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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-17
EASEMENT WtEPS
OVER LOST CAUSE
Tears Unrestrained Flow When Story
Is Told by Witnesses of
Sinking of His Ship.
WILL KNOW TODAY WHETHER
BE TRIED IN HIGHER COURT
Michael Francis Doyle of Philades-
phia, Permitted 10 Appear As One
of Counsel for Defense In Case.

London, May is,-Sir Roger Case
ment wept in the Bow Street Court
today during his trial on a charge
OF high treason For fifteen minutes
the tears coursed unrestrained down
his cheeks, But he was not weeping
because of his predicament He was
weeping over his lost cause.
Stolid and indifferent, ne listened
to the discriminating evidence against
him, He gazed with unfiinching eye
at Magistrate Sir John Dickinson.
He was unmoved when witnesses for
the Crown told OF footprints in the
sand that later led to his apprehen-
sion. He smiled as buxom Irish
girl with a brogue that was at times
past comprehension, told her story
and pointed him out as one of the
conspirators, ,- s
Weeps for His Lost Cause.
Then came the story OF the sinking
of trc Aud ana the destruction OF
his hopes. Sir Roger Easements face
became sad and tears welled to his
eyes. Then he started TO write flu
riously. stopping only occasionally to
brush aside his tears He is writing
a statement thar will probably be
made public during the defense. and
which is expected to play an impor-
tant part in. his trial.
Later. when he had finished with
his statement. his artistic tempera-
ment found expression in one of his
favorite Notwithstanding For a
long time while witnesses were testi-
flying ne worked assiduously There
was much speculation as to his sub
ject.
Just before court adjourned for the
day he threw his work aside. The
piece OF paper was eagerly picked up
On it he had drawn a rose bush,
covered with blossoms and buds.
Sir Roger and Daniel J. Bailey, who
is on trial with him. will probably
know tomorrow whether they viii be
placed on trial for their lives in a
higher court. The attorneys for the
Crown virtually concluded evidence
today. Legal experts declared tonight
that the defendants proba bly, would
reserve their defense for the higher
court.
Intense interest in the trial was
manifest throughout the day Long
before the doors of Bow Street were
opened. great throngs of persons stood
in the street before them. When they
were finally swung back there was a
rush for Ambulance. Within few
minutes the little court room was
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-17
Russian Advance in Asia
Minor 10 Thought to Be of
Crushing Character
SITE OF ANCIENT
NINEVEH OCCUPIED
Under Won Mackenson Otto
man Army Is Making Des-
perate Effort to Break Force
OF Slavic Drive


London. May is.-That Grand Duke
Nloholas has cut the Bagdad railway
ana that the Russians are at Nosul is
the pe4lef In London tonight. Mosul- is
on the IigFis, zoo miles north Of Bag
aao' IL was mere that ancient Nineveh
stood
II inns report is true, the Turkish
arm! IN Mesopotamia IS almost rs conf
pietelN bottled up on the Ttgris as
was the army Of General Tow nshend,
at hut-el-Amata
delayed dispatch from Tifiis, which
arrived here by way of Petrograd an
nounces that the Turks have aban.
doRea RiNandouzs. OF Row andus This
place Is seventy-hNe miles from Mosui.
For weeks the Russian cavalry has
been pressing south and west from
Erzerum and Van toward the coveted
Jaw a.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-17
EPISCOPAL PENSION
FUND HALF RAISED

New York, May ls.-Bishop William
Lawrence. of Massachusetts. today an
bounced the receipt of pledges for s2
500. Colonel OF the $1,000, eaa
which much be in hand as reserve to
.start going the plan to pension the
retiring clergy OF the Protestant Epis-
|copal Church.
II is expected that on March /, 1917.
1.-THE full reserve fund will have been
|eubscribed The scheme will then be
|put into effect Some Tl2 ciergymen
will be eligible for immediate retire.
|ment
The plan contemplates that each of
1.-The $500 clergy in the church will be
Eligible for retirement at sixty-eisht
wears upon a minimum annuity of 5000
Ia year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-17
I'm Enthusia site Meeting Men
in Gray Consecrate Their
All to America Service
WOULD HAVE ALL TAKE
OATH OF ALLEGIANCE
Confederate Reunions First
Thought Is for Safety and
Honor Of the United States
of America

a birmingham. Ala. May 16.-The
United Confederate Veterans, the
remnant of the army that fought
against the Union in the sos, meet
ing here in their twenty-sixth annual
reunion, today renewed their unfalter-
ing allegiance to the Unjtsd States
and offered themselves. their sons and
their property for the de{onse of their
County in case OF international COM
plications
his action was taken in the inst
business session Of The reunion n
set Of resolutions rtIut brought the
great gathering cheering TO its !+et
The resolutions further recommended
that every American over sixteen
years Of age be required by law to re-
port TO the PROBATE Judge II Els
county to take the oatn or allegiance
and pledge himself to loyalty support
the government against an! ana Ali
foes, whether internal or foreign, that
may attempt to hinder. impede OF de-
stroy the rights, property or liberty
OF its people.
The resolutions read.
We. the United Confederate
Veterans. in reunion assembled at
Birmingham, do hereby again rene"
and declare our unfalterIng allegiance
10 the government of the inited
States In this its hour Of srea, IN
te9nstional difficulties.
tNe took up arms against the gov
errmeat not as rebels, hut ic protect
cur homes and fresides 10 preserve
and maintain the principle ". sta's
pgats and, although the 4t'-t anent
O. arms was against us, NC lost neither
ols courage manhood nor cur
iatr!otiSm
Ah.crs MI For Country.
~ cstaY tho rcrrrfsssstt~-*si the
arru,t q, titV confederate states
OF AMERICA docs hereby oner
-.--=t-. --=.st--sttti its property
upon altar IF a reunited country,
NA4,i a We iuNc an. seek TO serve,
l.Ntctt and def'nH.
"Mc recommend that every
u,aic child OF sixteen years, re-
siding In the United states and Its
ttsritoI.e.. he required tn i'm
mestiaEeiA report TO The probate
Judge Of his county or other like
,n.,C..r un.cf' penait. of the law,
and there swear allegiance To
In : gos c lnmcnt pledgtng himself
10 LOYALTY support the government
against any sod all foes, whether
in erna, or foreign, that may at
tempt TO hinder. impede or de-
ssIpA rights. property p hRfts w
its people"
similar resolutions we're adopted by
the Sons Of Veterans at the meeting
of that organization.
Rain Breaks Hot Wave.
break N The heat, brought on
by heavy rain that fell during the
|rght, made today more pleasant for
Aie Sed veterans and they entered
81 the spirit OF the reunion with
ses,.
40 the music of a massed band Of
|isA pieces. they gathered in Capitol
Park Birmingham civic center. this
afternoon and exchanged remin!s-
ceaces OF the War Between the States
aanv VINO had not met since they
fought side by side in the war met
again 10 talk over their victories and
defeats This meeting was promoted
(lv Mayor George r. Ward. of Rirm-
Pyhgnan.
I Tonight in their meeting the vet
tCotlnued on seventh Page
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-17
NOEL ONCE LIVED
IN wYTHEvLILE

ftspectai to The Richmond virgtnian,t
wytheville, Va, May 16.--James r.
[Noell. who shot and killed Mrs Lottie
In. Robertson, with whom he boarded in
Petersburg Sunday, conducted a drug
business In Wytheville several years
|axo, and he failed in business Hts
lone,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-17
ARE GIVEN
MEDALS FOR BRAVERY

London. May l6.--The London Ca
xette announces that Private j. r.
|Bulger, of the First Canadian mount
IA rifles. and, Lance Corporal j. Car
tiSte, Of the Seventh Infantry. have
besn awarded the distinguished COM
1not. medal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-17
FLOOR LEADER k|TCH|N
Of HOUSE CALLS HIS
PARTY MEN TO TOW
Democrats Can Dispose of Business
and Adjourn BY July 80 Ii They
Will stick to Business.
TEST VOTE ON SHIP BILL
SHOWS 1T WILL PASS
BY Decisive Majority House Votes tn
Bring Measure to Its Final Passage
BY Friday Afternoon Next.

Washington. MAY 16.-The execu-
tive steam roller was dragged forth
today, Majority Leader Claude
kitchin announced his intention Of
cumming through Congress the me SIS
of business now before 1t and ad-
journine the session by July 80,
Mr. kitchin for the first time during
the present session vigorously de-
manded action on the administration
program He criticized the RepubIi-
cans for delay and warned the Dem
ocrsits that they must remain III theiI
seats and assume the responsibility
for passing legislation.
The ma jority leaders speech WAS
made when the Democrats pasSe the
steam, roller in active. operation and
damned through a gag rule on the
administration ship purchase bill.
After completing the measure he
said:
"Our Folks" for the Bill.
&C entfennen. Our folks are for this
bill. If the Democrats will vote to-
gether We can pass this biti in
reasonable time and stop tilt',ustering
and wind tanning over on -tnn- side
of the house. The time has come for
the House to stop talking and 20 10
legislating.
II want to say TO my fellow -Den-
ocrats here that we are responsible
for the legislation in this house. We
have a majority. We can run this
House and manage its procedure Just
as we want to do II, provided the
Democrats want II do it. and provid-
ed. further. that all of you Democrats
come here and stay here and furnish
a quorum at all hours in mis- House.
And il the people furnish Us as
they did in the last election ma
jorsty In this House. We. will do bust
ness We will legislate. We Will carry.
out the legislative program of the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-17

London, MAY t6.-Enorts OF the
Germans to batter their way 10 the
commanding position If Hill S04 con-
of the Crown Princes artillery ham
mered away with great violence at
the French defenses in the Avocourt
wood. Deadman Hill and Hill 30+.
Their main effort was made against
the western slopes of the latter posi-
ton, where, according to the Paris
report tonight they moved their in
fantry out for an attack. This. how
ever. was stopped by the barrage fire
of the French batteries
Weak attacks and minor operations
of divers character are chronicled
both by the French and German re-
ports, none of which hetray any move
ment of the proportions of the Ger
man operations before Hill 304
The French official report follows:
Official Report.
In Champagne we repulsed with
hand grenades an attempted surprise
attack by a German detachment on
one of our little posts in the region
of Butte du Mesnil.
In the ArEonne there was some
lively artillery fighting in the sectors
of Four de Para, Courtes- Cha ussees
and Vauquois
To the left of the Mouse there was
bonn bardment of some violence in
the region of the Avocourt wood, as
fCNvttrnAS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-17
WASHINGTON. HEARS
REAL PEACE TALK
IS NOW IN PROGRESS
Three Belligerents Said 10 Have
Tentatively selected Delegates to
Conference.
LOOK FOR ARNfISTTCE
To BE DECLARED BY SUMMER
Pope Benedict Said to Have Com
municated With Netherlands, As
Well As With President Wilson AS
to the Preliminaries.

Washington. May 16.-President
Wilson and the cabinet discussed
briefly today the peace message from
Pope Benedict None of the cabinet
members would give out any informa-
ton on the subject.
In diplomatic quarters it was de-
clared the President probably is
awaiting a communication from the
German government, which it is said
Joseph II. Grew is bringing TO Wash
ington
This government It was said. would
likely delay any formal action or an
nouncement until ii received the ex-
pected communication from Germany.
1t could not be confirmed at the
White House that Mr.. Grew, who is
the secretary of the American en-
ssy. who sailed for the United States
several days ago. is bringing a peace
document from the German govern
ment, but diplomatic circles have
heard that Amba ssador Gerard was
given papers relating TO peace by the
German Imperial Chancellor, and that
because Of their Importance he had
started as special courier the official
at the embassy next in rank TO HIM
self. II was learned today that Pope
Benedict has sent TO the Netherlands
government also communication
bearing on peace and II is thought
TO relate to the probable selection OF
The Hague as the seat OF the confer
ence whenever IL is held.
Peace Move In Progress.
A diplomat OF high standing de-
clared q serious peace move was really
in progress and that three leading
helligerent countries had actually
made tentative selections of heads for
THAR reSne~fiya Helevnt fons ~ tha
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-17
.ARGE MEXICAN TROOP
MOVEMENTS IN PROGRESS
BY ARTHUR CONSTANTINE

Ell Peso, Tex May 16.-An along
the border today the news flashed Of
an unprecedented heavy Mexican
troop movement north. These re-
ports placed the totals In Ave figures.
The border thrilled again with 3
forehoding of big events.
Unexpected and prompt official con-
hrmatton to the news was given late
this. evening j. by General CaAriet
Gayira. commander Of the garrison
across the river at Juarc3. He frank
ly admitted that all Mexican recurAo
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-17
GERMANS CONTINUE
EFFORTS To BATTER
WAY INTO VEROUN
Principal Moves Yesterday Were
Against Western slopes of Hin
304 and Mort Honme.
CANADIANS ARE GIVEN
MEDALS FOR BRAVERY
Fighting About Nerdun Settles Down
Again to Long Grim Test of En-
durance Between French and Ger
mans.

On the British front the English
troops penetrated the German lines a
two places following mining opera
lions which cleared the way, on the
Nimv ridge the Lancashire Fusiliers
cleared ESQ Yards of German first line
trenches The Germans suffered heavy
losses. according TO the British COM
mander's report
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-17

the best should be made out of the
situation and call for concessions by
the extremists Of both sides, Deep
sorrow prevails among the people OF
Dublin. many of whom lost relatives
among the rebels or troops during the
fighting or among the civilians who
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-17

A vIRGINIAN WANT AID
WILL OBTAIN JUST WHAT
You WANT. WHETHER II
BE SERVANT, REAL Es-
TATE OR A SECOND HAND
AUTOMOBILE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-17

SPORTS OF ALL SORTS
COVERED BY EXPERTS
AND THE COMPLETE BOX
SCORES OF THE BALL
CANES EVERY DAY IN
THE vTRGINIAN.
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Debate In the conference developed a
sentiment against any increase IN the
overhead expense OF maintaining th-
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-26
THE MOTHER OF TODAY.

The mother of today, the formed
woman of about thirty-fye, has made
great leap and resembles her chill
dren much more than she does her
mother. Her offspring do not say,
what is home without a mother !?
Peace, perfect peace" She is little
too conspicuous, perhaps; she has
turned her back rather rudely upon
her mothers pursuits, such as tea
and scandal, and has taken too viru-
lently to lectures ON evolution and
proteid. She is too vivid, like a
newly painted railing, but like the
railing, she will tone down. She pre-
tends to be very socialistic or very
fast; on the whole, she affects rather
the fast style. We must not COM
plain. Is not brown paint in the
dining room worse than pink paint
on the face ?-W. L. George, in Har-
per's Magazine.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-26
MAKE PLACE FOR VOLUNTEER
Men Hastily Drawn Together Have
Proved Themselves Equal to the
Task Of Defending Country.

An incident in connection with
the water supply at New York states
hastily prepared mobilization camp
at Beekman recently demonstrates
the ability Of the civilian engineer in
the National Guard to cope with the
special problems incident to mill
tary service, asserts the Engineering
Record. The troops we're obtaining
all their drinking water from a well
at a homestead just across the way
from division headquarters. The
commanding officer wished to be alb
solutely sure that the source was
safe. A captain recommended for
this work Private Nabstedt, an engi-
neer who has had considerable expe-
rience in water supply and sewage
work. He was detailed to make
thorough examination Of the site,
and in four-page report, accompa-
med by a map drawn to scale, he
indicated all possible sources Of pol
luton at the we'll, and made recon-
mendations for their prevention.
Samples Of the water were carefully
taken and shipped to New York for
analysis. Private Nabstedt recon-
mended that the area in the vicinity
of the well be disinfected, that the
water be drawn by means Of short
length Of pipe and a three-way valve
at point some distance from the
pump-sO as to reduce the possibility
of debris falling into the water-and
that guard be stationed at the well
to enforce the sanitary regulations
prescribed. Colonel Lucas promptly
issued orders based on these recon-
mendations. Thus work which, in
civil practice, would call for the serv-
ice of a consulting engineer, was
done by a man from the ranks.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-26

Valley Heights Va Mrs. Jennie
B. Kirbs in a letter from misplace,
s Us: Twas 5 ok lin bed for hin.
months, with womanly troubles. |
was so weak and helpless. az times.
that | could not rais- my heat of
the pillow. | commenced to take
Cardui, and saw IL vas helping me,
at once. Now | WORK all da,. As
tObIr, Tor wrak women, nothing
has cen found, iur nifty years. e.. {
would take place of Cardui. 1t
will surely do uu God. Cardui $
frepsret from Veg,"ab,e mgr dents,
and has spec fic rative feet gu
the " omanly organ. Trv bottle
today. AT your druggists $. -Adver.
tlsement.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-26
SOUND VS.. SENSE.

While her mother was entertain.
ing a caller, little Edna came in
from school. During the talk the
child todd how the teacher was Civ
lag them each day motto to re-
member.
"And what was the motto today,
dearr asked the caller.
"'Susie i, Adam forgets Susie
ADAM - quoted Edna confidently.
Both ladies were much mystified
over this singular motto, but they
finally arrived at the conclusion that
what the child meant was "Enthu-
siasm begets enthusiasm. Boston
Transcript.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-26
Don't Neglect Your Gold.

Neglected colds ge worse, instead
of better. A stuffed head, a tight
ches must be relieved at CO. Dr.
B lis Pine. Tar. Honey is N lures
emedy. Honey and glycerine hea
the irritated membrane, antiseptiC
tar loosens the phlegm, you breath,
easier and your cold is broken Up.
Pleasant to take, DR.. Be is Pine
Tar Honey is an ideal remedy for
children as we'll as grown-ups. A.
your Drugg st, Is Advertisement
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-26
Clear Bad Skin From With

rlmply, muddy compilations an
due to impurities in the blood
Clear up the skin by taking d
Kings New Life Pills. Their mid
laxative qualities remove the p isor
from the system and brighten II,
eye. A full, free, non gripping boH,
movement in the morning is he re
va d of dose of DR.. Kings N,v
Life Pills the night before. AtyoLi
Druggist, 25c.-Advertisement.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-26

A household remedy in America
for IS years-Dr. Thomas Electric
Oil. For cuts, spr aims. burns. scalds,
bruises. 25c and Soc. At all drug
Observation-Disclosures.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-26
NO WONDER.

$50 this is your studio?'
GAS you see." "a
But it is very cold here"
"Yes," said the artist, Gust now I
m painting frieze." -
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-26

First Statesman-We don't want
any standpatters in our party.
Second Statesman-No; and yet
we don't want too many of those
people who are always side-stepping
so that you can't tell where they
stand.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-26
ELSEWHERE.

"Do you ever take day off and
go fishing?"
eyes. But the fish always seem to
take the same day off that / do"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-26
POINTED.

81 say, your ears have never beer
pierced, Aileenr'
mo, but they're being bored P'-
Lehigh Burr.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-26

For dyspepsia, our national all
ment, use Burdock Blood Eitters.
K commended for strengthening d.
gestion, purifying the blood. At all
rug stor's. $l.0J a bott,. Ad.
yer i:e itnt.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-26
TOO SARCASTIC.

"Mr. Smith, may 1 take you
spartY' na lly,
mo, sir, you can't. I'm no priv
puzzle"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-26
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VVLSA.OK La
PHONE 27S..

half is dying because it does no.
give it.
The trail of tho serpent has marked
a path Of human Wreckage. Woe
unto us if-after hearing the deep
monotone, and the inarticuiate NUT
tcrings that come from the parched
throats Of those from whom tne holy
sanctities of life have departed we
tail to hasten to their relief. This is
our highest social function; putting
ourselves in touch with that vast, un-
trained multitude who never hear the
strains OF the higher harmones of
life, and with busy hands ceaselessly
work at the arduous yet SIMPLE task
of gathering up the fragments, for
remember that after all is said and
done, the real thought you are going
To enjoy in your heart of hearts, and
take satisfaction in: the thought that
VIII carry YOU over the rough places
in this world and. finally, land you
within the portals Of the celestial
kingdom will be. not that you have
hccn better than ether men, neces-
s;uily but because you have helped
10 realize ;hc parable of the Good
Samaritan in your life. by this shall
all men know that yo are my disciples
because We love one another"
Now 1t is not my thought, or pur-
pose 10 luiSlUuSC OlN one. lful as Il
fact what are we really doing, you
and |, to uplift and sweeten the lives
OF those around us; lives embittered
perhaps by PAIN, persecution, poverty,
and the selfishncss of men? What
are we doing to reclaim those whom
the drawings of the lower levels, in
" Inch they live, are ceaselessly drag
gng them down into abysses of des-
pair, or the black pit-holes OF in
iquty?
Fearing in mind that the keynote
OF the Lenten season, upon which we
have but just entered, is not self
denial but sacrifice, may / not urge
upon you the necessity of keeping
your heart warm and your humanity
at par, lest some of the duties and
some of the privileges that may come
to you during its continuance-and
which but serve TO emphasize its
splendid opportunities and the fine
use that can be made of them-shall
fail of their disciplinary value.
Q, Lord, instruct us to improve our
fast
BY starving sin and taking such re-
past
AS may our faults control;
That every man may revel at his door,
Not in his parlor-hanqueting the
poor,
And among those, his Soul.