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Evening star., 1915-06-09
$1,000 NEEDED FOR
JULY 4 CELEBRATION
John Poole Is Named so Head the
Finance Committee to
Raise the Funds.

John Poole, president of the Federal
National Bank, was named by Commits
sioner Newman today to head the
finance committee which will raise
funds for the holding of Washington's
Fourth of July celebration. Mr.. Poole
also represents the Board of Trade on
the citizens Independence day COM
mittee. 1t is estimated that $4,000 will
be required for the celebrations which
is expected to be the most patriotic
ment of American independence ever
held in the National Capital.
Commissioner Newman today also re-
appointed Joseph Strasburger as chair
man of the committee on decorations.
Other committee chairmen probably
will be named during the week.
Horse Show and Tourney.
Plans for the horse show and tour
nament to be staged at the Bright
wood reservoir as a part of the cele-
bration already are being formulated.
Melvin c. Hazen, chairman, has in
vited the following persons to serve
on this committee: Maj. William Kel-
ly and Capt. William Mitchell of the
U. s. Army, John o. Evans, John Q.
Gheen, Thomas Bones and John Mar
tin. w. A. Williams will be clerk to
the committee.
The horse show committee will meet
Monday afternoon in MIR. Hazen's
office and arrange a program of races
and other events. Capt w. E. Wilder
Of Fort Myer has promised to enter
number of horses from the post,
while indications are that a large
number of District and Virginia horses
will be entered. A mule race will be
one of the features of the program
Evening star., 1915-06-09
"God Bless You," ExcIaim
President and Mr.. Bryan.
as They Say Farewell

William Jennings Bryan, who has
just resigned as Secretary of State.
went to the White House to say fare
weH to the President at 1885 pm.
when the latter returned from his au-
tomobile trip. He was Immediately
shown into the green room. The Pies
ident and Mr.. Tumulty were there to
receive him. and after greetings had
been exchanged Mr.. Wilson and Mr.
Bryan sat down to talk.
Cordially and without any trace of
feeling, the two men discussed the sit
uation which resulted finally in Mr.
Bryan's resignation. They spoke dis
passionately of their differences over
the manner in which the pending dis
pute with Germany should be handled.
and each gave credit to the other for
being honest in his convictions and
doing what he thought was for the
best interests OF the United States
Witnesses Are Touched.
Throughout the interview the faces
of Mr.. Wilson and Mr.. Bryan were
grave and sad. and each showed that
they were deeply sorry over their off,
cial parting. Persons who witnessed
the interview were deeply touched
with the regard which the two men
displayed for each other while they
Evening star., 1915-06-09

tatively. Mr. Bryan intends to CON-
tlnue stanch political supporter of
Mr. Wilson on domestic affairs and be-
iie'es he can even assist him in the
sentiment ne hopes to build up for
the principle of investigation of dis
putes before hostilities are begun. IL
was this idea which was embodied in
enifty peace treaties negotiated by
Mr. Bryan with the principal nations
OF the worldLalI but Germany. Aus
tria and Belgium and Japan, the first
ciple. ' -
Late today, after the note to Ger
many Is on its way to Berlin. Mr..
nryan plans to issue from his home a
statement outlining his position on the
! lations between the United states ana
germany. Mr.. Bryan contends it would
pc better to submit the entire ques-
tion 70 an Investigating commission
ana, pending its delibera tions have
Americans refrain from taking passape
on SHIPS carrying contra band or which
venturesl1to danger zones on the high
seas.
Where Views Are Apart.
President Wilson is said to have
peen opposed to that idea not only
because he believed the United States.
IN eHect, would thereby be yielding
It's rights under international law. but
because there was no guaranty that
lawful American commerce would be
free from dangers during discussion.
That these principles are not Of SUI
hcient strength in American public
opinion for the Washington govern
ment to commit itself to so firm a
policy as might result in war. is the
conviction of Mr. Bryan. and he homes
10 test pubic sentiment in way that
WIN assist the PRESIDENT as the Amer
lean governments policy is developed
Mr.. Daniels Backs President.
Notwithstanding the reports that were
circulated today that Mr.. Daniels might
resign in support of Mr.. Bryans position.
1t is known that nine members of the
cabinet stood solidly for the Presidents
position as expressed in the note which is
being sent to Germany this afternoon
In fact, Mr.. Daniels was with those who
differed with the Secretary of state
Some members even advised a stronger
phraseology than the President had used
but on the final discussion the decision
to send the note was unanimous
There was well defined trend OF
opinion in official quarters that the
resignation of Mr.. Bryan would go far
in impressing Germany with the earn
est intention of the United States TO
insist on its rights.
1t is understood that the United
States has from time to time re-
ceived authoritative information that
high German officials believed the ad-
ministration was committed to policy
of uninterrupted peace and did not in
tend at any time or under any circum-
stances to go to war.
Mr.. Bryan's resignation, many off,
cials thought, would remove all doubts
in Berlin. and il Germany were sincere
ly desirous of averting war would ar
range for q way out of the problem
that has arisen which could honorabIy
be accepted by the United States.
The view that Mr.. Bryan's action
therefore might favorably influence the
situation was shared by some of his
closest friends
Evening star., 1915-06-09
Secretary Lane Gets Degree.

NEW YORK, June 9. Franklin X.
Lane, Secretary of the Interior, was
one of the candidates for honorary de-
grees conferred by New York Univer-
sity in its commencement exercises to-
day. Mr.. Lane WAS one Of those to re-
ceive the degree of doctor Of laws. Six
hundred and seventy-two graduates OF
the university were candidates for de-
grees in course.
Evening star., 1915-06-09
BRITISH PLAN INSURANCE
FOR LOSS IN AIR RAIDS

LONDON, June s.-Premier Asquith
announced in the house of commons
yesterday that the British government
was considering the initiation of a ma
tional insurance scheme to cover the
losses inflicted by German aircraft.
The premier made this statement while
replying to a number of questions rela-
tive to the damage done in the recent
German air raids.
Relief will be granted in all these
as well as In previous cases. said Mr..
AsQuith.
Evening star., 1915-06-09

crew is believed to have been saveu
and captured by the Austrians.
Official announcement to this effect
was made here today, as follows:
Yesterday at Fiume one Of our
dirigibles dropped number of bombs
on quarters being used for military
purposes. Returning from this raid the
dirigible was obliged, as the result of
an accident to come down in the sea
in the. vicinity Of Lussin Island and
caught fire.
"TheD6eW, of the dirigib1e is reported
to have been saved and captured"
Evening star., 1915-06-09
ASKS PRESS TO BE SILENT.
Spanish Government Wants Nothing
Published of Military Measures.

PARIS, June 9. $50 a.m.-The Span
ish government called meeting OF
newspaper editors yesterday and re-
ouested them to maintain absolute si-
lence regarding military and naval
measures, says a Havas dispatch from
Madrid. Establishment of a censor
ship was offered as the alternative for
failure to comply with this request
An appeal was made by the govern
ment to newspapers last Sunday to re-
frain from discussion of the war, as 1t
was feared controversies might arise
which would interfere with the nainte-
nance Of neutrality.
Evening star., 1915-06-09
MIR. BRYAN QUlTSP0ST;;
ROBERT LANSING SIGNS
new NOTE GERMANY
Acting Secretary Announces That Docu-
ment Which Caused Resignation Will
Go To Berlin This Afternoon.

William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska who made the
President Wilson possible the Baltimore
the author of thirty treaties which govern
ent has negotiated with foreign countries today position
Secretary of State following
House last night that President accepted resignation
rendered because Mr. Bryan principle
with Mr. Wilson Germany Bryan
fears, may lead this country into
Mr.. LANSING ACTING SECRETARY
Robert Lansing of the State Department. today
appointed by the President Secretary State
more than thirty days. and after conference with Wilson
the White House he announced that
been signed him acting that enpherns
had begun and that would be dispatched as soon as
possible
The forward this afternoon given for
publication in the Friday morning newspapers.
Evening star., 1915-06-09
ITALIAN DIRIGIBLE LOST.
Airship Catches Fire After Raid on
Austrian Port of Fiume.

ROME. June 9. via Paris. 2:10 pm
An italian dirigible which made an at
tack on the Austrian port OF Fiume
yesterday caught fire and was lost The
Evening star., 1915-06-09
Russians Fighting Desperately to
Stem Austro- German Advance
Toward Lemberg.
BIG VICTORY NOT CONFIRMED
Petrograd Makes No Claim of I'm
portant Success Reported in
Press Dispatches Reach
ing Geneva
Berlin Reports StanisIau
Now in Hands of Austrians

BERLIN, June 9, via
London, $3.50 pm. - The
Galician town of Stanislau
has been captured by the
Austrians, according to the
official statement issued by
the German army headquar-
tiers today.
.Stanislau is seventy-6ve
miles southeast of Lemberg,
the Galician capital.
Evening star., 1915-06-09

The Star is a greater
market place for buyer and
seller than the other three
papers combined.
Evening star., 1915-06-09

The Bavarian troops suffered heavily in
the fighting between Grodeka and Ko-
marno. The Russians have stopped the
German advance on the Dniester."
Evening star., 1915-06-09
Plans to Aid President.

The close personal relationship of Mr..
BRYAN and the President will be re-
fiected in the former Secretafy's future
course. it was learned today ,authori-
Evening star., 1915-06-09

Fair tonight and Thursday; not much
change in temperature; gentle north
west winds.
Temperature past twenty-four hours:
High, rs, at pm. yesterday; low, 90,
at 5 am. today.
For full report see page Is.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
Cost of Wet Weather.

Wet weather is an expensive sum-
mer diversion, as the people of Kan
sas have proved to their sorrow. The
state board Of agriculture figures
that there was. loss of 100000
bushels of wheat during the month Of
August from this cause. That means
at least $15,O00,0OO deducted from
the states farm income and brings
the Kansas wheat Yield below 1907
100000 bushels. The abandoned
area is placed at 20 per cent Of last
falls seeding, whereas the loss in
area figured on May 1 was only 3.5
per cent of the fall seeding A wet
July ruined many prime prospect
Wall Street Journal.
Wisconsin also had wet summer,
but it made the grass grow faster
than ever. It also made the oats,
wheat, barley and rye yield more
heavily than in the average year.
While it delayed the growth of corn
SO that some Of it was caught by the
frost the silo saved it as to feeding
value Notwithstanding the wetness
of the summer the crops of the state
were on the whole above the average.
Wisconsin is fortunate in not being a
one or two-crop state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
STAND FALLS, 10 HURT
3 600 PLUNGED TO GROUND DUR
ING GAME AT MADISON.
President Van Hise Aids Injured Dur
ing Football Contest With
Minnesota.

Madison, Wis, Nov. 22.-Nothing
short of a miracle aVerted a catastro-
phe at Camp Randall when two Sec
tions Of the north circus bleachers col
lapsed under the weight Of 5000 spec
tators at the Minnesota-W Wisconsin
football game. Ten persons were in
jured, none of them fatally. The list
is incomplete, as many of the injured
were taken to their homes in ambu-
lances. From latest reports the in
jured were:
J. H. Rhodes, Chicago, shoulder
wrenched
F. S. White, Chicago, back sprained.
Agnes Elliott, Madison, back seri-
ously injured.
A, Gloger, Watertown, injured
spine
Mrs. Frank L. Gilbert, shock.
Carrie Smith, GAINESVILLE, wrenched
ankle.
r. A Roberts, Racine, ankle broken.
Miss NJ Royce, GAINESVILLE, bruised. =
w. R. Tanner, Madison, bruised.
Mrs Bernice Gether, Madison,
bruised hip.
The bleachers were temporary
stands erected for the football game.
Every inch was weighted down with
humanity. The accident came shortly
after the start of the second period.
A Wisconsin gain brought the grand
stand rooters to their feet. It first ap-
peared that the bleacher rooters across
the field had started up, but the
cheers of the immense throng turned
to agonized groans when it became ap-
parent that the stands were collapsing.
The stands went down like a wave,
starting at the north end and sinking
slowly, foot by foot.
President Charles r. Van Hise of
the University of Wisconsin and DR..
Gilbert E. Saman of Milwaukee were
among the first to reach the wreckage
and aid the injured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
Another
PRAYERbEING
CIRCULATED

A Postal card bearing the following
prayer was given to representative
of this paper by merchant this morn
ing:
."Oh God, I beseech thee to bless all
mankind and stop this cruel war
This prayer was sent to me and it
is to be sent around the world. It is
said that in Jesus time all who wrote
were delivered of all misfortune All
those who have passed it by, suffered
some calamity. Copy this and send
it to nine persons and in nine days on
the tenth day some happiness will be
yours. Sign no name-Do not break
this chain"
Every so often some one starts a
chain like this and works on the su-
perstition of humanity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
Thief WORKS IN
HIGH school

The thievery which went on last
year in the Lincoln High School has
broken out again.
One of the young lady pupils was
sent TO the bank by her father and re-
ceived a sum of money which she took
to school and left with the teacher of
her class for safekeeping. The teach
er locked the mesh bag and the money
which amounted to $50 in her desk
with some money Of her own. While
the class was at recitation some one
entered the room opened the desk and
took the bag money and some that the
teacher had left there.
The young lady went home and
tearfully told her father that the mon
ey had been stolen and explained the
circumstances to him.
Last year there was an epidemic of
stealing at the school, mackinaws,
were taken and articles taken from
pockets of coats.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
.FORESTERS IN
DEBATE
(FrOm Thursdays Daily1.

The State of Wisconsin Should Be
Dry is subject argued Affirmative
wins. ~
There was a red%hot impromptu de-
bate at the meeting of. the Catholic
Order of Foresters held last evening
in Catholic Societies Hail. The sub
ject debated was Resolved That the
State of Wisconsin Should Be Dry"
The affirmative was taken by Ferdi-
nand Link, The Rev. William Reding
and Edward n. Pomainville. The
negative side was taken by Leo Bar
rett and Matt Carey.
The jury was made up of John Nil
les, j. L. Reinhart and Ward Johnson.
The jury. deliberated about five min
utes and decided by a>vote of two to
one that the affirmative had won the
argument
The Nekoosa lodge will attend the
next meeting of the Grand Rapids
lodge and debate will take place be-
tween Nekoosa and Grand Rapids
teams. The debate will be- followed
by feed. Three subjects have been
submitted to the Nekoosa lodge to Sc
lect from, these subjects are:
The Government Should Own and
Operate the Railways. Wisconsin
Should Be Dry and Woman's Suffrage,
The Nekoosa lodge may select one of
these subjects and also elect which
side they will take '
1t is proposed to have these debates
right along thru the winter
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
=
FINE PICTURES !.
ATLIBRARY

A collection of pictures by Wiscofi-
sin artists is now being exhibited at
the Public Library. - =.
1t is to be regretted that so few. peoz
pie have .availed themselves of this OPP
portunity to see good pictures.
Some one has said that the best
critics are those who know the least
about .art-but anyone will appreciate
the picture Greenwood" by Emeray
Vroom and "Old-fashioned Roses" by
Adolph Schulz.
Another Across the Valley" is
beautiful picture
The one can Old Mani certainly
true to nature-and: many, many more
in this collection, will bring pleasure
to those to whom a good picture is
JOY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
FRENCH DAMAGE FOES WORKS
Paris Reports Heavy Artillery Action
Around Loos and Near
Hulluch.

Paris, Nov 22.-I'he official state
ment issued here is as follows:
There have been very violent artil-
lery actions around Loos and near
Hulluch Gin Artois), to the north of
the Somme and In the region of Ar
mancourt, Dancourt and Tilloloy (all
north of the Aisne) as well as near
SCISSORS. Our fire has caused great
damage to the German works.
IN the Argonne, al Boland, we sue
cessfully blew up two Minis chambers
At Vaquois there has been very vio-
lent cannonading.
'On the heights of the Meuse, at
Bois des Chevaliers, a German mine
chamber was blown up without caus-
ing any damage to our lines"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
MAKE FLIGHT OF ia MILES
Second Leg of Test Journey in
TWO Hours Despite Gale.

Fort Worth Tex, Nov. 22.-After be-
ing cross swept by a strong gale from
the southwest for the entire distance
Of ia miles from Wichita Falls the
six aeroplanes comprising the First
Aero squadron of the United States
army, commanded by Capt B. D. Fou-
lois, landed safely in Fort Worth. The
trip, which was made in exactly two
hours, completes the second leg of the
cross country flight the squadron is
making from Fort Sill, Okla, to it's
permanent station at Fort Sam Hous-
ton, Tex.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
DECLARE BLOCKADE
AGAINST GREECE
Allies. Await Reply to kitChener's
Demands.
READY TO SHELL PORTS
Allied Fleet is Prepared for Action
Against OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Join
Analo-Freneh Forces or De-
s.: * mobilize Army.
READY TO SHELL PORTS

London, Nov. 22.-The complete
commercial and economic blockade
against Greece, it was learned here,
was the first step taken by the allies
to force compliance with the demand
made by Earl Kitchener on King Con-
stantine that Greece either Join the al
lies, in accordance with her treaty
obligations and promises, or demobil-
ize her army at once. >
The. Greek cabinet is again in SEES
sion and the decision should be known
in a few hours, Allied troops are still
landing regularly at Salonild and
large allied fleet is in that port. ready
for action If. the Greek decision should
force it. II
Explains Reason for Blockade,
Athens, Nov. PA statement is
sued by the British legation here re-
garding. the blockade of Greece. by the
allied powers says: ....;
In view of the attitude adopted by
the Hellenic government in regard to
certain questions concerning the, Sc,
curity and liberty of action to which
the allied troops are entitled under
the conditions of their disembarks-
ton on Greek territory, the allied
powers Judged it necessary to take
measures which will have the object
of suspending the commercial and
economic, facilities Greece has hitler
to enjoyed.
-. No INtent to Coerce.
There is no intention on the part
Of the allied powers to coerce Greece
to depart from her attitude of neu-
trality (which she. y believes j best
serves her interests, but the allied
powers have been obliged to =; take
cogniZance of certain illusions to
the possibility of measures which, if
taken by the Hellenic government,
would be contrary to the assurances
received
= When all doubt in regard to these
matters has been dfssipated the allied
powers will be happy to remove. the
obstacles now imposed on merchan-z
disc consigned to Greece and. accord
all those facilities naturally attend
ing normal relations" -.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
ITALIANS DESTROY
FORTS At GORIzIA
Austrian DefenseS Reported Shot
to Pieces.
FALL OF TRIESTE IS NEAR7
Bombardment of Fortiflcations and
Battle Along Isonzo Has Been in
Progress for Two Weeks-Most
Bitter Fighting of War.

Geneva, Nov %, via Paris.-It is re-
ported unof1ciaIly in dispatches from
Laibach, Austria, that the fortitica-
lions of Gorilla have been almost de-
BtrOyed by the Italian artillery.
italian Troops Advance.
Rome, via Paris, Nov 22.-Int anse
bombardment of Austrian positions
in the Gorilla zone by Italian artil-
lery continues, according to the Off
cial statement issued here. sue
Cessrul attack was begun northwest
of Oslava, and Italian infantry OBJ
tanned firm footing on part of the
summit OF Monte San Michele
Great Fight Near End.
The bombardment of Gorilla and
the battle which has been in progress
on the IBonzo front for the last two
weeks has been marked by some OF
the bitterest fighting on any front
during the war. The Italians already
hold NonfalcOne. and this, with the
capture Of Gorilla, which seems near,
probably means the early fall of
Trieste to the Italians, which would
give the best part OF Austria's coast
line to Italy.
Arabs Defeat Italians.
Berlin, Nov. %, by wireless THE
Italians have met with a severe de-
feat in Tripoli at the hands of the
Arabs, according to kilograms from
Constantinople," says the Overseas
Nous ApaucV "PaboT POroou noor
Fezzan took % cannon and ten ma
chine guns. The Italian losses were
heavy"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
MEXICO ROCKED BY QUAKE
Many Towns Across Border Report
= @Damage-Shock; Felt as Far
=. North as San Diego, Cal.

Los Angeles, Cal, Nov. 22.-Accom-
panying an earthquake shock that
rocked the southwest, damaged build
ings in Mexico and the Imperial val
ley, and hurled pedestrians from their
feet, a volcano at -Andrade, Mexico,
across the line, from Yuma, became ac-
tive. The Coronado electric plant was
crippled by the shock and wires were
shaken down The trem6r lasted five.
minutes. Corona, Ell Centric; Calexico.
Mexicah, Coronado and Yuma report.
ed shocks. At Celexico walls were.
cracked and buildings damaged, and
at: Ell Centric pedestrians were hurled
to the street. - o.. -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25

In the opinion Of Hoard's Dairyman
the most economic expenditure of
money for improved roads is when
dirt road is graded up to a proper
shape and then provision made for
constant dragging of that road after
each shower. If, after it is dragged
once or twice, it can be oiled, it will
greatly increase its durability. But
it is the constant filing of ruts and
holes and keeping the grade well
rounded so the water runs off, that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
BRITISH ADMIRAL is MISSING
Nothing Heard of Ernest c. T. Trou-
bridge and Allied Naval De-
: tenders of Belgrade.

London, Nov. 22.-Nothing has been
heard here regarding Rear Admiral
Ernest c. T. Troubridge and the Brit
fish and French naval contingent who
shared in the defense of Belgrade. 1t
is understood that after the city was
captured by the Austro- German forces
they retreated by forced marches
through Albania.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
FOOTBALL SCORES

Illinois, 10; chicago, 6.
Minnesota 20 Wisconsin 8.
Ohio State. 81; Northwestern, 0.
Harvard, Al; Yale, 0.
Syracuse, 0; Dartmouth, 0.
Lafayette, 30; sLehigh, 6.
Army;~1z; Springfield, 7.
Ursinus, 10; Navy, z.
Purdue, Z; Indiana, 0.
Dartmouth, o.: Syracuse, 0.
Johns Hopkins, 10; ST. Johns, s.
Swarthmore, Z; Haverford, 2.
Columbia, 10; New York u, Is.
Culver, So; Lake Forest, q.
Fordham, IA Carlisle, 10.
Ws5ash, "a; De PAW, 0.