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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-13
FIRE IN RETAIL DISTRICT
DOES $4,000 DAMAGE
Women on Second Floor OF Broad
Street Shop Are Rescued
by Fircmen.
TWO FRIGHTENED GIRLS FAINT
Sharp Rain Helps Department in
Preventing Flames From Spread
ing to Adjoining BuiIdings-Ori-
gin Of Blaze Is Undetermined.

Fire. originating in some undeter-
mined manner. doing damage to the
amount of probably $4,000. broke out
yesterday afternoon at 80 O'Clock I'm
$. S. Kresgc e Company's 25-Ccnt
store. 429 East Broad Street. No one
was seriously injured. although the
women working In. the store found
some difficulty in escaping from the
second and third floors. The extension
ladder of the nre-cscape in the front
OF the building failed to drop from tho
box at the second floor, and two OF tho
women. frightened at the thought of
being trapped. tainted. 1t was but Il
short time after the alarm was turned
i'm. however. when fire apparatus was
on the scene. and iircmcn threw ladders
TO the second floor and carried the
dozen or moro excited and faintinE
women to the street.
1t was but few minutes after the
alarm was turned in until all the three
floors were filled with gas and smoke.
and thousand or more people were
collected in front OF the store.
BIAZi; Is PREVENTED
FROM REACHING OTHER SHOPS
For at least an hour traffic was held
up Broad Street.
Had it not been for the fact that a
sharp rain was soaking the city wet
and the nrcmcn were prompt. there
would likely have been a great blaze
in the block filled with retail stores.
AS it was. the fire was confined to the
interior of the one establishment. The
employees in. the Kresgc store were.
for the most part, greatly excited. and
threw into the streets their coats hats
and money.
Miss Allen. who was employed IN the
Offices on the second floor, after having
been carried down the ladder by Il
fireman. was taken into nearby store.
but she soon recovered from fright
Mrs. Webb. who in charge OF
the dressing-room on the third floor,
displayed extreme presence of mind.
and thereby had about the nnrrowest
escape of any of the employees. After
hearing the cry of fire" she directed
the girls to get away quietly and
quickly. She made second tour of
the rooms on the floor to make certain
no one was left and afterward found
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-13
MINIATURE ALMANAC.
NEW UNION GOVERNMENT
FOR CANADA ANNOUNCED
Formation Agreed On by Lender. of
Two Major Parties After ALL
Night Conference.

OTTAWA. ONT. October 12-Ten
members Of the new union government
for Canada. which 1t was agreed to
form during an nll-night conference
between the leaders c. the two major
parties, were sworn in at o'clock
to-day. These portfolios were an
nounccd:
Premier and Secretary of State for
External Affairs. Sir Robert Borden
tConservative).
Minister of Militia. Major-General
Mewburn (Libcral).
Minister of Overseas Service, Sir Ed
ward Kemp (Conservative).
immigration and Colonization, J. A.
Calder (LiberaD.
Interior. Arthur Mcishen (Conser-
vative).
Agriculture. T. A. Creear tLiberaD.
Customs, A. l.. Sifton (LiberaD.
President of the Privy Council, ~ w.
Rowcll LibcraD.
Railways and Canals. J. d. Reid
(Conservative).
Secretary of State for Mines (new).
Martin Burrell (Conseryative)
A Minister of Overseas Service, Sir
Edward Kemp. succeeds Sir George
Perley, who becomes Canadian High
Commissioner at London, in which ca
pacity lie has been acting temporarily.
Frank Cochrane was appointed chair
man of the board of directors of the
Canadian Northern Railroad.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-13
Seeadler Fooled
British Cruiser
Passed Inspection BY Assuming
Disguise Of a Lumber
Carrier.
TBy Associated Press

,,o,.o ,IBy, Associated Press.l 90
tails Of how the famous German com
merce raider Seeadler. which prcycd
on allied commerce seven months in
the South Pacific before meeting her
fate on the reefs of Mophea Island.
passed inspection OF a British cruiser
by assuming the disguise OF lumber
carrier. were revealed here to-day by
Captain Hador Smith. master of the
American schooner Il. c. Slade one
of the victims of the German craft.
After capture by the British and
subsequent escape. the Seeadlcr put
into Bremerhaven, a German port and
in December. 1916. fitted out as
motor schooner, under command of
Lieutenant Won Luckncr and a crew
of sixty-cight. half of whom, accord
ing to Captain Smith. spoke Norwegian
With forged Norwegian clearance
papers and two four-inch guns con-
ceaicd by a dcckload OF lumber, the
vessel put to sea, encountered Brit
ish cruiser. passed inspection. mounted
her guns and proceeded to sink thir-
teen vessels in the Atlantic. two Of
them British. Captain Smith said.
The final capture in tho Atlantic
was a French bark, on which 300 OF
the Seeadler's prisoners were put and
sent TO Rio de Janciro. The Sceadler
escaped pursuers and rounded Cane
Horn. Immediately beginning cam
paign OF destruction in the South
Pacific.
Dcpredations Of the Seeadler. a con-
verted American vessel. were an
nounccd by the Navy Department on
October 4.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-13
RAILROADS CONSIDERING
ASKING GOVERNMENT AID
Warrington OmcTnJs Believe Rumors
ForecnHt Concerted Move Toward
Improving Facilities.
by Associated Press.l

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. October 12.-Rcports
that the railroads are considering in
formally asking the government 10
help them in some way, to obtain
money with which to maintain and en-
large their present plants and equip
ment TO enable them to cope with the
high tide Of traffic, are regarded by Of
icials here IS forecasting n concerted
move soon toward that end
What form this move will assume
apparently has not yet been decided
by the roads themselves. 1t is reported
that they have under consideration sew
eral courses.
One possible method Is a renewed
etition for general increase in
f:-ight rates. Another is to request
the government TO lend the railroads
money on railroad securities. For this.
however. special legislation would be
necessary.
Other plans. details OF which have
not been revealed, are said to be under
esideration.
railroads are earning very nearly as
much as last year. which marked the
high tide. but within the last two
months operating expenses have shown
an increase. said to be out of all pro-
portion TO the increase in gross re-
ceipts.
Railroad executives say that as the
government has n practical monopoly
through Liberty bond issues OF the in
vestment funds Of the country, they
have found it almost impossible to OBJ
tain funds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-13
CAPTURE 100 GALLONS
Prohibition Inspector Exchanges Shots
With Hiding Men After SEEKING
Two Barrels of yyhIsky

DANVILLE, VA, October 12.-W. T.
Shelton, prohibition inspector, and two
county constables, who were called
yesterday evening to Whitmell. where
they were notified of the presence Of
LIQUOR exchanged several shots with
two men who appeared to want to
dispute the ownership Of 100 gallons.
The spirits were in two barrels.
The officers located tho barrels at
dusk and waited for some hours con-
ccaled, believing that efforts might be
made to remove it. While standing
guard number Of shots were fired
at the three officers in the darkness,
and, crouching down in the bushes,
they returned the fire. None of the
guards was struck.
Finally. Shelton called out that he
intended to take the whisky away and
explained that he was an authorized
agent of the State. There was no
further shooting. and the liquor was
loaded on a wagon and brought to
Danville. Earlier in the evening Shell
ton and his men found eleven gallons
OF liquor in some woods at School,
field.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-13
Eat Your Meals With
out the Haunting Fear
of After Distress

PARCO DYSPEPAIN will afford you
freedom from the usual pangs of dys-
pepsia. heartburn, gripping pains, gas
on stomach and similar troubles that
arise from failure OF the stomach and
digestive organs to perform their
functions properly. Thousands Of
grateful purchasers testify enthusiast
tically to it's efficacy. Try a bottle to-
day-see for yourself. Sold and rec
commended in Richmond at Paragon
Pharmacy, Hord's Drug Store. T. A.
Miller CO., Washington & Early (two
storcs). l.. T. Wright Drug Co., Bur-
nett's Drug Store. Allen Avenue Phur-
macy, Farley's Pharmacy, Kern's Phar-
macy and one store in each town.-Ady.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-13
WANT FLEET OF BARGES
on MISSISSIPPI RIVER

fBy Assoc lated Press.1
WINONA MIMI, October IAN
appeal to the Federal Shipping Board
to build. sell or lease on an installment
plan a large fleet of barges to enable
the Mississippi River to relieve the
railroads. all overtaxcd. was voiced at
the closing session of the sixteenth an
nual convention OF the Upper Missis-
sippi River Improvement Association
here to-day. The establishment OF a
line Of light-draft barges. provided
with powerful towboats. such as oper-
ate on the Rhine. was urged as neces-
sity 10 enable the Mississippi River
to share In the transportation burden
of the nation during the war. and be
OF aid to inland manufacturers and
shippers after the war.
President Wilkinson, Of Burlington.
declared recent trips OF heavy barges
over the river with coal for st. Paul,
returning with iron ore for st. Louis.
showed the plan to be practicable.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-13
.REQUIs|T|ON NOTICE
SENT TO SHIP OWNERS
government to Take Over Vessels Of
Moro Than $500 Tons on
October 10.
LIMIT LATER MAY BE LOWERED
owners Whose Steamers Arc Operat-
Ing In Regular Trades Are to Con-
unuo as They Have Been Doing,
Subject TO Further Instructions.
TBy Associated pr..xi

A =
WASHINGTON. October l2-An-
houncement of the general method by
"hich tho American merchant marine
Is 10 DO requisitioncd October Is by the
government was made tonight by
cambridge Colby, of the Shipping
board. In notice sent to ship owners.
The requisition Will include at first
only cargo ships OF more than $500
tons dead weight capacity and passen-
ger vessels OF moro than $500 gross
tons register. The limit probably will
be lowered soon to include craft of
more than 1000 tons.
The notification sent to the ship
owners reads:
The United States Shipping Board
hereby gives notice TO all owners of
ships registered and enrolled under the
laws OF the United States that the
requisition OF all American steamers
described below and OF which previous
announcement has been made. will be-
come operative and effective on October
1s. 1917. at noon.
Il. The ships affected by said rcqui-
sition and included therein are (a) all
cargo ships able to carry not less than
$500 tons total dead weight. including
bunker, water and stores; OBJ all pas
tons gross register.
"2. ta) As to all steamers in or bound
TO American ports on October Is. 1917.
rc1uisition becomes effective after dis
charge OF inward cargo and ship Is
put In ordinary good condition. (b) AS
to steamers which have started to load
sheir outward cargo, requisition be-
comes effective at noon on October Is.
1917. and accounts as to hire and ex-
penses Will be adjusted from time
steamer began to load
TO COMPLETE VOYAGE
AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE
%. Steamers trading to and from
American ports. that have sailed on
their voyage prior to October Is, 1917,
at noon, are TO complete tina. voyage
rs promptly as possible and report for
requisitioning
-. Steamers that are occupied in
trades between foreign ports shall be
rc0uisitioncd as OF October Is, 1917. at
noon, and accounts adjusted accord
inEly.
"ta) Owners whose steamers are op-
Grating in their regular trades. are to
continue the operation of their steam
ers for account OF the government. as
they have been doing for themselves,
until they receive further Instructions.
"tb) Owners whose steamers are
chartered to others. Will apply to the
Shipping Board for instructions regard
ing the future employment Of said
steamers"
American ships OF more than 1900
tons capacity available for ocean ser
vice number ass. agsregating 2.s7l.35e
stons lightweight. Most Of the smaller
vessels to be rcanisitioned will be put
into peaceful trades. Many will ply
between the United States and South
America and West Indian ports. main
tanning trades which the government
considers essential.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-13

vate Samuel o. LivinRood at tho army
aviation camp at Princeton. n. j., for
having poison In his possession. the
committee on public information to.
night issued this statement: $50
"At an inspection OF the barracks at
the aviation school at Princeton. ". j.,
small quantity OF cyanide of potas-
SUM and choral hydrate was found.
a soldier. In whose possession the poi
son seemed to be. was placed under ar
rest and taken to Governors Island.
n. Y, for trial by court-martial."
At the War Department It was said
that the case was being handled by
the commander of the Eastern Depart
ment, and that nothing was known hero
concerning arrangements for the court
martial.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-13
Wnlfcr S. Ogden.
(Special to The Times-Dispatch

ISpeclaI 70 The Ilmes-Dlspatch.I
LYNCHBURG, VA, October "a
Walter S. Ogden, sixty years of age,
died Thursday afternoon at his home
at Amherst after brief illness. He
was a member of the Amherst Metho-
dist Church and q teacher of the mems
Bible class. Surviving him are his
wife and one daughter. Mrs. o. NJ.
Blankcnship. Lynchburg, and the fol-
lowing brothers and sisters: p. c.
Ogden and Mrs. w. w. Gilbert, Am
herst;" Mrs. Ammonett. Madison
Heights; w. J. Ogden. Wincsap, and
Robert Ogden, Lynchburg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-13
DELAY AEROPLANE FLIGHT
FROM HAMPTON TO NEW YORK
Unfavorable Wcnthcr Conditions Cause
Italians TO Postpone Trip-LarEe
DirISible Expected shortly.
Liky Essociatc9 Pressl :,

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, October 12.-
Announcement was made tonight that
Captain Resnati, Lieutenants Ballerini
and Baldioli will not make flights from
Langley Field, near Hampton. to
Mineola, n. Y, planned for tomorrow.
Postponement. it Is said, was due to
the unfavorable conditions tonight
and prospects for still more disagree
able weather Saturday. At Langley
Field tonight it was said that no
date has been set for making the
lights, but that the start will be made
as soon as conditions are more fav-
orable for flying.
A large Italian dirigible balloon, re-
Gently sent to the United States by
the italian government. will be brought
to Langley Field and tested out in the
near future. The machine is said to
be the largest and swiftest in the
world.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-13
Mrs. ID. l.. Spooner.

Mrs. D. l.. Spooner died at Virginia
Hospital early yesterday morning. Mrs
Spooner came to Richmond a year ago
from Minnesota. Friends in Duluth
and South Dakota have been notified of
her death, and the body will be held
pending their advice. Mrs. Spooner
lived at 20 West Twenty-ninth Street
before she was taken to the hospital.
She was seventy-three years old
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-13
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
John Henry Burnett.

John Henry Burnett, a Confederate
veteran and f;.rmer. died yesterday
at o'clock at his home near
Ridge Church. Henrico County. He is
survived by his wife, three daughters,
Mrs. r. l.. Hicks. Mrs John Paul and
Mrs. L. r. Dyson; two sons, J. f. and
j. j. Burnett; two stepdaughters. Mrs.
Charles Ambold and Mrs. Lowell Vass,
and one stepson, Harry l.. Jarvis.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-13

her own way to the second floor and
the hre-escape, where q fireman took
her in charge.
On the second floor. Mr.. Kittenger.
assistant manager. gave the alarm and
directed Miss Magoner, Of $40 West
Clay Street. to make for place of
safety or the hre-cscapc. She rushed
to the fire-escapc, and was among those
who were rescued.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-13
Mrs. AIfred winxton.

Mrs. Alfred Winston died at $3.50
o'clock yesterday afternoon at the
home of her brother-in-law, &c. Wins
ton. in Chesterfield County near Bon
Air. She was of advanced age and
had been in failing health for sew
eral years. Her husband survives.
The funeral will take place from
the home of l. c. Winston at $3.50
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Burial
will be in the family burying ground.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-13
G. & o. Earning. Increa,..

Estimated gross revenue OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany for the first week OF October
aggregated s977.497. as compared with
&S6o.l34 for the corresponding week
OF last year. showing an increase of
$177.363. according to figures made
public yesterday by Comptroller L. F.
Sullivan.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-13
BRoADSEsS OF GOVERNMENT
VIEWS TO HE SHOWN PUBI,N

we are working to the end that
our countrymen may see the folly and
grave disobedience of unjust and III
We are bending our efforts to point out
to our fellowmen that they, in all
probability. see the present situation
from only one angle, whereas the gov
eminent sees il from every viewpoint,
and is therefore alone in the position
to Judge OF the expediency Of national
affairs.
our every effort and will continue to do
So to persuade all Americans that they
can do the greatest good to themselves
and their country. by cheerful and
generous performance Of their duty, as
it is pointed out to them by lawfully
constituted authority"
The President wrote to the cardinal
in reply:
May / not express my deep and
sincere appreciation OF your letter Of
October g. 1t has brought me cheer
and reinsurance, and l want you to
know how much 1 appreciate your
own action consenting to preside over
the important and influential group
women who have so generously under
taken to support the administration in
its efforts to make the whole character
and purpose OF this war, and Of the
government OF the United States in
the prosecution Of it. clear to the
whole people"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-13
Miss Mamie II. wat,..

LYNCHBURG. VA, October 12.-Miss
Mamie Fl. Watts died at her home here
Thursday. She was n native Of Am
herst County. member of the First
Baptist Church, and is survived by the
following brothers and sisters: Walter
I. Watts, Roanoke; George Watts, AM
hcrst; Carron Watts, Arizona; Stephen
Watts. Texas; Morris Watts, Eckmar,
w. Va. Charles r. Watts. Richmond;
Mrs. Mollie. l.. Moore. Appomattox. and
Mrs. Grace Il. Sales, Lynchburg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-13
Postmnnter,. Nephew Honorca

Lieutenant Lawrence d. Thornton,
formerly of this city, has been appoint
cd assistant adjutant Of his brigade
nj Fort linton, n. Y. and in the absence
OF the adjutant is now acting adju-
tant He is nephew Of Postmaster
Hay T Thornton
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-13
Alleged G.m,,,,e 1ton..

w. II. Jackson was arrested yester-
day by Detective SergeSnts Wiley,
Smith and kellam on the charge of
maintaining gambling house at
4101-2 East Marshall Street