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Evening star., 1915-05-25
SHORTAGE OF FUNDS
0CURTA|L COURTS
Only Grand Jury and Criminal
Division Can Continue
Through June.

The unprecedented activity of the
justices OF the District Supreme Court
since last October, and the failure of
Congress to make sufficient appropria-
tion for the payment of Jurors. will
cause the shutting down of the law
courts nearly a month earlier than was
expected. The holding of jury trials
five days in the week and the almost
daily sessions of the grand jury have
exhausted the appropriations to pay
Jurors, and as the service of Jurors may
not be accepted under the law after the
appropriation is used up. the justices
today determined to close the two cir
cult divisions early in June.
United States Marshal Splan report
ed to Chief Justice Covington that
there is only enough money left in the
appropriation to carry all the courts
and pay the grand jurors up to June is.
To hold all the courts throughout June
would require $3.50 more than is.
available. the marshal reports.
Close Law Courts Early.
At a conference today the justices de-
ctded that the criminal courts and
grand jury work should be maintained
throughout June. so that requires that
the law courts shall cease for the sum-
mer as soon as the balance of the fund
left after providing for the criminal
work has been exhausted. The figures
would seem to indicate that the law
courts may not run longer than June 4
When the circuit courts close Justice
Gould will preside in Criminal Court
No. 2, relieving Justice Siddons, who
has been presiding in that court in
place Of Justice Anderson. who is leav-
ing the city for an extended vacation.
Justice Siddons will return to EQUITY
Division 2.
BY the courtesy of his associates on
the bench, Justice Anderson is to be
relieved of serving a vacation" term
this summer He will thereby enjoy
an unbroken vacation of four months,
which Justice Anderson, with his wife,
will spend at Colorado Springs 1t is
expected the justice will be much i'm
proved in health when the fall term
convenes in October.
Vacation for Justices.
The general term today announced
the division of the vacation among the
remaining FIVE justices as follows:
Justice Stafford. June 80 to July II:
Chief Justice Covington. July 10 to Au-
gust 5; Justice Gould. August 6 to
August %; Justice Siddons, August "a
to September Il: Justice Mccoy. Sep
tember 13 to October 4.
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FRENCH STATEMENT.
PARIS, May q, 2:4O p.m.:

1t was a night of considerable activity
between the sea and Arras. In Bel
GUM. following a violent lombard
ment. a German attacking column en-
deavored to gain a footing on the
highway between Langemarck and
Ypres. 1t was definitely checked.
The Germans delivered two attacks
yesterday to the north of Ablain In
each case they Were repulsed To
the north of Neuville they delivered
four attacks, each of which was
checked by the fire of our artillery.
In these various aggressive endeavors
all of which resulted in complete
failure, the enemy suffered heavy
losses
Between Nieuport and Ypres a spirited
artillery engagement has taken place,
caused by the efficacious fire of our
heavy artillery on the shipyards of
Raverzyde, southwest Of Ostend
To the north of La Bassee the British
attacks have resulted in new prog
ress.
To the north of Neuville St Vast the
Germans attempted an attack with
very important forces. Caught under
Evening star., 1915-05-25
BUSINESS SESSION BRIEF
Members Of Southern Presbytena
Assembly Take Pleasure Trip

brief business session this mor.Il..
with nothing on docket as special ur,5,..
a trip to Norfolk aud other points n
the vicinity this afternoon and "a pu.,-
ular meeting tonight formed ihe sch.o-
ule of the general assembly al The
Southern Presbyterian Church todHt
Evangelism in Schools ana Culloe,>
was the subject for discussion at the
morning session. with Rev Dr. r. w
Brannen of Milledgevillc, ia. p4rsitI-
ing. Tonight the commissioners Mt II
discuss Evangelism in the school
with Rev. DIR. X. r. Campbell of Ashe-
VILE, y. c., presiding.
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DISCUSS U. S. ATTITUDE.
Japan Newspapers Question Neees
sity for Inquiry Regarding China.

TOXIC, May 25.-The American note
to China and the notification to- Japan
voicing the presumption that the pro
posed treaty between Japan and China
will not disturb American rights in
China, the open door or the sovereignty
of China. have been given considerable
prominence in Japan.
The newspapers say they cannot un-
derstand the necessity for the notifca-
ton since Japan had taken the United
States entirely into her confidence dur
ing the negotiations. 1t is expected that
the treaty VIII be signed in Toxic this
week.
II a man is married he is foolish 20
talk in his sleep.
Evening star., 1915-05-25
USUAL FORMALITY OMITTED.
Italy's Ambassador Receives Scant
Courtesy When Leaving Berlin.

LONDON. May rs. 4:2s pm.-An
Amsterdam dispatch to the Exchange
Telegraph Company says that Riocardo
Bollati, italian ambassador TO Ger
many. left Berlin with his staff this
morning. He was driven to the rail-
way station through less frequented
streets.
1t is said in the message that the
German chancellor. DR. Won Bethmann-
HollweR declined to receive Signor
BolIati for the customary farewell call,
and that Foreign Minister Won Jagow
advised the AMBASSADOR not to attempt
70 conclude his mission in the usual
manner. The German foreign Office
Was represented at the railway station
W a junior official.
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ITALIAN STATEMENT.

ROME, May ~. via Paris. May -. ::i"
am.
ne following official statement was
issued tonight by the Italian general
staff:
An ltalian destroyer entered the port
OF BnSo. near the Austrian frontier,
and destroyed tile landing stages. the
railroad station and barracks. as
Well as all motor boats in the harhor
me DESTROYER was not damaged. ana
none OF the crew was wounded. i Wo
OF the enemy were killed. and We
TOOK iortN-seNen prisoners. including
an officer and fifteen non commits
stoned officers. who We're brought to
Venice
According to supplementary intorina-
tlon received. the two enemy aero
Flanes which appeared over Venice
TINS morning dropped eleven bombs
without causing serious Gamage The
nre from our defeuses put them to
flight.
The damage to the railroad. caused by
the attacks of warshipS and aero
planes in the early hours Of the
morning, was unimportant and al
ready has been repaired.
] he Austrian cannonade sank Il Ger
man steamer in the harbor at An
Evening star., 1915-05-25
AUSTRIAN STATEMENT.
May "a. via London, May -.

! a.m.:
i he war office has issued the follow
ing official statement regarding the
operations against Italy:
Our fleet. the night following the decla-
ration of war. undertook action
against the Italian east coast be-
tween Venice and Barletta, aud sue
cessfully bomharded at several points
objects of military Importance.
At the same time our aeroplanes threw
bombs on a balloon shed at Thar
valla. military buildings at Ancona
and the arsenal at Venice, causing
visible damage and fires.
he general situation in the northeast
ern theater of war is unchanged.
BATTLES continue in middle Galicia.
During the engagements of the last
Few days in the hilly country of
kielce. Russian Poland, 80 officers
and 6,30o soldiers have been cap
tured
In the southwestern theater of war.
after the declaration of war very
small battles We're begun at some
places in the Tyrol. on the frontier.
In the frontier area on the coast Ital-
ian cavalry appeared near the town
of StraSSoldn
Evening star., 1915-05-25
Protesting Vigorously Against
Detention of Meat Products
by Great Britain.
CONFERENCE is HELD
AT STATE DEPARTMENT
British Proposal Believed to Have
Been Considered-Threats by
Americans Denied.

American meat packers who have
protested vigorously against Great
Britain's detention of their products
shipped to European neutrals put their
case before the State Department to-
day. They came here for a conference
with officers of the department and
also to confer with their counsel, AL
fred Urion. just back from England.
whom they met last night.
1t was understood that at todays
conference a proposal made to Mr..
trion by the British government for
the settlement of the packers difficult
ties would be taken up.
Other matters UP today. it was un
derstood. We're a more specific consiSn
ment. designations for shipments and
the payment for cargoes already de-
tain
Evening star., 1915-05-25
RUSSIAN STATEMENT.
PETRoGRtD. Nay -: "...

In the region of shawl ,Couriand] , ~
troops occupy on a very wide fro &
The line of rivers Nisdala. Vent; D.
hNsa and sup. Along the lower Dr.
bysa our front has made great pr,
rsss toward the west 81 SiuP
In 6allcia by our counter attacks a.
have forced the enemy Fradaa fp
Il defensive on alaost the " hnIt,
front. except in the sector near Naf-
khol, iodoline ana ClssakilNo whtI,
the enemy, the I'D. unsuccessful
attempted to attack MS
Tie offensive which We opened the H.
is being pursued aloui. the left hID
of the nnlrster. tx was d,ycinrs4s
the sd with great success. dsSYsf
the enemy counter attacks. VI
captured. after night. The new al,
old Villages Of Burtchuze as wall b..
the villages OF Icheuikhmff and liulu
hoNe, ANA part of tile village Of -
tfuNe
In the course Of the day We took -
prisoners. together with 40 oiiit 81
We also captured several dozen nls
chine guns ana a great guantitt
war material
In the transdIleSter thee is lu'.
the fighting. except between Ach"t-E
va and lomnitzn where the an,
during the night Of tie Hi;8 '..
fruitless attempts 10 attack uS
Evening star., 1915-05-25
War Officially Reported.

the ere Of our artillery. they We're :
one" checked and suffered lars i.
losses
supplementary reports received tod
cess attained hy rs YESTERDAY to The.
northeast OF the Chapel Of Notrr
Dame Dc i.orette In a sauGuiusif p,
enIaGemeut with the hayonet We A.
n1hilated those forces which had OF
posed as and captured several iua-
chine guns
has been reported from thr
remainder of the front
Evening star., 1915-05-25
Visiting Delegates to Scale
Mems Association Convention
Inspect Bureau of Standards

AS guests of the conference on
weights and measures in the United
States, the seventy-f1ve delegates to
the American Scale Mems Association,
in convention at the Raleigh Hotel,
visited the bureau of standards this
afternoon and inspected the weighing
appliances there. Following an ex-
ecutive session Of the Scale Mems As
sociation at the Raleigh tonight, the
conference on weights and measures
row morning. In the afternoon both
conferences will go to Chesapeake
Beach for shad bake.
The Joint session tomorrow morning
will be the final session OF the annual
convention of the American Scale Mems
Association. The scale men had plan
ned a banquet for tonight, put When
1t was decided to go with the delegates
to the conference on weights ana
measures to the shad bake, the banquet
tonight was called OFT.
Scale topics in general, with discus
sion of wagon and track scales ana OF
less than carload lots weighing, con-
stituted today's sessions of the confer
ence.
From the scales on the counter 70 the
great track and wagon scales. all are
equally scales, although not equai
scales, and all should receive equal at
tention at the hands of scale men. oe-
clared A. s. Mackenzie of Little RoGk.
Ark, in the course Of a paper upon the
subject Of wagon Scales.
Testing Rules Are Discussed.
Rules and regulations for testing
track scales were discussed by A. chris
topher Of Nashville, Tenn.
Auto trucks are here to stay. de-
clared George c. Wager. scale Inspector
of the weighing bureau of the Cincln-
natl Chamber of Commerce, speaking
upon the subject Of wago nscales, and
the heavier we get our wagon scales
the better. The five to ten ton scaies
are things of the past.
R. C. Archiable. weighmaster OF me
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
Weighing bureau, read list of scales
under the jurisdiction of his depart
ment showing that there are 331 scales
of ten different varieties. from counter
to track, tank and wagon scales.
Operating rules for freight weighing
ton before adjournment. While these
rules, If formulated. will not be bind
ing upon any railroad. but may be
changed to suit local conditions, 1t was
pointed out by those who urged their
forma ton this morning that such set
of rules would be good practice at
least.
At the executive session tonight a
committee is to be appointed to take
charge Of the proposed amalgamatioh
of the American Scale Mems Assocta-
ton and the National Association of
Scale Experts, and to effect the ANAL
gamation If possible. It is felt by the
association that two branches OF the
same trade are undesirable.
C. C.. Royce, the secretary of the as
| ISOLATION, announced his resignation for
| business reasons today. and successor
| to Mr.. Royce will be chosen at the
| executive meeting held at the Raleigh
Hotel tonight
Evening star., 1915-05-25
$1,000 RUSS PRISONERS
CAPTURED, SAYS BERLIN

BERLIN. May 25. via London, s :37
pm.-Gen. Mackensen has renewed his
offensive against the Russians north Of
Peremysl. and yesterday he captured
81 900 prisoners. according to the official
statement given out in Berlin today by
the German war office.
Evening star., 1915-05-25
Named for National Militia Board.

The Secretary Of War has appointed
Brig. Gen. Walter A. Harris Of the
organized militia of Georgia q member
of the national militia board. succeed
ing Maj Harry S. Berry. National
Guard of Tennessee.
Evening star., 1915-05-25
Will Return to London.

Mr.. Urion. who returned from Europe
only yesterday. will leave again Sat
urday for London. where he hopes to
bring about some relief from the sit
uation which the packers characterize
as trying"
When Mr.. Urion reached here last
night from New York he met with
Arthur Meeker, vice president of Ar
n1our 4 Co; Gustayus F. Swift Of Swift
& Co, Thomas E Wilson, president of
Morris & Co; A. r. Brown of
Schwarzchild & Sulzberger. and other
representatives of these big packing
concerns, who came from Chicago for
the consultation with State Department
officials.
Reports had been circulated that the
packers We're threatening to cut off
meat shipments to the European allies
unless Great Britain would agree to
give them relief in the situation that
has resulted in the tying up of neutral
shipments.
Threat Is Denied.
That any such threat had been made
was denied, Mr. Meeker issuing the fol-
lowing statement at the conclusion of
the conference:
THE rumor that the Chicago packers
are considering diScontinuing their
shipments to England means of
forcing a settlement of their claims
against the English government is un
founded. Such a procedure has never
been suggested or discussed. We are
trying, with the best feeling toward
every one concerned, to find a happy
solution of a trying situation, but. l
regret to say, are making slow prog
ress. Our general counsel. Mr.. Crion
after conference with the State De-
partment, is returning to London Sat
urday"
Mr.. Crion has been In constant touch
with the British authorities. endeavor-
ing to bring about an understanding
whereby neutral beef cargoes would
escape detention.
Great Britain's Stand.
Great Britain has frankly stated that
many shipments were held up because
of the apparent excessive quantities
going to neutral countries. giving rise
to the suspicion that much of the meat
was destined for Germany.
Although Mr.. Urion would not discuss
the subject, 1t was understood that he
had returned from Europe with a pro-
posal for his clients from the British
government which would necessitate
consultation with State Department Of
ficials.
1t is known that the department sug-
gested some time ago that more spe-
cific consignment designations be made
by American packers.
Evening star., 1915-05-25

versation he had with Marquis San
Giuliano. Italy's late foreign minister
shortly before Austria's declaration OF
war on Serbia, of which Italy had no
previous notice.
According to Signor Barzilai he was
told by the foreign minister that Aus
tria had informed the Italian govern
ment that article of the triple alli-
ance treaty. which provided compensa-
tion for Italy in return for every Aus
trian territorial gain, must be con-
sidered null and OF no effect
Two days after Italy's declaration
of neutrality the Austrian ambassador
is said to have informed italy that if
she reconsidered her decision Austria
was prepared to renounce her inter-
pretation of article !.
Evening star., 1915-05-25
Americans Not Hurt by Bombs.

American Consul Carroll. at Venice.
cabled to the State Department today
that German and Austrian aeroplanes
which flew over the city yesterday
dropped bombs and injured several
peasants, but no Americans The Ital-
ians returned the FIRE with machine
guns and shrapnel.
Evening star., 1915-05-25

BERLIN. May 2s.-Germany is whole
heartedly on the side OF her ally. The
italian military attache recently was
summoned to German headquarters and
shown on map the location and
strength of the Austro- German armies
on the Italian frontier. so that his gov
ernment should have no reason to doubt
that Germany would assist Austria
Hungary with every available man in
case of war
Evening star., 1915-05-25

by of and long experience
modern appliances which science has placed az
enabled to guarantee you ABSOLUTE
FREEDOM FROM PAIN AND SUFFERING.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-17
MADE FROM HUMAN HAIRS
Most Remarkable Series Of Portraits
Placed on Exhibition In Ger.
man Studio,

Portraits made out of single hairs,
each hair being some 80 inches long,
can be seen now in the establishment
OF L. p. Federmeyer in Germany. His
work is considered as really the most
remarkable of its kind in the world
and he is becoming known as genius
in his profession.
On the walls of his establishment
may be seen hanging notices and de-
signs and, higher up, large bust por
traits of world famed men. You
glance at them as you would glance
at any picture on entering home,
but when you are told that these pic
lures were made up entirely of human
hairs, without a single line Of paint,
crayon or pencil, you are half inclined
to doubt the veracity Of the proprietor.
When he produces a magnifying glaSs
and you see hair, some of 1t chopped
almost to powder, your doubts are sat
isfied.
There are pictures of Victor Hugo,
Gambetta, the French statesman, and
Napoleon l. There is one picture of
a group of cabinet ministers. The re-
markable thing about it is that each of
the seven portraits comprising the
cabinet is made up Of single hair,
not longer than thirty inches.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-17
PENIS InexhaustlbIe Elm Tree,

When the old tree fell it was util-
lied afterNthe American fashion. A
few cords OF II were sent to the Penn
family in England; an armchair was
made from II and placed in the COM
missioners hall in Kensington. Hun
dreds OF thousands of work stands.
vases. paper weights, knife handles,
paper cutters, etc. were made from
the remainder of IT, During the
Centennial in Philadelphia in 1876
new impetus was given to the manu-
facture of the great elm relics, and
several planning mills had all they
could do to supply the demand. Prob
ably there never was a tree SO re-
markable for its versatility Pretty
and useful articles OF pine. maple, wal
nut, oak. ash and cherry we're made
from the great elm and sold TO the
reyerential tourists from all parts of
the great republic. II is estimated
by the careful statistician who com
piled the facts for this work that not
less than six cords of hickory walking
sticks, with the bark on, were made
of this great elm and sold to centen-
nial pilgrims from the city.-G. J.
Burdette, William Penn"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-17

fioorwalker came to her and severely
reprimanded her for doing So
What kind of discipline can we
maintain, Miss Sommors?" he asked at
last, ''if clerks are allowed to ex.
change money over the counter with
customers?' and knowing that she
was in the wrong according to the
rules of the store, Miss Sommors kept
quiet, although she was nervous
enough to cry.
What a counter" fell upon her
ears who has disturbed stock this
Way" 1t was the voice of the buyer.
you, Miss SOmmors? This won't do,
Keep your stock looking good while
selling is a motto you clerks will dc
well to remember" and with hands
crossed behind his back, the fat man
departed
Never mind, dearie," Miss Hallon
whispered, I'm help you" and the two
worked industriously. and had near
ly finished putting back the stock.
when hated voice broke on Miss
SOmmors' ear:
'Ill take another box ,of that Is
cent ruching, but you'll have to send
1t C. o. D."
With trembling hands, Nesta Som
mors made out the check, and glanced
at her little silver watch An hour
yet until her noon time. That little
watch, She never could look at it
without remembering Dicks good,
manly face. II was his Christmas gift,
and he had tried to give her more.
himself, his love and his name
No, we cant do 1t" she had said.
sadly. I'm so used to going down
town and earning my own money, and
! don't like housekeeping
But you'd be doing il for me he
had suggested but she shook her
head They were good friends, nothing
more. and he always tried to pass her
counter several times a week. to ex-
change a word or two. Not too often,
though. Feeling so nervous. she Eonged
to see him. and as il was one OF the
days he usually came. she knew her
longing would be gratified This
cheered her up a little. and she I'm
ished her task of restoring stock, and
asked woman who was looking at
some of the dainty little collars:
Can | show you anything"
No, I'm just looking about me-"
was snapped back at her The col.
lars were displayed in open boxes, and
the woman kept on looking them over.
soiling them, and keeping the clerk
watching her to see that she did not
manage to evade the sharp eyes of
the house detective, who was leaning
up against a pillar near by.
IL was like a fiasH the two collars
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-17
hE WIND
N f. ii Paid off the
NJ IN the Old

|py snola e. eoopRIpcE.
|GaxA Q@~ ~ two objects. in life;
IT, "a - Mortgage on the old
|Eh'I to marry Nettie
~ IN <>1nge was only $500.
y Z j hands. pretty Nettie
- 81 Ne very comfortably.
zI11 however, Mark had
~ r ~ sled in the city, and
oo1n 1nued small and his
IT, IN 1hr between.
nd added . side
~ ~ occupation and,
y Z night be some prom.
NJ nh capital, things
|jA1l1 l5 ~ fastened. Not hav.
- l1nl Mark worked In a
~ - armed . good deal.
|r1fo q vas old coins and
- mt In coins was very
III 80 were standard and
|0eDa T. - In . while, how.
n - G1oes q real bargain In
|mDo. - - the fad and, in fact,
] bo ~ m expert In phila,
|eas1B - ~ Dor q real estate firm.
ennQ 1r6 - the once one morn.
G111 $500 over his last savings
bool y ~ Fought his balance up
|the ~ n1red mark. He was
Nv - = 49,, therefore, and he
Hi - 10ofnredly when the book.
bpoe Do1Gto4 ever his shoulder and
g a : ugUeerious whisper:
1aek + yuu want to see a real live
Is. t4ko = look into the front office,
joke honest Indian"
A real king!s repeated Mark, skep.
billy. king Of what?"
Juana iG1and. OFF the coast of Chill,
|s King Asa lib, and no mistake.
ms an island. has his national flag,
I Of arms. and a royal guard when