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LAST CONCERT is
GREATEST OE ALL
lContinued from t'i.s; rage.,

'N'i'iittf Iip'ii J. !tSt tet.'
audience persisted in it's demand. and
SiEncr Martineili responded with la
Donna e Mobile from Ncrdis 'Rigo-
ictto." and Nina a dainty song 10y
Tanara. The aria from "Pacliaccj' was
encored again and again. and he was
forccd---no. not forccd-but persuaded.
by the continuous applause. TO give
two more charming songs.
ON the whole, the concert last night
was beyond criticism. ard the. We'd.
neSday club has again made the people
OF Richmond it's debtors. Great credit
rs due to the management of the club
Tor they have overcome great diiicul-
ties. and have accomplished much for
music in Richmond; hut While one con
graduates them. one must not forget
the iabors OF those who originated this
club and kept il alive and made !;
grow for many years under most ali
verse conditions. II was a labor OF love
Tor all these years with Mr.. aud Mrs
Maloney. in whose house he first meet
ing was held, ana with Arthur SERVE
nor. its first. and for many Years, its
only director: and while they must re-
joice in the increasing achievements OF
the club. it would he ungra,cful If
the public failed to join them and
other pioneers with tho present man
agement in its CONGRATULATIONS and
gratitude. A e G.;
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Richmond Branch
to Get Building
Methodist Boob COMMITTEES Pre-
pares 10 Sc cure Plans and
Specifications

NASHVILLE. TENN, May l0.-Tho
annual meeting or the hook committee
"f ,hc Methodist Episcopal Church,
south. was held at the Methodist
Episcopal Publishing House to-day.
Reports were made by the book agents
80 the main house a; Nashville and
branches in Dallas and Richmond
y new activity of the committee re-
latcS to the erection of a new build =
ing Ut Richmond tn look after the
growing business Of that branch. 4
lot has been recently purchased in that
city. aud Il committee was appointed
80 secure plans and specifications for
= new building suitable for transactine
the business or this branch the com :
mittce TO report to the next annual
meeting OF the book committee
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AMERICAN NOTE PLACES
GERMANY IN DILEMMA
Suggestions Rejected. but Promises
Registered So That They Will
Have to BE Kept.
COMMENT or FRENCH PRESS
--latest Communication to Berlin
Spoken OF MS Masterpiece OF Di-
acknowledgements William Meets
His Master In President Wilson.

PARIS. May l0.-Groat prominence
IL given by the newspapers of Paris
this morning to the latest American
note to Germany. The American notn
IL spoken OF us n masterpiece, Of
diplomacy.
with concseuess, flrmncss AMI
clarity. which Is Ia strong contrast to-
the Iathos with which Wilhelmstrassc
announced it's backdown. President
Wilson maintains the position he took
up in the preceding note" writes
stephen Pichon. former Foreign Min.
lister in the Petit Journal.
The Matin says the American note
places Germany in n cruel dilemma, her
suggestions having been rejected. but
her promises registered, SO that they
will have to he kept. 1t continues:
III must be clear Ia all neutrals that
Germany las suffered nh unprecedented
diplomatic defeat. II will DO interest
ing to see how the German government
explains to the public that It has con-
scnted radically to modify submarine
warfare without obtaining the slightest
compensation in exchange"
Ono Of the most important points to
he noted in regard to the American
reply. In tho opinion of the Petit
Parisien. Is that IL ignores the nIlus.on
in the German note to the Chauccl!or's
tw" declarations IN the Rcichstpc I'm
regard TO peace negotiations. Th,s
paper says:
"lr Emperor William desired To catch
President Wilson IN a trap tn. En-
ieror Is caught Il, his owu toiis He
has met his master. There remains
nothing for him 10 do except either TO
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-11
TRAIN MEN ON TRIAL
Testimony Begnn I'm Case Of I:mpio.
OF southern Trains Thnf
tOllfdeI,

SALISBURY. y. c.. May 10 The trial
OF the trainm"n in charge nj the
southern Railway trains that coilidcd
here last November, resulting in the
death of II. 5. SEWERS and Z. T. Hall.
OF Charlotte. began here this morning.
Most OF the morning was consumed
in choosing OF the jurymen. but
all of the states evidence was in when
court adjourned for the night
The traiumen are Engineer \. Tan
HERSHEY aud his negro fireman. Arthur
Kelly, Of Train No. rs, and Flagnan
Clyde II, Wilson. Of the special. upon
which the killed were ell route To u
football game ut Richmond. Indct-
mcntS were issued against III" men
Immediately after the accident, but So
itcitnr Clement has just been able "a
have the case brought to trial.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-11
COUNCIL D|ss0LVEs, AS
PROOF OF INCOMPETENCE
BOD! In China Takes Action To- .Ac-
knowledge Responsibility IN
Monarchical Movement.
MAS ACTING AS PARLIAMENT
Some of the Leaders Oppose Motion
to Break Up. but Ii Is Adopted
After Long and Spirited Debate
by Majority Vote.

! PEkiN[i, May observation-disclosures it's
responsibility III the monarchcol move
mcnt. the state Council. sitting as an
. citing parliament. has dissolved Itself
to prove 10 the opponents OF the mon
archE that the acting parliament real
lied It's worthicSsness and the great
error II made in urging the throne
upon President Yuan Shi kai.
The acting parliament was culled in
special session by order of the prcsi-
dent Immediately after he had an
nounccd the cancellation of the mon
archy. and Its session of March "a was
probably the last it will hold, as Pres
/ ident Yuan Shi Iiai doubtless will ap-
prove the dissolution OF tho acting
parliament. Before adjourning. the
all laws OF the republic, which were
cancelled or in any way affected by
the Legislation providing for the re-
establishment OF the monarchy.
kianc Han. the member who moved
that the acting parliament should dis
solve itself as !, proof Of it's guilt in
advising 4 change in the form OF gov
eminent, said: The change OF govern
mcnt was brought about rashly with
out due and careful consideration For
tunately. our great president Is 4 man
of kind and benevolent disposition and
capable OF piercing through 10000 lines
of mystery. and has issued n mandate
sh ouldcring all the responsibilities for
the crime by abruptly Cauccllinr the
same. Careful consideration Will show
that although those who frs: advocated
the monarchy cannot cSraf)e blame
for having done SO. III" TSan Cheng
Yuan Estate Councn nevertheless
also shared in committing the crime
for acting as principal representatives
OF the people. y man 50 ignorant OF
law like myself is unable to say
whcther. the organization of the con-
Nention of the citizens representatives
WAS legal: hut | ann convinced that in
spite of the cancellation OF the mon
archy. 1t is doubtful whether the parties
in tho south will be satisfied with il
or il the province of Sunnan and
kwcichow viii cease lighting. In adj
dition 10 these facts We also must
member that strong ueighboring
country has been eagerly cxpectant.
since the great president has cour-
aEc"usly taken on himself the respon-
aibility OF tho crime. we should also
wind up our business and ask the gov
crnluent to dissolve the organ in order
that. on the one hand, may thus
offer apology to the citizens, and. on
tn. other hand. TO the great presi-
Ing our own conscience"
LinaE-S II and other prominent
leaders opposed the motion. saying II
was the duty of the members of the
getting parliament 20 stick 20 their posts
in spite OF troubles which have come
upon tho country, and try to save the
government rather than their own
faces.
After spirited debate, the acting
parliament adopted tho measure by
majority vote.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-11
BARN NEAR ASHLAND BURNS
One hundred ind Fifty barrels OF Corn
Also Arc Destroyed by
E'lumCx

l0fNhi'i 10 ne ifntS- l)iSDitch.
ASHLAND. VA, May Io--A large
barn on the farm of Howard Gilman.
just ives; OF the town, was destroyed
by tire OF unknown origin on Monday
night. together with $50 barrels Of
corn. also oats and wheat the loss
amounting to several thousand dollars
Miss Kitty Kent has returned home,
after u visit 10 Mrs. stuart ATichauX
in Richmond.
Mrs +. Morgan Shepherd leaves on
sunday might for Birmingham, Ala. TO
attend til" Confederate Reunion. Mrs
Shepherd will he matron of honor for
Tennessee. having been appointed by
i.lcutenant-G General Baxter Smith. Of
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. Miss Ruth R!akey
VIII" was appointed maid of honor TO
Miss Miriam AppleGate. of kentucky.
chief sponsor for the Army of North
ern Virginia, also will leave on Sun
day for Birmingham.
Dr and Mrs !. Thornton Booth are
spendinC several days a. Williamsburg
With relatives.
nemoon will leave shortly for visit
I" Atlantic City.
Rev. and Mrs Hcphicrm of Mary
land, are guests OF Mr. and Mrs. Nat
Lancaster
J. {. Hewlett. II South Boston, Is
visiting her father. r. j. Hewlett
Reginald Bruce, who has been
spending some time at the Henry Clay
Inn, has returned to Richmond
Ashland people are much Interested
I'm the approaching wedding of Miss
Mary Hutchinson. of King William
County To Howard Taylor. of Hanover
Miss Hutchinson frequently visits here
tn" wedding will take place early In
June.
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ADVANCED DE:rkCiMENTs
Of FRENCH KEpELSED

BERLIN. May 10 Cvia London) The
official communication tonight says:
I'm the Argonnc the enemy. after n
BON harding preparation. attempted 10
enter our lines. hut was rcpulsed.
southwest % hill No. 3ot advanced
detachments of the enemy were re-
pulsed. one detachment was captured.
The new German positions on hill No.
3oi were extended
German airmen dropped nunier-
Gus bombs on factories at Dombasle
tArSonne) and Raon-l- Etape CVosges)
Eastern front y Russian attack
southeast of Garbunovka along a small
front was repuised. The enemy suffered
heavy losses.
Balkan front There has been no
especial front event"
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ATTACK ny GERMANS
COMPIIEIE:I.N Rl;PILSED

PARIS. May io.-Thc official COM
muuicatlon tonight reads:
"On the left bank OF the Mouse, after
violent hombardmcnt, the Germans
launched Il strong attack on our posi-
lions in the neig hborhood OF hill 2S1
This attack was completely repuiscd
Some prisoners remained III our hands
~ small infantry action carried out
by our troops on the slopes Of Lee Mort
Iiomne permitted us 10 occupy some
parts of a German trench We took
siXty-two prisoners and captured two
machine guns
The day was comparatively calm on
the rest OF the front"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-11
ALIENS F0OT.EASE DOES II

When your SHOES pinch or your rorny and
huni"rs ,ch" so that you are tired all over
E"t A!l"u- Foot -lIasc. the antt,eriic
powder 10 -" shaken into tho shoes and
used "a Tho !"ot-hath. II will take tho
.unS out ~ ccrus and bunioUa. aud give
Instant relief :" Tired. Aching Swollen
Tender feet over leo.erO packages are be :.
INK us'd H. tho German and Aiiiod troops
At tn" front. Sold everywhere. :5c. Don
accept any substitute.
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Normnn IIupgond such.

WASlll NGTON. May 10.--EIcury Lana
Wilson. former ambassador to Mexico,
brought II s35o,o00 libel suit to-day in
the local courts against Norman Hail
good. the publisher. Mr.. Wilson base,
his suit on publications regarding tho
Mexican situation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-11

Srences. An additional reason is con-
stituted by tho fac, that officers OF the
American navy found fragments 4 an
explosive In the hold OF ;hc Sussex
which arc described 10y them upon hrm
grounds as parts OF a German torpedo.
/, Finally the coun,erevidencc which
was deduccd In tho note of the 10th
ultimo from the difference In appear
ance OF the vessel described by the
submarine commander and the only re-
production Of the Sussex then availa-
bic has proven 10 lie uutcuabie, mas
much as, according to n photograph Of
the damaged SUSSEX now 20 hand, the
characteristic distinctions no longer
existed at the time OF the accident;
while the Sussex IN the photograph %
my Daily Graphic Enclosed in the note
carried only ono mast and showed the
white sangway customary on passenger
vessels on the level with the portfolios
q. w. :. The reproduction OF the dam
aged Sussex shows Il second mast and
uniform dark color, and thus APP
breaches in her outer appearance The
description rs furnished hy ;i.c vessels
commander
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Brazil To MAKE PROTEST.
IN RIO Dir SNtO CASE.

ITO JANEIRc. May io.-The German
minister, replying to the note Of the
brazilian government. in regard 10 tho
sinking Of the Brazilian steamship Rio
Branc" ~ a German submarine. in
foemed the chanCellorH to-day that his
government would undoubtedly receive
Willingly any communications on the
subject addressed 10 II by Brazil The
minister also EXPRESSED his Eratiiica-
ton that tho crew of the Rio Erarro
had been saved AS soon as the official
inquiry into the sinking of the shin
is concluded, demand for indemnity
VIII be presented 10 Berlin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-11

The Rio Branco WAS sunk on Nav :.
and her crew landed ~ Rlyth. Eng
land. The sinking OF the ship caused
great indignation in Brazil. and the
newspapers were unanimous in de-
manding energetic action by the gov
eminent. II was proposed that Brazil
should join with the United States in
protest against German submarine
warfare.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-11

accept the American note, ut tho risk
OF losing the fury OF tho German
governmental parties. or to take upon
himself tho initiative la bringing about
II rupture. which would entail scriuu,
consequences for Germany"
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COMMANDER FORMED
JUDGMENT TOO WURniEDI.T

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pN 'he appearance "i ''e vessel "''"e'
thf pressure ~ ''it"'hSta hteS' nc
iorht" ms 1o"sin'ht 100 huFric"iE III
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-11

When 10 shc sunday Excursions
begin on the Norfolk and Western
Railway? This much asked uucstion
can r"w he answered. They begin
next sunday. May 18th
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ENEMY TRANSPuItT sunk
by FRENCH SUBMARINE

PARIS, May ia French submarine
sank an enemy transport laden with
war material IN the Lower Adriat!c
Sea yesterday. says Havas dispatch
from Rome.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-11

Ambassador Page VIII Re Speaker
'ir. Thomas Nelson Page. United
states ambassador to italy. will deliver
tn" commencement address at Rich
mond College on Juno z.
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COMPARATIVE CALM
IN VERDUN REGION
Continual from Eirs: Page

-
TO General Townshcnd. and expressed
regret that his own supplies were not
more plentiful
The Washington herald., 1916-01-20
Fight Nineteen
Battles in Air
Day of Air Encounters Be-
tween English and Ger
man Aeroplanes.

London, Jan. 1e.-Nineteen air ercoun-
ters in one day between squa drons OF
the allies and Germans at Lesars
northeast Of Amiens; a renewed aerial
bombardment of the great German for
tress of Metz by French squadron, and
scattered air fights at Thiancourt and
Freilinghein took place today.
The attack at Lesars was on the Ger
man supply depot and did much damaso.
The British official communication is.
sued tonight says:
"On Monday sixteen of our aeroplanes
attacked a German supply depot al
Lesars, northeast Of Albert, causing con-
siderable damage. During the day there
were nineteen air encounters, from which
German machines were driven down ano
two of our aeroplanes were lost
"a German aeroplane was brought
down near Freilinghein by our fire.
The French official statement issued in
Paris tonight says:
"To the south of the Somme, in the
section of Lihons, a German blockhoust
was destroyed by our fire.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-20

AS PRISONERS
Maine Authorities Capture
Men Escaping from Am
herst Detention Camp.
specal . Ths vashinrtce Her,id.

Special to Tue Washington Hsrsid.
Calais, Ne. Jan. ls.-FoUr men. al
legged to be German prisoners Of war
who escaped from a detention camp al
Amherst. Nova Scotia, on Monday night
were arrested here today.
They escaped from the camp at Am
herst after a brilliant piece Of engI-
neering work had been performed. A
tunnel $50 feet long was excavated un-
der the walls to q point beyond the
sentry lines. Through this subway
nineteen of the interned German pris'
oners made their escape.
Seven OF the prisohers were cap
tured in New Brunswick today, accord
ing TO reports from the Dominion au.
thorities. -Four others were taken al
St Stephen, within a few miles OF this
American line, for which they wer'
at NcAdam Junction, also close to III,
border. One man is still at large.
Formal proceedings will be startet
against the men seeking their return 4
Canadian soil. --.z-..,--- ---.- 80. 10
sa4z.igratioa caicfais today rseaAe
that German prisoner Of war, who ar
rived in Boston as a stowswsy recently
after escaping from 4 French camp. wa
admitted 10 the country. after tulhIlmen
of the immigrant requirements. Tn
ruling may permit these men to remsir
in this country.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-20
Montenegro Ends Peace.
Farley, Reports State
Special Cable to The washington Herald.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
London, Jan. Io.-Montenegro
has broken off peace negotia-
tions with Austria, according to
an official statement issued to-
day at the French Embassy.
King Nicholas and his family
and suite, Paris says, have
sailed for Italy.
The Austrian terms were so
harsh that Montenegro even
though at the mercy of the in
vaders, could not accept them.
These terms, says a wireless
dispatch from Rome, included
the giving up Of all railways
and personal towns as we'll as
complete disarmament which
was to continue after the war.
In return Nicholas or his son,
Prince Peter, was to rule over
a state comprising practically
all of present Montenegro ex-
cept Mount Lovien, and part Of
Old Serbia. Serbia as a nation
was to be wiped from the map.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-20
WOULD UPSET CARRAfZ8 4
Chief Executive Believes Ma
sacre Was Planned to Drag
This Country Into Situation.
DEMOCRATS TO BACK WILSON
Seven Enlisted Men Of Seventh u. S.
Cavalry Reported Captured by
Mexican Bandits.

Senator Stone. chairman of the Senate
Foreign Relations Committee. yesterday
laid before that body the administrator $
attitude regarding Mexico. He told the
committee that President Wilson believes
the recent outrages in Mexico were COM
mitted for the sole purpose OF forcing
armed Intervention by the United States.
Senator Stone said that the adminstrs-
tion believes that IL the United States
sent an armed force into Mexico 10 pun
ish the men responsible for the massacre
Of the seventeen Americans near Chi
huahua it would bring about friction
with the Carranza government. He said
this would weaken the Carranza govern
ment and would result in another revoIu-
ton in Mexico.
The veteran Democrat leader had just
come from a conference with the Presi-
dent when he addressed the committee
Borah VIII Wait.
Following Senator Stones statement.
Senator Borah, Republican, said he would
not assume the responsibility of imme-
miately pressing the Senate for action
on intervention resolutions. He stated
he would instead canvass the Senate and
ascertain the sentiment Of his colleagues,
so he will know how to proceed II fur
ther outraEes are committed
A heated discussion took Place before
'senstor Borah took his stand, N the
course of which the Democratic members
made it plain that they would stand be-
hind the President and prevent the pas
sage of intervention resolutions Senator
Marcus Smith, of Arizona, who has been
be done, gave his support to Chairman
Stone. OF the Democrats Senator Pom
creme, of Ohio. alone hesitated and ex-
pressed the opinion that a policy of
further wrangling would be unwise
Douglas. Ariz.. Jan 1s.-The Seventh
Cavalry, stationed at Hachita, n. NJ.
Capt Nissen, reported this afternoon to
Col. Dcdd, commanding the Second Cav
airy brigade here, that three United
States troopers, engaged in trailing a
band of MeXicans who robbed a ranch
house Tuesday on the American side
near the border, were fired upon by Mex
leans.
One horse was killed. The three troop
ers escaped uninjured
Reports of the capture of United States
soldiers were due to garbled reports of
train arrivals along the border this morn
ing.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-20
Soldiers Desert;
Won't Surrender
Montenegrins Flee to Interior
Rather Than Lay Down
Arms to Austrians.
By r. MACKENZIE

Rome, Jan. l9.-The Austrians are en-
|countering serious difficulty in disarming
the Montenegrins, who are hiding their
rifles. While many soldiers and officers
are deserting. others have refused to lay
down their arms and have fed to the
mountains, determined to resist attempts
to disarm them.
Even those who have been persuaded
to surrender are now indignant because
the Austrians are supplying rifles to
the Aloanians, who are notoriously hos.
tile to the Montenegrins. The Austrians
will probably send punitive expeditions
into the interior. helped by the Albanians
The Austrians are adopting defensive
measures but it is not likely they will
attempt to advance in Albania before
spring
The Washington herald., 1916-01-20
Danbury Hatters
Face Ejectment
Court Grants F Foreclosure
Against Homes of l4l Aged
Union Labor Martyrs.
Special to The Washington Herald

Special to The Washington Herald.
Danbury, Conn, Jan. 19.-Unless organ
lied labor at once comes to the rescue,
40 Danbury hatters who have made the
twelve years fight against D. E. Lowe
and Company will be turned with their
families into the streets.
Judge Thomas in the Federal Court at
New Haven today granted the final mo-
ton of foreclosure against, the homes
of the 141 union labor martyrs.
This gives immediate effect to the order
of the Supreme Court that, under the
Sherman antitrust law, the members OF
the hatters' union are liable for the
$4,000 damages assessed in favor of
Loew & Co. for the alleged injury they
suffered through the boycott growing out
CT the famous hatters' strike in 1905.
The 400 victims of the order live in
Danbury, Bethel and Norwalk. Practi-
cally all of them own their own homes,
which they have purchased through long
years of toll and saving. Many of them
are past go years old.