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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15
RICHMOND men BELIEVE
IN PEN|NsULA's FUTURE
Party Returns From Inspection of
Country to Be Served by
New Road.
BIG OPPORTUNITY. SAYS SANDS
Bank President Believes New Rail-
road From West Point to Urbanna
Will Contribute to Material De-
velopment of That Section.

Returning last night from trim
through the rich territory which would
DO opened up by the proposed Rich :
mond. Rappahannock and Northern
| Railway from West Point to Urbanna.
local business men and bankers en-
pressed Themselves as greatly i'm
pressed by the enthusiasm for the pro-
Ject. manifested on all sides by the peo-
pie OF the section visited.
The Richmond men were given every
assurance that when the plans for the
railroad are completed substantial
financial aid from that section will be
forthcoming.
We found an exceptionally rich
country" said o. ]. Sands. a member of
the committee, and the people are very
enthusiastic over the prospect Of secur-
Ing the railroad. They appreciate the
TACT that the road will open up a mar
ket for their products and give thela a
much quicker outlet, especially for the
fish and oyster industry.
Iney say they would prefer very
much to see their trade, which is now
secured by Baltimore. come TO Rich
mond. and are exceedingly anxious that
the road be constructed Members OF
tho committee realized that by getting
in railroad communication with this
territory there would be given the big {.
gest opportunity for trade expansion
Richmond has ever had"
NEW ROAD WOULD HANDLE
BIG ISGoING TRAFFIC.
In addition to carrying the products
OF the territory TO market, the railroad
would handle a tremendous ingoing
trafflc. such as coal and other necessi-
ties. which are now shipped by boat.
making the proposition a profitable in
vfstment. Mr.. Sands said that the ter
ritory is capable of producinp other
commodities. IL the people had msrket
for them, and that with the construc-
ton OF the railroad they would awake
to the possibilities Of the situation in
this respect
From West Point. the Richmond
party was accompanied by a lmittec
from that place and were Joined at va
rious points by prominent citizens Of
the communities along the route. The
trip from Old Point Comfort was by
boat across Back and York Rivers into
Mobtack Bay The territory along the
- 49,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15

tho direction OF his summer season qr-
chestra 10 his son. Glenroy. ana VIII
enjoy rest and recreation until tNo
opening OF the theatrical season at the
Academy OF Music.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15

Stein has been conducting an orchestra
Tor tho last two months They viii
leave to-day for Red sulphur Springs
where they VIII remain until Scptcm-
Der. Professor Stein has relinuuished
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15

North. East. Ware and Severn Rivers
vas also visited
The Chamber OF Commerce was rep
resented on the trip by John c 'Easley.
q. j. Sands. III. w. Rountree. a. r. Ell
!crscn. and x. II. Bruce.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07
BOUGHT A RUG FOR sis
 AND SOLD IT FcR s12,ooo
Startling Facts Brought Out in Suit
 Against New York Rug Dealers.

New York, Oct. 6.-How new rugs are made to look antique, moth eaten rugs to look as good as new and how by the process, one Polonais rug bousht in Paris for SIS was re-made and sold in New York for $12.00O, and how, in another case aa Indian rug was bought for $250 and after repairs was sold for 15,000--these revelations In the rug industry, brought out before Superior Court Justice Golf yesterday in a suit by Paul M.-Allo, an Oriental rug expert. against Benquiat Brothers, Fifth avenue rug dealers.
 Alb contended that in addition to his salary he was to receive a commits sion on sales and to show how much his commissions, which he failed to receive, would have been. he described how cheap rug materials were made to sell at fabulous sums. He asserted that new rugs were made to appear old through the use of pumice stone which wore down the fabric.
 In certain rugs there were 800 knots to a square inch and it took an hour to cover an inch In the aging process, he said. In filling up holes in old rugs. he said, 1t was necessary to take the same number of stitches as in the original and then remove traces of the repairs by pumice stones. He said he had prepared cheap rugs for million aires homes and his services in sn- hancing the value of rugs was worth $500 a day,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07
STRIKE MAY SPREAD TO ALL
 GENERAL ELECTRIC PLANTS
Effort Started in Schenectady Which
 Would Gall Out 75,o0o Persons.

Schenectady, N. r., Oct. e-Efrorts to spread tho effort for an eight hour day, into every plant of the General Electric company were being made tonight by representatives of the 1000 men from the local works now on strike. It Is estimated that the com pany employs more than 75.o0o men In all it's plants and, union leaders declare, the mapority of them are or ganized The principal plants outside of Schenectady are located In Pitts field and Lynn, Mass. Erie, Pa, Ken osha, Wis. and Fort Wayne. Ind.
 There also are several smaller works in different cities. The appeal to or- ganized employees in the other plants for aid in the shorter hours agitation is being made through the internation- al offices of the thirteen crafts rep resented in the local strike. This plan of action was decided upon today and soon after delegates from all of their crafts had pledged tilenseIpos to 1t, efforts were being made to communi- cate with international officers.
 Employees in other cities will not be asked to leave their plants on any cer- tain day It will be urged upon them, however, that they should take cog nizance of the fight for shorter work ing day that is being made here and do everything in their power to short en the. hours of labor in their own plants. Virtually all of the General l Electric employees now work ten hours a. day
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07
FRENCH TROOPS ARE
 CROSSING GREEK TERRITORY King Constantine Has Made No Pro-
 test-Received French Minister.

Paris Oct. 6, SIS p. m.-The land ing of French troops at Saloniki and their prompt despatch northward across Greek territory to the Serbian frontier will proceed without regard to the cabinet crisis at Athens.
 The downfall of the Venizelos cab met is considered here as relating to formalities rather than to determined opposition to the landing of French troops.
 Statements evidently based on off, cial information relate that King Con- stantine received the French minister It Athens after the landing of French troops had begun and made no men ton of the incident or suggestion of a protest. It is therefore held here that the king has not taken a stand against the landing. but merely differs with M. Venizelos in regard to the fixed policy of Greece in supporting the quadruple entente.
 In the same ofI1cial quarters 1t is also pointed out that former Premier Gounaris made the definite request of France last March that the French land an expedition at Saloniki in order to back upthe position of Greece
 The Temps says M. Gouraris will
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07
JAMES WHITcoM6 RILEY
 sHoWERED WITH MESSAGES
His Birthday Will Have a Nation
 wide Celebration Today.

Indianapolis. Ind, Oct. 6.@James Whitcomb Riley, Indianass best be- loved poet Is receiving hundreds of messages from all parts of the United States this week, consratula.4ng him on his birthday, which will Dc the oc- casion for a nation-wide celebration tomorrow: In Indianapolis, where the principal celebration of Mir. Riley's birthday will be held, every arrange ment has been completed to make the theatrical performance fin the after noon and the banquet at night the most complete and beautiful tribute that ever has been paid to the Hoosier poet
 No one seems to know MT. Riley's age. Asked once why he kept his age a. secret, he replied: T never want my friends to think I'm getting old"
 As to the state of his health, the poet said: T feel like boy"
 T haven't felt so strong in years, D continued MT. Riley. Every day l drive out in my car and I am enjoy ing life in spite of the war in Europe You see. I never read the newspapers and don't know what is going on over there. It has always been my aim to avoid things that are disagreeable and cause pain"
 Men and women prominent in the world of letters who will attend the celebration of the poets birthday be- gan to arrive in Indianapolis today.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07

Is proceeding through southern Hun gary to attack Serbia Military ob- servers here, however, assert that a figure between these estimates prob ably would be nearer the truth, de- claring that there Is no evidence of any very heavy withdrawals of Teu- tonic forces from the eastern front and that the western front every day is demanding new drafts.
 Russians Becoming Aggressive.
 These observers say the Germans are not in Q position to withdraw many troops from the Russian side, as the armies of Emperor Nicholas are the initiative In the fighting. On some sectors Petrograd reports that the Russians already have succeeded in doing this. Besides, 1t Is asserted they have now held ap Field Marshal Von Hindenburg's drive against very serious losses on him, Von Him denburg Is now reported to be re- cetying endorsements with a view to making another attempt to force his way through the outer defenses Of the city.
 Big Guns Busy h France.
 Tn the west the big guns seemingly are preparing way for continuation of the offensive Of the allies, which the Germans doubtless will try to fore stall by an attack from their side In Champagne the French have cap- tured the village of Tahure and the summit of the hill of Tahure. whict is surrounded at a point in the Ger. man second line of defense.
 The Italians record another advance towards Roverto, which has so many times been reported as evacuated, by the Austrians.
 The heavy losses sustained by tn, British and French in their attempti to penetrate the German lines il France and the large number of mel required for the operations along tn, Euphrates river and in the Dardanelle and the Balkans have made necessary a further appeal for the enlistmen of men throughout the country Tn Earl of Derby, who is directing re cruiting and who is receiving the as sistance of the labor organizations il his work, has taken charge of a cam paign, the object of which is to ob tain at least 60,000 men weekly Shoul It fail, 1t seems fairly certain tha parliament will adopt a national ser vice bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07
probably be called to form a minis

probably be called to form a minis try.
 It is generally believed the minis ters of France, Great Britain, Italy and Russia have already left Sofia as a result of Bulgaria's unyielding att titude in the face of the. ultimatum calling for definite announcement of her intentions.
 Such a step would involve the sev- erance of diplomatic relations.
 No information is available con- corning withdrawal of the Bulgarian legation, although 1t is expected that the representatives of Bulgaria would be recalled if a diplomatic rupture should occur at Sofia
 The Temps states that King Fer dinand of Bulgaria has decided to att tack Serbia before the end of the present week. This newspaper urges the government to increase largely the number of troops at Saloniki in order that there may be ready an ample force for the protection of Serbia and for holding back the expected Austro- German advance from the north. E Dispatches from Saloniki estimate the number of Austrian and German troops concentrated along the Danube at $50. 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07
of Naval
 Advisory Board
WITNESS FIRING OF NAvVs
 MOST MODERN WEAPON
IA INCH, 50 cALIBRE GUN
President Wilson Announced Himself in Favor of Having United States Adequately Armed .'to Command Respect of Other Nations.p

Washington, Oct 6.-Presldent Will son. at the initial gathering of the new naval advisory board announced himself today in favor of having the United States very adequately pre- pared in order "to command the re- spect of other nations for our rights" Later 1t became known that the pres slogan of his advocacy of stronger army and navy and will outline his views more specifically before the con- vening of congress.
 EdIson Presided.
 The president addressed the mem bers of the advisory board at the beginning their work. Previously the board had met at the navy depart ment, with Chairman Thomas A, Edi- son presiding, and listened to an ad- dress by Secretary Daniels, Later they took a trip down the potomac river on the presidential yacht May flower to the Indian Head gun prov Ing grounds. One of the sights wit messed there was the firing of the navy's most modern weapon, a four teen-inch, fifty calibre gun. A newly designed machine rife was also brought into action and various feats, such as changing the barrel of a gun during Ire, were performed.
 The Mayhower hardly had gotten under way when Mfr. Edison discov- cred tho wireless plant, which held | trip.
 Tonight the members of the board held their second meeting in Secre- l tary Daniels office. Various subjects were discussed and plans for organ ization were taken under advisement
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07
Movements of Steamships.

New York, Oct. 6.-Steamer Moor dam. Rotterdam, reported IS miles southeast of Fire Island at 3-05 p. m Dock late tonight or a. m. Thursday
 Bergen (not Christiania), Oct. 5.- Arrived, steamer Kristianafjord, New York
 Bordeaux, Oct. 5.-Arrived. steamer La Touraine, New York.
 Sailed:l srd, steamer Chicago. New York.
 Glasgow. Oct. 5.-Arrived. Tuscania-
 Naples. Oct. s.-Arrived, San eior- gio. New York
 Christiania, Oct. s.-saiIed. steamer Oscar II. from Christiania for New
 New York. oct. s.--Arrived, steamer New York. Liverpool.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07
RETENTION OF PRESENT DUTY ON SUGAR
Until Conditions Become Normal. to
 Be Asked by Administration.

Washington, Oct. 6.-Retention of the present duty on sugar until condi- tions become normal and extension of the emergency tax law until the Flu ropean war is over are two revenue measures which the administration has decided to ask of congress at the com ing session. Secretary McAdoo an- nounced tonight he would recommend the necessary legislation and it is un- derstool President Wilson is in accord with the plan.
 No other revenue measures have been approved by the administration so far, although many suggestions have been offered which may be con- sidered. Retention of the duty on sugar, which goes on the free list. May 1st, 1916, unless congress acts would give the treasury about $5O.0o0,- 900 year. The emergency tax is counted upon to produce about $100,- 900, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07
TO CLOSE RED cRoss
 STATION IN MEXICO CITY.
carranza Authorities Declare Relief
 Work is No Longer Necessary.

Mexico City, Oct. 6.-Charies J. O'Connor. representative in the Mexi- can capital of the American Red Cross, has received telegraphic in structions from Washington to close the Red Cross station here and to leave the country.
 The reason given by the Red Cross headquarters at Washington was that the Carranza authorities declare relief work to be no longer necessary in Mexico City. Dr. O'Connor and his stan expect to leave the capital within few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07
SHOT FOUR CHILDREN
 FOR GATHERING APPLES.
On Farm He Had Rented to Their
 Parents-Boy of 12 Killed.

shot and Killed Bert Sears, I2 miles east of here today, and wounded Mrs. Sears and her three children because the children were gathering apples on a farm Sears had rented from NBion.
 Mrs. Sears and two of the children may die.
 Bion. driving by the orchard on the farm he had rented to Sears, saw the Sears children, Harry. 15. Goldie 14, and Dorothy z, gathering apples. He fired on them with shot gun. Then he went to the Sears home shot Sears through the body killing him instantly, and shot Mrs. Sears.
 It Is thought that Harry is the only member of the family who will survive. Posses are searching for Bion.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07
OBITUARY.
Francois FertiauIt.

Paris. Oct. 6, 6.s0 D. m.-Francois Fertiault, dean of the Society of French Authors, died in Paris today at the age of 102 The author had been in the care of relative S7 years old, who died suddenly from old age. and the death of this attendant came as such a shock to M. Fertiault that his strength was unable to withstand 1t.
 The last book of the dean. who was a prolific writer. was entitled One Hundred Years Old"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07
THE OLDEST CIVIL WAR
 VETERAN IN STATE DEAD
Francis Rosenberg, s6, of HazardviIIe
 Served in 22d C. V.

Hazardville. Conn, Oct 6.-Francis Rosenberg, 96 years old, believed here to be the oldest Civil war veteran in Connecticut, if not in the country, died at his home in HaZardvilIe late last night after an illness of two weeks He was native of Germany, where he was in the military service He served in the Civil war with Co F, 22d Connecticut Volunteers. He is sur vived by two sons and three daugh- terS
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07
M.rlden strik. ssttI.d

Meriden, Conn, Oct. s.-As a re- suit of quiet conferences between tho workmen and the management the company of Tracy, makers of car- penters and toiners' tools. has granted its employees a nine hour day with ten hours pay. This new schedule will become effective next Monday. The company has also announced the allies.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07
BODIES WASHED ASHORE
 NEAR WooDMoNT.
Captain w. A. Pease and Wife of the
 Foundered Schooner Brownstone.

body of Captain William A. Pease of the schooner Brownstone. which foun- dered in Long Island sound off Wood mont yesterday, was washed ashore near here tonight His wife's body was found along the shore this morn ing. No trace has yet been found of the two members of the crew
 Captain Pease was about 65 years old and lived in Middletown. He was one of the best known coastwise sail ors in this state.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07
cHARGsD WITH WORKING
 WIRE TAPPING GAME.
Robert White of Hartford-5ritah Army Officer SwindIed Out of S7,ooo.

Hartford, Conn. Oct. 6.-Robert White was arrested here today, charg- ed with grand larceny in connection with an alleged wire tapping scheme, whereby, it is charged. c. l.. Cheburne. a British army officer. was swindled out of $7,0O0. He was also arrested on a charge of being a fugitive from justice.
 A New York detective who came here tonight with MT. Cleburne, said that two of Whites alleged confed- crates are under arrest in New York, having been indicted of grand lar cen1. White, who is about 30 years old. and a resident of Hartford. dknies the allegations.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07
GUARDING AGAINST FOOT
 AND MOUTH DISEASE
Gov. HoIeomb Has Signed Regulations Prepared by Cattle Commissioner.

Hartford. Conn. Oct s.-Governor HOlcomb today signed the new regu- lations for the protection of the state from foot and mouth disease from out side These were prepared by cattle commissioner J. O. Phelps and are stringent in their provision Shippers from other states must furnish certi- ficates that the cattle are free from disease, and they must be kept Tn quarantine for 25 days after arriving at destination and cannot be released except upon order of the commission CT or his deputy.
 The department has been notified that the stoclyards at BrighDn and Watertown. Mass., have been closed
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07
ALLIES ANXIOIG5LY
 WATCHING GREECE
King Constantine of Greece Appears to Hold Balance
 nf Power for the Time Being
HAS TAKEN CONTROL OF THE GOVERNMENT

Bulgaria Has Rejected Russas Ultmatum Demanding That She Break With the Central Powers, and Has Demand
 ed From Serbia the Cession of Macedonia, Allowing 24 Hours for Reply-French Officials Say That the Allied Troops Landed at Salonil Were Given En- thusiastic Reception by the Greek People-There Has Been Little Change in the Military Situation on the : Various War Fronts-French Have Captured Tahure HII Support in the German Second Line of Defense.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07
NORWEGIAN GOVERNMENT
 ACCEPTS GERMAN INDEMNITY
For Steamship Svein JarI, Sunk by a
 German Submarine.

Berlin. Oct (By Wireless to Say vile. N. Y0.-A despatch from Chris tiania to the Overseas News agency says:
 '9The Norwegian government, an- swering the German note of Sept g, with regard to the sinking of the Nor wogian steamship Svein Jarl, by a German submarine, says that it ac- cepts with satisfaction the German offer of indemnity for the loss of the vessel
 The Svein Jarl was sunk July g, 12 members of her crew being drowned. According to a despatch from Christi ania last month. Germany notified the Norwegian government that she could not recognize any responsibility for the sinking of the vessel, as the steamer was not provided with any signs show ing that it was a neutral ship. How ever, F of the crew had perishe6, and in order to show her friendly disposi- tion toward Norway, the despatch add ed. Germany agreed to make repara- ton for the damage done and asked Norway to nominate an expert who, with German expert. would fix the amount of damages.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07
Would Provide Sports For Bows.

St Louis. Mo. Oct. GA national commission to provide for direct sports for boys who do not have the benefit of college and school thletics was advocated by Walter Camp. not ed football authority, in an address before the business mems league here today
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07
strlke .. PItt.E,Id. M,,,.

Pittsneld. Mass, Oct. e.-Flfty em- ployes of the screw machine depart ment of the General Electric conn pany's plant here struck tonight. They work on shrapnel casings The Etrik- CTS. who are members of the night crew, said that the day workers would walk out tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07
LITTLE CHANGE ON THE
 VARIOUS WAR FRONTS
Russians Have Held Up the German
 Drive on Dvinsk.

London. Oct. 6, 10.40 D. m-There is little change in the military situa- tion on any of the various war fronts.
 Reports, which remain unconfirned, are that an Austro German force, va ricus1y estimated at from 100. 900 to 60o,00o men with two thousand guns.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07
and Its
Cabled Paragraphs
Fund for Armenian Refuge,

und tor ArmenIah Hefu9eess
 London. Oct. 6, 5.10 p. m.-The lord mayor at a meeting at the Mansion house on the 18th will start fund for the aid of Armenian refugees Among the speakers will be Viscount Bryce, Cardinal Bourne and T. F.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07

centerbrook-At the home-of ex- Senator and Mrs. Walter H. Wright. Saturday evening, their daughter, Louise Mary, was united In marriage with Charles II. Strange.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07

Singing Ia the Massey Music Hal at Toronto. Mime. Meiba raised $500 for the Canadian Red Cross.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07

Queen Sofia of Greece has asked al wealthy Greek women 10 aid needl families of Greek reservists.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07

A quarterly dividend of per cent. on the common stock was declared by the Kelly Springfield Tire CO.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07

Porter Charlton was placed on trir at Como. Italy. for the murder of hi wife there five years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07

pr. Dunibs, the Austro- Hungarian Ambassador. sailed from New York on the stAmer Neuw Amsterdam,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07
eoethaI. wIthdraw. HI. RssianstIor

Panama. Oct e.-Ma5or General George W. Goethals has withdrawn his resienation as governor of the Panama canal zone.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07

Two Scotland Ward detectives ar rived in Kew York on tho steamer Camedonia. to take charge of Igna- tius T. Lincoln, who recently was or dered extradicted to England to answer charges of forgery.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07

Mrs. Anna Kelley, of Pittsburgh, 107 years old. wna killed by falling down a flight of stairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07

Controller of the Currency Williams Issued a charter to the Hugo Nation al Bank, Colorado. capital S35.0O0.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07

The first general frost of the sea son prevailed over western Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Oklaho-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-07

Fire destroyed the Salisbury Road Military Hospital at Plymouth. Eng land. All the patients were saved.