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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05


The official statement issued from
general headquarters at I'LL p. NJ
reads:
THE village OF Fresnoy and our posi-
tons which we had captured north and
south of II were subjected TO severe
hostile counterattacks yesterday even
ing. All our positions in this neigh
horhood were maintained, and the
enemy repulsed.
Severe fighting has taken place in
the neighborhood of Bullecourt. East
of the village the enemy made a heavy
counterattack about 9:45 last night
upon the sector OF the HindenburE line
captured by us yesterday morning. The
attempt failed completely, and the
enemy's attacking troops lost heavily.
Fighting has also taken place during
the night in the nciShborhood of
Cherisy and astride the Arras-Cambrai
road. In these areas our troops were
compelled to fall back from the ad-
vanced positions captured by them dur
ing the day.
We made further progress during
the night northwest of st. Quentin and
northeast OF Hargicourt. where we cap
turcd the Malakon farm"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
Wondertul, Says
Jofre of Welcome
Middle West Giucs to French
War Mission Leaders
Great Reception.
IBy Associated Press.l

CHICAGO. May 4.-The Middle West
to-day gave to the war mission leaders
from France welcome which brought
from the lips OF Marshal Jonre the
exclamation:
"Wondcrful"
1t was Joffre who caught :he popu-
lar fancy during the trip about the city.
He was cheered wildly everywhere
At Joffre's side rode former Premier
Niviani. Nice-Admiral Chochcprat and
Lieutenant Fabry, the latter known us
the Blue Devil OF France" shared
generously in the crowds applause.
The party arrived at noon. and the
halliday that followed was crowded
with patriotic outbursts. beginning
with ride from the train through
streets overhung with the Tricolor of
France. the Stars and Stripes and Brit
ish flags. There followed in quick sue
ccSSion the greetings of the city's re-
ccption committee at the Chicago Club
a reception by the local French colony
and French relief organizations. more
rides. reception and dinner and final
~ night meeting at the Auditorium
Theater.
Marshal Joffre. urged by the repeated
meeting tonight. made his first speech
in America, aside from few words in
Congress. and brought the cheering
throngs 10 their feet waving flags by
asserting that the French and Amer
lean flags. which he cntwined as he
spoke. never will separate while the
struggle for liberty continued General
Joffre said. in part:
My friends. ] am proud TO have in
my hand the American flag. which is 10
The American people what the French
faG is TO the people of France. symbol
of liberty. hold in my other hand
the flag of France. who has given of
her best. her stanchcst and her bravcSt,
and which also stands for liberty.
Il had the honor to carry the French
flag on the field of battle. and | am
glad to join this flag of many battles
TO the flag that has never known de-
feat With this flag l bring to YOU
the salute OF the French army TO the
American people, our stanch ally in
the common cause"
AS he joined the two flags of red
white and blue with the closing words
the whole assemblage mounted the
seats and cheered
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
DISCUSS FURTHER PLANS
FOR WAR COOPERATION
American Officials and British Mis-
sion In Second Formal Joint
Conference.
BEST STEPS FOR AID OF ALLIES
Mass Of Detail Found to BE So Great
That Two Committees Arc Formed
to Divide Work Between Them
and Report Later.

WASHINGTON, May 4.--Direetion OF
the common struggle againxt Germany
formed the basis OF the second formal
conference between American officials
and the British mission held to-day in
Secretary Lansing's office at the State
Department.
The general subjects taken up were
how best to marshal the resources
for the aid of the allies and how
TO further restrict products getting
through to the enemy
The highest officials who will have
to deal with these matters met in Joint
session to coordinate and discuss the
results Of their various individual
conferences.
The mass of detail was found to be
so great that two committees were
formed TO divide the work between
them and report later.
The United States now has begun 10
point out 10 the allies some OF it's own
great necessities in certain trade lines
in which this country Is entirely de-
pendent on them. Up TO the time the
United States entered the war. many
products could be imported here only
II there were surplus at the point
OF production over the needs OF the
allies. and also on condition that agree
ments be signed that the products be
not allowed to fall into the hands OF
the enemy.
Since the economic prosperity OF the
United states has become OF equally
vital concern to the allies. a mark ed
disposition has been shown TO CO.
operate more fully than before 10 pre-
vent shortage here.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
WASHINGTON RECEIVES
DISQUIETING REPORTS
BY Associated Press.l

BY Associated Press.l
w WASHINGTON, May i.-DisQuiet-
ing reports from PetroErad OF differ
cnces between the provisional govern
ment and committees of workmen and
soldiers are causing concern here. but
i was said after to-day's Cabinet
meeting that no official information
had been received TO shake the con-
'idence felt here that the Russia n
democratic leaders will hold their or
SaniZation together and keep up the
fight against Germany.
one effect of the reports probably
will be TO hurry the departure of po-
l!tica! and economic and railroad COM
missions which President Wilson is to
send TO aid the provisional govern
mcut in rehabilitating Russia econom =
ically and industrially.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
STATE DIVISION. T. P. A..
OPENS ANNUAL SESSION
Mayor Gillian Welcome, 200 Delegates
Who Come To P~trrSburg-Nin
Elect Officers To-Dny.

Especial TO The Times Dispn'ch.l
PETERSBURG, VA. May THE
twenty-siXth annual convention OF the
Virginia Division, Travellers Pro-"c-
tive Association was opened to-day in
the Lyric Theater. with nearly 200
delegates present. The body was called
10 order by r. r. Thwcatt. president Of
Post G, and prayer VAS offered by Rcv.
T.. r cambridge. OF ST Pauls Church.
~ tho conclusion of tn" PRAYER the
delegates stood and sang "America"
Mayor Robert Gillian extended =,
cordial welcome |" the delegates. and
vas responded 10 by President G. :
Johnson. Of Roanoke. President John
sons address WAS followed by PRAYER
by the Rev. j. J. Gravatt, i. d.. Of
Richmond
President Johnson took the chair
and announced the committees as fol-
lows:
Credentials. J.. =. Robertson. chair
man; on resolutions " X Bache. of
Richmond, chairman. ON route to "a
vannah, Il. L. knight. Of Alexandria.
chairman; on rules. W f.. Cridden.
chairman: on delegates expenses r. II
Randolph, Richmon chairman.
Secretary ~. l.. Harwood read a tele-
gram from T. s. Logan. Of St Louis.
extending the greetings aud congratu-
lations of the national once TO the Viz
ginia convention. and stating that Vir-
GINA closes the year with a net gain
Of III members
President Johnson and Secretary
Harwood read their reports Reports
for the various committees were sub
mitted. Following these reports the
convention was addressed by J. c. Hall
OF Danvillc, who elected much APP
rls.use.
There was no business Of special i'm
portance under consideration to-da,
Tho e1acftnn n I,s,l ~. I.r Il
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
APPEALS TO RAILROADS
TO INSTITUTE REFORMS
National Defense Councils Board
Calls for Economies in
Operation.
MORE EFFICIENC is AIM
Definite Recommendations Mao e..
Fairfax Harrison Says Changes
Arc Imperative II Roads Are to
DO Share in Nations Protection.
ORE EFFICIENC is AIM
IBy Associated Press.1


NASH1NGTON, May An appeal to
the railroads to show what they can
do for their country" by instituting
operating reforms and economies dur
ing the war was issued tonight by the
National Defense Councils general rail-
road board.
Definite recommendations incl d c
longer locomotive runs, heavier load
ing of cars. quicker handling at ter
minals. reduction OF idle time and local
meetings among railroad employees
and officials to impress upon every
railroad man the necessity OF doing his
full patriotic duty
Already the country's roads are op-
Grating as unit in the interest of ma
tional defense, and the detailed recon-
mendations Of the board form the pro-
gram by which the administration eN-
poets to bring TO a basis of war enl-
cheney every portion of the $4,000
miles OF road which make up the
greatest nationa! transportation system
in the world.
REFORMS ARE NECESSARY,
SAYS FAIRFAX HARRISON
In statement tonight. Fairfax
Harrison. chairman of the board. and
president of the Southern Railway
system. characterized the reforms rec
commended as IAN absolute necessity II
the railroads are to do their full share
in the defense Of the nation"
The railroads will be foredoomed 10
failure in this national crisis" said
Mr.. Harrison, unless they cooperate
Loyalty and completely in carrying out
the policy as laid down. We are rely
ing for results on our belief that the
American railroad man is as patriotic
as any other
''lt is true that some of the operat-
ing reforms will entail larger operating
costs. but the sacrifice must be made
in this national emergency"
The appeal points out that the war
has brought large increases in traffic.
overtaxing the capacity of the roads
as at present operated and revealing a
shortage of rolling stock, skilled and
unskilled labor and supplies OF fuel
and equipment. Increased efficiency in
all of these departments is demanded
the statement declares.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
SENTIMENT AGAINST
ty'rnI,ut- NY,4St-Dl>S

PETROGRAD. Thursday. May via
London. May - delayeG .-Although
the sentiment of the workmen's and
soldiers council tonight apparently is
against extreme measures unless they
are absolutely necessary. every speaker
at the meeting emphasized the conten-
ton that the power in Russia rests in
the hands of the representatives of the
workmen and soldiers. and that they
are determined TO enforce their views
upon the temporary government or inn
mediately dispossess II and construct a
government Of their own liking.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE
WITH ALLIES AE-'Vy.

WASHINGTON. May z.-First steps
have been taken by the United States
toward entry into a commercial ALI
ance with the allied countries in com
petition for after-the trade
This was made known to-day when
IT was announced that the United
states Tariff Commission would leave
shortly to visit Great Britain Fra nee,
Russia, China and Japan for the pur-
pose Of conducting Investigations into
tariff and trade problems which will
face the United States after the war.
The official announcement made BY
the bureau Of Information stated that
its purpose Is ITO ascertain how far
the future trade policy OF the United
States might be modified to advantage,
or perhaps of necessity must be mod :
lied by the events Of the war"
The Paris economy pact and similar
organizations will he under especial
observance. Although the Paris econ
omy pact. signed by the allies in June,
1916, states only generally It's direction
of policy, it provides in definite terms
for commercial treaties after the war
One object of the foreign invcstiEa
ton is to ascertain whether this tenta-
tive movement is likely TO proceed
luFthcr. ana no" II aHects the inter-
ests OF the United States" the official
statement says.
Public opinion and attitudes OF the
allied nations toward future CONNER
cial policies will be under particular
observance Of the commission While
plans for the trip have not been com :
pleted or approved by the State Depart
ment IL is understood that Commits
sioners Culbcrtson and CoStigan will go
abroad, and Commissioner Taussig
chairman. will conduct an Investigation
in the United States.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
RUSSIAN COMMISSION
Officials Already Named TO Come to
America to Confer on War
Subjects.
FBy Associated Press.l

BY Associated Press.l
PETROGRAD. May 3 (via London.
May "a commission representing
the Russian provisional government
VIII leave soon for America to confer
with American government oficia Is
concerning the industrial. economic and
financial relations Of the two countries.
This information was obtained by the
Associated Press from high official
source.
The personnel Of the commission has
already been decided upon, but the
names OF the commissioners arc not yet
available. They Will he vested with
the fullest powers. similar to those OF
the British and French commissions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
VILLAGE or CRAONNE
CAPTURED BY FRENCH

PARIS. May 4.-Northwest Of Rheims
French troops have taken the fret Ger
man line on a front of about two and
a half miles. capturing 500 prisoners in
the operation.
ON the eastern end of the Nauclcrc
plateau, the statement from the War
Office this evening adds. the village of
Craonne has been captured by the
French. More than $50 prisoners. as
well As several points OF support east
and north Of craonne also fell into the
hands OF General Ni"clles forces
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
BRITISH IN WEST
AHEAD OF SCHEDULE.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-The British
forces ,on the western front are Two
weeks ahead of their attacking sched-
ulc. according to cablegram received
here to-day by Secretary Balfour from
the Foreign ONCE. The advance, it
said had been much faster than ex-
pccted. and the losses smaller
The losses were said TO he only one
half as large proportionally as those
on the Somme offensive last year. This
is attributed by members of the mis-
sion 10 an incomparably better artillery
preparation and the fact that the men
are not allowed to outrun the guns.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
SOLDIERS AND WQRKMEN
JOIN IN DEMONSTRATION
Many Hundreds March in Pctrograd
as Protest Against New
Government.
OTHERWISE, CITY is NORMAL
Tcnseness Caused by Tuesdays Out
break Still Notwithstanding
Hopes Russian Democratic Lead
ers Can Hold Organization Intact.
OTHERWISE, CITY is NORMAL
Explanation Accepted
and Incident Is Closed

PETROGRAD, May s tria Lon
don).-rhc council of workmcn's
and soldiers delegates has nc
ccptcd the governments cAplnnn-
tion of it's May Day note ny vote
of ~ to IN. and hns decided that the
incident tx closed. The nntiSovcrn-
mcnt street demonstration was COM
plctciy Swampcd by gigantic pro-
government demonstration on Fri
dny evening. There were some
clashes, hut no serious incidents.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
To Deepen Channel
in Elizabeth River
IRY Associatnd Preas-l

WASHiSGTOS. Mny I.-Ipon the
recomme ndntion Of tho Secretaries
of War and the Navy, the Inusc
Rivers md Hnrborn Committee al,
two ncanions wrote large additional
appropriations into its s28, 900 900
bill. to Improve chnnneis ut SIM
Francisco. San Diego and Norfolk
for stratrgic reusons.
IL was nRreed TO provide for
deepening the channel up the south
branch OF the Elizabeth River TO
the Norfolk NnsyYnrd to forty
rect at total cost Of S2.0Os. 900. Of
which the preh~nf hill Is to carry
Sb40.000. This ~ additional 10 the
sa80.Ooo already proposed In the
bill for improving Norfolk harbor
and channeE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
jBv Associated Press,

PETROGRAD May tvia London,
May 5).-At o'clock this afternoon
many hundreds of factory workers
men. women and boys-precedcd by
double files of soldiers, marched down
the Nevsky Prospect with 4 banner in
scrhed Away with the temporary
government"
Otherwise the city has been normal
throughout the day. though the tense
ness caused by the situation of yes
terday still prevails.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
At the Movies To-Day

HlCTOR-Tom Mix, In "a Roman
cowboy" and added attractions.
ODEON--OlEa PetroHn, in "The
Black Duttcrny."
REN--"'rhe RANSOM" and added
attractions.
Pickford- In "The Girl mt Home"
From 10 a. NJ. to u. VI. "Fan-
t"nmn," fairy tnie for the little
folk.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Suratt, in
"She."
ISlS--IsessIe Love, In "ChcerfuI
GfvcrS."
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. suffer" "rhc
Fried Egg Hero" and Helen Holmes,
in 'The Railroad Ralders."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
JURY IN VAWTER TRIAL
TO SEE SCENE OF CRIME
CONTINUED from First pagc.p

tContnued from First Pagc.>
chair during the afternoon. and when
asked If there had ever been any COM
plant TO his lack of attention to
duty, he stated that the college au-
thoritics had not complained, but he
understood the students had done so.
The students accused him of being
drunk during classes. and not up to
his normal condition.
Dr.. J. c. Bowman. of East Radford
when propoundcd the same question
regarding the letter. declared that the
writer was sane. DR. w w RanEeley.
same question, stated he considered the
writer sane.
Or. w. a. Wilson. Of Radford. was
positive that the letter was written by
degenerate. DIR. J. r. King. formerly
connected with the State insane asylum
At Marion. Va. will take the stand
for the prosecution when court con-
vcnes in the morning
VAw1'ER'S CHAIR AT v. FL
HAS BEGEN FILLED
Joseph D. Eggleston. president of
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute. an
| ncunccd tonight that Professor
Charles Il. Vawtcr had resigned as a
member of the faculty The resig-
nation was dated May !, the day that
he went on trial for the murder of
Stock ton Hcth. Jr. Professor Vawter
has met no classes since the Friday
! before tho trial began.
| President EgElcston announced that
on April % he issued an order desig-
mating Dr. Joseph w. Williams. dean
| OF the department Of mathematics, to
| I'll Professor Vawtcr's chair.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
SPY BILL MODIFIED
IN BOTH BRANCHES

tton,lnuod trOm FIRST i'ngc.J
United States to such country except
and under such regulations and orders
and subject TO such limitations and
exceptions as the President shall pre-
scribe until otherwise ordered by the
President or by Congress-"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
High school Cndcts to Give n,r,

Fl"ns for a cadet ball, 10 be given
by the John Marshall High school Ca
Diet battalion. have been completed.
and II will be held Friday night in the
kichmond Grays' Armory. Captain e.
u Ayres. commandment Of the battalion.
yesterday secured the permission of
the Administrative Board to use the
armory, subject to the approval Of Ma
jor j. Fulmcr Bright. of the Richmond
GrayS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
10 Enter French Service.

PETERSBURG. VA. May 4.-Brod-
max Cameron, son of Mrs. Eliza
beth Cameron. OF this city, will sail
for France the latter part of this
month to join the american Ambu-
lance service at the French front.
Mrs. Camerons nephew. Robert Hill
Boiling, Of Chicago. Is also to sail for
France TO join the same service.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
VAwT'ER'S CHAIR AT V. FL.
HAS nErE,E ETJ.yEY
Temnerance Lectures.

PETERSBuRG. VA. May Airs.
Emma Rowland. OF Boston. ma
tional organizer Of the w. c. T.. u,
viii spend the coming week in Peters
burg and vicinity In the interest of
Temperance. She viii speak at the
varioua Me,hodiKt churches