davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
SHIPMENTS OF COPPER
DIVERTED BY BRITISH
Large Quantities Passing Through
italian Ports on Their Way
to Germany.
GOVERNMENT BECOMES ACTIVE
Determines to Stop This Alleged Con-
traband Trade-Will Arrange for
Purchase Of Cargoes Detained Be-
fore October 20.

LONDON, November Q (S:40 p. Nj
Information in the possession of the
British government. 1t is said, proves
copper, rubber and other commodities
are passing through Italian ports on
their way to Germany.
In New York. big purchases OF cop
per are being made by representatives
OF houses In Rotterdam. Amsterdam
and Copenhagen. who, 1t Is said. arc
working on German account Direc-
tions at the same time arc given that
these consfEnments are to be shipped
through Italian ports to the order Of
various financial institutions. said to be
American copper reflners are Insisting
on payment In cash before they allow
the copper to be shipped
The British government is deter
mined to use every legitimate means to
prevent copper reaching Germany
where 1t Is being made into ammuni.
ton for use against the British forces
Great Britain, therefore. Is dlvcrtlng
various steamers carrying copper to
Italy >to Gibraltar. where the copper Is
discharged. Tho steamers arc prompt
ly released. Some of the copper Is In
shipments made on orders through
German houses In Amsterdam and Rot
terdam, who are said to be connected
with the Krupps
1t Is understood that representatives
of some big copper refining firms re-
Gently sailed from New York for
Europe to consult agents of German
firms as to the best means OF forward
ing copper to Germany.
italian firms also have been APP
preached by German purchasers Of
copper with view OF arranging ror
the use OF the names OF the former
for the purpose OF concealing the fact
that American copper shipped to the
purchasers is destined for Germany.
Since October 20 vessels from New
York to Italy, having on board total
of 7,70o tons OF copper have been di-
verified to Gibraltar. and the British
government Is Informed that some
thousands OF tons additional are en-
route to Italy. The larger part Of
those copper shipments were for Genoa.
Official returns, 1T is said, show the
present trade In copper with Italy IS
entirely artificial, and that Italian i'm
ports are not for consumption in that
country. ,,..
In view of all this accumulative cyl;
dence, the British government main
tains there Is no alternative but to,
stop this alleged contraband trade.
The British government, not wishing
to be unreasonable. is prepared, so far
as concerns shipments made before Oc-
tober 20, when copper was transferred
from the conditional to the actual con-
traband list, to arrange for the pur-.
chase of copper 1t has detained
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07

serious OF the Japanese naval losses
occurred. whom the cruiser TakRchiho
was blown UP by the German torpedo
boat $40.
It was reported October 23 that the
Japanese had installed their Siege guns
on Prince Henry Mountain and other
hills near the town.
THREE LINES OF DEFENSE
5e} yAs IN GERMAN EORTRESSES
Tho German fortresses included three
lines OF defense. The Germans also
had five forts exclusively for shore de-
Tense. >&
Tho heights back of the city are
penetrated only by, the railway line.
and 1t was probably through this path
that the allies proceeded into Using
schau, once the defending fortresses had
been silcnced.
An interesting document In connec-
tion with the fall OF Tsingchau is the
proclamation which the German gov
ernor posted on August %. In this
he said: Never shall we surrender the
smallest bit of ground over which the
German flag is flying. From this place.
where we with love and success have
endeavored the last seventeen years to
shape little Germany across tho seas.
we shall not retreat. II the enemy
wants Tsingchau, he must come and
take it,
In taking 1t the Japanese again have
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
'WOLF OF WALL STREET"
PRISONER IN NEW YORK
David Lnmnr VIII He Arraigned in
Federal Court To-day for Jmper-
sonntIng Representative Palmer.
Especial to The Times-Dispat,

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.]
NEW YORK, November 6.-After
escaping arrest for more than year
on an indictment, charging impersona-
ton of Representative A. Mitchell
Palmer In telephone conversation
with Lewis Cass Ledyard, David Lamar,
known as the wolf of Wall Street"
was arrested tonight In the Hotel
Waldorf Astoria. He was locked up In
the Greenwich Street Police Station.
and will be arraigned tomorrow morn
ing in the Federal District Court.
Notorious for his ease OF manner In
the most trying circumstances. Lamar
attempted to preserve an air Of in
difference until the cell door changed
behind him.
When Charles j. Scully and Joseph
G. Tucker, special agents OF the De-
partment of Justice, approached him In
the Peacock Alley" of the Waldorf
Astoria and told him he was under
arrest, Lamar hinched for moment;
but he regained his composure In an
instant. and probably none OF the be-
fore dinner crowds that thronged the
ALLEY" knew the impressive looking
man, in brown cutRway and flowing
green ascot had just been arrested,
charged with felony.
IL July, 1913. Lamar astonished tho
country by admitting frankly before
the Senate lobby investigating COM
1nittoc In Washington that he had i'm
pcrsonated Representative Palmer be-
cause he wanted to have Edward Lau-
dcrbach employed as attorney by the
~. Pierpont. Morgan firm. He confess
ed. also, TO many other representations.
Lamar had waived immunity, and
the Federal grand jury indicted him.
charging violation or Section 80 of tho
Criminal Code of the United States.
Later supplementary indictment
charged him with representing that
he was acting withS>rne authority of
Speaker Champ Clark
Lamar was arrested In Washington
and released on $4,000 bail. His bail
was forfeited In October, 1913. Since
then the Federal authorities here have
been on the lookout ror him.
Lamar, however, said tonight he has
been in the Peacock Alley" of the
Waldorf every day for tho last three
weeks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
POWERFUL GUN COMPLETED
FOR UNITED STATES NAVY
SiNtcen-inGh Rifle, Secretly Constructed
mt Washington, May he Used on
New DreadnOuEhts

WASHINGTON November 6.-The
largest and most powerful naval gun
ever designed has just been completed
for the United States Navy. 1t is a
siNteen-inch rifle. and was secretly
constructed at the Washington Navy
Yard. It's existence became known to-
day. when tests were begun at the In
dian Head proving grounds, on the
Potomac. below this city.
If the new weapon proves the cue
cess Its initial trials promise, the type
probably will be adopted for the main
battery of the three Dreadnoughts au-
thorized at the last session Of Con-
grcss. These vessels will be larger by
several thousand tons than any shin
now anoat. and experts declare they
easily can carry the heavier guns
The largest weapons now used in
the American navy are the fourteen
inch guns carried by the Dreadnoughts.
of. the Pennsylvania. Nevada and New
York class. The newest battleships of
the British navy carry eight ifteen-
inch rifles
1t is claimed the sixteen-inch gun
viii have range of fifteen miles, and
at least twice the penetrating power
of tho famous German howitzers.
which have played such havoc with
modern Qualifications in Belgium and
France.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
BATTLES NOW FOUGHT. a.,.x
BY EYES OF THE AVIATOR.
Especial 10 The Times-Dispatch..

- Speclal TO me TlmeS-Dispatch.1
WASHINGTON. November B.--lt is
now recognized that the possibility OF
brilliant and unexpected blows and sur
Prises by enterprising commanders has
been largely eliminated from modern
operations of war by the work of avia-
tors.
This opinion Is expressed by General
Scrivcn, chief signal officer of the
made public to-day. He goes on: :.it
Is now we'll established that the accu-
rncy and power in warfare of field and
creased by this agency. and It may also
be said that guns are fought by means
of the eyes OF the aviator. and that the
same te Is true of the seacoast and land
The. chief signal officer says that. in
fact, instead Of the old -fashione ed sys-
tenn OF range. finding. by experiment. the
exact range Is now found with the help
of an acroplane.
General Scriven regards tho aeroplene
ana the hydroaeroplane as OF more
value than the dirlgible. He has had
In Europe by Colonel Samuel Reber.
He recommends that one or two
dirigibles of American manufacture and
design might we'll be purchased for ex-
our manufacturers. -:
He thinks that the size and power of
the aeroplane VIII be enormously in
creased In the future.
General Scriven contends that 1.-THE
value of aerial offensive" is not proven,
and that II the future shows that !'at-
s may se proe Is BE fhe ea aaa teT
evident that, like the rain, it must fall
upon the just and the unjust. and 1t
tsboo 20 ali CIVILIZED VIII peopie be-
The general discloses that there will
soon be experiments at San Diego
war aeroplane thoroughly suited to
use.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
DEATHS

!SMITH.-Died, at the home of his
ansr elafssve 1874 w. at ssS
o'clock, after a lingering illness. aged
SIX daya MK ears wS sghs months HS
SMITH. son of the late W.,J. A. Smith.
and his wife. n L. Smith. OF Mecklen-
- He was a young man Of pure Chris
,tian character, loved and respected by
all that knew him. During his Illness
ministered to his comfort. and rewarded
them with smile and all the courte-
sizes that a well man would have mani
with the Methodist Church at South
sgntil the last. 1t was beautiful to sec
him bravely meet death. and testify
sto the last that 1t was well with his
The writer was with him during his
last moments. and never Witnessed
Mrs. Page. the trained nurse from
richmond. did ali that skilled and
trained hands could do to alleviate his
Iated by the family, and she will not be
forgotten by them
he leaves to mourn their loss his
ters, Mrs: NJ u Thomason a." of Veil Weiivi nhs
Smith a1 Of c MlsFss eep WA and M0lie
Blue stone Cemetery, Mecklenburg
attendance of friends and acquaint-
ances on Tuesday. November 3, Just as
the sun was going down.
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. a A. Whitmore, pastor of
Clarksville NJ. T.. Church. South
The family desires to extend their
thanks and appreciation to the many
synpathiZing friends for the kindness
shown them OH this sad occasion.
BoYD:-Ded. at "A NJ Friday. No
vember G. in the seventy eighth year
of her age at the residence OF her
danghter. Mrs. James g. Penn, Jr..
BOYD, of Forest Hin. Charlotte County.
wife of Robert Boyd Esq Mrs. Boyd
leaves besides her husband one son,
Mr.. Andrew Hunter Boyd. OF Charles
ton. w; Va. and three daughters. Mrs
j w. Gable Flournoy. OF Cheriton, Va;
Mrs. James c.. Penn. Jr., OF Danyille
va, and Mrs. Beverley n. Tucker. OF
sRichmond.
{ The interment will be in the family
tsection at Cliffside. Charlotte County,
aGENTRY.-Deh. at her residence.
124 1-2 South Fourth Street at $40
Friday. November 6, 1914, MRS MARY
VIRGINIA GENTRY. In the seventy
third year of her age
Funeral notice later.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
RUSSIAN FORCES
DRIVE GERMANS :
- BACK TO BORDER
Continued From First Page.)

: Continued From First Page.) +
been in action along the Belgian coast,
bombarding Knocke and zeebrugge,
where the Germans are understood to
be organizing submarine bases.
SILENCE AS TO OPERATIONS
OCCURRING IN FAR EAST
Except for tho Russian announce
mont of their invasion of Turkish ter
ritory, silence prevails as to operations
In the Near East.
For the present, interest is centred
In the possibilities or the Balkan states
becoming involved in the war. IT is
declared Greece has annexed Epirus,
denied her by the London conference
after the first Balkan war.
1t is said also on good authority that
negotiations are proceeding for an
agreement by which Bulgaria will re-
,ceive Macedonia, which Is largely Bull
garian, II she will consent to actively
support the allies. Servia, which won
Macedonia by the sword, hestates, 1t
Is said, to give it up; but 1t is thought
here she can hardly turn deaf ear to
Russia, who entered the war on her
account. Further, 1t Is said, she would
receive compensation In Bosnia,
through which she would, get n route
to The sea. i,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
OBITUARY


George Gardner Burnley, promo
nent citizen of Louisa County. died at
Brown Station, n. Y, on Sunday, No
Nember 1. For Il number of years he
had been connected with the firm of
post OF duty that he was stricken on
Friday. afternoon. Mr.. Burnley was a
man OF sterling qualities, and was held
body was taken to his old home, hill
Farm" Louisa County, where the in
noon. Members of the Masonic Lodge
Of F'rederick's Hall, of which he was a
member, took part in the ceremony.
He leaves to mourn their loss his wife,
who was Miss Rosa Meredith: one
daughter, and two sons; also one sister.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07

had revenge for certain phases of their
war with China twenty years ago. Vic
torious. Japan was forced at tho in
stigation OF Germany to give up Port
Arthur--her main fruit of victory
which eventually became Russian.
Ten years later-in 1904-06-Japan
fought Russia, and again took Port
Arthur. Now, after another interval
of ten years, in conjunction with Brit
ish forces. Japan has seized the Ger
man possession Kiauchau, which has
been thorn in Japan's side for two
decades
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
PRISONERS IN GERMAN
CONCE IMITATION CAN'T

LONDON, November 6 t5:50 T. Nh
A Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam
Gays advices from Berlin assert that
UP to last Sunday the German conccn-
tration camps and hospitals held the
following prisoners: French, a.13s of
ficers and 1858 men: Russians. 1921
officers and 1S6,779 men: Belglans, 537
officers and 34,709 men; British, AT
officers and 1870 mon.
Tho correspondent adds that the Ber-
lin dispatch saye these figures do not
include prisoners not encamped.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
TURKISH OFFICERS SEIZE
ALL KINDS OF MERCHANDISE

NEW YORK, November 6.-Mcrchan-
disc of every conceivable form Is be-
Ing seized by Turkish officers at Syria
under the mobilization orders accord
Ing to missionary reports made public
to-day by the Presbyterian Board OF
Foreign Missions
At present there are In Syria, thirty
nine Presbyterian missionaries of
whom, twenty-four are women Fiji
teen are at Beirut, twelve mt Tripoli,
Eine at Sidan and three at Lebanon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
A. H. vaughan.

lSpecial to The TImes-Dispatch.1
81 SOUTH BOSTON. VA, November e.
A. II. Vaughan, one OF the most promi-
snent citizens and Mayor OF the town
Of South Boston, died at his home on
o'clock. He was taken suddenly with
an attack of acute indigestion yestcr-
never rallied. He was one of the Oldest
citizens of the town, having lived here
since his birth. He was nfty-two years,
teral children and many relatives.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
w. j. Cate.
Ispeoial ito inc Times-plspntch.l

4 .lSpeclal to Tie ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
WYTHEV1LLE, VA, November c.
w. j. Cate. proprietor of the Fourth
night as he was being taken to Roa-
snoke for surgical attention. Mr.. Cate
had whooping-cough several months
ago, and had been confined to his room
since that tinao, frequently very ILL.,
1.-THE cause of his death was some throat
ttrouble, after effects OF tho whoopinE-
cough. He. is survived by his wife
The funeral will take place on Sund;by
morning. and the interment Will be In
the st. Johns Lutheran Cemetery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
AVIATOR DROPS BOMns -fE
IN GERMAN NAPHTHA TANKS

LONDON. November G:45 T.. MI
An aviator from the allies line
dropped two bombs in German naphtha
tanks ut Brug esi Thursday. killing eight
marines" says an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Amsterdam.
Apparently scouts have blown up
the railway between Bruges and Client.
as a trainful of wounded was obliged to
return to BruSes to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
HEAVY FIRING
~ IS HEARD OFF DOVER

DOVER, ENGLAND. November 6 (via
London, 1:44 p. M.).-Heavy firing was
heard of Dover this morning It could
not be ascertained whether the artillery
exchanges were on the Belgian coast
or indicated naval engagement in the
North Sea.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
EXPLOSION REPORTED
ON BRITISH wARSiIFI'

CoNSTANTINoPLE.N November (via
Sofia and London, 1914 y. M.).--Accord-
ing to Turkish official announce
ment, one of the British warships
bombarding the Dardanelles was struck
by shot from one of the forts. and an
explosion on board resulted.
a British steamer. 1t is also stated,
has been sunk off Avail. Asia Minor,
after the crew and cargo had been put
ashore.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
FIGHTING CONTINUES
WITHOUT MUCH CHANGE

The French official announcement,
given out In Paris this afternoon, says
yesterday passed without any percep-
tible modification on the front. The
aghting between Dixmude and the Lys
continued without any marked adj
vance or retirement.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
RUSSIAN SEAPORT
BOMBARDED by TURKS

AMSTERDAM. November 6 (via
London. 1922 =. M).-The Vossische
Zeitung has published dispatch from
Sofia, Bulgaria, saying that Turkish
cruisers have successfully bombarded
the Russian fortified seaport of Batun,
en- the east shore of the Black Sen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

LOST, one automobile crank in tho
West End yesterday. Finder Will
please notify G. 7. Norman. with o. H.
Berry & Co.
WANTED. 10 experienced ladies for
y. department. store. Apply ut once
400 East Broad Street.
WANTED. 10 thoroughly experienced
shleHmen. Apply at once. 400 East
Broad Street :,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
/. Bryan Leaves for wnnbtnuton

LINCOLN. 'NEB., November G.-Secre
tary WilliamJ Bryan left tonight for
Washington, accompanied by Mrs
Bryan. Mr.. Bryan said he did not care
to discuss tho election until he had
more definite information on the vote
for Senators In Wisconsin and Nevada.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
Mrs. Mary Human BOYD.

ISpeciaI to The TImes-Dlspatch.l
a2A n NAa N Nc SMrs
ty. died here at / O'clock this morning
after sudden attack of henrt trouble,
which seized her while in bed. while
Penn. Mrs. Boyd. who was seventy
seven years OF age, was in her usual
health when she retired. but at an
when her daughter rencht u her she was
seriously III; She died after medical
Boyd, is, suryivedby her husband. Rob
ert BOYD. one s0h2and three ,danghters,
one. Of them,% Mrs. b., b. Tuck or, being
OF Richmond. The remains will be ta-
ken to brakes Branch Tomorrow, morn
ing, and intertnent will be made near
her home at "ClInside."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
ATTACK OF GERMANS
DECREASES IN VIGOR

LONDON. November 6 (11:25 p. M -
The official press bureau has Issued the
following statement: So
Z 1.-The enemy's attack Inns decreased
in vigor, and the process of pressing
them back is making slow. but steady.
progress.
THE advance has been most marked
south Of Dlxmude and towards Ghele-
waldt, but the weather has been misty.
and has tended to hamper operations."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
John p. CI,rt

: Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1
F6.-John p. Cliff. wcll-known Con-
federate veteran of Stafford County.
effect OF paralysis. with which he was
stricken Wednesday night. He was
seventy-eight years old, and is sur
yived by a family.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
Isnnc Eichberx,

s ALEXANDRIA. VAN. November G.
Isaac Eichberg. eightythree years old,
died suddenly Tonight He was a. re-
stirred merchant. His wife. Ave sdaugh-
tors and two sons survive. .,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
FIGHTING CONTINUES

( PARIS, November G t1o:4o p. MI
The following official communication
was ISSUED by the French War Office
tonight:
TN tho north the fighting continues
to be severe. According to tho latest
reports our offensive was proceeding
In the region to the south and east Of
Ypres.
= I'm the region OF Arras. and from
Arras to the Disc, several German at
tacles have been repulsed.
I'm the. region of the Aisne we have
retaken, east of Vailly. the village of
Soupir, which was lost the other day
"Ip the Argonne the enemy keeps
attacking violently, but without result
"On the heights of the Mouse and
to the east of Verdun we have cap
ured some trenches"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
MUssULMEN CALLED
10 FIGHT FOR FAITH

= BERLIN. NovemberJ6.. (by wireless).
According to information given ont
in official quarters to day to the press,
Che Sheik- VI islam. tho chief ecclesi-
as!ical dignitary of Mohnmmedanism
In Turkey. has Issued decree In Con-
saying that in the lighting
with Russia, England and France the
duty OF every Mussulman Is to his faith.
This decree is spread Throughout the
Mohammedan world. and announced to
tho pilgrims at Mecca.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
RUSSIANS GAIN VICTORY

PARIS, November 4:45 p. M.).-
Grand Duke Nicholas. commandments
chief of tho Russian forces in tho field,
has sent a telegram to General Joffre.
commander in chief of the French
forces, saying the Russians have gain
ed In East Prussia the greatest VIC
tory since the beginning Of the war.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
STATE OF WAR BETwEEN
FRANCE AND TURKEY

WASHINGTON. November s.-of!cial
dispatches from the French Foreign
Office to the embassy here to-day con-
firmed the report that France had an
nounced n state OF war with Turkey.
The text OF the dispatch follows:
2 Tho hostile acts delivered by the
Turkish fleet commanded by German
officers against a French merchant yes
sci, which resulted In the death Of two
Frenchmen and serious damage 10 the
boats. not having been followed by the
feturn of the German military and
naval commissions. measures Sy which
Turkey could have cleared herself of
responsibility. the government Of tho
republic Is obliged to considcs by this
act of the Ottoman government that n
srate OF war exists betweea France
and Turkey. In consequence, the
French hmbn ssador at Constantinople
and the personnel of the embassy there
have left. as we'll as the consuls of the
Ottoman empire. who lea: Bordeaux
yesterday"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-07
GERMANS CLAIM PROGRESS
IN REGION OF YPRES

LONDON. November, 6 (5:s5 P. Nj
The Marconi Wireless Company has re-
ceived tho following official statement
s ISSUED by the German Headquarters to-
sgs Our offenslve to the northwest and
southwest OF Ypres mas made, good
progress. = -
( eat Labassee, to the north of Arras.
and in the Argonne region, we have
gained ground. *.
Our troops captured important po-
sitions southeast of st. Milliel. and have
inflicted heavy losses on the French.
Nothing of note has happened in
the eastern theatre OF war"