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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-15
COTTON RELIEF FUND
VIRTUALLY ASSURED
New York Bankers Agree to Furnish
s5o,OOO,0Oo. II Country Will
Supply 100000, 900.
RESERVE BOARD TO CONTROL
Secretary McAdoo Realizes Gravity
OF Situation and Readily Agrees to
Onerous Task-Festus y. Wade
Gives Outline OF Plan.
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New York. October 14.-The raising
of a, Sl50.000.000 fund by bankers and
representatives of Southern cotton
planters to finance the country's cot
ton crop virtually is assured 1t was
announced here tonight. and the Fed
eral Reserve Board Mt Washington will
be called upon to manage the fund
and direct the loaning of 1t.
New York bankers, at q conference
with cotton planters representatives
here during; the day, agreed, 1t is
stated, to furnish s50.oOO,0O0 If the
rest or the country would supply $780,
100000 or more under conditions
agreed to at tho conference. H4
Festus j. Wade, president Of the
Mercantile National Bank of ST. Louis
and q member OF the ST.. Louis Clear
ing House Association, issued a state
ments late Tonight announcing the
plan. Mr.. Wade said that "the task
put upon the Federal Reserve Board
while onerous was readily accepted
by Secretary McAdoo. who recognized
the gravity of the situation
LEAVES FOR CAPITAL
TO GO OVER PLANS
Mr.. Wade attended the conference
and left at midnight for Washington.
with the expectation. It Is understood,
OF discussing the plan with the mem
bers of the Federal Reserve Board to-
morrow. Several prominent st. Louis
men who came to New York with Mr..
Wade, accompanied him to Washington.
Mr.. Wade's statement set forth that a
definite conclusion was reached to-day
between the ST. Louis committee and
New York bankers.
by the action OF the New York
bankers" the statement says, at may
be, assumed safely that the fund un-
doubtedly will be raised within: the
next few. days. The .dinculty encoun-
tered was to- determine. how the syntli-
cate could be managed and money
loaned at the least possible expense
to the borrower. and, after many con-
ferences and, telephonic communca-
tions between Washington and New
York, 1t Was finally concluded to turn
over tho entire fund to the Federal
Reserve. Board mt Washington who
would act as manager OF same and III
rect the sloaning Of the fund. Tho OUT
Continued on Second Page.),
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CORDIAL WELCOME
EXTENDEDBANKERS
Governor, Mayor and President
of Clearing House Make
Brief Speeches.
LAW TO BE MADE PRESIDENT
Philadelphia Banker Is Chosen
by Nominating Committee
to Succeed Reynolds.
LAW TO BE MADE PRESIDENT

With more than 1000 OF the nations
leading hnancicrs assembled in the
Jefferson Hotel auditorium, the first
general session OF the fortieth annual
convention of tile American Bankers
Association, was held yesterday. EN-
blems of nifty States were raised in
the convention hall. marking the loca-
ton of the various delegations, while
gracefully draped from the walls OF the
hall on every side We're giant flags of
er's platform was stretched mon
strous blue banner bea ring the +emblem
of the Commonwealth.
MAYOR AND GOVERNOR
WELCOME BANKERS
Governor Henry G. Stuart Mayor
George Ainslie and Colonel John 3.
Purcell. president OF the Richmond
Clearing House Association. made cor
dial speeches of welcome to the visitors
and Arthur Reynolds. of Dcs Moines
president of the American Bankers AS
sociation, responded In behalf of the
delegates. The morning session was
scheduled to begin promptly at 9:30
o'clock. but IL was not until an hour
later that the meeting was called to
order. Right Rev. Collins Denny
bishop of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. South. of Richmond, offered
prayer.
Features OF the morning session
thur Reynolds and former Congress
man Martin w. Littleton. of New York
Reports We're submitted by various Of
fcers of the association and by the
several sections Important among the
several constitutional amendments
adopted in the convention yesterday is
the provision authorizing the executive
council To designate the city in which
subsequent conventions are TO be held
Following the adjournment of the af-
ternoon session to-day, the executive
committee at it's meeting will name the
place for holding the next gathering.
Seattle. 1t is thought, will be selected
for the place of meeting in 1915. With
single exception. all of the pro-
posed constitutional amendments were
adopted
WILLIAM a. LAW NOMINATED
FOR PRESIDENT OF ASSOCIATION
The nominating committee of the as
sociation last night recommended to the
convention the election to-day of Will
liam a. Law, first vice-president First
Continued On Tenth P,CeN
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EVENNOW TROOPS
. OF KAISER MAY Be
OCCUPYING CITY
Not So Certain That They
Can Extend Right Wing
to French Ports.
ALREADY FORCED BACK
BY ALLIES OFFENSIVE
Attempt to Work Around Left.
Wing Toward Coast Has
Failed.
CLOSE VEIL OF SECRECY
No News From Scene OF Heavy Fight
ing, Where Both Hope for 80
Decisive Blows.
LOSE VEIL OF SECRECY
No News From Scene Of Heavy Fight
ing, Where Both Hope for 81
Decisive Blows.
Ostend Now Occupies
Centre Of War Stage

Ostend II now the centre of In
Sterest In the contest being waged In
the westcrn thcntrc of wur. Re-
ports indicate there is now virtually
no obstnclc In the way of the Ger
mnn advance ON Ostend and other
ports In Northwest Belgium.
Scores OF wounded soldiers arc
being brought into Ostend from
Client. 1T In reported that the all
Hes and the Germans engaged In ~
seriouH battle near Ghent ON Mon
dny. II Is said thnt the German
forces were fnr superior In numbers.'
and that the allies were obliged to,
withdraw toward the west. This.
. removed the stumbling block In the
way of German progress towards,
Ostcnd.
A state of panic exists among the.
Inhabitants of Oatend, for the Ger
mans are known to have n large
force within twenty miles of the;
city. As fast as ships cnn be pro-
.vided the residents are fieeing TO
EnRland. escape by innd having
been cut on ON all sides. 7
NAH ss cssss srsa s4s aiyhs snsg gZs IS Us IS
TO snli back 14foFs hnss nssnul IL by
the allies, snd REPORTS Indicate Tint
the invaders will encounter stronE.
opposition In attempting to extend
their right wing to the Northern
French ports. Only recently the
German cavnlry lind progressed as
far west nv Hnxebrouck, but now,
according to the French War Of
flee, the front OF the battle extends
from Labnsse through NEstnires to
Bniilcul, on the BelEian frontier
Across the border Ypres has been
occupied by the allied forces. This
Indicates decided gain for the AL
lies.
Outsidc of this. there is NO Inn.
pOrtant modification In the situation
In the wcstcrn theatre, no far AS In
indkated by reports, couched In
general terms. received by the
French War Onice from the front.
In the enstern theatre, the RUS
pressed back the Germnn forces on
the left bank of the vistula along
the road leading from WARSAW to;
lvanBorod, according to nm official.
communication ISSUED by the Rus,
sian general STAFF. Fighting con-
tinues to the south of PrnemysI,-
Gnlicia, says the ntatement. There,
arc no important changes on the
other fronts.
An official announcements, given
out In Vienna. says TINT the Aus
trlnn troops advancing towards
Przemysl have rcpulsed the encir-
cling Russian troops in such way
that the enemy is now nbIe to mains
tnin his position only before the
eastern front OF the fortress. II fs.
said TINT during this lighting sey-i
eral military bridges over the San.
broke down during the Russian re-
treat, andL many of the Russians
were drowned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-15
BANKERS PAY s4,300,00O
|. OF PROPOSED WAR TAXES.
Revised Estimates Made by Treasury
Indicate Measure VIII Bring
In'$1O7 400, 900 Revenue.s
MEDICINE TAX ELIMINATED:
Slow Progress Made by Senate, and /
Prospects for.Adjournment Of Con-
gress Next Week Receive Another
Setback. ~"

+, WASHINGTON, October 14.-Slight
progress was made by the Senate to-
day in considering the war revenue
bill The measure was under review
as to several features by the Demo
Gratis of the Finance Committee. Pros
poets for the adjournment of Congress
early next week were subjected to an
other check by the delay
While the committee worked on the
bill, the Senate was enlivened with a
political debate by Senator Penrose,
of Pennsylvania, and Senator. Lewis
of Illinois The former assailed DEM
war tax legislation as calamity. and
the latter defended the achievements
of the administration
Senator Penrose asked the Illinois
Senator If he could give any assur-
ance that ia bill would be pressed to
provide for only one term for execu-
tive officials, In. accordance with the
Democratic platform.
understand the Senator from
Pennsylvania has aspirations for the
presidency" said Senator. Lewis, and
that he wishes to be assured now that
his opponent would not be Woodrow
Wilson," W
DEMOCRATS ELIMINATE
PROPOSED MEDICINE TAX
In their deliberations which extend
cd into the night. making n night ses-
sion of the Senate impossible, Demo-
Gratis of the Finance Committee avert
ed considerable Forthcoming opposi-
tion by agreeing to. eliminate the pro-.
posed tax on proprietary medicines
which would have yielded approximate-
mately s2,000,0000 annual revenue.
House leaders had given assurances
that this tax never would be accepted,
and the Senate had been flooded with
protests against taxes ON ,"the poor
mans medicine 49, =.
The committee also. accepted an
amendment doing away with bills OF
lading In the express and freight ship,
from taxasion aps ,,ewspnpers a"a . sbInnspa eaemp1
within the county, of publication
) Agreement also was reaehed OH the
~ Continued on Third Page.)
j BEST WAY TO BALTIMORE.
/ York River Line. $40 sP. NJ. $3.50 one way:
$40 round trip. Delightful sail. s s. ~.
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LONDON, October 14-while 1t is
fully expected the Germans will reach
Ostend and other ports in the north-
west of Belgium, If they have not done
resistance in their attempt to extend
the right wing of their main army
| through Pas De Calais to the French
northern ports. In fact. they have
fallen back in this region in the face
of the allies offensive. ~
few days ago German cavalry werei
fighting as far west as Hazebrouck
and Cassel, but to-day. according to
the French official communication isra
sued late to-day, the front of this batl
tie extends from La Bassee through
Estacies to Bailleul, on the Belgian
| frontier. while across the border the
allies have occupied Ypres. This is
distinct gain for the allies, and shows
around the left has failed. the German
right being bent back toward Lille
and Courtrai, both of which places the
invaders hold with, strong forces.
HOPE HEAVY RLOw WILL
BRING DECISIVE RESULT
1t is here the heavy blows. which
both sides hope will bring decisive
will be struck 1t Is for this reason
that the Germans will be able to make
their way to Ostend, although even
there some troops have been left to-
ihHict What damage they can before
Joining the larger body further south.
The censorship has prohibited any.
mention of the operations to the north
OF Arras, which probably Is responsible.
for the belief that the allies have pre-
pared what one military critic declares
Is a smashing blow. which will be
the more crushing In Its effect tho
longer 1t is delayed"
or the recent fighting elsewhere. the !
French communication simply says that
the operations are proceeding nornailya
on the left wing as far as the Oise,
that the allies progress In the Berry
Au Bac region Is confirmed. and that
on the right wing there is nothing
new. ~ &
For the first time. tho French gem
eral stan takes notice Of and denieaR
some claims put forth by the Germans.si
II is denied that two French cavairys <
divisions have been destroyed, and tts
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-15

BEST. WAY TO BALTIMORE.
York River Line. $40 sP. NJ. 1870 one way:
$40 round trip. Delightful sail. IS 3 lts ~.
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EXCELLENT PASSENGER TRAINS y
via Southern Railway to Charlotte, Atlanta,
Birmingham, New Orleans. and aiStpoints
( South. s Through trains at 1876. a.. NJ, 6;i0
and II l;$o p: NJ, Inquiro 2o7S East Main street.
Phone Madison 27?. : n &. ,l u =
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06
Second Entertainment of 5 for sl Course

Tuesday, November 10, is the date of the second entertainment of the course being given by the choir of the Con gregatlonaI church. The program will be given by Miss Ruth l.. Flanders, the monogolist, who achieved such wonderful success in Putnam last sea- son. She will be assisted by Miss Eu- nice Albright, violinist, and Miss Ka- therlne L. Seward, pianist. Tickets 5O cents, or for the course S1, can be had of members Of the choir or al stores Of (. N. Elliott and C. F.. shaw.
 Coming Entertainments Of the Choir Course:
 Tuesday, November 10, Miss Ruth Flanders, monOlogues and music.
 Tuesday, Jan. E, Seventh Annual Choir Concert.
 Tuesday, Feb. 2i, Lecture by Rev. J B. King.
 Tuesdny, March 2, Dunbar Male Quartet and Be.i Ringers.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06

-G. c. Benson, who has been in Great Harrington during the summer k visiting friends in this vicinity, pre- vious to going south for the winter
 Frank II Cotdier nus received a letter from Joe Connolly in which he proposes bringing Rabbit MaTanville, Hank Gowdy, Deal and Moran of the Boston Braves here to put on their vaudeville sketch some time at an early date, and il seems probable that the suggestions will be put to use.
 At the County Home for Children eighteen of the little people have de- Veloped scarlet fever since the Home was quarantined a few weeks ago, but all of the patients are doing well and are now believed 10 be out of danger. Rigid measures were early taken to prevent the spread of the disease be- vond the confines of the Home and these measures proved effective.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06

The primary grade at the smith street school has been closed on ac- count Of the illness Of the teacher.
 Mrs. J. R. Kent was in attendance al missionary conference in New London Wednesday.
 Arrangements are being made for the annual Thanksgiving donations to the Day kimball hospital.
 Mrs. Myron C.Pease of Providence called on friends in the city Tuesday. She is a daughter of the late J. R.DaN- enport.
 Sarah Howard Gaston, who died at Pomfret last week, and funeral serVi' ces for whom were held al her Boston home Monday was daughter Of for mer Governor Gaston of Massachusetts ann a sister of ColonelWiiliam X. Gas ton, president of the National shaw nut bank of Boston.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06
Naman Snffrage Wins h Two States

Sudrs2ists al over tue country are fabHant over their victory in Nevada and Montana, where full suffrage was afanted 10 women at Taesday's elec- ton They are watching with intense interest tbe returns from Nebraska where tbe issue Is siiIt in doubt and an official count may be necessity io decide lbe question. sniIfase W9fktfa were of coure disappointed that four SIafes reiecled lha suflfase amend- ueut, but on tine $ haie, erection day was very satisfactory bringing the number of equal sufifage states up H0m l0 to l2, or possibly L. Putnam
 4Hagists are particularly interested Ia tae resu5tjn Nevada as Miss Anne Martin, paadautof tHe Nevada -at- Imee Assacationi spgEa iH tins city before the Equal Franchise League lasH aIn1er
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06
Gas Meter Recovered

The gas meter which George How. arth confessed to stealing from Ma heu's restaurant and throwing oil the iron bridge south ot the city has been found. The meter was found floating in the mill race i'll Wilhamsville by d man who went to clean out the gate rack. The place where the meter was recovered is over five miles from where 1t was thrown into the river. Elm ployes had been searching the vicinity where the meier was said to have been thrown into the river and had praeti- eally given up hopes of finding it.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06
1 Successful Coon Hunt

About fifty, including a number ot Putnam professional and business men went out Saturday night on the annu' al coon hunt Of the KillingIy Hunting and Fishing club, headquarters being at the clubs camp near EastkillinglY. king George Jacques served the big party steak supper early enough to let the first detachment of hunters, an- der the leadership of James Kent, get away tor the woods by 7,30. Another party of score went east toward the Rhode Island border an hour later.
 By midnight two coons had been sent back to camp hy'the Kent party, this being the total number of animals "taken' on the hunt. The party that went toward Rhode Island had no difficulty in starting coon, ibut were unfortunate in having their dog lose the traIl as the result of their cunning quarry making runiup the waters ot Mowry brook.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06
October W edding
 D8NAHE E-W RIGIiI T

There was a wedding at the home or Mrs. Marie Wright, Franklin street. last Thursday when her daughter, Marie Ella was united in marriage to Michael J Domaine Of Willimnntic. The ce remony look place in the front pafIor which was prettily decorated with ferns, carnations and roses with a large wedding bell suspended from the center of the room under which the ceremony was performed, Rev. C.. J Hartman officiating After we'd ding breakfast the couple left for a wedding journey after which they will reside on Frank lin street.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06
WEST THOMPSON

The village was livened up last Sat urdav evening by the appearance of n unique musical organization which marched about the streets heading a procession The aggregation consisted of snair drums played by William St. Marie and William kearns, bass drum by +. Bernier, cymbals by Alex Eos ter, cornet by R. T, fit and fife by M. Bernier. The music awoke the village and all turned out 10 see the process sion which lasted about half an hour with nearly fifty in line. At Harry Covilie's a party was being held and tho gathering came .out to see the marchers but the drum major would not allow the procession to be halted.
 A telephone in your home saves more than it's tritllng cost. adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06
NO GRAIN FOR GERMAN CATTLE.
One of Many Ways of Meeting
 Harvest Shortage.

Bordeaux The text of the principal measures Tn regard 10 cereals adopted by Germany is now known. The feed ing Of cattle with grain is prohibited. The price of barley is fixed al between 205 and 210 marks
 The price of cats is not fixed as the supply ls sufficient for military pur- poses. The price of rye is fved at 2l0 marks ner ton. tapering down to 237 marks in the western pert Of the country. Flour made from harley must have an admfxture of 10 per cent. af rye and rye must have a mixture of from 5. 10 % per cent. of potato starch Any form Of corneriag will be severely punished.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06
Hn NarIa RNeIIs

+. D. Namu, dtfeeloI oE the Put pam stale Trade school. nas rendered his resignation to Lake etfeet the Hfst of Deeember Mir. Martin came to Putnam about a year aEo to supefin- tend the opening of the school tHe inc slaifahon ol tine machinery, etc Af. Martin has been upedutsndent of il number ol dulrent teNnle plants and is an2 2ious to get back into the manu- faetunng business, in laee Il was with the understanding that lie would only remain here a short time that he came He speaks enthusiastically of the iu- ture of the Putnam school which has expanded considerably since il opened about six months ago. He also speaks highly of Putnam Us 4 manufacturing center and an excellent place to get textile help lie has made many friends since he has been here whom ne IS loaIn to leave but his future duties will take him away from Putnam, al though he has no definite plans at this lime
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06
wlLsoms semmEa AomEclosEo

President Not Exaseted 70 Retura to
 cornish This Wear
 WasHiHateH All probabilities ef President Wiisaa going again this wear to cerHiah N IT, practically were removed xhan members of h3s r0fy ehe have been staying thera departed end tha house was closed for he season
 tfG zea HHev and #arv Smith. e New 0rfaans. Ris cousins returned to Tasafneten. and Mss Margaret Wilson went to New York.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06

For any Itching skin trouble, piles, eczema, aalt fheum, hives, itch, scald head, herpes, seabies. Doau's 0iut- ment is highly recommended. 50c box at ail stores. adv
 For mild, easy action of the bow els, try Baau s ReKHiets, modern lax atve. Poe at all stores. adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06
EAST PUTNAM

Miss Clara Burrill is ill with diph- theria at her home.
 Charles rorrey called on his oroth- CTS, Ernest and oltn ForreSi sunday
 F. C. Hopkins, wife and family of Worcester called on Mrs. Ernest Tor rey sunday
 The harvest supper al the church Saturday evening was a success both socially and financially.
 D. r. Jordan of Danielson was the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Ernest Tor rey, Sunday.
 Don't wait until you say, "lf had only bad telephone. Put II m now. SoN
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06

Heavy, in pure blood makes B mud dy. pimply complexion, headaches, nausea, indigestion. Thin blood makes you weak, pale and siekly. For pure blood, soaud digestion, use BurdocS Blood fSitters. q al all stores. adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06
5000 COATS 4 WEEK FOB ALLIES.
St. Paul Firms to Push elu Orders for
 Winter Garments.

" IfIIrT JeI TTIITIL59
 sf. Paul@0rders for an unlimited number of sheeD-wool1lned coats have been placed wlsh four local firms by the English and French governments through banking houses, it was learn ed
 The four concerns. which are the largest of their kind in the country, are expected to turn out 5000 coats week
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06
Girls Wdsh Dresses

Girls School Dresses in fancy Plaids and Stripe Ginghams, Galateas and Chambrays, in the best colorings and smartest design Nine different styles; sizes ? to IA years. OQ. Regular value Io8, oOC
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06
Mrs. Rosa Shippee
Mrs. Herminie Bosquet

Mrs. Hefmiae l}asquet, 74, a native ot Canada, Is dead at hel home in Me. chaue.ville where she has lived many wears. Funeral services will be held at the Sacred Heart church, West Thompson, tfiday morning. She leaves husband and several children,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
GRADUATING EXERCISES
HELD AT JOHN B. CARY SCHOOL
Gina" Officers Conduct Special I;xer-
ciHc"-'old- Headed Cnne Pre-
senf~d to o. o. DritE

Members Of tho graduating class of
inc john H. Cary School. at the finals
held In the school auditorium ycster-
Gay. presented the school with n pic
ture OF tho graduates as the g!ft to the
school. and handsome gold -headed
cane TO their teacher. o. o. De,tz We'll
FORD Trevillian made both presenta
lions on behalf OF the class
The exercises. which were wcll n,
tendeh by Il number OF parents of the
chlinrch and by friends were enter
aiming. and were much enjoyed. They
"ero In charge of the class officers
Wh" we're as follows: president John
-. Drinard: vico- president. Brandt f.
Iaiiner: treasurer. Lucille Kendall.
sses ay. Fay Rnuls'on; historian.
nSiianshrct Wood; prophecies. Emma
Holman The class president. John D.
exercises ~"
Following IL the LIST Of graduates:
Brandt Palmer. Wexford Trevillian.
WHEN Wiiiihin Miller. irwin SSchrenp. william
i.andruin Charles Willis. John Drluard
nhyns Moncure. Fay Raulston, Mar.
Saret Wood, Emma Hoffman. Celeste
= ones. ElossIe Mills. Doris Urban. E:dnn