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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-24

Hoofeds got a double and two singles
each.
Kay See punched hits on Walker
and Adams held Pittsburgh. Chad
bourne peeled double and two sin
giles.
Davenport is finding it as hard to
win in the Feedral as in the National
when he was a Red. Baltimore knock
ed him out of the box. Knabe wal
Hoped three singles.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-24
KICK AGAINST RAILROADS

! KICK AGAINST RAILROADS
Two complaints against railroads
we're heard by the Illinois state pub
lie utilities commission this after
noon.
Commissioner Shaw heard the ar
guments of residents of Dixon and
Sterling for the elimination of a
grade crossing on the Chicago &
Northwestern line, known as McRob-
ert's crossing, where two deaths and
numerous accidents have occurred in
recent years.
Chairman C. C. Buckaloo of the
Lee county supervisors asked that
the road be compelled to elevate its
tracks. The commission will rule
later.
Citizens of Wilmington, ILL.,, ap-
pearing before Commissioner Funk,
complained that the Chicago & Alton
Railroad train service to that town is
irregular and inefficient.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-24
SNEAK THIEF RoBs DENTIST

A sneak thief entered the Office of
DR.. L. H Micklewaithe, 402 Wendell
Bank Bldg, Ogden and Madison, late
yesterday afternoon and got away
with considerable gold, including
some finished work.
The thief is described by the den
fist as about As, slender, medium
complexion, with a sandy mustache
and wearing glasses. He said he
wanted to make an appointment for
his wife and left before the dentist
discovered his loss.
1900
Chicago has $4,000 wage-earners,
who are paid all average daily wage
of $1,61. .---- 800
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-24
ADVENTURES oF.MR. MOUSE !

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-08
'KROONLAND FREED;
HER COPPER Held
Owners Will Protest in
Prize Court Against
Seizure of Cargo.

Washington. Nov. Word was re-
ccived by the Department of State to-
day that the Red Star liner Kroonland,
which had been detained at Gibraltar
by the British government had been
released and had cleared for Naples.
The cargo Of copper ana rubber was
held, however. pending the outcome OF
prize court proceedings.
The owners of the Kroonland Will OPP
pose the seizure of the cargo IN the
prize court, but Acting Secretary or
State Lansing said to-day that the gov
eminent would be represented ana tnat
Consul Sprague will keep IN touch WIN
the proceedings. II is believed by ON
Gals here that the British government
will eventually buy the copper ana ruo-
Der and thus end the controversy.
Mr.. Lansing said to-day that no gen
eral plans for thep rejection OF Ameri-
can shipments to neutral countries was
Under consideration, as reported, as
each individual case will be handled
separately.
The incident explained the distinc-
ton the British government has made
between "seizing" and OBTAINING a
vessel. The Kroonand, it developed,
was merely detained and asked to dis
charge her cargo for the determination
Of the question Of ultimate destination.
Acting Secretary Lansing said he had
officially received no information show
ing that the copper aboard the Kroon-
land was destined for use By the
Krupps. II is a fact that Italy has been
working her gun factories overtime
lately and copper is in demand there
Likewise rubber is in demand for motor
tires.
No mention was made in the dis
patches received as 70 whether the oil
first reported as on the Kroonland was
also taken off. After leaving Naples the
vessel will proceed to Greece.
Sir Cecil Spring Rice, the British
Ambassador, presented a note from Sir
Edward Grey to the department to-day
reiterating statements made IN Lon
don that the British government had
learned Of shipment of copper, rubber
and other commodities through Italian
ports TO Germany.
The British contention Is that con-
signments OF contraband goods are sent
through Italy to representatives Of in
situations under German control. The
British government also charges that
ltIkt NNUBtl hiN p'Ahb
in New York by agents Of establish
ments in Rotterdam. Amsterdam and
Copenhagen, and that the ultimate
destination Of these purchases is Ger
many.
1t was said at the British Embassy
that il had been learned that repre-
sentatives Of copper producers in this
country were en- route to Europe to ar
range for forwarding shipments TO
Germany. and that Italian firms had
been approached by German agents
with n view to the use of their names
TO concosl the actual destination OF the
copper. The Italian Banca CONNER
ciale, largely controlled by German
capital, was said to be handling these
orders on German accounts. Other
houses engaged in similar business at
Amsterdam and Rotterdam, 1t was
added, actually were connected with
the firm of Krupp, the great German
gun works.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-08
GERMANS BURN
ROULERS IN REVENGE

Roulers, Belgium via London),
Nov. This city. which is the head
quarters OF the German staff during
the attack on Ypres, has suffered ter
ribly. 1t has been bombarded twice
and was partly destroyed by an in
cendiary fire. The Germans had &C
cused citizens of shooting at German
soldiers, and in retaliation burned
down a large section of the districts
occupied by the working classes. The
Belgians, however, contend that
French cavalry were responsible for
the shooting and deny any partieipa-
ton by Belgian citizens.
Il is impossible 20 determine the
truth OF these accusations and counter
charges, but it is commonly reported
that up TO the present time forty-three
private citizens have been shot by the
Germans, while Il fine of $4,000 was
levied upon the town. Later this fine
was doubled, and the money TO pay il.
was collected by the daughters of a
number of prominent citizens who, in
q house-to-house canvass. were able to
raise the amount in cash.
The city is now under strict military
law, and the Mayor and six leadins
citizens are obliged to reside in the
town hall as hostages. Since Novembe
4, no one has been allowed TO leave
the northern part OF Belgium. Al.
though the Dutch government continue:
10 keep the frontier open to all refu-
gees, the German military authorities
will not Issue passports to allow per.
sons to leave the occupied territory,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-08
MORE FOOD GOES TO
STARVING BELGIANS
300 Tons London's Total for
Two Days-Distribution Work
Will Be Systematized.

London. Nov. THE steamer Jan
Block. laden with 1000 tons of supplies
for relief of the Belgians, which were
purchased by the American Relief Com
mission, sailed from London to-day for
Rotterdam. Tomorrow the steamer
Tellus will depart with 100 tons OF
wheat.
Herbert c. Hoover, chairman OF the
American commission, has received
report from Alderman Jacobain Macs
describing how the relief work is car
ried on in Brussels. The city has been
divided into twenty-one districts, IN
each Of which a local committee ar
ranges for the distribution of supplies.
Bread and soup are delivered TO these
committees before 10 o'clock every
morning from central kitchen, where
thirty-six cooks and fifty assistants
begin preparing the soup at 2:SO a. m.
The cooks are divided into two
squads, and their work Is supervised
bv a special committee, of which Sen
ator Gatteau and the president OF the
Rrussels Hotel and Restaurant society
are members. While the soup Is being
conveyed by fourteen trolley cars TO
the distribution centres, the cooks IN
,nediately begin preparations for the
next DAYS supply.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-08
Official Report OF
French War Office

Paris, Nov. THE French oihcial
communication issued tonight says;
"To-day the activity Of the Germans
mas been general on the whole front
but all their attacks have been repulsed'
notably those which they directed on
Cambrin. Aix-Noulettc and La Cues
noy-en- Santerrc.
ave have taken few trenches m
the region Of Thiepval, at the north oil
Albert; reoccupied our former trenches
at the northeast of Valley and taken
1T the point Of the bayonet the village
Of st. Remy, on the heights OF the
Meuse.
The official statement given out car
/ lier in the day says:
con our left wing the situation is
relatively quiet on the User down
stream from Dixmude. The Belgian
troops, who advanced along the right
bank Of the User from Newport in the
direction Of Lombaertzyde, and who
had been counter-attacked by the Ter
mans. were sustained III time. Inc
situation has been entirely reestao-
lished in this locality.
at Dixmude the marine tusiller'
repulscd fresh counter offensive
movement. Further TO the south the at
tacks of the enemy around Bixschwote
also were repulsed by French troops
who subsequently advanced. To the
east of Ypres the situation Is WITHOUT
change. To the southeast of this towr
we have resumed the offensive in com
bination with the British troops oper'
ating in this region, and repulsed an
attack particularly violent and pro-
nounced by detachments belonging &c
the active army corps recently brough'
into this region by the Germans
Between Armentieres and the canal
Of La Bassee the British army. Oh ITS
side. repulsed a violent attack on Neuve
Chapelle. Between the canal of La
Bassee and Arras, as well as between
Arras and the Disc, several counter h''
tacks. delivered by night and day
have been checked. We even n'@de
some slight progress in the region oil
Nermeles and to the south OF AIN
Noulette. -. e,
con the centre, II. the region OF Na'i'
ly. we continued during the day OF yes
terday to recapturC ground previously
lost by us. In the Argonne fresh at
tacks on the part Of the enemy were
repulSCd, anu III INC Gnu VI Wv -
our troops made progress at seVeIsi
points. -,
"To the northeast of Verdun we have
taken possession Of the villages Of Hau
court and Of Noeeville.
"In the wooded region along the
heights of the Meuse, southeast OF Yer
dun. and in the forest of Apremont
southeast of st. Mihiel, the offensive
movements Of the enemy failed. Some
trenches in the ticinity ot 81. REM
were carried by our troops.
"On our RICH: wing the attacks OF
the Germans on the advanced posi-
tons of the circle Of fortified positions
surrounding Nancy resulted in per
ceptible losses for the enemy. A sur
prise attack under AIKEN by the enemy
against the heights which dominate
Mont Sainte Marie resulted in COM
plete failure"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-08
RICH new YORK
AT FOES MERCY
Colonel Glenn Asserts City
Would Be Easy Prey
for Invaders.

Asserting that the Eastern coast de-
fences of the United States are made
quate. and that New York City would
have to surrender with hardly a strug-
gle 10 the attack of foreign power,
Colonel Edward S. Glenn, of the United
States army, sounded a warning last
night at n dinner given 10 Rear Admiral
~ r. Usher by members of the Army
and Navy Club.
mo city in the United States is so
vulnerable to attack as New York"
said Colonel Glenn. at is case of too
many citizens living in fools para
disc. If an attack were made upon
New York the invaders would not ask
a mere s50,000,000, as in the case of
Antwerp. but they would demand a
sum large enough TO pay for seacoast
defences for the next fifty years. Fur
thermore, we would be mighty glad to
pay it,
I'VE have spent quite a sum OF
money on our seacoast defences, but
there are places within striking dis
lance Of New York City where an en-
envy could land troops and be absolute
ly protected, by distance, from the
coast defence guns Of this city"
Colonel Glenn pleaded for larger
army, advocating the use of system
similar 20 that Of Australia, where
males from twelve to twenty-six years
are trained by the government and an
army of 100000 men is constantly
available. In this country there are
about 10000 trained troops.
"To protect Boston alone from invs-
sion" stated the colonel, would re-
Quire 10000 men. For the protection
of only the important cities of the coun-
try 100000 would be needed. Where
are we going to get them Remember,
also, that we have only $4,000 to 10000
regulation rifles.
81 do not believe that the average
person realizes the conditions that con-
front us in this country. The army is
too small and isolated. We have not
enough troops around New York City
to form corporaPs guard"
Referring to the colleges that have
been granted land by the government
on the condition that they impart mil
itary knowledge and training to stu
dents, Colonel Glenn stated that not l
per cent of these men have responded
in times of stress, and advocated bind
ing them for a definite number of
years to the government service.
NEAR CoHNi opOhC
asserting our need for more ships to
take care of increased trade.
Colonel j. +. Suffice, of Baltimore,
asserted that the only successful mill
tary system was that founded on
compulsory national guard. The vol
unteer system had been a failure all
over the world, he insisted, as he ex-
planned that England was in sackcloth
and ashes because she had not needed
the advice of her military experts.
Among those present were Colonel
o. b. Bridgman. Major (. W. Dayton,
Major Charles Hime, General Nelson
II. Henry, Captain T. II. Leary, Colonel
w. b. Mann, Captain E. G. Murray.
Colonel Lotus Niles, Captain II. F.
Quackenbosh, Colonel A. f. Schermer-
horn, Major William Weigel, R. S. Fog
baum, Commodore NJ. L. Wood, Major
W. L. Romano, Colonel j. B. Byrne,
Commodore r. R. Riggs, Major w.
Content and Chaplain W. II. l. Reany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-08

of st. Mihiel the offensive movements
of the enemy failed, according TO the
French statement Also on the right
wing the enemy sustained losses around
Nancy.
Try TO Invest Ncrdun.
The latest German operations in the
Argonne forest and on the plains Of
the Woevre district are part Of a
scheme 20 invest Nerdun. This strug-
gle TO isolate the great fortress of the
Meuse extends over a vast region. The
actions on the heights east Of the
river and around st. Mihiel are part
of this campaign. The French, how
ever, are fully alive 10 the Importance
of the situation there, and are taking
the offensive with success at several
points.
t;ons on what is known as the grand
crown Of Nancy, according TO SEMI
official announcement issued here to-
dsv. one German battalion alone left
900 dead on the battlefield. Many prls-
oners Yesterday were made along the
whole front. in som instances entire
units being captured. -,
In the district of Lens, where thick
fog prevailed, two German attachments
;ook the opportunity TO surrender vol
UNFAIRLY. One of them included an Of
fcer. three nop-commissioned officers
and fifty men. The Germans, the an
nouncement says. were weary OF the
hardships and fatigues imposed upon
them, and they were confident that
thew would be well treated by the
French.
Engineers from the Krupp gun works
are mounting heavy guns at the Belgian
seanort of Ostend and facing them sea-
and according 10 a Rotterdam dis
patch TO the Exchange Telegraph Com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-08
CANADIAN TROOPS
ENJOYING LONDON
Canteen and Liberality in
Granting Leaves Add
to Pleasures.

London, Nov. Squads OF private
soldiers travelling about town in taxi
cabs is a new war spectacle the Cana
dian contingent is providing London.
Several hundred of the Canadians have
visited the metropolis this week on
short leave Of absence from their camp
at Salisbury Plain. They appear to
have plenty of money and to enjoy the
sights of London thoroughly, while
Londoners find equal pleasure in frat
crnizng with the visitors from the
colonies. The American newspaper Of
fees have supplied keenly felt want
by being able to inform Canadian Wis
itors of some news from their country.
The assumption of the command Of
the Canadians by General Anderson
and his orders for the establishment
Of a canteen and greater liberality in
granting leaves of absence from camp
have relieved the principal causes Of
discomfort which beset the contingent
from overseas on its arrival. They still
complain somewhat of their food, iso-
lation and quarters. Few huts have
been built yet. and although the Their
mometer stands higher than at home
the men feel the greater dampness Of
the English climate. There have been
two or three days of rain since they
went into camp, and the tents they
occupy are not wholly rainproof.
The Canadians may yet be accorded
the popular reception which was lost
because they were disembarked and
were entrained for their camp in the
night time. The project Of having
parade in London is being agitated
with some hope Of success. The Cana
dian colony is particularly anxious to
give a warm reception TO its COM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-08
GERMANS SINK ship;
SET CREW ADRIFT
Captain of British Steamer
ElSinOre Tells of Loss
of Vessel.

San Francisco, Nov. 7.-San Francisco
agents for the owners Of the British
tank steamer Elsinore, sunk on Septem-
Der IL by the German cruiser Leipzig
off the northern coast of Mexico, re-
ceived to-day from her captain, John
Roberts, a detailed account Of the de-
struction of his command. Captain
Roberts says:
"The second officer reported to me
that he saw smoke off the port bow.
went TO the bridge, and was almost
covered by searchlight from vessel
unknown. After twenty minutes the
vessel 'Morsed' me in foreign Ian
guage | could not understand, and
was Immediately fired upon. | stopped
the ship and move TO.
"A boat fully manned came along
side. The officer In charge said he was
from the Leipzig, and that my steamer
was q prize of war and myself and
provision my small boats and 20 steer
north until signalled to stoy. We were
ordered to abandon the Elsinore and
board the German ship Marie, which
was standing by.
"The Leipzig commenced firing upon
the Elsinore from a distance of about a
mile. / could not bear to see the sight,
but my officers told me afterward that
they fired twelve shots into her. She
began to blaze and sank stern first"
The account goes on to tell of the
landing of Captain Roberts and his
crew on Chatham Island, a possession
OF Ecuador, on September u, and their
subsequent arrival at the mainland at
Guayaquil on a fifty-ton sloop after
much hardship and discomfort from
lack of food and poor accommodations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-08
KITCHENER DELAYS
WAR PROPHECY
Struggle Will Be Over Sooner
than Expected, His View,
Saws Cyril Maude.

Cyril Maude. the English actor, ar
rived yesterday on the Lapland with a
report that Lord Kitchener was almost
prepared to announce to the world that
the war would be over much sooner
than is expected. Lord Kitchener was
quoted as saying that the Allies were
in far stronger positions than they had
been, reserve forces were larger than
expected, and the Germans, while fight
ers. would be worn down.
an London" said Mr.. Maude, I'VE
have not the slightest anxiety for those
of US who have been left behind OF
course, we are all very sad for those
who have so bravely sacrificed their
lives in defence Of British honor, but
mingled with our sorrow is a tremen-
dous pride, national pride, that has
been of enormous influence on the field
Of battle.
81 ar, unfortunately, too old to 60 TO
the front, but | am going TO do what
! cnn in America to assist the Allies
by giving benefit performances in their
cause"
The English actor begins his second
American season in Grumpy" at the
Plymouth Theatre, Boston, tomorrow,
under the direction of the Liebler
Company. Elsie Mackay, an Australian
actress, will play the part filed by his
daughter last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-08
Dutch Observers Declare
Germans Are Retreating

Roserdaal. Nov. via London 80.
The gist Of opinion Of a number OF
Dutch correspondents, who, because
they are able TO speak Flemish and be-
have like citizens, frequently manege
N reach villages on the front, is that
the Germans are slowly but surely re-
treating.
They base their opinion on the fact
tba; the German division staff on No
vember . moved from Thielt TO Client,
tbirty-three kilometres 10 the cast,
and that the line from Client and
AIost TO Brussels was being heavily
entrenched until November d, when
the engineers in charge were nsSuiy
called 10 the front TO fill vacancies.
X is clear. according to these CORE
spondents. that the Germans have been
concentrating large forces drawn from
the southea stern battle line upon the
front near Nieuport and DiXmude'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-08
GERMANY HOUSES
BRITISH IN STABLES
English Subjects Installed
in Detention Camp
at Ruhleben.

Berlin, Nov. THE police at 9
o'clock yesterday morning notified all
Englishmen from the ages OF seventeen
TO iifty-fve years to report to the po-
lice stations for transport to Ruhleben,
near Berlin. They were advised TO
bring two blankets, sheets and so forth.
Ruhleben has hitherto been chiefly
used as a camp for Russians, but about
100 Englishmen, subjects OF suspicion
or without domicile, were earlier in
termed there. The quarters at Ruhle-
ben. hitherto used as stables, are well
built, and prisoners there were sup
piled with straw mattresses, but more
recently they have been allowed bed
steads The new arrivals will probably
be housed accordingly. No arrange
ments have been announced for family
visiting.
The order of arrest, which excerpts
colonials so long as the colonies do not
interfere with Germans. stated that the
government from the outset took the
stand that civilians ought TO be left at
liberty and permitted 10 return home
Ii says it is adopting the measures re-
iuctartly in answer TO the actions OF
the British.
All day long Englishmen made their
way to The detention camp. Most Of
them are well provided with rugs and
bedclothes and other necessities. The
largest group. numbering about l.i00
men, came from Hamburg. II is COM
rosed Of about 300 residents and LOO
non-residents, the latter mostly sailors
from British ships. Among the 800 res
idents are many men of wealth and i'm
rortant position.
From Dresden there have come 100
Englishmen; from Hanover, so; from
Rerlin, 500, and from tho suburbs Of
Berlin, 500 more.
The English Church in Berlin has
not yet been closed. Divine service
will be held there as usual in the Eng
lish language.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-08
SEES GERMAN PERIL
IN HOTELS HERE

London, Nov. 1.-THE Evening
News" which began the recent cam
paign against the employment of Ger
mans in London hotels, to-day says:
eve are receiving complaints from
Englishmen in New York as to the atti-
tude of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel there,
which are now centres of antiBritish
propaganda in the United States. We
shall be glad to receive in confidence
information as to finances and person
mel of this group of hotels, both in
Great Britain and in the United States.
We have already much information in
our nossessiOn."