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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27
OUTLYING FORT
ALREADY TAKEN,
CLAIMS BERLIN
Under Eyes of Emperor,
TeutOns Storm and Cap
ture DOuaumOnt.
DEFENDERS DRIVEN BACK
UPON THEIR INNER LINEc
Crown Princes Armies Have
Way Blasted Out for Them by
Terrific Artillery Fire.
ALSO GAIN ON PLAIN OF WOEvRE
Paris Does Not Concede Reported
Fall, but Admits Fighting
Is Sanguinary.
ALSO GAIN ON PLAIN OF woEvRE
Paris Does Not Admit
Capture Of Douaumont

THE French War Omce, In its
latest official statement, de-
scribcs the battle around Fort
DnnnumOnt, ono OF the outlying
forts of Nerdun, ms desperate. but
makes no nctunl admissionr of the
cnpturc Of the fort by the Germans.
nS claimed by Berlin.
Fort Dounum0nt. snys the French
Htntemcnt. IN nm advance element of
the old defensive organization of
Scrdun fortress, and goes on to sny
TINT the position captured Saturday
morning by the Germans. after scv-
crnl frulticss ASSAULTS. wns reached
ngnin by French troops, who sue
cccdcd In advancing beyond TINT
point, md have maintained their
ground. Tie position referred to ia
not clearly defined.
Heavy bnrdments by the Ger
mans to the enst and west OF the
Meuse were met by vigorous cOun-
tcruttncks. md the French have re-
sisted the attempts OF the Germans
10 capture ChampncuNilIc and La
Cotc-du-Poivre (Peppcr IND. two
positions of strategic Importance.
Lnte dispatches from Pnris say
TINT utmost confidence is felt there
IN the ability of the French troops
To withstand the German assaults.
md in some quarters continuation
or the bnttle ccntcrinE nroHnd Vcr-
dun for the next two weeks iS looked
for.
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CHICAGO MAYOR ASKS GUARD
Tells Chief Of Police Tint Tbrents
HIVE Been Made Against
Ilis Life

CHICAGO, February 26--As the re-
suit Of threats that he says have been
made against his life. Mayor William
Hale Thompson has asked Chief Of Po-
Nee Healcy for bodyguard. it be-
came known to-day. The Mayor says
the threats have been made "presuma-
bly, because Of his activities in the
campaign for the coming adermaniU
primarisn"
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j. s. MAY DISCUSS SIZE
OF DEFENSIVE ARMAMENT
But Will Require Assurances of
Safety for Americans Dur
ing Negotiations.
LANSING MAKES sTATEMENT
No Indication That Teuton Armed
Ship Order Has Been Postponed.
Congress Leaders Are Certain No
Warning Measure Can Win.

WASHINGTON. February oG---Sccrc-
tary Lansing indicated to-day that the
United states WAS prepared, under GER
tam circumstances. to discuss with ,he
German government what may properly
b" regarded as defensive armament COR
merchant ships. In no event however.
according to authoritative information
tonight, viii the United States lc a
party to such negotiations unless il is
assured that the lives OF American
citizens aboard ships armed for dcrcu-
S!ve purposes will not hc endangcrcd
during The course OF the discussion.
Confidential adVices from Berlin have
forecast proposal for such discus
sion by Germany, which contends that
armament permitted under intcrna-
uonal inw as defensive had become Of
fensive with the advent OF the sub
marine.
Cnti the question is raised. Mr..
Lansing regards ii as premature to
announce the position OF the State De-
partmcnt
Secretary Lansing considers that had
the German and Austrian governments
been OF the opinion that their action
was not a departure from international
law, they would have issued no nlcmo-
randur. hut would have proceeded TO
carry out their Intentions and attempt
10 Justify them later.
No INDICATION or CHANGE
IN ARMED-HOAT ORDERS
There was no Indication to-day that
orders to German and Austrian sub
marine commanders to treat armed
merchant ships as war vessels an
nounced in formal notifications from
the central powers for February 90
would be postponed. although it was
admitted that postponcmcnt would not
come as surprise.
Chairman Flood, OF the House For
ci2n Affairs Committee exchanged
views with Secretary Lansing at the
state Department. Mr., Flood outlined
to the secretary the situation at the
, Capitol. and Mr.. Lansing told Mr.. Flood
OF the status at the state Department.
One OF the entente allies. to which
Secretary Lansing suggested disarma-
mcnt of merchant ships. replied to day.
Although Secretary Lansing declined
to tell the name of the replying power,
II was learned that 1T was Italy, and
that the reply was argumcntative
| rather than conclusive. 1t was pointed
out that Italian liners give pledges not
to use their armament except for do
Tense. when clearing from American
! ports.
With the apparent quieting down OF
Continued on Tenth Pagc)
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INVOLVES brutal
REPUOACH OF PRESIDENT

For my part. ! would hate to believe
that Congress is in favor OF any such
deteStabie capitulation as that which
has been suggested. involving in
separately an abtect REIMBURSEMENT OF
cherished national rights and a brutal
rcrroach of the President for trying
TO preserve the dignity and prestige OF
the United States among the great
powers of the earth
II that is really the temper OF Con-
grcss. tho issue should not be post
ponrd day We should have the test
promptly, in order that we may deter
mine whether the honor OF this .l!ncri-
can nation. as IL would he reelected by
such a desperate Legislative usurpation,
* worth the ccaselcss vigil and the
brave fight which have characterized
the efforts OF President Wilson TO pre-
serve ii.
For my part. I do not believe that
Congress is in anything like such a
mood, or that ii can be precipitated
into any such action. But there should
be no doubt about il. either in this
country or abroad. Infinite harm is
said 10 have ensued from the Teutonic
misconception of this nations attitude
In the initial stage OF the Iusitania
negotiations, and it is not difficult to
perceive that even graver consequences
might resul, from the supposition that
Congress has gripping anxiety to
repudi:te Woodrow Wilson and en-
brace Won Tirpitz.
This is no party question. II is an
American question. But If there is real
foundation for the weil-nisb incredible
assertion that the Democratic side Of
the House OF Representatives is i'm
patient 10 antagoniZe the President in
his firm stand for American rights rs
against threatened maritime murder
then there are many OF us who want
To go on record 10 tho contrary---who
Will covet the distinction OF refusing
to follow any such leadership
WILL NOT BE ASHAMED
OF COMPANY IIE KEEPS
II don't believe tho Democratic side
of the House is headed in any such
direction. II II is. I'm going the other
way as fast and as far as can: nor
do I apprehend that I will he In any
wise ashamed Of my company.
What substance is there, anyhow
to tho pretense that citizens of the
United States require to he warned
by their government against travel
/, Ing on the merchant ships Of nations
at war? Haven't they already been
terribly warned by tho central powers
IL only warning Is the thing needed?
But that is not tho only thing nor, in
deed. the chief thing. that certain gen.
Continued on Second Page.)
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THROUGH sLEEpEt TO NEW ORLEANS
account Mardi Gras, leaving Richmond li:t5
r. M. February 29. via SOUTHERN RAIL-
WAY. $26.Is round trip. Phono Mad. 272
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GLASS CHALLENGES
HOUSE INSURGENTS
Presidents Friends Serve Notice
They Are Ready to Meet
Any Issue.
WRGINIAN TO LEAD FIGHT
Arraigns Rebellious Democrats
Who Seek to Discredit
Administration.
Especial to The Timcs-Dispa,ch

WASHTNGTON. February 2G-Presi-
dent Wilson's friends In the House to-
day issued challenge TO tho rebcllious
Democrats. who may try 10 force
through Congress a resolution warning
Americans to remain off armed mcr-
chantmen. Notice was served on the
insurgents that the administrat ton fol-
lowers arc prepared to meet any issue
that might be raised TO cnbarrass the
President in handling the German sit
uation.
Representative Carter Glass. acting
as spokesman for the administration,
Will take the lead in the fight TO up-
hold the Administrations
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ADMINISTRATIONS SIDE
OF THIS CONTROVERSY

''-hEHt MT. tIaSS gave out the fol-
lowing statement, which is regarded as
the administrations side Of the present
controversy In the House:
II have made no systematic canvass
Of the House, nor am 1 willing 10 as
sumo to speak for the House: but
have very distinct impression. based
on expressions made to INC by scores of
members. that no resolution seeking
ia discredit the Presidents manage
mcnt OF the foreign relations OF this
government. and TO substitute action
of Congress for thar of the executive
viii get majority OF the votes in the
House. or anything like majority
am perfectly confident that no such
resolution would receive a majority of
Democratic votes. and | am not dis
posed TO believe that the Republican
members are one whit less disposed to
leave this grave problcni OF inter
nat!ona! adjustment to the orderly pro-
cesscs Of diplomacy. If they are. so
much the worse for them and so much
more the friEhtful responsibility
"A, all events, not an inconsidcrable
number of Democratic members who
have not found themselves in constant
antagonism TO tho President Of the
United states have expressed a cheerful
Willingness To meet the issue Suuarely
whenever II Is presented. Some OF them
have no relish for side-stepping; on
the contrary. they have decided dis
taste for an avowed policy OF benevo-
lent condescension toward the admin
istration-a sort OF momentary tolcra-
tion, with a time limit for the patient
and courageous efforts OF the Presi-
dent IN keep this nation out of war
without compromising its honor b.
yielding the recognized rights of ncu-
trails TO immunity from the barbarous
nrnrricaS ne hcllic
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See 1imes-Dispaleh Want Pages for a
Service Of Unequalled Value
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Situations, Help Wanted and Other
Wants, See Section Seven
The Keota news. (Keota, Weld County, Colo.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-17

Pa flushed. He did not know wheth'
er this was quite proper. but he did not
want TO confess his ignorance.
Il guess q bright young lady like
you don't want to fuss round with an
old Teller like me-" he said.
Il adore men Of fifty" answered the
young woman.
Pa. who knew that sixty lay little.
but yet irrecoverably behind him.
flushed with pleasure. They took q
car downtown to the aquarium.
This Is where the four Hundred
promenade on Sunday mornings" said
the young lady.
You don't say!" calculated pa. star.
ing at the sea lion.
Afterward they saw the Brooklyn
bridge and went up the Woolworth
building. At every step Pa Judd's en-.
thusiasm grew.
you're wonder!" he said In
amazement. "And to think you live
here and all this comes natural to you.
l should like my wife to meet you"
Il guess she might feel that way"
said the young lady. laughing. what
do you say to . little supper. Mr..
Judd?"
This. pa felt sure. was wrong. In
fact. he had often read OF sirens who
lured visitors into restaurants and
there ran up bills for incredible sums
two dollars. or even more! Besides.
he knew Ma Judd would never have
sanctioned this, He resolved not to
say one word about the events OF that
day to her. Yet he meekly accepted
the young lady's suggestion and soon
after he found himself seated at a Ia
bic facing her and wondering at his
situation. This was seeing life with a
vengeance.
How much money have you. MIR.
Judd7" she asked abruptly. a. the meal
drew to an end.
Slowly and reluctantly Pa Judd Pro.
The Keota news. (Keota, Weld County, Colo.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-17

duced his hundred dollar bill. Then
he iished out eight seventy.fve more
why. you're q millionaire" said
the young lady. I'll take this bill for
a hundred and pay the waiter"
"Stop!" muttered Pa Judd.
Tho young lady looked at him scorn
fully. "What do you mean?" she
csked. do you think am going to
steal IT."
mo. but-but thought I'd pay" fol-
tered pa.
MY dear boy" said the young lady
and pa blushed with pleasure
don't you know 1t Is always the WON
an who pays?"
Pa, who had dimly heard words to
that effect. suffered the young lady to
take his hundred dollar bill ana
watched her pass quickly through the
crowded room Minutes passed. More
minutes passed. The waiter was look
ing at pa. He thrust tho bill under
his nose. Pa glanced at It. 1t was
for four dollars and twenty cents.
"Your friends gone. air." said tn"
The Keota news. (Keota, Weld County, Colo.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-17
ESTABLISHING q Grade.

A big, Killed Highland recruiting OIL
Ger for, the London Scottish visited
big London firm recently and asked
leave to recruit the stafr you may
II you like" said the manager. but
I'm afraid you won't get much OF a
bag here. We have very few Scotch
men on our staff. and suppose your
recruits have to be Scotch? "Oh. no.
replied the recruiter. Scotch or su'
perior English. London Mall.
The Keota news. (Keota, Weld County, Colo.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-17
invent, a A,,arity Recorder.

An English moving picture man has
invented an instrument for registering
the hilarity caused by comic films. 1t
ia called the acougraph and Is en-
Moved in the halls where new movies
are being tried on an audience for the
FIRST time. The proprietors OF the him
can then impress their customers OF
not ma the case may be. with the sur
prising result recorded.
The Keota news. (Keota, Weld County, Colo.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-17

waiter. as pa looked up beseechingly
into his face.
Pa staggered out Of the restaurant
Early the next morning. having To-
Gated Adam Green. ard. after lengthy
conversation concerning earlier days.
having succeeded in convincing him Of
his identity. Pa Judd touched Adam
for fifteen dollars. much to Adams
disgust. paid bis hotel bill. and took
the homeward train.
He reached the little town with 80
cents in his pocket. The place had
never looked SO fresh and wholesome
Behind him lay the great city. with
its denominations. Pa was cured
absolutely cured Of his desire for ad.
venture. And his brains were awhirl
with stories for home consumption.
Lucinda had told him nothing about
any change. but he had taken It for
granted that she would expect at least
SIS. He had not succeeded In harmon
izing the various excuses over which
he was mcditating when he found that
his legs had stopped in front Of tho
house door. And there was Lucinda.
fresh as q daisy. waiting to greet him.
We'll. you didn't stay long. pa" she
said. Are you glad to be home
again?"
you bet" answered pa fervently.
well. Lizzies here" said his wife.
Lizzie! Here's your uncle home.
Come and kiss your Uncle Judd"
Before pa realized It buxom young
woman was in his arms. imprinting
kiss on either cheek Pa stared and
gulped. It was the young lady Of the
| hotel-also OF the restaurant!
Lucinda having vanished. pa looked
at his niece with q mixture OF emo
lions depicted on his face. Lizzie
smiled.
And pa felt something slipped into
his hand. He looked down ut his hun
dred .dollar bill. He looked up into
Lizzie's still smiling face.
"lt's a plant?" he asked. mounting
the words In his humiliation.
EYES," nodded his niece. trying bard
not to laugh. But she doesn't know.
She was anxious about you. uncle. and
had to 70 to New York. so ~
tracked you from the station. She
thinks-she thinks | never got In q
word with you"
you're a good gel. Lizzie" said pa.
with gratitude. Say. though. would
you mind kissing your uncle again?
I'm mighty grateful that you didn't
do 1t yesterday"
Copyright. 1916. by W. q. chapmnnJ
The Keota news. (Keota, Weld County, Colo.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-17
Prehistoric Ivory In Piano Keys.

Few people know that a great deal
of the ivory from which our piano
keys, billiard balls. knife handles and
combs are made is collected In 81.
IBERIA from the fossil remains OF the
giant mammoth. the great.grandmoth
er Of the elephant. Many OF these
tusks are quarter Of million years
old, having been preserved In frozen
soil or ancient ice recently brought te
the surface.
The Keota news. (Keota, Weld County, Colo.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-17
Apprehensive.

burroughs-"l know man VINO
,ooks 40 much like you that one could
hardly tell you apart" Lenders" You
..v.nr mid him that flyer l lent you
three months ago. have your!
The Keota news. (Keota, Weld County, Colo.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-17
a Judd SEES LIFE
BY II. M. EoeERT.

Nov, I've heard enough OF that talk.
Judd!" exclaimed Lucinda Judd.
shing back her spectacles and con-
pnting her husband angrily across
table. "You ought to be ashamed
think of such things"
Maybe I ought" admitted MIR. Judd.
But ! was only soliloquizing. ma"
"You can ventriloquizo all you want.
But this has got to stop. Wanting
see life at sixty. indeed! Amt life
pough for you?"
Yes. my dear. you are. But what {
cant IL this. We married when we
ere only children. and then the
hbies came so fast. and It wasn't until
lst year that our youngest left US.
I'D somehow ! feel Y wish I'D had my
ing. Not bad fling. you know. ma.
ut just cutting sort OF caper."
Such as how?" demanded his wife
minously.
why. I'd like t run into New York
md see the shows and put up at no.
III. and"
And you want to leave me here?''
demanded Mrs. Judd.
We'll. my dear. after I've explored
be city bit. maybe I'll write you to
ome on"
There! That's enough. pa. You
hant 60 How can ] face my niece
lizzie Spears. and you not here. and
Yell her you've gone OF on q spree
llone?"
Lizzie? You amt going to Liz
ie's?"
mo. but Lizzie's coming here on q
Pisit. Read that" She pushed a lot
er across the table. wonder II she
avors her ma or her pa. Pretty girl
per ma writes me. and she's been run
aown from overwork and is going ia
Ppend month with us to recover I'm
going over to Watertown to fetch her
bext week."
Let me 60. ma"
You'll stay here" answered his wife
FIRMLY.
Stay he did, while his wife departed
|on the three days Of her little holiday
Pa Judd was under instructions to
have the house as neat ~ a pin for
their coming. But on that morning be
received letter from his wife. inclos
ing a hundred.dollar bill. He gasped
las 1t huttered out. His wife was the
family banker. but-what was she
sending him hundred dollars for?
The letter informed him that she
had had such good time she had
changed her mind and thought he
oight to have his little holiday.
But you'll have to get of tomorrow
before noon." the letter ran. because
I've told Lizzie you're away. and II
wouldn't look decent for you to e
after she comes"
"a Judd needed no second invitation
A few hours later saw him Grmly es
tablished in New York. In an mex
pensive hotel. which seemed to him
nevertheless. the height OF magniti
cence.
But the next morning he found 9
lady at his table. one Of the most raw
ishing young women whom he hat
ever seen. Sho was dressed in the
height Of fashion. and she showed 9
marked inclination to be friendly tc
pa. Before the meal was over they
were chatting like old friends. and be
mad told her the story Of his life five
times.
In this story. whose later versions
varied from the earlier ones, Ma Judd
always appeared as the angel by the
hearth. for pa was sincerely fond Of
Ills wife: but pa gradually grew from
The Keota news. (Keota, Weld County, Colo.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-17
THE EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK

March "a, 1915.
French occupied vauquois. In the
Araonne. and Embermenil.
British repealed German attack
on Neuve chapelIe.
seIoIans made gains On the
User.
Russians checked German ad.
vance In tho Miawa region.
Three British cruisers sank Ger.
man cruiser Dresden near Juan
Fernandez island.
French steamer Auouste consell
sunk by German submarine.
March IS, 1915.
French captured trenches north
Of Arras.
Germans drove back British
south Of Ypres but were beaten at
Nerve chapeiIe.
Russians captured chief eastern
defense Of Przemysi.
Severe fighting In eukowlna and
In Ice fields Of tho carpathians.
Britain refused to modify block.
ade order.
March IS. 1915.
1einians crossed the User and
drove Germans from trenches
south Of Nieuport.
British reeaptured st. Elol.
Russians drove back 1euton
army that was marching on Przas.
nysz.
Russians routed Turks In A.
menia.
vice.Admirai Garden succeeded
by vice.Admirai do Robeek at Oar
1aneiies.
German liner Macedonia. informed
at Canary islands. escaped.
March II, 1915.
Belaians carried two positions In
User region.
Westende was bombarded.
Russians crossed German from
tier In two places.
Battle being fought for posses
sion Of Tarnowiee.
British lost three mine swespers
In the 0ardaneIies.
March 10. 1915.
Belgian army advanced further
In User region.
Germans vainIy shelled heights
Of Notre Dame do lorstte.
Turkish soldiers killed civilians
In Urumiah district. Persia.
British battIeships Irresistible
and Ocean and French batt'eship
souvet sunk by mines In OAR
danelIes; 600 lost with eouvet.
French submarine sunk and other
warshlps Of allies damaged.
German submarine sank srteish
steamer GIenartney In English
channel.
Denmark. Norway and Sweden
protested against British blockade
Of Germany.
Bombs from . Zeppelin killed
seven In Calais.
The Keota news. (Keota, Weld County, Colo.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-17

March 10, 1915.
British and Germans fought IN
underground passages Of Ramseap-
peIle monastery.
Mcneil, German port on Baltic
occupied by Russians.
Won Hindenburo started new o.
fensive In Central Poland.
Russians took Arehawa from
Turks.
British steamers Hyndfor ana
o,u.;,cket tcrnedoed In Er"''sn
The Prescott daily news., 1916-08-17
SAVE YOUR OWN SEED.

Following the big campaign now on for more clovers and cover crops the Extension Division of the University of Arkansas and U. S. Department of Agriculture will start early in Sep tember a statewide campaign for Field Seed Selection" Circulars are being written on Selecting Seed Corn and Selecting Cotton Seed' and these will be distributed by coun- ty agents, bankers and county judges and others. It is earnestly hoped that at least one hundred progressive farmers can be found in each county to go into their fields and select their seed corn and cotton seed according ,o suggestions given by the county agent and others of the Extension Division. The circulars will be ready by September 10 But now every patriotic Arkansas farmer must be planning for his acre or five or ten acres of clover and for his other win ter cover crop of wheat or rye or oats There are five great reasons for sew ing clovers and other winter cover crops. Name them.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-08-17
AFTER 40 YEARS RETURNS TO
 SCHOOL TO TAKE WHIPPING

Milledgeville, Ga, Aug. 17.-In a MlIledgeville street a tall, po1tly gen tleman came up to Professor o. M. Gone, teacher of mathematics in Geor- gla Military College. The stranger carried a long hickory switch in his hand. He asked if this was Professor Cone, and being answered in the af- frmative, said:
 My name, sir, is John Lehman. Forty years ago when you were teach ing in the old field school at Island Creek, in Hancock county, my par ents, then living in Florida, sent me up to your school. One day you de- cided that good whipping was just what l needed to set me right, and you sent me out to get the switch You may remember, sir, that 1 never came back. saw my chance to es- cape, and l ran away. This is the first time l have seen you since that day. But l have never felt right about the way did and I have come bacl, now all the way from my home in Brunswick to take my whipping. Here is the switch"
 Of course Professor Cone agreed in the circumstances to let bygones be bygones, and he and his former pupil shook hands and had good laugh to- gther.