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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-20
ALLIES BEGINNING
. TO MAKE PRESSURE
FELT BY GERMANS
Main Fighting Apparently
Directed Against Teuton
Left.
RElNFO FORCEMENTS SENT
TO SUPPLY Won KLUCK
French Turning Movement in
Progress in Direction of
St. Quentin.
ARMIES ABOUT EVENLY PLACED
Frequent Clashes Occur, but No De-
cisive Result Is
Achieved.
ARMIES ABOUT EVENLY PLACED
Battle Continues
With Great Fury

In the midst of heavy gales, the
battle between the allied forces md
the Germans I'm Northern France
continues, apparently with uuabatcd
fury, after six days OF lighting.
seemingly the most serious en-
EnEements have occurred around
Rheius, on the plateau of Craonnc.
and near Noyon.
The French official statement an
nounces the capture or prisoncrs
near Crnonne, I'm what In termed "A
rather serious engagement" with
the Twelfth and Fifteenth German
corps. The Germans I'm this vicinity
have carried out number of violent
attacks, which. however, nrc re-
ported to hnve been repuIsed.
The town of Rheims Inns becn un-
der bombardment for three days, the
Germans using their heavy gums
from distance of three miles. nnd
pouring veritable rain of shells
on the place, which js one uf the
most Historically interesting cities
In France.
1t WINS from this town that .Jonu,
of Arc expelled the English I'm 1929.
The famous Cathedral of Notrc
Dame. dating from the thirteenth
century, Ia reported to have been
struck by German shells.
British, authorities give out no
stntemcnt ms 10 the proErexs OF the
battle, but have iBsucd q list of Of
hcers killed IN action during recent
days. The list contains the names
OF Captain IL. n. GrenfeII. the polo
player; Captain Lord Guernsey. cld-
est son OF the Earl OF AiIcsfor,i, md
Colonel II. F. Hoileau. OF the general
staff, who died later of his wountla.
From Petrogrnd It IL announced
oflcialiy that the Russian troops
have captured the fortified, positions
OF Seninvn and SanibOr, id Galirin.
The Austrian rear gunra Inns ,,ccn
reRulscl beyond the San River, and
the Russians have tnken a,0o0 rris-
Oncrs, 5000 cnses OF ammuf,itlon and
some gums.
RuSslan official reports niso say
there has been no sighting ON Ger
man frontters.
A report from the Austro-Itn,lnn
frontier from Rome snys that ROO
600 Austrian troops nrc watching
the Italian border.
The Austrian DrcndnouSht yirluy
Units, one OF the largest shipx In
the navy, In reported to have bccn
badly damaged In mn engagement
I'm the Adriatic, but escaped her
pursuers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-20
BITTER CAMPAIGN
FOR PROHIBITION
APPROACHES END
Election on Tuesday to Set
tie Issue Agitated
Since 1910.
State-Widers Claim Victory by
10000, and Local Option
Forces by $4,000
BOTH SIDES CONFIDENT
ON EVE OF ELECTION
HEAVY VOTE ANTICIPATED
Strenuous Campaigning Counted on
to Bring 10000 Voters TO
the Polls.
BOTH SIDES CONFIDENT
ON EVE OF ELECTION
Strenuous Campaigning Counted on
to Bring f2o,0O0 Voters To
the Polls.
Who Can Vote

All ncrSons who were qualified to
vote nj the rcguinr election Inst
November tiDi3I. whether such per-
SONS actually voted or not.
All persons who, though not Quuli-
ned 10 vote In TINT election CNOvern-
Der lbl3,. Ind paid their poll tRNcs
Tor the ycnrs 1911. I9i. md 1913
not later thnp DcccHitrr -. 1918.
Pcrsons becoming of ngc since
February .. iDi3. may have them
sclvcs HssesScd with one years poll
tnx by the COniuiisSionrr OF the
HcNcnnr md pn, the amount 40 ns-
Sc~sed I.50b to the treasurer. and
they cnn then register, nj amy time
prior To the day of election. Rnd
rNn vote.
tivti War veterans arc entitled to
vote ns In other elections, without
pnymrnt of poll tax.
No one, OF course. cnn vote unless
he IL registered. Any ono who Inns
resided In the State two ycnrS. md
in the county ar city one year, and
In the precinct thirt. days, and who
Inns paid his poll trNcs az nhoNc ca
plnincd, Inns "a right to register, at
amy time prior 10 Scptcmbrr ::, and
can vote in thnt election.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-20
|. c. c. WILL REOPEN
RAILROADS. RATE CASE
Consideration to Be Given Only of
New Matters Which Have Arisen
Since Original Decision.
WILL ASK 5 PER CENT ADVANCE
Hearings Will Begin in Washington
on October f5-Slrippers' Organi-
zations Indicate They Will Oppose
Granting Any Increase.

WASHINGTON. September 19.-Re-
opening of the advance freight rate
ease under the specific Limitation that
consideration be given only to new
matters which Eastern railroads con-
tend have arisen since the original case
was decided, gas granted day by the
Interstate Commerce Commission. Hear
ings will begin in Washington one
month from to-day, the roads renewing
their plea for general 3 per cent
increase in rate in Eastern territory,
which tho commission denied In its
July decision. Shippers organizations
have Indicated that they VIII oppose
any advance.
The principal arguments presented
in their petition for further hearings
Included the financial showing OF peti-
toners for June and July. and the in
tcrruption TO sources of capital caused
by the European war
The commissions order followed the
filing of the carriers petition last
Tuesday Previously a delegation of
railway executives personally had re-
Qncsted President Wilson TO appeal to
the country for more conslderate spirit
toward the carriers. His response was
sympathetic letter to Chairman
Trimbull. OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
In its decision on the original cases
the commission refused to grant in
crcascs in the territory between the
Great Lakes and the Atlantic Scaboard
Rctwccn Pittsburgh and Buffalo and
the Mississippi River the roads were
granted IL per cent advance OH all
class and some commodity rates
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-20
CITIZENS MAKE UNITED
PLEA FOR LOCAL OPTION
Representative Virginians Urge Op-
position to Statewide" as a
Matter of Duty.
NO TIME FOR TENlPoRrz1NG
Say Prohibition Measure Is Aimed
at Principle of Self-Government
Established by Our Forefathers
and Prcsages Higher Taxes.

We. the undersigned citizens Of Rich
mond, profoundly impressed with the
Importance OF maintaining In full force
our present local option laws, do re-
spectfully but earnestly urge our fell
low W-citizens who concur in this Wow to
go to the polls Tuesday next, Septem-
ber ED, and voto against Statewide
prohibition.
The experience Of large number
of States OF the Union conclusively
demonstrates that the cause of tom
by local option than State wide prohi-
billion.
Further. it should be constantly
borne In mind that the great and fun
damental principle Of local self-gov-
ernment Is involved in this election.
prohibition for local option would prove
most serious IL not indeed n fatal
blow TO that principle.
No free and liberty loving people like
those of Virginia should contemplate Q
with Indifference any assault on this
foundation stono Of popular govern
Hcnt. The efficient safeguard of right
and justice In times of stress an dan
ger, IL is the strength and glory OF
the Anglo-Saxon theory OF governm ent
Surely II should not DC destroyed in
Virginia. AS our fathers transmitted
IL 10 us, 80 SnOulu we nanu II down in
untmpaired vigor to our children Such
menace to our institutions, as we think.
il the evil that ovcrshadows all others
In this Statewide movement and,
therefore, We strive to emphasize Ii.
The large Increase In taxation that
must inevitably follow triumph OF
this movement at tho polls is serious
enough to people already sufficiently
burdencd In that respect, while the
evident danger to which It would cX-
state can but be viewed by Thoughtful
people with the gravcst concern and
apprehension,
creased taxation would OF necessity be
imposed as result of Statewide pro-
hibition Those who are skcptical as
to it's effect on tobacco would do well
TO inform themselves as to the activity
OF the National Anti-Saloon League.
whose headquarters are located at
Wcsterville, Ohio in pushing anti
tobacco legislation in number OF
states OF the Union. 1t should also
not be overlooked that tho leader OF
the prohibition forces in Virginia is a
high officer In that Organization. and,
therefore. must he accepted as its Vir-
ginia reprcsen tativc.
Under such circumstances Ii cannot
be doubted that the success of the
movement here would be the success
of the National Anti Saloon League and
triumph for It's policies, including it's
tight on tobacco.
The extremc seriousness Of tho situa-
Continued on Third Page.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-20
RICHMOND VA SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20 1e14FIFrY PAGE
AT LEAST "a LIVES LOST
Steamer Francis II. LeEsett Founders
In Heavy Sens OF Oregon Coast.

lSpeSidi W Hc
ASTORIA. ORE, September TO-
with loss OF life Of at least seventy
four persons. the steamer Francis II.
Leggett foundered yesterday afternoon
In the heavy seas off the Oregon coast,
sixty miles south OF the Columbia
River. and but two Of those aboard are
known TO have been saved. They are
Alex Farrell. brought into this port on
tho Beaver at noon to-day, and Charles
Pullman, who IS reported safe aboard
the BUCK. now outside off the Columbia
River and which will enter port to-
morrow. Three other steamers Joined
IN the search for survivors.
Thirty perished when the first life
boat was launched, and eight were lost
in tho second. that also capsized. The
majority of the passengers were below
decks when the vessel went down. The
seas had torn away her hatch coverings
and filed her holds with water.
AS the Lcggett foundercd she turned
turtle. Farrell was on the bridge. and
was sucked down with the ship. When
he came to the surface he was pulled
to safety on "A railroad tic by the ships
wireless operator. who was washed off
during tho night
The FIRST intimation Of the disast 3r
which reached the Beaver was vague
message from the Japanese warship
idzuma soon after dark on Friday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-20

LONDON, September 10 (9:30 p M
Although no decisive result has boon
achieved by either of the great armies
facing each other in Northern France
II would appear from the French Of
hcial report Issued to-day that the al
lied forces are beginning to make
their continued pressure felt
The French army. operating on tho
right bank OF the River Disc. in tho
region or Noyon, according to this re-
port. has made some progress. while
the Anglo French force, which a week
ago crossed the River Aisme in the face
of a withering fire from the German
guns, now holds the heights 10 Tho
north OF that point. In the ccntrc the
Germans have not moved from trcnchcs
they dug when compelled to fall back.
while the Crown Princes army. which,
holds the German left, again has re-
tired.
From this it is gathered that tho
main lighting is directed against Tho
German left. with the object Of driy-
ING it bnck towards Stcnay and Sedan.
thus cutting its line OF communication
to Metz. This would account FOR tho
strong reinforcements estimated at
10000 men. that have been sent to sup
port General Won Kluck who Is making
such stubborn stand on the German
right. AS long as he can keep the NJ.
lies busy there II would bo iuipossibIe
for them to spare forces to attack tho
Crown Prince
I. is apparent from French accounts
that the German right Is in no small
danger particularly IL 1t Is true that
French turning movement is in prog
ress from Amicns in the direction OF
ST. Quentin. OF this thcrc is some cyi-
dence because OF the presence in that
district OF British airmcn. The troops.
however, are handicapped greatly by
heavy rains, which have caused swol-
len rivers and miry roads They mus.
fight for some days yet before q de
cisive battle.
OUTCOME MAY DEFEND
ON F7N-rS
The outcome depends largely on
which size can bring up most quickly
the strongest reinforcements The two
armies arc about evenly placed. The
Germans have behind them the rail-.
ways stretching into Belgium and
l.uxe,nburg and Germany itself. whiIe
the allies have all France behind them,
in addition to the sea, which tho Rritish
navy has kept open,
While the French railways have suf.
fered greatly In tho German advance on
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-20
HIT BY GERMAN SHELLS
Famous Cathedral OF Notre Dnrne
Damaged I'm BoInbarsimcnt.

LONDON, September l9.--The famous
cathedral of Notre Dame at Rheims
has been hit eight times by German
shells during the :nrce days lombard :
ment of the town. according to tho
Evening News correspondent. who
viewed the lighting from the cathedral
tower OH Friday.
Directly the shells began TO hit tho
cathedral In the morning" says tho
correspondent. some German wounded
were brought in from the hospital near
by, while Able Andriex and n Red
Cross soldier pluckily went up to the
tower and hung out two Geneva flags.
"! believe a she'll which hit the
building while ] was there was stray
shot. for the German gunncrS could
hardly miss so huge u mass, towering
as it does above the town. If they
really wished to reach it. But the
houses close by were not SO spared.
Shells came whistlng towards us and
smashed into the houses. one just
across the Cathedral Sauarc.'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-20
HEAVY TRIBUTE FROM RHEIMS
Germans Take 100 Hostages and E1act
s:UO.0O0 Wnr Contribution.

Especial Cable TO The Times Dispatch. ]
PARIS, September l3.-During the
Germans stay in Rheims, they took
10" hostages and issued a proclama-
ton threatening 10 hang the inhab-
itants IL disorders occurred. They also
"Sacied = S2r",ooo war contribution.
and Prince Albert; the Kaiser's son.
leit with the money last Saturday.
In addition To the war contribution.
the Germans borrowed 100000. pay
able on September 20. but az the
French mad driven the Germans out
before the debt became due. the city
has lost that 100000 also.
Besides Prince Albert. the Kaiser's
son. August Wilhelm, was also at
Rheims
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-20
BOOM FOR COTTON FABRICS
Miss Gene>ir,c Clark Wnnts American
Women 80 tsriuish Silks and Sntins.

WASHINGTON, september 19-AIiSs
GenevieNc Clark. the Speakers daugh-
ter. has launched n boom TO make cot
ton fabrics the Ircss goods or the
women Of the congressional set. and
thereby contribute TO efforts 10 relieve
the staGnat!on In the cotton market
caused by the European war.
With Miss Callie Ioke Smith. daugh.
ter OF the Senator from Georgia, and
Miss Lucy Burleson daughter of the
Postmaster General. the Speakers
daughter hopes TO the movement
spread among American women, who
will hc asked TO Danish silks and satins
for ,hr fabrics of American mills now
running on reduced time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-20
ROOSEVELT IN KANSAS
EApOonds Progressive Party Doctrines
In Trim Across Stntc

In Trip Across State.
HUTCHINSON. KAN, September le
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, speeding
across kansas. expounding Progressive e
party doctrines. ended hts fret days
journey here with an address:
II am back in Kansas to fight for
the entire Progressive party ticket"
he said. Those progressively incline ed
citizens who have hoped for measure
OF advanced constructive Legislation
from The Republican party have learned
their error. Cannon and Pcnrose have
been nominated and Bristow has been
humiliated.
'on the other hand. nothing may be
expected OF the Democratic party.
which. from it's inception, has been tho
party OF Incompetence. To delegate TO
ii the solution of new problems with
any thought Of success is az idle as
advancing again.t a modern army with
iliutlOCk inuskcts'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-20
NEW SUITS FOR CONvlCTS
Black and Whitc-Stripcd Garb 10 Dis
unnCac In Ae11 Anrl

NEW YORK. September 1a-Tho
black and white-stripcd garb of the
convict Will disappear from New York
Citys penal institutions. Dr. Kath-
crime .. Davis, Commissioner or Cor
rect!ons, so announced to-day.
Twelve prisoners at Elackwcll'S S
Island were provided With new blue
suits to-day. Within u week All prls-
Oncrs Will Mear thn new clothing
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-20
DEMOCRATS STOP FIGHT
TO BREAK F|L|BUsTER
Senate Adjourns Late Saturday AZ
tern0on After Continuous Session
From Friday Morning.
TAKES RECESS UNTIL MONDAY
One Influence Believed to Be Presi-
dents Attitude In Favor of Econ
omy-River and Harbor Compro-
mise Of SOS, 100000 Probable.

WASHINGTON. September 1s.-Dem-
ocratic champions OF the rivers and
harbors appropriation bill gave up their
fight to break down the fllibuster Of
Senators Burton and Kenyon against
the measure at $50 o'clock this after
noon, after a session which had been
continuous since IL o'clock Friday
morning.
Having failed 10 wear out the physi-
Ical endurance of the Senator from
Ohio and his Iowa colleague. Demo-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-20

Upper picture shows Corporal O'Brien,
one of the men who took part In the
memorable charge of the Ninth Lane
ers, under Captain GrenfelI, ,nsniunt n
Gerniun battery at Mons, making his
now famous appeal to the Sons of Great
Britain to join the fishtipE ranks In
the following language, "I took part
In the charge at Mons, nRd nay Two
brothers were killed within a hundred
yards of me-. SIy hand will be better
by Thursday. md Pm going back. II
It's not better 1t will have TO he. Come
forward and help us fill the gaps.,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-20
FOR SUCCESS OF ALLIES

Large Crowd Attends Mass In Cathc-
drni mt bordeaux.
BORDEAUX, September ia large
crowd filed st. Andrews Cathedra
this morning for mass for the success
OF the allied forces.
After the service Abbot Wetterle. OF
Alsacc. formerly Il member of the Ger
man Reichstag. delivered patriotic
address. He declared France was in
nocent Of the crime now being COM
mittcd. and that God would bring her
out victorious
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-20
WILL CONSERVE RESOURCES
nited Gns SIspcntis Srmi-Annunl DlyI-
dcnd ON ltirst Ireferred.

NEW YORK. September l9.--Direc-
tors OF the United Gas and Electric
Corporation. which operates utilities
companies in various parts OF the West
and South. announced to-day the sus-
pension of the seni-annual 3 per cent
dividend on the first preferred stock
The amount Of this stock outstanding
is S9.2S5.000 The directors announced
that because OF the financial situation
1t wa sdecmed advisable TO conserve re-
sources
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-20
SEGAL is MENTAL WRECK

"Hypnofic i'innncjer." Once Possesser
OF Mtiiions. Now fs Pennilcss.
Especial to The Times Dispa tchl
PHILADELPHIA, September 10
Adolph Segal known az the Hypnotic
hnancicr, VINO obtained s1,00O,0OO
from the sugar trust and ruined the
Real Estate Trust Company here, is
in u ward In ST. Joscph's Hospital to-
day. wreck mentally. Within q few
days he will be committed to the State
Hospital for the Insane at Norristo VII
and spend the remainder OF his life
there.
Segal who once possessed millions.
is now pcnniless. according TO his
friends
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-20
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DIES, AT AGE OF 80 YEARS
Mother OF Judge Alton n. PARKER
Passes Away at Dnughter's Home.

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.] ]
MILFORD. CONN, September 10
Mrs. Harriet Stratton Parker. mother OF
Judge Alton II. Parker, OF New York
Democratic presidential candidate in
1904. died here to-day at the summer
home of her daughter. She was eiely-
nine years old, and n native Of Orange
County n Y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-20
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SWANSON'S FATHER ILL
Little Hope for Ills Recovcry--Scnator
at His Isedsidc.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.1
WASHINGTON. September I9--Sena-
tor Swanson left tonight for swanson
Vile. in response to a telegram inform
ing him that his IN thcr is seriously
III at his Virginia home. The SEN
ator's father Is cighty-flvc years Of age,
and there is little hope for his recovery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-20
JACKSONVILLE.

Tampa, excursion fares Southern Railway
September -. $40 and St!.J) ronnd trim
Limited September - Via Atlanta or Coiuni.
ba. Inquire 3)1 East Main Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-20
CaeRoeAx O8&zE~

Lower picture shows Private j. J.
Roussenu. of the Fourth Chausseurs,
BeIxian, proclaimed the greatest
hero of the war, for his daring capture
of Count Won Buelow, the son of the
German Chancellor. Private J. j. Rous-
seau, of the Fourth Regiment de Chaus-
seurs, Chevnl, Louvain, is now enjoy
Ing the fnvors and glorics usually
heaped upon a hero. He is wearing
the military gold rroa. presented to
him by the BelEinn King, and Is to be
the recipient of the Order of Leopold,
equivalent to the british Victoria Cross.
Rousseau relieved the count of his dis
patch case, his uniform and 10000
francs. The money he turned over to
the Red Cross fund.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-20

Continued On Ninth Page)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-03
ELECT ART HUDSON.
Rock Island Baseball Club Organizes
for Season.

Another chapter in the baseball
war among rivals at the Rock Island
offices was written Monday afternoon
when the enthusiasts held a me sting
and elected Arthur Hudson manager
Of the club for the coming season.
Trouble mas existed among the base
ball enthusiasts at the Rock Island
since last season. At that time Lou
Collins Of the law department filed a
replevin suit in the city court to gain
possession of the uniforms and other
paraphernalia which was club prop
erty held by Hudson. The case was
heard, and after Withholding the de-
cision for several weeks Judge Carver
granted the petition.
Collins was nominated again for
manager at the meeting Monday and
SO was Joe Dubriul. Finally some
one nominated Hudson and then Col
Inns withdrew. Collins has the uni
forms which were awarded him by
the court. but it is now planned to
buy new paraphernalia as the old
ones have been used three years and
are thought to be unfit for service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-03
VALUE OF A pup.
Worth of q Dog Increases Year by
Year in Kansas.

A dog grows more valuable in Kansas
every year. Three taxes are levied against
one dog. He is listed as luxury. the
family who keep a dog can't solicit public
charity. The pup who comes to shawnee
county comes with dropping ears and
downcast tail. He is not sure OF well
come.
The deputy county assessors started
forth this week. They are having Difficult
ty in making taxpayers understand that
against Fido Is levied a county tax. city
tax, and a per capita tax OF 81. The last
legislature listed a pup as personal prop
erty. But taxpayers are Directing to pay
ing three times for the privilege OF saw
ing bones, eliminating mud tracks, and,
incidentally. having a pup to pat.
The new law includes a clause to which
County Assessor Haynes calls attention.
1t states that II dog is maliciously shot.
the owner is entitled to collect double the
amount at which the dog was valued. One
deputy assessor called the courthouse and
reported in dismay that man insisted
on placing the value Of his dog at 800
meaning 500 damages II the dog was shot.
"He says the dog is worth $780," the
deputy declared
THAT'S all right" decreed Mr.. Haynes.
The dog realized the Importance Of his
position. and ate beefsteak for dinner
Every year there is some particular item
to worry the assessors with their tablets,
pens and pads. This year it is dogs.