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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-09
Probe Activities
of Foreign Lobby
Senate adopts Resolution Pro-
uiding for Report at Next
Session.

WASHINGTON. September S.-A reso-
luton by Senator Curtis. of Kansas.
directing the Senate Lobby Committee
10 investigate the activities of the al
legged foreign lobby opposing a retalia :
tory provision of the revenue bin
against Canadian fisheries. was passed
to-day by the Senate
The resolution was adopted after the
Senate had disposed of similar reso-
lution by referring 1t to a committee.
The new resolution adopted provides
for a report at the next session of
Congress.
Senator Reed. Democrat. member
OF tho Lobby Committee. said he be-
lieved 1t was high time for the Ameri-
can government to show other nations
that il regarded as offensive any ef-
forts TO influence legislation in Con-
cress
Senator Lewis. Democrat. urged that
If anything should be investigated I,
should he the recent demands of japan
on China. He declared that apparentlv
they were in retaliation to the attitude
of this country toward admission q!
tho Japanese. Russia. he said was
"A party with Japan. and sought retalia.
ton because of the abrogation of the
American commercial treaty.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-09
BAKERS FOR 1O-CENT LOAF
Wnnt 3-Ccnt I,onf of Brcnd Disron-
tinucd md TArEcr Size
Standardized.

CHICAGO. September s-Recom-
nlendations to all bakers of tho United
states that the scent loaf of bread be
discontinued and the IO-cent loaf stand
ardized were made after considerable
discussion at the executive session of
the National Association OF Master
Bakers to-day.
They urged that tho resolution be put
into effect Immediately
Economic waste incident TO the manu-
facture OF the 5-cent loaf was empha-
sized as reason for its discontinue
ance. Saving In manufacture. i'm
provemeut in quality and standardiza-
tion arc urged in favor of the l0-cent
loaf
1t is also recommended that where
local conditions make IT necessary the
smaller loaf may he maintained. with
= price consistent with the cost of
manufacture.
The bakers cited the following per-
ccntaCes of increase in cost of in
gradients in the manufacture OF bread
within the past two years:
Patent -four. 100 per cent: rye, lo5
per cent: sugar, Sc per cent; shortening.
6n per cent: milk, 10 per cent; salt. IA
per cent: wrapping paper ~ per cent.
Delivery costs also have increased. it
was stated. though an advance OF 100
per cent in the price of gasoline and
OF 81 per cent in feed for horses.
The bakers went on record strongly
against any attempt to lower the quail
ity of bread
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-09
President Praises
Work Of Congress
Calls attention 10 Hclptu"
and Humane Legislation
Passed.

WASHINGTON. September Sin n
statement issued following the adjourn
mcnt OF Congress. President Wilson
called attention TO the helpful and
humane legislation" passed, and de-
clared that while he regretted addi-
tonal legislation dealing with the re-
cent dispute between the railroads and
their employees had not been com
plcted, he had every reason to believe
mat the question would be taken up
Immediately after Congress reassem-
blcd.
Ihe PRESIDENTS statement follows:
a very remarkable session of Con-
gross has just closed. full. as all recent
sessions of the Congress have been, Of
helpful and humane legislation which
constitutes contributions Of Importance
TO the defense, the economic progress
and the wholesome life Of the country.
II is TO be regretted that the ses-
sion could not continue long enough
10 have completed tho program recently
projected with regard TO the accom-
modation Of labor disputes between the
railways and the employees, but IL was
not feasible in the circumstances to
continue the session any longer, and.
therefore. only the most Immediately
pressing parts OF the program could
be completed.
The rest. it is agreed. has merely
been postponed until IL can be more
maturcly deliberated and perfected I
have every reason TO believe that il is
the purnose of the leaders of the two
houses. Immediately upon the reassem-
bling of Congress. TO undertake this
additional Legislation. II is evident
that the country should be relieved OF
the anxiety which must have been
created by recent events With regard
to tho future acconm odation Of such
disputes"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-09
NO COMPLAINT IS MADE
Captain of OweEo believes There Was
No Intention TO Hit His
Bout,

NEW YORK, September S.-Details
OF the firing on the American steam
ship oweEo by German submarine in
the English Channel on August 8 were
told by Captain E. w. Barlow OF the
owego. on her arrival to-day from
Rotterdam
Captain Barlow confirmed cable re-.
ports that he was unable to see the
submarine because of thick haze. He
said that apparently there was no in
tention on the part OF the boats
captain TO hit the Owcgo. and added
that he had no complaint to make.
ut was a clear day. and there was
a calm sea, but with a thick haze" he
said, 81 could not see the submarine
but several shots were fired. and a
projectile passed the stern of my ship
stopped. and shortly after a sub
marine appeared. We were dying an
American flag, twenty-five feet 'ong
and on both sides of the ship flags ere
painted. together with the name of
the vessel. and the letters u s A.
The submarine commander ordered
me to come to him. which did in n
boat. His first words were:
Captain, you should be more care
ful, this is war time.
II replied by saying: You should he
more careful. Didn't you see my
tiag?'
But signalled you to stop the
officer said. TO which | replied: How
could see your signals when | could
, not see your boat?
The commander was very pleasant.
He examined my papers. then gave me
a written permit to proceed. He signed
the permit 'Heimbrinck, Kommand
u
II am satisfied he did not intend to
hit my ship and have no complaint
to make"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-09
FOURTH CASE IN LYMCHBURG
Boy Has InfnntiIe Observation-Disclosures
of schools * Postponed
Two Weeks.
T Speci,l 10 The T:mcs.D. ~

Especial to The T:mcs.D. pa,ch,l
LYNCHBUEG, VA. Scptcmbe- s.
Chalmers wills fourteen -ycar-o,d son
of Walter q. Wills. prominent Lvnrh-
burg merchant, was reported late list
night to be suffering from infant:le
paralysis and the house was placed
under quarantine.
The lads condition is not regarded
as critical. lie spent II month in Roa :
noke and returned TO his home here
last week, but it is not known how
he came in contact with the disease
This is the fourth case reported in
Lynchhurg this year, and as a result.
the opening OF the public schools. set
for next Monday, has been postponed
two weeks.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-09
SUES NAVAL COMMANDMENT
A. {. Lentiie. of Norfolk, Charges Of
ficcr With DefrnudinE Him Out of
Hnlf-Interest in Pntent.

SAN FRANCISCO, September Sin
sd!t on fle here to-day Commander NJ
st. Clair Ellis, stationed at the Mare
Island Navy Yard. is made defendant TO
charges brought by a. c. Lentile, Of
Norfolk. Va. former gunner's mate.
that he dcfraudcd Lentile out Of half
interest in a patent on self-register
ing target, of which the compla inant
claims to be the inventor. The target
has been adopted by the government.
and is being manufactured here.
According TO the complaint. Com
mander Ellis entered into an agree
ment September Q. 1905, whereby Ellis
was to obtain patents on the target.
place II on the market and share profits
with Lcntiie. The complaint alleged
that Ellis obtained the natents. incor-
poratcd company here, sold stock to
a number Of navy officers. has been dis
posing OF targets. and has refused 10
give an accounting.
\ court order restrasns Commander
Ellis from disposing Of any OF his in
terest in the target.
Commander Ellis asserted there was
nothing in I.entiles charges.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-09
GROUND is STREWN
WITH GERMAN DEAD

LONDON. September Subscribing
the effects of the British bomba rdment
of tho German positions at Guillemont,
the Reuters correspondent at British
headquarters in France says:
'''rh" ground east of the village was
Strewn With German dead. The
corpses in many cases were stark
naked. every stitch of clothing having
been blasted off them. y very large
proportion of these bodies showed no
signs OF wounds. and there is little
doubt that the men We're killed by the
intense conclusion. Even in the dug
outs. with which the place was war
rcncd few men escaped the bombard-
ment. and those who did said their
nerves were destroyed by the terrific
poundinEs of the British guns"
The correspondent considers it sig
nifcant that the ground won was not
bombarded by German field guns. which
indicates. he says. that the Teutons
Withdrew their field artillery out OF
range.
Whether this is from apprehension
that the guns might fall into British
hands or whether ii is preliminary to
general withdra wal the writer adds
can. of course. be only matter Of
speculation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-09
nothing in Lentiles charges.
TO FIGHT FOR PENNSYLVANIA
Democratic Chairman Mccormick Goes
To StroudshurE to Confer With
Palmer and Other Lenders.
Especial to The Times-Dispa,ch. ]

SpeClaI 10 ne DISpdiSh'I
NEW YORK. September s.-Demo-
cratic National Chairman Mccormick
staped to-day 10 try and make Penn
sylvania Democratic. He left for
Stroudsburg TO confer with y. Mitchell
Palmer and other leaders. Prior TO his
departure. Chairman Mccormick con-
ferred with Warren Van Dyke. of the
Pennsylvania State Committee.
Democratic enrolment in our cities
exceeds all records" said Van Dyke.
Reports from other districts are that
more voters registered as Democrats In
a single day than voted for Wilson in
1912.
THE thing that makes me believe the
President Will carry our State Is the
Republican factional fGht-Nare and
Governor Brumbaugh. on the one hand.
and n Republican national committee
man and Senator Pcnrose. on the other
hand are at one another's throats.
The Ware Brumhaugh faction has
everything to lose and nothing to
gain through Hughes's election"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-09
FOR DEMOCRATIC CAUSE
Stntc-Wtdc Campaign to Raise Funds
VIII he lnRuEurnted ln
.AInhnmn.

BIRMINGHAM. ALA, September s.
Plans have been adopted by the finance
subcommittee OF the Alabama state
Statewide campaign TO raise funds
for the Democratic cause this fall. ac-
cordinS to +. -. Smith, OF this city,
national committeeman from Alabama.
Committees, according to Smith. will
be named in each county to seek con-
tributions of 81 and less from Demo-
Gratis. The campaign will he conducted
in operation with the national COM
mittec.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-09
BRITISH AEROPLANE LOST
Took Fart In Raid Of st. Denis, IL
belgium, Thirty Miles Southeast
of Brussels.

LONDON, September S.---A British
aeroplane was lost In raid yesterday
over st. Denis, in Belgium, thirty miles
southeast OF Brussels.
Yesterday afternoon naval aero
planes attacked the enemy aerodrome
at st. Denis says an official state
ment issued here to-day. "a large
number of bombs were dropped with
good effect. One of our machines fail
ed to return.
During the same afternoon naval
aeroplane successfully attacked and
brought down in flames a hostile kite
balloon near Ostend. The attack was
carried out under anti-aircraft fire OF
the heaviest description. but the pilot
returned safely"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-09
TWO RELIEF DAYS APPOINTED
President, In Pr0clamatiOns, Asks Aid
for Syrinns and Armeninns
md for Iithuanians.
Especial to The T.mes-Dispatch.l

Especial to The T mes -DiSpatch.I
WASHINGTON, September S.-Two
important proclamations by President
Wilson, appointing contribution days
for the relief OF peoples suffering from
the European war. were given out to-
day at the White House. The first
proclamation appoints Saturday and
Sunday. October 81 and 90. as days for
giving aid to Stricken Syrians and
Armenians.
The second appoints Wednesday, No
vember /, as a day for helping the
Lithuanians.
The money collected in each case is
to be sent to the Red Cross Association
for distribution.
Both proclamations were issued In
response to resolutions passed by Con-
gress.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-09
Not Likely to Change
Blacklist Policy

LONDON, September S.-"Tt is
not likely TINT crcnt Brifnin Will
rhnnEc her blacklist policy at the
request Of the United States" snid
Lord Kohcrt Cecil. Minister of Nnr
Trndc. i'm discussing to-day the pos
sihle effect of rcrcnt American re-
fniintory Legislation. To thc~Associ-
ntei Press Lord Robert stated that
reply to the bInck-Iist protest
mndr by the United states mny lie
expected soon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-09
FRENCH REPUIS.D
WITH GREAT LOSSES

BERLIN, September 5 (via London).
French and German troops were
again engaged in infantry lighting yes
torday in the region south of the River
Sommc. in France, says tho official
statement issued to-day by the German
army headquarters staff
The French were repulsed with great
loss ;. wi'E the exception OF point
1" III wcS: Of Berny, where. the state
meet adds some portions OF trenches
remained III The hands OF the French.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-09
GIFT TO ENGLISH NATION
Spot Where Zeppelin Fell I'm Recent
Raid 10 lie Marked by Suitable
Monument.

LONDON. September S.-The site on
the hillside at Cnflley, where Lieutenant
William Lecfc Robinson Of the Royal
Flying Corps. brought down a Zeppelin
during the German air raid on the east
coast of England ON Saturday night.
has been presented TO the nation by its
owner. Mrs kidston. The gift is made
with the understanding that suitable
monument shall he erected by public
subscription on the spot where the
Zeppelin fell.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-09
QUEEN ON SUBMARINE
WilhcImIna OF Holland Enjoys Expert.
ence of Plunge Under
Water.

AMSTERDAM, September 7 (via Lon
don).-Queen Wilhelmina of Holland
has enjoyed the experience Of plunge
under water in a submarine. The
Queen was present at the naval ma
neuvers yesterday, according to the
Nieuwes Van Den Dag, aboard n SUBJ
marine which dived twice while Her
Majesty was n passenger.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-09
BRITAIN EXTENDS FIELD
OF ITS MAIL CENSORSHIP
Will Use Information Gained as Data
I'm Fight for Commercial
Supremacy.
STATEMENT BY LLOYD GEORGE
Washington Takes Serious View of
Development and Will Protest
More Vigorously Than Ever Against
Interference With Neutral Mail.

WASHINGTON, September s-Ext%n-
sion of the British mail censorship from
its original purpose of destroying all
trade to or from Germany TO the field
of providing data for Great I'ritain's
fight for commercial supremacy is seen
here in admissions made by David
Lloyd George. the War Secretary. he
fore Parliament. just received in full
In this country. Lloyd George said. in
part:
1T is tho practice to communicate to
other departments concerned any in
formation on matters of public interest
which may be obtained through the
censorship for such use to be made Of
II as the particular department may
consider advisab bic.
The government is perfectly within
it's rights in using any information
which comes 10 il in these conditions
for any public and national purpose"
This statement. made recently in re-
sponse to questions by members of the
House Of Commons. created stir there.
1t apparently had been censored out of
cable dispatches to the United States
When asked about the matter tonight.
Secretary Lansing said II had been
called TO the attention OF the State De-
make any comment at this time II
is understood. however, that the de-
partment will take a most serious vie
Of Lloyd Georges Interpretation of the
British War Offices power. and will
protest more vigorously than ever
against interference with neutral mails
OH the high seas.
OFFICIALS ALREADY VEXED
officials here already were vexed at
E.nglands long delay in answering the
American protest of May 90. and IL
is probable that an inquiry into the
new development will express that
feeling.
\ brief preliminary 'note was re-
ceived July 90. but it was inconclusive.
1t is pointed out that the War Min
ster's attitude appears to be in fiat
contradiction to that expressed by
Lord Robert Cecil. Minister of Trade.
and reiterated emphatically in his
statement of August %. saying:
1T cannot be emphasized too
strongly that the general and statisti-
cal information extracted from trade
letters. which has proved so invaluable
to His Majes;y's government in check
ing the supply of material sent
through neutral TO enemy countries
and suppressinG the export OF enemy
goods. is used for these purposes
/ solely, and never for the purpose of
substituting allied trade for neutral"
LLOYD Georges statement arose. not
in connection with enemy trade or i'm :
ports To neutral countries, but entirely
in regard to an attempt to build up
Il protective tariff wall from a neutral
country Some days before. Andrew
Continued on Second PageD
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-09
OCCUPATION or ORsovA
Hl ROuMANIkNS CONCEDED

LONDON. September s--An undated
official Bulgarian report received here
to-day says that the bulgarian and
German forces which are invading
Eastern Roumania have captured the
fortress OF Dobric (Bazardjik) and thA>
seaports OF Baltjik, Kavarna and Kali
Akra.
The occupation OF orsova by the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-09
MARSHALL TO BE NOTIFIED
Formal Ceremonies VIII Take Place
mt indianapolis ON Sep
temhcr IL.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch. ]

Especial 20 Tho Tlmcs- UlSpatch.
NEW YORK. September S.-Vicc-
President Marshall is to be notified OF
his nomination at indianapolis on
Thursday. September IA. Governor
samuel NJ. kalston. OF Indiana. will
introduce cX Governor Martin II. Glynn,
of New York. chairman of the notifica-
tion committee. Governor Glynn will
then formally notify Mr.. Marshall and
the Nice-President will respond. There
is to he a parade. Chairman McCor-
mick and many members of the ma
tional committee will take part
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-09
NO HITCH IN PLANS
AS CONGRESS ENDS
ITS LONG SESSION
Adjournment Quickly Fol
lowed by General ExO-
dus of Members.
HASTEN HOME FOR REST
OR TO JOIN IN CAMPAIGN
Closing Sees Ambitious Admin
istration Legislative Program
Mainly Completed.
SOME MEASURES GO OVER
Railroad Legislation Expected to BE
Dominating Feature OF
Winter Term.
HASTEN HOME FOR REST
OR TO JOIN IN CAMPAIGN
SOME MEASURES GO OVER
Railroad Legislation Expected to BE
Dominating Feature OF
Winter Term.

WAsH1NGTON, September 8.-Ad-
journment or the frst session of the
|sixty-tourth Congress at 10 o'clock this
morning without a hitch in plans OF
|Senatc and House leaders was quickly
followed by a general exodus of mem
bers Fastening honeward for rest or
the national political campaign.
While the closing saw the admins
tration legislative proErama, mainly
completed. some things way to be
considered at tho winter session. nota-
bly, the remainder of the President $
program Of railroad legislation which
was partially enacted 20 prevent the
threatened strike.
In formal statement. President Will
son. speaking Of the work Of Con-
gress. gave notice that the remainder
OF the railroad program would bc
passed a the new session.
The immigration bill. the corrupt
practices bill and the bill 10 permit
com binations OF American exporters 20
meet foreign competition abroad went
over
Tho closing hours Of Congress were
remarkably quiet. only the presence
OF the President in his room near the
Senate chamber served TO attract inter
est TO what otherwise would have been
an uneventtul ending OF an cventful
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-09
Imminent Peril of
an Awakened Asia

One of the leading features Of
ncAt Sundays Times Dispatch In by
n great English thinker, who SOL
between the white md yellow rnces.
Graphically illustrated.
Other exclusive features nre ms
follows:
unexpected Moral Changes Pro-
duced by the Wnr"-Scientists ex-
pinin profound changes In soldiers
characters. tho "thro,v-bnck' "a
primitive emotions, nftcr facing
tcrr1rs Of battle.
'Jafcry"-rhs first OF three in
stnilmcnts OF n fascinating novel
OF .oNc nrd nd, cnturc from, the pcn
of that muster writer. william J.
Locke.
"rhe New big sleeve Ten Gown"
Another illustrated pnRe prepared
for woman's eye by Indy Duff-
Gordon, describing three new models
for the coming scnson.
"Womnn VIII Occupy Many High
Places After War liz Over'-An-
other contribution by Mnx Nordnu
European struESle and It's effects
on society.
"Beatricc Fnirfax"-A fuIl-puEe
story In the series which this
famous friend of the "ioyc-Iornn In
creating.
Order The Times- Diapntch In ad-
vance. Sewsdenlers nrc holding their
orders down to actual demands on
account Of nOnreturnable copies.
Don't expect the-denler to take
chances for you. simply file nm
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-09
BULGARIAN AND TURKISH
TROOPS OCCUPY BALTJIK

Bulgarian and Turkish troops. ad-
vancing along the Black Sea coast,
have occupied Baltjk and two other
seaports. Sofia reports. and the fortress
of Dobric, or Bazardjik. fifty miles
southeast of Bucharest, has been taken
by Il combined Bulgar-German force.
The armies of the central powers have
not yet crossed the Danube. all reports
.skrcc.
The Roumanians continue their Of
fenSive in Eastern Pennsylvania. and
also have occupied the important town
OF Orsova. on the Danube. above the
Iron Gate Advancing from Csik
Szcreda. in Pennsylvania. north of
Kronst:Gt, the Roumanians are driv-
iu-- westward, and Vienna admits the
withdrawal of Austrian forces before
attacks against Hergtta.
The Russians on the northern end OF
their line near Riga have commenced
a new undertaking, and have crossed
the Dvina north of Dvnsk Repeated
efforts by the Germans 10 dislodge
them, PetroSrad declares. have been
unsuccessful
In Eastern Galicia the Austro-Ger-
man forces are fighting desperately to
hold back the Russians advancing on
Halicz, southeast OF I.emberg. Petro-
grad says the Austro German forces
have fallen back TO the western bank
of the Cinita Lipa while Vienna asserts
that the troops of the central powers
are holding their own in the heavy
lighting that is going on. Russian
attacks against German positions on
the Iiota -Lipa. southeast of Brzezany,
failed. with heavy losses. Berlin re-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-09
UNION OFFICIALS DECLARE
THAT 1000 MEN ARE. or

Union officials tonight asserted that
3.0o0 elevated railway and subway en-
ployees were out, but made no aims
that service was being crippled. On
the New York Railways Company's
surface lines. however, they asserted
that service was being seriously inter
rupted. The company admitted that
fewer cars than usual were running
again to-day.
Disorders. though frequent. were not
serious during the day.
Mayor Mitchell, in statement to-
night declared that. pending III" in
quiry into the strike, he was deter
mined that order shall be maintained
In tho city, The safety of the travelling
public insured. and protection given
10 life and property. The full police
power Of the city government will be
authorized to that end"