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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
DELEVAL REMOVED
HelSinn. Employed ny Counselor to
I. :. Legation mt Brussels, Persona
Non Grntn With Germany

WASHINGTON. November ION.
Deleval. Belgian. employed by the
United States as counselor 10 the lcga-
ton at Brussels. has left Belgium. and
will not return to his post because Gi.-
many has given notice that he is per
soma non grata.
The State Department will not admit
that Deleval has been removed. but an
nounced to-day that he had left Bel
gium and would not return.
Deleval probably will go TO Havre
the present seat of the Belgian gov
ernment.
Whether his unacceptability to Ger
many came about through the activities
OF the American legation staff in the
case of Edith Cavell. the British nurse
executed by German military authori-
ties, is not made clear at the State
Department, although there are some
intimations that it might have been.
Under International law, Germany is
not called upon to give the reasons for
objecting to Deleval. and merely has
notified the United States that his pres
cncc is Objectionable
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
TORNADO IN WEST
TAKES HEAVY TOLL
Between Fifty and Sixty Re-
ported Killed, and Great Prop
erty Damage Done.
COMMUNICATION is CUT OFF
Brief Dispatch From Great Bend,
Kans., Says Half Houses in
Town Are Demolished.

KANSAS CITY. MO. November 10
a tornado swept over parts OF Kansas,
Ncbraska and South Dakota tonight.
wrecking many buildings and killing
n number OF persons. The extent Of the
damage and loss Of life could not be
ascertained definitely tonight because
the storm tore down wires and shut OF
communication for several hours.
Estimates of the dead ran as high as
nifty or sixty.
Great Bend. Kan, reported tho worst
damage In early dispatches, twelve per-
sons being killed ANA over 100 injured
in that city.
No reports we're received from the
rural regions. and only q few from
small towns in the path Of the wind
storm. y message to the Missouri pa
cinc Railroad said that the tornado
swept n path sixteen miles wide at
some places.
Among the towns in which buildings
were reported destroyed were Cha hin.
and Hartford, S. u.
One brief report from Great Bend
said half tho houses there were de-
molishcd. and that the Santa Fe station
was razcd. Just how the 5000 residents
OF Great Bend took care Of themselves
with half OF their homes wrecked. could
not be learned.
1t was reported that fires broke out
in the debris Of crushed houses. but
heavy rain quenched the flames be-
fore they spread TO any extent.
An Atch!son. Tokeka and Santa Fe
train due at Great Bend about the time
tho storm broke could not he heard from
for several hours. and fear was en-
'ertained for the train and Its pas
scnrcrs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
TWELVE PERSONS KILLED
At GREAT BEND. KANSAS

GREAT BEND. KANS., November 10.
Twelve persons were killed and more
than 100 injured. many of them Ee-
riously. In cyclone which swept
through tho residence section of Great
Bend at 1880 O'Clock tonight
The storm passed over the southern
part Of the city. wrecking the water
works and the electric light plant. The
town Is In darkness. and confusion
reigns.
According to reports which reached
the long distance telephone office at 0
o'clock. when wire communication was
re-establishcd. the Santa Fe Railway
station was demolished, and half the
houses OF the city were wrecked.
Three large -four mills and n number
OF grain elevators were In the path OF
the storm.
The property loss is estimated Mt
100000 The city water plant. three
Touring mills, the Santa Pc depot and
nifty residences were demolished. A
Santa Fe passenger train narrowly es-
caped the path OF the twis.er, which
swept through the southern part of
the city.
Several thousand sheep were killed.
the animals being hurled into the air
as the tornado struck them. The city
tonight is in total darkness and with
out water supply.
Every available man tonight is
working in the debris In an effort to
release many imprisoned.
Great damage was done to the coun-
try southwest of here. from which di-
rection the tornado approached.
Many OF those injured were caught in
their homes. which were picked up
from their foundations and twisted and
crushed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
!. C. C. DECLINES PLEA
Refuses Ia Iteopen Advance Freight
Rate Cnse, ms Requested by
WeStern RnIlr0nds.

WASHINGTON. November lo-Ap-
pltcations OF the Western railroads for
reopening Of the advance freight
rate case were denied to-day by the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
AT the same time. the commission, OF
It's own initiative. ordered an investiga-
tion OF rates. rules and practices OF
western railroads in relation to the
transportation of live stock. fresh
meats and packing house products
These commodities were among those
on which the roads sought TO have
rates increased. No reason was as
signed for the refusal to reopen the
case.
1t Is understood. however. that the
decision was due to the fact that in
creases proposed for the same roads
on other commodities have not been
acted upon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
Britain Is Facing
Financial CRISIS
Cannot Go Indefinitely as HHas
Been Doing and Main
tain SclUcncy.
Especial Cable to The Times-Dispatch

Especial Cable to The Times-Dispatch.
LONDON, November l0.-"Grea,
Britain faces "a grave financial crisis
1t cannot go on indefinitely as 1t has
been doing and maintain it's financial
solvcncy."
This amazing admission was made
tonight By Baron Davenport in the
House OF Lords during debate of Pre-
mier Asauith's report on the expcndi-
lures for war purposes since the con
hict began.
Lord Davenport declared he thought
II likely that the government would
have to resort to "a forced loan.
There liz no doubt that the next loan
will be subscribed" he said. but what
OF the loan after that, and the loan
after that again?'
Similar fear Of "a great financial
Crisis was expressed in the House of
Commons when Laming w. Evans
Cnionist member from Colchester de-
ciared that it might be necessary for
the government TO mobilize the nation
assets. In that manner, he declared
Great Britain could ascertain exactly
what foreign securities are held in the
country. and. If necessary, submit to
their being requisitioned by the govern
ment for the purpose Of supporting the
national Credit.
The gravity OF the situation was en-
phasizcd In the House of Lords by
other prominent members. including
the Marquis of Crewe. lord presiden,
Of the council. and Lord Peel. Tho
latter member declared that the fig
urcs on expenditures. as given by Pre-
micr Asquith. approached very nearly
to the aggregate amount of the income
OF the nation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
FIRE ON OIL-LADEN SHIP
Efforts to Beach the Liyiettn, Sixty
Five Miles or Sabine Bnr, When
Flames Begin to Spread.

GALVESTON. TEN, November 10
Wireless messages tonight reported
that fire in the hold of the oil-laden
Italian steamer Livietta was spreading,
and indicated that there was little
hope of saving the vessel. Efforts
were being made to beach the steamer
The Livietta. which sailed from Port
Arthur. Tex. yesterday for Bucnos
Aires. vas discovered to be on fire
when the vessel was siNty-five miles
of Sabine Bar The steamer Gulf
Stream and several tugs are standing
by. The crew was taken off by n tug.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
ANXIETY IS FELT
FOR TRANSPORTS
Unceasing Vigilance Required by
Navies of Allies to Protect
Troops on Way to East.
FIGHTING ON ALL FRONTS
Bulgars Trying to Destroy Little
Serb Army Before Rein
forcements Arrive.
FIGHTING ON ALL FRONTS

LONDON, November 1O-The re-
newed activity OF Austrian and Ger
man submarines, especially those in the
Mediterranean. as evidenced by the
sinking of the Italian liner Ancona and
the attack on the British transport
Mercian. has again brought to the front
the unccasing vigilance required by tho
navies of the allies to secure the safe
transport of the troops needed in the
Near East
The news OF the sinking of the An
coma. which reached the British public
to-day in "A dispatch from New York,
with the destruction of the Lusitania
the London evening papers heading the
report of her loss with the words, An
other Lusitania."
Naval writer's believe that the navy
VIII be able 10 contend with the sub
marines in the Mediterranean. as was
done In the waters around the British
Isles. and already two Of them are re-
ported to have been sunk. but for the
moment there is natural anxiety for
the transports which are proceeding
east and because of the possibility OF
interference with the campaign in the
Balkans, where troops are SO necessary.
ANGLO-FRENCI FORCES
MORE THAN HOLDING OWN
The Anglo French forces already
there are believed TO be more than hold
ing their own against the repeated
attacks of the Bulgarians, who are
trying TO destroy the little army be-
fore re-enforcements arrive. But as
the Serbians are driven back before
the Austro-Gernan forces and Bul-
Earians, and the latter receive addi
tional supplies Of munitions. they will
be able TO assume a stronger offensive
in the south.
With the French reoccupation OF
Neles, however. the position of the
Bulgarians at Cskup and west of that
town is procarious.
On the other fronts there is much
lighting, despite the unfavorable
weather conditions. The Russians
have by repeated attacks regained
some ground around Riga and Dvinsl<
have driven the Germans further back
from the Dvina River, and in the south
are repeating their thrusts. with the
object of preventing the Germans and
Austrians from intrenching.
In fact, Generals Ruskuy and Ivanoff
and their colleagues are proving that
II is dangerous for the Germans to
weaken their fronts to support the Bal
kan western lines.
The Italians, likewise. continue their
aggressive tactics. and have added an
other mountain position to their gains
in Trentino.
The British are having a rather quiet
time. while the French in the western
zone have had to contend with only a
few minor attacks. There is a report
current that the Germans contemplate
another offensive in the west. such as
they put into effect year ago
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
BANK CASHIER ENDS LIFE
No Connection between IIis Death md
Institutions business Affairs.
Says President.

CoRNELIA, GA. November 1o.-A.
NJ. Haddon, cashier OF the First Ma
tional Bank of Cornelia. was found dead
In his bedroom here to-day. Friends
indicated their belief that he had shot
himself, but assigned no motive for
such an act. III. y. Little president of
the bank, stated that an investigation
showed that there was no connection
between Haddon's death and the insti-
tution's business affairs
Haddon, who was about thirty years
old. came here several years ago from
Rock Hill. S. C.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
SITE FOR BIG DYE PLANT
Selection Mnde Mt KinGsport, Tenn
To Cover 200 Acres of Ground
md Employ 1000 Men.

KINGSPORT. TENN. November 10
Selection was made here to-day of a
site for dye plant. which Will cover
200 acres of ground and employ 1000
men. TO be erected by New York capt.
ta!ists John c. Hebden, chemist and
engineer. representing the capitalists.
made the selection. The plant. 1t Is
said, Is designed to supply the In
creased demand for dyes in this coun-
try. brought on by the European war
Construction work will commence as
soon as material can be assembled.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11

WASHINGTON. November 10.--About
twenty-seven Americans are believed
to have been lost with the torpedoed
Italian liner Ancona. according to n
cable to the State Department Tonight
from Ambassador Page. ut Rome.
The amba assador said the probable
victims of the tragedy were Alexander
Pntattivo. his wife and four children,
of New York. and Mrs. Frances Mas
colo Lamura and about twenty un-
named third-class passengers.
Mrs. Cecil l.. Griel was named as the
one known American survivor among
the passengers.
Ambassador Page and American con-
suls throughout Italy were instructed
to-day by Secretary Lansing to cable
Immediately all information they could
gather concerning the torpedoing of
the .ancona.
Advices that n number OF Americans
probably had lost their lives caused
much concern in official quarters.
There was no real tension, however,
because news dispatches, which re-
ferred to the shellinS of the Ancona by
the Austrian submarine, led TO the be-
lief generally among officials that the
Italian vessel ignored warning, and
was attempting TO escape. This in the
view OF this government, would justify
Il submarine commander in the use of
force
Should 1t develop that no warning
was given, note demanding dis
arowal rcparation and assurances that
the incident would not he repeated
would be sent to Austria. Officials
made IL clear they did not consider
"a tri1
exchanges between her ally, Germany.
and the United States
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
UNTITLED STEEL TONNAGE
Totals 0,1G5.f52 Toms, Showing In
crease Over September Of
S4s,S34 Tons.

NEW YORK. November 10-Thc un-
hlled tonnage Of the United States
steel Corporation on October 81 to-
tailed 6.l65.452 tons. an increase Of
s41SS4 tons over September.
The tonnage increase exceeded most
forecasts. and showed an increase OF
almost 100 per cent compared with the
corresponding month of last year.
Not since May OF 1913 has the steel
corporation had so large an amount
of untitled tonnage on it's books.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
THREE OTHER MO SHIPS
NOW IN DANGER ZONE,
[specinl DO Thc Times- Disnntch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch
NEW YORK. November l0.-Thrcc
big steamships, which sailed from
American ports with we'll filled cabins,
are in the danger zone of the Mcdi-
terranean. in which German ana Aus
trian submarines have been reported
of late.
The Europa. of the La Ycloce Line,
sailed from this port on October %
for Naples with l.l25 passengers, most
ly reservists, and is due there to-
morrow.
The Cascrta, of the lloyd-Italiano
Line, which left with 1900 passengers
on November l. is expected to arrive
at Genoa on Saturday.
The Cretic. of the White Star Line,
which sailed from Boston on October
80. with LOSS passengers. is duo TO
arrive at Gibraltar tomorrow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11

The situation In Serbia is the
same ns II Inns been for days past
Austro-Gcrmnn forces nrc continu-
ing their march southwnrd, while
the nulEHrinns arc moving Into the
little kingdom In westerly direc-
tton. Down In the south, 1t In re-
ported TINT the French have recap
turcd Nelcs, on the railway south
east of Uskup; while over on the
MontcneErin front tho men OF King
Nicholas apparently nrc putting up
hnrd fight to hold the Austrinns
.puck.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11

While Austro-Gcrmnn forces md
NultrarinnS nrc stiII pressing onward
In Scrbin, the Ru"sinnS In the dis
trict of RIGn hnye won positions
against the Germans. Farther
south. In the region of Cznrtorysk.
the ItusSians have captured the
village of IudI<i and tho forests to
the south nnd north, making prisOn-
ers OF fifty officers nnd over 1000
men. hnlf OF them Gcrmnns. md In
addition seized about twenty mn
chine guns.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
TAFT is FOR ROOT
Thinks New York Senator Is One Mnu
Who Answers Requirements of
Time for Presidency.

CHICAGO, November l0.--Former
President William III. Taft told news
paper men here tonight that he was
out OF politics. and added:
AS n citizen may say without quail
ifcation that Elihu Root, of New York,
is the one man who answers the re-
quiremcnts OF the time for the Presi-
dcncy."
Mr. Taft said he looked for 4 Re-
publican victory In 1916.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
BODIIsS OF SIX VICTIMS
At GREAT nI:SD RECOVERED

WICHITA. KANS.. November 10
A telephone message from Great Bend,
received here over lone wire out of
that town late tonight. reported that
six bodies of persons killed in the
tornado there have been found.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
ATTACK ny SUBMARINE
on BRITISH TRANSPORT

LONDON. November 10.--Twenty-
three men were killed and fifty
wounded in an attack by eunhrc from
n submarine on the British transport
Mcrcian in the Mediterranean. The
Mercian escaped and reached port.
announcement of the attack ON the
Mercian was made tonight by the Brit :
sh War Office as follows:
The outward bound transport Mcr-
clan was attacked bt guntirc from an
enemy submarine in the Mediterranean
She reached harbor safely. with casual :
ties of twenty-three killed. thirty miss
ing and fifty wounded who were
landed and are In a hospital"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
AMBASSADOR PAGE
At ROME REPORTS
27 AMONG VICTIMS
Advices Cause Much Con-
Germ in Official Quarters
at Washington.
BELIEVED THAT VESSEL
ATTEMPTED TO ESCAPE
If Ship Did Ignore Warning,
Submarine Is Justified
in Using Force.
SURVIVORS AT SEVERAL PORTS
About 21O Saved and 800 Drowned
Is Estimated From Vari-
| Gus Points.
AT SEVERAL PORTS
Ancona Sunk After
Trying to Escape

BERLIN. November 10 Thy wire
tcss tn Sayvitlc) ).--.'Inf from
reliable source tx TINT the stcum-
ship Anconn WAS sunk by an Austro-
Hungarian sul;mnrinc," says the
Orcrseas News Agency. .Shc mt
tempted to escape. and thus COM
PEELED the submarine to usc her
guns
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
ALL WIRE COMMUNICATION
WITH GREAT BEND FAILS

KANSAS CITY. MO-, November TO-
All wire communication with Great
Bend. Kans., failed tonight, after the
first brief bulletins had been received
here over n single telephone wire.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
MANY BUILDINGS SWEPT
INTO HEAP OF DEBRIS

DENVER, COL, November 10.-Mnny
buildings at Hoisington. Kans. were
swept into n heap of debris, according
TO Western Union telegraph report,
by tornado that visited that town
this afternoon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
MARTIN HERE TO-DAY
Will Attend Meeting OF v. ". I. DuiId-
ing md Endowment Association
Executive Committee.
[Snecial 10 INC Times.Disnatch1

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON. u. c., November TO-
Senator Martin will go to Richmond
tomorrow to attend the meeting OF
the executive committee OF the Build
ing and Endowment Association of the
Virginia Military Institute.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
NO TORNADO At FREMONT,
SAYS DENVER DISPATCH

OMAHA. NEB., November lo.-Ac-
cording to messages received here,
there was no tornado at Fremont. Neb..
tonight. 1t was reported hero that
only light rain fell.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
BLUE TO BE REAPPOINTED
McAdoo VIII Recommend SurgeOn-Gen-
crnI of Public Health Service lie
Named for Another -Four Years.

WASHINGTON. November lore
appointment of Surgeon-Gencra Ru-
pert Blue, of the Public Health Service
has been decided upon. Secretary Nc
Adoo will recommend to President Will
son a reappointment for another term
Of four years. beginning on January 1.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
TORNADO COVERS AREA AT
LEAST SIXTEE;N MILES xyIDI.

ST. LOUIS. November 10.-MessaGes
reaching the Missouri Pacific Railroad
headquarters here tonight said that
the scope OF the Kansas tornado was
an area at least sixteen miles wide
Tho messages added that several
houses in Clafin, Kans., fourteen miles
from Hoisington, were dcmolishes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
FIRE IN TRENTON
Destroys Rope Mill of RoeblIng's Sons
md Threatens to Spread to
Near-By buildings.

TRENTON. N. j.. November 10.-Fire
which started In the rope mill of the
John a. Roebling's Sons Co. early to-
day had almost destroyed the build
ing, four-story structure. nm hour
later. Tho fro Is still raging. and
firemen nre trying to prevent 1t from
spreading to other buildings nearby.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
SEARCH AMERICAN SHIP
BY FORCE At PR0GREsO
Men From British Cruiser Board the
Zeaiandia While Lying in
Mexican Port.
INQUIRY IS MADE OF LONDON
In Absence of Complete Data, State
Department Officials Not Inclined
to Commcnt-Aiay Develop New
Points in Neutrality Situation.

WASHINGTON. November lO.-Great
Britain was formally asked to-day by
the United States for information CON
corning the recent search OF the Ameri-
can ship Zealandia in the Mexican port
of Progreso by a landing party from
a British cruiser. Ambassador Page
was instructed to make the inquiry
through the London Foreign Omce.
y report from American Consul John
w. Germon at ProSreso stated that the
Zealandia was forcibly searched last
week by men from n British cruiser.
now lying outside the harbor. presum-
ably waiting to seize the vessel
In the absence of complete data,
State Department officials were not in
clined TO comment on the case. but 1t
was indicated that it might develop
new points in the neutrality situation.
prompting Mexico as we'll rs the United
States to enter protest to Great Brit
ain.
The Zealandia sailed from the United
States for Tampico and was reported to
have hoistcd a German flag at sen,
though this was denied by the owners.
She is said to have Il German crew
to Sweden.
SHIP WILL. HE SEIZED
WHEN SHE LEAVES PORT
Varying reports concerning the al
legged purpose OF tho Zcalandia's cap
tain to undertake commerce raidinE
caused the British admiral In charge
of the Atlantic Coast patrol to dis
patch Il vessel to determine the mer-
chantmau's status 1t is reported the
British officer in charge of the board
ing party found no armament, hut the
consular report indicated that the ship
would be seized as soon as she at
tempted 10 leave Irogreso.
Since the vessel is American owned
with no change of registry involved.
the Washington government desires to
know on what grounds search was
conducted in Il neutral port. In the
natural course Mexico also would en,er
Il protest, but as Great Britain has not
yet recognized the dc facto govern
ment in Mexico. the situation is some
what complicated. In the event that
1t should develop that the Mexican
port authorities had no means OF re-
sisting the entry of the British sea-
men. the good offices of the United
states, to prevent n recurrence OF s;ich
incidents, might be cnli"'oa by Mex
leo.
1t was suggested here to-day that
ii the Iealandia was armed for raidng
purposes. her sojourn beyond the
twenty -four-hour limit in neutral
port. especially where the authorities
were powerless to inferno her. might
be advanced as Justification for en-
tcring tho territorial waters TO seize
the vessel Mere suspicion that n mcr-
chant ship is armed, however. is not
regarded by officials here as sufficient
ground for such action.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11
AMERICANS LOST
ON LINER ANCONA
Only $40 of 900 on Board Ancona,
Torpedoed Liner, Are Accounted For

R1 the sInkInE OF the Italian liner
- AncOnn. which WAS torpcdoed In
the Mcditcrranenn by n submarine
on Tucs,iny, 1t IN feared thnt twenty
seven Americans lost their lives.
They were among the missing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11

OF passengers and crew number
Ing close to 400. $40 survivors only
nrc accounted for. According to nd
vices from Thomas Nelson Page, the
American ambassador nt Rome, six
of the victims were residents of
New York.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-11

thesc two countries. Mr.. AsquIth
further expressed the hope that
Russin and Italy would join In this
arrangement.
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