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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-12

por:ation tax OF some $3.50. 100000 an
nually TO the other heavy burdens OF
the people"
Julius kruttschnitt. chairman Of the
Southern Pacific. told the commission
that an immediate reason for the in
crease is that the railroads soon will
be called to carry great quantities OF
military supplies and troops at govern
ment rates.
For twenty years said Mr.. Kru,t-
schnitt. all commodities except trans
portation had risen in cost. and uni
vcrsal bankruptcy has been avoided by
the carriers only by heavy capital cx-
pcnditurcs to reduce grades. eliminate
curvature and purchase heavier loco
motives and cars, all incurred for the
purpose Of increasing efficiency in train
movement by hauling more tons per
locomotive.
The Western railroads today closed
their case in the hearings before the
Interstate Commerce Commission on a
proposed country-wid increase of l5
per cent in all freight rates. and a
recess taken until May 30. when ship
pers and others will present their side
OF the question.
The roads Of the South, East and
West have presented their testimony,
but the executives who have been heard
will be recalled for ross-cxamination
by the shippers counsel. when the
hearings are resumed May %. Repre-
scntatives of the roads have presented
n great mass of evidence calculate ted to
show that the need for the increase in
rates is imperative if the companies
arc to meet the rising cost of labor.
material and other necessities.
Nine roads in different parts OF the
country were not represented at the
hearing. and their executives were di-
rected by the commission to-day to file
formal statements answering questions
submitted to all the carriers May l..
The roads arc Chesapeake and Ohio, At
lantic Coast Line. Louisville and Nash
vile, Illinois Central. Union Pacific.
Burlington, Northern Pacific. Great
Northern and 500 line
In closing their case. the Western
carriers offered to present any addi-
tional information that might be de-
sired. and counsel for the shippers.
who have protested that railroad wit
nesscs were not telling the whole story
about their financial condition, imme-
diatcly submitted number of requests
for specific data. Some of the requests
we're approved by the commission. and
some we're taken under advisemcnt. At
the request of Clifford Thornc. of tho
shippers counsel. the commission or
dcred the roads to submit data regard
ing securities issued or sold since 1907
the dates Of issue and sale, the amounts
the interest rate and the amount re :
allied. In addition. the carriers agreed,
on request Of the shippers. to furnish
more information about the source of
coal supplied to the roads.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-12
BELIEVE MAIN CUT
Break in LynchburE Water pipe
Thought to Bc Result OF
Design.

LYNCHBURG. VA. May I1.-That a
break in the thirty-inch main which
brings water twenty-five miles TO
!-ynchturg was the result OF design is
the belief here to-day OF city officials
The break. which occurred early We'd
nesday, eight miles from the city, was
where the conduit was bedded in CON
crete and nearby manhole was
found opcn. There is not the slightest
clue 10 the pcrpctrator OF the apparent
crime.
An investigation will nc made to
ascertain the pcrpetrator or the crime.
which has put go miles of water main
ont Of commission ana forced &C. 900
people 10 use water from the James
River. despite it's contamination. The
water is being lifted into the rcscr-
voirS by electrical drive pumps. which
are a part Of an emergency scheme
the remainder Of which has not We;
been Installed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-12
STILL FACE DISCOMFORT
Fuel Difficulties Did Not
.;nd with Late tnusually
Severe Weather.

COPENHAGEN. May IL via Lon
dom .-Cermanys fuel difficulties did
not end with the late unusually severe
winter. on the contrary. Germans are
even now being warned that during
the rest Of the war and in the period
INN cdiately following, 1t Will be i'm
possible TO supply the individual con-
srE,er with all the coal he desires II
VIII be necessary for him to put up
with some discomfort. lie is told. AL
though, as the Lokal -Anze!ger COM
ments, with the coming OF winter we
shall at least not freeze"
4 government coal commission has
been established 10 apportion the coal
mined with regard TO the urgency OF
various need. Similar local commits
sions have been named for towns OF
more than 10000 Inhabitants.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-12
ToUrge Son1eForm
of Prohibition
Dry" Men in House Agree on
Committee to Perfect Meas
uyc for Introduction.
fBy Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. May l.-Prohibi-
tionists in the House to-day agreed on
a committee to consider and report
some form OF prohibition egislntion
as IL program TO urge upon Congress
at the present session.
The committee consists OF Ecprcsen-
tativcs Randall. California, Prohibi-
ZIONIST, chairman; Howard and Crisp.
Georgia. and Heating. Colorado. Demo
Gratis: Cooper. Ohio. and Rankin. Mon
sana. Republicans. and Kelly. Pennsyl-
vania. Independent.
The committee will seek to agree on
whether to urge prohibitive liquor
taxes; amend the Lever food bill TO
prohibit use OF cereals in liquor man
ufacture. or TO bring out separate
and independent prohibition measure.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-12
GUNBOAT USES SINKING
OIL TANKER AS TARGET
sacramento Turns Gums on Sebastian
When burning Vessel Stnrts
Go Down.

to Go Down.
NEWPORT. r. l.. May 1l.-Captain
Falconcr and thirty-fve members Of
the crew Of the British oil tank motor
ship Sebastian, which went to the bot
tom southwest OF Nantucket Shoals
lightahip early yesterday, told on their
arrival here to-day how the United
states Sunboat Sacramento used the
sinking vessel as a target as she
started 20 sink.
For eight hours the Sacramento had
been towing the Sebastian. while the
la,ter's crew. aided -hY jackics. fought
q fire in the engine-roUm. AT daylight
the Sunbo2ts commander saw that the
ship could not stand up much longer
and ordered her crew TO take to the
boats.
In an effort to get away in quick
time, Thomas Jones. II British naval
gunner. jumped to "a small boat, which
was swampcd. and was lost. Safe
aboard the gunboat, the Britishers
crew watched the Sebastian settle
slowly. Thcn a big gun on the Sacra-
mcnto doomed. and as second shot
sounded. the ship disappeared from
view.
The fire. according to Captain Fall
coner. was caused by an overflow Of
fuel oil in the exhaust pine in the
engine room.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-12
ALL TRAPPiSGS STRIPPED
FROM BORGHJERG.S oIySSIo,

cOPENHAGEN. May il (via London).
The last trappings have been stripped
from Borghjcrgs peace embassy to
PetroGrad by the Associated Press dis
patches from Berlin stating that Rorgh-
jsrS carried no authorization. nor ins
StructionS from the German Socialists
and that the peace conditions outlined
by him we're merely his voluntary in
depreciation OF Socialist proposals II
is cviden, from the disclaimers and
disavowal in Borghjcrg's own news
paper. rs we'll as from Berlin and
Stockholm, that the Socialist editor
took his trip overscriously, and was
carried away in Petrograd by the de-
sire to play big role in international
diplomacy. The Danish editor gave
himself out to be a plenipotcntiary. both
Of the German majority Socialists on
The strength OF his conversation 18th
Philip Schcidemann here, and of the
international Socialist committee in
Stockholm-in both instances unauthor-
lied
From Haparanda. Sweden, Borghjerg
sends to the Social Dcmokratcn a
formal report on his mission, in which
he speaks Of a discussion in the coun-
ell of soldiers and workmens delegates
of my invitation" to the Russians to
participate in the Stockholm conference.
He says that the council on May s
adopted unanimously the idea OF a
peace conference, but to assure the
participation of Socialist representa-
tives from all countries and all fac
tons decided TO take the matter i'm
It's own hands, and to send out it's own
invitations to a conference 1T Stock
holm
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-12
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
IVAN Mueller.

The funeral OF Ivan Mueller will be
held from his residence, 4l0 West
Broad Street. at 4 o'clock Sunday at.
ternoon. conducted by Rev. Oscar
Guthe, pastor OF st. Johns German
Evangelical Church. Interment will
follow in lakewood Cemetery.
Mr.. Mueller died suddenly at his
home, Thursday night after lengthy
illness. lie WAS siNty-thrc years or
age. and Il native OF Germany. but had
made his home in Richmond for the
last eighteen years. He was the pro-
prietor OF the Ne " York Bakery. One
daughter, Mrs. Il. L. jennings, and two
sons, Frederick and Adam Mueller sur
NiVc him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-12
TO GRANT THEIR DEMAND
MAY BE I'RAIGH'P WITH DoInT

ut may be that the carriers should
have additional revenues in order to
properly perform their function in this
time of crisis. but. on the other hand.
to grant their demand may bring to a
head the ever-g growing demand for gov
eminent ownership. which l believe is
frauGht with many dangers under our
form of government.
I'm such circumstances. l feel that
the commission and the country Is en-
titled to benefit of the advice of Mr..
Smith.
1T may or may not be significant
that my friends. who are counsel for
III" carriers, failed to put Mr.. Smith
on the stand after having him here
ana consulting with him. However
that may be. feel that the country is
entitled to Mr.. Smiths views as to
whether an emergency exists. and
whether. under all the circumstances
II Is wise to add at this time n trans
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-12
REJECTS WAR RESOLUTION q
AFTER RI0TOUS SESSION.
Chinn's House or Representatives Isi
A.Snllcd by Mob DENIM dinE Cons b
nict with Germany. "a

PEkING. May ll.--After riotous.
secret session lasting throughout
Thursday night the house OF represen-
declaring war on Germany
The house of parliament was SUR
rounded by mob which demanded
war, making threats of violence. Under
the orders Of Premier Tuan Chi-Jui,
troops finally dispersed the mob. 1
The premier addressed tho house.,
urging declaration Of war. He was
denounced by members. who said he
was attempting to coerce Parliament
The press is opposed to tho war
party, urging parliament to resist
military pressure on the ground that
1t threatens the republic.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-12
For PEACE CONFERENCE
IN A NEUTRAL f.nINrnX

PETROGRAD. May II (Via London).
An appeal to the peoples OF the world
concerning tho calling OF a peace con-
ference in neutral country will be
published Immediately by tho council
OF soldiers and workmens' delegates,
according to n resolution adopted at
a meeting yesterday OF tho executive
committee Of the council. The com
mittee also resolved to send a deiega-
tion to establish relations with tho
Socialist delegates at Stockholm, and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-12
MANY VOLUNTEERS OFFER
FOR SERVICE IN FRANCE
lBy Associated Press.

COLUMBIA. 5. c.. May Ii-The
University of South Carolina has re-
ceived from the National Intelligence
Bureau call for n unit of thirty-SiX
students to join the Medical Reserve
Corps in ambulance work in France.
The letter from the bureau stated that
the men were wanted for imncdia tc
service. The number required will be
supplied from many volunteers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-12
SyIvester Truslo,v.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. VA. May IL
Sylvester Truslow died at his home.
"Fitzgerald HILL" near this city. yes
terday, aged twenty seven years. He
is survived by his wife. one child, two
brothers and three sisters. The body
was taken to his former home in STAFF
ford County, for burial in Hulrs Me-
mortal Chapel Graveyard.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-12
walter Kcifhnb.r Dies Suddenly.

especial 10 ! ne Times Dispatch.
!-ENcHBCRt. VA. May ll,--Waitcr
ke!fhabcr. visiting Detroit, died there
tuesday from cerebral hcmorrha &c,
which was the result of an accident
the character Of which is not known
here. He was twenty-five years of age
and unmarried. lie was Il member Of
i.ynchhurG Lodge. Knights Of Pythias.
and had large circle of friends in
LyNchburg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-12
ORGANIZE HOSPITAL UNIT
IN CHARLOTTE 10 GO ABROAD

CHARLOTTE, y. g., May lI.-Cnder
authority transmitted through Colon l
j. X. X can. of the United States Army
Medical Corps, II hospital unit has been
organized in this city for service in
France. DIR. Addison G. Brcniger, of
this city, is director. and it's person
mel will include eighty-iive physicians.
trained nurses and young men for
ambulance drivers. IT will have an
equipment Of $50 beds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-12

to send delegates to neutral and allied
countries TO further tho peace move
ment.
IL was resolved to call a conference
OF the Socialist lnternationalc and to
invite to the conference representatives
OF the parties agreeing with the ,oun-
ellis appeal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-12
COUNSEL FOR SHIPPERS
ASK TO HEAR |. & N. HEAD
Formal Request That He 30 Re-
quircd to Appear in Ratc-Ad-
vance Hearing Made.
WANT BENEFIT OF HIS ADVICE
Referred to as AblcSt Railroad Oper-
ative in Country, Who Can More
Definitely Testify as to Nature OF
Emergency Facing Railroad Lines.
tBy Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. May ia formal
! request that Milton IL. Smith, president
Of the Louisville and Nashville Rail-
road. be required to appear before the
Interstate Commerce Commission in
connection with tho herring on the APP
plication of the railroads for Is per
| cent advance in freight rates. was made
| to-day by counsel for shippers. par
/ ticularly the Southern Hardwood Ira ttic
Association
j. V. Norman. counsel for the assoc
citation. told the commission that Mr..
Smith had been present at the hearings
during the first two days. but that
after counsel for the carriers had con-
ferred with him. he left Washington,
and was not put upon the stand. MIR.
Norman said he did not desire to
subpoena Mr.. Smith. and requested that
counsel for the carriers have him re-
turned to Washington. Counsel for the
carriers said the shippers would have
to pursue their own course"
Commissioner Hall merely announced
| that the commission would be very glad
to hear from Mr.. Smith
Mr.. Norman. in making the applica-
ton for the appearance Of Mr.. Smith.
said ut was my hope and expectation
that he would take the stand and give
all Of his views on the vital questions
that we have under consideration. but
he did not do SO. and am now r%viscd
that he has left the city. Mr.. Smith is
generally recognized as the ablcst rail-
road operative in the country. He has
built up under adverse circumstances
in a territory where most other roads
have failed to posper. strong and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-12
William 4. Vaughan.
SpeciaI to The Times-Dispa

Especial TO The Times-Dispatch.J ~
LYNCHBURG, VA. May 11.-William
Andrew Vaughan. seventy-four years
ot age. died yesterday evening. He
was a Confederate veteran. His body.
was taken early this morning to Ivan
hoe, Wythe County, for burial
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-12
Mrs. Mnry yndcn.

PETERSBURG. VA. May 11-MrS.
Mary +. Walden. widow of Dodson D.
Walden. died this morning at her home
in McKenz street. She Is survived
by three daughters. Mrs. John T..
Munda and Mrs. j. w. Cook, OF Pct
ersburg. and Mrs. II. +. Crump. OF
Washington.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-12
DUAL GOVERNMENT
RUSSIA'S MENACE
tContinued from First parcl


for the war to be concluded Without
the realization Of the ideals I have
entioned. Peace in the present con-
ditions would be only an armistice Of
greater or less duration. DO not for
get that the working classes Of Ger
many, however socialistic they be-
ardently desire victory, for Germany
cannot reduce her vast industry, and
her defeat by the allies won't be like
tho blow of club for the workers OF
Germany. who naturally support the
impcrialistic aspirations OF their gov
crnmcnt.
That is why l declare cmpha tically
that the Russian people must make
every sacrifice to bring this war. in con-
cert with their allies. TO complete
victory. all the more because such a
victory would consolidate forever the
liberties We have just won.
RUSSIA WILL REMAIN
FAITHFUL TO ALLIES
Russia cannot bctray tie allies by
whose side she has been fighting for
three years. and she will remain faith
full TO them
Prince Lvof. the Premier. also adj
dressed tho Duma catherine
1T is not the wonderful almost
magic character OF the Russian revo-
luton: II is not the power displayed
and the rap!dity of development which
astonsh the world. but the idea which
directed IL. and which embraces not
only the interests OF the Russian peo-
pie. but those Of all the nations" said
the Premier. 1T is true that this revo-
rec lrle1
of great trials and raises IN our paths
TO social happiness the grim spec;ers
Of anarchy and despotism But YOU
representatives. OF the nation may be
sure that the work you inaugurated
and have pursued, despite all obstacles
establishments and hostile clements
VIII not have been in vain. The work
OF the great revolution is not concluded
but every day strengthens our con-
iidcnce in the creative forces of the
russian people and tn. greatness Of
It's future"
THIEVES ASK CHANCE
To MEND THEIR WAYS
a mass meeting OF thieves was re-
Gently held 1t Rostov. on the Don. to
demand 4 share in the freedom and
chance 10 turn over new leaf The
chief of The local militia and the presi-
Dent and several members OF the coun-
ell OF workmenjs and soldiers organi-
eaton were present on invitation
Practically al! branches of the pro-
i:ssion or thl.very We're represented
aud several OF tn" most ACCOMPLISHED
members made speeches. in which they
outlined the difficulties confronting
them. and declared that IL was I'M
possible 10 return To honest pursuits
without the help and support Of the
community. The speakers complained
that recently the population had risen
against them. and, in some instances
went so far as to lynch some OF their
brothers
chief of Militia EalmilIon asked for
help and support by the people IN aid
ing the efforts Of the thieves at re-
formation. One OF the hystanders com
planned th"t he had been relieved of
his purse. containing six rublcs. The
thieves roundly protested that IL was
not the work of a professional. and
took UP collection TO reimburse the
victim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-25
RAILWAY MAIL OFFICERS.
Executive Committee of Association
Hold Annual Meeting,

The annual meeting of the executive
committee, third division. Railway Mail
Association, was held yesterday after
noon at Continental Hotel. President
A. F. Middleton presided. An electoral
board. composed of the following men,
bers, who took charge of the election
of officers. was appointed: A. s. Aues.
E. s. Jeffress. w. L. Cornelius. E. w.
Doty, R. E. Plymale and ]. w. Gill
liam The report of the electoral board
for the division officers was as follows:
H. N Link. president: H. G. Hughes.
vice president; NJ. w. Glen, secretary
treasurer. and c. E. Ruffner. delegate
to attend the National Council at Cleve-
land, Ohio, in June. The officers ex-
pressed appreciation at the result of
their election and asked for co-opera-
ton in making their term a success.
Resolutions were adopted indorsing the
Presidents war plans and postponing
the national convention of the Rail-
way Mail Association, scheduled to be
held in Cleveland June 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-25

legal adviser many years Of the French
legation in Washington. The marquis
spent his youth here. and married Miss
Rives Nichols. stepdaushter Of Bell
amy Storer. one time member Of Con-
gress, and ambassador to Vienna In
Roosevelt's administration His broth
er. Comte Aldebert do Chambroun, was
formerly military attache in WASH
ington and married Q sister OF Repre-
sentative Nicholas Longworth- Another
brother, Comte Charles Chambroun. for
bassy in Washington and fs now first
secretary Of the French embassy in
Petrograd.
M. Simon, inspector Of finances, has
an enviable reputation in France as an
authority on finance. For q long time
adjust the extensive financial interests
Of French citizens in that country. He
Is also well known in financial circles
Of the United States.
M. Hovelacque, inspector general OF
public instruction. 10 well known In
la graduate Of the highest French
university, and is a great admirer OF
American institutions, particularly the
public school system. He has paid
more than a dozen visits to the United
States. the last only a year ago. max
ing q special study Of educational
problems.
Surgeon MAJ. Dreyfus IL not the IA.
nous Mai Dreyfus whose case nearly
disrupted the French army decade
ago. He was q private pFacticing ply
sician at the beginning Of the wal
when called into military service. and
attached closely to the person Of Gen
Joffre, whom he has accompanied or
every trip to England. Italy and else
where.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-25
Shouts of Approval
Greet Mr.. Francis in
Russian Demonstration

BY the Associated Press.
PETROGRAD, Monday. April 90, via
London, April rs (delayed) Prof. Paul
N. Milukoff, minister of foreign affairs
and David r. Francis, the American
ambassador. clasped hands on the plat
form of Alexander Hall in the city
duma tonight. while an immense crowd
stood and applauded. 1t was the first
public demonstration of the new friend
ship of Russia growing out of Amer
ica's entry into the war
The meeting was arranged by the So
ciety for Promoting Friendly Relations
Between Russia and the United States:
Mr. Francis had just concluded his adj
dress, in which he declared that Russia
that militarism in Prussia was doomed
and the 1iberty-loving people OF Ger
many would be freed soon as the Rus
slams had been freed. and that govern
ment by consent would be established
throughout the earth.
The audience arose, shouting its APP
prevail of the sentiments expressed by
the ambassador, while Prof. Milukon
reached in front of Baron Rosen, the
presiding offer, and graspd the am
bassador's hand. Then in an address
Prof. Milukoff confirmed the words OF
Mr. Francis that Russia was not dream
ing of peace.
An effort by a small group of ultra
radicals to make an unfriendly demon
stration before the American embassy
today was frustrated by militiamen as
the radicals marched down the Nevsky
Prospect on their way to the embassy.
The demonstration was headed by
Nikolai Lenine, the radical socialist
leader, who recently arrived here
through Germany from Switzerland
with a safe conduct from the German
authorities. The demonstration is said
to have been due to the alleged killing
in America of an anarchist. named
Mooney. who was under sentence in
San Francisco.
A guard was sent bv the authorities
to protect the embassy.
The Mooney referred to in the fore
going dispatch probably is Thomas j.
Mooney, who is under sentence of death
for connection with the bomb explosion
in San Francisco in July, 1916. in which
several persons were killed.