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SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS: SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 12, 1916.
V
FRENCH HURL BACK
ATTACK
Titanic Struggle Rages Heav-
iest on Salient of Fortress
in Which Lies the Douau-
mont Plain.
LOSSES ARE
Consul Discusses
Blockade; May Be
Called to Account
International News Service.
WASHINGTON, 1). ('., March 4.
The State Department today was
aroused over the reported action if
Consul General Skinner at London
in negotiating with the Britlsn
blockade authorities to accept ship-
ments of goods from this country
to Scandinavian countries after they
had lieen approved by the British
consuls in the United States.
Secretary Lansing slated that
Consul General Skinner was under
er.plicit orders rot to discuss such
matters with the British authorities,
inasmuch as it was in effect a par-
tial recognition of the British orders
in council and the blockade, both >f
which this Government refuses to
recognize. It was intimated that
Mr. Skinner may be sharply called
to accour.t for his action.
INDEX OF THE NEWS
WEATHER CONDITIONS
Sun Antonio and vicinity: Fair today
and fair .Monday. Local record, Weather
Bureau. Hourly temperatures, March 4,
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Only a few days and these splendid suit and over-
coats Vslues will be gon0ra"^ave you bought of your future needs?
By Associated Press.
The German armies at the gates of
Verdun are hammering them hard with
heavy artillery, but at latest accounts
have suspended infantry attacks. In
Jhe last fighting reported the initiative
was on the side of the French, who
desperately drove back at the Germans
a counter attack which gained them
ground.
The German thrusts in the new
phase of the Titanic struggle are be-
ing delivered with heaviest force at
present on the salient to the northeast
of the fortress, in which lies the
Douauniont plain. Here the Frencn
»Ust week were driven out of Fort
Douauniont and just now from
Douauniont village to the west.
In and iil'iiulKl fln> villago tin; tintlle
tins been I'ngtujf with vlnlp|ii« ami wttli
ht'avj lossr.s oil both Mdcs. ruufflcUli
ah'oUtitft nssw-t thai there has been mith-
liiK oil the Western frunt tn equal feroel;<-
of the Mttaiks delivered by the Herman*,
while the 1'reneh Infantr.v is deelat'ed to
be disputing every inch nf tfruiilid ntitl
Jit their iMteM effort to littve t'oreed the
Oerlnfltlft t i rest on the laurels so fat-
won and leave the continuation of tlie
battle to their artillery.
l'lirts udvices aIhiw that no doubt re
mains ill the nituds of the French that
there Is iiii.vthluK in the nature of a feint
J11 ttie (vcruittit effort, the belief existing
tbfli tlie Crown Prince has determined
to capture Verdun and if possible break
through tlie Trench line and open up
tlie way to Paris.
There nas been some fighting further
poutli on the tine iu the west, the (jet
mans reportiug the repulse of a Trench
Attack in Lorraine In which the Trench
hail some initial success but were forced
to relinquish tile fffnltuil taken. Wise
where there has been comparative quiet,
while from none of tlie other Kufopean
war fronts are events of moment re-
pcrled.
The Russian occupation of liiilis in
Turkish Armenia Is regarded in Petfograd
as a developineiit nf first rate import-
ance. openlug fnther the way to Bagdad
for the ttusslan armies. That goal is
a long distance away yet from the Hus-
etnns headed Southward toward .Mesopo-
tamia, bill the military observers already
have mapped out the probably ihiiIm Ujr
House Defers Vole
on Armed Vessels
Ccjtinued from rate One.
mil#
jm) 1
Grand l>ufc» Nlcholiis armies over the
mJJ# Kfreteh to U juiletiou with the Bi'it-
Rh on the Tigris.
In addition and of more immediate in-
terest. Is the bringing out of tlie point
that the Turks now will be greatly ham
pered In bringing tip reinforcements for
their army that met defeat al Truerum
and is retreating westward while the
adtitliwurd thrust by the Russians has
driven a Wedge between the Turkish
forces west of Lake Van In Armenia and
those operating to the east til Persia.
(Hi tile naval side nf the conflict the
German admiralty has reported the sink-
ing of the two auxiliary cruisers and a
British patrol boat from the Mediterran-
ean comes the report of the sinking of
the Italian steamer (Jiava, a 2.00U-toii
boat, bv an Austrian submarine. I'noffl-
cial denial of the U< innn claim to the
■inking of two Krone, warships is made
In I'arls.
GRENADES WRECK FORI
Score Meet Death in Explosion tn
I'aris Suburb—One Hundred and
Fifty Are Wounded.
PARIS. March 4.—Twenty persons were J
killed and a luree number injured In an
explosion today near St. I lentils, a suburb.
The explosion occurred near the fort called
••Double Con run lie," at t.'ourueuve, near
fit. Denis. Part of the ramparts east of
tlie fort were blown us
A Quantity t»f explosive* was Mo red tn
thfc pointtou. I'ire followed and there
were further explosions of less activity.
the Temps says thirty person* were
killed and 150 wounded by the explosion,
which was caused by the accidental drop-
ping of h case of grenades by soldiers of
tfte reserve.
ground to help organize opposition to the
President's desires.
House leaders advanced many reasons in
support of their decision against a vote
today or Monday on the recommendation
of the Foreign Affairs Committee that the
McLemore .warning resolution lie tabled.
Prominent among them was tlie failure
of the Utiles Commit tee to Hgr^c after a
long session on what sort of rule should
be brought in to govern debate. Acting
Chairman Pou ami Representative Gar-
rett of the committee went to the White
House tonight to discuss that feature with
President Wilson.
Other reasons contributing to the delay
were:
Insistence of some Democrats, including
Democratic Lender Kitcliin that instead of
voting on tlx- Foreign Affairs < uimnlttee
recommendation to table Representative
McLemore's resolution there lie ,i substi-
tute requiring a straight vote on a warn-
ing resolution.
Absence of many Democratic members
fiMin Washington on week-end trips.
rnwillingucss of Speaker Clark to enter-
tain a tabling motion on Monday, which
Is unanimous consent day.
Pleas of Indiana Democrats that no vote
be taken before the Indiana primaries are
held next Tuesday.
The desire of many members for the
longest possible delay in the hope that
they never will have to go on record on
the proposition.
Doubt as to the temper of Republican
members.
Soon after the House convened today
Acting Chairman Pou announced that his
committee had decided there should be no
vote until Mondny. Then Speaker Clark
addeil to the perplexities of tlio.se In
charge nf the President's fight by an-
nouncing he would not recognize a motion
to bring the proposal up Monday because [
It wns unanimous consent day. I
An Informal meeting ot Democratic mem- ,
bors of the ltule* Committee, Majority j
Leafier Kitcliin, Chairman Flood of the.
Foreign Affairs Committee and the Speak
er followed. In the course of a lively two
hours' session on the question of framing j
a rule Mr. Kitcliin brought forward his
proposal for a straight warning resolu-
tion. The President's backers refused to ]
entcrtalh the suggestion. The attitude of
the Administration Was plainly, they said,
for killing the McLemore resolution oil
the floor and making an end of the whole
matter.
In addition to fearing the result of a
Democratic vote on a straight warning res-
olution Administration leaders fri.ikly ad-
mit they are unwilling to take (hahces on
what the Republicans Would lo on such
a proposal. Republican leaders are snld
to be Willing to aid in tabling the Mc-
Lemore resolution because they regard
that as more or less negative n< tlon, but
their attitude on a clear warning propo-
sition probably would be quite ilfferent.
The chief objection to the MeLetnore
resolution, as founded by friends of warn-
ing resolutions generally, is that Us pre-
amble is burdened with requests for pa-
pers thai do not exist on cannot be pro-
duced. This i* not denied by members
trying to obtain a vote on It, j.nd tlic.t
even believe that very fact will gain their
cause many votes.
So far as the Senate was concerned, agi-
tation over the issue had calmed down al«
moat completely tonight and tlie general
opinion on yesterday's vote tabling all
resolutions relating to the subject was
that the Senate had shown that its atti-
tude was strongly against any interfer-
ence with the President in diplomatic ne-
gotiations on the submarine controversy.
Former Secretary Bryan as soon as he
arrived In Washington conferred with his
closest friend in Congress, Representative
Bailey of Peniisylvanla» who has been in
constant communication with him over the
armed ship controversy.
Mr. Itaile.v gave him a full report on the
latest developments In the sltua'loli.
Seated by Altar,
Priest Is Slain
PAOK I—six seamen burned by explosion
on torpedo dastroyer Preble at San
Diego.
Submarine K-fl disabled by engine
trouble.
Alexander .loskc ask* President Wil-
son for an interview to discuss aiding
Mexico.
livening worshippers in St. Paul
Church see pastor shot to death.
Itouse defers vote on McLemore meas-
ure until Tuesday.
Administration leaders admit another
vote on warning to Americans may be
forced by resolutions.
Doiinnmont battle has cost 2?M\000 j
lives.
Name In the dust furnishes clue to
slayer of farmer.
War Department ascertains number of 1
experienced men available in war time i
IWOK ~—Consul Skinner discusses British
blockade and may be called to account. :
French hurl back German forces in j
counter attack.
I'ACiK 3—Travis County grand jury charg-
ed to investigate alleged withholding 1
of school funds.
Southwest Texas now prosperous,
Three counties agree to demonstrate 1
intensive health.
City Commission votes increase in tax
rate.
State Treasurer's report shows heavy
disbursements.
1»A(.E l—Banquet closes mayor's meeting
at St. Louis.
Congressman MeLetnore says public
is warned even if resolution didn't carry.
Villa troops reporter! advancing to-
wards El Tig re.
Congressman MeLetnore says his reso-
lution has served its purpose of warn-
ing to Americans even if it wasn't
adopted.
I'ACiF. 5—Better Baby Week program Is
ready.
I\\<«K 7—New railway projected out of
San Antoulo.
Songs of San Antonio to greet tour-
ists. *
Bible society program announced.
Fries or Fincham may be eliminated.
Attempts to peep behind mysterious
lady's mask fail.
PACiK 10—Happenings In tlie clubs.
Irish race convention opposes war for
United States.
I'AOK 11—Texan describes life as he found
it in Brazil.
United State Attorney P Snowden
Marshall of New York ;• ogres- j
slonal investigating «oi \ lng i
to intimidate him.
I'AOE ri—Mrs. Lena II * '
tribute to Jewish race.
1'AOK 18—Matters mitsicn,
sic in the churches.
r.Kifc 14-— New* of San An
Fast basket-ball game in 'i
gymnasium.
Racing results.
PACaK ir>—Broncos defeat Cardinals.
Hal vent on crew gathers for spring ,
training.
.less Wlllard and partners have train-
ing sprint.
Golf cup put up for municipal course. ;
EDITORIAL, MAKKKTH AMI TKl.ft- I
C.RAI H SUCTION, Page* 17 to 32— Page
17, llexar County has built a glass
house; 1M. High School may have brass ,
ban*; activities of tlie school frater j
nltles: some kindly hints for poultry i
raisers; in. woman's building at Aus 1
tin fills big want: how Parisians be- i
have when the Zeppelins come; 20, edl- j
torlal and comment; 21, Voice of the I
Nation, some pithy comment on live i
Issues of the day; 22, Secretary of State |
for India tells why that country Is j
loyal; how diplomats are drumming tip
terbert Knur
Economy-wise men are supplying their future needs
NOW, because they realize that these values cannot
be duplicated in the future.
$1250
Final reductio-n on all $17.50 suits and overcoats.
Nothing reserved.
$14.50
Final reduction on all $20.00 and $22.50 suits and
overcoats. Nothing reserved.
^ranbBros.
'the store for you'
m
Those that care to select their Spring and Summer
anparel now will find us ready with a large assem-
blage of the newest in everything.
From Steir.-Bloch,
Strouse Bros, and
Kuppenheimer
comes the smart suits.
From Stetson and othe""
good 'American hatters
comes the smart shapes
in Felt Hats.
From Edwin Clapp and in our own Special
Brand you will find the low shoe that your
taste demands.
EDWIN CLAPP SHOES
destroyed by their gunfire. The village
of Douauniont, for which thousands of
men are giving up their lives, consists
of seven shattered houses. Its strategic
importance lies in the fact that it is lo-
cated on an important crest and is at
the intersection of three roads.
A lively resumption of fighting on other
sections of the eastern part of the French
front is reported today.
Name in the Dust
Cause of an Arrest
Continued froln Page One.
^ ENRICH I HE BLOOD
, y Hood's Sarsapariila, a Spring Tonic-
Medicine. Is Necessary.
S timybody If trnnbM nt this »r»*on
with lost- "f vitality, failure of appetite,
that tlrctl f«*llnir. or with hllloiin turn*,
dull h«x<iarlie«. InUlgMtlnn anil other atom.
> aelt troubles, or with pimple* tint] oilier
eruption* on the ftt.-e and body. Tlie
« renion li that the blood ii Impure and iui
' tKiv»ri«hert
H«od'« Barnaparllln relieve, at) these ml-
ft v* menta. It l« the old reliable medlcioe that
fca* Bto/Hl th« teat of forty year* -that
pure, rich, red blood—that utrengtli-
ef*rv organ and build* up the wuole
JEuaratem. It is the all-the-yenr-rntmd blond-
i purifier and health-River. It embodies the
careful training, experience, and xklll of
V llr Hood, a pharuiaelit for fifty years,
In *|in quality »nd power to cure.
A»k your drugftltt for it today. lAdv.i
Continued Troiii Pace One.
were locked and men and women collected
111 groups on the street.
Father .liijexki played an Important pnrt
In the founding of Nt. < aslmlr'a Parish
twenty-four years ago. After leaving the
pariah, he served twenty year* as pastor
of the Church of the Holy t russ of Mln
lieapolls. Two years ago he was traits
ferreil hack to St. t'asiiuir, and served here
slmv.
According to Minneapolis police, Mrs.
Agues IMidekc. who liitsniind Is a laborer,
left her home at S:i Twenty second Ave-
nue, Northeast Minneapolis, willt IM-To
in her possession. With this she purchased
n JU-callher revolver and a box of car
trldges. This left her with only sufficient
car fare to reach ft. Paul.
She took a a o'clock car for St. Paul.
She reached the church nearly two hours
later. She Is aalil to have ten children.
Police Surgeon Dohtn. after an luvestlgi
tlon, said 111 hla opinion she was insane.
— ^ .
Felix Diaz in Guatemala
Says Cable to New Orleans
By AiKwIated Press.
NKW OKW.ANS, I*.. March 4. F. K.
Vlllatieenclo. ( arrankn consul here, an*
nouticefl tonight that lie had received an
official cablegram from Guatemala Pity,
which stated Felix tHat with .'100 men
was in thut citj. llljttlnio Agullar was
a<tlng as IMar.' chief, according to tbt
Consul's Information.
IT
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THE SERVICETHAT SATISFIES
USE IT ON YOUR N£XTTRIP EAST
Leaves San Antonio 9:15 A. M. Daily
€Ny OfRoi 202 East Houston Street Phonos 425
trade for America: II<>
man's pnsrc: 24. what there Is new iu
tlie world of ncionee; 24, Vitagraph
stars are to appear at local theater; 26» j
a page right off the reel; -7, L'S, 21), what ■
there is doing in local theaters; Alan I
Dale's comment on the drama; Jto and j
ill, wheat price* drop, stock market un- !
certain, cotton has spirited rnlly.
I AMII ION AMI) MTVIjK SHOW SEC-
TION, I'ageN in to 20tt-»I'age 1, the
man who came buck; 2. the higher the
crown the smarter the hat; £1, war wed-
ding In Kaiser's family next Saturday;
4, bouffant frocks mark spring styles;
r», how a map proves that votes for
women are a success; fl. 7 and 8, so-
ciety tn Nan Antonio; 8, facts and fan-
cies about people at home and a broil <1;
!». musical eXti'aVjigiiURa will be present
cd this week: 10 and 12, activities of the
dub women; 12, poems for school chil-
dren : 14, more difficult to copy a hat
than forge cheek, yet styles are stolen;
15, society in Southwest Texas; Texas
society In Washington; 10, the barrel
skirt and pnunier bring about startling
changes in Purls costumes; 17, Mammy
Hannah never heard of Lucitllus, but
is and 1!), society In the nearby towns.
HEAL ESTATE AM) t LASSII IEO SEC-
TION, mire* IA to HA—rage 1, Hall An-
tonio's assets are distinctive and unique;
Colonel Frank P. Holland Is father of
experimental farm In Texas; Healty Ex-
change committees are named; rush for
permits to build cottages; llexar Colin-
t.V In interseholastle league contests: 2,
:C_4, r», 0 aUd 7. classified; 8. Laredo
section Is Ideal place for citrus fruits:
quicksilver now valuable, for war boosts
price; Cardinal (iibbons receives Hilly
Sunday and marvels at Ills vocal powersc
San Antonio oiic« the big mule mar-
ket.
AI TOMOBII.K AMI SI'OIIT SECTION —
San Antonio motor car dealers unite iu
expressions of confidence in continuation
of fine business; tire and accessory men
of the city enjoying unprecedented pros
pcrlty; shortage of cars is little relieved
because of big sales rush: that price of
automobiles Is going Up Is general ver-
dict : seven veterans of 101ft club back
In Bronco fold this spring; only one
playing manager now lefi In major
league: general news of local and out-
side motor car business; information
gathered here and there ill iportdoni.
Battle Cost 250,000
Lives in Past Week
rd > f the facts in the ease which would
• I.-nfront any pardon board or tJovernor
to whom iVoatright might appeal for a
pardon. The prosecution announced thai
as the family of Thiele docs not believe
in capital punishment, the State would
la satisfied with a verdict of life Itn
pi isonment.
The jury was out only a few minutes
iTCFecutoi liamilton had made >i short
statement to the jury ami this was follow
ed by a statement of counsel for defense.
Mrs." Charles Thiele Sr.. mother of the
y« r.ng man who was killed July 2U while
searching for corn thieves on his father's
place near Camp Mabry, was the only wit
Hess, but tin testimony given by Charles
Thiele jr. himself in the trial of Itoal-
rif lit for assault to murder was read lo
the jury by Prosecutor Hamilton.
"The Thiele family," Judge Hamilton
said, "had rather see this man go to
prison for life than to have him hanged.
I have offered ovidetice in order to per-
petuate the record In this case. That rec
(rd 1 will piaep In the hands of the
Thiele family. t<> be used if ever an ap-
plication shall be made for a pardon for
this man." , ,
Mrs. Thiele. in a low voice, told how her
son had gone out at 2 o'clock the morn-
ing of the tilling to get some medicine
for his father, and had spoken of corn
thieves, and how he had been found fa
tallv shot a short time later. She told
how he had written the name of his as-
sailant in the dust, fearing lie might not
be able to speak by the time help eft me
to him. rtie testimony of Young Thiele
himself told of how he had found ttoal
right in the corn field, hnd whistled for
1 dp and been shot.
WitNEVEII YOC NlCKl) A GENERAL
TONIC TAKE (iROVE'S.
The Old Standard GROVE'S TAS i'EI^ESS
chill TONIC i's equally valuable as a Geo
eral Tonic because it contains tnc weil
known tonic properties of QUININE and
I HON. 50c.
Today in Congress
1IOU8E.
International News Service.
WASHINGTON, 1). C., March 4. A tan-
gled parliamentary situation In the House
as to procedure on President Wilson's de-
mand for action on resolutions warning
Americans off belligerent ships, occupied
the attention of House.lenders througnoni
the .da,V. While the leaders sought to
thrash out some means of dealing with
the international Issue, the House spent
the day nussltig a series of routine private
bills nml debating the executive, legisla-
tive and judicial appropriation bill.
Conferences on the international situa-
tion resulted in a postponement of action
on I he McLemore" warning resolution un-
til Tuesday, although It had been planned
by Admit i> ration leaders to force a vote
laying the resolution on the table today.
This decision Was reached at a confer-
ence in Speaker ('lark's office, at which
Representatives of both the Administra-
tion and ami- \dministration view were
present. During the afternoon, however,
the Rules Committee, in session to frame
a rule which would rush the action by
the House, determined that the proposal
to take the resolution looked rather equi-
vocal. Cutler I he rules of the House the
resolution was automatically placed 011
the table when the Foreign Affairs Com-
mittee reported It with the recommenda-
tion that it be tabled. The Adirtinlstra
tlon forces were in a position of asking
.that the resolution be taken froffh the
table and then, by a vote of the House,
he returned to the table. The Rules Com-
mittee struggled with the problem for two
hours and gave It Itp until Monday.
The House Agriculture Committee to-
day recommended to the House the pas-
sage of the agriculture appropriation bill,
carrying sonic $24,000,000 for the conduct-
or the various nctivitics'of the Department
of Agriculture.
SENAT1V
International News Service.
WASlllNTON. D. c.. March I Debate
on theJiKtcmatlohal situation was renewed
in the'Senate tmiay. but with less inten-
sity thull yesterday. Senator Lodge of
Massachusetts fired the first gun by in-
troducing a memorandum from the British
embassy denying that the British gov-
ernment had warned its citizens off armed
belligerent merchantmen during the Rus-
so-Japanese War.
Senator MeCnmber declared the action
of the Senate yesterday was open to mis-
interpretation. that it did not meet the
President's request and that technically
il contradicted tlie Administration policy.
Senators Clapp, Jones jgid Cummins vig-
orously condemned the nine \mericans
who took passage yesterday on the Cano-
nic, which will arm after it reaches Gl-
bralter. one passenger said he liked
I lie thrill of blockade running and Sen-
ator Jones declared America would not
go to war in order that reckless Ameri-
cans might enjoy their thrills.
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, explain-
ing his vote against tabling I he Gore reso-
lution yesterday, said lie opposed the
original Gore resolution, but be cast his
vote to table In its amended form be-
cause he saw that It reversed the situa-
tion. The Chamberlain army bill, with
committee amendments resulting from two
months Investigating and redrafting.
recommended the Senate by the 'Military
Affairs Committee. A reguta1, army ot
178,000 peace strength and 250,001) war
strength, big Increases In Toe coast ar-
tillery, a Federal volunteer army, to be
recruited by Congressional districts, gen-
erous Federal aid to the National Guard,
are the chief features of the bill.
The Brandeis investigating committee
contlimed hearings.
The Sonata debated the Shields general
dam bill.
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Official Reports Issued
by Countries at War
region to the southeast of Vauquols the
German organizations and demolished sev-
eral shelters.
"In the region of Verdun a very violent
bombardment has been in progress all dav
on the left bank of the Mclise al Hill
804 and Cote de 1/Ole. On the right bank
the enemy, after an Intense bombardment,
directed on tli" Haudromont Wood, east
of Cote du Poivre. launched against our
positions an attack which was stopped
by our machine gnu and infantry fire.
"In the morning the Germans had suc-
ceeded in again gaining a foothold in iTle
villi* pre of Donainuoni from which we
had driven tftem last evening by a count-
er-attack. Th • struggi" continues desper-
ately with alternative advance and recoil
for tlie possession of the village.
"In the Woevre there has been less ac-
tivity on the pnrt of the artillery.
"In Lorraine, in the region of the oPnds
of ThittVille, after artillery preparation,
we carried several sections of an enemy
trench. About sixty prisoners were taken,
including one officer. Two machijie guns
and one bomb ihrower also remain In onr
hands.
"The Belgian official communication
says there is nothing particular to report
on the Belgian front."
AI ST HI A.
VIENNA, March 1 tVIn Amsterdam.) —
"Russian front : In the region of DoUbtto
an attempt by the enemy to occupy the
left bank of the Ikwa was repulsed. Kn-
eniy reports of n successful offensive on
the Dnrlster and near Czerbowitx are
false. There has been no change oil tliU
frcnt for six months.
"Balkan front: Tlie situation is quiet.
At Dilraisso we captured 11,400 rifles and
thirty four guns."
ITALY.
International News Service.
ROME, March 4. "iu the Sngann Val-
ley we have repulsed small attacks by the
Attstiians In the region of Amori.
"The An«triaus' artillery has been active
in the region of Gorisia.
"We successfully shelled Austrian slip
pers working near Podgora and Monte
Sabotiuo."
RISSIA.
International News Service.
PETltOGUAD, March 4.—"Wc have car-
ried out several successful reconalssances
along the Dvlns between Dvinsk and Jac-
obstadt, and also near Illuxt, further
south and also < n the Galleian front there
wns the usual reciprocal artillery firing.
"In the Caucasus wc have occupied the
town of Bljar, after a battle."
Coatlnucd f rom !«(• una.
fire," it states, "the French attacked the
village of Douauniont ami our lines ad
joining it. They were repulsed partly on
tlie close range fighting ami sustained
heavv hisses. We took 1,000 prisoners."
The battle at Douauniont has been rag-
ing for a week and has cost the lives. It
Is estimated, of more than 200,000 men.
Thousands more have been wounded.
In the seven days of fighting the Ger-
mans have practically been held back at
this point, although on other portions
of the battle front, they have smashed to
ward Verdun.
Their total gains, as reported ^tonight,
comprise something more than 45i square
miles of territory, 20,000 prisoners, lir.
guns and 161 machine guns. The battle
lias been raging with one only short re.
spite since February 22, a matter of twelve
days. ,
According to semi-offlcls 1 information
the German strategy contemplates a s.vs
tematic bombardment of th« Verdun post*
Hons until, laid iu ruins by the heavy
howltaers, they will be easy prety for
smashing surging attacks by freat masses
of Infantry. The Teuton tactics aimed for
the first time In this war at tha pre^rva-
tlon of effectives will. It Is believed here,
result of a battle which is likely to last
for another two weeks or more.
In pursuance of their plan, the Orman*
have the entire outer ring of Verdun
forts, extending from the section west of
the Meuse. across the northern line and
on the entire chain of heights which rise
from the Meusc plain, under flrr. Tons
of steel were lwdns poured into them at
every hour of the nay and night.
The Germans are reported today to hare
renewed their assaults In the region pf
Vatix. Immediately south of the village of
tbt same name, which Iums been re|H»rted
U left MANY.
BERLIN', March 4 (Via Londoh, 3:JK>
p. m.) "The enemy was repulsed In an
effort to retake Douauniont." tire German
war office announced today. It was also
announced that the booty taken by the
Germans since February 22 had increased
to 1 lo guns and 101 machine guns. The
statement follows:
"Western theater. The fighting southeast
of Ypres lias conic to a standstill. The
.position held by us prior to February 11
is firmly in our hands and the bastion
Is iu the hands of the enemy.
"Lively artillery engagements in the
CJiampngtic continued throughout yester-
day. In the Argonne an enemy attack
failed.
"On both sides of the Meuse the French
increased the activity of their artillery
and attacked the village of Douaumont and
our lines adjoining. They were repulsed
partly In close range fighting and sus
tained heavy loss. We took more than
1,000 un wounded prisoners.
"After the work of clearing the battle-
field it has been ascertained that the
booty taken since February 22 has been
increased from thirty-seven guns aud
fifty seven machine guns to lift guns and
1C1 machine guns.
"Near Obersept, northwest of Pflrt, the
enemy attempted in vain to recapture tha
position taken by us on February 1J.
His first attack succeeded partly In reaen-
Ing our trenches, from which, however,
he immediately was ejected by a counter
attack.
"Our curtain of fire prevented a repeti-
tion of the attack from developing ex-
cept In some places.
"The enemy, after suffering losses con-
sisting of a great number of killed or
wounded and eighty prisoners, was com-
pelled to retreat to his former position.
"Eastern theater: In a small engage-
. ment near Alssewltsclil (near Baranovichi)
the Russians were driven out of their po-
sitions.
"Balkan theater: The situation is un-
changed."
ENGLAND.
LONDON. Ma Mi 4.—The follow ing of-
ficial statement was issued tonight :
"Last night and early this morning
there was sharp grenade fighting Iu souie
mine craters northeast of Varmelles.
"The enemy bombarded our trenches
while try lug to capture the craters. All
the craters remain tn our hands.
"The situation elsewhere was normal.
FRANCE.
By Associated Press.
PARIS. Marc-i 4 tin p. m.t. I be o!Ti
Hal com mil ti let: tlon issued by the War
Olfice tonight, reads as follows:
"In Artols .in attack by the eu»my lit a
the ol»je«t of driving us from the crat»r
which w«« occupy, near the load from
NcuvUle to l*a Folle, Mas repul*«st.
"In the Argonne wc cauuviiadtU in tl«e
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