Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 267, 21 October 1915 — Page 9

xoju RICHMOND FAJULADIVM AN7 SUNrTELEGItAU, THURSDAY, OCT. 21, 19X5

PAGSIHICS

JUflOilS' 1IEUJ8 OF LAST MOTE PROVES PUZZLE

"How will the jury consider the let ter of Lizzie Bentlage?" is the' question that is puzzling the lawyers In the Hasemeier-Bentlsgs trial. The letter was presented as evidence Wednesday morning, and the attorneys for the Hasemeier company contend that the letter Is a confession of the guilt of Miss Bentlage In embezsllng the money which her records as cash ier of the company show to he short. The reference made to "my . dear children" is taken by the attorneys for the plaintiff to mean that Miss Louisa Bentlage's brothers and sisters, who tire defendants in the case, were aided financially. Testimony will be produced later in the trial, which will indicate that thi3 is true. It has not been alleged by the plaintiff that the money was used by. Miss Bentlage for her personal account. Has been alleged, however, that the money alleged , to have been absconded by the cashier was used to assist her brothers and : sisters. : Say Letter States Fact, The attorneys for Henry- Bentlage, administrator of the estate, believe that the letter is far from a confession of her guilt, and is a true statement of facts They believe that the bills, alleged to have been unpaid, were held tack by Mies Bentlage In order to aid H. C. Hasemeier personally. Tbia, they allege, started ten years ago and because cf the Inability of the company to pay dividends compared with the dividends paid under the former f partnership with Henry Siekman, Miss Bentlage was unable to pay the shortage and consequently was forced from year to year, to hold back bills. ? . "In spite of the fact that the" letter was produced by the plaintiff, we will . probably use it as the backbone of our contention," eaid Charles B. Shiveley, attfrnrv frr Lhc Ee-tlages. "There is r. - ...-(,,, ;-attver of her guilt r "--ft possibly construe t; - ' '"ssion. f the spectators in ( vho were chiefly v.-cv " cf the reading of lh? k ' - ' rl-arly with the defense. r 'b- letter was read Wed--.'netday, several women broke down in Althcush there was no demonstration whatever among the friends and .relatives of the deceased woman, two ef h?r Bisters broke into tears and left thf ccurt room before the reading of IV ietter was completed. It n-fis the genera! impression of the r.Vr ctatcra in the court, room that the ; letter will react on the case of the p'aintiff since it will probably be proven to be the dying statement of Miss Eeptlage consequently will have great weight with the jurymen. KILBANE FOR TITLE ! .k, 1 . Gilbert Yankee. Gilbert Yankee, who has been sparring partner to Kilbane for the past two years, intends to follow Delaneyrs example. He recently quit Kilbane's camp to engage in a campaign which he expects will result in r. battle with Kilbane for the title. CURED HIS RUPTURE I wis badly ruptured while lifting a trunk several years ago. Doctors eaid my only hope of cure was an operation. Trusses did me n' good. Finally I got bold of something that quickly and completely curd ma. Years have passed and the rupture has never returned, although I am doing hard wotk as carpenter. There was no operation, no lost time, no trouble. I have cctfcln,? t. soli, but will s'v full Information abcut hsw Voa may find s comp'ete euro wltctat operation, if you .vrite to n Eugene M. Pulien. Carpenter 77 B Mrcolh.s Aventio. M N. J. Bitter ci: out this notice and show It to others wao are ruptured :-oa nay save a life or at least stop the misery bt ruptare .nd Ihc wrrr; .nd danger av operation. Adv. r t

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HIAKE EFFORT TG KEEP HASERI1EIER OFF STAND

A successful attempt was made by attorneys for. the defense in the Hase-meier-Bentlage trial, to prevent H. C. Hasemeier, president of the company, from testfying relative to transactions made by Miss Bentlage or statements made by her relative to questions which have developed. A lively fight between the opposing attorneys is expected when this question is raised. Mr. Hasemeier was on the stand all DESTROYER RETIRES CONSTANTINOPLE, via Berlin and Amsterdam, Oct. 21. A torpedo boat destroyer from the Anglo-French fleet that was bombarding the Turkish wings on the Gallipoli peninsula was compelled by the Turkish batteries to take flight. CONTROL ASSEMBLY. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa. Oct. 21. Unionists will control the next parliament of the Union of South

WORLD'S FASTEST TROTTER AND OWNER

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day with the exception of a few minutes. The cross examination of Mr. Hasemeier began promptly whea court convened this afternoon. He testified that he kept no record of bills paid or bills unpaid and that no member of the corporation paid any attention to these detailed matters. He said that all this work was left to Miss Bentlage. Africa, according to late returns from Wednesday's general election. Up to midnight the returns showed the election of the following: Unionists, 31: Botha party, 11; Laborites, 3; Dutch Nationalists, 1; Independents, 4. ITALY AIDS SERVIA ZURICH, Oct. 21. Correspondents of Swiss newspapers in Italy telegraphed today that General Count Cadorna, commander of the Italian armies, had begun to advance with his full forces 1 to give succor to Servia.

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ROBERTS CASE UP IN COURT

CHICAGO, Oct 21. Before Judges Kohlsaat, Mack and Alschuler sitting as the United States court of appeals today arguments were begun on the appeal of Donn M. Roberta former mayor of Terre Haute and ten others who were convicted and - sent to Leavenworth prison by - the federal court in Indianapolis on charges of fraud in connection with the election of last fall. ' Frank S. Robey and Elliott Salisbury representing the convicted men argued that Judge A. B. Anderson, the trial judge, erred in overruling motions for separate demurrers to each count of the indictment and in overruling the motions in arrest, of judgment upon each count. The government was represented in opposing ' the appeal by Milton . W. Mangus, assistant United State district attorney. RUSSIAN ARMY MAKES ATTACK PETROGRAD, Oct. 21. An important offensive movement has been commenced by the Russians, north of Plnsk. ; l . " Several German positions have been captured by the Russians in the region of Baranovitcb, it was announced today by the war office, along with 3,552 prisoners, 10 machine guns and a piece of artillery. Baranovitch Is an Important railroad junction, 65 miles north of Pinsk, and 105 miles south of Vllna. STEEL IS FLUCTUATING NEW YORK, Oct. 21. There were wild fluctuations In Bethlehem steel on the stock exchange today, although the transactions in this issue were neither large nor numerous. After opening at 5.50 an advance of 21 points over night the stock jumped to 599 on a single transaction, this being a new high record? TEUTON MEN RETIRE BERLIN, Oct. 21, by wireless, Oct. 21. German troops operating on the Styr river have been forced to retreat from Tscharterusk. the war office announced today. They are now making counter attacks to regain the ground lost to the Russians. PARDONS GRANTED PARIS, Oct. 21. A dispatch from Madrid says King Alfonso has received a message from Emperor William of Germany stating he will pardon the Countess Le Belleville, Mademoiselle Thuller and other Belgians, who had been condemned to death for helping Belgian soldiers to escape.

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t LIAP OF DEVEL0F:.!EHTS Dl TIE DAWJ13 - i : ; No. 1 Bulgarian cavalry blow up bridge north of Vranja. 2 -Serbians retreat after evacuating Passarowltz. -"8 Allies capture stronghold of Strumnitza. 4 Allies landing more .troops at Saloniki. 5 Bulgarians entering mountains of northeastern Serbia. 6 Serbs - evacuate Avala, -7 Serbians retreat south from Obrenovatz.J r:;, .

A- B nOUMTAlH PASSLS FROM HASEMEIER Before the jury was brought in this afternoon, Charles E. Shiveley, counsel for the defense, objected to a large blackboard that had been erected by the plaintiff for the purpose of making tabulations. The objection was overruled by Judge Sparks. Attorney Shiveley then proceeded to question H. C. Hasemeier in cross examination relative to the organization of the company. "What, is the capitalization of the Boston Store." asked Mr. Shiveley. "$30,000," answered Mr. Hasemeier. "What per cent did you own? he asked. "About $22,000," replied the witness.. In answer to questions relative to receiving mail, Mr. Hasemeier said T-a? T 8now m ne Oliar ana a girlish beawr hat are. details of -

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TESTIFIES that all the mall was brought to him. Mr. Shiveley then questioned the 1 witness regarding signing of checks. Q Did you always sign the checks? A Yes sir. Q In payment of bills for goods, does it run on an average, the same every month. A It varies. Q Where would bills go when re ceived. A To bill file. Q Would your brothers have ac cess to them. A Yes sir. Q Who accepted bills. A Department heads. Q Did every department head have access to bills. A Yes sir. Q. When goods came in, who received it? A. Different department heads. Q. Did you ever have accurate Information regarding what you owed. A. No, sir. Q. Did you pay close account of department. Q. Did you have a book of bills paid. A. No, sir.

Q. Did you have a record of bills j Chief of Police Gcodwln today deunpaid. , dared that the ordinance permitting A- No, sir. j fortune tellers to conduct thlr bus!.

Q. As manager,, did you look over these records A. No, sir. Q. Was it the- duty of the secretary and treasurer to see these records. ' A. No," sir. SERB CITIZENS DESERT TOWNS ATHENS, Oct. 21. Uskub and Kumanovia, two important Servian towns on the Salonika-Nish railway, have been evacuated by their inhabitants as a result of the rapid advance of the Bulgarians, according to reports received here today. It is believed King Ferdinand's troops will occupy both cities within a few hours. A great battle between the Servians and the Anglo-French allies on one hand the Bulgarians on the other, has developed on the heights of Vlassona. and Kotchana. ASQUITH BETTER LONDON, Oct. 21. Premier Asquith's condition shows steady improvement, it was announced . today. It is possible he will be able to resume his work earlier than!; was expected. . u fffTffi axitiinn

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j LONDON. Oct 21.Wbile tit 6rit ; ish censor permitted transmission of press dispatches state that England had offered the Island ef Cyprus to Greece to win Us support for the entente powers, no official commentr or confirmation was forthcoming today. It la apparent, however, that the Balkan situation as Involves Greece and Roumanla. Is . approaching a show down. These countries must declare toeir position. PRESIDENT DAY ATTEND FAIRS WASHINGTON. Oct 21. President Wilson is being urged to eomblat business with enjoyment and visit Panama on his wedding trip. Bo baa not been on the canal strip since his election and there are many matters that might bo easier solved through personal acquaintance. Canal . officials are urging that suck a trip easily might be undertaken and would not consume much time If mado by land to Key West and then by -vessel to the isthmus. The chief obstacle is said to be the fact that sea voyages do not appeal either to the president or to Mrs. Gait. Many men and women who were In the audience at a local theatre last night where the president gave a theatre party in honor of bia fiancee, today were wondering what It was that Mrs. Gait whispered in the president's ear that caused him much apparent pleasure. MORE OFFICERS NEEDED IN U. S. WASHINGTON. Oct 21. The or ganlzed militia of the states and the naval reserves are expected to be denuded of their youngest officers when the administration's "preparedness" plan Is made effective. To make up the shortage in officers, it Is planned to make appointments from civil life following drastic technical examinations. Preference will be given, it is said, to young men who already have mastered the technicalities of their profession as citisen-soldiers. as well as to graduates of military academies. FOG CHECKS TRAFFIC NEW YORK. Oct 21. Railroad, street car and water traffic around New York was tied up today by a dense fog. Fifteen persons were injured and dosens of others were badly shaken up when a Christopher street ferry boat crashed into the pier at Barrow street. The pilot lost his way while crossing Hudson River in the dense fog. In the harbor traffic was nearly at a complete standstill. WOULD PUT BAN ON SOOTHSAYERS ness in this city upon the payment "i a iicrusr ire was a aiSETaCC to Kicnmond and should be repealed. "That ordinance permits swindling of citizens orovidinz the fortnna tell ers pay the city for the privilege of iuuuuviiii( uicir tuDinniiuuiv Business, -the chief wrathfully remarked. HERE'S TO BRYAN CHICAGO. Oct. 21. Attending the home exposition In the coliseum last night. Mayor Thompson stopped in front of a booth where grapejuice was on display and raising a sample glass, he shouted: "Here's to William Jennings Bryan." Apparently all who heard him were dry sympathizers. Tremendous applause greeted the toast. More than one-half of all the women in England between the ages of fifteen and forty-five are unmarried. MSUMHD An absolutely harmless antacid In all cases of fermentation and souring and belching of food. gas. indigestion, etc. A teaspoonful In a fourth of a glass of hot water usually gives ISoTAXT RtCLJEF. Sold by all druggists in either powder or tablet form at 50 cents per bottle. Adv. PAIN GONE! RUB SORE, RHEUMATIC ACHING JOINTS Rub pain sway with a small trial J . bottle of old, penetrating I "St Jacob's Oil." Stop "dosing" Rheumatism. It'a pain only; not one case fa fifty requires Internal treatment. Rub soothing, penetrating 8t Jacobs Oil" right on the "tender pot." and by the time you aay Jack Robinson--out cornea the rheumatic pain and distress. "St. Jacobs Oil la a harmless rheumatism liniment which never disappoints and doeant burn the akin. It takes pain, soreness and stiffness from sen tag Joints, musoles and bones: stops sciatica, lumbago, backache and new ralgla. Umber up! Get a small trial bottle of oM-ttme. honest. -at. Jacobs Otr from any drug store and ta a moment, yeall bo freo from pans, aeoea nd stiffness, DonX snffert Kab