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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-28
NORFOLK HEARS
DEUTSCHLAND NEAR

Norfolk, Va, Oct. 81 1T is reported
here from German sources that the
next twenty-four hours will see the
second arrival OF the merchant sub
marine Deutschland at the Virginia
capes. enroute to Baltimore. Accord
ing TO the story, the Deutschland left
Bremen two weeks ago and success
fully passed through the North Sea to
the Atlantic. 1t is also said that wire
less reports have been received from
the Deutschland within the last
twentyfour hours, giving her position
off the Virginia coast. and probable
time Of arrival.
Although these r1lmors have been
persistent today, 1t has been impos-
sihle to verify them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-28
Secretary Baker Issues State
ment Disclaiming Intent to
Reflect on Americans
MERELY INTENDED TO
HEAD OFF SCHEME
Only Object of Thursday
Nights Publication Was to
Warn Conspirators and Pre-
vent Contamination of Plan

WASHINGTON. Oct. 27-The source
of Secretary of War Bakers informa-
ton that an attack upon Americans
had been arranged by enemies of the
administrations policy towards
Mexico" was revealed today to the
International News Service. That
source. according to an official in a
position to know. was a New York
newspaper.
The information was conveyed to d
staff officer several days ago and was
forwarded by him on October "a TO
General Funston TOR what It was
worth"
Secretary Of state Lansing and AT.
torney-Generai Gregory today, in
unison with Secretary Baker. declined
to name the source Of the Information
All three cabinet officers insisted thai
the statement had no political pur-
pose and that It's only object was &c
warn the oonspirators and prevent
the contamination OF the plot. They
all endorsed the statement issued by
the Secretary of State late last night
denying that the War Department
original announcement was intended
to intimate that Americans were i'm
plicated in the conspiracy.
No Possibility OF Misunderstanding.
Secretary Baker dictated the fol-
lowing statement TO the press:
The obviously appropriate COM
ment of the Secretary ot state on the
announcement precludes any posi-
bility OF misunderstanding The
thing is without political purpose and
ought to be without political effect.
The announcement will have served
it's entire purpose II II does what Mr..
Lansing suggests: II 1t serves notice
on the American people and prevents
the attack. These people in Mckee
who have been raidinE are opposed to
this governments Mexican policy.
The Mexican opponents of the de
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-28
VILLA IN CONTROL
OF RAILWAY LINE
Mexican Bandit Declared to Hold
MEXICAN Northwestern Near
Chihuahua City.
BORDER INTERESTED
IN BAKER STATEMENT
Army Circles Inclined to Belief That
War Department Information Is
Straight, and Attack May BE
Expected.

San Antonio. Tex, Oct 27.-Ac-
cording to reports of State Depart
ment special agents in FL Paso and
Juarez. General Francisco Villa con-
trolled the Mexico Northwestern Rail-
way leading into Chihuahua City to-
night, by reason OF his coup in cut
ting the line at Santa Rosalia-
Reports received late tonight In E.
Paso indicated that the Carranzsta
troops in Sonora had revolted, follow
ing the departure of General p. Elias
Gales, who was succeeded by General
Francisco Serrano as military COVER
nor Of the State.
Cuts on Ammunition.
General Aware Obregon. the de
fecto minister OF war, according to
special agents. has cut off the am
munition supply Of General Jacinto
Trevino. General Gales and General
Pablo Gonzales. working. In the south.
Interest in the Mexican situation
conferred IN the allegation by Secre-
tary Of War Baker that Mexicans
would attack General Pershing's force
at Colonia Duhlan or raid the border
before the presidential election. Army
circles were inclined to believe that
the Secretary OF War had correct in
formation, or rather President Wilson
had 1t, but in the absence of General
Funston no information was availa BILE
at Fort Sam Houston
Dispatches from General Pershing
stated that Villa had sent a force
south from chihuahua to cut the rail-
road from Torreon. probably at Santa
Rosalia. But unofficial advices from
Juarez by way of Ell Paso said that
the railroad already had been cut.
Whether or not this move had been
expected. it was surmised that Villa 3
object was to block General Maiootte,
said to be on his way with twelve
thousand men by way of Torreon. to
reinforce General Trevino at Ell Paso.
According to secret agent information
to General Funston, skfrmish fighting
still continues on the outskirts of
Chihuahua City.
villa Still Near Chihuahun.
While Villa in person was said to
be staying on the outskirts of Chihua-
hua City. he has sent his main force
southwark. the object being to attack
Santa Rosalia, Parral and possibly
Torreon. villistas are operating three
trains. probably moving southwest.
A dispatch from General Bell to-
night said that Mexicans burned Ave
cars In the railway yards at Juarex.
The cars were loaded with scrap iron.
supposedly bound for Chihuahua City.
No motive for the burning could be
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-28
FRENCH NEAR RUINS
OF FORTRESS OF vAUx.

Parts. Oct. 27--A new advance from,
the west and south has brought the
French troops within q few hundred
yards Of the ruins of Fort Vaux, ac :
icording to dispatches tonight Earlier
official reports to the war office had
reported the capture of 100 Germans
in the dual gain Of General Mangin-s
troops
The Germans throughout the night
and day have kept up a violent Are
against the principal positions recap
tured by the French in Tuesdays
blow. Only one infantry attack was
attempted, however, and that failed
The Germans left their trenches west
of Douaumont village. but French
curtains of fire broke up their intend
ed assault
Rains somme Front.
Although heavy rains are hamper
ing operations. there was considerable
artillery activity on the somme front
today. The Germans directed a heavy
fire against French positions in this
region of sailly-Sallisel. Bouchavenes
and Biaches. while British lines far
Their TO the north were taken under
a severe cannonade.
During the night the British gained
some trenches south of Ancre Brooke
despite the treacherous terrain.
The midnight report on operations
issued by the war office says:
Midnight Official: On the Somme
front there was great artillery acti-
witty on both sides in the sectors Of
ailly-sallisel, Bouchavesnss and Bia.
ches.
North OF verdun the enemy directed
continuous violent bombardment
upon our first lines especially in Han
dromont ravine. Fort Douaumont and
Damloup battery. An attempted enemy
attack west OF the village Of Douau-
mont was checked by our curtains Of
fire.
On the rest OF the front there was
nothing of Importance. Unfavorable
weather Is interfering with opera
lions
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-28
Up to Present Time Nearly
Forty-two Thousand Per-
sons Have Contributed
WILSON'S CLASS-MATE
HEADS THE LIST
Cleveland II. Dodge. Prince
ton Class of '79, Contributes
Total of $4,000 Toward Ex-
penses of Campaign

New York. Oct. 27.-Cleveland II.
Dodge. who was c.assnlate OF Presi-
dent Wilson. Princeton 70. heads the
list OF contributors to the Democratic
campaign fund preliminary report
of which will be filed with the clerk
OF the House of Representatives to-
morrow by Wilbur W. Marsh. treas
urer of the Democratic National Com
mittee.
The report accounts for contribu-
tons OF s1.o06,2SS, which was the
amount that Mr. Marsh had received
up to and including October "a OF
this sum. Mr., Dodge gave $50, 900.
Since then he has contributed an ad-
ditlonal ses.0 making the total sT9,-
coo. in honor OF the class of 70.
The number OF contributors to the
Democratic campaign fund was Al
$50. The amount received in contri-
buttons OF less than 500 was $751;
s4s. The contributions from those
giving more than 500 was s744.43s.
One OF the interesting entries on the
list reads. Woodrow Wilson. Wash
ington. D G.. $500"
The law provides that preliminary
report OF receipts and expenditures
must be flied not later than ten DAYS
before election with the clerk o, the
House of Representatives Another
report has TO be 7led six days later
Report of Four Years Ago
Four years ago the total amount re-
cetved by the treasurer OF the Dem
ocrat!c National Committee for cam
paign purposes was st.1lo.a52 The
probabilities are that the sum col
lected this year will be larger. as the
committee stll has two weeks before
election day 70 collect funds.
Among the largest contributors. as
shown by the report. are the follow
ing;
Bernard Baruch. New York, s25.-
Continued on Second Page)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-28
PROTEST AGAINST PLACING
MINES IN SWEDISH WATERS

Berlin. Oct -. tvia sayville.) 1.-The
Swedish government has instructed
Its minister at Petrograd to protest
imm ediately against Russia's Intention
of placing mines In Swedish territorial
waters. The minister was likewise
instructed to announce that the Swe-
dish government In duo time would
bring forward all claims for damages
caused by such mines.
This step was made necessary by
the recently issued Russian order that
mines be placed In particular sections
of the gulf OF Bothnia. Among other
places indicated In the order. also II
a line drawn from three miles on Su-
dost Brotten to the Schaeren Islands
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-28
RUMOR U-BOATS OFF
VIRGINIA COAST

Washington, Oct. 27.-Uncon-
frTnod ru1nors reached tho Navy
Department today that several
German U-boats were ouGzide tho
three-mdIe limit OF Norfolk. Up
to a late hour the department. had
received no dispatches confirming
the reports.
1t was admitted by officials that
even IL the department knew u
boats were outside the three-m mile
limit they would make no ofF1cial
announcement Of the fact. Re-
ports would be published II the
German submarines came inside
the United States jurisdiction.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-28
JURY STILL OUT
In NEWARK CASE

Newark. y J.. Oct e1-The jury
III whose hands rests tho fate or Mrs.
Margaret Claire Beutinger. accused Of
killing her husband, Cristof Beutinger,
Il weil-to-do coal broker, failed to
reach a verdict after eight and one
half hours of elaboration and tonight
was locked up at 1850 O'Clock, They
Will resume their discussion in the
morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-28

City Chairman Rison had to rise and
signal with a gesture that the meet
ing was ended. Mr.. Saunders in open
ing stressed the Republican lack of
an issue. and contracted with 1t the
Democratic record of things done,
constructive legislation In interest of
the farmer. the laborer, the business
man and every other class. and point
ed to the fact that no Republican is
proposing to repeal the legislation of
the Sixty-fourth Congress. What Is
troubling the Republicans is that. not
that Democratic rule has been a COM
plete failure. but 1t has been a COM
plete success said the speaker.
He eulogixed the Wilson foreign
policy, justified his solution of the
railway strike menace and honored
him for having preserved his country
in honorable peace. -.
Mr.. Davis spoke for nearly an hour
and half. He had little to say in
criticism of Representative Saunders
record. save as to his attitude OF
favoring moderate preparedness.
In the main his address was an
appeal for votes of disgruntled Dem
ocrats and he declared himself in ia
vor of much that the Democrats have
done He sought to win votes by ad-
vocacy OF protective tariff and mild
criticism OF President Wilson for writ
ing so many notes. On the whole the
speech was mild one and diplo-
matte plea for Democratic support.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-28
GERMANS CLAIM To
HAVE DONE MUCH DAMAGE

Berlin. oct. 27,--No less than eleven
Euardshlps and two or three torpedo
boat destrOyers or torpedo boats were
either sunk or DESTROYED in the Eng
lish Channel last night by squad
ron OF German torpedo boats operat-
ing between Folkestone ana Bouioehu.
ohicial announcement to this effect
was made tonight The cniciai state
ment adds that the German fiotilla
returned safely TO its base without
suffering any loss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-28
Berlin Claims Eleven Guard
ships and Several British
Destroyers Sunk
BRITISH DO NOT
ADMIT HEAVY LOSS
Say One Transport Sunk But
Crew Saved, and One De-
stroyer Is Missing-Raid Is
Made in Storm

London. Oct. 27--Ten German tor
redo boats darted into the English
channel last night. bent on en'er-
ruptine the flow of men and muSitions
toward France
They were engaged by the British
Channel patrol. consisting mainly OF
naval units Of the same class IA the
raiders, According to the British ad-
miralty announcement, two OF the
German destroyers were sunk and the
remainder driven off
The British losses are given In the
language Of the Official admiralty
statement. as follows:
The empty transport Queen was
sunk The crew OF the transport was
saved
H NJ. orpedo-boat destroyer Fiirt.
lAe0t Richard p. Kellett. r. y. is
missing, and il is feared she may be
lost. but nine Of her crew have been
saved
81 II torepdo- boat destroyer NJ
p an. com. Montague Bernard r. y.
was Disabled by torpedo and taken
ia tow OWING to he bad weather, the
TOW parted and she has grounded.
\ report issued by The French ad-
r rally received from. Paris tonight.
after reeountine the facts given by
tnc British admiralty, adds.
French Lose Two Boats
White retiring from the scene Of
aeNoa. Ave OF the German destroy
cfs net two French loughoats- One
cf tbesc was sunk. hui a greater part
Il fgs crer wac saved p"
The raid was made in gathering
storm TIE German aestroyers came
on the scene swiftly, il is believed
here. and sighting the transport
Queen. attacked and sunk her before
i1e British patrol ships could come
10 her assistance The prompt ar
IlVai OF the British destcoyers and the
visor with which they engaged the
German vessels probably saved other
troop ships from fate as disastrous
a. that of the Queen.
Tho destroyer FIirt was one OF the
older type OF ships OF this class now
IN the service. she was built IN 1897,
displaced $50 tons and had a compile
ment of siNty-two men. The Nuhian
was built seven years ago. displaced
$50 tons and carried normally seven
ty-one officers and men. Several
steamships named Queen are listed
Under British registry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-28
Railroad Men In Town.

r T. Adams, travelling freight and
passenger agent of the Western Mary
land Railway Co, whose headquarters
are at Baltimore. was visitor in
Richmond yesterday.
J. W. Small, chief rate clerk OF the
Seaboard Air Line Railway Company,
and his bride stopped in Richmond
yesterday, en- route TO Norfolk. after
their honeymoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-28
Child Slightly Hurt.

Elmer johnson. eight years old. son
of Adjutant Elmer Johnson. of the
Salvation Army was struck bv an au-
tomobile driven by NJ. l.. Bloomberg.
1913 East Main Street. Wednesday.
The car was moving SLOWLY. and the
child was slightly injured, being hur-
ried TO the Virginia Hospital for treat
ment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-28
The Firing Line

A new Sunday feature for vir.
gfniAn's readers.
All the news OF the RlchmOnd's
nsarket-whOlesale mAnufAc-
tuners, iobbers, travelling sales
mcm-wtll appear every Sunday.
Watch for the Firing Lane tOmor-
row, and learn what Rtchm0nd.s
manufacturer ana Wholesale
Dealers arc doing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-28
CARRANZA OUT FOR
MEXICAN PRESIDENCY

MeSiCo City. Oct, 27.-Nenus-
tiano Carran1a today announced
his candidacy for the presidency.
He had been urged to do SO by
the Oonstituttonal-IA Liberal party.
The party has promised him its
political support
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-28
R~uuisition For HartIie Green

Requisition was yesterday made on
Governor Stuart by the Governor of
West Virginia for Hardie Green. want
ed In Fayette County OF that State,
on a charge Of malicious woundtng
p. O. Secrest, an officer of Fayette
County. will take Green back to West
Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-28
Hurt in Auto Accident.

Warrenton. Oct. 27.--M. S. Melton,
merchant of Hume, was severely in
Jured Thursday when his automobile
turned turtle at a culvert. He was
pinned under the car and his leg
broken. Two friends. w. l. and r. H.
Payne, who were in the machine with,
him. were thrown out and escaped
with cuts and bruises.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-28
Another Sl,ip 81

London, October 27.-The steamer
Framfeld has been Uunk. Ltoyda
shipping agency announces.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-28
OANV|LLE HAS BIG
DAY IN POLITICS
Democratic and Republican Cong res
sional Candidates Speak on
the Issues.
LARGE AUDIENCE HEARS
CONGRESSMAN SAUNDERS
He Declares Success Of Democratic
Policies Is Real Thing Worrying
G. o. p, the Party Without an
Issue.

Especial 70 The Richmond Virginian }
Danville. Va, Oct. 27.-Representa-
tive Edward w Saunders, Democrat
and Beverley A. Davis. Republican. as
pirants for the House OF Representa-
tives spoke tonight In halls on op-
posite sides OF Main Street to au-
diences which in the case of Judge
Saunders exceeded five hundred. while
at the Strand Theater Mr.. Davis ad-
dressed an audience of 175 persons
somewhat remarkable thing char
acterized the Democratic meeting and
effectively disproves the theory that
there is apathy in this city. After
the representative had spoken for an
hour and fifteen minutes, tho audience
remained seated to = man, giving
striging evidence OF eagsrness to hear
mora
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-28
The Want Ads

ARE A READY HELP 10
LOCATE ANYTHING YOU
MIGHT NEED, AND AT
THE COST OF A FEW
CENTS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-28

Continued on Second Page.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-12
Sb1eElitotidE
RELIABILITY

The full meaning Of Re-
liability is being applied to
more and more dry goods
stores every day.
More and more people
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reliable, quality merchan-
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provides them with the
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for.
Quite true, we are able to
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but our greatest bid for
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And, this season when
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It is Always Possible to Secure Pretty, Stylish
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We bend every effort the attractive styles
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-12
lust Out of Their Boxes-The Newest Style IN
Georgette Crepe Waists at $3.95

These Georeee Crepe Waists will be on display Tor the st
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-12
and see this wonderful display.
Unusual Suits for SI9.75
Latest Styles

The suits came in by express while Our advertisement
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The models are trimmed have beted effects lined through
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and may be had IN black brown, navy and green.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-12
Almost Every Express Brings Fresh
Shipments Of Dresses in the
Newer Fashions

In one shipment yeste rday there were new satin ana
erge dresses Another ntained with Just touch
here and there OF tafeta satin other fabric Inc great
est variety however, is in the styles-hardy more than
two or three dresses alike, then in different color num-
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some are beaded metallic embroidered The range IS e
ceedngy broad and atisfyng the styles attractive and
NEW You MUST see the dresses il you are planning to
purchase Prices $975 to 5000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-12
WOmen'S New Fall Suits at SIS
That Are MarveIS of Beauty
and Value

Quite a number OF these newest New York suits are
here Tor your choosing You will find in this group at $25
new broadcloh suits with the long flare Jacket trimmed
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then there are suits of velour checks the novelty fabric Tor
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or Peau de Cygne Chase Plush and BEAUTY Fur'
Other suits up to $500
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