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New-York tribune., 1917-06-02
Borden Asks Laurier's Aid
in Forming New
Ministry
Offers Liberals Power
Premier Agrees on an Equal
Division of Authority in
the Dominion

Ottawa, June Premier Borden
called upon Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the OPP
position leader, late to-day and asked
his assistance in forming a coalition
ministry.
II was reported on reliable authority
that the Premier offered TO allow Sir
Wlfrid 70 name half the members OF
The new government and to grant the
Liberals authority equal to that Of the
Conservatives in all questions Of ad-
ministration.
The condition attached to the pro-
posal was that if voluntary enlistment
after n fair trial. did not provide the
number Of men necessary to keep the
Eve Canadian divisions now in over
seas service up TO strength. measure
Of compulsory service should be put
into effect.
Borden's Answer Sunday
Sir Wilfrid is understood 70 have
nromised that his answer 10 the pro-
posal will be given Sunday night.
Only two parties, the Conservative
and the Liberal, are to be recognized
N the new ministry, if II is formed.
The admission Of Nationalists is not
contemplated. because they are not IN
svmpathv with Canadian participation
in the war.
Chief Liberal Whip Pardee has gone
70 Montreal for a conference win
Premier Gouin of that province, whose
support is desired.
The proposal for coalition was due 10
the manner in which the country re-.
ceived the abrupt announcement OF
compulsory service made by Premier
Borden Immediately after his return
from England, where he had been SIT
ting at London on the Imperial Nal
Council. There were anti-conscrlptlon
demonstrations in many centres OF the
Province of Quebec, formal protest by
organized labor and great deal OF dis-
satisfaction from the agricultural eIe-
ment of the country.
Premier Borden is understood 70
have disclosed 20 Sir Wilifrid Laurler
all the information on which he
founded his belief that more men are
reouired from Canada. and this infor-
nation is TO be placed before Premier
Gouin, who, it is believed, could pre-
vent the Nationalists from obtaining
control Of Quebec.
If the coalition proposals are ac..
cepted there will be an extension OF
the term of Parliament, probably Tor
another year. If they are not accepted
the issue Of compulsory service will be
referred 10 the people for decision In
q General election.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-02
Barred Zone Open to
Neutral Ships July l
Germany Guarantees Safe
Passage to Vessels Now
in British Ports

London. June 1.-The German Admi-
ralty has promised a safe passage
through the barred zone 70 all neutral
vessels in English ports on July l.,
provided they carry distinctive signs
and follow indicated routes, according
20 a Reuter- dispatch from Berlin by
way Of Amsterdam. The announcement
reiterates that England has prevented
the sailing Of neutral vessels from
British ports on dates fixed By the
German Admiralty as safe, thus ham
pering the supply Of food 10 neutral
countries.
I. adds that since the German sea
barrier is raised only against the enc
mics Of Germany. "the German naval
command, despite serious military OBJ
jections. has decided once more 70 meet
fhe wishes OF the neutrals who are suf-
fering through England's arbitrari-
rcas"
New-York tribune., 1917-06-02
Banker Fails
To Ransom Baby
Held in Ozarks
Plans Second Trip Into Hills
with Money for Kidnap-
pers; Woman in Plot

Springfield, Mo, June 1.-Somewhere
in the Ozark Hills the infant son Of
L. Holland Keet, former banker Of this
city, is being held by kidnappers. Two
days and two nights of unremitting
search by posses has failed to lead
them to the rendezvous Of the kidnap-
pers, who late Wednesday night stole
the baby from his bed while maid
slept in an adjoining room and the
parents were attending a ball at the
Country Club, short distance away.
In response TO an anonymous letter
received yesterday the baby's father
drove through the storm last night,
carrying $4,000 with which to purchase
the little fellows freedom, but neither
the intensity of the gale or the fear OF
capture prevented the kidnappers from
keeping their appointment. 1t is said
Keet received another missiyc from
the captors to-day.
The parents, fearing harm may come
to their boy as result of the search
ers' efforts, refuse to discuss the con-
tents of the letters, and apparently ds-
sire 10 come TO terms with the abduc-
tors.
. 1t is said that Mr.. Keet plans an
other lone trip into the hills to meet
the kidnappers. The first letter stip-
ulated that a failure to observe every
provision would cost the father $4,000.
II was intimated that the child would
be tortured. Inclosed with the letter
was small piece of the youngsters
nightgown. Detectives assert the au-
thor of the letters is woman.
Mrs. Kate Keet, mother of L. Hol-
land Keet. is said to be one of the
wealthiest women in Southwestern Mis-
souri,. Mr.. Keet a few days ago re-
signed as vice-president OF the Hol-
land Banking Company 10 manage his
mothers estate, which is roughly esti
mated to be worth S3,000,000.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-02
NH. to Cut Out Parlor Cars
rEr r...r,.ph % m. Tnsan.l

Bridgeport, Conn, June Follow
ing It's recent application 20 the Public
Service Commission Of four states for
permission 20 discontinue l99 trains
each week. the New York, New Haven
T. Hartford Railroad announced here
to-day that IL il planning 20 eliminate
all parlor car and dining car service on
It's lines.
The railroad, IL was said. would sub
stitute day coaches for tho discontin-
ued types Day coaches. IL was pointed
out. carry eighty passengers. while the
capacity Of parlor cars II only thirty
two. The substitution, therefore, will
concentrate the carrying force Of the
rsilroAd, leaving many locomotives now
used Ia passenger service free for
freight trAGic. Half-hour stops will be
made at transfer poi y, 20 enable pas-
rengers W eat In the epot restaurants.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-02
Vanderbilt Settles Suits
Compromises with Auto Acct
dent Victims for $50 Each

William X. Vanderbilt has COM
promised for $50 each two damage
suits for $4,000 brought against him Tor
injuries sustained in an automobile ac-
cident. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Shilowitz
brought suits In their own behalf and
for four or five children who were with
them in the ShilOwitz car on Christ
mas day. 1916, when IL was in collision
with the car of Mr Vanderbilt al Fifth
Avenue and Fifty-scycnth Street
The two suits compromised yesterday
with the permission Of Justice BLUR
we're brought in behalf Of Charles and
Rose. two Of the children. out Of the
$50 which each will receive, their coun-
sci will receive $50, leaving them $50
ret each.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-02
Americans to Replace
French Family Men

Paris, June Premier Ribot, reply
ing to a question in the Chamber of
DEPUTIES to-day by CASTOR Tregnier,
Deputy from the Grouse, said Captain
Andre Tardieu. Deputy High Commis-
sioner in the United States, was study
ing the question of replacing terri
torials in the service behind the front
who are the heads of big families, by
American workmen. in order to aid in
an economic revival.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-02
Flag at Oyster Bay
Too Big for Constable
Residents Complain That He
Permits 1t to Trail on Ground

Charges of desecrating the American
flag, il is said, will be made against j.
Scott Thompson. constable of Oyster
Bay, when the Town Board meets on
Monday. The constable lowers the
colors from the village staff at sun
down. and some citizens say he allows
the bunting to fall on the ground.
THAT flag is u feet wide and "a feet
long" said Thompson to-day, "and II
one man can lower it without its touch
ing the ground I'd like to see him do
it. If they are so patriotic around here
why don't the Sheriff's Reserve detail
a couple of men to help me-"
New-York tribune., 1917-06-02
Whitman Signs Bill
Killing Janitors Graft
"Rake-Of" from Dealers Pre-
vented by the Wicks Measure


Albany, June IA lucrative source
Of income which apartment house iani-
tors in New York City have enjoyed for
years was cut off by Governor Whit
man to-day when he signed one of the
bills introduced by Senator Wicks as
a result Of his food investigation.
The bill will prevent janitors from
getting a "rake-off" from milk and
other food iealers for turning over
tenants to them as customers. II pro-
hibits agreements or contracts between
dealers in foods and other commodities
and the owner, agent or cmploye OF
apartment or tenement houses.
Another bill signed by the Governor
permits the Land Office commissioners
10 convey to New York City at nom
nal consideration lands under water az
Coney Island for the erection Of a
promenade and recreation pier
New-York tribune., 1917-06-02
Spain Seizes Wheat Cargo

Bilbao, Spain, June l.-According to
news received from Madrid the govern
ment has ordered the seizure of a cargo
OF Argentine wheat on board the
steamer Rosario, which arrived here
Wednesday.
The cargo was consigned to Switzer-
land by way of Cette. The Spanish
Cabinet, the sdvices state. maintains
that il is entitled to take over the
wheat TO meet the needs of Spain.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-02
Double Holiday for House

Washington, June $50 that South
ern members may be free Monday TO
welcome the Confederate veterans for
their reunion here, and to permit the
entire membership to observe Regis
tration Day Tuesday, the House to-day
agreed TO adjourn tomorrow until
Wednesday.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-02
us. to Buy Alaska Railroad
Purchase Will Make Large
Coal Field Available

Washington. June 1.-Secretary Lane
ann, urced to-day that arrangements
were being made for the purchase OF
the Tanana Valley Railroad, a pri-
vatelv-owned line in Alaska, running
from Fairbanks to Chatanika, with a
branch 10 Chena.
This road will become a part of the
government railroad system and VIII
make available for mining operations
the Nenans coal field, about 100 miles
eouth Of Fairbanks.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-02
Spanish Troops Riot;
Officers Imprisoned

Madrid, June 1.-Disorders partici-
pated in by soldiers have occurred in
Barcelona.
The Minister Of War said a number
Of officers had been locked up
in the Montjuich fortress, adjoining
Barcelona. According 10 later news
these officers included a colonel, lieu
tenant colonel, major, captain and
two lieutenants.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-02
What Is Going on To-Day

FIRE. admission u the AmedcAn Museum N.s
ursi History Mc,ro9oltsn Museum ~ AZ us-
YorS Biological park. Van CorlsnaL - ~
scum. American Museum of ssieS
Aquarium -, pN,,i4,a..
Hotel Astor. N. ..,-..,,, u
Caricnins." Lecture Hall. Museum h'''
RnonN rark p no. I'M. Hse
piurer q the Pit sigma Delta ffsierhlV'
Aston : p M. ,-,., utfkD
Afiresses By Mayor John Pgno Niiche.. ",.ssf
g. WILCOX and Poiico to,nmls',l.s.,I 80, 4
Mcois ~ PATRIOTS pagcant - papn' ,,-,,, !
p,'r,,,,ns r,lly under tho suspc,' y ne
Committee on Natio0A pcfeicf, osth ~"
u,stogiesl pasesnt ~ the BrcuI House. trrpa
Athlstic field Crutona Park North ana
Avenues. Tho Brcnr, p m
New-York tribune., 1917-06-02
christian Herald's" Git

Through n typographical error. Ia'
Tribune of May % carried me s'S..l
ment that THE Christian Herald -.
contributed only $1,000 70 the AmeI.ss,
Committee for Armenian and seloS
Relief. The publication really eoh''''
uted $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-02
Flirting Sissies"
And Birth Control
Scored by Sunday
Says He Despises Women
Who Shrink from
Maternity
To-day's Programme In
The Sunday Revival

p. m.-Service in the Tabernacle. Broad
way and l6Sth Street; sermon by Billy
Sunday.
$50 p. m.-Service in the Tabernacle /;
sermon by Billy Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
death LIST AT
LEAST EIGHTEEN
Nine Horrors Full
Extent Has Not Yet been Made
Known.

Canonsburg. Pa. March l3-Grief-
maddened women tonight halted the
work of taking bodies from Hender-
sonville mine No. /. wrecked by a
series of interior explosions After
eight bodies had been taken out early
tonight, mine officials announced that
no more bodies would be brought to
the surface because of the difficulty
in holding in check the craxed women
who in their efforts to learn the fate
II their husbands, forcibly took bodies
rom the rescuers and ripped the
canvas from them.
When the word was passed that no
more bodies would be brought to the
surface until the crowds were dis
lersed. rumor spread that other
bodies had been placed at the bottom
of the shaft. The women pushed the
guards about the mine entlAnce and a
battle ensued. 1t was all the guards
could do to hold back the terror
maddened women. many of whom en-
deavored to throw themselves to the
lottom of the 276-foot shaft to reach
the bodies reported tc be there.
700 f.afeq tonight the death toll hai not
been definitely established. Besides
the eight known dead whose bodies
have hecn recovered. ten others arc
reporte- missing. Officials of the
company have so far refused to give
out death list. Rescuers confirmed
the report that foar bodies had been
placed ~ tho bottom or the shaft TO
he brought 70 the surface whan the
sxoW6a hNxo - niieted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
'DERNSTORff POINTS
OUT DANGER Of WAR
Tells German Correspondents 1t viii
Follow Sinking OF First
American Ship.

Copenhagen. March 13.--Count Jo-
ham Heinrich Won Bernstorff is
speeding on a special train to Berlin.
The former German ambassador to
the United States and his party left
here at 7:45 o'clock.
While here the count gave inter-
views to several German newspaper
correspondents. To a representative
of the Berliner Tageblatt he declared
that 1t was his firm belief war be-
tween Germany and the United States
would follow the sinking OF the first
American ship.
When asked what in his opinion
would happen if British ships with
American citizens aboard should be
sunk and American life should be lost,
the ex-ambassador answered.:
That is not the same"
In an interview with the cores
pendent OF the Hamburger Freunden
Biatt Count Won Bernstorff voiced his
admiration for the way in which Ger
many is facing the world in arms.
With regard to the Zimmerman plot
he would say only that it was not to
be wondered at that the publication
OF the foreign secretary's letter had
caused sensation in the United
States.
The former envoy emphasized that
he had no knowledge OF TIE thinner
mann proposal until he learned il
from newspaper men Isl GhFistiania.
He asserted while he was in Washing
ton he had always strictly refrained
from mixing In the affairs concerning
the American continent.
He characterized as fairy tales" all
stories of German ,slots In Haiti. Co
lombis And Cuba,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
DAPAUME'S CAPTURE
IS NOW IMMINENT
While French and Germans Are in
Death Grip i'm Champagne
Conflict.

tBy International News Service
The British, according to last
nights headquarters report, have oc-
cupied the Loupart wood. west OF
Bapaume, and Grcvillers, a mile and
a half due west OF the important
town. The capture of Bapaume itself
seems imminent.
Yesterdays British advance was on
n. front of nearly four miles to a
depth of mile. 1t is admitted that
the positions taken were. defended
only by German rearguards
On the Franco-German front the
fighting during the last thirty-six
hours was fercest around the strategic
Hill 1S5. in the Champagne. Both
sides claim to be in possession OF the
height. Yesterday afternoon the
French re pulsed strong sSseEsAsAn Of
fensivc ON the Loyvemont work OF
Verdun.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
STRIKE STILL TIES UP
CAPITALS TROLLEYS

Washington. March f3.--After an
other day Of many minor disorders
IN the car mems strike, the Washing
ton Railway and Electric company
suspended operation on All Of its lines
at an early hour tonight until day
light tom orrow to prevent scenes OF
violence.
Cars operated by the company to-
day were fewer than on yesterday,
ran on a slow schedule and were
heavily manned by strike breakers.
Despite the fact that hundreds OF
strike breakers were brought in from
Eastern cities TO augment the force
originally imported. the interference
of strikers caused the service TO re-
main practically paralyzed, Washing
ton,ans generally seemed disposed 10
prefer walking to and from work or
TO patronize the Capitol Traction,
which has no dispute with their work
men
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
DID YOU GET YOUR
SHARE OF CANDY

Washington March l3.--Did you
eat $3.50 worth OF candy last year?
If not. then you fell below the aver
&c the census bureau estimates every
man woman and child consumed in
the United states
The American people spent $iS".-
60o. 600 Tor factory made sweetmeats
III 1915 The candy industry has
grown tremendously census officials
stating that sisty-fvc years ago the
per capita consumption OF candy was
only thirteen cents. Then there was
only q total prediction annually "f
"a. GOO 06o Now there are $500 candy
factories. with aggregate capital OF
Sl10.eoe, oee aud $is5.ooo 200 total
production.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
BOARD ADOPTS BUDGET
WITHOUT DISCUSSION
Expected Opposition tn Appropria-
tions Document Did Not Follow
Its Presentation.
COLLECTORS SALARY CUT
TO So. 900 MAXIMUM
Benefits Granted for fYrcmen's
Widows. and slight Opposition to
Survey BY Department Hcads--Wnl
BORROW S950.0O0.

Without discussion or remark, the
board of aldermen last night concur
red in the action of the common
council in adopting the budget ordi-
lance. the body not even requiring
hat the document being read before
vote was taken. The finance COM
mittee was praised for the creditable
work done on the budget. and given a
formal vote OF thanks from the board
CT aldermen. Certain opposition that
was expected to arise when the docu-
ment was presented on concurrence
Jailed TO materialize. and it was pass
ed without any hitch
An ordinance changing the section
of the city code which has TO do with
the sale of land fer taxes, and fixing
the salary of the collector of delin-
cuent taxes, was adopted by the
board Under this regulation, the de-
linquent tax collector. elected for two
years. and who formerly received 5
per cent of all taxes collected, will
now be restricted in his salary, and
will not be allowed to receive in com
missions more than $4,000 per year.
He will be allowed sl.So0 for the
support of two deputies, and $500 for
cffice expenses. the balance Of his COL
.ections being returned to the city
treasury with commissions.
Benefits for Eirec,cn's Widows.
An order was passed instructing the
suditor to draw Il warrant for $4,000
in favor of Mrs. Hattie Lee Nash.
widow of Fireman Nash. who was
killed while on duty September II.
916. Another order paying TO Mrs.
Theresa Mucare, widowed sister OF
the late w. C. Mat. $1,000 as the re-
suit of Mats death while doing duty
rs a fireman at Fourteenth and Cary
streets Decent her II. Mrs. Mulcare,
II Is understood was dependent upon
her brother fss. support, The pro-
visions of the orders are that the city
is freed from any father damages in
The matter OF compensation as the re-
suit of the death % these men
a report from the ordinance COM
mittee. providing for a survey of the
civ government TO = be held by the
head of each department for his par
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14

DO Not IG>0k FOR FAIRLY
AUSTRO- AMERICAN BREAK

Vienna March ia (via Berlin and
SayviIlel ALI news reaching this
capital suggests the probability that
.he relations between Austria-Hun-
gary and tho United States will con-
.inue, for the present a. least
Comment on the Austrian note re-
plying TO President Wilson's inquiries
on U-boat warfare pledges. so far as
transmitted, indicates that the states
man-like tone of the reply of the
dual monarchy to America has been
4avorably received there and that II
IS uniikely lint relations will he ruth
lcssiy sever
AmbasSaGur Penfield is on a vaca-
ton Charge 6'AfSaires Grew has just
been Joined by his wife.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
SHOPKEtPtRS COMPEL
USE OF AOJtCT|V[S
Thread of Green Running Through
Broad Streets Window Displays
is Tangible.
EMERALD TOUCH is GIVEN
TO SPRING FASHION SHOW
Palms and Ferns Are Utilized. Fur
Their EyidencinS Popularity of
Coior-Other Coiors. Too. Prove
Popular In Show of Latest Styles.

Alluring. brilliant, captivating. chic.
dashing, exquisite, fascinating. fetch
ing. green. and 50 ON. in alphabetical
order, might be lined up adtectives for
the use Of shoppers in giving express
sion to their delight because of tho
:, ondertul showing of 1917 spring and
summer styles in the Richmond shops.
Though the spring fashion show was
opened last night with al almost I'M
trolten thread of green runnfn z
through the general style scheme OF
Broad street. the first real participa-
ton in the joys the event inahes posi-
sible VIII come this morning. when
doors of the stores are opened. Then
the fascinating array of creations OF
the modistes and OF fabrics and fancies
may be closely inspected; then, choice
Of ad5ectives hereinbefore presented,
and more. VIII become eXclamative as
ell as descriptive.
More Than Wonderful Windows.
Because of the sharp chill that sue
ceeded an uncomfortsbly damp drizzie,
there was no unusually large number
Of visitors to the shopping district lass
night The crow DIS will be in evidence
today and tomorrow. while the show
continues. and more than wonderful
window displays may be enjoyed,
Those who braved the Indictment
rtee~' saw Oh every hand the sign of
spring. Through all the display runs
d.. ...alstakable vein of green. Green
predominates in many windows; in
others 1t becomes a factor in settin &
off less piquant colors, and, in not {.
few. where fabrics fail to lend an en-
erald touch, ferns. palms or the leaves
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
REPORT OF RELAPSE
WITHOUT FOUNDATION

Washington, March 13.--President
Wilson vas able 20 leave his bed to-
night and sit Up for while with
members Of hts family. While he ~
still bothered with the severe cold he
contracted n week age, his condition
otherwise js excellent and signs Of
steady recovery are noted by DR.. Gary
Grayson his physician.
There il, absolutely no basis for ru-
mors that the president had a re-
lapse. II was stated authoritatively at
the White House tonight. DIR. Gray
son emphatical refuted reports that
the president had developed symp-
toms of pneumonia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
ALL CUBAN PORTS
OPEN FOR BUSINESS

New York. March 13.-Every port in
Cuba has been opened to commerce,
said an announcement issued today by
DIR. Leopoido DOLE Arrange. Cuban
consul general here. This had been re-
ported to him ny the Cuban secretary
of state, Pablo Desvernine. 1t was said
that the revolutionary disorders had
subsidized sufficiently to permit re-
newal OF all maritime relations with
tkis and other American ports,
Eduardo Desvernlne. Cuban consul at
Baltimore. denied here today that ne
had asserted that German influence had
had no part in the recent revolt In
Cuba. He merely denied having made
such an assertion.
MIR. Desvernine is cousin of the
Cuban secretary OF state.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
GERMAN PLOT TO DESTROY FORT HANL TON
ONE SUBMARINE
EVERY THREE DAYS

bridgeport. Conn. March 13.---One
submarine ready for service every
three days II the job that the Lake
Torpedo boat company has under
taken mt the behest Of the United
States government.
Richard H. NJ. Robinson, former
commander in the navy and man
aGer of the company, has assured
the government officials that by CO.
operation between his company and
the other manufacturing plants of
Bridgeport forty-seven underses
boats can be delivered In six
months, or at the rate of one every
three days.