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The Washington herald., 1915-01-31

ceeded a few steps, then the French
man. then It'll we were near enough
and I said: "Bonjour. Monsieur; je YOU
drais chercher des blesses. estil permis? p"
He gave me a billet on which was writ
ten in German: Halt! Wait for the
Generals decision" Quite near me
wounded man was groaning and I asked
leave to take him with me. NO, you
could then see our positions, ii cannot be
allowed" After great pressing. we were
permitted to carry him OFF. Five yards
to our right German cried out: Take
me along too / begged and implored
tine Frenchman to allow us to take him.
but the answer was: No, go back at
once to your own lines and wait for the
Generals decision. which you will get
in an hour or two" / tried to move him.
but he grew impatient and then I said to
my comrades: Pull yourselves together
lads. We must leave him there" but 1
called out to the poor wounded fellow:
I'm an hour I shall come and take you
along" The French Generals answer
was a perfect shower of shells, and the
reply he could not allow our wounded to
be removed. as We mutilated French
women so horribly. 1t was dreadful to
think OF having to leave the poor fellow
lying there and have no hope of fetching
him. You cannot paint it and I shall
not try to do so for you. It was dreadful
for me as a doctor. The man saw us 80
Yards OFF and could not be taken along.
My heart felt like breaking, but my good
corporal got him this evening as soon as
it was dark. The fellow had crawled for
ward towards our lines. l could have
kissed him and had a long talk with him.
The corporal will get the Iron Cross. l
cannot describe the joy I felt when I
saw the man pretty safe with us. You
can fancy it.-Now he is on the way
home
CBautzener Nachrichten,
November T. 1914
How HuSsars and LRncerS De-
stroyed = French Cavalry BrIGades.
On 4th October We were quietly riding
along a country road in France, We -th
Lancers and the -th Hussars. Suddenly
a dispatch rider dashes up, bringing the
news that cavalry brigades double our
number. have been sighted 1000 yards
off. We walked our horses for about 500
yards, then took our positions in sec
tiOns. Then or at a gallop with tilted
lanCes and sabres hanging on our arms.
Each OF us knew. what it meant 10 have
to fight against double numbers.
4 hasty shake-hands with the COM
rades-a last prayer-a pat on the faith
full horses neck-then on. The tromp-
eters blow quick gallop." Soon We were
in a glen, then over a hill and at a dis
tanCe of go yards We saw the enemy gall
Looping towards US: we could even hear
the horses snorting. When We were
about 100 yards off each other. our cap
tain called STEADY" 90 yards-and saw
The Washington herald., 1915-01-31
PLAZA OWNERS PAID.
Checks AEEregating $I4,O4e for
Land I'm square 722.

Thg9e owners of plaza property In
square 722 yesterday received checks
aggregating $14.046 from the plaza
award commission. Those reimbursed
were: Clarence c. Kilby. lot 16. $4.474;
Mary D. Sutton. lot is, $4.472. and
Margaret A. Casey. lot 20. s5.100.
The commission will hold an open
hearing on property in squares $50
and 723 Wednesday. The first cases
considered will comprise most of the
parcels In square $50 and those OF 7z3
that front on Massachusetts avenue.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-31

The accompanying article. written for
The Washington Herald, Is by Frederic
L. Huidekoper, who has been striving
for nine years to awaken the American
neople to the weakness OF their Iand
forces and the defenselessness OF the
country. His writings have excited wide
spread interest both in the United Seates
and abroad. and have even been the sub
iect of discussion in Congress. One Of
his articles entitled is the United States
Prepared for War originally appeared
in the North American Review, and was
subsequently, republished in pamphlet
form with in introduction by Hon. Will
lam II. Taft. His article, THE Truth Con-
cerning the United States Army was
printed in the Congressional Record and
contained virtually the same information
as Secretary OF War Dickinson's conf
Dental report. Another article, entitled
The United States Army and Organ
ized Militia Today" was probably the
most detailed account OF the actual con-
dition Of the army which has ever been
written by a civilian. Mr.. Huidekoper
has also written articles on the armies OF
Europe and the present war, in The
Worlds Work. for September and Octo-
bcr last. The Worlds Work for Febru-
airy, 1915 will contain a thorough article
on our blundering military policy since
the beginning Of the Revolution. Except
members Of Congress. Mr.. Huidekoper
was the only civilian invited to be pres
ent at the discussions on the reorganiza-
ton of the land forces of the United
states at the War Department in July.
1872, and January, 1913. He is undoubted-
" the foremost authority on the subject
Of which he treats in this article.
By FREDERIC l.. HUIDEKOPER.
Did any human being ever read any
thing equal to some OF the statements in
that part OF President Wilson's annual
message to Congress which deals with
national defense?
He opens the subject by declaring that
Of course we are not ready to put into
the field nation of men trained to
arms" that We never have been and
never will be so long as We are true to
"our present political principles and in
stitutions;" that we have always found
means TO defend ourselves against attack
and always shall whenever necessary.
without requiring compulsory military
service In times OF peace" He then pro-
ceeds TO feed his readers with intellec-
tual pabulum on the subject of the i'm
munity Of the United States and the i'm
possibility OF its being affected by the
present war which has involved half the
world. Returning 10 national defense he
ieclares that from the first we have had
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19
GREAT REVIVAL AT
SOUTH NORFOLK CHURCH

Norfolk. Va. Oct. 18.--The enthusi-
astic labors of the pastor, Rev. w. NJ.
Black, OF the South Norfolk Baptist
Church, have been rewarded with
gratifying results during the two weeks
that the meetinrs have been In prog
ress at his church. There were twen-
ty-three professions yesterday and
four persons were received by letter.
This added to the results of the previ-
GUS meeting. makes sixty-seven pro-
fessions and eight additions by letter,
a total of seventy-five persons who
have been stirred to an awakening In
terest in their spiritual welfare. Fifty
five OF the above number presented
themselves yesterday for baptism.
there being only twelve persons who
did not present their names.
This has been one of the greatest
revivals from the standpoint of num-
bers that has taken place In this sec
ton In many years.
The meetings viii, continue until
Wednesday night and probably later
in the week
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19
News From All Sections Of Virginia
SERIES Of COLLISIONS
At uMDERIs POINT
Tramp Steamer, Tug Boats, Oil COL
Her and Barges In TAnglc in
Lower Norfolk HarbOr.

Norfolk. Va, Oct ls.---A series OF
collisions between United States oil
collier, Norwegian tramp steamer,
tug boats and barges in the lower har-
Dor sholtly after s o'clock this morn
ing damaged the naval collier Are
thusa to the extent Of several thou
sand dollars, stove a large hole in the
stern of the Norwegian steamer Hes
peros which will necessitate repairs
at a shipyard before she can proceed
to sea and left the barge Emelie In a
sinking condition. with her bow bad
ly crumpled. There was no loss of
life and none Of the officers or crews
of the damaged vessels was injured.
Was TO Load Dynamite.
The Hesperos, after taking on a
cargo of coal at Lambert's Point.
dropped down stream a few minutes
before 8 o'clock with the intention Of
loading dynamite for South Ameri-
can port. She had anchored by the
bow just below Craney Island and the
tide had swung her stern across the
channel. While the tug Pocahontas
was endeavoring to swing the Nor
wegian down stream the Arethusa ap-
preached. making up the harbor, and
the tug Gwalia, with the barges Salem,
Cassie and Emile in tow. was pro-
ceeding down the river.
Hole Torn in HesperOs.
The government vessel attempted to
pass around the stern Of the Nor
wegian. and in doing SO rammed the
Hesperos on the port side. tearing a
large hole in the port stern of the
latter and raking her own port side
from just aft OF the forecastie to the
bridge AS the vessels scraped to-
gether after the crash almost every
thing on the port side of the Arethusa
was carried away. including davits.
boats, bridge-end and a portion of the
bridge house. AS the Arethusa swung
clear of the Hesperos the collier, still
under Roadway. passed the tug Gwalia
and struck the barge Cassie bow on.
crumpling the bow OF the barge and
tearing a hole in the port bow OF the
Arethusa.
Barge and Arcthusa Damaged.
The Cassie and Emeiie were side
former she glanced off and struck the
Emeiie squarely on the starboard bow.
tearing a large hole in the barge and
another hole in the starhoard bow Of
the Arethusa- The naval vessel hove
to in the stream after the collision
and awaited the arrival of the tug
Mohawk from the yard, which lowed
her back to the navy yard badly dam
aged. The Emelie anchored near the
channel and. according to members
OF the crew the barge was taking in
considerable water later in the morn
ing. The Norwegian vessel was un-
able to proceed with the loading OF
explosives and will have to go to the
Newport News shipyard for repairs be-
fore she can leave port.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19
The Virginian Free
Shopping Service

III for any reason Won cannot do
your own shopping. we will pro-
cure for You any article adser-
tised in our paper.
Read these rules before YOU give
us an opportunity to serve You:
An, article advertised In THE
yfrsinian." ar any article sold bs
any "NirSinian' advertiser, will he
purchased by The tirginian" shop
sser upon receipt of Il cheqne or
money order for full amount of
pur :hase.
3 Juforrna don about articles de-
scr4trd In the Shopping Column.
either Sunday or daily will fpe
given on request ny THE Nireinian'
shopper.
Write to ''7he Nirginjan'' shopper
enclosing seif-addressed stamped
envelope, and she will answer.
giving Information concerning
where article may be purchased.
and on receipt of your order will
1 purchase for you III cheque or
anDney order for the proper amount
II inciosed. II you live in n small
town, mention the name OF the
county.
Correspondents must remember
that unless orders for Special
eA1rS reach 1.-THE virginian" shop
asinlsr the day the sale takes place, the
11sed.
No charge for services OF "vir-
nkAu' Snapper.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19

Leigh, Jr., at Piedmont" near Rapi-
dan.
Mrs. W. ID. Thomas and Miss Mary
Thomas have returned to the city and
are now occupying their home on West
Franklin Street.
Miss Mary Lyon Tyler. who was the
guest OF Miss Martha Chambers last
week. returned TO her home in VIII
liamsburg on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter ]. Hermann,
who have been visiting the latter's
mother, Mrs. ]. 3. Page. 72o Virginia
Avenue, Barton Heights. have return
ed TO their home at the Warm Springs.
Miss Isabelle Carter Is the guest of
Miss Virginia Christian at her home
on West Franklin Street.
Msis Zelle Minor has returned to
Richmond, after visiting in Ginter
Park. and is now with Miss Gardner
at 323 East Franklin Street
Mrs. Henry A. Peasants has re-
turned from .Harrisonburg. where she
has been visiting her mother. Mrs. FIR
nest Strayer, and her sister. Mrs.
Frank Blackwell.
Mrs. Thomas Boiling Is visiting
friends in Orange County.
Miss Eliza beth Kearney. of New
York, is the guest of her sister Mrs,
Julien Hill. on Monument Avenue.
Mrs +. L. Conquest. Jr., left on
Saturday TO spend some time with rela-
tives in Baltimore.
Mrs Lewis. of 'Iynnside," near Old
Sweet Springs. is the guest Of her sis
ter. Mrs. j. F.. Houston, in this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19
VI. IT, CONFERENCE TO
BE HELD At WINDSOR

Windsor Va, Oct. 1s.--The fourth
quarterly conference OF this district
Will be held at the Windsor NJ. f..
Church on Saturday and Sunday. Pre-
siding Elder w. r. Green. of Ports
mouth. will preach on Saturday and
Sunday morning On Sunday morn
ing Miss BERTHE Branch, of Suffolk.
will render a solo.
Colonel and Mrs. Parke Deans. Miss
Ethel Deans and Rev. j. J.. King at
tended the Biggs- Rawls wedding at
Beaver Dam Baptist Church on We'd
nesday afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19
CONWAY TAKES PLACE
MADE VACANT BY DEATH

Bowling Green, Va, Oct, &c, b.
Conway, a widely-known lawyer, who
was defeated by o small majority in
the Democratic primary by w. e En-
mis-, who died few days ago. winning
the nomination for the Virginia House
OF Delegates. has entered his name as
a candidate for the position. His name
will appear on the ballots in the No
yember election.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19
Withdrew From Race.

Bristol Va. Oct. 1S.--Because of
his failure to get his name on the Of
fetal ballot. Fred d. Willard. Repuh-
lican candidate for the Virginia House
of Delegates from Bristol and Wash
ington County, has announced his
withdrawal from the race, His Re
publican associate, Joel Sproles, will
continue in the race. although his
name will not appear on the official
ballot in Bristol.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19
GRA|M-l0AO|AG RECORD
MADE At c. { 0. DOCKS
Nearly Two Million Bushels Put
Aboard Seven Steamships at
Newport News.

With the loading of seven vessels
witsl grain in as many days. and the
beginning OF another, a record has
been established at Chesap eake and
Ohio elevator b at Newport News.
which is destined TO stand for a long
time ago.
On October 8. the British steamer
Eustace began taking on cargo of
oats, Saturday forenoon. the Dutch
steamer Agamemnon completed lead
ing a cargo of oats, and the Dutch
steamer Maartensdyk began to take
on rye; in the interim the Glenrazen.
Escaterini, Saliby, Monnikendam and
Bartolo. all loaded at elevator B. a
total export of l,67S,000 bushels OF
grain.
An authority on the subject state d
yesterday that 1t was decidedly doubt
full IL like record had ever before
been made. and further stated that
there was not another elevator In the
world where the work could have been
handled with such quick dispatch.
Some months ago, when thirty-one
vessels loaded with grain in thirty
days. with both elevators working. the
record Was pointed to with pride. But
this loading cannot compare with that
of the past week.
IT Is expected that when a state
ment of the grain exported in the
past month at Atlantic ports is avail
able that the figures will be very
flattering to this port.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19
VETERANS MOBILIZE
At FREDERICKSBURG


Especial to the Richmond virginisn.)
Fredericksburg. Va, Oct. 1s.-From
every nook and corner Of the State
are coming veterans. sons Of veterans,
sponsors. maids and visitors by scores
to Join in the festivities OF the twenty,
eighth reunion of the grand camp Of
Confederate Veterans The city 10 boz
decked as never before and presents
glad appearance. Every house ana
store on the principal streets ID dec
GRATED with the Stars and Bars. auto
mobiles carriages. wagons and bicycles
are covered with streamers and bunt.
ing and the whole town is alive with
enthusiasm. The sessions begin to-
morrow at IL A. NJ, and from that time
until Thursday night there will not b.
an idle moment for anyone. Judge
George l.. Christian, of Richmond. Is
here and will deliver an address to the
veterans on Wednesday at tho spot
where Jackson was wounded In the
battle OF Charlottesville.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19
President Appoints Virginian.

WaShInRtOn. OCT. IS.--President
Wilson has appointed William Holt
Gale, of Virginia, CONSUL general at
Munich. Germany, in succession to T.
ST. John Gaffney. whose resignation
was brought about by his strong pro-
German utterances
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19
Killed by Fall in Copper Mine.

Arvonia, Va, Oct lS.--Wiley IT,
Wootten. a well-known citizen, who
was visiting the old Lightfoot copper
mine at Bumpass' Bridge, was precipi-
tated TO the bottom of the shaft, a
distance of forty-five feet. and was so
terribly injured that he died
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19

Norfolk, Va, Oct. 1s.-What efforta
the police have made toward solving
the problem OF the identity of the old
white man who died on the lawn Of
Mrs. Dora McNurney, s13 West James.
town Avenue, last Thursday afternoon
from bullet wounds in his body. and
OF how he came by the wounds which
resulted In death have so far proved
fruitless. Who tho old man Ia, where
he came from, and who fred tho bul<
let's that ended his life and for what
reason are still matters of blind cone
lecture.
Detectives Victor Downs and J. II.
Purnell were tho flrst officers to reach
the place where the old man died. The
night after the old man was killed
there was some talk by the police Of Z
clue that would lead to the slayer Of
the old man. Apparently. that clue had
proved false ono, NJ no arrests hav0
been made in tho case and as the poS
lice seem to be ~ completely baAlled
now as when tho crime was nrst CONS
mitted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19
VETS Attempt 10 Come Back. -

Chicago, Oct. ls.--Seventy-fo vio-
lations of the Sunday saloon closing
law were recorded In revised police re-
ports today. an increase Of forty-six
over the number reported a week ago.
when Mayor Thompson's order went
into effect. Thirty-five Of the viola
tons consisted of obstructfng view
OF the bars.
Arrests for intoxication kept pace
with the increase on the list of closing
violations A week ago Sunday fewer
than thirty arrests were made. Yes
terday nifty persons were arrested for
drunkenness. The average number of
Sunday arrests il seventy-hve. Chief
Of Police Heaiy said. however. that the
Sunday closing has decreased the
amount Of crime to a very consider
able extent"
All cases Of violation will be sub
mitted to Mayor Thompson tomorrow
with the recommendation that licenses
be revoked.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19
WASHINGTON Will
BACK At FAIRFAX
After Half Century Noted Document
In In Hands Of Lawful
Custodian.

Fairfax Courthouse, Va. Oct. 10
Martha Washington's will. which was
taken from the courthouse here by q
Union trooper during one of the bat
ties OF Bull Run. and later found its
way into the collection OF tho late j.
Pierpont Morgan, was returned to the
county archives today with elaborate
ceremonies.
Recently the State Of Virginia sued
j. P. Morgan. in the Supreme Court Of
the United States to recover the his-
toric document. Mr.. Morgan suggest
ed that it be placed In Mount Vernon.
Fairfax County folk, however. claimed
1t as part Of their court records and
today 1t was restored In Its place be-
side the will OF General Washington.
The court formally dismissed the
suit when the Acknowledgement
moved the dismissal in open court.
ATTORNEY. ASKS
DISMISSAL OF SUIT
Washington. Oct. 18.-4attorney-
General Pollard of Virginia to-day
asked the Supreme Court to dismiss
the suit filed last spring to compel
J. p. Morgan to return the Martha
Washington will to the State. Mr..
Morgan recently returned the will.
Mr.. Pollard had the will in his
possession today. and before the court
he exhibited it TO the Justices. Later
It was returned to the clerk OF the
court at Fairfax Courthouse.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19

Chesa peake and Ohio Railway has
awarded the contract for the double
track of three miles of it's James
River branch between Greenlee and
Balcony Falls. 1t Is believed that this
marks the beginning OF a plan to give
most Of this branch two tracks. u con-
dition almost necessary TO properly
handle the heavy freight traffic be-
tween The coal fields and tidewa,cr.
The branch leaves the main line al
Clifton Forge and runs to this through
Lynchburg, the distance being about
$50 miles. Over Il Ia handled all of
the through freight traffic in both
directions, as well as much Northern
freight. which IS delivered to the
Southern at Orange. going from the
James River branch over the Vir-
gin!a Air Line to Gordonsville
The traffic over this branch has
been so heavy during the last three
months that 1t Is hard TO move II with
out delays. Passing tracks of several
miles In length here and there would
greatly facilitate the movement of
traffic,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19

MI IRp4V A0TEr JOHN MURPHY, Proprietor.
AvAOANA - IN A|AA EUROPEAN
ola Resort with
three streesBroad Eighth
Private and Public Dining Rooms
ROOMS
rlorst Bride the
Music Auditorium
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19

Esskine Buford. Peyton Fleming
Francis l.. Johnson and DIR Rober
Preston went TO Norfolk to play ten
mis- on Saturday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19

Mrs. Russell Crenshaw. of Panama.
Is expected in Richmond this fall Ia
be the guest Of relatives for several
weeks.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19

Miss Emily rutherford Royal
who has been visiting Mrs Rober
Coleman Walker at Ardmore for tn
past two weeks in now the guest o
Mrs. L. r, Sims at Rosemont. Pa.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19

Miss Elsie Lindsey. of 500 Wee
Franklin Street. is the guest OF he
sister. Mrs, Armstrong. in New York
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19

Miss Mary Lyon Tyler. who was tn
guest of Miss Martha Chambers las
week, returned TO her home in VII
liamsburg on Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19

Mrs. Thomas Boiling. who has been
at the White Sulphur for some time
past. - now visiting Mrs. Egbert G.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19

David Tucker Brown, of Chapel
I'm. n G., arrived on Saturday TO
Join his wife. who has been the guest
III her mother. Mrs William r Trigg.
for the past ten days Both Mr. and
Mrs. Brown will be in the city until
after the Trigg-W White wedding.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19

Miss Ellen Glasgow, the authoress
has returned to her home here, ] West
Main Street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-19

mond a number OF times and has a
great many friends here.
Misses Emily and Ruth Brown Mt the