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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17
WITH BRITISH FLEET HELPING,
ALLIES SCORE ADVANCES

Especial Cable TO The Times Dispatch
PARIS December 16.-By CO.
operation Of the British fleet with tho
land forces. the allies to-day were able
TO push their advance northeast oil
Nicuport 10 the sea coast in the vicinit y
OF Westende
The warships. lying off the German
positions In Wcstende. poured an in
cessant hail OF shells into the town
This served to distract a portion OF the
German land forces and enabled the
allies to gain more ground in their
march toward Ostend, part of the gen
cral plan believed to have been
launched with the resumption OF the
offensive throughout Flanders and
Eastern France
The action extended from 4 poin,
northeast of Nieuport. through the dis
trict about the town OF Lombaertzyde
and to a point on the Goa st few miles
from where the shells were crashing
into Westcnde.
The hrunt Of the lighting was borne
by the British and Belgian troops the
latter inspired by the thought that
Ostcnd was their ultimate objective
throwing themselves into the battle
with revived enthusiasm despite their
terrific ordeals OF the earlier weeks
along the coast
The success OF the bombardment and
its dependent land movement was
chroniclcd in the IL o'clock official
communiQuc from the War Office. The
afternoon communiQue had announced
only that the British were lombard :
Ing Wcstendc and this statement was
supplemented in the later bulletin,
which said:
Slight progress has been made as
far as the sea coast northeast of Nieu-
port"
DAY MUCH IN FAVOR
Of DEFENDING FORCES
at other points in Flanders the day
was much in favor Of the allies. A
counterattack by the Germans on the
Belgian position ut st. Georges was re-
pulsed. the Belgians throwing the Ger
mans back for heavy losses. and fol-
lowing up their advantage by occupy
ing some farms on the left bank of
the User, which have great strategic
value.
To the southeast of Ypres progress
was made, as well as along the rail
road line running to Labassee. This
field OF action has been fought over
and over again. with first one side and
than the other stubbornly holding to
each foot OF territory and yielding only
after fierce onslaughts. In to-day's en-
sasemcnts the opposing troops were
at times 80 close that hand grenades
were used with fearful effect
E.'""i'" ~. rioS the pattle ragged
with especial ferocity. and here. al
though the allies are reported to have
made progress, 1t is referred to hy the
war Office as mot SO pcrceptible as at
other points" In the direction of
n-Zillebcke the ground gained was
greater
The afternoon official communiuue
claims Victories for tho allies i'm ar
tillcry engagements in the region OF
Arras. in the region of tho Aisne and
in Champagne. French victory is also
announced in the Woevfe district;
where several German attacks In the
forest of Montmare were repulscd.
Continued on Third Page.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17
THEY'RE H0MEWARD BOUND
Many Americans Coming From Europe
for Holidays.

LONDON. December ia big crowd
Of Americans is homeward bound to
spend Christmas. Among the notables
arc Charles M. Schwab, Chandler An
derson, AR. and Mrs. w. X. Arbuthnot
and two daughters, j. Mile Barbour. G.
w. Barron, Mrs. w. 4. Barron and
daughter. Mrs. George Crouch and son,
Mr. and Mrs. John G, Knapp, Mrs.
James g. Potter, John Wanamaker, Jr.,
Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney, Mrs Wal
ter Hines Page, wife OF Ambassador
Page; Chandler Hale and Paul Lee
faivre. minister pleniupcntiary OF
France, at Mexico. who Is travelling
with Mrs. Page, and Mr.. Hale.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17
Rt:I.t:AsE IS DEMANDED
nY DRITISH CONSUL

DOUGLAS. Ariz. December 16.-J. r..
r.. Paxton. British consul here. made a
demand today OH Governor Jose May
torcna for the immediate release Of IL.
Perry Meaker, q British subject, held
on u charge of having aided CarranEa
partisanS 10 escape into Sinaloa.
Mcakcr, it Is said was deceived by
Mexican rangers who induced him TO
furnish transportation for them after
they learned that messenger carrying
their pledge of loyalty TO Carranza mad
fallen into the hands of Maytorena's
YaQui Inndians.
Fighting at Gina, thirty miles
south, between $50 Carranza troops and
like number of Maytorena soldiers
continued to-day. Aqua Prieta officials
reported heavy losses on both sides.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17
SHIP ALLOWED TO SAIL
Marina Quezndn Satisfies All Require
mcnts of state Department,

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, December l6.
After being granted clearance papers
for those ports. the Costa Rican
steamer. Marina Quczada. formerly the
Norwegian Gladstone, sailed to-day for
Valparaiso and Puerto Montt, Chile,
via Limond. Costa Rlca and the Pana-
ma Canal
When the Marina Quezada arrived
here as the Gladstone, it was reported
that she was TO take supplies for the
German fleet, then in Southern Pacific
waters Collector of Customs. Norman
II. Hamilton. Investigated the case and
1T was announced to-day that the
vessel had complied with all require
mcnts of the State Depa rtment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17
PAID FOR CONFESSION
Mrh. David korshnIS Tells why She
Exposed ..Araon Ring,

CHICAGO. December lC-afrs. David
kcrshak, whose husband has confessed
TO setting fire to many stores in the
interest Of tho alleged arson ring" to-
day told on the witness stand that for
$1o.OeO and $50 q week. she had con-
tracted to expose the conspiracy and
cause her husband to confess. The
statement was made In the trial OF
Joseph Fish. fire insurance adjuster and
reputed millionaire. accused OF com
plicity In numerous fires
She told hrst OF receiving $3.50 a
month from Fish, part OF which she
sent TO her husband, then in hiding in
London. Later she declared Fish cur
down the payments, and she agreed
with counsel for the underwriters 10
aid in the prosecution OF the alleged
arson ring.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17
LOOK TO SOUTH AMERICA
Virginia. Tcnnennec md Kentucky Mny
Find Coal Market There.

WASHINGTON, December ls-The
probabilities of Virginia. Tennessee and
Kentucky coal operators developing a
Goa: trade in South America was dis
cusse1 at to-day's session of the Sen
ate committee investigating charges
that the Southern Railway had bottled
up this coal field on behalf of n coal
trust"
Frank G. Wright. OF Bristol. Tenn
declared that as soon as the Charles
ton. 5. G.. coal piers were finished Al,
attempt would be made TO compete with
Welsh coal in South America
Attorneys for the Southern inuuircd
II the heavy return cargoes OF British,
ships carrying coal to South America
were not such n large factor In the
sale of Welsh coal hat American opera
tors could not overcome the ADVANTAGE
We thing not" responded MIR
Wright. "Of course, that is one of tho
problems this government faces in pur-
chasing ships for the commercial bust
ness"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17
GIFTS TO EDUCATION
General Bonrd shows Rockefeller Has
Contributed S39,1I5,1cu.
Especial 10 The Times-

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
NEW YORK. December l6.--Thc
General Education Board, founded by
John -. Rockefeller. made public to-
night the first !nstallmcHt OF the report
which will be issued on January /.
This report shows the board has made
gifts to educational institutions
amounting to S39.1i5,7@0 OF this
amount, Sl3,55+,34S has been given TO
the University of Chicago and slo.-
2G1.022 TO the Rockefeller Institute for
Medical Research
The following gifts from Mr. Rookie
Teller are recorded: June 80. 1905.
Slo.00o.oo0. February. 1907, $4,000 0oO
July 7, 1909. S10,0oO.000
Tho boards present resources arc
stated to be s33.93a,l56
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If EFFORT FAILS,
BULLETS FOLLOW
General Scott Will Ask Mexicans
to Cease Shooting Over
Border.
FORCE is ONLY RECOURSE
Defensive Fire Will Be Begun if
Latest Request Is Not
Needed.
FORCE is ONLY RECOURSE

WASHINGTON. December lG.--I1riga-
dier-General Hugh L. Scott. chief OF
staff OF the United States Army. left
tonight for Naco -Ariz., to cndcnvor to
use his personal influence with the
warrins factions across the border to
stop their firing into American terri
tory. Lieutenant Colonel Robert T.. L.
M!chic accompanied him.
Should this final effort fail. and no
heed be paid 10 the threat Of the Ameri-
can government. communicated to both
Provisional President Gutierrez and
General Carranza, that force would be
used IL Their subordinates did not cease
firing into the United states. ii is gen
''raiiy understood that a defensive fire
will be begun by American troops.
General Scott Will not supersede Cen
eral Bliss In command at Naco. but
VIII act in a diplomatic capacity.
Provisional President Gutierrez has
assured tn. United States government
that none OF the executions which have
occurred at the capital have been at
E!s orders, but were the result OF the
commission of actual crimes" Cutter
req said n decree would he publish ed
to-day or tomorrow prohibiting the
carrying out of summary executions
and providing for the trial OF IA. :tc-
cused by a court martial"
VIEWED WITH IIORROT,
ny CIVILIZED WORLD
1t vas learned to-day that the Unit ed
states had pointed out 10 the Gutierrez
government the horror which the civil
iZed world felt toward these executions
American consular representatives
moreover. were instructed TO indicate
that the American government could
not but view with disfavor q continua-
ton OF such incidents.
AdTices to the State Department
from its agents in Mexico said Villa
forces had occupied Guudaln iara, re-
establishing telegraph communication
with Mexico City aiid the border. order
prevails. and Americans are safe
Consular dispatched. from Vera Cruz
said General Carranz.i had promised TO
extend adequate protection to railroad
property when specific or contemplated
injury was brought 10 his attention.
The general Informed the American
government that military authorities at
Espcranaa had been ordered to afford
fun protection To the .Armcngoi prop
erty, and that the Governor Of Coahuila
had been ordered to stop all conti scat!on n
procedure In the case OF ". Brendcl.
an American. OF whom 10000 pesos
rental on his farms had been de-
mandcd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17
BALANCE IS FAVORABLE
Exports of United states Are Increas-
ing Rnpidly.

WASHINGTON, December l6.-No-
vember foreign trade statistics show a
balance in favor of the United states
OF ST9.299,ilI. For October the balance
was $56.GSo, $50: for September, $l6.3iI, :
722. while i'm August ii was $4,000 1876
against the United states.
Novcmbcr's experts announced to-
day blythe Department OF Commerce
toialed S205, 66.i2i, and imports. $l26.
IG1,0o7. There WAS Il decrease Of SILL
100000 In cotton exports compared with
November, 1913,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17
"LOOPs LOOP" IN COLD
After Daring Feat. Aviator Has 10 TIC
Lifted From Sent.

Especial TO The Times -Dispatch1
NEW YORK. December 16.-Undcr
numbins conditions OF cold In the upper
air. Aviator j.. A. Thompson "looped
the loop In three successive VII: "a .at
a height of 5000 feet above the avla-
ton field at Oakwood Heights. Staten
Island. to-day. His feat was WITNESSED
only by small group OF officers OF
the United States Army Aviation Corps.
standing shivering on the ice coated
field below him. When he al!ghted
from his monoplanc he was so numb
with cold that he had to be lifted from
his seat.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17
WILSON GOES SHOPPING
President Joins Holiday Throng in
Quest of Gifts.

WASHINGTON. December lG.-Presi-
dent Wilson did his Christmas shop
ping to-day He went into the down
town district ut the rush hour. visit
ing a department store. two book stores
and a jewclry store for his gifts. All
OF the places were crowded, and at
times the President had to push his
way Cncrgctically to get what he
wanted. He was recognized by many
shoppers, and greeted all who spoke
to him with broad smile. Several
secret service men accompanied him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17
FIGHTING ON LAND
is ISOVERSHAD0WED
Attack of German Warships and
Their Escape Dwarfs Other
Operations.
CONFLICTS ARE DESPERATE
Allies Report Gains, but Are
Meeting Effective Counter
attacks.
CONFLICTS ARE DESPERAT

LONDON. December 1G.-Thc raid OF
German warships on the northeast
coast Of England to-day and their es-
cape in a fog after having bombarded
Scarborough, Har;lcpool and Whitby.
where Il number of persons were killed
and wounded aud considerable damage
was done To property. completely over
shadowcd the activities of the land
forces
Land operations. however. as on pre-
ccding days, have been of the utmost
/ importance. The British. French and
Belgian troops have continued their
offensive in the west. and according tn
the French official reports. have made
further slight progress. This was ac-
complishcd. however only by foot by
foot fighting.
Along the coast OF Flanders, where
the allies are trying TO push their lines
forward from Nieuport. they have the
assistance Of the British fleet, which
violently bombarded Westende. one OF
the many little coast towns which have
suffered greatly since the commence
ment OF the war. This attack, Berlin
says. was without effect and the allies
We're rcpulScd
COUNTER ATTACKS
DELIN FRED BY GERMANS
Further inland the French also claim
10 have gained ground. although in n
less marked degree than on previous
days. In the Argonnc there apparently
has been lull. but both in Woevre
and Alsace. the two other regions where
fighting has been in progress for some
time, the Germans appear TO have de-
iivercd counterattacks.
In Poland preparations are being
made for new battle, series of
battles. The Russians. according TO
former member OF the Cabinet at
Petrograd, have decided. despite the
disappointment IL must cause. TO with
draw their left wing at least and
| form new line back in their own
territory.
This will relieve Cracow. but will
compel the Austro- German forces to
light farther away from the strategic
railways, from which they have moved
troops quickly to desired points.
This plan doubtless will affect tho
rest OF the battle front, only except in
the extreme north of Poland, where
the German columns have been driven
back by superior Russian force
\ Rome dispatch discredits the Aus
trians with having admitted the loss
of 100000 men in their expedition
against Servia, and there subsequent
defeat by the army of that little ma
ton.
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iIV>T INPORTANr HhT'rIE
NOW IL IN PROGRESS =

HI. PASO. TE.XAS, December To-
The Nrst important battle between the
Carranza and Villa armies is in prog
rcss near san Pedro de las Colonies,
CarranZa troops from Coahuila State.
agRreGating about 5000 men. under
Colonel llifonso NasHueZ. are engaged
by Il slightly larger force under Cen
cral Villa.
Both sides have ample artillery, and
the lighting is described as desperate.
Reinforcemcnts for both armies are
being rushed to the scene OF battle.
The Carranza advance marks n long
threatened movement to take Toireon,
railroad centre of the interior. and to
shut off Villas communication from
the north. villa garrisons in Northern
Mexico have been depleted by the
movement into Mexico City, and troops
from the national capital probably will
he sent 10 the northern theatre OF war.
II appears that Carranza. from Vera
CRUZ, has ordered general movement
into the north. -Four hundred men
from General iillis forces in the ex-
trcnc east of Sonora are moving on
.Iuarez, held by small Villa garrison.
Five hundred CarranZa troops from
from Coahuila recently passed below
Sierra Blanca, Texas. on their way to-
ward Juarez.
The situation has been complicated
by the appearance in Central Chihua-
hua of General Jose Tnez SalaZar. The
former Federal leader. vino escaped re
Gently from Jail At Albuquerque, y. NJ.
II was learned that more than 100000
rounds of ammunition destined for
S:,lazar had passed the border safely
George c. Carothers. the American II
State Departments representative with
General villa. arrived at El Paso to-
day.
C..rranza agents to day repeated pre-
yious claims that San Luis Potos had
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17
GETS BY COMMITTEE
Pending Treaty With Nicaragua Or
lercG EnvorabIy Reported.

WASHINGTON December l6-The
Senate Foreign Relations Committee to-
day ordered the pending treaty with
Nicaragua favorably reported to the
Senate. BY It's terms. the United States
would pay s3.00O.000 for the Nicaraguan
Canal route and naval bases on the
Bay of E'onSeca
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17
ROOSEVELT DECLINES
He Does Not Wish TO Appear Before
Naval Committee.

WASHINGTON. December 1G.-Theo-
dorc Roosevelt will not appear as a
witness before the House Naval Com
mittee. He sent a telegram to the com
mittee to-day, declaring he could not
sec wherein his testimony would ac-
complish any good. and Representative
fIobson withdrew his motion that the
former President be invited
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17
HOLIDAY FOR CENsORs
No News From War VIII Tic Passed or
Christmas Dny.

! LONDON. December 16.--The official
press bureau and censor office have
decided to take q holiday from 2 p.
NJ. December "a to r. NJ Christmas
Dag, during which period no news will
be pass for transmission.
The Tupelo journal., 1914-12-04
Shannon Happenings

Miss Mary Clark is visiting
friends in Oxford, Drew and
other points in the southern part
or the state.
Mrs. C. R. Porter spent
Thanksgiving with her sister,
Mrs. Heard Murphy, in Colum-
bus.
Miss De Rec Evans has re-
turned to Columbus to resume
her studies in the |. l. & G. after
spending Thanksgiving with her
mother. Mrs. Mollie Evans.
Bertrand Lauderdale and Riley
Boozer came up from the Uni
versity of Mississippi to spend
Thanksgiving with home folks.
Mrs. Laura Johnsey, of Cor
NTH, is the guest of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. D. E. Clark, and son,
C. M. Johnsey.
Mrs. Peeler has returned to
her home in Bonneville after
spending several weeks with her
daughter, Mrs. j. L. Arnold.
The third number of the Ly-
ceum course was on last tuesday
night. Charles R. Taggart, the
noted impersonator. gave a most
delightful entertainment at the
high school auditorium.
The Tupelo journal., 1914-12-04
w. 0. w. Flourishing

Mr.. H. D. Simrall, state man.
ager of Woodmen of the World.
was here a short time Wednes-
day morning en- route to his home
in Columbus from points on the
Frisco, where he had been look
ing after the interest of the or
der. Mr.. Simrall reports the
Woodmen organization in Missis-
sippi to be in a fourishing condi
ton with a rapidly increasing
membership. During the months
of September and October more
than 1900 new members were
added in the state. The finances
of the organization at headquar-
te"s is most satisfactory, more
than million dollars being laid
aside for any unforeseen emer-
gency. The Woodmen of the
World is based on the true spirit
Of benevoIence and many homes
have been and are being protect
ed through its means.
The Tupelo journal., 1914-12-04
Mrs. Peeler Enterfains

Shannon, Miss, Dec. 1.-One
of the most delightful social af-
fairs of the season was the party
given by Mrs. S. G. Peeler Fri
day afternoon, Nov. 27, at 2:30
O'Clock, when she entertained
the Woman's Club with IAN
Afternoon With the Confedera-
cy." Answers to roll were with
some fact or incident of the Civil
War.
7 he following interesting and
instructive program was rem
dered:
Paper. Life of Jefferson Da-
Wis Mrs. G. NJ. Johnsey.
Paper, Life of Robert E Lee"
Mrs. NJ. L. Jacob.
! - laction from The Long
Rolf Mrs. J. P. DeFord.
In the game of Milo, in which
the guests named battlefields,
generals, etc., Mrs. J. P. DeFord
won the prize, lovely pair of
hand embroidered pillow cases.
The favors were steel er cravings
of Robert E, Lee and $4,000
Confederate bills.
One of the most interesting
features of the afternoon was a
reading from the New York
Herald by Mrs. j. L. Arnold,
dated April s, 1866, the morning
after Abraham Lincoln was as
sassinated.
A dainty and beautiful salad
course was served with hot
chocolate. Little Miss Annie
Hilbert Arnold assisted Mrs.
Peeler in serving.
The next regular meeting will
be with Mrs. J. P. DeFord.
The Tupelo journal., 1914-12-04
Wood-Hamnl

On Thanksgiving night, in
Memphis, Mrs. Mary Russell
Hamm vas married to Fred
Woods, of Tupelo, in the pres
ence of a few friends who gath
cred to witness the interesting
ceremony.
The ceremony was performed
by Few. T. w. Lewis, formerly
pastor of the Methodist church
here.
Mrs. Wood is a native of the
blue grass region of Kentucky,
having been reared at Paris, Ky.
She is the daughter of Judge E.
B. January, of Paris, and be-
longs to one of the old families
of that state.
Fred Wood is one of Tupelo's
popular young men who numbers
his friends by the number of his
acquaintances. He is connected
with the good roads construction
work in this county. His friends
in Tupelo join in wishing for
him and his bride every joy and
success.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wood will make
their home in Tupelo.
The Tupelo journal., 1914-12-04
TUpELo MISS FRIDAY DECEMBER A. 1914
Forming Episcopal Choir

Much interest and enthusiasm
is evinced in the formation and
instruction of the vested choir
among the children and their
musical elders of the congrega-
tion of the Episcopal church.
Mrs. Harris and Miss Simms have
the choir in charge and are meet
ing with encouraging results.
Already the children can sing
some Of the simpler chants and
psalms which were sung by the
boy choirs in the synagogues
where Jesus worshipped.
Rov. DR.. Waddell will fill his
usual appointment here Sunday,
Dec. 6. On the following Sun
days lay services will be held by
Mr., DEMO and other men of the
congregation. On the evening
of Monday, Dec. 21, Rev. Mr..
Sykes will preach, he alternating
each month with Rev. Mr..
Mitchell.
The Tupelo journal., 1914-12-04
Sowing Grain

A recent trip in the country
revealed the fact that never be-
fore has so much grain been
sowed in this county. Many
fields planted in cotton are now
in wheat and oats, and the rains
Just fallen will soon bring up the
seed.
The wholesale grain merchants
report the best trade in the his
tory of their business, one Mem
phis firm reporting that their
sales are many times more than
ever before. The demand for
wheat to be sown in the south
was never experienced before,
while the acreage already plant
ed and to be planted in oats
shows a wonderful increase. Oats
will be sown as late as March of
next year and it is not possible
yet to estimate the acreage of
this valuable feed for the farm.
The disposition thus early
manifested to turn away from
, the all cotton crop presages a
large reduction of the acreage
formerly planted in cotton. This
is natural grain country and 1t
could be made highly profitable
if planted with the view of util-
izing it in connection with stock
Sraising. Two crops can be raised
on the land planted in grain.
The hay crop that can be made
to follow grain is as profitable as
any crop grown. Every farm
can be maintained at the highest
mark of fertilization and pro-
ductiveness by keeping as much
stock on it as the farm will
maintain. Western farmers re-
alize this and grain raising and
stock growing go hand in hand
on Western farms.
The disposition Of our farmers
to plant grain is a good omen
that points to better future on
the fam. The experience gained
by present conditions will not be
forgotten and the farmer who
fails to profit by it will finally
become bankrupt.