Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 256, 7 September 1914 — Page 3

PAGtell SOUTH SIRS Scene at Palace of Kaiser Attending W or Announcement (Continued from Page One.) E UP ONE E and Cherbourgh. Marines have been brought to support the regular land forces. Twenty-five thousand marines and fusiliers passed through the city on Sunday. Every one believes that a great battle has opened southeast of this city and that the allies will be successful. The French and English took up a strong position and have continually hampered the advance of the Germans by blowing up bridges and placing obstacles across the roads. If the German generals should in accordance with their extraordinary tactics begin the investment of Paris or should they try to storm the works, an artillery duel such as the world has never known before will be the result. ACROSS RIVER SCHOOL YEAR Some Trip lightly, Others

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Association Will Appeal to County Council for Construction of Spans Below Main Street. An appeal -will be made by members bf the South Side Improvement association to the county council tomorrow morning for the county to begin the construction of a bridge across the Whitewater river south of the present Main street bridge. The question will be brought up when the matter comes up before the council of making a tax levy for the bridge sinking fund, which was originated In 1904. At the present time there Is $92,417.74 in the fund, and when the fall installment of taxes is paid, this will raise the fund to approximately $100,000 which, according to the estimate placed on one of the three probable Bites for the bridge, will be sufficient to cover the expenses. There are three sites under consideration by the county, one at South L street, one at South E street and one at South H street. The estimate on the South L street site, which seems to be the one most favored by residents of the south side, in that it will meet the demands of the city in future years, when the city grows in that direction, is $100,000. The South H street site will cost approximately $150,000, and the South E street site will cost about $120,000, according to the estimates. Prefer Location at E Street. Even if the South E street site Is chosen, it is the opinion of residents of the south side that it would be advisable to begin making definite plans for the bridge and by the time it is completed enough money will be added to the fund in the future installments to pay for it. A committee from the South Side Improvement association appeared before the county commissioners this morning and expressed the opinion that the county should begin making plans for the work. This same committee will appear before the county council tomorrow. The fact that the general fund of the county Is exceedingly low at present may prevent the council from making a levy this year. Loans to the extent of $37,000 have been paid Into the general fund from the bridge fund in the last few years, and it may be the policy of the board to pay off this debt to the sinking fund and not make a special levy for the sinking fund this year.

TO KEEP MEN FROM USING CONCEALED ARMS Mayor Warns Offenders of Determination to Stop the Practice by Imposing Burdensome Fines. Maor Robbins announced in police court today his determination to break up the practice of carrying concealed weapons in Richmond. Two cases which might have resulted in gunshot wounds or even murder, according to the prosecuting attorney, were tried in court. In both cases the offenders were fined $25 and costs each. These were "light" fines, according to the mayor, who says the fines will be boosted if others appear on the same charge. Louie Mike, an employe of James Thoma, owner of several confectionery wagons, was arrested by Chief Goodwin last night in Fairview. He had fired a shot at some children, but missed them. The children bought ice cream cones of him on Sheridan street and then ran without paying for them. The other case was that of Jim Brown, a Turk, who was tagged "Jim Brown" by immigration officials for identification purposes. Brown was threatened by six Italian last night while passing Thirteenth and F streets. He stated to the police that he believed they intended to rob him. He also said that the Italians have threatened him several times, and he feared for his safety. Being angered by their numerous attempts to molest him, he went to his home and secured the revolver for his protection. When he returned to the corner the Italians were gone, but he indulged in a loud argument with friends which brought Patrolman Bundy. Bundy placed him under arrest, and Brown drew the revolver from his pocket, giving it to a friend. The revolver was confiscated. COVER 69,000 MILES IN AUTOJADE HERE Missouri Boys Reach Richmond, Making Long Run for Pleasure Only. Covering 89,000 miles of all kinds of roads in all but six states in the Union, Is the record made by L. E. Maxwell and N. B. Cook, both of Columbia, Mo., who arrived in this city yesterday in their 45-horse power Westcott. The two young men, who are traveling over the country just for the sport of it, said this morning that they have been on the road for two and a half years. The trip is being made just "for the sport of It," one of the boys said and to test the endurance qualities of the weetcott, which Is a 1912 model. Seventeen sets of tires have been used by the boys in their trip over mountains and all kinds of country. Parts of the 'time, a cross country trip was taken jswer lelda ant rocky plain.

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PARIS ANNOUNCES GERMAN ADVANCE FROM EAST HAS BEEN CHECKED. PARIS, Sept. 7. Official announcement was made by the war office today that the German advance on Paris from the east has been checked. The statement follows : "The German advance on Paris from the east was stopped yesterday after a fierce battle. The French and English compelled the Germans to abandon the positions at Coulmieres and Leferte-Gaucher, and retreat further east." Coulmieres is 32 miles southeast of Paris ; Leferte-Gaucher is 42 miles southeast of Paris. More than 1,000,000 troops are reported to have taken part in the fight. Before this announcement was made, word came that the allies had carried out a double flanking movement, General Joffre moving against the Germans' right wing and Sir John French against their left.

RUSSIANS ANNIHILATE 480,000 AUSTRIANS. PARIS, Sept. 7. An official announcement issued at Bordeauxsays that the Russians have annihilated twelve Austrian Army corps (480,000 men) near Lemberg and that another Austrian army has been defeated.

GERMAN CRUISER DISABLES BRITISH CRUISER WASHINGTON, Sept. 7. Hints of an action between the British cruiser Warrior and the German cruiser Goetzen (probably the Goeben) are given in a badly mutilated wireless dispatch received today at the German embassy. The dispatch states that the Warrior is stranded as a consequence of a fight with the Goetzen, near the Bosphorus. No further details are given.

LONDON CLAIMS MUELHAUSEN DESTROYED. LONDON, Sept. 7. A dispatch from Geneva states that Muelhausen has been practically destroyed. This is the first news of recent fighting at Muelhausen. It was announced more than a week ago that the French troops in Alsace had been withdrawn.

Seven Armies Battle For Decisive Honor Near Paris

BY FRANKLIN P. MERRICK, International News Service Staff Correspondent. PARIS, Sept. 7. With seven arm ies, four of them German, two French and one British, stretched out over a ragged battle line, fighting is believed to be in progress east of Paris on a field which gives the allies the advantage in strength of positions. The German armies are believed to be the First Army corps, under General Von Kluk; the Second corps, under General Von Hausen and General Von Buelow; the Fourth corps, under Grand Duke Albrecht, and the Seventh corps, a combined force under Crown Prince Frederick William and Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria. The French armies are supposed to be the Fifth corps, probably commanded by General Paul Pau, and the Seventh corps, under General Joffre's direction. Field Marshal Sir John French commands the English force. So far as possible to judge from the official statements issued by the war office at midnight, the battle line stretches through or near Melin-Chateau-Thier-ry, Grand Pre and then in a southeasterly direction. Allies in Good Position. Not until this conflict ends decisively will it be known whether the strategy of the allies commanders or that of the German general staff Is superior. Through a series of masterly maneuvers the allies have come into a good position The war office statement says: "The allied armies have again come into contact on our left wing, under good conditions, with the right wing Soldiers Charge Guns Charleroi Battle. at Special War Dispatches of the London Times and International News Service. LONDON, Sept. 7. By a most wonderful chance I happeneded In the British lines in Belgium just when the great battle of Charleroi began. Several of the British regiments charged six times running. Nevertheless they extricated themselves from their dangerous situation under the most terrific artillery fire I have ever seen. During this memorable day one incident which may be cited was the charge of the German cavalry division of guards against the Twelfth British infantry brigade. It was a terrible charp. After a desperate hand-to-hand fight, with men and horses mixed upon the ground in a seething mass, the German cavalry was repulsed. One Engilsh soldier, wounded in the hand, I found sitting outside Mons, had an air of consternation, and I asked him if his wound hurt him. "It's not that," said, "but I'm blessed if I haven't lost my pipe in that last charge." SOUTH SIDE PICNICS A good crowd came to the Beallview park grounds this afternoon and many more are expected to eat picnic lunch there tonight. The occasion was the annual picnic of the South Side Improvement association. A dance held this afternoon was well attended. There wiU also be dancing tonight. Palladium Want Ads Pay

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of the enemy on the banks of Grand Morin. Around Paris the engagements began Saturday between the allied army and the flank of the advance guard of the German right has extended. We have advanced to the river Ourcq, without great resistance. The situation of the allied armies appears good as a whole." An earlier official announcement had claimed a French advantage southeast of Paris, but the fight was admittedly a small one. British in Center. The British forces have taken up their position in the center of the line, flanked on the right and left by French troops. The fighting between Rethel and Verdun in the extreme eastern part of France is taking place upon difficult territory. The French have a strong force concentrated there but are opposing a German army of equal size. Such advantage in numbers as may rest with the Germans is offset by the strength of the French position. There are indications that the Germans have abandoned, at least temporarily, their idea of trying to swing around the left wing of the allied army. This movement was checked when the French and English fell back to a point where they could use Paris as their left base. The allied line now stretches in a big loop southward and eastward from the Paris forts southeast of the city. The Germans are really between Paris on the east and a section of the allied army, but the first line of the German army is in the hollow formed by the concave front of the French.

E HITS AUTO Pennsy Train Kills One Near Greenville. One person was killed and another seriously injured this morning when train No. 57 on the Pennsylvania, due in Richmond at 9:50 o'clock, struck an automobile on a crossing at Greenville, O. The compact tore the pilot from the engine and dented the steam chest, also causing the train to be more than an hour late reaching the city. Who the person was who was killed and further details regarding the accident were not known at the Pennsylvania station late this afternoon. LETTER DESCRIBES SCENES IN BUTTE A letter describing conditions at Butte, Mont, when it was placed under martial law, because of the strike, has been received by Mrs. Marie Waltermeiers, 804 North G street, from her son, George Waltermiers, formerly ot this city. Mr. Waltermiers is now a large contractor at Butte. He tells of the demonstrations by the "miners, and the subsequent occupation of the city by the militia and the edict proclaiming martial law. JOHNSTON SAILS FROM LIVERPOOL Word was received from Donald Johnston, son of Dr. and Mrs. M. F. Johnston, 101 North Tenth street, that he sailed from Liverpool, England, September 5. He had not intended to sail until September 15, but the ship on which be had secured passage was requisitioned by, the English government for service during the war. He is expected tn Now York the latter part of tola wNk

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The announcement of Germany's declaration of war against England was the cause of great demonstrations in all cities throughout the German Empire. The above photograph shows the demonstration. that took place at Pottsdam in front of the Kaiser's palace. The Kaiser stands on the balcony of the palace and is indicated by the cross.

CITY WITHOUT GAS WHEN MAN TURNS WRONG VALVE OFF Many Breakfasts Cease to Cook Until Officers of L., H. & P. Learn Cause and Open Valve Again. There was a dearth of breakfasts in Richmond today when the supply of gas gave out when most citizens were cooking. James Kelley, one of the old employes of the Light, Heat and Power company is charged with the mistake which caused the cold breakfasts, half-cooked eggs and weak coffee in many homes and in others, caused a halt in washings and other work requiring gas heat. The flow of gas was cut off at 7 o'clock today when Kelley appeared at work. He had been ordered to repair a leaking valve at one end of the big gas loop. The loop is fed from a single pipe which enters at Fifteenth and South A streets. At this point there are two cut-off valves, one to the right and one to the leit of the intake pipe. One of these was shut off last night. Kelley did not know this and closed the other valve today in preparation of making the repair. The close of either valve singly does not effect the gas flow but when both were closed, the consumers had only the gas which remained in the pipes. With the heavy drain an it, this supply lasted about five minutes. Kelley was innocent of his mistake and started to work. The officers of the gas company did not know the cause and asked the Sre department to ring the signal of ten taps three times, which is sounded when the gas is turned off. FEW UNFORTUNATE FOLKS KEEP LABOR DAY BY LABORING Majority of Richmond Citizens Pass Holiday Quietly Resting Without Special Ceremonies of Any Kind. Labor day was observed in Richmond today in the usual holiday manner, the original purpose of the creation of the holiday being overlooked. Except that Labor Day has no customs attached to it as July 4, Christmas, Thanksgiving or Memorial day, shop and Office people accepted the day as a "day off" from work. The city resembled a Sunday so few citizens were on the streets. The same condition prevailed all during the day. All stores were closed; factories were shut down; offices dismissed their forces for the day. Hundreds of citizens left on excursions or picnic parties. The opening of school prevented many families 'trom carrying out plans of leaving Richmond early, however. Probably the last opportunity of a warm fair picnic day presented itself and the parks were well filled. There was no labor celebration. Cigar and drug store clerks and newspaper employes and a few outside workers could detect the difference between Labor Day and other days only in the fact that fewer persons were on the streets and seats were obtained at restaurants at noon without waiting. COUNCIL MAY LABOR Members Undecided on Special Session. As council left last Monday night undecided as to whether the meeting tonight would be a formality In accordance wuu the law or a business session, city officials do not know if there will be immediate adjournment tonight or a regular session. Some of the councilmen wanted to work while others favored adjourning until tomorrow night or until next Monday. Council am considerable business before it.

FIRST GERMAN EXTRAS REACH MARTIN GRUNZKE

The first German war "extras" arrived in Richmond today. They are issues of the Sonnenburger Anzeiger, and were received by Martin Grunzke, former member of a famous cavalry regiment in the kaiser's army. Owing to the war exigency the sheet had been reduced to one page, but each issue teems with news, much of it is personal letters written by soldiers from the front. That the management of the paper is keenly alive to up-to-date journalism is evidenced by an announcement in a Saturday issue advising the public that an extra "will be printed on Sunday to give the latest news from the front." Martial spirit breathes from every page. The military governor of the city inserts a notice fixing the curfew hour 'for all residents" at 11 o'clock. The police administration is watching for spies, tl prints this notice: "The public is notified hereby that the strictest supervision of strangers is ordered. The public can assist bykeeping a sharp eye on all strangers. This pertains not only to shabbily dressed persons, but also to welldressed men and women, among whom there are often spies." A letter from a soldier who was at the siege of Liege, details the advance of the Germans on that fortification: "Thousands of soldiers are marching into Belgium. One sees dead horses on the highways; automobiles rush past with the wounded, the first indication of fighting. It is our purpose to reach the bridge across the Maas. But in vain. Shortly before we reach Vise the bridge is blown up. Worse than the Belgian soldiers are the civilians, who treacherously shoot from the houses. Our Uhlans, whom the Belgians fear like the devil, because they fight like hell, lost six men in this manner. The enemy were on the other side of the Maas, and terrific firing took place all day. "The next day we were ordered to arms at 2:30 a. m., as our artillery intends to bombard the village on the MAYOR DISCARDS HAT Through Mayor Robbins' willingness to extend straw hat period fifteen days, he was forced to descard his own and resort to a stiff hat or a cap. "I was kidded all the time." the mayor explained. It got to a point where I felt like Caeser when the soothsayers reminded him that the Ides of March had come." CHURCH HOLDS PICNIC Central Christian church members turned out in large numbers to the picnic at Glen Miller park today. The committee in charge arranged a pro gram oi races ana ainieiic contests, a number of which were of an amusing nature. Members took picnic suppers with them. Members of the pastoral committee I the question of appointing a minister to succeed Rev. R. C. Leonard. PLANS EVENT Colored citizens will advance plans tomorrow nicht at a meeting of the Citizens' union for the celebtation In Richmond of Emancipation day. The celebration will occur September 18. A program will be arranged. The members of the organization expect to make it the last big celebration of the year and therefore will concentrate their efforts to make it successful. Present plans will be gone over and revised tomorrow night after which committees will be appointed to complete the work. IN EATON RACES A number of Richmond motorcycle riders took part in the racing program on the Eaton fair grounds track. Most of the members of the Richmond Motorcycle club accompanied them to the Ohio races. Many automobilies from this city; went to Satoa during the day.

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other side of the Maas. It is cold, and we are suffering much from the rain. In the afternoon we marched to the village to X. Suddenly we were fired on from a house. "There is nothing more uncanny than to be fired on when you are not in battle. One does not fear bullets that come from the front, but the shots that come from houses of civilians in the rear frightens you. We were compelled to clean out the Belgians with guns. I want to say for the honor of the German army that not one woman or girl was molested. "I will never forget the night of August 6. While we were in the village we were suddenly assailed by sharpnel. One of the men lost a leg. 'Get my leg, get my leg,' he yelled as he was carried to the rear. We were ordered forward to dislodge the artillery. With bayonets fixed we charged a hill. I lost companions to my right

and left, and presently found myself with another company. We were now between two of the Liege forts, but the shots could not reach us as we were in a little declivity. "We enter the city of Liege singing Nobody showed himself. Suddenly the city was ablaze. We retreated. We were captured and placed in jail. On August 7 the door of our cell was opened by a German officer and were released." Among other items of interest in the papers the following will entertain the American reader: "The number of volunteers exceeds all expectations of the general staff. On August 12, more than 1,300,000 have enlisted." "A Zeppelin was used at Liege. At an altitude of 600 metres it threw the first bomb. Then it descended to 300 metres and dropped twelve bombs, all of which exploded. The city was set on fire at a number of places. "The activity of Belgian civilians in firing on our troops surpasses all expectations. Even women shot at soldiers marching through villages." KAISER LEAVES (Continued from Page One.) smash a hole in the allies line between the forests of Argonne and Nancy. That the main German army in France has posted itself for its greatest blow is also indicated by reports that the German troops which had remaine daround Lille, Valenciennes, Douai and other cities in northern France, left quickly for the south, as though in response to a call for re inforcements. Kitchener's Statement. War Secretary Kitchener's long statement .given out through the press bureau is reassuring. He has this to say about the English soldiers: "There is no doubt whatever our men have established a personal ascendency over the German and that they are conscious of the fact that with anything like even numbers the result would be doubtful. The shoot ing of the German infantry is poor wniie tne urmsn niie nre has devaa tated every column of attack that has presented itself. He declares that the position of the allied army is entirely satisfactory. Colonel Pollock, the military expert of the Daily Express says that the Germans are concentrating all their available strength for an effort to break the French and English lines, stretching from Paris to Verdun. He believes that the Germans have given up the Idea of attacking Paris at this time, and will try to split the allied army. ROLL IN STREET AT PENNSY DEPOT A silent battle between Charles An drews and Garrison Rowe, both colored, was interrupted by Patrolman Bunday last night and the two combatants were brought to. the city jail and charged with assault and battery. Bunday found the men In oiinoh' rolling on the sidewalk, before the Pennsylvania aepot. Neither of the men maae an explanation. Their cases will be tried In police court tomorrow. GETS DIVORCE. Frank Bonsman Saturdav waa a-i-ant. ed a divorce from his wife, Zella Bonsman. The charge of abandonment was

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Plod Slowly to Buildings for Nine Months in Educational Mills. Whether the 6,000 Richmond children who today began another school year, "tripped lightly, and with joyous hearts" to begin anew the studiea left off in June, or whether they "plodded along- with weary hearts, is not ventured, but at any rate they appeared at the fixed time and from this daj lorth the educational mills will grind. Despite the fact that all of the buildings are well-filled, some of them ap

parently over-crowded, the opening Uctjr ui lilt? v-1 L J 9 ;uuMi. n,uwiB clB lacking in confusion, and preparations for the reception of pupils in the various grades had been attended to with such thoroughness that proper assignments were made without difficulty. There will be more or less shifting of pupils during the next day or two. but in a general way all of the schools will be in readiness to get down to real work tomorrow. Many Stay Away. Labor day observance handicapped the initial enrollment of pupils, according to Superintendent Giles. The enrollment was not taken at Garfield school, as had been intended, but the pupils instructed to report tomorrow morning when the complete enrollment will be made. - Principal .eironimus announced this morning that from all indications, the enrollment there will reach 500, which is more than fifty in excess ol last year. A large number of excuses were received this morning from par ents who seid they would not send their children to school on abor Day Among the new courses planned foi Garfield this fall is an extension to the Industrial work and vocational training for both girls and boys. Tb vocational work will be taught in al, of the grades. Last year, only twc hours a week was required of the pu pils in vocational work but this yeai the pupils will be required to tak seven bours a week in this work. Twc new teachers have been secured to assist in the work. Miss Bertha Larst of this city will have charge of some of the cooking and sewing classef and the printing and wood working classes for boys will be in charge ol Frank Walker and Voyle Hybarger. Miss Graves Abroad. The enrollment at high school reached 626 this morning. All of these are old students. The enrollment of new students this afternoon was 150. According to Principal Pickell, the enrollment was more than 100 short this morning on account of it being Labot Day. Labor Day picnics affected the enrollment at Sevestopol school, according to Principal Outland. Hibberd and Finley schools also showed a shortage on account of the picnic held in Beallview park today. " The West Fifth and School street township school reported 58 enrollment, which is the largest it has ever been. The school is crowded ot its capacity. All of the teachers at high school were present this morning with the exception of Miss Virginia Graves, who will teach in the German department. Miss Graves has not returned from Europe. She is expected home the latter part of the week. Marriage Licenses. Clarence Schlick, 33, fruit dealer, city, and Martha Holtkamp. 25, city. William Newman. 24. Wayne town -ship, and Myrtle White. 18. Wayne township. Births. Albert and Julia Brown, 1912 North E street, boy. Deaths and Funerals. BURDEN Quincy Burden. 21. died at his home, 544 North Thirteenth street Sunday night. He Is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Burden. Arrangements for the funeral have not been made. NOLAN Mrs. Hannora Nolan, 88 died at her home in Union City yesterday. The body will be brought to Richmond Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock and taken directly to St. Mary's cemetery. She was a former resident of this city. A son. James Nolan, lives here. MAY William M. May. the four-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Valentine May died early this morning at the home. Services w ill be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, with interment in Earlham. cemeteryTULL Hiram W. Tull. 62 years of age, died Saturday at his home. No. 333 South Sixth street. Besides the widow, Elizabeth A. Tull, five sons and two daughters survive. Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. L. E. Murray, pastor of the First Christian church, officiating. Burial will be at Centerville. Friends may call at any time. GRIESWELL The funeral of Adam Grieswell, 63 years old, whose death occurred last Friday was held this afternoon, brief services at the house. No. 1016 South Fifth street, at 1:30 o'clock and special services at 2:00 at St Paul's Lutheran church, the Rev. Conrad Huber officiating. The deceased was a well-known and highly respected citizen of Richmond. Surviving children are Edward. Henry, Walter and Harry Grieswell. all of Richmond, and Miss Maude E. Grieswell of Cincinnati. Mrs. Fred Heit brink of Richmond, Is a sister of the deceased. Building Permits. Louie Costelluclo, 803 North Pom teenth street, addition to house, $400. CHICAGO OBSERVES LABOR HOLIDAY BY LEASED WIRE. CHICAGO, Sept. 7. Labor day was observed throughout Chicago today. Business was suspended and thousands of members of unions with their families attended picnics given by the various locals in the parka and suburbs. Following the usual custom inaugurated several rears ago, no pv rada was a14.

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