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COUNCIL ORDERS CHANGE IN PARKING ORDINANCE TO PLACATE MERCHANTS

' WHAT COUNCIL DID. ' Instruct ordinance committee to prepare amendment to Main street parking ordinance, permitting parking for a period of thirty minutes. Council Informed that the Street Car company can not : extend street car service on North E street to Nineteenth street without operating cars at excessive speed. Motion to refer, question to committee carried, 7. to 6, the mayor voting. .' - Ordinance; prohibiting transporting gravel, sand, etc.; In wagons not constructed to prevent contents from sifting out was introduced and severely criticised. - Penny club offers to take charge of annual municipal Christmas tree celebration, which is referred to a committee of five. '" Ordinance committee reports it has referred certain dairy regulations suggested by the health department to the legal department to see if they are not provided for In the existing milk ordinance.

Council decided last night . that it probably would be a good plan to inject a little common sense into the ordinance recently passed prohibiting the parking of vehicles on Main street, between Fourth and Eleventh street, "longer than necessary for occupants Of vehicles to alight from them." Following the presentation of three bulky remonstrances, signed by Main street merchants, council ordered the ordinance committee to prepare an amendment providing that vehicles could be parked on Main street for thirty minutes at a time, a rule which the police have been enforcing Without any authority. . Councilman Steinbrink was the only one to assail Chief Goodwin because he had liberally interpreted .the drastic ordinance. Steinbrink said he did not see why council had to change the ordinance, Chief Goodwin, having, re-, lieved council of that duty. "These remonstrances are not addressed to Chief Goodwin, but to coun i Immediately after council adjourned last night, and councilmen and other city ' officials had assembled about one of the entrances to the chamber, Secretary Mel polder of the central charities bureau and Councilman John White, oldest - member of the. city's legislative body, got into a dispute which almost resulted in an exchange of blows. Melpolder, eyes v blazing, declared that White had been & "knocker" of the new charitable organization, although last winter he. applied to the bureau for assistance. He also remarked that two of White's grandchildren had been sent to White's Institute as wards of the county. "You're a d m liar, if you say I ever asked any aid of you; I wouldn't have your aid," furiously replied White. "1 don't make $1,500 a year SMITH LANDS CONTRACT FOR RFLIEF BRIDGE Local Contractor Agrees to Have Temporary Main Street Span Ready by Thanksgiving. I. K. Smith of Richmond, was the successful bidder for the construction of the temporary bridge at Main street. His bid, in which he promises to complete the job in 50 days, was made on the plans of County Engineer Mueller and is for $5,395. It was the lowest bid received by the commissioners. Work will be started on the foundations for the bridge immediately and according to the promises made by the contractor, the bridge will be ready for traffic by Thanksgiving. The contract which will be made between the county commissioners and the traction company will be figned by the traction officials this week. Superintendent Jeffries and the traction company's engineer have aj.oroved the plan of Engineer Mueller and the company, through Superintendent Jeffries has promised to pay one third of the cost of the bridge. The company also agrees to pay the excess In the cost of larger beams under the car tracks. According to the terms of the proposed contract, the traction company will also be allowed one third of the salvage when the bridge is torn down. Jeffries Denies Terms. The bid of D. L. Davis, of Elkhart, Ind., was turned down by the commissioners because it was far "in excess of the amount appropriated ' by the county council. The , contractor agreed to build the bridge for $8,500. In a statement before the board and TContinued On Page Six.

cil," Mayor Robblns remarked. Mr. Howells said he thought Chief Goodwin had acted wisely and that the ordinance should be altered to conform with the chief's interpretation of it. Mr. Waltermann said that a number of men who had signed remonstrances had informed him that they were in complete sympathy with any legislation to relieve congestion on Main street, providing vehicles were permitted to remain in front of stores long enough for the occupants to transact business. In fact this was emphasized in one of the remonstrances submitted to council. "The good judgment of the police has been the cause of council escaping much' deserved criticism," Councilman Handley remarked. "We owe the police, a vote of thanks. I think most people are now converted to the Idea that it is a wise plan to keep Main street as clear of.traffice as possible." He then moved that the ordinance ' Continued orrPage Seven

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like you do, and I have had quite a number of grandchildren to keep, and I have always tried to do the right thing by them, and it certainly has kept me hustling. The two children that went to White's Institute only stayed there six weeks. . Belligerents Separated. By this time the astonished city officials who surrounded the list-brandishing belligerents pushed in between them and Melpolder departed with a delegation of Penny club women whom he had accompanied to the council meeting to discuss the annual municipal Christmas tree arrangements. Penny club members who attended the meeting suggested that this year council authorize the club to take charge of the annual municipal yuletide ceremonies. Council, however, Continued On Page Nine. FORMER AMBASSADOR OF TURKEY ASSERTS COUNTRY SOLD OUT PARIS, Oct. 6. "The young Turk party has actually sold Constantinople to the Bulgarians for money," declared Sherlf Pasha, former Turkish ambassador to France, in a signed article in the Matin today. Cherif Pasha is a political exile from Turkey because of his opposition to the policies of the young Turks. "Members of the Young Turk Committee of Union and Progress really hate the Turks of the old regime," continues Cherif Pasha. "Knowing that they could not possibly save Constantinople from certain capture, they have committed treason. "Field Marshal von Der Goltz of the German army offered the sultan a vast empire for Turkey in Asia, provided they abandon Constantinople. The offer, of course, was refused, but the Germans who are a tenacious people, have succeeded in their designs by offering big personal advantages to the young Turks. Weather Forecast! United States Report Fair tolnght. Probably light frost. Wednesday fair. Warmer. Temperature Noon t 54 Yesterday Maximum 79 Minimum '. .. . 50 For Richmond Fair ton'ght and Wednesday. Frost tonight with temperatures between 30 and 40. Warmer Wednesday afternoon. General Conditions The cold wave is now affecting most of the United States east of the Rocky mountains, but a reaction to warmer weather will occur Wednesday or Thursday. W. E. Moore, Weather Forecaster.

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SUING REV. J. W. HILL. . "I have had the measles and chicken pox, have been vaccinated and baptized and have had my teeth pulled, but I have never had anything like this before." " '" ' '.' The Rev. Dr. John Wesley Hill, former pastor , of Metropolitan Temple, and how president of the International Peace Forum, smiled as he commented upon the. suit for $100,000 filed against him by Miss LucUe Covington, a former employe. , ' , : , - ' . ' ; ; - ,' '

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OF ALLIES FAILURE; SAYS GERMAN STAFF

BERLIN, Oct. 5. (By Wireless) "At no place have the attacks of the allies on the west front gone beyond our second line," says the general staff in a communication today dealing with operations in . the west. The statement contains part of general orders issued to French and British soldiers before the present offensive operations of the allies began. "Upon the forthcoming battle depends the fate of future English generations," says the general order to the British in part. Germany was engaged in moving troops from the western theatre when the allies' general offensive was ; begun, and only one division was retained. The general staff says:. "At no place on the front have the allies succeeded in making' it impossible to move reserves behind , our front." The allies had hoped to achieve - a big victory in the, west, for . its effect on neutral nations. The whole of Lord Kitchener's army had been gath

CLUSTER LIGHT PETITION FOR MAIN STREET TO RE FILED THIS WEEK

"We intend to , fife ' petitions some time this week for installing ornamental lights on Main street between Sixth and Tenth streets, sevejity-fiye per cent of the property owners and business interests on those ; blocks have signed these petitions. What disposition the board of public works will make of them I cannot state." This statement was made today by Secretary Haas of the Commercial club. , . - He admitted that it had. been reported to him that the board might

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ered, for. the attack! and the artillery and .' machine , guns' strength of the French and British had been raised to its greatest power. Cavalry was to be used on an extensive scale. Russia's , ultimatum to Bulgaria provoked astonishment, says an item given out today by the Oversea news agency. In continuation. the Oversea agency says: "Political circles wonder where Russia, after her; recent defeat, finds courage for an aggressive movement of this sort." Strong ..German counter attacks have gained further ground for the Teutonic forces on the west front. -i The war ' office reported that a trench: had. been recaptured from the French . north . of Arras together with four machine guns. French aviators have shelled Biach St. Basse. The British" renewed their attacks in the section of Loos, in Artois, but these were repulsed. The Germans killed some of the attacking force and took eighty prisoners. possibly refuse to act ' upon ; the . petitions unless a guarantee was given that the signers of, the petition would assume ; the assessments of those property; owners who . had refused to 'ign. r, t-:-,-; ' - The : board,' it. is' understood, assumes thev position that ornamental light cannot be installed in Richmond under the recently enacted state law because it contains a "Joker," providing that such systems cannot be put' in -cities' where Continued on Page Eight

GREECE RUSHES PREPARATION TO ENTER CONFLICT

ATHENS, Oct. 5. War preparations in Greece are going forward night and day with feverish Interest Merchant ships are being; recalled, first line troops are being moved to the Bulgarian border, reserves are drilling every where and Red Cross units are being formed. , Newspapers predict that Prince Nicholas, 'oldest brother of King Constantlne, will soon be nominated com mander-in-chief at Salonika. Refugees from Bulgaria have reported to the Greek military authorities at Salonika that the Bulgarian general staff has massed a heavy force of cavalry at Eskije, on the railway running from Salonika eastward into Thrace, and also along the Struma Valley and around Strumnitza. Although some of the newspapers have protested against the landing of an allied army on Greek soil, the belief prevails in many quarters that the allied governments entered secretly Into an agreement with the Venizelos cabinet before taking this step. There is gathered near the Bulgar frontier a mixed army composed of French, British and Greeks. Not far away Servian forces are massed where the Greek, Serb and Bulgar frontiers meet. 1 CHICAGO MAYOR ORDERS SALOONS CLOSED SUNDAY CHICAGO, Oct.. 5. Aa Mayor William Hale Thompson sped westward toward the San Francisco exposition today, Chicago was looking forward to its first dry Sunday since the great Chicago fire. The order to close the 7,152 saloons and cafe In Chicago at midnight next Saturday and to leave them closed until Sunday midnight, was the last official act of the mayor before he left early today for the Pacific coast. Fine Limit la $200. The Illinois law under which the mayor's ruling was made says: "Whoever keeps open any tippling house or place where liquor is sold or given away upon the first day of the week, commonly called Sunday, shall be fined not exceeding $200." Under the law, the order Includes barrooms, cafes, restaurants, hotels and clubs. Chief of Police Healey said today that clubs would not be permitted to evade the law by "giving away" liquor, as that is specifically prohibited in the statute. There was much joy among bartenders today on account of the mayor's decision. One white-aproned dispenser said he had not had a day off in twelve years. "Bath House John" Coughlln, the poet-alderman of the famout First Ward, was moved to rhyme bis feelings. In the poem he dashed off he concluded: "But now that Sunday bars are barred, this poet wants to fly. "To Greenland's Icy mountains or to mansions in the sky." Michael "Hinky Dink" Kenna, the other First Ward alderman said: "The hell you say." ARABIC CASE IS SETTLED WASHINGTON, Oct. 5. Following a conference between President Wilson and Secretary of State Lansing this afternoon officials intimated that the entire submarine controversy between this country and Germany had been entirely cleared up and that all danger of a break in diplomatic relations was passed. So optimistic were they that officials declared that a statement on the matter probably would be issued from the white house within a few hours. It is generally understood that Count Von Bernstorffs memorandum handed to Lansing this morning which in effect completely disavowed the sinking of the Arabic had satisfied President Wilson. ZEEBRUGGE IS SHELLED BERLIN, Oct. 5. The German war office reports that one of the British warships that shelled Zeebrugge on Monday was damaged by German artillery fire. ' SHIPS SHELL MIODLEKIRKE. AMSTERDAM, Oct. 5. British war ships again bombarded the German positions at West Ende and MJddlekirke on the North sea coast today. Allied aviators, co-operating with the ships, shelled the railway lines behind the front in Belgium.

BtlLGAEiS SPURN AM OF QUADRUPLE MMl IN FAVOR OF GERMANS

... PETROGRAD, Oct. 5. Russia broke off diplomatic relations with Bulgaria today. M. 8aronoff, the foreign minister announced that M. Savinsky the Russian minister to Sofia haa been recalled. It la believed that hostilities will follow within twenty-four hours. Russia ia prepared to strike. The announcement of the recall of the Russian minister to Bulgaria came at the end of a long statement by the foreign minister explaining why the steps had been taken. After stating that the Russian minister to Bulgaria had been recallsd Foreign Minister Sasonoff said: "The great victories of our allies in tho west cams as exactly foreseen in the .systematic plan of the general staff. Ws are sure these victories are only the prelude to yet greater achievements, but whatever happens our determination to continue the struggle side by side at allies , until ultimate triumph comes ia unshakeable."

Eulogizes Bulgarians. M. Sazonoff after eulogizing the Bulgarian people as "brother Slavs" continues: "However great may be its aberrations, Russia never will deny her child, Bulgaria. She will ever be ready with outstretched arms to her. Bulgaria was constituted to be the faithful and loyal daughter of Russia In case of need, and one of the valorous champions of the Slavic race. Everything should have impelled Bulgaria in that direction her history, traditions, and the spontaneous -impulses of her heart, but strangers with the souls of adventurers Installed themselves in their midst with the purpose of deceiving honest hopes and converting them to sordid conspirators. The Bulgarian people were thus

GREECE FUR ENTENTE IF BULBARS STRIKE AT SERVIAN FRIJTIift

PARIS, Oct. 5. Greece has definitely decided to enter the war on tho side of the Entente powers, if Bulgaria attacks Servia. A statement to that effect was made in the Greek chamber of deputies Monday, according to the following dispatch from Athens: "Premier Venezeloe, addressing th chamber of deputies on Monday, said: 'Greece has a clear-cut treaty of obligation toward Servia which will be vigorously respected even if this involves our taking up a position against Germany, an action we should sincerely regret. I consider It would be dishonorable for Greece not to conform with her treaty obligations. Moreover, I am convinced that it is to our interest to range ourselves on the side of the Quadruple Entente.'" WAIT FOR FIRST BLOW. LONDON. Oct. 5. Diplomacy having failed to break the growing intimacy between Bulgaria and the Teutonic allies, the world now awaits the first hostile blow, for Bulgarian intervention in the war is now regarded as inevitable. Will the allies strike first or will Bulgaria? That was the big question that pervaded all quarters today. Both sides are equally prepared for a sudden onslaught. In addition to the Russian squadron off the Bulgar BARNARD ASSIGNS OFFICIAL TO PROBE DAIRY CONDITIONS Instructions have been given to field inspector C. L. Hutchens by H. E. Barnard, state food and drug commissioner, to make a careful survey of all the dairies in Wayne county supplying milk to the city of Richmond. The inspection will begin within a few weeks according to a letter received by Secretary Haas, of the Commercial club from the state commissioners. "Mr. Hutchen's reports and scores will be available for publication," writes Commissioner Barnard. "If he finds any dairies being conducted m violation of rules of state, he will take steps necessary and remedy the unsanitary and illegal conditions. He will also determine the efficiency of the local inspection and will report the finding to this office In order that we may know whether the local health officer and his deputies,-who are deputies of the state board of health, are properly enforcing the laws and ordinances." "If it is found necessary, a special inspector will be sent," writes the state commissioner. - The 'latter was sent In reply to a letter addressed to the state board of health by Secretary Haas in which he mentioned the fact that, there-has been agitation in this city1, regarding the conditions surrounding the sale of milk and the work of the local milk Inspector.

urged forward to a monstrous attack against a brother nation the Serbs, and by what inducement. "The immediate occupation of Macedonia, although it has already ' been informally understood that Macedonia was to be given to Bulgaria. The triple entente powers were to occupy It simply to convince the Bulgarians that it was to be theirs. "To this equitable proposition Bulgaria responds by a sudden mobilization and concentration of troops against Servia. confessing her deliberate intention of selling the Slav people to the Austro-German empire. "Such acts are repugnant and in the end must rebound to the undoing of their authors. There is but little hope of bringing Bulgaria back to reason."

ian coast In the Black sea, an allied army has gathered on Greek soil, ready for a drive into southwestern Bulgaria. Aim at Allies. A dispatch from Milan states that a military convention has been signed by Bulgaria and Germany, by which Bulgaria is bound to attack Servia with six divisions and to send Macedonian troops into the Vardar Valley to destroy railways lines between Salonika and Nish. thus delaying the allies and Greeks in their efforts to aid the Serbs. No apprehension Is felt here over the future actions of Greece. Satisfactory assurances have been given that Greece will abide by her treaty to help Servia. As regards Roumanla, however, doubt is expressed. A dispatch to the Times from Bucharest says: "Premier Bratiano of Roumania. received a deputation from the opposition party, who asked for an Immediate mobilization in order to prevent Roumania from being surrounded by enemies. M. Bratiano replied that mobilization was unnecessary as nothing has happened since the crown council met last year to make Roumania change her present attitude of neutrality." This indicates that Roumania will make strenuous efforts to remain neutral. coriussiores FINALLY ACCEPT CHESTER PIKE No evidence was presented to the county commissioners Monday afternoon in the hearing which bad been called for the purpose of determining what action to take in accepting or rejecting the Chester pike. The road cost the county 128,790 and has never been approved by the superintendent, Charles Bulla. Bulla was to have appeared before the board yesterday to explain why he had not approved the road but he did not show up. As a result, the county commissioners decided to accept the road and pay the remaining amount due to the Foster Construction company, which was about $200. Because of the personal dispute between the superintendent of the road construction and the contractor, an 111 feeling existed end ss a result no report was made by the superintendent. According to law, the commissioners could not pay the contract price until the road was accepted. Upon the superintendent's refusal to accept the road, the commissioners were forced to call a public hearing. Bulla had been asped to appear. . Since the road has never been accepted it has been neglected and as a result, it is one of the poorest stretches of .macadam road in the' county. Nothing baa been done toward Improving it for two yearn- ,