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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-26
MOVING ALL TENTS
TO FAIR GROUNDS
Militia Equipment TO Be Trans
ferred From Rifle Range
at Once.
EXPECT RECRUITING ORDERS
.Adjutant-General Has Every De-
tail in Hand for Prompt
Mobilization.
EXPECT RECRUITING ORDERS

Camp equipage now at the state
Rifle Range mt Virginia Beach has
been ordered shipped here ut once, and
on its arrival Will he stored in the
municipal building mt the State Fair
Grounds. whore ii VIII be accessible
in case OF mobilization. The tonnage
has been stored at the camp site since
last summer. but as Richmond has
been designated as the point OF mo-
Utilization. it was thought best to get
II here before any movement of troops
occurs
While no orders have been received
from the War Department Adjutant-
General Sale is receiving numerous
suggestions daily, and when the prop
er time comes the State forces will as
semble hero without confusion II Is
possible that the first orders to tho
militia Will be to assemble ut their
respective homo stations. where they
would begin recruiting to war strength
After being under arms for probably
a week, tho companies would begin
mobilizing in this city, probably at the
State Fair Grounds.
General Sale is In constant touch
with brigade and regimental head
quarters Mt all times. and has the
whole situation well In hand He is
keeping close to his office. and can
celled dinner engagement in Nor
folk last night In order TO be on hand
in case of necessity. Governor Stuart
Is absent from the city, but Is keen
Ing in touch with his office through
Secretary Forward.
Expect Recruiting Orders.
Company commanders throughout
the State are looking daily for orders
to recruit their commands up to the
maximum strength. All are now
around the minimum OF fifty eight en-
listed men and three officers, but must
have los enlisted men for war strength
With the reserve lists which they
We're ordered to prepare more than a
year ago. there will probably be
enough experienced men to fiji the
present companies up to the required
number.
The shipment of tho camp equip
rent to this city. according to Cen
eral Sale, Is precautionary measure,
and has no special Significance. 1t
has been definitely decided that the
mobilization camp will be held here.
Continued OH Fourteenth Page.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-26
O'CONNELL SAILS FOR ROME
Cardinal Willing to Return MT Moments
Notice If Services Are Needed.

Especial TO Tie Times Dispatch
Boston. Mass, April 25.-Cardinal
Ing on the steamship Canopic TO make
his "-Ad Limina" visit to tho Holy
Father, Pope Plus "
Previous to leaving, His I2minence
forwarded two letters, one to Presi-
dent Wilson and the other to Governor
Walsh, In which he acknowledged that
he was able To sail for Rome, In ac-
cordance with arrangements made sew
eral months ago, and at a time when
the present crisis was not thought of.
The cardinal stated to both tho
executives that were it necessary for
any future developments he would re-
turn at n moments notice 81 his ser
vices were needed in any way in this
country.
The cardinal carried to present.to tho
Pope the American flag, which was the
first flag waved in greeting to Plus X
when he became supreme pontiff and
showed himself us such to the people of
Roma.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-26
RICHMOND SCORES
ANOTHER VICTORY
House Committee, on Visit Here,
Promises Addition to
Post-Office.
IMPRESSED BY EXPANSION
Congressman Spend Busy Day
AS Guests of Chamber
of Commerce.
IMPRESSED BY EXPANSION

The members OF the Public Buildings
and Grounds Committee of the House
of Representatives, in Richmond yes
terday as the guests of the Chambe:
of Commerce, left their hosts with the
assurance that they would return TO
Washington and report favorably the
Montague bill. appropria.ing S6"0,ooo
for the purchase b. the government OF
the rest OF the block on which tho
local post office - located.
=. Chairman Clark. of Florida, in a
speech at the luncheon. which follow
cd the inspection of the post office
situation, sad.
TT gives ME great pleasure to say
that, as chairman of this committee,
will at once urge favorable action on
the pending bill. The members OF
this committee have been much i'm
pressed by the progressive business at
mosphere OF Richmond. the pull-to-
gether spirit of it's citizens. and the
rapid growth OF Its commercial life.
We could not have truly understood the
conditions here without such visit
as this.
In my opinion, tho congestion In
the Richmond post office Justified i'm
mediate provision for expansion. l be-
lievc the best interests OF the govern
ment will be subseryed by tho acquisi-
ton of the necessary ground for tho
cnlarg ement at this time. aud shall so
express myself when we return 10
Washington"
Success Seems Certain.
These remarks were greeted with
hearty applause by the Richmond men
at tho luncheon, and the enthusiasm
increased az other members of the
committee candidly expressed the Same
position. President W. t. Reed, of the
Chamber of Commerce, and Postmas ter
Hay T. Thornton were highly sratifed
last night over the success, OF the
committees visit, and We're confident
that Richmonds fight is as good as
won. congressman Montague. too. by
whose indefatigahle labor the post
Office enlargement has been kept alive
in tho House committee, was well
pleased with tho results.
Favorable action by the House COM
mittee on Mr.. Montague's bill, which
now seems assured. is virtually the
same as the passage of the measure, as
Continued on Fourteepth, Page) N
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-26
PUBLIC FUNERAL FOR FRIED

First Southerner to Shed His blood IN
Vera Cruz Fighting
+ New Orleans, April &c - La
is arranging public fune- effectiva
O. Fried, who Congress
terday stated in tho
sentatlyes was ihvarious tints and
II the o ih1g5ant'ianslorings, yard $3.50.
M Ma Cohen's Main
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-26
VINCENT AST0R BETTER
His Marriage to Miss Huntington VIII
lie Simplest of Ceremonies
Especial to The Times Disnotcb !

ISDetlaI 10 Inc Tlmes-Dispatch.J
StaatsburSh, y. Y, April 25.-Vincent
Astor, for, the first time since he was
taken i'll two weeks ago in the home
Of his future father-ln-law, Robert l..
Huntington, was able to be down
stairs to-day. But Mr.. Huntington
said that all idea of an elaborate we'd
ding had been abandoned by his daugh-
and MIR. Aston The marriage OF the
young master OF one OF the greatest
fortunes in the world will be the sim
plest of ceremonies The union of two
families distinguished in society will
be witnessed by not more than twenty
five guests-relatives and most init
mate friends. The ceremony will take
place on April 80. as has been reported
Mr.. Huntington confirmed this To-day
The ceremony will be performed In the
Huntington home, instead of in St
Margaret's Episcopal Church. Tho Ray
c. II. Duncan will ofIiciate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-26
WILSON ACCEPTS
MEDIATION OFFER
BY THREE NATIONS
South American Repub-
lies Will Attempt to
Bring Peace.
PROPOSAL is SENT
TO MEXICO CITY

No Further Steps viii Be Taken
Until Replies Are Received.
Army and Navy Will Continue
Preparations for Future Ener-
gencics-President Not SAM
guine Of Success of Plans. bue
Feels It Duty Of American
Government to Avail Itself OF
Proffcr-Congress on Brink of
General Debate on War Decla-
ration, but New Turn in Events
May Forestall Discussion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-26
GET AUCTIONEER'S LICENSE
Duke OF Marlborough VIII Personally
Sell Part of Estates.

Sell Part of Estates.
Especial Gable to The Times Dispatch
London, April 25.-The Duke of MARI
borough, who will next week PERSONAL
ly sell mt auction part of his Blcnheim
estates, has taken out the necessary
auotioneers license
The duke to-day explained his rea-
sons for conducting the sale in person.
I'm the first place." he snid, "I de-
sire to lessen the cost of the SALE I
also wish to have the experience. Tho
cost OF transferring land Is heavy here.
The expense OF elaborate cataloguing,
SO necessary in large sales, can be
avoided altogether in a sale OF only
local interest. Another reason Is to
make 1t clear that applications for
prompt and busin ess like treatment at
Ey hands"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-26
oGcrs to Government.

Y. Especial TO The Times
Washington April 25.--Congressman
-rrray, of Oklahoma. to-day notified
= ~Htary OF War Garrison that Joseph
~ Iler, Of Bliss, Okla, offered tho
tN0iment for war use 500 Mexican
~ Snow at Maria. Texas. Tho bur
Hart of a pack brought over by
Iercado's refugee army, now
LOOT. Fort Bliss, Texas 3
has offered also an equip
OF Oklahoma cowboys.
- the approval OF Leo
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-26

CONTINUED on Fourteenth Page-..::-:
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-08-07
GERMANS INVADE
FRENCH TERRITORY
TROOPS SEIZE VILLAGE AND I'M
PoRTANT CUSTOMS STATIONS
ON FRENCH SOIL.
France Charges Violation Of the Neu-
traIlty Of Luxembourg, Which Was
Guaranteed by the Treaty Of
London, Signed in 1867.

Paris.-Germany began hostilities
against France on Sunday, and Sun
day evening messages from the east
reported cannonading in the direction
of Longwy.
Previous messages have reported
the invasion of French territory by
German troops at Longlayille village,
which has 500 inhabitants and is near
Longwy, and at Bertrambois, vii
lage Of 1000 inhabitants near Grey
sur Vevouze, in the department OF
Meurthe ct Moselle.
At the same time the important
customs station at Petit Groix, six
miles from Belfort, was shelled by
German troops. The Germans also
violated the neutrality of Luxembourg
which was guaranteed by the treaty Of
London, signed in 1867 by France
Belgium, England, Italy, the Neither
lands, Prussia and Russia.
A troop train filled with troops ar
rived in Luxembourg Sunday morning
and the government of the Crane
Duchy is now in the hands of the Ger
man military authorities, who have in
stalled headquarters az the govern
ment house. All railroad and tele
graphic communication was immedi
ately cut of.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-08-07
PREDICTS MOST TERRIBLE
WAR SINCE FALL OF ROME
British Newspaper Expresses Belief
That europe is TO be Plunged
Into Terrible War.

London.-The Times, in an editorial
Sunday morning, says: Recent events
mean that Europe is to be the scene
Of the most terrible war she has wit
messed since the fall of the Roman EN-
pire."
The Times throws the blame upon
Germany, saying:
Germany could have stayed the
plague, had she chosen to speak IN
Vienna as she speaks when she is In
earnest. She preferred to make de
mands in st. Petersburg and Paris
which no government could entertain
She has lived up to the worst princi
pies of the Frederican tradition, which
disregards all obligations of right and
wrong at the bidding Of immediate
self-interest she has resolved to crust
France and trample upon the rights
of those who stand in her way.
Yesterday it was Luxembourg; to
morrow it may be England she VII
assail without declaring war.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-08-07
ADDS BILLION DOLLARS
TO CURRENCY MEDIUM
Congress Modifies Bank Laws to Au-
thorize Enormous Issue Of
New Money.

Washington.-M More than billion
dollars in currency is to be added to
the circulating medium in the United
States by the action of congress on
Monday to meet the situation result.
ing from the European crisis.
All national banks and all state
banks and trust companies, members
of the new federal reserve system
and those which have agreed to join,
may issue notes Under the Aldrich-
Vreeland section OF the bank law UP
to 1875 per cent of their combined cap
ital and surplus
There is approximately s1,760,000t
600 such capital and surplus upor
which issue of notes may be based
OF that about $500, 100000 invested IL
government bonds is not available
Approximately $sOO.OO0,O0O, plus q
per cent. is therefore ready as the
basis OF issue.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-08-07
BATTLES At SEA
AND ON THE LAND
BRITISH MINE-LAYING SHIP RE-
PORTED SUNK BY GER
MAN FLEET.
German Cruiser sombards Algerian
Naval Station and is Later Re-
ported Captured With Another
Cruiser by the French.
I,ondon.-A British mine-laying ship

London.-A British mine-laying ship
has been sunk by German feet.
The torpedo-boat destroyer Pathfind-i
er was pursued by the fleet but es-
capped.
Algiers. German cruisers. re-
ported to be the Goeben and the Bres-
Iau, have been captured by French
fleet, according to an unofficial report
here.
London.-The German cruiser Bres-
lau bombarded the French naval sta
ton of Bona, Algeria, at o'clock
Tuesday morning, afterward steaming
off at full speed, in a westerly d.
rection, according to dispatch receiv-
ed at the Frenc embassy here.
London.-It is learned on high au-
thority that the admiralty has receiv
ed q wireless stating that the Ger
man fleet has been bottled up by an
English fleet north Of Denmark.
Paris-The governor general OF Al
geria cables that the German cruiser
Breslau has ben reported In engage
ment with the British feet.
Aberdeen, Scotland.--A naval battle
is reported to have occurred north OF
the Scottish coast Tuesday. Numer-
Gus wounded are being landed in
Cromarty, in the county of Aberdeen
where doctors have been summoned
to attend them.
Paris.-From Calais 1t is reported
that the French destroyers Escopat
and Durang captured two German sail
ing vessels at the entrance Of the
North sea.
Paris.--A Havas dispatch from Al
giers says it is reported that French
warships have sunk the German cruis
or Panther.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-08-07
GERMANS SEIZE
RUSSIAN TOWNS
AFTER SHORT sKIRMIsH WITH
RUSSIAN TROOPS, INVADERS
CAPTURE THREE TOWNS.
First Move in War Between Two
Great Powers Made by German
Soldiers, Who Now Have Foot
hold In Russian Poland.

Berlin.-The German border troops
from Lublintz, Silesia, on Monday,
after a short skirmish with Russians,
took possession OF Czenstechowa,
Russian Poland.
Bendzin and Kalisz, Russian Po-
land, also have been occupied by the
Germans.
Czenstochowa Dis a city of some
$4,000 inhabitants situated on the
river Waethe, near the Silesian from
tier. It is noted chiefly for its man
ufactures of wooden and cotton
cloths and paper. A picture of the
virgin in a noted convent there at
tracts thousands of pilgrims annu-
ally.
Bendzin is coal and zinc mining
center. It has population of slight
ly over 10000. about half of whom
are Jews.
Kalisz is the capital OF the prov
ince of the same name. 1t is the
most westerly city in Russian Poland
It's population of 10000 is engaged
in various manufactures.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-08-07
LINER RETURNS TO PORT.
Would Have Been : Rich Prize II
Captured BY the Enemy.

Would Have Been . Rich Prize Il
Captured BY the Enemy.
Bar Harbor, Me.-The Kronprinzes
sin Cecilie, with 1.454 passengers
and a cargo OF $i1. 100000 in gold and
silver, which sailed out of New York
Of July %. has abandoned her Eoy.
nge and returned to this port, fearing
capture following declaration OF
war.
Captain Polack made the following
statement:
We Left New York on Tuesday,
July %, at lam. We were ordered
back to America by wireless when
about $50 miles of the English coast
The wireless was official from our
company from Bremen. It came by
way OF England on July 81, at 10
a. m. We Immediately started back.
/ didn't know where to go. but
caught a wireless from sayvlle, L. l.,
and other ships telling that we were
being watched by cruisers on account
Of the s11.50O,OO on board consigned
10 England and France. Every cruis,
er from other countries was after this
shipment.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-08-07
KAISER TELLS or
ORIGIN OF WAR
DECLARES GERMANY IS ACTING
ONLY in DEFENSE OF couN-
TRY AND ITS ALLIES.
Places Blame on Other Powers and
Calls World TO Witness That He
Has Endeavored TO Prevent War
Between the Great Powers.

Berlin. Emperor William opened
the imperial parliament on Tuesday
with an important speech from the
throne, Of which the text was partly
as follows:
The world has been witness OF the
indefatigable manner in which we
stood in the front rank during the
worries and troubles Of recent years
IN the endeavor to spare the nations
of Europe from war between the
great powers.
The greatest perils which had arisen
owing to the events in the Balkans
appeared to have been overcome, but
then the assassination Of my friend,
the Archduke Francis Ferdinand open
ed up a great abyss.
MY ally. the Emperor Franz josef,
was compelled to take up arms for
the protection of his empire against
the dangerous agitation existing in a
neighboring state.
In pursuing its interests the Rus
sian empire stepped in the way OF
Austria-Hungary
Not only our duty as an ally call
ed us to the side Of Austria-Hungary,
but the great task was cast upon
us at the same time with the ancient
community of culture of the two en-
pires, to protect our own positions
again the attack OF unfriendly forces.
It was with a heavy heart that
was compelled to mobilize my army
against a neighbor with whose
troops mine had fought side by side
on so many fields OF battle and with
sincere regret saw the breaking OF
q friendship to which Germany had
been SO faithful
The imperial Russian government,
giving way to an Unsuitable national
ism, has stepped to the side OF :
state which through a criminal act,
had brought about the calamity Of
this war
That France also placed herself on
the side OF our opponent was not sur
prising to us. Only too often had
our efforts to bring about more
friendly relations with the French
republic come into contact with the
expression OF old hopes and with long
standing malice.
The present situation arises mo-
from temporary conflicts of interes
or diplomatic connections, but is thu
result of i'll will existing for year
against the strength and prosperity
of the German empire.
We are not pushed ON by the desir,
of conquest. We are moved By tn
nnbending desire to secure for our
selves and those coming after us tn
place on which God has put us.
MY government and. above all, m
chancellor tried until the last me
ment to prevent the worst happening
In enforced self-defense, with clea
conscience and clean hands, we gras
the sword.
10 the peoples and races of tn
Herman empire my appeal goes fort
30 stand together fraternaIly with OH
allies In defense OF that which W
have created in peaceful work.
Following the example Of our for
fathers. firm and faithful. earnest al
chivalrous, humble before our Go
and ready to fight when in the fac
of the enemy. let us confide ourselys
TO the everlasting Almighty, who wi
strengthen our defense and condu'
1t to good end.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-08-07
MiIItants Fire Church.

Belfast, Ireland.-Militant suffra-
gettes on Saturday disobeyed the or
der issued by the Women's Social and
Political Union requesting members
TO refrain from militant acts during
the international crisis and made an
attempt to destroy the ancient cathed-
raj at Lisburn, which contains a monu-
ment of Lieutenant Dobbs, killed dur
ing an engagement against Admiral
John Paul Jones ship.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-08-07
NEUTRALITY PRooLAIMEo.
President Outlines Position Of This
Country in Relation TO Euro
pean Conflict.

Washington. -Neutrality Of the
United States with the great Euro
pean nations now at war has been
announced in a proclamation issued
by President Wilson on Tuesday Tbs
president warned all American citi,
zens and foreigners resident in the
United States against violating the
neutrality laws.
Citizens of the United States
abroad were given notice that any
misconduct on their part would be Al
their own peril.
It has been a foregone conclusion
that eSs United States would be neu
trail, and in this connection virtually
only one problem has presented itsell
to the United States government.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-08-07
AMERICA WILL NOT
OFFER TO MEDIATE.
PRESIDENT BELIEVES THAT EFF,
FORTS FROM THIS COUNTRY
WOULD PROVE FUTILE.
The Attitude Of the Government viii
be One Of Careful Abstinence From
Amy Part, Directly or Indirectly
In European Mixup.

Washington the United
States is but a neutral observer in
the European war, the manifold inter-
ests of America in Europe is com,
handing the incessant attention OF
President Wilson and officials of tho
government
So far as can be learned, the United
States will not make any attempt ia
mediate in the European tangle. The
futility Of Englands mediation pro-
posals already having been demon
strated, the disposition of President
Wilson is to make no move in diplo'
macy at least until the situation de-
velops more clearly.
While administration officials de,
plore the general conflict in Europe,
no expression came from anyone on
the merits OF the issue. The attitude
Of the government SO far is clearly
one of careful abstinence from any
part, direct or indirect, in the Euro
pean mixup.
AS Russia, Austria and Germany,
the countries already in state Of war
had asked the United States to care
for their diplomatic interests, thu
American embassies at st. Petersburg
Berlin and Vienna were entrusted witt
new duties. England and France hav
inquired il the United States woul'
take charge of their interests Il
Europe. in case of emergency" an
this request likewise has been favol
ably acted upon. It is regarded as Gel
tain that the American embassies, Il
cations and consulates will be tn
means of communication between a
the countries in conflict
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-08-07
VIII Assist American.

New Yerk.-The United Fruit com
pany, through Andrew w Preston.
its president. announced on Tuesday
that 1t would undertake to bring home
Americans marooned in Europe by
the withdrawal of transatlantic
steamers.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-08-07
Emernener EN- nIn passed.

Washington.-An emergency biz.
already passed by the senate, for the
relief of locators in California oil
and gas fields pending an official in.
yestigation Of disputed claims. was
passed Monday by the house.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-08-07
Greece GETTING Ready.

London.-A Chronicle dispatch from
Rome says it is reported from saloniki
that Greece has already signed de-
cree for the mobilization of twelve
classes of reserves. but so far the
decree has not been promulgated.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-08-07
Canadians SHOW ENTHUSIASM.

Qaebee.-The announcement that
England and Germany were at war
was received with the greatest en-.
thusiasm in this city, where English,
French and Irish paraded together in
3 display OF loyalty and patriotism.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-08-07
Car blame German.

st. Petersburg -Emperor Nicholas
on Monday issued a manifesto in
which his majesty outlines the events
leading up to the declaration OF war
by Germany and then says that Rus
slams win rise like one man and will
repulse the insolent attack of the
enemy"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-08-07
aIn Demand for Food.

81 Newcastle, England. -Some of the
cooperative stores and shops have
been closed here owing to the abnor.
mai demand for food More orders for
erOvlsIons were received on Tuesday
than could be tllled.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-08-07
oil Exports stopped.

New York-All exports of petroleum
and other coal products destined for
Europe have been stopped by the
Standard Oh company. such commod
tiles being considered cotnraband Of
war
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-08-07
MeReynolds 10 Be Promoted.

MISUNDERSTANDING General Nc.
Reynolds will be nominated to sue
coed the late Justice Lurton as asso-
ciate justice of the supreme court.
Assistant General Gregory will sue.
coed McReynolds.