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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-31
New Note Expected Soon.

The supplemental British note re-
sardlns the rights of neutrals at sea
ana within blockade lines will he de-
iiVered to the embassy at London with
IN day or two, Ambassador Page ad-
ViSed the State Department.. and prob
abiy VIII be released for publication
early next week.
W neither the original note received
mere last Monday and withheld from
the press at the request CT the British
foreign office will be allowed to stand
IN IT'S present form and also be made
pupiic mas not been disclosed. 1t is
thoueht possible the entire British
argument Will be covered in the new
note and the previous communication
be withdrawn
The new note, it is understood, is the
most formida bic in point of length and
scope of the entire series of co,nmuni
cations exchanged by the two govern
ments on this subject 1t is filed with
CITATIONS and deals at length with in
trlcate questions of international law.
New Points Treated.
ihe British position on at least two
points not treated in the original note,
the detention of the American steamer
Neches, en- route from Rotterdam to
New York with cargo. and the Ameri-
can caveat of July II declaring the or
ders in council would not be recognized
by this government a substitute for
international law. will be fully argued.
Meanwhile much data has been gath
cred by the State Department upon
which to base a rejoinder which prob
ably will be ready for President Will
sons consideration before he returns
to Washington next week The accu-
racy OF the figures produced in pre-
vious British notes covering the volume
of American expectation to Germany
and Austria via neutral ports is being
Scrutinized. The British contention is
that these figures show large quanti-
ties of American cotton and even mill
tary supplies have reached Germany
and Austria via Sweden. Denmark and
Holland, practically hrea king the al
lies blockade
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RUSSIAN STATEMENT.

PETROGRAD, July 80. via London,
July BIZ
On the Niemen and Dvina Thursday
there were outpost engagements. On
the left bank of tho MOUSSE, in the
transniemen region. the enemy re-
nswed his attacks Thursday night
northwest Of 4uwalki.
In the kovno region enemy outposts.
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ITALIAN STATEMENT.

ROME, July 30, via Paris. July 81:
minor engagements. ending in our
favor, are reported at Pegasina, on
the western shore of Lake Garda and
to tho northeast Of Marco. in tho
valley Of the Adige river.
In Galore, on tho evening of July n.
the enemys infantry and magazine
gun sections attacked our positions
at a point where tho Travenanzes
valley opens into the valley of the
IIboito. The attack was repulsed
with loss.
In the valley Of San Pellegrino, on the
2Sth, another detachment Of the en-
envy tried to surprise our troops oc-
cupying Costabella. Our men al
lowed the enemy to come to within
100 yards of the trenches, and then
by a sudden fire threw them back.
making q few prisoners.
In the Fella valley our Alpine detach-
ments occupied with VARYING LOT,
the left slope of the valley. descend
toward Lusnitz.
In the Carso the enemy, after the fall
ure of the 2sth, confined himself yes
ward march, but without success.
Under the intense artillery and rifle
fire of the enemy we stormed fur
Their trenches. During the night of
the Goth enemy patrols sought to set
fire to the wood Of Capuccio, where
we are strongly intrenched. but the
watchfulness Of our advanced post
prevented them from succeeding.
Although no important engagements
were fought yesterday. we have taken
4 oficers and 12O soldiers prisoners.
and picked up on the field 63s rifles.
IS cases of ammunition and other
war material.
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War Officially Reported.

advancing from the southwest, APP
preached the outposts of the fortress
On the Narew fighting consisted chiefly
of an artillery duel. At Kamienka,
the Germans were repealed. while on
the right bank of the Narew, north
OF Serock, several enemy attacks
were repulsed
At Radomka the enemy crossed on pom
toons to the right bank of the Wis
tula and attempted to bridge the
river. The Russians are attacking
three enemy detachments which
crossed. Heavy artillery destroyed
the enemy's bridge at Kozienice. On
the Fistula and the Bug Thursday
large enemy forces attacked, and
also on the banks of the VieprZ. At
Chmfel and Piaski the enemy was re-
pulsed. with heavy losses. but along
the left bank of the vieprz,, after a
stubborn fight. he succeeded in ad-
Nancing in this district one division,
which captured Trawnski and sub
sequently got beyond Trawnski,
crossing to the right bank OF the
Fieprz.
On the Bug. in the Sokal region. the
enemy was repulsed from two lines
OF trenches. We captured a thou
sand prisoners and four Maxims
At kamionka an Austrian attack was
repulsed.
In the Black sea Russian torpedo boats
shelled batteries near Shile, thirty
four miles northeast of Constantine
pie. and also sunk a large collier, as
we'll as forty -seven sailing ships.
GERMAN STATEMENT.
BERLIN. July 30. via London. July 81
In the western theater:
Near Perthes, in the Champag ne re-
gion, both sides exploded mines.
Ours destroyed French thanking
trench northwest Of Perthes
In the forest of lie Pretre a French at
tack collapsed before our infantry
and artillery fire when in front Of
our trenches.
In the Vosges yesterday afternoon the
enemy again attacked our line at
Lingekopf and Ranenkopf. Hand to-
hand fighting for possession of this
position has not yet como to a con-
clusion.
Two English airmen were obliged to
descend on the water near the coast.
and were captured.
In the eastern theater the situation is
unchanged.
Troops of the army of Gen. woyrsch
early in the morning Of July %
forced crossing of the Vistula river
at several points between the conflu-
ence of the Pilica and KoZienice (six-
ty-fve miles northwest of Sando-
mierz). Fighting on the east bank is
proceeding. Up to the present 800
prisoners and five machine guns have
been captured in these operations.
Yesterday the Austro- German troops
under Field Marshal Won Mackensen
again resumed the offensive. West
of the Vieprz German troops broke
through the Russian positions. In
the evening we reached the line of
Piaski. Biskupice and the railway
running east from those points We
took many thousand prisoners and
captured three cannon
This success, in the advance of the
Austro-German troops to the east of
the Vistula and the advance of the
Prussian guard to Krupe northeast
of Krasnostav. and other German
troops to the district of Wajslawice,
has shaken the Russian front be-
tween the Vistula and the Bug.
This morning the Russians evacuated
their positions along the entire line.
and now are only resisting to the
north of Grubechow.
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The British government, in an Off
cial statement Thursday dealing with
the question of espionage, said that in
addition to five persons whose convic-
ton already had been announced ten
other persons had been apprehended
and would be tried for spying. One of
these was German with an alleged
forged American passport.
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TWO SPIES EXECUTED
FOR WORK IN ENGLAND

LONDON. July 31.-The following
ohlcial statement was made public last
night:
1T is officially announced that two
prisoners who were charged with es-
plonage were tried by general court
martial on the 18th and 18th. They
were found guilty and sentenced to
death The sentences having been fully
confirmed. were carried out this morn
ing"
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BRITISH STATEMENT.
LONDON, July 81,

Friday morning the enemy began a
bombardment Of our trenches north
and south Of HODGE (east of Ypres.
Belgium), and followed this by an
attack with fame projectors. deliv-
cred chiefly against the trenches re-
Gently captured by US at HODGE. By
this means tho enemy succeeded In
penetrating our hrst-line trenches on
a front of about 500 yards. The
lighting is still in progress.
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CARRANzA SOON TO
SEEK RECOGNITION

Continued from First Page.D
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Foolhardy to Hold Capital.

Gen. Gonzales told me- said Mr..
Douglas. that it would have been fool
hardy to hold the capital for purposes
OF establishing a government unless his
forces could control the railroad and
telegraph lines to Vera Cruz. Interna-
tional complications would be bound to
follow II he didn't keep the railroad
open, and also it was essential to pro-
tect Gen. Obregon from being cut off
to the north.
81 have left Mexico City to clear
this country Of the bandits and enemy
soldiers who seek to destroy the rail-
road Gonzales said. Now he has driven
the Zapata and Villa troops away and
esta blished a patrol of the railroad.
Concrete blockhouses are being built
all along the line, and the Carranza
army is preparing to re-enter the cap
ital."
At the State Department today Sec
rotary Lansing said that information
had been received in regard to the cap
ture OF San Luis Potosi and Zacatecas
by Gen. Obregon. in command of Car
rama army.
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Conditions Getting Worse.

In and around Hermosillo. in the
state of Sonora, Mexico, conditions are
not improving. but getting worse every
day." declares a reliable report which
reached American Red Cross headauar-
tiers today. This same report announces
that the government is taking all
wheat from farmers without asking
and all -four" and the correspondent
goes or to say that this is creating a
hardship.
Inc!osed with this report was a copy
of a statement signed by forty Mexi-
can residents of the state of Sonora
mostly married men and heads of fami-
lies-which says in part:
THAT there is a great deal of suffer
ing you yourself know very well. There
are families who have only one meal
day and that a very poor one. We have
not the slightest protection in our
houses for our families nor in our
business on account of the Yaquis, who
daily commit assassinations and go
without punishment"
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No Plan Agreed on Yet.

Secretary Lansing said that no plan
looking to the pacification of Mexico
had been agreed upon by the depart
ment and that until he had conferred
with President Wilson nothing prob
ably would be undertaken. He indi-
Gated. however. that the President
might send word to Washington before
he returned from Cornish indicating
what course should be adopted.
Ofhcial confirmation of recent vic
tories by the armies of Gems. Oregon
and Gonzales was received at the
agency Of the constitutionalist govern
ment today in a dispatch from Car
rama, as follows:
Il received telegram July 80 from
Gen. Obregon via San Luis Potosi and
Tampico. dated at Aguascalientes July
II. and advising me that he had com
ment at that city. following which ac-
tecas without a fight
Gen. Gonzales defeated the Villistas
at Pachuca Wednesday, occupying that
city. He will shortly reoccupy the
capital
Another dispatch to the same agency
stated that summary punishment is
constitutionalist army who have vio-
lated orders respecting the safety and
integrity of persons and property. Gen.
Gonzales has had court-ma rtialed and
shot one lieutenant, one corporal and
two privates charged with looting ac-
cording to a dispatch from Vera Cruz
received this morning.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

The Pioneer Mining Company com- pleted one of the largest cleanups re- corded in the district in some years yesterday afternoon on the Portland bench claim on Little creek. No in- formation is obtainable as to the value but it is said to be well over the hun dred thousand mark. With the ample supply of water the company expects to have an exceptionally profitable sea- son. Much of the ground now being worked has been exploited before by hand but continues to develop great values under the hydraulic method
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

A thrilling two-part drama "The Wharf Rats" is the headline rat the Dream tonight. A Vitagraph comedy, "Josie's Arrivap' and a good western drama. His Indian Nemesis is also billed. Sunday night Charles Chaplin the worlds greatest funny man will star in the roaring comedy Dough and Dynamite" in two parts. This film is one of Chaplin's greatest successes and the management of the Dream guarantees to keep the audience con- vulsed with laughter. Besides this star feature an oriental comedy "The Egyptian Princess and the regular Pathe Weekly will be shown. Sunday night the new ventilating system in- stalled by the Dream will be running. This system not only renews all the air every two minutes but disinfects and perfumes the entire atmosphere.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

The Nuggets Seattle correspondent in Seattle as was anticipated and is not expected in that port until tomor- row Inquiry at the offices of the AL asl<a Steamship Company brings the additional information that the yes sel could not make the contemplated trip in much less than thirteen days us she was scheduled to stop at near ly all important points en route to the sound and the itinerary included a trip to two of the glaciers on the south eastern coast.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

The joint committee of the chamber of commerce, Pioneers of Alaska and the city council will hold a business session at the Igloo tonight at nine D.. m. in connection with the Snake river harbor matter. The committees are now engaged in the collection of data relating to the shipping Of this section and the majority announce that they have been no little surprised at the results of their Investigations. The average of our citizens have but a most indifferent idea of the total value of the great volume of local shipping and little investigation would un- doubtedly result in much astonishment to those who figure that Nome is dead commercially speaking, as the figures collected are most amazing and reveal a volume of trade scarcely dreamed of by even those most closely Identified with traffic interests.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

Senator Dan Southerland believes that when it comes to tricks the or dinary lobbyist has nothing on Professor F. x. Karrer, of the Fair banks public schools The professor drew up a school bill which he sent 10 Juneau last spring with the request that Sutherland and others secure it's passage. Investigation of the proposed measure showed that Karrer had con- cealed a colored individual in his cord wood and that he alone would be qua : lified for the position of Territorial Superintendent of Public Schools if the measure had passed His qualified tions fit the case exactly and the only thing he omitted was sending his pho- tograph as the only qualified candidate for the position. The legislators dis covered the joker and consigned the measure to the waste basket.-Ex.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

movement to close all bushes:
 houses with the exception of the sa.
 looms is now developing, the business men themselves being the prime nov. CTS. According to the preamble to the petition now being circulated, it will
 be agreed to close at eight each even- ing with the exception of Saturdays and remain closed until seven a. m
 Practically all of the merchants have signed the petition and, while some few are holding the matter over for more lengthy deliberation, there is every prospect that all will fall into line. The following have so far signed the petition: George F. Lomen and Co., F. M. Kiese1e. Bessie store, George Hil- frich, A. Wittenberg, Nonpariel, s. L.. Lewis, S. Simson, IT. Moller "A. Polet, Lomen Bros. H. M. Church, P. A. Pe-
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

The Wonder and Flat creek dredges of the Powell company were attached yesterday in connection with the suit brought by George D. Schofield against E. F. Powell recently. Several min ing claims belonging to the defendant were also seized under attachment pro- ceedings. The suit. as previously an nounced, involves some thirty thousand dollars said to be due the plaintiff for legal services rendeerd.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

Although the heavy rain of day be- fore yesterday added no little to the water supply it is said that there is preeeptible falling off and a day or two of dry weather will see a shortage equal to that of last week While the larger ditches have a fair supply as vet the valume is dwindline rapidly and the work of the larger out fits will also be considerably restrict ed
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

The schooner Challenge is announced to leave for Point Barorw some time this evening The vessel will carry fifty-five tons of freight for the Smythe Whaling and Trading Company of that place This company is one of the several trading stations controlled by the Leibes Company oe San Francisco at various points in the north
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21
TRUTHFUL DISCLOSURE.

The way to reach mans heart Il through his stomach, but we are no talking Hams or Bacon 'his week, bu' the Toilet paper on display in our wIn' dows this week proves that better quality goods can be bought here at lower prices than elsewhere.
 This paper is in two sized rolls each roll consisting of full count sheets of the softest, finest fibered downy paper that could be desired, the large rolls will be sold for 25c and the smaller rolls (which are really large) for 25c or in a case lot even cheaper. Why not put in your winters supply now and save money by this special Tele phone to us, we'll gladly supply now amount.
 G. p. GOGGIN'S
 The Quality Store.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

According to information received by MT. Ira Rank this morning, the Arctic was due to leave St. Michael for Nome at two this afternoon with fifteen pas sengers. The vessel will arrive here in the morning unless delayed by ad- verse weather.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

A deposit of stone which is used extensively for lithographic work has been discovered about forty miles from Juneau. Most of the stone used in America for Autographs now comes from Germany.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

W. H. Kellogg, the Battle Creek, Mich, millionaire manufacture of breakfast foods, is making a trip through interior Alaska. He is one of a party which includes nearly dozen millionaires.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

\ four horse team loaded with feed for the teams enga ged in moving the Pioneer Mining Company steam shovel was dispatched to the Grand Central river by w J. Rowe yesterday Rowe has some thirty odd head of horses engaged on the job of moving the big digging machine which will be em- plOyed in ditch construction.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21
Classified Ads. All Classified Ads Must be Paid for
 in Advance.
REAL ESTATE.

THE ART OF SELLING FOR CASH.
 this little brochure explains fully how we can sell your real estate or business for cash, no matter where To- eated. We mean it. Write today ae- scrihing what you have to sell, buy ar exchange, and receive this booklet free E. F. LOOS CO. 4OS w. Well mt St. Des Moines, Iowa.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

Mir. George Maynard and family left Seattle today on an extended trip through the eastern states according to adviees received today by the Mug get. MT. Maynard will probably return on the last Victoria.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

NJ. Ravenkilder arrived in town on a flying trip from Jess creek last night having broken some of his mining equipment which temporarily delayed proceedings.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

The Senator reported her position at eight D. m. last evening as being SPA miles east of Scotch cape. According to this information the vessel will ar rive at the pass some time Sunday night. Her arrival at Nome cannot therefore be expected until Wednesday pr Thursday
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

Photographic communication with the outside is again interrupted owing to both land lines going down this morn ing at II between Takel and Valdez
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

The Flyer arrived from Solomon shortly before one today bringing a number of passengers including Mrs. Chas Thompson and Miss Katie Gin nivan who have been spending few days at the down coast town.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

The following communication from the cutter Bear was received by the radio station at eight this morning. Fear reports en route from Barrow off Cape Prince of Wales Will arrive in Nome in few days"
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

Large assortment Of latest Victor Records and victroIas received on steamer La Touche. lomsn Bros.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

terson U. S. Mercantile Company, Pa cific Cold Storage Company. J. Kris tons. F. l.. Holt. W. H. Webb and T. Lehrnann.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

It is reported that the Winter prop critics on Little creek and vicinity have been transferred to the Pioneer Mining Company. The purchase price is said to be some S40,000
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

The territorial road commission is about to commence the construction of a road to the properties adjoining the Whale bench owing to the rapidly growing traffic to that section. The crew and equipment will probably be sent out today.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21
NEWS NOTES

Deputy Marshal Curley Lowell of the Council district arrived in the city for d brief stay yesterday.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21

Chickens 800 per pouni; also some nice flyers. Esss 75e per dozen. Geo. Prosser- AhanA Black 6.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-21
MEETING NOTICE.

MEETING NOTICE.
 ~-~.>-~~~0~S~~~0N~~~~ THE NOME BARTENDER'S UNION Local S6S, B. l. L. of A. (Affiliated with the A. F. of L.) meets every first Sunday in each month l. Il a. m.
 AL. NICHOLSON, Pres.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-20
EAST SIDE NOTES.
Items for thie department may be

Guests at the Chris Johnson home
in Woodruff avenue yesterday were
Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. Cummings, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Senne, Mr. and Mrs.
Coon, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Davis, Mrs.
Margaret Jones. Mr.. A. Pyetski, Mr..
and Mrs. c. B. Scutte.
Mrs. Horace Potter will entertain
of the Third Presbyterian church next
Thursday afternoon at her home in
Highland Park.
The members of the Poinsettia En-
broidery club met last Friday after
noon with Mrs. William Shaw in Madf-
Charles Sardou, Mrs. John Isaacson,
Mrs. B. McNeal of Zeandale, Kan,
Mrs. J. Mercer, Mrs. Henry Senne,
Mrs. ]. Battershill. The next meeting
in two weeks will be held with Mrs.
W. Standfield, 427 jefferson street.
Miss Edna Cox has returned from
Williamsburg, Kan, where she spent
the past week with relatives. She was
accompanied home by her grand
mother, Mrs. NJ. Snodgrass.
Mrs A G.. Coleman and Miss Rhoda
Pyke have returned to their home in
Ozawkie, Kan, after a short visit with
the A. G. Coleman home.
Miss Edith Peterson entertained the
members of the Olive club last Friday
evening at her home in Grafton street
Mrs B. McNeal has returned to her
visit at the John Isaacson home in
Grafton street.
Mrs T. H Barnes will entertain the
members of the Lotus club Tuesday
afternoon October 5, at her home in
Taylor street.
George Noller has returned to his
home in Mcfarland. Kan, after
weeks visit here with relatives.
The regular meeting of the Vesta
club will be held Friday afternoon
with Mrs. Harley Barnes in Taylor
street.
Mrs w. B. Glenn will entertain the
members of the L. A. H. club Friday
afternoon at her home in Twiss street.
The regular meeting of the Ladies
Aid society of the East Side M. F..
church will be held at the church
Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. o. d. johnson will entertain
the member sof the Dorcas society of
the Third Christian church Thursday
afternoon at her home, 419 Lime
street.
Mrs. James Porter of Pueblo, Colo,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Ed Cor
don. and other relatives here for
few weeks.