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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10
Conferees at Ell Paso End
Three-Hour Session and
viii Meet Again
To-Day.

Ell PASO. TEN, May o.--Fear of a
break between the United States and
Mexico over disposition OF American
troops in Mexico was temporarily al
layed tonight when, after three hours
conference, the Mexican and American
ference, probably tomorrow.
Tn-nights conference. tho NTH held,
began shortly after i o'clock, with
Generals Scott and Funston and Gen.
eral Obregon and Juan Amador. Mexi-
can Subsecretary of Foreign Affairs,
taking part.
It is understood thar General Obre-
gon again brought up the subject Of \
definite date for the American troop
Withdrawal! from Mexico. He again
was informed. it was said. that the
American government is firm in ITS
refusal TO make this concession.
II was suggested to him that. in Wow
OF the Big Bend raid. under the nose of
Carranza troops, the United States
could scarcely consider the dc ia cto
government as fully capable yet OF
coming with the bandits
MORE TIME IS ASKED
TO CONSULT CARRANZA
IN the face of this statement. Cen
eral ObreGon is understood to have
asked for more time TO consult Will,
General Carranza.
Genera! Funston had planned to
leave here tonight for San Antonio,
where, at his headquarters in Fort Sam
Houston he was to take charge Of the
new troop dispositions that will come
with the dispatch of 5000 militia and
regular army mon to the border. After
the conference. however, II was an.
nounced he had postponed his depar-
,ure
This circumstance added TO the op-
timism that prevailed following the
announcement that negotiations would
continue.
All day there was n hint OF war in
the atmosphere of FL Paso Prior 10
the conference the word went out that
only one thing could prevent n broak
between the United States and Mexico
complete reversal by General ObrcroD
OF The attitude he took at ycSterday's 9
meeting with Generals Scott and Fun
ston. when he declined to sign the ten
tativc agreement for American and
Mexican troop cooperation unless it
was modified to set II date for Ameri-
can withdrawal from Mexico
MANY BELIEVE OBREGON
MAY QUIT CONFERENCE.
There were few optimists to pon.
out that In the end the Mexican War
Minister must concede the point or the
United States.
~ great majority concluded that
from the negotiations.
Activities of the military men here
added To the apprehensions. 1t was
learned that messages had been sent
10 General Pershing at the front warn
ing him to prepare for any contin-
Rency Mi along the border word had
gone ont 10 the scattered detachmcnts
Of the American army patrol to he on
guard.
Hope was skill entertained, II was
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10
CHAS. H. SABIN RESIGNS
f'innnrinI Circles Aroused When Tie
Gives Up Presidency of Guaranty
Trust Company.

NEW YORK. May 2.---The confirma-
tion to-day by Frank ~. Vanderlip.
chairman of the American Interna tional
Corporation, OF the report that Charles
II. Sabin, president Of tho Guaranty
Trust Company. had resigned from the
corporation created great interest in
financial circles. Mr.. Vanderlip said
that Mr.. Snbin had resigned because OF
an Overlapping" Of interest. which
was interpreted to refer to the fact
that the Guaranty Trust Company mas
financed the shipownlng firm of Gas
ton. Williams & Wigmore. which re-
Gently announced plans for esta ablish-
ing world -wido trade routes similar to
those being promoted by the American
International Corporation.
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THlRTY-NINE GRADUATES
Rev. ItuSscH Cecil. ID. H., of Richmond,
Prcsidcs ut Alumni Dinner n.
Princeton Commences

PRINCETON. \. T.. May 9.--Thirty-
nine students were graduated to-day at
the one hundred and fourth commence
ment of Princeton Theological Semi.
nary In addition. ,wenty-onc were
awarded the degree of bachelor OF
divinity for special work. while SIX
feilowships and i've prizes were an
nounced.
President j. Ross Stevenson, of the
seminary; Rev. Maitland Alexander.
d. d.. president Of the hoard Of direc-
tors, and former moderator OF the
Presbyterian General Assembly, and
Rev. John Davies, of hiladelphia, we're
the speakers at the graduation
The alumni dinner and meeting fol-
lowed the exercises, with Rev Russell
Cecil. y. D., of Richmond. presiding
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10
MARTIN WILL BACK
JAMES AT ROANOKE
Virginia's Senior Senator Will
Not Support Glass for Ma
tional Committee.
HIS ATTITUDE is FIRM
Friends of State Leader Called
Upon to Make Danville Edi-
tor Their Candidate.
HIS ATTITUDE is FIRM

Especial TO The Times -Dispatch1
WASHINGTON. May a.--In any con-
test which may devclop. between Rep
resentativc Carter Glass and Rorer y.
James, OF Danvillc for VirEinia's seat
on the Democratic National Committee.
| Senator Martin will give his unquali-
fed and active support to Mr.. James.
! The Times-Disratch correspondent
! was to-day authorized to make this
unequivocal statement, because Of re-
ports printed throughout the State to
! the effect that the Senator was in a
| measure pledged TO the support Of Mr..
| Glass. and might find Il necessary to
refuse his support to Mr James.
HE WILL SUPPORT JAMES
| TO END OF FIGHT
Moreover, the Senator's friends. If
| the occasion arises, will he fully ad-
rised OF his position. and will be
urged 10 make Mr.. James their caudi-
! date wheu the state convention meets
AT Roanoke on June 2.
Whether or not this fcreshadows a
| bitter fight between Senator Martins
| friends and those OF Mr.. Glass depends.
! IT. is pointed out. wholly upon the
| course tic Congressman takes. If the
! latter decides TO stay in the fight and
! 10 make an aggressive campaign for
! the committee berth. then a test of
| strength will result. This will he true
| for the reason that Mr.. James has let
/ II be understood that he will not re-
tire, whatever the circumstances. AS
| long as the Danvillc editor is in the
race, he will have the backing Of Sena-
! tor Martin.
UNDER NO OBLIGATION
| no SUPPORT GLASS
! Senator Martins friends to-day in :
! sisted that he never had pledged his
unconditional support 10 Mr.. Glass.
| They say that in "a recent conversation
| between the Senator and the Reprcsen-
| tative, the former stated frankly that
; he would offer no objection 10 Mr..
Giass's election to the committee IL
there were no contest. Mr.. Glass, it is
| further stated. told Senator Martin at
| the time that he, Glass. did not want
! the place II he had to fight for II.
Since that conversation Mr.. James has
announced his candidacy, thereby Great
! Ing a contest, and that circumstance, II
Is added absolves Senator Martin from
, any obligation to support the Con-
| gressman.
J In this connection, it is learned that
| Mr.. Glass will be given the vote of
Martins friends in the State convention
! TOR a seat in the national convention
as one OF the four delegates at large
! from Virginia. if he will withdraw from
! the national committee fight.
| Mr.. James was recently in Washing
ton for conference with Senator Mar
| tin. 1t can be stated, however. that
the Senator gave the Danville editor
no assurance of support prior to the
latters announcement as candidate
| for the committeeship
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Cyr1ric Crew Sees
U-Boat Disappear
SurOiOors, LANDED al Bantry,
Say Liner Is Torpcdocd
Without Warning.

BANTRY. May (via London, May
lO.-One hundred and seven members
OF the crew of tho Cymric arrived at
Bantry this evening. Several, suffering
from broken limbs. were sent TO the
hospital.
The officers OF the Cymric declare
that the vessel vas torpcdocd with
out warning. submarine was seen.
but 1t disappeared Immediately after
firing the torpedo.
The Cymric. although badly damaged,
continued her way several hours, but
finally sank
Many OF the crew. on their arrival
here. were barefooted and only parti-
ally clad. They were provided with
clothing and given all the care poasi-
bio
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10
ANay Fear Of Break
Ouer Troop Removal
From Soil Of Mexico

said, that the situation could be ad-
justed.
General Obregon went into the con-
ference this evening announcing that
he had new proposal to make to tho
American representatives. He intend
ed to ask, lie said, that common bor-
der patrol should be stretched along
the border American troops guarding
the American side and Mexican troops
patrolling the Mexican side.
On his return to his private car in
Juarcz afser the conference General
Obrcgon mado the following statement
to the Associated Press:
On the instructions OF the first chief
have proposed plan for the patrol
of the frontier of both countries Eaci,
country. under this arrangement would
patrol its own side and cooperate
with the other in running down and
breaking up the outlaw bands who have
committed a number OF the depreda
tions lately. We are proceeding
amicably in the conference 7 should
like 10 say for the benefit OF the yellow
press that ] delivered no ultimatums
tonight"
ARRIVAL OF TROOPS
CAUSES SOME EXCITEMENT
General Scott is understood to havs
said lie would be glad to present tho
proposal TO the Washington govern
mcnt
Late this afternoon excitement was
| caused when General George Bell, Jr.,
sent Il detachment of troops into the
city. where lie placed them as a pre-
caution" against sny trouble there
might arise among the large Mexican
population.
~ battalion of the Twentieth Infan-
! try numbering about 800 men, was
moved from Fort Bliss late this after
noon and stationed near The stock
yards dominating the Mexican section
of I'll Paso. The stockyards are about
"A mile from the river and Juarez The
battalion carried machine gun equip
mcnt
TWO companies OF the Twentieth
were stationed at the courthouse and
two at the union station. All are
under the command OF Colonel Has.
brouck.
Colonel Hasbrouck's troop dispositions
were taken. he said. for merely precau-
tionary measures. In view Of the tense
situation, II was deemed best to leave
no step untaken that might avert trou-
BILE at this end OF the International
Bridge The troops moved into the city
from Fort Bliss consisted of hre com
panies Of the Twentieth. Three com
panies were stationed ut the stockyards,
and the machine gun company was
placed al the courthouse. where Colo
mel Hasbrouck established his head
quarters. The Fifth was placed at tho
union station, short distance across
the river from JuareZ
FUNSTON ASKED For
LARGER REINFORCEMENT
Is is known that General Funston
asked the War Department for a mucl,
larger number of troops than was al
lowed him. and some disappointment
was expressed at the temporary head
quarters OF the Southern Department
here to-day when word came that no
more than 5000 additional troops would
bo sent 10 the international boundary
However. work went ahead rapidly for
the disposition or what -enforcernents
were at hand II is believed that tho
regular army re-enforcements will he
divided between FL Paso and San
Antonio
All of the additional troops are OK
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VIOLENT BOMBARDMENTS
AND INFANTRY ATTACKS
Smelling of Russians at Ikskuil,
on Eastern Battle Line,
Continues.
ITALIAN LOSSES REPORTED
Berlin Hears That Turks Are Pre-
pairing for Another Advance
in Egypt.

The French and German forces. fight
Ing 10 the northwest OF Nerdun. ap-
rarently. for the moment a. least. are
doadlocked. tho Germans being unable
to advance further and French at
tempts 10 push the invaders from cap
tured positions being unavailnE. East
and northeast of Ecrdun. where. re-
hombardments have characterized tho
fighting. only Intermittent canuonndinE
T. now going on.
several German artillery attacks weTo
launched against the French positions
"n hill No. 3ot. northeast or Ncrduu.
The French. however. brought into play
their curtain Of fire, and the Germans
were unable TO debouch
rho shcilinE by ,h- Germans of tho
Russians al the lkskull bridsehead. on
the eastern battle line, which has been
In progress for many days. continues.
There has been artillery activity on
various other sectors Of the Russian
f."ui III no Infantry maneuvers OF
inpc. i:tiics have been reported
RUSSIANS IIAvE PUT DOWN
STUBBORN TURK ATTACK
have ,,wt DOM with heavy casualties
stubhorn Turk attack and southeast
ward; in the region OF Mush, driven the
Ottoman forces from their defense In
= mountain chain. In addition. the
Russians operating westward from the
Persian front toward Bagdad have dis
lodged the Turks from fortified post
lions and driven them farther west
ward
The Gorilla hrideehcad and the
region around san Nartiro. in tho
Austro-Italian theater. have been
heavily bombarded. Al San Martlno
Vienna asserts that the Italians suf-
fered heavy losses through the ex-
plosion OF an Austrian mine. lombard
mcn,s have featured the nghting OH the
other sector on this front.
Dispatches received in Paris from
Salonik are TO the effect that there
has been vigorous artillery activity on
the Macedonian front. An Athens dis
patch says the Germans and BulEarians
in this region have heavily bomb barded
the village OF Mayada. their shells caus-
Ing much damage.
TURKS PREPARIvG AGAIN
TO ADVANCE ON EGYPT
ScmIofcial advices from Berlin say
taat the Turks are rapidly construct
ing railroad through tthe desert pre-
paratory to another advance on Egypt
Fivo patches OF sick and wounded
British soldiers from Eut-el-. -.lmara,
aggrcgating 1887 men, have reached
'nr British headquarters on the Tigris.
y hospital ship is proceeding to kut-
c!-Amara 10 take away the remainder
uf the sick and wounded.
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PRESIDENT TOEND
|. FURTHER RA|D|NG
ON MEXICAN LINE
Additional Force of 5000
Men Brings Funston's
Army to $4,000.
USE ENTIRE STRENGTH
OF GUARD If NEEDED
Ordnance and Quarter ma aster
Stores at Convenient Points
for Quick Distribution.
WILSON HAS AMPLE POWER
Law Permits Use Of Citizcn.SoIdiers
Either Within or Without
U. S. Territory.
WILSON HAS AMPLE POWER
Law Permits Use Of Citizcn-SoIdiers
Either Within or Without
L. S. Territory.
American Troops Ready
for General Uprising

SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS. May D.
According 60 repOrts current here
tonight. American officers along the
border nre prepared to guard against
n general Mexican uprising, set for
Tomorrow. May 10. Numerous prom
incnt aIexicans nre involved In the
alleged UPRISING, according to these
reports, which also declare Amer
lean civil and military officials have
.bccn Investigating them for some
time. American troops nionE the
border, 1T fs said, are sufficiently
strong to handle any disturbances.
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OPERATOR. Announce Advance.

NEW YORK. May a.--Circulars an
nouncing advances in the who!esa lc
prices Of coal have been circulated by
the anthracite coal operators
The increases. which. according 10
one circular. range from Is cents a ton
FOR egg 10 so cents Il ton tor pea coal
follow upon the announcement By the
operators that they would advance the
price of coal 20 meet tho additional
cost OF wage increases and other ad-
tustments recently allowed the miners
Other than 10 express surprise, none Of
the operators hero would comment
upon tho announcement of the Federal
Trade Commission.
According TO thc circular the hrs,
advance goes into effect on June ], and
the tna, Increase becomes effective CT
September /.
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WATCHING COAL INDUSTRY
An! Further Incrensc In Price oi
Anthracite VIII Cause FcdcrnI
InNcstISation.

WASHINGTON. May ?.-Thn Federal
Trade Commission announced to-day
that IL there was any further increase
IN the price of anthracite coal the com
mission would take up with the De-
partmcnt Of Justice the question of an
lnvestigation or the authracitc indus
try. The department had suggested the
inquiry II prices are raised following
the wage advance jus, given To anthrn-
cite workers
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JAMES DENIES THAT HE:
WILL RETIRE FROM RACE:


Rohrer y. James, of Danvillc. prom
inent in the public eye as candidat e
for the Democratic National Committee a
TO succeed Lieutenant Governor ELY.
son, visited the Capitol yesterday. and
discussed the political situation with
friends. He called at the executive
offices. but Governor Stuart had left
n short while before on the OYSTER
inspection voyage, which will keen him
from, his office the rest OF the week.
Mr.. James expressed his satisfaction
with the outlook. There was no foun-
da,ion. he said, for the rumor that
there was a probability OF his with
drawing from the race for the national
committee. and leaving a clear field
to Representative Carter Glass. lie
had just come from Washington, where
he had been in consultation with vir-
Sinia members of Congress-
With respect to the report that some
Of the Virginia members of Congress
have found his candidacy embarrass.
ing. Mr.. James observed that his candf-
his friends in Congress, but that thev
desired to see him elected.
LOOK UPON SITUATION
AS MOST UNFORTUNATt,
Ia political circles, the contest lie.
tween Mr.. James and MIR. Glass con-
tinued yesterday to he the absorbing
topic. Most of the local poli,ical
leaders who commented on the situa-
ton were inclined to look upon tho
whole development as deplorablc.
Neither the organization nor amtior-
Eanization factions of the party, il was
Dointed out. had much to gain from o.
Victory or either OF the two candidates.
considerable mystery appears to
shrond the origin of the James boom.
Cntil the meeting of the state Demo
cratic committee in Richmond last
March, II had been generally assumed
that the State Democracy would unite
IN selecting Representative Glass to
succeed Lieutenant Governor ElIyson.
NO one was actively pursuing the honor.
and the election Of Mr.. Glass was look ed
upon with favor by both wings of the
party rs fitting recognition OF his
distinguished services. and as designed
to bring the factions closer together.
MYSTERY AS TO UNHERAIDED
APPEARANCE OF JAMES
The mystery OF Mr.. Jamess almost
unheralded appearance as a rival cam
didate deepened when IL was learned
that the first overturcs to Mr. Glass.
with the view of bringing him out rs
candidate for the national commit
tee. were made by recognized leaders
OF the organization. Logically. these
men would be enrolled as sun
porters OF AIR. James. since the latter
has for years been an organization
standard bearer in the Fifth District
The fact that organization lead
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HAIR TONIC KILLS THREE
Another Dying and Others In Serto".
Condition From Drinking Dena-
furcd Alcohol.

PLAINV1EW, TEX. May s.--As a
result Of drinking denaturcd alcohol,
Paul i. Warren. Joe Dinglcr and Mug
Brock are dead another man is dying
and three others arc seriously i'll and
may die.
They, with several others. 1t Is said
drank hair tonic which contained the
alcohol. Doctors believe all viii die
or become blind
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CURTAIN OF FIRE STOPS
DEBOUCH BY GERMANS

pARiS. May 9.-.The official communi-
cation tonight reads:
In the Champagne our artillery
shelled the trenches and batteries OF
the Germans north Of vilIe-sur- -Tourbe
and the enemy communications In the
region OF Somme Ply.
ION the left bank OF the a1euse the
bomhardment was less intense. In the
course Of the day an attack against a
trench west of hill 304 was stopped
short by our curtain of fire and was
not able to debouch.
con the right bank and in the
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Last night demonstrated, If demon
stratton were needed, that tho Metro
politan Orchestra secured by the We'd
nesday Club for this season is made
qua;e in numbers a; least for such
work as the great festival calls for.
The Massenet numbers OF the orches-
ira from "Phcdre," and the Ballet Suite
from lie Cid" were light and unsutis-
flying, though for the most part tech
nically correct. There is no denying
the fact, however, that under the SYM
pathetic direction OF Mr.. Hageman, his
orchestra afforded A satisfactory and
charming accompaniment for the sing
ers
One very disconcerting fact was the
offensive misconduct OF the first violin
list and his ncigh3or. They were laugh
ing most OF the time. certainly in the
strictly orchestral work. and behaved
with such extreme lack of dignity as
really TO interfere with the enjoyment
of the music. 1t was not only boorish.
but was disrespectfnl to the audience.
II Is quite Impossible TO ina CINE that
Mr.. Hageman saw and permitted such
behavior.
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HONk OF AUTOMOBILES
DISTURRS MITSICI&SS

VI
Another disturbing element was the
apparently inevitable 'honk, honk" and
throbbinS of automobiles just off from
the stage. which must have proved as
trying to the musicians as il was dis
turbinE TO the audience. 1t must be
that our courteous, considerate and
generally watchful police force failed
10 realize how distinctly such noises
are heard within the auditorium and
how they disturb and annoy everybody.
1t would not seem to be asking too
much OF the authorities to ahate that
nuisance also tonight. so that the
superb program which will be rendered
will be uninterrupted.
The Wednesday, Club choir added TO
their laurels again last night. MendeIs-
so,n's Come, Let Us Sing was tho
work chosen for the tenor and chorus
], is rich and reverential. and was
sunk with an imposing volume and with
unusual correctness and feeling II
was much more elaborate and difficult
than the "Loreiey." sung on Monday
night. and the choir met bravcly and
successfully the difficulties of the score
Joseph Whittemore. 4 Richmond tenor,
deserves great credit for the dignity
ana feelinE with which he sang the
prominent solo tenor part. His voice
is sweet and pleasing and, though it Is
not powerful or highly trained. he did
conscientious and satisfa actory work.
Mr.. Copeland. the pianist. is virilc,
has good technique. and plays with
sweetness as we'll as with power and
yet the result is not satisfying. IL
would seem that pianist is out OF
~
playing in concerted music with the
orchestra.
MADAME. CULP'S SINGING
Is BEYOND PRAISE
To criticize Nine. Culp is impossible,
and il is equally impossible even TO
suggest in cold words the wonderful
charm of her singing. Magnetic be-
yond expression. she appeals and thrills
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MADAME CULP's SINGING
Is BEYOND PRAISE

To criticize Nine. Culp is impossible,
and II is equally impossible even TO
suggest in cold words the wonderful
charm of her singing. Magnetic be-
yond expression, she appeals and thrills.
She is an artist to her finger tips. and
yet earnest and sincere 1t seems MS
If nothing could Ire swecter than every
note Of her voice. II is rich and strong
when the song demands. quiet and
impressive when il should be. Yet,
after ALL IT is not so much the voice
that entrances. but the perfect beauty
and pathos Of her singing, which
brought tears to the eyes OF many Of
her hearers. This was especially true
of her Interpretation OF Schubert's
"Serenade' and ave Maria," which
gave them new beauty and charm
For the rest. Wagners "Traume." the
"Morgen' Of Strauss and the two
Klarchen songs of Beethoven were sung
as only she can sing them. and she
graciously responded to double encores
after each number-"I'vc Been Roam
ing. Long. Long Ago" "The Star"
by Rogers. and one other unfamiliar
hut exquisite song. Having heard her
once. the fullest measure of gratitude
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