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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS
Names of Members of Diplomatic
Service Announced.

WASHINGTON, Feb S.-The President
today nominated the following:
Secretaries of embassy or legations of
Class 3-Rutherford Bingham. of District
OF Columbia, now in division of Latin
American affairs Department of State;
William r. Cresson, of Nevada, recently
secretary OF Legation at Panama; Jor-
dan Herbert Stabler, of Maryland, now
on detail as second secretary of Embassy
at London; Frederick A. Sterling, of
Texas, now second secretary of the Lee
CATION at Pelkin.
Secretary of embassy or legation OF
Glass 4-Glenn Stewart, OF PENNSYLVANIA,
now second secretary OF the Legation at
Havana.
consuls General of Glass 2-william H.
Robertson, Virginia, now Consul at Man
chester; John II. Snodgrass, West Vir-
ginia, now Consul General at Moscow
Consul General OF Glass 3-John p. Pray,
OF North Dakota. now Consul General at
sydney, Australia.
consuls General of Glass 4-Joseph I.
Britain. Ohio. now Consul General at
Auckland, N. H.. Leo J. Keena Michigan.
now Consul General at Buenos Aires.
Consuls General OF Glass 5-MaxwelI
Blake, Missouri, now Consul General at
fangier; William Coffin. Kentucky, now
Sonsui General at Budapest, Hungary;
Philip G. Hanna, Iowa, now Consul Gen
erai at Monterey, Nuevo Leon; Ernest
y. Harris, Illinois. now Consul General
&C Stoexholm; George Horton, Illinois
now Consul General at Smyrna; Will I,
LoWrey, Illinois, now Consul General at
Lisbon; Alexander W. Wendell, Virginia,
now Consul General at Athens; Alfred A.
Winslow' Indiana, now Consul General at
Valparafso; Edward ID. WinsloW. illinois,
now Consul General at Copenhagen.
consul OF Glass 2-Ross e. Holiday.
Ohio, now Consul at Santiago de Cuba
Consul OF Class S-Frank W. dahin,
Iowa. recently Consul at Amsterdam.
Consul or Glass 4-P. Merrill Griffith.
Ohio, now Consul at Pernambuco.
eonsuis OF Class 5-Arminius T. HaberIe
Missouri, now Consul at ST. AIiehaeI's
Azoreai Michael j, Hendriek, New York
nqH Consul at Christiania. Calvin Milton
itlteh. Georgia, now assistant chief Of
ne Latin-American division. Department
Qf state.
consuls OF Glass 6-Aiarion Leteher
rsafzla, nov Consul at Chihuahua, Chi
naahnei 8. X, Lupton, Tennessee, nov
Consul General at Guatemala; FREDERICK
e.a,t.sn' washington, now Vice Consul
Soeala of Glass 7-ciarenee carriEan.
california. nov Consul at Grsnoble.
HFQt4e q Cole. West Virginia, now Con-
..zi e peHeon, 7 II; Henry C. A. Damn
tsnnsseee, now Consul at stettin, Prus-
SIS Affed ~ Donegan, Alabama, now
NsneHi aE hadeebnrg, Prussia: Claude r.
#I1t AIliHoiss nov Vice Consul al En-
ae Perry g. Hays. Montana. nov
= kfnzlhar; Wiiliam j. Yerby
nov Consul It Sierra Leon
fH|tas
nf Class 2-Osear s. Hefzer
N Wee Consul a conatanflnople.
jeekeFA New York. noe Consul
uts g Class 4-Ihomaa II Davis.
.A4IsH aaIa AIaurice ~ Dualao. 81
1oHn s sllliman. Texas, nov
t HI ~ r4IsIUa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
AUSTRIAN REINFoRCEMENTS
HURRIED TO UPPER ALSACE
German Lines Strengthened by Men
and Guns.

Despite the critical situation in the
eastern theatre of war; Austria is sending
reinforcements to strengthen the German
armies in Alsace-Lorraine. Artillery is
also being transported from upper Aus
tria and Bohemia.
In the fighting east of st. Die and near
Altkirch number of Austrian artillery
men were taken prisoners by the French
These prisoners told their captors that a
large number of heavy Austrian guns
have been concentrated near Strassburg
and Merz and also at Muelhausen.
In Alsace the French lines now lie north
and south of Muelhausen, as we'll as to
the west of that German stronghold. The
country has been devastated by warfare,
and hundreds of homeless have made
their way to Strassburg.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
SLAV HORDE POUNDS
ENEMY FROM BALTIC
TO THE CARPATHIANS
Austro-Germans Smashed in
Grand Assault Along Ex-
tended Line by Muscovite
Myriads.
PETRoGRAp, Feb. 8.


Russia's full hghtlng strength is in the
field at last after more than six months
OF war and the pressure of the offensive
that 1t has hurled against the Austro-
German armies in the eastern theatre OF
war is making itself felt on all the battle
fronts.
In East Prussia, northern Poland, west
of warsaw, southern Poland, Calicia and
Bukowina, the Cars myriads are thrust
Ing back the Teutonlc allies in what is
described the greatest general assault
recorded I'm history. Behind the great
armies that are attacking the Austrians
and Germans and forcing them back are
other reserve forces as large, IL not
larger. than the armies that are Waging
the battles.
The smashing attacks Of the Germans
sent to help the Austrians in the Car
pathIans have been checked, and TO-DAY
the Russian waves are again rolling
through the icy passes into Hungary.
Minister of War Sukhomllnoff, who re-
mained in Petrograd when Emperor
Nicholas left for the front, declared TO-DAY
that Russia had entered into decisive
phase of the war-a phase that coulu
have only one result, and that complete
victory for Russia.
"From the Baltic Sea to southern Buko-
wilma. we are now on the offensive, sald
General sulShomlinoff. THE high tide of
German success has been reached ana ls
now ebbing. The enemy cannot win.
The latest report from the Russian CEN
eral staff bears out the confident predic-
tion from the Ministry of War. In the
last two days of fighting in the Car
pathians the Russians have taken nearly
5000 prisoners. The Austro-Germdn forces
concentrated at Lupkow and Beskid
passes have been compelled to retreat
while in Bukowina the fighting Is turning
to the Russians advantage.
West of Warsaw the Russians are hold
ing the positions won at kamion and
have repulsed every attempt of the Ger
mans to recross the Bzura at that point.
In northern Poland battle is develop
ing about Rypin. The Russians have
made a number of successful night at
tacks there.
In East Prussia, north of Gumbinnen,
six villages, where the Germans had in
trenched themselves. have been taken by
the Russians. Heavy German reinforce
ments have arrived in East Prussia to
resist the Russian advance In the drec-
tion OF Koenigsberg.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
GERMANY TO SEIZE
ALLPRIVATE GRAIN
SUPPLIES, is REPORT
Will Commanders All Ex.
cess Food Stores-How-
ever, Modi6es General
Order of Supply Seizure,

LONDON, Feb. S.-An Amsterdsr,
respondent teiegraphed today ths, -
German Federal Council. accordinr !.
German newspapers on SATURDAY.
powered the military authorities "a -
mandeer all stores OF the grain ana a..
In private houses above the wssh,
% Kilograms. However. the general o,a.s
for seizures has been modified.
Positive assurances that grain impor,..
from America will not be used for -.
German army or the German Adminl..sl
tion were given by Vice Charoan-I
Clemens Delbrusck.
He declared the regulations ,s..
which imported grain was subieot % w
only to municipalities or the grain moror
oily organization had been reyoksd I.
the Bundesrath and announced tbo ,,n,
ingness of the Government to iniruat a..
sale Of such grain to an American orr..
iaation for the duration of the war n.
this step, he said, the absolutely non
contraband character of such grain sbln
ments would he established.
In his statement the Vice Chancsu0-
said:
The Bundesraths regulations for d..,
!nRs in grain and flour, promulgated ~
January 25 did not contemplate the sx'
preparation of grain supplies In favor ~
the Government or German army. bn,
solely its equitable distribution for nj,
vate consumption. 1t is, therefore /.
measure of protection for the indiyidpsi
against speculation.
Furthermore, paragraph As OF this rsr.
ulation reads: The stlpulations Of M.
regulation do not apply to grain or doLr
imported from abroad after January 81
Governmental supervision OF the trada
in grain under this ruling Is confined n
the home supply, while trade in imported
grain, now as before, remains unre.
stricted. The provision whereby Importer
grain may be sold only to municlpalites
or specified organizations has been re-
scinded by the Bundesrath. Althouxh
these organizations were intended solely
to direct imported grain into channels
which would lead to private consumption,
1t was thought best to assure neutral
Powers that under no circumstance
would grain imported into Ge. many be
destined for German forces or German
administrative bodies. Under these cir.
cumstances, therefore, according to the
principles of international law, such grain
cannot be regarded as so-called relative
contraband."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
DEMOCRATS GAIN
TWO RECRUITS FOR
SHIP PURCHASE BILL
Smith and Newlands Arrive
at Capital - Republicans
Meet to Devise New Line
Of Battle.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Administration
leaders in the Senate ship purchase fight
were delighted today at the arrival Of
Senator Smith. OF South Carolina, whom
they had given up hope OF seeing sena-
Tor Newlands. Of Nevada. also reached
The battle line today, completing the
Democratic mobilization.
The Democrats were ready this after
noon for vote whenever they could
force one. Even on the motion. made
by the bolting Democrats, to send the
bill back to hostile committee, they
were willing for the nrst time for a roll
call.
The other plan would be to vote on
Senator Cores motion to force out his
substitute bill which already contains
the amendments desired. This was the
plan until Senator Smiths arrival made
the choice of the two courses possible.
On hearing Of Senator Newlands' anC
Smiths arrival the Republicans opposed
TO the ship bill met in Senator Galinger's
Office to reform their battle line. 1t was
decided that Senator Dillingham;, of Ner-
mont. should speak on immigration, this
being designed to call Smiths attention
vividly to the presidential veto of that
bill. of which Smith was in charge.
Physically unable to sit up, but refused
pair so that he could go home with
out losing the Democratic side a vote.
Senator Ben Tillman lay stretched on a
couch in his committee room in the Capt.
to this afternoon while his clerk watched
10 notify him should there be a vote.
The Democratic leaders planned this
afternoon, when few set speeches had
been got out of the way, to move the
agreed upon with the Pro-
gressive Republicans. They had virtually
decided to adopt the plan of amending
the motion made by boiling Democrats in
their "submarine attack"
This would send the bill back to the
hostile Commerce Committee. of which
the leader of the bolters, Clarke. of
Arkansas. is chairman, but would instruct
an Immediate report with those amend
ments ordered and no others.
Republican leaders said If this stage
should be reached the Republicans would
continue the fillbuster against vote,
thus shifting the illbuster again to the
Republican side.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
OFFICIAL WAR REPORTS
FRENCH


From the sea to the Oise there was
an artillery duel yesterday. This was
rather violent in the region of Cuinchy,
west of La Bassee.
To the southwest of Carency we
succeeded in a surprise attack upon
n German trench. which was blown up
by mine and it's defenders were killed
or taken prisoners.
On the Aisne front and in Cham
payne there were intermittent bonn
bardments. The efficacy of our artil-
lery fire was demonstrated at several
points
To the west of hill No. 1871, north OF
Massiges, our batteries checked an at
tempted attack.
In the Argonne an attack by the en-
emy in the direction of Fontaine
Madame was repulsed. At Bagatelle
the Germans began a violent infantry
action in the morning. At last re-
ports we were maintaining our posi-
ton.
On the rest of the front there is
nothing to report.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
FRENCH SURPRISE WINS
MINED TRENCH AT CARENCY
German Force Wiped Out After De-
fenses Were Blown Up.

The capture of German trench to the
southwest of Carency, which lies north
west of Arras, is the chief announcement
made in this afternoons official COM
mique. Blowing up the trench with IA
mine, the French Immediately thereafter
made a surprise attack. All the Germans
in the trench were killed or taken prls-
oners.
In the Champagne region, north of Mas
siges, a tentative German attack was
checked yesterday by the French artll-
lery, as was also another in the region
of Fontaine Madame. in the Argonne.
In the north the lowlands are again
inundated and troop movements are
almost impossible. But from the sea TO
the Oise the artillery duel is OF the most
violent character.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
M0NG0L REVOLT INCITED
BY RUSSIAN DOMINATION
Troops From Mukden Take Field
Against 1000 Insurgents.

PETRoGRAD. Feb. s.-Russia has an
other war on its hands. A revolt against
the Russian domination of the Monaghan
Government has broken out
Five hundred Russian soldiers were dis
patched today from AIukden, Manchuria,
20 take the field against 700 Mongolian
insurgents concentrated near Tsin-Ting
and Allan.
When Mongolia seeded from China at
the time of the formation of the Chinese
Republic, Russia guaranteed the integrity
of the new Mongolian Government.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
BRITISH WARSHIPS SHELL
FORTS OF DARDANELLES
Reported Destruction of Magazines
in Turk Strongholds.

LONDON. Feb. S.-British destroyers
hurled shells into the Turkish land de-
fenses near the Dardanelles with telling
effect, according to dispatches from
Athens today.
A Turkish fort opened upon the de-
stroyers, They promptly replied firing
nearly 200 shells. Heavy explosions We're
heard from the direction OF the fort sug-
gestlng that the shells had exploded the
magazines.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
AUSTRIAN

The situation in Russian Poland and
Western Galicia remains unchanged.
In the Carpathians heavy battles are
proceeding,
In Southern Bukowina our troops are
making progress. and the Russians are
i'm complete retreat. Twelve hundred
prisoners and much war material have
been captured. In the afternoon our
troops entered Kimpolung and were
acclaimed by the population,
In the southern theatre there is no
change. In the Adriatie the attacks OF
our aviRtors on French transports met
with successi many bombs were drop
ped.
The resignation OF Finance Minister
Won Blinski has been accepted. For-
mer- Premier Won Kober succeeds TO
that ONCE.
TURKISH
Our vangusrds arrived in the region
east OF the Suez Canal and drove back
the Britlsh outpOsts against the canal
Battles took place around Ismalia and
FL Kantara and are still proceeding,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
ITALY MUST FIGHT-GARIBALDI
General Declares Trouble Brews at
Neutral Course.

PARIS, Feb. s.-"If Italy does not
enter the war at the side of the Triple
Entente at the desired moment there
will be the gravest disorders in my
country" said General Riccloti Garibaldi,
who arrived here yesterday.
THE death Of my two sons has COM
pletely upset Prince Buelow's intrlgues
In Italy. His mission has failed abso-
lutely"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
RUSSIAN

In East Prussia the battle In the
Inster and Szeszuppe Valleys has as
sumed a more violent character.
The battle front on the left bank OF
tie Vistula (Russian Poland) is
spreading out under a very violent
artillery fire. In spite of the German
counter attacks, our troops not only
maintain their positions on the left
bank of the Bzura River near ITS
iuncture with the Nlstula, but have
undertaken a further offensive move
ment and have captured a very inn
portant point of support of the enemy
north of the village of Vitkovltze.
On an estate near Borjimow (east OF
the Bzura) we have captured a con-
siderable section of the German in
trenched lines, also a portion of the
second-line trenches taking six rapid
fire guns. In the region of BOrjimow
the enemy has made three pronounced
attacks without success.
In the Carpathians the fighting con-
tlnues along the whole front. The
Russians broke the enemy's resistance
in three fortified positions at Mezo-
Laborcz, capturing during the pursuit
two Maxim guns, the commander of
the Sd Hanover Regiment, AZ officers
and 25l6 men.
North of the Uzsok Pass, at Leko-
wisco. the enemy was compelled TO re-
treat, and the Russians captured three
Maxims and a large number of pris-
oners. Attacks by the enemy who
crossed the Besekid and Tukhola
Passes on Friday have been repulsed.
and finally the enemy was compelled
TO retreat hurriedly, sustaining great
losses.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31
Stormy January Predicted

w. W Marsh of Cincinnati. whose
forecasts on the weather, rarely go wide
OF the mark. predicts that the month of
January will be tempetuous one.
Along the Atlantic coasts, he says,
there will be snow blockades, with cold
waves covering the cities, especially New
York, Boston, Philadelphia and Wash
ineton The worst storms that will hit
those cities will occur between January II
and ID.
The month of January will be quite
tempetnous one" said Mr.. Marsh,
with changeabIe temperatures; at times
mild weather. changing to sudden cold
waves; rain and sleet storms, forming
billiards; heavy snow storms accomp-
anied by high winds; heavy snow. block
ing traffic in all sections of the country,
but principally in the larger Eastern cities,
The first disturbances in the coast
cities will occur between January II and
ID The second disturbance between
January 10 and go
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31
Engagement Annou need.

Miss M. Evelyn Cameron entertaiaed a
number of friends in most enjoyable
manner, at her home on South Qneen
street, Wednesday evening. at cards.
After play had ceased and refreshments
were served, big surprise was sprung
on the company by the fair hostess.
Each guest was presented with package,
tied with a bow of white ribbon, which
when opened revealed cards, joined with
ribbon and ring, bearing the names of
NJ Evelyn Cameron and Bright A.
Zimmerman
Miss Cameron is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Robert It Cameron of this town
and is one of Rising Suns popular young
ladies. Mr.. Zimmerman is a son OF Mrs
Louisa and the late Samuel Zimmerman,
of Philadelphia, and member of the
Zimmerman Hardware firm OF that city.
The date of the wedding has not been
announced
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31
To Settle Titanic Claims.

The White Star Line has agreed TO pay
1904 900 in settlement of all claims arising
from the sinking of the Titanic on April
IS 1912, when more than 1900 persons
were drowned.
Approximately $500, 900 would be dis
tributed among American claimants,
$50 600 to British claimants and $II4. 900
would be required for interest and ex-
penseS OF the numerous suits
Fouy-four attorneys, representing that
numbe. of persons but of more than sixty
who have filed claims against the line.
have sienifed their willingness TO accept
the settlement terms.
The proposition grew out of the activi-
tives of the claimants COMMITTEE. appoint
ed last summer. which carried on a long
Investigation and fixed the total claims at
S. 100000 AS about $500, 900 would be
paid directly to American claimants, each
one would receive approximately 20 per
cent of this claim
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31
WOULD-BE MURDER SHOT.
Christmas Day Tragedy
At EIkton.

Declaring he would kill the whole
family, Joseph Ruvino was shot and
killed by Michael Fantetti at the home of
James Gentle, on the outskirts of Elkton,
Saturday evening. Ruvino formerly
livedsin Elkton. but for several months
had been working in Baltimore. He
returned to spend Christmas, and in the
afternoon went to Gentile's home. He
was in quarrelsome mood and objected
to the tunes that were being played on a
graphophone, and Mrs. Gentle ordered
MIN from the house, whereupon he took
out knife and declared he would kill her.
Frank Gentle, son, ran to his mothers
rescue, and Ruvino slashed him across
the hands with the knife. He finally
elected him from the house and the doors
were locked. Then Ruvino hoisled a
window and started to crawl in, but
Fantelti opened fire with a shotgun and
killed him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31
postoffice Robbers Captured. !.

The several postoffice robberies that
have been committed in Maryland within
the past few weeks are laid at the door
of FIVE yeggmen who were captured in
New York last week. The authorities
believe the prisoners are guilty of robbery
at the Aberdeen postofice last month,
when $Ioo in cash and nearly ST., 900 in
stamps were stolen. A gold watch
stolen from the postmaster at St.
Michael's. Md. when the Office at that
place was robbed on November 18th, was
found to have been pawned by one of the
prisoners. At the time of the Aberdeen
postofice robbery it was believed by per-
sons that the thieves crossed over Como
wingo bridge in an automobile and went
in the direction OF New York. The cap
ture of the men is considered most inn
portant.
The recent robbery of Elkton postofice
is thought TO have. been done by this gang.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31
CHRISTMAS DINNERS.

Mr.. and Mrs. B P. Nichols. Of this
town entertained the annual Christmas
banquet this year. The feast was spread
at Hotel Avondae. Avondale, Pa. and
was delicious and bountiful one, served
at one o'clock. Those who enjoyed it
we're: Mr. and Mrs. James H Evans. Miss
S. Lena Kimble. Mr., and Mrs John +. .
Kimbe and daue ehters, Mildred and Edna.
Mr.. and Mrs B. P Nichols. Angela.
Helen and Carlton Nichols. The appro
pirate place cards that designated The
seats of the guests were designed and
painted by Miss Helen Nichols.
The annual Christmas dinner of the
Stephens family was held at the home of
c. M. Reisler, near Calvert, on Saturday.
The following people were present to en-
joy the occasion:-Mrs E. w. Vanneman
and son Charles of Baltimore DR. Jos. S.
Vanneman and wife of Princeton. N r,
D Roland Vanneman of New Haven,
Conn Miss Betty Baker of Morrstown,
N j, T Stanley Vanneman and wife of
hlavre de Grace. Rev. and Mrs VIM H
Micheals of Phiada. Chas. NJ. Reisler
and family. Calvert, Mrs N. c. Brown,
Miss Emma Brown. Master Charles
Brown. Miss E. R. Stephens. John l.
Stephens and family. Edwin Haines and
Edwin L Haines of Rising Sun.