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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
Powerless to Stop
Rigid Censorship
State Department Can Find No
Treaties to Inuokc in
Protest.

WASHINGTON, August 5.-State De-
partment officials virtually have decided
they are powerless to secure relief from
the rigid censorship to which Ameri-
can mail and cable messages passing
through belligercnt European countries
are subjected. American citizens and
business firms at home and abroad have
hled many complaints. but investigation
has convinced the department that no
treaties can be invoked in protest.
Appeals from business houses which
declared impairment of the cable ser
vice through censorship had been a Sc
rious Embarrassment financially moved
the department to begin informal ne
gotiations for mitigation early In the
war Secretary Lansing said to-day,
however. that while these efforts were
being continued very near nothing had
como Of them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
CAPERTON IS CONFIDENT
OF EARLY PEACE IN HAITI
Troops of Successful RevoIutionist
Will Disarm on Arrival Mt
Port au Prince.
MEET NO FURTHER RESISTANCE
National Assembly Is Reported as
Awaiting Word From Bobo as to
Whether He Desires to Be Presi-
dent-Quiet at Cape Haitien. II"

WASHINGTON, August 5.-Hopes
for pencefuI settlement of disturb
ances in Haiti were frightened to-day
by receipt OF message from Rear
Admiral Caperton. commanding the
American naval forces at Port au
Prince and Cape Haitien, announcing
that the troops of Resolve Bobo,
leader OF the successful revolution,
au Prince. General Bohos men should
arrive from Cape Haitien in six days.
The following abstract OF Admiral
Caperton's report was given out:
General Blot left Cape Haiticn for
Santo Domingo on the morning of the
18th instant. The troops OF General
ance in the north OF Haiti. and Bobo's
troops are said TO be marching TO Port
au Prince, where they will probably
arrive in about six days. General
Bobo's representatives have promised
that his troops will disarm upon ar
rival at Port au Prince
Although Cape Haitien is quiet. out
breaks are reported at Petit Goabe,
Mairagoave and Jacquemel. The Hal
tian commission at Port au Prince
have telegraphed the authorities at
these places directing them TO main
tain order. and Admiral Caperton is Of
the opinion that the order OF the com
mittee will be effective"
General Blot commanded the military
forces OF the government overthrown
with the assassination of President
Guillaume. Officials here inferred from
his withdrawal from the country that
Blot had abandoned hope of being
elected President.
News dispatches from Port All Prince
to-day said the National Assembly was
awaiting word from General Bobo as
TO whether he desired the office AS
surances that his army will disarm on
its arrival at the capital are thought
TO indicate that there will be no fur
ther lighting, and that the revolution
lists will establish "a government
Earlier advices from Admiral Caper-
ton said warning shots, fired by the
survey yacht Eagle at Cape Haitien.
Continued on Second Page)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
ERIE FLOOD VICTIMS NOW
NUMBER TWENTY-S|X
Fifteen Others Known to Be Missing,
and Coroner Says Death List
May Reach Seventy.Five.
RELIEF WORK IN PROGRESS
Total Damage in City and County
Expected to BE Between SO, 900 900
and $1,000, 0,0oO-sIayor Declines
to Accept Outside Assistance.

ERIE, PA. August 5.-The death list
resulting from the flood on Tuesday
night was brought up to twenty-s six
mere late to-day with the recovery OF
two more bodies. The great mass Of
debris for two miles along the Mill
Creek valley makes the search for
bodies slow. City officials believe that
1t will be at least a week before the
work has been completed. Fifteen per-
sons are known to be missing. and
Coroner Hanley said the death list
might reach seventy-ave.
Figures compiled late to-day show ed
that the total damage in the city and
county would be between $4,000, 1000 and
s7.O00.000.
Two representatives Of the State De-
partment of Health arrived to-day to
assist the local health authorities in
handling the sanitary situation. Scores
of persons have been inoculated against
typhoid.
a committee of prominent citizens
met with Mayor Stern and took charge
OF the relief work, and 200 of the citv's
most prominent women went into the
flood district to investigate the situa-
tton. Preparations are being made to
furnish clothing TO the flood sufferers
tomorrow. Those who have lost their
homes will be given fresh start In
life.
Local citizens are contributing liber-
ally to relief, and Mayor Stern declines
TO accept outside assistance declaring
that Erie will be able to handle the
situation alone.
Every effort is being made TO pre-
vent pestilence from following in the
wake of the food. In the ruins are
many bodies of animals and the
warmer weather has already caused
these TO start TO decay
The food was indirectly responsible
for another death tonight when Louis
b. Jones. forty-ive years old promi-
nent lawyer. dropped dead OF heart dis
ease. brought on, physicians said. by
his strenuous fight in the waters Of
Mill Greek on Tuesday night TO rescue
his wife and two children after their
home had been demolished
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
SOUVENIR KNIVES HELD up
Time -Honorcd MOncy-Gettcr at Conven-
tons I'm Danger of Extinction.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
NEW YORK. August 5.-Thc time
honored souvenir pocket knife consid-
cred essential TO the success of we'll
regulated summer conventions and re-
unions. is in danger of extinction
Made in Germany, and held up by Eng
lands blockade policy. little hope is
entertained Of it's survival
TO convention managers this doubt
less will be cruel blow. as the little
knife. suitably inscribed and dated. has
always ranked with the popcorn ball.
lollipop and pink lemonade as a
moncy-gctter. Freedom of the seas
alone will continue the knife in per-
petuity. This Is the opinion OF \. T..
Silberstein. owner Of the Ciriffon Cut
lery Works. of this city. said to he tho
largest importer Of this kind OF a knife
In the United States. He has placed
more than $500 separate orders for
souvenir knives, and number are now
ready for shipment at Rotterdam Un-
less he can set these consignment 3
over. Mr.. Silberstein says he will suffer
heavy losses.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06

LONDON, August 5.-Warsaw has
fallen and the Germans already are in
occupation of the Polish capital. The
news frst came by wireless from the
German general army headquarters
and was quickly followed by cahled
confirmation from Berlin crediting tha
capture OF the city to the forces OF
Prince Leopold OF Bavaria. after a,
stubborn fight with the Russian rear
guard.
With the Russian admission in last
nights official communication that the
Russian forces defending the Blonie
front had been withdrawn, all hope
that Warsaw could be saved was sban-
doned
The outer line OF forts to which the
Russians withdrew are only six miles
from the center of the capital, and
these defenses apparently were car
ried last night the inner line OF de-
fenses being captured in time to enable
the victors TO enter the city early this
morning.
The statement from Petrograd that
the Russian retirement to the Blonie-
Nadzaryn front had been carried out
unhindered was taken here to Indicate
that Grand Duke Nicholas had every
thing in readiness for the evacuation
OF Warsaw itself. and the announcement
in Berln's statement that only stub
born rear guard blocked the advance
of the Germans seems to confirm that
the main army with it's guns has es.
capped being caught in the citadel
EFFECT OF FALL. ABSORBS
ATTENTION OF OFFICIALS
The effect of the fall OF Warsaw now
is absorbing the attention Of the Brit
ish officials and public 1t is expected
that the German Emperor and Empress
Will make royal entry. in accordance
with plans long matured
What part OF the army OF Grand
Duke Nicholas was able to extricate
itself from the enfolding line OF Field
Marshal Won IindenburG coming from
the north is increasingly problematical.
II is believed that this pressure from
the north was one OF the chief reasons
for compelling tho final abandonment
OF Warsaw, in order to permit the
grand duke TO send re-enforcements to
his right wing.
The occupation OF Warsaw also will
have the effect OF relea sing large Ger
man forces. concentrated on the reduc.
ton OF the city. and permit then, 10
turn westward for renewed operations
against the Anglo French allies.
The British military authorities agrea
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
SENATOR'S INDORSE
PROPOSED CONFERENCE


PORTLAND ORE. August ST am
In thorough sympathy with the Presi-
dents plan OF calling conference Of
committee chairmen and Cabinet Of
hcers TO consider national defense
program. said Senator George F.
Chamberlain. chairman Of the Senate
Committee on Military Affairs, tonight
The proposed conference should have
no difficulty in agreeing on definite
program, and am sure that Congress
Will be almost solid in support of it,"
Senator Chamberlain said he would
propose that the authorized size Of the
army be increased TO 10000 men. and
that the army be recruited up to its
full strength.
Senator B. r. Tillman. Of South Caro-
lima. chairman of the Senate Commit
tee on Naval Affairs. who is spending
the summer in Portland. also Endorsed
the proposed conference
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
ADMITS HE WRECKED TRAIN
Harry G. Hontz Caused Derailment of
the Scenic Limited

SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH. August
5.-Harry G. Hontz, who gives LehiGh-
ton. Pa. as his home. is in jail here to-
day. having surrendered 10 the police
last night and confessed that he
wrecked the Scenic Limited, on the
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. near
Springville, Utah. last Monday. when
several cars left the rails and many
persons narrowly esca ped injury.
Hontz said he threw n piece of angle
iron under the train as 1t was passing
TO avcnge himself on the railroad be-
cause brakeman had elected him
from freight train Hontz told the
police he was responsible for several
other railway wrecks.
He said he was in the Government
Hospital for Insane at Washington
when member of the Marine Corps.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
WILSON STUDYING
DEFENSE PROGRAM
Plans to Cooperate With Chair
men of Senate and House
Committees.
SEEKS TO AVOID FRICTION
Reports Being Prepared by Sec
retaries of War and
Navy.
SEEKS TO AVOID FRICTION

CORNISH, y. f., August 5-With
the object of developing broad and
convincing program of national de-
tense which will meet the approval Of
Congress. President Wilson is planning
to cooperate with the chairmen of the
Military and Naval Affairs Commit
tees Of the Senate and House. as we'll
as with Secretaries Garrison and
Daniels. of the War and Navy Depart
ments. before finally deciding on the
recommendations he Will make in his
next message to Congress.
The President told friends hnrc to-
night that he would arrange 10 consult
chairmcn OF the committees Interested
in the question Of national defense, in
order TO unite on a single program Of
action.
When the President sees the chair
men of the four committees. nc expects
to have before him tho reports now be-
Ing prepared by Mr.. Garrison and Mr.
Daniels.
The President already has written to
Chairman Padgett. of the House Naval
Affairs Committee. inviting him to meet
him on Mr.. Wilson's return to Wash
ington 1t is reported he also has
written the other chairnen.
PRESIDENT ANXIOUS
TO AVOID FRICTION
The President believes the time has
come for the United States to decide
on definite program Of national de-
fense. and is anxious that as little
friction as possible develop over the
question when 1t is presented to Con-
gress.
The plan Of the President is to con-
slider carefully a program of national
defense after free consultation with
others, and then to throw the entire
weight OF the administration behind the
policy agreed on. AS already indicated
the part of his next message devoted
to national defense is expected TO be
the most important of the entire docu-
ment. The President is opposed to a
policy OF "militarism." but thinks the
United States should be adequately de-
Tended.
The reports of Secretaries Garrison
and Daniels are expected to be ready
next week, and will be submitted TO
the President after his return to Wash
ington.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
JEWS TO FAST AND PRAY
Services Next Monday ms Protest
Against wnr.

NEW YORK, August 5.-A confer
ence of thirty New York rabbis re-
suited to-day in the issuance Of a call
10 the Jews of America to fast and
pray next Monday as an expression OF
sorrow for conditions in Europe. and as
a protest against this unnecessary
war, which is costing the lives of 80
many men," Congregations will also
pray that the war may soon end, and
that our country may not be entansled
In this wild and crazy conflict"
special services, conducted only on
the Day OF Atcnement, will be held.
and the busle. used only on holy davs.
VIII be sounded. The announcement
concludes as follows:
"A nation will fast, a nation will
mourn. nation will pray. May the
prayers reach the Almighty"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
DU POINTS CUT HOURS
Employees to Get Ten Iour.' Pay for
Eight Hours' Work.

Especial TO The es-D!spatch.l
WILMINGTON, DEL. August 81
Following the announcement that the
l.loo men employed at the Brandywine
shops OF the Du Pont Powder Company
were to go on an eight-hour work day
basis. receiving ten hours pay for the
eight-hour day. which is practically
a 20 per cent increase in their wages,
there was Issued to-day By the COM
pany notice to the effect that the
10000 employees on the operation and
construction pay rolls of the powder
company at all It's plants are to go on
the, same basis. The new schedule be-
comes effective tomorrow. Office en-
ployees are not included in this new
arrangement.
In all the plants the work will be
divided into three shifts of eight hours
each.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
BROKE NECK WHILE DIVING
John Hughes Then Lived for Several
Days Without Knowing of Accident.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.J

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.J
NEW YORK, August 5.-For more
than Ave days John Hughes went to
work, met his friends and was with
MS family without knowing his neck
was broken and that he was near
death. He complained of slight pain
MS neck, but did not think 1t worth
while to investigate.
When about to sit down at the
aihner table with his family something
IN MS neck snapped, and he fell to
the floor unconscious.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
shorter Hours at Du Pont,..

Especial to The Times Dispatch1
PETERSBURG. Va. August 5-The
Du Pont Company at City Point an
nounces that on and after August Is
the working time for all employees
Will be reduced from ten 10 eight hours
per day. with the same pay as at pres
ent. The company will work three
shifts per twenty-four hours. instead of
two as now
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
American wheat ordcrcd.

Especial Cable to The Times Dispatch.l
ATHENS. August 5.-The govern
ment has ordered 10000 tons of Ameri-
can wheat through the Greek National
Bank. and will order the importation
OF still further amounts to provide for
future needs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
ARMY OFFICERS WIFE SHOT
Mystery Surrounds Affair mt Jefferson
Hurrncks,
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1

ST. LOUIS, MO. August "a
mystery. inasmuch as every effort is
made to SUPPRESS the fact. surrounds
the circumstances under which the
wife Of Lieutenant Burr, of jefferson
barricks garrison, was seriously wound
ed on Wednesday evening.
All that could be found out is that
Lieutenant Burr and his wife, return
Ing to the barracks, passed in an auto
mobile the sentry at the west gate.
who. 1t is said. challenged them After
the challenge was unanswered. he fred
warning, and after that a second
shot. Mrs. Burr was hit and seriously
wounded in the left shoulder.
Lieutenant Burr declares he did not
hear the challenge.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
REPORT
ON EAsTLAND PREPARED
RedfieId Will Call No Further Wit
nesses Until Grand Jury Con-
cludes Investigation.
BLAME FOR HORROR NOT FIXED
Recommendations Made to Secretary
of Commerce Will Be Transmitted
to President and Congress-Prom-
ises Inquiry Shall Be Satisfactory.

CHICAGO, August 5.-Secretarv Of
Commerce Redneld to-day announced
that no more witnesses will be called
in the inquiry into the steamer East
land disaster. which he has been con-
ducting, until after the Federal grand
jury has concluded its investigation.
HIS associates in the inquiry prepared
preliminary report which will be in
corporated in a report which Secre-
tary Redield will make to President
Wilson and Congress
This report stated that the board Is
not prepared to fix blame nor state
what agency caused the disaster.
Recommendations are made as follows:
l. y board of naval architects TO
pass on the plans for steam merchant
vessels prior to construction, where the
tonnage is more than 100
p These vessels shall not be put into
service until their safety. seaworthi-
ness and stability have been demon
strated to the satisfaction of the board
s. An agency to which appeal from
this board may be made
4 Where passenger-carrying capac-
ity is increased by local inspectors, said
increase must be approved in writing
by supervising inspector OF district.
D. Alterations to vessels subseouent
20 construction must have approval OF
naval board
IMMEDIATE REGULATIONS
SUGGESTED IN REPORT
The report suggests that Secretary
Rcdfeld Immediately issue the follow
ms regulations:
l. Increases in passenger carrying
permits must be issued by inspectors
only after personal inspection of
which there must be n written record.
? All inspectors are ordered to make
"inclining tests" where there is sus-
picion as 10 stability, the test to he
under the supervision OF naval archi
tects provided by the Department of
Commerce.
The secretary will leave for Wash
inston tomorrow afternoon, and Will
deliver copy OF the report to the
President.
Mayor Thompson to-day received n
letter from President Wilson I'm an
swer to communication which tho.
Mayor sent to the President several
days ago. and which contained a copy
OF the resolutions passed by a commit
tee oi Lne C!ty council OF Chicago de-
manding that the Federal government
make thorough investigation OF the
Eastland accident, independent Of the
inquiry by Secretary Redfield
PRESIDENT WILSON
WRITES TO MAYOR
President Wilson's letter read as
follows:
Cornish n. r., August ). 1915.
MY Dear Mr.. Mayor am to-day
in receipt of your letter OF July 80, in
closing copy OF a resolution adopted
by the committee on harbors. wharves
and bridges OF the City Council of
Chicago with regard TO the investiga-
ton OF the distressing Eastland dis
aSter.
May | not beg that YOU will assure
the members of the committee of nv
very profound interest in this inyesti
cation. and say that from the first IL
has had my careful attention
Il shall make il my duty to see to
II that the investigation does not result
Continued on Second Page)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
GETS ESTATE AFTER WIFE
Charles Chambers Must Mnrry before
lie Cnn Inherit 10000 Acres
Especial to The Times-pispatch1

Especial to The Times Dispatch
PATERSON, N. j.. August b.-On
condition that he takes home TO Scot
land an American bride, Charles w.
Chambers. forty-fve years old. an
evangelist. will inherit an estate OF
1900 acres. with an annual income
OF $4,000 He has been married three
times.
While visiting here to-day he told
OF his fortune. He left this evening
Tor Washington TO adjust matters re-
lating 10 his passport and the trans
fer Of property.
Chambers became widower for the
third time two and half months ago.
Il don't expect to have any trouble
getting fourth" he said
The estate which he will inherit is
at North Aberdeen. Scotland 1t is
valued at sI25,oO0
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06

The troops OF the Teutonic allies
are still continuing their drive
aEainst the Russians on the other
numerous parts of the line I'm Po-
lnnd and In Northweatern Russia.
They have advanced In the direction
or the rond to Lomza, Ostrov and
Wyszkow, to the northeast OF War
saw; Ivnngorod is under fire, while
between the Vistula and the Bug
the Russians are stilI mid to he re-
treating northwRrd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06

As to Warsaw itself, 1t has been
virtually dismnntIed. SO far ns guns,
factories, machine shops md prob
ably everything else TINT would be
OF value to the invaders Is con-
cerned.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06

In the northwest, Riga, the Inn
portant port on the Bnltic. fs about
TO he evacuated In the fnce of the
oncominE Germans.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
Si.b0-NORFOLK AND RETURN-sl.5o
EVERY SUNDAY.
Via Norfolk md Western Railway
.rn Railway.

Tickets good on trains leaving BYRD
Street Station $40 and $500 A. NJ: return
ing. leave Norfolk 4:16 and 7:40 p. NJ
Children, half fare.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06

The number of Russian prisoners
taken hns not been estimated. 1t
seems. however, TINT most of the
troops of Grand Duke Nicholas
mnde their way safely out of the
city, taf<inS their guns with them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
WILLING TO PAY DAMAGES
Germany Expresses Regret for Sinking
of Norwegian Steamer.

LONDON. August 5.-A Reuter- dis
patch from Kristiania SAYS:
Germany has Informed Norway that
the sinking Of the Norwegian steamer
Minerva was due to unfortunate cir
cumstances. which led the commander
Of the submarine to believe the vessel
was British Germany has expressed
deep regret and willingness to pay
damages"
The Minerva was sunk late in May,
while on her way from Shields to Kris
tiania. The crow was landed at Now
castle. England. The Minerva was a
vessel of 2,4l3 tons. and was owned by
Jacobson & Sons. of Kristiania.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
Delightful Overnight Sail to Bol,,more

Via York River and Chesapeake Ray. Only
saIo me way 81 and $3.50 ronnd trip, In
tive Atlantic City and Niagara Fails cneap
excursion fares.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
GAY OCEAN VIEW.

Something doing every minute 1850 round
trip. Every Sunday via c. A. O. Threa
trains, $3.50 A. NJ, a. N. and IL NJ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06

SOUTHERN RAILWAYS VACATION
ExcurMon. August 10. to Asheville, Lake
Toxaway. etc. See display ad. mage
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06

The Bnvarian troops, led by Prince
Leopold, were first to enter the capi-
fhi. but not without fierce resistnnce
ny the Russians, who retired enst-
wnrd In the direction of AIiusk.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06

Sunday outings to Old Point Ruc,sros
Ocean View. Norfolk: $3.50 round trip; three
trains, $3.50 a. NJ, A. NJ. and IL NJ