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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
IREE BOARD MEMBERS
ISSUE STATEMENTS

|NEW YORK. May 6.-Thrcc mem
IS of,thc Naval Consulting Board
ucd statements today to countcract
prcssious that a device. after lengthy
,crimcnts. had been evolved to wipe
the i'-buHt menace.
Che statements We're given by
o las ~ Edison, president OF the
|tfi: William L. Saunders. chairman
tic board. who on Saturday made
1oiic AN opinion that such an instru-
mt had been invented: and Lawrence
1dicks. head OF the committee OF
.cial problems Of the board.
although formally diSprovinG the
ual recognition Of an invention that
| uld rid the seas of tho dread enemy
marines. Chairman Saunders and
dicks in their statements declare
4 wholly practical devices arc being
ted with excellent prospects. Mr..
| son. who has locked himself in hiv
ratc laboratory and is working
htcen hours Il day on the problem,
aid say nothing of any device or
existence so far as he is concern
he columns devoted to speculation
instruments held in mind by Chair
\ Saunders were worth hut Il para
ph. he said, day. MANY OF the
Ispapcrs exaggerated my announce
ht." he declared. lie reported that
Iny devices TO defeat the submarine
III have been submitted to the board.
Csc instruments arc being tested
LIZ along the coast. Certain of them
tady have been found Of practical
and are believed to solve the
stion," but Mr.. Saunders explained
he had none of these Instruments
mind when he made Saturdays con-
Eng announcements. lie continued:
1T OF the numerous inventions sub
ted, there are certain practical ones
tch, i'm my belief. offer encourage
1T that tho submarine problem will
solved"
EDISON GIVES OUT
STATEMENT THROUGH SON
or many weeks Mr.. Edison has
ed himself to all intcrviewcrs. He
virtually locked himself i'm his
pratory. where. over testing tubes.
es and other experimental ma
kcry and paraphcrnala. he has
led problem OF which he has
;dfhstly refused TO speak. II IL
wn to he in connection with the
(Continued' on Second Page.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
TRIAL ENTERS SECOND WEEK
Fate 0f Charles H.. Nnwtcr probBbIy
VIII 60 to Jury by
'rhurSdny.
LEv 4 ssociatcd rress- 1

/, CIiHlSTIANSBUECi. VA. May G.-rhc
trial Of Charles +. Nawtcr. former
Virginia Polytechnic Institute prnfcs-
50" charged with the murder OF stock
ton lIcth. Jr.. Will enter upon its sec
ono week tomorrow with but littlc
more evidence to he heard, both the
state and defense having rested in di
rect examination.
AS the argument to the jury prob
ably Will consume the better part Of
two days. expectations tonight were
that the ease would not he IN tho
jury's hands before next Thursday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07

~ Associated Press.
W\SIiINGTON, Mny G.-Numcrous
Wnr measures will br perfected or
passed this week by Congress. The
list to bc acted upon includes the
army draft. war revenue. food con-
troll nnd espionage measures, the
annual army appropriation bill, the
rivers nnL hnrbors bin and the bill
authorizing tho President to put
seized German merchant ships into
service.
COnfcrccs ON the war army bill
arc expected to make their report
In day or two. With conscription
assured. intcrcst in tho hill rcntcrs
ON the aEc limit compromise. which
IS expected TO he either between
twcnty-onc md thirty or twenty
one md thirty-fNe, and the senate
provision which would permit
Colonel ROoscVcIt tO organize n
force for service in France. The
House IL expected to ngrrc to n
compromise on tho age limit. hut
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
FRENCH MAINTAIN
GAINS NEAR SOiSSONS

PARIS. May 6.-Evcry gain scored
by the French in yesterdays brilliant
advance northeast of SoissonS was
maintained against numerous heavy
counterattacks last night, the War
ohice announced to-day. Consolida-
ton OF this ground las made them
masters of most OF tho ridge crowned
by the Chcmin es-Dames along a
trout OF more than eighteen miles.
The prisoners taken have reached a
total OF $500. and seven cannon have
been CaptMrcu.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
PREPARING FOR VACATION
Supreme Court Will Hand Down Dc
risiOns To-day and suspend Ar
EUmrnts ON Tucsday.

WASH INGTON, May G.--Plans are be-
ing made for closing up the work of
the Supreme Court in preparation for
the summer vacation. Decisions will
be handed down tomorrow and argu-
mcnts for the present term will hc
suspended Tuesday. after which adj
journment will be taken for two weeks
to permit conferences among tho JUS
ticcs on pending cases and the prcpara-
tion Of opinions. ~, cisions will bc an
nounccd again May II.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
WAVES UPON WAVES
ARE DRIVEN RACK

LONDON, May 6.---Wavcs upon waves
OF Tcuton storminG columns were flung
into the teeth of the French steam
saw north of tho Aisnc and in the
four hours. Shattered and beaten, they
foated back in thin lines everywhere
Those who were not cut to pieces by
the hurricane OF shells from the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
HRITISIt MAINTAIN BUEACH
IN IIINDESBuItt LINE
my Associated Prcss.l

LONDON. May 6.-Thc British arc
successfully maintaining themselves IN
the breach they have made in tho
lIindenburs line near Eullccourt The
Germans delivered "a determined attack
al this point last night. which entirely
failed. and were balkcd again this
morning in similar effort. the war
Ohice announced to-day. their fire
breaking up the attempt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
Tear Gas Used by Allies
Invention Of American

7 Nv NNNONINV'T FTtS1.I
BALTIMOtE. MD, May B.-It be-
came known here to-day that the
lRchrymosc. or tear, ERs uhed by
tho allies IL the Invention OF Dr.
Robert w. Wood. professor of cr-
pcrincntni physics at Johns Hop
kins University. Professor wood
sent the formula for II to n friend,
PrOfcssOr Cotton. in Paris, and II
was turned over to the French War
Department.. Dr. Wood Is a mem-
bcr of the Nnvnl Consulting boards
submarine subcommittee.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07

Only tho Very Best Coaches will be
used in the Special Sunday Excursion
train which tho Norfolk and Western
VIII put on next Sunday. May 18Th.
Everybody knows what the Cannon
Bali Is. Tickets good OH either train
ADV.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
SPECIAL TRAIN REACHES
ST LOUIS EARLY IN EVENING
fBy Associated Tres

ST. LOUIS. MO-. May 6.-Thc spccia
train carrying the French commits
sion arrived in st. Louis at 1926 to.
night
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
FAMILY Of SURGEON
HAS NARROW ESCAPE {
DR.. Charles X. Robins Brings Wife
and Children From Burn
ing Dwelling.
OVERCOME BY DENSE SMOKE
Boys Sleeping in Third Story Are
Brought Down by Father With
Wet Towels Over Their Faces.
Mrs. Robins in Hospital.

Stumbling out of his front door with
two small chiidren-onc under each
DR. Charles X. Robins. Of PIG
Monument Avenue. collapsed on his
after he had made three trips into
the burning house to remove his wife
and five children to safety. He vas
overcome by the dense clouds Of smoke
that iiiied every part Of the house
jus, as he was emerging from tho
front door on his last GRAND The
home was badly damaged by fire and
smoke, hut fircmen succeeded in cx-
tinIuishing tho blaze
br. Robins was awakened about ?:3n
o'clock yesterday morning when the
air in his bedroom became close. and
he discovered that tic room was filled
with smoke, Two %! the children were
also awakened by tho smoke ahou,
tho same time. Opening tho door into
the second story hallway he found tnat
clouds OF smoke we're pouring up-
stairs
ny this time the two children had
become badly frightened. and Ncro
running from one Part of the house
10 another. Dr. Robins first carried
his wife To safety. and returned for
his children. the oldcs, OF which l..
about twelve years OF a5e 4 negro
servant had been awak ened b. the cx
eit"mcnt, and she carried one child
to safety.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
GERMAN RESISTANCE
REACHES HIGHEST POINT

The battle hcrcabouts was most in
tcrcstinG. as the possession Of Iaffaux
mill gives the occupants an cnfladinr
position along the t'hcmin dcs Danes
and the Ailct;c. The German rcsis-
tancc here reached its highest point but
could not prevail against the powcr-
ful blows of the French attack. The
Germans conntcred after tho French
had taken their front line but were
given blow for blow, the French even
iualiy wearing down their opponents.
Several ruined farmhouscs. such AS
those Of Mcnnsjcan. Colombo. Eoycrc.
and Epinne dc ChcNrcGny, the latter
directly on the Chemin dcs DANES.
were scenes of fierce engagements with
hand Grcnadcs and hayoncts. In these
the French came out rictors
The correspondent. while on his way
to the battlefield. visited the abandon
ed Fort Conde. from which Soissons
was formerly bombardcd almost daily
by the Germans. Before they were
forced out. the Germans exploded
forty tons of powder in an effort to
destroy the structure and laid mines as
traps for the French. One electric fuse
was found, but German prisoners in.
formed the French that II was only a
dummy and indicated tho position
where another was connected with a
powerful mine intended TO blow up
any one entering tho fort.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
C0LLAPSES AFTER BRINGING
CHILDREN FROM HOISJ

Sh hts iifSt Trip DacE into the house,
i,r i;obns picked up Two children un-
der his arms and carried them into the
street. The smoke in all parts OF the
mouse Was growing thicker and
heavier, and he was barely able to
return the third time. lie managed.
however. 10 climb two flights of stairs
10 The third noor, where the two re-
manning children were aslcp He
stopped long enough to gather un We,
SronGcs and towels which he placed
over their heads, and then rushed down
The siaircases and into tho ocen. II
was lust as nc stepped out OF the front
door that he slowly sank down TO tho
porch floor.
The fire had evidently been smold- :
cT!nE in the floor Of the dininG-roon
on the first iioor for several hours he
fore the smoke became dense enough
10 awaken pr. Robins. The only cause
that could he found was tina, a live
coal Of fire had dropped down behind
inc nrcplacc during the carly part of
TIC night. The furnace had not been
uScd Tor some time, and ;he basement
docs not extend under the dininE-room.
SEVERAL FIREMEN SUFFER
FROM DENSE SMOKE.
EnSinc Company No. 10 responded to
still alarm. telephoncd to Fire Head
quarters. but as soon AS hrcmen ar
rived they saw tha, the fire was Of n
serious nature, and the box block
distant was pulled. This alarm brought
Engine Companies Nos. and - and
Truck Company No. 3, with CHIEF
Joynes and Assistant Chief Wise The
hremcn were unable 10 locate the fire
in the flooring for some little time be-
/ cause OF the smoke, and numlier of
them were forced to retire to the
street for breath of fresh air.
Several iiremcn narrowly escaned
being overcome by the smoke. The
tire burned sufficiently TO cause the
floor of the dining room to fall
through In addition. all parts of the
house were badly damaged by smoke.
and the loss is estimated at $1,000.
covered by insurance
DIR. Robins had almost comp!etely
| recovered yesterday morning, but
shortly before noon Mrs. Robins be-
came prostratcd from nervousness and
WAS removed to the Stuart Circle Hos
pital, OF which her husband is senior
surgeon. 1t was stated at that insti-
tuition last night that her condition
was satisfactory. The children cscapcd
without injury, but were badly fright
cncd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
'El.EGHAM SERVES SOMEWHAT
III TO CLEAR IP MISApPnI:IIE.N SION

u y telegram to the Associated Press
From Lawrence Addicks. Of Elizabeth
|E. j.. chairman Of the special naval
|lrobicms committee of the consulting
Hoard, served TO clear up somewhat
|tisaprrchcnsion concerning Mr.. Saun-
lcrs's statements yesterday. The mes
|hGc follows:
Il fear some Of the statements in the
orninc papers regarding tho Naval
Consulting Board may uu,"ittingiy
I've wrong Impressions regarding
roSrcss made in combating the sub
Larinc menace. and that conclusions
rc likely 10 be drawn that the prob
I'm has been either fuly solved or
1ivcn up as hopeless.
While IL is evident that specific i'm
trnation as TO progress made would
contrary TO public policy at this
me, as chairman OF Tho committc"
the board dealing specifically with
&c marine menace, feel justified in
fyinE that good and satisfactory
IEoErcss has been made. and that NC
hvc now under practical trial some
bvel devices of great promise.
lmc of the break with Germany. TO
kc over all problems relating to the
ttcction and destruction Of subma-
]ncs and tho defeat OF the torpedo.
td has under its direction the various
Experimental stations devoted 10 this
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
WAR CONFERENCE
HELD IN VIRGINIA
Lansing and Balfour Spend Sun
day at Gunston Hall, Famous
Old Manor House.
FRENCH MISSION IN WEST
Kansas City Gives Tremendous
Ovation to Viviani
and Jofre.
FRENCH MISSION IN WEST

wAsHINGToN, May G.--roreisn
Secretary Ealfour ard Sir Erie Drum
mond, Of tho British war mission the
British ambassador and Lady Spring
Rice slipped quietly out Of town TO -da y
to spend Sunday with Secretary Lam
sing at Gunston Hall. one Of the IA :
nous manor houses Of Virginia. built
by George Mason. Secretary and Mrs.
Lansing were there for the week end
but IL Was not possible for the Brit
ish visitors 10 get away until this
morning.
Mr. Lansing had expressed TO Mr..
ialfour his wish for quiet confer
cncc TO sum UP tho work of the mis-
sion to date. and plan for what remains.
10 be done. and il was decided that
the old Virginia manor house would
provide ideal spot.
II is understood that the statesmen
confined their discussion largely to
the program. rather than to detailed
phases Of the negotiations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
HEAVY ARTILLERY
LOST Bl GERMANS

The French troops advanced so
rapidly that some of tho German heavy
artillery could not be removed and
was captured, together with some OF
their iel6 artillery. Even the selected
soldiers of the Prussian Guard were
unable 10 stem the advance. They
were brought up in motor lorries
when the other Germans had wavercd
and fallen back. but all they accom-
plished was to increase the bag OF
prisoners. which is continually grow
ing in size. While the guards were
alGhiinG from the lorrics they were
caught under heavy fire of the
French artillery and suffered terribly.
Men returning from the lines assert
that the number OF German dead lying
on the battle field is greater than ever
seen on one spot during the lighting
in France.
The correspondent Of the Associated
i'rcss watched the battle from the posi-
ton whence the French went over TO
the attack north OF Nantcuil-la- Fosse
ANA Sancy. To the northwest was
l.affauN mill while to the northeast
tort Malmaison, dsmantlcd before the
war. stood out like II square block ON
tho horizon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
Field Piled High With
Greatest Number of
Their Dead Since
War Began.
tFrom a staff Correspondent OF the AS
Sociatcd rrcss.

tFrom staff Correspondent OF the AS
*ociatod rrcss.l
h GREAT HEADQUARTERS OF THE;
FRENCH ARMIES IN FRANCE. May
e. : J.. NJ. Not, o:ly have the last two
days OF lighting along the Chcmin dcs
Danes delivered more than 5000 pris-
oncrs to tho French, but have given
them positions whence they can operate
on the principal German defensive line
occupying the crest on the northern
side OF tho .Ailcttc Valley.
From LaffauS mill to Craonnc. the en- :
tire thcmin dcs Danes, with the eX-
ception of a very small section. is held
firmly by the French. who have thor
ouGhly organized their gains in face
of all the efforts TO oust them. Coun-
teratacks were tried by the Germans
last night at many points with great
masses of men who displayed the
fcrocity of despair, but they were
h"atcn back again and again. The
nerve OF the French troops OF all rcEi-
mcnts. each one OF which cmulatcs its
nciGhbor in bravery. was too much for
the Germans. who surrendered in large
bodies, unable TO withstand the French
impCtuoSitv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
UNDERSEA MENACE
NOT FULLY SOLVED
Members Of Consulting Board
Issue Statements to Clear
Up Misrepresentation.
STILL HOPE FOR SOLUTION
Good and Satisfactory Progress
Made" Is Only Word
Given to Public.
STILL HOPE FOR SOLUTION
fnv Associated prcs..I

WASH1NGTON. May G.-Adviccs from
fhc Naval Consulting Board concerning
progress made toward finding Il solu-
F ion for the submarine menace. re-
Rcrrcd to in New York yesterday by
'hairman W. l.. Saunders. OF tho
'oard. had not reached the Navy be
lmrtmcnt tonight, but were expected
tomorrow. Secretary Daniels said
hat. while no Information would be
fnadc public as TO the nature OF expert
incnts which have been in progress.
lic WAS satisfied that American in.
Fcnuity eventually would check the
t'ndersca boats. Mr.. Daniels spoke,
however. without knowledge of the
ipccitic devices with which the mem
tcrs Of the consulting board have been
Y |iNpcrinentinr. and his confidence was
Passed wholly upon the record for me-
llhaniral inVcntivcncss which Aincrican
Engineers and scientists have main
liza iucJ for ycars
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-26
Just Two More Days and My Offer

Last week announced that would sell you Chevrolet
'Four-nmety during the week Of April 2lst to 18th at
the regular list price only-paying the freight myself
Many auto buyers have taken advantage Of this offer and
now make my final appeal you who have not been
to see me- My offer lasts but more days and comes
to close at o'clock p. M, Saturday, April 18th.
If you going to buy this season you won't
find better proposition than what offering
value and money the Chevrolet without question
Of doubt the greatest electrically equipped in the
world at its price,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-26
INDIANA HOLDS
PLACE AS THIRD
FOR RECRUITING

WASHINGTON, April 26.-Indiana
was third in percent of her war quota.
based on approximate population and
fourth in the number Of men recruited
for the regular army among all the
states for the period between April !
and "a, the war department reports
showed today. Recruits accepted num-
bered 32.108. The total quota desired
April to raise the army to its war
strength of about 100000 was 1s3.S9s.
Nevada led all states in proportion
ate recruiting by contributing 94.4
percent of her war quota. Oregon
was second with 593 and Indiana
third with ass. Utah was fourth and
Illinois fifth Vermont was the lowest
with only rs percent.
Illinois. although fifth in proportion
ate recruiting was first in the number
of men recruited with total Of 1892
recruits. Pennsylvania was second
with 2,S41; New York. third. with 2,677
and Indiana fourth. with 2,463. These
figures do not include men who have
joined the national guard.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-26
Kentucky Radically
Changes Taxation Plan
at Special Session

FRANKFORT, KY, April 26. -
Sweeping changes in the tax system
OF this state are provided for in eigh-
teen laws passed at an extraordinary
session Of the general assembly of
Kentucky, which was brought to a
close yesterday.
Among the most important OF these
laws are three measures which were
submitted by special tax commission
appointed at the last regular session OF
the general assembly.
These measures provide for the
classification of property for purposes
of taxation; the exemption of intang-
IDLE property. agricultural machinery
and materials in process of manufac-
ture from local taxation; the exemp-
ton Of bank deposits from local taxa
ton and the imposition OF a merely
nominal state tax; the appointment of
q permanent state tax commission;
and for the reduction of the state tax
rate.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-26
You Can't Brush Or
Wash Out Dandruff

The only sure way to get rid of dand-
ruff Is to dissolve it, then you destroy
1t entirely. To do this, get about four
ounces of ordinary liquid arvon; apply
it at night when retiring; use enough
to moisten the scalp and rub it in gen.
thy with the finger tips.
Do this tonight, and by morning.
most if not all, of your dandruff will
be gone, and three or four more ap-
plications will completely dissolve and
entirely destroy every single sign and
trace of it, no matter how much
dandruff you may have.
You will find, too, that all itching
and digging of the scalp will stop at
once, and your hair will be fluffy, lus.
trous. glossy, silky and soft, and look
and feel hundred times better.
You can get liquid arvon at any drug
store. 1t is inexpensive and never
fails to do the work.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-26
FOES BATTLE
Continued from page one]

virate. Returning travellers tell ap-
palling stories of the devastations
wrought by disease and starvation in
the Ottoman empire. They also re-
peat the oft told story that the Turk.
ish people are sick at heart over the
war and its entailed miseries but are
kept in subsection by the iron hand of
Enver Bay and his German colleagues.
A striking example of the rigidity of
the German censorship is afforded by
the news that no German newspaper
Is allowed to leave the empire without
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-26
Postal Savings Funds
Available For Loan

WASHINGTON, April 26.-Part of
the $125,O00,O0O deposited in postal
savings banks will be made available
for farm loans by a decision of trus.
tees Of the postal savings bank sys-
tenn, announced today, to accept at
par farm loan bonos which will be is
sued soon, to secure savings deposit
ed.
Applications for loans already re-
ceived by the farm loan board indi-
cate that farmers will borrow more
than $100,000,000 this year through
the land bank system to help solve
problems Of shortage of labor and high
prices of Seeds
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-26
@MzEEH4HoNNS.

being passed by the government Off
Gals. Wire fences charged with cleo
tricity have also been erected along
the German-Swiss frontier and every
possible precaution has been taken to
prevent the details of what is trans.
piring within the realms of the cen.
trail powers from reaching the rest Of
the world.
Few important Developments
Apart from France there are few
developments of importance in the
var theatres. The British continue to
drive forward in Mesopotamia but
there is curious silence in regard to
the Russian armies in that region. An
attack on fairly large scale has been
made by the allies on the Saloniki
front but there is nothing as yet to in
dictate whether general offensive is
planned in this region.
Last nights fighting in the great
battle In the ArTas region seems to
have been chiefly in connection with
renewed German effort to wrest
from the British the village Of Cav
relle. Through the capture of this
place on Monday General Haig pushed
sharp wedge into the German line
along the Arras-Douai road. A Ger
man has sacrificed thousands of men
in attempts to retake it but failed.
Last nights efforts were as fruit
less as the rest. The attacking forces
We're caught by the British artillery
barrage and broken up. On the Aisne
battle front the French also had to
contend with violent German re-ac-
tons. Several powerful attacks we're
made in an attempt to drive General
Nivelle's forces from the plateau near
Phelnin Des Danes The Germans
lost heavily in the breaking Of these
assaults by the French artillery FIRE.