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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-03
RAILROADS ARE READY
FOR GIGANTIC TASK
OF MOBILIZATION
Probably One Million Cars VIII Be
Used Before Troop Movements OF
Early Fall Are Completed.

Washington, Sept, 2.-'The rail-
roads today are ready for the hig-
gest traffic movement that railroad
ing has ever seen. anywhere"
This was the statement made today
by Fairfax Harrison. president OF the
Southern railway and chairman of the
executive committee Of the American
Railway. associations special commit
tee on national defense.
A description of the work the rail-
roads have done in preparation for
their gigantic task of September was
authorized.
In the space OF approximately one
month, the railroads will be called
on TO move a national army of $751;
coo men; national guardsmen num-
1 berirg $4,000, an unannounced num-
Der of regulars going to the sea board
for enlharkatlon for France; supplies
of all kinds for all three groups: most
of the grain crop; part OF the cotton
crop. steel and coal for the greatest
shipbuilding program any country has
ever attempted. and their regular nor
NAL traffic
when II Is recalled that In years
preceding the war, the railroads made
a great annual fuss over car shortage
in moving the grain and cotton crops.
the nj gnitude of their task can be
appreciated They have prepared
themselves for II by anticipating every
wish of the government. and by or
ganiztng their greatest executives into
nl!nistration service. staff of more
than $50 OF the best railroad men have
been in Washington for months, CIV
ing most OF their time 20 the problem.
! The committee includes such men be-
/ side Mr., Harrison as Howard Elliott
I of the New Haven: Hale Holden. OF
/ the Burlington: Samuel Rea. of the
Penn ytvania; Julius Kruttschnitt, OF
the South Pacific; Daniel willard OF
+ the Baltimore and Ohio: l. F. Loree. OF
the Delaware and Hudson. and Edgar
Y Clark Of the Interstate Commerce
+ commission.
Cooperating with the committee
for the war department has been
Lieutenant Colonel c h In ey 3.
Baker. Of the quartermaster corps.
! The committees have used as a work
( ina basis for their preparations his
+ estimates of needed equipment
I One field army OF 10000 men, he
+ has told the railroad men. required
e,2s9 railroad cars made up into 3s6
trains The million men of the ma
+ tional army and national guard to be
moved within the next thirty days
therefore, will require no less than
/ 7rS.625 cars. and $3.50 engines
! These cars and these engines, the
/ committee states, will be ready when
needed
Add to this million men, the mum
Der OF regulars to be moved. with the
supplementary and unexpected move.
nlents of various units, and It car
readily be seer a million cars prob
ably will be used before the troop
! movements of the early fall are com
] pleted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-03
THOUSANDS CHEER
RICHMOND BLUES
IN FINAL PARADE
Spectacular Maneuvers Include sanre
Drill, Review by Officers and a
Thrilling Charge
MUSIC BY NEW WORKERS
street Car Service Wholly Inadequate
TO Garry AL People Desiring to
Witness Event-Many Are Disap-
pointed.

Richmond paid tribute yesterday az
ternoon to it's famous military or
xanization. the First squadron OF Viz
Einia cavalry. and the command In
turn entertained and thrilled the eight
thousand or more people who W.T.
messed their maneuvers on the drill
ground on the A. P. Hill monument.
Tho drill, parade and spectacular
rharre were witnessed for the hrst
time In this city, and there was an
unprecedented outpouring OF people
to see the old Richmond Laght IN
fantry Blues In their new role OF cav
alrymen-
From the time that the squadron
took It's position IN ftue formation TOT
review by Major e W. Bowles, the
Commanding OFFICER, and Colonel Jan
nioky. of the Forty seventh New York
resime ant, on duty hero. to the oonciu-
sion OF the charge which held the
peopte breathless, the thousands
watched eagerly every maneuver OF
the troops, and were generous IN their
praise Of the performance OF the men
The troops rode the horses with al
/! most veteran ease and executed the
difficult movements with dash and
skill-this, notwithstanding that the
whole exhibition was given under new
| cavalry instructions received only a
short time ago
Music for the drtll was given by the
regimental band OF the Fprty-seventh
| New York infantry, which has ap-
| peared In Richmond on several occa-
| sions, and was greeted yesterday with
enthusiasm Colonel Jannicky. OF the
regiment, was invited by Major Bowles
to review the parade. and he was
present with his entire regimental
staff mounted. The field on which the
performance was held Is particularly
suited to exhibitions OF its kind, oeing
sufficiently large. and having smooth
| level surface Several hundred auto
mobiles were parked about the parade
ground. all of them overloaded with
spectators. thousands came by over
crowded street cars. and other crowds
/ reached the ground afoot.
Promptly at O'Clock the bugle cal
! was sounded. and from the western
end of the field the squadron moved
forward. the troops taking line po'
sition. At their right fank was To-
4 Gated the Forty-seventh New York
length of the line. encircling ths
troops, and returning took its former
position. Major Bowles conducted the
sabre drill. after which the entire
squadron was reviewed by Major
Bowles and Colonel Jannicky.
Following this. Colonel Jannick.
and his staff took a position in thu
northern end of the field, while thu
squadron. headed by Major Bowie
| passed in review of the officers. FRS
. the cavalry moved before the review
, ing officer. at brisk walk. This wa
repeated the men squirting the horse
to lively trot. The third time tn,
squadron passed the officers it tor
by at a gallop.
The reaf sensation OF the afternoon
, came when the cavalry charge wa
} made by the troopers, which proves
] a thriller for the spectators. Eacl
troop. in platoon formation. took po
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-03
Commends Leaders Of Ameri-
can Workingmen for Their
Fearless Stand for Nation
SHARPLY ARRAIGNS
COURSE OF GERMANY
Toilers in Ranks Are Serving
Country. for Battle Line
Reaches From Flanders to
Every House and Workshop

Washington, Sept 2,--Presidsnt Will
son tonight made public a stirring
call to labor In the United States.
showing in a letter to Samuel Comp
ers. the way in which this war for
democracy is peculiarly labor's war
Though the letter given out tonight
was written several days ago 1, was
in remarkable manner just the oh
jections TO the presidents peace note
which today were cansed to Washing
ton from the German press. Further.
II challenges every agitator against
the war in the United States.
The letter was addressed 10 Mr.
Gompers on the eve OF the meeting OF
the American Alliance for Labor and
Democracy In Minneapolis Tuesday.
while il Is considered TO contain
word for this special gathering it is
interpreted in Washington tonight az
for much wider consumption The
Minneapolis meeting is preparing to
communicate with British laborinE
men Thence its deliberations viii
undoubtedly filter into the Stockholm
conference.
Text of the Letter.
The presidents letter TO Mr.. Comp
ers follows
My dear Mr.. Gompers
II am sure that you understand that
mr. inability TO accept the invitation
10 address the Minneapolis conference
Of the American Alliance for Labor and
Dem ocracy IS due only to- eyir!al ne
cessity and not In any degree 10 lack
OF appreciation Of the Importance Of
the occasion, The cause you and your
fellow patriots uphold is one with the
/ cause we sres0 defending with arms
While our soldiers and sailors are do
ing their nanfui work 10 hold back
reaction In It's most brutal and ag-
rr.asive form. we must oppose at horne
tho organized and individual efforts
Of those dangerous elements who hide
disloyalty behind a SCREEN of spacious
and evas,ve phrases,
7 have read with real pride the
names OF the men and women who are
to take part in she MInnea polls cen fer
enee Nut enc hut has record 2f
devoted servlce TO fundamental dc o.
rnocracy; net one hat has fought the
long hard nght .or equal Justice,
Drawing every bitterness that the hum
hiest life might know a larger meas
ure Of happiness
To serve america ia to Serve labor.
with ala my heart I want them to
feel that their devotion to country is
In no wise n betrayal of principle. and
that In serving America today they
serving their cause less faith
fully than In the past. myself have
had sympathy with the fears of the
workers of the United stwte~s for the
tendency of war IL toward reaction
and too often military necessities have
heen made excuse for the destrue-
fion of lasoriousfy erected individual
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-03
PIPE MAY EXPLAIN
THOUGHTS on PEACE

New York, Sept, I'll Progresso
ItaIo-Americano, published in New
YORK publishes a special cable dis
rstch from its Rome correspondent TO
tho effect that high prelate has con
trned TO him the report that Pope
Benedict proposes to send a second
peace message to all belligerents. The
second document. the correspondent
says on authority Of his informant, will
be of the highest Importance.
The pontif. according TO the CORE
spcndent. regards the accusations
which have been made in some quar-
ters with regard TO his first message
of such delicate and at the same time
unjustifiable nature that he considers
II his duty 10 speak once more frankly
to all the belligerents and explain his
thoughts on the possibilities of peace,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-03
CARRAHZA INSISTS
MEXICO IS NEUTRAL
Prospective Ninieter of Railways and
Public Works, However, is
strongly pFo-Ally.

Mexico CITY. Sept. e-Mexico- VIII
continue to maintain strict neutrality
in the war President carranza de-
ciared tn his presidential message
which he read before congress last
night The chief executive was en-
phatic IN asserting that his government
VIII hold aloof from the conflict and
preserve the policy pursued until the
present time.
A sensational speech IN the war was
delivered my Senor Jesgs Ereta, for
mer secretary IF foreign relations and
an eminent Mexican speaker. He IS
now president ~ the Mexican congress
ana he addressed tho deputies and SON
ators Immediately after President Car
rama had concluded. senior Ureta de-
clared
The var overshadows anything
ever recorded in history and 1t is bat
the inevitable result II the trac e
bankruptcy Of capitalism maintained
hv the sword Of the cruel cod of war.
From such "A fight taere will come y
more human idea Of justice. a more
eQuita BILE distribution Af wealth y II !
respect for the soverei gu rights and
life IF weak countries There also
will be an Affirmation that all couu-
tries are equal and that 70 wound ore
OF them is 70 diminish the m 5Tal fierce
OF humanity
Senior Ureta's address was enthus-
fsstically cheered bS the deputies and
senators and the various points he
made aroused much comment The
German minister 30 Mexico was an in
te1ssted auditor
Senior Felix NJ Palsvinict one oil
Mexicos foremost editors. who has
Just returned from the United States
will be appointed minister Of railway:
and pubic works, ii was learned to-
day
Senior Palavinici is a strong advo-
cate of Mexico tak!ns 9 decided stant
in the war on the side OF the allies
He has held public office Before. hav'
ing been secretary Of public tnstrue
tion and at times was regar6ed as Ms
adviser and spokesman for Presiden
Carrauza.
Recently he wagei q spirited cam
paien In Mexico through the m ediuT
of his newsr aner, TT Universal. fo'
the extirrat;or Of Teutonic influence;
and the alignment Of Mexico IN th'
side of Germans enerNes. He wa:
strong In hts opinion that Mexico
should abandon her neutral attitude,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-03
RAID HOME OF DARkEY,
SEIZE MUCH LIQUOR

Corhin Page. eolored. was arrested
last night by Officers Sweet. Deoppe.
Jones and Paul, Of First district, on
charge of having a lot of liquor m
his possession. for commercial pur-
poses, A search OF his premises at No.
3Si9 Second street, Fulton, resulted in
the aisee%erss o twenty-one pfnts- of
whiskey. one quart of gin and one
quart OF wine. An additional charge
of maintaining a disorderiy house was
placed against the man. who will be
called upon In police court this morn
ing to produce . defense
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-03

Chicago, September 2.-Demand for Mayor Thompson's
resignation will be made by number Of aldermen special
of the city council tomorrow afternoon according to al
Frank Link tonight Mr. Link declared unless there is
decided unexpected change the situation precptated
by the mayors refusal dspere the meetings of the pacs
he will introduce resolution calling the city chief resign
Chicago September Ex-Governor Lowden today ordered
Springfield Chicago prevent the meeting
the pacsts This action taken after Mayor Thompson
in defiance orders of Saturday had instructed
Chief of Police schuer permit the pacss to meet and to
give them all necessary protection
The nachsts met this afternoon the West Side audito
rum with police guarding the doors to prevent mob violence
and Lowdn President Wilson and the
in general
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-03
PRE- jIDCNT lNSP1CT5
NORFOLK WATERWAYS

Norfolk. Va, Sept president will
son arrived here today. unannounced
on the Mayaower, the presidential
yacht Leaving the yacht he entered
launch in which ne passed through
the canal 70 inspect the inland water
ways.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-03
ITALIAN KING RECEIVES
LETTER FROM PRESIDENT

Rome Sept, 2.--American Charge
d'Anaires jay. 1t was learned today.
hsas~ Eana -to- Italian ~ hes letuaFteFs
10 deliver 10 King victor Emmanuel
an autograph letter from President
Wilson. in which the American exccu-
tive expresses hts high qualification
over the recent visit Of the Italian pis-
sion to the United States.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-03
PROPACANDISTS DENOUNCE PRESIDENT
AND CHEER WILDLY FOR REVOLUTION

Former Senator Works and Congressman Mason
Leaders in Hurried Gathering Held Ahead Of
Time to Circumvent Official ActionChef of Po-
lice Herman Schuettler Stations Patrolmen to Pro
tect Assembly From Mob Violence
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-03
CHICAGO MAYOR ALLOWS
PAC|fSTS TO ASSEMBLE;
WILL Be ASKED To RESIGN

Governor of Illinois Rushes Troops to Windy City in
Vain Effort to Head Of Seditious Gathering, Ex-
pressly Permitted by Thompson in Open Defiance
of State Executives Orders
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-03
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-03
The Red Cross

is lighting the nations battle
at home. Are you doing
YOUR share by Joining the
great force for aid?
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-11-07
k NERVOUS WRECK
From Three Years Suffering. Says
 Cardui Made Her Well.

Texas City, Tex.-In an interesting statement, Mrs. G. H. Sc1ill, of this town, says: "For tfree years suffered untold agony wiih my head. l was unable to do any of my work.
 just wanted to sleep all the time, for that was the only ease could get, when was asleep. became nervous wreck just from inc awful suffering with my head.
 Twas so nervous that the least noise would make me jump out of my bed. had no energy, and was unable to do anything. My son, young boy, had to do all my household duties.
 Twas not able to do anything until l took Cardui. took three bottles in all, and it surely cured me of those awful headaches. That has been three years ago, and l know the cure is permanent, for have never had any headache since taking Cardui. ..
 Nothing relieved me until took Cardui. It did wonders for me"
 Try Cardui for you. troubles-made from medicinal ingredients recommended In medical books as being of benefit in female troubles, and 70 years of use has proven that the books are right. Begin taking Cardui today. NC-l34
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-11-07
SUMMONS

In the Justice Court, Prescott Pre-
 cinct, County of Iavapai, State of
 Arizona.
 The Bashford- BurmiSter Company, a
 corporation, Plaintiff, vs. l.. II.
 Hodges, Deicndant.-Summons.
 Action brought in the Justice Court of Prescott Precinct, in and for the County of Yavapai. in the State of Arizona
 Tn ;ho Name of the State of Ari- zona: To l.. H. Hodges, Defendant. Greeting: You arc hereby summoned and required to appear in an action brought against you by the above named Plaintiff in the Justice Court of Prescott Precinct, in and for the County of Yavapai in the State of Arizona, and answer to the Complaint filed in said Justice Court at Prescott, in said County. within five days ex- elusive of the day of service, after the service upon you of this Summons, II served within this Precinct; but if served without this Precinct. but within the county, ten days; if served out of the County, fifteen days; in all other cases. twenty days. or judgment by default will be taken against you Given under my hand at Prescott this 23rd day of April, 1917.
 CHAS. II. McLANE, Justice of the Peace of said Precinct.
 First pub November 7, At. (W).
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-11-07

assessment work, \. ?. Powers has returned to the city from the western -cct.on of the Hrad>hawS and is cu route 10 Kineman lie says he de sired to do some prospecting and eN- pended in labor the legal amount on q group of three claims, carrying sil- yer values. being pleased with the slowing. He proposes to return next Spring and establish camp.
 Mining Man Pleased.
 ]. W. Jenkins, manager of the Ari- zona Daisy, was q visitor yesterday from the camp near the Bannic and reports the driving of the tunnel as reaching 395 feet, with about SO feet more lo tap the shoot exposed ii an old shaft. The coming in of a blue limestone is an indication of copper condition being in evidence, and with the formation mineralized this opcr- ator feels sanguinc of striking the main ore body in short time. The tunnel will tap the vein below the shaft d. q depth of over 70 feet.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-11-07
SUMMONS

In the Superior Court of Yavapai
 County. State of Arizona.
 Echo West, Plaintiff, versus: Alfred
 West. Defendant. - Summons No.
 69O5.
 Action brought in the Superior Court of Navapai County, State of Arizona. The State of Arizona Sends Greetings to Alfred West.
 You are hereby summoned and re- quired to appear in an action brought against you by the abovenamed plain tiff in the Superior Court of Yavapai County. State of Arizona, and answer the complaint filed with the Clerk Of this Court at Prescott, in said County "a copy of which complaint accom- panies this Summons), within twenty days (exclusivc of the day of servlcel, after the service upon you ot thlS Summons. if served in this County; in all other cases thirty days, after the service of this Summons upon you (cxclusivc of the day of Scrvice)-
 And you are hereby notified that IT you fail to appear and answer the complaint as above required. plaintiff will take judgment by default against you and judgment for costs and dis burscmcnts in this behalf expended.
 Given under my hand and seal of said Court. at Prescott. this 29th day of October. \. D., 1917.
 tScaD. P. J. FARLEY. Clerk. By Helen V. CARTMELL, Deputy.
 l. F.. Russell, Attorney for Plaintiff.
 First publication Oct 3i, St. (W).
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-11-07
Ic-vc Fcr Camn.

Leave Fer camp.
 Mrs. !. B. Tomliusou, who returned a few days ago from Nevada, after an absence oi several months. has gone to thc Vcnczia miniug camp in Crook canyon. and is to rguaiU there indcf- initcly, joining her husband. one Of the principal owners of this property She was accompanied 10 this section by Mrs. \. r. Ntha. of Pasadena. Cal, sister oi Nr Tomliuson.
 Small Deal.
 The taking over of a group Of three gold mines i'm Weaver district by F. Y. lIodgson was consummated in this city yesterday. the seller being w. P. Worrcs. Mir. Worrcs receives a cash payment oi S350. and takes stock for his main consideration. Mir. Hodgson states hc will start development after the first of the year. and incorporate. The group was recently located. three shafts of l5 feet each being the only development
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-11-07

Mountain View cemetery. Prescott.
 Robert K. Porter gives notice oi intention to sell stock of merchandise at Jerome in ten days to T. F. Miller Company
 O. V. Holder and wife to w. A. Ballard. Forty-four foot strip off north side of ST of NNVH of SEA, Sec. 4. HIN, 3W.
 O. V. Holder and wife to w. A. Ballard. 1873 acres in NW4 of NE #. Sec. 4. IN, 3W.
 T. F. Shea to Melina Metzler. Lot 2l, Block l, Mountain View Addition. Jerome.
 David Scott to T. w. Birks. Lot 4, Block }, Scott Addition, Jerome.
 ]. F. Young. sheriff, appoints C. R. Wright as deputy. J. F. Russell, ct al, locate Russell North Northeast mine. Pine Grove district
 Robert Bulloch to A. F. s, J. s. Swi- gcrt. Queen placer, Walker district. George w. Taylor, ct al, locate Given mine, Prescott district. Edwin Hill and wife to C. II. Cor dcs. Lots I, ?, } and 4. Block ,, Mayer.
 P.J. Farley, clerk of Superior court, appoints Helen V. Cartmell as chief deputy.
 F. A. McSwiggin, county recorder, appoints l.. s. Colwell as chief deputy. and Lulu Mcintosh, J. C. Woods and Grace Chapman as deputies. November 2. 1917. ! ?. ]. Farley, clerk of Superior court. appoints Nellie G. Marshall as deputy clerk.
 ]. w. Heitzgen, ct al, locate North west Russell mine, Pine Grove district. w. A. McGill, ct al. locate three mines, Black Canyon district. ! E. Block files notice of exemption on four mines, Copper Basin district, two mines in Peck district; seven mines in Big Bug district, and four mines in Hassayampa district. ] Joseph Valdrini and wife to Dan [ Balzano to Harry F. Stephens. NH l of SEEl and SWH of SEA Sec. Is, ION, 4W.
 | Joseph Valdrini and Dan Balzano to Harry F. Stephens. Bill of sale | IThirty-eight cattle. hay, etc, in Will ! Hanson valley. ' United States to Wm. IT. FOllett. Patcnt.-H. E. Survey No. v, SEQ acres, unSurveycd. 1 Wm. II. Follett and wife to George R. Yorke. Bill of sale Cattle, horse-
 Wm. II. Toilette and wife to Geo. K. Works. Bill of sale. Cattle, horses and range rights near Mayer.
 Joe Jolly to ]. A. McGimscy. Pow CT of attorney-Generalp powers.
 Chas. D. Willard and wife to Joe Jolly. Lot IA. Block ;. Willard Addi- ton. Cottonwood. ! Ed. Mckinley locates five mines, | Ouartzsite district.
 Schuber Copper Co. to Martin Schuber. Nineteen mines, Copper Basin district.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-11-07
Going to Fair.
BUTTER PRICE DROPS

DENVER. Nov. 5.-Thc effects of the food conservation week were felt in drop of one cent in the price of butter. the dairics being ovcrstockcd. Practically all prices on all products are expected 10 drop. The Chicago police found several hundred carloads of potatoes and vegetables rotting in the railroad yards, and the food ad- ministrator is Investigating.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-11-07
PUBLIC RECORDS.
Instruments Filed as Recorded
 By the Prescott Title Go.
October 2o. 1917.

Fred Larson. ct al, locate MacE- inaw mine, Verde district.
 (. K. Smith locates two mines, Pine Grove district
 Sarah Clements to ]. A. Clements. Lots 5 and 4 and SEti oi SWIf Sec. 70. NEH of NW4 Sec 30, IAN, 2N
 John Gago to Sam Bross. Lot 2, Block /. Jerome.
 r. Block files affidavit of assessment work on two mines. Big Bug district, and on four mines, Copper Basin dis trict, and on two mines, Peck district.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-11-07
MOLINEAUX DIES

NEW YORK. Nov. 5.-Roland E. MoliucauN. central figure in famous murder mystery which was generally known as the "MolincauN case" near r. 20 years ago. died today in a Long sland hospital.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-11-07
ASKS DECLARATION OF WAR

WASHINGTON, Nov. S-An offi- cial cablcgram from Italian army headquarters says that Americans can aid Italy at present by declaring war on Austria Hungary.