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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-25
William II. MrY.ena

William II. Mcleod, eighty-three
years old. who served in tho War BE-
tween the States as a member Of Pur-
cells battery, Virginia Artillery, died
ing. He lived in New York City for
many years after the war. and became
1911. T.. G. Mcleod, OF 619 Graham
relative. He was q man Of st erisn:
qualities and highly respected. SUR
vivors OF Purcelrs Battery living in
richmond will attend the funeral to-
day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-25
Automobile Accident,

An automobile driven by g
Strange. 223O Floyd Avenue. coil;de,i
With carriage from Hicks's stables mt
Second and Broad Street last night.
me 'front.' axle of the automobile was
slightly. damaged, but the Carriage eso
caDed injury. Neither Strange nor
George Neal, driver of the carriage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-25
IN M EMORIAM

MULLEN.-In sud. but loving remern
brance OF FRANK G. MULLEN. who
died June 70. 1919. five months ago to-
day.
Hour by hour we saw him finger
And slowly fade away:
bps IN our hearts we OFTEN prayed
That he might longer stay.
God In His mercy knew IL best
and took our dear aon home to rest.
- EY EIS MnrIIEn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-25
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

A young lady of refinement des res an
unfurnished room and board I'm pri-
yate family; central location. Address
Q rs. care Times-Dispatch.
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company.
THE freight depots Of this COMPANY
Will be closed November &c. THANKS.
GIVING DAY. Perishable freight will b.,
delivered between the hours OF 3 and
u h. Al LESLIE ELLIS, Agent
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-25
Indicted In 1909.

IhufCted IN 1913.
ABINGDON, VA. November 2i.-
Charles Fowler, arrested to-day at
BelliRgham. Wash. was indicted hero
on March %, 1909, by the grand Jury
for killing Floyd Martin near Da-
mascus. In this county, in October. 1908.
The killing was done with revolver.
Tho men were employed as woodmen
at the lumber camp of the Douglas
Lumber Company. then located near
Damascus. where the shooting &C.
CURED.
Fowler escaped before the sheriff
could make an arrest. and has not been
heard from.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-25
ATTACKS IN ARGONNE
REPULSED by ALLIES

PARIS. November "a (10:30 p. M.
Tho following official communication
was Issued tonight:
To-day has been relatively quiet.
There has been intermittent cam
nonadins on the front and few at
lacks in tho Argonne. which havo all
been repulsed."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-25
DEATH OF GENERAL sTENGER
REPORTED IN BORDEAUX

BORDEAUX. FRANCE (via Paris,
$500 P Nj, November 24.-The death
OF General Stenger. who commanded
the E'ifty-eighth German Infantry
Brigade. was reported here to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-25
c0NFEssEs TO MURDER
Man Wanted for Crime In virginia
Voluntarily Surrenders

BELLINGHAM. WASH. November "a.
"A man giving tho name OF Charles
Fowler Is under arrest here. following
his voluntary statement to the police
that he killed Floyd Martin in Abing-
don, Va. six years ago.
II am tired OF lodging about tina
country" he said
slip In his clothing indicated that
he had deposited money in an Abbing-
don bank in 1908
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-25
Refused 70 Move n,

"a. $; jenkins was last nirht mr.
resteu by policeman Posenau chorgad
WITH refusing to move when ordered 70
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-25
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BELGIANS
RESORT TO BRIGANDAGE

The hunger-strickcn Belgians on tho
border OF Holland are pictured as re-
sorting to briSandage. Reports say
n state of anarchy Is approaching.
s Queen Mary has sent TO Mrs. Walter
H. Faye. wife of the American ambas-
sador. lctter of thanks for the mis-
sion of the Santa Claus ship jason.
which Is bringing Christmas gifts
from American children to children In
England and on the Continent. Tho
Jason will arrive at Davenport to-
morrow. She will DO given an official
reception by the municipality of Ply
mouth and by representatives of the
government.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-25

has passed laws to prevent and to pun
tsh speculation In gold; to iix the price
OF potatoes; to limit consumption OF
lbrccd in Berlin. and to extend tho mo-
,ratorlum applying to bills of exchange
/ In Alsace-Lorraine. East Prussia and
parts Of West Prussia another thirty
days. making Its extent $50 days. II
st 10 expected the price OF wool will
be fixed this week The British gov
eminent has taken up nll the stocks
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-22

second street, announced yesterday plan
for helping the relief The concern mas
nromlsed TO share with different tunos
The gross receipts from the sale OF Foreign
articles. e.,. .,,.tr
man of the vacation war relief Work com
mi,tce announced yesterday that the
donations 10 the committee had amounted
to s5.3S9 .,.,
donations of s1.s0e received Yesterday
brought the total of the Dollar CHRISTMAS
Fund 10 s45,502. Henry Clews, treasurer
of the fund. trusts that by christmas tne
COMMITTEES will have received s'o,oOo
ayailahle for relief OF Belgans and desires
donations 20 be addressed to him AT 10
Broad street ..
The fund for the relief OF the women
and children OF France. SUBSCRIPTIONS 10
which should he sent to Mrs. whitney
warren. l6 East Forty-seventh street.
amounts TO s43.O7l.s6, OF which S2s was
received yesterday.
Contributions amounting to SolO.s'
we're received yesterday by Jacob II.
schiff treasurer of the New York state
BOARD of the American Red Cross, for the
tcuropean war fund. Total contributions
to date are sill.233.6l.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-22
Copyright by Clinedinst.
Z. Havenith,
Belgian Minister to the United
States.

German hands prevented the English
landing and invading Belgium
"It is impossible to conceive how the
taking OF Liege prevented the English
from landing and invading Belgium. That
statement Is hardly a compliment TO the
intelligence or the geographical kno"l-
edge of the American people. The fact
is that Liege was taken a long time be-
fore the British troops arrived at Calais.
and 1t is still to-day in the hands OF the
Germans without in the least interfering
with the arrival OF British reenforcements
In France and In the territory still ieft
in the possession of Belgium. The fact
Ia that Liege was not taken to prevent the
British from entering Belgium. but be-
cause 1t was part of the plan OF the Ger
man staff to invade Belgium at once. and
marching across her territory. to crush
the army of France as soon as possible
and then turn to attack the Russians on
the east Did not Herr Won Jagow say
to the British Ambassador that the short
est and easiest way was through Bel
GUM?
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-22
EDITH WHARTON IN
PLEA FOR BELGIANS
Solicits Aid for Group Of Amcri-
can HOstels for Refugees
in France.
RELIEF FUNDS ALL GROW

The Committee NJ Mercy Yesterday re-
ceived q letter from Mrs. Edith Wharton,
tho author who Is in Paris. asking for
help for n new plan OF relief In France.
She describes II as group OF American
hostels for refugees. Her letter Is di-
rected to Norman Hapgood and says.
your note the other day came tele-
pathically at the very moment when /
was preparing to send cry for help to
America.
Nothing can cxaggerate the hopeless
horror of the Belgian plight and we
Americans must do something 10 remedy
it and do it quickly. Hence my impas-
stoned cable.
America can't keep out OF this conflict
and she must act as sister OF charity -
the nations who are lighting 20 defend all
the things they care for All the Ameri-
cans here feel this and are doing every
thing in their power to show IL. Five min
utes after | had suggested tho idea OF a
group of American hostels for refugees my
committee was formed. and offers of help
were pouring in, but there are not many
Americans here. and we can't hope to raise
anything like the money We need unless
you will all give US a hand
The committee, comprising Mrs. Y. w
Bliss, Mrs. Edward Tuck, Mrs. Walter
Gay. Mrs Wharton and others, has
undertaken to found two or more
hostels for refugees Mrs Tuck has
given house with forty beds and
1000 francs to furnish Il. The Comtesse
de Berthe has offered a house accommJ-
dating 100. Money to feed az least lac
and clothing for women and children are
much needed. Contributions should be
sent to Mrs. Wharton. 80 Rue de Verenne
Paris. or Messrs. Munroe Il Co. Paris OF
New York
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-22
FOUR HUERTA
GENERALS ARE
PUT TO DEATH
Executions Go On Daily at
Mexico City, Returning
Americans Say.
VILLA HOLDING RICH
MEN FOR BIG RANSOM

81. PAso, Dec. Wholesale executions
A. former Federal officers continue in
Mexico city and in other places. according
20 American passengers who arrived from
the capital to-day. As many as three and
four men are shot at a time.
Among those most recently executed
acre Gems. Garcia. Hidalgo. ALongui and
pelgardo. all prominent in the Huerta
regime.
The reign OF terror at Chihuahua as a
result of recent wholesale executions has
Old practice OF arrcsting enemies for
ransom
Castula Baca. reputed 10 be the richest
man in Parral. has been brought to Chi
huahua on instructions from villa and is
being held for ransom of $1,000. 900.
Friends OF Baca in El Paso are attempting
20 raise the ransom and secure his free
dom.
Gen Manuel NJ. Plata, an aged fighter
with a splendid record retired from SER
vice during the Diaz regime. has also
been arrested and is being held a prisoner
although he has not been Identified with
any OF the revolutions.
There Is little interest manifested In
che capital regarding the reconvening OF
the Aguascalentes conference. which will
name a provisional President. 1t Is re-
ported in Mexico city that the recon-
venng of the convention. set for January
!. may be delayed on account of the neces-
city OF military movements
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-22
100000 In BRUSSELS
RECEIVE BREAD DAILY
American. Praising Patience Of
Sufferers. Says Need l.
still Great.

LoNpoN, Dec. CIV. Is Strat'on "
salt Lake CITY. one OF the American
Rhodes scholars. who has been inspecting
conditions in Belgium on behalf of the
American Commission, reports that the
local organizations of the Belgian com
mittecs are thoroughly efficient and we'll
managed. In Brussels 100000 receive
soup and bread every day. The munci-
pal kitchens arc very efficient for the
minimum wants.
MIR. Stratton and several other Amcri-
cans inspected the depots at Brussels.
All were struck with the extraordinarily
small number OF unworthy REGIMENTS %
relief. They add
The American people may feel per-
fectly assured that all food that goes to
Belgium will reach the most deserving
persons. Although we are doing our best
we have hitherto fallen far short of pro.
viding for the actual needs OF the people
Many are still hungry. but they do not
complain. They do not beg. but when
the great American people can spare them
a little bread how grateful they are"
cardinal MERCER received Mr. STRAIT
ton At Malines. The Cardinal was sin
cerely appreciative OF the American re-
lief but was unwilling to speak OF thu
further needs Of his people because. as
ne said, he mas already written twice TO
his fellow churchmen in America on this
subject and ne was afraid the American
people would begin 20 regard the Bel
CLANS as menllcants.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-22
UNSAFE TO NATURALIZE
GERMANS, SAYS Mr.. LEON
Replies to Embassy's Eyplana-
ton of German Law Of
Allegiance.

Maurice Leon OF so Wall street. replying
last night to the statement issued by the
German Embassy in Washington on
Sunday in defence OF Representatives
Bartholdt I.obeck and Vollmer. said:
THE German Embassy does not deny
hut on the contrary expressly admits. the
existence Of the German law whereby a
German subject about to apply for nat
uralization In a foreign country may
make an arrangement with the German
authorities whereby his oath OF allegiance
to the country for whose nationality he
is about to apply is treated as scrap of
paper
The only contention made Is that the
law went into effect on January l, 1914
that it has no retroactive application :
hence, that Representatives Bartholdt,
Lobeck and Vollmer could not under that
particular provision OF Article rs have re-
tained their German allegiance.
But what the embassy's statement
ovcrlooks Is that in that same law there
is another provision, namley Article 10,
whereby former German or the des-
cendan,s of q former German (without
Limitation as TO the number OF generations
between the descendants and the German
father) may without the establishment Of
a residence In Germany acquire German
nationality.
Another consideration applicable to
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-22
Describes Germa "a Action.

1.-THE advocates OF Germany cite a de-
cision OF the Supreme Court OF the United
States and attempt to apply 1t TO the case
OF Germanys violation OF Belgian neu-
trality and to justify Germany by the law
of necessity. The example chosen (the
Chinese question: does not involve massa-
cres, bombardments or the burning OF
towns. 1t .s not an analogous case. The
following would be closer analogy TO
Germany's action in regard to Belgium ;
A man pretending that he has been at
tackled in the street by powerful enemy
claims that he Is justified in killing an
innocent person II by doing so he gets the
best OF his adversary
II do not believe that any one could
produce a decision Of the Supreme Court
justfying crime on tho plea that the
Gus TO the culprit who committed II.
When a nation has to resort to such argu-
ments TO defend its actions Il must realize
that its case IL desperate.
Germany has converted smiling and
peaceful Belgium into land of sorrow. Of
mourning and OF ruins. There is not a
| family that does not mourn one of II.
dear ones. In the face of tho Indignation
| which has aroused the world German,
| to-day endeavoTs to refute the accusation
which rises against her from so man,
tombs. and she endeavors to throw upor
the innocent the terrible responsibility o
| her own crimes
THE Belgian Minister cannot belev
that this course of action will win bacl
Ito Germany the sympathy which she ha
lost throughout tho world"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-22
HIGHEST BID FUR SMALL RUG.
Royal Keshon Brings s87S At ORR
entail sale at Silo's.

A small royal Keshon rug brought the
best price at the beginning OF the sale hf
Eastern carpets at Silos Fifth avenue
auction rooms yesterday. 1t had blue and
rose medallions upon an ivory field and
sold for S675. Another Keshon rug with
a turquoise field brought $500. \ ker-
manshah rug in ivory ground with rose
corners and extra ornamental borders.
sold for $500. An antique Chinese rug
with design Of blue upon deep rose went
for $500.
The total FOR the session was sll.l2o.
Among the purchasers were Mrs. G. 5.
McAlpln. Mrs Hubert Vos. A. ID. Heath.
X. Williamson and Leo l.. Michel. The
sale continues to-day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-22
society 20 nance ~ Fi.'" i" I'D "'
wounded English soldiers.

A dance and supper will be given in
the rose room OF the Plaza on the night
OF January IL for the benefit OF the con-
yalescent hospital for wounded soldiers at
Farnham. England. Mrs. Roger Minton
and Laurence Durant will give exhibition
dances and there will be music by Frant-
zen's orchestra for general dancing
Tickets at 50 each may be obtained al
tho plaza or from Mrs. Florence PcH
Warlng. IA East FIfty-sixth street.
Among the patroneSses are Mrs. Joseph
.. Borden. Mrs. Ernest Bigelow, Mrs
Laurence Durant. Mrs Harold Freeman
Mrs Raymond Little, Mrs. Seton Porter
Mrs J. Nevett Steele, Jr., and Mrs. Flor
ence Pell Waring.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-22
AGREES TO WITHDRAW.
But Msytorena Fails 10 Keep Prom.
tsc To Cease Firing Into 4, 9.

NAsuINGToN, Dec. 21.--Cen. Maytorena
ma wired President Gutierrez that in ac-
cordancc with his wishes that he should
do nothing to cause loss OF life or dana sc
10 property In Naco. Ariz.. he will with
draw hts forces convenient distance"
from the border.
Al the War Department. however, no
word mad been received either that May
torena had withdrawn from the border or
that he intended TO withdraw. Gen. Bliss
reported this morning. on the contrary,
that desultory firing continued al. day
Yesterday. Though he ga no. co. which
side did the firing or IL any bullets fell on
American territory.
No word has been received from Brig =
Gen. Scott, who arrived at Naco yesterday
10 induce Maytorena TO withdraw from IN
front of Naco.
Eleven men were executed by Carranza
authorities at Pledras Negras on the United
States border. according TO advices re-
ceived at the State Department to-day.
Five men were executed on the night of
December IL and six on the night Of
the 18th. The executions were the result;
ot an alleged plot to deliver the town 10 a
hand under the leadership OF Gen. Opinal.
an ex-Federal, who went across from the
American side about twelve miles above
piedras Negras on the night OF December
is. Opln1l encountered n band of Car.
ranzstas and was defeated. Opinal was
killed and eight survivors Ned to the
American side. The bodies OF Opinal and
another OF the dead were displayed in the
city hall The eleven executed were non
commissioned officers charged with at
tempting to stir up soldiers to revolt.
The Carranza forces suffered crushing
defeat on the evacuation of Puebla, ac-
cordns TO advices received here to-day.
II is stated that nine cars OF wounded have
srrived AT Vera Cruz and that more are
on the way. Four officers on the Car
rama side we're killed. The CarranZistas
were also defeated by Zapata at Aplzaco.
An Item in the urgent deficiency bill. APP
proprlating $55i,3il for the army, largely
on account of the troop movements in
Mexico. prompted Representative Mann OF
Illinois 10 make a brief speech on Mexico
In the House to-day. Mr. Mann directed
attention TO an article printed in a local
newspaper TO the effect that many promi-
rent men in Mexico supposed to be in
sympathy with carranza had recently
disappeared.
The suggestion was made that In due
season their bodies would be found In ''out
ot the way places" Mr.. Mann, speaking
sarcastic vein. declared that the United
states had sent troops to Mexico to en-
force a salute OF the colors. that this
salute never had been fired, although the
United States had spent a good deal OF
money supposedly TO compel Mexico &c
Show respect to the flag.
Mr. Mann asserted that peace had moi
been restored in Mexico. because ther,
was no ono in the United States in au.
hority with nerve and sense enough" e
evolve an effective policy. He expressed
NE opinion that chaos had resulted II
Mexico because of blunders made by tn,
Bryan admin stration."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-22
Big JUMP IN EXPORTS
OF FOOD TO EUROPE
Customs Figures for Nov. II to
20 Show Increase Over
Previous Period.
MANY TOYS FROM GERMANY

Exports OF grains and foodstuHs from
New York TO Europe show substantial
increases for the ten days from November
II to 20 as compared with the similar period
OF October, according to figures made
public at the Custom House yesterday by
J. ". Liant, chief statistioian.
Italy appeared as a heavy taker OF
wheat. shipments 20 that country being
4ss.435 bushels. against $4,000 the previ-
Gus month Greece which imported no
wheat from here In the October period,
took ios,i92 bushels. The Netherlands
increased wheat takings from 446,377
10 5S46is bushels.
The Netherlands took 22.203 bags OF
wheat flour and Italy 1927 bags, as com
pared with none In the October ten days.
France increased its takings from s.32s
bags to 45.67S. The Netherlands took
2ls.304 bushels OF corn. against 1T1.915
busnels In the October period. Italy and
Engla nd were large importers OF oats,
Italy taking 1851 bushels, against none
In the October ten days. and England
lS6.Se5 bushels. against l2.i9S bushels.
England was large taker OF fresh
meat. shipments from New York including
1884 quarters OF fresh beef
Several Interesting features OF the trade
OF Germany, Austria and France were
shown In the detailed statement OF i'm
ports from these countries for November
From Germany. for instance, whose i'm
port trade for the month was over $780,
600 greater this November than last year
the amount OF toys that came in was more
than four times larger than In the No
vember of 1913. The totals were s671,255
this November. against sl59,794 the pre-
Vious year The increases probably repre-
sent inability to ship earlier. but the figures
we're accepted as evidence that industry II
Germany is not dead Imports OF coal tai
colors from Germany were Ss34,7iS, about
three times greater than In November
| 1918. due to the arrival OF special ship
ments. Importstlons of sugar beet seed
were s205.3s2. against sll,s77 last No
vember.
/ From Austria too importatons at New
York of dolls and toys were larger In
/ November than in the corresponding
month last year.
! From France. imports OF champagne
we're greatly reduced during November
only s9.24s worth arriving, against s29s.
77s In November last year. Imports %
laces were reduced from $4,000 e
| S263lSS.
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Article XIV. Is that the question whether
or not II liz retroactive does not in any
wise meet the objection that 1t provides
for a surreptitious retention of German
nationality by covenant 90 which the
German Government IL party, in the
making OF which German Consuls. enjoy
ing our hospitality. are expressly pro-
vided to intervene, which covenant IL
entered into in express contemplation of
the taking OF an oath which is absolutely
moons stcnt with any retention OF the
prior nationality. The oath OF allegiance
provided for by our laws IL to the effect
that the applicant forever forswears all
allegiance TO his country OF origin
Upon the very showing OF the German
Embassy we would not he safe In extend
ing naturalization to any German while
tho German law which went into erect
on January I. 1914, remains In force"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-22
U. s. PRESENTS REACH BELGIUM
Christmas Messages Removed From
Packages by Authorities.

ROTTERDAM. Dec. 2l.-The Christmas
presents brought here for the children OF
Belgium by the United states collier Jason
have been divided into three parts and sen,
to Antwerp, Lege and Brussels. whence
they will he distributed throughout the
country.
Because Of frontier regulations II was
necessary to open all packages and re-
move letters and Christmas messages from
the children OF the United States to the
children OF Belgium. The Dutch Govern
ment has given the food supplies sent
from America for Belgians free transpor-
tation over Dutch railways.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-22
ACTRESS SCREAMS IN COURT.
Miss Edith 81. CInir's OutbrrRL
IIRlts Trial for Pcrjury.

Mise Edith St clair. an actress. who has
p''n on trial for three days for perjury
"'''e Justice Davis In the Supreme Court.
N.W.I'. Term, collapsed yesterday and an
'1'''rnmru' was made necessary. Her
Dan "' 5000 was forfeited when the Jus
Ice 't hOs seat, but this probably will
pe y stated. as she appeared In court
NueA ,hc actress finally reached the
''''' nom sh" began to scream and at
~ i"lI.si of Assistant District Attorney
"t 49, tue jury was taken from the room.
&c.. ID. Stcu-r was to have gone on
"'' '. testimony against Miss St Clair,
worn in an affidavit that MI.
'N'' ''.i her. TO give false evidence
%" brought for her against Abra-
..'I T. ..Ig,r for breach Of contract In
, ne obtained judgment amounting
" '-.''1 This was later set aside.