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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-15

Sinks the Messudieh aud Els
capes Unframed - Pursued
BY Torpedo Graft. Daring
Brihshe: Requires Protection

London. Dec. f4.--Ths British
AnbnnAEtne Bill torpe1oed and
sank tl1c Turkish bA1Nesaup Mes-
sudioh In. the OartiAneaies yester-
dAy. bgNviny uaineH ard the fire OF
Tho fOsvs. ard returning uninjured
10 the hcr& outside,
bloit OF Tire var. far mere hazardous
lnd dificult adventure than any OF the
)pen sea raids OF the German unter see
boo<e TO. The splendid achievement
~ the Bill rot only rGbs Turkey OF Its
)Mt big warsh.p, but greatly restores
|he confidence OF the public In the
loyal navy's ability to match the Ger
nan Iavy in hoidnexs. and In the sue
(esefui use OF modern warfnre's most
Tread weApor---the submarine.
The announcement Of the Bills ex-
|loit thrilled and delighted London al
host as mucE IN IL the admiralty had
|cporfed tina: British submarine had
Ripped through the mine defcnses OF
Hflhelmshaven and had to-pedoed
|no Of Oerma nya super-drradnaught s
b the kiei canal. It II recognized by
laval and military experts that II was
: djfyicuk. q Job 70 enter the pArdayi
1lea. let IRA torpedo or two and get
IWav cath<d, q II would have bees
3 dare tbs periis 1t tho mrrth Of the
|abe.
oocooa Aunounc1uacs,G-
TIA st1ts1nent given out today by
~ oOctal press bureau contained
uch dstaiis - the admiralty had re-
|etvod from tho admiral In command
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-15
'STAUNTON VISITORS
HAVE NARROW ESCAPE

Mrs J. w. Smith. and her little
daughter. Helen, of stanton. Va, who
are visiting friends In Richmond, mar
rowly escaped being seriously IL not
fatally injured yesterday afternoon
about o'clock when they were
knocked down and run over by wa
gon driven by William Giles. of i725
Catherine street. in front of al East
Broad Street.
Mrs. Smith had started across the
street at this point with her little
daughter walking 81 her side when
struck. Both were knocked down. The
mother had her foot mashed and the
little girl sustained several painful
decorations OF the face They were
treated by Ambulance Surgeon Stern
and taken to the home OF w. K. Far
mer, of Fulton Hill. where they ARE
stopping. Mrs. Smith Is said TO have
stepped in front Of the wagon while
looking in an opposite direction.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-15
BLAST OF Gas
SHAKES Chicago
AND KILLS SEVEN
Three Families Wiped Out 81
Existence by Force of Ter.
rife Explosion - Nine In
jured

Cleveland, Ohio. Dec. 14.---A bIast
OF gas which rocked the entire West
End of the city. wrecked two.story
brick apartment and business block
at 1851 West Madison Avenue early
this evening. killed seven persona, and
injured nine others. Three families
were practically wiped out Of exist
ence by the explosion. The force OF
the explosion was such that the bodies
of the victims were terribly mutilated,
and made Identification slow pro-
cess.
The explosion ia believed to have
resulted from an accumulation Of gas
from a leaky pipe In the basement Of
the building. Fire started in tho
wreckage and firemen and police
rtsked their lives in the flames 10
rescue the dead and injured.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-15
BALLOT MORE THAN
H0UR---h0 RESULT
ELECTION Of LIEUTENANT.
INTERESTING DISCUSSION.

Deadlockcd after bailoting for over
an hour in the election held by the
Signai Corps last night In the Grays'
Armory to Nil the vacancy caused by
the resignation OF Lieutenant Harry
p. Stargardt, the election Of an officer
to fill the vacancy was finally post
poned until the second Monday in
January
The meeting was q spirited one and
much feeling was injected into the
proceedings the question of the
eligibility Of enc Of the candidates
coming up for discussion. because he
was alleged 10 have made certain
statements Gircrediting the command
In the presence of Major Price, OF the
First Battalion.
Lieutenant stargardt resigned sew
eral weeks ago. The fact that his
name was placed In nomination to he
re- elected TO the position from which
he resigned carried much significance.
The command was called TO order
by Lieutenant Lutz. Thirty-eight OF
the command answered roll-cali and
ii was necessary for the winning cam
didate to secure thirty-nve votes. The
names Of Master Engineer r. F. Lead
better. First Sergeant G. NJ Moseley
and Of ex-Lieutsnant Stargardt were
placed IN nomination after several
speeches had been made by members
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-15
auSsAns STRIKE
INVADING GERMANS
At J0R0M|afTNA
Isaxy Cayalry Engagement
Relroszad Declares, Resulted
II yictozy for Cossacks Sew
nj MiIes From Mlava

xnMA0n, Dec. I4-Accofdin0
~ - OAlClAl report from Pc
|a1n1A4, the Russians have de-
1850 Tie Germans In . cavalry
~ JuFuanln0snA,
NNn mtlcs eOuthoAst OF Mlava-
~ d4Ceat forced the German left
Qn9 - hurry tn retreat to-
Gfe3 41lAvn and Thorn.
IT, cavalry engagement, which is
S6ft46 70 have been very heavy.
Rftowed the success of the Russians
J plorctng The German front between
|11oepyss and Otrchanov, ninety
Sl9o1 north OF Warsaw. Following
Ee3AxActcfhtic plan. the Grand Duke
3cholaa detached strong cavalry
bepe ana swung It from the right
|na1k of the Vistula along the main
hAd from Piock To Mlava. catching
- Germans on she hank Immediately
|etiy their. front had been broken
y heavy infantry attao1xA
Cnmp1Cte Turning Movement.
The outcome OF the engagement en-
b1nA the Russian right wing to COM
~ = turning movement The Ger
knke wore vigorously beeet on two
,&1r. aand were obliged 70 retreat.
b10 co1umns loAinG hesvily and
SIdOnsng guns ana war munitions.
|ha undlacaAl rNports implement the
So4(Qneut Of the Russian general
3H that the Russians continue TO
Soe n4ck tho German troops In the
kG1on Of Mleva. ana that the Ger
SAns are being thrown back upon
IT'D success OF the Russian opera
ons IA this region may have n de-
{fmining effect on the ymovementn in
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-15
THRONGED BY
CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS
Holiday Buying Continues Brisk-Ideal Day Brings Out
Thousands Who Find Trouble Eliminated From
Shopping-Many Gifts to Distant Points

showing confidence in the business
situation, again experienced the thrili
Of satisfaction that comes with tho
knowledge that business Ia better than
they had actually anticipated.
All the large department stores
were given about, AZ much. - ~ they
wanted to do to handle the crowd.
Tho mems furnishing stores. and the
stores that give up thetr hoor and
other space to the handling of articles
OF nature more or lesm In general
demand. found business brisk. Many
orders were given by pAtrons for
shipment by parcel post and express
TO parties living out OF town, and In
q large number Of cases the ship
ments were directed TO points In SUnes
Of the parcel post syatem as far dis-
tant al the seventh and eighth. 0oo0s
bought In Richmond will this year
gladden. homes in an parts Of the
Cnited States at the ChristmAs sea-
son.
All OF tho retail stores in Richmond
are well equipped 20 meet tho Christ
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-15
Interstate Commerce Commits
sion Finds Favorabiy, Well
Authenticated Ropert
Means Putting Many
Wheels In Motion
Business Interests, Studying
Conditions. Change Atti-
tude-L-ss Opposition On
Rehearing Of Case

With the probability strong4--fr
fact 1T Is almost a certainsy--that
the Interstate Commerce Commission
viii announce from Washington with
In the present week, or perhaps ear
Iy in the following week. that the
increase in freight rates asked for
by Eastern railroads has been grant
ed, business men in Richmond and
tributary territory appear satisfied
that it should be so--that the rail-
roads should be permitted to increase
their rates that business. 50 far. as
the railroads may be concerned, one
OF It's sources. viii be aided in its
progress toward complete recovery at
ter the depression brought about by
the shock OF European disturbance,
the hating Of commerce and the clos
ing OF the markets.
Word comes out OF the capital from
very well authenticated sources.
though the information is not official.
that the dec.eion of the Interstate
Commerce Commission in the rate
hearing will be announced Saturday
afternoon. 1t in also declared on re-
Whale authority that the decision win
grant an increase to the railroads.
The Interstate Commences Com n1fs.ion,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-15
THESE ARE. HARVEST
DAYS FOR VOTERS
Opportunity Period" Will Close December %. When Votes
Will Again Be Reduced-C Candidates Should Make.
This Campaigns Banner Period.

prizes of $50 in gold are TO be won
by twenty-five people who realize the
opportunity The Virginian is Offering
for spare time effort and who will
see their friends and secure their
subscription to virginia's popular
newspaper.
Candidates should bear In mind that
the present period win close December
90. That after that time the votes
will be reduced and try and make this
the banner period Of the campaign.
It is not so hard to get subscribers
for The yirginian provided the de-
Termination to win an automobile IL
demonstrated to the prospective sub
scr5her.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-15
SCHERER'S CONDITION
SHOWING IMPROVEMENT

agent OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad, who was shot near Covinx-
ton several days ago. by = negro "a.
convict, In still improving. according
TO the last reports received from the
Clifton Forge Hospital. where he II .
patient. Mr.. Scherer. IL daily grow
ing much stronger and seems more
encouraged.
II wac impossible to reach the hos
pital 1t Clifton Forge last night. on
account Of wires being down, and
the latest word from him was receiv-
ed In the city yesterday Afternoon.
He was improving at that time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-15

Paris, Dee. 1.-The Fxaneh
governments omciai reports today
contained the most Important news
that has been given out f0r several
weeks. They showed. despite cav
tious phrasinx, that tho general
offensive movement BY the allies IN
getting results all along the battle
front.
The three Gestures th,e sand o1
most prominently ara that tho Frenc9
and British have succeeded In pushing
forward the wedge that they had driven
into the German line southeast Of
Ypres; that the Germans have appar-
entity been forced to withdraw their
heavy artillery farther northwerd ON
the heights OF the Mouse, thereby
weakening their position Mt St Mihte1,
and that the French have advanced
their whole line IN Alsaca.
Hope to Force Germans Ont.
Probably the news that the Frenoh
guns have forced the Germans TO draw
back their artillery on tho heights OF
the Meaase 10 the most sigu3dcart,
There u great hope here thAt tbs l6cp
around St Mihiel will be entirely cfosed
within a few days. and that the Ger-
mans will be forced to clear out III
Eastern France.
The situation In cart Flanders ~
said by the government, appears 10
be entirely favorably to the ailfs9.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-15
YET FALL
ON AMERICAN SOIL
oARRANzA INTTM4ATEs AMERICANS
GET HURT IN sATTsrYING
THEIR CunI0siTY. .
A---~----~--~-----~--~-~
EXECUTES FIVE
ONLY CHARGE AGAINST MEN WAS
THAT ONE OF NUMBER WAS
soS-LN-LAw OF GENERAL
HTERTA.

WashinGton. Dec. 1A.-Thuu8h
Eve days have elapsec since Presi-
dent Gutierres INSTRUCTED General
Maytcrena to prevent bullets ksum
falling ON American territory at
Naeo, Secretary u state Bryan
said this afternoon he haA NO nd
vices Of any change In Ire sttua-
ton. while War Departmen4 emcts1s
showed that the vvsnnding of per-
sons In Naeo, ArixOna. IN ssfli ge-
Ing on.
On top Of this extraordinary situa
ton came oficiai reports to the stat
of the robhing and killinI
Of two Americans. Thomas Francis
and r. e. Dunn. OF Fittsburg. Pa. min
Ing men. near Canxnes, Sonora. an,
also the execution by the villa authors
ties at Mexico City Of Ava prosnfneu
s1exicans. The only ch&rgS uTentfons
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-15
SERVIANS FORCE WAY BACK INTO BELGRADE
SUBMARINE DESTROYS TURKISH BATTLESF1P
PLAN ZEPPELIN ATTACK

London. Dec. 14.-HA corrcnpon-
dent Of the Turin EtampA, who
declares he had aCcoos to tho Yep
pclin sheds at Fx1o6er1cilgt1Ave1s.
says that .eighteen TsupcrsNeppo-
Inns will take part NJ m attak ON
Britain and It's feet h the spring.
The correspondents Gays that
every three weeks An aarship 1cayes
the works for secret destination.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-15
MAYOR TO WELCOME
BON|fActS TODAY
HOTEL ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ARE
HERn rv FORCE FOR coNvE>-
TONS OPENING.
SHOP TALK" ISFEATURE
MUCK OF BoDY,s TINE WILL BE
CONSUMED IN INFORMAL DIS
CUSHIONS TOR THE Goon
OF THE oRDER.s
PROGRAM FOR TO-DAY.

1000 A. M-Cnycntion as
scmties in auditorium. Hotel Rich
MOndi.
Address OF Welcxmp--M q or
Atnslie.
ResPonse---Alr. b. 81. Grimm. PRO.
prietor Hotel Knnnon. Goldsboro,
n. G.
Presidents address.
Report Of Seretary-Treaauzcr
Informal 1Shop Tall"
1900 r. A.-Lnnchecn, Hntel
Jefferson.
500 r. M.-tsl,op TAfA.~ Hotel
Jefferson.
$50 r. M-Dinner, Mtuphys
Hotel.
phy's Hotel.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-15
QUESTION OF AMNESTY
STlRS CUBAN CABINET

Havana Dec. 1A.---DiscuMAon OF
whether amnesty should be granted
to General Ernesto Asbert. under con-
viction OF killing General Armando
Riva, chief Of polica OF Havana. caus-
ed stormy meeting OF the Cabinet
today. The majority Of the Cabinet
members favors the Presidents We
toing the amnesty bill recently pass
ed by the Senate.
Secretary OF Public Works Villa
Of this revolt came today when the
secretary of public health and chari-
ties, clashed. and both resigned from
the Cabinet, and II is expected that
they will fight a duel.
Cuban General Dead.
Havana, Dec. 14.-Gcneral De J.
Monteagudo. .co.nmander-in-chie Of
the Cuban army. died here today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-15
NATIVE OF FARMVTlLE
DIES IN BAL.TI IRE

Baltimore. Nd. Dec. 1l.--Wuliam \
q. Priddy. s.xty-ons years Old.
pioneer tinware manufacture. dleA
suddenly last, evening q heart fAAln1e
EArpaville. Va, and leavo9 = b1uen
0sorgs w. Priddx Who ityes 1larn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-15

Composer Dead In Rome.
Rome, Dec. 14.--Giovanni Sgam-
bait, the pianist and composer died
here today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-15
DISTRICT /.

II. II. Adams, Eastville ..... .l4.Is0
Laurence II. Bfllup. venter- . 10.l00
w. r, Broddus. West Point :. 15. 900
VIM. q. Brittingham. AaUothA. 5000
Miss Frances T, Bellows. White
Stone 1880. IA, 500
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-15

Mr.. Hobson, who exhibited great an
ger over Captain Wfpterhalter's rather
facetious testimony. denied that ha was
seeing things" Then II was that he
made the statement
For rny own part" he sad, ri havs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-15
Allies Drive Wedge Further
Into German Line South.
east of Ypres
Situation Seems
Good In Flanders
French and English Drive
Ahead Slowly, But Steadily
Maintaining Offensive Along
Whole Battle-fron.

NIsh. servfa, win London, Der. II.
The Servfans, after q de0perntc
battle, have re-entered BeigrnAe-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-15

lCOntinueA on arxth RAGss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-15
Congressman Hobson Makes
Sensational Statement Which
Goes Unchallenged
Men at Guns Night
and Day at Manila
Accused Of Seeing Things
the Alabama Representative
Shows That He Speaks by
the Book

Washipgtcn. Dec. IA state
meat made before the House Com
mittee On Naval Affairs today By
Representative Hobson, of Alabama.
that the United states got itself I'm
readiness for possible war in the
Pacific In May. 1913, wss permitted
20 20 unchaIIenRed by Secretary of
the Navy Daniels, although Mr..
Hosson called on Mr.. Daniels ia
deny the truth Of the assertion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-15

Mr.. Hobson's challenge to the Sec
Rotary of the Navy to deny that the
was fearful of trouble In
the Far East a year ago. and that II
actually made preparations for war in
that quarter was dramatic In the ex-
treme. Mr.. Hobson was impelled TO
make this declaration by the tesu-
mony of Captain A q. wintsrhaiter.
"a member of the navy general board.
who intitnated that Mr.. Hobson and
many other persons In the United
States are constantly seeing visions
of war
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Evening star., 1914-02-08

Can YOU get us to San Marco by one
o'clock? she demanded.
81 amt no prophet, Lady a humorous
gleam came into his eye. But ever since
got this car been feelin' sort O reckless.
If you say so, I'll bid all my family and
friends goodby, and we'll take chance on
San Marco together.
"That's the spirit" laughed Minot. "But
forget the family and friends.
He placed his baggage in the front of the
car, and helped the girl into the tonneau.
With a show of speed, the countryman went
around to the front and began to crank. He
continued to crank with agonized face. In
the course of a few minutes sounds of a ter
rife disturbance came from inside Still,
like a hurdygurdy musician, the man
cranked.
4 say" Alinot inquired, "has your ma
chine got the Sextet from Lucia3'
well, there's been a lot of things wrong
with it, the man replied "but | don't
think its had that yet.
The girl laughed land such laugh, Dick
AIinot was sure, had never been heard in
Sunbeam before At that moment the
driver leaped to his seat, breathing hard,
and had it out with the wheel.
"Exeunt, laughingly, from Sunbeam,
said AIinot III the girls ear.
The car rolled automatically from the
little settlement, and out into the sand and
heat of narrow roati.
Eight miles to San Marco" said the
driver out of the corner OF his mouth. @Sit
tight I'm going to let her out some"
To be continued nent Sunday
Evening star., 1914-02-08

YOU with those magazines. Quick! This
way
On the platform they met an irate con-
ductor, red and putting. ~Say-who stopped
this train27 he beloved.
4 don't know-who usually stops it,
NIinot replied, and he and the girl slid by
the uniform to the safety of Sunbeam.
THE lean, lank, weary native who lolled
beside the passe automobile was start
led speeclless for moment by the sight OF
two such attractive visitors in his unat-
tractive town. Then he remembered.
Want a taxi, Mister?~ he inquired.
"Talle YOU up to the Sunbeam House for
quarter apiece"
"Yes, we do want a taxi" AIinot began.
TO San Marco!' cried the girl breathless-
". Can you get us there by one o'clock
@To-to-say, Lady" stammered the
rustic chauffeur, that train YOU just got
off OF is going to San Marco"
"Oh, no, it isn't, Minot explained. "We
know better It's going out into the coun-
try to lie down under shade tree and rest"
The train is too slow, said the girl. 81
must be in San Marco before one O'Clock.
Speak quickly, please
The effect Of this request on the chauffeur
WAS to induce even greater confusion Il
toto San Marco" he stumbled. "W
well, say, that's new one on me. Never
had this car out O. Sunbeam yet"
please -please!" the girl pleaded
Lady" said the chauffeur, "I'd do any
thing | could, within reason.
Evening star., 1914-02-08
WHAT KYEF MEANS
BY GRACE FLEMING VAN sWERINGEN

ONE of the first words in the Turkish
~ language that | learned to recognize
was kyef or kaif. Making kyef was very
common occupation, judging from the num-
Der of times that | heard the word used.
Almost any kind of person could make kyef,
young or old, man or woman, even foreign
ers; but never tourists, | was told. They
were too busy studying Baedeker and drink
ing in the wisdom of their guide, who speaks
seven different languages, and is earning ten
francs day and his meals. The dictionary
definition Of kyef is "health," pleasure
Health and pleasure are not always synony
nous; but they seemed to be in this case,
for people who said they had been making
kyef always looked both happy and healthy.
To the average American the idea repre-
sented by the word kyef is about as foreign
as the word itself. You could not possibly
make kyef at a football game, or horse
race, or automobiling up to the limit of
police regulations One thing soon becomes
evident to the scientific investigator of kyef.
Whatever it may be, kyef is made without
haste, without excitement, and, above all
things, without noise.
Leisure, idling if you like, has been re-
duced to a fine art in the Orient. There is
no place in the world where doing nothing
is 50 respectable Able-bodied men sit un-
bushingly at midday in coffee house,
drinking numberless cups of strong, black
coffee, smoking a narghile, and staring at a
chessboard for hours at time. Loating,
we call it in America; in Italy, dolce far
niente; in Turkey, making kyef.
The oriental is slow and easy in his
amusements. He fingers over his pleasures,
making them last as long as possible. None
too fond of exerting himself, most Of his
exercise is taken sitting still. The Turkish
verb otnr, which means "sit, is much used
both in word and in action. They sit over
a cup of coffee in an out-of-door cafe, they
sit under a tree smoking a cigarette, they
sit for four hours making you a visit, and
they may sit the hvelong day out in a
grassy field or on the banks Of a stream,
doing nothing at all but making kyef
The Turks are fond of outdoors. And
one is not surprised The highest point of
Constantinople is Tchamlidja, hill that
stands few miles back from the Scutari
landing on the Asiatic side. The view from
this hill is one whose beauty casts a spell
that lasts as long as memory lasts. "See
Naples and die runs the old saving; but
do not die before you have seen CONSTANT
nople from Tchamlidja. 1t is far too beau
tifu1 for words, and even the guidebooks
refrain from an attempt to express what is
beyond the power of poet and painter.
Open air cafes are frequent, often consisting
of nothing more than a chair and table,
with a handful Of glowing Goals in a brazier
to boil the coffee, to broil the liver. Some
times the chair is lacking, and the hungry
or thirsty patron eats or drinks sitting on
his own heels. In the fall of the year ripe