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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
WILL INSIST ON
NEUTRAL RIGHTS
British and French Replies Not
Sufficient.
WILSON WANTS MORE FACTS
The United States win Deny the
Right OF the Allies To De-
clare a Blockade OF
Neutral Coasts.


Washington. - The United States
government considers that Great
Britain and France, in the British Or
der In Council and in the accompany
my notes have not answered the Ques-
tions propounded 70 them as to what
warrant there is under international
law for the establishment Of an en-
barge on all commercial intercourse,
directly and indirectly, between Ger
many and neutral countries.
1t was stated of1icially at the State
Department that this government still
does not know whether the action of
the Allies is intended as legal block
ade or whether the ordinary rules OF
contraband and non-contraband are to
be the legal basis for future detentions.
On determination of this question
probably will depend not only the
nature OF any steps which may be
taken by the United States at this
time. but also the basis for the many
claims for damages arising out of in
terruptions to American commerce I'M
der the new policy of the Allies.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
BAT TLESH|PS SUNK
IN DARDANELLES
Two British and One French
Warship Strike Mines.
TWO OTHERS ARE DAMAGED
lnfIexlbIe and Gaulois Put Out OF
Action BY Turkish Guns-Three
RattIeshlps On Way To Straits
To Replace Those Lost.

London.-During a bombardment of
the Turkish forts defending the
Dardanelles straits the French battle
ship Bouvet and the British battlesfips
Irresistible and Ocean, in the order
named, struck floating mines and were
destroyed.
The Bouvet went down in SO fathoms
of water in less than three minutes
after striking the mine, and it is un-
derstood that few Of her crew were
saved. The British battleships were
slower in sinking. and practically all
the men aboard them were taken off
and remvoed in boats to other ships of
the feet, the rescue being effected
under hot fire from the forts.
lnfsexibie and GauIois Damaged.
The British battle cruiser Infexible
had her forward control hit by a heavy
shell and will need repairs. The
French battleship Gaulois was also
put out of action.
These casualties occurred toward
the close of vigorous action during
which Is or more French and British
warships, advancing into the straits
after they had apparently been swept
clear Of mines, bombarded the Turk
ish batteries terrifically. The full ex-
tent of the damage done to the forts
has not yet been learned, but it is be-
lieved to have been heavy.
Other Battleships To Join Fleet.
To replace the Irresistible and the
Ocean, the Admiralty has dispatched
the Queen and the Implacable to the
Dardanelles. A dispatch from Paris
states that the French Admiralty has
taken similar action, orders having
already gone to the battleship Henri
w., which was on the Syrian coast,
to go to the Dardanelles to replace the
Bouyet.
In connection with its announce
ment OF the loss of the battleships, the
Admiralty makes known the fact that
Vice-Admiral Garden, who had been
incapacitated by illness. has been sue
ceeded in command of the allied fleet
by Rear-Admiral John Michael de Ro-
beck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
STATEMENTS OF
NATIONS AT WAR
GERMANY.

Berlin, by wireless to Sayyille. L. X
The German General Staff gave out
a report on the progress of the lighting
which reads as follows:
"On the road between Wytschaete.
and Ypres, near st. Eloi, German sol.
diers captured from British troops a
group of houses on the south slope Of
the LOrette heights.
French attacks on the North of
Verdun, in the Woevre plain, and at a
point near Combras to the east of the
heights of the Meuse all were re-
pulsed, the enemy sustaining heavy
losses.
French troops made several adj
vances against the German position at
Reich Ackerhopf and Hartmann's
WeiIerkopf. but these attacks soon
broke down and the French sustained
heavy losses under the German IRE"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
zEPPEL|NS DROP
BOMBS ON PARIS.
Fall in Suburbs Injuring Seven
or Eight Persons.
LITTLE DAMAGE is DONE.
Auto Aircraft Guns and Aercplane
Squadron Used ~ Defense,
But Mist Prevents
Pursuit.

Paris. Zeppelin airships raided
Paris early Sunday morning and drop
ped a dozen bombs, but the damage
done was unimportant Seven or
eight persons were injured, but only
one seriously. Four of the aircraft
started for the capital, following the
valley of the Disc, but only two reach
ed their goal. Missions also were
dropped at Compiegne. Ribecourt and
Dreslincourt, but without serious re-
suit.
Paris remained calm white the
aerial invasion was in progress. and
residents of the city exhibited more
curiosity than fear as to the results.
Trumpets gave the signal that all
lights must be extinguished as soon as
warning was received of the Zeppeiin's
approach. Searchlights we're turned
upon the clouds, anti-aircraft guns
opened fire and aeroplanes rose to at
tack the Germans, but their operations
were hampered by heavy mist.
& Two zeppelins Turned Back.
AL olACial CoAAunACdtiOn Ae6dLUAA6
the raid declares it served only to
show how well the defensive arrange
ments would work out when put to
the test.
Summing up. the Zeppelin raid on
Paris was a complete failure. It only
served to demonstrate how well the
defensive arrangements work. The
population was calm. On their way
back, the zeppelins dropped dozen
infendiary bombs on Compeigne, doing
only unimportant damage. Three
bombs were dropped on Ribecourt and
Dreslincourt. to the north Of Com
peigne, without result"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
FRANCE.

Paris, The following statement
was issued by the War Office:
AT La Boisselle, northeast of Al
bert, the Germans after violent bonn
bardment attempted night attack.
which was repulsed. They suffered
appreciable losses.
In the Argonne, near Bolante, there
has been a somewhat violent lombard
ment without, however, an infantry
attack. Our progress has continued at
Les Eparges, After repulsing two
counter-attacks of the enemy we car
ried the greater part of German posi-
ton, around which struggle has been
going on for two days. Three times
the enemy delivered counter-attacks
without gaining ground. leaving many
dead on the field. We also took some
prisoners.
ITO the south of Les Eparges, in the
Bouchot wood, we repulsed a counter
attack
In the Woevre region, in the Mort
mare wood, our artillery destroyed q
blockhouse and blew up several am
munition wagons with stores. In the
forest of La Pretere we have made.
some progress"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
RUSSIA.

Petrograd.-The following official
statement from general headquarters
was issued:
ION the right bank of the Niemen
the Germans, after an engagement at
Tauroggen, have been forced beyond
the frontier.
"On the left bank of the Niemen
the enemy, as result of the battles of
the last few days, has been compelled
to evacuate the township of Pilwiszki
and the region east of the Ozero-Dusia
.Kopciowo line.
"On the right bank of the Narew
river the engagements still bear the
character of partial attacks by the
Germans. In the neighborhood OF
Myszniec, in the direction of Kadzidlo,
an engagement resulted in the COM
plete defeat Of the Germans. The lat
ter attacked in close order and sus-
tanned enormous losses.
"In the Carpathians, according to
supplementary reports. our counter-at-
tacks in the region of Ciezkowice in
fiicted serious defeat on the Thirty
ninth Honved division. In the region
south of Gorlice our troops delivered a
counter-atack on the Austrian forces.
which were operating very energetic
ally. We made over 800 prisoners.
"In Eastern Galicia fighting is pro
ceeding north of Nadworna, the
enemy OCCUPYING strongly fortified
position.
"Up to the present we have cap
tured 5000 prisoners, including 7S off,
GERS, belonging to the Twenty-third
Honved division. which forms the
nucleus of the garrison, together With
seven machine guns"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
FOUND CHICAGO TOO TEuToNlc.
@Joily Bad City, is Comment OF Cecil
chesterton, Enolishman.

New York. Cecil Chesterton.
brother of g. K. Chesterton, the novel
list, sailed for England on the steam
ship Ordman. Chesterton, who has
been debating here with German ad-
herents as to the merits of the various
nations engaged in war, gave the fol-
lowing impression of America as he
has seen it: Jolly good city. New
York. jolly bad city. Chicago! Chi
cago don't like for the present, any
way. It's too Teutonic.'
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
VOTED % TIMES ONE DAY.
Fred Elsner, In Terre Haute Trial,
Claims the Record.

indianapolis record for voting
of % times in one day was claimed by
Fred Eisner, who testified in the trial
of the Terre Haute election case.
Eisner told OF his work on November
8, 1914, with a smile and caused a
laugh, which was Joined in by Judge
Anderson after he had the witness re-
peat the number.
The witness testified that he con-
fined his operations to three precincts,
and with one exception received 81 for
each time he voted He said he was
cheated out of the other dollar, "as
the paymaster said had made enough
money already Eisner was only chal-
lenged once during the day, he said.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
AUSTRIA.

Vienna, via Hbndon.The following
official staten dnt was issued:
Along the Carpathian front there
have been no important developments,
but at some points a brisk artillery
duel was engaged in. To the north;
west of Nadworna (Southeast Galicia)
a night attack by several Russian bat
talions was repulsed.
Comparative quiet has prevailed in
other sections of the battle front iD
this part of Galicia.
1.-THE Prbemysl garrison made a
sortie in an easterly direction and en-
countered strong forces of the enemy.
which after several hours fighting r.
tired"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
SUNDAY ENDS Ills
GREAT CAMPAIGN.
Evangelist Left Over 10000
TraiIhitters in Philadelphia.
THOUSANDS SEE HIM OFF
Audiences Go Wild awdust, Tin
Pans, Bunting and Flags Carried
of Ae Souvenirs Gets
Draft FOR SS1,1s6.s6.

Philadelphia. The biggest single
day IN the biggest revival the country
has ever known was Billy Sundays
farewell to Philadelphia.
-Four times Sunday the evangelist
preached to audiences that overlooked
the tabernacle, some 10000 being the
days total. Four times he called for
converts and reaped a total of 1858
for the day. This number represents
the actual number who signed con-
yerts' cards, though It represents only
portion OF those who came down and
shock his hand.
The number Of converts for the IL
weeks of the campaign totals 41.724.
so far as results 60, the country has
never seen anything like it. 1t not
only beats Billy Sundays record but
that of every modern evangelist.
Audiences Stay TIL Last,
Four audiences went wild at his first
appearance and four audiences stub
bornly refused to leave the tabernacle
until the evangelist himself left the
platform. Eleven weeks had wound
him around their hearts until the
hearts bled when he was torn away.
Men and women pulled down signs
from the tabernacle posts and carried
them away. They scooped up big
handfuls of sawdust from the shadow
Of the pulpit, filled their pockets and
their handkerchiefs with il and carried
1t home. They took the tin pans which
have gathered the tabernacle offer
ings; they tore the bunting and flags
from about the rostrum, the flowers
from the pulpit They carried away
everything loose that could serve as a
memento of the campaign.
Gets Draft For $5l, 1865.
Before he left the city. however, the
committee turned over to the evengal-
list a draft for $51. 1865, the result of
the free-will offering which Philadel-
phia gave to Billy Sunday.
There came at night to bid him fare
we'll representatives of 400 churches Of
the city and representative OF the
city itself to thank him.
Cyrus D. Foss, Jr., secretary to
Mayor Blankenburg, spoke for official
Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is today a different
city from Philadelphia OF last Decem-
ber," he told the evangelist. AS a
token of his own appreciation. Mr..
Foss said he would hit the trail' with
the other converts, and he did. At
the close Of the meeting he marched
down the aisle, took Mr.. Sundays hand
and sat on the front benches with the
penftents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
RUSSIANS ENTER
GAL|C|AN CITY
Surrender Of Przemysl Marks
important Period in the War.
$1,000 MADE PRISONERS
Big Russian Force, Released By Sue
cess OF Long Siege, Now To
March Against Austrian Strong
hold In the West.

Petrograd.-The garrison OF Pre-
mysl capitulated to the investing Rus
sian Army.
The ending Of the long siege is con-
sidered here of great importance. It.
gives Russia control of virtually all Of
Eastern Galicia and releases the Rus
sian Army which has been besieging
the city for service elsewhere.
A to deum OF thanksgiving was
celebrated at the Russian Army head
quarters, when the fall of the fortress
was announced, the ceremony being
participated in by Emperor Nicholas,
Grand Duke Nicholas. and the mem,
bers of the General STAFF.
Petroerad Reioices.
Nothing since the capture of Lem
berg and the victorious sweep of the
Russian Army through Galicia in the
beginning of the war has aroused an
equal degree of enthusiasm.
From the Kazan Cathedral the
strains of the national anthem swelled
in volume as the crowd gathered, and
AEOAA OtAOI pOIuto Ill Ou6AOut tuO SAtyJ
mysteriously hidden behind the dense
curtain of falling snow, music burst
forth and added to the general spirit
Of enthusiasm.
The moral effect of the victory on
Russia, it is expected, will be very
great, awakening hopes that this will
be the turning point in the Galician
and Carpathian campaign.
The following statement was issued
from the general headquarters Of the
Russian army:
in consequence Of the joyful event
of the surrender of the fortress Of
Przefnysl the generaiissinno, Grand
Duke Nicholas. has been awarded the
ST. Georges Cross of the second de-
gree and the commander of the army
before Przemysl, General Seliwanof.
the St Georges Cross of the third de-
gree
Nine Generals Captured.
The Przemysl garrison surrendered
without a fight. War Office advices
report that nine Austrian generals
were taken and more than 800 officers
and 60.000 men.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
lTwo MORE roRPEDoED.

German Submarines Attack Merchant
men Hyndford and Bluejacl<et.
London. German submarines have
torpedoed the British merchant steam
ers Hyndford. bound for London. and
the Bluejacket, with wheat for Liver
pool. both of Beachy Head. famous
hunting ground for the Kaiser's under
sea warships.
One member of the landlords crew
was reported killed.
The Bluejacket's crew took to the
boats. The steamer. although badly
damaged, remained afioat.
Beachy Head is promontory on the
south coast of England. projecting into
the English Channel, about 20 miles
east of Brighton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
CHINESE Will soycoTT .Aps.
ceIestiais OF Portland, Ore, To pickle,
All Shops.

Portland, Ore.-Chinese residents of
Portland declared boycott on all
Japanese goods in retaliation for the
demands recently made upon China by
Japan. The action was decided upon
at meeting of the Chinese Six Com
panies. Any Chinese violating the boy
cott, it was decided, shall receive a
warning upon the first offense and
thereafter will be subject to fine. A
picket will be stationed in front of
each japanese business house.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
PLAIN sTREwN WITH BODIES.
kurds Said To Have Fallen on Ar.
menlans When Russ Left.

London Appalling accounts Of con-
ditions in Armenia have reached the
officials in London of the Armenian
Red Cross Fund The latest recital is
from an Armenian doctor named Der
dorian, who says that the whole plain
of Alashgerd is virtually covered with
the bodies of men, women and chill
dran. When the Russian forces re-
treated from this district the Kurds
fen upon the helpless people and shut
them up In mosques. The men were
killed, and the women were carried
away to the mountains.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
ouApRuPLETs WIN PRIZE.
California Legislature Votes 5000
TO Proud Mother.

Sacramento. Cal.-The California
Legislature has voted $4,000 to Mrs.
6. O. Mcknight for her magnificent
ecasribution to the State census. She
Is the mother Of Is chilren, the last
four Of whom were born two days ago.
The bankruptcies, two boys and two
girls. are well, as is their mother. She
is proud of her double twins, but
equally SO Of being grandmother
though only 81 years old.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
RUSSIAN TREATY RATIFlED.
Pact Aims To Prevent Sudden Out
breaking OF War.

Washington the presence Of a
small group of interested officials Sec
rotary Of State Bryan and Ambassador
BalEhmeteff. the Russian Envoy. ex-
changed Publications of the peace
treaty between the two countries. The
treaty. similar in every respect to Its
predecessors. is the fifteenth conven.
ton calculated 10 prevent the sudden
outbreak Of war.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
TELEGRAPH TICKS

Forest fires are raging in the noun
tains of Pike county, KY.
Clay Henninger. Jr., of Chambers
burg. Pa. killed himself by hanging in
the attic Of his home.
The. Twenty-ninth United States In
fantry was reviewed in New York by
General Wood before embarking on the
transport Buford for Panama.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER DEAD.
Woman Leaves Note OF "suicide With
Sound Mind"

Kingston. N Y.--Mrs. William p.
Dutton and her ,5-year-old daughter
were found dead behind doors that
had been nailed fast in their home at
Elienviile. A note addressed to the
coroner read: TT is usual in eases
like this to render verdict OF suicide
while insane. Your verdict, to accord
with the facts in this case, should be
suicide with perfectly sound mind and
body"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
AMERICAN COTTON SHIP LOST.
Only Seven OF % Members OF Bark
Pass Crew Saved.

Berlin.-An announcement made by
the Overseas News Agency indicates
that number of men lost their lives
in the wrecking of the American bark
Pass, of Balmaha. which went ashore
near Sylt. one Of the North Tristan Is
lands. The announcement says that
seven members Of the crew were
saved by life guards from a coast
patrol station.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
PLAN MONUMENT TO AMERICA.
selsians Win Thus Show Gratitude
For Aid.

Brussels, Belgium, via London
Prominent Belgians connected with
the National Committee. formed for
the purpose of looking after Belgian
interests during the war. have initiated
a movement to erect a monument to
America. in token Of gratitude for the
assistance given by the United States
in feeding the war sufferers in this
country.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
To REVIEW ExpREss RArEs.
Order Reopening Case Is Signed BY
Commerce Commission.

Washington.-Fo Formal orders reopen
ing the express rate case requested
in the petition filed few days ago by
four of the principal express COM
panies, were issued by the Interstate
Commerce Commission. Hearings will
be held at dates to be named later.
Pending such hearings, however, no
changes in rates may be made.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
SUBMARINE HITS ANOTHER.
British Steamer Concord Torpedoed
Ia English Channel.

London. The British steamer Con-
cord. Of 1926 tons. was torpedoed by
German submarine in the English
Channel. The crew OF 26 men were
rescued by a patrol boat and landed at
Dover The vessel is reported to be
still afioat
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
HOTEL PROPRIETOR KILLED.
Shot BY Empioye. Who Fires Bullet
into Own Head.

Lexington. Ky.-Joseph NJ. Skain,
one of the proprietors of the Phoenix
Hotel in this city, and one of the best
known hotel men in the South, was
shot and instantly killed by =, A.
Walden, chief engineer of the hotel,
who then sent bullet into his own
head. Physicians say Walden win die
from his wound.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
MISTAKE LEADS TO DISCOVERY.
Remedy To Check Spotted Typhus
Fever Infection Found.

Venice. via London.-Through mis-
take of laboratory worker in filling
a bottle with anisol. instead of anise
oil, Prof Sigmund Fraenkel, of the
University of Vienna, has discovered
a preparation which kills. the louise
that transmits the infection of spotted
typhus. AnisoI is one Of the derivatives
of anise oil.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
sRlTlsA STEAMER roRPEDoEp-
cIenartney, From Bangkok, Sunk BY
Submarine On English Coast.

London.-The British steamer Glen
artney. of Glasgow, was torpedoed OF
Beachy Head by German submarine.
which gave no notice Of her intention.
In the scramble for boats one Of the
crew was drowned. The others. num-
bering 40, several of whom were in
jured. were picked up by steamer
and landed at New Haven.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
SUBMARINE TOLL FOR WEEK,
Eight British Vessels Sent To Davy
Jones' Locker BY Germans.

JuHes EUcNSF y OsFO'd"s.
London.--German submarine raids
during the week ended March IL re-
suited In the loss of eight British YES
sells. with total tonnage of 22.825,
out of 1889 arrivals and sailtngs. ac-
cording to summary issued by the
Admiralty. Three other vessels which
were torpedoed were able to reach
port.
The total losses to British commerce
from the beginning Of the war to
March IL were So merchant vessels
and AZ fishing vessels.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
MILLIONS FOR BELolANs.
s21,5Oo,oOO Spent BY Commission For
Relief In Belgium.

New York.-More than $21 $500, 600
has been received and the greater part
of it spent for Belgian relief, accord
ing to statement issued here by the
Commission for Relief in Belgium. One
hundred and ten thousand tons of food
stuffs, cargo for 20 ships. are now on
the way to American seaports from
interior points.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
DEATH in womEN's ROW.
Luther Richmond Killed BY c. v
Terral At Meadow Creek.

Hinton, W. va.-Luther Richmond
was shot and instantly killed at
Meadow Greek by C. v. Terral. fol-
lowing quarrel between their wives.
Both were merchants of Meadow
Creek Richmond first shot at Terral.
1t was said, and succeeded in hitting
him. Terral was not fatally wounded,
however. according to physicians.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
MRS. SHARP GOING TO PARIS.
Wife and Children VIII Join AmerI.
can Ambassador.

Elyria, Ohio.-Mrs. William Graves
Sharp, wife of the American Ambas-
sador TO France, will sail with their
fve children on the French liner
Patria from New York Thursday to
Join her husband at Paris. The Patria
will take southern route to Mar
sefiles to avoid the danger of sub
marines as much as possible.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
NO EXTRA SESSION.
Secretary Tumulty Denies President
Is Considering Plan.

Washington.-Foll confer
ence with President Wilson, Secretary
Tumulty oficially denied that an extra
session Of Congress was being
planned. The President has not the
slightest intention of recalling Con-
gress. it was stated. as the interna-
tional situation is clearing up nicely.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-26
EMDs SEQ ice N aARREL.

FCEI1oyEHWU1N WVTFENV IEUVFt1o tISFDcII
in Rain Water.
York. Pa.-Mrs. Edward Heltzer, So
years old, Of Mount Pleasant township,
near New Oxford. ended her life by
piunging headlong into barrel OF rain
water sitting in the rear of her home.
When discovered by her husband her
feet were protrading from the barrel
and her body was SO bent that it would
have been impossible for her to have
saved herself bad she tried. N