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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-11-09
By Edgar G. Wheeler

To-day I'm going to tell you
two Stories"
Fifty very small persons, wrig-
Cling on an amphitheater of
wooden benches in the rear room
of the Mckinley branch library,
yesterday stopped wriggling and
opened their mouths.
''Ah-h-h-h-h," breathed the
mouths in one long whispering
chorus.
And Miss Grace Hall of Boston
began to tell the first gripping
story of marvellous adventure
which small army of bedrizzlcd
youngsters had waited a week to
hear.
1t was the tale of great In
dian hunter, and as 1t was told
with practiced simplicity, the chill
dreh forgot school books and les
sons while they followed the hun
ter through the forests in search
of adventure.
1t was the Monday afternoon
Story Hour at the Mckinley
school, and big time it surely
was.
At 3 o'clock they came run
ming and bouncing in. these small
persons, as IL they were capturing
a Balkan capital. They threaten
ed to demolish books and shelves.
They put to route the peaceful or
der of business as they came pour
ing in from Rogers and Mckinley
schools, generated by two eighth
grade girls.
One hundred and sixty-two of
them there were in all, and at last
they wer lined up in single file
to await their turn for "thc
story" There was only one thing
to do, and that was to divide thom
up into relays.
Anyone would have thought
Miss Hall was the gate-keeper at
a world series baseball game.
They crowded and pushed end
fought at tho door to get to tue
front seats.
But when they were safely
landed on the wooden benches and
the Indian stories began! 1t was
as quiet as the bIeachers with two
mep out, three on base and the
heavy hitter up.
At last the monster Double
Face lay dead with an arrow from
the bow Of the great hunter In
his head. Open mouths silently
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-11-09
Heavy Firing.

PARIS, Nov. German in
vaders of Champaign today be-
gan heavy artillery fire. which
was answered by the French, ac-
cOrding to an announcement from
the war office. Patrol combats
around Loos have been favorable
to the French, it is said.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-11-09
Tomorrow

"Girls.' last performances. Ia
coma theater.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-11-09

BERLlN-Capture of main
Serbian defenses south of Kra-
lievo by Germans reported.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-11-09

A sign on one OF the buildings
calling for three men for these
jobs was the only basis. accordine
to Milwaukee officials, for the
evening papers exagg Grated story.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-11-09

ESCANABA. Mich.-Word anx-
iously awaited from vessels toss
ing on Lake Superior in last
nights 7o-mile gale.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
CONFIDENCE is MISTAKEN
Despite Wifc's Murder, Warden Uphold,
Honor System.

JOLIET. ILL. June 2S-Findine OF
Mrs. Edmund NJ. Aliens pocketbook
containing several hundred dollars and
valuable jewelry caused penitentiary
officials to-day 10 abandon q theory
that robbery might have been the
motive for The murder of the prison
warden's wife. The purse was found
among the debris OF the charrcd bed :
room, whore Mrs. Aliens body was dis
covered. Officials say that Mrs Allen
was Killed either for revenge or as the
result OF an assault and that one OF
the convicts under suspicion knows
more about the crime than he has told.
Tho coroner's jury Will resume Its in
quest tomorrow
\ letter from the hundreds Of con-
victs In the pcnitentiary received by the
warden caused him TO declare It was
not the prison honor system that caused
his wife's death, and his confidence in
his boys" was mistaken
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24

on broad front. or are cndeavorIne IN
force passages on the middle Dniestcr
Tho sixth army, under the Archduke
Joseph Ferdinand, has the separate
mission OF protecting the left flank Of
the main armies and In pursuance ~
this mission has taken a position on
the Tanew, where 1t is we'll placed to
moot any attempt by Grand Duke
Nicholas to descend with troops from
the Russian central armies upon tho
communications Of the German-Anso
trian armies In Galicia
III the Grand Duke can strike
Joseph Ferdinand on tho Tanew. ana
strike hard. the face OF affairs NAV
change, but we have no news that ,ha
Russians are In sufficient strength near
the Tanew to embark upon such an
operation, falling which. tho security ne
the AustTo-German main armies Ia ron.
sonably assured"
The Russians are reported retreat.
Ing to Brodeh. on the frontier, mora
than fifty miles east Of Lembcrg There
Is possibility. however, that they viii
make stand at Busk.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
COMMODORE BEEHLER DIES
Had Long, Active Career. md VIVA
Friend of * iscr

ANNAPOLlSt MD, June 23.-Com-
modoro w. II. Bcchlcr. United States
Navy retired, died here to-day, after
AN illness Of several months. Death
followed an operation for intestinal
trouble lie was ty-eight years old
During his active service Commodore
HeehieT was naval attache at the
American embassies in both Rome and
her!in While at Berlin he enioyed
unusual intimacy with Emperor vii.
nam. Vie possessed at the time of his
death two interesting scales of arma
'hcht OF Russia and Japan, drawn by
the Emperor and presented to the com
inodore while he was on duty in Berlin.
surviving Commodore BeehIer are hIs
widow and six grown children, one of
whom is Lieutenant w r. BeehIer
United States Navy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
Philadelphia Is Choice.

CHICAGO. June 23-Philadelrhla
vas the choice to-day OF the nomi
mating board for the next convention
Of the Associated Advertising Clubs OF
the world.
The greatest part of the day was
taken up by departmental meetings.
Later. committees reports were pre-
scented at general session. The edu-
cational movement in the line of ad-
N"rtislng was the principal subject of
discussion. President William Wood
head said this was bringing about tho
practical efficiency man as contrastcd
10 the theoretical efficiency man of
several years ago.
Harry Upper. chairman OF the COM
miitee or colleges and universities said
that from correspondence with eighty
institutions he believed the time had
arrived when definite outlines for ar
advertising course could be made All
institutions would have courses in adj
v"rtisinC within a few years, he he
leved
Frank Stockdalc spoke briefly on
How Truth In Advertising Wins"
ofhcers will be elected Tomorrow
and II was the concensus Of opinion tina t
Herbert s. Houston, Of New York would
be elected president.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24

from Swiss soldiers and guides respect
ing the fighting at Stelvio Pass and the
ncishboring heights overlooking the
Valentine Valley. This region is
known as the rear door to Italy.
through which i, would be possible 10
threaten Milan.
The Austrians have fortified steivio
Pass strongly with mountain artillery
and blockhouscs. The Italians hold
other passes nearby. and duels are in
progress daily above the clouds which
cut off the valleys from view. In con-
sequence. both the .>ustrians and Ital-
iaus have to depend upon field tcle-
their guns.
Italian howitzers lower down have
the exact range of the top of the pass
and fire through the clouds. Their
principal target is hotel on the sum
init. on which the Austrian stan is
lodged. Drespachen Spite, with am
altitude of 2,S25 feet which is an Aus
trian artillery station is being bonn
hardcd from Scurlazo In one hour the
Italians dropped eighty-nvc shells there,
working havoc TO the summer hotels.
Stcivio Pass is covered with two feet
OF snow. ~ night il presents an un-
usual spectacle, being illuminated BY
the scarchlighis of both sides and b.
flashes OF artillery fire piercing the
clouds
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
BEST FOR ADVERTISING
Is DAILY NEWSPAPER
Southern Retail Furniture Association
RcEIstcrs It's Preference for Press
IN Pupblicity Medium.

COLUMBIA. S. c., June GA dis
cussion of advertising media featured
the afternoon session of the Southern
Retail Furniture Association which be-
gan this morning two days conven-
ton here.
The morning session was devoted to
addresses of welcome, to which G.. d.
Sydnor. Of Richmond. president of the
association. responded.
The discussion this afternoon de-
velop"d In the opinion that the daily
newspaper is preferred us a medium Of
advertising. The convention also
adopted a resolution protesting to
manufacturers against the open show
rooms in wholesale establishments.
j. y. Gilmore. of Charlottesville, Va.
secretary, recommended steps to secure
beneficial legislation. and urged that n
trade review be established.
President Sydnor's report showed
that the association had Increased its
membership TO about 300, from the
states of Virginia. Georgia and North
and South Carolina.
smoker tonight ended the days
activities.
Election of officers. selection OF the
next meeting place and several adj
dresses Will mark to-morrows business
session
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
ATTEMPT TO DECEIVE JURY
Litticton Makes Charge Against Judge
VIM Wyck.

NEW YORK, June 23-Martin w.
Littlcton, summing up this afternoon
for the Long Island Railroad in the
S250,000 damage suit Of Mrs g. Osgood
Pell, made the accusation that former
Supreme Court Justice Augustus Van
Wyck had attempted TO "hoodwink"
the jury by introducing deceptive
photographs. These photographs pur-
ported to show, Mr.. Littlcton asserted,
that Instructions prevented clear
view Of the train which crushed out
the lives OF Mr.. Pell. William I.aimbeer
and n chauffeur on tho night of Au-
gust 3. 1913.
Mr. Littleton's address required four
hours. At it's end Justice Aspinan nd
journed court until 10 o'clock to-mor-
row morning, when former Judge Van
Wyck will answer the railroad attor-
ney. The Judges instructions will
follow, and the case will go to tho
jury tomorrow afternoon.
"Cirotesque photographs have been
introduced, as exhibits by the plain
tits attorney" declared Littleton in
his address. These Photographs were
taken to deceive. to hoodwink this Jury
into tho belief that Mr.. PelI, 600 feet
away from the crossing, could not see
the train.
why. that train could be seen ap-
preaching for miles 1t was lighted
and the warning whistles were given.
Mr.. Pell drove his machine reckiessly
and at top speed in the face OF the APP
preaching train. At the crossing he
took n chance and lost.
THE plaintiff Is not entitled to one
penny of damages. because we have
proved the man who owned the car
brought about his death by his own
recklessness."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
CREW OF GERMAN RAIDER
GETS MEDALS FROM HOME

NORFOLK. VA, June 23.-Membera
of the crew OF the German auxiliary
cruiser kronprinz Wilhelm, interned
here. who came ashore to-day, were
showing friends medals they received
from their government for the part
they took in tho sinking of thirteen
merchant ships of the allied nations
Ohicers Of the ship also received
medals, and Captain Thierfelder is re-
ported TO have received n. message Of
congratulatiOn from the Kaiser through
the German amba ssadOr at Washington
Members of the German auxiliary
cruiser Eitcl Friedrich, have received
no medals from home. Captain THE
richcns. who commanded the Eitel, is
said TO have been promoted several
points in rank i'm the German navy.
The kronprlnz Wilhelm. because she
carried n merchant crew when she
started on her sea-raiding voyage. is
said to have caused greater JOY i'm Ger
many for what she accomplished than
did the Eitel.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
WHAT WARNING NATIONS 81 AIM
IN THEIR OFFICIAL STATEMENTS

'"rhc eXpeditionary corps in the
Orient attacked yesterday, after
preparation by artillery. The in
fantry left their trenches with
superb morale, and our left carried
at single bound two lines of
Turkish trenches, which they held
in spite of numerous and violent
counterattacks.
ON the right, over more difficult
terrain. the lighting lasted all day,
and was carried on over lines OF adj
verse carthworkS RACED by artillery
The Turks. continually bringing
forward fresh troops, had succeeded
by evening in retaking their in
trcnchmcnts. when a battalion OF
the Foreign Legion and Il battalion
OF Houavcs gave assault with the
hayonet. and carried the position in
ten minutes. This brilliant charge
decided the success. and put an end
for the day to all Turkish efforts To
regain their lost ground.
''In countcroffensives against our
right this morning the Turks were
docimatcd without any ADVANTAGE TO
themselves. and the day Guided by
success for us along the whole line.
In spite of the ficrccness OF the
fight we took prisoners. among
whom were some officers.
The cruiser st. Louis effectively
homharded the batteries on the
Asiatic slopes. On our left the
British army lent effective support.
Everything confirms the state
ment that the Turkish losses were
very heavy. One important point is
that we have occupied the terrain
commanding the head of Kcrcves
pere ravine. which the Turks have
defended desperately and regardless
of costs for several months past"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
AUSTRIA TO COMMENCE
NEW ACTION IN sERUI

MILAN, June "a correspondent o,
The Corrierc Della Scra telcrraphs news
Of All encounter between Serbs and Aus
:rians on The Island OF MoIdova, in the
Daube. The Serbs arrived nj night b.
means OF pontoons and surprised the
AustrIans, who were about to cross
tho river The Serbs captured thirty
prisoners and much booty
That Austria liz about TO commence
new action across the river liz con
frmed by the suspension Of public rail-
road service in Hungary for fo,v
DAYS.
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Tho British press had been expecting
such a development, and there was no
moro than passing comment on H.
hough II drove home. according to
military observers, the fact how ample
must have been the Austro German
4 ammunition supply 10 accomplish the
feat.
:, Berlin and NieFna are reported joyful
-sovcr the victory OF their forces. Arch
duke friedrich OF Austria. commander
, in-chief of the Austrian forces. and
SGeneral August Won Mackenscn. OF the
German army, both have been made
field marshals OF the prussian army III
recognition Of their services In the Ca
1ician campaign.
On the River pncistcr, south nf Lem
berg, tho battle sttll RACES.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
French.

FAIRS, June 23.-To-night's War
Office communication said.
North of Arras nothing was re-
ported to-day except several infan-
try actions. North OF Souchez we
made Slight progress and repulsed
a German counterattack. The can
nonade has not ceased in the sector
between Angres and Ecuric.
North of Berry -au- Bac. at hill
los. we exploded a mine. which very
seriously damaged the German
trenches.
I'm Champagne, on the pcrthes-
Bausjoi front, an action by means
OF mines occurred and violent can
nonade.
ION the heights Of the Meusc. at
the Caloje trench. the enemy this
morning delivered a violent attack,
which enabled him TO rctuke his
former second line. In tho course
OF the afternoon new German at
tack was started: il was Immediate
~ checked.
Taking III our turn the offensive
"" resaincd n foothold in the sec
ond line OF the enemy.
I'm the outskirts of lie Pctrc
forest the enemy bombardcd in
intense fashion our positions in the
Quart en- Reserve.
In Lorraine we have occupied
two trenches near Leintrey. We
took some prisoners, among them
TWO officers"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
PROCEEDS FOR WOUNDED
"Potash md Pcrlmuttcr" VIII PIny Five
Huntlrcdtb Time for Soldiers

tSnccial Gable to The Times Dispatch
LONDON. June 23.-The five hun
drcdth performance of Potash and
Pcrlmuttcr" will occur al the Queens
Theater tomorrow. The entire pro-
ceeds will be given to the blinded sol
dicrs and sailors home at st. Dunstan's
Regent Park. which has been lent for
the duration OF the war by Otto Kahn.
Among the boxholders for to-mor-
rows performance are the Duchess Of
Marlborough and Lady Paget.
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ARSENAL. AND SAVY-YAHD
ARE. REPORTED DESTROYED

BERLIN. June 2$ Thy wireless to
Sayviile, y. S).--The Overseas Agency
to-day gave out the following:
message from Kris;isnia says
mat tho steamer lotun, which has
arrived al StaNanSfcr. reports that
scNeFaI Zcppeiins on the night between
tuesday and Wednesday tprobably
June I5-lh) dropped many bombs on
the Armstrong Works at South Shields.
England. which destroyed the navy
yard and arsenal. Several buildinps
hufhed all night. The damage was
enormous seventeen persons we're
killed and forty injured"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
PANAMAN HELD UP
BInnk shot Stops Steamer Which
shows No Flag.

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch
NEW YORK. June oS.-The outward
bound steamship Panaman. for San
Francisco via the canal. was held up
at quarantine by the United States tor
o-boat destroyer Parker this after
noon.
The Panaman failed TO show any flag
and also failed 10 answer signals OF
the Parker. The latter fired blank
shot bringing tho Panaman to a stop.
The Parker then went alongside, and
the Panaman was allowed TO proceed
lntcr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
RELIEVE FALL. SIGNIFIES
BREAK DOWN OF RUSSIANS

VIENNA, June % cvia l.ondon) -
vienna newspapers in special editions
announce the fall Of I.emberg, which
WAS widely celebrated here. The news
papers express the opinion that this
Austrian victory not only signifies the
end of Russian domination Of Galicia,
. but also tho complete breakdown OF
the Russian army.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
BAT'TLEsIIIP NEW HAMPSHIRE
BREAKS COALING RECORD

NORFOLK. VA, June 23-Thc bat /.
tlcship New Hampshire sailed from the
navy-yard here shortly after S o'clock
this morning for Tangier Sound, and
Will sail tomorrow for Newport.
The New Hampshire broke the coal
ing record for vessels of her class yes
tcrday while coaling at the navy-yard.
taking 25S ITO tons In an hour Two
barges were on either side OF the ship
and all the coal was slowed I'm the
bunkers as fast az II came aboard.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
FOR CANADIAN DEAD

PARIS. June 23-Funeral services
were held AZ the Madeline this morn
ing for Canadian soldiers who have
fallen on the field Of honor in France
ana Belgium. President Poncarc was
represented by an officer Of his military
establishments
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
GERMAN SPY EXECUTED
r.. Robert Muller Shot to Death in
Tower OF London

LONDON, June 23.-F Robert Muller.
VINO on June was found guilty at the
oid BAILEY Police Court OF being e Ger
man SPY. was executed in the Tower
OF London to-day by shooting.
another alleged German spy, Robert
hoschthal. who is said by the police
10 nave confessed that he was sent to
england by the German admiralty to
OBTAIN information on naval matters,
is 10 he court martiaIcd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
SHARPS HEADING OFFERS
But LITTLE REISTEN CE

SAN FRANCISCO. June 23.-F c.
Hermanr. former chief engineer in the
construction of the Imperial Valley
irregation system, said here TO day .hat
Shnrps heading. built of wood and
earth. could offer but little resistance
to severe earthquake shocks He de-
clared the heading of the key to the
entire Imperial Valley system with its
battery of head gates through which
at times 10000 gallons of water a sec
"nd tumble. feeding four main canals
winch carry water to the once arid
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
STORY OFFICIALLY DENIED
This Country Did Not Prevent Move
ment OF Japanese Troops.

WASHINGTON. June 23.-Omcial de-
NAL Of the story printed at The Hague
that Japan was prevented from send
ing 100000 troops to Europe ms the re-
suit OF an unofficial hint 10 Great Brit
ain, from Washington. was made to-
day Mt the State Department.
The United States government, IL
was announced at the department
never has made any suggestions about
the question OF sending Japanese troops
to Europe or withdrawal OF Japanese
troops from Manchuria.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
KITCHENER'S BIRTHDAY
He Wants Nothing nut More Recruit
and Munitions.

LONDON, June 23.-Lord Kitchener
Will be siSty-fve years old Tomorrow.
For birthday present Lord Kitchener
wants IA record number OF new recruits
and niunition workers
He wants nothing moro not even
congratulations" said a high Official
to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
HOLLAND is AROUSED
Dutch Sentiment Turns Rapidly TO Sid,
Side OF Allies.

Side OF Allies.
NEW YORK, June 23.-Americans
arriving from Rotterdam declare that
recent incidents In the war have tended
10 crystalline the Dutch sentiment
which favors participation on the side
of the allies.
NJ Fromkes All American painter.
who came on the Noordam. said the
probability of Holland joining the war
was 80 grea, that foreigners were pre-
pairing TO leave. The Belgians are
quiet at present, he said. but are only
awaiting an opportunity TO rise against
their conquerors.
The chief cause of indignation in
Holland seems TO be the articles which
have appeared in German papers fore
casting the annexation OF Holland as
we'll as Belgium ut the close of the war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
CRUISER ROXHURGH
SvNtCE ny TORPEDO

LONDON, June 25.-Thc admiralty.
through the official press bureau. an
nourccd tonight that II. NJ. s Ron
burEh was struck by a torpedo on sun
day in the North Sea. The damage to
tho ship was not serious, it Was added.
there hoinG no casualties on board.
and the RoXhurch was able to proceed
under her own steam
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24

The RoXhurEh is a cruiser Of lo.Sao
tons displacement. She was launched
in 1901. and carried G55 officers and
crew. Being ono OF the swift. lightly
Hrmorcd type of cruisers, the RoX-
hurEh carried as a main battery four
'.S-inch and six six-inch guns She
also has two submerged torpedo tubes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
STILL MAINTAINS GUARD
Governor SIaton Taking No Chance.
With Atlnntn Mohs.

ATLANTA, June Ex-Governor Slaton
announced tonight that tho military
guard at his suburban homo would be
maintained several days because Of re-
ported threats to damage the property
by persons opposed to the communication
Of Leo NJ. Franks death sentence. No
such attempts have been made. and all
has been quite since the demonstration
on Monday.
The Governor said he still was re-
ceiving messages from Georgians con-
graduating him on his action. and that
when he was at the Capitol to-day To
deliver his farewell message at the
opening Of the State Legislature many
members OF the Assembly reported to
him their commentator Of his course
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24

. LONDON, Iunc 23-Thc steamer
Tunisiama has been torpcdoed off
Lowestoft by German submarine.
Her skipper was able to beach her.
The Tunisiana was bound from Mon
'real 10 Hull with 1000 tons of wheat.
Her crew lauded ut lowcstof,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
MACI<ESSEN PROMOTED TO
III. FIELD MARSHAL

DhNIiG. June % tvia London). Gen
erai August Mackenscn. OF the German
army operating in Ga!icia, has been
promoted TO be field marshal fer his
services IN the campaign.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
Vie DartlinClIeS

PARIS. June 23.--Thc following
communique. relative to operations
at the Dardanellcs, was issued by
the War Office this evening: