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The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-01-25
CITY news IN BRIEF


colder with the lowest temperature
at 20 degrees.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Miles entertain
ed last night in honor Of Miss Beauton
O'Quinn of Portageville, who is visit
ing here for several days. Those pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Cook
sey, Ar. and Mrs. Leo Brooks, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. D. Stewart, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Pringel, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Pringel and Mrs. Stollenwerk; Misses
Birdie Sinks, Alta Abernathy, Susie
Blumer, Marie Whitaker, Mildred and
Grace Miles; MessrS. Joseph Moore,
Robert Litterer, Arthur Poinsett, Chas.
Sietz, Bud Blumer, Irwin Miller, Clay
ton Robertson, Pierre Chappius and
D. A. Nichols, clerk of the Common
Pleas Court, was back in his Office yes
terday after an absence of two days,
owing to a cold.
Mrs. G. w. Sharp was called to the
bedside Of her daughter, Mrs. Heber
Nations Of Jefferson City, who is said
to be seriously i'll. She departed yes
terday morning.
w. E. Walker, who visited relatives
for a week, departed yesterday for
Rockyford, Colo. This was his first
visit in IL years.
w. o. Bowman has moved into his
new home on North Ellis street, which
he purchased "a month ago.
Mrs. n. w. Cooper Of Bloomfield
was brought here yesterday and taken
to the St. Francis Hospital. She is
suffering from a complication of dis
eases. She was accompanied by her
husband and DR.. H. V. Ashley of
Bloomfield.
]. H. Schonhoff of Advance was a
visitor in the Cape yesterday.
w. w. Pell of Commerce had some
business in the Cape yesterday.
G. ]. Moore, president of the limo
Pressed Brick Co., transacted some
business in the Cape yesterday.
Mrs. Harvey c. Jones and her little
daughter are visiting her mother in
limo for several days.
o. ]. Snider of Fredericktown spent
the day in the Cape looking after bust
ness
John Parmenter, former poolroom
owner in Haaig, is spending several
days in Bloomfield.
City Clerk r. w. Frissell is still
confined to his home, suffering from a
bad cold.
H. J. Houser returned yesterday
afternoon from trip to limo.
w. J. Webb Of Parma was in the
Cape yesterday.
Sheriff Hutson returned yesterday /
from jefferson City, where he deliver
ed two cOnvicts 70 the penitentiary. |
A. D. Parker accompanied him as
guard.
Mrs. William Bryan will leave for !
Dallas, Tex, today.
Deputy Sheriff Summers departed
yesterday afternoon to Fulton to take |
Harry Wunderlich, Is years old, Of |
Egypt Mills, to the State Sanitarium. !
The Roth Tobacco Co., shipped a |
carload Of tobacco to several towns in |
the ozarks yesterday.
Mrs. c. d. Matthews ST., of Sikeston
is spending several days with her sis
ter, Mrs. j. ]. Hunter, of South Span
ish street.
The Euchre Club will meet this aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs. Silas Lail
on Independence street in honor of her
birthday.
Chris Betten, auditor of the C. G.
~, is suffering from la grippe.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Champion eeie-
brated their fifth wedding anniversary
Tuesday.
MYs. Russell Dearnont entertained
q number Of friends at her home on
North Pacific street yesterday
The funeral ofAB thony Benson, an
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-01-25


came out this evening to nurse Mrs
Christine Beattie until some Other
nurse can be procured.
Miss Birdie Mae Adams of the Cape
Common Pleas Court stenographer, is
in Jackson today taking the deposi-
tons in the Thompson preliminary
which is being held before Justice OF
the Peace D. B. Hays.
Albert Kerstner today visited his
mother, Mrs. J. Gluckhertz, of Cor
donville, who is very sick with pneu-
monia.
Mrs. A. NJ. Robertson will go to
limo to visit relatives the latter part
of the week.
Miss Kate Loos returned from St
Charles, where she spent several weeks
with the family Of Alb. Steimel.
The High School pupils will present
"The Hoodoo" at the Gem Theater
Thursday night. The play has been
we'll rehearsed and the Methodist or
chestra will furnish the music, so an
evening splendid entertainment is
guaranteed.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-01-25
100000 Plrss In Reading, Pa.

WSOUJuOU FIres IN Reduing, "a.
Reading. Pa, Jan. 24.-Two fires Of
unknown origin swept through the
business section Of Reading, damag.
ing property sDe.0oo ana istrins
two firsinen. 49,. .>,.x.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
{. ?. MURPHY VERY
Ill At HIS HOME

Suffering from a severe attack of
heart trouble. E. p. Murphy. we'll
known cold dealers of the firm of E.
+. Murphy & Son. Is in a critical con-
dftion at his home, 3ls North Harri-
son Street. His son. P. T, Murphy.
stated last night. however. that his
fathers condition WAS much Inn
proved. but that he was not yet out
OF danger
Mr.. Murphy, swho celebrated -his
eighty-first birthday last October. was
born in Cork. Ireland. and came to
this country. with his Ave brothers,
when he was sixteen years old. The
only one of his brothers now living
is Colonel John Murphy. of this city.
All of them served during the Civil
War in the army OF the Confederacy.
Mr.. Murphy for a number OF years
has conducted a large coal business
IN Richmond, and has associated with
him his son. P. T. Murphy. who is sec
rotary and treasurer of the company.
Besides this son. there are three
daughters, all living. and all resi-
dents of Richmond. They are Miss
Ella Lee Murphy. Mrs. Fl. c, Valen-
tine and Mrs. Marie Garrick.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
THOMAS J. DANCE
CLAIMED BY DEATH
Was For Many Years Connected with
American Typefounders Branch
I'm Richmond.

Thomas J. Dance. sixty years cid.
assistant manager OF the American
Typefounders Company, died suddenly
last night at 10:45 o'clock at his res
idence in Highland Park. He had been
sick for several months. but had re-
covered sufficiently yesterday to be
at his office. Last night he was
stricken with an attack Of heart
trouble. and died before medical aid
could reach him.
Mr. Dance Ia survived by his wife.
who was Miss Ida V. Titmus. of Rich
mond; three daughters. Miss Irma
Dance. Mrs. E. B. Phillips and Mrs.
r. w Burnley. and two sons. T. j., Jr..
and l.. NJ. Dance. all OF this city. He
is also survived by one brother. John
Dance, of Beach. Chesterfield County.
Mr.. Dance was member OF the
Laurel-Street Methodist Church. from
which II is believed the funeral will
take place some time Friday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
WILL BRING CHARGES
BEFORE CITY COUNCIL

Protesting against the findings OF
the city School Board. in which he
was censured for characterization af-
ter many of his charges of mscon-
duct against G. A. Riddick assistant
principal of Bellevue School. had been
sustained. r. N. Thomas. teacher in
Riddick's school. declares he will TAX .
tho charges to the City Council and
demand an investigation of the school
boards proceedings
AT a hearing of Thomas charges,
lasting some three hours. Thomas in
sists that he was denied "a square
DEAL since practically all of the
charges he brought against Riddtck
were proven to be true.
The board severely censured Thomas
for falling to report on time at the
Highland Park School. to which he
had been transferred, but he states
that his delay In doing so was caused
by the necessity of removing ION, the
Bellevue School some very valuable
papers belonging to him. This expla-
nation was not satisfactory, however,
and the board designated his action as
rank characterization with this &C
ton the accused man has taken issue,
and declares he will appear before the
Council and demand an adjustment of
the matter
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
JUAREz GARRISON
Continued From First Page.)

ported fourteen miles south of Juarez
today. Nillistas declare that the
force of Carranza troops which gave
battle to troops under Tamez and
Ochoa yesterday at Los Medanos were
defeated with heavy loss. They de-
clare that of the 500 who started the
fight only 100 succeeded in returning
to Juarez. the rest Of them either be-
ing killed or deserted to tho villtstas.
villa il recruiting for his army in
the United States. according to let
ter received in Ell Paso from Rodriguez
Quevado today. Quevado wrote that
he reached Villa with twenty-eight
recruits from the United States after
his escape from the United States GU
thorities recently when he leaped
from n moving train.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
DAY IN CONGRESS.
use and Senate met at noon

House and Senate met at noon
Brigadier-GeneraI Crozier. chief oil
ordnance, OF the War Department. ap-
peared before House Military Affairs
Committee.
Representative Wood. Of Indiana. In
troduced new resolution in Housecask-
ing for House investigation OF Thomas
W. Lawson's charges concerning ad-
ministration leaks" In Wall street.
Resolutions referred 70 Rules Commit
tee with instructions TO report within
ten days.
Senate Military Affairs Committee
resumed hearings on universal military
service. ....
Senate Interstate Commerce Com
mittee continued hearings on Prexi-
1ent's railroad plan.
Filibustertng tactics during Senate
executive session again blocked CON
armation of Interstate Commerce Conn
missioner Daniels
Senate again delayed endorsement OF
Presidents peace move, after hot de-
sate.
Secretary Of State Lansing conferred
with Senate Foreign Affairs Commit
tee. to further administration's efforts
10 secure Senates endorsement OF
Presidents peace efforts
Senator Pittman. OF Nevada. report
"a TO Senate Public Lands COMMITTEES
failure OF effort to harmonic demands
cf Bureau OF Department OF Jusfic..
and Navy with proposed concessions
70 iocators within naval petroleum re-
6AFves In California.
HOuHe adjourned at O'Clock and
senate ~ 5. until noon tomorrow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
SECOND VIRGINIA
WANTS TO COME HOME
Telegram signed Enlisted Men, Sec
ond Virginia Infantry" Re-
Ccivcd in Washington.

Washington, u. c.. Jan. 3-Enlist-
ed men of the Second Infantry, vir-
ginla National Guard, are appealing
TO some of their friends in Washing
ton to endeavor TO bring about. IL
possible. their recall from duty on
the Mexican border. The Second In
fantry OF the Virginia Guard is sta
toned at Brownsville. Tex. and the
men complain that lit is time We were
receiving our home going orders"
The following kilograms. signed
Enlisted men Of the Second Virginia
Infantry" was received in Washing
ton today:
Telegram From Border.
We enlisted men OF the Second
Virginia Infantry are forced to cry
at last for our rights and want to
know why We have not received the
same courtesy as other organizations
that have bcen relieved from border
duty. We have stood the hardships
of many months OF strenuous mill
tary training. and have executed every
order and command with the highest
efficiency, and yet we lack considera-
ton.
III we were to be retured home in
the order in which we arrived 1T is
time we were receiving our home
going orders. Other troops that have
NV Hdd tio amount III hOIdGI StiNIte
and training as we, have been sent to
their homes months ago.
For that reason we think 1t is time
that our representatives were doing
something for us, and that we should
be included in the next organizations
sent home. We honestly believe that
If the proper pressure is brought to
bear upon the officials by our State
we will be the next to
leave, although we have been expect
ing to leave since the first troops were
sent home"
In General Eunston's Hands.
Inquiry among Virginia representa-
t!ves in Congress today developed the
fact that they are acquainted with the
complaints of some of the men OF the
Second Infantry. One Virginia mem
Der of Congress said he had endeavor-
ed to interest officials at the War De-
partment in the complaints of the
Virginia militiamen and that he had
been told that the selection of regi-
ments for return from border duty is
entirely in the hands of General Funs-
ton. in charge at San Antonio, Tex. Of
Mexican border troops.
Similar statements are made at the
War Department In response to all
requests for information as TO when
any particular units are to be brought
back from the Mexican border.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
PUBLIC LIBRARY
TOPIC Of MEETING

hearing of the public library
resolution will be held before the FL
nance Committee at 8 o'clock tonight,
and the public is invited to be present
number OF prominent citizens will
speak In behalf of the proposed ap-
preparation for instituting a public IL
brary. and those who are behind the
movement express the belief that the
committee will act favorably on the re-
quest
Sometime ago a resolution was Of
fered by T. Gray Haddon. OF the Com
mon Council. asking that an appro-
prist'on of $4,000 be made for the
purpose of founding a public library
In this city. 1t was recalled ihst
Richmond is the only city in the South
of any considerable size that MAS no
library of this kind. and a committee
Of interested citizens have worked en-
ergetically IN campaign to relieve
the situation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
FOOTBALL LEAGUE
ADOPTS BYLAWS

The Richmond Association Football
League met last night for the purpose
of passing bylaws of the orraniza-
ton. and appointing referees. Those
named were E. T. Scrutton. II. Brown
j. Finlay and r. v. Wolstenholme.
Games of soccer football will he
played by the teams OF the learue
every Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
alternating at Byrd Park and Clark.s
Springs. The game next Saturday will
be at Byrd Park. but unless the uni
forms and equipment arrive in time,
1t will be only a practice game.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
Reelected on Service.
TRIAL ATTRACTED MUCH
ATTENTION HERE

The trial of Mater Barrett attract
ed considerable attention when It was
held last summer at Camp Stuart
Several OF the officers at Camp Stuart
sat in the trial. among them being
Colonel Bernard W. Salomonsky,
camp commander, Major Clinton L.
Wright, camp adjutant Major L. w
Bowles, OF the Blues Cavalry, and
Major Allen Potts. of the quarter
master department. Captain John
Cutchins. Of the Blues. acted AS judge
advocate. and Major Barrett was rep
resented by Captain Franklin. of the
United States army, and a State Sen
ator OF Maryland.
The hearing in the proceedings
lasted several days. and several wit
nesses were brought here from Bal
timore to give testimony. Among
them were two newspaper men, one
OF whom had written the story which
resulted in Major Barrett facing the
court martial
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
SHIPS GAME COCKS.
Carranza Soldiers to be Amused by
Fighting Chickens,


Atlanta, Ga. Jan. 3.-One thousand
game cocks purchased for the amuse-
ment and edification OF Carranza SOL
diers in Mexico will be shipped from
Atlanta in the next few days in a
special car. having been secured in
this city and surrounding country by
Carranza agents armed with real
American money
In addition to the financial repre-
sentatives OF the de facto president
who wrote the checks, there are three
Mexican cock fighting experts in the
city who personally selected the
boosters and who will accompany
them on their long Journey to the
land of eternal revolution.
1t seems that practically all the
chickens in Mexico. both game and
otherwise. have been used up in the
course of the latest disturbance. and
that Carranza must have a fresh sup
ply to keep his soldiers happy and
contented with the Sunday "mains'
which they love so we'll.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
NOW HAS
LITTLE HOPE OF PEACE
Proncr, However, Is Expected to
Great Public Sentiment Through
out World In That Direction.
By WILLIAM pAYARD HALE


Berlin, via Sayville, Jan. 3.-The
decision of the Spanish government
to reserve action on President Will
sons note regarding peace was ex-
pected here.
The strenuous efforts of the British
at Madrid in behalf of the entente
are thoroughly understood in German
official circles.
The text of the entente powers
answer to the peace proffer of the
central governments has not yet been
received in Berlin and comment Is
consequently cautious. Reports of the
Havas and Wolff agencies from Paris
agree that the abstract document is
without any visible loophole for peace
prospects.
The concensus of official opinion re-
mains as indicated by my dispatch
of Sunday. with a slight tendency to
view the form and manner of the
document as perhaps more brusuue
than it's actual contents.
There Is also a disposition to ex-
pect the entente answer to President
Wilson'S note to be possibly less
brusque than the direct answer.
Nevertheless. the fact remains that
little expectancy exists In Germany
of immediate prospects for ending the
world catastrophe. There does. per-
haps. exist belief that the sincere
proffer of the central powers will
work on the sentiment OF the common
people of the rest of the world and
gradually create popular world
mandate that the processes of reason
must be substituted for the brute
arguments of force.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
MONTAGUE INTRODUCES
BILL FOR SITE DEFICIT
Would Have Government Pay Full
Amount Allowed In Condem-
nation Proceeding

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian)
Washington, y. G. Jan. "A bill
was introduced in the House Of Rep
resentatives by Congressman Monta-
que today providing that the act Of
Congress approved August 8. 1914,
authorizing the ACQUISITION of the ad-
ditional land for the enlargement of
the Federal building at Richmond
at cost OF $4,000 be amended go
y After the passage of the bill the
owners Of the lots adjoining the Rich
mond postoffice declined to sell for
$4,000. Condemnation proceedings
instituted by the government resulted
in the land being appraised at $A62,
500. The Treasury Department not
having this much In hand. declined
the purchase unless the owners would
agree TO sell for the amount appro-
priated--s450. 600
Subsequently the owners of small
portions OF the parcel agreed to make
up the Sl2,S00 shortage to Mr., Blair
the owner Of the greater part of the
land. in order to complete the deal
with the understanding that efforts
be made to obtain from Congress the
$l2,so0 deficit and that IL be paid to
them.
The Montague bill represents the
email owners. Prospects are not ia
vorable for the passage of the Mon
tague bin al this session.
As the entire property covered in
the postoffiCe transaction belonged to
the Virginia building Corporation. the
reference 10 the arrangement between
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04

l3onIlUutu FROM ftTSt fAEe.J
that the Rules Committee will at least
conduct preliminary hearings on the
leak charges
Members OF the committee tonight
condemn the action OF Chairman Henry
In interVie wing Lawson alone rather
than allowing him to tell hts story
TO the committee. IT is practically
certain that the committee will calf
Lawson back to Washington TO get
his views. and will also listen to what
information Representative Wood may
have to submit.
Senator stone. after a conference
with Secretary Lansing. took occasion
to tell that in his charges yesterday
when he said that confidential infor-
nation had leaked from the State De-
partnent. he had not referred 10 the
present administration of the depart
ment- He said further that he WAS
confident that no high official knew
Of any State Department leaks
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
Charre Inccndiarism-

Lynchburg, Va, Jan. 8.-Lynch-
burg police are looking for Floyd
Black. former proprietor Of College
Park Pharmacy. which was Quilted
two months ago by an incendiary IRE.
hiring negro boy to FIRE the place.
The negro alleges he was locked up
In the store to set It afire and that
he was promised $50 for the Job. -
OF which was paid. Black came here
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
MAJOR BARRETT
SUSPENDED ONE YEAR
Celebrated Court Martial Case Ends
With Communication OF Dis
missal Sentcncc.
PRESIDENT PROVES LENIENT
Trial Hero Last summer Was One of
the Most Interesting Features of
Military Mfc at Camp Stuart--His-
tory of Case.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
baltimore. Md, Jan. 3.--Major
Henry &. Barrett. of the Fourth Mary
land Regiment has been sentenced
TO suspension from rank and com
mand for one year The court-mar
tlal which tried him sentenced him
to dismissal but President Wilson to-
day. while approving the court-mar-
tial findings, committed the sentence
To suspension of rank and command
for one year. President Wilson acted
on the advice both of Secretary Of
War Baker and OF Judge Advocate
General OF the Army Crowder. Cen
eral Crowder reviewed the testimony
given at the court martial and the
findings OF the court, but suggested
that there were some grounds for
leniency. In this suggestion Secre-
tary Baker partly concurred and
President Wilson was glad to avail
himself of the recommendation for
clemency.
Reelected on Service.
Major Barrett was tried about four
months ago in Richmond on charges
growing out of statements made by
the officer tending TO reflect upon the
National Guard service. These state
ments were printed in certain Balti-
more newspapers at the time, though
at the trial the major asserted that
he did not know he was to be pub
licly quoted at the time the state
ments were made by him. More Sc
rious than this charge, however, was
the report made by Major Barrett to
his commanding officer when called
to account for the published inter
view. This report was later used in
the trial and proved damaging to the
officer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
File Bankruptcy Petition

Z. r. Camden. general contractor
If Richmond, YESTERDAY after-
noon filed a petition in volunta ~
bankruptcy in the United States Dis.
trict Court. He fixed his liabilities AT
$2,121.6S, while. according to the pe-
ution. he has no asseta
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
mark or initials that might lead TO
hfs Identification.
Yfnkcrtnn & mt Work 8


IN The Pinkertons are now on the
trail, 1t was stated yesterday by their
local representative, J, w. Ero, and
NO expense will be spared in bringing
The embexzler back 10 this city. II
~ thought that he has gone to
Canada. and IL is known that he had
y large sum of money, probably
$4,000 in cash and a number of con-
vertible securities. in his possession
when he left. He will be hunted ITO
the ends of the earth" Mr.. Erb de-
ciared yesterday. The Pinkertons
have a system whereby they have
wireless communication with every
steamer leaving an American port.
and all persons on board, who can
not thoroughly establish their ident-
ity, are held on suspicion until they
can prove they are not the parties
wanted This method will. perhaps,
aid in the search for Pizzini in case
he has sailed for Europe. it Ia
thought.
May Have Conc South.
Ii was rumored yesterday that al
though Pizzini had bought a ticket
for New York, he was seen at Elha
Station Thursday night Just at, tho
time tho southbound Florida Special
arrived. which comes two hours ahead
OF the New York train. II Is thought
by some that the purchase OF a uCket
tc New York was merely a blind. and
that he has in reality gone South.
He speaks French and Italian fluent
~. and can converse in German, and
as these languages are much in vogue
In South and Central America, II ia
claimed by many persons that he has
embarked for some point there.
OF interest In connection with the
Paxztni affair. is a tablet In brass TO
he found in the reception room of
the Mayors office In the City Hall. (
The tablet Is enclosed in a glass case.
which also contains spade and
pick nailed crosswise, and showing
the marks of considerable age. The
inscription on the tablet is dated Sep I
tember !. 1885 and states that The .
pick and shovel broke ground for the
City Han, and il presented to the
city by Mrs. l.ucille Pizzini Paul. 7
Novemher !, 1919" The tablet, in
the center contains the names of Miss
Lucille Pizzini and Master Ulysses
Bland. Miss pizzini being the sister
of MILAN b izzini. and being
eight years old at the time the break
ing of ground for the City Hall was
begun.