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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
COCKTAILS HONORED
special Day at Exposition for Builder
of Panama CaunI

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. September :.
Major General George Goethals.
builder of the Panama Canal. was
honored to-day by the Panama-Paciflc
Exposition.
In the Court of the Universe in tho
presence of city, STATE and Federal off,
Gals. and representatives of the ex-
position, General Gorthals addressed an
immense crowd rovi. wing the history
OF the canal. Afterward he made n
short talk to enlisted men of tho
United States Army and Navy who had
escorted him to the grounds
An evergreen. to be known as the
"Goethals Tree" was pla nted the guest
of honor turning the first spadcful of
dirt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
sTRUCK BY TORPEDO
OFFICERS DECLARE

WASHINGTON. September Com
inandinr officers Of the sunkcn liner
H.sDcrian. In a joint affidavit forward
I'd TO the State Department to-day de-
clared that from the fragments of steel
which fell on the deck II vas indub!-
bly, shown that the ship was struck
py torpedo.
Commander Main and tho nrst and
second officers Of the Hcsper!an made
the affidavit, which was cabled by
American Consul Frost at Queenstown
They asserted that the torpedo struck
tn" shin about eight feet below the
water line. and that steel fragments
Hew abou; the deck with large Quanti-
ties OF water
They also declared there has A strong
odor Of high explosive. and that the
Hcsper!an had six inch gun on
board, which had been painted a SER
vice gray and would not have been
conspicuous even AT short range. and
probah bly, would not have been observed
a. all through In" pcrlscope of sub
marine"
Tho vessel had not been under con-
voy before tho attack. the officers as
serted and no submarine was sighted.
The expressed doubt whether in the
falling light one could have .beeps ,,-.
rrrvcd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
EXPRESSES STATES IDEAL S
whitman Welcomes Delegates to tmcri-
can Public Health Association.

ROCHESTER,. y. Y. September T.
Governor Whitman. speaking at the
opening meeting of the American Pub
lie Health Association here tonight.
welcomed the delegates to the State
and expressed the States ideals for the
health of its citizens.
DR.. William T. Sedgwick. of tho
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
spoke on The Achievements and Fall
ures In Public Health Work" Major
General William c. Gorgans eulogized
DR.. Charles j. Finley. who worked
with him in sanitation work in Cuba
and whose death occurred August 20. OF
last year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
U-27 PROBABLY is LOST
Not Heard From Since Shortly After
Sinking Small British Cruiser.

BERLIN. September (via Lon
don).-The admiralty announced to-
day that the German submarine U-27
sank small British cruiser several
weeks ago. The U-27 has not been
heard from since August 10. the admi
rally also says, and probably is lost
The announcement follows:
According to report of one of our
submarines. It met the U-27 on the high
seas after the latter. about August 10
had sunk a small British cruiser of an
old type west Of the Hebrides Islands
(off the coast OF Scotland). The U-a7
has not since returned. and must be
regarded as lost"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
WEDDIGEN TO BE HONORED
Wooden STATUE VIII Be Converted Into
Metal by Nails Given D! Admirers.

COPENHAGEN September 6 via
London. September O.-The next popu-
lar hero in Germany to be honored by
the erection OF wooden statue which
viii be converted into metal By gold
silver and iron nails contributed by
admirers Will be Captain Otto We'd
digen. who commanded the submarine
C9 when she sank three British
cruisers in the North Sea last Sep
tcmber, and who later lost his life
while in command of the U-29.
The kicl zeitung. which is authority
for tho announcement that the monu-
ment will be erected at Kiel. says it
will take the form of huge model of
the C9. 1t will be the gift of the
krupps. and will be unveiled on Sep
tcmber %. The proceeds from the sale
OF the nails which will be hammered
into the soft wood until the model is
covered will be devoted to the relief
Of distressed in East Prussia
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
DESIGNED TO bring
DIFFICTI.TIES TO CLIMAX

LONDON, September "A dispatch to
tho Daily Telegraph from Rotterdam
saYs
1t Is freely rumored in Berlin that
the sinking Of tho Hcsperian vas de-
liherately designed by the party OF
Marine Minister Won Tirpitz TO bring
20 = climax the difficulties between Won
Ttrpitz and Dr Won Bethmhnn- Hollwcg.
the Imperial Chancellor. over the last
note 10 President Wilson on submarine
warfare"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08

LONDON. September Z Go P. M).-
The action of Emperor Nicholas In
placing himself at the head OF his army
and the visit OF the French commanders
in-chicf. General Joffre, TO the Italian
frontier are believed here to fore
shadow stirring events in both the east
and west. in which the armies of all
the allies will cooperate
1t is declared the Russians already
are beginning TO hold their own against
the Austrians and Germans, whose ad-
vance at most points has been stopped
In places the Russians are on the of
fenSive.
The Cars action has caused no less
surprise here than il is reported 70
have caused in Petrograd. where no in
timation had been given that the Car
was about to take charge at the front
The fact that the Emperor had assumed
the role OF commander in chief first he-
came known through the publication OF
messages exchanged between him and
President Poincare of France. in which
the Russian ruler advised his ally Of
his purpose.
OPINION DIVIDED
ON ACTION OF GEAR
Opinion here is divided on what the
action of the Car forecasts No hint
had been given OF n break between the
Emperor and the Grand Duke Nicholas,
commander OF the Russian armies It
is not yet known whether the grand
duke is to be eliminated, although it
is hardly believed likely, as he wields
a tremendous power in Russia and is
the idol OF the soldiers Coming on
the heels of riots. on the reported fall
Of Riga, leads TO the view in some quar-
ters that the Cars action is merely
another way of saying that the seat OF
government will be removed from Pc.
troSrad. probably to Moscow. His en-
tire ministry will follow the Gear 10
whatever place he makes his headquar-
ters. making it the seat of government
in effect. If not in name.
Riga remains the danger point, but
the fact that the Russians continue TO
occupy the town after the Germans
have advanced to the Dvina leads mill.
tary writer's to believe the Russians
feel reasonably sure OF their ability TO
defend the river. and In time TO push
westward and relieve the pressure on
their forces on the shores OF the Gulf
OF Riga.
West OF Dvinsk and Wilma the RUS
sian offensive has held the Germans
for more than n week. and TO military
observers those TWO towns seem fairly
safe unless the invaders can bring up
strong endorsements. East and
southeast of Grodno the Russians have
taken up new positions across the River
ST Chara and it's tributaries, and ard
protecting the railways running east-
ward and northward to the Russian
interior.
DIG BATTLE IN PROGRESS
on EDGE OF PRIPEI MARSHES
Further southeast, among the forests
ana swamps on the northeastern edge
or the Pripet marshes, a great batt,o
is In progress between tho army Of
Prince Leopold and the Russian center.
Amid the Pripet marshes Won Mackens
sen is working hard for decisive ros
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
DECREE OF AMNESTY
EMPIRES SEPTEMBER 15

MEN1CO CITY. September 7.-Gcn-
eral Gonzales will issue decree to-
morrow calling attention to the fact
that the amnesty decree issued by him
July l5 expires September l5 All
McNicanS are warned that after that
date only foreigners can assume ncu-
trality. MeNicans not making n decla-
ration OF adhesion to the Constitu-
tionalist cause will be considered
enemies and severely punished
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
NEGRO HELD FOR MURDER
Arrestcd In Boston on Suspicion OF Re-
ing Wanted in Georgin.

BOSTON September 7.-Clarence
Jones. n negro, was arrested here to-
day and held without bail for the
Georgia authorities on suspicion Of
having killed a white man at Valdosta,
Ga. two years ago. Jones declares his
home Is in North Carolina, and that
he never was In Georgia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
CUBA is PROSPEROUS
American Minister Gonzales Says FL
nnnciaI Condition tx Excellent.

Especial to The Times Dis patch
NEW YORK. September 7-William
T.. Gonzales, American minister to Cuba.
who arrived here to-day from Havana.
says Cuba is in excellent financial con
dition, owing to high prices brought
by the islands sugar crop, revenue
from which was ss5,ooo.ooo moro than
last year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
NOT TO BE RE-ESTABLISHED
Second Division. Formerly I'm Camp n,
Texas City. VIII he Disinteg rated.

WASHINGTON. September INSTEAD
of re-esta ablishing the Second Division
Camp at Texas City, destroyed in the
recent great Gulf storm, the War De-
partment has decided to disintegrate
the division. Major-General Bell. who
commanded the camp, probably will he
sent temporarily to command the CEN
trail department of the army, with head
quarters at Chicago
Most of the troops of the division
already have been assigned to other
posts. and orders for movement Of the
remainder will be issued soon. The
Nineteenth, Twenty-sixth and Fourth
Infantry and the Sixth Cavalry have
been selected for border service
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
FIGHT ON BOIL WEEVlL
Quarantine Declared in Several Georgin
Counties.

ATLANTA. GA. September GUAR.
antine against the Mexican cotton boil
weevil to-day was declared in Decatur,
Grady, Thomas and Brooks Counties in
Southwestern Georgia. Cotton fields in
eight or ten other counties are under
observation.
Every cotton field examined in the
counties quarantined is infested with
the eggs and larvae Of the weevil. ac-
cording TO the state entomologisi The
weevil jumped into Georgia from South
western Alabama. the officials stated.
1t has travelled ninety miles since Au-
gust
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
FALLING OFF IN TRAFFIC

Decrease Of 100000 In Number Car
ried by Elevated and Subway Lines.
NEW YORK. September 1.-THE ele-
waited and subway lines during the yea
ending June 80 carried 647.37S,266 pas
sengers. This Is n decrease OF 10000
The subway carried 5,172.646 passengers
more than last year. but there was a
falling off on the elevated lines OF
9,6S1, ,o51.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
LEMAN READS OF HIS DEATH
brnve Defender of Liege liz Quietly
Amused at Report.

HFHNt Deirhder OF LIeEe IL Quietly
Amused at Report.
Especial Cable TO The Times Dispatch. I
BERLIN, September (wireless via
Sayville).-Paris Matin publishes a
story from Belgium that General Le-
man. the brave defender Of Liege, had
died of broken heart as a German pris-
oner The Transocean News Bureau
states that the general is now living
At the prison camp for officers at
Magdcburg. where he is being treated
in manner in keeping with his rank.
He is still nursing case Of gout. saws
the bureau report. but otherwise he
is in excellent health. He read the
report of his death with keen delight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
CARRANZA TROOPS
OCCUPY PIEDRAS NEGRAS

EAGLE PASS. TEN. September T.
Twelve hundred Carranza troops. under
General Bejamin Garza, occupied Piedras
Nesras, opposite here, to-day. Villa
forces evacuated the place and fed to
surrounding hills
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
SHIP SUNK SEVERAL DAYS AGO
Dictntor's Crew Of Forty-T>vo Landed
without CnsuaItiex.

LONDON, September THE Central
News says that the Harrison Line
steamship Dictator was sunk several
days ago and her crew OF forty-two
was landed without casualties. There
is no confirmation.
E --axS- -afsSsss ss sssss .<s.issssasss.
The Harrison Line steamer Dictator,
4.f16 tons gross and owned in LIVER
pool, sailed from Pernambuco. Brazil
on August 81 for Cahadello. Brazil. Her
subsequent movements have not been
reported. but as she requires about
seventeen days for the voyage 10 Eng
land. she could not have reached the
war zone several days ago. II Is pos
sible that some other Harrison Line
steamer or another vessel named Die
tator, Of which there are several, has
been sunk.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
H0N0RS HIS ADVERSARY
German Airmnn Drops Wreath with
Inscription ITO Pegoud.n

BELFORT, FRANCE. September T.
a German aeroplane which flew over
Chavanes. an Alsatian village on the
old frontier, last night dropped a
wreath which bore the inscriptions:
ITO Pcgoud, who died like hero
from his adversary"
The noted French aviator, Adolphe
Pcgoud while making reconnaissance
recently near Petite Orolx, was killed
by a German aviator whom he had at
tackled.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08

The ustro-Hungnrinn troops In
Eastern Gnlicia and Southwest Rus
sin hive achieved notable successes
virtually nionE their. whole line, nc
cOrdinS to Viennn. On n front of
twenty-five miles, extending from the
region OF Rndzi,viloN, Russia, to the
nciEhbOrhOOd Of Brody md Pod
knmien, GHlicin, General Won Boehm-
Ermolii In declared to have inflicted
decisive defcnt on the Russians.
In the northwest the Russians nrc
opposing strenuously. but. accord
ing to Berlin, with no success. the
German advance OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Further south Won Mackcnsen In de-
clnred to have driven the Russians
out of their positions MT Chomsk nnd
DrOhiczyn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
DECISION IN DUMBA
CASE WITH WILSON
Lansing to Submit Austrian Am
bassador's Explanation Of
Letter to President.
PASSPORT MATTER SERIOUS
Main Question Is Whether En-
voy's Acts Will Be Regarded
as Breaches of Propriety.
PASSPORT MATTER SERIOUS

WASHINGTON September 7.-Dr.
Constantin Dumba. the Austro-Hun-
garian amba ssador explained to Secre-
tary Lansing to-day a letter written
by him to the Vienna Foreign Office
discussing plans for withdrawing Aus
Hungarian labor from American
plants making war supplies for the
allies
Neither the amba ssador nor Mr.. Lam
sing would comment on the interview
when II was over. In official quarters
II was expected the secretary would
submit the matter to President Wilson,
with whom would rest the decision
whether the explanation was satisfac-
tory
The text of Or. Dumba's letter, re-
Gently seized by British authorities
from its bearer. James F J. Archibald,
an American. was cablcd TO the State
Department to-day by Ambassador
Page, and had been the subject Of n
conference between the President and
Secretary Lansing before the ambss-
sador reached the department. 1t is
understood the use of an America n
passport TO shield the messenger, who
carried, not only the Dunba letter, but
dispatches from the German embassy
and other documents, was regarded by
them as quite as serious a matter as
the activities revealed by the letter it,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08

Nothing liz sntd by Berlin of one
rnttons In Courlnnd or ON the Gulf
OF RiEn, which have rs their MIN
the capture of the Important sea-
port of Rigu.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08

The Anglo Californian was over
hauled by a German submarine on
July 4 while carrying a cargo Of horses
TO Great Britain. When she refused 10
heave to at the command of the sub
marine the underwater boat shelled her,
killing eight men of her crew, including
Captain Harslow and two Americans.
Martin and man believed to be John
Mahuney of New York
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
The Harrison Line steamer Dictator.
BODY OF AMERICAN FOUND
Identified ns Tint of Victim of Steamer
Anglo Californian.

LONDON. September THE body Of
a man found floating off the Isle OF
Jersey has been identified as that of
r. l.. Martin. of Boston. Martin was a
foreman OF hostlers on board the Brit
ism steamer Anglo Californian, shelled
on July by German submarine while
on her way from Montreal to Queens
town.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
NO SUGGESTION OF
VIOLATION OF LAW
CITY RUINED BY EARTHQUAKE
Great Damage Reported in Jutinpa. In
Guutemnin Department..

LA LlBERTAD, SALVADOR. Septem-
Der Z. a strong earthquake has oc-
Cured in San Salvador and uatemala,
Jutiapa. capital of the department of
the same name in Guatemala. has been
ruined.
In the city of San Salvador no vic
Tins have been reported. In Santa
Ana there were few casualties. The
churches in Santa Ana, Sonsonate and
other villages of the republic are in
ruins.
.Iutiapa. forty-tive miles southeast of
Guatemala City, is the center Of the
cattle and coffee trade of the district
Latest available records give the
population as $4,000
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08

Emperor Nicholns's assumption of
command of nll the Russian armies
ts believed to he of grcnt signih-
cnnce. Whether Grand Duke Nicho-
las Will continue to have general
direction of the forces Is not known,
but the E;mperor's action will, 1t IL
believed, give added confidence to
his soldiers and the Russian people.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
TO FORM NEXT STEP
IN MEXICAN POLICY
Pan-American Conferees Meet
Next Week to Consider Re-
plies From Faction Leaders.
CARRANZA STILL is SILENT
Villa, Zapata and Others Affili-
ated With Them Agree to
Peace Conference.

WASHINGTON. September 7.-Secre-
tary Lansing and the Latin American
diplomats cooperating with him for
re establishment of constitutional gov
ernment in Mexico will meet next week
TO consider replies to their appeal 10
the Mexican factions for "A peace con-
ference and TO formulate the next step
in their plan.
Mr.. Lansing said to-day the meeting
would be held before September Is, be-
cause the Argentine ambassador, Mr..
Naon. leaves on that date for q vis,
to his home.
What the next move will be has not
been disclosed. Carranza has not yet
replied to the appeal. although he has
indicated he would decline the proposal.
Villa and Zapata and many leaders
peace conference. Carranza may reply
before the conferees meet again, and
some officials believe he will leave the
way open for further negotiations. Of
fcials are convinced, however, that
Carranza will make tremendous ef-
fort within the next few weeks to
drive Villa from his stronEhods at
Torreon and Chihuahua and establish
virtually complete supremacy Of mis-
government
y statement of military operations
issued tonight by the CarranZa agency
described the capture of Icamole. SAL
tillo. Paredon and other cities from the
Villa forces.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
GEAR OF RUSSIA
PLACES HIMSELF
AT HEAD OF ARMY
His Forces Already Begin
ming to Hold Their Own ),
Against Invaders.
ADVANCE OF TEUTONS
HALTED AT MOST POINTS
Riga Remains Danger Point, but
Slavs Continue to Oc-
cupy Town.
SEEM ABLE TO DEFEND DvINA
For Thirteenth Successive Day Allies
BOmbard German Positions
in West.
SEEM ABLE TO DEFEND DvINA
For Thirteenth Successive Day Allies
Bombard German Positions
in West.
Airmen of Both Armies
Are Busy During Day

n MOTHER German mir rnid ON
4 \ English coast towns, bombnrd-
ment of the German positions on the
BeiSinn const nv fnr ns Ostend, va
rious raids by German nnd allied
nlrmen md the continued heavy
pounding of the French artillery on
the western front urc recorded In
latest official stntcmcnts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
NOT BROUGHT TO ATTE NTIoN
OF VIENNA FOREIGN OFFICE

Mr.. LansinE's only statement on the
subject was a negative response when
asked whether any steps had been
| taken toward bringing the situation
to the attention of the Vienna Foreign
Office.
From reliable sources it was learned
tonight that DR.. Dumba outlined to
Secretary Lasing the Austro-Hungar a n
view OF the plans dealt with in his let
ter. contcnding that il contemplated no
violation OF the laws of the United
States nor onense against American
institutions. So far, il was said, no
steps had been taken, but the amba S.
ISadQr.s had been instructed, ,$tees give
publicity to n new decree 81
}shiss government making nationals liable
under martial law for rendering as
sistance in the manufacturing of war
, munitions for the enemy Co-operat. ION
in carrying out the purposes OF the
Law. 1t was pointed out. was held to
be mere fulflmcnt of the duty Of an
ambassador charged with protection OF
his nationals.
A. the embassy tonight il was
stated that Ambassador Dumba cx-
pccted TO see Secretary of Labor Will
son tomorrow before returning 10 his
summer quarters a. Lcnox, Mass The
amba ssador is known to be working on
scheme for an employment bureau to
care for men who leave n1unition fac
tories at his instigation. He wants the
cooperation of Department of LABOR
officials in the plan.
NO SUGGESTION OF
VIOLATION OF LAW
There has been no suggestion here
that the ambassador had violated
American law. and apparently the only
question is whether the administration
will regard his acts as breaches OF
diplomatic propriety. DIR. Dumba him
self asked for the conference with Mr.
Lansing after announcement OF Archi-
halds detention and publication In this
country of extracts from, his lettar
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
DIsCLAIM PARTICIPATION

Again to-day Carranza and Villa and
their commanders on the Mexican bor-
der issued statements disclaiming any
participation by their forces in border
raids. Carranza telcgraphed his agency
here as follows:
The reports that Generals Nafarete
and Trevino are supporting the Texas
movement are absolutely false The
fact that some of the disturbcrs may
be wearing uniforms similar 10 those
Of our soldiers does not indicate any
connection between our army and the
aforementioned movement, MS the
Clothes, hats and shoes used by our
l'troops ase ttis s!fffte as tH6ss used on
| the other side"of the Rio Grande. as
all OF our equipment has heen bought
in the United States"
Villas denial was communicated TO
the State Department by American
Consular Agent Carothcrs.
90 eneral Villa says that none Of the
Convention forces have crossed the
border nor committed deprcdations on
American SOIL" Carothcrs's message
stated Villa thinks raids committed
by bandits or outlaws"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-08
BIG Hattie IN PROGRESS
on EDGE OF pi,IPE:r' MARSHES

Further southeast. among the forests
and swamps on the northeastern edge,
or the Pripet marshes, Il great battlo
is In progress between tho army OF
Prince Leopold and the Russian center.
Amid the Pripet marshes Won Mackens
sen Is working hard for decisive reS
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