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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-09

Paris, Nov S.--The correspondent
Of The Nirginian serving with the
American volunteers in the foreign
legion, writing from an unnamed place
under date of November says:
William Thaw and Weston Hail are
going down this morning TO make a
trial for the aviation corps, Thaw,
who is well known in America as an
amateur aviator. was recently pro-
NOTED 10 be first-cla soldier
Mr.. Hall comes from Bowling
Green, e.
Another letter from The correspond
eni. dated November l. says.
when / wrote on November that
the Americans were intact / did not
mean that they had not been under
fire. as one man belonging 10 their
section. which numbers sixty, was kill
ed and one was wounded by shrapnel.
This does moi sound like real fighting,
hut II IL fact that we had two casual
ties. The fact is that il Ia "A war of the
trenches now and there lis very little
risk of death unless one ventures out
of his vault, which is the proper word
for our quarters. They are bomb proof
and covered with the trunks of trees
and large branches. with dirt piled
on top for the purpose OF keeping the
water out In fact, we are ground
hogs, venturing forth as necessity
con1pels US and only then
Danger from Aeroplancs.
There is danger. especially If the
artillery fire. which Is most accurate,
ss being directed at your vicinity. The
accuracy Of the fire is due to the aero
planes which are continually above
u.s. disclosing our position in the
trenches and noting the effect of the
siring.
This firing goes on all day now a
few hundred feet TO the right, now TO
the left and then at MS or to the rear
II stops az night and everything is
quiet except the popping OF guns now
end then by the sentries. If the firing
comes too quickly there is an alarm
given Immediately and every one
busties forth and awaits the fight:
but in the first four days that we were
entrenched none occurred 1t looked
like one the third night when we lay
out until dawn expecting AN attack at
any moment We always have our
bayonets fixed during such times, as
1t has been shown that the Germans
always turn when they face steel.
This reminds me Of the motto / read
al the perigou barracks when we were
quartered there. 1t reads. "A bullet
ss crazy; baNonet is sane
$50 the days and nights pass There
is little excitement. little danger and
no adventure We look for a fight.
Once we were called out for a fight
but 1t old not develop: perhaps we
were fortunate, as fighting must be
different to the ground hugs existence.
vel the disappointment was natural
as one hates 10 be exposed To artillery
fire sud death and YET be- unable 10
retaliate.
$50 much for the war. Now for a
few words IN the effect OF this sort OF
living on mems physique and sanity
= have read several articles 10y Robert
BIatchford. describing the WEAKNESS,
a!rfiness and wrctche dness OF men re
turning from the front. This may be
true of fnen who have been fighting
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-09
SECOND STAGE OF
WAR FAVORABLE
TO RUSSIA

London, Nov. S--Exactiy one month
OF operations in the eastern theatre OF
war has decided the second stage of
the conflict between the armies of
Russia and the armies of Germany and
Austria. From every point of view,
the advantage is definitely with Rus
STA, as was the case in the determine
ton of the first stage. For comprs-
hension of the second stage. which cul-
minated in the defeat of the German
armies advancing on Warsaw and the
River Nistula, and their rapid with
drawai, IT Is necessary to review brief
" the main operations OF the first
stage, the campaigns in East Prussia
and In Galicia.
Early in August, the Russian armies
modified and advanced with amazing
speed. struck at East Prussia, aim
ing for the fortress of Koenigsburg
and the line of Dantxig- Thorn. Stimuli
taneously, Russian armies advanced on
Lemberg, the capital of Galicia. No
attempt was made by Russia to develop
n central offensive from Warsaw to-
ward upper Silesia. The purpose of
the drive at East Prussia was to clear
the Russian right flank from dangers
/ of a turning movement, and to strike
terror into the hearts of the Germans
In the north. thereby achieving a dis
tinct moral advantage and Compelling
| Germans to detach troops from Bel
gium and France. The invasion Of
Galicia was designed to safeguard the
| Russian left flank and to crush Aus
| trials military power a necessary &C
| compfishment to serious attack
| against Germany.
Germany Meets situation.
In August Russian armies overran
East Prussia, terrified the peasants
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-09
MANY BARKISES NOW
IN RANKS OF G.. O. P
Result Elections Tuesday Thought Have Republican
Nomination. for the Presidency
Worth Having

Washington, Nov, 8.--As Tues
days elections make il apparent that
the Republican Presidential nomina-
ton will decidedly be worth having
in 1916. plans are under way in va
rious quarters to further tho inter
ests Of candidates. 1t may be said
on authority that a tentative organi-
zation has been formed in the South
for one prominent Republican and in
due season this particular boom will
be launched. Others will appear soon
afterwards
At the beginning of this fight for
the Republican nomination there will
be at least fourteen candidates. rep
resentinG different States The men
whose names are now under conside
ration are:
These Are Groomed.
New York~-Cnaries e. Hughes.
Associate Justice of the Supreme
Court; Governor Elect Charles s.
whitman, George b. Corteiyou.
Ohio Theodore f. Burton, Myron
7, Herr!ck Governor Elect Willis and
Senator Elect Harding.
Nhnois-James r. Mann, Republic
can leader of the House,
Missouri--Former Governor Her
bert r. Hadley
Indiana~~Charles w. Fairbanks.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-09
TELLS HOW AMERICANS
IN FOREIGN LEGION FARE
Few Casualties and Plenty of Food But Nobody Knows Yet
Whether Braves Athletics Won Worlds Champion
ship-Thaw in Aviation Corps. 3

battles lasting for days without cessa-
ton, but 1t is not so of the men in
the trenches. We have been four days
.in the trenches and could remain fou,
times longer and yet come out fresh
and fit, provided we are not forced to
hgtt continuously day and night
Food Is Splendid.
The food Is a revelation to one
who has read If hunger among the
Germans. Whoever read of soldiers
getting bars of chocolate. wine, cog
nae and other delioacies? We do. We
get sweet coffee, sometimes with milk,
and at other times we get tea We
always have excellent meat, potatoes
and rice. Food Why one cannot
possibly be hungry: in fact. have
i OF eaten lunch today because / am
not hungry. SO / am writing this in
stead.
The pick and shovel are more
prominent than the gun. I have not
fired a gun yet: neither have some
of the other boys. although the order
was given to fire one night at will.
We say no enemy and thought It best
to walt until they got closer. II they
were ready coming. I have done a
good deal of pick and shovel work.
both when in the trenches and on the
firing line. and especially when we re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-09

, former Vice President
| Iowa--Albert J. Cummins
gan--Senator William Alden
Smith,
Idaho--William f. Borah.
Pennsylvania---Csover Brum-
baugh.
Many Republicans also favor the
nomination OF either Senator Root. OF
New York. or Senator Lodge, of Mas
sachusetts. However. Mr.. Root is
believed to be out of 1t on account
OF his age and for the further rea-
son that he presided at the Taft con-
vention of 1912. Most leaders are
inclined to believe that Mr.. Lodge
health will put him out OF consde-
ration.
BY common consent Mr. Taft and
Mr.. Roosevelt appear to be eliminated
by practically all the leaders. 4. 1t Is
felt that the nomination of either
would simply revive the old fight OF
two years ago and make the success
OF the party extremely doubtful from
the start.
Weak in New York.
So far as the Presidential nominal
ton Is concerned Mr.. Whitman APP
pears to be weaker in New York than
elsewhere throughout the country
-
with the majority registered by Mr..
Whitman, looms up big everywhere.
whatever opinion may be entertained
at home of his caliber. In discuss
Ing the availability OF Justice Hughes
the chief obstacles Appear in the
form OF a certainty that the fight
would have to be made in mis- behalf
by the New York delegation. 1t seems
70 be taken for granted that william
Barnes will do everything in his power
to land the nomination for Mr.. Whit
man. The suggestion as to the avail
abilit yof Mr.. Cortelyou comes from
New York. II seems to be an ex-
business men In that city.
In Ohio four men appear as prob
abilities: Myron T. Herrick. who has
made fne record as Ambassador to
France, will undoubtedly go into the
race very early. Senator Burton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-09

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-09

Governor Elect willis and Senator
Elect Harding are also regarded az
possessing elements of strength that
might appeal to the Republican ma
tional committee.
Many business men have been talk
ing seriously OF Mr.. Herrfck,
Already a movement In the inter-
ests OF Republican Leader Mann. of
Illinois, has been started.
Senator Borah. OF Idaho, and Sena-
tor Smith, OF Michigan. each has had
an eye on the Presidential nomina-
ton. Senator Borah has made a
good many trips throughout the coun-
try during the past TWO years ano
has made a good impression every
where.
Cumnlins Looms Up.
The reelection OF Senator Cum
Minis, of Iowa, makes 1t certain that
he will be doomed by the delegation
from his State. Unless there Is q
change Of plan 1t Is the purpose of
Senator Penrose to have Governor
limbaugh. OF Pennsylvania, groom
ed for the Presidency.
The Progressive faction that did
not walk out in 1912 may endorse
Senator Cummtns. with possibility
to Senator Norris, of Nebraska
Friends Of former Vice-President
Fairbanks say he will be placed In
nomination for first honors In 1915.
Former Governor Hadley has good
many friends. particularly In the
South, but his availability is Ques-
toned by many, on the ground that
within the past year he mas engaged
extensively in law practice with
railroads as his clients.
Although the Progressive party
collapsed in the East In Tuesdays
election and signs of disintegration
In the organization have appeared
in Western States, there Is no inten-
ton on the part OF what are known
as the regular leaders to ignore the
memb ers of the minor faction. An
effort will be made to choose a can
didate satisfactory in the main to
both sides.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-09
Success of Allies
Is To Our Interest
AUTHOR OF N-GERMANISM
FEARS GERMANY IN
,
SOUTH AMERICA.

st. Louis, Nov. s.-Professor Ro-
land G. Usher author of PAN Ger
manism," said today that II is to the
interest Of the United States that the
allies win In the present war. In the
situation which may grow out Of the
war l am trying to tell what it will
be possible for the winner of this war
to do In regard to the Monroe Doc
trine and to South American trade.
The thing that is possible is the thing
that we must take into considera-
ton.
$50. considering what is possible.
I say that the winner Of this war will
be in IA position to cut off our trade
with South America. q trade whose
possibilities we are just beginning to
realize.
Either England or Germany
whichever wins this war. can do this.
But England. which already controls
the ocean. and which could have
stopped our South American trade
In the past, has not done so.
when we assert the Monroe Doc
trine We are in the position of de-
clar,ng that we rule the western
Hemisphere. when as a matter OF
fact, we have not the forces to do It.
Now whichever wins will be cap
hDie ok COHliHE 10 tnc WeSlcTn fiem-
isphere and doing what It likes.
81 don't think that Germany would
be likely to interfere with Canada
The menace To the United States
would be too direct. No direct inva-
sion OF the United States by any Eu-
ropean power Is likely Even IL Ger
many dominated Europe she could no.
spare enough men for an invasion oil
the United States without risking an
Inhalation in Europe.
but South America would be
merely a matter for the fieet--not &c
CONQUER hut to keen MS ont
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-09
Why is a New Franchise
Suggested Now?

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-09

while less than half the balance in
the corresponding month last year,
was almost four times the Septem Der
export excess.
Incentive Necessary.
AS long as society Is industrially or
ga nizcd on the basis of private capital,
economic progress and prosperity are
utterly dependent on sufficient incen-
tive for the accumulation Of capital,
which in turn depends on sufficient In
basement fer the investment of cap
ital
Money will NOT be saved unless So
Ciety makes ii worth while to save 1t.
and society can only make saving
worth while by permitting a large
freedom Of investment opportunity
Unless money IS both saved and in
vested there Is no new enterprise and
without new enterprise trade and in
duStry languish and the people suffer
for want of EMPLOYMENT
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-09
DUN'S REPORT OF BANK
EXCHANGES FOR OCTOBER


United stAss seeerdns
n
with the month hast year and
and naaaca channels OWNS 70 ne continued
reporting Of scS and At cent respectively the comparison
both
thy TO ate zxen
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-09
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
VIRGINIA RAILWAY AND POWER
COMPANY.
Seventh and Franklin Streets.
Richmond, Va, Oct. 80, 1914.
NOTICE is hereby given that the
Annual Meeting of the stockholders
of the Virginia Railway and Power
Company will be held at the general
office Of the company, in the city of
Richmond. Va, on Wednesday, No
vember Is. 1914, at IL o'clock noon.
The transfer books will be closed
on Saturday, October 81. 1914. at IL
o'clock noon, and will be re-opened
on Thursday November 10, 1914, az
10 o'clock A. NJ.
G. 3. WILLIAMS.
Secretary
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-09
LAY CORNERSTONE.
FOR MASONIC HALL

The cornerstone was laid OF the new
hall of Babcock Lodge. No. 1872, A. F.
& A. NJ, Saturday afternoon at High
land Springs A large crowd attended
the ceremonies and the children of
the Virginia Masonic Home furnished
music for the occasion.
Colonel j. V. Bidgood delivered an
interesting address and told OF the ac-
complishments of the lodge, and paid
a tribute to the worthy Mason for
whom the lodge was named.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-09

turned after being relieved. Our COM
pany was sent to dig trenches the sec
ond day we arrived and may do so
again unless We relieve the soldiers
on the front lines when our four days
rest are over.
None of the boys has heard as yet
who won the worlds series. We only
know that the Bostons and Athletics
fought 1t out"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-09

alarmed Berlin, occupied important
towns and seemed about to astonfsh
the world. But Germany. In the full
tide of power. met the situation bril-
liantly. One of the ablest Of her stra-
tegists, General Won Hindenburg. was
sent to the East Prussian field. uti-
lizing her remarkable system OF rail-
ways, she sent army corps to East
Prussia. Won Hindenburg by daring
strategy enveloped great Russian
army under General Rennenkampf In
the marshy region OF the Mazur Lakes.
and won early In September the de-
cisive victory of Tannenburg. which
followed victory at Allenstein. The
Russians lost heavily. a total, perhaps.
of 10000 men. and only escaped an
Inhalation by rapid withdrawal to
the River Niemen. The Germans
pressed their advantage and by Sep
TENDER 25 had reached the Niemen and
were launching a terrific effort to
cross that stream. They were defeated
solidly and began retreating on the
25th Rear guard actions continued
until October I. when the Russians
made their victory decisive by crushing
the German right wing In the forests
of Augustowa. Every German column
fed toward the East Prussian frontier.
reached 1t after great losses. and set
TIED down on QetenSlNe me WEI
within the frontier But the campaign
in East Prussia was decided In fact
on September 25, at the Niemen. The
German rush had failed as disastrously
as the Russians previous drive. The
net result of the whole business was
that the Russians were back in ter
ritory from which they had been driven
by Won Hindenburg, were against safe
guarding their right flank. and were
again alarming Berlin and weakening
Germany's military power In the west
ern theatre.
Campaign In Calicin.
In Ga1icia matters ran a similar
course. although there was no impor-
tant battle in Western Galicia, and
the Russian withdrawal from the re-
gion Of Tarnow was prompted by the
strategical necessity of Strengthening
their whole line OF battle and short
ening lines OF communication which
had been enormously extended by
too rapid advance.
About September Is the Russian
plans were checked by new and very
powerful German offensive. General
Won Hindenburg, hailed az the preser-
yer of Prussia. was recalled from East
Prussia, met the Kaiser and general
star at Breslau, formulated with them
the plan OF selling Poland and occu-
pying Warsaw. fastened to Cracow. put
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-06-09

Chicago, June 9.-Madame Ernest.ne
Schumann- Heink was today granted a
divorce from her husband, william
Rapp. Jr., whose ardent epistles breath
Ing love to Mrs, Catherine Dean, were
the sensation Of her divorce suit here.
Judge Sull van instructed the jurv tc
return verdict in favor of the com
plainant. Rapp made no attempt to deny
writing the letters to Mrs Dean and
lis evidence failed to show moral
ohliquity Oh tie part OF the opera slug.
er, which he alleged in his cross bill.
William Rapp's defense against the
divorce suit of his wife, ceased sud-
denly yesterday with the testimony of
only four witnesses, and the case was
given over to the attorneys for argu-
ment.
Owing to the fact that Rapp filed a
cross bill, charging his wife with a
statutory offense, large crowd packed
the sweltering court room, eager for
testimony bearing on the counter al
legation. They were disappointed
Bryan Humphries. who was the fa-
nous contraltos chauffeur for six
weeks last winter and Miss Helen
Sattler, her travelling companion since
1910, were the witnesses.
Humphries testified he had glimpses
of George Baldwin of Appleton, Wis,
off and on at his employers home in
Chicago. Miss Sattler said she had
known Baldwin for two years and that
she saw him last around Christmas.
1913. She said also that policeman
with fine voice visited the madame at
her home In Caldwell, N. j., for singing
lessons.
He had wonderful voice, but all
the technic he had he got from drop
ping nickles in monographs" witness
said.
He was wonderful man, too, wasn't
he?" insinuated Benjamin Smith,
Rapp's lawyer.
Il didn't say he was a wonderful
man; said he had wonderful
voice" snapped the witness
In Chicago Miss Sattler said her en-
ployer always slept on the second
Marie. A door was always open be-
tween the two rooms. she said
When Nine. Schumann- Heink rented
a cottage at Culver. Ind, on the occa-
sion of her sons graduation. it was so
that the friends of her son might be re-
ceived and entertained. Baldwin spent
one night there and slept in a room
under that of the witness
Nine. Schumann- Heink was called
and was asked only one question.
What was the date of your mar
riage to Paul Schumann?" asked the
attorney.
An objection by counsel for the
singer was sustained.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-06-09
EFFORT BEING MADE
TO END THE STRIKE

Pittsburg. June 9.-Efforts to effect
a settlement of differences between the
Westinghouse Electric and Manufac-
turing company. the Westinghouse Ma
chine company and the Pittsburg Meter
company and their 10000 employees who
struck last Friday were begun last
night by businessmen. The movement
Is an Independent one and 1T purpose,
1t was announced. Is ito settle the
strike" Chairman Allen will confer
with the president of the electric COM
pany tomorrow and later will interview
strike leaders. Several businessmen
and professional men. including one
clergyman, have offered thtir services
as arbitrators.
Although yesterday was pay day for
many of the men now on strike, there
was no disorder.
A large army of girls and women act
ed as pickets during the day and were
relieved last night by men. No effort
WAS made to resume operations In the
affected plants.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-06-09

Bay City, Mich June 9.-Hundreds
of delegates and visitors from many
parts of the country are attending the
national convention of the knights of
the Modern Maccabees, which assem-
bled in this city today for a four days
session The national convention of
the Ladies of the Modern Maccabees
also is in session. 1t is said the con-
yention of the Knights of the Modern
Maceabees will take up for considera-
ton and action proposal to merge
their order with the knights of the
Maccabees of the World The two ord
ers were originally one organization
but split occurred about fifteen years
ago on question of policy. The pres
ent membership OF the Modern Macca-
bees is about $4,000 and that of the
Maccabees of the World about 2s5, 600
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-06-09
ROOT CRITICISED
FOR HIS COURSE
ON CANAL TOLLS
Senator Smith Declares That
the New York Senator
Aided in Forming the
First Treaty.

Washington. June 9.-Senator Smith
of Michigan, in speaking in the senate
today In opposition to the Panama
canal tolls repeal bill, criticised Sena-
tor Root for favoring the repeal of tolls
exemption and declared that Senator
Root helped to prepare the first Hay
Pauncefote treaty which was put to
death by overwhelming American In
dignation. Senator Root entered the
senate just as Senator Smith was say
ing:
"I wish the senator from New York
were here. that l might ask him If he
approved its DEATH"
Senator Root then replied: "T did
approve Of Its death because 1t did not
afford the United States an oppor-
tunity for the military protection OF
the canal"
Senator Root then added that while
he was a member of the cabinet at
the time the treaty was submitted to
the senate, he had no knowledge of
the treaty until 1t was sent to the SEN
ate.