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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
SALANDRA AND sONNINo TO
RETURN ASQUITH'S VISIT

ROME, May "a via Paris, May 25).-
IT is stated on good authority that
Premier Salandra and Foreign Minister
Sonnino will leave shortly for London
ITO return the visit OF Premier Asauith
TO Rome.
The official bulletin issued tonight
by the War Department indicates fur
ther the defense line taken up by the
Italians who are still on Austrian ter
.,itory in the Lagarina Valley, where
the attempts of the Austrians to re-
capture the village of Marco, about
fifteen miles south of Rovereto, have
failed.
In the Arsa Valley. on the direct
route to Vicenza, the Austrians and
Italians are fighting on the frontier
line. Between this point and the Astico
River, the Italians have withdrawn
from the upper basin of Posina River,
which comprises part of the TerraG-
'nola Valley. and have concentrated in
the Arsiero basin. which descends to
Schio and Vicenza.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
GAvIRA ASKS CONFERENCE
Wants to Settle Details of Co-operution
for Chase OF Bnndits With
PerEhinE.

Ell PASo, TEN. May 25.-General
Gabriel Gavira, newly appointed com
mander Of the Mexican military zone
OF the border. announced In Juarez to-
day he intended 10 ask General PERISH
ing for conference TO settle details Of
cooperation for chasing down the BAN
dts OF Chihuahua.
Such conference, the general inti-
mated. would be necessary because OF
the new Carranza troop dispositions
along the Mexican Northwestern Rail-
road 4: Casas Grandes and other
points the MeXicans will be in close
contact with the Americans. and Cen
cral Gavira said IL would promote n
more efficient campaign against the
bandits II he and General Pershing
had complete understanding az 10
the tactics to he pursued. The Mexi-
can officer said he was seeking the con-
ference on his own initiative. He was
In teiegraphic communication to-day
with General Ynez Salazar. whose at
tempt 10 start fresh revolution In
Mexico met with failure. Salazar, now
at Guzman, was promised amnesty and
agreed to surrender as soon as writ
ten guarantees could be given.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
GERMANS REFUSED
WITH HEAVY LOSSES

PARIS. May 25.-The French mid
night official report was as follows:
ION the left bank OF the Meuse. the
activity Of the German artillery in
creased during the day against or
positions on hill No. 3Oi
"On the right bank OF the Meuse.
after violent bomhardmcnts. the Ger
mans at o'clock in the afternoon
initiated series OF Offensive actions
between Haudremon- wood and Thiau-
mont farm. All the attacks were re-
pulsed with heavy losses. excepting at
one point. where srnal! enemy groups
captured part of one OF our trenches
In the region OF Douaumont. artillery
fighting continues violently on both
sides. y shell from one of our long
range guns caused a fire in "A German
depot at audicourt.
' "On the rest OF the front there was
intermittent cannonadinE
Aviation: During an air fight. one
.cf our pilots brought down Fokker,
which fell behind the German lines. to
S4hc north of TauN
"In the region OF Etaine, one of our
air squadrons gave battle to n group
of German machines. Two OF the
enemy aeroplanes were seriously dam
aged and Obliged to land"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
Rare Demonstration
Of Unity Displayed in
House of Commons

that in Ireland Itself there is deep
ana genuine desire to obtain such an
agreement. The government speak
for all my colleagues, and some OF us,
be 1t remembered. in the past have
taken the most diverse possible views
IN regard to the question Of Irish gov
ernment-are anxious. and more than
anxious, To do everything in their
power 10 facilitate such results
LLOYD GEORGE UNDERTAKES
TO ACHIEVE RESULTS
AT the unanimous request OF his
colleagues, Mr.. Lloyd George has un-
dertakcn TO devote his time his energy
and his power TO the promotion OF
that result He already has put him
self in communication with the au-
thorized representatives and exponents
OF views of different Irish parties. and
II there be, as believe there is among
lrishmen no less than among the peo-
pie of Great Britain, an honest and
resolute desire 10 take advantage OF
this opportunity for the attainment Of
'hat which 10 us as 4 nation and an
empire l do not hesitate to say is the
greatest boon that we could possihly
achieve. we cannot but hope that Mr..
Lloyd Georges mission OF peace, rec
not only carry with ii the good wishes
and ardent hopes OF all members in
every quarter OF the House. but some
thing more-the belief that such a re-
suit can and ought TO be attained"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
W|THER|NG FIRE
OF FRENCH HOLDS
: GERMANS AT BAY
They Reply, Shot for Shot,
to Unprecedented Bonn
bardment.
SAVE ALL EXCEPT ONE
SECTION OF TRENCHES
In Section West Of Douaumont
Repulse Teutons, Inflicting
Heavy Casualties.
RATTLE CONTINUES UNABATED
East OF Cumieres Paris Claims Adj
vance in Hand-Grcnade
Fighting.

The battle of Vertiun continues un-
abatcd on both sides Of the Meuse
River. northeast and northwest os the
fortress. The Germans arc keeping up
their unprecedented bombnrdments and
Vicious infantry attacks, while tho
French are replying 10 the German
:;uns virtually shot for shot and under
a whitening fire holding the Germans
at almost every point.
One more gain. however. has been
made by the Germans. After r-captur-
Ing Fort Douaumont anh taking
trenches south and southwest of the
fort. the Germans 10 the west have
occupied section of French trenches
after "A series of attacks. in all Of which
they were repulsed with heavy casual
ties. except the ono where they pen
etrated the French lines.
Around Douaumont heavy artil-
lerE duel is in progress. and north
wes, OF Verdun the Germans have in
creased their artillery fre against the
French on hill 3si. probably Irepara-
tory 20 another infantry attack Cor
possession OF this much foueht-for
vantage point.
German attack against the Rus
SLAMS west Of Dalicn Island gave them
momentariy the possession Of Rus
Sitn advanced trench. COuE!frltt9Ck
by the Russians dislodging the invad-
crs
An attempt by the Teutons 10 ad-
vance against the Russians north OF
Olyka station. southeast of 1-utsk. was
rcpulsed b. the Russians
In the region southeast Of Trent
and across the border in Ialy. Rome
reports the repulse of Austrian attacks
. and the throwing back OF the attack
ers in disorder. IN the Astico-posina
region the Italians are replying ei-
fectively 10 the bonn rdmenr OF tbs
Austriana. In the Asiago-Sugarn wall
icy district. the situation is Unchanged.
Petrograd reports junction OF Rus
Sian troops with the British forces in
the region OF kut-el-Amara The Rus
SLAMS came from The region of herman
shah and kasr-IShirin. in Persa
northeast of Bagdad. This announce
ment probably refers to the force Of
Cossacks, which was officially report
ed several days ago from london to
have Joined the British.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
LLOYD GEORGE AGAIN
COMES TO THE 'FRONT.'

LONDON. May a5.-David LLOYD
George, stepping temporarily from the
Ministry OF Munitions TO sort of
round bic conference 10 settle the
Irish difficulty, is a striking inustra-
tion OF how at all the great crises
and emergencies during the war this
statesman has come to the front az
Il strong man and savior of the coun-
try. In the early days of the war.
he gained an enviable reputation for
! his capable handling OF the nations
finances, and then came to the rescue
III The military emergency as head OF
the Ministry OF SunitionS to provide
the army with shells
Lately, II was undoubtedly his force
ful personality which converted tho
country, i'll the face OF the strong est
opposition to universal military SER
vice. Now he steps into the breach to
solve one OF the most difficult political
problems ever presented 10 British
s;ateSmcn--to reconcile the apparently
irreconciiablc sections OF the Irish peo-
pie and establish home rule in Ire
land.
How Lloyd George will 1c able
TO arrange n formal conference and
exactly what shape the conference will
take is still unknown. II is under
stood that besides John Redmond, the
Irish Nationalist leader, and Sir Id
ward Carson. the Ulster leader, the
conference will! include Herbert Samuel
the Home Secretary, who had much
to do with framing the finance clauses
OF the home rule act. Other names
mentioned are John Dillon and Joscpb
Devlin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
MAY ORDER CoURT-MARTIAL
IN ARIZONA AND NEW MEXICO

SAN ANTONIO, TEN, May o5.-Trial
by court-nlartial Of the Texas militia
men who failed TO present themselves
for muster when called for service
with the regular army on the border
may result in similar proceedings IN
Arizona and New Mexico.
1t was indicated at General Fun
stons headquarters to-day that the
militia organizations in those States
were far more demoralized than in
Texas. In Arizona only five officers
and seventy men have been sworn into
the regular service. The situation in
New Mexico was reported to be some
what better.
Instructed by the War Department TO
nominate the members OF the court
to hear the case of the Texas uards-
men, General Funston Immediately be-
gan a preparation of a list of officers,
both of the army and militia. to be
submitted 10 Washington.
Most Of the Texas militiamen who
failed to take the oath are still here
in a camp near Fort Sam Houston, and
VIII be held until the hearing of their
cage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
PREACHER GETS DIVORCE
Assistant Rector of st. BarthoIomew's
In New York, Granted Decree
by Justice Geigerlch.
/ Especial to The Times Dispatch.l

Especial 70 The imeS-DiSpatCh.l
NEW YORK, May 25.-Rev. Charles
E. Ackley, assistant rector OF St. Bar
tholomew's Church, was to-day grant
ed decree of divorce from Henrietta
l.. Ackley. She was found guilty OF
misconduct in general with Sam
Charles" Justice Geigerich. in the Su-
premc Court, signed the decree.
Mrs. Ackley was formerly Miss Hen
rietta Owsley, a niece of General John
3. Gordon. At the time OF her mar
riage to the clergyman in 1907 she
was living in Atlanta, Ga, with her
parents. Her husband was a chaplain
of the New York Fire Department at
the time of the wedding.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
DELAY IN BRANDEIS VOTE
by Unanimous Consent. Action Post
poned by Senate mt Its Execu-
tive Session.

WASHINGTON. May 25.-By unani-
nous consent, action on the nomination
Of Louis D. Brandeis to the Supreme
Court was postponed by the Senate to-
day at its executive session. Senator'S
opposed to confirmation desired addi-
tional time in which to determine their
course.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
LEHMAN Rejects OFFER
Defender 0f Iiege VIII Not Admit Thar
lie IN Unit to Fight for His
Country.

HAVRE, May 25.--The German au-
thorities have offered to allow Gem
eral Leman. the defender of Liege, to
so to Switzerland, according to news
received hero. Because the permis-
sion was granted on the ground OF
his Ill health and age. the general re-
jecied the offer. saying that he did
not wish to admit that he was UNIT
to fight for his country.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
KiTCHIN SPENDS NO MONEY
Democratic Leader Files Statement
Concerning Primary CnnpnigD
for denomination.

WASHINGTON. May 25.-Represen-
tative kitchin, of North Carolina.
Democratic leader in the House. fled n
statement to-day showing that he had
spent no money in his primary cam
paiEn for denomination, for which the
Federal law required accounting. 4
vigorous fight has been waged against
him on account of his differences with
the President on the preparedness is
sue.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
BRITISH STEAMER SUNK
Lloyd's Announces Loss of the WASH
ington, Sent Down by German
Submarine.

LONDON, May 2o.-The British steam
ship Washington. of $3.50 tons gross,
has been sunk by n submarine, ac-
cording to an announcement made to-
day at Lloyd's Shipping Agency.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
TIDE OF VERDUN BATTLE
FLOWS AGAINST FRENCH

PARIS. May 25,-The tide of battle
at Verdun flowed against the French
during the last twenty four hours.
The Germans. rallying from the smash
ing blows which took from them the
greater part Of Fort Douaumont. hurled
their legions once more against the
ruins. which retain by courtesy the
titae Of fort. and by lavish expenditure
Of life. succeeded in partly retrieving
the ground they had lost on the right
7Continued on Second PageG
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26

G. & Q. morning train for Norfolk and
Old Point. will. on and after Sunday, May
2sth. leave Richmond s:ao A. N. instead Of
,,s, Eciock; IN New Train 'Cincinnati Special,
after Sunday, May 2sth.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26

On her last eastern trip across the
Atlantic. tho Washington left Newport
News on April ~ and Norfolk. two
days later, bound for Genoa. whore
she arrived May 8.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
Won KLUCK 70 YEARS OLD
His Health Restored, and lie Again
Offers Services to His
Emperor.

BERLIN. May % (by wireless to
Sayville) Field Marshal Alexander
Won kluck was seventy years old on
Saturday. He received many congratu.
latory messages. one of them from
Emperor William. The field marshars
health has been restored, although one
bullet has not yet been extracted
and he has again offered his services
to the Emperor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
wEEIs-ESD RATES.

Via Norf0Ik and Western Railway.
$500 round trip Norfolk: $325 virginia
Beach; on sale Friday afternoon ana for all
trains Saturday; good for return passage
until Monday following.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
King George Signs
Con7pulsion Bill
Calls TO Colors AUMales, Mar
ricd or Single. Bctwecn the
Ages of I8 and n.

LONDON. May 25.-The signature Of
King George to-day was affixed to the
military service bill recently passed
by Parliament.
In giving the royal sanction to the
bill, King George issued the following
message to the nation:
To enable our country to organize
more effectively it's military resources
In the present great struggle for the
cause of civilization. have deemed
II necessary TO enroll every ble-bodied
man between the ages Of eighteen
and forty-one.
Il desire to take this opportunity
Of expressing TO my people rny. rccog-
milton and appreciation Of the splendid
patriotism and self-sacrifice they dis
played in raising by voluntary en-
l!stment since the commencement of
the war 40 less than 5.0il.o0l men
an effort far surprising that OF any
other nation in similar circumstances
recorded in history, and one which
VIII be lasting source of pride TO
future generations.
II am confident the magnificent sp,rit
which has hitherto sustained my peo-
pie through the trials Of this terrible
war will Inspire them. and that it
will. with Gods help lead us and our
allies to victory which shall achieve
the liberation of Europe
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26

Field Marshal Won Kluck, the defeat
OF whose army at the hattie of the
Marne halted the German advance into
France, was wounded by shrapnel fire
III March of last year. while inspecting
advanced positions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
TEXAS M|L|T|AMEN
MUST STAND TRIAL
Men Who Failed to Respond to
Call for Service on Border
Will Be Court Martialed.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY BAKER
Similar Proceedings Probable in
Cases of Arizona and New
Mexico Guardsmen.

WASHINGTON. May 25.--One hum
dred and sixteen TaXas militiamen
who have failed to respond to the call
for service on the Mexican border will
be court-martialed by President Will
son. They will be subject 10 fines or
imprisonment, as the court may direct
with the approval Of the President.
Secretary Baker announced to-day
that the suardsmen would be tried
promptly under the Dick law. reversing
a previous decision to delay action In
order TO deal with the cases under the
new Hay-Chamberlain army reorgani-
zation bill. The President him Z
will appoint the court-martial. and
Major General Funston has been in
structed TO recommend its members. n
majority Of whom must he officers OF
the Texas National Guard.
So far no steps have been taken to-
ward prosecuting New Mexico and
Arizona guardsmen. who, like tho
Texans have failed TO present them
selves for muster" A further report
from General Funston regarding them
IS awaited
STATEMENT ISSUED
ny SECRETARY BAKER
Secretary Baker tonight issued the
following statement:
fense the failure on the part of the
National Guard TO present themselves
for muster when called upon by the
President to do so. One hundred and
sixteen members of the Texas National
Guard are reported to have failed SO to
present themselves. Under the Dick
bill they would be guilty of failure
to present themselves for muster.
When the pending legislation is ap-
proved. and the militia of the States is
recognized and federalized Hereunder,
the obligation of the enlisted men Of
the National Guard will be to preserve
the Constitutions of the United States
and the respective States. When the
President issues call TO the National
Guard. the call will of it's own force
muster. each member of the Nationa!
Guard into the Federal service. and IT
men to present themselves for
GUILTY OF COMMITTING
OFFENSE IN DICK GILL
The offerse. therefore. will be i'm
possible. as il will not be required
that the men should present them
selves for muster. The Dick bill not
being repealed expressly remains in
force. The 11s men in question hav-
ing taken an oath TO preserve the Con-
sntution Of the United States and to
obey the lawful orders of the Governor
OF Texas, and not having yet taken an
oath TO obey the President as COM
manderi in chief must still present
themselves for muster. They are guilty,
therefore. Of committing the offense
in the Dick BILL and are. therefore.
liable to punishment.
Il have decided I'D have the court
martial assembled by command of the
President. and havs asked General Fun
ston to recommend the members there
OF. While shall! not prescribe. I shall
be inclined to recommend that the pro-
ceedings be abated in cases where the
men are willing TO take the oath"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26

The military service bill. or. as Il
is better known, the compulson bill
was introduced In tho House Of Com
mons on May as "a result Of volun-
tary enlistments not reaching the total
the government considered necessary.
There was much agitation for and
against the measure.
The bill provides for general and
Immediate ,comPulsion. and calls to
the colors all males, married or single.
between the ages of eighteen and forty
one. An army reserve for industrial
work also Ia provided for in the bill,
and the government may use As many
OF the conscripts as IL requires to
maintain industrial conditions intact.
Ireland Is excluded from the opera
tion of the law.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26

.CContinued on Second Pags.l
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26
"Seen on the Side

A I'D. Editorial Gage Feature
---Lisht, Bright and Unique
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-26

Always on The I'D. Editorial
Page and Always Interesting
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-06
JACK STONE LEON TO
GRAPPLE TOM ORAAk

Tom Draak. the big Belgian. who
made such creditahle showing in
his mill with Ed. Lewis here a week
ago. has been matched to meet Jack
stone Leon in Broad Street Park next
Thursday night the affair to be one
OF the feature attractions arranged for
Better Acquaintance Week" Leon is
big. rangy fellow who was for sew
eral weeks contender in the big in
ternational tournament in New York
this winter, Local fans will remem-
Der him as the grappler who came here
two wears ago to wrestle Dr. Roller,
suffering an accident In the match
which laid him up in local hospital
He Is the man whom local promoters
have hopes OF untimely matching with
Lewis. So great is the Strangers" re-
gard for Leon. who also wrestles under
the name of Lnow. Leon being his cog
nomen in the days when he was a prize
fighter, that he has positively. refused
TO meet him without two weeks prem.
aration.
The opinion of wrestling sharps in
the city is that Leon and Draak will
furnish one of the best matches Of the
season. The match will be to An
ish, best two falls out OF three. stran-
gle and toe holds barred. Tickets will
be placed on sale at McCoys, Eighth
and Broad Streets, tomorrow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-06

Rocky Mount. n c.. Aug. 5.-For
sixteen innings in two games two Pc
tersburg pitchers held the champions
scoreless. while Manager Bowen, OF
the Coolers. was setting along the
timely tap for a register and a VIC
tory in both of today's double bill.
There was but one run needed to win
the first and the same was the case
with the second, but scored through
the timely biffs of the new head Of
the visiting club in the twilight clash
however. Petersburg did add one
more, the last ending to 0. There
were sensational fielding features by
both clubs and chief among them was
great dashing rob by Eisei of a
drive into the fence. nabbing the ball
with one hand Marcans leaping
spear which started a double. Whit
ted's several racing catches and
Shaws timely cutting off of hits at
the shortfield position. In the opener
league was complete master and
but for an error OF his own making
due to the player-umpire system and
the fact that he threw to first, think
ing Apologize then umpiring. player
and the runner moved down to third
on what was an easy double play. az
ter he had nabbed a fly ball with the
man on third. Brown hit safe for
the only count. Spaid did not allow
a single Tarheel to reach third. In tho
abbreviated contest stolen bases and
timely swatting tells the story.