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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-24
NoRlEL TO BE PUT TO DEATH
Governor-GeneraI Harrison Orders
Execution OF Insurgent Lender.

MANILA. January 2S.-Governor-
General Harrison to-day directed that
General Noriel. the insurgent leader
who is one Of the most prominent ma
tives OF the Island of Cavite, be put to
death on January 27. The execution
was originally set for January 12, but
a native iurist. Judge Revilla, issued n
stay.
Influential Filipinos excrted every in
fuence. but Governor Harrison over
ruled Judge Revilla, and directed that
the death sentence be carried out. The
pending measure abollshing capital
punishment offers the only hope for
the general
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-24
RETURNED TO CUSTODY OF
NEW YORK STATE OFFICIALS

CONCORD. n. H.. January 23.-Harry
X. Thaw was returned to the custody
of New York State officials to day. The
formalitics occupied less than five
minutes.
In that time. Thaw's legal status
underwent three changes He was ar
raigned before Judge Aldrich as a
Federal prisoner by order OF tho court
was surrendered by New Hampshire,
and. finally. upon presentation OF the
New York warrant for his arrest as n
fugitive, which was accompanied by
Governor Felker's order for his extra
dition. he was given into the custody
OF Sheriff Hornbeck. Of Duchess
County, ~ Y.
Thaw. appearing unconcerned. chatted
CONTINUED on Seventh Page.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-24
.sH|P-PURCHASE BILL IS
MADE PARTY MEASURE
Senate Democrats, In Caucus, Reach
Final Agreement on Its
Provisions.
TO BE PRESSED FOR PASSAGE
Kern and Others Think Favorable
Action VIII BE Taken Before
March 4, While Republicans Say
They VIII Continue Opposition.

WASHINGTON. January 23.-Senate
Democrats in caucus late to-day
reached final agreement on the ship
purchase bill and adopted n resolution
making 1t n party measure. Three
Democrats voted against II. but latcr
1t was made unanimous.
No material amendments to tho bill
as perfected in previous caucuses were
adopted. The principal differences of
opinion arose on Senator Hoke Smiths
, amendment to provide that the govern
ment, after restoration OF normal world
| conditions. should lease purchased ships
to private concerns, instead OF operat-
Ing them through n government-con-
trolled corporation. The amendment
was defeated. after prolonged debate.
Chairman Kern announced after the
caucus that two-thirds OF the Demo-
Gratis had voted for the resolution to
make the bill party measure Sew
eral Democrats, however were not
present when that action was taken
Among absentees were Senators Varda-
man. Some of their colleagues said
they believed those Senators, with pos
sibly one exception, would vote for the
bill. Senator Hitchcock. who attended
the caucus, but was absent when the
binding resolution making the bill a
party measure was adopted, said he
hoped TO have an opportunity to vote
for some amendments to the bill In
the Senate
SHIPPING BOARD OF FIVE
PROVIDED IN AMENDMENT
AS agreed upon. the bill provides for
shipping board. to consist OF tho Sec
retaries OF the Treasury and Commerce,
together with three civilians. to be ap-
pointed by the President. with the con-
sent OF the Senate.
That amendment was compromise
on one submitted by Senator Bank
head. In the original bill the board
to control affairs OF the shipping cor
poration would have consisted Of the
Secretaries OF the Treasury and Com
merce and the Postmaster General. with
no civilians. Through the amendment
Democratic leaders hope to win sup
port from some Progressive Republ-
cans.
The only other material endments q
to the original bill was one to incor-
porate the proposed ship concern in
which the government will hold con-
trolling stock In the District of Colum
bia. and another to provide that the
original capital stock of $4,000, 900
can be increased any time to the ex-
tent of Sloo,OOo.OOO more. we shall
keep the bill before the Senate until
1t passes" said Kern. I'VE Will urge
1t as rapidly as possible. giving every
opportunity for discussion"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-24

The great armies In the cast nre
apparently OH their arms, while
their commanders prepare for new
developmcnts. The Germans attack
In front of Wnrsuw has become less
determined, while the armies In the
Cnrpnthians are snowbOund. The
Austro-GermnnH. military observers
believe. nrc preparing to turn their
attention to the southeast, where
the Russians arc marching ON Tran
Kyiynntn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-24
STEAMER FOUND HELPLESS
Revenue Gutter Itasca Finds the Angelo
Parodi In Distress.

WASHINGTON. January 23-The
revenue cutter ltasca reported by
radio to-day She had found In distress
and out OF coal, about $50 miles south
east OF Cape Henry. the Italian steamer
Angela Parodi. The Parodi was last
repofsod sailing from baltimore for
Maddalona, Italy, In November, and was
believed to be on her way back TO
Baltimore or to Norfolk.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-24
GERMANY NOTE
| MAY DRIVE NATION
TO ENTER CONFLICT
Engagements in West Con-
tinue Without Decision
Being Reached.
LOCAL AFFAIRS COMPARED
TO WHAT is EXPECTED
Aviators of Both Forces Continu-
ally Drop Bombs Behind
Hostile Lines.
UNIQUE SITUATION IN POLAND
Flank Attack by Either Army Pos
sible II Russians Successfully
Cross the Vistula.
Roumania's Measures
Are Hostile Acts

LONDON. January 23 t11 A. M.)-
The Temps prints the following from
Petrosrad;
"Gernany, in a note to Roumauia,
declares that the measureH uuder-
fnken by the latter country, which
are tnntnmount to mobilization or
der", and fits encouragement of a
revolutionary propaganda In Tran
syivnniR, arc hoatiIe acts"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-24
NO PARTICULAR DAMAGE
Is DONE At nI-NKyHI IL

LONDON. January % Ql:50 r. MI
While German airmen on Friday morn
ing were dropping bombs on Dunkirk.
one of which damaged the American
consulate. two British aviators paid n
visit to Zeebrugge, damaged sub
marine, and killed or wounded tho
crews or the guns mounted on the
mole to prevent sea attacks on that
new German base.
y British official report. issued to-
night. says that. apart from breaking
tho windows and smashing the furni-
ture OF the American consulate, "1o
particular damage was done" At Dun
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-24
LONDON. January 2s uo:5o p. ny

1rDotS' January 20 (lO:oo Z. My
Although official descriptions Of nght-
Ing In the west are brief, there ia evil
dence that 1t Is growing nercer at
many points. The Germans are show
Ing activity In the neighborhood OF
fpres. and heavy bombardment of the
allies left wing Is almost .incessant
In is from the centre eastward that
the battles are most bitter In tn.
Argonne. around Verdun and in Alsace,
heavy engagements continue, apparent.
~ without any decision having been
reached. But these are merely local
affairs compared to what is expected
when the ground becomes moro suit
able for moving troops Along the Bel
gian coast. every German move is the
signal for renewed bombardment by
British ships. while the aviators OF
ooth forces are continually dropping
bombs behind the hostile lines
Dunkirk has been singled out for
German air attacks, doubtless because
1t Is believed IT Is being used by the
british as base OF supplies from Eng
land, while Ostend. Bruges and Zee
brugge are receiving attention from
the allies There is no confirmation
from official sources of the allied air
men going to Essen and Dusseldorf
carrier In the week.
remarkable situation has arisen in
Poland. Russian troops north of the
lower Vistula are now fifty miles fur
ther west than the Germans In the
direction of Warsaw. 40 that sue
cessful crossing OF the Vistula would
make flank attack by either army
possible. The Germans are keeping
careful guard over possible passage
this reason, but the Russian objective
appears to lie to the north, however
On the whole, however, the Austro-
Germans. for political reasons, must
divert their attention to the southeast.
where the Russians are pressing
through the mountains towards
Pennsylvania.
STRONG AUSTRIAN FORCES
ALREADY ENCOUNTERED
According to Russian statements,
strong Austrian forces already have
been encountered, and there Is a sug-
gestion that the Russians arc expected
to meet serious opposition before long.
The attacks in front Of Warsaw have
grown less frequent, and are not being
pushed with the same determination as
previously. In the Carpathtans the
armies are snowbound
There are reports OF a peace move
ment In Hungary
Dispatches from Rome say 400 peace
meetings, which were arranged for
Sunday. have been postponed while
another report from the same sources
declares the resignation OF the Aus
trian Premier. Count Karl Stuergkh. is
expected, and that he is to be succeeded
by Herr Won Biinski, the Austro- Hun
garian Minister of Finance. The pres
ence OF the Austrian heir, Archduke
Charles Francis, and Baron Burian the
Austro- Hungarian Minister Of Foreign
Affairs. at German headquarters has
also led to talk of dissension among
the German allies. but this Is not seri-
ously considered. In Lloyds, however,
peace risk" is being differentiated for
the first time between Germany
and Austria. The insurance ratio on
peace between Germany and Great
Britain on July 81 Is so guIneas per
cent. while for the same risk" re-
spectlng Austria II Is 65 guineas per
cent.
NO PARTICULAR DAMAGE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-24
DEAL CLOSED FOR
BETTER BASEBALL
Virginia League Is Paid, and
Secretary Farrell Notified
of the Transaction.
MORE SUBSCRIPTIONS NEEDED
Richmond Exhibition Company
Will Start Canvasser to Work
in the Morning.
MORE SUBSCRIPTIONS NEEDED
The Release of Richmond

Richmond. Vn., Jan. c3, 1915.
j. II. Farrell,
Secretary, Albany, n. ";
by authority vested I'm me by the
Virginia League, have to-day
transferred NIL rights of Virginia
League In RIchmond to- Richmond
parties.
tSiEnedD J.. O. BOATWRIGHT.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-24
Continued on Ninth Pare1

aitdlwintcr In the Land OF the sky."
Mountains OF Western North CAROLINA
Golf. riding. mountain climbing and ali out
door sports. 1nvigorating climate Ex-
iremely low round trip fares Excellent
tsrvice Southern Rwy Apply so7 f. Main
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-24
CONTINUED on Fourth PaEoO
Greatly Reduced Mor,,, G,,s ror..

Via southern Railway February 0 to is. in
elusive. to New Orleans, $267 75 round trin
Mobile. S23.35; Pensacola. 323.35 Stopovers
Apply 907 East Main Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-24

FIerceiy-c0ntested battles con-
tnue ut various points on the west
crn 'front.' hut they have been devoid
or important results, no fnr as Of
fcinl reports disclose. The heaviest
engagements nrc reported In the
ArEonne, around Verdun and in
Alsnce, while along the Belgian
coast British wurships have bom-
barded German positions nt every
sign of action. Renewed aerial ac-
tivity by both the Germans and the
allies has provided n spectacular
feature OF operations In the west
Dunkirk has been the target for
German bombs, while Ostend,
BruEes and ZeebrugEc have been
visited by the nllies' aircraft. All
these cities nre bases for military
supplies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-24

The resignation of the Austrian
Premier, Count StuerEkh. is said to
he imminent, and Herr Won BiliInski,
AuHtro-IiunEnrian Minister of
Finance. hns been mentioned as his
probable successor. Talk OF dissen-
sion among the Germanic allies is
not serIourly conHidered, however.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-24

Chief interest I'm the war. so far
ns this country In concerned. centres
mt present In whnt action Great
Britain mny take in reference to the
cotton ship Dacla. nbout to sail for
Germany from Galveston, and the
food-lnden ship WiIhelminn, now ON
her wny to thnt country.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-24

Washington expects both ships to
be thrown into prize courts. but the
state Department hnn not an
nOunced definitely what course will
be pursued II the vessels nre seized
by British warships. Disposition of
these cases In expected to estnbIish
precedents of great Importance to
American shippers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-24
ROUMANIA CHARGED
WITH HOSTILE ACTS
Roumanias Military Measures
Regarded as Hostile by Germany

HE most important OF the days
martial Developments In Eu-
rope, IL the report liz based ON fact,
IN the announcement from Petro-
grad. printed In Paris. that Ger
mnny hns Informed Roumnnin TINT
the latter cOuntry's military mens-
nres and its announcement of q
revolutionary movement In TranxyI-
vania constitute 'hostile acts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-24

Roumnnin has made no secret OF
the fnct that her army Is very we'll
ON wnr footing, md there have
been reports for weeks TINT Ehc
was about to enter the conflict on
the side Of the allies. OmcInI con-
hrmntiOn of Gcrmnny's stnnd In not
obtninnble, however.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-12
Poor Mrs. Smith.

A minister was recounting some Of
his amusing experiences in marrying
people. There's an old CUSTOM"
said he, that the bridegroom shall
kiss the bride Immediately after the
marriage ceremony is over. It's
good, practical custom, for 1t serves
more handily than anything else that
| know of to dissipate the awkward
pause that almost always follows
simple, informal ceremony. For this
reason ! keep the custom alive.
"One day man whom / shall call
Smith came to the parsonage to be
married. Mr.. Smith was a pompous.
consequential little man. The pros
pective Mrs. Smith was a fine, win.
some girl After the ceremony. Mr..
Smith, in spite Of his pomposity, did
not seem to know just what was the
next thing to do, 80, as is my prao
tice in such emergencies. said: MY
dear sir, it Is your privilege to salute
the bride. He turned around and e1
tending his hand formally, said: 'Mrs
Smith, congratulate you"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-12
NOT AN IMPRESSIVE MONARCH
Napoleon III, in Appearance, Left
Much to Be Desired, According
to John Hay.

Short and stocky, he moves with
a queer, sidelong gait, like equity
crab: a man so wooden looking that
you would expect his voice to come
rasping out like watchmans rattle.
A complexion like crude tallOw-
marked for death, whenever death
wants him-to be taken some time
in half an hour, or left, neglected by
the skeleton king, for years, perhaps,
II properly coddled. The mustache
and imperial which the world knows.
but ragged and bristly, concealing the
mouth entirely, is moving little ner-
vously as the lips witch. Eyes sleep
lily watchful-furtive, stealthy. rather
ignoble. like servants looking out OF
dirty windows and saying nobody at
home" and lying as they say It, And
withal wonderful phlegm. He stands
there as still and impassive as II
carved in oak for a ships figurehead.
He looks not unlike one of those
rude. inartistic statues His legs are
too short, ,his body too long. He
never looks well but on a throne or
on a horse as kings ought-From the
Diary of John Hay, Edited by w. r.
Thayer for Harper's Magazine.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-12
Il Was a Mouse.

If there's anything that will make
woman throw good resolutions to the
wind quicker than she made them, 1t
is a mouse. A young woman arrived
at one of the New York hotels and
before retiring at night she decided to
straighten up the things in the closet
of her room She was singing over
her work and was doing nicely until
she discovered two shining little beads
in one corner and decided there must
be a lost hatpin there. So she reached
out to take it. What her hand met
was soft and covered with hair. It
was a mouse The yell that emanated
from that room convinced everybody
tangoing several floors above that
cruel. murder was afoot, and there was
a scramble to the Railways. The young
woman finally succeeded in opening
the door of her room and informed
the gathering crowd what a narrow
escape she had from annihilation Now
there is standing reward of IS for
the head Of that mouse-detached
from the rest of the mouse. II 1t
ever appears again, there's no telling
what may happen.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-12

Even The minute OF the attack they
knew; and just before midnight they
We're standing at the window looking
OUT MO the night, while the vice-chiel
heId his watch in hand In the hush
the faint sound of a dirigible's proper
Ter high up in the heavens, muftled by
the fog, was drowned by the Gray
guns opening fire.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-12
WHY DOGS NOSE IS COLD
o.;,, crowoeo Gut of the Ark IS
Pretty Story, but Not Sciences
Explanation.

When YOUR faithful old dog pokes
his nose into your hand, even your al
lection canpot prevent little shi'eI'
because the nose is so cold. why Id
80 When the body Of a dog is SO
warm, why should this one spot De u''-
ferent from all the rest OF him?
The old fable tells us that when
Noah tried to get all the animals ln'o
the ark some OF them were troupe
some and he had to get dog to help
him drive them in. Because OF 'iie
the dog was the last to enter 'he arm
There was no room left, so ne had 10
stand IN the doorway with MS hose
outside in the wet, and 1t has never
been warm since.
Science gives quite another eXpaha'
ton of the matter. The coldness OF a
dogs nose is, 1t says, due TO the TACT
that II must be kept moist all the
time in order to sharpen his sense ol
smsu And, of course, as the mols-
ture is evaporating all the time, IL
keeps his nose cold
A dog depends a great deal on MS
powers of SMELL especially in the WHO
state, and it is because of his keen
ness of scent that he is valuable 10
man for hunting purposes. In addl-
ton to the olfactory or smelilng
nerves inside a dogs nostrils, the
whole black membrane around the
nose is very sensitive, but this sensi'
tiveness can only be retained by mois'
ture. Thus it is that when a dogs
nose is dry and warm he is Ill ana
needs doctoring
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-12
The Ljketiest One,

The late Admiral Mahan, at the be-
ginning of the war, was arguing with
a lady at luncheon about the British
navy.
But my dear madam" said the ad-
miral, 1T is hard to argue with you
because you are Scr, pardon me
SO ignorant.
you remind we of the young wife
who said to her brother about her
volunteer husband:
Isn't Jack Just wonderful?
Think-he's already been promoted to
field marshal
From private to field marshal in
two months? Impossible, said the
brother.
Did | say field marshall muir
INJURED the young wife. Well, per
haps it's court-martial. / know it's
one or the other. New York Trib-
une.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-12
SYNOPSIS.

At their home on the frontier between
the Browns and Grays Marta Galland and
her mother, entertaining Colonel WesteT-
ling OF the Grays, see Captain LanStr 4
OF the Browns injured by a fall in his
aeropane. Ten years later. Westerling,
nominal vice but real chief Of staff re-en-
forces South La Tir and meditates on war.
Marta tells him of her teaching children
the follies OF war and martial patriotism
and begS him TO prevent war while he is
chief OF staff Lanstron calls on Marta
al her home She tells Lanstron that she
eeneVes Feller the gardener to be spy
Lanstron confesses 1t is true and shows
her telephone which Teller has con-
cealed In secret passage under the tower
Tor use to benefit the Browns in war
emergencies. Lanstron declares bis love
for Marta Westering and the Grays pre-
pare plans to use a trivial international
AFFAIR to foment warlke patriotism and
strike before declaring war PartOw,
Brown chief Of staff, reveals his plans to
Lanstron. made vice chief. The Gray
army crosses the border line and attacks
The Browns check them. Artillery. in
fantry, aeroplanes and drigibles engage.
Marta has her first glimpse Of war in its
modern. cold, scientific, murderous brI-
tally. The Browns fall back to the Gal
land house. Marta sees a night attack
The Grays attack in force. Feler leaves
his secret telephone and goes back to his
guns Hand to hand fighting. The Browns
jail back again Marta asks Lanstron over
the phone to appeal to Partow to stop the
fighting. Vandalism In the Galand house.
Westerling and his staff occupy the Gal
land house and he begins to WOO Marta.
who apparently throws her fortunes with
the Grays and offers valuable information.
She calls up Lanstron on the secret tee-
phone and plans to give Westerling infor-
nation that will trap the Gray army.
Westering forms his plan of attack upon
what he learns from her. The Grays take
Bordir. Through Marta Westerlng is led
70 concentrate his attack on the main line
at Engadir A leak of information Is sus-
pected Bouchard Is relieved as chief in
tslligence officer and in going accuses
Marta. Westerlng thinks him crazy. The !,
Grays take the apron OF Engadr. Par |
tow dies suddenly and Lanstron succeeds
him.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-12
CHAPTER XIX.
he Ram.


In the closet off the Galland library,
where the long-distance telephone was
installed, Westerling was talking
with the premier in the Gray capital.
Your total casualties are eight hun
dred thousand. That is terrific, Wes-
terling!" the premier was saying.
Only two hundred thousand of
those are dead" replied Westerling.
Many with only slight wounds are
already returning to the front. Ter
rife, do you say? Two hundred thou
sand in five millions is one man out
of twenty-five. That wouldn't have
worried Frederick the Great or Napo-
leon much. Eight hundred thousand Is
one out of six. The trouble is that
such vast armies have never been en-.
gagged before. You must consider the
percentages, not the totals"
yet, eight hundred thousand! If
the public knew" exclaimed the pre-.
mier.
THE public does not know" said
Westerling.
They guess. They realize that we
stopped the soldiers letters because
they told bad news. The situation is
serious"
why not give the public something
to think about?" Westerling demanded.
1--WE tried. 1t doesn't work. The
murmurs increase. repeat, my fears
of rising of the women are we'll
grounded. There is mutiny in the air.
feel it through the columns of the
press, though they are censored. +"
Then, soon I'll give the public some
thing to think about, myself" Wester
ling broke in. "The dead will be for
gotten. The wounded will be proud
Of their wounds and their fathers and
mothers triumphant when our army
descends the other side of the range
and starts on its march to the Browns
capital"
But you have not yet taken q
single fortress" persisted the premier
And the Browns report that they have
lost only three hundred Thousand
men"
''Lanstron is lying" retorted Yves
terling hotly. But no matter. W.
have taken positions with every at
tack and kept crowding in closer.
ask nothing better than that tn,
Browns remain on the defensive, leav
ing initiative to US. We have devel
oped their weak points. The resolut,
I offensive always wins. ! know wher,
l am going to attack; they do not.
shall not give them time to reinforce
the defense at our chosen point.
have still plenty Of live soldiers left
l shall go in with men enough thi
time to win and to hold
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-12
Logic Of the Loaded,

Who goes there?" the sentry chaL
lenged.
Lord Roberts, answered the tipsy
recruit.
Again the sentry put the question,
and received like answer, whereupon
he Knocked the offender down. When
the latter came to. the sergeant was
bending over him. See here" said
the sergeant why didn't you answer
right when the sentry challenged
your"
HOLY st. Patrick" replied the re-
cruit' II he'd do that to Lord Roberts.
what would he do to a plain Mike
Flanagan?"-Boston Transcript.