF com
merce
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27
T.Ocnl IfofnfalI.

it"aii 49, it,t tncusS,iouT nourS Trace
DchclehcY in rainfall since March
deficiency in rainfall since Jan
uary OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .O2
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27
GOVERNOR SIGNS THREE
HOPEWELL CHARTER BILLS
Powder Town Now Is City Of the
First Glass, Under Law
of Virginia.
WILL APPOINT NEW OFFICERS
Temporary Board To Relieve Military
rs Soon rs PosSibie-Aiayor and
Council Go Into Office July Sit
alton Unique in States History.

Governor stuart OH J e--erday morn
ing signed the three bills which make
Hopewcll city OF tho first rank. The
first bill is an emergency act. and
contcmplatcs the appointment Of five
commissioners who Will administer the
affairs Of Hopcwcll until July !, when
tho Governor VIII appoint Il mayor and
two branches of the city council This
body will have authority in part until
iolS. tho majority. and in part until
September l. 1920, the minority. The
bill also apprcpriatcS $@i,co0 to adj
minister the affairs Of the city until
taxes may 10 levied and collected
The FIRST is a temporary bill. hccom
ing effective Immediately upon its APP
prevail Yesterday Governor Stuart has
not named tho commission. hut IL is
highly probable that he will do so
either to-day or tomorrow.
Considerable interest attaches to tho
namin. Of the commission. The bill
provides that each member Of the COM
mission nlust own ut least $3.50 worth
OF property in tho community These
FIVE arc 20 constitute an administrative
board and arc personal representatives
ccssary rules and regulations for local
affairs. which. when approved by the
are TO have tho effect OF
ordinances. They are TO pay out from
a state appropriation the necessary
expenses OF administration. Bills in
both branches Of the General Assem-
bly, have hccn so drawn that check
is placed upon the expenditure Of all
funds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27
TO KEEP
CHECK on EXPENDITURES


The bills arc to DC paid by the war
rants OF tho Auditor OF Public Accounts.
drawn on the state Treasurer. This
temporary measure will automatically
expire upon the qualification OF the
Mayor and Council. which becomes ef-
feCtivc July l. The purpose Of the
temporary bill is u avoid a city cleo
lion. provided by general law for the
second Tuesday i'm June. II such an
election we're held there would bc less
than 100 voters among the population
az some $500"
TIL, Mayor and Board OF Aldermen.
consisting OF three and Il Common
Council. consisting OF i've. all OF whom
must he qualified voters Of Bland Dis
trict. Prince George County. or III tho
alternative have been residents in the
proposed limits FOR three months pro"
vious to their selection. ar" to DC APP
pointed - the Governor ON July !. At
I'VE will automatically 20 out OF Of
flee
This new SIT % officers. the Mayor,
Board OF Aldermen and Common tOun-
ell. Will elect the officers needed. among
whom arc tho Common wealth Attorney.
Comm IS oncr OF Revenue. trcasu
and city sergeant constitutional off
ccrs). Il police justice. a civil justice.
city attorney ami such other officers as
are necessary, ana Will iiX their com
pcnSatlor Tn" officers so selected will
hold Office until tn" nest general cl"c.
ton for city officers, a. provided by
law
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-07
CHILDREN ENJOY AUTOMOBILE RIDE
 TO COMPO BEACH

Two hundred and fifty little children were the guests of Benjamin B. Steiber to Wood avenue for an automobile ride and outing at Compo beach yesterday. MT. Steiber is widely known in amuse- ment and automobile circles. This is the third year he has conducted these outings and he intends to make this an annual affair to be conducted every July when the date falls on a week day.
 The youngsters who enjoyed the ride and outing, ranged from babes in arms to children of IA years. They were from the Bridgeport Day Nursery, Bridgeport Protestant Orphan asylum City Nursery, Fairfield, Mrs. Devine's home, Stratford, and the Hungarian Orphan asylum, Fairfield.
 The start was made at 1:3G from in front of the Day Nursery in Main street. The automobiles were gaily decorated with flags and each child had a small flag. With each automo- bile there was an adult person to look after the little, joy riders. The route was up Main street to Bulls Head and then back to Fairfield avenue to the beach. The procession of decorat- ed autos with their parties of happy. laughing children attracted much att tention and traffic officers gave them the right of way both going and com-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-07
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 RETAINS JOHN NOLEN
 IN ADVISORY CAPACITY

Plans for increased housing facili- ties in Bridgeport are being made by the housing committee of the Cham Der of Commerce with the result that John Nolen, the city planner, formerly engaged by the city of Bridgeport, has been retained in an advisory capac- ity.
 MT. Nolen's staff is engaged in this city, compiling facts and figures upon which to base recommendations to the Chamber of Commerce in final re- port that is expected to be submitted within the next 10 days.
 George Cove, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, announced to- day that MT. Nolen had been retained and that if present plans for housing being considered by that body were confirmed by Nolen a large scheme would be preached to the public. Just what this scheme comprised. or whether outside capital would be re- uuired, could not be learned.
 The Nolen report will consider the kinds of houses needed in Bridge port, the material of which they should be constructed, general loca- ton, form of financial organization needed, administration of the proper ties etc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-07
AMERICAN AMBULANCE
 DRIVERS ARE INJURED
 BY BURSTING OF SHELL

Paris, July "A six-inch shell which burst near the Richard Norton section of the American automobile ambulance corps on the verdun front wrecked one of the ambulance cars and fragments of the shell struck the two American drivers. Harry How ard Rollins. head of Sparta, N. J.. suffered flesh wound in the left forearm, and Jacob Wendell. of New York. formerly of Sandridgebury. Eng, was wounded in the back. None of the French wounded in the ambu- lance was struck by the shell frag- ments. The Norton section of the American ambulance was filled with French wounded at the time.
 wendelrs mother was Miss Kendall, of Washington, D. c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-07
FRANCIS Il. MARkoE, Master of the Great Yale Pageant

formances given at the Junior League Show and the Charity Ball. He has played in his own masques before the Queen-mother Alexandria of England, Princess Louise. Duchess of Argyle, King Manuel, once of Portugal, and several other royalties. Old Manuel, however, did not like him so well as he did Gaby Deslys, so he did not present him with a string of pearls or even thank him for his performance.
 More. people will be on the stage at one time in the Yale Bowl than in any pageant ever produced anywhere. At tho actual performance, to preside over this assemblage of 1000 persons, MT. Markoe will be on an elevated platform, caged, and clamped to concrete walls
 By this arrangement he will be able to convey instructions to the orchestra of 15O pieces by means of colored light code. Three trunk telephone lines with numerous connections will be at lIr. Markoe's disposal during the per formance, and in case of hitches in the scenes or accident he will be in a po- sition to act.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-07
PACEANT'S HEAD
 IS A WAR HERO
Francis \. Markoe uus Seen Strenuous Service on
 Serbian Fields.
WROTE THE OXFORD MASQUE
VIII Direct 1000 Actors In Vale Bowl From an Elevated Platform and Will Convey instructions to Orchestra by Use of CoIored Liphts.

SoUv0y tuSeruCeoHo 70 0T0VeotTa oy
 Use of ceIored Lights.
 New Haven, Conn.,, Fran cis H. Markoe, Master of the Yale Pageant, ~to be performed at the Yale Bowl in New Haven in bicen. tennial commemoration of the removal of the infant college from Saybrook Connecticut. to its present site, is one of the artistic leaders not only ot America but of tho world. His activi ties in. tho revival of pageantry have taken him as far as Capetown, South Africa.
 When the war broke out he was @ student at Oxford. He at once organ i7ed military hospital corps and went with it to Serbia. In the Lombard. ment of Belgrade he was in the thick of the fight and by his daring and fear lessness saved many Serbians from death For his services he was giver an honorary neutenancy in the Serbian Infantry and was presented with the Kosovo Medal. the Serbian Red Cross medal for personal services to wound ed soldiers. MT. Markoe is a membel of the Executive Oommittes of the Serbian Relief Fund in America.
 His Wide Experienes.
 Though MT. Markoe Is only thirty two years old he has had a range oi experience that makes him admirably fitted to become the head of the greaI celebration in the Bowl next fall. Aft CT completing q four years course al Yale in three and graduating in the class of 1906, at the same time receiv- ing diploma from the Yale Ar School, he went to Oxford to study al Magdalen College. While there he wrote the masque of the Oxford Pag- cant. among the other editors being Robert Bridges, the present Poet Lau reate of England, and ]. B. Pagan. II 1910 he went to South Africa, wrote the masque and produced the pageant given there He wrote the masque play cd for 44,00O school children of Lon don as King Georges coronation trea' to the children, and he assisted Frani Lascelles in the production of the Coro nation Pageant in London.
 Played 1sfers Royalty.
 In New York and Philadelphia he has been prominent'in giving plays for so ciety circles, for several years pas having produced the theatrical per
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-07
The Origin of the Vale Name.

New Haven, Conn.,, June 14.-In the great Yale Pageant which will take place in the Bowl next October, with cast of 1000 actors, the prelude will show the marriage ceremony of Mar garet of Ienkyn, the founder of the Yale family, back in the latter part of the fifteenth century in England. The property which she brings as part of her dowry was called Plas yn Yale, and it is from this that her son took his family rame.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-07
MASTERS SAYS PUT HIM BACK
 ON THE PAYROLL
MT. John Masters, Who Re- sides in the Reed Block, Stratford, Says Lax-a- Tone Enabled Him to Work.

As in the case of MT. Masters, Lax a-Tone has been the means of putting many 8 sufferer In the health column and from there on the pay roll. This remedy has received the thanks and endorsement of many a wage earner. MT. Masters said:-
 For a long time I have suffered with sour stomach. I would bloat up with gas and suffer terrible pains. would have dizzy spells and the rumbling of the gas in my stomach and intestines was very annoying. l had dull pains in my legs and they felt tired, heavy and achy. When I
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-07
PLEASURE BEACH BOAT
 SCHEDULE SUSPENDED

While alterations and improvements are being made at the piers at Strat- ford avenue and Pleasure Beach, steamer service to the resort has been temporarily suspended. The changes will be rushed to completion so that the boat service may be resumed as soon as possible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-07

ing. -
 At the beach two hours were spent. The children played games and were allowed to take off shoes and stockings and go wading in the Sound. Tee cream and cake were served by MT. steiber and just before the start was made for the return trip lolly pops were dis tributed. The return was made about o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-07
NO OPPOSITION TO
 LORDSHIP COMPANIES
 PLANS FOR CROSSOVER

No opposition was made yesterday at Hartford when the public utilities commission heard the petition of the Lordship Park association and the Connecticut Co. for approval of pro- posed methods of constructing a single track branch off, and a crossover on Stratford and Hollister avenues, to permit the Lordship cars to enter the center of the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-07

license for 10 days. The license of Abe vachss of Stamford wac suspend ed for operating an automobile with out permission of the owner.
 Secretary Burnes continued the case of Julius Dlugolecky. charged, with reckless driving. The license will be Suspended in the meantime. The 1i- cense of Albert Bailey of Fairfield was suspended because he operated a car while under the infuepce of liquor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-07
RRmGEPORT MOTORISTS
 BEFORE SECY. BURNES
fspsclaa to The Farmer,

dartford, July 7-The Hcen0e of sonn Davis of Bridgeport, charged win operatinx an automobile while under the inAuance of liquor, was auspended by Secretary of State 1ufnes yesterday. Ho wants to gef w1tnlnsos to testtfy as to his sobriety.
 On the charge of reckless driving. tho ucsnse of George Peters of Bridge port was guspAndeA. Harry Martinelli Of etanfnad w1u not be able to use his
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-07

once sat down I felt as if I never wanted to get up Asaln. In fact, l have been so sick I have been unable to work and thanks to Lax-a-Tone l went to work last week. I want to give this testimonial, sincerely hoping that it will be the means of helping some fellow sufferer as it did me-"
 Lax-a-Tone is for sale at Hartigan's drug stores, 81 Fairfield avenue and Main and Congress streets.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-07

Kil1ian for the release of his minor sisters, Dora and Ada from the Coun- ty Home The children were com mitted on February IS, 1914, on the ground. that the environment in which they lived was not good for them. Killian was able to convince Judge Miller that he had stablished good home for his sisters and they will be released in his care.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-07

Thirty-five cents a pound is report ed to have been paid in Montana for clip of 30,000 pounds of wool.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-07

After 20 years of service, Charles A. Farwen resigned as president of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-07

Fire in the downtown buginess dis- trict Of Pittsburgh caused damage of .$20o,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-07
GErs SISTERS RELEASED.

Judge Paul l.. Miller of the probate court, has granted the petition of Jas
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-07
n:s s..ss:1s.., ss@ sssan1 Sssa: DillOn'S' D08. .914 Main St, Hartford A - = -
 Wholesale and Retail Leading A1illiners
11O5 MAIN STREET
 Bridgeport, Conn. 10 Rue St. Cecile, Paris.


n % hn prices
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-07

Farmer Want Ads1s One Cent Word
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-28
OCCUPYING TOWNS
 AS AMERICANS LEAVE

Mexico. City, June 27.-The American forces under General Pershing have abandoned Bachimba and San Geronimo in order to concentrate to the north, &C., cording to advices received by General Oregon, secretary of war. from Gener- al Trevino. commanding the govern ment troops in Chihuahua. The Car ranza forces have occupied these posi- tions and organized them so as to prevent the American troops from again occupying them
 Reports received from Zacatecas are that Col. Miguel Hernandez, one of the rebel chieftains. is ready with his forces to join the Carranza army.
 According to information from Nac- ozari. Sonora, the Southern Pacific rail- way line and the telephone and tele- graph systems are in the hands of the de facto government forces.
 Replies are being received from the Latin n-American republics to which Foreign Secretary Aguilar recently sent messages concerning the Carrizal and Mazatlan incidnds. Some of the re- plies offer cooperation with a view to averting through mediation a war be- tween the United States and Mexico.
 Gen, Roberto F. Ceiudo. commander ln-chief of the Zapata forces in Tidal go, has offered all the men under his command for the service of the de facto government. General Carranza has &C., cepted the proffer. m
 general Gavira. commanding the gov ernment forces at Juarez. has returned to his post after a conference with General Carranza and Secretary of War Obregon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-28
DEFEAT WAS DUE TO
 LOSS OF OFFICERS

Field Headauarters. June 27.-(via Wireless ii Columbus. N M)-Majors Jenkins and Hcwze. returning today from their relief expedition toward Car. rizal, gave it as their opinion that the negro troopers of the Tenth cavalry would have beaten the Mexicans had they not lost their officers The death of Captain Boyd and Lieutenant Adair and the wounding of Captain Morey took the heart out of the soldiers, they said.
 Lieutenant Adair charged through the town. He had only five men with him when he returned, but he got these safely back to the irrigation ditch before he fell.
 Major Howze's command today com pleted upward of 1000 miles of horse- back riding since entering Mexico and in addition has marched $50 miles in order to save the horses.
 The men of General Pershine's com mand drill briskly every day. The American camp is on a shadeless plain but the men, hardened by campaign. ing, stand the heat with ease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-28
DOCKET SET FOR
 MEETING ON JULY 3

Montgomery, June N.-(Special.) )-The citation of the state public service com. mission to the various railroads of the state requiring them to show cause why the commission should not order a reduc. ton of rates on peanuts, velvet beans and other diversified farm products is the most important case scheduled to come before the commission at it's regu. lar monthly meeting on July 3. The docket for the July session was an- nounced today
 Another case Of more or less import ance scheduled to come up for hearing IS the petition of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad company to advance certain freight rates. The commission docket does not enumerate these rates.
 Other cases docketed for hearing on July are as follows:
 Application of Tula E. Smith to sell the property of a'public utility owned by her In the town of Lineville to the Ala bama Power company.
 Application of Jasper Water, Light and Power company to sell it's entire prop- erty to the Alabama Power company
 application of H. A. Smith, doing busi- ness under the firm name of Gurley Light and Power company, to sell the entire' property of public utility in the town of Gurley. owned by him, to the Alabama Power company.
 l.. l.. Stephenson vs. Southern Railway company and Northern Alabama railwa V. petition for reduction in coal rates from certain mine groups to Lovick.
 Alabama Packing company, ct al. ys. Alabama Great Southern Railroad com pany, ct al; complaint, alleging exces- sive freight charges to petitioners plants at North Birmingham, in connection with the Birmingham Belt railroad, and peti tioning for certain mileage rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-28
BANKHEAD BILL IS
 PASSED BY HOUSE
Provides for Federal Aid in Building Goods Roads in
 United States

Washington. June 27.-(Special.J The Bankhead bill providing for gov ernment aid in the construction of highways came out of conference this afternoon unblemished and went through the House without dissenting vote.
 The bill represents what is regarded as the greatest impetus ever given to good roads. It provides for appropri- ations in five years amounting to $75,- Oo0,0 The payment of the money to the states is~ contingent on the states
 raising sums equal to those requested of the government. Alabama's share of the lump appro-
 priation will amount in five years to
 about S2,700.000. It is anticipated that
 the President will immediately approve the measure.
 Senator Bankhead. author of the bill and known as the father of good roads
 in America, is being warmly congrat-
 ulated tonight.