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Arizona republican., 1915-05-07
AMERICA WILL UPHOLD POLICY
 Of OPEN DOOR
United States Has No Thought of Surrendering Any of It's Rights in China, Says Statement from Washington
LAS. ocIATED PRESS DIsPATcH1

WASHINGTON, May 6.-The silence consistently maintained by the United States with reference to the Japanese Chinese negotiations was broken to- night by the issuance of a statement by Secretary Bryan explaining the po- sition of the American government. The pronouncement in effect reiterates the American adherence to the open door policy and the maintenance of the territorial integrity of China and points but that there has been mo abatement in it's. interest in the welfare and prog ress Of China The statement was prepared after consultation with the president. It is believed that Japanese and Chinese representatives who sought separate interviews with Bryan were shown copies of the statement.
 While press reports had told of Ja- pans decision to send an ultimatum to China, no official information had been received to confirm this tonight. The sole interest" of the United States is declared in the statement to be that the negotiations between Japan and China may be concluded in a manner satisfactory to both natiOns,' and thus contribute to the peace of the world" The statement is interpreted in some quarters as meaning that while no ten der of good offices will be made, the advices of the United States are at the disposal oe both countries should they desire the assistance of third power.
 The text of the statement follows:
 Tn order that there may be no mis- understanding of the position of the United States with reference to the ne gotiations pending between Japan and China the following announcement is made:
 At the beginning of negotiations the Japanese government confidentially informed this government of the mat ters which are under discussion and accompanied the information by the as- surance that Japan had no intention of interfering with either the political Independence or territorial integrity of China, and that nothing she possessed would discriminate against other pow CTS having treaties with China, or in-
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Arizona republican., 1915-05-07
CHINATOWN IN
 PANIC AS WILLY
 R0bBER WORKS
Jap With Face Blackcned and Rope Ready to Stran- gle Victim, Engages an Aged Chinaman i'll Bat tie in the Dark

Employing all the wiles of the
 oriental B. Yama, a young Japan ese. shortly before midnight last
 night, attempted to carry out one of
 the best planned robberies reported Tn many months, a robbery in which there was evident intent to commit murder, and succeeded only in badly
 beating up Fong Yuen, proprietor of store at 115 East Madison street and throwing all of Chinatown into condition bordering on panic. The quick response of the police resulted in the arrest of Yama before he was able to make his way from the Yuen establishment
 Yuen, one of the oldest and most respected merchants of Chinatown sleeps in the basement of his store. Entrance to the basement is effected by the narrowest of stairways To- cated about midway between the front and back of the building The stairway, substantial in all other re- spects, has one loose board at the bottom, so arranged that unelss one knows just where to place his foot, it will tip up and send the initiated sprawling This loose board probably saved Yuen's life.
 Yama before starting out on his mission blackened his face and then placed short but stout rope in his pocket. Overcoming the barriers at the rear of the Yuen store. Yama made his way into the store and down the stairway. He groped in the darkness and listened for the breathing of Yuen. Sat isfied that he had located him. Yama, proceeded and then stepped upon the loose board.
 Instantly Yuen was wide awake and on the alert His first move caught the sensitive ear of Yama who had risen from the floor and who at once grappled with him In the darkness the two struggled back and forth, Yama all the time en- deavoring to secure 9 strangle hold on his aged victim. But Yuen sue ceeded in keeping Yama's fingers from his throat and set up cry that rousednall Of Chinatown. Then Yama begaIfg4 4sing first his fists and then his feet: He battered Yuen's face until the blood was flowing
Arizona republican., 1915-05-07

Tn order that q definite road policy may be adopted. and all sections of the state be united on this policy. the ex- ecutive committee of the Arizona Good Roads Association has issued call for the association to meet in Tucson on May the 18th.
 The recent campaign throughout the state for additions to the association has resulted in 19 local good road or ganizations being formed with total membership Of AT. Tn response to the call of the executive committee, Sec retary Harry Welch has received fov
Arizona republican., 1915-05-07
Throughout Eastern Front Are Engaged With Rus sians, While i'll West in Addition to Ypres At Jacks Are on Offensive
LONG RANGE
 GUNS ACTIVE
In Western Galicia Are At tempting With Strength to Compel Russians to Retreat from the Car pathian Passes
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArcH1

, LONDON, May 6.-The Germans, in concert with their Austrian allies,
 are putting forth an effort the extent
 of which has neter been approached in the history of war. Throughout
 virtually the whole length of the
 eastern front, they are engaged with
 the Russians, while in the west, in addition to attacks around Ypres,
 they are on the offensive at many points.
 At other points they are being at tackled by the French. British and Belgians. Far dp in the Russian Baltic provines. heretofore untouched by the war the Germans are at tempting to advance toward Libua and Riga: on the east Prussian frontier they are engaged in series of battles. with big guns lombard ing at long range as they did at Dunkirk and the Russian fortress Grodono: in Central Poland they had to defend themselves against 2 Rus sian attack: in Western Galica they are attempting with all their strength to smash the Russian flank, and com pei the Russians to abondon the Car pathian passes which they gained at such cost during the winter.
 In the Western Galicia battle the Germans claim to have made still greater advances. and to have crossed the Wisloka River, which is well to the east of the Danajec River which until a few days ago formed part of the Russian front. and to put hands firmly on the Dukla pass In con- junction with this attack from the west the Austrians are attempting to drive the Russians from the Lupkow Pass. farther to the east, with sue cesses, according to a German ac- count.
 The Germans claim to have taken forty thousand Russians prisoners since Saturday night. The Austrians put the number at 50.000 and eX press the belief that the whole Rus sian third army will be destroyed.
 These reports show the Austro Ger man blows meeting with greatest sue cesses on the northern slopes of the western Carpathians. while far to- ward the upper Nistula the Russians appeared to be in their old positions Despite the claims of the Austrians and Germans. the Russian represen- tatiVes in the European capitals re iterate that the victory has been greatly exaggerated. and the public is waiting to hear what Grand Duke Nicholas, commander-in-ch chief of the Russian forces has to say about it.
 The Germans also claim a series of successes in the west. They re port they are continuing to make progress southeast of Ypres which, however is hardly borne out by Field 1 Marshal French. who says the Brit 1 sh recaptured more of the trenches lost on Hill No. so, and that fight 1 ng is still progressing in that neigh | oorhood. while elsewhere the Germans l show no disposition to attack There i t is reported the Germans are about | @ make another determined effort |
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Arizona republican., 1915-05-07
SITUATION AT TAMP|CO O|L
 FIELDS ALARMS GREAT BRITAIN

Carranza controls all the oil fields in the districts of TuXpam and Tam pico'
 AdVlces to the Navy department from Progreso said an additional tax of three-siXtenths of cent gold per pound had been imposed by the Car ranza government of the province on sisal exports. When the sisal situa- tion was acute some weeks ago as surance that no additional export du- ties would be imposed, were under stood to have been given by Car r1DZa
Arizona republican., 1915-05-07
Rolling Ub Hostile Battle
 Front By Hamklmg Attack

The Austrian cavalry and infantry followed the Gorlice turnpike and have already reached the Wisloka river. The supporting artillery has dropped shells on the road from Zmigrod to Jaslo. one of the principal lines of retreat for the Russians in the Dukla region.
 The Russian forces have been in full retreat since dawn on Wednesday and are being closely followed by the Aus trian Carpa thian army. according to official advices. More than 50,000 priS oners have already been captured
Arizona republican., 1915-05-07
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArcHl

MADISON, Wis, May 6-Former President Taft, addressing the Wiscon- sin legislature. commended President Wilson on his policy of neutrality which he has so conscientiously fol- lowed He declared against any change in the present international rule which would prohibit the neutralS fur nishing foodstuffs and ammunition to belligerents and in favor of an arbitral court of the greater nations which twill make war in the future Impossible
Arizona republican., 1915-05-07
ALBANY PRINTING FIRMS
 AFFAIRS ARE AIRED

SYRACUSE, May 6-The af- fairs of William Barnes in con nection with Albany printing firms occupied most of the attention at the trial of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt on a charge of libel. Counsel for Barnes declined to examine Colonel Roosevelt, after the court ruled the Colonel need not testify about local conditions in Albany. This was probably the Colonefs last appearance on the witness stand.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-07
TaH CO1uWeuds Wilson Ou
 His Policy Of Neutrality

Referring to the war he said. for the time We are enjoying feverish ac- tivity in many branches of industry. We must take care not to become ov- erjoyful or misled. When peace comes some of this activity will be suddenly cut off with the sharpness of d cable dispatch. In our business affairs we must prepare for that change. We have been criticised for the sale of arms ano ammunition permitted under the inter- national rules. The rule always has been that the neutrals could furnish arms and foodstuffs.'
Arizona republican., 1915-05-07
GREATEST EFFORT M
 HISTORY OF WAR BEING
 MADE BY THE GERMANS
GIVEN AN
 OVATION IN BERLIN

AMSTERDAM, April 6-Nieuw Rotterdamsche Courant says it has learned from Berlin that Emperor William arrived in Berlin yester- day noon from headquarters and that he was enthusiastically cheered hy the populace. From the station to the palace" the newspaper adds. the emperor's motor could only proceed slowly through the dense crowds. The emperor was fresh and looking we'll"
Arizona republican., 1915-05-07
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATcHl

TOXIC, F'riday evening" May 7.- The Japanese foreign office has in formed the Associated Press that Eki Kioki, minister to China has been given instructions by telegraph regarding the presentation, probably today (Friday) of Japan's ultimatum to China. If the demands of Japan are not accepted be- fore the time limit expires Minister Hioki will leave Peking.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-07
IAPAN TURNS DOWN FURTHER COE1ESSIONS
 OFFERED BY CHINA
BOTHA OCCUPIES
 IMPORTANT STATIONS

CAPETOWN May 6.-'General Botha occupied the important rail- way junction of Karibib and other stations German Southwest Afri- ca)", says an official statement. He expects to occupy Windhuk very soon. Karibib was occupied after forced march, which called for the greatest resolution and grit"
Arizona republican., 1915-05-07
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1spArcHl

VIENNA. May 5.-The strategic tie front by flapking attack of which Charlottesville was one of the few successful examples in modern history, is now in full progress in West Galicia. Favored by continued good weather, mile after mile of the Russian Carpa- thians front has been rendered unten- able by the steady and unchecked Austro- German advance.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-07
AUSTRIAN WING OVER RIVER
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArcHI

VIENNA. May 6.-Latest reports say the Austrian southern wing has crossed Wisloka river. The Russians are retreating eastward of the Lupkow pass A night official says: At four this afternoon the last Russian posi- tions on the heights east of the Duna- ice and Blala river were gained by our troops. Tarnow was captured by us at 10 o'clock this morning."
Arizona republican., 1915-05-07
Tokio Officially Announces Sending of Ultnnatum Which Gives China But Forty-eieht Hours to Comply With Demands
CHINA PLANNING AN
 APPEAL TO POW FRS
Attempts to Satisfy Japan $ Demands by Additional Grants Fail After Pro longed Conferences at Picking

TOKYO. May 6.-OfficiaI an nouncement was made here this afternoon that Japan has sent an ultimatum to China. It is under stood it demands the acceptance by China of the Japanese demands within the time limit which expires at D. .n., Sunday, May 9.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-07
OFFENSIVE IS BROKEN
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1sPArcHI

PARIS. May 6.-An official summary tonight declares the German attempt at a heavy offensive was speedily broken down. It claims the total Ger man losses in the heights of the Mouse and in Woevre and the Nosges have been more than 35,000.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-07
TORNADO KILLS FIFTEEN
ASSOCIATED PRESS p1sPArcHI

JENNINGS. La, May 6-Fifteen were killed and more than two score injured by tornado late today which passed through the western part of Acadia Parish, southern Louisiana. Of the known dead one is white and the others negroes.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-07
RECEIVERSHIP PERMANENT
[Assoc1ArEp PRESS pIsPArcH1

 SEATTLE, May 6.-United States District Judge Neterer handed down a decision on the merger mines case. making permanent the appointment of Carl Johnanson of Seattle as re- ceiver for the Goldfield Merger Mines co,,o0apu
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The Washington times., 1915-05-09
PETWORTH TO MAKE
THE EAGLE SCREAM
Citizens Committee at Work on
Plans for Big Fourth Of July
Celebration.

Tentative plans for the aIi-day Fourth
or July celebration in Petworth. to he
arranged by the Petworth Citizens AS
ISOLATION. were announced today by r.
+. Adams. chairman Of the general
committee in charge.
The celebration will begin In the
morning with monster parade OF
children with decorated floats and We
hicles and a lawn tennis tournament
between the married men and single
men at Georgia avenue and Webster
street northwest.
The afternoon program Will include
a baseball game at Grant Circle and
athletic events for children In Libby
Park. After picnic supper served In
the park, patriotic exercises will be held,
followed by a display OF fireworks The
final Illumination OF the park will be
with red fire.
The Petworth association in the past
has been In the forefront Of citizens
organizations in celebrating Independ-
ence Day, and this years celebration
is expected to eclipse all previous ones.
The chairmen and vice chairmen OF
the committees planning the celebration
include o. j. Randall and John S. Mills.
patriotic exercises; James O. Bobee and
s. A. Mooers, fireworks; II. J. Phelps
and l. c. Ellis, finance: Dr. A. L..
Norcross and DR. F. y. Campbell. first
The Washington times., 1915-05-09
STRICT REGULATION
. OF J|TNEYS FAVORED
William Mex. Clayton Says
Buses Should Not Enjoy
Special Exemptions.

Disagreeing with the conclusions
reached by Corporation Counsel Conrad
6yme relative to the operation Of jitney
buses in the District. William Mex.
Clayton, active in civic affairs, believes
the new form of transportation should
not be benefited by special exemptions
or enjoy privileges not accorded other
carriers. He believes also that the
Public Utilities Commission should
strictly regulate the operation of the
buses In the District.
In addressing the last meeting OF the
Park View Citizens Association. Mr..
Clayton went exhaustively into the work
thus far performed by the Public Utili-
ties Commission. and asserted II wash
!ngton had had such governing body
twenty years ago, 3-cent fares would
prevail In the District today.
THE greatest burden of the citizens
Today Is the overissue of stocks and
bonds by public utilities" Mr.. Clayton
said, and the Public Utilities Commits
sion is the means through which over
capitalization soon will be impossible.
Mr.. Clayton said the public utilities of
the District had sought bond and stock
issues amounting to $13. 500 600 during the
past two years. whereas the commission
had authorized only s2.5Oo,oco The
valuations thus far made by the COM
mission. he. stated, We're significant Of
the precautionary measure taken by the
body governing the utilities.
touching on the jitney bus PROPOSE
tion. Mr.. Clayton disagreed with the
opinion of Corporation Counsel Syme.
expressing the. belief that the street
railway companies should he considered
before any new transporta ton facility.
III any special exemptions or extraor-
dlnary privileges are to be granted by
the Public Utilities Commits ission to the
9itnev promoters" he said "let them
De extended rather to those railway
and stress of the lean years in the
transportation business in the District,
ana which now offer to extend all
tracks necessary to relieve congestion
To Commissioner Newman as a men,
her Of the Utilities Commission, MIR.
CLAYTON directed words OF the highest
praise, declaring the administrator of
Mr.. Newman to be characterized by
earnest efforts.
The Washington times., 1915-05-09
Wife and Son Expected
To Die From Gun Shots

Little hope Is today entertained for
the recovery of Percy Allen, colored,
twenty-five, who cut his throat last
night after shooting his sixteen-year-old
wife. Bertha Allen, and their son, Ir-
Wing Sylvester Allen, eight months old
The woman and baby have an even
chance to recover.
The shooting took place on the street
in front of the home of James Carter.
near Sixteenth and Norris streets north
east. after a brief quarrel during which
Allen took his wife to task for having
visited neighboring moving picture
SHOW. The woman was holding the
baby In her arms when Allen, It is al
legged. by the police, drew a revolver
the woman in the right breast and
another In the left knee. A third
pierced the baby's abdomen.
The Washington times., 1915-05-09
Tag Day Prizes to Be
Distributed Saturday

A big scout rally has been announced
for Saturday evening, at which the for
ty-three prizes won by scouts on tag
day will be distributed. The rally will
be held on the Patterson tract at Florida
and New York avenues and the scout
officials hope to be able to get permis-
sion from the District Commissioners to
have a big camp fire there.
Field Executive s. s. Alpin will be in
charge and members OF the local coun-
ell will attend. There probably will be
a review of the scouts and several brief
addresses All scouts in the District are
to be present, whether they are rrlze
winners or not This will be two weeks
in advance of the big field day in Po-
tomac Park, and It will do much to
promote interest in the latter demon
stration.
The Washington times., 1915-05-09
Troop 2l and % Scouts
Take Sixteen-Mile Hike

A hike of sixteen miles, from Takoma
Park to Berwyn and return. was taken
by most Of the Boy Scouts Of Troop No.
81 and Troop No. 20 last week, when
they took part in the flag raising at the
Berwyn School. Some of the boys camp
ed out overnight
The scouts were accompanied by Capt.
Adna Clarke, scoutmaster Of Troop No.
90, and Scoutma ster Harries. Of No 81.
The flag raising exercises were In charge
of Scoutmaster II. G. Lugenbell, and ad-
dresses were made by all the scout Of
fiCials present.
Scribe Clinton Allard has been elected
manager Of the ball team Of No. 81,
and during the summer an extensive
program Of athletics and scout activities
will be carried out A court Of honor,
composed Of officers of the troop, has
been organized to deal with delinquent
scouts.
The Washington times., 1915-05-09
Employees of Uncle Sam
To Get Pay on May 20

All Of Uncle Sans employees In the
Treasury Department will receive their
salary for the last half Of May, on Sat-
urday. May %. instead Of Tuesday, June
/. as in the ordinary course. -
An order. signed by Acting Secretary
Newton, has been Issued directing the
payment OF all salaries at the close OF
the half holiday. This will give the
Government workers full pocketbook
for the week end Memorial Day holiday
which extends from o'clock Saturday
over to Tuesday morning.
The Washington times., 1915-05-09
Fourteen Scouts Pass
Second Class Tests

Fourteen scouts from six troops pass
ed their second-class tests in first aid
and signaling at the new headquarters
in the Corcoran building Friday night.
First-class tests will be given there next
Friday evening and concluded at Ross
lyn the following morning.
The scouts who passed their tests,
under the direction of Deputy Field
Executives S. s. Fisher and II. IL. Gro
gan last week, were William Hocke.
George Howell, and Charles Smith. of
Troop No. I John Ballard, of Troop No.
Ia; Carroll Megill and Louis Windmer,
of Troop No. Is; Herndon Normandy
and Walter Sonborger, Of Troop No. 23
Ralph Earle. Walcott Waggaman. and
John Wetherill. of Troop No go Ed
ward Brown. Edward Murphy. and Alan
Boyd, of Troop No. AZ
The Washington times., 1915-05-09
Freck|e-Face

Now Is the Time to Get Rid Of These
Ugly spots.
Do YOU know how easy II Is to re-
move those ugly spots so that no one
VIII call you freckle-face?
SIMPLY get an ounce of othine. double
strength, from your druggist. and a
Few applications should show you how
easy 1t Is to rid yourself Of freckles
and get a beautiful complex on. The
SUN and winds Of February and March
have strong tendency to bring out
freCkles. and az result more othine
i9 sold In these months. BE sure to
ask for the double strength othine, as
this is sold under guarantee Of money
back if 1t fails to remove the freckles.-
AdVt
The Washington times., 1915-05-09
Wed Fifty Years, Pair
Will Celebrate Tuesday

The hftieth wedding anniversary of
Theodore and Florida Howard Van
Tyne Friebus, 1879 4 street northwest,
VII be celebrated Tuesday evening in
tn, New Ebbtt.
Mr.. Friebus, who is now retired, was
one Of the pioneer dry goods merchants
of washington, engaging in the bust
ness at Ninth street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest In 1856. two years
after ne came to Washington from
Hare. Germany. Mrs. Friebus is a
native Washingtonian.
The Washington times., 1915-05-09
Bought Orange, Got Wife,

wALIA wALLA. Wash. May g.
John Fanning. a Walla Walla farmer.
bought an orange while going from this
city to Portland recently. and got a
California girl for his wife. Tanning
purcha sed the orange from a newsy ard
found the name Of Miss Laura White,
Of Rerlands, on the wrapper. In Port
land he wrote the young woman. Sew
eral letters and a proposal by wire fol.
lowed
The Washington times., 1915-05-09
Snake Had Motor Trip.

FORT CLARK, n. D.. May 9.-An
automobile riding bull snake, four feet
long, is the latest. William Mcdonald
and Clarence Rickel were motoring
when they saw the snake In the road
They stopped the machine directly over
II. but when they examined closer could
not locate the serpent. On their return
TO town they found II under the hood
coiled around the frame Of the machine,
apparently enjoying the ride
The Washington times., 1915-05-09
Relic of Historic Span.

AUSTIN. Tex. May 9.-Duurng the
annual convention of the Daughters Of
the Republic OF Texas the society was
presented with piece of the cross sill
of the old Venice bayou bridge. which
was destroyed by Sam IIouston's order
by half dozen picked men, who burned
1t the day preceding the battle Of San
Jacinto to prevent the escape OF Santa
Anna. Mrs. Julia Rose Anderson of
Victoria, the donor OF the relic, made
the presentation speech.