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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
Corporal LEO Clement Shot
While Protecting Young
Woman From Soldier
MEMBER OF COMPANY c,
SECOND REGIMENT
Slayer Was Carl Dunches. En-
listed Man-Dead Man Was
From Warrenton Where He
Leaves Wife

Brownsville. Tex. Aug l6.-Corpo-
raj j, Leo Clement, Company c, Second
Virginia Infantry, was shot through
the heart and killed shortly after s
o'clock this evening by Carl Dunches,
enlisted as carpenter in the quar-
termasters department.
Dunches, infatuated with a girl of
sixteen. Josefa Valdez had gone to
her home and was threatening to shoot
her. She screamed and Dunches be-
gan firing at her with an automatic
pistol. One bullet wounded her in
the back
Clement was on military police duty
near by and ran to the Valdez home.
As he entered lunches shot him and
escaped. TWO hours later mounted
military police and city police hunted
the town for him. lie gave himself
up at the county Jail
At the Virginia camp extra guards
were pat on and no one was permit
ted to leave. as a precaution against
a possible effort OF soldiers to lynch
punches. Clements home is at War
renton, Va. where he leaves a wife.
He was a jeweler and matchmaker,
His home was formerly in Michi-
gan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
GERMANY NAY AID
N TR|fSTt'S DEFENSE
would Mean Declaration OF War Be-
tween Italy and Germany, Clar:-
fying Anomalous situation.

London. Aug. 1.-THE rapid ad-
vance Of the Italian army towards
Trieste, Austria's chief Adriatic port.
threatens to clear up the puzzling re-
latiof1y between Germany and Italy by
bringing them formally into a state
Of war with each other.
According to a Milan newspaper,
Germany will take over the defense
Of Trieste, in an effort to stay the
Italian attack, and Is sending troops
especially organized for that purpose.
The relations between Germany
and Italy have been strained seriously
for weeks.
A squadron Of French and Italian
aeroplanes raided the environs Of
Trieste today A French fiier was lost
Kine Victor Emmanuel visited Co.
rtsia today on a tour of inspection,
although tire city 10 still under fire
from long range Austrian artillery. A
he .vas leaving ne saw a soldier,
wounded in sl.e hand and foot. stand
tnx IT attention.
"Con't octhcr 70 salute me- said
The King. who shook hands with tho
soldier.
& italian forces continue their advance
ut and southeast OF Gorilla. Rome
q1ports. Austrian trenches ON Monte
]roc1nlkA. on tho CArso plateau and
- ~ CnkeFina ard 0aA Mafes, east
~ q h J! =. - -. !, ca
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
GERMANS ANNOYED BY
PEACE PROPAGANDA
Authorities Have Hands Full Conf1s-
eating and Tracing Source OF
Peace-at-Any-Pricc Pamphlets.

Rotterdam, via London, Aug. TO-
Throughout Germany the authorities
have their hands full confiscatins and
trying to trace the source of pam
phlets advocating peace at any price.
This symptom OF revolt among n
large section of the population re-
Gently assumed large proportions. A
few days ago there was a house-to-
house search in Berlin, resulting In
the arrests OF an editor and printer
associated with the Socialist organiza-
ton. Strongest measures. however,
failed 10 suppress this form Of axita-
ton against war, which 10 30 wide
spread as 10 battle the efforts Of the
military and police. 1t 10 proof OF
the existence OF a great undercurrent
OF discomfort approaching rebellion
among the working classes of Ger
many.
The well-informed Cologne CORES
pondent Of the Tyd writes:
Complete removal of the censor
ship may be expected shortly. as the
authorities can no longer oppose the
increasing stream OF protests and the
bitter agitation among the people.
The only result OF the governments
measures OF suppression Is the ap-
pearance in succession Of secretly
produced pamphlets distributed from
hand to hand, which are increasing
the prevailing unrest and the general
feeling OF collapse. Removing the
censorship would be a safety valve.
for the feeling 10 now increasing in
bitterness among the laboring
classes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
JOHN BULL COMES
ACROSS WITH SECURITY
Puts Up Good American, Canadian
and Neutral Stocks and Bonds
With L. S. Bankers.
ASKS LITTLE HELP TUNE
OF QUARTER OF BILLION
Credit Is TO Be Direct Obligation OF
British Government and No British
Tax May Ever BE Assessed Against
Bonds.

New York. Aug. ls-Indications
that Great Britain believes the war
will end within TWO years was de-
duced by bankers from the terms of
the s250.o0o. 600 loan to be hoated
in this country, official announcement
OF which was made today by Henry
p. Dawson, OF j. +, Morgan and Com
pany.
The notes run for two years. It is
believed that the British governm emit,
anticipating the end of the war by
the time of maturity of this loan.
plans to combine all OF its obligations
in America into one longtime loan.
The credit, direct obligation OF
the British government, will be Sc
cured by stocks and bonds having a
market value of at least 5000, 600. 900
and divided into three classes, Ameri-
can, Canadian and neutral securities.
The notes. which bear interest at
the rate Of 5 per cent. are to be Of
fered to the public at 80 and accrued
interest. The syndicate which under
writes them will pay IS.
England does not give any assur-
ance that the liquidation OF the for
eign-held American securities will be
stopped Bankers believe, however.
that this liquidation will be materially
reduced, especially while the collat-
eral Is en- route here.
The British government agrees TO
fully protect the loan in the event
that the securities deposited should
decline in market value. The con-
tingency of possible sharp decline
in Sterling exchange also Is provided
against. II the value of the collat-
eral should enhance, the British gov
eminent Is privileged to sell the un-
DERIVING securities and apply the pro-
ceeds to the. reduction of the loan,
which Is to be dated September /,
1915. and natures September /. 1918.
No British taxes, present or future.
are to be assessed against thenotes.
The notes will BIO redeemable at l01
at the option of the British govern
ment up to August 81, 1917. and after
that date. until August 81, 1918, at
100 Ia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
THINK MILFORD HAS
INFANTILE PARALYSIS CASE

Fredericksburg. Va. Aug. IA
case which is exciting a great deal
OF attention is at Milford, Va. about
twenty miles south OF this city.
little child of Mr.. and Mrs. Edwards
has been suffering for some time with
what 10 thought TO be infantile par
alysis. However, DR.. Broaddus, of
Caroline. who has been attending 1t
for some time, has refused to state just
what the disease Is. though he says
It greatly resembles this infanttle
paralysis He has been endeavoring
for some time 10 get specialist from
Richmond. TO look at the case, but up
20 the present time has been unable TO
do so.
A resident OF this city who saw the
child Monday when ne was at Mil
fora stated that the child ~emed to
be apparently bright ana ROBUST. but
that II had lost the use of its limbs
End could only lay in quiet state.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
CHARGE VIOLATION OF
STRIKE AGREEMENT

New York. Aug. ia tie-up of all
elevated and subway and surface lines
in Greater New York was threatened
today by william b. Fitzgerald, who.
with discharging strikers who had re-
charged Theodore p. Shonts. president
of the. New York Railways Company.
with discharging strikers who had re-
turned to work. interfering with the
organization of the carmen and of vio-
lating the agreement which ended the
recent strike.
III we do not get a satisfactory
answer We will call a strike within
twenty-four hours" Mr.. Fitzgerald de-
clared today, referring TO a letter sent
to President Shonts last night which
is generally recognized as an ultima
tum.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
STORM
BELIEVED SEVERE

Washington. Aug. 16.-Warning of
the approach of the West Indian hur-
rlcane was sent to ali points on the
gulf coast and in the South today
by the Weather Bureau. The tropical
disturbance was central this morning
apparently about $50 miles northwest
of Jamaica and 200 miles south Of
Central Cuba.
Latest reports indicated the storm
Is severe one and of greater in
tensity than earlier reports indicated.
II is moving northwesterly and Wealth
err Bureau officials believe IT will pass
through the Yucatan channel Thurs
day afternoon or that night.
Close watch will be kept on the
disturbance through radio telegraph
reports from vessels in the vicinity
Of the storm and its movement will
be reported promptly by the Weather
Bureau in order to prepare interests
along the coast for II.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
1 s.rc c.S Won With = Dash.
TErTONS MAKE DESPERATE
ATTEMPT TO SAVE LE.MRERC

..ddon. Aug. l6.-Tn deSperatt
attempt 10 save LemberG the Teuton
army. under General Count Won Both
timer. has launched furious counter
offensive against the Russians who
have been driving him steadily back
toward the Galacian capital for the
last three weeks. He is launching his
counter blows principally in the cen
fer on the west bank of the Zlota
Iapa. but has been unable to prevent
the Russians from advancing further
toward the important railway city of
Bretsiani tBrzezany), forty-six miles
southeast Of Lemberg. Petrograd an
.nounced officially today that the region
occupied by the Musoovites.
powerful enemy counter alta cks
tt~on auneA o. Seventh Para
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
Oklahoman Demands Vote on
Corrupt Practices Act Before
Adjournment
THREATENS TIE-UP OF
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
Opposition Will Not Agree to
Unanimous Consent to Fix
Time fer Voting on Either
Shipping or Revenue Bills

Washington. Aug, i6.-Republtcan
Senate leaders and Senator owen,
Democrat. tied the legislative situation
in the Senate into a hard knot today,
threatening the plans OF administra-
ton leaders to expedite the shipping
workingmen's compensation and reve-
nue. bills. and assure an early adjourn
ment of Congress. II the opposition
of the Republicans and Owen con-
Nnues. Congress may be held in ses.
sion indefinitely
The obstacle interposed was the
owen corrupt practices bill TO limit
and regulate political campaign con-
tributions The Democrats did not IN
ciude the measure in their legislative
program, bat Senator owen wants 1t
passed. and the Republican leaders
want definite assurances of its post
ponement until the December session.
Owen Proves Obdurate.
When senator Fletcher sought an
agreement to vote on the shipping
bill late today, Republican leaders de-
manded in return promise from the
practices hill would not be pressed to
vote before adjournment Most o.
the Democrats were willing to give
such promise as the bill was not IN
the imperative program. They found
Senator owen. however. determined to
call his bill up some time before ad-
tournment and to demand vote on
IL. TO- matter what the result might
be
declaration by the Republicans that
they would NOT agree to any tina NJ
nous consent 10 requests to fix time
for voting on either the shipping or
revenue bills Senator Owen there
upon announced that he also would
refuse unanimous consent on requeN
to Ak time 10 vote on the other bills
as long as opposition 10 taking up
bis measure persisted
That was the tangled situation when
the Senate adjourned tonight without
a vote on the shipping bill Some al
ministratiou leaders thought President
Wilson might have 10 be appealed to
If the way were To be cleared for the
shipping, revenue and Workingmen's
compensation bills, which would COM
plete the legislative program,
The revenue bill, calculated 10 raise
SIS. 900, 600 a year, was reported from
the Finance Committee today. but the
present plan Is TO pass both the ship
ping and workingmen's compensation
bills before il Is taken up.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
WAVES LAW To ADMIT
NURSES To COUNTRY
Health authorities Believe Fight On
iufantilc Paralysis Has Only
just Begun.
DISEASE RAPIDLY SPREADS
IN NEW JERSEY AND UPSTATE,
New Cases In New York Yesterday
Number 1874 and Deaths 34-Total
Deaths in City Only Three Less
Than i.500.

-, ,r1 .;,c ,s rho ,r,ror+,
i''N' -, 49,
uon or thirty ado''ional nurses from
Canada and the beginning OF new
education caunairn TODAY gave ADDED
n,.x
eFioehCe sf'a' the oep"' ''''ei'' "a "''4'
regards the fight agaIns, infansiie
paralysis as only begun. Fluctuations
In the new case list and the death
list now up and now down, mean
nothing. department officials declared.
Secretary of the Treasury William
G McAdoo today notified the depart
ment that IN answer to Its plea per-
mission hss been obtained for thirty
nurses from Cav ada 20 enter the coun-
try. The ' 1905 engaged last
week, but Emigration au-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
MOTION PICTURE MEN
ORG hSIZE FOR DEFENSE.

New York. Aug. Is Motion pic
tUre Interests. representing $500. 900,
eco capital completed their defensive
and protective organization today at
the Hotel Aston by electing William
\ BradF president
The session began at / o'clock in
the mornln= and continued until J
tonight. The following vice presidents
were elected
Thomas Furniss. OF Duluth; Ad0lph
Zukor, Of the Iaskv Famous PLAY ers
company Don ]. Bell Hiram
Abrams IF the Paramount, and Ar
thur James, of the Metro.
j. F. Bgoulatour. OF the Eastman
COMPANY was made treasurer; W. VI.
SEA- bury. general counsel ard Fred
trick H. Elliott executive secretary
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
LOOK ON fRYATT'S DEATH
AS GROSS OUTRAGE
Parliament Member Asks Whether OF
-. Not Emperor william Ii Wanted
For Murder.

London. Aug. 16.-Replying to a
question in the House OF Commons
today. Premier Asquith said the gov
ernmept was determined that this
country will not tolerate a resumption
OF diplomatic relations with Germany
after the war until reparation Ia made
for the murder OF Captain Fryatt.
Some of our allies" continued the
premier. have suffered by brutalities
even more gross and on more ex-
tended scale than ourselves by action
OF the German authorities. We are
In consultation with them as to the
best, most effective steps to be taken
and as to what conditions should be
expected in the terms of peace to SO :
cure reparation that will satisfy JUS
tice"
A member asked II the government
was prepared to make q statement
that Emperor William II wanted Tor
wiiful murder IN tbs case.
~ AnAWeD vas poeusNe1 ~ IT.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
SPANISH DrPLOMATIsTS BUSY
Confer With French, Italian, Portu.
guese and Austrian Envoys.

Confer With French, Italian, Portu-
guese and Austrian Enyoys.
Paris, Aug. l6.-Premier Roman
ones of Spain conferred yesterday with
the French and Italian ambassadors
and the Portuguese minister says q
dispatch TO the Temps from San Sc
bastian. The Spanish premier has d.
rected the Spanish minister at Lisbon
to leave his post and come to San
9eba stan for a conference.
Premier Romanones also had a long
conference with the Austrian ambas-
sador
Dispatches from San Sebastian
through Paris Monday announced the
holding OF lengthy conferences be-
tween Premier Romanones and the
Austrian am ba ssador Saturday and
Sunday. The dispatches, however.
gave no clue TO the purpose of the
conferences.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
HOPE TO GRAFT ON NEW
SCALP IN SIX MONTHS

Especial to The Richmond virglnian.,
Washington. D. c.. Aug. ia vigil
of probably six months during which
time physicians will graft skin on her
scalp. was begun today by Miss yir-
GINA Weldon. of Occoouan. Va. whose
scalp was torn off by motorboat en-
sine last Sunday. while she was iy-
ing senseless in the bottom OF the
boat after having been rescued from
drowning.
Physicians at George Washington
Hospital here say she Is getting along
as we'll as could be expected. and that
they hope to graft on a new scalp for
Miss Weldon in six months.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
SELF.COVER VMENT
FOR POLISH TOWNS

London, Aug 1s-It is announced
from Vienna, says an Exchange Tele-
graph Company dispatch from Copen-
hagen, that II has been decided to es-
tablish system of self-government
among the towns and communities in
Polish territory occupied by the Aus
TRANS.
A large number of interned Polish
citizens. the advices state, Will be re-
leased and sent home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
DISCUSS SEPARATE
PEACE WITH ITALY.

London, Aug. I6.--Two important
cabinet meeting were held mt
Vienna yesterday Mt which the
possibility of separate peace
with Italy was discussed. accord
ing to mn Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from the Austrian capital.
The plan under discussion IN said
to have been considered with
view to enabling Austria Hungary
to make an undivided effort against
Russia.
A report by Field Marshal Won
HindenburR Of the requirement..
for defending the Austrian lines
and the Polish question also were
discussed the Dispatch adds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
Foch's Forces Gain Ground by
Da.hing Attack on Both
Sides OF Somme
FOURTH PHASE O.
PICARDY STRUGGLE
Hand-to-Hand Fighting in Fro
sress Reported en- Italian
Front No Change Reported
in Situation on Eastern front

London, Aug, ia new blow Tor
which the French and British artll-
lery has been preparing the way tor
more than two days, was struck TINS
afternoon against the German front
both north and south Of the Somme'
As resAlt Teuton trenches were car
ried on a two mile front on hoth SIDES
Of the village of Maurepas to a depth
of from 250 t. 900 yards. while south
OF the river the German line three
quarters Of Il mile in length was seized
by the French,
These successes, which mark the
openinE Of the fourth phase of the
bloody struggle in Picardy, have On
ahled tho allies to penetrate at points
the t.d.lIemont Maurepns road, he
sides giving them complete control ot
the highway from .Maurepas 10 Clery
The village % AIaurepas itself is prac-
tieany In their hands Surrounded on
three sides and with French troops
engaging the Germans in the out
outskirts. its complete capture is TX
pectod AZ any moment. The hamlet
is one Of the foundation stones OF the
German defense in this region. each
house having been separately fortified
and each barn small arsenal
\ Reply to German Boass.
Today'e attacks coming on the heels
Of declaration trom Germany that
~ ~ ae' offensive in Picaris was
te1 %. talted ard that the German
Inns ~ ~ u vsr he broken, are taken
her 30 Indicate tn the French and
lr3'7~h ar" determined AT all costs
10 se y ap their desperate offensive.
Heavy losses were inflicted today on
the Germans toe odicidl statement
'~rued ~ aaia9.gh, in Paris says, while
arc ou'abe- Of pr soners the total
cf WIG has not vet been reported.
were c. p'Uf Il
= GEEc1aI IA-E- has-nA- Xnrd- in-s-4N
t~~'-.ht a. The part the British p.ayed
IN t.4e nc-v d. We That British troops
,ce.> Part In the Attacks .s announced
b. NJ French w.;r ~tfice but the Eng
NsA command himself. iu his ntght!v
go a en- 20 the war office. merely say
"t' ~rN s. nothing important 10 re-
ro.t."
4 S.rc' cs~ Won With Dash.
THE French success south Of the
sorlme was won in one irresistible
dash which carried victorious troop
ers clear across the German advanced
lines Thos ar" nov consolE4~> go the
positions won, d. $pite c"Hnte; - ,ac.. 20
which are reported already e be ,n
progress,
Toaav's German report announces
the .epul If British attacks in the
late hou.s If Yesterday from various
nc. ats or the Pozieres salient,
on the Nerdun front there was Sc
re a -tiliery hEhting at several points,
4,ut no important infantry action
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
GERMANY NOT OPPOSED TO
SALE DANISH WEST INDIES.

Berlin, Aug. 10, by wireless tn
Sayvillc.-ln Wow Of reports that
Germany was apprchenstve over
the proposed sale of the Danish
West Indies 70 the United States,
the foroiGp minister. Gottlieb Won
Jaaow. Wad0 tho statement today
tlaAe tho 0eeNnAn government ssas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17

New York. Aug. 16.-Colonel Theo-
Gore Roosevelt Is booked for at least
two speeches for Hughes. Chairman
WILCOX. OF the Republican National
Committee, announced today the Cold
mel will go to Lewiston. Maine August
81. and to Battle Creek. Michigan.
September 80
Hughes goes to Maine September J.
Charles w. Fairbanks, candidate for
vice president will speak there Sep
TENDER 5 and 6.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
AGAIN REFUSES TO
PERMIT AID TO SYRIA

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE Ameri-
can embassy at Constantinople cablcd
the State Department today that the
Turkish government again has refused
to permit neutral commission to in
vestigate food conditions in Syria or
otherwise interest itself in the stu
alton there. Abram |, Elkus. the new
American ambassad dor to Turkey has
been instructed to renew this govern
ment's efforts when he reaches Con-
stantinople.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
TWO MORE UNDERSEA
CRAFT TO VISIT U. S.

London. Aug. ls-Two new Ger
man submarines OF very large size
VIII depart. shortly for America. ac-
cord.ng TO Central News dispatch
from The Hague. 1t is said these. SUBJ
marines have made trial trips on. He'll
goland.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
THREE ITALIAN CITIES
VISITED BY QUAKES

London, Aug. 1.-THE cities OF An
coma, Pesaro and Rimini, Italy. were
shaken by an earthquake early this
morning says q Stefani news agency
dispatch from Rome today.
No damage was done at Ancona but
at Pesero and Rimini houses were
wrecked and 1t Is feared that at Ri
mini there had been loss of l'fe.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
DANISH DEAL IS
MUCH UP IN AIR
Attitude of Majority to Oppose Sale
Made Cicar-Postponcmen of
Whole Matter Probable.

Copenhagen via Loudon, Aug. 1s.-
The situation regarding the sale of the
West Indies to the United States
changed suddenly this afternoon, ow-
ing to the action of the King, who
asked the premier to examine the
possibilities OF the formation of q
coalition cabinet in order to avoid a
general election. which the King does
not consider opportune.
The Landsthing discontinued the
debate and postponed the further con-
sideration OF the question until the
Kings proposal has been considered
by the party organizations. II is i'm
possible to forecast the result
Previous confidential discussions in
the Landsthing. after which the par
liamentary majority made clear It's
determination TO oppose the sale at
this time. foreshadowed this latest de-
velopment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
Naval Conflict Rumorea

London. Aug. I6---An encounter
between EnRiish and German war
ships or tbs belgian port OF Zee
brugge. where the Germans have
cstnblished n naval base, n report
"a by the Daily TELEGRAPH.
Details of the engagement are
still lacking. Fl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17

Honolulu. Aug. is.--6ix Hawaiian
sugar plantations distributed $4,000
today In monthly dividends. OF this
amount plaAtatoas ~. the isiand Of
osAu osntrihutsA eseAeeA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17
Raid nv German Aeropianes.

Berlin. Aug Is, via London. . 80
+ M-Aapthcr raid by German aero
planes on Russian military esta blish-
meojs or Dcsel Island. In the Gulf of
Riga, was announced. today. by the
var office
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-17

Washington. Aug. 1s.-The foreign
relations committee OF the Senate to-
day discovered that IL did not possess
sufficient information concerning tho
proposed treaty FOR the ccss!on OF the
Danish West Indies to enable 1t to
act intelligentiy. The convention was
considered informally. II was decided
that Secretary Lansing should be re-
quested to appear Friday. lie will b.
asked to tell the committee all about
tho numerous concessions that have
been granted by the Danish govern
ment and which. under the terms OF
treaty, the United States agrees to
respect.
stumbling block. Concessions. 1t was
said. today are things which the United
States government and Ito psople do
not look upon kindly. They smack
to- much - special privileges