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The sun., 1915-03-06
POLAND CRISIS NEAR.
Russians Are Ready to Meet New
German Plan.

LoSpoS. March THE Petrograd
correspondent of the DAILY Mai teie-
graphs the following tonight:
'"rhe region OF which OSsowicc On
northern Poland ~ the centre is the
only one where the enemy is making a
resolute effort 20 hold hls groutd The
other groups OF Germans ar" lighting
rearguard actions possibly designed 70
screen the execution Of some new de-
sign.
"Ossoviec is not surrounded. |; sim
ply forms the centre OF the Russian
army lighting along the River Bobr.
Explanation of the continuation OF the
bombardment OF the city Is much dis
cussed here. II seems most likely that
the Germans hope 10 reduce the fortress
and to occupy II AZ a valuable strong
hold in their fortified line along the
Rivers Omulofr and Bobr and the
Augustovo Canal
~ they could maintain themselves
on this line II would protect East
Prussia from further invasion All that
IL left OF the German force defeated at
Przasnysz is falling back toward the
fortified zone OF Thorn.
"As more becomes known Of the battle
Of Przasnysz more credit is reflected on
tho Russian leaders and troops II now
appears that the Germans nearly sue
cetueu IN SURROUNDING lHe husSIais anu
had them between the blades OF shears
The successful combination Of clever tao
ties and magnificent steadiness and cour-
age of the troops which enabled them "a
eXtricate themselves makes the nation
eXcusably proud.
"'The moment now is a, hand says
the Russku Nvdiid, for "a great standup
fight. but we are unable to see where II
Is likely to happen unless before War
saw. More unlikely things have hap
pened than that"
The sun., 1915-03-06
WIFE SUES DR.. MAGIIL, AT WAR
Accusing Es-Ls borntory Director.
She Names Two COrespOndents.

ALBANY, March 5--NOtice was sent
in a letter to-day, mailed 10 the Rus
sian battlefront, from the Sheriff of
Albany county To br, VIM c, Magiu, eN.
Director OF the state Hygienic Labora-
tory, that he is being sued for divorce
by Mrs. Rose NJ Magill Of New York
city, II iS addressed 10 the Credit
Lyonnais, Petrograd, Russia,
The order was granted by supreme
Court Justice William r, Rudd last
ruesda" ana was aCcompa .i1S " Gao.-
daVits Of Mrs, Maell and others in
which the causes for the action are set
forth, Mrs, Katherine Magll. whose
real name is unknown to plaintiff and
Miss Margaret i|ott are named IN the
complaint ns correspondents.
br, Mtgill is a volunteer surgeon with
IN" Russian army. Mrs MagNl Is In
New York Miss IIOtt is supposed to he
AT the front in Poland as a nurse, while
another woman, who told II bank cashier
she was Mrs Magill, is Presumed to lie
living on money the doctor said he left
for his real wife.
The sun., 1915-03-06

OF Enver and OF Talaat Bey appears 20
be coming to its close
From Rome comes n despatCh saving
tnat Ii is learned con1dentially there
that the intervention OF Greece Is in
evitable. but that the step will not nee
essarily be taken Immediately. The
despatch adds:
Greece IS openly aiding the allied
fleets, which have their base. get pro-
visions aud even make repairs in the
sEgean islands Intervention is not yet
necessary, since as soon as tn, Darda-
nelles are forced Turkey will sue for
peace. hence Constantiuoplc will he
peacefully occupied. Meanwhile Turkey
II without ammunition and urgent ap-
peals to Germany have gone unhecded.
"or this reason the dcfenc. OF the
Oardanelies Is not likely 70 he pro-
longed'
Greece is making all preparations for
war, The 1915 budget Of the Greek
Government was approved to-day after
long conferences between King Con
8tantinc and his Cabinet. large in
crease is shown in The military and ma
val features OF the budget Five million
ak hundred thousand dollars If appro-
priated for military expenses and ~
100000 for thc navy. An additional taN
will be laid to meet a deficit Of Si5O,0oo
There are reports In some quarters
here tha, there will never IN any neces-
sity for bomhardine Constant.noplc IT.
self. since the old Turks will capitulat"
at once and will drive out the Young
Turks as soon as they get a chanC"
They want 20 save the Turkish mosques
from destruction, hu, are obliged 70
preserve a scmblance oi resistance IN
order to appease the war party. one
rumor has II that Pera. "A suburb OF
COnstantinople. will be turned over 10
the Russians. tina, the res, -! h" cap
ital will be constituted a free city and
that the DardaneIle~ VIII be made lieu
f~al
The sun., 1915-03-06
FRENCH PRIZE COURT
GETS REPORT ON DACIA
Crew Of American Vessel Still
at Brest Expecting In
StructiOns.
Speci1, Cab'> Despatch 10 rHy srs.

BREsr. March "a dussier compiled
here by prize cour, officials has been
forwarded 10 Paris. The crew OF the
pac!a - still here as nothing has been
heard yet from the United States EN-
bassy. Capt. Macdonald says ne was
not surprised TO see the Dacia stopped
az the entrance TO the channel by a
French cruiser. lie added:
we made the attemp, and failed /;
that's all"
When NJ. Lemolne. chief commissioner
aud head of the prize service AT Brest
boarded the Dacia Capt. Macdonald
made a protest as 4 matter Of form,
pointing out ;hat Ms ship flew the Amer
lean fag.
He added that he was glad he had
been brought to Rreet, as he did not
know that harbor and was delighted to
make .ts acquaintance. lie said II was
the finest he had ever seen. He said
ht preferred 10 have his ship brought to
France rather than 10 England
The interview between the Captain and
VI. Lemoine Was In the most courteous
terms, The Dacia kept the American
nag Hytng all day Sunday. In accord
ance with orders from the French Gov
ernmen' Capt, Macdonald was Invited
on Monday 20 lower his colors, replacing
them with the French nag. He did 80
Immediately.
Up 10 this evening the American Con-
sui was still without orders from the
embassy as regards the expense OF re-
patriating the crew.
Chief Naval Commissioner Lenoine
has sent TO the Prize Tribunal at Paris
a formal report on the seizure OF the
American steamship Dac!a, which is In
custody here.
The vessel ts now In temporary COM
mand Of Ensign Du Pontavice. The
crew was 20 have left for Havre last
night but stayed because no instructions
We're received from tho American EN-
bassy.
The sun., 1915-03-06
Corttnued iron. FIRST Page.

yet In final form and that the date OF
their Issuance Is as yet undecided I'm
quest.onably the strongest efforts will
be- made 10 effect ONE sort of COM
promise whereby the Interference with
International law will 30 as little as is
consistent with absolute military neces-
sites
II was announced to-day that the
Standard Dii steamship Vitai.a, With &
cargo Of meat products. will BE- released
as soon as her goods are recolsigned to
the Netherlands overseas Trust The
vessel was taken into II Scot ish port on
February 20 II vas contended that the
shipment Of the cargo was not In ac-
corIance with the agreement with the
British Government.
The sun., 1915-03-06
MILITARY MEDAL FOR PEGOUD.
"LoOp the Loop" Aviator Gets
HiGheat Honor In French Army.

Specid' cable Despatch 10 TUE sUN,
PARIS, March 5,--Emile Pegoud, the
original loop the loop" aviator. who
has distinguished himself on various oc-
casions during the war. has received
the military medal, the highest honor
that can he conferred on French
soldier The Minister OF War in con-
ferrng the medal says;
Thine and again ne has pursued the
enemy's aeroplanes successfully. no
taby on February S. when he brought
down n monoplane and a blpane and
compelled another bplane to land,
while he was all the time within range
of fire"
The sun., 1915-03-06
INDIAN CHIEF, 10,
LEADS MEN IN WAR
Sir Partab Singh Says lie Does
Not Want to Die i'm Bed
and SO i at Front.
CANADIANS DOING WE'LL
nv EuEDEVuCK PALMER.

BRITISH tlEADorARrEns ~ FRANcE
,via London. March 5.--The pictur-
sequences Of the indian troops of the
british Empire breaks the monoton, OF
the grim colorless business Of modern
wa ~ the British fror;. The little
mule carts OF these soldiers move about
among the powerful motor trucks from
England
1t vas first feared that the Indians
might not .tand shell fire well, but they
berau, used 20 IL. and now they are
even contemptuous OF H. Accustomed
TO a not and dry climate, the cnill a"d
rainy weather and tho miry mud or
northern France have been their worst
enemies When The sun shines smile
spreads over the whole Indian force.
Thank. :, many layers VI warm CLOTH
las a.d careful attention, tie s.'k re-
3ur; ~ the Indian troops j. normal
The sun., 1915-03-06
RUSSIANS WINNING
NORTH And SOUTH
Pctrograd Reports Advance.
With Fierce Fighting on Me
mcn-Vistula Line.
TAKE STANISLAC. GALICIA
Specidf CoJ'e Despatch 10 Tn Scs


PrTRoGrAD. March J.--Russia main
taius her advantages In north Poland.
while in the south her troops have en-
tered Stan,slau. according to the official
statement Of the General STAN made
public tonight. The statement says;
on the Niemen-N -Nistula front as
Il whole obstinate lighting contin-
ucs In certain sectors our troops
successfully advanced.
In the Mocar2e region We cap
tured six machine guns, four oft-
GERS and several hundred men. We
also carried the fortiications and
railway station at konopki.
In the Carpathiars, south OF IA
kl!ojine, We captured q fortified po-
sitlon of the enemy. The attacks Of
the Austrians yesterday were some
what less vigorous.
In eastern C;alicia Russion
troops yesterday entered and occu-
pied Stdnislau. having successfully
crossed the Lukwa River.
n is officially announced that IN the
operations around Stan!slau between
February u and March the Russian
troops captured l53 officers. ls.j22 men
) field guns 60 machine guns, SIS
horses and large number ~ army
trains.
The sun., 1915-03-06
RETURN FIRE EFFECTIVE
Turkish OmcinI Report says Forts
DO Good Work.

CoNsrASTiSoPLE. via Amsterdam.
March 5.--The following official report
was issued to-day by the Ministry of
War:
The cnonys fleet FOR some time mas
upsuccessfully bombard.d ou. batteries
near tho entrance to the Dardanelles
our return fire has been effective
'In the land operations the. have been
no recent Developments of Importance
upon the Trauscaucasau front. only u
few advance guard movements have
occurred"
1t was also announced that United
states Ambassador Morgenthau had Tor
some time been in daily communication
with the Turkish Government and
Washington.
The sun., 1915-03-06
ALLIES MAKE BIG GAINS:
ENTIRE FRONT ENGAGED
General Forward Movement From Flanders to the
Vosges Is Successful Everyvhere-Company
of Prussian Guards Is Captured.

the Flemish cousi The Ger .ndns nave
been driven from many trenches and
have suffered great losses. Heavy guns
have taken part in the action, which
seems 10 he assuming larger proportions.
"a message from Brussels states that
$500 civilian prisoners who were sent
to Germany several months ago Oh "a
chars" ~ shooting Ut German troops,
nave returned home, as their captors
were unable TO provide food for them.
They say that they We're shanefully
Fed and treated In Germany. but before
they left they were compelled TO sigu
a statement that they were aeli fed.
Those who refused were not allowed to
CO.
The sun., 1915-03-06
ZEPPELIN SEEN OVER CALAIS.
Dirigibi~ After Going Toward BOu-
loKne AbandOns Its Object.

LONDON. March 5.--The Ddiiy Chron-
icles correspondent In the north OF
France says Zeppelin passed over
Calais at 10 y. NJ on March IN the
direction of Boulogne. Tho drigible ap-
peared to have abandoned lis object, for
II was not seen again until 1t had passed
Graveincs going east
!, despatch from Amsterdam SAYS II
is reliably reported that Zoppelih LIS
was seriously damaged Yesterday In
making "A landing AT 1frlemont and that
her crew was compelled to dismantle her
for repairs.
The sun., 1915-03-06
MORE CANADIANS IN ENGLAND.
1000 of Artillery ana Infantry Ar
rive on Three ships.

MONTREAL, March BIT was an
nounced to-day that 1000 more Cana
dian troops have reached the British
Isles on the steamships Megantic.
southland and Missanabie,
The troops are composed OF the Sixth
Canadian Field Artillery from Quebec
eastern ontario and the maritime prov
noes, the Twenty-third CVestmounD. +.
the Thirty-second CWinnipeg) and the
Thirtieth CVictoria) battalion, They
sailed from Halifax on February 22.
The sun., 1915-03-06
sED1TIoN CHARGED IN FRANCE.
Pamphlets IPhOldtng German
Cause Result in Many Arrests.

PARIS. March THE authorities Save
arrested a number of persons who are
charged with being responsible for the
authorship and publication of a seditious
pamphlet bearing the title People, You
Are Being Deceived" in which the Ger
man cause Is advocated.
The prisoners are said to have been
connected with the notorious ROnnot
band of motor car bandits, who were re-
sponsible for many sensational exploits
until the gang was broken mp In the
battle with the police at Choisy- Roi
on April 2N. 1912. Among them are
reported To he Lorulot. former editor OF
the newspaper anarchy. and Jeanne
Benardi. a friend Of the anarchist ban
dit Carouy, who killed himself in the
Conciergerie prison, where he had been
sent for a life term because OF his con-
nection with the Bonnet band.
The sun., 1915-03-06
BLUNDER LOSES SHIP.
French Ammunition vessel Goes
70 Ostend and Il sunk.

BERLIN, via wireless 70 Sayvillo, l.. l.,
March 5.---Ar army headquarters re-
port issued yesterday said that French
steamship loaded with ammun'tio1 and
on her way TO Nieuport biundered into
Ostend instead. The mistake Is attrib-
utcd 10 the fact that the crew Of the
vessel We're intoxicated.
ostcnd il Ia the hands " the Ger
mans, 80 the ship was sunk. some OF
the wounded members OF the crew were
saved.
The sun., 1915-03-06
SEES DANGER IN PLAN.
London RndicnI Paper Fears Neu-
traits VIII suffer BADLY.


LoNpoN. March The radical Ma
ton. commenting OF Premier Asquith's
announcement Of the Allies action TO
cut Germany off from the rest OF the
world. uses language which betrays the
unetsiiess OF the section of opinion II
represents.
The length OF the article compels dis
jointed quotation, but the following ex-
tracts are not affected by omitt!ng their
context:
The world faced by two new factors
IN warfare--tEe armed nation and the
suoinarine--secms to be nearing the
point OF wT,girg the remainder of the
war on codes fashioned by the beliiger-
ents. II this situation develops the
work Of the jurists OF the last three
centuries may have to be done over
again.
Anarchy would reign and anarchy l.
repugndnt to civilization. II * also
ininiCal to ;he neutrals and we do not
soc, how o war cat be conducted and
euded pith complete disregard OF
their views and interests. Our aim is
to beat Germany without offending the
neutral world, but the kind OF sea
power we propose to exercise is not one
ii neutral is bound % recognize as
lawful.
Had We formally proclaimed block
ade IN the first place the ueutrals could
not possibly have resisted, but We laid
this weapon aside
II would be well for us TO remember
that our policy IN 1906 and 1907 landed
las In a war with America
"I, seems clear that If the navy re-
ceiy,. "A general order TO arrest all ship
ming of German origin or destination
n,~ nrize cur, members will not lead
uncysrtful lives.
"yya hon. Two prcn,ier's speach COW
,f. a sinnl,.r Interference with neutral
.ioh,s ,han some of its critics read
ir,o - W.. SHAH of course tighten tho
,y,s,i.y .,.- ~ tha German coasts.
The sun., 1915-03-06
SAY NIGHT ATTACKS
COST FRENCH 1000
Germans i'm Official Report
Claim Heavy Rcpulsc Of
Foe on the MeuSe.
SUCCESS ALSO IN POLAND

berlin. via London, March 5.--More
lying before the German trenches after
several unsuccessful night attacks on the
heights northeast Of Celles, on the
Meuse. according to the official state
ment issued to-day. Other features of
the report are severe losses inflicted on
tho British south OF Ypres repulse OF
attacks by the French In The Lorette
Hills and also near lie Mesnil. in the
Champagne district. and at vauauols,
east Of The Argonne. and the failure Of
Russian attacks around Lonza In Po-
land.
rlnc sfufetne,,t IA fnilnu.s
The sun., 1915-03-06
CZERNOWITZ RETAkEN.
Russians Again Drive AustriRus
Out of Capital of BukOwina.
Specioi cabi. Dcspa,ch 10 Tuv svv

Sp"cioi CABLE Dcsbd,ch 10 Tuy svN.
LONDON. March 5.--The Bucharest cor
respondent OF the FrenihD Nsrs telc-
graphs the important information that
the Russians have crossed the Pruth
and have driven the Austrians gu, Of
Czernowltz. the capital OF Bukowina. the
defeated army retiring toward Franzen-
thai. to the south of the Carpathians
The Russians appeared to the north
OF the river. which s four miles from
Czernowltz. last Monday and there were
desultory engagements until general
action was begun
The sun., 1915-03-06

PARIS. March 1.-The American En-
bassy answers the complaint OF num-
her of American artists who were re-
fused passports to the United States
because they could not present their
birth certificates by saying that n had
accepted all applications for transmits
sion to Washington and that none had
been refused because of the lack of birth
certificates. Less than five OF 500 ap
plicants for regular and emergency pass
ports had such certificates.
The sun., 1915-03-06
PAPAL ORDER IMPLIES WAR.
Measures Taken to lnsurc Disci.
pline Among Italian Catholics.
Special caJic Despatch 10 The

'PFV7WI "T"T' F7TFVVFtV VV
ROME, March Pope Benedict has
ordered closer cooperation, amounting
virtually to union. of the five Cath
Ole electoral organizations in Italy, in
Guiding the women's union, which in
future will he managed by committee
composed Of five presidents, for the pur-
pose Of more successful expansion.
The union Is obviously ordered be-
cause It is believed intervention Is immi-
ren: and has for its object the improve.
nent of discipline and the prevention
of opposition to war. which would be
apt to he msconstrued and would re-
suit In the charge Of lack Of patriotism
which would be detrimental 10 all Cath
olics.
The sun., 1915-03-06
ExONERATES BRITISH.
4. =. AmbassRdOr Tells of Report
of Ev~lyn's CAPTAIN.

WAsHINGroN. March 5.-The charge
made IN an official statement issued
by the German Embassy that the Amer
Scan ship Evelyn was sunk by n mine
through following tho directions of a
British rnan-o'-war was officially re-
pud!atsd NJ the State Department to-
day in message from Ambassador
Gerard at Berlin.
The sun., 1915-03-06
INVOKES LAW OF MIGHT.
London Paper Urges Discsrdins OF
All Pretence In Blockade.
Special cable Despatch TO THE ST.

LONDON, March h.--The Morning Post
reiterating the British view OF the block
ade, suggests that the Government meet
the American criticisms by an old law.
II says
what is in effect a blockade might
be called a blockade and the Old British
law OF blockade. the law Of might, might
lac restored In fun vigor. the Decara-
tions of Paris and London being at tho
same time formally denounced, AS they
are now denounced in effect. The situa-
tion would thus he simplified and all
parties would know exactly where they
stand"
The sun., 1915-03-06
SETS LIMIT ON ENGLAND.
Thc "uandelsblnd" Comments on
american view of Blockade.

AMSTERDAM, March 1.-The Hdndeis-
Jldd. commenting on the American
new spaper criticisms of the British EN-
hargo. says
This commercial war is now OF
greater Importance to rcutrals than OPP
crations on the battle0elds, especially
in view Of the attitude of the United
states The position taken by tn"
y american press rem. .nds Us that limits
are also drawn for England when the
rights Of ututrals arc iU question
The sun., 1915-03-06
JELLICOE NOW AN ADMIRAL.
Comm nder of Home Fleet Sac-
creda Sir Gerard Noel.

LONDON, March 5.--lt is officially an
nounced that Nice-Admiral Sir John
Jcllicoe has been promoted To the rank
Of Admiral Of tho Fleet, thus becoming
senior officer on the active list IN the
British navy,
The promotion occurs herause of th..
retirement at 20 years of age of Ad-
mral OF tine Fleet Sir Gerard Noel Ad-
mlral 81. j." as he Is known. as com
mander OF the home feet, has had the
rank OF an Admiral or since he holsted
his flag on the Iron Duke last August
The sun., 1915-03-06
SUGGESTS ITALIAN MEDIATION.
vienna Paper Recalls italy's tn
fortunate Experiences in Wars.

ROM, March 1.---Tne Arbeit:eituno o
Of Vienna. speaking Of the horrors Of
wars In which italy has engaged. recalls
the unfortunate experiences In the ltalo-
Turkish conflict and says that the pro-
war agitation in Italy IS criminal The
publication expresses the hope that AT
the opportune moment Italy Will offer
mediation, thus realizing her aspira-
tions, saving money and sparing the
lives OF her citizens.
The despatch in which this Is con-
tained is unccnsored, and hence the
statement is considered as significant.
The sun., 1915-03-06
QUIET IN GALICIA.
vienna Announces some Fighting
In the Carpsthisns.

VIENNA via Amsterdam. March o.
The following official statement was
issued here to-day:
Along the front in Russian Po-
land and West Galicia yesterday
general quiet prevailed Fighting
occurred In some sectors OF the
Curpathians, but the situation on
the whole Is unchanged.
The sun., 1915-03-06
sTOPS GUNS FOR BULGARIA.
Swedish steamer BIendm Is hr-
rested at Cop-nhHx-u.

CupFNuAGEN March 5,--rh" Govern
sneut has arrested the swedish straiuc.
it.caia, wn!cn arrived n-r" with a cargo
Of guns consigned 10 Drdrdgatch for
Bulgaria The ground on which she was
arrested WAS that she was going TO land
the arms al Lubbock FOR Transmission
shr0iRn Germany,
The sun., 1915-03-06

The afternoon communicate gave no
hint of the splendid news that was 20
follow. II said merely that 500 prison
crs had been takeu north of Arras and
part OF trench lost prev .ously had been
captured. that some success had been
achieved at Nauquois ard that the bonn
bardment Of Rheims continued The
statcment follows;
To the north OF Arras. near No,re
Dame de l.oret;e. We have re-
captured most OF tho advance
trenches We lost the day before yes-
terday. We took 10 prisoners.
The enemy again hombarded the
Rheims Cathedral
In Champagne. 10 the north OF
Souain, Mesnil and Beaus.jour.
there has been nothing fresh 70 re-
port since yesterday evenings com.
Inunication.
In the Argonns, at Vauquois, we
have repulsed two counter attacks
ana mode new progress. intiicting
appreciabie losses upon the enemy
and taking many prisoners. We
are masters of the greater part Of
the village
Inofiio!Hl reports from the front say
the Germans are sending new lines Of
reserves into AlSace and that traffic OF
the railroad lines In Wuer;temb.rg ant
bavaria has been suspended TO permit
the transport OF these troops. Anothel
despatch tells OF charge made by the
Canadian lrrops on March 2 In whici
considerable loss was inflicted on tn.
Gdrmans, while the Canadian casualtie.
we're one killed and one wounded.