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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-12
French Line Smashed for a
Mile at Vill-aux-Bois. Eleven
Miles From Rheims
STILL FURTHER ADVANCE
MADE TOWARD VERDUN
Strategic Position of Goose
Hill Menaced. and New
Foothold Gained in Village
OF Vaux

London, March f1.--After twenty
foar hours of furious fighting. the
Germans have gained n new foot
held In the village of NamN and
have won complete eenfrei 81 the
Corheaux and Cumieres woods.
The German drive into yaax, mark
ting their greatest gain Of the week.
In admitted by the French war Of
Zee.
Exhausted by their tremendous
Efforts, the men Of beth armfes to-
nfKht are resting ON their arms.
while the artillery In keeping up
q hitter duel. The are h most In
tense In the region Of D0aanmont.
West OF the Mouse 1t hns fallen on
to some extent, according TO the
Paris mfdaigkt statement, which
aiso asserts that during the after
noon infantry actions took place
at many points ON the front.
Simultaneous with their attacks
against Nerdun, the Germans launched
81 determined attack In the Aisne see%
tor. They drove in a French. salient
at NiiIe-aux- Bots, eleven miles north
west of Rheims. breaking through thu
French lines on "A front of almost a
mile Tor "a depth of three quarters Of
mile Twelve French officers. 725
raeu. revolver cannon. 1--WE machine
guns and thirteen mine throwers were
captured.
Paris Claims Ground Retakcn.
Paris admits that the Germans pence
trated the French positions In this
region, but declares that by counter
attacks ting greater part of the ground
was regained. A sharp artillery en-
gagenent is being wagcd over the
ssNtested territory.
The scene Of this latest German Of
fensive Is n point where the German
line approaches closest to Parts. Tho
action liz viewed by French critics
more as an attempt by the Germans 10
prevent the concentration OF reserves
AT verdun BIZ keeping French troops
engaged on other actions of the front
than as q serious movement.
The French report admits the loss
of a section of Vaux. and states that
German troops also are approaching
the fort OF that name, having pro-
gressed up the surrounding sloRes.
The German advance put them al
most n mile nearer Verdun from the
northeast.
Menace strategic Position.
ON the opposite bank of the Mouse,
where for more than four days French
and Germans have BaSn nunrrmg each
other down In tho splintered Corbeaux
woods. the Teutons are now menacing
Goose Hill, the dominating French po-
sition from two sides. Their advance
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-12
TOUCHING SCENE At
FUNERAL OF VICTIMS
Columbus Mourns as Bodies Of Villa 8
Victims Are Borne to Train
For Shipment.
CARRANz.A COMMANDER
EXPRESSES GREAT SORROW
Hopes American People Win Consider
II But the Act Of : Dementcd De-
gcncrate-May Catch Him Before
u. s. Does.

Columbus, ". NJ. March 1l.--Men and
women. soldiers Rnd civilians. and pas
sengers aboard the Golden State Linn
lied from California. Mepf like children
this afternoon as the Thirteenth Cav
airy band played softly Nearer. MY,
God, to Thee. while the bodies of
eleven OF Pancho Villas murdered vie
tins were placed aboard the train
The military ceremonies preceding
the entraining OF the caskets of ave
civilians and six soldiers were more
than impressive. They were heart
breaking. They began shortly after
noon In the hollow square facing camp
headquarters. The six soldierr' cask-
ets. placed three In line on the
ground, were fronted by the resimentai
band. To the left stood the officers
of the regiment drawn up In single
file. AT one end of this line was Cen
erai Pablo Bertani. commander OF the
zcarranza forces at Palomas,. At the
other end was Colonel Herbert !. sio-
cum, commander OF the regiment.
Five troops, dismountcd, were, drawn
up on the side.
Only three of the Baskets were
draped with the stars and Stripes, be-
cause there was not enough Hays ia
cover all One OF the fags was torn
in several places. where Mexican bull
lets struck IL during the battle Thurs.
day.
&smrIe Funerai Services.
Ia voice trembling with emotion,
Chaplain Lutx paid a tribute to the
men who had died. His sermon was
hrief. II ended with the Lord 8 Prayer
Then the troops tell into line. and.
headed BY the band. marched slowly
10 the railway station. block away.
<st At.- u
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-12
OF S|L|Us
A SERIOUS MATTER
Neutral and Unarmed Ship Is Sent 20
Bottom BY Submarine Without
Warning.
LIVES OF AMERICANS
PLACED IN GRAVE DANGER
Violations OF German Assurances
May Lead TO Further Complications
In the Scttling of Submarine Con-
tsoyersy- Reported Hurt.

Washington, March \ 1.-THE
state Departments today caAllled
Ambassador sharpe. ut Paris, and
United states Consul Osborne. mt
HAyrc, France, for full Informal
ton concerning the tOrpeti0lng Of
the Norwegian bark Silius, In
which. IL il said. an American was
injured.
should later reports corrobor-
ate preliminary adyiccs received
today, officials declared that a
serious issue will be raised, which
Z will cloud the assurances given
by the central powers.
The report from Consul Os-
borne today said that the Silius,
" Isiela left NeAx York February 4,
for Hasrc. was forpcdocd with
ont warning In Hayr Roads,
March y. seven Americana aboard
were rescued. The conxui's report
did not give tho nationality Of tho
submarine.
The case was held to be COMPARABLE
% the submarine attack on the line
0rduna by a German submarine las
July. A torpedo was fired at tn
1rduna by German submarine an
IN attempt was made unsuccessful.
q shell the vessel when II put Of
steam and outdistanced the sub
marine.
American Lives Jcopariizcsi.
The points OF similarity are tina
ii each case the lives OF American
we're placed in Jeopardy, not lost. h
he submarine attack The State De
,artment has no official information
hat one OF the Americans on TIL
sii.us was wounded This came u
news dispatches from Paris and.
rue. will place an even more scricu
light on the case.
In the Orduna case the Unite'
states made strong protest TO III
asrns5fYl goveffsH3ent In replying. tn
s,erfsasIn E0xer1Sineyt admitted tina
4, ,onti ns,sd. ~ 1<cond 20. j y E
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-12
PLANS COMPLETE FOR
|. GREAT SPRING OPENING
Broad street viii He 'I7aing OF
Beauty and Joy Forever This
Week.
Women From All Over State VIII
Help Swell the Throng. Who VIII
Feast Eyes On Styles In Big Rich
mond stores.

The Spring Opening. DO we realize
exactly what that means? 1t means
that on wednesday and Thursday OF
this week Broad Street will be
thronged with women from every
corner Of Richmond. as we'll as the
rural districts of Virginia. seeking
what Dame Fashion has to show. and
searching for that dress or that hat
which will be most becoming to their
styles Of beauty. Stout women,
anxiously hoping TO look thin. will be
there; slender women trying TO look
plump: old women wishing to look
young and. perhaps. most eager OF all
will be the young misses who are Try
Ing to look grown up.
The merchants OF Richmond have
done everything in their power TO
satisfy the desires Of their customers
and truly brilliant showing will be
made.
we are told that on account OF the
war dyestuffs are well nigh impossible
to get, but that is hard 10 believe from
the variety Of colors shown. Per-
hsps the most striking example OF
hfrff}y cofered materials Ia the avn
ing cloth. which is entirely new tad
this season A large number of sport
suits and hats are made OF this ma
teriai, which was most popular at
Palm Beach. and the louder the colors
thu smarter the costume. The we'll
dressed woman will buy two suits this
spring. one a sport suit, which can be
used not only TOR sports. but also
travelling and hiking. and the other a
fancy taffeta suit. or one of gros de
londre. which can be worn in the
afternoon and on Sunday.
- Must Be Simple.
The sport suits must be neat and
snappy. but very simple. fashioned OF
ID jerx. striped gabardine. striped
pongee, golfex cloth, guernsey cloth,
homespun tucson. chan tone. A.
great many OF the coats are made with
sodlet flares, with or without belts. and
the skirts are usually perfectly
straight but very wide The silk suits
are made very fancy. usually Of 9
combination of gros de l0ndre and
poiret twill or gabArdine. Some OF
them are most unusual In that they
are lined with the heavier cloth, Cape
effects are very much used, such a.
Quakers wear. and the Silhouette
figure il extremely smart. A great
many OF the skirts are circular. some
OF them that are shown are twelve
Yards wide. The draped skirt h also
coming back and bustles and basque.
effects are all the rage. Russian
bIouses are the style and Erekt many
separate skirta Of variosie materials
are worn with the long loose sport
The Cohen compans il showing
something entirely now which they
call sport drsssess They ate two-
<-- : =
consinnes d eseone 3s61s q.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-12
M~nac~ strategic Position.

tcontinued on Second Page,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-12

I.ittlc messengers that
tell Of your needs or what
yOu have 70 scll--Usc Vfr-
ginian Wants ADS. They
bring results.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-08-24
Hawaiian
Quintet At ArmOry

There is an indescribable charm
and sweet fascination about Hawaiian
music that the whole world is striv-
ing, but without success, to emulate.
No American stringed instrument ar
tist can initiate that peculiar sub,lety
of expression so easy to the Hawaiian
on both native and international in
struments. Kekuku's Hawaiian Guin-
tet, coming to the Armory Aug. s.
are the foremost interpreters Of that
wonderful music Of the South Sea
Islands. The members are drawn
from the famous Toots Paka, Alisky,
and original Bird of Paradise Com
panies. It is a brilliant ensemble Of
harp guitar, guitar. nlu|ele and
taropatch players, featuring Joseph
Kekuku, originator of the celebrated
steel method of guitar playing. M.
Kekuku is conceded to be the worlds
greatest solo guitarist. He is the
genius of that seductive slurring of
the notes as they softly swirl like
an incense from the strings. Even
after the notes have departed from
the instrument with the tote nd
delicacy of sweet thought, they
form an echo chorus that seems to
sing the racial poetry of the Hawaiians
"a people whose very language is
a song.
It will be a source of delight to
hear them sing: Like Like (Sweet
Constancy), Walilana (Drowsy Wa
ters), the enchanting farewell love
song, Aloha oe, My Old Kentucky
Home and many more of our own be-
loved ballads.
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Forty Acres Wheat
Bring Farmer $4,000

Proof is not lacking that there are
some fields of excellent wheat in
Williams county. A few days ago j.
J. Larson, whose farm is on the
Squires road, about ID miles west
of Williston, exhibited 2 sample of
marquis wheat that is of exceptional
quality for this season. He had
+hreshed out enough by hand for a
test sample which showed 81 pounds
to the bushel The wheat is of a good
color and only a small per cent Of it
is shrunken. Mr.. Larson has made
very careful estimate and believes
that the 40 acre field will yield %
bushels per acre. He has already re-
ceived an offer of 81. per bushel for
the whole crop, the buyer desiring to
hold it for seed.
Reducing the estimate to 25 BUSH
els to the acre, Mr.. Larsons gross
receipts from this field will be $50 an
acre or $4,000.
Other reports of fairly good fields
of wheat in both Williams and Nc
Kenzie county are frequently heard
Flax is said tor be looking fine and
corn and hay are certain to produce
an abundance of feed.
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Enjoyed Evening
At Song And Story

Several members Of the local Burns
Club met at the home Of Geo. Lake
on 4th Ave. west, last Saturday even-
ing and spent the time in reciting,
storytelling, and song, until the "wee
sma' hours ayont the twal," and it
is safe to say that none went away
with any secret regrets. 1t was an en-
joyable occasion of which every one
present took full advantage.
The host recited several selections
from Burns as only George Lake can,
an accomplishment of which any one
possessing it should feel proud. The
recitations were interspersed with
songs by Mr.. Quinn and story telling
by all, 1t was deeply regretted by
have enjoyed it the most found it
impossible to be there.
At the proper time, the subject Of
q Burns celebration was re-opened,
and, while the members present show
ed some degree of apathy and diff
dence in the beginning, it was not
long until they had warmed to the
subject and became enthusiastic sup
porters of the idea, the final arrange
ments for which will be consummated
at the next meeting OF the club, the
evening of the last Saturday in Octo-
Der. Notices will be sent out in ample
time that all who wish, may take part
in the anniversary proceedings, Jan.
IS, 1917, but it is especially desirable
that you come to the next meeting.
8 We would like to enroll as many
new members as possible between
this and the next meeting, so, if you
have any desire to join the Club, ask
the Secretary for an application
blank, fill it out, and together with
the membership fee of So, send it to
the Secretary who will be glad to
present it to the members for their
acceptance.
# Remember that the final arrange
ments for the annual celebration will
be completed at the next meeting, in
Oct, and do not forget the date, the
last Saturday evening of that month.
Committee.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-08-24
Meets Death
While Swimming

An attempt to rescue his younger
brother, John, from danger of drown
ing cost Donald age II, the oldest son
of Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Currie, 7O3
Fifth ave. west, his life.
The Currie boys, accompanied by
some companions Of about the same
age, went to Sand Greek just west of
the city last Thursday afternoon to
swim. 1t had been the intention to
stay in the shallow waters farther up
the creek but the wider and deeper
channels in the old bed of the Mis-
souri, attracted the boys
John Currie, 10 years old, not yet
a strong swimmer, was wearing eva
ter wings" and while in mid-channel
had trouble In keeping ahoat and call
ed for help. Donald, who was a good
swimmer, ordinarily, went at once to
his brothers assistance but appeared
to receive a great fright at Johns
danger and lose control of his powers.
AS soon as the boys clasped each
other they began to sink and those on
the bank called to John to let go of
Donald. This he did and was able 10
reach the bank. Donald, apparently
unable to help himself, sank and never
arose. 1t is believed that the shock
from fright affected his heart.
Those on shore could only run to
telephone, over half a mile away, and
summon help. DR.. Jones, Norman
Dickey and others reached the scene
in the shortest possible time and the
body was recovered after being in the
water more than an hour. Every eff
fort was made at resuscitation.
Donald was a boy of exceptionally
fine character and dutiful habits. He
always ranked high in his classes and
was the pride of his devoted parents.
The services over the remains were
conducted by Rev. J. H. Batten in the
Congregational church Saturday fore
noon at 1890. A very large attend
ance Of friends and abundant floral
offerings were tribute to their high
esteem of the departed boy and deep
sympathy for the stricken parents.
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WESTERN METHODS COMPLI-
MENTED

T. C. Hutchinson returned q few
days ago from a buving trip to the
Twin Cities and Chicago where he
made purchases for fall and winter
trade that exceed in amount his en-
tire stock now on hand, and was able
to secure some very desirable holi-
day lines that are becoming scarce
on account of war conditions in
Europe.
Mr.. Hutchinson took on his trip
samples of the advertising that h
has recently employed in extending
his trade. The advertising exnerts
and sales managers to whom he show
ed these were emphatic in their praise
of his advertising methods and the ex-
cellent style of set-up accomplished
by Williston printers.
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REV. BATTEN RETURNS

Rev. James Hoffman Batten pastor
of the Congregational church ret''rr
ed Saturday morning from two
months spent on chautauqua circuits
in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia
and Kentucky. Rev. Ratten fllod a
contract to deliver his lecture on Lin
coin, "The Pathfinder of Democracy"
He found the work. to which he had
previously devoted much time, pleas
ant and a change from his duties as
pastor.
He made an industrial and social
comparison between Pennsylvania and
North Dakota the subject of an in
tensely interesting address Sunday
evening before union meeting Of the
churches.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-08-24

The management is confident that
the exhibits in every department will
exceed all previous efforts and will
make the purely agricultural features
of the fair pleasant surprise for al
visitors. The farm club displays
alone will make a great showing but
it is hoped that these will not deter
individual exhibitors from showing
their products:
Auto Races Assured
Automobile races, which have been
big attraction at the last two fairs,
will be held each day and there is as
surance of four and probably six en-
tries. The liberal prizes, as shown
in a display advertisement in this is
sue, are certain to make the races
stubbornly contested. .a--
Feature Events
Besides the horse and auto races
there will be a wealth Of feature
events such as the always amusing
Merchants Derby, Farmers Slow
Race, bucking contests and saddle
horse races.
A carnival company will have on
the grounds long list of concessions
such as always please the youngsters
merry go round, Ferris wheel and
trained animal shows.
Need of Funds
In speaking of the 1916 fair, for
the success of which he has worked
so hard, Secy. Morrill, said:
Even considering the handicap un-
der which the Fair Association di-
rectors are laboring due to the lack
of proper finances, the fair promises
this year to be better and larger than
at any previous year. Careful study
has been given the subject of attrac-
tions.~ Unlimited time has been de-
voted to the planning of this years
Fair by all the directors and others
concerned and with the hearty coop
GRAFTON of everyone interested in the
fair there is no reason why this
should not be a banner Fair for Will
liams county. If the live stock en-
tries promised the secretary all ma
tcrialize we shall have one Of the
largest live stock shows ever puc on
in this county. Thoroughbred horses
and cattle, as well as grades in large
numbers are promised.
Much interest is being displayed
among the various Farmers Clubs
and there promises TO be tnls year
more club displays of grains, grasses,
ETC., than at any previous fair. The
Farmers and stock raisers are begin
ming to realize the valCe Of their cour-
ty fair This is something which in
the cider states the farmers learned
long ago.
Due to the lack of proper finances
the Fair Association is unable to pro-
vide adequate buildings for the proper
display Of either live stock or grains,
but with the securing of County aid
this fall, which every farmer in Will
liams County, if he will consider will
vote favorable upon, the Fair Asso-
make much needed improvements and
to provide permanent and adequate
to meet the increasing de-
mands of the farmers and stockmen
for space.
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Heralds II, Graphics IL
Company E Wins-S3l

The crowd that gathered to witness
the exhibition ball game played for
the benefit of Company E fund Friday
evening were not only thrilled by the
sensational playingabut highly anus
ed by the style Of play. Applause
and free advice was frequent.
AS usual on such occasions, the
performers did not all arrive until
darkness was approaching, and only
four innings of the exciting struggle
were played before night mercifully
drew its curtain over the weird spec
tacle.
There were plays, some pulled off
and some merely attempted, that the
Opportunes and Cando White Sox
never dreamed of. Either of the two
teams that occupied the field Friday
night were equal if not superior to
the state pennant contenders. This
is not matter of opinion, but is prov
ed by the appended scores which show
that each team averaged two and
three-fourths runs per inning which
is far above the season average of the
famous teams mentioned.
posing pitchers and each was an easy
lIdih 1OE CIle HedVy HICtcIS IIlhU CoIl-
fronted them. In fact, they were
knocked out Of the box and succeeded
by twirlers who Jared but little bet
ter
In the infeld, fielding honors rested
easy between H. V. Smith and Geo.
Buhler. Both players accepted every
chance that came their way and never
laid a glove on the ball. In batting
Ted Settle and Joe Cutting were the
leaders, each of them avoiding strik-
ing out once. F. S. Morrill, proved
himself a speedy base runner, and
Joe Seibert might have caught fly
if he had not been in the sun field.
Glen Townsend who was backing the
Heralds marked up sixteen errors (he
was keeping score). The Graphic
man is far too modest to say anything
about having batted 500 per cent, but
hopes the Herald will mention it. The
umpiring was impartially rotten
judging from the pitiful protests.
Incidentally the score was tie
II to II, and the gate receipts which
were deposited to the credit of Com
pany E fund were S31.4O.
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WELL FILLED PROGRAM
lNSURES ; GREAT DAYS
Large Exhibits In All Departments-Big Speed
Features, Both Horse and Auto-Wild West
Carnival Features-Best Fair In County's
History Assured.
Time, place and event.


Next week Wednesday, Thursday Friday August 3o3l and
September 1. Willson, Williams countys 1916 fair.
The biggest and best county fair held Williams will
gates the public the morning of Aug 80 This prophesy
all information possession Of the fair
The entries for the otng and pacing events the auto
the live stock and farm club exhibits the best received
by this date.
President Bruegger Secretary Morrill, and the directors have
faithfully make the fair best and most attractive
available They greatly encouraged by
that has been awakened the people OF the
county, we'll advertised and the people of the
particular have been appealed to to help make the fair
should county that would the whole
county and in measure do justice to it,
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Those Implicated in the Affair
ELLITHORPES VISIT IN MINOT

Mr.. and Mrs. C. Ellithorpe and Miss
Hilda Haden of Williston are in the
city visiting Mr.. Ellithorpe's parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. w. Ellithorpe and
his brothers, E. G. and Leon Eli
thorpe. and their families. Last
night the three families living here,
and their Williston guests went down
to Riverside park for picnic supper.
-Minot Optic Reporter.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-08-24
OBITIIARV

The death of Malcolm Wilde oc-
cured last Thursday at the Williston
hospital from diabetaes. He was the
oldest child of Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie
Wilde who reside near Bainville. The
funeral services was held in the
church at Bainville on Saturday, Rev.
H. S. Harriss officiated.
Interment was made in the Balm
vile cemetery. The community SYM
pathizes with them in their sad loss.
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WILLIsTON.OVERLAND co.

o. E. Kron, formerly Of Minot, has
taken the local agency for the Why's
Overland car, and has opened a
garage on East Broadway and fitted
it up to provide service for owners
of the widely advertised and famous
make of automobile.