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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-17
Conferences Under Way in Athens
May End Greece's Seeming Indecision

The Near East stiil Is the center
of grcatcst interest In the world
wnr. with the future status Of
Greece regards the entente
power, the chief point ut issue.
With the object Of bringing to n
head the nituatlon created by the
Greek governments secninE indie
cfsiOn. conferences nrc In progress
In Athens between Denys Cochin. n
member Of ti,c French Cabinet, md
the ministers of Grcnt britain md
France md the Greek officials. In
addition. Enri tIifchencr. the Brit
fsh Secretary for War. IL closc mt
hand on ono Of the istnuds In the
Aegean Sea. Russin and Itnty also
nrc snid to he watching closely the
trend of AFFAIRS In Athens. SimuI-
tnneousiy comes the report TINT
nntidynnstic deinonstrntion. have
occurred mt PRtrns. stronghold Of
rA-Prcmicr NenizcloS. who held
majority In the Iast chamber.
On the various fronts the fighting
hns been confined to artillery duels,
except I'm Serbia, along the Austro-
ItnIinn frontier md at the crossings
of the Styr River, In Russia. The
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-17
GREECE MUST GIVE
SOLEMN PROMISE
ASSURING SAFETY
Nothing Less Than Positive
Guarantee Will Satisfy
Entente Powers.
| HAVE TOO MUCH AT STAKE
TO TAKE ANY CHANCES
Time Is Short, and Decision
of Constantine Must Be
Reached Speedily.
BuLGAItS ARE PRESSING HARD
In Desperate Battle They Force
French to Retire at Two
Points.
BuLGAHs ARE PRESSING HARD
In Desperate Battle They Force
French to Retire at Two
Points.

LONDON. November Is.-With tho
increasing gravity from the allies
viewpoint. OF the military situation in
armies Of the entente powers has he
come a matter Of the deepest concern.
and an effort is being made to induce
the Greek government TO define its
Intentions
1t is said that the presence At Sa-
lonik OF large number OF French
and British warships with transports
has made an Impression on King Con
stantine and his advisers. But. with so
much at stake. nothing short OF a posi-
tive guarantee of the safety of the
French. British and Serbian troops,
should they be compelled by circun-
stances to retire into Greece. will
satisfy London and Paris. the mnis-
ters OF which capitals are being
strongly supported by the Russian and
Italian representatives.
TINE Is VERY SHORT.
WITH BULGARIANS ACTIVE
The presence of Lord Kitchener, the
British Secretary for War, in the
Aegean, and of Denys Cochin a mem
ber of the French Cabinet, at Athens.
II Is hoped here. will aid to clear up n
very complicated situation. The time,
however. is short, for the BulEarinns
nave been strongly re-enforced both in
Central and Southern Serbia, and. be-
sides attempting n Ranking movement
against the Serbians at Bnbuna Pass
thereby threatening Prilcp and Mon
astir. are opposing formidable forces
to-, tho rrFrench at Gradsko and along
the left bank OF the Cerna
Thus far the Scrbans arc holding the
Babuna Pass. and the French theii.
original position, but the pressure is
necessarily being felt by troops who
have been fighting for days without
ceSSa ton.
In the north the Austro- German
troops which have joined hands with
the Bulgar!ans west Of Nish are moving
slowly and steadily. hut doubtlessly
cautiously, owing 10 the presence or
the unbeatcn Montenegrins. with per-
haps other support. who are harassng
them I'm the west
I;NDEANORING TO REACH
BELEAGUIsRED SERBIANS
dispatch received tonight from
Vienna says that British and Italian
troops are enneaNoring To reach the
battle field where the Scrbians are
awaiting them. but does not say from
what point they are coming. The Near
East will be watched with considerable
anxiety for the next few days
On the other fronts there is little
TO report Both the Belgian and Re-
trograd statements report quiet gem
orally. on the Styr River. however
the Russians are still fighting for the
river crossings.
IN the west the weather is wintry,
and there has been only artillery aud
mining activities. The roads arc hard
ening, however. and attacks which
could not lie ATTEMPTED in the mud
may soon be possible
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-17
TO PROTECT BORROWERS
Comptroller williams Wants Laws to
Permit Prosecution OF Banks CharS-
ing Excessive interest.

WASHINGTON. November 16.--Comp-
trollcr Williams, appearing to-day be-
fore the joint congressional commit
tee on rural credits recommended
Legislation to permit the Department
of Justice TO proceed against bank $
which charge excessive interest on farm
loans.
David Lubin. American delegate to
the institute at Rome. gave the com
mittee his observations on the Ger
man system.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-17

.tuNtru German md bulgarian
armies In the north hnyc nERin
bent southunrd aud westward the
lines of tho Scrbinns aud taken from,
them additional positions md emp
turrd men md gums, while late
dispatch says that tho Scrbinus hRve
been compelled to retreat from the
Bnbuna Pass. In the south. owing
to the danger of their position being
turned.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-17
TRUE STORY OF ANCONA
SOUGHT BY WASHINGTON
Detailed Statement of Vessels
Destruction.
SOME PERTINENT QUESTIONS
Vienna Will BE Asked If Warming
Shot Was Fired. and If Sufficient
Time Was Given for Passengers
and Crew TO Take to Boats.

WASHINGTON. November 16-Am-
bassador renneld. at Vienna. was in
structed by cable to-day to ask the
Aus'ro-Hungarian Foreign Office for n
statement in detail of the circumstances
OF the torpedoiug of the Italian steamer
Ancona in the Mediterranean last week.
with loss OF several American lives
This action was taken upon the pre-
sentation of tho Austrian embassy here
10 Secretary Lansing OF colnmunica-
ton from the Vienna admiralty stat
ing that al Austrian submarine sunk
the Ancona and asserting that ample
timo for the passengers and crew to
escape was afforded, Until RESPONSE
biiity for the action of the submarine,
which.f It had been reported wns or
German nationality, was thus officially
assumed, the American government
withheld formal inquiry at Vienna
iPENFIELD is INSTRUCTED
TO DISCUSS CASE ORALLY
Ambassador Penfeld was instructed
to discuss the case orally with officials
OF the Austrian government to obtain
details supplementary to those trans
mitted by the embassy. The undcter-
mined points on which the American
government now seeks information are:
Did the submarine fire warning
shot?
Did the submarine cease firing when
the ARcona came to 4 stop
How much time was given passengers
and crew to get into the lifeboats?
What were the activities of the sub
marine while the ship was unloading
its passengers"
Was torpedo fired while any of the
passengers were aboard?
The fact that the Austrian govern
mcnt assumes responsibility for the
action of the submarine disposes. il is
believed. Of the reports that the under
sea boat flew n German flag. but of
ficials are anxious to be satisfied on this
point as well. Press reports from Ber-
lin have stated that the German gov
ernment disclaimed any connection
with the incident.
OFFICIALS WILL NOT PREDICT
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
Officials would not predict what the
character OF representations by the
United states might be should il de-
vclop that enough time was not given
the Anconas passengers TO escape, as
alleged in Italy's official communca-
ton presented Yesterday by Count
Maccht di Cellerc. the Italian ambas-
Sador.
. The statement transmitted by the
Austrian embassy to-day says the An
coma was shellcd while trying 10 es-
cape, but that when she stopped forty
five minutes was allowed for the pas
scngers and crow to get into small
boats. a torpedo being fired only after
another ship appeared in response to
a summons by wireless from the An
coma
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-17
DISFAvORS DECREASE
Asaistant Secretary of Navy Rooneveit
Promfses Norfolk Navy-fard Flee
triciaDs His support.

WASHINGTON. November 16.-As-
sistant Secretary OF the Navy Roosevelt
o-day promised T.. S. Bower. who called
on him as representative Of the cleo
tricians employed In the Norfolk Navy
yard, that he would Investigate the
wage question affecting the electricians
and would not approve any reductions
II conditions were as represented.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-17
FIRE LOSS is 100000
Norfolk-Southcrn shops nj Newbcrn.
y. G.. Completely Destroyed
hy Flames.

WBERN. y. C.. November To-
Fire tonight completely destroyed the
Norfolk Southern Railroad shops here
The loss is placed NJ 100000 The nre
at one time threatened the entire north
ern end OF the city and the Union Sta
tion and freight warehouses.
The plant covered almost a city block.
and with it two locomotives and several
cars also were burned
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-17
Former Senator Dcn,l.

KALAMAZOO. MICH, November I6.-
Former United States Senator julius
Caesar Burrowes died at his home here
tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-17

been lighting Hcrcely along the
Ccrnn Itiycr. md tho French COM
mnnder, General Snrrnil, ts nuthOr-
ity for the stntement that 3O.0OO
DulEariRHs Ncrc rcpuiscd nlong tho
whole line. with very heavy cnsunI-
tIcs. Not ono French gun has hccn
taken.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-17

REPORTS from Bcrnc. Switzerland,
say that Field Mnrshnl Won Linden
burg, who hns been engaged for
weeks past In nm attempt TO drive
bnck tho Russian line I'm the Dyinsk
sector. hns left the eastern for tho
western front.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-17
FRENCH FORCES COMPELLED
TO RETIRE At TWO POINTS

SALONlKl, GREECE November Is
tvia Londom. After heavy fighting
with the e-enforced Bulgarian troops
III Southern Serbia. the French were
compelled to retire ut two points IN
the vicinity OF Gradisca. twelve miles
north of the Greek border
Bulgarian attack along the Cerna
River was repulsed. with heavy losses
to the attackers.
The battle of the ccrna was waEed
along the left bank OF the river Two
or three bulgarian divisions were en-
gagged. aud desperate attempt was
made to pierce the French center.
The Engagement was in progress with
furious intensity for thirty-six hours.
after which the BulGarians were beaten
back along this entire front
The situation in Macedonia is de-
veloping rapidly. Large re-cnforce-
ments have been brought in BY the
Bulgarians, who are making renewed
efforts to force Babuna Pass The
Scrhians are still holding out, hut this
movement threatens Prilcp and Mon.
astir. Many inhabitants OF alonastir
are preparing to depart The members
OF the diplomatic corps have changed
their plans. and intend to proceed 10
Scutari Albania. instead OF TO Mon
aStir.
Old SERBIA Is LOST
AND NEW iS THREATENED
old Serbia is lost ana new Serbia
Is In a precarious condition. in the
opinion of NJ. Jacowscheff. secretary
OF the Russian legation in Greece who
arrived here yesterday from Mitrovitza.
Western Serbia. by way OF Albania
The secretary asserted that the Ser
bians 1T Eabuna Pass could not hold
out YSsn longer. and that the only
hope was that the Serbian force con-
centratcd at Mitrovitza would prove 10
be strong enough to take the, offensive
and advance towards Monastir.
thc morale Of tho Serbian, is
he continued. "Half-trniuod
recruits march TO battle singing Ike
veterans. Their aged King icter is
y 3.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-17
GOING SORTHc

Travel Via York River Line to Baltimore
thence rail Delightful over night bnat rip
Leave Richmond $40 p. NJ. Phone Mad. 2,:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-17
CONTINUED on Second Page.)

$3.50 to baltimore md Return.
York River Line. Elegant new stenmers
Fine overnight trip. Phone Madison pc. :,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-17
WOULD HELP % HIRING
SUPPORT For PRESiDEST

1T Is my irm convi.tion If n better
Understandings can he had with the
President and OF his policy IL will 20
a long way Ia ameliorating conditions
IN financial circles and in bringing
aoont the support OF the President In
these quarters I SO earnestly seek
this. and believe 1t Is absolutely neces
sary 10 the successful outcome Of his
wishes regarding the present political
campalgn,'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-17
NEW LIGHT IS SWITCHED
ON FAMOUS INTERVIEW
Letter Written by MeIIen to Secre-
tary Loeb Read Into Record OF
New Haven Trial.
GOVERNMENT PLAYS CARD
GOVERNMENT PLAYS CAI
Evident From Epistle That There
Was Subsequent Misundersta antiing
Between Railroad Chief and Presi-
dent Roosevelt.

NEW YORK. November l6-New
light on Charles S. Meilen's famous
interview with President Roosevelt
over the question OF whether the New
York, New Haven and Hartford Rail-
road Company should sell it's steamship
lines TO Charles w. Morse was switched
on by the government attorneys to day
at the trial OF the eleven former direc-
tors OF the road on the charge OF
criminal violation of the Sherman law
The government introduced letter
written by Mellen to William Loeb, Jr.,
the Presidents secretary, by which Ii
appeared that there was u subsequent
misunderstanding between the railroad
president and Mr.. Roosevelt over what
had been said at the interview.
According to A1ellen's testimony, the
President told him that he would give
the New Haven no immunity If il vio-
lated the law. but that lie promised
that there would be no action taken
against the road during his admins
tration IL it should retain It's steam
ship lines.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-17
MAINTAINS
LINEaSwERE ACQUIRED

The government maintains that tho
New Haven not only retained the lines.
but proceeded to acquire others to
strengthen its alleged monopoly.
please do not forget" Alellen wrote
in the letter introduced to-day, the
promise you made me that the Prcsi-
dent should send for Herbert Knox
Smith and read over carefully the
memorandum he prepared of our inter-
views of early last spring on the steam
ship matter
Unless my memory is faulty. ] out
lined to the President in that inter-
view that IL | did not trade with Mr.
Morse IL would he necessary for me
TO go further for the protection of
territory we serve. and l have strong
in mind that there would be further
acquisitions to extend our influence to
control the rates OF products which
were so important to the manufactur-
ing interests in our particular terri.
tory.
Il fear he has forgotten the full in
tcrvicw. am not at all surprised that
ii is So but, in SO much as we have
come to better understanding than for
II long time back. and as am very
pleased at the result of my last inter
view with him. ! am more anxious
that he shall diSabuse his mind OF the
thought ! fear he may have had that
have taken advantage Of his good
nature and kindness toward me to go
further than was justified il. doing
as the result of our interview"
Il have called Il meeting of the rail-
road presidents in New York to-,nor-
row." Mcllcn wrote in the Introductory
part OF the letter, regarding the mat
ter spoke to the President about. viz:
that oi having conference with him.
by which the railroads in this can he
come more tractabic through a better
understanding of his policy regarding
them.
There is hardly amy railroad cor
poration i'll tho country but is liable
u attack under some section III the
Shtin"n law, and that IS such 4 men
ace that. If 1t is possible il Is .ao.t
desirable that lie Presidents great in
h:encc shall he 'Xertci to bring about
some amendment to provisions tha:
VIII insure reasonable degree Of safety
for the past, even if the provis. 1ns
therein shall obtain for the future. and
regarding this, III understand correct
- from the various Interviews | had
18th the President. Ia" is not IT ~
ivrise---o: thc contrary is disposed lo
hcip TO the eNtont he can.
\ am going t. arrange 70" Mr. Ee.-
man tthen president OF the New York
cGntran TO he one OF the mcuhars OF
the railroad presidents TO see the
q sideni, and, above all, the rnatl.~
w.l be arranged quietly and vita 20
publicity. and certainly with every de-
sire to avoid embarrassment to any
one.
WOULD HELP % HIRING
SUPPORT ron PRESIDENT
1T Is my drm convi,tion if better
Understanding can he had with the
President aud OF his policy il will 20
a long way Ia ameliorating conditions
III financial circles and in bringing
noont the support OF the President In
those quarters. I so earnestly seek
this. and believe 1t Is absolutely neccs
sary 10 the successful outcome OF his
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-02

ed to manage affairs of Kraut & DOH
nal, BARRIERS supplies, 325 S. Clark.
Sam Farrero, e14 ShoIto, fired 2
shots at Vera Giccardi, GIG Sholto,
when she repulsed his proposal He
missed and escaped.
Eugene PurtelI, Milwaukee sales
man under indictment for misrepre-
senting railroad stocks, arrested for
beating hotel out of $50 room bill.
Chief ogaIaIIa Fire released by
Judge. Drank too much fire water.
Little Bear, his daughter, promised to
watch him.
coroner's jury decided Phil Rrin-
kerhoff came to death from overdose
of sleeping powders. Was a circus
clown.
Ralph Dockery, 3oe HARLOW av., COL
lected pawn tickets. Ordered to pay
wife $40 a week or go to jail.
Schools close June II; open Sept. 7.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-02
WILSON PLANS TO BE SURE OF
WHAT COUNTRY WANTS

Washington, June 2. - President
Wilson's proposed new note to Ger
many hung fire today. He conferred
with Count Won Bernstorff, German
ambassador, and perused memoranda
compiled by members of cabinet set
ting forth their views. Hundreds of
kilograms from leading Americans
throughout the country were con-
stantly arriving and being sent
directly to the white house study at
the presidents request.
1t was the presidents intention,
those closest to him declared, to be
fully cognizant of just what the coun-
try really wants before he personally
drafts the outline of the reioinder
that may mean peace or war, depend
ing entirely on how Germany views
it
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-02
COUNCIL ORDERS PROBE OF THE
ABORTION PARLoRS

An investigation of the swell abor-
ton parlors of the city and places
where one can purchase little red
pills for ladies' was ordered by the
city council last night. Aid. w. o.
Nance, head of the health commit
tee, today outlined a plan of opera
tons against the professional muir
derers."
The Anna Johnson case, in which
poor girl was found dead in the
home of DR.. Eva Shaver, with a bull
let in her head, brought the matter
up. An examination showed that she
was the victim of criminal opera
ton and death was few hours off
when FASTENED by bullet.
The sale of tansy, pennyroyal and
other drugs dispensed by quacks to
produce abortions should carry a
written report to the police depart
fent was a suggestion which will be
considered by the health committee.
The health body feeting at 2 p. m.
Thursday will be used to take action
upon the council order and a rigid
quest for professional abortionists
will be mapped out.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-02

why did you want to come out
here, Miss Naive?"
"Oh, hoped to find some cow
slips"
But those are down by the river"
Dear me, thought I'd find them
in this pasture where the COWS are!"
The first jitney bus appeared in
London in 1880. 1t ran by steam
power and carried % passengers in
side and % outside. Railroads pre-
vented its operation by securing the
passage of law requiring each bus
to keep man 100 yards in advance
with red flag by day and red Ian
tern at night.
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-08-13

Entrance IS effected through a
large iron door, disclosing WIND
ing stairs made from cottonwood
trees hewn into ten inch squares
which form the steps. In the tow
er are four bells which make a
very sweet chime.
This is said to be about as old
church as there is in Mexico, or
as old as there is on this CONT
nent.
Under the Mexican law if they
should put seats in their church
es the government could and
and would confiscate them at
once.
Neither human life nor proper
ty are safe anywhere in Mexico
now, so we were glad to get back
under the flag again, after only
being out one day.
Later will write again.
Yours.
Walter w. Nelson.
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-08-13
news OF .JAKAJONES

Jakaiones, July 1.-THE nice
rain Tuesday was greatly appre.
ciated.
Mrs. Stell and little son, Sam
ME, returned to their home at
Murfreesboro Tuesday having
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Merrell.
A meeting at the Jakajones
Presbyterian church, conducted
by DR.. j. G. Williams of Prescott,
will begin the fifth Sunday in this
month.
o. S. Buschaw of Page, Okla,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. w. Holt
Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. Luther Smith has been Wis
iting at Washington for week or
two.
Mrs. Fannie Wells returned to
Blevins Monday, accompanied by
Mrs. j. A. johnson. The former
has been visiting friends here.
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-08-13

chandise stock at the old post
office stand. Mr.. Conner is a
wide-awake, progressive business
man and we welcome him to our
town.
Miss Theodesia Webb enter
tcined Monday evening in honor
of Miss Helen Mar Edwards. The
evening was spene in playing
rock. Among the guests were
Misses lola Edwards, Sallie Hor-
ton, Helen Mar Edwards, Letha
Frazier, Margaret Black, Ethel
Beck, Faye Berry, Selma Beck,
Bell Frazier, Clara Johnson, Ruth
Beck and Ruth Velvin Messrs.
John Trimble, Baxter Beck, Roy
Shields Charlie King, Frank
Wolff Frank TrimbIe, Stuart
Wimberly and Claude Johnson.
AT a late hour delicious ices were
served.
Miss Lula Smith entertained
the young people With a rock par
ty Thursday evening, at the home
of her aunt, Mrs. j. S. Monroe.
Dainty refreshments were served
at the end of the evening. Those
present were, Misses Kathleen
and Mignon Johnson, Sallie Hor-
ton, Helen Hardness, Ethel and
Ruth Beck, Ora Smith, Levonia
Webb, Margaret Black; Messrs.
John and Frank Trimble, Baxter
Beck, Sterling Gold, Presley
, Moore, Allison Johnson, Joe Bal
) ley and Harry Webb.
wish to say to readers Of the Tele
graph that am in the County Sponsor
Contest and will appreciate any hell
? anyone may give me by calling for votes
for me. Thanking you in advance To-
your support, am yours truly,
ELIZA VIM.
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-08-13

Gus Monroe arrived yesterday
from Shreveport, La, for visit
to his perents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. johnson OF
oolumbus passed through Wed
hesday enroute home.
Miss Faye Berry is spending
the week in Ozan, where her faith
er Is holding meeting.
Mrs. J. G. Lawliss and children
returned Monday from a week S
visit to relatives at Fulton.
Miss Laura Frazier will leave
Today for a visit with Mrs. b. f.
Knight at Claremore, Okla.
Mrs. 0. S. Webb will leave TO-
DAY for a two weeks visit with
her daughter at ClaremOre. Okla
j. G. Lawliss made a two day S
business trip to AshdOwn. he'd
yin and other points on the FRS
co, returning home Monday.
j. ID. McCollum, Ambrose Han
egan, Ed Ferguson. Geo. Sprag
gins and Jno. H. Arnold were
here at Mr.. Ferguson's buria
Wednesday.
Judge ALI. Carrigan of Wichita
Falls, Texas, was here on shor'
visit Wednesday; he always visits
the old home town when in this
part of the country.
Mr.. S. A. Conner, whose hOm'
is on the Washington and Hop
road, has put in a general mel