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WAR;.

Reports have reached Rome that
| extensive preparations have been
made for a Turco-German campaign
against the Suez canal and Egypt. 1t
is declared that 100000 Turkish
troops already have been concentrat-
ed for the operations.
According to London advices from
Saloniki the Anglo-French forces
there now total 100000 men. The
opinion is expressed that the allied
forces will not be disturbed by Bull
garian invasion Of Greece, but that in
any event the entente forces are pre-
pared for a stand on a fortified line
in Northern Greece, which they will
try to hold until the positions at
Saloniki are we'll protected by forti-
.ications.
1t is reported in Paris that the
stock of gold held by the Bank of
France has reached the record figure
of $1,000,0o0,o00.
According to wireless dispatch
from Berlin the Bulgarian official re-
port of Dec. Is states that the Bull
garian troops Temporarily" stopped
at the Greek border their pursuit of
the allied forces.
The Austrians apparently are not
slackening in their pursuit of those
parts of the Serbian army that retired
to Montenegro and of the Monteneg-
rim forces cooperating with them.
Berlin reports that Austro-Hungar-
ian troops have penetrated as far as
the vicinity Of Bjelopolje on the Linn
river, about twenty miles west of the
Serbian border and some forty miles
northwest of Ipek.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-17

The finance committee of the SEN
ate has authorized favorable re-
port on the war tax extension resolu-
tion.
Ways ad means committee repub--
licans filed a report on emergency
revenue bill, charging that the new
tariff instead of lettering war con-
ditions, cause treasury deficit.
The judiciary committee of the,
house yesterday heard suffrage
speakers.
Military, roads and other house
committees met yesterday to organize
for the Gath congress.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-17
NORWEGIAN FORESTRY.

The following facts as to the state
forests of Norway have been re-
ceived from it's forest director by the
Minnesota Forestry board, in reply
to questions submitted by it's secre-
tary, General Andrews:
The area of the public forests in
Norway in 1913 was 2,659,336 acres,
the greater part being in pine and
spruce. The area Of municipal for
ests was s337,864 acres, and of pri-
vate forests 11,O34,510 acres, and in
all, including state, municipal and
private, about 14,O31,711 acres. ~
The number of cubic meters of
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-17

Around the world progressive Amer
lean cities are noted especially for good
street lighting. 1t is not the White
Ways Of the big cities that deserve
and third cities, like Syracuse, Scran-
ton, Rochester, Schenectady, Toledo
and Denver, where street lighting is
the lure which draws purchasers to the
city markets from distances within a
radius of more than 100 miles. Street
lighting is the barometer of the city's
growth-the more lighting you see the
more you are certain that the city is
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-17

booming. This expression is not orig
inal: 1t is the first test of city's ca
pacity for new population, new facto-
ries, new industries always estimated
by the capitalist. -" ..'' ..' '. -''"@
In the last twenty-five years the
growth Of street lighting in American
cities has not been short Of marvellous.
The strides in frightening up thriving
municipalities today cannot be meas
ured. The great electric companies
are kept constantly on the move build
ing power and light plants and INSTALL
ing extensive lighting systems through
out the country. City research reports
of recent years. all attest to the fact
that the better lighted cities are get
ting the population and. what is most
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-17
Reports from Athens state that a

Reports from Athens state that a
Serbian division escorting $4,000
prisoners have arrived at Tirana and
Ell Bassan in Albania. Semi-oficial
advices from Rome last night indi-
Gated that an expeditionary force has
been landed in Albania possibly to
cooperate with the Serbians when
they will be ready to assume the Of
fensive.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-17
CONGRESS.

CONGRESS. <, ,-.~..-
In the house the extension of the
emergency revenue law is being de-
bated.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-17
GOOD STREET LIGHTING
IN AMERICAN CITIES

Development In America Has Been
Marvellous In Past Quarter Century.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-16
GAGAN, BILL CLEARY'S
PROSECUTOR, NAY QUIT
Accused Recently Of Neglect In
Handling BOss's Trial.

Thomas Gagan, District Attorney Of
Rockland County, who failed to con-
Wet "Bill" Cleary, Democratic boss, for
the killing Of Gene Newman, his SON.
in-law, in Haverstraw. 1t was reported
yesterday, is going to resign his post
Gagan could not be found, but man
who has been associated with him as
prosecutor, admitted Gagan had talked"
Of resigning." A prominent jurist
when asked If he had heard the rumor
said: eyes. guess the report is true"
Desire to get rest and to build up
q private law practice are said to have
influenced Mr.. Gagan to give up the
Office he has held for ten years. He
recently had to defend himself against
charges Of neglect of duty fled with the
Governor by Fred Newman, father of
the slain boy. Gagan's health broke
down under the strain of the weeks
trial. The political upheaval in Rock
land County in which the Democrats
margin of about 600 votes convinced the
prosecutors friends that he would find
it difficult ever 10 be reelected. He
has two more years to serve. The Gov
ernor will appoint a successor IL Gagan
resigns. Deputy Attorney General Waite
has been assigned TO assist Deputy At
torney General WILDER Chambers in
prosecuting Cleary on grand larceny
charges at the December term of tho
Supreme Court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-16
S500,000 PAID
FOR WRIGHT PLANT
Details of Aeroplane Deal Re-
vealed In Promoters Suit
for $4,000.

Details of the sale by Orville Wright
Of his interest in the Wright Aeroplane
Company of Dayton, Ohio, are con-
tanned in a suit filed against Wright
in the Supreme Court yesterday. The
aviator, il is revealed, received s250,000
in cash and a bond and mortgage for
s250,0O0, not 81 900 600, as reported. Be
sides, he is to receive $4,000 year as
consulting engineer, Wright being re-
leased of all obligation in the concern
founded by him and his late brother
Wilbur.
Pliny W. Williams. a promoter, Of
115 Broadway. is the plaintiff. He asks
$4,000 as commission for bringing
about the sale Of the Wright interest
in the Dayton corporation. Williams
obtained from Justice Giegerich yes
terday an attachment on any property
which Wright might have in this city.
The writ was sent 10 the Sheriif's
Office to attach a bank deposit which
Wright has in Wall Street
T. Frank Manville, of II. W. Johns
Manville Company, and Frederick Y.
Robertson are mentioned by Williams
as the purchasers Of the Wright stock.
William b. Thompson, director Of the
Federal Reserve Bank, who has been
named as one Of those who acquired
the interest, is not mentioned by
Williams
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-16
AUTOIST DESERTS VICTIM
Drops Unconscious Man In Doorvsy /,
Bronx, Police Say.

Louis Miller, Of 1900 Washington
Avenue, The Bronx, had just left hi
friend, !. +. Rosenberg at Highlar!
Avenue and South Broadway, Yonser
last night when he was knocked doyr
by an automobile. The Yonkers polo.
say that the driver jumped out, found
Miller unconscious, lifted him into the
tonneau and drove away.
When the driver stopped al S.
Joseph's Hospital in Yonkers he vas
told TO take Miller around 10 the lis.
penssry in the rear. Instead, the
police say, he drove to Miller's hone
in The Bronx and left his victim still
unconscious in tEs front doorway.
Witnesses Of he accident tod he
>clice that the Itomobile carried the
Number 24l9 y. y. which is registered
in the name of Chester De VOnde, 8
playwright, of 220 West Forty-nriA
Street, Manhattan, who is sssocis',d
with moving picture studio .
Yonkers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-16
BURKITT REINSTATED
BY WILSON'S ORDER
White House Silences Roper
Now a Goat" Is Sought.
From Tho Tibuns Bureau. ]

Washington, Nov. l5.--In its haste
to muffle the story Of the removal OF
George Burkitt, assistant postmaster OF
Winnetka, H., the White House has
trampled on the feelings Of First As
sistant Postmaster General Roper. The
White House gave out a statement
early to-day that Mr.. Burkitt, whose
indiscretion yesterday was comment
that the President ought to have waited
a year after his wife's death before be-
coming engaged again. would be re-
instated unless there were other
charges against him.
Thereupon the Postoffice Department
issued a long statement embodying
charges other than the alleged indis-
erect remark concerning the President.
Mr.. Roper further stated that he had
sent a postoffice inspector TO Chicago
to investigate the charges, and that
meanwhile Mr.. Burkitt had been sus-
pended. Inquiry as to how Mr.. Burkitt
could be suspended when he had been
discharged was met by the explanation
that Mr.. Burkitt could not be consid-
cred to have been discharged until the
final papers had been sent to the Civil
Service Commission, which has not yet
been done.
When this was reported to the White
House another statement was produced.
This was that Mr.. Burkitt would be
reinstated. 1t contained no offs" or
butts" or "howevers." On that state
ment Secretary Tumulty rested.
For about two hours following its
issuance the relations between the
White House and the Post Office De-
partment were strained. Then the
Postoffce Department gave up the un
equal combat, and also its claim that
Burkitt was under suspension and wa,
being investigated &. 1t admitted that
whatever the White House wanted TO
be done would be done. and tha9 Mr..
Burkitt could have his job back
Evidence was not lacking tonight
that the Postoffice Department was
anxious to find goat" for the Burktt
affair. Around the White House there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-16
"SELL-OUT" TICKETS
SNAG FOR MANAGERS
Sam H. Harris Named to Com
fer" with KlaW & Granger.

Another reel in the thrilling eighty
mart serial entitled What Are You
Going 10 Do About 1T or, The Mys-
terry Of the Disappearing Theatre Tick
cts" was unwound yesterday at meet
ing at the Hotel Aston. The theatre
managers gathered to deliberate re-
oarding the protested inability OF the
AGENCIES 10 return the eight weeks
New Amsterdam "sell out" tickets to
Klaw & Erlanger. and talked 1t over
hehind locked doors for the better part
Of two hours.
At the end Of that time announce
ment was made that Sam II. Harris had
been appointed TO call upon klaw q
Erlanger and confer" All OF those
present, which included representatives
OF all firms hut Klaw & Erlanger, re-
newed their pledges to keep the agree
men, and 10 steer clear Of the terrible
cut rate ticket until death did them
part.
IL Is expected that the Harris-Klaw
& Erlanger conference will take place
this morning. and those who profess 10
know state that the grand exhibition Of
fireworks Is scheduled to occur in
day or two.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-16
WILSON ADDS AN AID;
HAS FOURTEEN NOW
Army and Navy Each Has Seven
In Largest Quota.
From The Tribune Bureau. J

Washington, Nov. 15.-When Presi-
dent Wilson marches down the grand
stairway at the White House this win
ter 10 preside at the first state recep-
ton he will be preceded by the longest
line Of military and naval aids ever
seen there. When the four buglers OF
the Marine Band sound the usual fan
fare for the approach of the President
and his Cabinet. fourteen officers in
full uniform of blue and gold will lend
lustre 10 the event.
President Wilson had thirteen aids
during his first winter in the White
House, and It is rather significant that
he has added another Ii is suggested
that the superstition of fair Virginia
woman had something to do with II.
Colonel W. W. Harris, L. S. A., Su-
perintendent Of Public Buildings and
Grounds and the Washington Monu
ment. heads the list as chief military
aid Commander Daniel W. Wurts-
baugh, l.. S. n, is the chief naval aid.
Jealousy has existed in past years as
TO whether the army or navy should
have the greater number OF represen-
tatives, so President Wilson has both
branches equally represented. From
the navy, besides Commander Wurts-
baugh are Lieutenant Commander
Robert L. Barry, Lieutenant Com
mander Joseph o. Fischer, DR.. Cary
Travers Grayson. Lieutenant Paul II.
Bastedo and Lieutenant Charles Z.
Battle.
From the army, In addition to Colo
mel Harris, the aids are Lieutenant
Bradford c. Chenoweth, Lieutenant
Gordon r. Young and Lieutenant James
A. Dorst, of the engineer corps; Lieu
tenant Alexander L. James, cavalry;
Lieutenant Edwin NJ. Watson, infantry,
and Lieutenant John A. Baird, coast
artillery. DR.. Grayson, Colonel Harris
and Lieutenant Dorst are the only
three aids who have served before in
that capacity, and they were at the
White House when Mr.. Wilson became
President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-16
u. S. Chamber of Com
merce Urges Appropria-
ton to Clear Reports.
NEEDED FOR LATIN
AMERICAN TRADE
Consulates OverWorked, Busi-
ness Loses Full Advantage,
Committee Says.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE Chamber
Of Commerce Of the United States has
sent to the members Of the national
organization, including nearly seven
hundred affiliated organizations repre-
,enting every state and territorial pos
session, and to the principal American
chambers Of commerce abroad, refer
endum giving the members an opp.r-
tunity to indorse . report OF the COM
mittee Of the Department Of Com
merce.
Recommendations In the report In
clude an increase In Congressional ap-
preparations for the general broaden
ing and Improvement Of the govern
ment's foreign commercial service.
The Chamber considers this an oppor-
tune time for the consideration Of the
questions propounded, in view Of the
opportunities now offered for the de-
yelopment Of American commerce in
other countries.
The committee, Of which A. ". Shaw,
Of Chicago, is chairman and Wilbur
Carr director, reports that, although
increased appropriations we're made in
1914 for tho foreign and field service,
when the work Of the commercial at
taches Of the Department OF Commerce
was begun no increase In appropria-
tions was ,de for clearing" this In
formation. "The result" 1t states. "has
been overwork, delay and a failure to
take full advantage Of the new oppor-
tunities provided for in the increased
appropriations.
The most pressing needs are put un-
der the heads characterization" "Ad-
equate Clerical Assistance" Promo
ton Of Certain Consular Agencies to
tho Rank of Consulates," "The Estab-
lishment Of New Consulates" and "Ade-
ouate Inspection Of the Service" Rec
concentrations for the establishment OF
consulates In fifteen new cities and
fuller publication Of statistics Of in
ternal commerce relative to trade are
made.
The report urges expert study OF
banking and tariffs, more liberal trav-
cling allowances and higher consular
salaries, with special attention TO
Latin America. In this connection the
report states: with the close Of the
war, it is generally believed that we
may be able to hold against European
competitors a goodly portion of the
markets for American products which
we have now gained in Latin-American
countries"
Trade commissioners in countries
where the commercial interests Of the
United State are not sufficiently i'm
portant are advocated. Commercial at
taches, appointed and romoted under
the Civil Service law, are considered
desirable In the committees report.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-16
THE OLDEST AND THE
STRONGEST

This Company is not only the
oldest In this line Of business In
this country, but 1t has the larS-
est Capital and Surplus.
Since its organization In 1892
1t has guaranteed mortgages
asSreeatins
$5S4,0 900.
There has been repaid to the
investors, who did not lose a dol
lar of their principal and who
never had to wait for their in
terest, mortgages totallin8
1881, 000,0
There are now outstanding
guarantees assreSatinS
$3.50 900
Our Guaranteed Mortgages are
the best investment for those
who cannot AFFORD to lose their
principal and who wish TO re-
ceIye their income regularly
without any delay.
Any amount can be invested
with the protection Of our quar-
antee.
No inyestor has ever lost dollar
BgD|Nps1dMf QuARN7zt@
Capital & Surplus, 10000. 900
t7o b'ws,. i7o Remsen st.. b'kiyn
3SO Fulton st., Jamaica
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-16
WENKEN DENIES
BRYAN'S CHARGES
Security League, He Says
Never Got Penny from
Munitions Interests.
PACIFIST, IN HIS TURN,
DISCLAIMS REMARKS
Declines Chance to Audit So
ciety's Accounts, but Gets
List of Chief Contributors.

s. Stanwood Menken. president OF
the National Security League. denied
yesterday the charge attributed 70
William Jennings Bryan that his
organization and the Navy League OF
the United States were "the paid
agents of the shipbuilders and NUM-
tions works" Mr.. Bryan wrote Mr..
Menken that he was not responsible
for the report Of his speech that ap-
peared in the newspapers, and asked
in return for q list of all the contriou-
tors to the league. The latter the
president made public yesterday.
Mr.. Menken, when he read the re-
norts of the address, wired the former
Secretary Of State that tie statement
in question was false, and that the
league had "never received directly or
indirectly a penny from any one en-
Gagged in munitions manufacture or
ship building, or in any way connected
herewith" lie also offered to pay
the expenses of an audit OF the or
oenizatlon's books. In return, MT
Bryan wrote;
"My Dear Sir: Your favor at hand.
I am not responsible for the report OF
nv speech made by the Philadelphia
press. inclose q copy of the speech
have been delivering, in which you
will notice reference to your leagues
position. If this position is mis-
stated | shall be glad to correct 1t.
al will not at this time refer to the
remainder of your telegram. which
merely presents the matter from the
STANDPOINT Of your organization.
shall not ask permission to audit your
accounts, but II you have no objection
10 giving It, | shall be pleased to re-
ceiye a list Of such contributors to
your league as have given more than
the membership fees, together with
statement Of business connections OF
such contributors, and the amount
contributed"
The letter, however, did not contain
copy Of the speech.
Mr.. Menken then sent the following
list to Mr.. Bryan, giving the names OF
ali persons who had contributed more
than S25 from January 81, 1914 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-16
AROUSED
BY M0HANSIC DANCyp
Ask Whitman to Halt Plans "a,
Sewage Disposal Plants

The Merchants Association "a,
asked Governor Whitman TO vI,l.,l,
pending the meeting of the LegisI.u,
his approval OF the contracts 70, a,
sewage disposal plants Of the MOh.,,,
State Hospital and the New York So.
Training School for Boys, both a,
which institutions are located in d,
Croton watershed
The association intends TO reoum
the Legislature to pass bills proyls,,
for the removal Of these two in,tin'
tons from the watershed and prohjb,.
ing the location Of such institution, /,
any watershed from which pO,sb,
water supplies are drawn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-16
Two Vessels Ashore in Gale.

Advices received yesterday from Bal
timore said that the New York 4
Baltimore Transportation Company's
steamer Chesapeake, from New York
for Baltimore, went aground off Sandy
Point, near Baltimore The British
steamer Boverc, from Norfolk for Bal
timore. was reported aground near
Seven-Foot Knoll. near Baltimore. The
latter steamer was foated and went
ashore again yesterday afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-16
Helm Indictments Dismissed

Two indictments against Emanuel NJ.
Helm, Of as West Eighty Street,
charging grand larceny. were dismissed
yesterday by Judge Malone in General
Sessions. They were found last Janu-
arg and alleged payment Of money to
Helm 10 obtain from Governor Glynn a
pardon for Frank {. Marin, Brooklyn
lawyer who IL now in Sing Sing. As
tistsnt District Attorney Train yester-
lay Informed Judge Malone that he did
not believe the evidence warranted
bringing the case TO trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-16
BRITAIN CONSIDERS
CARRANZA RECOGNITION
British Envoy Discusses Mexico
with Lansing.

Washington, Nov. 15.-sir Cecil
Spring Rice, British Ambassador,
accompanied by Mr.. Hohler. charge OF
the British Legation ct Mexico City,
called at the State Department to-day
and discussed Mexican questions with
Secretary Lansing. IL is understood
that the date Of recognition Of the de
Britain and her Allies will depend on
the nature of the report 70 be made 70
Secretary Lansing this week by Eliseo
Arrendondo, just back from a confer
ence with General Carranza.
The Carranza agency to-day an
nounced the occupation Of Naco. villa
troops fled toward Villa Verde with
1000 Carranza cavalry In pursuit.
Nogales, Ariz., Nov. 15-Charles
Randall, Villa governor Of Sonora, an
nounced to-day that General villa and
the Yaqui chief, Urbslejo. had attacked
Hermosillo with their combined forces
Douglas, Ariz., Nov. 15.-General
Oregon, with approximately 1000 in
fantry. cavalry and artillery, left Naco
this morning, according to reports, to
attack General Villa and 10 prevent an
alleged mobilization Of Villa troops in
tle Sonora River Valley.
Galveston. Nov. 16.-The Treasury
Department of the de facto government
in Mexico has notified banks that
paper currency issued during the
Huerta regime In excess of the legal
specie reserve will be held as invalid,
according to information reaching the
Mexican consulate here to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-16
Day Nursery BUYS Building.

The st. Joseph's Day Nursery has
purchased, through Edward J. Hogan,
from the Ward Estate, the four story
dwelling 469 West Fifty-seventh Street.
The new building will be extensively
altered, and used in conjunction with
the present holdings of the Nursery at
473 West Fifty-seventh Street. The st.
Joseph's Day Nursery cares for eighty
infants daily, and is in charge of the
Sisters of 81. Dominic of the Holy
RnsarV-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-16
"Twenty-C Cigarette" Case

Cigarette Case-(shown open
and closed) The thinnest conceiv-
able waistcoat-pocket twenty
cigarette" case, made of black pin
seal leather, lined throughout in
silk. Two tight inside pockets taxi
ing ten large size cigarettes each.
Size: 6x31s inches, and as thick
only as two cigarettes. $4.75
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-16
HUNTINGTON WILSON
DIVORCED BY WIFE
Decree Granted Against Ex-As-
sistant Secretary Of State.

Reno, New, Nov. ia decree OF d.
yorce on grounds of cruelty has been
granted by the District Court to Lucy
Wilson from Huntington Wilson, who
was Assistant Secretary Of State under
Philander C. Knox during the Taft sd-
ministration.
Wilson brought the suit, alleging de-
sertion. but the court denied him re-
lief and granted the decree TO the wife,
who set up a cross complaint, alleging
mental cruelty extending over several
years. She was allowed to resume her
maiden name, Lucy Wartham James.
Huntington Wilson married Lucy
Wartham James, of st. James, Mo-, on
April 80. 1904, and a year later re-
turned to Japan as charge d'afaires.
When, after serving In diplomatic
posts in Rumania, Serbia and the Ar
gentine Republic, Mr.. Wilson was APP
pointed Assistant Secretary Of State by
President Taft in 1909, his wife was
voted one of the most beautiful women
in the capital. Vt was she who enter
tanned Admiral Togo when he visited
the United States, and during the sum.
mer months, when the capital was prac-
ticnlly deserted, as a hostess she earned
the title Of FIRST lady OF the land
Mr.. Wilson resigned from the Cabiet
in 1913 because Of a disagreement with
Mr.. Bryan as to the policy toward
China.