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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-16
W NSHINGTON HEARS OF
GREAT REVOLUTION

Washington. March 15.-Closely.
guarded dispatches to the state de-
partment tonight told the story Of the
revolution which has shaken the great
empire of Russia to it's foundations.
The department fatty refused to make
public any reports from Russia, and
simply said that generally they corl-
firmed the unofficial reports OF the
overturning of the great bureaucracy
which for centuries has dominated
the greatest nation, in area, in the
world, The Russian embassy like
wise refused to comment on conditions
in Russia. Ambassador George BahK-
meteff declaring that he had received
no information to warrant the rev0-s
lutionary reports
Private dispatches to Washingtons
however. told tale OF an enormous
population goaded to desperation ~
food conditions that have groWu
worse and worse as Russia's part1Ea@
patton in the European war continuoG4
The efforts of the duma. representing
the masses OF Russian peasantry a14
Russian industrial labor. to ameliora6o
food shortages in the great cities -
the empire precipitated the criste.
according to these dispatches. The
fight OF the Russian ministry, repre-
senting the old-time bureaucracy, -
combat the duma was the spark wh101S
set Off the explosion OF revolt.
Clashed Over Bread.
The recent propagation Of tAas
duma. these dispatches said, was due
to the passage of measures deUignU0
to reduce bread prices. measure
king bread prices, and fixing stanAS5
ard weight for loaves was enacted ~
.atisfy the great national clamor
against the lack of food. The bureaaS
cracy protested, but the duma backed
mp its plan with second measuFa|
providing that any baker refusin9 to \:
lake his usual allotment OF bromlEs
should be punished by .imprtsonmeuts
Further measures for the relief o. tho
stricken Russian pcpulace was plaa1
ned, but the ministry immediatea1S
forced the adjournment Of the dunnA y.
The food situation in Russia Aa4
been acute for months, due lasGet9n
according to advices reaching hers.
@nismanagement and lack Of propG|
administration rather than to CO.
actual food shortage. Grave stor3e
If scandal and corruption In hi81
place in Russia have been reachin&s
Washington for some time. and r1ess
Gently the food situation has beGoEa
complicated by transportation an
ticulties. due to the use OF 8reaes
amounts of railroad rolling stock 4
The Russian offensive against -
Turks in Persia. There have hk(3
wise been advices Of general cea
plaint against great ccncesstonA ~
great government contracts awAf4 =
railroads and other great 0nane1 K
interests
The success of the revolution.
related in various dispatches FRI
abroad. was generally recAjxo(
Washington as indicating gaaN
the entente allies In Ruo1
duma. and Its great R0p1aer
NJ hAye - - -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-16
On the Other Hand II 10 Be-
lieved New Regime In Rus
STA 10 Stronger Pro-Ally
NEW CABINET Is
HEADED BY LVOFF
Rea' Object of Revolution Was
to End Conditions Which
We're intolerable Under Bu-
reaucracy

London, March 15.--The revolt in
Prussia was not aimed at bringing
about a separate peace.
This assertion was made in the
house of commons today by Chan
cellor of the Exchequer BoDar Law
He added that it was Comforting" to
know this.
Order has been restored in Petro-
grad. railways and other public uttl-
ties having resumed operation, Bonar
Law announced. He Informed the
house of the abdication of Car
Nicholas and OF the appointment as
regent OF Grand Duke Michael Alex
anaroNitch.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-16
War Department Asks Virginia
to Select Camp That Will
Care For 10000 Men
STATES PRESENT
MILITARY NUMBERS
APPROXIMATELY 1900
Following Upon Gerard's Ar
rival and Continued Overt
Acts On Part Of Germany,
Order Is Deeply Significant

Preparations are to be made
at once for the mobilization OF
the full war strength OF the
national guard of Virginia.
The military authorities of
the state last night were di-
rected by a dispatch from Gen
eral Leonard Wood, command
ing the dspastment of the
East, to select a proper camp
where the full military
strength Of Virginia can be &C
conlmodated and held in readi-
ness for all emergencies.
Will Call All Out.
The significance of the order
is that it foreshadows the call
ing out of the entire national
guard of the country.
That such a move would be
made necessary by the de
termination of Germany to
continue it's campaign against
American ships, with the ex-
treme likelihood Of trouble
with German reservists already
in this country, has been long
recognized.
May Be Gerard's Advice,
The order following I'M
mediately upon the arrival of
Ambassador Gerard, who
knows the temper and disposi
ton of the German govern
ment better any ether man in
America, is deeply significant,
It is believed that the presi-
dent has decided that the coun-
try is not safe except on a war
footing
Our Present Esta blishment.
Virginia's present military
establishment is composed of
the following organizations,
approximating a total effective
force of 1000 men:
Three regiments, infantry
the First, Second and Fourth.
Four batteries, field artillery,
located at Richmond, Norfolk,
Portsmouth and Hampton.
One squadron, cavalry;
formerly Richmond Light In.
fantry Blues battalion.
One Type D Signal corps,
Richmond.
One Field Hospital corps,
East Radford.
One Engineers company,
Richmond.
All these several units are
now at their home stations, ex-
cept those en- route to Rich
mond from the Mexican border.
Recruiting to full war draft
would mean more than
doubling the present force.
In event of actual war, how
ever, Virginia could put ten
times as many troops in the
field.
It is improbable under the
circumstances that the organ
ixations now en- route from. the
f(sontinued ON aetonA il II
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-16
SHOOTING Of HEIH IS
SHR0UO{O IN MYSTERY
Dying Statement OF Young Man and
silence of Prof. and Mrs. Nawtcr
But Deepen II.
No NEW WARRANT VET SWORN
OUT FOR NaNTER'S ARREST
Conference viii BE Held This Morn
ing BY Authorities to Determine
Action--Hcth. Diving, Says Vawter
Hasn't Got Thing to Stand
On"

Blacksburg. Va. March ls.---After
being shown the dying statement of
Stockton Heth. Jr,. in which the lat
ter claimed that Professor c. +. Vawter
shot him without any reason at the
vawter home Tuesday morning. Pro-
lessor vawter. acting on the advice
of his counsel. Hairless d Colhoun. oe
Christiansburg, absolutely refused to
make any comment, or to break the sl-
ience which he has steadfastly main
tanned since the affair. He would
statement was true or answer any
questions on the subject
AT 6 o'clock tonight no new warrant
for Professor Vawter's arrest has been
issued and the local magistrate states
that whatever further action is taken
along this line will be decided upon at
4 conference between the local authori-
ties and the commemorative attorney
late tonight or early in the morning
1t is certain that no arrest In the case
Will be made before tomorrow and the
question OF further bond will be ar
ranged at that time
=. Statement Deepens Mystery.
Meanwhile Prof. Vawter remaining
quietly at home with his wife and chtl-
Gren seeing their friends. but refusing
10 mention OF discuss thc SUBJECT vi
the tragedy. Heth's diving statement
was made public IN Blacksburg this
afternoon and is received with varying
opinions.
The form of the statement has served
to deepen the mystery that surrounds
the affair and nc one believes that
either Prof or Mrs. Vawter Will bteak
their silence Oh the subject until there
Is a court hearing of the case,
The circumstances surrounding the
shooting and the motive for 1t are as
much mystery as ii was the day 4,
happened.
Roanoke. Va. March l5.--Shortiy be-
fore he died in the Jefferson hospital
here early this morning Stockton Heth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-16
yII.IISTAs MURDER TWO
AMERICANS IN COLD BLOC

NNr1NIS7NNS IN NOLD HIsVOO'
I'll pnsO, March Isl. A. Winns
of New York. and bert xcigel. said
10 he from Pittsburg. were shot and
killed by villista bandits Monday
near Magtstral. Durango. according
10 informatfon received here to-
night from employees OF American
mining companies located In Dur
auE0.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-16
Newport News Shipyard viii
Build Two Scout Cruisers on
Commits on Basis
AMOUNT INVOLVED
EXCEEDS 100000, 600
/ wo More Unwarned Attacks
In Which American Lives
Are Jeopardized Add to Lat
OF Germany Overt Acts
tBX L., X. Sartweil, International
News Service staff Core
~Istndtufl

tBy T., X. Sartweil. international
News Service staff GORE
~pOndcnt.D
hin2tnn. March 15.--Titc
greatest single award of ship
construction contracts ever made
by the United states was arranged
today - american merchant YES
~cis were prepared to defy the
German submarine war zone.
Pressing preparedness to meet ANY
conditions that may grow out of
the German crisis. Secretary Dan
ieis awarded contracts for the
building of mere than 500, 000,-
600 of great NarShips, TO be rush
Ell 10 completion As fast as Amer
lean genius and american work
nian~hip can hurry them through.
four big battle cruisers and six
fast scout cruisers VIII be added
10 the American grand fleet under
the contracts awarded today. and
they will Ia built under reyoIu-
tionary contracts.
Build on Ten Per Cent.
Declaring that they were abandon
ng prospective profit OF so per cen
IN the building of commercial yes
els, the steel builders Of the couutr,
agreed to accept a proht OF o pei
'ent on the four great battle cruisers
The shipbuilders will he paid 10 pei
,ent over and above the cost OF build
ng the ships. as determined by {
BOARD of naval officers, The scou
,ruisers will be built for fixed prices
With the proha bility that bonuses 70,
speedy construction will be forthcom
ne as soon as President Wilson. by
,fficial proclamation, announces tina
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-16
CONVICTED on LIQUOR Charge.

on "a charge Of uniawfuliy trans
porting ardent spirits, Frank Wilson.
colored. was fined $50 and given one
month in Jail by a hustings court Jury
yesterday. \; s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-16
IN JAIL
FOLLOWING DUMAS SUCCESS

Nicholas ministers at the time the
last reports were sent from Petrograd
were in jail. One of them, Protopo-
poff, is reported dead. the victim of
wild battle in the streets of the capt.
tai, in which hungry mobs, soldiers
and police were the contestants. The
casualty roll Is said to be below 1000.
From Moscow, where a similar reign
of terror prevailed no definite news
is as yet ohtainable
The duma emerged complete victor
1t is today for the first time in the
history OF its existence what 1t was
of the people Having heen ordered
by an imperial ukasc 10 adjourn and
go home, il turned upon the govern
men;, sent every minister TO prison,
established a provisional government
In complete control of the capital.
and as GROWING climax to its long
and bitter fight. inflicted an igno-
minious defeat upon the ruler whose
powers made him--Is his predeces-
sors--the most absolute autocrat on
the face Of the globe
The revolution. a. far As is known,
was short.llved and completely sue
cessful II lasted three days-from
Thursday. March &, until saturday,
March 10 Il was the elimination of
disturbances and riots that have been
recurring with increasing violence and
in decreasing intervals for many
weeks.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-16

tBy International News Service.)
Stockholm, March 15.-The,
empire of Russia has been shaken
i'm its foundation by IA revolt the
fierCcness and exact consequences
of which are still shrouded behind
a veil of stcrecy-the same that
managed 10 hide from the world
for fully week that the long
Smouidering sparks OF discomfort
had been famed to the fury OF
rebellion.
Nicholas III. Is no longer e~ynr OF
all the RuSsias. He has abdiCatcd
his throne and il today refugee
at the headquarters of some loyal
army chief somewhere ON the
eastern 'front.'
His brother, Michael AIexandro-
witch. who six years ago fled the
empire a. IN exile because of his
Inorg anatic marriage. has BEEN
appointed regent to act for the
thrice n-year-old czaroyitch,
Aiixts Nichoiiaevitch.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-16
DEATH BLOW TO
POWERS OF GRAFT

The revolt spells the death blow
10 the sinister forces of reaction and
graft that have been holding full
sway for centuries but We're never
fully exposed until the war came and
found Russia in a state of economic,
financial and military unpreparedness
which converted every great drive on
the eve of it's triumph into disaster
end from which the duma had been
vainly fighting to deliver the empire.
In entente quarters the outcome Is
viewed as a defea, of the pro-Ger-
man propaganda which. with such
ready tools as Stuermer and Proto-
popoff worked toward separate Rus
sian peace. The duma. 1t is said Is
solidly united In favor of prosecuting
the war until il is won.
While it is admitted by close OBJ
servers. here that. the. nav order, of
.hings in Russia. II 1t lasts, Will
definitely do away with German
ophile influences; it is pointed ont
tina, the revolt with Its governmental
changes is bound t., have disastrous
effect upon the army and that par
+icularly as far as the food supply
is concerned no relief Is in sight, even
with the duma victorious
The great Nuscoytto empire II n Z
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-16

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-16

Roanoke. Va. March 15.--Shortiy be-
fore he died in the Jefferson hospital
here early this morning stockton Heth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-16

tcoassnnsd On secsend 800, q
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-16
A STARVING NATIONS
DEMAND FOR FOOD

The cause of the revolt and OF the
momentous changs il has brought
about may be summarized in two vital
facts:
starving nation wanted food,
A muzzled parliament wanted
freedom to give the people food
And while the duma fought the
Hnaf fight with a tyrannical govern
ment FOR liberty, the starving masses
whom they represent fought for food
IN the streets OF Petrograd and Mos
COW.
The chief sensation of it all was
that the bulk OF Petrograd's gar
rison~-300.o 900 strong-sided with the
rioting masses. sided with them
against the army of police only re-
Gently reinforced by thousands upon
order of the hated Protopopoff,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-16

Continued on Second Page.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-16

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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-18
CHAMBER DELAYS ACTION
ON PAY FOR GUARDSMEN

Compensation for employees who are
called to the colors was thoroughly
discussed by the members of the cham
Der of commerce this afternoon and it
was the general opinion that no action
should be taken by the chamber al
this time. J. d. Dougherty pointed
out that there had been no enlistments
to speak of in the National Guard
since the call of the governor, and if
the chamber should go on record with
some definite decision it would prob
ably help matters.
S. NJ. Lowrey said that the people
as whole should bear the burden of
compensation and not the il diyidual
firms G. K. harrison said he doubted
If the burden would be as heavy as
expected since in all probability mar
ried men would be exempt Z. F..
Bishop and A. Lewis, Jr.. while admit
ting that the remarks of Dougherty
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-18
CITY ELECTION To
TAKE PLACE UNDER
. PRESENT SYSTEM
Proclamation Issued and New
Charter Bill, Still Enacted
on By Governor, Cuts No
Figure; City Hall Officials
See Possibility Of No Change
for Two Years

Honolulu's next city election will be
on the present system. The charter
revision bill showed through the legis-
lature in the past few days and sent
to the governor night before last now
has no bearing on the election, ire
spective of whether the governor ap.
proves Il or vetoes Il, and whether
such veto is upheld or oyerridden by
the two houses.
The Star-Bulletin's information yes
terday that the election proclamation
would be issued under the present law
proved correct. Today City Clerk Ka.
lauokalani issued proclamation call
ing the city primary election for Satur-
day, May 10.
Il have ten days in which to con.
slider the bill. My time was all taken
up with other matters yesterday and
] am extremely busy today. A charter
which IL has taken the trainers a year
and half to consider cannot decide
and act on in ten minutes" the gov.
ernor said.
The proclamation today, calls for the
election OF mayor, seven supervisors,
sheriff, clerk, auditor. treasurer and
attorney. The new charter plan, with
its six supervisors elected by districts,
and its superintendent of city works
does not figure.
Meanwhile several complications are
threatening 10 arise. One is that the
present elected officials may hold of.
flee for couple OF years more. At
least this Is the figuring around the
city hall ~
New angles 10 the cnarter situation
which may result IN the present board
CONTINUING IN office for another two
Years or the municipal election being
held yet under the new charter were
pointed ont this morning by Mayor
John G. Lane
According 70 the mayor, II the char.
ter Is either signed by the governor or
the governors veto is oyerridden by
the legislature Il will Immediately be-
come necessary for the legislature 10
pass an enabling act declaring that the
primary proclamation shall be issued
Is days prior to the date OF the cleo
ton. II is the mayors opinion that
Il the new charter passes the primary
proclamation issued today Immediately
becomes null and void Therefore. II
the enabling act does not pass the
legislature or n vetoed by the COVER
nor and there Is not time 20 override
the veto there can o. no proclamation
Continued on page threeI
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-18
QUARANTINE FOR
kauai ANTHRAX

That the outbreak Of disease among
cattle on Kauai Is anthrax was learned
today when Dr. Victor A. Norgaard,
territorial veterinarian, returned on the
Inter-Island steamer Mauna Loa from
the Garden Island.
Although he could not be located by
the Star Bulletin down to 1:30 this
afternoon, DIR. Norgaard was said to
have told various territorial officials
with whom.he conferred this morning
that the disease is anthrax and not
Eemorraghic septicemia. which he at
first had believed it to be.
J. NJ. Dowsett of the board of agri-
culture and forestry said this after
noon the whole district has been GUAR
antined and that DR.. Norgaard tells
President A. H. Rice of the board that
he expects to get vaccine ready to
sen1 to Kauai by next Tuesdays
boat.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-18
No Demand For Charter
Such As Bill Provides
Hatch Points Oqt Danger To City
Supervisor today gave

today Bulletin
ing
The the persistent
this city much
public
The furnished
mistakes, o public hearing
On the subm
other spirit reasonable the
Legislature
could
This community
such condemnation.
its best the charter duties
than reasonably by such available
salary which Will be offered The city of $4,000
It's
a premium, combination
think swing the Hawaiian
a The
provision supervisors
heads This will the
Advertiser its Andrews time
F.. NJ. HATCH.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-18
MONTANA GIRLS
CAPTURE HAWAII
Winning Contestants of Butte
Newspaper Arrive and Take
Honolulu BY Storm
MoNTANA-RAHl RAHL

NORTHUMBERLAND RAH!
This was the cry from dozen come
ly, vivaeious young women who hur-
ried down the Great Northern gang
plank this morning. carrying bundle
of smiles.
The great welcoming crowd that al
ways greets the palatial liner split in
two and fell hack. What was coming +?
The gay, girlish army, laughing, blink
ing, charged by. Spectators stares Of
amazement turned to approving
glances.
Out into the sunlight of Pier is they
danced, their eyes drinking In the
bright glories OF Hawaiian spring
cay
Who we're they? What did they
want (surely they could have any
thing they wished) the welcoming
crowd wondered. Such a sprightly
party was entitled to only the best
Again the feministic yell but with
the force and spirit and pep" of the
North, went up q little clearer, little
louder, "Montana-Rah! Rah!" That
settled it. They were from Montana,
surely, and the town was theirs.
-6evy Comes from Butte
hight of the happy crew are the
lucky contestants in a Butte, Montana.
newspaper contest. They won q trip;
they could go to New York or Alaska
or Florida, but they picked Hawaii;
that's why they're here. And from
ORGANIZATIONS of delight from everyone
after only few minutes in Honolulu
there is no doubt they do not regret
the selection. ..-
Montana men met the party at the
boat; Montana men helped them to
register at the Blaisdell Hotel where
they expect to stay until the Great
Northern goes back Sunday and tbs
women had not been in Honolulu an
hour before they had been invited to
the Ad Club luncheon today.
The girls are the guests of the Mon.
tana American, the most popular week.
ly magazine in Butte, Montana. Butte
Is the largest copper camp in the
world and one of the most progressive
and foremost cities in the Northwest.
Publishers Wife 10 Guide
Mrs. Byron E. Cooney, wife of the
publisher and editor of the American,
is in charge of the party for that pub.
lication. She is one of the liyeliest
and most popular members Of the
party and is already regretting that
they win have to go back Sunday.
She is stylish, well-set-up woman
whose capable mind is indicated by
the business-like, affable manner she
handles her wards. She is business
manager for the American.
Personnel Of Party ..
The eight young women are as fol-
lows: The Misses Lois van Doozer,
Nellie Sullivan, Helen Magson, Mildred
irvine, Mabel linn. Margaret Mcbride,
CONTINUED on page four)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-18
Berlin Paper Says People Of
Germany Are Longing For Peace

80
on
general spreading
according
affected 8
be spreading pamphlets the striking
workers
Immediately disorder
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-18
Large Tract ON
OAHU TAKEN over
FOR MILITARY
Governor Receives Word That
1910 Acres Near Wanna
nalo Are Set Aside

Governor Pinkham announced to-
day that he has received notice from
washington that President Wilson
has signed executive orders setting
side approximately 1900 acres of Ha-
waiian lands for military purposes.
or this by far the greatest is al
Waimanalc, where 1910 acres haye
leen turned over to military use by
the executive order. This Waimanalo
land. according to the land office. be
longed TO the territory but was leased
TO the John A. Cammins Estate.
This transfer of land To the mill
tary authorities indicates that there
viii have to be q good military ROAD
from Fort Ruger 10 Waiinanalo," COM
mented the governor today in an
Ecuncing IL.
Tae news was OF much interest to
the legislators, some CT whom began
IT once discussing the read question.
II is supposed that snce a road would
go through the low gap slightly this
side Of Makapn point. though men,
ticn was also made that tunneling
through the mountains of the KoolaG
range might be considered as a quick.
er means Of access to the Wanna
nalo beach
Two other transfers were an
nounced by the governor One of
these is of territorial land above the
Honolulu PIanlation mill at Aiea, and
contains 274.04 acres The other is
sl-36 acres at NanikGii, waianae, said
nt the land office to belong to Walter
4. Dillingham;.
Some Of these transfers REPRESENT
thef consideration Of not less than
three years" says the governor.
President Wilson signed the orders
IN March 2S .-.