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The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1915-02-06
OF HUNGER
AND S|CKNESS
THOUSANDS OF WOMEN,
CHILDREN AND AGED MEN
FACING STARVATION
IN PORTIONS OF
NORTHERN FRANCE
Many Civilians Perish Rather
fhan Appeal to Soldiers For
Bread.
CBv Associstad p,.,aa


NAMUR, Belgium, via London. Feb
Do p. m.).-Thousands of women.
cnlidren and aged men in portions
Oh Northern France occupied by the
Germans face starvation with their
ohiy nope the food the American
beigian Relief Commission is sending
south from Namur. Carts drawn by
hoFses supplied by the German army
are oeing used for transportation nf
ioo0 10 some sections Sedan. Mon
,nerihe' Nouzon, Charleville, Hoboo,
IncZleres and scores OF other Villages
arc absolutely without food exccpt IL q
iatiohs That German soldiers share
with the civilians
The bridges over the Meuse wero
o'rned by he French when thew re-
urea. The Germans built pontoon
bridges and consequently water trans
pcftauon is absolutely cut off in n
large territory. A messenger walkad
LOU miles from Sedan to Namur bear
ing message from the mayor of the
former place to. the relief commits
sion. The message said:
In the name of the 10000 inhnbi-
tants of Sedan 1 have the honor of
bSn ging to your notice the following
conditions
After six months OF war without
resources We have now reached the
extreme state and are. dying of hun
ger and sickness for want Of no,lr-
tshment and Alesliclas sa. Therefore
appeal Ito you In behalf OF my fell
low citizens. know beforehand that
1t VIII lie sufficient 20 inform you
briefly that your great republic, a
sister of France, may do all in her
power to help us in this calamity
which is hopeless without your aid.
Receive for yourself and the American
government our greatest thanks for
your generous and noble work"
The commission :cct a. !asEactor
who visited Sedan and many other
towns. finding appalling conditions
along the Meuse and the Scmoy. ct
Givet crowds gathered about the
motor car bearing the commissions
banner and pleaded for bread. The
burgomaster said 15,00G in that can
ton virtually were without food 9th
er than that given them by German
soldiers. At Monthermc the burgo-
master eaiG many civilians were stary-
ing rather than appeal to the s,:--
uiers for food.
Ao thS ioi"oJ WOO oPSideihS ~
Givet three car loads of flour were or
dere there immediately. After arrival
OF the flour the burgomaster said to
the commissions inspector:
eve have dreamed OF such gen.
erosity as that Of your country. but
we never had an example OF 1t be-
fore"
The commission is organizing its
work rapidly in, northern France and
hopes soon TO relieve the immediate
wants. Negotiations are pending for
aid from the French government.
Heretofore relief work in France, nas
teen confined to. cities near the Bel
gian border. but the distress is even
greater further south.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1915-02-06
NAVAL APPROPRIATION
BILL PASSES THE HOUSE
Economy Advocates Succeed in
Striking Out More Than
$4,000,

WASHINGTON. Feb 5.-Over n
strenuous protest from Majority Lead
or Underwood the house tonight vot.
cd TO retain In the naval appropria-
ton bill the provision for construc-
tion OF two new dreadnaughts and
then passed the bill without roll call
Mr.. Underwood declared the national
treasury was facing a probable deficit
hext year of $S5 GOO. 900 and economy
advocates, led by him. succeeded in
Striklng out appropriations aggregat-
Ing more than $6,000,000 for five sub
marines, transport and q hospital
sli!p.
The bill as 1t goes to the senate car.
ries $144,64S,902. and authorizes tho
following construction program:
!. Two batleships of the largest and
most powerful design. $7.800,0 eacn,
exclusive OF armor and armament.
Six torpedo boat destroyers, $685.
00U each.
One seagoing submarine torpedo
boat, 81. .40G, 900.
Eleven submarines. S550,000 each.
Ono oil fuel ship, $1,140,000.
The proposed hospital ship would
have cost $2,500,000 and the transport
LOO, 900.
An amendment was adopted au-
thorizing construction Of three OF the
six destroyers on the Pacific cous>.
Five OF the submarines are to built
there. The bill provides THAT anS OF
the vessels authorized may be con-
strncted in government yards but
chairman Padgett. OF the naval COM
lnittee, explained that the New York
plant Che only one to which a bait
tleshlp might be given already was
working TO capacity. st
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DISCUSS THE
GERMAN THREAT
WILSON AND HIS CABINET
CONSIDER WHAT EFFECT
1T WILL HAVE
NO CONCLUSIONS
WERE REACHED
And No C.oncensus of Opinion
Developed as to What Steps
u. S. Should Take.
CBv Associatetl Prnssl

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-President
Wilson and his cabinet today discuss
cd the possible effects on neutral
shipping of the German proclamation
declaring as naval war zones the
waters surrounding Great Britain anu
ireland. and bordering the north ana
west coast of France and T. portion of
The Netherlands.
Since the text OF the proclamation
had not arrived no conclusions were
reached and no concensus of Opinion
developed as TO what diplomatic steps
the United States should take. Should
the communication fail to arrive by
tomorrow. Acting Secretary OF State
Lansing will direct Ambassador Ger
ard at Berlin to make the customary
inquiry rs to The authenticity OF the
published report.
IL the German proclamation CORES
ponds in phraseoiogy to the report
which came BY wireless yesterday, 1t
was suggested in executive quarters
that the course of the American gov
ernment probably would be to INQUIRE,
first, Of the German government what
measures of protection OF convoy can
be expected by American merchant
'N'PS petSoiho thiou6u tie uCSlkHdteu
war zones to neutral ports, and, Sec
ond. OF the British government as to
whether or not ii has issued the alleg-
ed secret order permitting the use Of
neutral flags by her Inerchantmen.ss 4
A denial by Great Britain OF the ex-
istence OF the order would be follow
ed, it is understood. by an inquiry of
the German authorities as to proof of
their charge
1t WAS said tie United States prob
ably would seek only TO establish
what meas Tres the German navy
would take to aid American ships in
passing safely through the war zones
and what efforts would be made to
verify the neutral character OF ves-
sells flying the American flag. The
right of belligerent to designate q
water area rs war zone is lately
recognized principle of international
law.
Great Britain's declaration of the
North Sea as war zone because OF
mines called forth protests from some
European neutrals, but the United
States made NO protest. During the
Russo Japanese war. officials recalled
today, Japan designated IL strategic
areas." Certain rules We're promul-
CONTINUED ON PAGE FlvE.)
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ROSIN SHIPMENTS
NOT BEING HAL TED
Great Britain MAY Fursiler Mo- odifty ii,
contraband Orders For Hsne-
fit of United States.
(By Associated Pnsa.,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Shipments
OF rosin to Italy, The Netherlands and
Denmark are not now being halted
unless there Is evidence OF ffand on
the part OF the consigriees or the con-
signor. That information was COM
municated to the state department to-
day from the British embassy. The
British crivy council several months
ago has declared rosin contrabaud.
There are indications that Great
Britain's action on rosin may be fol-
lowed by further modificAtioa oe con-
traband orders where they injustousIy
AFFECT American commerce.. sys n
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1915-02-06
RECOMMENDS
INVESTIGATION
Of Senatorial Campaign IN States
Where Charges of Corruption
Have Been Made.
! Rv Associated Pess.)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-By unani-
nous vote the senate elections COM
mittee today recommended investiga-
tioh of senatorial campaigns in Penn
sylvania and Illinois, and in any 9TH
er States where charges OF corrup-
ton have been made.
The original resolution by Senator
Norris. progressive Republican from
Nebraska, proposing inquiry into the
campaigns where Senator Penrose
was reelected from Pennsylvania and
where Roger Sullivan was defeated
by Senator Sherman, Republican. in
Illinois. was adopted and .on the in
sistence of Republicans on the COM
mittee was amended to authorize sim
liar investigation into any such
charges from other States.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1915-02-06
BELIEVE THEY CAN AGAIN
PLACE REPUBLICANS ON
DEFENSIVE ON SHIP BILL
INACCURATE A
SUBSTITUTE PLAN
Few Leaders Have Much Hope Of
Breaking the Republican
Filibuster.
(By AaaoclntetI pnn.l

WASHINGTON. Feb 5-Adminia.
tration senator's believed tonight tIev
lad found way to again place tha
Republicans on the defensive on the
snip purchase bill fight. Lacking votes
70 carry motion to recommit the bin
iisht Lacking votes to carry n
motion TO recommit the bill with In
structions as to amandments, the De-
mocratic leaders today ,nauRurnted 4
substitute plan. Sepa.or Gore moyaa
10 uischarge the commerce commits. !.
zee from consideration OF the subati. !.
.ute Dill which he introduced yestar-
day' and which is aid to emboiy tba
changes agreed to by the Democratic
caucus TO meet the views OF progress
sive Republicans. The Demoeratic
ieauers declare they can pass that
motion, which would bring the Gore
substitute back to the floor iof lfbe
senate aud gave 1t precedence over
tile original measure.
Thus " is hoped 70 avoid vote IN,
senator Clark's motion to reecnsfnit,
without instructions which the sevon;
insargent Democrats have promiAatil
10 support and TO force the aReDnblis
cans to resume thoir fight to prevent
mai action on the bill itself.
Tn view or that Situation; the 6Iilkfl
forces fayoring the Clarke motion t0l
day decided on n rest, and rhiIfe,1,
enough votes 70 fUzee S. .sI 3 ELL
Monday. Senator Clarke, "a feti ,hs
Democratic revolt, mad the lnptiol2,
for the recess and tbc administrator
Democrats did not oppose II.
III on Monday the Democratic Lead
ers find they have enough votes,
counting on the vice president, to re.
commit the bill with Instructions,
they will try to do 80. II not they,
expect to force vote on the Gore
motion. They count on Senators
Kenyon. Norris and Lafollette. pro-
Continued on Page Eotr)
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1915-02-06
KEEPING RESCUE
MEASURES SECRET
Government Fears Information Of
DiaabIed japanese Cruiser
Might Be of Value to Ger
nnans.
ny associated Pness.,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Rescue
measures for the Japanese cruiser
Asamas ashore and breaking UP on the
il0wer California coast. were cloak
ed In secrecy here today, to protect
the nautralityo OF the United States.
On the theory that information of
the disabled ship might become of
Salue 70 German nien-of-war In the
Pacific, the navy department. did not
announce latest dispatches from Pear
Admiral Howard and refused infor-
nation OF the movements Of American
men-of-war going Co the Asama's
aid. + 3 & 3 Ss
It was believed here. however that
first aid would be given BY the cruiser
Raleigh. ssi 81 s. \.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1915-02-06
YES OF WORLD
OW ON WARSAW
RMANS MAKING DESPER-
TIE EFFORTS TO REACH
POLISH CAPITAL.
HARDEST FIGHTING
SINCE WAR BEGAN
fh Sides Claim Successes, But
eports Indicate No Decisive
Turn.
By Associnted Press,

~
arrival at the front was the sig
.or renewed Russian Offensive
fctly west of Warsaw, according m
1t. iihcial statement today, which de-
ciares the Muscovite armies nave
crossed the Bzura River and captu, ed
German positions.
This, in the opinion of military ny
perSs, WILL If the Russians have .uiIi-
cient forces at their disposal. oreak
the. deadlock in the battle in central
rosind, since it threatens Genera,
Vol3 Hidenburg's flank, which N ~
gagged in the violent struggle i'm
mediateiy to the -Ivthwest in an effort
TO break down ta, Russian defensive
Ill the region D :orjimow.
The Russians appear, according to
q 'etrograd reports, to have crossed
the BZura near its junction with the
Vistuia and, working southwark, 10
nave taken part of the German posi-
ton near Dakhova, south OF Socha-
czew, which was the point at which
the Germans made their original at
tempt to break the Warsaw line. This
new Russian offensive explains their
anxiety to clear the right bank cc the
lower Vistula of the Germans, for,
having accomplished this, they are
free OF threats of an outflanking
movement from that direction.
Still there has been no slacken-
Ing in the deslefg.tes lighting which
mas been pf0Sse.edShg Tor some DAYS
in the woods n1d roads along the
right bank of the Rawka River from
Borjimow 20 the Skierniewice-War,
saw road. Here attacks of the Ger.
fIo.t;,,,..l -. 10 - I,-.- -,
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1915-02-06
Prohibition in Oregon.

SALEM, Ore. Feb. 5.--ln accord
ance with the decision expressed by
voters at the November election, the
Oregon house of representatives by a
vote OF 5S to 2 passed today bill
prohibiting sale or manufacture OF
intoxicating liquor except Tor sacra-
mental purposes. Physicians are per-
mitted TO administer liouor personally
and Importation OF two quarts monthly
is allowed individuals for private
consumption.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1915-02-06
suffrage Advocates Gain yictory.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Feb. 5.-=Suf-
frage advocates gained a victory with
out effect tonight when The
Arkansas house OF representatives
adopted resolution providing for the
submission of a suffrage amendment
to popular yote but too late 10 be sub.
mitted at the next general election.
Only three amendments may be voted
on at any election ana that unnibei
already has been certified by the sec.
retary of state. ':.33s.
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sAEasl.ialst Rurnea 70 neath.

WINSTON n. O.. Feb o.
Fred Myers a machinist, was burned
$4,000 was caused by Gre which re-
5,na s%asee .pe he nisn gaso
working in boiler when the explo-
sion occurred.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1915-02-06
Transfer Territorial Riehts.

AUBURN, ". Y, Feb. 5.--John III.
Farrell. secretary of the National, AS
sociation OF Professional Baseball
leagues. announced today that ter
ritorial rights Of the Virginia League
at Richmond, Va. had been trans
ferred 70 the international League.
The franchise and PLAYERS az the
Richmond club, the announcement
said had been transferred TO Rocy
Mount, ", G. 4 50
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1915-02-06
tsRossv narnea 4 IlAEld.

CHICAGO. Feb. 5-R Roscoe Barnes.
major league baseball star or 40 years
ago. died today. He was SIS years
old Ross" Barnes, as he was known
to the baseball world, played with the
Boston and Chicago clubs He was
with Boston from 1872 until is7h.
during which time Boston won four
pennants. Barnes played second base.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1915-02-06
Addresses Alabaina I.erlslainreD.

s hfONTyioMEfJY, Ala. Feb. 5.--Dr.
Ssknna Howard SHAY president of the
Natiohnl American woman,g Suffrage
Association; addressed the Alabana
legislature today, urging favorable
consideration OF the pandine bill,
which puts the equal suisraEe aues-
tion before the voters at the next
general election. DIR. Shaw declared
that the lawmakers OF Alahaaia Owed
Il to humanity 20 pass the bin.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1915-02-06
Governor Fayors Mn

-. hfErLE ROCK, ARK, iEep; 5.-|Ths
Dpi which "ouiu uecinre Rrhnnsas a
d.'y State after January I, 1916, was
passed by the senate today, SO to 2. 1t
was passed by the house to take egr
feet June /, and. as amended by. the
senate, win be sent back to the house
Immediately. The ,goaarnors has ex-
pressed himself in favor OF Il.
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AN were Sa,yed.

TOXIC, Feb. 5.-7 70 ID. m. IAN ofsi-
cial report received in Toxic on the
loss or the Japanese cruiser Asamn,
Of the western coast OF Lower Cali
rornia says all officers and members
OF the crew were saved
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Arresfell ~ IElinaasa

YoNKEF1S, ". r. Feb. 5.Adau,
Bangert, superintendent, and three
ipolters at the German odd Fellows
home here. were arrested tonight as
material witnesses on warrants is-
sued after curonerss iiivestication
into the deaths OF eight aged inmates
OF the home, - &.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1915-02-06
VelegraDhs Report on Progress.

tGtSAhnUbS AbCUOkt VII EfOkEtSSs
En- PASO. Tex, Feb. 5.-Geheral
Francisco Villa arrived at Silao Guam
aiuatn today and teieg:anhiea re
mort tonight on the progress of his
troops In various parts of Mexico.
General Augustine Strada, operating
IN Gnanajuato. has defeated . much
stronger force of Carranza troops.
Villas message said. villa also told
of fighting below San Luis Potosi In
which he declared his forces had
crushed the troops under General Eu-
lalio Gutierrez, the former convention
provisional president.
The Gutierrez forces, II was said,
were fleeing into the mountains about
Maize: 1t was asserted that valuable
artillery and munitions were. captur-
ed.
villa reported more than 1000
prisoners.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-07
INVESTIGATING OUTLET FOR ALASKA COAL.

L. E. Shoot personal representative of the Secretary of Interior Hon. Franklin K. Lane, and business of the Atlantic seaboard Cordova visitor during the time the steamer Mariposa was in port Sunday
 It will be remembered that Mir. Shoot passed through Corova the Northwestern three four weeks and made the excursion trip to the glaciers the Copper River Northwestern railway. When he passed through it generally understood that Mr. Shoot represented the Secretary of the Interior and looking possible for the outlet of Alaska coal from commercial standpoint
 The Cordova Chamber of Commerce wishing this town overlooked in his Investigations cabed Secretary Lane requesting that Mir Shoot be instructed examine this and his visit Sunday the result
 Mr. Shoot much impressed with the work in progress at Anchorage and believes portion of Alaska least has great future He convinced that the greatest for Alaska coal outside of naval will be for the reduction of with in the territory This what the people of Cordova have always maintained and it refreshing to with business man, connected with government construction of railways in Alaska who really has conception of the conditions rounding the Alaska coal situation He thoroughly appreciates the necessity for framing leasing law that will justify of sufficient capital to and develop Alaska coal and said he would work to that end.
 It is to be regretted that Mr. Shoot could spent time looking commercial possibilities in this locality An offer made to take him the line the Copper River Northwestern railway to the copper district but declined of lack of time. If the administration would send few business to Alaska inves gaons and keep of its $90 clerks home would time arrive at real conception of what Alaska needs
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-07
EDITO ORIAL CONNIE NTs.

In commenting the charge of $50 for the first minute with fifty cents for each additional minute talk from Seward to Anchorage the Seward Post says Ths is low in parson with other long distance charges in Alaska The rate from CordOva to Kataa being twice that much word message' Wrong negbor. The rate for talking the long distance line between Codoya and Kaaa only $ and there time limit In other words the charge is for versaton of length For the service the ward 'bohunk working the government railroad would have to part with at least months wages
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-07

Word from Anchorage that there be attempt made to cut out the heavy work the north shore of Turn again Arm and the snowsheds to erect hee by running line from Kachemack Bay north and crossing Turn again Arm a Gull Rocks, steel span, connecting up the line from Seward the south side of the arn of Anchorage It agreed that this would give port all the year round for the Maanuska the downil pull all the way. Will wonders cease To think of crossing Turnagain Arm n steel span.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-07
G0LD--COPPER.
FOR SALE


 2 A high grade Gold property, ten miles from VaIdez with several hundred sacks of high grade ore on the dump. This property ad- joins producing mine and sev. erai veIng of high firade ore arc exposed on the surface of this ground.
 Also four groups of copper properties on Prince William Sound, adjoining navigab,ea water. All of these properties could be made producers with a small amount of money and for a party who can open same up or can se- cure the capital to do 90, thIs ls an opportunity to make a fortune. For prices and terms apply to
 S A. HEMPLE, Valdez, Alaska
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-07

The Valdez School Board wants the City Council make cent tax levy separate from the municipal levy in order meet its obligations indebtedness of $ foy current had been incurred and needed pay salaries Unless action taken by the council the payment of the teachers salaries is possible the schools will not be openeded.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-07

The Seward Evening Post is the latest newspaper launch ed in Alaska It is bright we'll edited daily with con siderable advertising patronage Neil Sexton is business ager and F. O. Sawyer Jr editor Gus town to the westward is well blessed with journalistic enterprises hay ing two dailes, two weekles and monthly
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-07

The work of surveying the Boring River coal fields il units will be completed this fall Then if the government only allow this vast deposit to be opened up and work all will be forgiven
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-07

The collier Prometheus expects remain here fty-fivt days which time will be required to make the necessary re pairs to the Whitshed navy wireless station.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-07

Corova continues to contribute than proportion the mineral output of the territory its large shipments of rich copper ore
The Cordova daily times., 1915-09-07

Old Sol made his appearance today after being in hiding for about week, and welcome guest
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-04-22

signed harpoon when he is after
these fish, and with it ne is re-
markedly successful in subdulhg
them in short time.
The female Mania was toWed 10
shorc-it took two launches ~
hours 80 minutes to convey 1t
II miles. 1t broke one heavy
whale harpoon line. Weighed o'-
er three tons.
A plaster cast of the whole IIsh
was made, and this, with the head
tail and other parts required
was shipped from here to the A
merican Museum Of Natural HIS
tory in New York to which II
was donated by Mr. Coles.
Remarkable catches, attended
with an element of danger that
makes them the more interesting
| just incidents in keeping with !h'
reputation of Punta GOrda toi
big fish and great fishing.