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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-04
WHAT WARNING NATIONS CLAIM
IN THEIR OFFICIAL STATEMENTS
French

PARIS. February 3.--The French
War Office this afternoon gave out
report on the progress Of the
military operations. reading ms fol-
lows:
I'm the country north OF the Lys
there Is nothing to report
Between tho Lys and the Disc. in
tho sector of Nouvctte, to the west
OF Lens. French batteries put an
end to spirited fusillade from the
enemy.
The Germans endeavored to float
down the River Ancre some blazing
RATS. starting them from n point
above Aveluy, which is north OF
Albert. We were successful. how
ever, In stopping these floats before
they exploded.
Our artillery has continued to
secure excellent results In the Val
ley of the Alsne. We have made
slight progress. and have taken
prisoners ana have repulsed n
counterattack 10 the west OF hill No.
200. near Perthes.
I'm the Argonne n second German
attack took place yesterday near
Bagatelle at about 6 o'clock In the
evening. This also was repulsed,
as had been the attack previously
reported. and which took place at
o'clock in the afternoon.
The front from the Meuse TO the
Nosges has been quiet. In Alsace
we are organizing our forces on the
ground won by us to the south of
Ammertzyvlller."
The following official communica-
ton was Issued here Tonight:
There Is nothing of particular
Importance to report. except that I'm
Champagne three German attacks
were all repulsed to the west of
Perthes. north OF Mesnil- les -Hurlus
ana to the north of Massiges.
In the Argonne a fresh attack at
hagatelle was repulsed by our
troops during the night Of Feb
ruary ga"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-04

moved his residence from Petersburg
To Richmond. During the War Between
the states Alexander Cameron, with
Characteristic enterprise and energy.
became a blockade runner between Mas
sau and Wilmington. his many ventures
adding largely to his fortune.
SUCCESS IN BUSINESS
WAS PHENOMENAL.
His success In business was phe-
nomenal Any business project he un-
dertook seemed proof against failure.
His successes he attributed to his close
attention to his undertakings, persever-
ance and industry. He was known to
his thousands Of employees as an easy
boss" to those who served him faith
fully, and among the working people
this man of many millions was held in
high regard and lasting affection. He
never enrolled himself in the member
ship OF any church. but for years he
was a regular attendant at the SER
vices In the Second Presbyterian
Church. whose pastor was among his
most intimate friends.
Mr.. Cameron was nevep active in
political life. but he numbered among
his intimate friends many public men.
When General Fitzhugh Lee was elect
ed Governor Of Virginia he appointed
Alexander Cameron n member of his
staff.
Mr. Cameron is survived by his
widow, who was Miss Mary Haxall. Of
Richmond. and by eight children. They
are Miss Mary IIaxall Cameron, Alex
ander Cameron, Jr., Barton Haxall
Cameron. Miss Janet Gordon Cameron.
Mrs. Flora NJ. zInn. James Blackwood
Cameron and Evan Don Cameron, of
Richmond. and Mrs. Heron Crosman, of
IIaverford. Pa. One brother and one
sister also survive-George Cameron.
Of Petersburg. and Miss Elizabeth
Cameron, OF Richmond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-04
VAN HORN MAKES APPEAL
TO GERMAN ANRASSAnOn

VANCEBORO. ME-. February a.
Werner van Horn. who attempted to
blow UP the railway bridge here yes
terday. to-day appealed to the German
ambassador at Washington. lie told
him that he had not been on Canadian
soil. and asked for protection from en-
tradition to Canada
Van Horn gave out this copy OF a
telegram to the German embassy:
Il was arrested here for blowing I'd
Canadian end OF bridge at Vanccboro
between Maine and Canada am held
here 10y AttorncyGencral of Maine. at
tho request of Canadian authorities.
who are trying to get cxtradition
papers for me from Washington
Please look after my interests in this
matter, rs ] am German subject. and
did not put foot on Canadian soil An
swcr."
Van Horns statement that he had
not been on Canadian soil contradlcts
earlier statements he is alleged to have
made to the police.
Dominion authorities worked to-day
building up n case TO support their re-
quest for the extradtion Of Werner
van Horn. who Yesterday attempted the
.
over the st. Croix River e;iH''T
SUBJECT OF EXCHANGES
BETWEEN GOVERNMENTS
Secret service officers who arrived
here from Montreal sought to estab-
fish that Van Horn deliberately caused
damage TO a railroad. md SO committed
an oHense which Is extraditable under
the American treaty. Al the Same
time, the question whether Van Horn
was criminal or political offender
was TO he made the subject OF ex-
changes between Ottawa and Wash
ington.
Van Horn. still claiming TO he an
oNncer or the German army. and ap-
penring 10 feel secure in his position
thht he has properly committed an
act of war; and SO could not be extra
aited. awaited events with composure.
His only regret, SO far as expressed Is
'hat ne succeeded In damaging the
bridge only slightly. No charge has
hcen preferred against him, and he 10
detained only on the authority of tho
Acknowledgement OF Maine until an in
Quiry can be made
IT was explained he could he held
indefinitely unless writ OF habeas
corpus were obtained Van Horn has
showed no disposition to seek his lib
erty. but provision has been ma6o
10 forestall such procedure.
Under auspices OF Canadian officials
court session was held last night nj
McAdam Junction, Just across the New
brunswick border, at which testimony
was given before n police magistrates
who later ISSUED warrant asainst
Van Horn.
no service was made on the prisoner,
however. local authorities having do
cided that the warrant Ind M ,.,,o,
standing unless accompanied by an or
der for extradition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-04
DELAY IN SUFFRAGE VOTE

LILLTE ROCK. ARK, February a.
Submission of woman suffrage to the
voters of Arkansas at the next general
election was delayed to-day when n
petition proposing nm amendment to
the initiative and referendum amend
ment to the Constitution was filed with
tho Secretary OF State.
The petition to-day makes the third
proposed constitutional amendment
filed for submission to tho voters Mt
the next general election. Under the
Constitution OF the state. only two such
measures can DO submitted to any one
election.
The suffrage amendment cannot,
therefore, be submitted for two years.
resolution recommending that II be
submitted had passed the Senate
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-04
AMPLE SUPPLY OF FOnDSTUFFS
FOR AUSTRIA AND HUNGARY

BERLIN. February (by wirelcss).-
statement. attributed by the over
seas News Agency TO tho Hungarian
Minister OF Finance. liz to tho effect
that an ample supply Of foodsturfs for
Austria and Hungary. until after the
next harvest, is assured beyond doubt.
The Overseas Agency. to show Ger
man industrial conditions have not
been greatly disturbed 10y war, gave
out statistics OF 1914 earnings of n
number OF large corporations, whose
dividends were about The same as last
year, and In some cases larger.
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ASKS FOR EXTRACTION
OF VAN HORN TO CANADA
CONTINUED from First pace.)

tContlnucd from First Page)
railroad through which his country's
enemy receives munitions OF war and
achievements can be considered as n
political ofrcnse.
y commission designated by the De-
partment OF Justice will hear the case.
III he decides Van Horn Is not guilty Of
the ofense with which he is charged
and orders him released, the state De
partmcnt may not be called on for
any action hut If the commissioner
holds that eNtradition should be grant
ed, an appeal will be made to the de-
partment
At tho German embassy II was said
that while there were somewhat simi-
lar names on the list of German army
officers. there was no Werner van Horn
on thcir list. although II does not in
clude retired officers.
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RUSSIA WILL TREAT
AIRME2N AS PIRATES

LONDON. February 3 q Il. MD.-Thc
announcement That Russia would treat
as pirates meG who shelled unfortitied
towns has been received with great in
terest in England. 1t is not thought
that Russia's action will be followed
here. II was pointed out that aviators
act under orders from military authori-
ues, and 1t would be difficult for a
court to fix upon a certain Individual
responsibility for the killing by n
bomb.
The official opinion in England is
thar court would discharge any cap
tured airmen who came TO trinl under
the ordinary criminal procedure.
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COUNCIL TAKES ACTION
TO PREVENT STARVATION

VENICE. ITALY, February AL
though tho Vienna newspapers are not
a allowed TO mention any details OF tho
pread riots which occurred there dur
ing the third week of January, 1t is
puniisneo mat special ministerial
ures for provisioning the city. An Of
nc'al communique was later issued.
stating that the government has de-
cided to tnke 1876 wagonloads of -four
from the stores kept for times of ne
cesslty ana place it Mt the disposal OF
the city for Immediate distribution in
answer to complaints of starvation
made by tho populace"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-04
DIR. LIEBKSECHT SHARPLY
DIsAVOW'ED ny SOCIALISTS

BERLIN. February (via London.
$50 l.. M).-Dr. Karl Liebknecht was
sharply disavowed o-day by Socialist
deputies. who met Mt Liebkncchts re-
quest 10 take action on his vote against
war credits in the RciChstag early in
December. and on his later campa ign
against the Socialist party's executive.
Ut. L'ebknecht was not expelled from
the party. as its rules do not permit
or such action. but his case VIII be
submitted to the next Socialist party
convention.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-04
BLIND FRENCHMAN GIVES
SEVEN SONS no HIS COUNTRY

GENEVA, February 3.--Sevcn sons
of an elderly blind Frenchman named
Chopard, Of the village of Chauffout,
near the Swiss frontier, were called
to the colors last August and marched
away to war. For n long while rho
father heard nothing from them. He
coming alarmed ho applied for nssist-
hnce to tho bureau here for the OK
change Of information regarding pris-
oners OF war One by one lettera from
tho French headquarters arrived In
Geneva. .rhe seven sons had been killed,
leaving fourteen children and four
widows.
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Austrian

VIENNA, February 3 Ivia London,
ll:45 +. M.).-The following Official
communication was issued to-day:
RUSSIAN attacks. continuing even
during the night on the east Of
Beskid Pass, have been repulsed
with heavy Russian losses. The
fighting in the middle OF the wooded
mountains is taking favorable
turn.
we and our allies yesterday cap
tured 1000 prisoners and several
machine guns while winning heights
which were stubbornly defended by
the enemy.
In Poland and Galicia there has
been no change"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-04
ITALIAN PEASANTS GOING
TO GERMANY TO WORK

VENICE. February 3 vin London,
4:23 Il. M).--Many Italian peasants.
both men and women. are going to
Germany 10 engage In farm and factory
work. I'm response to promises of un-
usually high wages. Men are offered
s1.s2 day and women Is cents a day
Italian newspapers advise against ac-
ccpttng this employment, in View Of
the uncertainty In regard to 1talys for
eign policy. ,-,-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-04
COTTON RATES DECLINING
Reported Changes based on Informa-
ton Received ut CRIyeston

GALVESTON. TEXAS. February g.
Ocean freight rates for cotton are de-
clinlng, according to Information re-
ceiVed here to-day. The rate TO Bre-
men has decreased from $3.50 a hundred
pounds to $3.50. and Barcelona from
sl.35 TO IS cents In some cases. Rotter-
dam is 81 to $40. as against $3.50. The
rate to Liverpool remains at $3.50 TO
sl25. but II Is reported as likely to
change.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-04
Search for stolen War Munitions.

Ell PAsO. TEN. February a.-Gov-
eminent arms and ammunition stolen
recently from the armory at silver
city, y. NJ. still were being sought to-
city by Federal ofIicias along the
border. The Villa representatives. here
have announced all villa commanders
had been warned not TO purchase the
stolen goods, which easily are diatin-
guishablc as of a typo used only BY
the United States Army.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-04
WINDOW SHADE FIRM FAILS

NEW YORK, February 3.-Receivers
were appointed by the Federal Court
TO-DAY Tor the. Jay Wimble Company.
WINDOW shades and window shade cloth
ii'ahuiacturers, with plants hero and
III ChieaGo. The company. organized
III 1885, mas liabilities of S555.5O0 and
assets worth S49l,sOO. according to the
schedules. It's embarrassment In at-
trihuted to heavy real estate invest-
ments and large purchases of supnlies
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-04

vision OF the American Tobacco Com
Dnny at the time Alexander Cameron
'"ured from active business, a decade
tHo The CamerOns maintained large
factories. warehouses and distributing
n"pota in Petersburg. Richmond and
oiher ritioH They owned four factories
an Australia, located respectively in
Melbourne. sydney Adelaide and Bris-
hane.
Tho frst branch Of tho Cameron busi-
hcsh WA established when Alexander
cameron, then thirty-four years old
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-04
GREECE PREPARING
FOR MOBIIIXATIOS

ioNDON, February 3 20 =. MA
wireless dispatch from Berlin SAYS the
beriiner Tageblatt reports from Com
stantinople that Greece is preparing
lot mobilization and continuing the
forti6cation OF her frontiers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-04
RoER REBELS SURRENDER
TO HnIIIEH EOnl.IrS

CAPE TOWN, February 3 tv!a Lon
don), February ! GAS A M)--it is
officially announced that Lieutenant
Colonel Kemp and his command Of Roer
rebels have surrendered 10 the British
forces
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-04
RUSSIAN SUCCESSES
CLAIMED IN REPORT

PETRoGRAD. February 3.-Suc-
cesses for the Russian arms in the re-
Sion or Warsaw and in the Cnrpathian.
are recounted In an official Russian
statement Issued here to-day. Con-
hrmation is given also to the report
mat German troops have been sent to
the Carpathians TO assist their Austrian
allies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-04
TURKS RETREAT AFTER
FIGHT WITH BRITISH

CAIRO. EGYPT tvia London). Feb
ruary 3 1o;So p. MD.-Brtish forces
fought a skirmish with Turks yester-
day in tho neighborhood Of lsmailia, on
Lake Timsah, on the Sucz Canal
The Turks retreated. Six OF the
British were wounded
The engagement was fought In
sHndstorm. The shooting Of the Turks
both with rifles and artillery, was bad
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-04
ATTACK OFF DANISH
ISLAND OF NOEN

PARIS. February t3:2o +. MD.-An
official statement from Petrorrad, as
transmitted by the IIavas Agency. saws
that a German torpedo boat DESTROYER
was sunk by n Russian SUMMARIZE in
the Baltic on January %. The sub
marine attack was made off the Danish
Island OF Moen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-04
Good Vision
A Blessing

II has taken twenty-five years Of
constant application for Charles Lin
coin Smith to bring his method up 10
Its present state Of efficiency His
discovery. which Is known only to him
self, has been advanced 10 perfection
with IT he has been able 10 bring To
the people OF Richmond, and other
parts OF the country, the delight which
is only felt By those who enjoy good
cyesight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-04
CHARLES LINCOLN SMITH,
Refractionist.

II you have blurring, dizziness. neu-
winRing. trembling spells, cataract.
burning and smarting Of the eyes,
various nervous and brain affections,
entailing not. only positive injury to
the sight, but untold misery. call I'm
Nos. 100, 101 and 102 Murphy's Hotel
Annex, ut Eighth and Broad Streets
Eighth Street entrance. take elevator
continues TO give consultations freo
each day this week between the hours
of 10 A. NJ and p NJ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-04
GERMAN ToRPEDo-noAT

PETROGRAD. February at Is OIL
cialiy announced that Russian sub
marine on January 49, sank a German
torpedo-boat off Cape Moen, Denmark.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-04
GERMAN AERoPIANE
FLIES OVER SWISS TOWN

EASEL. SWITZERLAND. February
tria Paris, GEO p. M).-Advices re-
ccircd here declare n German aeroplane
flew over Bonfol, Switzerland. twice
to-day. The ncroplane was fred on by
Swiss infantrymen. but was not hit.
Bonfol Is fifteen miles south OF Ait
kirrh, Alsnce
I.INIlMAN ,Enu uI,I,., ~, a.,
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FAMOUS TOBACCO
MAGNATE is DEAD
OF PNEUMONIA

CONTINUED from Firs, Page,
Der taÌˆgliche Demokrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 186?-1918, 1915-08-01
Sobta8 &iloerS
&e8 5ur &1be.
Don 3oento b. araft.
'(8orHetuns.I

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auf Der grbe, Elm Rpnern, tpie bon
tleinen Spltttern. Daniel 2erd
1atte bos Jal5bein aus ieinen !6dns
ben fallen lafen. Mit ben Mrrnen
madte er 8enesungen pie Elm
I9le9ter S9pimmer. @p ging er
tportlos aur Sir. Simmer 1dnel<
ler nllrbe fem S9ritt. limb 9os
MEL 2er9 NOR peri1punben.
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unrubigen Wtnbe flps ppn Ropeleu
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iiber unb ftorb.
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miibte Ct cine tiefe Gridutterung
bon fid abl6fen.
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tpmm, mir miHen geben! - @ers
aeiben Sic, Grdrlein 8ertens -"
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Der taÌˆgliche Demokrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 186?-1918, 1915-08-01
z 49,. & /.

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Der buntlen Strabe: GriB Winter
unb Der nlte &otb.
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berunterfiel, billte ole 9inge bes
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tel. @4muBiges Maner r~teielte in
ben @eleiien bes Weges. unb tiibl
tpar's. Der aIte Rotb frDitelte III
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gu nadbentlider Mntlpprt ouf cine
6rage bes anberen: uSerr pc beim
@'ri4t nirb bic Sa9' oGneil on
9aten baben. Da brin jebt, in Der
Stub, ba bots g'beiben: an
l4auen unb glauben. 8etm g.
ri4t beibt's: betpeiIen!"
Griebri@ bDrte bonn @arten Der
bic @@ritte 2uDborgs unb fprana
ibm e%ntgegen. .9eina! @ai9! 8ir
mil en- ibn einbolen!"
9einri9 ~antportete ni9t glei9.
gr f4lob fir einen Mpment BE
4usen. u@inbolen2 @oau2"
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trat ouf ben f@auernben 'Mlten al.
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binn ange3ogen iinb. Ma4en sic,
bab Sic nod 9aufe fommen, Ionft
holen Sic fi4 mos! @ute Nadt!
limb griiben Sic ben erasmus bon
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Der taÌˆgliche Demokrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 186?-1918, 1915-08-01

- Die gottnf@aft ub.r
cine pftpreubiide' @taot min Die
Stabt 2eipaig iibernebmen. gu btez
lem 3pede lit bic @%runbung zines
S%ilfspereins bepbfdtigt, ba man.
tpie in arbern 1Std6ten bic patenz
f4aft elmer pribQten Rorporatton,
ni@t Der sta6tgemsirlbe felbit iibers
lanen m0dte. Woraus5idtli4 nirb
bic @%riinDung eines RriessbiIfsperz
ems un6 Bic uebernabme Der pa<
tenfaaft uber 9obenitein in Dtpreuz
ben bei4lofen tperben.