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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-09
SHE MEETS GENERAL JOFFRE
Miss Grace Casettl Is First American
Woman to he Honored So
Highly.

PARIS, August S.-The first Amcri-
can woman to be presented to General
Joffre at his headquarters Is Miss Grace
Casetti, n Chicago artist. Learning
that Miss Casetti was In the military
zone introducing a new medical band
age. General Joffre invited her to pay
him a visit. He told hcr he was espe-
cially glad ito take this opportunity
of expressing gratitude for the personal
services of American women" in the
war. and made complimentary refer
ences to the American ambulance work
generally
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-09
MONROE DOCTRINE MENACED
Frank B. Nroomun Snys Germany nnd
Japan Are Planning tO over
throw IL.

DENVER. COL. August S-That
President Wilson had wisely avoided
war with Mexico because there are
100000 Japanese soldiers in Mexico,
and that both Germany and Japan are
planning to overthrow the Monroe
Doctrine, and war with Mexico would
mean war with both those countries.
were assertions made by Frank T..
Nrooman, of Washington. -. c., Dem
ocratic national committeeman. before
tho Colorado Democratic Assembly
here to-day.
lie added that there are more able
bodied Japanese in California than
soldiers in the United states regular
army.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-09
FAVORS BUYING MONTICELLO
Representative I.inthicum Says Home
of Jefferson Can BE Bought
for S5O0,OOO.
Especial to The Timcs-Dispatch.

WASHINGTON, d. C.. August S.
Representative j. Charles l.nthicum,
of Maryland. after Il two-day visit to
Monticello, returned to Washington
from Charlottesville. went before the
House Committee on Public Buildings
and Grounds and advocated the govern-
ment purchase OF the historic home of
Thomas Jefferson.
Mr.. Linthlcum says the property can
be bought for 100000. He also stated
that Jefferson NJ Levy. its owner. has
gathered together much OF tho old
Jefferson family furniture. taken dur
ing the Civil War, and installed it In
tho house. 1t Is not believed Congress
will take any action on the Henry bill
at this session.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-09
NEWS Of SUCCESSES FOLLOWS
CONGRATULATIONS MESSAGE

LONDON. August s.-Refore tho
echoes Of the mutual congratulations
OF tho entente allied sovereiEns on the
suspicious opening of the third year
of the war have died comes news of
further Russian successes and of n.
splendid victory for the Italian arms
on the 1sonZo front.
The surprising success OF the I,al-
ians. who in two days have captured
lo,0oO prisoners, suggests that. in addi-
tion 10 transferring General Koevcss
an able Austrian general, from tho
Trentino front to Gal!cia the Aus
trians ventured to transfer troops from
the lSonzo To the Russian front in an
endcavor To stem the Russian ad-
vance.
General Cadornas victory has caused
III London great rejoicing as one of tho
most promising successes in the new.
allied operations and demonstration
OF the constantly growing power OF
tho allied offensive on all fronts.
Russias new victories south of the
Dnicstcr and southwest OF the Stanis-
lau- kolomea railway offered equal sat
isfaction. and the prompt admission III
the Berlin official statement of the
retirement of the Austro- German forces
indicate that the Russian victory In
this quarter is weiGhtier than yet an
nounccd by the Russian official dis
patch. According to an unofficial re-
port, the evacuation OF LembcrS, tho
GalicIan capital. already has been
ordered.
In the meantime, a new combined
offensive by the allies has begun on
the western front. which is expected
To lead To the sevcrest lighting. Gull
lcmont. around which heavy fighting
is now in progress, is one OF the strong
positions in the German second system
of defense. and doubtless Will be de-
tended by tho Germans. was
Pozieres. with the utmost stubborn
ness.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-09
Question of Strike
Is Up to Railroads
Representatives Of 10000 En-
ployccs Deliccr Ultimatt.n1 and
AwaH Ans,0cr To-Day.

NEW YORK, August s.-Ninetccn
men. representing 225 railroads of the
United States. have the power OF de-
Gliding tomorrow morning whether the
nation shall he plunged into a disas-
trous uc-up OF all steam traffic factli-
ties. They received the word 1t is up
|" YOU from spokcsmen for 100000
men this morning. and they discussed
the ultmatum through the afternoon
and long into the night at the Offices
OF Chairman Elisha Lee, in the Grand
Central Terminal Building.
When the conference was ended no
word was Forthcoming as To any de-
cision that may have been reached.
To-day's session OF the conference
committee produced little that was not
already known by both sides ~ Is.
Garretson. for the big four" reported
the sentiments OF the 400. 900 engineers,
tremcn. conductors and traintncn by
Offering the following vote on a strike
If the roads do not grant the eight
hour day and other demands:
Engineers for a strike: Southeast,
3S.12 per cent; East. o4.5i per cent;
West, 3o.35 per cent.
Fircmen and enginemen: $50 per
cent.
Conductors: Southern, % per cent;
Eastern. SIS per cent Western. S4.3
per cent.
Trainmen: l24,s3s for the strike.
4.276 opposed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-09
nnndits Ncnr nnrder.

EEL PASO. TEN. August S.-About
$40 outlaws under Mariana Tames, a
former Villa colonel. are encamped to-
night on the Mexican side of the Rio
Grandc, abCsit thirteen miles below
Ysleta. Tex. which is about twelve
miles east OF here, according to uncon-
firmed reports to American military
headquarters. The reports said Tames
had announced he did not intend to
raid the American frontier
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-09
GAS EXPLOSION KILLS SIX
Cnusc of Accident In CoIlicEy Ncnr
Wilkes-Barrc Hns Not Bccn
Determined Yet.

Wiki ES-BAR ARRE. PA, August s.
Six mon are dead as result OF a gas
explosion to-day in the Woodward coll
llery OF the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western Coal Company, near here.
Three were killed instantly and the
other three died from burns within a
short time at tho hospital.
Tho cause of the explosion has not
been determined yet.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-09
SPLENDID ITALIAN VICTORY
WON IN ISONZO THEATER
Gorilla Bridgehead and 10000
Prisoners Taken From
AuStrians.
RUSSIANS PURSUING GERMANS
French Drive Forward AMI Make
Notable Gains in Somme
Battle.

LONDON. August S.-The entente
allies in the main theaters Of the war
have made additional notable gains
against the Teutonic allies. Big adj
vances for them In France. East Cialicia
and along the eastern Italian front are
recorded in the latest communications
issued by the French. Russian and
Italian War Offices
In France, General Joffre's men have
taken German trenches three and three
fourth miles in length and from 500
to 500 meters in depth in the last two
the Thiaumont work near VerGun and
captured two lines OF German trenches
on the NauN -Chnpitre- -Chcnois front
The British. OH their part of the battle
line in the Somme region. near Ciuille-
mont have thrown forward their line
about 400 yards.
The Russians are continuing to drive
their wedge westward into East Ga
lcia, in the region about Stanislau
Here they have taken some half dozen
additional towns and villages from the
AuStro-German forces. and. according.
10 Petrograd, are continuing to develop
their advantage. In ALL SAYS Petro-
grad. territory amounting to sixty one
and one-halt square miles has been
captured BY the Russians, and the pur-
suit Of the enemy still Is going on
VIENNA ADMITS WITHDRAWAL
BEFORE SUPERIOR FORCE
Nizniow. about fifteen miles north
east of Stanislau; Tlumach. eighteen
miles to the east; Ottynia. fifteen miles
southeast. ana Nadworna twenty miles
to the south, are among the latest
towns occupied by the Russians
Vienna admits that the Austrians havo
been withdrawn to the region west of
Tlumach i'm the face OF superior forces.
The GoriZia hridgehead, the key to
an advance to Trieste. and over which
the Austrians and Italians have fought
many notable battles. has at last fallen
INTO the hands OF the Italians, and tn.
city or Gorizia is being shelled by them
in an endcavor to drive out It's de-
tenders. The taking of the bridgehead
came with the capture of Monte Sa-
botino and Monte San Michele In the
lighting the Italians took more than
5000 prisoners and large number OF
guns machine guns and a quantity
OF war materials.
Vienna admits that tho Austrian
troops defending the bridgehead were
Withdrawn to the eastern ISonzo in
order to avoid severe losses to them
put says the fighting in the Gorizia
region continues with unahatcd stub
bornness, and that the Austrians have
rcpulsed Italian attacks
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-09
FRENCH MAKE NOTABLE
GAINS IN SOMME. BATTLE

PARIS. August S,-Notable gains
have been made by the French in the
Somme battle. according to the Official
statement issued by the War Ofico
tonight. In Two days they have car
ried German trenches along q front
OF more than three and half miles
to depth of from 800 TO 500 meters.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-09
MARK OLD BOUNDARY LINE
Designations VIII Bc placed In Tnnsicr
and POcomoke
Sounds.
LSpecial 10 The TImes. s.Dispatch.

Especial 70 The Hines Dispatch.1
WASHINGTON. D. c.. August s.
Acting on the request of Swepson
Earle, engineer of the Maryland Con-
servation Commission, the United
States Coast and Geodetic Survey will
assist officials of Maryland and Vir-
ginia to recover, and permanently
mark. the old boundary line from Tan
sier Sound TO the Atlantic Ocean.
Work will start on September 4.
Markers OF the boundary line will be
placed in Tangicr and Pocomoke
Sounds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-09
Resigns Portfolio
in British Cabinet
arthur Henderson Recently Has
Been Strongly Criticized in
Parliament and Newspapers.

LONDON. August s.-Arthur Hender-
son. president Of the Board Of Educa-
ton in the British Cabinet, has re-
signed his PORTFOLIO. Mr. Henderson
recently had been strongly criticized
both in Parliament and by the news
papers. much dissatisfaction being ex-
pressed over his administration of the
department. In which he was declared
to have failed to meet the present
demand for reform of the nations
educational system.
According to the Daily News. Mr.
Hendcrson's resignation applies only
TO his office as Minister Of Education.
but not to his membership in the Cabi-
net. The paper adds that he will he
retained in the Cabinet as Labor ad-
wiser without specific portfolio for the
present.
The Marquis of crewe II is expected
Will combine the presidency OF the
Board Of Education with his present
duties as Lord President of the Coun-
ell.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-09
WEEK. END RATES
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY

Tickets on sale at low rates to White
sulphur. Hot Springs and Mountain Resort
stations every Friday and Saturday. Good
returning to arrive Richmond not later
than Tuesday morning following.--Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-09
FIGHT FOR NAVAL
PROGRAM IS WON
Leaders Are Confident Big Build
ing Plan Will Go
Through.
CHAIRMAN PADGETT YIELDS
Chief of House Opponents Will
Move to Accept Senate
Amendments.
CHAIRMAN PADGETT YIELDS

WASHlNGToN. August s--Adm!n!s-
tration leaders believed tonight they
had won their fight for authorization
by Congress of the big naval building
program. including four Drcadnoughts
and four battle cruisers for 1917,
drawn up by the Senate Naval Com
mittee after conferences with President
Wilson and Secretary Daniels.
Majority Leader Kitchin in serving
notice to-day that he would call up
the bill In tn. House next Tuesday, an
nounced that Chairman Padgett. of the
House Naval Committee, one Of those
who held on; in conference against the
Senate increases. would move that the
Senate amendments he agreed to-
Earlier in the day Mr. Padrett and
Scnrtor Swanson. ranking Democrat
of thc Senate committee, had talked
over the subject with President Wilson,
who is understood to have reiterated
his belief that authorization OF the
larger program was imperative.
SWANSON Is CONFIDENT
THAT VICTORY Is WON
Senator Swanson said tonight that
! leaders had made Il careful canvass of
the situation, and were confident that
the Senate's personnel increase and
continuing building program would be
accepted by the House along with the
. building increases for 1917. a call
has been sent TO absentee Representa-
tivcs 10 be on hand for the vote on
Tuesday.
In making his announcement to the
! House. the majority leader said sepa-
rate roll calls would be taken on the
Senate amendments increasing the
caDital shiDS
TO eight; on the proposal for a general
construction program next year pro-
vding for increased numbers of sub
marines, dcStroyers and other vessels
besides those of the capital class; on
! the three year continuing program; or
the personnel increases. and on an an.
preparation of Sl,OSj.0O0 for "A dry dock
at Charleston, s G.
That Chairman Padgett would make
a motion to concur in these amend
ments came as surprise.
Senator Swanson said no doubt re.
mained that the Senate naval program
would be approved.
The House Will vote for the Senate
building program" he said I'VE have
made thorough canvass of the situa.
ton, and are confident OF victory
mean that there will be approval not
only OF inc capital ship construction
program and the increased personnel
but also the three c-year-continuing pro
gram"
APPROPRIATIONS BILLS
WILL BE CALLED Up TODAY
With final action on the naval bill
imminent. the Senate to-day approved
without debate the conference report
| on the sc51,ooo.0o0 army appropriation
bill. which VIII be called up and acted
upon tomorrow. Favorable action is
expected, after which the measure will
go TO the President. If expectations
OF administration leaders are borne
out. the naval bill will follow it to the
Presidents desk within two weeks a,
most. and national defense legislation
undertaken as the salient feature OF
the Sixty-fourth Congress, Will have
| heen concluded with appropriations tc
carry IL into effect aggreCatinc an.
nrOSinatsIl Sf35
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-09
NIAGARA FALLS ExcURs1oy.

SIS round trip August 10 Via YORK RIVER
LINE to Baltimore, thonce B. and o. r.
r. Limit. ffteen days. Stopovers return-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-09

Arthur Henderson. prior to his APP
pontment as president Of the Board
OF Education, WAS leader of the Labor
party in the House of Commons He
is 4 Scotchman. and has been identi-
fed with labor since his entry into
public life. He was Mayor of New
castle in 1903.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-09
EFFORT TO MEDIATE
LIKELY TO he MADE

WASHINGTON August Sat the
suggestion OF President Wilson, Judge
w. l.. Chambers and q. W. w Hanger
of the United States Board of Media
ton and Cancellation. left Washington
tonight for New York to be on the
ground tomorrow when the rcpresen-
tativcs of the 100000 railway men
threatening strike confer with the
representatives OF the carriers Judge
Martin y. Knapp. the third member of
the board, now in Connecticut. was cX-
pccted to reach New York tonight
Under the law the board is not au-
thorized to offer its services until
asked to intervene by interested par
ties or until a tic-up is imminent, but
in view OF the magnitude OF the threat
ened trouble IL was said tonight that
an effort TO mediate might be made
should the employers and the men fail
to get together tomorrow.
That the American Federation OF
Labor stands squarcly behind the mon
in their demands for an eight day
was made plain in letter addressed
to officials of the unions involved by
President Gompers. and made public
here tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-09
WILL GO DOWN RIVER
THIS AFTERNOON

This afternoon the bureau will be
al tho dock for the convenience Of those
going down the James. Tomorrow
night tickets will be distributed In
the Richmond Hotel for the lecture by
Frank Stockdalc. During ordinary
times. however. registration will be in
tho manufacturers exhibit on the first
floor OF the Chamber OF Commerce
Building.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-09
Haskin S Letters

Always on The I'D. Editorial
Page and Always Interesting
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-09
Business Men

Rely on the Real Estate and
Court Ncus in The I'D.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-09
JONES HAS ADVANCED
WORK OF THE BUREAU

(Continued on Second Pagc.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-12
At THE ORPHEUNI.

Final performances will be given
today at the Orpheum Of the vaude-
Vile bill which features Eva Fay
in feats Of mind reading; Richards
and Kyle in a talking act full Of
clever lines and situations; Lulu
Coats and her dancing pickaninnies
and Neuss and Eldrid, eccentric
comedians.
Beginning Thursday Eva Fay will
be retained as the leading feature
with her mysterious mind reading
performance which changes with
each exhibition. Mrs. Fay has been
prominently featured on many bills
and the management of the Or
pheum have decided to retain her as
the principal feature for the last
half of the week. on the same pro-
gram will be seen Tom Berry in a
comedy sketch OF police life entitled
The Cop" Bessie Browning. a sing
ms character Coincidence, Will pre-
sent her representations of Eva Tan
quay. Eddie Foy, George Cohan and
other stage celebrities. The Dan
cling Mars will offer a novel terp-
sichorean sketch entitled All for a
Kiss" They dance everything from
the old fashioned waltz to the mod
err tango dances. The three LOr-
ettas, American comedians, will
complete the bill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-12
AT THE LASALLE.

Today the LaSalle will show Dus-
tin Farnum in Ben Blair" This
popular player appears in a role
that affords him a particularly suit
able vehicle and calls upon him for
the display Of more than acting
ability. In the role Of a strong
hearted plainsman. ne is called up
on TO present feats in hOrseman-
ship that afford stirring incidents to
this red blooded drama Of the cattle
country.
A Nestor comedy. The JanitOr
Busy Day" and one reel colored
travel picture illustrating the Mat
yuma islands of Japan. are also on
the bill.
on Thursday will he seen The
Hand of Peril" with House Peters
in the leading role. While the story
utilities familiar material, that Of
government agents and counterfeit
ers. the scenes are presented with a
new twist and the leading charac-
tiers give vivid interpretation OF
difficult roles The Hand of PERIL
is more than an ordinary melo-
dramatic story and eliminates in a
realistic fight between the detective.
played by House Peters and Ralph
Delmore. as chief Of the counter
feiters. A Kleine travel picture Will
also be shown.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-12
THE CALL OF THE MOUNTAINS.

Americans have been so accus-
toned 10 flock 10 foreign lands in
search Of natural wonders that they
have missed the greatest OF all with
in the confines OF their own country
Glacier National park. Therefore
Lyman H. Howe on his next engage
ment at the oliver thecter for three
days starting Friday. will take his
legion Of travellers abroad at home"
on a journey which might be aptly
termed "A Rediscovery Of America
in 1916" Several months ago his
camera men plunged into this land
of the beyOnd-the domain Of Indian
legend and romance Leaving be
mind civilization and all its ways.
they camped on long forgotten trails
that existed over 1000 Years ago.
For months they heeGed the call Of
the mountains and that alone. Their
Photographic triumphs far surpass-
ed their most sanguine expectations
for they found a new region Of
grandeur that in scope and magni-
tude was entirely beyond human
calculation.
In connection with these scenes.
Mr.. Howe also depicts the character.
customs. dances, etc. Of the Black
foot Indians who live in Glacier Ma
tional park.
True to expectations. there will be
a great discovery of other subjects.
among which are views Of one OF
the strangest Of all big bridges
that crossing the Firth OF Forth.
Scotland. which required the labor
Of nearly 5000 men continuously for
seven years 10 construct. The chem
lists laboratory contributes some
beautiful examples Of the crystalliza-
ton of metals. OF pictorial trips
abroad there is series showing
Switzerland robed I'm snow, entirely
new scenes in the colors Of nature
from ever-picturesque Holland. Ma
deira. and the rivers OF France.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-12
MY HOME TOWN GIRL"

The hundreds Of theatergoers who
saw John Hyams and Leila MCIn-
tyre in their great success The Girl
OF Ny Dreams" will scarcely believe
Il possible that the popular stars
could find a more pleasing attrac-
ton I'm which 20 appear or one more
suited 20 their peculiar talents. Yet
IL has been unanimously declared
by critics that the new musical com
edy by Frank Stammers in which
they are now appearing. My Home
Town Girl" is the better OF the two
and shows the co-stars at their best
and the piece has met with tremen-
dous success since its opening
My Home Town Girl" is pro-
duced by Perry j Kelly. who has
provided C, silly scenic embellishments.
elaborate costumes and a notable
New York cast 10 assist his we'll
known stars. A real plot. inter
spersed with new, catchy music and
genuine humor. allows not dun
moment in the performance Well
known performers in the cast are
Eda Won Luke, Alma YouIin. Maude
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-12
HOLD FARMER FOR ARSON
POSey County Character Charged
With TWO Fires.

Mt. VVERNON. Ind. April "a
Isaac l.. Coan, an eccentric farmer
and melon grower living at Upton.
POsey county, was arrested TUESDAY
night charged with arson The
grand jury returned indictments
charging Coan with the burning Of
the barn of Herman Aldridge and
throwing a jug OF gasoline through
the window of the farm home OF an
other neighbOr, Elijah Whjpple, on
the last day OF March. The day fol-
lowing the fire. bloodhounds follow
ed a trail to the door of COan's
ONE. III later left for Harrison
county, but was arrested upon his
return. Coan has long been a Posey
county character and is reported to
De well 10 do. He refused 10 dis
cuss his arrest Tuesday night. The
investigation was cond ucted under
the direction of Dep. States Fire
Marshal Fox.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-12
Sure Way To Get
Rid of Dandruff

There is one sure way that never
fails to remove dandruff completely
ard that is TO dissolve it, This de-
stroys it entirely. To do this, JUS
set about four ounces of plain, ordi-
nary liquid arvon: apply il at nieht
when retiring; use enough 10 moisten
the scalp ana rub il in gently with
the finger tips.
BY morning. most. If not all Of
your dandruff VIII be gone. and three
or four more applications viii COM
plCtely dissolve and entirely destrCy
every single SIGN and trace OF il, no
matter how much dandruff you may
have.
You will find. too. that all itching
and digging OF the scalp VIII stop
instantly. and yOIr hair Will be fluffy.
lustrous glossy, silky and soft and
look and feel a hundred times better.
You can get liquid arvon at any
drug store II il inexpensive. and
four ounces is all YOU Will need. This
simple remedy has never been known
TO fail.-AdVt.