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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
Bandit Is Convicted;
Three Members of
Rescue Party Jailed

CHANILER, okl. Aug. 6-The jury in
the case against Claude Sawyer. charged
with being a member of the Henry Starr
sang which robbed two banks at Stroud,
Okl., this afternoon returned a verdict of
guilty. Judge Charles b. Wilson immed-
lately sentenced Sawyer to five years in
the state penitentiary
SAPULPA, Okl., Aug. 6.-Charged with
being members of the Starr gang of bank
robbers and suspected of being implicated
in the robbery of banks at Keifer and
keystone. Walter Spess s. X Russell and
'Puss' Erwin. all heavily armed, were
arrested today while epcamped near
Chandler. Okl., where alleged members
Of the Starr band are being tried.
Three members of the band that raided
the Stroud banks are known to have es-
capped and were believed to be hiding in
this county. Recently Sheriff Lew Wilder
received an anonymous letter which
stated that on Wednesday or Thursday
an attempt would be made to liberate
Henry Starr and the men accused of be-
ing his accomplices. now in Jail at
Chandler.
With several deputies the sheriff left
Thursday in motor car, and this morn
ing while searching likely camping places
near Chandler on foot. surprised the trio.
who surrendered without resistance. They
we're placed in Jail here in default Of
5000 bail
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
RUSSIANS HOLDING
POINT ON VBTULA
Novogeorgievsk. Nineteen Miles
Northwest Of Warsaw, is Pre-.
pared for Siege.
RETREAT CAREFULLY PLANNED

PBTRoGRAD, Aug. 6.-(via Lon
don.) - Novogeorgievsk, nineteen
miles northwest of Warsaw, still re-
mains In Russian hands today. not
withstAnding the evacuation OF the
Polish capital, according to informa-
ton received by the Russian war Of
flee.
The fortress has been prepared for
siege and is already invested. II
constitutes the only fortified posi-
ton on the vistula river in possession
OF the Russisns.
The immediate causes of the evacua--
tion OF Warsaw, according to the war
office, were the advances OF the enemy
in great force on the roads toward ostrov.
from ostroienka and Rosan on the one
hand and the presence OF large forces OF
the enemy. who had broken across the
Vistula river between Ivangorod aud
warsaw at MatsievitHe"
War office Reviews situation.
A war office official reviewing the sit
uation said;
The day before the evacuation we had
abandoned the old brick fortress OF Ivan
gorod on the left side OF the vistuia-
We still hold the right bank fortification,
but inasmuch as this fort has lost its
Importance with the abandonment of the
left bank of the position. strictly speak
ing the only fortified point in our hands
at present In Novogeorsisvsk.
fsAanzrNAra. a. l,N =
enemy has been making every effort
to envelope the position and the fortress
has been left to its own resources. "a
which end It had long been prepared.
1 our armies In the forward theater ot
war are gradually moving back to the
| positions assigned to them, thus gtving
these armies the important advantagS
of shortened front and also OF bring.
ing them nearer to the fortified line
OF Kovno. Grondo and Brest-IAtovsk.
Retreat Carefully Planned.
THE retreat was carried out. mol
under immediate pressure of the enemy
but IN consequence of a decision taken
notwithstanding some instances In which
our armies were having partial successes
often being able to force the enemy back.
wards. With the occupation OF new po-
sitions on the left bank OF the Bug and
In the direction of vladimir woIynsN
and Kovel. II Is believed serious bar,
rier to the enemy's progress against
Brest-Litovsk has been erected"
The loss OF Warsaw had long beer
discounted in Petrosrad and II caused nt
excitement. The newspapers commented
on the fan Of the Polish capitol withou
emotion. referring with regret to its los,
as a necessity, but which IL regarded b.
them 40 being only temporary.
In vanguard Of the German forces ap.
preaching Warsaw are said to have beer
CONTINUED on Page Two. Column Three
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
Nation Unprepared
for Peace or War,
Says Mr.. Perkins

ALBANY. N. Y, Aug. astounding q
rallying cry for progressives to stand by
their party. George w. Perkins told
twenty-five upstate leaders at an execu-
tive meeting here today that the progress
sive organization is the only one that
stands for preparedness for peace as well
as preparedness for war. And at this
time. he declared, both are equally i'm
portant to the country.
Because Of the utter lack OF prepared
ness to meet the great modern economic
conditions in industry we are as unpre-
rared for peace as we are for war;" he
declared. Every thoughtful man knows
that il the war were to stop tomorrow
widespread industrial depression immedi-
ately would gather in this country"
As to national candidates Mr.. Perkins
said that he had no idea what the future
would bring forth. He declined to say
whether he believed Colonel Roosevelt
again would be candidate for president,
or IL he would support Hiram w. John
son Of California for the presidency.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
EASTLAND REPORT
DIRECT TO WILSON
Result of Investigation of Labor
Leaders to Be Laid Before Pres
ident by Gompers.
INDICTMENTS NEARLY REAwP

CHICAGO, Aug. e.-Samuel Com
pers, president of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, who, with COM
mittee of local labor leaders, has
been investigating the Eastlsnd dis
after, announced today that he will
lay his findings up to date before
President Wilson.
Mr.. corpers will leave tondght for
Philadelphia, and from there will go
to Washington. Secretary of Com
merce Redfield. whose investigation
was terminated yesterday for the
time being, expects to start for the
national capital today.
At the federal building it was re-
ported that experts were drawing up
indictments said to name six persons
in connection with the disaster.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
Dies from Thirst
As Car Breaks Down
In Western Desert

LOS ANGELES, Cal. Aug 6.-Faiiure
to think of putting water in an automo-
bile radiator brought death 10 one man
and frightful tortures to two others who
arrived here from the desert and told OF
their sufferings.
The trio, James S. Roche and John II.
Welsh, attorneys, and James @. Clark,
a real estate dealer. left here Sunday in
an automobile for FL Centre in the I'm
perial valley.
Monday morning the car stopped in the
sand. The passengers found the radiator
empty and mad no water. Roche and
Welsh started after a mirage, which they
believed was the salton sea. Clarke
waited a day and then, believing them
dead, made his way to Mineral Springs.
where he was resusciated and organized
a rescue party They found Roche un-
conscious and Walsh dead. Roche said
they drank lubncating oil.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
Russ Blow Up Forts
and Destroy Bridges
Before Ivangorod

aug 1On0Ou. (-Tne
occupation of Ivangorod yesterday by
Austro-German forces Is announced IN an
Official telegram from the front.
The evacuation OF Ivangorod apparently
was admitted last night by Petrograd in
an official statement which said:
In the Ivsngorod district the Russians
have crossed to the right bank of the Wis
tula, blowing up the bridges behind
them"
A statement issued later in the night
explained that the Ivsngorod forts were
not properly constructed for modern war
fare. This statement was ma de ''in reply
to the Austrian claim that great victory
WAS achieved In the Ivangorod capture. -
1t further states that ell the provisions
In tho city were ''methodically'' removed
after which the Russian rear guards blew
up the concrete bases supporting the
brick easements of the forts, destroyed
the bridges and crossed the river.
Ivangorod is. located at the confluence
Of the Vistula and the Vieprz rivers. II
is situated on the railroad running tc
Lukow and Brest-Jitowsk and on line
connecting with Warsaw.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
ERIE REPORTER
SHOOTS LOOTER
Newsgatherer Wounds Man Found
Robbing House Abandoned in
the Flood District.
SIX MISSING PERSONS LOCATED
the c'..sNA

ERIE, Pa, Aug. 6.-Troopers OF
tho state constabulary patrolled the
flood sections today. enforcing
strictly the regulations of tho Penn
sylvania health authorities and the
Erie city council, while increased
forces Of workers in their search for
bodies went forth into the great
masses of wreckagc piled along Mill
creek by Tuesday nights flood,
RumOrs of LOOtinE.
Sensational rumors Of looting dur
ing the night kept the police busy,
and early today It became known
that Guy Fowler, a reporter on the
Erie Dispatch, had shot a man who
was alleged to have been seen taking
articles from a house that had been
abandoned by its occupants. The
man was later taken to a hospital,
where it was said he had been shot
in the shoulder, but that his condi-
ton was not dangerous. An order
to the constabulary and the police
was to suppress looting with a stern
hand and that all suspected persons
were to be taken to police headQuar-
ters without delay.
Additional workmen vigorously at.
tackled the demolished buildings and II
was expected that considerable headwsy
would be made before nightfall
Intense excitement was caused after a
heavy rainfall by man who ran through
the streets shouting, Took out, another
flood is coming" Frightened men and
women caught up their children and rar
into the streets until that section of this
city was filled with people hurrying to-
ward higher ground. squad OF police
men was hurried to the scene and re-
stored quiet.
Efforts to relieve the distress continue
with success. The armory housed many
OF the homeless during the night. Will,
private houses cared for many others
Mayor stern's relief fund continued L
grow, having passed $4,000 early in tn,
day.
Ten funerals were scheduled for today
and a number for tomorrow. Six OF tho
fifteen persons reported missing have
been found.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
Murderer of Priest
Dies on Gallows

wTTHpRsFIELD. Conn. Aus. g.
With the words mot guilty on his lips.
Bernard Montvid was hanged in the state
prison at Wethersfield this morning
shortly after midnight for she murder at
New Britain. on February s, last. OF Rev.
Joseph zebris a lithuanian priest and
his housekeeper, Miss Iva Gilmaniatich.
Montvid asserted at his trial that he
was only an accomplice.. and that Peter
Krakes. who was executed at Whining
ton. Del. some time ago for shooting a
policeman to death there. was the actual
murderer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
Motor Car Skids Into
Long Lake and Five
People Are Drowned

PORT SYDNEY. Muskoka. Ont. Aug
s-Five persons were drowned near here
late yesterday. when an automobile
in which they we're riding slSidded on the
floating bridge across Long lake, and
breaking through the railing, plunged into
the water.
The dead are:
HENRY r, ALLEY. s.. head librarian,
Ontario educational department; Toronto.
FRED ALLEY. 6, his son
MISS r. NJ LAWSON. 30. Toronto.
ANGUS LAWSON. ~. Toronto.
BEVERLY SWABERY. 10, Toronto.
Harry swaberry and Douglas Lawson.
boys. and John Clark. the chauffeur.
escaped.
Mr.. Alley had been in the government
education service for thirty years and
was formerly private secretary to the
minister Of education
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
MELVILLE STEWART, LIGHT
OPERA BARITONE, IS DEAD

NEW YORK. Aug, o.-Melville Stewart,
for many years one OF the chief baritone
singers Of comic opera in the country.
died yesterday at his home in seasirl.
Long Island. He was recently a mem
ber OF the cast Of Broadway musical
comedy. For several years he was lead
ing man with Fannie Rice and Della Fox
and sang in "F1orodora' and San Toy
and many other comic and light operas
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
Razing Village is
Part of Scheme to
Prevent Ohio Floods

DAYTON. o.. Aug. 6-ln line with the
plans for prevention OF future floods,
such as wrought disaster to this city and
the Miami valley in March, 1918, the en-
tire village OF Osborn, Greene county,
with its 700 families and moro than 1000
population. will be wiped from the face
of the earth.
Tho flood oonnsrvancy commission has
perfected plans for acquiring all the prop
orty OF the village at q cost OF approxi-
nnateay t.6ooOoo The commissioners OF
the conservancy district estimated that
the cost of building q great reservoir to
mako Osborn safe from flood danger
would be far greater than raSing the
property located there. Property owners
have agreed to the terms,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
Entente is Trying
to Line Up Bulgaria,
Greece, Roumania

NIsH. Serbia, Aug. 6--(vla London, 2
p. m.)-Another step In the effort being
made to bring about a Balkan agreement
90 that Bulgaria, Roumania and Greece
may bo mustered On tho side of the en-
tente powers was taken here today by
the ministers OF Russia. Great Britain,
France and italy, who made collective
representations to Nikola Pschitch. the
Serbian premier.
NIsH, Cvts London, : p. M)-An official
communication issued In this connection
today says the minister's representa-
tions were Of the fr1endliest oharacter
and were made '1n the hope OF avoid
ing friction between the Balkan states
and In establishing an entente between
them, thus bringing nearer the final suo-
cess OF thu allies in the war"
The collective representations made
today by the ministers at Nish of the
Quadruple entente powers on the Ser
hiAn premier. coincide with the pressure
brought 20 bear on the Greek premier
N. Gounaris. on Wednesday OF this
week. when the British, French. Russian
and italian ministers at Athens made
united representations to the Greek gov
ernment regarding the political situation
In the Balkans. inasmuch as II affected
that country.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
Tribute to Memory
of Mrs. Wilson

ROME, Ga, Aug. 6-scores Of children
and many adults paid tribute to the
memory OF Mrs. Woodrow Wilson today,
the first anniversary OF her death. by
placing flowers on her grave. The hour
from Q TO 10 o'clock this morning was
set aside for the children. Many OF them
went to the cemetery with only a single
blossom. which they placed among the
mass OF floral tributes sent by organiEa-
tions and individuals in many parts OF
the country.
The Ellen Axson Wilson Memorial asso-
citation held services at the grave later,
Or. @. c. Snyder of the First Presbyte-
risn church. who conducted Mrs. Wilson
funeral. led the services
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

'sT4 you have . vacant house
And TO sell ~ you've been trying
can find no one that's buyazG.S
n you've exhausted every means
And no results you've had
Take q tip. and try tomorrow
wou-worded BEE WANT AD.
People have the time on sunday
To look az every Ad with care
And your house you'u soon BE- aellinq
II you have IL listed there.
No matter what you have for sale
whether home. farm, furniture. autonlo-
bile. In fact, any article of value for
which you no longer have any need. you
will find can be easily disposed OF
BEES BIG SUNDAY PAPER,
Your copy in order to receive proner
classification must be in this office not
later than AZ saturday evening Prone
TYLER 1000 now.
PUT 1T IN THE OMAHA EES.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
General B. F. Tracy,
Former Secretary Of
the Navy, is Dead

NEW YORK. Aug. 6-General Benja-
min +. Tracy, who was President Har-
Fison's secretary OF the navy. died OF
paralysis here today IN his S6th yeaI
after a period OF inconsistencies lasting
nine days.
General Traeys death occurred shortly
after $50 p m. and followed q fight Tor
life that amazed his physiciAnN
The illness which resulted In his death
was induced. II was believed. by worry
incident TO his having been detained a
long while on railroad journey from
Ithaca, Ne T.. to this city. because OF a
heavy rainstorm and several washouts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
Bank Robbers Given
Twenty Years Each

IOWA CITY. Ia. Aug. s-(special Tel
egram.)-W. r. Smith and w c. Loomis
automobile bandits. who robbed North
Liberty bank after binding and gagging
the cashier, pleaded guilty this morning
waving indictment. Each was sentenced
10 twenty years in the penitentiary
Smith goes TO Fort Madison and Loomis
TO Anamosa.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
Italian Aeroplane
Drops Bombs Upon
Fortress of Pola

ROME, Aug6.-Cvia PariA)-An official
Btatelment issued by tho italian govern
ment today says:
Last night one OF our dirigible balloons
flew over the Austrian fortress Of Pola
and threw bombs on several points that
had been previously bombarded.
For reasons which IL has been impos-
sible to establish the diristbie fell into the
sea and its Grew. consisting Of three Of
ficers and three man were made prison
erS"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
POLAND TO TAKE
PLACE AS NATION
Kaiser to Preside Over Council to
Consider Making 1t Semi.
Free State.
ALL THE CHIEFS TO ATTEND

ROTTERDAM (via London), Ans.
6.--Emperor William. the courant
says will return to Berlin Sunday, to
preside over an important cabinet
conference at which the heads of all
German states and the Austrian
archdukes will be present.
Proposals will be considered for
issuing proclamation declaring
Poland semi-autonomous state and
placing 1t, together with Galicis,
under the joint rule of Germans.
Austrians and Poles. These plans
will be submitted to the Reichstag.
August II, the Courant asserts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
Midland Queen is
Sunk by Submarine

QUEENSTOWN. Aug. s-The British
steamship Midland queen. which sailed
from Sydney. C. IT,. july, p for Glasgow.
was sunk on Tuesday last
The crew Of twenty-five and the chief
officers wife and child were rescued
after being seventy-twO hours in open
boats.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
The Weather

v,or Omaha. Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Partly cloudy; not much change IN
temperature.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

CAPE HAITIEN. Haiti. Aug. 6-The
American battleship Connecticut arrived
here from Port Au Prince and has landed
men.
The American authorities have taken
over control OF Cape Haitien American
marines are disarming the people OF the
city and the forces OF the revolution have
received orders not 20 enter the city linn
Its.
a number OF Haitiens who are osndi-
dates for the presidency. including DR.
Rosalvo Bobo, the leader OF the revolr-
tion. which resulted In the recent capture
of Port au Prince. and the death of Presl-
dent Guillame. have left here for Port au
Prince to be present at the Forthcoming
election by the national assembly OF a
new president
Acting upon orders issued by the AmerI-
can authorities. 800 revolutionary soldiers
today sailed away from this port on board
the dispatch boat Nord Alexis. They are
going to Port au Prince.
The forces stin faithful to the late
President Gillaume have tagen refuge at
! Eve Che.
The local committee OF safety, not hav-
ing been recognized by the American
naval authorities. has been obliged to dis
band.
More Marines VIII ne Sent out.
WASHINGTON. Aug. S,-Nine hundred
marines will be sent TO Haiti on the
cruiser Tennessee. An announcement at
the Navy department today says the
force il being increased, not because OF
any change In the situation. but to
tighten tho work of those already there
from the rigors OF the tropical climate.
Orders Received at Yard. :,
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 6-orders were
received at the philadelphia navy yard 70
send 900 additional marines TO Port Au
Prince. Haiti. and the men will leave here
Monday on the Tennessee. The marines,
who will bs under the command Of
Major smedley d. Butler. will reinforce
the 500 sea soldiers sent to Haiti week
ago on thu battleship Connecticut.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

Temperature and precipitation depar-
tures from the normal:
Normal temperature. ure.....,................T rs
Deficiency for the day. 2
Total deficiency since March 1..........S $50
Normal precipitation. ........... II inch
Deficiency for the day..,........ II inch
Total rainfall since March l.. .l9. - inches
Deficiency for cor. period. 1914. as inches
Deficiency for cor. period. 1918. $50 inches
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
AMERICAN NAVAL
FORCES TAKE THE
HAITIEN PALACE
Seize Office of the Port, National
Building and the GunbOst
Pacique, Which Just
Arrived.
ONE OF NATIVES IS KILLED
Yankee Sailors Open Fire and an
Islander Loses His Life
in Fray.
MORE MARINES WILL BE SENT
BULLETIN.

BULLETIN.
PORT AU PRINCE, Haita. Aug. 6,
American naval forces today took
possession OF the office of the port,
the national palace and the Haitien
gunboat Pacifique. which arrived in
Port au Prince this morning.
During the movement to take the
office of the port the Americans
opened fire on the Haitiens and one
Haitien was killed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

land LITTLE CHILD SHALL LEAD THEM
Young Cash. aged years. mascot of the Fourth Regi-
ment of the City Of London leading the march through
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
Reports from station. at p. VI.

4 Indicates trace Of precipitation.
l. A. WELSH. Local Forecaster.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
Everybody Reads

ne day's Happenings eve.y day.
II folks don't read yOUr store
nsws every dag, it's pour fault.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

Continued on Page Two. Column Two
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-08
RUNS AMUCK
WITH SHOTGUN
Five Men Were Killed in
Brunswick,
Ga.
A SCORE ALSO
WOUNDED
BY a Lumberman, Insane,
Who Is Himself Finally
Brought Down

Brunswick, Ca. March s.--Five men
were killed, six others seriously wound
| ed and about score more slightly
wounded in Brunswick Saturday by
Monroe Philips, real estate and timber
dealer. who ran amcll on the principal
street with an automatic shotgun. Phil
lips himself was shot dead by f. g.
Butts, a lawyer, while he still was trying
to fire on citizens who appeared on the
street
Phillips is thought to have become in
sane because OF financial troubles and
developed an enmity for Harry r. Dun
woody, q prominent lawyer and politi-
clan, in whose office he began his muir
derous attack After killing Dunwoody,
he went into the street and began shoot
ing at everyone in sight. 1t was half an
hour after the first shot was fred by
Phillips that lie was killed by Butts.
Several of the wounded are reported
to be in critical condition.
Those killed, in addition to Dunwoody,
were w. NJ Hatckett, an undertaken;
Rex beavers, policeman; H. G, Pad
gett former policeman, and George
w. Asbell, a motorman. Several OF the
wounded are prominent citizens OF
Brunswick
Every physician available was called
out to dress the wounds Of Phillips vic
tins.
Shortly before noon Phillips, carrying
a doubled barreled shotgun walked
into Dunwoody's Office in the center Of
the BUSINESS district. He fired both
barrels into the attorneys head kill
ing him instantly. He then went
into the street, where a crowd at
tracted by the shots, had gathered He
fired into the group, killing Padgett
Phillips then began shooting into
crowd Of men across the street, wound
ing several and killing Asbell.
Walking to a corner, Phillips took up
his station in front Of a drug store and
began shooting at every person who APP
peared. Hackett was killed as he stepped
from a building on the street
Policeman Beaver ran toward the cor
ner and began firing at Phillips, who
turned his gun upon the officer and shot
him dead. Butts then came up, firing
at Phillips with revolver. Phillips
was struck after short duel with the
lawyer and died almost instantly.
Phillips had been a resident OF Bruins
wick II years. 1t was said he recently |
lost considerable money in real estate