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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
Declares War Against Aus
tria-Hungary on Sun
day Evening.
MAKES FOURTEEN NATIONS
NOW IN GREAT STRUGGLE
Almost simultaneously Germany
Announces War Against Bu-
kharest Government.
FORCES ALREADY MoBIL1zED
Estimated That New Ally Will Bo
Able TO Throw Nearly 100000
Men Into Field.

LONDON, August 2s.-Roumania has
thrown in her lot with tho entente
allies by declaring war on Austria
Hungary. and almost simultaneously
Germany has announced that she is at
war with Roumania.
Already the troops of King Ferdi
nand are seeking entry into the plains
or Pennsylvania through the Eastern
pathians toward Eronstadt. the
chief city in Transylvania and i'm tho
direction of Hermannstadt. evidently i'm
an endearor to pass northward through
Transylvania toward the Bukowina and
Galicia borders and to take in the rear
the Austro-Ger forces trying to
hold back the Russians from entering
the plains OF Hungary.
Nothing has come through to indi-
cate what preparation has been made
by the Bulsarians to offset 4 probable
attack by the Roumanians along the
Danube front or a possible attempt by
the Russians at invasion by means OF
the Danube through Dobruja or by tho
Black Sea. 1t is estimated that Rou-
mania will be able to throw nearly
100000 men into the field.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
TO TEST HAMMOND INVENTION
Joint Army mud Nnvy Hoard Will Pass
Judgment Upon Radio-Con-
trOlicd Torpedo.

WASHINGTON. August "S.-Major-
General Leonard Wood. comma ndng
the army's eastern department. has
been appointed head OF joint army
and navy board to pass Judgment upon
the rad o-controlled torpedo, provision
for tho purchase OF which from the
Inventor, John Hays Hammond, Jr., is
made In the fortihcations bill recently
passed by Congress.
IL the board reports" favorably and
Frcsidcnt Wilson approves. the War
Department is authorized to spend
$t5O,000 for tho purchase OF exclusive
right TO manufacture the invention.
Army experts witnessed dcmonstra tons
before recommending purchase Of the
invention. during which small motor
responded instantly to the will 81 aero
direction from land station.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
Labor Day Is Date
Fixed for Strike
Leaders Decide Negotiations
Must End One Way or An
other Before That Time.

WASHINGTON. August 2S.-Labor
Day, Monday, September 4, is the date
fixed for the strike in the tentative
orders prepared by the railroad
brothcrhoods and carried home by the
members Of the committee Of $40 when
they left Washington yesterday. /,
was learned to-day that the brother
hood leaders decided negotiations here
must end one way or another before
the foregoing date.
The strike order is br..f. II is ad-
dressed TO all members OF the four
brothcrhoods. is signed by the variou.
general chairmcn, and reads as fol-
lows:
''Sirs and Brothers.-This is to advise
that the vote of the employees in train
and engine service on the eight hour
day and time and onc-half overtime
proposition WAS overwhelmingly in
favor of "A strike. Notwithstanding
this your representatives have been un-
able to effect satisfactory settlement
and strike under the laws OF the re-
spectivc organizations becomes eTec-
tive OH September 4. 1915. at { a. NJ.
''impart this information so those
affected will krow they arc promptly
to obey"
On separate sheets the conduct ex-
pccted OF members is set forth. Among
the duties o. members set forth arc
these:
NO man in road service involved in
the strike will perform any service
after the hour set 10 strike. unless he
has already begun a trip. and has
actually left the terminal If the train
has left the terminal he will complete
tho trip and deliver the engine and
train at the end Of the run. or tie-ur
point. II tied up under the law. after
which he will perform no further ser.
vice until the close OF the strike. Mer
| in other than road service will leave
the service at the appointed time.
SO far as your legal right to strik.
is concerned there is no difference be.
tween mail tr1in and a freight train
You have idcntically the same right &c
refuse TO perform service on mai
train as you have 10 refuse to perform,
service on freight train
"Ail men on strike will keen ava,
from the companys property excep,
such men as are designated certain
duties TO he performed by the an.
thority OF organizations
Every man should understand tina,
the laws OF tho land must be ohcyed
ACTS or violence or any nature will no,
DC tolerated by the organizations"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
PARIS IS DEFLAGGED
WITH ROUMANIAN COLOnS

PARIS. August 2S-The entrance OF
toumania into the war was received
with popular rejoicing in Paris. For
the first time in many months, tho
newspapers were permitted to publish
extra editions. and in half an hour all
Paris had learned the news, and the
city was bchaEged with the Roumanian
colors.
The declaration had been expected
hour by II our for three days. The gen.
cral belief in Paris is that Roumania' s
action will tend to shorten the war.
Some OF the more optimistic military
commentators predict that Turkey will
be crushed within six months. and that
Austria Will be subjected TO unbeara bic
pressure. but Parisians have observed
the failure OF many predictions, and are
inclined to wait calmly for the events
the future has in store.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
MAY INFLUENCE DECISIONS
OF GREEK GOVERNMENT

BERLIN August IS tvia London.
August Gothic Lokal AnzeiEer SAYS:
We must expect that Rouman la $
entry into the war also will influence
the decisions Of the Greek government.
The Greek army was demo obilized ac-
cordinE to the wishes of the entente.
Foreign troops arc now standing on
Greek soil. II is not easy TO recall to
the coiors under threatening guns an
army just sent home.
NO matter how many more new
enemies. Germany and her allies will
continue to fight with confidence until
final victory is theirs"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
CONSIDERABLE PROGRESS
FOR SERBIAN FORCES

PARIS. August IS tvia London) -
Serbian forces have made considerable
progress near Nctrenik, In Macedonia,
west OF the Vardar River. says a
French statemen, tonight on opera
tions around Saloniki. Three Bull
Garian attacks against Serbian posi-
tions on the Banica -Ostrovo road have
been repulscd. with heavy losses. Il,
adds.
Following is the statement:
From the Struma TO the region OF
Ljumica there was an artillery duel
East of the Cerna the Serbians press
ing their vigorous offensive, have made
considerable progress near Vetrenik.
On the road from Banica to Ostrovo
three Bulgarian attacks against Ser
hian positions. delivered after intense
artillery preparations. wcre repulscd,
with heavy losses Artillery lighting
continued violently in this sector.
The Bulgarians have occupied locali-
tics abandoned by the Greeks west of
Kavala. British monitors have hon.
barded enemy forces at the mouth of
the Struma
Contrary to the Bulgarian communi-
cation Of the 26th, Serbian troops, Tar
from having suffered defeat in the
region OF kukultruz. have made an inn
portant advance. and repeatedly have
defeated the enemy"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
ORDERED TO BORDER
Twelve Thousand Men In ohio, Yer
mont md Kenturky Rcgiments
VIII Move nt Once.

WASHINGTON, August oS.-Some
1000 men OF Ohio. Vermont and Ken
lucky National Guard regiments sill
held in State mobilization camps were
directed by the War Department TODAY.
TO proceed to the Mexican border. The
department. revoked, suspension of an
order for their movement issued two
weeks ago. All tho regiments will co
forward to join General Funston's COM
mand AS rapidly as transportation can
he supplied Some units were on the
move tonight
IheTe remain approximately 10000
Euardsmen, scattered through many
states, who arc not affected by to-
days order. They also were under
orders for the border two weeks ago,
hut tho suspension so far has not been
revoked for them.
Ihc original order for sending south :
ward all troops called into the Federal
service was issued by the War Dcpart
ment In order that the divisional units
along the international line might he
filed up. and also that those regiments
which were not ready to go i'm the frs,
rush might share in the training as
soon as they could be fully equipped
When the railway strike situation be-
camc threatening General Funston rec
commended that the whole movements
he held up, as the supply difficulty. in
case OF rail tic-up. would be compli-
Gated by the addition OF o5.ooO mon "a
his command.
Tho department now has decided that
the strike situation may continue un-
changed for some time. The officials
arc anxious TO complete the divisional
organization on the border, In order
that full advantage may be taken OF
the opportunity to train a large mum
ber of men. II has also been concluded
it is said. that the supply difficulty can
he met even in case OF n strike.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
LAWYERS IN CHICAGO
conference Preliminary 10 American
HHr A'"ociation Convention on
Wednesday Held

CHICAGO. August 2S.-Closc coon
Grafton between members Of state and
local bar associations and the >Ameri.
can Bar Association was urged bv
Elihu Root. of New York. president Of
the association. to-day at conference
preliminary "a the American Bar AS
sociat'on convention here on wedncs-
day.
SIX subsidiary organizations Of tho
american Bar Association will open
'he'r sessions tomorrow, ii was an
nounced tonight.
The American Institute Of Criminal
La" ana Crim!nology. the section of
legai education. under direction OF
Henry Stockbridge. of Maryland. the
conference on bill drafting, the sec
tion on patent, trade mark and
copyright law. the judicial and execu-
tive sections also will meet.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
Great Enthusiasm
Aroused in London
Roumania's Declaration Re-
eciccd With Popular Rgoic-
ing in Allied Capitals.

LONDON. August 2S.-Rouma MIA 8
declaration Of war against Austria
Hungary. while not unexpected, aroused
the greatest enthusiasm in London.
Special editions Of the newspapers an
nouncinE the event were bought eager
ly by crowds on the streets.
In diplomatic circles the impression
prevails that Germany, Bulgaria and
Turkey will declare war on Roumania
owing to the latter's declaration
against their ally. y dispatch from
Berlin said tho I,oumunan minister
would be handed his passports to-day.
The meeting Of the Roumanian Crown
Council. at which the decision was
reached, was held at the Controccni
Palace. King Ferdinand presided. and
the session was prolonged over sew
eral days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
WHEAT PRICES TUMBLE
Drop Caused h. View Tint End Of
"nr Ii IiaEtcned by Rou-
mHnia'H Action,

II G A G. o, August 2S.-Abrupt
widening OF the European war zone to-
day sent wheat values tumbling almost
as IL the market had no bottom. The
extreme fall i'm prices was Ill 4 cents
an amount virtually parallel to the
extraordinary rise witnessed two years
ago on the day that hostilities began.
transactions measured In millions Of
bushels.
1t was the view that the end of the
war had perhaps been greatly hastened
which in the main brought about to-
days big drop in quotations. Even tho
most conservative traders seriously
discussed the chance that at least by
speedy opening Of the Dardaneiies
vast stores OF Russian grain soon would
reach Western Europe. as a result Of
Roumania at last having joined for
tunes with the entente allies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
STATE OFFICIAL SHOT
Com m !ssioner of Banking Probably
Fatally Wounded While Posting
Notice OF Runk's Failure.

TEAGUE. TEN. August 2S.-John S.
Patterson. state commissioner of insur-
ance and banking. was shot and prob
ably fatally wounded late to-day in the
lobby OF the Farmers and Merchants
Bank here when. 1t was said. he at
tempted to post notice announcing
that tho bank had been closed. Three
shots also were fired ut j. Z. McKinnon.
State bank examiner, but none OF the
bullets took effect.
T. Il. Watson. president Of the bank.
and his two sons, j. l.. Watson, vice.
president and w. r. Watson, cashier,
were arrested in connection with the
shooting and charged with assault TO
murder
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
AMERICAN BOATS RELEASED
Owners Must Give bonds 10 Insure
Arrival OF CarEOcs at Norwegian
Hort.

LONDON. August 2S.--Thc American
hshing schooncrs Maxine Elliott and
Lizzie Griffin, seized off the coast OF
Iceland last week by a British patrol
boat and taken into Lerwick, Shetland
Islands, were to-day. ordered relca sed
The schooners will be permitted TO de-
part on condition>that the owners in
Norway of the cargoes OF fish give
bonds to insure their arrival at Nor
wegian port.
Inquiries had been made OF the
British government by Robert l.. Skin
ner. the American consul-general here,
as TO tho cause OF tho seizures.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
GERMANY CONSIDERS HERSELF
Ar WAR WITH ROUMANIA

statement issued in Berlin and for
wardcd by Reuters correspondent at
Amsterdam says:
After Roumania, as already reported,
disgracefully broke treaties concluded
with Austria Hungary and Germany.
she declared war yesterday against our
ally.
The imperial German minister to
Roumania has received instructions to
request his passports and to declare to
the Roumanian government that Ger
many now likewise considers herself
at war with Roumania."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
GREEK POPULACE
NFAVOR OF WAR
King Calls Council, at Which
Action of Nation Probably
Will Be Determined.
INFLUENCED BY ROUMANIA
Crowd of $4,000 Cheers Veneze-
los, Who Wants Army Ready
for Possible Rupture.

Especial Cable TO The Times Dispatch. ]
ATHENS, August 2s tvia London. -
Following news Of Roumania's entrance
INTO the war. King Constantine has
called war council to convene here.
II is believed that the future action Of
the kingdom will be decided at this
meeting.
The increasing incursions of the Etil-
Sarians into Greece arc believed in
well-informcd circles TO be bringing
Greece appreciably nearer hostilitics.
The populace is at fever heat and
numerous demonstrations Of large pro
portions are being held in favor of "A
war on the side OF the entente These
reports reached Athens when Il throng
gathered around the residence of for
mer Premier Venizclos. cheering and
calling for an address.
The crowd of $4,000 cheered Venizclos
with boundless enthusiasm when he
urged them to send committee to
King Constantine to urge him to sup
port the present government and pre-
pare the army for "a possible rupture
| OF existing conditions"
SPEECH OF FORMER PREMIER
IN FORM OF ADVICE TO KING
Addressing the multitude, VcnizeIos
said:
Last week | summoned you to n
demonstration to show you what TO do.
Now cxhort you to send a committee
before the King and to say TO him:
Your Majesty, you were the VIC
tim Of persons who persuaded you there
would be a German victory, and you
thought you could violate the Constitu-
ton. The people do not approve Of
| these facts The reservists telegraph
because they think you always will re-
main neutral.
Elections are necessary, hut YOU
! must not use your influence politically,
because the results would be destruc-
tive. The present government is alb
solutely necessary. The Premier
alexander Zaimis) is an excellent
man. You should give the government
full political authority. You must now
show the entente powers most benevo-
lent neutrality. and exercise the army
| In preparation for n possible rupture
of existing conditions. The Liberal
| party is confident a. regards your posi-
tioI'"
In concluding, Nenizelos declared:
81 think our desire will be favorabIy
accepted; otherwise, I will do my best"
The selection OF General Moscho-
friend OF the entente. as chief of staT,
has created a most favorable impress
sion. as has. indeed. the general army
makeup. which Is taken as pre-
liminary step OF reno mobiliZation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
NO GOLD ON DEUTSCHLAND
Manifest of Cargo Shows Only Crude
Rubber. Bar Nickel and Crude

BALTIMORE. August oS.-Contrary.
10 report. there was no gold in the
cargo OF the German merchant sub
marine Deutschland when she sailed
from this port on her return VOYAGE
to Germany. according to the under
water liners manifest, made public
to-day al the custom house. Her cargo
consisted only OF crude rubber, bar
nickel and crude tin, and weighed
1.'35.760 pounds, according to these
figures.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
PORTSMOUTH. N. H., CHOSEN
Observation-Disclosures Joint .Commi..ior
VIII Meet There Next
Week,

WASHINGTON, d. G., August Is
n" American Mexican Joint commits
SION TO seek solution Of border diff
"cu'''es VIII meet al Portsmouth. y. H..
f'"oaniE on Wednesday or Thursday OF
neA' "eck' The day will be set by the
,p''.'"'Ss'ohcrs themselves at n pre-
,.'''n"rF conference 10 be held in New
York on Monday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
TWO MEXICAN MEMBERS
LEAVE: FOR EAST, ro-n.x.

LAREDO. August cS.-Ignacio Ro.
mia and Alberto ]. Pani. two members
OF the Mexican commission who will
CONFER with the American commission
on the border difficulties between Max-
ico and the United States. reached
Neuvo Laredo. opposite here. Tonight.
They will spend tonight in the Mexican
town and will leave Tomorrow for lhe
east.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
DELAY RICHMOND MEETING
Locomotive Engineers Announce Post
poncment, Owing to Uncertainty
OF Hail Negotiations.

KNOXVILLE. TENN. August 2S.-
Owing to the uncertainty of the out
come OF the negotiations for the eight
hour day. the Brotherhood OF Locomo-
tive Engineers have announced the
postponement Of the union OF The
Southeastern Territory. which was
scheduled for Richmond on September
1. This announcement was made to-
day by #. j. Hoskins. OF Knoxville.
who is chairman OF the association.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
TAFT OUT OF POLITICS
Says Failure to Bc Neeoguized on
streets OF Chicago Conyiuces Him
OF This Fact.

CHICAGO. August 2S.-Former Presi-
dent william II. Taft. here to attend
the convention OF the American Bar
Association. which opens on Wednes-
day. told reporters to-day that Chicago
convinced him he was out Of politics.
walked four blocks through the
downtown streets and made one pur.
chase in store without any one ap-
parently recognizing me-" the former
President said.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
HER CONDITION UNCHANGED
Attending Physfcinn Reports Mrs. Me-
AdOo Doing as Well M Could
he Expected.

SPRING LAKE. y. j.. August %
The condition OF Mrs William G.. Nc
Adoo, daughter of President Wilson,
was unchanged to-day. it was stated by
Colonel william Gray Schnufflcr. at
tending physician, who said she had q
comfortable night, and was doing as
well as could he expected.
Mrs. McAdoo. wife OF tho Secretary
OF the Treasury. Is Ill with typhoid
fever.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
ROUMANIA DECLARES WAR
On SUNDAY EVENING;

BERLIN. August % (via London,
1:4t P. M).-Roumania declared war
on Austria Hungary on Sunday even
Ing. 1t is announced officially here.
The announcement follows:
The Roumanian government yestcr-
day evening declared war on Austria
Hungary,
The Federal Council has been con-
voked for an immediate sitting"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
JEALOUSY CAUSES MURDER
Merchant OF Charlotte, n. C., Fatally
shoots wife mt Their
Home.

CHARLOTTE. y. c.. August 2S.--
Robert a. Realty. sixty-seven years
old. n merchant, shot and killed his
wife in a jealous rage in their home
to-day. After committing tho crime he
sent his daughter to call i'm the neigh
bors andNnotify the police.
Several years ago Beatty. II is said,
made an attempt TO Kill former wife.
who afterwards divorced him. tie Is
being held by the coroner for wtllful
murder.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
TO SETTLE IRISH QUESTION
Strong Efforts During Pnrliamentar,
Recess for Resumption OF
Negotiations.

LONDON. August 2S.--Strong efforts
mentary recess for resumption of ne
gotiations for settlement Of the Irish
question. according to reports in Irish
political circles 1t is understood both
the Unionists and Nationalist leaders
are inclined to regard these efforts
sympathetically.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29

Bucharest dispatches received on
Sunday stated that King Ferdinand OF
Roumania had convened a conference
of representatives OF all the political
parties, former Prcmicrs. former presi-
dents Of the legislative chambers, min
listers and government representatives.
with the idea OF asccrtaining the Views
Of all sections of public opinion.
Roumania becomes tho fourteenth
nation to join the war. Her intervcn-
tion either on the side of the allies or
the central powers has been awaited
with symptoms of concern by both
since the beginning OF the great con-
flict. This is due not entirely to Rou-
manias military strength, but also to
the strategic advantages of her geo.
graphical position and the fact that her
entry into the struggle opens to tho
Russian army gateway through to
Roumanin to attack the BulgarianS
from the north. while the allied armies,
having their base at Saloniki, attack
them and their German allies from the
south. Nevertheless, Roumanias mill
tary strength is by no means incon-
siderable. The country has popula-
ton of 6.S00,000, and her army has been
estimated at $4,000. 1t often has been
described as one OF the most thorouEn-
ly equipped and disciplined armies In
Europe, but recent information from
Bucharest has thrown some doubt upon
its quality. Lately il has been stated
that Roumanian officers are ill-trained
and undisciplined. that Roumania has
no heavy artillery and that its flying
service is inferior. Some advocates OF
Rounania's participation in the war
have asserted that she could mobilize
as many as 100000 men. The mo-
biliZation OF her army has been in prog
rcss for months. and a few days ago
was reported to be complete.
ENTERS WAR TO SATISFY
"NATIONAL ASPIRATIONS"
The motive which prompts Eoumania
to enter the war is the satisfaction OF
her natural aspirations" described by
Take Jonescu. the Roumanian Liberal
leader, rs the "policy OF national In
stinct." Concisely, this means national
expansion. In the southern half Ut
Bukowina, the Austrian crown land. the
Roumanians are the dominant race.
The mass OF tho people OF Eastern
Transylvania. part OF Hungary, ts
Roumanian by race and language. IL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
KING CoNsTA NTINE Ill.
AND is OPERATED UPON

LONDON. August 29.-King Constan-
tine of Greece is i'll, and was operated
upon this morning, according to an
Athens dispatch to the Daily News
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
RoUMANIAN MINISTER
PRESENTS NOTE PERSONALLY

AMSTERDAM August IS (via Lon
don).-Thc note declaring that Row
mania from Q o'clock Sunday evening
considered herself in state OF war
with Austria Hungary Was presented
to the Austro-H hungarian Foreign Min-
istcr last night by the Roumanian min
Ister at Vienna. who personally. visited
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ac-
cordinG to dispatch received here to.
day from the Austrian capital.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
Fix Your Own Car

Cucrrlich, in the Sunday It'd.
VIII Tell You How
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-29
Do YouPlayPokero

Rcad Le,ois's Famous Stories
Eocry Sunday in the I'D.