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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
tBy Associated Press. !


NEW YORK. March iO.-A large
fleet OF light-draft. hiEh-Spccd mo-
tor-bonts, built preferably Of wood.
and carrying gums. should he pro-
yidcd mt the earliest p0ssiblc mo-
ment for the protection Of c0nsts
nnd harbOrs OF the United states, in
the opinion of the Naval Consulting
hoard, which held n long session
here tO-duy. \ resolution TO this
effect wns passcd and forwarded 10
Secretary of the Navy Daniels.
board members pointed out TINT
funds for building these vessels
were made available by the cmer-
Eency appropriation voted by Con-
Sress.
announcement svns mndc that tho
honrd is experimenting on UNDER
wntcr detection of submarines. \
station for this work already has
been established. hut it's IocntIon is
secret. More than 100 suggestions
hnyc been received by the hoard. il
WAS sHid, Rs to mems Of meeting n
possible submarine menace. and
home Will be tried out.
An Official stntemcnt ISSUED by
the bonrd after it's meeting said thnt
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.FAv0Rs REDUCTION IN
TAX ON |NTANG|BLEs
Garnet Says Present Law Calls for
Onc-SiNth of Income of Sc
curity Holders.
FAvoEs STRICT ENFORCEMENT
Auditor Moore Looks Forward to
Day When Virginia Can Adopt
Complete Segregation of State and
Local Taxes.

That the present rate of taxation i'm
posed upon intangible personal prop
crty upon which tho state now lcvics
a segregated tax Of 81 cents on the
800 aud yields IN the localities tho
cents, il too high and may be mate
riallN reduced seems TO he the con-
Sensus Of opinion expressed by experts
at the conference of the State Tax
Board and examiners Of records, which
came 20 a close last night at Rucger's
Hotel.
Though the rate eNactcd Of this class
Of property holders has been appre-
ciabiy lowered under the system Of
measure the just complaint of these
taxpayers that tho law Disseminated
as between them and tho owners OF
other classes uf taxable property, ii is
still the belief. not only among the
taxpayers themselves. but among tax
officials as well. that the holder OF in
tangiblcs pay more than his Just pro-
portion Of revenue.
Christopher T. Garnett. chairman or
ipsu facto a member OF the state Tax
Board. made the uncquivocal statement
Yesterday morning in an address be-
fore the examiners of records that he
Is IN favor Of lowering tho rate. The
Governor already had said on the
evening before that hc thought such
action by the next Legislature might
b. feasible
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Sees I wo New Groups
of World Powers if
America Enters War
Richmond to Greet
Returning Howltzers

Parade stnrt~ I.::,0 o'clock from
seventeenth and BrOnd Streets.
l,"ute-ScNcntccnth to Main to
flfih 10 Franklin to Jefferson 10
broad to city Hall. anu thence to
nrmo.y on North Eighth street.
Sniuic saund meets - O'Clock mt
armur..
iiowitHer A>sncinti0n usscmblSs ut
truin Rt ~ 80 O'Clock.
scouts assemble ut headquarters
nt ~ $50 o'clock.
banquet at armory following pm
radc.
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CARRANzA WARNS WILSON
OF GERMAN PLOT LETTER
Sends Special Messenger to Washing
ton With Zinnermann's
Original Offer.
FACTS DISCLOSED IN Ell PASO
This Move by First Chief Results in
Conspiracy Against His Life,
Which Is About to BE Carried Out
When Discovered.
FACTS DISCLOSED IN Ell pAsC
ny WILLIAM Il. GRIFFIN.

/ EI. PASO. TrNAS. March 1o.-First
Chief Carranza himself disclosed to
President Wilson Gcrmany's offer OF a
coalition with Mexico and Japan
against the United States.
y plot was formed against Carranzas S
life as Il result Of this action. but was
discovered in time, aud tho first chief
fed TO Guadalajara for projections
| These facts were disclosed tonight
by Investigators for American cant
talists who have interests in Mexico
They were made public on tho eve of
the elections III Mexico tomorrow.
According tn tho agents reports. no
sooner had Carranza received Or Zim-
mcrmanu's note Offering Gcrmany's
backing for Mexico in a war with In.
United States than McNico's executive
dispatched special messenger to
Washington with the German Foreign
Sccrctarys original letter.
The first chiefs move was quickly
discovered by Mexican agents with
tierman 1caningS, aud tho asSassina-
tion plot WAS about to be carried out
when il was discovered.
Carranza'S action IN warniu. Prcsi-
dcut Wilson of the German intrigue is
said 10 explain the change or trout on
| tion towards Mexico, and 10 mark the
beginning Of new phases IN tho rcla-
lions between the Two countries
EXCHANGE or RTESIt.S
/ BI:TWErN TWO 90, I'm NNENTS
| i'csidc% scndius Ambassador Fletcher
to Mexico city, exchanges Of court cSics
! hctw cen military officers Of tho two rc-
puhlicS wcr" begun At Fridays cavalry
/ review here. General Pablo Gonzales
| and General Murguia. commandment at
IuarcH. were guests ct General GccrG"
Sell. Ir.. commanding tho III Paso dis
| trict.
! General MurGuia is planning re-
view Of his troops il JuareA. at which
American military officers viii he his
guests.
German agents in III Paso aud Mex
leo arc said 10 have given ~ all hope
"f winning over McNico as Il result OF
Carranza's warning 10 President VIII
son The FIRST c!licfs election to-mor-
row practically will he unanimous.
Then. according 10 reports prevalent
| in III i'aSo. Washington viii recognize
! tho Carranza government formally.
which IS already arranging larI"
7 loan Ia tho United states. While this
condition viii increase CsrranHa y
strength considerably. Villa continues
to prove . serious menace To the de-
fact" rule III Northern Mexico.
MuRGtIA SENDS orr FORCE
30 CRUISE NIIiLSThs
General Francisco MurCuia, of CHI
huahma city. has son, on, y force Of
ZOO men from H"snric. Durango. in
an attempt 10 crnsh Niliistas now op-
Z 4rr.t ipI in i,at 81
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TYPHUS IN BELGIUM
Distress increases So GrcnfIy That
Epidemic OF Drcnd Discnsc
BrcalkS Out.
Try Associated Press. ]

AMSTERDAM. March 10 tvia Lon
don.--Thc Les Nouvcllcs, Of Maas-
trichi. learns that distress in Belgium
has increased SO greatly that an cpl
den,ic Of typhus has broken ont. In
the commune of Brec. Province OF
Libonrg, alone, eighty deaths in the
population Of 1000 have occurred in
the last two months, the newspaper
adds. ~
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sTors rnn\CCO uAuIr

Eidcrs's Sanitariu,n. located a. 53G Main
Street ST. Joseph. Mo-, has published q
booklet showing the deadly effect OF tobacco
habit. and how II can lie stopped in three
to tive days at home.
A. they are distributing this hook FREQ.
any one wanting couy should send their
name and address at once.-Adv,
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roo MUCH no ASK Eon
ONt:-SINTIi or INCOME;

| 10 'h' state oHc-slNtE oi his income.
And that is what We are dong in the
operation cf the prcseu, rate. II Il
mans bond is worth sIoo. the state
Is at liberty to exact of him 60 cents.
Assuming that his security bears {
per cent interest YOU viii sec THAT one
sixth OF his yearly income goes 10 the
state il revenue. That is too much.
/ Tn" underlying principles Of all tax
laws should hc equality and practical
hili,y,"
I Mr. Garnctt WAS just as certain. how
ever that tho law rs il now stands
should be enforced without fear or
favor--crforccd with respect 10 holders
Of intangiblcs as well as with respect
/ TO owners OF real. estate or other
classes of property.
II tho theory is not right" he said
then change the theory There is alb
/ solutely no excuse to leave off the
taxing Of ntangibles. and there is no
more excuse for tho holders OF this
property not To return it, Tho law
gives YOU right to search books for
invisible property. and the State Tax
( BOARD Will stand behind you in cNcr-
cisinS that privilege"
The criticism which has como from
some quarters that the system Of par
tial SeErc cation has had the effect Of
/ producing number Of ''paupcr' coun-
! tics--countics which draw out of the
state treasury more money than they
pay in---is entirely without justica
ton. Mr.. Garnctt said.
| The only ground for just criticism"
he said. lis when the funds drawn by
local authorities ont of the treasury
arc diverted to improper purposes. I'm
Ill the critics OF partial segregation
can point to II specific instance Of this
| kind. their cauStic remarks on the
operation Of the law are unjust and
unfoundcd
"Thcrc arc three purposes for which
| localities may draw uron the treasury
for funds. These arc for the payment
OF pensions and school and criminal cN-
/ pcnscs. Certainly no county can be
| held responsible for the degree of
patriotism its men showed at tho time
of the War Between the states. or tho
number Of It's citizens which responded
10 the call to the colors. II is equally
as certain that the county has nothing
! TO do with tho distribution of school
funds. which the law provides shall he
distributed according to school popu-
lation. AS To criminal expenses. II
county frequently is called upon to as
sumo responsibility for expenses not Of
| its own making, as In tho ease OF n
change Of venue. Besides, crime is
not against the peace and dignity of
y political subdivision of tho state, but
against that of the Commonwealth"
In line with the first utteranccs OF
| Governor Stuart on the tax question,
Mr.. Garnctt expressed the opinion yes-
tcrday that the only way by which
there can bo absolutely fair and uni
form assessments of real estate is by
! Continued on Fourteenth Pago,)
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DISAPPOINTED AT IACk
OF DECORATIONS on STREETS

The limo Of march has been decor
atcd to some extent, but not nearly go
much as the Ilowitzor Association had
expected. or tho occasion seems to war
rant. One block on Main Street and
onc'-on Broad have made n brave dis
play OF the national colors, but the
movement was not general. The How
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The evening world., 1917-04-28
TIE PATROL OF The sun DANCE TRAIL

distinguished as Its rider. His coal
black skin shone like silk, his flat legs
sloping hips, well-ribbed barrel, small
head. large, flashing eyes, all pro-
claimed his high breeding,
What e beauty! What a beauty"
breathed Moira again to the doctor.
As II In answer TO her praise the
stranger, raising his Stctson, swept
her an elaborate bow, and, touching
his horse. moved nearer 10 the door
OF the Stopping Place and swung
himself 10 the ground.
"Ah, Cameron, it'S you, sure
enough. can hardly believe my
good fortune"
Hello, Raven. that you?" said
Cameron indinterently. Hope you
are fit?" But he made no motion TO
ofrer his hand nor did he introduce
him to the company. At the sound
ot tho name Dr. Martin started and
swept his keen eyes over the stran-
gers face. lie had heard that nams
before.
"Fit?" inquired the stranger whom
Cameron had Salutcd as Raven. "Fit
as ever" hard smile curling his lips
as he noted Camcron's omission.
Hello, Hen" he continued, his eyes
falling upon that individual, who was
struggling with the restive ponies
"how goes II with your noble self7"
Leaving the brOncos for the mo-
ment, Hell responded, Hello, Mr.
Raven, mighty glad TO sea you!"
Meantime the broncos, freed from
Helrs supervision, and apparently In
torcstcd IN the strange horse who was
viewing them with lordly disdain,
turned their heads and took the lib
erty Of smiling at the newcomer. In
Ta af ID IA tnHt.l a. "A
ears HAT on his head, the black horse
rushed at the brouCOs. with a single
bound they were off, the lines trailing
In the dust. Together Hell, Cameron
ana the doctor sprang for the
wagon, but before they could touch Il
II was whiskcd from underneath their
fingers as the brOncOs finished in a
mad galiOp down the trail, MORA
meantime clinginG desperately To the
seat Of the pitching wagon. After
tlem darted Cameron and for some
moments II seemed as II he could
Ovcrtdke the flying ponies, but grad
ually they drew away and he gave up
the chase. After him followed the
whole company his wife, the doctor
Hell, all In blind horror OF helpless
ness.
MY God! Ny God!" cried Gamer
on. his breath coming in sobbing
gaSpS. The cut BANK
Hardly wero the words out OF his
mouth when Raven came up.
Don't worry" he said quietly tC
Mandy who was wringins her handE
in despair, 'I'll get them"
Like swallow for swlttness and
grace. the black stallion sped away
hattcnIng his body to the trail as
no gathered speed. The bruncos had
a hundred yards start, but they mac
not run another hundred until the
agonlzed group OF watchers could zee
that the stallion was gaining rapidly
upon them.
Hen get 'om" cried He'll, 'he1
get 'on, by gum!"
But can he turn them from tn,
bank7" groaned Mandy.
III anything in horse fesh or man
flesh can do it," said Hell, "itll b
done"
But a tail-race is a long race an
n hundred yards start Is a serlou
handicap in a quarter Of a mile, Dow
The evening world., 1917-04-28

nance-"l could not have done II had
you ever lost your nerve"
II had no fear after / saw your
face" said tho girl simply. Il knew
you could do IT,"
Let me Introduce my friend, Dr,
Martin" said Cameron as the doctor
camo up.
"I-too--want to thank you-Mr.
Raven" said the doctor. seizlng him
with both hands II never can-we
never can forget tor repay you"
"Oh," said Raven. with careless
laugh, "what else could ] do? After
all II was Might Hawk did the trick"
lie lifted his hat again 10 MORA.
bowed with n beautiful grace, threw
himself on his horse and stood TIL
the two men, after carefully eNamin-
ing the harness and securing the
reins. had climbed to their places on
tho wagon seat
Then he trotted on before toward
the stopping Place, where the min
ister's VIE and indeed the whole curu-
pany OF villagers awaited them.
"Oh, isn't he wonderful" cried
Moira, with her eyes upon the rider
In front OF them. And he did II so
easily" But the men sat silent. who
Is he, Allan7 You know him"
"Ycs-he is---ho II chap | met
when was on the force"
"a policeman"
mo, no." replied her brother hastily,
"What then? Does he live here?"
"Ho lives somewhere south. Don I
know exactly where he lives"
what is he? A ranCher?"
"a rancher? Ah-yes, yes, he II n
rancher / fancy. Don't know very
well. That isl have seen little of
HMM Sact-only a couple OF times
or so."
"IIc seems 10 know you, Allan" said
his sister little rcprOachfully, ANY
way" she continued with 'eep
breath, "he Is just splendid and
mean to know more Of him"
The evening world., 1917-04-28

"Well. such wee pretty creatures are
as near TO fairies as anything we can
see" declared Besa. and Bombus
murmured. There's something In
that, something in that"
The two watched the bird and his
mate busliy gathering thistlodown
and spider webs TO line the cosy nest
Where two fesh. pink eggs would
soon turn into two ncdglings. Far
beneath a heavy shelter OF leaves
Mrs, Hummer. untlring and skilful,
worked and wove, her wings hum
ming busily all tho while, occasionally
Nopplng TO bill and coo With her
handsome. faithful spouse.
pa Hummer was exceedingly beautt-
ful. His mRny-colorod coat could
have rivalled that OF Joseph, with us
rich green, brown and purple hues.
topped on by silver gray color and
scarlet crayat.
IL was Indeed an honor to be wooed
by 40 splendid "A lover. Mrs. Hum
mer cook II all quito calmly, all
things considered. and when. after the
nppeuraee OF two small eggs, the
husband vanished. she was far from
dIsconaolate. In very warm weather
ahe seldom broodod for long but would
take a spin about tho garden now
and then. The children feared that
the baby birds would never come
forth, being 30 neglected. Dob and
Bcss were so inquisitlve and nosed
about so much that mother bird got
20 know and even TO like them.
They filled the cups OF flowers with
aWeet water for her and once Bess
tempted Mrs. Hummer To sip honey
and water from the palm OF her hand.
Despite the chlldren's fears the nest
unKs broke through In duo time and
Iny quietly. looking Hike two black
beetles. soon black horns sprouted
Ali over the bantlinEs and these In
turn burst into little brown feather
pom pons at the tips. From then on
they grew nicely.
Humming- birds thrive upon sun
shine, but when Old Sol shone toe
hotly the mother perch on the nest
| edge and gently famed tho frall
youngsters with her Tapping wings.
The way the whole family could ny
ackward as easily m forward amused
The evening world., 1917-04-28

the sloping trail tho broncos were
running savagely, their noses close to
earth, their feet on the hard ground
like the roar Of a kettledrum, their
harness and trappings fiuttering over
their backs, the wagon pitching like
a ship in n gale, the girl cllnRing to
It's high seat as a sailor to n swaying
mast. Behind, and swiftly drawing
level Win the tying brOncus, sped
the black horse, still with that smooth
grace Of skimm!ng swallow ana
with such ease OF motion ns made II
seem as II he could readily have in
creased his speed had he 30 chosen.
my God why doesn't he send the
brute along?" cried DR.. Martin.
He is up! He is up!" said Cam
eron.
The watchers saw the rider lean far
over the bronoos and seize one line,
then gradually begin to turn the ny
ing ponies away from the cut bank
and steer them In a wide circle across
the prairie.
THANK God! Thank God on.
thank God!" cried the doctor brokcu-
ly, wipIng the sweat from his face.
LET us go 10 head them or, said
Cameron, setting on at n run, leaving
the doctor md his wife to follow.
As they watched With staring eyes
they saw Raven bring back the linc
20 the girl clinglng to the wagon seat;
then the black stallion. shooting IA
front OF the ponies began 10 slow
down upon them, hampering th'ir
running TN they were brought 10 al
easy canter and, under the moro dc-
tive discipline OF teeth and hoofs, were
forced 10 a trot and finally brought to
a standstill, and 80 held till Cameron
and the doctor came up 10 them,
tHa0
for his breath and coming forward
with hand outstretchsd, you have
done-a great thing--to-day--for me.
| shall not-forget IT,"
Tut, tut. Cameron, simple thing. I
fancy you are still few points ahead,
said Raven, taking his hand m a
strong grin. After all, II was Might
Hawk did H."
"You saved-my sisters llfc," CON
tlnued Cameron, still struggling fOI
breath,
Perhaps, perhaps. but | don't for
get" and here Raven leaned over lis
saddle and spoke In lower voice.
don't forpet the day you saved mine
Come" said Cameron. |let me pre-.
sent YOU TO my sister"
Instantly Raven swung himself from
stand, Night Hawk" he corn
manded. and he horse stood like q
soldier on guard,
MORA" sail Cameron, still painting
ha-S this is my friend--Mr. Ravgn'
Raven stood bowlng before her WITH
his hat in his hand, but tho gr
leaned far down from her seat with
both hands outstretched.
IL thank you, Mr. Raven" she said
IN a quiet voice, but her brown eyes
we're shining like stars In her whit,
face. You are a wonderful rider"
II could not have done II, Ms.
Cameron" said Raven, a wonderfully
sweet smile lighting up his counte-
The evening world., 1917-04-28
By RALPH Conner

sisted Mandy. "Sce. a living room, a
lovely large one, two bedrooms of H.
and, look here, cupboards and closets,
and pantry, and here clio
opened the door IN tho corner--"a pur-
fcctly lovely upstairsl Not 10 sp0nk
OF the cookhouse out at the back.
Wonderful 10 the word" said Cam.
cron. FOR why IN all the world should
these people-T
And look. Allan. at Mpiral She's
Just lost In rapture over that hro-
place"
And don't wonder" said her hus-
band. 1T Is really fine." he continued,
moving toward Moira's side, who was
standing before a large fireplace OF
beautiful masonry set In between the
two doors that led TO the bedrooms at
the far'cnd of tho living room.
Meanwhile the work OF inspecting
the new house was going on. Every
where appeared fresh cause for de-
lighted wonder. but still the origin Ot
the raising bee remained a mystery.
Where's the pipes asked Mrs
Cochrane "rheyro not burned. ]
Cameron. The whole settlement
would feel that loss"
"Fortu9Rtely no. Young Macgregor
at the Fort mas them"
Then | wonder II they are here,
John, find out from the Inspector
yonder where the pipes are. We will
be wanting them this evening"
IL developed that Macgregor had
Indeed brought the plpea with him
and after supper tho next two
hours were spent In dancing 10 Cam
erOn's reels, in which all. with more
or less grace. took part til the piper
declared he was clean done.
Let MacgregDr have tho pipes
Cameron" cried the Inspector. "He
Is longing for n chance. | am sure
and you give US the Highland Fling.
Come, Molra," agreed Cameron
gaily, handing the pipes 20 Mac
gragor and, taking his sister by the
hand. no led her out into the lntTi
caciss OF the Highland Reel. while
the sides OF the living room. the
doors and the windows. were throng
ed with onloOkers.
There's Smith" said young DEM
10 Mandy In a low voice As the rec
was drawing TO II close.
"WhereT she cried Il have beer
looking for him everywhere"
There. at the window, outside"
Even In the dim light OF the Ian.
terms and candles hung here and
there upon the walls and stuck OF
tho window sllls. Smiths face, pale
stern. sad, shone like a spectre Ou
OF the darkness behind,
whats tho matter with the man ?
asked MANDY. Il must find out"
She made her way out OF tho hous,
Dnd round TO the window where
Smith stood gazing in upon IN,
dancers, Mandy quietly approached
him from behind and for few mo,
ments stood az his side. IIe wal
breathing heavily like a man in pain
what Is II. Mr.. smith, she said
touching him gently on the shoulder
lie sprang from her touch as from
stab and darted back.
what Is II. MIR, smith," Mand,
asked again, following him. "YoI
arc not well, You are In pain"
He stood a moment or two EaEinl
al her.
1T Is wicked" at length no painted
"Wicked1 Who? WhAt7"
"That-that girl--dancing like that
Ito BE Continued MondAy.)
The evening world., 1917-04-28
That Bad Headache.
JINE-TENTHs OF the headach

a IINE-TENTHS OF the headaches
N that We all suffer from once in
a while come from some de-
rangement of the stomach, for head
ache is not disease In itself, but
only a symptom, sort OF cry Tor
help from certain parts OF the body
that need attention. SO do not fly for
headache powders or tablets, most OF
which contain some OF the coal tar
preparations that are so injurious to
the heart and which should only be
laken under q physicians orders, but
try 70 get at the real source OF the
trouble.
N II YOU wake with a dull headache
every morning that either wears off
or gets worse later in tho day you can
be certain that there Is either some
thing wrong with your digestion or
that your liver IS sluggish. Take
cn arising a glass NJ vichy with the
Juice OF an orange squeezed in IT, o.,
ir you rrefer. q cup Of very hot water
with the Juice Of half lemon. Then
hair an hour aftcrward drink cup
OF black coffee-coffee taken in this
way often entirely cures the pain,
while tf you diluted 1t with milk md
sugar II would have little effect, Thee
eat a light bTeaDf~ ~, so;t-bolled esq
> sith perhaps a slice Of toast or some
lNholo wheat bread or some cereal ana
Enilk will be enough. BE careful u
II YOUR diet throughout the day, and al
night take q dose OF castor oil and YOU
should wake without trace OF neat
ache the next corning.
II you have u regular sick head
nche accompanied by nausea the best
remedy IL hot salt water. Put hait a
teaspoonful OF salt In glass of warm
water and drink as many glasses OF
this as Is necessary to act as a
thorough emetic. Then lie down fOr
an hour in a quiet well ventilated
room with a cloth wet with WIJc1
hazel across the eyes,
Sometimes the headache comet
from an entirely different cause, suct
..fas lack of nourishment. Perhaps you
have been working long past your
usual lunch hour and you begin t.
feel as II you never wanted any more
food. You have a pain In the back
yQt your neck and possibly across the
HOp OF your head as well. What you
need Is hight nourshlng food and a
little re- Take cup OF hot tea or
coffeet 4 some easily dlgested food
and you will certainly feel better, II