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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
SOUTHERN VETERANS
THRONG BIRMINGHAM
Confederate Reunion Begins Tomor-
row in Alabama City and Van
guard Has Arrived Already.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 15.-This
city was thronged with Confederate
veterans and visitors here to partici-
pate in the twenty-sixth annual Con-
federate reunion, which begins tomor-
row. The vanguard of the old soldiers
and visitors began to arrive yesterday,
and incoming regular and special trains
brought thousands of others.
Gen. Bennet H. Young of Louisville,
KY, commander-in-ch chief of the United
Confederate Veterans, and his chief of
staff. Gen. w. E. Mickle of New Orleans.
are here, together with most of the de-
partmental commanders, sponsors maids
and matrons of honor.
Birmingham was prepared today to
care for the largest number of visitors
in it's history. Every effort has been
made to provide for the comfort of the
old soldiers. In addition to the thou
sands of tents spread out over the Ng
fair grounds hundreds of private homes
have been thrown open to them.
Numerous social functions will be
given in honor of the veterans and
visitors. The concluding feature of the
three-day encampment will be big
ball
various cities to capture next years re-
union. Memphis, Atlanta and Washing
ton, D. c.. are in the race. movement
already is on to name Montgomery.
the cradle of the Confederacy," as the
city in which the last of the reunions
later Citizens of that city are behind
the movement. which is an outgrowth
of the suggestion that the present re-
union may be the last to be held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
NICHOLAS N1CKLEBY" BURIED.
Original of Dickens Character Laid
to Rest in Mobile.

MOBILE. Ala, May 15.-George w.
Davies, who is said to have been
the original schoolmaster portrayed
in Charles Dickens Nicholas Nickel
Bly," was buried here today. His body
reached here last night from Spring
field, Mo. He died there Thursday. He
was born in England January IL. 1885,
and was given his higher education at
oxford University. He came to Amer
lea twenty-five years ago. settling in
Mobile. After moving to st. Louis, Mo-.
he returned here. only to leave later
for Springfield. Mo-. in November. 1915.
He was a scholar and civil engineer by
profession.
1t is said he acquired close friend
ship with Prince Edward of England.
Through the latter friendship he re-
ceived honors from Queen Victoria. He
was once accorded the honor of ac-
companying Queen Victoria and family
to Egypt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
DRIFTED AT SEA THREE DAYS
Russell Cough of Catonsville, Md
Shipwrecked in Atlantic,

BALTIMORE. May 15.-To be ship
wrecked in midocean and left at the
mercy of the waves in a lifeboat for
three days and four nights was the ex-
perience of Russell Cough. son of
Harry L. Cough, who has arrived at
the home of his father on Ingleside
avenue, Gainesville, from Europe. He
was employed as a>cook on~the Danish
ship Claudio. which was carrying
cargo of lumber from Jacksonville.
Fla. to Fleetwood, England. The crew
consisted of fourteen men, When in
midocean the ship encountered severe
storm, which caused the steering wheel
to break and threw one of the crew
overheard.
The ship soon sprung a leak and the
crew was compelled to take to the life
boats. For three days and four nights
they drifted about in the boats, but at
last were sighted by French liner. When
rescued the food and water supply of
the party had been exhausted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
SIX WEEKS TO PLAN PARADE.
Col. Sheriff. Tells of Difficulty of Or.
ganizing New York Procession.

NEW YORK. May 15.-Col. Charles H.
Sheriff., who organized the imposing
parade held Saturday to promote ma
tional preparedness. said toSay that
six weeks of hard work by hundreds Of
men was required to organize the great
demonstration.
Yet" he added, I'VE did not equip.
provision nor transport a single man
This proves that those who say that a
citizen army of 100000 men is avail
able overnight are mistaken.
1T is a patriotic pleasure" said Mr..
Sheriff.. Ito be able to deny all rumors
that our German-American fellow-citi :
zens were hostile to the parade We
had thousands of them in our columns,
and the leading German-lansuaR Re
newspapers in the city Endorsed the
parade.
The insurance division in the pre-
paredness parade has been organized as
a permanent body to promote prepared
ness under the name of the Insurance
Club. There were 5000 men in this
division"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
BRITISH NOW TAKE
BURDEN Of BATTLE
Sharp Fighting Along Their
Front in Northern France
and Flanders.
INFANTRY GIVEN A REST
IN THE REGION OF VERDUN
Artillery Continues Bombardment in
Sector of Avocourt Wood
and Hill 3O4.

| LONDON. May 15.-Sharper fighting
is now in progress in other sections of
the western front than in the verdun
region. upon which attention has been
| chiefly centered for nearly three months
past.
| Notable activity has been reported
| recently along the British lines in
northern France and Flanders. and to-
day Paris records brisk action by the
artillery on both sides in the Cham
pagne. the scene of the main French
| drive in last September's offensive.
| At Nerdun, the play of the heavy
guns is being kept up to some extent,
there having been commandments in
the sectors of the Avocourt wood and
hill 3O4. northwest of the fortress
British Attack Germans.
BERLIN May IS, by wireless to Say
vile. y. Y.-The British have been at
tacking the German lines near Hulluch,
capture the trenches recently taken by
the Germans there, but all their at
tempts have been repulsed, according
to today's statement by the war Office.
In the Verdun region the French
failed in attacks near Dead Man hill
and near the Caillette wood.
The text of todays headquarters
statement is as follows:
Western theater-The artillery and
patrols on both sides have been active
in many sections
The enemy attempted to recapture
the positions taken by the Germans
near Hulluch. All his attempts either
broke down under the German artillery
fire or were repulsed in hand-to-hand
fighting.
"French attacks in the Meuse district,
on the west slope of Dead Man hill and
near the Caillette wood were easily re-
pulsed
Bombardment at Verdun.
PARIS. May Is. 11:45 a.m.-The bonn
bardment in the region of the Avocourt
tion. still continues, according to an
official statement issued today by the
French war Office.
In small engagement west Of Mount
Tetu, in Champagne. -the French cap
tured fifteen prisoners. Calm is re-
ported on the rest of the front.
The text of the statement follows:
South ,f the Somme near verman-
dovillers we delivered a coup de main
which permitted us to clear the enemy
from first line trench.
In Champagne there was great arttl-
lery activity on both sides in the sec
tors of Maisons de Champagne and the
Butte du Mesnil An invasion of Ger
man work west of Mount Tetu permit
ted us TO capture fifteen prisoners
I'm the Verdun region there were
BON bardments in the sector of the
woods of Avocourt and hill 304.
Calm is reported on the rest of the
front"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
SUSSEX ATTACK MISTAKE"
Berlin Sends Note to Spanish Gov.
ernment Admitting Responsibility.

MADRID via Paris. May 15.-The
Spanish foreign Office has received a note
from the German government acknowl-
edging that the steamer SUSSEX was tor
pedoed by a German submarine. the ex-
PLANTATION being given that the commander
honestly believed it to be a warship.
The German government greatly deplored
the misfortune and expressed regret,
which was all the greater because Enrique
Granados, the Spanish composer, ana MS
wife were among the victims.
Germany further declared its readiness
to indemnify the families of those who
perished. The foreign minister has in
structed the Spanish ambassador at Berlin
to thank the German government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
U. S. SUBMARINE DAMAGED.
K-2 and Steamship Aragon Collide
Off Delaware Breakwater.

A collision Off the Delaware break
water between the United States sub
marine K-2 and the steamer Aragon, in
which neither was apparently seriously
injured, was reported to the Navy De-
partment today. The K-2 had her bow
cap sprung, but otherwise sustained
slight damage. Injury to the Aragon
was not reported. but she and the k-2
proceeded to New York.
The K-2 was en- route from Hampton
roads to New York when the collision
occurred off the Northeast End light
ship, about fourteen miles north of the
entrance to Delaware bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
Mines Washed on Dutch Coast.

BERLIN. May Is. by wireless to Say
ville.-'It Is reported from Amsterdam
that In April ninety mines were cast
up on the Dutch coast" the Overseas
News Agency says. "Of these fifty
were British three French. thirteen
German and the remainder Of unknown
nationality. Since the beginning of the
war Lola mines have been found on
the Dutch coast. including i5a5 British.
~ French and, 1a2- -GegmAnS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
SUPPER TINE BEFORE
Controller Hands Virginia Marshal ,
Ruling on Eats" for Trip.

Supper time. the controller Of the
Treasury ruled today. is before pm.
John G. Saunders. United States mar
shall at Richmond, Va. wrote to- in
quire II the government would pay for
his suppers on both trips from Rich
mond to Norfolk beginning at Z O'clock
Mr. Saunders explained that he had to
leave his home before o'clock to get
the boat. more than an hour before the
usual time for his evening meal.
Notwithstanding. the controller ruled
that Mr.. Saunders would have to get
his suppers before starting on ,ttR trip
or. pay Tor u out Of his- own yecSbt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
HOLD BUSINESS MEETING.
Ohio Members of Associated Press
Assemble at Columbus.

COLUMBUS, Ohio. May 15.-Ohio
members of the Associated Press met
here today for business meeting to be
followed by a dinner this evening.
Melville E. Stone, general manager
of the Associated Press, and Paul
Cowles of Chicago, superintendent of
the central division, will speak at the
dinner.
1t is expected that fifty editors will
attend the meetings. Those who at
tend will include both publishers who
hold certificates of membership in the
Associated Press and employees of the
editorial departments of newspapers
which are members Of the Associated
Press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
TO URGE DEFENSE NEEDS
Parade Similar to That in New York
Proposed in Chicago.

CHICAGO. May l5.-Encouraged by
the size of New York's parade last Sat-
urday in favor of adequate prepared
ness for defense. call is being pre-
pared today by William Mather Lewis,
secretary of the Illinois Naval League,
to business and professional men, off,
cials of commercial organizations and
civic associations to formulate plans
for a similar demonstration in Chicago.
Tentative dates suggested for the
demonstration are June 10. during ma
tional convention week. and July T.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
W0MAN's PARTY PLANS.
Delegates Arriving at Chicago to At
tend Suffrage Convention.

CHICAGO. May 15.-Early arrivals
for the woman's party convention
which will be held here at the same
time as the republican and progressive
party national conventions today be-
gan preparations to launch a campaign
of publicity and to complete the or
ganization work for the convention.
The suffragists plan to hold thirty
street meetings daily in Chicago until
the date of the convention. In addi-
tion. woman orators will address wom-
ems meetings, clubs, luncheons and
even dances in an effort to bring the
Susan B. Anthony amendment before
the women of the city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
FOR USE OF NAVAL MILITIA.
Five Armored Cruisers Probably
Available for Practice Cruises.

SAN DIEGO, Cal. May 15.-Five ar
mored cruisers. the South Dakota, Colo
RADIO, West Virginia. Maryland and
Pittsburgh, probably will be available
for the training of civilian sailors be-
tween August Is and November 12,
Rear Admiral William Fullam. Pacific
reserve fleet commander, said today.
Several hundred Californians are ex-
pected to enroll for the series of war
maneuvers of the coast, which will
start August Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
MORE MARINES LANDED.
About 500 Have Been Sent Ashore
at San Domingo City.

Landing of more American marines
at San Domingo City to deal with the
revolution led by Gen. Arias. minister
Of war, against former President
Jiminez. was reported today to the
Navy Department by Rear Admiral
Caperton, commanding the American
forces. So far no hostilities have been
reported.
Secretary Daniels said today about.
500 marines have been landed. Admiral
Caperton was asked today to confirm
reports. that the Al las rebels had.
- afuaatad thAsoanftal n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
Gen. H. L. Scott Arrives
From Ell Paso and Makes
His Report to Secretar,

Mel Gen. Hugh l.. Scott. chief of staff
Of the army. returned today from his bor-
der conferences with Gen. Obregon.
hopeful for the situation. despite the
fact that the conferences resulted in no
formal agreement for cooperative ac-
ton. The chief of stan conferred with
Secretary Baker. but made no formal
report Secretary Baker said Cen.
Scott stated he thought a favorable sit
uation had been created by the confer
ences.
Gen. Scott will see Secretary Lansing
tomorrow, and meanwhile no steps viii
be taken to reopen diplomatic negotia-
t,ohs for formal agreement with Gen.
tarEanza- Secretary Baker indicated.
however. that Gen. Scott thought there
would be no great delay in arriving at
an understanding and formulating a
protocol.
carranza Troops Moving North.
PENDING the ratification of an aeree-
msnt. carranza troops are being moved
Eorthward into the bandit ridden por-
tions of Mexico. The American expe-
ditionary force. under Gen. Pershing. is
being withdrawn into strong groups on
the line of communication, where 1t
will await the outcome of Gen. Obre-
gon's efforts to clean up the territory
to the south.
Gen. Funston has mapped out CO.
.CCondnnsd On sscoa6 RaeAj
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
MOB AN AMERICAN AVIATOR.
japanese Angered When an Exhibi.
ton Flight Is Delayed.

OSAKA. Japan, May ia riot oc-
CURED today as result of Arthur Smith,
an American aviator, delaying the COM
mencement Of a fight. Smith was in
jured slightly by stones thrown by the
mob and was taken to a hospital. His
aeroplane was damaged and its shed de-
stroyed.
The police had some difficulty in quel-
ling the disturbance and before they
were able to do SO many persons in the
crowd were injured Twenty-eight of
the rioters were arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
PREPARE T0RES|ST
MORE BORDER RAIDS
Army Officers Strengthening
Forces in the Vicinity
of Brownsville.
FUNSTON HAS RECEIVED
NEWS OF MEXICAN Fl0T
Officers Investigate Reports That
Agitators Are Trying to Stir Up
Fresh Bandit Activities.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. May l5.-lnfor-
nation indicating a plan for the re-
sumption of raids across the interna-
tional line near Brownsville. Tex. has
reached army headquarters here, and
will 1t is expected. cause consider
able Strengthening of the force now
patrolling that district. Gen Funston
and his staff will study in detail today
the proposed reorganization of the en-
tire border patrol and it was indicated
hat the 30th Infantry, coming from
Jew York state, would be sent to Rio
Grande City for service between there
and Brownsville, the district so fre-
quently raided a year ago.
Oficial reports from the officer COM
manding gave no additional nows of the
activities of armed Mexicans opposite
Progreso, Tex, but their presence there
was in line with reports made by
agents of the Department of Justice
and of the State Department. These
officials have been Investigating for
several days reports that agitators
we're trying to incite to fresh activity
those who partic :pated in the raids of
last year and chat they had secured
tentative promises of cooperation. or
at least passive support. of certain
minor Carranza officials located in that
quarter of Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
Expedition Is Pushing On.

MARATHON, Tex. May 15-The ex-
pedition in search OF the bandits who
raided Glenn Springs has checked it's
dash into Mexico and is now awaiting
feinforcements before pushing on, ac-
cording to reports received here today
A message has been sent to Maj. Gen
Funston by Col. Sibley. commanding
the expedition. 1t was learned. asking
for aid.
Military observers here point out tha,
MAI. Langborne and his flying squad.
ron OF the sth Cavalry are now per.
haps 200 miles beyond their base with.
out sufficient troops to protect their
line of Communication Marathon, tn.
base. is ninety miles distant from
Boquillas over broken country.
Several instances have been reported
0: bandits operating behind the expe.
dition without meeting armed re-
eistance.
Supplies are being rushed to Boquil.
las, there TO be transferred to PACK
animals for Sibley's command TIL.
Two Mexican prisoners brought into
Marathon by Sheri.. Shoemaker from
Boauillas Saturday night will be sen,
to Alpine for trial for murder
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
WILL MEET To CONSIDER
PLANS FOR CONVENTION
Republican National Committee to
Assemble in Chicago June !.
Contests Scheduled.

The republican national committee will
meet in Chicago. June I, to take up the
work preliminary to the meeting of the
national convention. James B. Reynolds.
secretary of the committee, left for
Chicago last night and Chairman Hilles
will leave New York Sunday
The first work of the committee will
deal with contests among delegates. The
contests SO far filed are as follows:
Florida /; Georgia, II; Louisiana. IL;
Mississippi, 2; Missouri. 2; Oklahoma. 4;
South Carolina. 8; Virginia. l.; and the
District Of Columbia. 2. Nearly all in
volve factional disputes. those of Louisiana
and Georgia being a contest between the
So called ''black and tan and lilly white"
factions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
EASEMENT IS GIVEN
PRELIMINARY TRIAL
Irish Leader Charged With
High Treason Against the
King of England.
PROSECUTOR TELLS STORY
OF WORK IN GERMANY
Alleged to Have Sought to Recruit
Brigade From Among Irish
Prisoners of War.

LONDON. May 15.-Sir Roger Case
ment. who only few years ago achiev-
ed international fame for the services
he rendered his government in the ex-
posure of the Putumayo rubber
atrocities. today faced the bar in an
ordinary police court for preliminary
examination to determine whether he
should be held for trial on the charge
of high treason against the same gov
ernment in connection with the rebel
lion in Ireland. Beside Easement stood
Daniel Julian Bailey, who faced a SINH
lar charge.
Not in many years has so much popu-
lar interest been manifested in case
before the courts. This is due not only
to the prominence of Easement and
to speculation as to his ultimate fate.
but also because it has been expected
evidence would be produced which
would lay bare a widespread plot re-
sulting in the revolt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
Preliminary Appointments.

William F. Stone. sergeant-at-arm of
the republican national committee, made
preliminary appointments for the quad
rennial meet today. Chaplains and under
officers of the convention we're named.
The chaplains were assigned for the diff
ferent days as follows:
Wednesday, June REV. John Timothy
Stone, pastor OF the Fourth Presbyterian
Church.
Thursday, June S-Rt. Rev. Francis
IC Kelley, president of the Catholic
Church Extension Society.
Friday, June 9-Bishop William F. Nc
Dowell. of the Methodist Episcopal
Church.
Saturday, June 10-The Rev. William o.
Waters. pastor Of Grace Episcopal Church.
! Col Edwin P. Thayer of Indianapolis
will be the chief assistant sergeant at
arms of the convention. John ]. Hanson
/ Of Baltimore, will be chief doorkeeper,
brother in law of Mayor Thompson. will
be chief usher, and Edmund ]. Wachter
of Baltimore will be chief clerk.
Headquarters Opened Today.
CHICAGO. May 15.-James B. Rey-
nolds. secretary of the committee. ar
rived today and opened headquarters
! in the Coliseum, where the republican
national convention will convene June
z. First attention was directed to get
ting the contests over delegations In
shape for presentation to the whole
committee, which meets here June
! Among the problems which faced the
secretary was the distribution of seats
In the press section there are accom-
modations for 52s and 1900 applica-
tions for seats have been received.
| The committee on arrangements re-
served 200 seats for the use of presi-
Dental candidates and their friends. So
far fourteen presidential candidates
have communicated with Mr.. Reynolds
with requests for a total of 700 seats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
No Anxiety for Col. Sibley.

No apparent anxiety regarding the
position of the little punitive force
that entered Mexico near Boqufllas was
indicated at headquarters. Col Sibley
is commanding only four troops of cav
airy and a machine gun company, but
army men here believe that he would
have no difficulty in withdrawing if
menaced by a greatly superior force
Army officers here are deeply inter-
ested in the efforts the Mexican troops
were reported to be making TO run
down the bandits who raided the Big
Bend district, and who still hold as a
prisoner Jesse Deemer, an American
storekeeper. 1t is regarded here al not
impossible that the Mexican troops may
cut OF the retreat toward the interior
of the bandits and force them back
into the lines of Col Sibley's cavalry.
With the exception of the attempt
-toi destroy a part of the buildings at
Fort Bliss Saturday night, no unusual
incidents have been reported to gen.
eral headquarters Gen. Bell, reporting
the incident TO Gen. Funston. expressed
the opinion that the fires were of in
cendiary origin Gen. Funston ordered
an investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
Only 100 Are Admitted.

Long before the hour set for the hear
ing crowds began to gather outside the
Bow street court, hoping to gain ad-
mittance. or, at least. to have a glimpse
of the man alleged to have been the
moving spirit in the conspiracy. There
was an unexpected number of applica-
tions for seats in the little courtroom,
but admission was restricted to about
100 persons. including representatives
of the press.
Among the earliest arrivals in the
court was Sir Horace Plunkett of the
department of agriculture in Ireland.
He took a seat near the magistrate. It
was understood Sir Horace was merely
a spectator and would take no part In
the days proceedings. "A number OF
relatives and friends of Easement. in
cluding seven handsomely gowned
women, also reached court at an early
hour and were provided with seats well
to the front.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-15
Additional Troops Have Arrived.


With the exception of the Goth and Sd
Infantry. one battalion of the Sd Field
Artillery and one company of Coast Ar
tillery, all the additional troops ordered
to report to Gen Funston have arrived.
The 30th and Sd were reported to have
entrained at their stations in New York
The Sd will be sent to Eagle Pass. but il
mas not yet been decided where the 30th
will be stationed. Four of the eleven
companies Of Coast Artillery brought
here have been sent to border stations
The militia mobilization at Douglas. Co
iunlbus and at Fort Sam Houston here
was completed today
The militiamen will be mustered into
the regular military establishment Tues
day. Medical officers who have been ex-
aiming the men stated that the percent.
age TO be rejected because of physica
condition will be negligible Some have
protested against being sworn in for the
term of their enlistment" but il is ex-
p-cted that at least So per cent will enter
the service without protest