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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
FRENCH PEOPLE CALM
AND CONFIDENT THAT
VICTORY IS ASSURED
Impression is Gaining Strength That War VIII Not Last Long
and France is Destined Get Full Revenge For
Defeat Suffered in 1870.

vanced by the United States 1t Wash
ington, This money Is being used 10
cash letters 81 credit and checks and
drafts usually carried by Americans
while travelling abroad
An American ambulance corps WAS
officially accepted for service today.
1t will probably leave the capital in a
day or SO. but 10 what part OF the
frontier It VIII be sent Is not yet
known.
American women a-e responsible for
the corps. It has been largely due
TO the efforts Of Mrs. Herrick. president
Of IA committee OF American women.
ard tho members OF that committee, ali
wealthy women widely known both In
France and America that the corps
was organized and it's services accept
ed.
This committee has guaranteed 10
raise funds for the maintenance OF the
ambulance corps and many American
women have offered TO serve.
Delays and Hardships.
Belate0 travellers are stiil arriving
here with stories Of iorg delays and
great hardshlps. Amos. without ex-
eeption, they tail OF rough and dis
courteous TT "-as'1 In Germany and
Of the exact ia Francs.
Mrs, I-ydig. @ arrived tosay from
V!chy In ri automobile. with q doe
tor and two nurses. had TO pay 5000
francs for the trip. she was stopped
time and again by soldiers who de-
manded to see her papers. which Is
simply a concrete example az the COM
pieteuess OF tho martial law estab-
iished throughout the nation by France.
She mot, however. with the greatest
courtesy. she says, during the entire
trip This WAS especially so when IL
was explained that she was an Araeri-
can going 70 Parts on ore occasion
soldier even shared his bread with
the party.
This Is marked contrast 20 the
Jtovies told by Americans who Were
forced 10 travel through Geranan The
Baroness Won Andre SAYS that she was
insulted by Germans time and again.
and robbed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
LEE NUMBER Of
VIRGINIA ISSUE
VIEWS OF CONFEDERATE CHIEF
TAIN CONTRASTTD WITH
JUDGE CHRISTIAN.

The current number OF the Vir-
gtnia Issue, the organ OF the Anti
Saloon League OF Virginia, Is known
als the Robert L. Lee number. This
paper came from 4he Press- last light
and Ia being distributed through the
State It makes a stirring appeal to
the old soldiers of Virginia to stand
by the ideals Of their old comman-
der. and makes an effective plea for
the support OF the young men Of the
State by setting forth the teachings
Of Lee to his students at Washington
and Lee university
The front page OF the paper carries
contrast between the utterance of
Lee to William A. Jones. in which he
expressed the wish that the military
power of the State would close up the
saloons, ard the recent statement Of
another Confederate soldier, Judge
George l. Christian, in which the
Judge declared there Is no reason why
the saloonkeeper should not be al
lowed TO go about his business like
any other citizen.
A striking feature Is the letter writ
ten by General Lee to students OF
Washington and Lee, who organized
temperance society during his ad-
min!stration. for which action he
highly praised them. The Issue con-
tains more illustrations relating TO
the life and associations Of Leo than
have ever been published in a similar
compass before.
The next number Of the Virginia
Issue will be used as official campaign
literature. and 100000 copies win be
printed and scattered broadcast over
the State
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
BELG|ANS MEET
GERMANS WITH
HAIL Of LEAD

Brussels. Aug. Slater accounts OF
the fighting at Ltege say that the Ger
mans attacked Fort Barachon, north
east OF the city. Under cover OF ar
tillery IRE the invaders crept up to-
ward the fort The Belgtans reserved
their fire until the enemy was at close
quarters and about TO make Il dash for
the fort Then perfect hail Of lead
was poured into the German infantry.
decimating whole regiments.
Meanwhile. Fort Chaudfontaine was
bonn barded by the enemy. some OF
whom took refuge In a nearby chateau.
The chateau was reduced to ruins by
the Belgian guns.
The enemy then retired all along
the line. a she'll dropped right In
the middle of one retreating column,
causing havoc among the German
troops.
A detachment Of Chlans succeeded In
entering Liege during the night and
made an attempt 10 seize the military
headquarters.
All the Ghlens were killed. There Is
not q single German IN Liege at this
moment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
German Ship
Narrowly Escapes
Capture by French

Havana. Aug. s.--The Hamburg
American liner Bavaria arriver here
last night from Caruna, Spain. ten
hours late. She had a thrilling ex-
perience while drilling along the coast
OF Florida when she nearly en-
countered the French cruisers Condo
and Des Carte. who were escorting the
oil ship Garonne.
The Bavaria saw the French early
in the night. when she was going
along with every light hidden. She
Immediately fiowed down enough to
prevent her engines from throwing
out enough smoke to make her posi-
ton plain and at the same time head
ed in shore for the purpose OF getting
within the three limit.
AS further precaution, great
sheets OF canvas were let down the
sides, covering all lights, SO that the
Frenchmen passed within a mile,
never dreaming that rich German
prize was so near. The captain If the
Bavaria recognized the cruisers from
his experience In Mexican waters His
ship was within wireless hearing
throughout the voyage and knew Of
the declaration Of war, 40 she went
considerably out CT her usual course TO
avoid meeting hostile waships
When she saw the Condo and the
Descartes, the captain OF the Bavaria
thought the oil ship Garonne was a
German vessel which had been cap
tured During the excitement by that
incident, Sonora Fernandez. pas
senger. gave birth to baby, which
was afterwards christened Maria
Bavaria"
1t Is thought that tho Bavar.. will
remain here. Her captain Is now
awaiting Instructions from her own
era
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07

PARIS, Aug 8 Delayed Whsle
troops ~ ,re moving through the streets
OF Paris all day on their way to the
front, there was a remarkable spirit OF
conndenoe and a general lack OF hys-
tsricAi excitement among the CITIZENS
who are being left In this city. This
assurance, so universal everywhere in
the camp, that French are TO be victori-
Gus wa. no doubt added TO by the con-
stant~ reports coming from belgium
that the troops there are successfully
holding back the German invasion.
The general feeling that France is
destined during this war TO get fun re-
venge for 1870 and the confidence that
IL expressed on all sides has made
marked impression on all Americans
still marooned within tho city Your
correspondent has been stopped dozen
times today and asked by American
tourists to be sure and mention In
his dispatches the fact that French
oalnne.s in the presence Of a great war
IL the most noticeable thing about
tho city and its Inhabitants,
War Cannot Last Long.
Hourly the impression Is gaining
strength that the war will not last
tong. because Germany, cut off ar che Is
will soon be forced TO capitulato or
defined feeling here that when the
pinch OF famine comes. X the kaiser
does not submit of his oYn accord. he
will be forced 10 do SO by popular
revoIts within the empire.
While the throngs about the Amert
can embassy were not SO great today
as they have been previously, they were
stili large Many Germans appeared
at the embassy this afternoon. apply
ing for assistance, though there Is no
knowledge here OF how the United
States can give help
Relief for Americans.
The poverty stricken condition OF
many Americans was greatly relieved
today, WREN 100000 francs In gold
were advanced by the French govern
ment and deposited with Morgan Har-
les a Co. against q similar amount ad
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
ITALY JUST|F|ES
HER NEUTRALITY
CLAIMED SIZE ACTED STRICTLY IN
ACCORD WITH TRIPLE ALII-
AvCE DELEGATIONS.

London. Aug. 6.-The Italian am
bassador has asked that publicity be
given to the following statement:
"Italy's neutrality was not merely
a matter OF self-interest but was strict
~ In accord with the letter and spirit
OF her obligations under the terms CT
the triple alliance. However unpop-
ular war on the side Of Germany
and Austria might have been for Italy,
she would have undertaken such a war
rather than break her plighted word. Is
The ambassador then refers TO the
blue book. containing the evidence OF
all diplomatic negotiations, to prove
that Italy had made many earnest
efforts TO maintain peace, In which eff
fort she was In complete sympathy
with Great Britain. He concludes by
saying that Il Was not within Italy
power to avert a rupture.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
NEUTRALITY TO Be
ENFORCED BY NAVY
ENTIRE ATLANTIC COAST WILL
BE PATROILED BY UNITED
STATES WARSHIPS,

washington, Aug 6.--vessels of thu
navy will be utilized by the govern
ment for the purpose Of insurinR the
fullest observance OF all persons Of
the neutrality Of the United States.
The dreadnaught Florida has been
stationed at Tompkinsville, l. l.. and
VIII cover all cases arising in the
vicinity of the port of New York Tho
presidents yacht. Maytiower, has been
assigned TO watch vessels emerging
from the Virginia cs3es, while q 40
tiila OF torpedo boat destroyers is to
operate off Lewes. Del. willis an
other fiotilla probably will patrol or
the southern New England coast. In
addition, all revenue cutters in conn
mission Will act as patrols
The purpose OF these patrols IL u
hold up any vessel which may eludo
port authorities and leave American
ports in an improper manner All
vessels leaving United States waters
without proper clearance papers will
be seized when found and sent back
whence they came under arrest.
What is feared Is that in obscure
corners OF the coast attempts will 10
made to fit merchantmen as shtps Ia
engage In destroying the high seas
commerce Of one or other OF the beis
iligerents.
The navy department today took
steps 10 enforce the United State0
neutrality In regard to the use OF
radio stations directed In the presf.
dents proclamation. Captain W. H
c. Billiard. superintendent OF tho navy
radio service. has been given char1o
OF this work and he has already issued
Instructions to the comma ndants Of
the navy yards on the coast requiring
their cooperation In the strick regu-
lation of the radio stations. Ofi1ceFD
from the navy yards will probably b
assigned as censors at the more i'm
portant stations.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07

New York. Aug. 6.--Why the dread
naught Florida built by Uncle sam
own workmen In Brooklyn, was sent
down to anchorage off TompkinsYllie
was dlclosed today by collector OF the
Port Malone II was not with the es-
pecial intention OF intercepting a pos
sible night flight of the mammoth
Haburg- liner. Naterland, but
TO preserve the absolute neutrality or
the United States. There have been
growing rumors that German and other
merchantmen In American waters have
been preparing u take chance IN
transporting arms ammunition ana
other cargo eontraband OF war 70 the
other side. and ar this IS contrary to
the presidents proclamation of neu-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
BENJAMIN F. WINSTON
DIES FROM INJURIES

Especial 10 The Richmond virgtnian.1 !:
Louisa, Va, Aug. s.--while bN1nn
rushed to the University hospital TIT
afternoon, benjamin r, WinSe0ns
twenty-five years old. died on tho tSo1ns
between this place and ChariottAos
Vile,
Young Winston was hit by = pSooG(
OF timber In saw mill ycster14y4
Pefitonitis developed today and ~
H. w, Porter attempted 10 got ~
patient to the hospital, But he expir0M
shortly after tho train left Lcut1
from internal hemnrrhAge. sss
He was unm tscted and was i mell
Der Of ono Of the bsat known fAxn11
In Louisa county,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
NATIONAL AND STATE
v. C.T.U. HEADS C0M|ne

I There is considerable interest mani
tested in w, c. r. u. circles over the
coming OF the national and the state
presidents OF the organization ana the
return OF the silver-tongued orator.
1t Is likely that at one OF the pros.
pective big meetings the W. c. r. q.
Shave arranged for Richmond that
this white ribbon bouquet will be seem.
The national president Ii Mis-
Anna Gordon. who was the private
secretary OF Frances Willard.
The State president Is Mrs. Sara H
Hoge, of Loudoun county. who 10 CON.
Quoting the w. c. T. u. campaign vOrY
vigorously.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
SENATE CONSIDERS
The ALEXANDER BILL

Washington. aug 6.--The senate
considered the Alexander bin. ad-
uniting foreign ships to American
registry, which had come over from
the house. but failed TO conclude with
1t.
An amendment offered by Senator
Burton was accepted. admitting 20
American registry any ship that might
he purchased d. the ~Inastcan Rcd
Cross TO carry supplies to Europe.
Determined opposition appeared
against the bin. Ger ators Galiinger.
Smoot. Weeks, ONES ANA others
fought the olii. Ss1Istor Burton Oh
served chat few ias;e vessels woule be
available The bill Il Is expected
will pass tomorrow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
STEAMERS MUST FILE
COMPLETE MANIFESTS
United States Government VIII Carefully Guard Against
Foreign Vessels Clearing With Contraband Cargoes of
Arms and Ammunition-An Outgoing Ships
Will Be Inspected.
trality. the government. naturally o.

traltty, the Eovernm enc naturally ~
clded 1t must not happen.
The collector received today from
the treasury department ana the d..
partment Of commerce This in1unc.
ton.
Permit no clearance OF vessels uu.
til you receive further instructions.
which will go to you shortly. No.
tify all steamship companies and mas
tiers hmm ediately that no vessels will
be Permitted to clear from New York
until they have filed their full mani
tests, and also that all outgoing for.
elBn vessels will be subject TO inspsc-
tlon or their papers and carEoes by
United States authorities within N.
territorial waters of the United statea..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07

London. Aug. e.-The Hamburg
American line steamers kronprinnesstn
Cecilie and Prinz Adaibert have been
seixsd by British warships. They are
now lying at Falmouth
The steamer Kronprinzessin Ceciiie
which was seized today by British war
ahips 10 a different vessel from the
treasure ship" OF the same name which
took refuge a few days ago at Bar
HarboY. Me. The boat captured today
belongs 70 tho Hamburg American line,
whereas the treasure ship" is owned
by the North German Lloyd line The
latter ship is still at Bar Harhor.
whore It's cargo OF sll,ooo.ooo will be
discharged.
The cruiser Highnyer brought the
steamer Tubantia, from Buenos Ayres
for Hamburg and carrying large
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
THIRTY GERMAN SHIPS
CAPTURED BY BRITISH

quantity OF gold ana scores OF Ger
man reseryists into Plymouth harhor
Thirty German ships have go far
been captured by England. They In
elude trawler taken near the ork-
aey Islands. of the north coast OF
Scotland. 4 man suspected OF betn q
a spy and several carrier pigeons were
found aboard.
The German steamer Kemerick. from
Galveston for Bremen. was captured
Off Westfastnet and taken TO Queens
town. The Kemeriok had $4,000 quar-
ters OF wheat aboard for the Germans
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
Cow Comma ,deer "a; Peeved.

Paris. Aug. 6.--1ames Gordon Ben
nett, proprietor of the New York
Herald is highly indignant because
his horses and automobiles have been
Communicated by the military
authorities.
1 Mr., Bennett ragged when. he learn
ed that the COW at his Versailles place,
which has been kept especially to
supply him with the purest milk for
years. was among the animals seized
for tho service Of the French army.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07

Rome. August 6.--Ths Tribune pub
lished a dispatch from It's Messina
correspondent which says the Ger
man cruisers Goehen and Breslau.
which have been reported captured
by French warships, are anchored
outside the harbor OF Nessina- One
Of the German officers said the Bres-
lau bombarded Bona. on the AL
Rerian coast. and the Goeben bonn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
sS0a OnO 900 War Credit.

London, Aug. 6.-Prem!er AsQu'th
asked The house OF commons today
for war credit of sb06. 900, 900, and
this was granted unanimously as well
as provision for 100000 rors soldiers.
IN Introducing the resolution the
premier said;
"Germany's suggestion TO England
amounted to an infamous proposal to
barter away French colonies and the
kingdom of Belgium. as the. price OF
our neutrality. We are unsheath'ng
the sword for Just cause. We are
sighting for principle vital 70 the
civilized world"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
Cruiser Arnphton Sunk.

London, Aug 8.-The British
cruiser Auphion was sung by strik-
Ing a mine on the coast Of Holland
this morning, and i 81 lives were lost
The admiralty made the following
announcement;
The Amphion sank this morning
after striking mine. Payn aster
Gedee ard $50 men were lost The
captain and sixteen officers and 1875
men were saved"
CAPTAIN Fox who was IN command
Of the Anphion. was q rnidshipman
on board The British warship Caidcpe
the only warship which escaped de-
struet'on In the terrific Samoa tornado
of 1883
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07

neutrality was promised. He said he
wished TO speak with moderation. but
the German offer was such that II 1t
were made between private persons,
man Of restrained habits could have
responded only by declining 70 have
anything more to do with the person
who made the offer. while a hot
tempered man would likely have re-
sponded with O. blow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
STATUS OF VIRGINIANS
STRANDED IN WAR ZONE

Special to The Richmond Virginian)
Washington, Aug. 6.--Congressman
Montague today said. regarding the
status of virginians marooned abroad
In the war zone, that he believed that
everything possible is being done for
them by the government.
There is no need for apprehension.
he declared. THE Tennessee with ST.
900. 900 In gold. for the relief OF Ameri-
cans abroad. will be under steam in a
few hours. and even without this, It
is quite probable that our foreign rep
resentatives have handled the matter
with entire satisfaction. So far as the
people Of my district are concerned.
I am glad to do all ! can for them
through their relatives and friends at
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
Rector Declines a Call.

Winchester Va. Aug, s.-Rev.
Churchill Gibson. of Luray son of
Bishop Robert A Gibson. has declined
a call extended him by the vestry Of
Emmanuel Protestant~ Episc p
church. OF Hnrrisonburg, Va. to sue
coed Rev. John l.. jackson. who re-
Gently resigned to become rector OF a
large church at Charlotte. n c. Rev.
Mr.. jackson, who Is n son-in-iaw OF
Mr.. and Mrs. c, Grattan Crawford, of
kernstown. this county. leaves early
In September to take up his new work.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
Socialist Deputies shot.

New York. August 6.-The New
York Office OF La Prensa. OF Buenos
Ayres, received the following dispatch
via Paris tonight:
Berlin. August S.--By order Of the
emperor one hundred socialist depu-
ties have been shot IN Berlin. among
them the socialist leader. Herr Leb
knerht
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
Held On Suspicion

c. II. Wright IS being detained by
FIRST district officers on the charge. of
being a suspicious character. believed
TO have uttered al least two bum"
checks, one upon the Grant Drug
company for IS, the other on a.
Roseleish. of the klrkwood lunch
room, for $3.50. He will be heard by
Justice Crutchtield this morning,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
Prince Arrested as a Spy,

Copenhagen. August s.-Prince
Aage, nephew OF King Christian Of
Denmark. was arrested as a spy by
German troops on the frontier today
He was released when his identity
was established and left for England.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
Special Service for Peace.

London, Aug 6.--There WAS a great
attendance today at ST. paufs 10 join
In special service to intercede for
peace on the eve OF war. The service
was simple There was triumphant
ring about the opening hymn, 20 God.
Our Help IN Ages Past" and again
ut the close " hen the national anthem
was sung Apart from those details
the service was Of consistently sup
plicant character.
SufTraFette who interrupted the
service were elected
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
MEETS DEATH IN NINE.
George Love. OF Grottocs, Killed by

George Love. of Grottocs, Killed by
Electric Shock In Arizona.
Grottoes, Va. Aug. d;--The body Of
George Love, who was killed by an
electric shoek when he touched a
live wire In maine near H!shee. Arix.,
on July q waH brought 10 Grottoes last
Wednesday and inferred In Horeb
cemetery,
He ia survived by his wife. who
was before marriage "A Miss I-ardy.
daughter Of Mr. and Mira, LardY. Of
'orottoea, And ono child,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
TROUBLE MAKER IN
A[SACE CAPTURED

Brussels, Aug. 6.--Among tho Ger
mans captured In the attack on Liege
yesterday was Lieutenant Baron Won
Forstner, the young officer whose
naughty treatment OF the French in.
habltAnts Of Zabern. Alsace. brought
on the disturbances las. year which
were aired In the reichstag and result
ed In Baron Won Forstner being SEN
fenced to six weeks Imprisonment
In q fortress.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
Steamer Fired On.

London. August 6.---A Hioyd's dis
patch from Liverpool says the steamer
Monaghan entering the Moisey today
was struck in the bow by several
shots from a light gun and slightly
damaged.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
Sunk With Four Shots.

London. August FIT Is stated to-
day that the German steamer koenigin
Luise was sunk ny the new destroyer
Lance in six minutes. The Lance fired
only four shots The German ship
was caught while laying mines off
the coast Of Hollands
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07

Rrusgfes. Aug. e-SThe attack or
Ihege was renewed today, but the Bel
giaus are keeping the enemy IN check
Since 1880 o'clock last night the roar
Of artillery fire has been heard unir-
terruptediy all around the city. There
has been no panic in the place Ger
mans who succeeded IN entering the
circle Of forts at Floron, ten miles
from Lege. directed their fire on Fres-
SIOUX ana wrecked many houses.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
GOVERNOR LEARNS
Of EUROPEAN WAR

Arthur P, Wilmer. British consul at
Richmond. yesterday officially noti-
fed Governor Henry c. Stuart that
state of war existed between Great
Britain and Germany.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
Cer1nan Ofer Insulting

London, August g .--SpeaiStng IN the
house Of lords today. tho Marquis Of
Cr~we, lord privy seal, referred to
the offer made by Germany to Great
britain that she would not attack
the north coast ~ France II British
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
German Consul Arrested.

eunferlanf, Aug s.--The German
consul hers was arrested today. The
charge against him Is kept secret by
the police.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-07
All Aircraft, R.au,.,t,on "a.

London. Aug. s.--The British govern
rnent has requ.s.t'oned all aircraft In
the United Kingdom and IL robilizirg
them at the Hendon aerodrome.