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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-05
EXPERTS SAY DECISION is
OF FAR-REACHING IMPORT

WASHINGTON, May 4.-Experts Of
the Interstate Commerce Commission
say the decision of the United States
Circuit Court at Richmond to-day Is
one of the most important in many
years. If supported by the United
States Supreme Court, IT will result In
cutting down accidents now laid to the
hand brake, which last year killed $50
men and injured lG.053 1t may force
tho railroads. especially on high
grades, to cut down the length Of their
trains.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-05
HER HAIR WORTH $4,000
Young Woman Awarded Damages for
Loss of Trcsscs.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.

NEW YORK, May 4.-Mary Haynes,
when she was sixteen, had hair that
was wavy and black and hung almost
to her waist This was in 1913, when
she was working for the Cooke & Cobb
Co, stationery manufacturers. One
day when she was already to go home
her hair caught in belt and her hair
and scalp were town away. To-day
jury awarded her verdict Of $4,000
in her suit against the firm for $4,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-05
Palace OF Justice pc,troved.

MADRlD.-Alay 4.-Tho Palace OF
Justice was completely destroyed by
fire to-day. The archives OF the courts
were all lost in the flames. The loss
in enormous.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-05
RUSS|A'S DEFEAT
MEANS RENEWED
EFFORTS IN WEST
Germany Already Prepar-
ing for Tremendous
Drive Against Allies.
PETROGRAD'S STORY
OF BATTLE AWAITED
British Military Critics Believe
Berlin and Vienna Are
Exaggerating.
THEIR CLAIMS ARE GROWING
Report That They Have Stag.
gering Blow to Mnscovite
Arms.
Turks Heavy Losers
at Hands of Russians

FROM the east again comes the
report of fighting which, be-
cnuse of Its snnguinary character
and consequent heavy losses, gives
that pnrt OF the Srcnt war zone the
chief place in the days news. This
time the Turks nrc said to have
been losers. They nrc declared by
PetroSrnd to have been completely
defeated by the Russians in the
Khori-DiImnn region of the Cau-
cnsun, leaving more thnn $500 dead
on the field. md their survivors are
said to he fleeing before the Nus
covitcs.
Full details OF the defeat of the
Russinns by the Austro-Germnn
forces along the Dunajcc River,
from the VistuIn southwark through
the Cnrpnthfans, have not come TO
hnnd, but Vienna declares the Rus
SLAMS lost 10000 men tnken prison.
er, and twenty-five cannon, sixty
four machine guns md quantity
or war materials. Petrogrnd nd
mits that the Austro-Gcrman forces
have crossed to the right bank OF
the DunaJec River, hut snys that
desperate fighting continues.
On the western bnttie front the
Germans cInim the capture, in
Flanders, of Zevccotc, Zonncbeke,
Westhock, the forest of Polygonous
and NOnnebOsschen, and to hive
caught the retreating allies under
n flank fire from their batteries
northeast of Ypres.
Both Paris and Berlin report Mt
tacks md cOuntcrnttnclxs mt various
places along the remainder of the
line In France, but neither claims
nny grent advantage.
The British admiralty INSERTS that
the allies have repulsed the Turks
everywhere on the GnlIipoli PENN
huln, inhictinE enormous losses, and
that the British now are advancing
into the interior of the peninsula.
The Turks, on the contrary, sny
TINT the advance near Aviburnu was
stopped and the British driven back,
with heavy losses, to the coast. In
addition, COnstnntinople asserts
thnt the british bnttleship AEamem-
non was struck by four shells md
forced to retire from inside the Dar-
dnnelles, and thnt an allied trans
port was set on fire by Turkish
guns.
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Continued on Second PageJ

ENcursiOn West Point To-Morrow, May g..
e Train leaves Main Street Station l0:I5 A
VI; 75c round trip. Free trip down York
+ River.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-05

Both Paris md Berlin report at-
facks and counternttncl<s mt various
places along the remainder of the
line In France, but neither claims
nny grent advantage.
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Continued on Second Page,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-17
ASTOR HELPS BOOM
AMERICA FIRST'IDEA
Gives Dinner Mt Which Cant
paign for Internal Pre-
paredness Is Launched.
MANY NOTABLES THERE

At a dinner given by Mr.. and Mrs.
National A~mericanization Committee. OF
which Mrs. Astor is IA member. a nation
wide campaign of practical Americana
xation and internal preparedness was
launched.
The most important lines of the COM
mittee's work are an efficiency first
movement to conserve our labor supply
and prevent labor wars. a movement to
unite foreign born and native citizens
in citizens training camps and prac-
tically demonstrate the fact hat all
American citizens have a common loyalty
and a common patriotic Ideal. to pro-
mote the general use Of the English
language and 10 promote m America
first movement to facilitate the naturali-
zation of foreign born citizens.
The working programme OF the COM
mittee will include the establishment OF
English and citizenship classes, coopera-
ton with Government institutions, for
eign language newspapers and social
agencies, cooperation with colleges in
the training of Government workers,
public meetings and conferences. con-
meeting courts with schools In the mat
ter OF naturalization. working for uni
form avs conforming to our treaty
obligations and arriving at a uniform
Interpretation of American citizenship at
home and abroad
Frank Trumbull. chairman of the di-
rectorate OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad. presided at the meeting on Fri
day evening. DIR. Claxtoii, Federal Com
missioner OF Education. explained nov
the Americanization campaign Is being
conducted by the Federal Bureau OF
Education. state Commissioner OF Edu-
cation John II. Finley told how the state
department IL working In cooperation
with the Federal authorities to bring
about a nationwide unity through "A
common language and common ideals of
citizenship.
Frederic G. Howe. Commissioner OF
immigration OF New York. described the
citizenship movement in New York city
and a campaign now under way to in
crease interest In the city's night schools.
President Arthur r. Hadley of Yale
impressed upon all the Importance OF the
Americanization movement to the whole
country at this time.
President Benjamin Ide Wheeler of
the University of California made an APP
peal for equal opportunities for the inn
migrant aud for the English language
first"
c'IAi "i'N " Va A"e ,Ilt'
States Chamber OF Commerce. affirmed
that business mer see more and more
clearly the Importance of American citi-
zenship rs an asset In their workmen.
Robert Bacon. advocate of citizens
training camps. commended the 'iap
tent" as "a great American institution.
we'll calculated tn make foreign born
and native rockies" realize the identity
Of their patriotic ideal.
The committee is having $1,000
america First posters put up all over
the country IN industrial plants. libra
ries and post offices. II was announced
that $4,000 OF a projected FUND of $780,
600 has been subscribed to the commit
tees campaign.
The committee. with the cooperation
of Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney. is con-
Quoting an art contest on the immigrant
In America. \ total of 81 100 Is offered
In prizes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-17
HYDE WINS IN CHARLESTON.
state Troops Guard the CITY Ex
ccutivc Committee.

CHARLESTON. =. g, Oct. 16-Tristam
T. Hyde Mas declared the Democratic
nomine" Cor Mayor of Charleston to-day
by the city executive committee. the pro-
ceedings of which We're prevented yes
terday by riot and bloodshed. Hyde's
majority over John =. Grace. the pres
ent incumbent. was l2S. according to
the official figures of Tuesday pri-
mary, The vote was Hyde, 3,lo9 Grace.
2.g>l.
one box with "A majority of ninety for
Grace Was thrown out. on the ground
OF ilagrant violations OF primary laws.
When by "A vot" Of 10 to 10 the pro
tested box was thrown out the ten Grace
member left the committee room charg-
ing partisan action by the Hyde MEM
bcrs. II is not known whether or not
Mayor Grace will appeal from the COM
miitee's decision.
The hall where the meeting was held
to-day WAS guarded by state troops.
Every person entering the hall vas
searched. Weapons were taken from
Mayor Grace. chief of Police Cantwell
and Sheriff Martin.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-17
FRYING BEEFSTEAK
BRINGS FIRE FIGHTERS
Five Alarms Keep One Section
Eycitcd--Tracc of In
ccndiary Found.

Eve lire alarms within three hours
carly last evening caused much excite
ment in the neighbothood OF Seventh
avenue and West Twenty-ffth street
and kept Deputy Chiefs George Ross
and Smoky Joe Martin II the firemen
Of the district busy.
At 40 o'clock somebody saw smoke
issuing from "A window Of the Castle
Cave, 273 Seventh avenue, and turned
~ an alarm. A few minutes later, when
Jacob BardusCh. the proprietor, strolled
from the kitchen into the dining room.
which was filled with diners, he met
Deputy chief Ross at the head Of d
squad OF iiremcn,
Welcome exclaimed Bardusch, but
why the hose and aNes"'
where's the tire?" demanded Ross.
Isn't any" said the proprietor, Some
grease Haired up, but II didn't even burn
a steak. Just a flash in the pan
Meanwhile two nqrthbound trolley
rars hlled with theatreguorS We're
stalled for fifteen minutes at almost the
exact spot where "A car tumbled in after
al explosion in the subway excavatiOG
Il few weeks e The passengers wanted
20 get out, but COULDN'T because the
Ioors have been locked betHccu Twenty
third and T~wen,y-hfth streets since the
accident,
The first alarm WAS AT $50, when hre
was discovered in the factory of Sobel &
Co, skirt makers, OF the fourth floor of
4 twelve story loft building at 3l2
Seventh avenue Here the iiremen's
principal task was TO lead the scores Of
frightened working girls ~ the street in
safety.
An explosion OF gas on the top floor
AT 2S5 Eighth avenue, near West twenty
fourth street, started "A blaze about u 80
o'clock which caused $4,000 damage
The noor Is occupied by the Sandlich
Transposing Company, maker of movie
materials,
Half an hour later fire was discovered
beneath the stairway in a tenement AT
200 West Twenty-eighth street. Papers
mad been thrown on the floor and oil
poured over them. Fire Marshal Wills
started AN investigation after the blaze,
which did little damage, had been ex-
~tinguished.
Finally, just after the Castle Cave
alarm, the fireinen made n run to the
vacant lot at Tenth venue and West
Eighteenth street, where a healthy boi,-
nre had illuminated the n~eighborhood
and caused somebody TO turn in an
alarm.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-17
Am Exceptional Sale of
Smart

for Tomorrow M0nday) will include
ultra-fashionable ir1portations and
also American designs of charming
originality, shown exclusively by
b. Altman Sc Co. I'm high pointed
effects i'm satin, or lace, or met,
touched with fur, or button-trim-
med, or i'm the novel contrast of color.
the following styles will be offered
at extraordinary concessions from
regular prices:
French Hand-ernbroidered Collar of
Batiste, with organdie points, band
and bow of black velvet . Sl.OO
High Collar of Lace. edged with fur,
at $l.85
Net Guirmpe, with pointed collar of
satin $500
Front of White Satin, with pointed
COLLAR Sl.9O
Georgette Crepe Guinlpe, crochet
buttons SS.75
Front of sheer organdie, French
hand-embroidery S2.25
Introducing a chic mote i'm color is
the newest design inn stock and jab0t
of white net, edged with lace; am
uHtra-high roll COLLAR adds to its
srmartness and is trimmed with
satin i'm Peach, Gendarme Blue or
American Beauty, at the special
price of . .. Sl.5O
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-17
ADMIRAL LITTLE TO
FACE CHARGES NOV.1
Daniels Grants Dclay-Let-
tiers Bring Lieut.. Moses
Into the Case.
TO BE TRIED IN BOSTON

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.--The date OF
the court martial of Rear Admiral Lit.
tie, retired. has been postponed TO No.
rember 1 at the request Of the Admiral,
who called on Secretary Daniels to-day.
Admiral Little Is to be tried by court
martial on the charge of carelessness
In the discharge OF his duties as inspec-
ton officer in connection with the con-
struction OF the submarine K-2.
Admiral Little told Mr.. Daniels to-
day that he felt that the original date
set for the converting of the court. Oc-
iober IS, did not give him sufficient time
TO prepare "A defence. The Secretary
thereupon ordered a ~postponement to No.
vember /. The court will convene at
the Boston Navy Yard and Rear Admiral
Bradley \. Fiske will act as president
Of the court.
MIR. Daniels to-day made public the
Departments letter to Admiral Little.
quoting Admiral Little's own statement.
which liz the chief basis of the charges
against him. The publication Of the
letter was. decided Oh by the Secretary
in order to make entirely clear the
precise basis of the proceedings against
the Admiral. The letter, addressed to
the Admiral at his home. SAT Riverside
Drive, New York, is In part as follows
The question of the condition OF the
storage batteries of the K-e at the
time Of it's acceptance has, by direc-
ton OF the Secretary, been under In
t~estigation. II Is noted that In the
above reference Rear Admiral Little's
Endorsement. dated June 2. 1851 you
state:
After full elaboration on all the
facts and the statements Of said ohi-
GERS and contractors representatives
and with the officer who was to COM
mand the boat concurring. the inspec-
tor informed the contractor that in
consideration of his agreement to
stand back of the battery for all time
a. to the alleged careless workman
ship OF Burning, the thorough over
hauling of the entire battery "culd
not then he required"
The bureau of steam engineering
inquired Of the present inspector OF
machinery al Fore River whether or
not the files Of that office showed that
the above agreement had been reduced
to writing. The inspector replied
There is no entry in the file or
elsewhere on record here that can be
found relating TO the agreement be-
tween the contractors and the inspec-
tor Of machinery regarding the maxi
ing good of defects hat might develop
in the sefvice."'
This statement by Rear Admiral Lit
tie brings into the ease Lieut.. kadfor'
Moses. the officer referred To by th'
Admiral AS the one who was to TAX
command Of the H. when built. II l.
Mr.. Daniels's expectation that the pro
csedings In the case Of Admiral Littl
will determine the extent to which Lieut.
Moses was a party TO the UNDERESTIMATE
Admiral Little says was arrived at Wit
the Fore River company. and whethe
proceedings against him are warranted.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-17
PENROSE URGES HIGH TARIFF.
lie says Germany's Protective Sys-
tenn Has Been Her salvation.

PROVIDENCE. r. l., oct. Ex-senator
Boies penruse of Pennsylvania Ia an
address before the Southern New Eng
land Textile club declared Tonight that
Americas economic condition urgently
demands a return to the protective tar
in system and the passage OF an anti
dumping clause.
He sail that had it not been for
the European war the industrial and
commercial conditions in this country
would have been worse than at any
other period IN American history.
senator Penrose pointed put that Ger
many has been able to overcome her
economic difficulties as the result of her
protective tarlff system. which has en-
ahled her to feed. clothc and support
her people.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-17
TO BE TRIED TOMORROW.
Iicat.-Coi. GOOdter .WW Face
Court Ne rtim1. o. SUn. F'nnciscO.

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. l6.--The court
martial of Lieut.-Col. Lewis Goodicr.
Judge advocate general OF the United
States army's Western department, viii
be opened here On Monday.
Capt. Arthur Cowan, head of the san
Diego army aviation school, was accused
of drawing 80 per cent. more pay than
he was entitled to. Goodi"I, as judge
advocate. added several specifications TO
the Cowan charges without any au-
thorization from superior officers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-17
On TUESDAY,,
October 9th
Misses Tailor-made Suits

'(sizes Ia, 10 and rs years
will be placed ON Sale i'm the ne %
accepted styles, developed i'm tte
varied materials most approve ~
fashion, and attaining througf1 tire
charming fur trimming and che
welN-tailored Lines tine piquancy a..
grace SO noticeable inn the attire 81
tine well-dressed young woman.
The following exceedingly attra~t:'e
fur trimmed models will be ofte~e
at unusual price concessions:
Suits of Broadcloth o. Corduroy
at S25.N)
Suits of Duvetym or Broadclo...
at &24.tv
Suits of VeHveteeM or RroadciQ.l
at S25,5-
Department on Second FYcorl
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-17

NAsHINGToN, Oct. lG.-The Govern
ment viii appeal from the decision Of
Judg" Iiough Ia New York holding the
"otton futures net unconstitutional
Cntil the United states Supreme Court
passes on the question the act will be
enforced, This statement was mI:e to-
day ~ the Department Of Agriculture.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-17

Special Salespeople will, if desired,
BE detailed to accompany patrons to
tine stores various departments; or
goods will be assembled for inspec-
tom i'm a private showroom.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-17

Nm Important Sale of Persian Lamb Coats
Advantageous purchases having been made of exceptionally
fine Persian Lamb Skins a Sale will be held for the duration
of one week, commencing Monday, October 18th.
From this collection garments will he made to order from individual
measurements, from advance models and at tine following
remarkable prices considering quality:
Persian Lamb Coats, i'm 30 and 4o-inch lengths, plain, 0 with Skunk
Persian Lamb Coats, i'm 4s-inch length. plain. or with Skunk collar.
cuffs and Embroidered skirt at S225OO
a diversified assortment of Skins and Coat Innings has been arranged
for individual selection.
The Great Autumn Sale of
Selected Oriental Rugs
is now in progress and will be continued during this month.
The assortments of weaves and sizes are enormous and pro-
spective purchasers are afforded an opportunity to secure the
best qualities of desirable Oriental Rugs at prices which offer
unequaled values.
Several thousand small and medium size Oriental Rugs are
being offered at $3.50 to $500
Oriental Rugs in room sizes at 10000 to 2,5OO.OO
Large and unusual sizes are being featured in this Sale.
The above prices are extraordinary concessions from the
customary quotations.
Wearing qualities of all Rugs purchased at this Sale are unreservealy
guaranteed by B. Altman & Co.
Another Special Sale of
Imported Handmade FMet Lace Curtains, Window Panels
and Decorative Lace Pieces has been arranged
to commence Monday.
The merchandise (taken from the regular stock is in every
way equal to that offered in the previous sale and presents the
same phenomenal purchasing opportunities.
Qace Drapery section. Fourth Floo3
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-17

Costunes Emb0dying the Highest Expresslon OF
the Couturiers' Art
are displayed in the greaty-enIarged Department devoted exclusively to
Wonens Suits and Gowns. Included are:
Rich furtrimmed Taileurs, Afternoon and Evening Gowns of the new
Metallic Silk, Costumes for skating and other Winter sports;
also smart Riding Habits.
A new feature introduced this Season meets the demand for extra large
sizes az to 81 inches bust measurement. A large number of Tailor
made Models afford every opportunity for the selection of becoming styles
The New Models i'm Smart Millinery
From B. Altman 6 Co.'s OWN ataiers is assembled i'm the Trimmed
Millinery Department Third Floor a distinctive and interesting colIec-
ton of Autumn and Winter Models, expressive of the most charming
styles that the mode of the moment calls forth. Included are many
designs whose youthfulness of pobe indicates unquestionably i'm fabric
or furtouch tine styles for the younger set.
Silks Suitable for Mourning Costumes
For those requiring materials for the correct garb of mourning, a
carefully selected assortment of mourning silks may be found i'm the
Black Silk Department First Floor at very moderate prices.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-17
iE i'm THE NEW AUTUMNAL MODES
n Seasons Smart Wells

The Seasons Smart Wells
may be seen i'm the recently enlarged
Veil Section on the First Floor.
Fascinating shipments arrive
weekly from Paris and in no pre-.
ceding season have the Frenc,
milliners developed more charming
ideas-neither have wells as Gee
series to the fashionable costume
ever reigned more supreme than at
present.
introduced by B. Altman & Co.
are tho smart Fur.edged Wells.
Included also are the gracefully
designed rneshes whose becoming
charm lies i'm lace effects, the ricl1-
ness of which shows to advantage
in the slim1y-gattered fullrless
which stamps many of the most
fashionable wells. The newest de-
signs include both the large square
wells and also the circular shapes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-17
BrOadClOths

81 inches wide (sponged) will Oe
offered i'm black, dark green, dark
brown, Burgundy, plum or navy blue,
at the special price of, per yd. Sl.5O
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-17
Inn tine Blouse Department

Inn tine Blouse Department
Second Floor
Am Interesting Special Sale will 20
held ON Monday
when charming reproductions of di-
rectly imported models, will include:
Exquisite Blouses of Lace or Of
0eorgette Crepe, at the very unusual
price of G1A.5O
Blouses of Crepe de Chime, enriched
with hand-ernbroidery (irnported)
special at . . $3.50
Smart BQouses of Crepe de Chime or
0eorgette Crepe, with silk com5ina-
tions, at tine exceedingly attractive
price of S5.75
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-17

Distinctive Attire for
Children and Young Girls
is being shown i'm original and fash.
ionable Models. Special attention is
invited to the Department where the
dificult-to-ft girl may be attired
i'm becoming styles, perfectly suited
to her years.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-17
A Special Sale

arranged for Monday i'm the Dress
Goods Department First Floor will
present an exceptional value in one
of the Seasons most favored fabrics.
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T~hirty.fourth Street

The Department. for Velvet,
VelVeteens and COrdur0ys
emphasizes the important part these
fabrics will play in the mode Of the
season to which they are so partic-
ularly suited. In exceptionally
beautiful and rich assortments will
be found French Chiffon Velvets.
Velveteens and the smart Corduroys.
For tomorrow Monday a Special
Offering will consist of
5000 Yards of Imported
Black Chiffon Velvet
(made i'm France) 80 inches wide at
the exceptional price of
S2.85 per- yard
Mail and Telephone Orders will
receive prompt attention.