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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-02
|NTERNEO SHIP IS
SUNK AT CHARLESTON
Indications Point to Act Having Been
Committed at Direction of Cap
tain in Charge.
OFFER OF ASSISTANCE
WAS DECLINED BY GREW
Government Now Investigating "Acsf-
dent" to the Iiebcnfels, Which Has
Been Anchored in American Wa
tiers Since August, 1914

! Charleston, s. c. Feb. 1.-The Ger
man steamship Liehenfels. Captain
John Klattenhor. which has been in
termed in Charleston harbor since Au-
! gust 4. 1914. was sunk. either by acct
dent or design in the early hours this
morning. in the Cooper River. where
she has been at anchor since the be-
ginning of the European war
Many rumors were afioat as to the
cause of the trouble, ii being freely
| asserted that the steamship was sunk
by order OF Captain Klattenhofr.
The ship began to sink. according to
statements of persons who first no
ticed her this morning. about 6 o'clock
and by noon she was down by the stern
and resting on the bottom of the Coop
er River
When a reporter reached the steam
ship he was not allowed TO go on board
ana to all questions put to Engineer
Buse evasiye answers We're returned.
The ship was filling with water at a
rapid rate and the officers then on
board placed what was left OF the lug
gage in a boat and embarked in the
ships launch.
Crew Back on Board
After about two hours wait. in which
time the engineer refused to give any
information as to the cause of the ac-
cident. the crew again went aboard
the vessel. stating that they would
remain there.
The tugs Waban and Cecilia, as soon
as the news was received of the YES
sells plight. went to her and were in
formed that nothing was to be done
and that their aid was not needed. A
government tug from the navy yard,
az soon as the news reached that place
came down the river to offer assis-
! tance and was met with the same re-
fsponse. II was stated that the naval
/ tug was armed with instructions to
forbid the vessels placing herself in
the way of traffic in the channel.
Ordered to Probe sinking.
! Fred c. Peters, the collector of the
| port. made an investigation of the
! sinking Immediately after receiving the
news and wired Washington for In
structions. He received in answer to
his inquiry at 1880 p. NJ. ordering him
to make investigation of the sinking
and report. Mr. Peters, in company
with government officials. went out to
the Liebenfels about 3 o'clock and
boarded the vessel at high tide.
First OFFICER Leubeken would not
volunteer any information in regard to
the affair
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-02
Young Man Arrested.

Henry Jordan. twenty-one years
old. resident of the Southside, was
arrested last night by Officer Way
mack. on q warrant sworn out IL
Laura Gatewood, in which a seriou,
charge was preferred. Effort wa,
made to locate the complainant las,
night, but without avail. 1t being said
that she had left the city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-02
To Outlaw Boxing.

Albany. n Y. Feb 1.-GoVernor
whitman sent special message 10
the Legislature today asking for the
immediate repeal OF the Frawley law
legaliEing boxing In this State.
Senator George A. Slater. OF West
chester introduced the bill to put Into
operation the Governors recommended
sion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-02
Mrs. Byrne Pardo;

New York Feb. ~ Ethtl
,vrne. the birth control adv" ate on
.xnger strike at the Black~ell's Is
and workhouse, was pardoned tonight
\, = O'Clock by Governor Whitman.
Mrs. Margaret Sanger. sister of the
nrjsoner. pledged her word to Cover
nor whitman that Mrs. Byrne would
hit try further to disseminate birth
rontroi information. This was the
Condition on which the pardon was
ranted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-02
no GUARD APpNM.
.m,rraw Sent to Newport News &"
Guard German ships.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. Under sealed
raers tonight the coast guard cutter
Y anacraw steamed from Norfolk to the
Eame. River. where she took up the
4. -, ~ watching the German prize
I,,in Anpam and several other vessels
n me central powers. informed at New =
nort News.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-02
Democratic Floor Leader kitch-
in Calls For Patriotic Rather
Than Partisan Action
NEUTRALITY LINES
ARE DRAWN TIGHTER
Precautions Taken to Prevent
Interned Ships From Being
Sunk In a Way to Block Up
Harbors

Washington. Feb. 1.-The gray
ity of the present International
situation was rejected in the
proceedings of both branches of
Congress today That within the
next forty eight hours the United
States may he confronted with
an overt action on the part of
Germany which will leave no
loophoie for further parleying
was admitted both in senate and
House and from leaders of both
political parties.
In the House Of Representa-
tfves Chairman Kitchin. of the
Committee on Ways and Means,
took occasion to express the hope
that In this great CRISIS national
ism and not sectionalism or
partfsanship would be the guild
ing light OF the legislators. Warn
ing the members OF the House
that this was the time To preserve
AIncricanisna. Represen alive
Kitchin said:
A Tragic Situation
TT is grave and tragic situation
that confronts this country. 1t i:
time for every rgaH~ asho loves hi'
country, whether he be Republican
or Democrat, to forget that a sec
tional difference ever existed in ths
United states"
The Democratic leader spoke witt
much feeling. as he continued:
let Republicans and Democrats
who are patriotic consecrate anew al
their patriotism, all their courage, al
their Americanism. all their loyalt,
and all their GOODNESS for one country
one union and one flag
In the Senate, Senator McCumber
Republican. of North Dakota, pre-
faced a peace speech with the state
ment that Germany's proclamation o
undersea warfare onl,
emphasizes the necessity of the Sen
ate's aiding the President In ever,
way possible for world peace. Senate
McCumber said:
shows Our Interest In Conflict.
IF there has been any doubt IL
the mtnds OF the American peopl'
that we have very direct concern
in the affairs Of Europe, the lates
note OF a great heliigerent powe,
ought to bring home the fact that WI
--
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-02
verdict For Small Claim.

Verdict for 5000 in behalf of the
plaintiff was rendered yesterday in
the Law and Equity Court in the case
Of Sam Kessler against l.. Blacker.
Motion to set aside the verdict was
continued for argument
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-02
Rack prestdcnt-Says Hughes.

Back I'residcnt--Says Hughes.
New York. Feb. 1.-Charles
Evans Hughes, speaking ut the
Brown University alumni dinner
at Dclmonico's, made plea to-
night that the nation should stand
back of the President In what
ever action he took I'm the Ger
man crisis.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-02
VIII SONS POLICY TO BE ANNOUNCED TODAY;
GERMAN AMBASSADOR EXPECTS PASSPORTS
HOLLAND FORBIDs sAILdNGS.

Orders All Ships Flying Her Flag
To Stay In Home Waters.
Amsterdam, Feb. f.-Holland
has forbidden all vessels flying
the Dutch flag to leave the terri
torial waters Of Holland. Several
of the big liners which were
scheduled to sail today were held
Mt their piers.
Ad,ices from London state that
the new German naval policy has
not interrupted the work Of book
ing passengers and freight In the
American and British steamship
Offices there. The opinion seems
to prevail that the submarine
danger Is no greater now than 1t
has been for some time past.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-02
HAS AFsStTSS IN THROAT.
senator Swan%,n's Condition Now Said
to BE Improved.

Washington. Feb. l.--Some i'm
provemen' in the condition OF Sena-
tor Swanson of Virginia. who has
been confined with an acute attacA
of quinsy for several days. was re-
ported by two attending physicians to-
day
Exposure after an attack of grip
caused throat ahscess, and the SEN
ator is not expected 10 be able 10
attend the Senate for seve raj days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-02
BRIDGE BILL PASSES HOUSE.
Record Time Made on New Railroad
Nea sure

Washington. Feb, 1.-THE House
this afternoon passed the Jones bill,
granting a permit TO the Washington
and Newport News Short Line TO build
a bridge over the Potomac River,
A similar bill passed the Senate yes
terday
The bill now goes 10 the President.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-02
GERMANS CAPTURE CHICAGO

Use Leak" and Clean Up Ten Mil
lions On Grain.
Chicago. Feb. l.-As result
of advance information on Ger
nany's submarine note . sypdi-
cate of Germans have made SfO,-
10000 by trading in wheat dur
ing the past few days. prominent
Board OF Trade men declared to-
night. Partial exposure of the
German leak" followed a day OF
frcnzicd trading in the grain pits
here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-02
SMALLPOX AT wY-rHEvILLE.


Been No Deaths.
Wytheville. Va, Feb. DIR. W. A.
rErumheld. of the State Health De-
partment is in Wythevule and
diagnoses the smallpox suspects as
having smallpox. There are and have
been numbers OF cases in Wytheville
and the vicinity. Radical measures
are being taken to suppress the dis
ease
The schools. moving picture shows,
and all public gatherings have been
ordered closed for the time by the
authorities. Fortunately the disease
is of mild type. There have been
no deaths, The cases so far have
been confined principally to the white
people.
Steps are being taken for vaccina-
tion Of all the school children of
WytheVille, there being some SIX hum
dred Of them Though the disease
has been IN this vicinity for several
weeks Il was not pronounced small
pox until Tuesday. then by a local
physician
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-02
Clerk Is Bankrupt,

A petition in voluntary bankruptcy
was filed yesterday In the United
States District Court by j. A. Evans,
a clerk, placing his liabilities at
Sls7.sp. He has no assets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-02
Inspector Opens Office.

Yelverton Evans Booker, newly
appointed inspector of shelled corn
for this city. opened offices yesterda y
on the third floor of the Richmond
Grain Exchange.
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Briefly

the news from all Vir-
ginia appears daily in
The Virginian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-02
Society

happenings from the
whole State are printed
first in The Virginian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
$1,000 FOR YEARLING RACER,
Brighton Stable Pays High Price
for Son Of Plaudit.

NEW YORK. June 27.-The best
price paid at auction this year for a
thoroughbred yearling was realized
last night. when the Bosque Bonita
youngsters Of John H. Morris and a
few other yearlings were sold at Dur
lands Riding Academy to the Powers
Hunter Company.
All the youngsters sent to the sale
by Mr.: Morris were by Plaudit. and.
with few exceptions. brought prices
that denoted a healthy interest in the
turf The outstanding colt that at
tracted general attention by his looks
was a brown by Plaudit- Wild Thistle.
He is a half-brothe- to Blue Thistle,
and. being foaied early in January.
looked big and strong enough to race
at once.
There was spirited bidding as soon
as he was led into the ring, with ]. f.
Widener, j. w. McClelland and George
~ Smith. who races under the name
of the Brighton Stable. the chief
contenders. The price mounted quick
ly until it reached $4,000. and from
that point it was duel for the posses
sion OF the prize between the owner
Of the Brighton Stable and Mr.. Wide
ner. At $1,000 Mr.. Widener gave up.
and the colt was knocked down to the
Brighton Stable for that sum. The son
OF Plaudit Is engaged In the Futurity
and breeders Futurity Of next year,
ana aho the Travers sta, stakes and Latonia
Many other likely youngsters were
purchased by the Brighton Stable.
while with other large buyers were
]. w. McClelland and Emil Herr.
Eleven horses consigned by Mr.. Nor
ris brought s15,s50. an average OF
$1,445. and the sale total for twenty
three yearlings reached S27.42o. an av-
erage OF nearly $1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
CARPENTER COMING HERE.
French Champion to Give Exhibition
Bouts for War Fund.

NEW YORK, June Pr C. Kleein,
a boxing promoter who went over to
Paris some weeks ago to arrange for
a visit of Georges Carpenter to this
country. upon his return yesterday from
France made the assertion that the
famous French aviator and light heavy
weight would arrive in New York
within two weeks.
Carpenter will not accept any fights
during his tour through the United
States" Mr.. Klegin went on to say,
"He is coming here under the auspices
of the French government and will give
exhibition bouts in all the principal
cities. In addition Carpenter, who has
brought down five German machines
and been twice wounded, will show
some official war films depicting the
work of the French army flying corps
and the hairbreadth escapes of some OF
their pilots from death.
The object of the French government
in sending Carpenter to the United
States is to attract young Americans
to enlist in the Flying Corps of the
French army, which needs all the
Young blood it can get. The entire pro-
ceeds will be devoted to French char
table objects and the construction of
aeroplanes," Mr.. Klegin said.
Several months ago there were per-
sistent reports that Carpenter would
come to America to engage in a bout
with Jess Willard or the late Les
Darcy. However. negotiations to this
end failed. because, 1t is said, the
French government would not grant a
Through.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
WAR MAY NOT HARM GOLF.
Hostiities Will Interrupt It Less
Than Other Games,

Golf will probably suffer less from the
fnroads of conditions appertaining to the
war than any other form of sport Per-
haps the golf played will not be of such q
high order during the period of hostiuties.
but it is not likely that a thorough ces-
sation will ensue. as has been the case in
amateur base ball and all college sports.
Many of Americas star players have
already volunteered for war service.
among them Phil Carter. who is now In
France, driving an ambulance. The great
majority of golfers, the men who are
called sustaining members" of the clubs,
are men who viii! not be liable to military
service. The burden of var will naturally
fall on the younger men, and among the
great mass of golfers these are In .
large minority However, these young
men virtually furnish the competition in
all big tournaments, and while there will
be no national events during the period
Of war the absence of the star youngsters
will be noticed.
At least three OF the country's best
players are well under military age Bob
by Jones of Atlanta, sensation of the
amateur championship, is but fifteen
years Of age; Perry Adair is eighteen and
Norman Maxwell. north and south anna
teur champion. is nineteen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
TENNIS FINALS ON TODAY.
Knapp, Conklin and Dudley Finalists
in Junior Tourney.

The finals in the boys division Of tho
District Junior and boyS tennis cham
pionship. played on the courts Of the
Princeton Heights Tennis Club, were
reached yesterday. Dudley defeated
Beale in the semi final of the Junior
singles and will meet the winner OF
the Price-Keliher match today. Conk-
lin won from Burke in the upper semi
final of the boys singles. 6-1, GO, and
4. Knapp earned his way to the final
by his 81, 6-3 defeat of Nordlinger
With one set played and another at 6
all. the doubles match between Balm
ger and Ballinger and Keliher and De
Lacy was postponed on account Of
darkness. Summary:
Boys singles Semi hnals-A. Knapp defeated
Ncrdiinser. 5-1, 6--3: Conklin defeated Burke,
81, e.
Boys doubles: FRS. round-Kimbarl and a
knapp defea ted Dodge and Flannigan 62
60: Conkiin and Mooney defeated sullivan and
Hurke, 81. 8-I. Semi -fnals-white and A.
Knapp defestea kinbal and p. Knapp, 6{A
&c: CcAklin and Mooney defeated NordlinesS
and Fairfax, GO. 8-3
Junter singles; Second round--Keliher defeated
". Baliinser. -, G-1; Stewart defeated
DeIacy, 3-3. e-3, CO: Beale defeated WriRhf
by defanit. Third roanf-Beale defeated Cdp-
Inan by default. semi-nnal-Dudley ds6aated
beale, Co. 6-1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
sALM PUTS OUT BEEKMAN
Austrian Wins Again in Bronxville
Tennis Tournament.

NEW YORK, June 27-The match of
chief interest in The metropolitan tennis
tournament at BronXville yesterday was
a third-round encounter, in which Count
Otto SaIm defeated one of the strongest
of the younger players of the country,
Leonard Beekman, by a score Of 6-8,
g., St. The play of the Austrian
count has been improving this year, and
in the tournaments thus far held he has
been more than ordinarily successful.
Yesterday, however, he was forced to
call all his skill to bear before he dis
posed of the alert Beekman.
Defaults continued to play rather too
large part for the good of the tourna-
ment S. Howard Voshell, one Of the
strongest contestants and holder of the
national indoor championship, was
forced to withdraw. Because of q slight
operation he VIII not play tennis for
some ten days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
Loew's Midsummer Carnival.

Four film stars are featured in the
two double programs announced for
next weeks midsummer Carnival
Week" at loves Columbia Theater.
The photoplays for the first half of
the week. from Sunday to Wednesday,
inclusive. are 1.-The Little Boy Scout"
story of the Mexican border (Anne
Pennington in the title role), and The
Immigrant" new Charlie Chaplin
photocomedy, in which the comedians
irresistible antics are shown against the
background of scenes in the Storage
OF an ocean liner. The film for Thurs
day. Friday and Saturday Of next week
are big Timber and "a Rough
House." The former pictures Wallace
Reid in love story laid in the big
lumber camps Of California. The latter
shows Roscoe Arbuckle farcial anna
multiple-reel plays there will be pro-
grams. for. pictures and single reel
comedies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
Glen Echo Park.

~ With dancing. free movies and dozens
..,0f up-to-date amusement devices on the
'idaily bill, Glen Echo Park offers a wide
variety Of entertainment for those seek
..ing outdoor diversion and respite from
|. the heat Of thu city: An added attraction.
y for Sunday visitors, will be a series of
e free band concerts in the afternoon and
.,evening. Plans for the patriotic observ-
rance OF the Fourth have been completed.
y Admission to tho park Is always free
land a through car service from the
K heart Of the city makes the trip up along
e the riveg. a pleasant part Of visit to
athe resort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
Topics Discussed in Papers.

At yesterday afternoons session Of
the society at the bureau of standards
papers were read on these subjects
The Building Of Submarine Chasers, +"
by Henry r sutpen; THE Farm Tractor
as Related to tn" Food Problem" II. l..
tleplanes." Lieut.. Amuary de la Grange,
French commission
Many members of the Society of Au-
tomotive Engineers. which is com
posed OF all those engaged in the con-
engine. are now devotlng their time
to aiding the government in the fur
therance of war plans. A number of
the engineers are stationed in WASH
ineton; otners come here from time to
time. as the occasion arises and az
slst in seeing that the plans formu-
lated by their brother members are
carried out in the various sections Of
the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
GREAT ATHLETIC CARNIVAL.
10000 Entries Expected in Gotham
Event on Fourth.

NEW YORK, June a7.-More than
10000 entries are expected for the games
in great athletic carnival which is
being arranged by the mayors hide
pendence day committee. Scores of
athletic and other organizations will take
part In the carnival. including Boy
Scouts and junior naval reserves, who
will compete in uniform
There will be q complete set of games
at fifty Fairgrounds and athletic fields
in the city. and thousand A A. L.
and playground officials have been asked
to aid in conducting the games. 1t is
expected that 100000 persons will
either participate or watch the games
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27

for part of his theme the economic
independence of women and the I'M
equal conditions that now exist legally
and socially. His treatment of the
subject is said to be conservative and
logical, as well as interesting.
Mr.. Mann has selected an excep-
tionally capable company of players.
including Emile Polini. Olive May.
Josephine Bumiller, George Probert,
George Alison. Shep Camp. George Far
rem Mac Macomber. Rexford Kendrick.
w. L. Romano, George Lesser. Leonard
Gray, J. D. Walsh, Harry Vokes.
Charles T. Lewis and Edward Feath-
erSton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
COBB SETS MARK FOR HTS.
Tyrus Has Batted Safely in Twenty.
Two Straight Games.

CHICAGO. June 27.-Tyrus Cobb hit
safely in both games of double-head-
er here yesterday with Chicago. AS a
result he holds record of safe hitting
in twenty-five consecutive games,
Cobb's streak began in New York in
the first game of the series there, on
May 81. He has made one or more hits
in each game since then.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
"What Il Love-"

Il Monday night. at the New National
Z; Theater, Joseph e. Howard will present
r fortthe first time his latest musical pro-
atduStion, What Is Love-" beginning an
4 eng gemeft that will bring to- the capi-
=; taf a Number Of that Composers musical
Successes.
;Howa I'd figures as composer, producer and
-ac tor,Sthe cast Includes Ethelyn Clark
;. Elenor McClnne, = George Fox, Peggy
Clark, Ernest Henery. Florence Ackley
Billy Lyons. Elma Leighton, Alice Dom
:. nelly, Early Mitchell, Irene Moore, George
60 DarreH, Henry GDonnen and metropoli-
= tan beauty chorus
Z, A. story OF love and politics with a
score OF melodious numbers should make
- offering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
Chesapeake Beach.

An exhibition of fancy and fire diving
is being given at Chesapeake Beach
twice daily by the Hellkvists. The
high handspring dive in the afternoon
from eighty feet in the air is made
to look easy, owing to the grace with
which 1t is accomplished. In the even
ing the climax is reached when both
artists. their suits ablaze, dive head
foremost into a tank Of fire. This
attraction will continue through next
week.