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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
PRESIDENT ASKS ALL PAY
HOMAGE TO MOTHERHOOD
Attention OF All Is Called to Patri-
otic Sacrifices So Gener.
ously Made.
OTHERS ALSO JOIN IN REQUEST
Secretary Bakers Message Was
Word From Soldiers Now at the
Front, Asking Their Mothers to
Be OF Good Cheer.
rRr Associated Pr-..1

WASHINGTON. May IA nations
unity in reverence and in homage to
motherhood was asked tonight by
President Wilson In Mothers Day
message to the American people. Espe-
cially Is it fitting at this time. the
President said. that the mothers of
American men who have taken up arm s
in defense OF world liberty be revercd,
and he called upon all TO pray God for
His divine blessing upon them and
upon their sons. whose whole hearted
service is now given to the country
which we love"
Messages TO American mothers also
were issued tonight by Secretary OF
War Baker. Secretary OF the Navy
Daniels and DIR. Anna Howard Shaw.
chairman OF the Woman's Committee
OF the Council OF National Defense
Mr.. Bakers message was a word
from the soldiers at the front. asking
their mothers to be of good cheer.
while Mr. Daniels called upon the ma
ton to join in prayer for all mothers
Of the defenders OF democracy.
President Wilson's message, issued
in response 10 House resolution. sa; ID ::
II take the liberty OF calling special
attention to the fact that this is Moth
ers' Day, and I take advantage OF the
occasion TO suggest that during .his
day our attention he directed particu-
larly 20 the patriotic sacrifices which
are being so freely and generously
made by the mothers OF our land IL
unselfshly offering their sons to bear
arms. and. il need be, TO die in de-
fense OF liberty and justice and that
we especially remember these mothers
in our prayers. praying God for His
divine blessing upon them and upon
their sons. whose whole-heartcd ser.
vice is now given TO the country which
we love"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
LOSSES.
SERIOUS.
President Proclaims Memorial Day
Day Of Public Prayer and Fasting

guidance in tho affairs OF their COM
mon life:
"Now. therefore, I. woodrow VIII
son. President Of the United states
"f America. do hereby proclaim
rhursdny. the thirticth dny OF May.
day already frciGhtcd with ncied
and stimulating memories, n day of
public humiliation, PRAYER and fast
ing. and a." cxhort my fclIor-citi-
zcns of all faiths and crccds to MS
ncmblc ON TINT day I'm their several
plnrcS and worship there. we'll
ms in their honcn. To pray Almighty
God TINT lie niay forgive our sins
rnd shortcomings RS people md
purify our henrts to sec and love
the truth. to accept md defend all
things that are Just aud right md
to purpose only those righteous acts
and Judgments which nre In cnn-
formity with His will. besecchinE
Him TINT He will give victory to our
armies ns they fight for freedom,
Nisdon to those who tnke counsel
on our behalf I'm these days Of dark
struEEIe and perplcxity and stend-
fastness TO our people TO mnke snc-
rifIce 10 the utmost In support of
what IL just and true, bringing us
at Inst the pcnce in which mems
hearts cnn he Mt rest because II IL
fourdcd upon mercy, Justice and
good will.
ain witness whereof. I hive here
unto set my hand and csused the
senl of the United States to he af-
fixed.
"Done IN the District of Columbia,
this eleventh day of May, I'm the year
of our Lord nineteen hundred and
eighteen, md OF the Independence
NJ the United States the one hun
dred md forty-sccond.
"wOODROw WILSON"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
Airplane Knocked
Against Mountain

Under this title The Times Dis
patch to-day presents Its readers n
story with many thrills. in which nm
aviator falls more thnn 5000 feet,
and returns by train TO his camp.
Another article describes the
bombing OF an ammunition dump
and tho destruction of two trains.
Stili another article gives an inti-
mntc glimpse of the life the
VI. &. a. workers, accompanying the
American army in France, endure to
he of service.
Every member of hospital units
enlisting from Virginia will be In
tcrested In the article on what the
army surgeon must know to pro-
vide proper cnre for the detnch-
ment to which he Is attached.
How Americans md American
money hive huilt n city for the Bel-
Eian refugees Is another interesting
article that ahould aprenl to those
Whose interest centers In the war
region.
The magazine Section contains
several exceptionally welI-iIIustrated
artIcies. one on new methods OF saw
Ing crippled hands, treating brain
injuries, etc, and snvins the price,
less treasures OF Paris.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
GOVERNMENT MOVES
TO ORGANIZE GUARDS
Men Found Physically Disqualified
for Overseas Duty Will Be
Eligible.
PLANS TO ENLIST $4,000 MEN
Regular Army Recruiting Stations
to Take Enlistments. and Only
Men OF Prior Military Service Will
Be Permitted to Qualify.
PLANS TO ENLIST $4,000 ME
LBx Associated Press. I

WASHINGTON. May ll.-Organiza-
tion OF the United States Guards was
resumed to-day by tho War Depart
ment's militia bureau. The department
has placed at the disposal OF Mai jor-
General Jesse Mel. Carter. chief of the
militia bureau, 1900 drafted men who.
after training with the National Guard
or National Army divisions, have been
found disqualified physically for gen
eral military service.
1t is intended to recruit twenty five
battalions OF four companies. each a
total OF $4,000 men. When the project
was first approved some weeks ago
twelve companies were organized and
are now in service. Volunteer enlist
ments will be accepted TO limited de-
gree through the regular army recruit
ing Offices. but only men who have had
prior military service. and who can pro-
duce the best discharges. will be
eligible.
The twenty-five battalions will he
distributed among the military ap-
pointments as follows;
Northeastern. 3: Eastern, 9: South
eastern. .: Central .: Southern. >;
Western, 4.
There will he required in all 775
officers, and these will be commissioned I'd
upon recommendation by General Car
ter. who will base his action on the
result OF examinations conducted by
boards convened by department com
mandcrs.
The services OF the organization will
be utilized to release an equal number
OF Federal troops now engaged in
guard duty at munition plants and ship
yards. The men in the force will not
be used on the battle fields OF Europe
"for the present" officials OF the War
Department said.
The United States Guards will be
armed with rifles and will carry the
old model of infantry equipment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
FRANCE SET LIKE STEEL,
Says FRENCH MINISTER
Rely Upon America to Turn Tide of
Great War, Declares Ste
phen Pichon.
sANNnEs ARE PRIDE OF FRONT
Amazed Mt Remarkable Speed With
Which United States Has Exerted
Its Power and Prepared for
Worlds Greatest Struggle.
BY FRED ). WILSON.

PARIS, May 11.-France is set like
steel in her just war. And with the
tremendous assistance OF America. be-
coming hourly more potent. we await
the renewed assaults of the Germans
with the utmost confidence"
This was the statement OF Stephen
Pichon. French Minister Of Foreign Al
fairs. to me to-day. Suave. naturally
mild OF manner. the French statesman
warmed into fierce enthusiasm as he
talked OF his countrys efforts ard
lauded the aid OF her latest ally.
The spirit of the Americans already
on the battle line" said he. has con-
vinced the Germans before them OF
their determination as lighters. Every
American may feel proud OF what they
have done. and when the giant strength
OF your republic Is fully exerted we
know that there will be no doubt as
TO the result.
I'VE French know that the United
States entered this war for principles
which cannot be compromised. and we
can assure you that, he the struggle
long or short France. on the day OF
the completed final victory. will be
found presenting n solid front 20 the
foe.
I'VE are all amazed at the remark
able speed with which the United States
has excrted It's powers. I have been
astonished at the magnitude Of the
bases laid by the United States Army
for future activities. and when the
men for whom these plans wore laid
are actually upon the battle front, the
day OF triumph for America. Fra nee,
Britain and our allies will he at hand
LITTLE REPUBLIC PREPARED
TO FIGHT ON To DEATH
"Tt would be idle for me to pre-
dict when that day will come, but un-
ill IL does come, until the rights OF
the free nations are vindicated. France
is prepared 10 fight on and fight on and
fight on.
But not alone are we grateful to
America for her lcgions in France
We are also grateful to her for the
material and financial aid extended by
her TO our countries that have been
so sorcly tried.
I'VE have been amazed at the eror-
nous numbers OF your peorle who have
contributed 20 :hc various Liberty
loans. Their numbers make us sure
that the heart OF your nation is with
us.
I'VE rely upon America, and upon
our part we promise. however severe
the trial. that our spirit shall no. fail"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
BUILDING OF BRISTOL TYPE
OF AIRPLANE ABANDONED
Senate Committee IL Told No Motor
Cnn Be Produced to OPP
crntc IL,

WASHINGTON. May 11.-Members OF
the Senate Military Affairs Commit
tee who attended the conference OF the
war council at the War Department
to-day returned to the Senate with de-
tails OF fresh discoura cement i'm the
nations program OF aircraft construc-
tion.
The Senator'S learned that the Bristol
heavy fighting plane, upon which a
great deal Of dependence had been
placed, has turned out to he a failure.
Plans for the manufacture OF these
planes in large quantity have been
practically abandoned, the Senator'S
were told.
According to the information impart-
cd TO the members OF the committee
by army authorities who sit IN the
war council. the chief trouble with the
Bristol plano has been in the matter
OF providing motor for II. The plane
requires Il specially powerful and de-
pendable motor. Experiments made
with various tyres OF motors. includ-
ing the Liberty motor. have failed 10
produce one which could sustain the
flight OF the heavy plane.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
ra.icnb bandits in Berlin.

AMSTERDAM. May 11.-Bcrlin is
dealing drastically with the taxicab
bandit a Berlin detective heard a
taxcab driver refuse an ordinary
journey unless he received IS tip.
The detective jumped on the seat OF
the cab to arrest the driver, who
threatened to run his machine into a
lamppost IL the detective did not get
off. The latter, thereupon drew his re-
volver and overpowered the driver. but
not until they had como to grips and
both tumbled into the street. The
chauffeur was fined $500.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
RETIRE GENERAL MAURICE
Such Is Action Of Army Council Fol-
lowing Breach of Reg
uiatiOns.
LBy Associated Press.I

LONDON, May 1.-THE Army Coun-
Gil. having considered the explanations
rendered by General Frederick B.
Maurice. has decided that no shall be
placed forthwith upon retired pay.
The retirement OF General Maurice
was made known tonight by brief
statement from the War ONCE. II
reads as follows:
The Army Council. having consid-
cred the explanations rendered by
Major-General Maurice OF breach OF
regulations committed by him in writ
ing and causing to be published let =
ter which appeared in the press on the
7th instant, have decided that he be
placed forthwith on retired pay"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
American Private
Enters Apremont
IBy Associated press.l


WITH TIIE; AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE. Friday, May IO.-Previous
to the American rnid into the VIII
out. sinEie-hnnded, Thursday after
noon. m incursion into the village
and brought back the report that IL
wns dcserted. This WINS conf1rmc cd
by the InrEer patrol this morning.
The private, who In n .striker7 for
the lieutenant, who conducted this
mornings patrol. learned what the
lieutenant planned to do md decided
to beat him into the village.
Immediately after dinner Thnrn-
day. the private slipped out from
behind the American bnrbcd wire
and crnwIed ncroxs "no mnn'. land"
without being observed. lie reach
cd APrcmont, crasIed into the ont
skirts md returned with tho infor-
NATION that only few Germans
were there. The patrol this morn
Ing encountered two Germans in the
village. They retrcnted hastily
when the Americans attempted to
capture them and .ignnIed for :,
barraEe, which was Inid ncrosa the
path of the patrol ns IL returned to
the American lines.
German prisoners taken hy the
French in Apremont forest thi.
morning confirm reports OF Amcri-
can aerial observers TINT American
shci1s recently demolished hnmmcn-
uerferS brought mp for an nttnck
on the Americana ncnr Apremont.
The artillery concentrated its Ore
on this SPOT nfter n German prisoner
had reported TINT an nttnck wus
coming from that direction.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
fBv Associated PrcS,1


WASHINGTON, Mny I1-Nationnl
Memorial Day, Thursday. Why 10. IL
Designated by President Wilson In n
proclamation Issued to-day nv day
fasting. The people of the nation
nrc asked to gather that dny IN their
places of worship md prny TOR the
victory of the American nrmies,
which will bring peace founded upon
mercy, Justice md good will.
The proclamation, issued in re-
sronsc TO resolution hy Congress,
foilows:
"~hcrcna, the Congress- of the
United States. on tho sccond dny of
hrril last. passed the following res
oIutiop:
"'Resoived, by the Senate (the
House OF Representatives concur
rinE), Tint. II being a duty, pc
cullnriy incumbent In N time OF wnr,
hun,bly and devoutiy to ncknuw-
ledge our dependence on Almighty
God and to fmpIore His mid and pro-
lection, the President OF the United
states he, and IL hereby, respectfully
requested to recommend dny of
public humiliation, prayer md fast
Ing. To bc obscrvcd by the pcoplc
Of tho United Sfntes with religious.
solcmnfty md the offering of fer
vent applications to Almighty God
for the snfety and welfare OF our
cnuse, His blessing on our arms and
speedy restoration of IN honorable
md lnStinE pence to the nations of
the earth
"And whereas. 1t has aIwny. been
the rcvcrent habit OF the people OF
the United States TO turn in humble
appeal TO Almighty God for His
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
MANY SHIPS ESCAPE
French Ministry Of Marine Says That
4.5fi Pnssed Through the
Dnnccr Zone,

PARIS. May 1.-THE Ministry Of Ma
rinc announces that during February.
March and April, 3.723 steamships and
1SS sailing vessels passed through the
danger zone. where there were pre-
viousiy heavy losses. without q single
ship being sunk.
In April. the Germans destroyed only
26s.7o+ tons OF shipping, although they
claimed to have destroyed 100000 tons.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
Tooth stop. Bullet.

SHARON. PA, May ll.--An irresist-
fble force met an immovable object
when bullet struck a firmly impla Mt :
ed molar In the jaw OF James Dooley.
negro. The bullet. fired by Ben Bon
ner. alias "Speks." went through the
negro's jaw, struck the tooth and fat
tened out. Dooley spat the bullet out
and thanked his lucky stars that he
didn't have false teeth.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
Nine Men Commended.

WASHINGTON. May 11.-Secrctary
Daniels to-day commended nine men Of
the United States steamer Parker for
gallantry and heroism displayed In the
rescue OF survivors OF tho steamer
Glcnart Castle, sunk February Is.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
Prevent Rent Profteering.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE Senate
to-day passed bill designed TO pre-
vent rent profisser'ns during the war
in the District OF Colurlbia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
New I.ord-I,ieufepnnt.

DUBLIN. May 1i.--Field Marshal Wis
count French was to-day sworn in as
lord-lieutenant of Ireland. Chief Sec
retary Shortt also took his oath Of
Office.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12

Continued on Ninth PaEe)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-15
CLASS 1 MEN IN NEXT DRAFT.
Number to Be Called Will Not Be
Determined on Population Basis.

Washington, April 15.-Thc Senate
resolution embodying the War De-
partment plan to put Graft quota
basis on the number Of men in class
/ instca dof on state population, was
adopted by the House Saturday by a
vote of 325 to 8. Representatives
Gordon, Ohio, and Huddleston and
Burnett, Alabama, voted against II.
An amendment by Representative
shallenberger, of Nebraska, to base
the quota on the total draft registra-
ton and liability to military service
was voted down Friday. Another
amendment by the Nebraska member
directing that credit be given for
volunteers was adopted.
Before final action was taken Rep
resentative Harrison, of Virginia
withdrew his amendment providing fos
the exemption of farm labor
The proposal to shift the basis for
computing the quota arose from in
eoualities developed under the frs.
draft. The chief injustice found was
in communities where there were large
alien populations not subject to draft,
Under the new classification sys-
tom. all men Immediately eligible for
service would be placed in class 1. 1t
has been stated that the men in The
deferred classes will not be called ex-
cept under the gravcst emergency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-15
ROPE FREDERICk'S NECK.
With Ceremony He Is Yanked From
Pedestal and Placed in Cellar.

Washington, April 15.-With a rope
around his neck, Frederick the Great,
progenitor to the kaiser, was swuns
Saturday from his pedestal in from:
of the War College. A squad of cheer
ing soldiers, acting under direction Of
Major G P. Ahcrn, secretary Of the
War College, and on orders signed by
Acting Secretary Of War Crowel!,
hauled the founder of Prussian mill
tarism from his place, and aided in
his removal to cold, damp cellar of
the War College
Action was taken because Of fear
on the part Of the officials that tn
statue, which was presented to tn
United States government by Kaiser
Wilhelm during the administration Of
President Roosevelt in 1905, would b;
damaged By patriotic crowds. Senate.
Thomas, Of Colorado, recently intro
duccd a resolution in the Senate tt
have the statue removed and ricltc;
into bullets to be used against tht
kaiser's soldiers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-15
MESSAGE OF HATE.
DR.. AIacFarlaRd Also Has Significant
Note From Ho!lweg.

Birmingham, Ala.,A pril 15.-"I holt
in my hand wireless message from,
the former German Chancellor vor
Bethmann Hollweg,' said DR.. Charles
S. MacFarland, secretary CT the Eel
eral Council CT Churches of Christ IN
America, who made the principal al
dress of the opening session Of the
Southern Sociological Congress which
convened here yesterday afternoon.
In 1916 | was requested by 2orme-
President Taft III behalf Of the League
10 Enforce Peace 70 take up core
sponderce with the chancellor relative
to the attitude Of the German govern
,nent and people toward league Of
nations.
"This message expresses approval
OF such a league, but it contains two
significant limitations which l think
we can now understand better than we
understood them then. Participation
in such a league is put over until after
the war. 1t states that then Germany
will propose to take the leadership III
such league, and that it will 10 so
in order to restrain disturbers of the
peace. That is to say, it is to be 4
league betwecn victor and vanquished,
something like the present league be-
tween Russia and GERMANY.
~ have here still another message
which you probably never saw. 1t was
sent cut at the beginning Of the war
to the churches of the world from
representative church leaders in Ger
many. It's spirit may be indicated by
such sentences as these:
"Our sword is bright and keen. The
conflict is laid at the doors Of those
who have long secretly and cInningly
been spinning web OF conspiracy
ag%nst Germany which now they have
flung over us in order to tangle us
therein It is 4 message of hate"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-15
BLAMES KAISER'S ANCESTOR.
Dr.. Gorden Says Frederick the Greats
influence Caused the War.

at was the influence OF Frederick
The Great that brought about the pres
c2t methods of the kaiser, and as this
influence was bad it will die out" said
The Rev. Dr.. James L. Gordon, IN his
sermon last night at the First Con-
gregational Church, Washington. Be
fcrc congregation that filed the au-
G;tori.m Of the church TO ove:fowin@,
Dr.. Gordon drew word picture Of
tbs zulers life and his influence, not
only upon the kaiser, but upon the
German people as a whole.
But this Influence, as all bad lnfiu-
onccs die out, will also pass, while
the work brought about by good men
will live on forever" said Dr.. Gordon.
"Our government officials did the
right thing in removing the statue Of
Frederick the Great from in front Of
our War College.
Dr.. Gordon said that when Quec?
Elizabeth signed the death warrant
OF Mary Queen CT Scots the belief O..
the people was shaken in the divine
..!ght of kings, AMI that N so doing
she signed the death warrant Of au-
tocracF.
This day commentaries one OF the
rraato:t moments in history, for. 80
years ago today. Lincoln was shot;
six years ago today the Titanic was
sunk. and today the greatest battle o.
the world war is still raging on Eu-
ro.a:s battle Eald.." said Dr.. Gordon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-15
AMERICANS THE MASTERS.

Draw Raiders Into Position Forcing
Clcsc Grips, and The. Pnnisl, Them.
With the American Army in France.
Saturday April 13.-(By Associatai
Press. AFTER another night CT ter
rife artillery fire and bombard:nent
with gas Shells, the Germans contin-
ucd yesterday their efforts to drive
through 20 the third line Ct the Amer
lean positions near ApremoHt forest.
northwest of Tou,. They made two
attacks, both Of which failed. The en-
eny's casualties il the four days
fighting are estimated az between 800
and 400. Of this number mere tEan
iG0 were killed. Although the en-
envy wasted fully half Of his specially
trained shock troop battalion Of SEQ
men, he was unable TO penetrate the
American lines, which remained un-
changed.
Of the IS prisoners taken by AmcEi-
can troops in the fighting on Friday,
northwest Of Toul, during which two
German attacks in force were repulsed
with heavy casualties to the cnemy,l2
have since died OF their wounds. The
American troops also captured two
German machine guns, besides guam
tity Of small arms, grenades and 9TH
CT war material.
The prisoners taken belonged to the
25th and Goth Landwehr units, the
10th Pioneers and the Uhlans. The
prisoners said they had had no food
for two days, as The American artil-
lery had prevented their rat,ions from
being brought up to their positions.
The captive Germans quickly devcur-
cd the food given them by OH men.
The enemy front lines had been de-
stroyed by shell fire, and during Fri
lays attac,, the Americans Temporal
rily abandoned their own front line,
allowed the Germans to enter it, and
then forced Them to engage in hand
to-hand fighting in the open, in which
the American troops greatly excelled.