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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-08
MORE AMERICANS
ARE KILLED
Three Soldiers and Ten year
Old Boy Victims of !;
Bandits
!
CARRY G. ) CITIZENS
CARRY 6, : CITIZENS
U. S. Troops Ordered to Catch Raid
ers at Any Cost-Big Bend at
White Heat Over Outrage

Alpine, Tex, May S-American
troops today are rushing through the
desolate stretches Of the Big Bend
Country in pursuit Of Mexican BAN
dts who killed three American SOL
ders and a ten-yaar-old boy, and
captured two American citizens at
ter five hour battle against a 1T
tie detachment at Glenn Springs, Tex.
The troops have been ordered to
catch the raiders at any cost and
cross the border if necessary.
The Big Bend country is in white
heat of rage and throughout the dis
trict cattlemen and other residents
are rallying to the cry for vengeance.
An entire battalion ordered out by
General Funston following delayed
troops, converging on Marathon, Tex.
by railroad, will detrain Immediately
and sweep southwark over the desert
toward the border
Alpine, Texas, May S-Villa BAN
dts, some 70 in number. fcrled the
Rio ,;rande Friday night anc, sweep
ing 15 miles inland on American soil,
raidcd tie little settlement OF Glenn
Springs and attacked detachment of
American cavalry. consisting of nine
men of Troop A. Fourteenth Caval-
ry.
Three troopers and l0-years-old
boy were killed. two cavalrymen
were wounded and another is miss
ing. He is believed to be prisoner
of the bandits. who are now fleeing
southwark into Coahuila, Mexico.
Two American citizens. j. Deem
er and man named Compton,
were carried across the Rio Grande
and reports have it that their throats
were cut.
A posse of so citizens of Marathon
tonight are in pursuit of the Villistas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-08
LIGHTNING RUNS AN AUTO.
Takes Car From Owners Control
and Tosses it Into Ditch.

Vineland, N. j., May g. If light
ming only can harnessed the prob
lem of the high cost of automobile
fuel will be solved and the almost
prohibitive expense of using gasoline
will be a thing of the past. A bolt
of the real kind harnessed itself to
a car here last week made it run
away, spilled it into ditch and
shocked four occupants in the ma
chine, who were fortunate to get OF
with no more serious injury.
The machine was owned by Bor-
ough Engineer Samuel Tregale, who
was taking his wife and three chill
dren for ride They were trying to
reach home ahead of the storm when
the car was struck. Just why the
lightning caused so many things te
happen is question for the experts
First, all the lights on the machine
went out, then the car started on 6
wild run. which Treagle was unable
to prevent, and finally, in flash o1
fire, it turned over in roadside ditch
Treagle fell clear. of it and soon ex
tricated his wife and children IRON
the wreck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-08
CUsPIDOR HURLED AT JUDGE
Jurist Takes Hand in Subduing
Youth Sentenced For Murder

Chicago May S-Daniel Riley 10
years old who had just been sentenc-
ed to 35 years in prison for mur-
der, picked up an iron cuspldor and
hurled it at Judge Charles A. Mac
Donald in the Criminal Court Build
ing Saturday. The Judge saw the
act in time to dodge.l The cuspidor
struck the bench and bounded against
the wall back of his chair.
The Judge, who is nearly feet
tall, stepped over the bar inclosure
and, with three bailiffs, seized Riley
who struck and kicked in his des-
peration to escape from the court
room. The bailiffs rained blows on
the prisoners head, back and shoul-
shoulders, and he finally was subdued
and taken back to the county Jail.
Several weeks ago Riley was found
guilty by a jury of the murder OF
John Mozler, who was slain by two
robbers while in his saloon on July
S. This jury fixed his punishment at
Imprisonment for IA years. Riley
through his counsel, made a motion
for a new trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-08
GERMANY WANTS PEACE
People of Every Class in Fatheriand
Talking of Nothing Els"

Rotterdam, May s. There arc in
dications that the German govern
ment is fervently dcsirous to conclude
peace.
IN Berlin, it is learned from Am
ericans. people of every class are
talking nothing else.
The belief is generally accepted
that in the conversation between Am
bassador Gerard and the kaiser at
Headquarters the subjects discussed
were not confined to Germany's re-
ply to the American note. Germany
wants peace, and is looking to Am
erica to make the move that Ger
many dare not openly make.
Perhaps this statement may be re-
rarded as contradicted by the char
acter of the German note, with what
looks like an ultimatum in the final
paragraph, but this would be an er-
ror. 1t is necessary to bear in mind
the devious ways of Prussian dip
lomacy. Germany wants nothing less
than the removal of the British block
ade. and in that wish is the key to
the present situation in the subma-
rine war. The blockade has produced
an economic situation which is rapid
ly becoming unbearable.
A "peace kite" flown yesterday IT
the Swiss newspaper Zuricher Post is
circulated from Berlin by the Official
agency which quotes it as written by
well-known subject of a neutral
country.
"Who can be the peacemaker?" II
asks. "Who will bring the nations
that are longing for peace back II
the condition of humanity? Who vii
point a path for the return to NOR
ality and civilization?
"In America it is possible to la!
the foundations upon which peace Cal
be built up. This appears to be tn
world and historic task of America.
! Meanwhile symptom of the pos
sibility of peace is the strength 0
the exchange rate, which is. mount
ing daily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-08

Boniface was too much to overcome
before nightfall.
On arrival here Captain Boniface
Immediately reported the affair to
the French and British authorities
Every member of the crew was eau
toned not to discuss the affair.
The story was first told by sever
al American cattlenen abroad, but
they knew nothing about the pres
ence of submarines. with the armed
auxiliaries. When the facts OF the at
tack had been told by the cattlemen,
several members of the crew then
told the story in detail.
The Venezia had on board more
than 40 American citizens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-08

appointed to direct the local operas
tions at Verdun. He. will succeed
Gen. Henri Philippe Petain, who has
been promoted to commander-in-
chief of the group of Central Ar
mics in the sector between Scissors
and Verdun.
Paris, May 8-Belgian troops on
April, 10 captured German positions
at Shangugu, on the border of Ger
man East Africa and continued pro-
gress south of Kivu Lake, accord
ing to all announcement made by the
Belgian Minister of the Colonies.
They occupied German post at
Ishange on the 22d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-08
SERVICES LAST NIGHT

The one hundredth anniversary OF
the founding of the American. Bible
Society was observed at the Second
Presbyterian Church last night. Re-
yival, services to last until May 2lst
commenced last night at Trinity
Methodist Church. The Rev. E. B.
Jackson, D.sD., pastor of the First
Baptist Church commenced series
Of sermons last night at o'clock on
Jesus and His Friends. P. j. Haiti
gan, reading. clerk Of the House OF
Representatives and Michael F. Con-
ry, of New York, delivered addresses
at a meeting of the Holy Name
Society in ST. SEary's Hall last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-08
thansiatimate that. it made reference
to peacd ptososals.

thangl1EtInAst tuat IL nteuS n
to peasd PROPOSALS.
This message, coming so closely on
the heels of the new Germany note
has caused speculation as to the pos
sibility of early peace discussions
This note, as has been pointed out
contains the frank statement by Ger'
MANY that the Berlin government
conscious of its strength" was will
ing to consider pesce terms upon a
basis that will safeguard Germanys
vital interests.
The fact is recited in this commupl-
cation that twice within recent months
the German government has let the
fact be known tina, 1t was disposed
to treat for peace. The intimatlon
then followed that the Germans We're
still ready to discuss terms and Tor
that reason, as we'll as for others the
Berlin ministry would regret any
break in friendly relations with the
United States.
What view the President will take
of this section of the Berlin note and
of the Pope's communication cannot
be stated. He may take the position
that the note, in fact, reveals no new
attitude on the part of Germany; that
the allies have known all along that
Berlin was prepared to talk peace,
and that nothing remains for this
government to do except to hold itself
ready to act as intermediary at any
hour of the day or night the allies
may wish to consider the German
terms.
American diplomatic representa-
tives in every intelligent capital, 1t
can be stated definitely, have instruc-
tions to make the position of the
United States clear with regard to
peace overtures, and to lose no tav-
orable opportunity to impress upon
the governments to which these dip
lomats are accredited, the eageness
with which the United States will
respond when our services may be
needed.
The feeling prevails here, there
fore, that the President Will make no
fresh offer Of mediation to the nations
now at war, but viii content himself
with the occasional reminders of Am
erican willingness to act, which the
Presidents ambassadors are giving
to the belligerents.
All peace talk is more or less slgni-
ficant, however, no matter how re-
mote the possibility of an early end
Ing of the war, and to that extent
Washington is decidedly interested
in the recent developments in that
direction. 1t is too much to say,
though, that either the administration
or those closely associated with it are
of the opinion that the conflict has
entered upon its final stages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-08
GERMANS Gain
MORE GROUND
Enter French Communicat-
ing Trench East of
Hill 9O4
PROCURE A FOOTING
General Petain Succeeded at Verdun
by General Nivelle-Artillery Duel
Active

Paris, May 8-French military crit
ncs declared today that the Ger
man attack yesterday is the prelude
to a fourth great offensive against
Verdun.
The fighting on the west bank OF
the Meuse, northwest of Verdun, at
tained the greatest violence yester-
day.
Repulsed in their attempts to storm
and capture the summit of Hill BOA,
the Germans resorted to fanking
attack on the French right, which
yielded some results.
The German object apparently is
to force evacuation of Hill 304 by
threatenening to surround the posi-
ton.
Almost the same form of attack
was employed east of the Meuse,
where the Germans for many weeks
have been attacking the ridge of Pep
per Heights, four and one-half miles
north of Verdun.
Facing frightful losses in frontal
attack on the slopes of the position,
the German commanders have been
hacking away persistently at French
positions in the ravines east of the
heights hoping to drive through to-
ward the Meuse and force the French
to. retire from the strongly fortified
positions.
In yesterdays fighting French first
line trenches were penetrated on a
front of 500 yards.
Paris, May Sin fierce attacks on
both banks of the Mouse yesterday
the German forces gained ground
from the French. They entered the
French communicating trenches east
of Hill No. 3O4 and gained footing
in the first French line between
Haudromont wood and Fort Douau-
mont over an extent Of near!
a third of a mile.
The official communication of the
French War Office making this an.
nouncement reads as follows:
"On the left bank of the Meuse
the bombardment of extreme vio'
lence, which lasted without cessation
for two days in the region of Hill No
3O4, was followed today by power
full German attack delivered against
our front between Hill No. 304 ant
LIE Mort Homme. The enemy, aftei
repeated efforts, penetrated the un
derground passageways east OF Hill
; No. 304. Everywhere else ne wa:
repulsed with serious losses inflicted
by our machine guns and batteries
which enegetically bombarded the
German lines.
"On their right bank, after intens
artillery preparation, the German
delivered several successive attack
against our trenches between Haudro
mont wood and Fort Douaumont. Il
the western part of the. front tn
enemy attack gained footing
an extent of about 500 metres in ou
, first line. To the centre and to tn
east all the attacks were broken.
AIN the Woevre there was grea
artillery activity in the sectors a
i. the foot of the Meuse hills.
"There was no event of importanc
on the rest of the front except tn
, usual cannonading.
. The Belgian official communlcs
tion reads:
: can artillery action of feeble ir
:. tensity occurred in the sector OF Di'
n nude, where our guns bombarde
/. barges in the Hanzaeme camel.
d Gen. Robert Nivelle has bee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-08
2100 PAY TAXES

When City Treasurer Thomas W.
Robinson closed his books Saturday
night 21OO persons had paid there
poll taxes and will be qualified to
vote in the presidential election i'll
November. This is the largest num-
ber that have paid their taxes in
many years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-08
LOCAL BREVITIES
The choir of st. Paul's Church will
give their annual concert the evening
of Tuesday May %.

In the circuit court today Thomas
A. Rose was named as administra-
tor of the estate OF Margaret A.
Rose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-08

The Junior Daughters of Mary Gus
tis Chapter will hold strawberry
festival at Lee Camp Hall Wednesday
at o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-08
LECTURE ON ToLsTo1

By Mrs. Jean Macarthur Hyde
For the Benefit Of Alexandria Free
Kindergarten.
Tuesday afternoon May 9Th
At Lee Camp Halr.
From $ 4 to 6 O'Clock. Lecture at 4
O'clock then Russian Tea,
Admission ................ 20 cent:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-08

The monthly meeting of the Cham
ber of Commerce will take place to-
night in it's rooms at Washington and
King streets. A new set of bylaws
will be adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-08

In police court this morning "Gen-
eral' Grayson, colored, charged with
robbing Ephraim Brown, colored, of
a watch and chain was sent to Jail
for 60 days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-08

The annual meeting of the Minis
terial Association for the election of
officers will take place tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock in the M. f.
Church South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-08
NOTICE TO PUBLIC.

Alexandria, Va, May 9Th. 1915.
On and after this date will not
be responsible for any debts, contract:
ed BY my wife, Mrs. 'Leula Hohen-
stein;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-08

The delegates of Post F, Travellers
Protective Association Of America,
who have been attending the state
convention in Newport News return
ed home this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-08

The Roxana, the pleasure yacht
owned by Larz Anderson, of Wash
ington, is being given thorough
overhauling at the plant of the Mar
inc Railway and Coal Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-08

Funeral services for. Mrs. Sarah
H. snowden,. widow of Stacey a..
Snowden, who died early yesterday
morning, will take place tomorrow at
ternoon from her home at Collinwood,
Fairfax county. Interment will be
in Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-08

Thirty representatives of the Odd
Fellow lodges in this city LETT
here yesterday morning for Lynch
burg to attend the annual sessions
of the grand lodge of the state. They
will return on Wednesday. The party
was in charge of Col. W. l.. Mar
tin and D. R. Stansbury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-08

HARD SHE'LL CRABS NOW ON
SALE AT RAAINlELS CAFE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-08

Funeral services for John H. SUIT
ton who died on Friday afternoon
were held yesterday afternoon at !
o'clock from his late residence, lOt
Wolfe street, and were conducted BY
the Rev. E. B. Jackson, D. D.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-09

guaSc-will result In tho opening OF
the long idle coal territory ON a com
mcrciai basis.
\oNfOLk AND WESTERN PRAISED.
But SCHEDULE Is CRITICIXED
Commercial men Of Richmond, in
tcrvicwed yesterday. gave the Norfolk
and Western hallway Company credit
Tor every part Of the development for
winch II was responsible in the town.
but found criticism In tho operation of
certain OF It's trains that would give
richmond improved service. Previous
l" the time that the special cominuter
trans between Richmond and Hope
wei were placed in operation the
'fh'h To III" Guncotton CITY from Pc
'"rsburG left at $40 o'clock i'm the
morning When the special service was
lh"uSuratcd the schedule of this train
was advanced 10 90 o'clock. forcing
'sl'hmondcrs to leave this city at sis
o'clock instead 90 At . o'clock. which
mad been customary.
ic"ple leaving IIopcwcll on tho 30
O'clock train in the afternoon canno,
'n"k' connection with the fas. train
~ INC Norfolk and Western at pc,crs-
hutS' which leaves about five minutes
""fofe the Wonder CITY exnrcys ar
INes. Efforts hav" been made to have
,hc road hold back the Richmond train.
nut 10 no avail, and many times ,his.
tram pulls out Of tho station JUS. as
th" iiopewcll train is pulling. in with
between fifty and scventy-fvc peopls
coming 10 Richmond. who arc forced IN
continue the trip on the slower oloc,-;c
cars.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-09
SPECIAL RATES ON ALL
RAILROADS FOR CELEBRATION
N"''"iN and Wcstcrn and Atlantic
'""st Line Announce several Special
Trims for 'Thursdny

Announcement was made veatorday
a; the local Offices OF the Norfolk and
Western and the Atlantic Coas, Line
railroads that special rates would 10
placed in effect during the celebration
"f iiopc"'lls first anniversary. which
is to lac hold next THURSDAY Greatly
reduced rates TO tho Guncot,on city
viii lac offered bv the railroads from
all points in this section OF tho stat.
AMI North Carolina.
The Official motto" Of tho Norfolk and
Western Railway Company ms,,,!c,s
it, agents at AL points between Nor
folk ard ltoanoke To place on sale spc-
cal excursion tickets TO HONEYWELL The
reduced tickets Will hc placed on sale
April 10 and IL. and Will he good on
all regular trains returning April -.
y similar announcement Was made By
the Atlautic Coast Line Railroad COM
PAM. til" agents on thi- road being
instructed 10 sell tickets to iopowcll
from Carson. Emporia. Jarratt. Roam.
and S,onev Creek. Va, and Rattlehoro
Enfield, Gary, Halifax. Pleasant Iiill.
ROCKY Mount, Weldon and Whitakcrs
y G.
Tho oNcprsion!sts Will pc handled
over both roads 10 Petersburg. where
they viii b" changed to tho Norfolk
ana Western Hallway on It's branch line
&" 'hc wonder CITY. Tho tickets are
good on all regular trains. ana the
railroad is now completing arrange
mcnts 10 run as many special trains
from Petersburg TO IIopcwoIl during
tho day Of tho cello bration as may he
needed 10 handle tho large crowds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-09
MAkt 1IE: TRIP N
FDRTI-FINE MINUTES

IN" electric cars mako tho ,flp bc
tween ''c two cities IN forty.nyc min
N'cS "harriu. S,rai.h, ouo-v,,.
i"re OF - c"nt@. This viii probably.
D" reduced 10 - cents later. business.
men say. and while there is nov an
hohriF schedule, efforts are being mad.
20 nave the cars run every thirty min
/ "t"s- The last car leaves each uoiu,
~ l-:iS o'clock At night II IS nrob
hpic that better schedule will he
provided, - four switches h.v. hocr
Installed along tho limo. which wound
"'!"" for schedule OF greater fro
Guoncy
The road is nine mics long r.,
NerSins much valuable territory and
"'''r being IN operation for rcw
! months "ll compare fa,orabIv v.i.,,
any electro limo iu this section @, mo
'oHnii," E"iur huiit over :: coun,ry
where soft s"tl prodo,uina,cs !, wii,
tax" s"mo Tim" for tho ro.dbod -
S"i'I", and i, VII. take cons,an, s,.
n"r'i>i"u I" keep it mr. good condi,ion
'"' ROAD Was started ahou, sow,
"'"u'hS ac". ana tn" work. while done
under many difficulties. was pushed fnr.
""id IN record time. having been con,
p''''" aud placed IN operation :, f,u
weeks ago -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-09
NEW PASSENGER NND
FREIGHT STATION tpNpI,,rt,n

the sidctracll facilities I'm Ijo,,ove1I
have been greatly enlarged 20 ;,,,.,,n.
modate the increasing business ann rI,o
company has Just completed = 10.
passenger ana freight station in yr,.i,
there is a waitinE-room ina: win ,.,l
more than 1000 people Tho side.
tracks, located 10 III. south NJ ,I,
well, have sprcad ont rantdly ana r,,,-o
than 500 cars Of frcich, can he h,rd,,d
in and out Of IoncwelI d,r ~, -,
Norfolk and Western.
pna operates -FOUR passenger
49, 49, ven petersburg ana
~, ~ ''c" CARRYING ei;h~
tue s..,ion are run III
,o,,.v INV, '''' Win lhcSe
o,,,.,,, are phckco 20
~ mo ,r,,o, az" '"''H 'h'fd
,, !" STAND dui-
c,t,.s 7, ~ We" vac TWO
ros co "'S 'he traNe'
..,onr,o1 "orNheh even
TIT, .,, ups OF cars
vii ,o-a, 49,, ""eS nor pre-
r,-. =, MS OF inc
%, ,o,d LILY an they
IT, ,,,.,
rL a., runs Tor the
,,,.,,o "n" western in
I,,a pat,u, N'''h''c Coast
,,,,oo .no.;a, ''"E' Is running
,.av hotr n,a, Trans each
49,. ana iioncwell
''' arc handling heavy
ust,, ,,o, ,,; Sp"rsers are
no,, a,,,.a !" an" from Hone
d,iIv for ,nc ,r,., trains
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-09

being made 10 have the goods moved
as quickly as possible. Tho Virginia
Navigation Company also operates 4,
triwcckly day service. handling passcn-
gers and freight, and Is getting Il good
part OF the business OF the city. All
OF these water lines have made nu-
mcrous improvements along the river
front within the past few weeks to
handle their traffic. and City Point is
also rapidly building UP, for many men
arc required TO handle the freight and
IN other work along tho river.
NEW TROLLEY LINE
SUCCESS FROM START
The Petersburg and Appomat,oX
electric line. from Hopcwcll TO Peters
burg. has been success from the very
start. and its traffic has exceeded the
expectations OF many men. although
perhaps not Of the builders. for they
have high anticipations Of their pro-
Jccts. At any rate. the travel over
the electric line is all that it's facili-
ties viii allow.
Tho cars are running on regular
schedule every hour. with Il slight lay.
over ut either terminus. and :, few
minutes before tho time for the cars
10 leave i'll either direction there is
little chance Of getting = seat i'm the
'all-stccl cars. In fact. nearly AS many
workmcn arc forced to stand IN dur
inr tn" trip az arc able to secure scaty
The limo. unicr promulgated rcyuia
tons. i8 not allowed TO couple i,s cars
int" trains as other in,crurban lines
a." opcratci. ana is forced TO run the
cars ir"'Nidu"lly. with a trailer run