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The Washington times., 1914-10-29
Chamber Makes Plans
For District Franchise

and means Of securing suffrage for resi-
dents of the District of Columbia, to-
gether with views as to the scope that
should be embraced within the right of
franchise sought, will be submitted at
a meeting next Wednesday afternoon
by each of the members Of the special
committee of the Chamber Of Com
merce recently appointed by President
William F. Guide. to deal with the suf-
frage question.
The committee held its first meeting
yesterday afternoon but confined its ac-
tivities to the adoption Of the resolution
presented by Chairman Albert Schulteis,
calling for the written opinions.
The Washington times., 1914-10-29

1HPcHoCo
DIR. Theron Akin. independent Demo-
crat, who saw service in the SiXty-sec-
ond Congress, spent 1863 to get defeated
in the primaries. DR.. Akin was noted
The Washington times., 1914-10-29
Attorney for J. M. Milne
Asks for a Retrial

A motion for a new trial was made
before Judge Mullowny today by w.
A. Ellison. as attorney for OHM NJ
Milne, who had previously been ad-
Judged guilty on three charges OF lar
ceny after trust, under the prov 'sions
of the District code. Mr.. Ellison stated
he would be able to prove by records
that Milne was not guilty of the
charges Arguments on the subject will
be heard by the court November 3.
The Washington times., 1914-10-29
j. 5. RES|STS BRITISH
D|CTAT|ON0 OF TERMS
:nbargo on Information as to
Cargoes Placed by Order of
Secretary McAdoo.

That the United States Government
determined to resist the attempts OF
reat Britain to dictate the terms upon
hioh American shipping is to be re-
Dected by the warships of that coun-
= is the Interpretation placed by dip
mats in Washington generally on the
O. DER issued by Secretary of the Treas
. y McAdoo placing an embargo on all
! formation regarding cargoes and des-
nation Of vessels bound from Ameri-
an ports until thirty days after they
: ave cleared.
This view is strengthened by the fact
lst Great Britain recently offered to
ease molesting American and neutral
= "ssels leaving the port of New York
'-ovided full information was given the
8r1tish government in advance regard
Hg the cargoes and destinations of
heSe ships
McAdoo's Notice.
Until further directed" the notice OF
~ecretary McAdoo to the collector of
ustoms reads. you will refrain from
naking public or giving out to any
'ther than duly authorized officers of
he government information regarding
{ ny and all outward cargoes and the
Z astinstion thereof until thirty days
4 fter the date of the clearance of the
vessel or vessels carrying such car
> ues."'
Tho President and Acting Secretary Of
+ ate Lansing both approved the order
fore IL was issued. The supposed pur-
sc OF the order is 10 aid American
r.ln1erce with the belligerent nations
well as with neutrals. 1t will, 1t is
nlieved be of particular advantage to
e German government.
Re-establish Patrol.
II is pointed out at the British en-
) sssy that England would be free to re-
,tabIish its patrol off New York and
her ports, and search every vessel
wing this country after it has passed
e three-mile limit.
Further evidence of the fact that the
- ate Department expects the order to
suit in further activities on the part
= the English cruisers, was the state
ent made at the department today
at the captains of American and Eeu-
al vessels on the high seas must have
cir papers in such shape as to permit
commanders of foreign warships to
iertify the cargoes.
The department received protests this
0rning from four American copper
Lippers to the effect that two Italian
lips. laden with copper, the San Gio-
sSi and the Regina Italia, have been
& ptured by British vessels and their
= -goeS seized as conditional contra
nd. despite the fact that the ships
ere bound from New York for neutral
.ors In Italy.
The Washington times., 1914-10-29
ROCKVILLE.

Miss Saran Herspbergcr. daughter Of
Mrs. Hesper Herspberger and the late
aaron Herspberger, OF Poolesville. and
Armstead Hempstone Griffith Of Bealls-
y:lle, were married yesterday afternoon
m the Presbyterian Church at Pooles-
Vile, theRev. O. A G.llingham officia-
Ing. The bride was given in marriage
~ her brother. Samuel Herspberger.
Fer little niece, Constance Chiswell,
as flower girl, and Charles II. Griffith
md Grafton Herspberger, nepheUH of
ne groom and bride. were both ribbon
carers. The marches were played 10y
Mrs. Warthen, OF Washington, and pre-
rnding the ceremony Mrs. William II
,awson, Of HerndOn. Va. sang.
Jesse Herman Burns and Miss Sallje
Amelia Poole. both of Damascus. were
married today at the home o fthe
bridc's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. George
3. Poole.
A largely attended Republican meet
inP at Sandy Spring last evening was
presided over by Tarlton Il. Stabicr The
speakers were Thomas Dawson. Judge
Arthcr NJ. Mace, Paul B. Sleman. and
others.
The supervisors of elections have an
rounced the appointment Of Lewis n.
Jeizear as ooorkeeper in the First pre-
cinct of Olney district in place Of Will
lam o. Giddings, resigned Walter L.
] thompson has resigned as Democratic
Judge Of election for the First precinct
~ Wheaten.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04
FRANCE
DESIRED PEACE
CAUSE OF WAR REVIEWED Al
LENGTH IN YELLOW BOOK Is.
SUED BY FRENCH MINISTRY.
Places the Responsibility Upon Aus
tria and Germany and Declares
That Allies Attempted TO Sc
cure settlement.

Paris.-The French foreign office
on Monday gave out a yellow book.
which recites the French viewpoint
of the events which led up to the
present war.
This book reviews at length the dip
lomatic exchanges previous to the
declaration of war An abstract given
out by the foreign office lays en-
phasis upon the responsibilities of
Austria as primal cause Of the CON
fiict and says that Germany persist.
emily avoided every opportunity to
adopt measures OF Cancellation and
reach a settlement
In its presentation of the case the
French foreign office places the re,
sponsibility upon Austria and Ger
many, and relates that Great Britain
Russia and France were ready to
adopt means of settlement, but thai
the Teuton allies would not consent
Germany's ultimatum to Russia Il
said to have precipitated the rupture
France, according to the book, ex
hausted every possible avenue of con
ciliation before she decided to draw
the sword to defend her very life.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04
FOUR STRUGGLING
FOR SUPREMACY
cARRANZA, VILLA, GUTIERREZ
AND GONZALES ASPIRE TO
PRESIDENCY or MEXICO.
A Fifth Leader May Enter the Race,
II Being Predicted That Republic
VIII Again be the Scene OF
Disastrous War.

Washington. Four revolutionary
leaders, each with an eager army at
his back, are struggling for the presi
dency of Mexico. These dictators, nj
least in their own camps, are General
Carranza, who on Saturday officially
proclaimed Vera Cruz the capital OF
Mexico; General Gutierrez, holding
the office of provisional president by
grace Of the Aguas Calientes conven-
ton; General villa and General Pablo
Gonzales, who is announced Sunday
in state department dispatches from
Aguas Calientes as a new candidate,
A fifth leader who has not officially
proclaimed himself as yet for the su.
preme power is General Zapata, with
the advantage of being in control OF
the national capital. His troops are
policing the town and he is said to be
just within the suburbs with his head
quarters.
General Carranza is reported to have
ordered 1000 troops from Vera Cruz
to Tampico. There, II is said, de
lection exists among the Carranzistas
who hold the port. Carranza has OBJ
tanned control of the four Mexican
gunboats at Vera Cruz. These boats
were practically out of commission
during the Ruerta regime and were
not allowed to go from port to port.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04
VILLA PROMISES TO
PROTECT CIVILIANS
ENTERS MEXICAN CAPITAL AT
THE HEAD OF TWENTY-FIVE
THOUSAND SOLDIERS
Declares That He is Acting as Field
Commander Of the Armies and
That He Will Rd5tore Order
at once.

Mexico City.-General villa has en-
tered the Mexican capital at the head
Of $4,000 troops, declaring that his only
mission is to restore peace and not to
take personal revenge upon his en-.
@miea
In statement issued Tuesday. Gen
eral villa said:
my only mission is to restore or
der in Mexico and not to take per-
sonal revenge ON anyone. / prom
Use that order will be restored at
once / am acting as the subordinate
of Provisional President Guuerrez and
Ehe national convention.
THE provisional president Is now
the supreme power in Mexico and |
am merely acting as field commander
OF the armies All foreigners and for
Aeign property will be protected"
This is better than my last visit
when / came here as a friendless pris-
.oner of Huerta's," remarked General
villa upon his arrival.
General Villa. had a narrow escape
from death just before his entry into
the city. His train collided with the
.erain Of General Chao above Tula.
forty wounded. One mile below the
scene Of the wreck six mines were
found connected with a battery con
cealed in q ravine. The generals
train passed over the mines, which
were not discovered until the morn.
MUpr
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04
TEUTONS CAUGHT
IN RUSSIAN TRAP
GORDON STEADILY GROWING
TIGHTER AND INVADERS ONLY
HOPE TO BREAK THROUGH.
Russians Claim Great Victory over
Germans, While Won Hiiderberg
Says Germans Have Brought
Russian Offensive to StandstiiI.

London.-''We have succeeded in
making progress at certain points,"
is all that Grand Duke Nicholas, Rus
sian commander in chief, permits him
self to say of the battle of Lodz in
which, according to information from
unofficial but usually credible sources,
the Russians have gained a great vic
tory over the German armies which
made the third attempt since the
commencement of the war to advance
to Warsaw. This brief reference to
the battle, added to what was said in
the previous report from Russian
headquarters, is taken here to mean
that il the Germans have not been
defeated already, the Russians have
drawn a Gordon arounS them from
which they viii have great difficulty
in escaping.
Some correspondents in Petrograd
who quote the highest military sources
for their information, repeat that this
Gordon is steadily Tightening and that
the Russian guns are spreading death
among the German armies caught in
its grip. They declare the only hope
for the Germans, who are said to mum
Der 10000, Is that the two army corps
sent to their relief may be able t.
break through the Russian line which
they are attacking at Lenezyca
/ northwest of LODI
That the Germans have not giveI
up hope is shown by the Berlin Off
cial account Of the operations. which
says the Germans have Recommended
their attacks and that the fighting
continues.
General Won Hindenberg, who hai
just been made a field marshal b!
Emmperor William, in recognition o
the protection he and his troops havu
given the East Prussian frontier, Il
an army order issued at Thorn. say
the Germans have brought the Rus
sian offensive to a standstill and In
f1icted heavy losses.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04
Parcel post Abroad.

Washington.-Resu of the
parcel post service between the Unit.
ed States and Germany and Austria.
Hungary was announced by Postmas-
ter General Burleson Monday. The
lifting at this time of the prohibition
against acceptance of parcels for
these countries, caused by the lack of
means of transportation resulting from
the war. viii make possible the send
ing of thousands of Christmas remem-
brances to Europe that would other
wise have been impossible.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04
RULERS JOIN THEIR
TROOPS AT FRONT
BATTLE FOUGHT UNDER EYES OF
EMPEROR or GERMANY AND
GEAR OF RUSSIA.
The King of England is in France
While the King Of Belgium Is
With His Soldiers and President
OF France Goes 20 Front.

London.-The battle in northern Po-
land, concerning the progress OF
which there has been SO much mys-
terry, is now being fought out under
the eyes of the German emperor on
the one side and the Russian en-
peror on the other. These two mon
archs left for the front Tuesday, so
that virtually the heads of all the ma
lions at war are with their troops.
The king of England is in France;
the king of Belgium, as usual, is
spending all his time with his soldiers,
while President Poincare Of France
on Tuesday started for another visit
to the northern battlefield
Official news from Poland continues
to be scanty and, with both headquar-
ters claiming successes, 1t is impos-
sible to say how the battle is going
OF its intensity, however. there can
be no doubt The Germans, when they
started for Warsaw. dashed full tilt
into a mass of Russian troops and
forced their way SO far in that the
Russians closed on them. This was
taken in Petrograd to mean that some
of the German divisions had been GU
OF and that their surrender or annihi
Iation was inevitable.
1t appears. however. that, fighting
| for their very lives and in the knowl
edge that a great defeat would emf
the German offensive and compel then
to fall back on their own frontiers
the German troops succeeded in break
ing through the Russian lines at on
place and at another in holding thei
entertainments against all the Russian
attacks. Their TANKS are still bein
harrassed by the cossacks. but seen
ingly the Russians are not now in
position to gain the sweeping victor
they had anticipated.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04
INVADERS RETREAT
AS ALLIES ADVANCE
GERMANS COMPELLED TO LEAVE.
TRENCHES AFTER A FIERCE
ONSLAUGHT.
Allies Are Now Claiming That They
Have Won the Battle Of the Sig
Guns Which Has Been in Prog
ress for Month.

German forces in great strength re-
newed their attacks on the allies posi-
tions to the north Of Arras on Mon
day, but the onslaughts were futile. &C
cording to the official statement is
sued from Bordeaux
Trenches have been abandoned by
the Germans at a number of import
ant strategical points south OF Ypres
and these have been occupied by the
British troops as fast as the invaders
fell back. At other points brilliantly
executed attacks by the allies have
forced the enemy to quit the bitches
In disorder.
1t is now safe to say, even with the
main issue as yet unknown, that the
French and British have won the bat
tie of the big guns which has been in
progress with few interruptions for
the past month.
When it is recalled that the battle
of the Aisne and even the beginnings,
of the battle of Flanders we're fought
with the advantage in heavy guns.
resting with the Germans, the fact
that the allies now have established
| without doubt their supremacy In the,
greatest artillery duel of the ages Isl
remarkable.
The fact that the Germans have
withdrawn their heavy guns, whose
removal is a difficult task. leaving
only the field pieces, which are mo
bile and easily handled, to keep up a
showing of artillery fire, indicated to,
observers here that the invaders are
planning a retirement to positions fur
ther in the rear, to which the big
guns probably have been removed
and replanted, awaiting the with
drawal. AS the French and their al
lies advance they are terrifying each
Of the newly acquired positions. Fay,
which was taken on November %, has
been strongly intrenched across the
whole eastern front OF Gne town.
On the front, in the region of Sois-
sons, the German guns bombarded the
French trenches, but so sharp was the
reply Of the French gunners that no
attempt at a sally was made by the
infantry of the invaders.
Everywhere the artillery fighting
has turned to the advantage Of the al.
lies in greater degree than formerly.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04
zAPArA TAxEs MExlcANs.
Money Needed to Pay His Troops and
Expenses of Government

Washington.-Exce for a few iso-
lated cases of robbery and violence,
which resulted in severe punishment
to the offenders as soon as detected,
the Zapatista forces have maintained
good order In Mexico City, according
to advices from the Brazilian minis
ter to the state department.
The zapata military commander
has issued a decree 1evying a tax of
one-half the regular property tax,
which, he says. is needed to pay
troops and the expenses of police and
government because the Carranza adj
ministration left the treasury empty
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04
ANOTHER ARMY SENT TO FRANCE

Million and . Quarter Fresh Troops
Sent to Front by England.
Hayre, FTance.-Directly following
Lord Kitchener's speech at the lord
mayors banquet in London, In which
he said he had 1,250. 900 men ready TO
land in France. there has been
steady stream of transports from Eng
land to Havre. As many as 200 ships
Of various sizes have been lying out
side the hsrbor at one time. Men are
being landed as fast as the ships can
find berths. The troops are mostly
territorials. but well seasoned. After
march from the docks through the
streets Of Hayre, cheering and being
eheered, they disappear.
The incoming troops seem In high
spirits and sing and whistle ON the
march.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04
KAISER AT EASTERN FRONT.
Attention of Germans centersd Ia
Struggle in Russian Poland.

Berlin.-The east is gradually COM
ing into its own. Those familiar with
conditions have recognized for the
last three weeks that the center OF
Importance has been transferred from
France to the eastern war theatre.
The departure of Emperor William
to the eastern front. the appointment
of General Won Hindenburg as a field
marshal and the publication OF appre
ciative kilograms to the eastern com
manders have directed the attention
even of the uniformed public, to this
fact that events in Poland are of fai
greater Importance than those in Elan
ders and along the Aisne
The presence OF Emperor William
at Fled Marshal Won Hindenburg.i
headquarters is interpreted here as in
dieating that everything is thought t.
be going wen.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04
DELAYS Withdrawal OF Troops.

washington. President Wilson.
after discussing with Secretary CARR
SON the request of Governor Ammons
of Colorado that federal troops be
Withdrawn from some OF the Colorado
strike districts. decided that nothing
should be done Al this time.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04
APPEAL FoR AIp FoR JEWS.
Hunger. disease and Destitution Con
front Jews in War zone.


New York.-The greatest crisis that
mas faced the Jewish people in mod
ern times now confronts that race, in
the opinion of the American Jewish
relief committee for sufferers of the
war, which has organized with Louis
Marshall as chairman; Cyrus l.. Sulz-
berger. secretary, and Felix M. War
burg. treasurer.
With the announcement was issued
:mn appeal for funds to assist the com
mittee TO aid impoverished Jews in
the European nations at war. It was
stated that more than 100000 jews
Live within the area of conflict and
that 100000 Of them are in the actual
war zone in Poland, Galicia and along
the whole Russian frontier. Hunger,
disease, restitution in its extremist
form" the appeal declares, confront
= Jewish population as numerous as
that of Belgium"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04
Manx 1unter, Meet neath.

Chicago.-one hundred and eleven
dead and 1872 injured Is the hunting
toll In seventeen states and Ontario,
Canada, for the season which ended
Monday. as compared with 135 dead
and 125 injured a year ago. Last
years statistics were gathered from
tventy-one states.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04
ARcHDUKE CARL FRANZ

1T 10 reported that Kaiser Wilhelm,
dissatisfied with the work of the Aus.
TRAN forces against the Russians, has
demanded the resignation OF Arch
duke Cart Franz Josef. heir to the Aus
trian throne, from the army. The old
emperor ls sald to have refused to
consent TO the retirement Of his heir.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04
storm Endanaera Nome.

Nome, Alaska.-A furious blizzard
hAs forced the Boring sea ice pack
mp against the backs of the buildings,
Ehere much property was destroyed
by a great storm in October. 1913,
and has driven the water farther in
land than It has been in several years.
All trails are impossible and several
mining camps along the shore are en.
EIrelY surrounded by water.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04

New York-Edward Bright, an
American citizen, graduate OF Colum-
bia and formerly editor of the Baptist
Examiner. is under arrest at Goet-
tingen. Germany. charged with being
spy, according to information re-
ceived By his wife in this city.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04
WAR TAX IN EFFECT.
Heretofore Only Tobacco, Beer and
Wine Were Affected.

6eretofore only TOBACCO, Beer and
Wine Were Affected.
Washington.-The emergency war
tax bill to raise 100000 900 in revenue
went into full effected Tuesday. The
provisions of the measure leyying
taxes on tobacco. beer and wine went
into effect on November l. and the
remaining sections became effective
Tuesday. The latter include taxes on
bankers, pawnbrokers, brokers, pro-
prletors OF theaters. including motions
pictures houses. owners of eircuses and
other shows; perfumes, chewing gum
and similar articles. commercial pa
per of description. steamship tickets.
parlor car seats and sleeping car
berths and telephone and telegraph
messages where the charge exceeds 15
cents. Stamps in denominations of
from IS to cent are TO be affixed to
these articles.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04
Embarae on contranano.

chicago.-Resolutions calling upon
congress to place an embargo on all
oontraband OF war excepting food
Stu1fs we're adopted at a meeting Of
Germans and Irish at a north side
Turner hall. Speakers declared the
continued shipments of contraband
from the United States to Europe
Snly tended to prolong the war there.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04
planned OPENING of DIkea.

Dunkirk. France-The man who
planned the flooding of the German DO
sitions ON the User has been decorat-
ed with the Order OF King Leopold
and Is likely to receive some similar
recognition from the allies.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04
Dutch nesIre peaca

Washington.-Dr. Henry Van Dyke,
American minister to The Neither
lands, back from his post ON months
leave, described to Secretary Bryan
on Tuesday the earnest desire of
Queen Wilhelmina and the people of
Holland fer the early ending of the
European war.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04
Portland.s Record Exports.

Portland, Ore.-With valuation
close to 100000, Portland's exports
in November broke every monthly
record of this year, as result OF the
growing demands OF the warning ma
tions In Europe.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04
Eneeuraalsac Reports.

washington.-sir Cecil spring-Rice.
the British emha asador. informed the
state department Tuesday Of the re-
eeipt of a report from Charge Hohler
of the British embassy in Mexico City
saying that good order prevailed in
the Mexican capital.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04
To klIl cats n FatherIand.

st. Louis An cats in Germany are
TO be killed to make Innings for coats
for the soldiers, according to informa-
4ion reaching st. Louis fur dealers
Tuesday through trade papers. II. n.
Darragh, secretary Of large fur com
pany. said house cats are q large fac
TOT in the normal fur trade.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-04
German Prlnee ! Prlsoner.

London.-Prince Albert Christian,
second son Of Princess Christian of
Schleswig- Holstein. who has been tight
ing on the German side. has been
taken prisoner of war and is to be
brought to London shortly.