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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02
RUSSIAN DUMA OPENS;
MEMBERS IN HARMONY
Promise OF Work Rather Than Ora.
tory and Recriminntions
Held Out.
ENTIRE ABSENCE OF GLOOM
Declaration in Name of Emperor
That Poles Shall Receive Auton-
omy Outstanding Feature-Bril-
liant Assemblage Mt First Sitting.

PETROGRAD tvia London), August
1.-The first sitting Of the Duma which
opened to-day holds out promise of
work. with the object OF promoting the
production of military supplies, and
meeting the military requirements
rather than oratory, recriminations or
effort to discover those responsible for
the failure to realize the earlier high
hopes. The temper of the deputies was
moderate: party differences were mini
mixed; there was an entire absence OF
gloom or facetious enthusiasm Tho
speeches OF the president of the cham.
ber, NJ. Rodzianko, and the ministers
were we'll received. The Polish people
the allies, the ambassadors and Cen
eral Rubsky. the commander in the Ga
iician campaign, were Cheerel heartily
The outstanding feature of the ses-
sion was the declaration made in the
name of the Emperor by the Premier
NJ. Gorcmykin. that the Poles shall re-
ceive autonomy.
Announce emcnt that amnesty had been
granted Vladimir Bourtzef. the revo-
luuon!st. who returned here from Paris
for hospital service, but was immcdi-
atcly arrested, was we'll received.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02
EASTLAND DEAD NOW 839
Three More Bodies Recovered-Prob,
VIII he Resumcd To-Day.

CHICAGO. August l-While- -inve.ti- :
cation OF the capsizing OF the steamer
EaStland rested over Sunday, divers
to-day recovered three more bodies
from the wreck. making the total
known dead sag. Coroner Hoffman to-
night said there probably were only a
few more bodies in the river, although
the missing list of the Western Elec-
tEic Company, whose employees ar
ranged the excursion on the Eastland
remained at I42. The coroner to-day
advertised for the names Of any who
might be missing. but received no
answers.
Secretary OF Commerce Redffeld and
Solicitor Thurman promised TO proceed
with the investigation OF steamboat
inspectors tomorrow according to legal
reTuiremen despite the order Of
Federal Judge Landis, that witnesses
desired ny the Federal grand jury
could not be heard before other in
vestiSators and the adverse criticism
voiced against Secretary Redfeld's in
Qwiry
a Federal grand jury will resume It's
examination OF witnesses tomorrow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02
BOTH SIDES SUFFER
TREMENDOUS CASUALTIES

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND. August L
tvia Paris>.-The Tribune prints the
following dispatch from its Innsbruck
correspondents:
The capture of Lublin cost General
Woyisch 10000 men in killed, wounded
and prisoners Four miles north OF
Lublin the Russians are lighting
fiercely. disputing every foot of ground
while covering their retreat
I'm an advance of several miles with
seven army corps. Field Marshal Won
Mackcnsen lost 25.0 men.
The army massed from Lowicz to
Ostrowcc has begun an advance upon
lvangorod and Novo Alexandria, the
evacuation of which was commenced
by tho Russians Friday night, accord
ing to the Germans.
The Germans have dispatched more
than 100 trainloads OF ammunition
from Radon and l.odz toward Warsaw
since July %.
The Russians who attacked south
OF PrZasnySz killed 5000 wounded
5000. and took prisoner 1900 Of the
Eighth German Corps"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02
Plans Authorized
for Six Destroyers
viii Be First Tessels Whose
Design Is influenced BY
European War.

WASHINGTON. August I.-Plans for
six cruiser destroyers. authorized by
the last Congress, have been approved
They will be the first vessels. the de-
sign Of which will have been Influenced
by the war in Europe.
The vessels will have a maximum
sustained sea speed of thirty knots:
VIII dispiace LIPS tons. and measure
80 feet over all. Provision has been
made in the design to decrease rolling
and pitching at sea
Each destroyer will carry four triple
torpedo tubes, a main battery Of four
iour-inch guns. and two one-pounder
anti-air craft guns. Bids for construc-
ton VIII be opened October 6.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02
OPENED IN PRESENCE
OF BRILLIANT ASSEdBIACE

LONDON, August IA dispatch to
Reuters TeleGra.h Company from Pc
trograd says:
THE Duma was opened TODAY bv
imperial ukase in the presence of n
brilliant assemblaEe. including the
Cabinet ministers and the members of
the diplomatic corps Michael VIadi-
mirovitch Rodzianko, president of the
chamber in convening the session said
the more terrible the war became, the
more Russia was imhued by the firm
and unshatablc determination to bring
it 10 a successful issue
This" said NJ Rodzianko. "necessi
tates complete unity of all classes, and
the development of the productive re-
sources OF the empire"
NJ. Rodzianko asked for suggestions
from the members as to how this could
oe effected. During his address he
greeted the diplomatic representatives
OF the triple entente powers who were
checred by the members OF the cham
Der and by the public in the salleries
me demonstration reached it's climax
When, in the name of the entire Rus
sian people, NJ Rodzianko thanked ..our
ne" ally. the brave Italian nation"
The army! The army" said NJ. Rod
zinaKo' In concluding, sets up bril-
liant example rs to how to fulfill our
duty to the country. II is now our
duty to work day and night to supplv
this army with everything which II
needs"
Sergtus Sazonoff. the Foreign Min
lister. after reiterating that all the
evidence showed that neither Russia
nor her allies was responsible for the
war. gave n resume OF the poljticaI
situation But he warned the members
that 1t was difficult TO touch upon
problems still under negotiations"
NJ Sazonoff referred, amid cheering
to the participation in the war of Italv
COURSE OF ITALY
URGED ON NEUTRiI.s
These people" he said, long have
wished to free their fellow -countrymen
from the foreign yoke. If the ex-
ample of italy had been followed by
the other states. il would have con
tributed to the speedy conclusion OF
! the war. Nevertheless. the time for
supreme decisions has not passed. and
II is to be hoped that ADVANTAGE will
he taken Of tho time which still re.
mains by those neutrals who cannot
otherwise find solution for their na-
tional problems"
Referring to the German methods Of
waginE warfare NJ Sazonoft said the
Germans had stopped neither at tho
wholesale poisoning OF our soldiers. nor
at the determination Of women, chill
drcn and peaceful citizens, whose cries
could not fail To arouse sentiments or
lust repuGnance in neutral countries"
These feelings" the Foreign Min.
lister continued. spread beyond the
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02
SOLUTION NOT IN SIGHT
cabinet Crisis Complicated by Attitude
of Elder Statesmen.

TOKYO, August IA solution Of the
[; Cabinet crisis is not yet in sight The
situation has been complicated by the
opposition Of the elder statesmen tc
Takaaki kato, Foreign Minister, whose
handling Of the Chinese question they
have criticized. On the other hand
representative Japanese not connected
with politics urge the continuance in
power of the Okuma Cabinet
This party, under the leadership OF
baron Shibnsawa. chairman of the
Tokyo Banking Association, and Buei
Nakano. president OF the Tokyo Cham
Der OF Commerce, seeks to convince
the elder statesmen that Cabinet
change is not desirable In war times
when state affairs Of paramount i'm
portance remain unsettled. The asser-
ton is made that great difficulty will
be experienced in forming new min
istry able TO cope with the crisis
The opposition charges that the
Okuma Cabinet came into office through
the misuse of funds and irregularities
in the election. Since the charge was
made by III" elder statesmen that the
kato policies had placed Japan in a
position Of isolation, the Cabinet has
been pushing n program OF reapproch-
rnent with China, kato himself defend
Ing his position in a series Of public
addresses
The creation of n coalition ministry
similar TO that OF Great Britain has
been suggested.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02
TROOPS ORDERED OUT
Serious situation Believed TO Have
Grown Out of Massena Strike.
(snecial 10 The Times

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.l
MALONE. y. V, August 1.-Three
companic OF militia have been ordered
TO Massena. y. Y. by Governor Whit
man TO assume control of the situation
arising from n strike among the en-
ployecs of the Aluminium Company of
America.
All wires from Massena have been
cut. and at this hour it is impossible
TO learn what disorders have ensued
which caused the Governors action. It
is reported. however, that rioting has
occurred between bodies OF foreigners
who comprise the greater part of the
working force, and that Sheriff Day,
OF st. Lawrence, who went TO the scene.
is missing.
The militia companies ordered to
Massena arc Company *. OF Malone. 81
company from WatcrtoWn and one from
Ocdensburg. The Malone company left
this morning on a special train. The
force was equipped for active duty,
each man having n full supply OF am
munition.
Dissatisfaction over the wage sched-
ule now In force and bad blood between
the labor factions are given as the
causes for tho strike.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02
MONUMENT TO AMERICA
Hospital Work in France VIII Prove
Eternal Memorial.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
NEW YORK, August 1.-The Amer
lean hospital work in France will be
monument in France for this coun-
Try declared Robert Bacon, former
ambassador TO France, who returned
to-day on the American liner ST. Louis
The French people have nothing but
praise for the treatment of their sol :
dicrs by American surgeons and nurses"
he added.
Asked whether he had been abroad
on business or any special mission, he
replied in the negative, and when asked
II on pleasure. he said:
How could one have any pleasure
in France now?"
When asked his opinion upon the
present war situation he replied:
Wild horses could not drag a state
mcnt from mo on that subject"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02
F0SS AGAIN IN RACE
Will Seek Republican Nomination for
Governor Next Year.

BOSTON. August Former Cover
nor Eugene Foss to-day announced his
intention of seeking the Republican
nomination for Governor next fall Mr.
Foss says the Republican party de-
mands progressive leadership by a
business man. and he declares that he
has been "the leader of the true Re-
publicans in massachusetts" notwith-
standing that he was three times elect
ed Governor on the Democratic ticket
The letter criticizes former Congress
man Samuel Mccall and Lieutenant
Governor Cushing, who are candidates
for the Republican nomination. for
their refusal to stand for national
prohibition"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02
ELSIE JANIS COMES HOME
Actress Arrives from England on Liner
81. Louis.
Especial to The Times Dispatch !

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch
NEW YORK. August l.--Elsie Janis.
her mother, two maids, a chauffeur, two
birds. two dogs and thirty-one pieces
OF baggage arrived here to-day from
England on the American liner st.
Louis.
The figures arc vouched for by tho
utbane press agent. who added for the
information OF reporters tand not for
puhlication) that Miss Janis would
shortly appear in play entitled The
Missing Link"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02
Russian War Minister Admits
That Warsaw Will Be Evacuated

HE Russian wnr Minixter. spenk-
ing mt the opening session Of
the Dunn, mndc what probably will
be regarded as nm Official announce
ment that wnrsnw will he evucu-
ntcd. He admitted that the iuxtro-
Germans were enveloping the mill
tnry dtstricfs of the Polish capital,
and declared:
"We shnli perhaps yield TO the
enemy portion OF this region, fall
ing bnck on positions where our
army will prepare for n resumptton
OF the offensive"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02
COLONEL LEAVES CHICAGO
Stnrtx for Oyster nny. After Spending
Day with Friends.

CHICAGO, August l.-Theodore Roose-
velt and his wife left Chicago for their
home at Oyster Bay. \. V, tonight
after spending the day with friends.
Colonel Roosevelt conferred with sew
eral local political friends at the Union
League Club.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02
STEAMs FOR NORFOLK
ArEenfinn's New Training Ship VIII
Visit Virginia Port.

CHARLESTON. S. c., August AR
sentinhs naval training ship, the
Presidente Sarmiento, which arrived
here on Thursday steamed for Norfolk
to-day. After visit there she will
proceed to the Azores. The cruise will
end in October.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02
NEGROES MAROONED
WHEN CREEK OVERT, ,OWS

From Marshall Street, where the via
duct crosses. TO Brown. a distance Of
three blocks, the back water surred
and swirled until 1t had attained a
depth Of from twelve 10 fifteen feet.
ON the east side the street is lined
with one and two story houses. all
occupied by negro families. They had
looked out from their windows upon
the water rushing up the street, but
were not alarmed They had seen Fiji
iccnth street covered with water be-
'ore ana many times they had waded
out to gather in such refuse as the
S'rea'h pore 10 them on its yellow
bosom.
hut. as anxious moments passed. the
water hecame deeper and deeper. until
il Tapped through the rround-n floor
windows and then leapcd up to the
windows above. The negroes we're
marooned They climbed as high as
they could GO A few managed TO
crawl out on top Of the roofs. Women
with babies clasped to their breasts
screamed from the higher windows
An unlooked-for peril had como 10
them. y thunder shower. fastening
WIN the boom Of distant thunder. had
brought them to the doors of death
Only the width OF street senor.,.1
them from life
"DINGHA1" JONES PROVES
HIMSELF TO he HERO
Sergeant Johnson who had hoo,
watching the ominous rise of the water
blew his whistle for help Policemen
Kidd. Shipp and Sweet and others came
to him. They stood upon the opposite
side of the street, overcome for tho
moment with the knowledge that tbav
were practically powerless to save
those Wiio were about 10 drown before
their eyes. Then call brought No. .
truck of the Fire Department. in
charge Of Captain Shaw and Lieutenant
Goodman. II was question how to
begin the work of rescue Then It was
that negro stepped from behind the
waiting crowd and volunteered his
services. His name is James Jones, but
he is better known as "Dingbat."
til take a rope to en-" he said
simply, and began taking off his
clothes. Chief Rafo, of the Fire De-
partment, and Captain w. a. Dawson.
of No. truck, tied rope about tho
negro's middle. and he plunged in. He
had swum across the James River
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02

Delightful Overnight Sail to Baltimore
Via York River and Chesapeake BAY. Only
$50 one way. 81 and $50 round trip. In.
anirc Coz l.. Main. or phone Mad 2I2. rela
tive Atlantic Ci!y and Niagara Falls cheap
excursion fares.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02

The Russians hnvc been elected
from the heights near Podznmczc
and on the east bnnk OF the Vistula,
I'm the region OF IranEorod. nnd to
the south, near KurOw.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02

The Tcutonic allies nrc driving
their wedges both eastward from
the Nistuln and northwnrd between
the Bug md the ViHtuIn In their
effort to capture the cnpitnl and
envelop those forces which nrc en-
dcavorinE to hold the TcutonS bnck
while the mnln Russian army gains
Its positions on the new line along
the eastern border of Poland
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02

rcutOns have passed through Chelm
on the heels of the Russians.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02

The Germans and AuStrinns con-
finue to make progress In their cnm-
pniGn for the possession of Warsaw
but the Russinns stiil are Offering
strong resistance to attncks along
the Nfstu1a, nenr Ivangorod, he
tween the upper Vistuln nnd the
bug, and I'm the Nnrc,v sector, near
Ro1an.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02

In the eastern sector of the LubIin
region several additional points huve
been evacuated by tho Russians, ac-
cording to Berlin, and they are de-
clared to he In retreat on both banks
OF the Hug md on the front between
the Hug aud south Of IccHnn. The
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02

The Germans hnvc brought Inrge
numbers of ncrOplnnes into plny in
the western reg Ion. aud have bonn
barded both british and French
nerOpInne stntions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02
TELEPHONE SERVICE
ENTIRELY SPENDID

On the order OF Albert : Tanner
manager OF the Chcsnpcak. and po.
tomac Telephone Company. ali service
was suspended between $3.50 and 4.26
O'CLOCK II was the first time in six
years that such an order had been
issued. Police. acting under instruc-
hons recently issued. did not call in
TO Headquarters from tho patrol boxes
inc hre alarm service was inter
rupted. but there were sufficient boxes
from which alarms could lie sent in.
This was fortunate. for tn. Fire De-
partmcnt was called upon several times
10 respond to fires caused by lightning
bolts, and AT :. o'clock No. = Truck
company Was called out 10 save several
scor" families living on Fifteenth
stree; from drowning
OUT Of III. ravage wrought by storm
and lightning and Hood. the name of
one man stands large He did a hero's
work. and when that work was finished
ard women and children looked for
him 10 thank him. he was gone
Sergeant c. NJ Johnson. of tho First
Police District, stood on tho west side
%! Fifteenth Street when the storm was
raging a; rs worst. Shockoc Creek.
alI"d with floating timbcrs and other
refus" which the swift current had
gathered III its course throucs, the
valley. backed water in the rear of the
Main Street Station. and its food
poured out or Main Street and up in
Fifteenth as far north as Brown street
which had brought the heavy waters
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02

The artillery has been the chief
engine Of the warfare ON the west
crn line, although British md Ger
mnns near IooEe, In Belgium, and
French md GcrmnDs nenr Souchez,
In France. hnrc been mt grips in
infantry ATTACKS und counternttncks.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-02
SUMMER STORM
OF GREAT VIOLENCE
SWEEPS OVER CITY
Much Damage Done by
Lightning and Heavy
Fall of Rain.
SHOCKOE CREEK WASHES
AWAY SEVERAL HOUSES
Main Street Stores, Undermined
by Flood, Fall With
Sudden Crash.
TELEPHONE EXCHANGES CLOSE
Street Car Traffic Is Blocked, and
Many Parts OF City in
Darkness.

Storm and food. coming with sudde n
fur% Yesterday afternoon. inflicted dam
age in Richmond which It will take
several days TO estimate: caused the
wreck OF two buildings. partiau, do
stroycd several others. endangered tho
hVes or scores OF negroes living on
North Fifteenth street tore up paving
put the telephone and telegraph wires
"nt OF commission. stopped street car
traii,c, and for two hours isolated Rich
inond from the outside world
The storm ccntcrcd above Richmond.
ana It's radius extended far below.
'ianite. 10 the south. and above Guam
uco on the north. Beginning a few
minutes after the second hour had
struck. the storm continued with un-
aha'"d fury until the fall Of night.
During those five hours the CITY WAS
practically helpless in the ,hrocs Of tho
worst summer storm IL has experienced
in many years
Every part Of the city was afrec,od
Lightning struck in numerous places
MOTORS Of many street cars were nut
"ut OF commission by the electric fluid.
no one was hurt. PASSENGERS not
daring 10 brave tho downpour and rho
terrible flashing from the skies re-
!ndiEcd in their
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The Ketchikan miner., 1915-07-01
A GLORIOUS PICNIC

Wednesday was gala day for the members of St. John s Sunday School. At nine o'eIoek the youngsters and many of their parents and friends bearded the good launch Harry and anis the dim of horns and Fourth of July noise makers. footed and sang their way to Rosa Reef. The small boats were then pressed into service and many hooks were explored. Swim ming and boating were the chief at fractions for the younger set
 Table cloths were spread upon the beach and the festive board was heaped with goodies, In the after noon there was more swimming and boating and bow and arrow contests were held One of our friends was of prophetic nature. and now al the grown ups know exactly inst what the future has in store for them.
 After second spread the gay troop again boarded the Harry A trip was made to Wards Cove and the picnic CTS arrived home in the evening after a most delightful day spent in the open. The picnic was voted huge success and thanks are due to all who made it so.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-07-01
A FREAK OF NATURE

Among the hrooa ef chicks matched -esterday, on the nlaee of Mitchell sillieieh, proprietor of the Royal Cafe, aue of the chicl.s discovered as aving fopr legs instead of the usual wo. Mir Bilieieh WIS exhibiting the hiek which appears to be as haie nd hearty as thu ordinary chick of hat age. The sa'e-fluous legs are cry well develoncl and appear just aack of the natura, limbs, and there $ little or no impeachment to it's be ag able to walk
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-07-01
YESTERDAY WAS or

The thermometer at the Power Iouse meteorologie station up the reek, showed temperature of se legrees in the shade yesterday after loon. which is going some for Alas. .a. According to the self register ng thermometer at Ryus' Drug Store, he temperature downtown was just en degrees cooler owing to the iveeze from the north which favor e3 the waterfront yesterday.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-07-01
An Example.

People of this quiet, cold blooded disposition don't get into rows"
 Il don't know about that. Nothing could be more phlegmatic than the oyster. and he's continually getting into broils and tews"-Baltimore Ameri- can.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-07-01
Speed an Essential.

Rankin = Beanbrough has bought himself S5.00O racing car. Phyle-- But he couldn't afford one worth halt that. Rankin That's why he bought it. He wants something that can go fast enough to keep away from the collectors.-Puck
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-07-01
Imitation.

Why. Gladys. you are spelling you, dolly
 No mamna: nm painting its cheeks with the same color that you use. "-Eychange
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-07-01

The Humboldt, northbound. should arrive early tomorrow morning.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-07-01

Common sense is the knack of seeing things as they are and doing things as they ought n he done.-Stowe.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-07-01

Experienced cook wants Job. Either camp or boat. Apply Miner Office ad.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-07-01

For Rent-Furnished front room. light and sunny. Enquire at Thompson Store. adv
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-07-01

The Admiral Evans is due south honnd about ten in the morning.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-07-01

Comfortable, sunny furnished room' for rent, fine view. Apply the Miner office. adv
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-07-01
D. Smith Harris

G. A. R., Arctic Brotherhood; Sec retary, F. o. E.; c. of R., Red Men; A. R., Camp No. 20. A. B.; Custodian Red Mems Hall Office Hours iron to pm. Telephone No. 96.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-07-01
Peonle Ask Us

Men s women $ and boy s suits all ages, all sizes. and all prices at Field s. adv. Don't loose sight Of the fact that Field the specialist is tine place to buy your clothing and at 2o per cent. lisennnf alX