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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-04
BRITISH REPORT PROGRESS
ALONG: PORTIONS or: FRONT

LONDON. July 3.-The surrender OF
the remnant of the German garrison in
La 3oisclle and progress along other
portions of the front were announced
in an official statement to-day which
read:
Heavy fighting continues. but il is
proceeding satisfactorily for us cs-
pecially in the vicinity of La Boisellc.
where the remnants of tho garrison
have now surrendered.
on other parts of the battle field
some further progress has been made
and some additional hostile dcfcnscs
have been captured"
An earlier official statement showed
that tho lighting was being carried on
with great intensity and varying sue
cess. This conlmunica ton fol- =
The battle south of the Ancrc con-
tinues to be hotly contested. All posi-
tions gained by US yesterday have been
maintained
THE lighting about La Eoiselle and
Ovillers was particularly severe. Yes
terday evening We penetrated the VIII
lage Of La Boiselle. in which lighting
is still going on. About Ovillers the
lighting met with varying success One
q
portion Of the hostile dcfenses
-Four hundred more prisoners passed
through our collecting stations
"A very large amount OF work was
done by our aircraft yesterday. In
the early part OF the day several at
tempts AZ offensive action on our side
of the line were made by hostile air.
craft in large parties. All were driven
back, and subsequently, the cncmy's
aircraft was hold far behind the Ger
man lines As result. our artillery
machines were able to work without in
terruption from hostile aircraft
During the day n very largo num-
Der OF aerial comhats took place over
the enemys lines. Six hostile machines
are kntwn to have been brought down
and five others were driven down
severely dana ged. Seven of our ma
chimes are missing"
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The text OF the French statement to-
night Is as follows:
North Of the Sommc the situa ton
remains unchanged, and no infantry
action has occurred during the day.
south of the Somme our troops.
pursuing their success east of Mcreau
court woods tool; possession this
morning OF tho Chapitre wood and the
village Of Feuillcres. Further to the
south, Assevillcrs, the center Of a pow
erfui defensive German organization,
has been attacked and carried by our
infantry after a brilliant assault.
South Of .Asscvilicrs we have CON
quercd the second German line as far
as tho outskirts Of Estrccs In the
course OF the afternoon we advanced
beyond tho German sccond line and
took possession of Buscourt (cast OF
Fcuillercs and Flcucou-t. At this
point the ground conquered by us
reaches a depth OF five kilomctcrs.
Heavy endorsements which were oh
served in the region of Belloy- SAN
terrc and others east OF Fleucourt.
we're caught under the fire Of our ar
tillery and dispersed
Among the matcria. which has
fallen into our hands up to the presen,
are seven batteries. three Of which are
OF large caliber. Other batteries shell
tered in classmates and several in Har-
court have not been captured
''On the two banks OF the Ieuse there
has been no infantry action. The ar
tillery activity on the left bank of the
river has moderated. On the right bank
violent bombardmcnt took place in
the region OF Povre hill and in the
sector Of Thiaumont and Damloup, but
there was no further attack by the
enemy at this point
belgian communications: Violent and
destructive artillery fires have been
carried on with success on the German
positions cast OF Steenstraete 4 vio-
lent struggle with bombs took place in
the southern sector OF the Belgian line"
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tRESULTS SUBSTANTIAL,
MORE THAN SENSATIONAL
Partisan Press Pleased With Achieve
mcnts OF Second Day OF
Great Offensive.
FAST MISTAKES BEING AVOIDED
Men Cannot Fight Material Until
Ground Has Been Prepared, So
Far as Humanity Possible, by Ar
tillcry.


PARIS, July a-.,:oncrai rcsuI,s OK
c"llcnt' is the verdict of tho Partisan
press on tho achievements Of the Soc
"nd day Of the great Franco British
offensive. All the newspapers assert
that what has been accomplished is
! rather substantial than sensational.
They declare that the mistake made in
the Champagne battle will not be re-
pcatcd, that men cannot fight ma
tcrial until ground has been prepared.
50 far as humanity possible by artillery.
No section of the Franco British forces
was advanced beyond tho line assigned
to II. they say. however tempting
might have appeared the chance Of
smashing further lines.
The story OF an artillery corporal
who was wounded while in an obscr-
ration post at Mercaucourt is cited to
show that this method is sound. The
corporal said:
I was able TO see for myself that
cur losses were quite small. and | not
only hope. but am certain that our
means Of action will enable MS TO forge
nh"hd without much wastagc OF men.
This is due to tho prodigous accurnu-
lation Of munitions OF all sorts made
by the allies along the whole northern
front
II witnessed tho FIRST hombarlrncn:
81 the Gcrmnn trenches aud works I.
wonderful sight Tho cncc,.
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HAND-TO-HAND FIGHTING
FREQUENT OCCURRENCE.
Germans Come From Dugouts With
Machine Guns to Meet At
lacking Forces.
KEPT BUSY ALONG WHOLE LINE
Threatened Attacks at Every Point
Warn Them Against Sending Re-
Endorsements to Somme Region.
More Wounded Reach London.

LONDON. July 3.--Ncws of the Anglo
French offensive came In very slowly
to-day. but If people wcre anxious for
Information they showed no disappoint-
ment at the delay.
The authorities and tho press Eave
warning that patience would be neccs-
sary. as the advance must be slow, ow-
ing to tho nature of the Notifications
erected by tho Germans in the twenty
months they have been in possession OF
the territory attacked. Places such as
Montauban. Fricourt, La Boiselle. Scrre
and Mamctz, which the British took,
and like the villages further south cap
turcd by the French. bristled with ma
chino guns. There arc many other
similar positions which must BIO over
whclmed If the French and British in
fantrymon arc TO continue to push
forward. Tho artillery. 1t is true. de-
molishcs most Of the defense works.
but tho Germans remain In dugouts dur
ing hombardmcrts, and come out with
machine guns to meet the attackers.
Consequently much hand-to hand fight
ing occurs. Furthermore, there arc
counterattacks to be repulsed.
Meanwhile the troops on tho north>
crn end Of the western front arc not
inactive. Off the Eclgian coast Brit
iSh monitors arc throwing Shells
across tho sand dunes to keep tho
Germans in their trenches. Tho Bel
Eians. who recently took over another
stretch Of the front. keep up a bonn
bardncnt which equals that of the
British guns.
GERMANS KEPT busy FROM
ONE END OF LINE: TO ANOTHER
What with tho heavy guntire and
the raids of infantry dctachmcnts, the
Germans are kept busy from one end
of the line to the other. and threat
ened attacks at every point warn them
against sending re-cnforcemcnts to the
Somme region.
The number OF prisoncrs-lcss than
10.0oo-which has thus far passed
through the clearing stations is small,
considering the length of the line at
tackled. and the extent to which 1t has
been pushed in, but this is accounted
for by the fact that during n bonn
bardment the Germans kept the bulk
of their forces in their third lines,
bringing them up to meet the infantry.
In this case, however, the communica-
ton trenches were SO badly damaged
that this was difficult to accom- plish.
and only the original complement re-
manned in the front-line trenches when
the Anglo French forces reached them
Another batch Of wounded, consist
ing largely of Scottish troops, and
members OF the Anzac contingcnts
arrived in London this morning. Like
their predecessors. they received an
enthusiastic welcome. Most of them
arc only slightly wounded, and were
able to return the cheers with which
they were greeted. They describe the
preliminary bombardment as frightfuI.
but say the men soon got used to it.
and settled down to work as II it were
a matter of common experience
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slowly recovering from his injury. ana
II IS now believed that no will recover.
DR.. Young. who is one OF the best
known specialists In Atlanta. has been
In bad health for some time. and hla
friends attribute his deed to his con-
tinued i'll health.
II didn't pet him like should" Mrs.
Young told reporters. II was out OF
humor with him because he did not
come tn keep an engagement at tho
time that he said he would. and spoke
to him about it. He said somethin.
back and then heard a shot. and when
turned around he was lying on tho
bed will, IL hole in his chest, near the
heart"
Mrs. Young stated that she went 10
her husbands side at once, and he told
her he was sorry for what nc had done,
and that he still loved her and always
would do SO.
1t was at first believed that DR..
Young would die, but no Is now re-
covering. DIR. Young and his family
are very prominent in Atlanta
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ADVANTAGE on WHOLE
REMAINS WITH DRTrISH

LONDON, July i.-"Substantial prog
ross at some points is reported in tho
latest official communication issued
from British general headquarters in
France. The Germans succeeded in
driving some OF tho British troops from
positions which they had captured in
tho morning, but elsewhere the German
attacks were rcpulscd.
Describing the fluctuations in the
battle around La Roiscllc and south Of
Thicrval, tho statement declares that
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-04
INQUIRY INTO ARMS EXPORTS
Customs Bureau = SKIS Report OF Amount
Of War Material Sent
Info Mexico.

WAS1lINC;ToN. July 3.--Thc customs
bureau Of the Treasury Department to-
day began an cXa ninatinn 10 learn tho
total amount OF arms and ammunition
that has been exported to Mexico with
In the last year. The work was under
taken at the request Of tho War De-
partmcnt. Orders were sent TO all GUS
toms inspectors 10 tabulate tho infor-
nation and send it to Washington as
soon as possible.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-04
ACTIONS RESULT IN

nciEhborhood OF Nerdun by our avia-
tors"
ACTIONS RESULT IN
ITALIAN SUCCESSES
ROME. July 3 tvia London) Tho
following official statement was given
out to-day:
Intense artillery activity In the
Trcnt!no aud Infantry action which in
some sectors resulted in Italian sue
cesscs arc reported to-day.
Yesterday in tho region Of tho \dicc
Valley tho enemy carried out a heavy
Commandment Of our positions from
ScTrdNalc to Monte pasumbio. Some
shells fell on Ala our artillery re-
piled effectively.
infantry fighting on the northern
slopes Of Monte Pasumbio continued
with great violence.
I'm tho Posino Valley VIC occupied
spur northwest of Monte Prucho and
Monte Molina. In the Sara Valley, and
Monte Scatoiari, in the Rio Trczzo
Operations against Como del Cos
ton. Monte Hclugio and Monte Cimonc.
the cncmy's main points Of resistance
developed.
"On the Asiago plateau we pushed
forward beyond the northern edge OF
the ASA Valley. In the remainder of
this sector there was a lull In the
hghting preparatory to further attacks
on difficult ground.
I'm the Brcnta Valley small cncoun-
tors on the slopes OF Monte Civaron re-
suited in considerable loss for tho
enemy. We took prisoners.
In tn" upper Bn, and I'clla Val
lcyS tho artillery was very active In
the tarso the enemy attacked our new
positions cast Of SELF. but was driven
back after brisk hand-to hand lighting
our aircraft made raids on the
upper ASA valley and returned safely"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-04
YOUNG WILL RECOVER
Son of Former Richmond Minister
shoots lIimsclf with
Suicidnl Intent.
Especial 20 The Times-pisnatcb

Especial 20 The Times DiSpatch.l
ATLANTA, GA. July 3.-Dr. w. w.
Young, who last week shot himself
with suicidal intent. while in the same
room with his wife. at his handsome
home on Ponce de Leon Avenue, in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-04

'1oNllHucN from flISt faGc.)
servers say that these villages had a
resisting power comparable wi.h ,ha,
OF Douuumont
STRUGGLE CONTINUES
WITH CHEAT INTENSITY
summing up the French advance
south Of the Sommc, two main features
are disclosed:
First. the occupation FOR a length Of
eight kilometers OF German hrst-line
branches from the Somme TO the village
OF Fay. and including five villages :
second. double line OF German
trenches extending from Haracourt
woods TO AssevIllers. The struggle
continues with intcnsity. Observers
declare that the first three days sue
cesses, while great. are only initial
episodes in the increasing pressure Of
a vast offensive.
The dcspcratcncss OF tho struggle
along the front OF tho entente allied
offensive in Northern France is shown
In the progress made through what the
official bullctines describe as the line"
This designation refers to the import
ant first position dcfenscs from half
mile to mile deep, comprising an in
tricate system of trenches called n
labyrinth, connected with advanced
posts heavily armored with concrete,
in which machine guns arc installed:
while In tho trenches themselves arc
armored turrcts protecting other ma
chino guns.
Tho second and third lines OF the
general defensive works of tho Ger
mans on the western front are SINH
larly intricate, and all three lines must
he pierced by tho allies before their
desire 10 force the Germans to a battle
m the opcu can nc realized. In the
battles of Arras and tho Champagne
the French attacked the second line
without sufficient artillery preparation.
the error was not repeated In the
present case.
The accumulation of muitions be-
uind the allied front Is prodigious
while tho Germans stock is apparcntly
less plentiful, as their reply is in tho
proportion OF ono shot for fvc. This
leads to the impression among OBJ
servers that their extended front is
not rs we'll equipped or manned as in
previous battles.
The lighting about Vcrdun ccnters
chiefly upon the Damloup works. which
have changed hands twice within the
past twenty-four hours, tho Germans
Nrst taking them and tho French re-
capturing them as a result of 4 dcs-
terate countcrattack
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-04
FRENCH OFFENSIVE CONTINUES
WITH COMPLETE SUCCESS

PARIS. July 3.-The French often
siNe south OF the Somme. in con5unc-
ton with the British drive, continued
last night with complete success, the
War Office announced to-day.
The Wrench have occupied two lines
Of trenches of the second German posi-
ton on front of five kilomctcrs
three miles).
The French have captured the viii.
Iage OF IIerbecourt
East of the Meusc. on the Vcrdun
front the Germans captured Damloup
.redoubt. but the French soon after re-
gained possession of it.
Tho trenches OF the second German
position captured by tho French ex-
tend from Mcreaucourt wood, which rs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-04
Wilson Sign. Hay Resolution.

WASHINGTON. July 3.-President
Wilson to-day signed the Hay resolu-
ton to provide for bringing members
of the National Guard into the regular
army service
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-04
-. FREDERICK PALMER.
Accredited to tho British Army In
France IN Omcini Observer
for fIc AInc rf,nn lprcss

PRESS CAMP. BRITISH HfADQUAR-
TLl;S IN FRANCE. July , q T. MI
Th. iighting continues throughout all
parts OF tho line. Above the Ancre
there is no change Of Importance
There has been heavy British bonn
bardmcnt OF Thicpyal and La Eoiscllc.
and severe fighting has been proceed
ing all day at the latter place
To the north of Friecourt the Brit
ish advance is proceeding "satisfac-
torily." in the words of "A staff officer
The Germans are Smelling Montau-
bon heavily. but the British appear to
be we'll established in the town
-Four thousand prisoners have been
taken by tho British SO far Machine
guns played an important part in tho
German defense and the British at
tacks. as "cll as in the british rcpulse
OF German countcrattacks when they
were organizing the positions taken.
Both the Gcrmaus aud tic British have
'hcm in amazing numbers.
During the bonn bardIncnt before tho
British infantry attack the Germans
remain in their dugouts, which in some
cases are so deep that they can be
crushed In only by "a direct hit with a
fftccn-inch she'll Instantly the bonn
bardmcn; ceases, they rush out 10 many
remaining machine guns. even bring
UP moro machine gums from the dug
outs TIL" RriU.h carry their mobile
machine guns forward Instantly aud
cmplacc them
BAHDED-WIRE ENTA NCLEMENTS
INVARIABLY WELL. CUT
All reports from those engaged in
IN" lighting agree that barbcd wire
"n'anclcmcnts. however strong thcv
may he, arc Invariably we'll cut. Uni
Tcrsal praise 10 Sivcu the new trcnch
mortar used by the British. the inycn-
ton Of government civil engineer in
Egypt OF which the British have manu-
featured large numbers.
But frequently the German duSouts.
instead Of being rallving points. be-
com" traps, with their occupa nts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-04

Or. Young is the son of Rev. W. r.
Young. D. d., formerly pastor OF Cen
tcnary and Park Place Methodist
Churches in Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-04
FRENCH CAPTURE
GROUP OF VILLAGES
TOWARD PERONNE

Continual from First ragcD
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-04

balloons wcre brought to earth in tho
ncishborhood OF Nerdun by our avia-
tors
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-22
(By Review Leased Wire.)

WASHINGTON. Nov. 21.-The pros pective European commercial strug' gle after the war, viewed with in creasing seriousness here, is being watched carefully by American con- sular officers abroad and reports are being received regularly at the de partment from many different sources Ii became known today that all avail able facts are being sent on to Wash ington, both as to the progress alrea- dy made in planning the economic struggle and as to the future develop ments.
 Officials here think the American people do not fully realize the possi- ble effects of such post-bellum strife on their huge foreign trade, which has passed the eight billion mark an- nually. Uncertainty as to the future and varying as are the reports, no doubt is felt here that the country faces a grave economic danger unless it does all possible first to forestall such a struggle. and secondly. to pre- nare against it in case present indi- cations are borne out
 Legislation along this line will be sought in congress. The Webb bill. allowing American firms to unite for foreien trade without violation of the antitrust laws. is to be urged again in the Presidents next address. The shinping hoard provided at the last congress. is expected to be named shortly and to submit 2 program de- signed to free America's sepIborne trnde from denendence on foreien bottoms. A maximum and minimum
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-22
By Review Leased Wire)

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Nov. 21.- Whether the long conference of the Mexican-American joint commission will end with an amicable adjustment of the problems faced by Mexico and the United States or by disagree ment which may result in still more serious difference depended tonight upon General Carranza's represents tives.
 The American commissioners placed before the Mexicans today plan in- volving the withdrawal of the Ameri- can troops now operating in Chihua- hua under General Pershing and the future protection of life and property along the international frontier.
 The Mexicans have not replied. h. stead, they have offered a few counter suggestions to gain further time. That the close of the conference will not come before the end of the week was indicated by the departure tonight of Dr. J. R. Mott, one of the American commissioners. for Cleveland, where he will speak romorrow night. He ex- pected to return late Thursday and be present at the meeting of the commis- sioners Friday. His absence will not delay discussion, however, for the other two American commissioners un- derstand his point of view. and have what is in effect his proxy.
 The departure of Luis Cabrera for
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-22

Action in the case was taken on the injunction petition of the Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf receiver rather than on petitions of other roads throughout the United States, be- cause the Missouri Oklahoma and eral courts. That enabled the gov ernment to ask the cooperation of the railroad in obtaining a final decision of the case before January 1. This assistance can be ordered by the court and it is indicated Judge Hook will be so ordered if he decides to grant the motion. Had the govern ment proceeded against a railroad not in receivership, it was pointed out by a member of the government counsel. the railroad might have chosen to combat the law through various legal maneuvers which would have delayed the final decision indefinitely.
 Like other injunction petitiors filed nv many railroads. the Missouri. Ok NFHfDWd dIlu NIhil f'llpfl ftflilSi lit Adamson law contended that it was unconstitutioua because it deDrived the railroads of their pronerfv with ort dne process of law and compelled thern to nav large sums of money to amnloves without receiving anything in return.
 Decision on this roint tomorrow will have no binding effect outside of the western Missouri judicial district ard which ever wav 1t goes may be nnllifed by appeals to the supreme court
 "Thera is no use to he excited about this action" Frpnk Haeerman. spe- cial counsel for the government. said today. "It is simnlv an action to ad- vance the case nuictIv to the su- prnr,e court. which will be the final a-hitar.
 Pntv-aan nttornevs for the Pennsvl- vania. New York Central and Burling- ton roads and Attorney General Greg orv. it was understood that they would make tnst of one of the cases as soon as possible.
 WASHINGTON. Nov. 21- Though denartment officials were reticent about the conference tonight. If this course is adopted both the depart- ment and the railways will make ev- cry effort to expedite the injunction suit of the Atchison. Topeka and San ta Fe railway set for hearing iu Kan sas City November 23. the first to be presented among the many cases al ready instituted A decision by the supreme court would not in law be binding on other litieation. but if the railways and the department agreed that all parties should abide by de cision in this case no other suits would be begun and those already in- stituted would be dropped.
 Both sides are represented as anX- [ Continued on Page Four)
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FOOD LEFT ID ROT IN FIELDS
 ID FORGE PRICE INCREASE

lowing them to rot unpicked have been rumored in the federal investi- gation from time to time.
 Complaint also was received that continuation to raise the price if teans exists and that large quantities of them, both in bulk and in can, are being held in Norfolk. Va, Philadel- phia and Saginaw. Mich
 The storing of these beans. accord ing to the report to the federal bu- reau. has increased the cost of canned beans sivtv percent and dry beans 40 percent in the last six months.
 An agent was sent to Peoria. Ills. to investigate a report that 2S car loads of potatoes had been dumped into the river there. If it developed that the potatoes had been condemned nv health authorities. the agent was instructed to learn how long they had been held in cars.