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What the War Moves Mean
By J. w. T. Mason, Former European Man
aqer of the United Press.
aqer of the United Press.

the next objective Of the invaders.
The capture of Munster. an important
textile center, would be for the Ger
mans the most dangerous setback
they have experienced in Alsace
since the temporary advance OF the
French toward Mulhausen last sum
mer. Munster is ten miles south
west of Colmar, and not only com
mands the Colmar railroad, but also
dominates an important highway. wide
and well ballasted for heavy traffic
which runs into Colmar.
With the fall of Munster, the Ger
mans will have to begin new con-
centration Of troops in central Alsaee
II they are to save Colmar- This they
will unouestionably attempt to do for
the loss of Coimar would mean the
most serious defeat the Germans have
suffered In Europe since She battles
of the Marne and Flanders Coimars
captrre would permit the French to
plant themselves well within German
territory and to maintain a base with
In striking distance of the RhtnA
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TURKEY

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ATHENS, June 2-Turkish munl.
ton docks ard military warehouse At
GaIIipoIi are believed TO have been
destroyed or badly damaged In heavy
bomhardnent by the allied fleet Mon
DAY morning.
MItyiene dispatches today said sew
eral units Of Anslo-French naval forces
sheiled the Turkish town for three
hours. Observers reported that sew
eraI buildings burst Into flames and
that loud explosions wore heard.
ATTACK REPULsEO.
coNsTANTINoPLE June %. CvIa
Berlin ~ireiess.)-A combined attack
by AnaIo-Freneh land, sea and air
forces on the Dardaneiles dcfenses
was repuIsed with heavy losses for
the enemy, the war office reported to-
day.
The engagement opened near Ari
Burnu yesterday morning with an
artillery and infantry assault by a
small force.
Shortly after noon, large forces o.
British soldiers attempted to rush the
Turks trenches near Sedd.ut5ahr.
The advancing columns were batned In
machine gun and shrapneI fire and re
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FRANCE

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PARIS, June 22.-Great German
guns have again bombarded Dunkirk
from a distance Of nearly twenty
miles. An official statement this aft
ernoon said that several huge shells
have fallen on the city, killing num-
Der Of civilians. Allied aViators are
attempting to locate the concealed
batteries.
The Germans have again resorted
to the use Of asphyxiatlng gas bombs,
this afternoons official statement
charged, particularly In the labyrinth
region.
uNorth Of Arrss, the Germans at
tackled at several points during the
night, but were repulsed," said the
communIoue. AT one point, after a
violent bombardment, they succeeded
in. holding a part Of one Of our
trenches, but their losses were very
heavy.
"The seIsians attacked southwest of
s.. Georae. taking a trench and killing
all the defenders. Near the Quer-
nevieres farm, south Of Arras. all Ger
man counter attacks have been repais,
I ed. We have made further progress
i'm Lorraine and along the river Feeht-
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Some People of Georgia are Reused up to the
Highest Pitch Over the Executives Act
ion in Saving Leo Franks Life
CROWD IS HELD BACK BY BAY0NETs
State Militia on DUTY in Atlanta and at Slaton s
Home in the Outskirts Of the City, I'm
ill the Excitement Dies Down.

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ATLANTA, Ga. June 22.-Georgia
citizen soldiery today is in control OF
The situation growing out OF the COM
mutation OF sentence of Leo NJ. Frank.
4 battalion OF the Fifth regiment had
dispersed all demonstrations in the
vicinity OF Governor Siaton's home.
The sheriff had control of the situa
ton about the state prison farm where
Frank is confined The remainder Of
the Fifth regiment is held in the arm
DRY ready for emergency. Atlanta Of
fciais have taken action TO prevent
further disorders. They have been
instructed to keep all persons moving
and arrest all intoxicated persons on
sight.
Last night was one of the most crit
icai in the recent history OF Georgia.
Throughout the afternoon crowds had
been gathering about the home Of the
governor, a few miles outside of At
lanta. Twenty county policemen
armed with riot guns had been on
duty. about the place while the COVER
nor and numbers OF his friends, all
hee Willy armed, were in the house.
After dark the crowd was augmented
by large number OF Atlantans who
came in autos. The men and half
grown boys In the crowd at first con-
tented themselves with hooting and
jeering. AS the night wore along,
their temper became more ugly Fin
ally one of the leaders made speech
in which he urged that as Frank had
been spirited away, the crowd should
hang the governor. Amidst cries OF
I'VE want Georgfa's traitor governor,
word was sent 20 the major command
ing the First battalion regimnet which
had been held in reserve at the arm
ory. Troops were rushed to the scene
In automobile trucks that had been In
readiness. Bayonets were fixed and
the troops thrown out to command
the tract OF half a mile In front OF
the Slaton residence. which markel'
the limit within which the governor
declared law The mob still ugly, ap-
parently realized the governor had
Issued orders that no shots were 10 be
fred except In the last extremity. The
throng stood fast in the face of bayo.
nets for while Finally they gave
way and then showered the soldiers
with stones. For time 1t looked as
though the troops would have to fire,
bur at last the majority of the mob
dispersed. The troops then had more
trouble with the people in the auto
mobiles who defed them for time.
1t was early today before the last OF
the mob had left the scene and the
governor could retire.
Governor Slaton has Informed the
sheriff OF Baldwin county where the
3Iilledgeville prison is located that II
troops are required to prevent any
storming OF the prison IN an attempt
to get Franch and lynch him, they
will be furnished Up to early today,
however, they had not been asked
for.
Frank in the prison. is closely
guarded and It is not expected he Will
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BALKANS

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BERLIN, tvia wireless to sayviiie'
L. ~, June 22.-The allies have de-
manded that Bulgaria immediately
mobilize her army and march against
Turkey. Bulgaria, according to semi
official advlees received here To-Day,
has avoided q direct answer and has
requested detailed information as to
territorial concessions to be made to
other Balkan nations.
SemI-otHciaI adviees state the allies
have offered Bulgaria Serbian Mace
donla, the seaport OF kaviiia and the
country behind IL and Turkish terri
tory within the Media-Enos line,
pIedeina also that Roun1snla Will In
tervene.
Bulgaria has replied, asking how
much Of Serbian Macedonia Is to be
given her. Furthermore the Bulgarian
diplomats want to know what eompe n
sation has been promised Serbia in
Albania. Bosnia and Herzegovina. What
territory has been promised Greece in
Asia-Minor and what Rounnania 's to
gain by participation On the side OF
the aiiieA,s
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NEW YORK, June It'll q. m.t,
The capture of Metzeral in Alsace IS
the most important gain the french
have made in their lost province since
they began their spring offensive 10
ward the Rhine. Metzerai is oni!
five miles inside the German bound
airy. but it is the terminus OF four
mile mountain railway spur wnicn
Joins the main Colmar railway at
Munster.
The French are thus in command OF
an adequate line of communication
for the first time since they set OUT
to reach Colmar, half way miiitar!
center on the road from the Nosges 70
the Rhine. Hitherto the French have
been seriously handicapped In orlne-
ing up their supplies because OF the
mountainous nature of the country ana
the advance of good roads Hereafter
transport troubles will be reieved oy
railway facilities.
An advance upon Munster, four
miles northeast OF Metzeral win form
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VIII Have New Trial Before Jury In Supreme
Effort to Prove That He is no Longer In
sane and Subject to Confinem mt.
TO BE ANOTHER GREAT LEGAL BATTLE
Thaxy and His Mother are Confident That He
Will Win His Freedom and Have Laid
Plans to Take a Trip to Exposition.

only legal causes would be acceptd.
About half the men then sat down IN
the first fifteen minutes twenty men
were excused from Jury duty.
Speeding Up the Trial.
NEW YORK. June 22.-In striking
contrast to previous trials where the
issue Of guilt or innocence o. murder
was the charge, Harry *. Thaw's
latest legal move to free himself OF
penalty for the murder OF Stanford
White. which opened today. was
"speeded up"
Six Jurors OF the twelve who WIFI
assist Justice Hendr!ck 20 decide
whether Thaw Is now mentally re-
sponsible had been accepted at the
luncheon recess. Attorneys predicted
that the submission OF evidence will
begin tomorrow.
From the start, the trial viii be a
battle OF the alientsts Experts on
both sides were in the court room to-
day. studying the noted defendant
closely.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-22
The War in Mexico
Latest Developments Among Our Revolution
ary Neighbor. of the South
IBy John Edwin Nevin, United Press
STAFF Correspondent

LBy John Edwin Nevin, United Press
STAFF Correspondent
WASHINGTON. June 22.-As a re-
suit OF the crushing defeat which
Yaoui Indians near Guaymas, Mex.
are reported to have inflicted on the
villista troops sent TO check them,
officials here were anxiously awaiting
word today from Admiral Howard.
The latest word from the admiral
was that the cruiser Raleigh had sent
an officer up the valley to the Ameri-
can colony with a heliograph appa-
ratus TO be used in signalling the war
sips the minute aid is needed
It was considered certain that How
ard will land his troops and send them
overland against the Indians II more
foreigners are killed. Whether he will
be opposed in such action If taken.
by the vulistas making common cause
with the YaQuis. is the question that
is causing grave anxiety here.
The general situation throughout
Mexico continues to get worse. The
Carranzistas under General Gonzales
we're reported today to be fighting
with Zapatistas in the suburbs OF
Mexico City. The Zapatistas are re-
ported to have been in readiness to
quit the city for several days. 1t is
feared that before going they may ut
temp. to loot the foreign section
Bread riots are also continuing.
Efforts TO force a conference OF al
military chiefs and the Older states
men" remaining in Mexico, have beer
redoubied This movement is being
assisted in Washington.
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ITALY

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ROME, June 22-Rumors that the
Austrians had secretly established
submarine base off the southwest
coast Of Italy have been confirmed
the minister Of marine announces To-
day.
An Italian auxiliary cruiser steam
ina through the Tyrrhenean sea
SIGHTED suspicious looking craft and
cav. chase. The steamer was oHrr-
hauled $50 miles off Naples and was
found to carry a cargo of naetha' sup
posedIy destined to one OF the re-
note shores Of an island. The steam
er was taken to Naples.
Heavy enemy reinforcenents along
the isonzo are hating the italian TOR
ward movement nearly all along the
line. the war office admitted today.
"SmaII actions in the PeHesrino
and upper CerdevoIe valleys east OF
Triest. have disclosed strong lines OF
enemy armored trenches said the
official statement today.
"some Of these are Of concrete anc
sheet metal. In this region our forces
have occupied Punta Tassa.
ain tho region Of the Carnie Ape
bon,bardment Of the Austrian positions
at malboreet was resumed yesterday.
The enemy has delivered several fru's
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be set to any regular work until the
excitement has died down.
Although sentiment throughout the
state is sharply divided over the gov
ernor's action, the danger Of trouble
lies with comparatively few people
The majority OF even those who be-
lieye the governor made a mistake IN
committing Franks sentence. agree he
acted in good faith and are discoun-
tenancing all suggestions Of reprisals
OF any sort The chief danger point Is
Marietta. the home OF Mary Phagan,
where Governor Slaton was hanged In
efffgy yesterday. Inscription on the
dummy read. John Slaton. Georgia's
traitor governor"
The people OF that vicinity have
been holding indignation meetings
since the governors action and threat
en- to march in body and lynch the
governor
II Is hoped the indignation will wear
of within another day and that mat
tiers then will become normal.
In evidence OF thast CONFIDENCE that
tire wors. was over. the authorities
today permitted the beer saloons and
drinking clubs to reopen. The militia
guard about the governors home was
not withdrawn. but plans for the
night were decided. Reports contfn-
ued to come in of trouble at other
points. At Woodstock, as well as at
Marietta, Governor Slaton was hang
ed in efagy, and at Newman images OF
both Slaton and Frank were burne l.
Citizens OF valdosta we're subscrii-
ing 81 each for a monument to Mary
Phagan.
Governor 10 sesieaed.
TBy Lowell Mellett, United Press Stan
Correspondent
ATLANTA, Ca. June Ex-Governor
Slaton was still in state OF siege
today.
Three battalions o, infantry and the
governors horse guards as Atianta's
mounted company is known, guarded
every possible approach to his ten
acre home six miles from the city's
center.
Badly shaken by his experience. the
executive declared at a. m. as the
militia commander reported to him on
his darkened porch. that the last
strasgler had been driven from the
eighborhood:
81 did right; I'd do ii thousand
times again."
He referred to Leo NJ. Franks COM
mutation. The strain OF his agoniztns
week of deliberation had told on him.
He was frightened and took no pains
to conceal it. He admitted that he
himself called out the militia to pro.
tect him, though Sheriff Buck Man
gum who held the gate until the sol.
diers arrived. lied like a gentleman
when asked the same question, taking
the responsibility on his own shoul-
ders.
"I sent for the militia, said the
governor, because I believed 1t the
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Ruror Caused Excitement.

NOGALES. Ariz., June 2e.-An un-
confirmed rumor that American ma.
rtnes landed at Guaymas, caused great
est excitement at the border here to-
day. Governor Maytorena Of Sonora
has established strict censorship on
events taking place in the Yaqui val
ley Landing of American marines
was not confirmed in any event
Carranza In Capital Today7
WASHINGTON. June a2.-The Ca.
ranza agency declared q Carranza
force undoubtedly" had occupied Mex.
leo City today. The agency was un-
concerned over reports that the Vera
City telegraph line was
cut. attriouting It to some military
necessity.
Red Cross agents were reported
feeding 5000 daily at Monclova-
Asked if he thought there had been
any further shaping Of Mexican affairs,
President Wilson said on the con.
trary he inclined 10 believe some
body had thrown another interiors;
ton point into the machine.
Telegraph Line Is Cut.
WASHINGTON, June 22.-Consui
that the Vera CruZ-Mexico City
telegraph line was cut at Otumba, 2S
miles east of Mexico City. supposedly
by Zapatistas, Indicating that the lat
ter have succeeded in getting bshind
the Carranzistas who were reported
in the capitals outskirts.
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MODERN PLUE BEARD
Is ON TRIAL
Iondon's Famous Brides Bath Murder
Case Has Started In
Old Bailey.
lIBy Wilbur 8. Forrest, United Press
Stan Corrsspondent1

IBy Wilbur 8. Forrest United Press
Staff Correspondent
LONDON, June a2.-The famous
brides bath" murder case went to
trial today In Old Bailey. George
Joseph smith. forty-fve. charged with
the murder Of three OF his six wives.
each OF whom died mysteriousiy in a
bath tub. rose In crowded court
room and shrieSed his formal plea.
Not guilty. Not guilty! It's all
iEe."
When Justice Scrutton had restor.
ed order. Prosecutor Bodkin began his
opening statement to the jury. He
branded Smith as the Blue Beard OF
modern times" and promised that the
,crown's evidence would show col
iclusively that the prisoner killed eacn
of the three women found nude and
drowned In their baths, for the sole
purpose OF collecting their life insur.
ancs.
Smith, tall thin man with rat like
eyes, fingered his mustache nervously
while the prosecutor was making his
formal accusation. Several times he
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uor.e. and Mule. Goino-

7 TUnited Press Leased Wire Service
DALLAS, Texas, June a. The
south and west in 1915 will face
horse and mule famine, in the opinion
OF T. ]. Bullard OF Waxahachie, vet
eran dealer, az result OF Europe's
war orders for these beasts.
Discussing the situation today, Bull
lard declared that between fifteen
and twenty million dollars has been
spent by the fighting Europeans in
Texas for these mounts and beasts of
burden. BY the hundred these ami
mails have been sold here since last
August, largely through Fort Worth
market
The Italian government is the latest
purchaser in Texas. The British are
buying only the pick OF the offerings,
says Bullard.
As result Of this unprecedented
demand. Bullard believes the United
States will have practically no work
and draft stock in few more months.
Oklahoma Missouri and Georgia. he
SAYS, are cleaned out. Texas stock Is
rapidly being depleted.
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ENGLAND

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NEW YORK, June 22.-"The high
point Of German military eff
cheney has been passed. The morale
Of the German troocs in the west has
been broken. From this time on a
gradual giving away OF the German
line 10 certain. Every step will Be
contested by the Germans, but the
Enai result 10 Inevitable. SasIns their
on known military figures.
the allied strateslsts are determines i
that King Albert call q special cabinet
Christmas In 1915 in his own palace
In 1russels."
The foregoing 10 the opinion of
George Gordon Moore, the young
American fnancier, who a. the bosom
eompaaIcn Of Sir John French and his
ps-sonai guest at the front. has seer
moro Of the war from the British
than any other civilian.
Moore, who recently returned 70
England from the British front 10 in
New York today enroute to his horne
In Sc. Clair, Mich.
When reminded Christmas was q
long way OF, Moore replied: -Hot a.
tho British calculate. The English
man has been slow getting started
but-he viii be Just a. slow 20 stop.
Il 10 only Americana who do not kno n
and Germans whose Wish n father &c
the thought. who are thinking Of an
early end Of the war The British
are prepared 70 devote whatever time
10 necessary TO the Job and they DO
not expect an early success.
Americans have failed to appre-
eiate the real situation In England.
Patriotism was not wanting.
1.-THE changed military tactics had
made certain forms Of artillery am
munIeion more important than men.
The problem was that OF business and
financial organization, not that Of .
soldier. Lord Kitchener accomplish
ed wonders In recruiting the present
British army. but as soldier he was
not trained to meet the new demands
on his efforts.
"Thinas were on the upgrade witn-
In two hours after Lloyd George took
charge Of the muRitiors problem and
In 4 very few weeks the supply Will
not only meet British demands, but
England will be able 20 assist RUSSIA
CREW IS MISSING.
LONDON, June 2.-Thirteen mem
bers Of the crew Of the Glasgow ste am
er carlshrook, sunk by German sub
marine In the North sea yesterday
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GERMANY

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BERLIN, june 22. fVia Tse Hasue3
The war Office today vas awaiting az
official announcement that Lerhe'
has fallen before General Maekens q
Three Austro-Gerran armies
within a few hours march OF the -
lcian capital when the last dispatches
were flied at Przen,ysI. IL is possible
that tire Russians already have with
drawn and that Msckensen's troops
are moving into the city.
The enemy's rear guard was fighting
desperately on the ridge west Of Lem
hero when the last dispatches were
sent from the battle front Maeken-
sens center was slowly turning the
Russian hanks while two other Aus
tro-German forces were approaching
Lembere. one from the north and the
other through komarne On the south
The Russians are reported 70 have
sent a eomparativeIy small force to
the hills west Of the city 70 maintain
a stubborn defense, covering the re-
treat Of the main body from Lerbers.
All along the line southeast OF Lem
berg the Russian retirement has b.
gun.
FIVE ARMIES.
BERLIN, June q. VIA wireless %
SayviTIe, L. ,.)-Five Austro-German
armies were Smelling the last lines OF
Russian defenses at temberg wnen
the last dispatches were filed to the
war office, it was officially announces
this afternoon
"The Russians are defeated all
along the lne,' said the dispate.
.They are fighting only to gain time
and save their artillery and war ma
teriaI. Our forces are ten miles from
the city. The enemy's main positions
are beina attacked by the armies OF
Maekensen, Linsineen, Woyraen,
soehm and Pflanzer."
ACTIVITIES IN THE AIR.
Berlin, (via wireless to london).
June 2o.-Gern,an aviators bombarded
the French airship sheds at Cour-
seIies yesterday, the war Office an.
nounced this afternoon. Aviators OF
the allies at the same time threw
bombs on Hruses and ostend without
doing any military damage.
IEMaERG IS GIVING UP.
BERLIN. June z2. (vla The Hague.
The Russian retirement from Lem
beru may be said to have begun
Forces defending tho city from TIE
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LEMaERG IS GIVING UP.
BERLIN. June 22. tvla The Hague
The Russian retirement from Lem
berg may be said to have begun.
Forces defending tho city from tne
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CREW IS MISSING.

CREW IS MISSING.
LONDON, June 22-Thirteen mem
bers Of the crew Of the Glasgow steam
er carIshrook, sunk by German sub
marine In the North sea yesterday.
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HUNTINGTON HOLDS
SCHOOL CELEBRATION

The Huntington High School Friday
enjoyed its initial picnic, and though
the day was cold and disagreeable
without, within the coy school house
was laughter, warmth and pie esurc.
April 1st, "All Fools" day, instead of
being spent by the scholars in a "rdr-
away" frolic, was devoted to hard and
diligent study, which brought the re-
ward of duty well done, as was prom-
iseG by the superintendent.
The day was begun in the regular
manner by prayer and roll call, at
ter which the children were turned
foot loose till eleven o'clock when the
bell called them to participate the
contests of Tag jumping and hoop
throwing The boys were contestants
in the bag race. Each boy having a
bag tied about lis waist raced for tao