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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-15
TURKISH RATTLEsH|P IS
DESTROYED BY SUBMARINE
British Boat Bill Dives Under Five
Rows of Mines and Torpedocs
Big War Vessel.
THEN ESCAPES IN SAFETY
Submerged on One Occasion for Nine
Hours, and. Although Pursued by
Gunfire and Torpedo Boats, Gets
Away-Lost Ships Crew 600 Men.

LONDON, December l4.5A communi-
cation issued by the official bureau to-
day announced the Turkish battleship
Messudieh had been torpedoed by n
British submarine
The official bureaus statement is as
follows:
Yesterday submarine Bill, in charge
of Lieutenant-Command Norman B..
Holbrook, of the royal navy, entered
the Dnrdanelles, and, in spite of the
difficult current. dived under five rows
of mines and torpedoed the Turkish
Messudieh. which was guarding the
mine fields Although pursued by gum
fire and torpedo boats the Bill re-
turned safely after being submerged
on one occasion for nine hours.
when last seen. the Messudieh was
sinking by the stern"
Lieutenant-Command Holbrook, of
the submarine Bill. is one OF five
brothers. all serving with the colors,
the sons of Colonel Arthur Holbrook
n newspaper owner of Portsmouth.
The Messudieh was very old boat.
having been built at Blackwali, Eng
land. in 1874, and reconstructed at
Genoa In 1908. She was 332 feet long.
ffty-nine feet beam, and of about
10000 tons burden. She had speed
Of seventeen and one-half knots and
her battery consisted of two 92-inch
guns in turrets and twelve six inch
Greece in 1912 the Messudieh was re-
ported badly damaged in a naval bat
tie in the Dardanelles. She carried
crew of 600 men.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-15
AbAND0NS THIRD
. EFFORT TO INVADE
SMALL NE|GHbOR
Government Announces Ex-
tended Retirement and
Heavy Losses.
WINNING FORCES PRESS
HOME THEIR VICTORY
Poland Fast Becoming Another
Belgium in Point of
Suffering.
MORE THAN 800 TOWNS RUINED
French Report Gains in Neighbor-
hood Of Vcrdun and st.
Mihiel.
French Report Progress
Along the Ypres Canal

PNOGRaSS along the Trrcs Canal
is noted In the in4cSt French
official war bulletin, although cii-
nnttc conditions prevent cXten-
stve movements by the oppo.ing
forces ON the battle front I'm Belgium
and France. 'fhc Germans hnrc re-
plictl to the attack" of the nllies,
nnd violent lighting IL reported dur
ing the past twcnty-four hours.
An interesting feature Of the
French official communication Is the
statement that the railway station
ut CommcrcJ, In the Department Of
Mouse. has heen bombarded by the
German batteries from n .;reat dI,-
tnncc. Comntcrry tx seven n,i:es
south of st. NIihleI.
Reuter- dispatch from NIsh sn,s
the Servians, after fierce battle,
have rcoccupicu Belgrade. The Ser
Sfan capital was taken by the AUS
trinns on December =, after n siege
Of several months. II this report
: proves true. the Scrvians nppnrent-
iy ore sweeping NIL before them, MS
the Austrinns admit defcat south.
east of VaijsYo. where they we're
compelled to make an extended re-
tfremeht.
On the other hnnd, Vienna an
nounces gaining considerable ground
In n northerly direction in Western
Gnlicia, where the Austrians have
retnken the town of DuklR.
The Argentine Minister Of Marine
hns been informed TINT two British
wnrships have entered the Strait of
Magellan In pursuit OF the German
cruiser Dresden. which is reported
to have arrived at Puntn Arenas.
While Buenos Aires dispatch says
th' Dresden WINS not damaged, q
St.ntfngO dispatch reports damage to
the cruiser, and ndds that she will
rcpnir there.
Berlin wireless dispatch says
the Austrian newspapers declared
thnt when pence negotiations begin
the United States will have a right
TO net ms intermediary.
Earl Kitchener, British Secretary
for Wnr, has ordered an investIgn-
don into charge by the English
National Council of Trained Nurses
thnt incompetent nurses nre sery-
Ing at the front and in hospitals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-15
NATIONAL BANKS REPORT.
Cash In Vaults on October II Amounts
to S025,553,375.

WASHINGTON, December i4.-Cash
in the vaults of the 1877 national
banks reporting their condition to the
Comptroller Of the Currency at the
close OF business on October 81 amount
ed TO 's92555337S. an increase over the
amounts for September IL OF s2i,S46,-
o2G. Individual deposits on the same
day amounted to 36.07s.S34.6l7, de-
crease OF 601S6.6S2. Resources and
liabilities OF the reporting banks were
placed at $1l.i92.452,722. with loans and
discounts OF sG.3lG.473.47O. decrea Sc
since September IL OF sS4.2SS,e15 Tho
amount OF clearinghouse certificates
outstanding as liabilities was given at
s,91 200.
The total Of reserves for the United
States shows a percentage Of 21.7G. or
S5.o5S,9ls above legal requirements.
compared with @3o.396,263 below legal
requirements September H. In the cen
trail reserve cities OF New York Chi
cago and ST. Louis the deficiency of
reserves was reduced to s2.050.64l, com
pared with s45.2os.36i on September II.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-15
UNITED STATES CRITICIZED
London Paper Declares This Nation
Disqualified ns Peace Arbitrator.

Special Gable to The Times Dispatch I
LONDON. December 1.-THE Even
ing Globe. in an editorial on the pro-
posal thai the United States should
act as peace arbitrator says:
Let us say frankly that the United
States have already disqualified them
selves for the assumption oe judicial
functions. They have seen every
Hague convention to which American
statesmen set their hands. violated,
clause by clause by Germany. and they
have not even been protested much
less endeavored to enforce the law
by any active steps. We do not blame
them; they are the Judges of their own
consciences and their own interests,
but their silence proves they have set
those interests In front of all other
considerations"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-15
NO RELIEF TO-DAY
Continued Cold Weather Expected ta
Prevail Throughout South.

ATLANTA. GA. December l4.-Win-
ter's first decided attack in the South
will not be relieved to any apprec!able
lower temperatures Will prevail In some
sections, according to the governments
forecast tonight.
The mercury Is expected to descend
further, especially along the Atlantic
Coast in North Carolina. South Caro-
lima. Georgia and Florida. Continued
cold also is looked for In Virginia
In Oklahoma. Alabama. Mississippi
Louisiana and Eastern Texas the Of
fetal foTecasters content themselves By
saying there Will be not much change
In temperature"
The temperature is expected to rise
slowly in Arkansas and Tennessee.
Generally fair weather Is predicted.
and n temperature of 15 degrees or
lower was predicted for Tomorrow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-15
FOR STUDENTS TO DECIDE
Question of Starting Military Course
mt Princeton Left to Undergraduates.
Especial to Tho Times-Disn

Especial TO Tho Times Dspatch1
PRINCETON. n. j., December IA
The faculty of the university has de-
cidcd to defer for week the final es
tablishment of course In military in
structton for the undergraduates. DR..
Raycroft who is chairman OF the com
mittee. announced that this delay waa
thought wise. in order that an oppor
tunity might be given the students
to express by ballot their approval or
disapproval Of the plan.
The proposition was brought before
the faculty hy petition signed by n
number of undergraduates. Dr. Ray
croft declares tho students should be
allowed to decide for themselves what
their attitude Will be on so significant
a question as national military pre-
paredneSs. Debate about, the campus
is heated, and seems evenly divided
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-15
COSTS MORE TO FEED ARMY
European War Canses big Increase In
Prices of RntionA

WASHISCiTON. December 14.-CoSt
Of rations has increased to such an
extent on account of the European war
that 1t will cost 100000 more to feed
the American army during the COM
ing year than this year Even the
prices OF horse food has SO Increased
that 100000 more must be paid next
year for army forage.
Var freight rates has made it i'm
possible for the navy to meet out OF
it's appropriations the cost Of send
ing coal to it's various stations. Con-
grcss will be asked to authorize tho
use of the money ordinarily spent in
paying freight rates OH coal for the
maintenance OF naval GOLFERS, to be
used instead OF commercial vessels
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-15
FIGHT ON WATERWAYS BILL
InnuEurntcd in Housc for This Session
by Representative Frcncr.

WASHINGTON, December i4.-The
fight against river and harbor legIs-
lat!on was begun for this session OF
Congress to-day. when Representative
Frcaer. OF Wisconsin,. attacked in the
House proposed improvements In the
Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers. He
declared the proposal to improve the
Nussel Shoals section of the Tennes-
see was. aH''scandnlous project" and
asserted that under suise OF ,improv-
Ing navigation, 1t was proposed, to have
the government do slS.7Ol.0o0 worth OF
work on the river for the benefit OF
the Alabama Light. Power and Water
Company. which he called the alabama
Power Trust"
Representative Frcaer criticized the
Army Board OF Engineers for recon-
mending the project
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-15
WOMEN TELL HIM THEIR AGE
New York Pays Comfortable. SaInry to
Its "Sccret Keeper"
Ispecinl 10 The Times -Dispntch.l

TSpeClnI 10 TIC IlHle3- JlSpntC tCh.
NEW YORK, December 1.-THE
State of New York pays comfortable
salary to secret Keeper" He isn't
down on the payroll by this desig Ia
tion. being carried there simply as
George l.. Wallace. accountant" lie
described himself to-day, however, be-
fore the State Civil Service Board.
II am q sort of confidential account
ant" he said.
What does that mcan?" asked Frank
Moss, counsel to the board.
Well" replied Wallace. ut relates
principally to the ages of the ladies.
You see all the lady employees in the
civil service department have to make
out cards showing how old they are.
They don't like TO do 1t. but they don't
have to show the cards to anybody but
me- and | never tell"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-15
FOR U. S. TO AVOID WAR
Means VIII BE Discussed at "Peace In
surnnce Luncheon" To-Day.

NEW YORK, December l4.-More
than 500 leading business men Of New
York have reserved places for "a peace
insurance luncheon" to take place to-
morrow night under the auspices of the
Merchants Association. The speakers,
including Major General Wood and
Mayor Mitchell, will discuss means Of
preventing the United States from en-
gaging in war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-15
EXPLOSION KILLS SEVEN
Eight Others Injured md Apartment,
House Wrecked.

CLEVELAND, O.. December IA
natural gas explosion In a two-story
apartment house here occupied by for
eigners tonight killed seven persons,
seriously injured eight and wrecked the
building. Windows for block around
were broken and persons i'm drug
store across the street were injured by
broken glass.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-15
GOWNS TO MATCH DOGS
Latest Fad OF Prominent Society wom
en- of Washington.
Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.l

Especial to The Times -DIspatch.1
WASHINGTON, December l4.-Mrs.
Christian Hemmick, Madame Riano,
wife OF the Spanish ambassador, and
other society women Of Washington
now wear gowns to match the colors of
their pet dogs.
Mrs Itemmicks dog has delicate
chestnut brown hair. and Mrs Hemmick
has u number of gowns of exactly the
same hue.
Nine. Riano's four tiny Spanish dogs
sleep In beds with rose silk hangings
and have bureaus for their collars and
brushes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-15
NO FEAR FOR SHIPS SAFETY
French Line Officials Give Rcn.surances
l TO the Florida.
Special to The Times-DispatchJ

NEW YORK, December l4.-Ohicials
OF the French Line stated to-day that
they felt no anxiety about the 'sa fety
of their steamer Florida. which left
liavre on November 22 and has not
been heard of since.
"rhc movements of all vessels are
being kept as secret as possible and
when I say there is no need, for alarm
you may infer that we have heard
from hor.- sold one of the officials
after leaving Havre she was expected
to go to Bordeaux, and az she is not
by any means fast vessel even in
fine weather, we do not expect her In
this port until Wednesday,"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-15
BRISBANE IMPROVES
New York Editor Suffering With In
tcstinal Disorders.

ATLANTA, GA, December 1.-THE
condition Of Arthur Brisbane. editor of
the New York Evening Journal. who
Is Ill at local hotel. continued TO
show slight Improvement tonight, ac-
cording TO his physicians. He Is said
to be suffering with intestinal dis
orders. following an attack of acute
indigestion. Mr.. Brisbane became
seriously III here last Friday. shortly
after his arrival from New York
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-15
WILL OPERATE ON KAISER
Hut Surgical Treatment Is Deferred or
Account of His Fcverish Condition.

LONDON. December II (6:25 p NJ.
-Telesraphing from Berne. Switzer-
land, correspondent OF the Central
News says:
~ telegram received here from
Munich states ii has been decided to
operate on Emperor Williams throat,
but the operation is being deferred ow-
Ing to the feverish condition Of tho
Emperor"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-15
CONVICTS TO RAISE FUND
VIII he for support OF Families OF sIen
Serving Terms.

CHICAGO, December 14.-Convicts in
Toilet Pen!'antiary iut into operation
to-day plan to raise fund for the
support Of families of the men esrv-
Ing terms
The 1886 inmates agreed to spend
their spare time at their craft, and
turn their product ever to an agent
through whom SAFES Will be made. All
money received Will go into a general
fund for the support OF the wives and
children OF the prisoners
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-15
MOB FORMS TO KILL NEGROES
Dfsperses When 1t Lenrns That Men
nre Removed for Saftey.
FORT NORTH. TEyAs Decar

FORT WORTH, TEXAS. December IL.
After mob OF several hundred men
and boys had formed early to- might to
lynch six negroes arrested in con-
nection with the killing of Oscar Scrug-
gins. seventeen year-old messenger,
near here last night. II was learned
tnat the men were removed to-day
from the county jail here to Dallas for
safe keeping.
The crowd dispersed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-15
.C0ETHALs ASKS AGAIN
FOR TWO DEsTROYERs
Reiterates Request for Means to Pre-
vent Violation OF Neutrality
on Canal Zone.
ACTION is NOT YET TAKEl
Misuse Of Wireless and Loading Of
Supplies by BelIigerent Vessels Is
Alleged - Departments at Wash
ington Now Investigating Matter.

WASHINGTON. December 14.-Colo-
mel Goethals, Governor OF the Panama
Canal Zone, day reiterated his re-
quest that two torpedo boat destroyers
De sent to Panama waters to prevent
violation of neutrality through misuse
of wireless and the loading OF supplies
by beiligerent vessels.
Secretary Garrison issued this state
ment:
The substance Of the dispatch is
mat In Colonel Goethalss judgment
the misuse OF radio communications
within canal waters. and the preven-
tlon OF the misuse of these waters as n
oase or supplies, 1:iuire the presence
of swift moving ships OF the variety
mentioned. Since the questions in
VOWED require the consideration of the
State Department and the Navy De-
partment, as well as my own, ] have
taken the matter up with the other
departments: and as soon as the re-
quirements are fully ascertained, proper
action will be taken to meet them"
Governor Goethals's request was the
subject of conference to-day be-
Counselor Lansing. of the state De-
partmcnt. and Rear-Admiral Fiske.
chief OF the navy's bureau Of opera
tions. No decision was made, and IL
was indicated tonight that, because
of the delicacy of questions involved
lue SCdHl !nlOFm3llOn furnish ed
by Colonel Gcethals, it might be sew
erals days before any action was
taken.
OFFICIALS WILL GO
DEEPLY INTO QUESTION
1t is understood thai administration
officials will go deeply into the ques-
tion of the powers of tho government
In controlling activities In waters ad-
jacent to the Canal Zone before any
step is taken.
Regarding the alleged use of radio
outfits by British colliers within the
canal waters. officials are trying to
ascertain the extent to which this has
been done. 1t is suggested that a
warning Will be sufficient to stop al
legged offenses without invoking dis
play OF force. If such a display should
be necessary. however, II Will be in
cumbent upon the navy, as by proc
lamation on august 5. the Navy De-
partment was placed In exclusive con-
troll of the radio service in the Canal
Zone.
The destroycrs L.anson. Wordcn. Ter
ry. Perkins and Wake are in reserve
at Charleston, s. c., and one or more
could be dispatched to canal waters
almost instantly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-15
TWO BRITISH |HAR5H|Ps
IN PURSUIT OF DRESDEN
Enter Strait OF Magellan in Effort to
Capture Recently Escaped
German Cruiser.
" REFUGE AT PUMA ARENAS
Officially ,Announced That Vessel Is
Damaged and VIII BE Allowed to
Make Repairs, but Must Sail I'M
nlcdiately Afterwards or Intern.

BUENoS AIRES, December I4.-The
Minister of Marine has been informed
that two British warships have entered
the Strait Of Magellan in pursuit Of
the German cruiser Dresden, which
has taken refuge at Punta Arenas.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-15
MUST SAIL IMMEDIATELY
AFTER MAKING: REP IR g

SANTIAGO, CHILE. December IL
II Is officially announced that the Ger
man cruiser Dresden. now mt Punta
Arenas. is damaged. She will be al
lowed TO make repairs. but will be
compelled to sail immediately after
wards else intern
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-15
This location of the Dresden at Punta

rms location OF the Dresden at Punta
Arenas clears up all doubt as to the
whereabouts of the last of the Ger
man warshlps that encountered the
British squadron December or the
Falkland Islands. Her presence mt
Punta Arenas means she was either
endeavoring to reach the Pacific again
or contemplates interning for the re-
mainder OF the war. British warships
doubtless are at the Atlantic entrance
of the Strait OF Magellan. and the
Japanese cruisers are said to be either
Watching or not far from the Pacific
approach
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-15
DRESDEN TAKES REFUGE
AT PUNTA ARENA.

VALPARAISO. CHILE, December IL.
Dispatches received here from Punta
Arenas declare that the German cruiser
Dresden has come into that port unin-
jured.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-15
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.

Reduced rates via Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway. Tickets on sale December l6 to ?5
December 81 and January l. Good until
January 6.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-08
BETTER THAN CALONfEI
Thousands Have Discovered
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets
are a Harmless Substitute.

DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets-the
substitute for calomel-are a mild but
sure laxative, and their effect on the
liver is almost instantaneous. They
are the result of DR.. Edwards deter
mination not to treat liver and bowel
complaints with calomel. His efforts
to Danish it brought out these little
olive-colored tablets. These pleasant
little tablets do the good that calomel
does but have no bad after effects
They don't injure the teeth like strong
LIQUIDS or calomel. They take hold OF
the trouble and quickly correct 1t. Why
cure the liver at the expense Of the
teeth?.e Calomel sometimes plays
havoc with the gums. SO do strong
liquids. 1t is best not to take calomel
but to let DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets
take its place.
Most headaches. dizziness" and that
lazy feeling come from constipation
and a disordered liver. Take Dr. Ed
wards Olive Tablets when you feel
"loggy" and heavy" Note how they
"clear" clouded brain and how they
"perk up the spirits. At 10c and 25c
per box The Olive Tablet Company,
Columbus, Ohio.-Advertiseme
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-08
CITY COUNCIL REJECTS
BIDS FOR BIG SEWER
Authorize City CLERK to Advertise for
new Bids to be opened on
May 9.

The city council this morning re-
jected the bids received for the con-
struction of an egg-shaDed sewer
through block 25 of Reeves. Perry.
and Williams addition. The city clerk
was authorized to advertise for new
bids for the construction of the same
sewer. the bias to be opened at 10
o'clock Saturday morning, May 9. The
sewer is to be four by six feet, $50
fee. long, and will run through lots
Z. 8, 9, 10 and II of block %, Reeves,
Perry and Williams addition.
The clerk has been authorized to
draw warrants amounting to $4,000
to pay for property that has been con-
demned for the construction of a
street through blocks 11G. III and $50.
The warrants are payable to William
Ballinger, George and Harrie. Dade.
and Rutger b. Jewett.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-08
CITY NEWS.

Sherwood is headquarters for
everything In the harness line, .05
Main street.
First Church of Christ, Scientist,
of this city, announces free lecture
on Christian Science at Elks' hall,
! Tuesday evening, May IL, at 8 o'clock,
by Jacob s. Shield, C. s. B.. OF Chica'
20, ILL.,, member of the Christian Sci
ence Board OF Lectureship OF The
First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Bos-
ton. Mass. The public is cordially In
! vited.
Phone "a for case of Leisy
beer when you're out
Special sale Saturday on mating
and rugs at Wallberg's furniture
store, 6O3 Main street
Born this morning to Mr.. and
Mrs. George Jones, TOT Main street,
son.
All 800 and s1.25 shirt waists
at csc, Saturday only. Miss Ella Fan
ming. COL Main street.
in the death notice Of Dan Nc
Fall. mention of the old est son Dan
McFall was Inadvertently left out.
| The Gate City is not in the pre-
MUM giving business, automobile OF
other contests to increase circulation
It is doing nicely in building up a
list by Just making newspaper. The
people appreciate it.
Ali s10O and $1.25 shirt waists
at csc, Saturday only Miss Ella Fan
p1,p en1 Main street
Did you remember your mother
Cushman's
Special from 9 a. m. to ! p. M,
and from Z p. M to 10 p. M. We will
offer four dozen hats, values up to
$500 at $19s. Other bargains, 400
styles. at very low prices for Satur.
day only at Karlls. TIA Main street
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah John
son. wife OF John Johnson was held
at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the
A. NJ. E. church at which there was
good attendance. The pallbearers
were Messrs Leslie Davis, James Hut
ton, Roach, Clay Johnson. Mitch I'll
and Charles Morgan
ALI s1OO and s1.25 shirt waists
at csc, Saturday only Miss Ella Fan
ming, COL Main street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-08
PERSONALS.

Allen Woolley Of Nashville, Tenn,
manager for Swift & CO., in
that city, and Frank Woolley of Des
Moines. with the PattersonaO'Brfen
Co.. are in ths city visiting theii
father. w. b. Woolley.
Warsaw Bulletin: Will p Green
was In Detroit. Mich. May and 2.
attending the third annual convention
of the Sigma Delta Chi as representa-
tive of the Quill. a quarterly fraternal
magazine published at Denver, Colo.
He left Sunday on his return to Den
yer.
Mrs. NJ. Nichols of Wayland has re-
turned to her home from few days
--'-:' with her daughter Mrs. G Fl.
Usher.