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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-21
american Auiators
Cheered by French
Great Asscmblagc of Distin-
suishcd Men Pays Tribute
to Their Hcroism.

PARIS. October 2Q.-Ten American
aviators In the uniform of the French
army were cheered by great assem-
blage of men distinguished in the Of
fetal and intellectual life of France at
"A luncheon given to-day I'm honor of
Dr. Morton Prince, of Boston, who pre-
sented to President Poincare last week
the address TO the people Of the al
lied nations" signed by 500 Americans
The speakers made sympathetic
reference To the death. while fighting
for France, of Norman Prince. a
nephew of DR.. Prince. They declared
that the young Americans who had
given their lives for France would
never be forgotten. nor would the
French forget the outpouring of SER
vices and money for works of mercy
In France and the supply Of munitions
and the whole -hearted good will Of
millions OF Americans.
DR.. Prince. in responding, explained
the difference between the neutrality
Of the American government and the
ardent sympathies Of Il majority Of the
American people.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-21
What Wilson Means
to Troubled Mexico

Our wnr-wOrn nciEhbor to the
south is watching the course OF the
political campaign in the United
Stntcs, nnd is cnEcrly awaiting the
returns on November :. On the re-
suit McNico's future largely depends.
The story of what Wilson means to
Mexico will he told i'm the Sunday
Timcs-Dispntch by George Miner,
newspaper man, WHO has studied
conditions I'm TINT country and has
Travelled II from the Rio Grande to
the lSthmus OF Tchunntcpcc. Other
interesting features will be;
Poland Ccrtnin Of IL New Exist
cnre-Nlnx NOrdau foresecH the re-
suscIfHtion of this stricken pcODle
after the European war, while ench
bcliiscrcnt has program for s0lu-
tion of the pcrplcxinE problem.
New Hats and COnts-Indy Duff
Gordon tells what Will he the reign
Ing styles for milady's wnrdrohc
this winter. and she illustrates her
article with picture. OF the Intcst
fnvorites In fnshion's realm.
Frank Observation-Disclosures OF his
interesting letters, in which he tells
or the wonderful development of
whnt too mnny people think of as
"the frozen north.v
David Cmrtis's Poker story-Be-
Ing the tale of youth who learned
the Gnmc and died n "credit" to his
family.
In the Football Demesne-R esults
from the college Eridirons with de-
tailed stories of nIl the big Eumeu.
Order your copy to-day. News
dealers nre holding their orders
down to. nctuni demands ON account
OF nonreturnnbie copies. Don't OK
pect the dealer to take chances for
you. simply file nm order Ia advance
either with your fnvorite denier or
with The Times-Dispatch. Teie-
phone Randolph 4. l
RICHMOND TIMEs-DIspATCH.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-21
DUTCH STEAMER HELD UP
british War Vessel IInits the Aruknn
and Takes or All Her
Mail.
Lpy Associated Press. l

Dutch steamer Arakan. bound from IL
Dutch port In Borneo to Manila. was
held UP On the high seas on August
30 by Il British war vessel. and all her
mail was taken of, according to advices
reaching Washington to-day. No Of
fetal explanation has reached the State
Department. and an inquiry may he
made as TO why Il neutral vessel bound
from one neutral port to another and
far removed from the war zone was
submitted to such treatment.
Great Britain some time ago extend
ed her censorship to vess, ,ls plying in
the Far East. but SO far as is known
never before has seized mail outside
British waters or OF such a short local
NoNncn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-21
Peace BY Spring,
Says Muensterberg
Then Russia and Germany VIII
Form alliance 10 Crush
England.
Iny Associnted press.l

bS RsSoClatct freSS
CAMBRIDGE. MASS, October 90
Hugo Mucnsterbcrg, professor Of psy-
choiogy at Harvard University. in an
address tonight before the Interna-
tional Polite Club of the university.
asserted that he had been reliably in
formed that Russia and Germany would
sign terms OF separate peace before
spring. and that after this peace there
would be an alliance between Ger
many, Russia and Japan.
Il know from reliable sources" he
said. that Russia is out OF joint, is
half-bankrupt. is starving, and will be
ready for separate peace before
spring. Japan and Russia are push
ing toward this combination, and an
overwhelming majority of the Germa II
people would welcome ii to-day.
1T is the old EiSmarckian tradition
that Germany ought to be the friend
of Russia, and that such an alliance
would be her surest protection.
IF we really want to bring peace
for IA generation. there is no hope but
TO bring Germany and England to an
understanding before Germany and
| Russia have made peace and formed
AN alliance. Neither the English nor
the German people want this peace
to-day, but they ought 10 want it. for,
once the new alliance is formed. it
Will seek TO crush the ambition of
England for world power.
Some neutral groups in Europe are
seeking to Bring about this under
standing between Germany and Eng
land. Yet. real success can be expected
only If the government of the United
States undertakes this master work"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-21
AND MEX!CANs
IN CLASH NEAR SAN JOSE
No Losses Suffered by United States
Troops, According to Reports
Received by Funston.
FIGHT LASTS ABOUT 40 MINUTES
Whether Attackers Were De Facto
Government Forces or Members Of
Bandit Gang Not Yet Known at
San Antonio.
fBy Associated Press.1

SAN ANTONIO. TEN. October 90
American troops and MeNicans claShed
near San Jose in the Big Bend coun-
try. yesterday afternoon, according to
report received by General Funston
early tonight from Colonel Joseph
Castor. commander of the district
The fight lasted for forty-fve minutes.
No losses were suffered by the Ameri-
cans. and information is lacking re-
garding loss among the Mexicans
Colonel Gastons report said that a
band of about thirty Mexicans opened
fire on detachment composed of
twenty-three men of the Sixth Cavalry
and Texas National Guard Cavalry
Squadron engaged in patrol duty be-
tween Preside and Rudosa. Lieu
tenant Cudington, of the Texas squad
ron. commanding the troops, ordered
his men to return the fire.
y vigorous exchange of shots con-
tinued for period of forty-fiv G
minutes, the Americans and Mexicans
cred positions on either side of the Rio
Grandc. Information from Colonel
CASTOR did not indicate that the United
States troops crossed in pursuit of the
Mexicans. After the fight, Lieutenant
Cudington returned to Ruidosa with
his command.
Whether the MeXicans were de facto
government troops or members OF n
bandit band was not known by General
Funston tonight.
Colonel CASTOR reported that Major
Anderson, Of the Sixth Cavalry, has
gone TO San Jose to investigate the in :
cdent. as has Colonel RiojoS, COM
mander Of the Carranza garrison at
Ojinaga.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-21
LARGE CROWD GATHERS 81
TO HEAR TIE RETURNS

For the last supper and return OF re-
ports there was a great outpourinG.
The crowd was SO large that many
could not have seats, but they waited
patiently until the last report was
made, and ii was announced that the
campaign had exceeded hope and pros
pect.
The meeting was presided over by
Robert s. Crump, TO whom the church
reports were given and who made the
announcements BY him stood Rev.
c. NJ Areudall. field secretary OF the
Baptist Council of Richmond. TO whom
so much of the success of the move
ment is due. a. w. Patterson, prcsi-
dent of the council. later took the
cnair. He referred 10 the great gen
erosity of Richmond people. and said
that all classes of Baptists had given
of their means He referred to one
member of the Baptist Women's Home
who gave to the cause a souvenir of
dead friend. Effort. he said. had
been made TO reach IL worthless mass
OF B&ptists he termed counterfeit
But lie was much encouraged by t!ae
success OF the movement. declaring
IT TO be a success for the city. the
state and the country: and he
prophesicd that this movement would
be followed by many others.
When Mr.. Patterson finished the doX-
oloGy was sung. thanks were given to
the newspapers for the space they had
given to the movement. and tribute
was given TO the women. Then came
prayer by Rev. w. L. Ball
ELLYSON Is INTRODUCED
AS THE NEXT GOVERNOR
Lieutenant Taylor Elly-
son was introduced as the next Gov
ernor of Virginia. He said that he
had been interested in public work
since 1869. lie contented himself with
few remarks. and declined to make
speech. other addresses were made
ny Richard Gwathmey, speaking for
the women: Field Secretary c. NJ Arcn.
dali. and Solon Il. Woodhn Then as
other contributions were being brought
III by messengers and being announced
over the telephone. the crowd sang
onward. Christian Soldiers"
The campaign was begun on Tues
day. IT had first been decided to raise
only Si",ooo. because OF the House of
Happiness, located on Vcnable Street.
II was decided to raise $4,000. The
total will reach more than SEQ. 900
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-21
EDISON GETS DEGREE
Conferred on Him Over Telephone by
President or University OF
Z State of New York.
tBy Assncluted Press. |

ALBANY. y. y. October 2O.-A de-
gree of doctor of laws was conferred
upon Thomas y. Edison over the tcle-
phone tonight by pr. John II. Finley.
president Of the University of the State
of New York, at the closing session of
the institutions fifty-sccond convoca-
tion. Mr. Edison was in his laboratory
1T Orange. y. j., while Dr. Finley was
in the auditorium of the New York
Education Building here. Eight hun
6rcd persons, using as many telephones,
hear! DR.. Finley confer the degree
and Mr.. Edison accept
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-21
ALABAMA GOVERNOR ACCUSED
Attorncy-GenernI Says Patriotic Citi-
Acns Are Furnishing Money for
Expenses of His ONIce.
tBy Associated Press. ]

MONTGOMERf, ALA, October 90
The controversy between Governor
Henderson and Attorney Mar
tin reached the acute stage to-day
when Martin declared that patriotic
citizens were paying the expenses OF
his office.
In lengthy statement to substan-
tiatc three mandamus suits now pend
ing for expenses in connection with
Girard raids and the salary OF AS
sistant Attorney-Gcneral Turner, Mar
tin charges the Governor with incon-
sistency. asserting that bills Of other
departments are approved, while his
are held up. and he concludes his state
ment by asserting that patriotic citi-
zens of the state are furnishing funds
TO enable him TO continue the work of
his Ctficc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-21
ALL BUT TWO OF CREW SAVED
Cunnrd Line Announces Word Bemr-
ing on LOSSES Of the
.Alnuniu.
[9v Assncinteh prnss

NEW YORK. October 2O---The Cum
ara Line announced here to-day word
had heen received that all but two of
the crew OF the steamer Alaunia, which
WAS sunk yesterday by II mine In the
English Channel. had been saved The
message read: "All passengers saved.
As far ms can trace. all crew safe cX-
ccpt two"
Another, message received. the Of
i'itlS SAID. reiterated previous in
hrmation that all passengers were
landed on Wednesday at Falmouth. so
thhi they were not involved in the dis
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-21
CENTRAL POWERS
TAKE OFFENSIVE
ON THREE FRONTS
Report Successes in France,
Galicia and the Do
brudja Region.
RECAPTURE POSITIONS
FROM BRITISH ON SOMME
Storm Russians Near Lemberg
and Hold Ground Against
Counterattacks.
VARYING RESULTS IN voLHYN1A
Roumanians Fighting Hard to Drive
Enemy Back Through Tran
Sylvanian Passes.

LONDON. October 2O.-In France, in
Galicia and in the Dobrudja region Of
Roumania. the armies of the GENITAL
powers have successfully taken the of.
fensive against their opponents. They
are also holding the entente allies in
check in Northern liacedonia, and are
continuing the fighting on the Transyl-
vania- Roumania frontier.
Crown Prince Rupprecht Of Bavaria,
assuming that initiative on the Somme
front in France. has. according to the
Berlin War Office. recaptured from the
British the greater part of the posi-
ttons won from the Germans on Oc-
tober Is. between Eaucourt rAbbaye
and LIE Barque, between the Pozieres-
Bapaume road and Gueudecourt, and
toward Beaucourt. The Germans also
have successfully withstood British at
tacks near Courcelette and LIE Sars and
OH the Pozieres- -Bapaume road Paris
reports only artillery activity on the
Somme 'front.' but the British statement
chronicles the repulse, with heavy cas-
ualties. of n German attack in the
Thicpval region.
On the eastern front the Teutonic
on the left bank of the Narayuvka
River, southeast of Lemberg, and held
the conquered ground against counter
attacks Fourteen officers and 1850
men and eleven machine guns were
taken here by Prince Leopold's troops.
In Volhynia the fighting continues
with varying results. both the Austro-
German forces and the Russians claim
Ing reDulSeS 0f atfacl-s IN rfo,,s .,o~
tors. To the north of Eiselin. a stub
| born battle is being ragged, with no
decision having yet been reached.
Won MACKENSEN RESUMES
DRIVE IN DOBRUDJA
Field Marshal Won Mackensen again
has resumed his drive toward the Con.
| stanza Bucharest Railroad in Dob.
rndja. While Berlin reports the fight
ing there as "livelier," Bucharest ad-
mits that the Roumanlan left wing
| along the Black Sea has been thrown
back. PetroErad reports that Teutonic
attacks were repelled with heavy
losses. and that the battle continues.
The Roumanian armies are fighting
hard to drive the troops Of the central
powers back through the frontier
passes into Pennsylvania. Bucharest
reports the beginning of an offensive
In the Oituz Valley, northeast of Kron-
stadt. and the taking of Mount Surul,
east OF the Rothenthurm Pass. south
of Hermannstadt. Attacks in the Bran,
Defle and the Trotus. Uzul and Ait
Valleys were repulsed by the Rouman-
ians.
While Paris says the Serbians have
captured the town of Velyeselo, forth
Of Brod, in the region marked by tho
bend In the Cerna River, in Southern
Serbia, Berlin declares the offensive
| there has come to a halt before the
stand of the forces of the central
powers
Violent lighting continues on Monte
Pasubio, in the Trentino region. with
Rome and Vienna both claiming slight
successes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-21
BREMEN REGARDED AS LOST
Expected Diflculty VIII he Experienced
In obtnininE Crews for Other
Commercial Submarines.
IBN Associnich rrrss.l

=
LONDON, October 20.-An Exchange
Telegraph Company dispatch from Am
sterdam says that telegram received
there from Bremen confirms the report
that the German Ocean Navigation
Company has received no news from
the commercial submarine Bremen. and
that she is regarded as lost. Great
anxiety prevails among the families of
the crew. virtually all Of whom re-
side in Bremen, and it is expected diff
nculty will he experienced in obtain
ing crews for other commercial sub
marines which may undertake trans
atlantic voyages.
According to this Information. the
sailing Of the Deutschland OH another
voyage across the Atlantic has been
Cancelled.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-21
GERMANS RECAprURE
TRENCHES FROM BRITISH
TBy Associated Press.1

By Associated Press.
BERLlN. October 20 (by SayvilIc)-
The greater part of the trenches on
the road between Eaucourt L'Abbaye
and lie Bardue which were captured
by the British on October were re-
taken yesterday by German troops in
an attack. according to the official
statement issued to-day at the German
army headquarters.
Attempts made by British detach-
ments to advance last night north of
Courcclette and east of LeSars. the
statGmcnt adds. failed.
In the last great attack against the
German positions in the Somme region,
the British used several tanks. and
thrcc OF them We're destroyed by the
German artillery fire. the statement
declares.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-21
AMEH1CANSi FIRED UPON
by DRUNKEN MEXICANS

BY 4 :"
WASHINGTON, October 2O-General
Funston. reporting tonight on the ex-
change of shots across the border at
san Jose. said that late reports reach =
ing him indicated the American troops
We're iicrcd upon ''by drunken Mex
leans"
The dispatch made no mention of
firing by the American troopers. and
said there were no casualties on either
side. Officials here were inclined to
attach little Significance to the Incl
dent. believing an irresponsible band
had blundered upon the detachment of
Americans. and had withdrawn after
firing few desultOry shots. There
was nothing in General Funston's dis
patch, it was said, to indicate pro-
lonGcd engagement.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-21
FIGHTING PROGRESSES
ON TNANSYLVANIiN RIDGES

bS associated Press
BERLIN. October 20 (by Sayvil!e).-
The battle between Austro German
forces and Roumanians on the frontier
ridges of Transylvania is progressing,
says to-day's German official statement,
while In the Roumanian province bor-
dering the Black Sea the fighting be-
tween the Russo Roumanian armies
and the forces of the central powers
yesterday became more lively The
text reads:
"Transylvania On the frontier ridges
the fighting progresses.
Balkan theater: Army group of
Field Marshal Won Mackensen: Tho
fighting activity on the DobrudJa front
became llvelier."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-21
Unreasonable Weather
In Southern States
TBy Associated Press. I


. WASIIINGTON,O October 2O.--Fro.t
Tor North ysisrolinn, South Carolina
una Gcor. nd low temperatures
over the inte., followed by "a rise
Sunday In Tenn, sc and the East
'uif stntcs. wns 9accast by the
weather Burcau Tonight.
n depression TINT was over the
southwest upper Lake region Thurs
dny night developed to-day into u
heFrre disturbance, followed by gen
ernl sno~s and rains that covered
practically the entire country from
the Mssissippi Valley eastward, eN-
ccpt Georgia and South Curoiinn.
High temperatures prevailed tO-dny
In the Atlnntlc states. but elxc-
where, except In tho extreme South
west, there IL unscasonnblc cold
weather. Early to-day the line
OF freezing extended into Central
Texas.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-21
KAISER AGAIN AT FRONT
In Excellent Spirit. and Shows Grcntcst
Confidence la Result of
N.ur.
IBy 4 ssncinted Press.l

AMSTERDAM, October 20 (via Lon
don).--Emperor William visited the
Champagne front on Wednesday, ac-
cordinS 10 the Cologne Gazette. and
presented General Won E.incm (com-
mander OF the Saxon army) with the
ihurcis of the Order of Pour le Meritc
The Emperor was in excellent spirits
the newspaper says, and showed the
greatest confidence in the result of
the war. lie expressed lively satisfac-
lion over the heavy losses OF the Brit
iSh and French
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-21
ROME DARK AT 1890
Government Decree Orders All street
md Store Lights
Dimmed.
TBy Associated Press.l


ROME, October 20 (via Paris).-A
government decree issued to day orders
all street lights, and also lights In
stores, hotels and cafes, dimmed at
1890 o'clock in the evening. This Is
Il continuation Of the energetic move
ment to force national economy, the
first measure having the raising of the
prices Of sugar to 25 cents pound. ana
prohibiting the sale for the manufac-
ture of candles or other sweets.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-21
WOMAN KILLS YOUTH
Had Accused Him of Telling Her Hus-
band Stories Rcaecting on
Her Character.
tRy Associated prcss 7

SEATTLE. WASH. October 20-I.eo
G. Pratt. an eighteen-year-old clerk in
the Canadian Bank OF Commerce. was
shot and killed to-day In the bank by
Mrs. Edwin &. Sobel, aged thirty. who
then killed herself. Mrs. Sobel was tho
wife OF MI advertising agent OF SCAT
tie. Ono report as 10 the motive Of tho
shooting was to the effect that Mrs.
Sobel had accused Pratt OF telling her
husband stories rejecting upon her
churactcr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-21
ATTEMPTS TO JUMP
. ON RUNNING BOARD
Of WILSON'S. AUTO
Secret Service Man Knocks
Pittsburgh Machinist
Away From Car.
KNIFE AND CHISELS FOUND
IN BAG CARRIED BY HIM
Says He Is Not Satisfied With
Foreign Policies, but In
tended No Harm.
BEING HELD FOR OBSERVATION
Executive Meets Bryan in Pitts
burgh, for First Time i'm
Months.

PITTSBURGH. PA. October 20
Richard Cullen. aged twcuty-two "a
machinist. who VAS taken into custody
after attempting 10 jump on the run
ming board of an automobile in which
President Wilson Was riding here to-
day. was examined by physicians this
afternoon and ordered sent TO the city
home at Mayview for further observa-
ton regarding his sanity Cullen was
Knocked away from the car by "a Secret
Service man. He chased the presi-
dents conveyance for a block before
he was arrested by local detectives
Cullen denied that he Intended HARM
Ing the President, saying he was not
.htisied with the administrations for
cign policies. and Just wanted TO talk
10 him. \ bottle OF liquid In IA bag
carried by Cullen was found to con-
tain medicine. according to the police
knife with a blade FIVE inches long
and several wood chisels were also in
the bag. Cullen has been attending
night school at a local technical insti-
tutc. working during the day for a
steel company
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-21
APT|STS SECURE
MORE THAN $4,000
Total of $56,779 Subscribed in
Memorable Four-Day
Campaign.
MAY GROW TO $4,000
First. Church Leads With List of
Pledges Aggregating
$17,443.

Responding generously to the appeal
made in Il four-day campaign to raise
$4,000 for extension of church work,
the 1000 members Of the Baptist faith
I'm Richmond had last night, when the
campaign was ended in the hcadquar-
ters at S2l East Main Street, raised
s'6.I7o.50. On the motion of Rev. j j.
Wicker. pastor of Leigh Street Baptist
Church, 1t was decided to continue the
campaign until 100000 had been col
lected
Every church, twenty-sGven in num-
Der. gave as 1t could, the contributions
ranging i'm sums from so cents to
$4,000. The First Baptist Church. Of
which Rev. George w. Mcdaniel. u. D..
is pastor. led in contribution, it's dona-
tions In cash and pledges totaling
,sl7.ii3. The Second Church came
second. with n total of $1,000 Gwath-
,ncy Church. near Glen Allen, donated
s74S.
LIST OF CONTRIBUTIONS
NY (.UI-nCfit>S
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-21
BAYONNE PLANTS RESUME
All Except Few Of the 1000 Mcr
Who Were on Strike Re
turn to Work.
IBy Associated Press. I

BAYONNE. y. j.. October 20.-The
Standard Oil and other industrial plants
affected by the strike. which was at
tended by rioting and the loss of three
lives. resumed their accustomed ac-
tivity to-day. when all except few
of the 10000 men who were idle re-
turned to their places.
Better working conditions are
promised them. and their demand for
increased wages will be granted in
part.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-21
REVIEWS WORK OF BOARD
OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Robert II. Gardiner. of Gardiner. Me.
reviewed the work of the general board
OF religious educat ton of the church.
"A proposal to permit Jews who have
become communicates of the church to
retain certain of the racial customs
and feast days is on the house of dcp.u
ties calendar for discussion.
Discussion of the proposed revision
and enrichment OF the Book Of Com
mon Prayer has been halted. pending
action OH the proposals by the house
of bishops.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-21

A Halifax dispatch on October 16
reported the Duke OF Connnught, ac-
companied by the duchess and their
daughter, Princess Patricia, at sea on
an unnamed cruiser on their way from
Halifax to England, after having loft
Ottawa on October II.