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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11
RAILROAD BOTTLES UP
COAL FIELDS FOR TRUST
Charges Against the Southern Being
Investigated by Senate r.
COMMITTEES.
DISCRIMINATION Is ALLEGED
Control of Projected but Uncom-
pleted Lines Obtained, It Is AS
serted, to Keep Coal From Markets
Through Ports South of Norfolk.

WASHINGTON. December 1o.-The
Senate committee investigating charges
that the Southern Railway had OBJ
tanned control OF projected but un-
completed railroads into tho Virginia.
Kentucky and Tennessee coal fields to
aid the so-called coal trust in keep
ing this coal from the markets through
ports south OF Norfolk. to-day heard
testimony tending to show that these
uncompleted roads have been debt-pro-
ducers ever since acquired.
Frank G. Wright, of Bristol Tenn,
testified only after vigorous, protest
by Southern Railway counsel, who as
serted 1t was an assault on the South
erns credit. Wright. 1t developed later.
was employed by the committee itself
several months ago to study the case.
Wright testified that the Atlantic and
Danville Railroad during fourteen
years had produced deficit Of $751;
600 for the Southern; the Dnnville and
Western had netted deficit Of Sell
600; the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley
In 1913 showed a debit balance Of $751;
900; the Carolina and Northwestern
for the yenr 1913 a $4,000 deficit: the
Tallulah Falls a 100000 deficit for 1914,
and the Knoxville and Bristol a deficit
Of $4,000 during Southern control
PROTEST BY THOM
Against TESTIMONY
When Wright reached reference to
the Knoxville. Cumberland Gap and
Louisville Railroad, A p. Thorn, coun-
sci for the Southern, protested against
the continuation of testimony as to
tho financial history" of the roads.
BY showing the deficit. we show
that the roads havo not been put to
the proper USE" replied Frank Lyon.
attorney for independent coal opera
tors In tho Virginia Tennessee Ken
lucky district.
|, The committee ruled Wright might
testify as to the use OF the road for
transporting coal He said that such
high coal rates were charged over the
line as to prohibit Appalachian coal
moving to the seaboard.
Mr. Wright said that in 1918 the
Southern Railway rates on coal to the
seaboard were SO per cent higher than
the average rates within the district
In which the railroad Is located. Be-
cause OF those rates. he contended, "in
Southwestern Virginia, Eastern Ken
lucky and Eastern Tennessee, the In
dependent operators found themselves
practically bottled up for the market
ing OF their coal"
The Southern Railway controls
every gateway across the mountains in
the Appalachian coal fields" declared
Mr.. Lyon.
c. A. Douglas. counsel for B. L. Du-
laney, characterized the attack upon
Dulaney as one. because he dared to
knock at tho door OF the Senate and
ask for relief after filing a charge
against the Southern Railway"
The effect OF the testimony, he said,
was to show there was n discrimina-
ton in favor OF Norfolk and ports
North against ports South, which pre-
vented Southern operators from bid
ding on coal for the navy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11
DEATHS

1870 A. NJ. December 10, iSi4, Mrs.
CAROLINE KIIAN PORTER, aged sew
enty-seven, widow of Charles b. Porter.
formerly Of Virginia. She leaves two
sons and three daughters. one brother
and one sister-Mrs. John ]. Turner, Of
this city.
cL,EMENTs::m.MRs. CLARA BELLE
wife Of y. j. Elements, died at her
1914.
Funeral at Red Lane Baptist Church
December II. p. N.
HoRsoNmDied at her late residence.
BINEORD HoBsoN. widow OF George
sons-G. Ray, 4. Leroy and &. Guy.
and one daughter-Mrs. J. p. Sterling
Funeral notice later.
Jacksonville papers please copy.
cQsBY.--Died, at residence of her hus-
band. LOG East Cary Street, at 1850
ELLEN EUBANK COSBY. in the re- TWEEN Wen,
t Emsnsad year Of her age; She leaves
Mrs. W. 7. Eubank, Mrs. J. c. Bray.
Mrs. II. w. Hoimap, Mrs. p. w Allen.
MISS Mamie Eubank, and one brother
Samuel G: Eubank.
O'Clock from Grove Avenue Baptist
Church. Interment Riverview. Friend
and acquaintance invited.
CARLToN.--Died. at her residence. 414
Ing.
Funeral arrangements will be an.
nounced later.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11
HIS TWO-SHIP PROGRAM
DEFENDED BY DANIELS

tContlnued FROM First PaSe.)
ships built, building and authorized,
he said. adding that with authorize
ton Of two ships n year in 1916. 1915
and 1917. I'VE would be only two ships
behind that original program"
Chairman Padgett said the general
board in 1908 recommended four bat
tleshtps when I'VE were only two bat
tleships behind the program. and they
have kept the four program since. The
board says it has consistently adhered
to the program they inaugurated In
1908. They have not done 3d."
Their idea OF four battleships was
to catch up 80 as to get forty-eIght
by 1919" explained the secretary.
You have confidence In the general
board?" asked Mr.. Roberts.
II have great confidence in the
board"
Have we all the mother ships'
ttenders) on hand or authorized, nee
essnry for the fifty-nine submarines,
built building or authorized?"
sn The secretary secret said no. but that
need OF other things" he. said. I'VE can
get along without putting any more
money money In 'mothsr s,h,ps It is not ex
submarines at one time"
Thirty submarines are completed.
With three oil-tank ships altogether,
went to Mexico, Mr.. Daniels said. ne
found it easy to buy and improvise a
hospital ship in three weeks.
PUT ALL MONEY AVAILABLE
INTO FIGHTING SHIPS
My theory" he said. lis that we
should put all the money available for
e con no, Into cur fighting ships
Secretary Daniels said submarines
presented a great problem; there had
been much trouble over engines and
q n III GU cd fl,a# 80
authorize 100000 for battery from
it did the work Mr.. Edison thought it
marine problem.
Mr.. Daniels declared the building of
submarines was most difficult, and that
filled promises made for them. Now"
he said, we have bought material and
are besinning to build submarine our
! believe we have got to come to build :
Ing. them ourselves"
He said that at one time he had
IN Germany and France with a view to
finding out their methods.
Referring to, the disappointments in
minded the committee that out Of zoo
submarines that Germany and England
together have. the world has heard of
Representative S Hobs sony ci inrse news
paper reports that England was build
ing fifteen capital ships for delivery
In 1915. more than three times her
average program; Germany nine. sew
eral times more than her average, and
German feet would engage the Eng
lish or French fleets. Consequently,
Mr.. Hobson insisted. those nations
would be much stronger after the war
than now.
Secretary Daniels replied that he be-
lieved the reyulsion against war after
that situation. -
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j. S. WILL EMPLOY FORCE
T0PR0TECT AMERICANS
Formal Notice Served on Both Pro.
visionaI President Gutierrez
and Carranzn.
WARNED TO PUT STOP TO FIRING
Expression Most Threatening From
Washington Government Since Cor.
respondence With Huerta-Has No
Idea Of Invading Mexican Soil.

WASHINGTON. December 1o.-The
United States has served formal notice
on both Provisional President Cutler
req and General Carranza that unless
they prevent their troops firing across
the American boundary. such force will
be employed by this country az is nee
essary to protect territory.
In tho most threatening expression
from the Washington government since
diplomatic correspondence with General
Huerta before the occupation OF Vera
Cruz. the chiefs of the two factions
opposing each other at Naco. across
from the Arizona town OF the same
name, were warned that firing across
tho lb1e must cease.
The messages were to be conveyed by
American Consul Canada to General
Carranza. at Vera Cruz, and by Amer
lean Consul Silliman to General Cutler
rez, at Mexico City. They left here
last night. and answers are not ex-
pected before tomorrow
The peremptory one Of tho COM
munications did not become generally
known until tonight. although the
sending of field artillery to Naco was
explained previously as meaning that
the Mexican forces would be shelled
out of their position and driven several
United States continued
The messages pointed out that sew
eral Americans have died Of wounds
received from bullets fred from Mexi-
can territory, and that the United
States had appealed In vain to Generals
Maytorena and Hill. commanding op-
posing forces at Naco
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11
cHARL OTTE is SELECTED
AS NEXT MEETING PLACE
DIR. O'Kelly Named to Deliver Annual Ser
mOn-Baptist Convention Will Ad-
Journ To-day.


,,I RALEIGH LEIGH N; C.. December 1.-THE Bap
lected Charlotte as the next meeting place
and named Dr. O'Kelly. pastor of the First
nual sermon.
There were twenty pastors In the
formal convention recognition. The report
on the Baptist Young Peoples Union work
m fIenalfn an Infection Of "Interdenomina-
Pile that would lead to tho idea that real
loyalty to Baptist doctrines and work shows
Gated.
:, A report and recommendation by DR.. ]. H
perfected for holding a summer assembly at
wrightsvilie Beach, the preliminary ar.
rangements being already perfected. was
The home missions and enlistment d.
work was read BY Rev " e. Il. Ria sstGmafy
and and was was. followed by an address on wom n
lotto. who declared that " %ome on have have
wrenched from men OF the Baptist denomi-
no na'l no,t the right to do the work they
have every possible support and encourage
by Rev. ". H. Reddish. OF Gaston Ma' Feaa
STATE missions was the topic this morning
secretary. submitted his report on mis-
y M6aS n and d-. was speaking on the subject
ring. sent to him by young woman now
With the request that 1t be sold by the econ con-.
cause OF missions. motion that the con- on
vention take up collection for missions
lection amounted to sso pr J aRn taS Soi
Instructed to return the ring to the young
ness to sacrifice the Jewel and ASSURING bss =
that 1t was returned az a gift from the con.
morning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11
PURE RICH BLOOD
PREVENTS DISEASE

Bad blood-that IL, blood that 4.
pale-is responsible for moro ailments
than anything else. - -
Affects every organ and function.
others. dyspepsia; in others. rheumaH
tism; and In still others, weak, tired.
languid feelings and worse troubles. :
ditions, and is the most common cause
OF disease.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the greatest
puriher and enriGher OF the blood. tho
wonderfully successful in removing
scrofula and other humors, increasing
the red-biood oorPuscles and building
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11
Three German Submarines
Sunk by Land Batteries
Especial to The Times-Dispa tch.J

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
LONDON, December 1O-A dins
patch from Dover states that three
German submarines, which took part
in an attempted submarine raid upon
Admiralty Harbor, have been sunk,
after a heavy fusillade by the land
batteries.
The attempted raid on the harbor
was made under cover of darkness
nj ESQ this morning. Six sub
marines took part In 1t.
The first alarm on shore was
given by the firing OF big naval
guns. Soon NIL the Innd batteries
were I'm action.
The fuSiilade lasted for some time.
At least 200 shots were fired.
The message states that the sub
marines did not succeed in doing
any damage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11
French Continue to Make SZouu Progress in the West

have madc their capture more difficult.
King George to-day sent q message
\ OF congrhtulation to Admiral Sturdee
md the men OF his squadron for the
victory they won ovor the Germans.
General Sir John French, command
ing the British expeditionary forces In
France and Belgium. also sent mos
sage to the victorious commander on
tho sea. His message reads:
II II congratulate you and the admi-
rally on having practically swept the
sea clear OF the enemy's ships"
NJ Augagneur, French Minister OF
Marine. telegraphed to Winston
Churchill, First Lord OF the Admiralty.
tcongratulatinE the navy
The Nurnberg carried crew of 922
men. and, as far as is known. none Of
the crew escaped. This brings the
total loss Of life among the. Germans
to between 1000 and 2.400 men.
The Nurnberg was built at Kiel. and
went into commission in 1906. She
had a length Of 1882 feet on the water
line. was 1876 broad, and her mean
draft was 1873 feet. Her displacement
was 1896 tons. and her speed. 2s.5
knots.
sTURDEE ASKS PERMISSION
TO AvENGE CRADOCK'S LOSS
About the admiralty to-day there
was told what purported to be the
story of how Admiral Sturdee, who, as
4 lat as the puUHC kue", WAS SUI On
duty as chief OF the British war staff.
came to be sent TO South Atlantic wa
tiers to capture the German feet that
destroyed the Good Hope. flagship of
Admiral Cradock. and the Monmouth,
on November /.
Through the long years of their SER
vice there had been almost n brotherly
attachment between Admirals Cradocl1
and Sturdee. Both had been held In
high favor in the royal navy, Cradoclt
Immediately succeeding Sturdee as
naval aide to the King.
When the news was received that
Admiral Cradock was lost with his flag:
ship in the engagement, Admiral Stur-
dee besought the First Lord of the Adj
miralty, according to the story. to per-
nit him personally to command fleet
OF fast ships to avenge the death of his
friend. Admiral Sturdee's within" was
humored And his friend and the SER
Vice was avenged.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11
CAPTURE OF 10000
RUSSIANS Is CLAIMED

VIENNA, December 10 (vla London,
1898 p. M).-The following official re-
port was made public to-day:
In Poland yesterday everything was
calm along the entire front.
Might attacks by the Russians In
tho district southwest of Novo Radomsk
were repulsed.
I'm West Gallcia strong forces on
both Sides were active. and we have
thus far captured 10000 Russians. The
battle continues to-day.
Our operations In tho Carpathians
nave resulted In the retaking OF con-
siderable parts of our own territory"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11
PRINCE ETHEL CRUISING
WITH SOLDIERS ON BOARD

MoNTEVIDEO. URUGUAY. December
10-Wircless reports received here In
dicate that tho German cruisers Dres-
den and Nurnberg, the survivors in the
engagement with an English fleet De-
cember s, in which the Scharnhost the
Gneisenau and tho Leipzig were sunk,
closely pursued by British warships.
are fleeing In the direction OF Port
Santa Cruz. on the Argentine coast,
north of the Atlantic entrance to the
Straits OF Magellan and west Of the
Falkland Islands
at Is reported hero also that the Ger
man auxiliary cruiser Prince Eitel is
cruising in the South Atlantic, and
that she has on board 1900 German
soldiers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11
THE DRESDEN CORNERED
IN STRAITS OF MAGELI

BUENOS AIRES, December 1o-The
German cruiser Dresden, the only war
ship of Admiral Count Won Specs
squadron to escape after the battle
with the British squadron. under COM
mand Of Admiral Sir Frederick Stur-
dee, has been cornered in tho Straits OF
Magellan, according to advices obtain
ed through well-informed circles to-
day.
The naval division commanded by
Admiral Sturdee Is understood to In
clude nine warships, notably the Brit
ish battle cruisers Lion and Indefati-
gable.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11

eral staff Of the victory at LODI as a
thorough success raises expectations Of
more important subsequent results.
Owing to the proximity of LODI to the
railway connecting Czenstochowa and
Warsaw, 1t Is expected that General
Won Hindenburg Will obtain complete
possession of the railroad. thus COM
polling the Russian forces operating to
the east of Czenstochowa to retreat In
the direction of Ivangorod, which might
lead to irreparable disaster for the
Russian army.
The Austrian official bulletin issued
yesterday reporting that Austro-Ger
man troops operating to the southwest
or Pietrkow repulsed attacks OF Rus
slams. who were trying to force their
way northward from Novo Radomsk,
also shows the precarious situation in
which the enemy is placed. The Aus
TRAN bulletin reports consid cradle
progress In West Galicia, where the
Germans and Austrians took 1900 pris-
oners."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11
Mrs. Elizabeth Lee Long

EMPORIA, VA. December lO-Mrs.
Elizabeth Lee Long died very sudden
iy at her home in North Emporia to-
day. For many years Mrs. Long has
been one of the most active workers
in the Methodist Church here. She is
survived by her husband, John Long.
of North Emporia, and four sons
Thomas. Of York, Pa; Harry, of Hamp-
ton. Va George. OF onancock, Va. and
John, Jr.. Of North Empora; and two
rows Point. Md. and Mrs Edith
Frazier. OF Charleston. S. c. The re-
mains will be taken Tomorrow to her
old home In York. Pa, for burial.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11
ADJUSTMENTS

..,, Soionini--Grayce Scott Company I'm
The Girl From Out Yonder."
nre-Lucille Lavernc Company In
"AIrs. Temples Teiegrnm.r
and night.
Bijou-"Thc CHARMING xy,so-
burlesque.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11
AvIATORs DROP DoMns
ON AVIATION STAT

PARIS. December 10 (10;45 P. M
The following official communication
was issued tonight:
The general situation remains un-
changed.
Yesterday our aviators succeeded in
dropping sixteen bombs on the station
and tho aviation hangers at Freiburg
I'm Breisgau (Grand Duchy OF Baden).
In spite OF a vigorous cannonade, they
returned without accident"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11
OBITUARY
Mrs. j. w. Carlton.

hardy Street, died this morning at
1880 o'clock after an illness Of about
two weeks; Mrs. Carlton is survived
L. E., of Rocky Mount, N. G.. and IL
A. Carlton. of Louisburg, N. c., and one
daughter Mrs. T. 8. Parrott, of Newman.
Ga TWO sisters--Mrs. Anne Boyd and
Mrs. E. T. Pierce. both Of Halifax Coun-
ty, also survive. Funeral arrangements
Will be announced later
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11
KAISER is MUCH BETTER

3Iis Mnjesty's Catnrrh Relaxing, and
Temperature In Normal.
AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND, December
10 fvia London, 9:15 P. M.).-Emperor
Williams health was considerably i'm
proved, according to official announce
ment In Berlin to-day. His Majesty's
catarrh Ia relaxing. and his tempera :
ture Is normal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11
AUSTRIAN ATTACKS IN
WESTERN GALICIS

BERLIN (by wireless to London, F.
Nj, December 10.-The following off,
cial statement was Issued to-day at
army headquarters:
1T Is officially reported from Vienna
that the Austrian attacks In Western
Galicia continue.
In Poland 1t is quiet along the south
ern battle front. The enemy's fresh
attacks against Pietrkow again have
tailed, owing to the stubbornness of the
Austro-German troops"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11
ALLIES LOSE HEAVILY,
IS GERMAN REPORT

BERLIN, December 10 (by wireless
to London. 8 p. M.).-To-d days official
communication Issued by the German
army Headquarters staff asserts that
French attack resumed in the forest
Of Argonne was repulsed, the allied
forces losing heavily
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11
FRENCH CLAIM ADVANCES
AT SEVER AL. POINTR

PARIS. December 10 CASE p. N.Y.
The day of December 8 passed quietly
in Belgium as well as in the vicinity of
Arras, according to the official state
ment given out at the War Office in
Paris this afternoon.
The War Office claims French ad-
vances at several points on the ex-
tended battle front, and makes no
mention Of any reverses. For instance,
near.Le Quesnoy gains of from 200 to
500 yards were made. In the Aisne and
on the heights of the Meuse, the
French artillery mastered the batteries
OF the enemy, and near Rheims French
cannon compelled the evacuation Of
trenches. Counterattacks were re-
pulsed near Perthes and In the Ar
gonne. In the latter locality new
trenches were taken by the French.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11
RAISES EXPECTATIONS
OF IMPORTANT RESITT

BERLIN (by wireless to London. P.
Nj, December l0.-The following state
ment on the situation In the east was
Issued to-day by the OH cial press bu-
reau:
THE laconic description OF the gen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11
Allies Enter Roulers

AMSTERDAM, December 10 (via
London. 1885 p. M.)-The allies
have entered Roulers {Rouss eIaere),
In wcat Flanders, about twelve
miles northeast OF Ypres, according
Handelsblad.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11

A dispatch to London newspaper
from the Belgian frontier Wednes-
day said that the German divisional
Headquarters was removed from
Roulers when shells begun to fall
In the town after the British had
rccapturcd PasschendacIe, a short
distance to tho west.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11

Your dealer has them-HoLsUM Pan
Biscuits.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-11

"A, 4 treat. for tea-FoLsUm Pan Bis
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-23
WAR PREPARATIONS
 SOBER ULSTERMEN

LONDON, March 23.-All is quiet in Ulster. The active preparations for war, if necessary, with marching troops bearing National colors at the heads of the columns, the' placing of grim looking artillery at strategic points and the services of the Sab bath day have had a sobering effect upon the masses. Apparently the peo- pie of the thriving cities and the farming communities are beginning to realize what would be the real mean. ing of armed resistance to the gov ernment. The appearance of equip ment for the destruction of human life in their midst has apparently caused men to think more of their families and other things than poli- tics.
 It is rumored that the government is hopeful that the Ulstermen will agree to accept Asquith's plans to per init the separate counties of Ulster to vote upon whether or not they shall remain out of the new Irish govern ment for period of six years. It is pointed out that if they should remain out for that time it would prove wheth. CT or not they should remain out per. manently, and if the Nation should decide that the separation should be it could arrange for it by appropriate legislation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-23
PHENOMENAL PROGRESS
 ON SHEEP CREEK TUNNEL

Paddy O'Neil and his tunnel crews are making phenomenal progress in the big Sheep creek bore. Last week the force made TO feet and they are now going at the rate of 29 feet each 2f hours. It is confidentially expect, ed that 200 feet win be made during the present week, leaving only a few feet that can be knocked out within two days. The crews working from the Perseverance end will be taken off when they approach within 40 feet of the force of Paddy ONeil so there will be no chance of accidents. From present indications the passage from the Sheep Creek basin into the Gold creek basin should be open by the end of March.
 The concrete is nearly all poured in the foundations for the coarse crush ing plant and will be entirely done by Wednesday of this week. It requires 5000 yards of concrete all told in this work. The steel for the coarse crush ing plant is now enroute from Seattle and it will be placed in position as soon as it arrives.
 The forms are being set for the foundations for the main mill building of the big reduction works and the steel for the same is now being fabrl' cated in the big steel mills of the East.
 The fine weather yesterday called out large crowds of visitors who went to Sheep Creek to note the progress that is being made.