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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03
THE MENACE OF DRINK.

II is quite true that I have taken
much more interest in the temperance
question in the last ten years OF my
life than I did earlier. and this in
crease of interest has come from GER
tain studies and opportunities for OBJ
servation. These studies related TO
the terrible effects OF alcoholism in
increasing the number of the feeble
minded. insane and criminal in our
American communities Later, | had
the opportunity of studying the Ger
man Investigations on the mental ef-
fects of very limited doses OF alcohol.
doses which most people have always
supposed TO be completely innocuous.
The German Investigations seemed TO
ms to prove that even twenty-four
hours after taking a small does OF al
cohol the time-reaction In the human
being Is unfavorably affected Now
the aufckness OF the time-reaction is
important to every echanic; to every
artizan. and particularly to every per-
son who Is engaged in dangerous oc-
cupauon. like driving an automobile
for instance, or managing a circular
saw. or. indeed. in the tending OF
any powerful machine Or hot furnace.
Lastly, somewhat more than a year
ago, I had long opportunity of OBJ
serving the difference between the
white race and the Japanese, the Chi
nese the Indian. the Malay, and some
of the Mahometan people, in regard
to susceptibility to the alcoholic temp
tation. The white race 10 inferior to
all the other people I have named in
regard to this susceptibility TO the
temptation of alcoholism. No OBJ
servant person can travel through the
East for year without being shocked
h<- +hn m n ifasf fArAep s,f tbA vvhif>
race tempe rarily resident there to
destroy itself through alcoholism. AL
cohol Is destructive in the highest de-
gree TO the white race in the tropics.
and all through the tropics the white
race exhibits a terrible hack Of self
control with regard to tho use OF al
coholic drinks II IL Notifying to the
last degree for an American 70 eee
intoxicated American soldiers and sail
ors about the streets OF the Chinese
cities where we now have troops. and
never to see japanese soldier In such
condition.-By President Charles W.
Eliot, in Golfers weekly.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03
BY ITALY

Rome. July 2.-Omciai Between
the Adige and the Brenta Valleys our
offences still continue.
In the Arsa Valley our infantry Is
attacking between Zugna Torta and
FoIpiapo, while our artillery Is she'll
ing Fort Pozzachio.
In the Pasubio zone the Austrians
are making a stubborn resistance be-
tween Mount Spi and Cosmagnon,
We have completed our conquest OF
Mount Mato and have occupied the
southern side of Mount Seluggio.
North of padescala we drove the
Austrians from their trenches. Skin
mishes are occurring on the northern
side of the ASA Valley.
Between Seize and Monfalcone. we
took some trenches and captured 1876
prisoners. An Austrian counter-st-
tack was repulsed
Austrian aircraft have hombarded
the town of Marostica. None was
killed and the damage was slight
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03
BY FRANCE

Paris, July might official. To
the north Of the Somme, the fighting
continued TO our advantage through
out the day in the region of Harde-
court and Curlu. East of Curlu we
have captured a quarry which had
Germans. To the south OF the
Somme. we have gained a footing at
numerous points in the second Ger
man. line between the river and AS
sevillers The village of Fraz fell into
our hands. together with the wood of
Mereaucourt further to the east
The number Of unwounded prison.
ers captured by the French troops
yesterday and today counted to date
is more than 5000 of whom $50 are
officers. We have also taken a num-
Der of cannon and great deal of
war material. Thanks to our COM
plete and efficacious artillery prepar-
alton and also TO the elan OF our IN
fantry, our losses were very small.
On the north Of Verdun there were
no infantry actions during the day.
The bombardment continues actively
In the region OF Hill No. 3o4. and the
sectors of Damloyp. Our avators
caused three captive balloons to catch
FIRE in the region of Nerdun
Sergeant Chainat brought down his
fifth German machine. which was
smashed by it's fall near Peronne.
During the night of July Ia one of
our air squadrons dropped forty-elght
shells on the railway station OF Long
wuyon, eight on the station of Thion-
vile, and sixteen on the station of
Dun. Another squadron threw thirty
three shells on the station of Brteui-
les. During the day twelve of our
aeroplanes bombarded the station at
Amagne-Lukeqy Saturday shells
were thrown on the railway track
A train was destroyed, The Germans
today fired some heavy calibre shells
In the direction OF Nancy Others
were fred little later against the
Belfort region.
About O'Clock this morning
squadron OF German aeroplanes
dropped n number of bombs on the
open city OF Luneyilie. We have
taken note OF this for reprisals.
On the left bank of the. Meuse
German attack delivered during yes
terday evening against our positions
to tho northeast OF the Avocourt
woods succeeded IN penetrating the
advanced elements of our trenches,
but the Germans were completely
driven out by our counter attack ~1n
the slopes of lie Mort Honme, we
delivered complete surprise atteck.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03
BY GERMANY

Berlin. July Western theater:
The great Anglo French offensive In
massed attack, which had been ex-
tensively prepared for months past,
began yesterday on a front of twenty
hve miles, after strong artillery and
gas preparation OF six days on both
sides of the Somme and Ancre brook
from Gommecourt as far as the
region OF La Boiselle the enemy OBJ
tanned no advantages worthy of men
ton and lost heavily. On the other
hand no was successful In penetrating
several points in the first line trenches
or our division in the region abutting
on both banks of the Somme and was
able to advance. This division had to
be withdrawn from the heavily she'll
ed FIRST line into a position arranged
for checking an advance from the
first to second lines. The materials
in the first line which could not be re-
moved were rendered useless
There were many artillery actions
and minor attacks on the adjoining
front west and southwest of Tahure in
which the enemy had no success.
ON the left bank of the Mense at
Hill 3o4 French trench sections were
captured and a hand grenade attack
was repulsed,
East of the Meuse the enemy,
strongly reinforced. repeated his at
lacks yesterday and today ON Freid
Ferre Hill, especially against the
Thianmont works. but was compelled
to retire under our curtain of fire
In the region OF the front attack
fifteen enemy aeroplanes were shot
down within our limos.
Eastern theater: Army group OF
General Won LinsinEen--Our attack is
proceeding. The number OF prison
ers has been increased by seven Of
ficers. and lao men. Enemy counter
attacks We're repulsed.
Army group OF General Bothmer-
We stormed the hill ef vsrvbisyka,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03

Nearly three thousand delegates
met in Cleveland MAY 12th TO 16th)
for the thirty-ninth convention of the
Young Mems Christian Associations
OF the United States and Canada.
They renresent constituency OF
about half million young men-in
thousands of associations--city stud
euts. rural, railroad. Industrial and
army and navy. Particular interest
conferred in III, stirring reports of
work among troops and prisoners of
war, and the wonderful movement
among tho young men of India and
China.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03


the bombArdment the observer made
a most picturesque journey. working
his way forward through the transport
and reserves on the march to high
point TO view the sheliing in the dark
ness.
Terrible Fireworks Display.
This was probably the rnost terrible
display OF fireworks of ell time. Far
In the distance these flashes In quick
succession are the French us on the
hills above the Somme. Those other
flashes OF the same kind far to the
north are the British icld guns. Near
by the small caiibres make ugly. sharp
flashes with their nluzzles. and the big
calihres. larger ones as their missiles
20 swishing through the de~y night
air and burst IN balls of expanding
flame
A sheet OF flame is laid across a
ridge That Ia the barrage FIRE of the
German guns, anticipating British
. attack There Is a long. hlllowing
glow az ~ phosphorescent mist.
That is a spray OF high explosives from
tho mortars behind the British lines
hurled onto the German trenches
sheets and chains of man-made light
nius throw the trees and buildings on
their ruined walls into weird stLhou-
cites
German Ares slowly rise with de-
penda BILE and steady illumination
about the trenches Green aud red
and other signal lights add their va.
riety to the picture until tho eyes ache
and the senses are mum bed with the
very thought Of the terrible struggle.
which ie proceeding
British Army Rcjoices.
There is rejoicing N the British
army at the close of the second day
OF the battle OF the Somme over tho
taking OF Fricourt, which the taking
OF Mametz and Montauhon yesterday
left as q sharp German salient jUttins
into the British advanced line
The British guns surrounded II with
curtains of fire and, after heavy
pounding the infantry rushed through
the Debris, making the German sur
yrVors prisoners Mt 2 o'clock this after
noon
Later the British stormed the Fri
court wood. and from neighborng
hlil the Germans a. they were forced
from the wood were seen holding up
their hands in surrender Including
In the 81 nae panorama was the bonn
hardmeut of Laboisselte, followed by
British attack when. in the face of
the FIRE from the machine guns which
the artillery had not reached. the Brit
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03
RUSSIAN ARMY FOLLOWS
Up SUCCESS IN koIoMF I

Lcndon, Jgly General Letuch-
a4ky's army continues to fo4aw up ITS
n &Access 81 Koiouca
q Tonfshts Petrograd report tells ef
ktAe capture Of the Austrian position
x&eyond Kolomes, white Vienna, In re-
4erring to these actions saws briefly
That violent fshtinG occurred west
jSSof kolonca ana south % the Dnelster
fxfiver"
1g The fe-ge and stubborn battle be-
k&ween Ruseiau troops and Germans TN
M&he reeion bounded hy the Stvr and
5ystokhod Rivers has thus far failed 70
yield definite results. Both sides claim
fAhe repulse Of counter-aftacks
ssEttli further north, in the vicinity
Izef Lipsk. where the Russian line an
spEars nseSi eio-e}Y the German from
sti@r. a German Offensive, according TO
the Russian has been checked
In the aEhune 81 the past twenty
Ncnr hours west NJ KoIomea the Rus
slams have takep 1000 prisoners
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03

II the fortress. The fghting,
11kH, has become more violent.
~ Ands the French and Ger
~ ofices In dispute regarding
e<Haon Of the bitterly contested
60st works. on the eastern bank
G&i1se Their capture was re-
yesterday by the French, but
Nt1in statement today makes the
4ktns that all French attacks on
0elticn were repulsed. and that
Nfmly In German hands, Paris
QtA claims the repulse of feeble
I'm attacks in the redoubt.
x0rious artillery bonn hardment
kept up against the French
xhcut the day OF both hanks OF
S34eMse, according TO the midnight
1IFt. While there have been no
1nfry actions since dawn. the
zach had the better Of the earlier
4tng. Not only were the Germans
eted BY counter-sftack from
nches northeas; 81 the AVocourt
odE. which they had taken in a
lit attack. hut the French. by a
Xpftse ssauit on DeadmRn Hi. cap
Md prisoners and machine guns.
1ntense aerial activity ts reported
NNr the battle front before tho fort
- Berlin reports that fifteen al
"a aeroplancs we're shot down in
4t1 and other sections ~ the western
e0nt sesterday while the French de-
Efoyed three German captive bal
S0ae
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03

In the course OF the fighting which
took place in the euemy's trenches
about fifty Germans were killed and
score We're brought back into our
lines. Two machine guns were also
captured.
On the right bank of the Mouse
several feeble attacks by the Germans
against the Thiaumont works IN which
we were abolished were easily re-
pulsed. In this region strong Ger
man force which hurled Itself against
our first line trenches was dispersed
after having sustained considerable
losses. We captured sixteen prison
ers. OF whom two were officers. on
the front and west and south If Naux
there Is great artillery activity on
both sides.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03
peary Quits Senate Race.

Portland, Me. July 2.--DeclarinK
his only reason for entering the sena-
torial race in the first place was to
further the interests of Preparedness.
which he characterized as the one
vital issue in the United States today.
Rear Admiral Robert E, Peary issued
tonight an open letter Withdrawing
his name as candidate to succeed
the late Senator Edward c. BurleiEh.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03
Wounded In From pfrardy.

London, July "A large crowd was
at Charing Croes Station today to greet
the wounded 10 arrive from the battle
In PicardY. where the British are MAX
ing their drive. The wounded arrived
m considerable numbers, and they
We're cheered Justify by tho crowds
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03

Bridgehampton. n. Y. July 2.-The
middle OF August will probably find
Charles e. Hughes formally embark
ed upon his nationwide campaign for
the presidency, II will be a coast to-
coast canvass, and Mr. Hughes de-
signs II TO be OF an educational ma
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03
BY BELGIUM

Havre. July 2-Belgian official: On
our southern sector the bombardment
was renewed There was also violent
bombarding in the evening.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03

The ten new forms of speech In
which parts OF tho Bible were pub
lished last year by the British and
Foreign Bible Society make a total
of 497 languages in which that So
ciet" las helped to produce or cir
culate the Scriptures
Last year the Society sent gu,
more than 100000 copies OF the
scriptures-oomplete Bibles. Tesla
ments, or single books Of the Bible
This makes record in the Society.
history.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03

johannesburg. July Am American
Jew named Schlesinger has obtained
control of the entire theatrical business
and most OF the moving pictures in
South Africa, Rhodesia and Mozam-
bique. An insurance collector few
years ago. he is now multi-miilion.
a.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03
Gives Italy Emil Poxyers

Rome. July 2--The Chamber OF
Deputies adjourned today. after grant
Ing TO the government full powers up
to December 81. The socialist mo-
tttrtt to limit the fuit powers of tho
rovcrnme,st = three months was ra-
jected.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03
Revival Among American Japanese

AS the result OF an evangelistic
campaign undertaken by the Ameri-
can Japanese 1nterdenominational
Association-the Dendo Dan - the
most sweeping revival ever expert
enced by the Japanese in America
rs unief- way, Its leader Is Kama
morn a famous. Japanese eyangelsst.
A total of two thousand conversions
Is reported.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03
G7EAT OFFENSIVE:
dun. over, method 0f destruction
known To modern warfare was
EMO 9cd only in i!iis case the
(sffmaEA vcrc the ficf.snA.,a-.s

dun ,,nr,. method az destruction
s known 70 modern warfare was
ersEsc9rd only la t!iiS case the
Germans were the dcfcn"s.~.
The attack beine made ~ the morn
.ag MIST of the valleys u was atticuit
for the infantry units ~ keep IN touch
or tor tn eIUners 10 follow their
! adfanft, bat with the appearance os
! tne ht1illant sunshine which CON
anued thr"uRhout the d9v the air
was eieaf ahd the neat was tha' az
Z real summer
british frc Destructive.
.atr - -! ~ = -. ~ 90. 'H' wa
49, ~ h'epS"t "'s 7,h' d'SPtiai"tN
$50 ~ ile 'ei Hl mar. "i'G We're Nloi"I"
Y" w .si, seI o'..' ,"e lt '5'Sh open
~ = ~ 49, a. ,@' WIN N''.H'e"
II ~ = ~ ,'"e IL II" aust A'7 making
= aspoSsi'te -'t AI'F huft'''t bflHF 70
~, R5,tlss - ,,nr,.ra '",'tpl
shetr ,fotcrfifsa el,str,f,,,, ~ a.. e.,
a. HUNDREDS M .b.,n fofin,,el ,.,,
" nthr. iilsa plass h.llS t, a.. -
~ f,,,glsr 49, ~ 80, 80
No. ~ swlf, bas neon ~, ,,.,,.f. ,eo
thnt sar,e ne +bo -, ,
may H. IN f'n,don foot,.t+ -.
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Y A.sae gs,be,cs s3o,,, a.. -, w ~ o.
I $1,000 ,.t 49,
- ri
~
ae aestf"e'tpn "' SIX German 'sau-
49, fNAt''h pailo"hs-~hN the
s 81 1850 az '''' '-'i'' ~; thf week e\i-
snli. war "''''1s loss as non" or
2ss mas osTh i'pi"sed. II was also
n 20 thaf bfi'iSh aef1piafes over
\ ALAs paSstei3eia greatly o"lnuHh'rea the
& NssrhahA Ahhhite care aad pains we're
$3.50 10 keep secret the preparations
o1 .he zig uriNr' ana the portion Of
Il 1he line al "hich the big push" was
\ Ao DC MADE
m Deep secrecy Obtained.
s~Tss.a Or many weeks the work went on
tn silence required Of all officers
no most OF them so limited to their
4 0wn areas thst they did not know
was happening Ia the ne!ghbor-
III sectors
ss ~ AL the nesses, including that OF
stan onieers. the subject of the
sSs He6slse IN contemplation was barred
EM7 topic or conversation. though Of
every oHlcer Knew OF It The
speculative reference to 1t was
Me In the transmittal Of official or
rs and during the course Of the W.
19us consultation which were neces-
~ 20 thA perfection ~ the details.
SSsvs he Battery ernplacemerts were Arst
ede and then the batteries were
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03

w. Fl. Tolliwer and Joseph Boyd
were arrested yesterday by Officers
Jennings and Goods. charged with
gambling. They were beiled At Second
Station.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03
Ins,ect 24.ogo Canadian Trooc.

London. July 2.--The King. accompa.
MED by the Queen. inspected $4,000 Ca
madam troops on Saturday, Dominion
Day,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03

southwest Of Tarnopol. which was
recently occupied by the Russians,
capturing seven officers. 500 men,
seven machine guns and two mine
throwerS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03
Revival as Result of Euronean Wa

Revival as Result of European War.
The war has brought all the Eu-
ropean nations to their knees" says
Bishop John l.. Nuelson. in charge
OF American Methodist Missions in
Europe. 1T has driven formal re-
ilgion down into the heart and de-
veloped vital personal piety never
before known. At the first sweep
of the war there was a religious re-
vtval, but that was shallow. Tho
later awakening Is very deep and
permanent. They see now that in
the pursuit of prosperity, when ma
terial protection and help seemed all
sufficient. they forgot God. This
ought to he a warning to America.
There are one hundred Methodist
deaconesses in the Germany army.
The first woman ever given the Iron
Cross was one of our sisters Law
preachers are rapidly multiplying.
The soldiers seem to enjoy and 10
be affected by the exhorting of their
mates
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03
BY RUSSIA

Fetrograd, July 2.--Oflcial. West
of Kolonmea General Letchitsky has
stormed the enemy positions Irp 10
the present we have taken two thous-
and prisoners. mostly troops freshly
brought into this region a great
number of them were intoxicated
In Nolhynia the enemy is making
desperate attacks, The offensive of
the Germans between the Styr and
the Stokhod in the region OF the VII
lagos of Koptche and Zobary was 70
pulsed. The enemy southwest Of ks
soline was repulsed. The enemy $
columns We're put to flight with heavy
losses. the fugitives being DESTROYED
in masses, but, being reinforced they
made fresh attacks. These. however,
also were repnised
Caucasus front; East OF PIantana
we have captured portion of noun
tains which were fortified by the
Turks. The enemy was driven beyond
the River Samsoundarassi. leaving
many dead on the field
Vienna. July 2.--Omcial: Russian
front-To the west of kolomea and
to the south Of the Dneister there
has been violent lighting
Italian front; Between the Brenta
and the Ech tAdigo) and Marmolate
region the Italians were repulsed
We captured one OF the SUBMITS
of Mount Cristallo.
Yesterday we captured about 500
Italians,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03

OFFICERS Reid and Settles yesterday
arrested Marshall Smith on xhs charge
Of shooting at Moses C1ar3gA He will
be heard today By Justice John
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03
LATEST PHOTOGRAPHS az PRESIDENT ga1 MRs. son -.
T. Aa

4 Taft was made at Bridgehampton, y.
Y, where this years Republican uomi-
nee entertained Al luncheon the man
who ran for recollection in 1872 The
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03
Miss Grant Operated ON

Consecrated money usually res ilts
in systematic giving
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03

Miss Susie Grant, daughter of Rev
w f. Grant, OF Plain View, Va. was
operated on at Memorial Hospital last
Wednesday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03

Here are two Of the latest snap
shots of the Republican and Demo
cratic candidate for the presidency.
The picture Of Mr. Hughes and MI.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-03

u The attack beine made ~ tho morn
ing mist of the valleys IL WAS diflicult
for the infantry uni3e TO- keep IN touch
or Tor IT, eIUners 10 follow their
advance, but with the appearance os
the brilliant sunshine which con-
Hnued throughout the dav the air
was clear end the heat was that of
sfNs.f ssf4-,s MGR
The Detroit times., 1916-04-17

The fat baby lay fat on his pink
back and blinked owlishly AT his dot.
ing parents. He waved his arms
and legs laxily and gazed at his
father and mother With steady eyes
that seemed 10 wonder what. after
all, their part In this strange scheme
OF things might be.
Henry Poriett stood with his hand
on his chin and his head cooked on
one side. Behind his nose glasses
his blue eyes twinkled with uncon-
cealed pride. ADOBE Porlett bent
forward. her tight'y-clasped hands
down IN front and her face alight
with the Joy and marvel OF posses
sion. The fat baby put his chubby
fists agains, his eyes. then waved
his arms generously. cooed and
crowed. and then completed the per-
Torrance with smile. II included
Henry and Adele and everything
else in the room.
Adele leaned forward and patted
the little hand. Henry" she said,
The Detroit times., 1916-04-17

Suddenly fear gripped Adeles heart.
had stopped crying. Her own eyes
wlaened as she looked down al him.
The fat baby ceased making any
sort of sound. He didn't even
shuttle. He relaxed. He lay back
in his mothers arms luxuriously.
He stretched his little arms and
legs. He drew In his cheeks. The
purse went out of his rosebud
mouth. He opened his eyes and
gazed up at them impassively. Then
he smiled. a slow. comfortable. all
embracing smile. There couldn't be
anything the matter with a baby
that could smile like that.
Reverently Henry and Adele ex-
amined their offspring. That fat
baby took II all in good part. He
let them examine and his smile as.
sured them thcy wouldn't find any
thing
The two stood without words
Gradually II dawned on them. The
fat baby went bissfully to sleep In
his mothers arms even as they
wondered. He had been crying just
because he wanted 10 cry.
"S-s-sh!" breathed Adele. You'll
wake your disposition again"
Henry snorted. "Humph.' he
whispered back. That's as much
like you as-as-as he is"