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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-11-18
GERMANS CAPTURE
WARSAW GOVERNOR
Russian General Gets Into
TeutOn Lines and Sur
rounded by Troops.
TBY LEASED WIRE.1

BERLIN, Via Amsterdam, Nov. 1S.-
Russian and German forces are locked
in great battle along the thirty-mile
front from Plock to Kutno, Russian
Poland, according to reports received
from the front today. The result of
this great conflict has not been de-
cided, but it was stated at the war Of
flee that the situation of the German
troops was highly favorable"
The right end of the Russian line is
at Radzieie, across the Vistula river
from Plocke, it's left rests on the Och
mia river, southeast of Kutno. There
are numerous small lakes and streams
in this region, and the opposing forces
are able to gain only slowly.
Kutno was captured by the Germans
after sanguinary battle in the streets
of the town. General Won Korff, mill
tary governor Of Warsaw, was cap
tured by the Germans at Kutno on
Monday. He approached the town in
an automobile not knowing that the
Germans were in possession. Before he
realized it he had gotten into a trap
and was surrounded by dragons and
surrendered. General Won Korff was
permitted to keep his sword and was
shown every courtesy by the Germans.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-11-18
PROMISES OF $500
ENDS WILL TR|aL
Mrs. Chitwood Agrees to Ac-
cept Yearly Income From
Hankins Estate.

Settlement Of the Daniel NJ. Hank
ins will contest from Fayette county
was effected today after Judge Fox
passed judgment on the case, sustain
ing the will. Mrs. Belle Chitwood of
New Castle, who asked for an income
from the $4,000 estate Of her deceas-
ed brother, agreed to accept $500 a
year during her life from another
brother, Frank Hankins, who was
made the largest beneficiary in the
will.
1t is said the estate is reduced to
about 100000 fsom court costs and
other expenses in conducting the thir-
teen-day jury trial held here last
April. The settlement was made en-
tirely outside of court, Judge Fox only
sustaining the will and Frank Hank
ins signing the agreement to pay his
sister, Mrs. Chitwood. the $500 annual
incline from his private estate. The
administrator, Manford E. Dale of
Connersville, who was appointed in
the will, continues to act in that ca
pacity.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-11-18
Is women READY
TO MAKE CANVASS.
FOR CHARITY FUND
Member of Affiliated SOcie-
ties Make Final Plans to
Pledge About $500 in
One Day.

With seventyfive women ready to
start to work tomorrow morning solic-
tying funds for the Central Board of
Charities. only a few details OF the
one-day financial plan remains to be
worked out.
The bureau has offered the follow
ing reasons why the citizens should
respond to the effort to raise funds
for the winters work:
You can help now:
''The hungry and the naked through
the Associated Charities relief.
The sick and suffering through the
Domestic Science clubs nurse.
THE children and pensioners through
the Penny club members activities.
''The encouragement of industry and
thrift through the efforts of the Tues
day Aftermath.
"Systematic, harmonious and effl-
cient administration through the Cen
trail Bureau for Charity and Social Ser
vice.
1.-TWO per cent of Richmonds adult
population have contributed up to date
$4,000 for the maintenance of Rich
mond's five principal charitable and So
cial betterment organizations.
"The governing committee of the
Central Bureau for Charity and Social
Service has determined upon $1,000
as the minimum amount required to
maintain the work of these five organ
izations for the year. This amount.
however, is based upon the demands
under normal industrial conditions.
Present indications indicate that not
less than $4,000 may be needed to
keep people from starvation this year.
This is an average of 50 for the year
for the 100. persons out of work in
this city at the present time
'In six weeks upwards of eighty
families have applied at the central bu-
reau for assistance. Not less than $50
families will appeal for help during the
year. Two dollars per week relief for
each family for the six colder months
would exceed the sum of $4,000
"The principal object of these organ
izaticns is to lift people above the
need for relief. This is the wisest
economy in charitable and social bet
terment administration. Notwith-
standing the hard times, twenty-five
jobs have been supplied by the bureau
up to date, though most of them being
only temporary jobs. Many persons
are being nursed back to self-support
by the Domestic Science nurse, and
so on"
The disposal of the money as far as
the organizations affiliated with the
bureau are concerned will be optional
with the donors. Cards will be pro-
vided which will permit any donor to
specify to what charity of the five his
money will 60. The organizations are
Associated Charities. Penny club,
Tuesday Aftermath, Domestic Science,
for visiting nurse work
Mrs. Roach of the Domestic Science
association is attending to the work
of securing women for the campaign
work. The solicitors will receive their
instructions and pledge cards tomor-
row.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-11-18
S. s. |. A. DROPS
BRIDGE DISPUTE
Civic Body Expresses Will
lingness to Abide by Coun-
tvs Decision.

Any site south of South E street
will be acceptable to the South Side
Improvement association for the 10
cation of the new bridge. After reach
ing this decision last night the civic
body withdrew from the controversy
expressing its willingness to abide by
the decision of the county commission
ers.
The association rescinded the reso
luton passed in 1911 which advocated
the location of the south-end bridge
at South l. street
Although as an organization the
members will take no further part In
the attempt to select a site for the
new span, individuals said they hoped
the county would not choose the
street approach. If the commission
ers should place the bridge at this
street, however, the association will
make no protest, according to the
sentiment which prevailed.
The building committee was author
lied to receive bids on the proposed
stand for refreshment concessions.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-11-18
CUSTOMS INSPECTOR
INJURED BY BULLET
AS MEX|CANS FIGHT
Villa and Carranza Forces
Engage in Battle Near Ma
CO and Americans in Dan
ger.
T1Y LEASED WIRE.l

NACO, Ariz.. Nov. 1S.-Heavy 6Eht-
ing between Villa and Carranza forces
started at dawn today. 1t opened with
q lively artillery fire. which was soon
followed by rifle and machine-gun fire
from all sides. The Yaqui besiegers
advanced from the east under a heavy
artillery fire directed by General Hill.
the CarranZa leader.
Several buildings were soon set on
fire by the Villa shells, among tho
freight depot and other railroad struc-
lures. The fire spread rapidly toward
the Quartet. which flew the Red Cross
flag. AS soon as the battle became
general the streets on the American
side of the border we're cleared by
United States troops. and the residents
were advised to stap in their cellars.
r. H. Reynolds. United States
custom inspector. was shot through
the leg by bullet that was fired
across the border and entered the hotel
on the American side. Reynolds was
struck as he stood in the office, the
bullet shattered his leg bone.
Four hours after the Villa attack be-
gan, the heavy fire of the Carranza
forces compelled the assailants To
withdraw.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-11-18
SUCCESS MARKS
GERMAN ACTION
IN WEST arena
Kaiser's Army Advances in
Argonne Forest r. egiOn
and Repulses Attack South
of Verdun.
BY FREDERICK WERNER,
Staff Correspondent the International

News Service.
BERLIN, (by Wireless) Nov. 1S.-
An official report from the general
staff Of the German army states that
the German troops have been success
full against the allies In the western
theatre of war and against the Rus
slams in the east. The reports, which
were sent from the main headquarters,
follow:
Fighting continues in Western
Flanders. The situation is unchanged.
"In the Argonne forest our attacks
continue successfully. A French sor-
tie south of Verdun has been re-
pulsed.
THE battles that have developed in
Poland in the region north of the Wis
tula are not decided, but show indica-
tions of German prestige.
"An attack against our forces which
had moved forward to the western
bank Of the Meuse near st. Mihiel, al
though originally successful for the
enemy, broke down completely later.
Our attacks southeast of Grey com
PEELED the French to surrender some
positions. We stormed and took Cha
teau Chatillon."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-11-18
GERMANS SHELL
ALLIED TROOPS
NEAR NEWPORT
Direct Full Strength of
Heavy Artillery Bombard-
ment Against Belgian City
to Smash Opposing Line.
TeY LEASED WlRE.1

PARIS, NOV. 1S.-AttackS made by
the German infantry while the Kaiser
artillery batters away at the allies
front in Belgium have been repulsed,
according to an official statement
issued here this afternoon. The full
strength of the German bombardment
is directed against the troops Of the
allies at Nieuport and to the east and
south of Ypres.
The official communique follows:
"The day of the 18th was similar
to the preceding one. There were nu-
merous cannonades and some isolated
attacks by the infantry of the enemy
They were all repulsed. From the
North Sea to the Lys the front was
very actively bombarded, particularly
at Nieuport and to the east and south
of Ypres.
"The English army has equally
maintained it's front.
From Arras to the Ooise, there is
nothing to report. In the region OF
Craonne, our artillery has several
times gained the advantage over the
enemy's batteries. The bombardment
of Rheims continues. From Rheims
to the Argonne there is nothing to re-
port.
IN the region of St. Mihiel, de-
spite cOunter-attacks, by the Germans
we have succeeded in holding the
western part of Chauvon court. In
Alsace, battalions of landwehr, sent
to the region Of Ste Marie Aux Mines
have been forced to become inactive
owing to the fact that they have lost
one-half Of their effectives."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-11-18
LOUD NOISE STOPS
AS RAILROAD HEAD
SLEEPS IN STATION
Presence of President Rea
Silences Whistles and Bells
detective Guards Special
Train on Spiked Switch.

Travelling as luxuriously as any In.
dian rajahs. President Samuel Rea OF
the Pennsylvania railroad system, Vice
President e. E. Turner, at one time
superintendent Of the Richmond divi
sion, and other high officials of the
company, arrived in Richmond last
night on special train composed OF
nine private cars, and spent the night
here In their palaces on wheels, leav'
ing this morning for Cincinnati to look
over the south end of the Richmond
division.
The coming of President Rea caused
a great stir among the officers and
employees Of the Richmond division
from Superintendent LIE Boutillier
down to the newest engine wiper, and
everything was in spic and span shape
when the private train steamed into
the station
Detective Guards Train.
AS soon as the train came to a stol
on the track farthest north, the
switches leading to it were spiked. and
a railroad detective, Isaac Burns, was
placed on guard, keeping his post until
the train pulled out this morning.
The office car was connected with
the outside world by telephone and
telegraph wires so that Mr.. Rea could
constantly keep his fingers on the
pulse of the great corporation whose
destinies he controls.
Besides the officials there was 9
corps of stewards, cooks, walters, bar
bers, telegraphers, stenographers and
secretaries aboard the train.
Order Silences Bells.
So that the slumbers of the high mo
guls of the company would not be
disturbed, an order was issued and
scrupulously obeyed that no engines
passing through or near the station
should blow their whistles, ring theil
bells or make any other noise. AS 8
result the station last night was az
quiet as a deaf and dumb asylum.
President Rea and other members o
his party made formal call on Col
J. F. Miller at his home on NORTH
!; Tenth street to show their respects fol
man, who, when he retired from the
active service of the company severa
years ago, had the reputation of beins
one Of the ablest railroad men in the
country.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-11-18
First and Second National
Bank Consolidation, Ap-
proved by d. G. Reid, But
Stock Owners Balk.
PLAN NOW WABANDONED
Reid's Approval Contingent
Upon Willingness of Some
Stockholders to Vote For
Project.

Reliable information was OBJ
tained today that hitch has oc-
Cured in negotiations for the
merger of the First and Second
National banks of this city.
Whether the deal will eventu-
ally be consummated is specula-
tive.
John L. Rupe, attorney for the
Second National bank, and
George Miller, a member of its
board of directors, have return
ed from New York, and it is re-
ported that while there they OBJ
tanned the approval of D. G.
Reid to the proposed merger.
Mr.. Reid, however, it is under
stood, based his approval to this
project on the willingness of
some other stockholders of the
Second National to consent to
the proposed merger, and so far
the approval of these men has
not been obtained, this consti-
tutlng the hitch in the deal.
At the Second National bank
this afternoon officers admitted
that they had heard there was a
report current that the two
banks were to merge but denied
its authenticity. mo truth in
it," was the way they put it.
1t is understood that in the
event of the merger the officers
of the new bank would be select
ed from the officers of both in
stitutions. The two banks, it is
understood, would be located in
the building now occupied by the
Second National and the con-
tract for constructing a new
building for the First National.
recently let, would be revoked.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-11-18
SILENCE OF RUSSIA
fOREB0OES DEFEAT
IN MARCH TO WEST
Censorship Tightens and In
dicates Loss of Position
Gained After Months of
Hard Fighting.
~ FRANCIS LAVELLE MURRAY,
Staff Correspondent Of international

~ FRANCIS LAVELLE MURRAY,
STAFF Correspondent Of international
News Service.
PETROGRAD, Nov. 18.-There was
derth of official news today as to
the fighting in East Prussia, Poland
and Galicia, but the official news bu'
reau gave out dispach from Marmo
rita on the Austria-Roumanian bor-
der, telling of battle In the north
western part of Bukovina in which
the Austrians were defeated.
After a three days fight" the dis
patch said, "the Austrians were rout-
ed and fled in disorder. The Russians
are advancing rapidly and their ad
vance forces are engaged in furious
fighting with the troops trying to cover
the Austrian retreat"
The strictness of the military cen
sorship today was similar to that i'm
posed when the Austrians and Ger
mans, few weeks ago, took the Of
fensive in Hungary, Galicia and Po
land and forced the Russians to with
draw from positions that they had
gained after a two months campaign
The only light cast upon the situation
west and northwest of Warsaw be
tween the Vistula and Warthe rivers
where a great battle is raging, came
in a brief statement from the war Of
flee that said, "The battle has not been
decided. Heavy forces are now en-
engaged"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-11-18
Secretary Daniels Awaits
Further News as to Motive
Behind Shooting at Boat Of
United States.
DISPATCH NOT CLEAR
Captain Decker Does Not
Specify Whether Shot Was
Fired at Launch or at Cruz
ser Tennessee.
TRY LEASED WIRE.1

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1S-Official
dispatches to the navy department
shows that the launch Of the cruiser
Tennessee, was fired upon while pro-
ceeding from Vourla to Smyrna, Asia
Minor.
Extreme anxiety is entertained for
the safety of the consulate at the lat.
ter place.
Secretary of Navy Daniels issued
the following statement:
Captain B. G.. Decker in command
OF the Tennessee, wired Secretary
Daniels this morning that while pro-
Ceeding from Vourla to Smyrna to
make official calls his boat was fired
at. The consul anxious for the safety
of the consulate. The Tennessee left
Nourla at the request of Ambassador
and is now anchored in the harbor of
ChiOs, from where Captain Decker
telegram was sent. Secretary Daniels
wired for fuller information"
Department PerpIexed.
Secretary Daniels states that the
navy department still is in doubt as
to whether the Cruiser Tennessee or
her launch was fired on. He pointed
out that the cablegram received from
Captain Decker reads, boat was fired
at" which is susceptible of two inter.
pretations, although he regarded 1t as
unlikely that cruiser would attempt
to enter closed port and particularly
one which has such a shallow road
stead as Smyrna. He added "If the
shot merely were fired across the
bow Of either, it might have been in
tended as an official salute"
The secretary also pointed out that
the port Of Smyrna is closed, and that
new conditions have arisen which dc
not make the firing across the bow OF
a fogein ship a hostile act. He cited
the fact that an identical situation
arose at Guantanamo during the
Spanish American war. when the
United States declared that port
closed and fired across the bow of a
foreign merchant-man without in any
way intending a hostile act.
Await Further News.
Until further advices are received
from Ambassador Morganthau or from
Captain Decker of the Tennessee, the
navy department will take no action
Communication with Constantinople is
now irregular and acting Secretary OF
State Lansing stated today that he
had not heard from Amba ssador Nor
ganthau for a number of days.
The most surprising feature in Cap
tain Decker's dispatch state depart
ment officials say is his statement
that the safety of the consulate al
Smyrna is in question. No word OF
it's being in danger has been received
at the department..
In the event of trouble with Turkey
the United States would be compelled
to deal with the situation with firm
hand. The consul general at Smyrna
is George Horton, Chicago author
and newspaper man. Vourla is only
ten miles from Smyrna and there are
a considerable number of Americans
in that vicinity
At the Turkish embassy in Wash
ington 1t was suggested that the
Tennessee's launch, if stopped at all
was halted to prevent danger to Occu
pants entering a mine field.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-11-18
SENDS Man
TO EXPLAIN DISEASE
At STOCK MEETING
Chester A. Starr Will Discuss
Measures to Prevent the
Spread of Plague in Wayne
County.

Word was received yesterday from
DR.. r. A. Craig, chief of the veterin-
airy department of Purdue university,
that Chester G. Starr would be sent
to address the farmers meeting which
has been called for tomorrow, to dis
cuss the foot and mouth disease situa-
ton.
Mr. Starr made survey OF Wayne
county last May, checking up the hog
cholera situation He has been active
in the fight of the foot and mouth dis
ease, and will come we'll prepared to
explain it's dangers.
The county council discussed the sit
uation today, and while no formal &C
ton was taken, the members of the
council will make an effort to attend
the meet individually. and If the stu.
alton merits it, may take some action
following the meeting.
Fight Interests City.
While the meeting has been called
for farmers and stockmen. many per-
sons living in Richmond will attend to
learn more of the disease. The fact
that the disease can be spread by milk
and butter, has alarmed some Of the
more timid.
Preble county farmers formed an
organization Monday to fight the dis
ease 1t is believed that some such
organization will be effected here to-
morrow.
The case of the disease on the
Sauer's farm, near West Alexandria,
where one hundred cattle have been
condemned, Is the closest outbreak tc
Wayne county, with the exception OF
the Union county cases.
Wagner Urges Caution.
DR.. c. o. Wagner pointed out yes
terday that the danger from infection
from these regions, by people coming
from there to points in this county
is very great 81 don't want to say
anything to cause people to become
panicky," he said, but when a disease
as dangerous as this is so close to our
border, it is time for stringent meas
ures. The sooner the farmers get to-
gether and take steps to prevent in
tercourse between the infected regions
and their fans, the safer we will be- ,
Farmers have been asked to gather
at the court house at 1:30 o'clock to
morrow afternoon for an informal dis
cussion, before the regular calling OF
the meeting.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-11-18
CATERS FOR SHOES
APPEAL OF CHARITY
Secretary Needs Tops to
Make OxfOrds Available
for Winter Wear.

Shoes, tan, black, suede and red !;
short and long; mems, women's and
children; sharp and stubby, good and
worn out: string and button, low shoes
and cloth tops and every other variety
Of footwear obtainable, constitutes the
supply Of shoes at the office of the
central charities bureau.
AS many of the shoes are low, there
is some doubt as to the advisability of
distributing them this winter, unless
something that has been neglected is
supplied. Not pair of CATERS has
been donated
The secretary of the bureau is seek
ing prospective donors Of CATERS to go
with low shoes. With CATERS a much
wider field can be covered in the shoe
distribution. as there are more low
shoes that the topped variety, and the
sizes present wider range. Caters
will be welcome addition to the shoe
pile.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-11-18
RUSS ASSA|LED
ABOUT CRACOW
BY new MOVES
Austrians Take Offensive
Near City and Take First
Line of Russian Defense at
WOlbrOm.
BY STEVEN BURNETT,
Staff Correspondent for Internationa

News Service.
VIENNA, via Amsterdam, Nov. 18.-
The Austrian troops concentrated
about Cracow have taken the offensive
and thrown the Russians in southwest
official statement issued here today.
1t follows:
Our troops advancing on Sunday
from the nefghborhood of Cracow, took
the enemy's first line of defense on
the northern frontier in Wolbrom-
Pilica region. When the Russians
came within range of our artillery
their infantry was everywhere re-
pulsed.
We captured 500 prisoners and two
machine guns.
The German victory at Kutno is
already affecting the general situation
Field Marshal Potiorek reports that
the Montenegrin forces have been de-
feated near GrabOWa and also gives
the following details of the operations
against the Servians in their own
territory:
''ln the latest fighting against the
Servians in their own country the
Austrians captured AZ guns and 81
machine guns. The Servians are con.
centrating three divisions in a forti
fled position south of Belgrade.
Our troops who crossed the kolu
bara river into Valjevo captured 300
prisoners. Order was quickly restor.
ed in Valjevo which was formerly the
Servian staff headquarters
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-11-18
Great Britain
Admits 5000
Lost in NQpv
[RYLEASED WIRE.1

LONDON, Nov. 18.-Great Britain g
naval casualties to date are more than
six thousand, according to a statement
made in the house of commons this
afternoon by First Lord of the Ad-
miralty Churchill
Mr.. Churchill enumerated the cas-
ualties:
Killed 222 officers and 3,455 men.
Wounded 81 officers and 428 men.
Missing five officers and one man.
He stated that these figures did not
include those missing in the royal
naval division or those on the cruiser
GoodhOpe, which number loco and
875 respectively.