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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
FIERCE BATTLE IN
INFERNO VALLEY
italians and Austrians Engaged
at 1000 Feet.
STEEL ARMORED TRENCHES
Italians Surprised At the New Mill.
tary Methods OF the Teutons.
Trenches Guarded BY
Mines and Batteries.

Rome, Italy.-Italian troops are con-
tinuing with great yigor attacks upon
the Austrian positions at Gorilla. The
Austrians are defending the town from
the height of Podgora, to the west,
and from invisible trenches extending
from Podgora to Mont Forton in the
Isonzo Valley. II would appear that
the Austrians purpose TO prevent the
Italian march toward Trieste with the
threat of Gorilla on their left flank.
The Austrian trenches on this front
are protected with steel armor and
connected with underground passages.
The men are able to fire from under
cover and at the same time they are
supported by artillery in the hills be-
hind them.
Italian army officers describe the
Austrian actions everywhere as pure
ly defensive except in the Carnia zone,
where the best troops have been con-
centrated apparently for an offensive
movement. 1t is thought here that
Austria intends an invasion at this
point with the idea of compelling the
Italians to concentrate their men for
defense.
Fighting is going on fiercely both
night and day between the Inferno
Valley and Malborgeth. This battle
field IS at an elevation of 1000 feet
Italian reports declare that up to the
present the Austrian attacks have re
suited in failure.
/ A war office statement says:
"In the Tyrol-Trentino-C Cadore front
we gradually are occupying dominat
ing points. Except for distant artil
lery fire and new, but unsuccessful, at
tacks on June 13 against the summit
of Vellone in the Upper Valley of the
Piave (Carnic Alps).
More intense attacks have beer
made repeatedly by the enemy In
Garnia either near the defiles of Va
Sesis. which still is strongly held by
us, or especially against the rear line
Of Mont Avestanis, to the defile oi
Monte Croce.
Long distance artillery actions oc
CURED also in the Zone Of Monte Nero
on the Selems-Mazli front and on the
Kodiak.
Along the Isonzo, on the line from
Podgora to Mont Forton and to the
intersection of the Monfalcone Canal
reconnaissance showed the precise
quality OF the defensive work prepared
by the enemy on the Isonzo front
They include entertainments, some
times in several lines and often II
masonry or in concrete reinforced b!
metallic sheeting and protected by
network of mines or batteries Otter
placed below the earth.
"a very active night surveillance II
exercised by the enemy, aided b!
searchlights and rockets, with tele
graphic and telephone communica
ton"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
EIGHT CAUGHT
IN UNDERTOW
Bathers and Rescuers Drowned
at Atlantic City.
MORTIFIED CROWDS WATCH
Several Lose Their Lives Trying To
Save others-A Young Girls Pa
thetie Death--Most OF the Vic
tins Were Philadelphlans.

Atlantic City.-Lashed and beaten
into helplessness by merciless waves
and powerless in the grip Of an under
tow against which human might was
puny and futile. eight persons met
their deaths on the beach Sunday,
while heroes, red-shirted beach guards
and bathers who took their lives into
their own hands battled desperately
against tremendous odds to save them.
Thousands lined the boardwalk aud
beach, women ringing their hands and
weeping bitterly, as a tragedy, heart
breaking in It's intensity. was enacted
before their eyes.
For the space OF more than 30 min
utes more than 200 lives were placed
In direct peril by the pounding surf
herding them into a deep "slue" run
ming seaward from the strand at
Chelsea avenue Three others. one OF
them a young woman, are missing, and
may have met the same fate.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
Expect Cut On Appropriations.

Harrisburg. Governor Brumbaugh
practically finished work on the gen.
eral appropriation bill and began work
in earnest on the bills carrying the
appropriations for hospitals, education
al institutions and other charities. He
announced action on but five measures,
spending the day on the financial prob
lens attending appropriations. and
having Chairman James F. Woodward,
of the House Appropriations Commit
tee, and Bromley Wharton, secretary
of the State Board of Public Charities,
with him. Just what conclusion the
Governor has reached regarding appro-
priations, he has not indicated, but
1t is generally believed, because of the
searching inquiries made OF depart
ment chiefs, that the general bill un-
derwent some lively cutting.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
FIGHTING FURIOUS
IN WESTERN BATTLE
The French Forces Penetrate
German Trenches.
A DUEL OF BIG GUNS
Berlin Reports That An Allied Force
That Attempted To Break Through
the German Line Was
Destroyed.

London.-The great French drive
about Arras and in Alsace continues.
Against the Rhine positions the
French made fresh advance when
they crossed the Fecht In Alsace and
occupied with their advance guards
the outskirts OF Metzeral. French gun
ners, according to the French midnight
communique, have now brought under
their FIRE the German communications
between Metzeral and Munster, the
Germans base. and the position OF the
Kaiser's forces at this point is reported
to be extremely critical
An entire attacking force Of French
troops was destroyed by the Germans
north OF the LaBassee Canal, accord
ing to the Berlin official statement,
which admits that the French, on the
sector between Souchez and Ecurie,
succeeded in penetrating the advance
German trenches at several points.
Further admission Is made by Berlin
that the Germans surrendered a sec
ton of trenches to the north Of the
Lorette heights. This sacrifice, the
German report states, was in accord
with their plans.
The Berlin statement adds that the
French losses on this front have been
equal to those suffered by the Allies
In the Champagne district, where, &C
cording to Berlin, the French percent
age Of casualties ran exceedingly high,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
RECRUITING IN U. S. CHARGED.
Government Probing Alleged Activity
OF England

San Francisco.-Agents OF the De-
partment OF Justice are investigating
alleged recruiting in California for the
Allies in the European war, The main
Office Of the supposed recruiting agents
is in San Francisco. Franz Bopp,
Consul-Gene for Germany in San
Francisco, was said to have supplied
information upon which the investigat-
ing is based, but he denied this. On
good authority, It was stated that some
of the investigators had found no trou'
ble in enlisting
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
DoINGS AT The
STATE CAPITAL
Governor o'k.'s Move For Probing OF
Increase-Probatlon officers
Benefited.

Harrisburg. g.-Governor Brumbaugh
announced his approval OF the Ware
resolution providing for the appoint
ment of commission OF three to In
vestlgate the cause OF the increase in
the price OF anthracite coal by opera
tors or dealers, whether justified, or
made "as a result of any illegal COM
bination or confederation upon the
part OF the operators of anthracite coal
mines or dealers in anthracite coal"
The commissioners are to serve with
out compensation and are given the
usual powers of legislative investiga-
tion commissions, including right OF
subpoena The commission has SIS 900
for expenses and may employ secre'
tary and call upon the Attorney Gen
eral for legal advice.
II Is understood that the Governor
will shortly name the commission as
It is charged TO make a report TO him
not later than January i next and 70
the Governor and Legislature not later
than January /, 1917.
Other bills signed were:
Senate bill providing that assess
ments OF damages for the opening or
widening OF any highway in any mu
nicipality shall include all damages al
the existing confirmed grade.
Senate bill providing means fol
the incorporation and regulation oi
companies, not for profit, organized
for protection and preservation OF for
ests, fish, game and wild life and tc
encourage and improve breeding Of
poultry, pigeons and game.
House bill amending second-clas,
city taxation and water rent bill sc
that they shall be assessed and all ap
propriations made prior TO December
/ for the ensuing fiscal years beginning
January l; changing periods OF pay
ment Of water rent and regulating col
lection of delinquent accounts.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
ACCUSED OF wREcKINe TRAIN.
Three Men Who Live Near Scene Held
On Murder Charge.

Birmingham, Ala.-W. s. Henry,
Amos Smith and Archie Lee we're ar
rested on murder charges in connec-
ton with the wreck near here Of a
Eeaboard Air Line fast passenger train
from New York. Three persons were
killed in the wreck, which was at
tributed by railroad officials TO removal
OF part OF the track. The men under
arrest live near the scene Of the wreck
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
WOULD RESENT
j. S. PRESSURE
ChazarO's Defiant Reply to
President Wilson.
LOOKS ON NOTE AS ADVICE
Points To Statement That America
Does Not Claim Right To Settle
Mexieo's AffaIrs-Ready For
Fusion Movement

Washington. 49, The United States
government was informed in note
from Francisco Lagos Chazaro, presi.
dent of the Villa.Zapata convention
government at Mexico City, that If
President Wilson's recent statement
warning the Mexican factions to com
pose their differences should signify
pressure OF threat" the conventionist
government, still harboring the con-
science Of its sacrifices, will maintain
the dignity Of the Mexican people"
The communication, transmitted by
the Brazilian Minister at Mexico City,
states, however. that the convention
continues ito conjecture that the gen
eral idea Of the government Of the
United States is to help US in a friendly
way to bring TO an end our fratricidal
struggle which would be for the great
est good Of the country"
Questions Wilson'S Stand.
After declaring a willingness TO
make peace with the Carranza faction,
the note as made public by the State
Department says, in part:
THE Convention government does
not see, does not wish to see, in the
substance of the declarations made by
| His Excellency, President Wilson, any
thing more than an advice, friendly
suggestion to induce the contending
groups to wipe out their differences
and lead them into the path to the end
pursued by the revolution. Coming to
the declaration that If we Mexicans
cannot settle our differences within a
very short time the government of the
American Union will find itself con
strained to decide as to what means
it shall use to bring II about, the Con
ventonist government cannot under
stand how President Wilson previously
declares in the same note that the
United States does not desire or claim
any right 10 settle the affairs of Mex
leo. and more to the same effect. The
same chief of the American nation
made at Indianapolis the following
categorical declaration:
"I am proud to belong to a power
full nation which says that country
Mexico, which we could crush, will en-
Joy the same liberty in the manage
ment of It's affairs as we enjoy If
am strong / should be ashamed to die
tate TO the weak in the measure of my
strength. My pride consists in keep
ing my strength free and not in op
pressing another people with It,"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
MAYOR OF OHIO TOWN ousTED.
Also Fined $40 and Costs For Collect
ina Excessive Fees.

Steubenville, ohio.-George W. Nc
Leish was ousted as Mayor of this city
and given a suspended fine of $40 and
costs in Criminal Court, following his
conviction a week ago on an indict-
ment charging extortion by collecting
excessive fees from prisoners tried in
Mayors Court.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
MILLIONS NOW POURING IN.
Treasury Officials Expect Big Surplus
For Fiscal Year.

Washington.-The working balance
IN the United States Treasury, which
three weeks ago reached the low mark
Of S1O.O0O.OOO. has leaped to $4,000
600. and Treasury officials now anti.
cipate a big surplus by the end Of the
fiscal year
Collections from the income and cor
poration taxes are now pouring into
the Treasury at the rate Of nearly 81
100000 day. The total receipts
Thursday were over 100000, Of
which 1891 200 was from the income
and corporation taxes. Before the first
of June the expenditures we're exceed.
ing The receipts at the rate Of So.
10000 per month, and now the tide
has turned and more money is coming
into the Treasury than is being ex
pended for the first time since the
European war started.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
DECLARES RoUMANlA READY
Serbian Premier Says intervention
viii Come Soon.

Rome.-The Giornale dItalia prints
an interview with Premier Pasich Of
Serbia, obtained by correspondent at
Nish.
Premier Pasich is quoted as saying
that Roumanian Intervention in the
war is merely question of days, per
haps hours He adds that peace is
nearer than expected and that peace
win mean the end OF Austria.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
LIQUOR LIMIT LAW UPHELD.
Alabama Supreme Court Declare,
Statute Constitutional.

Montgomery, Ala.-The Alabama
Supreme Court held constitutional the
law which restricts the quantity OF
liquor that may be shipped to con-
signees in Alabama within prescribed
periods. The law also 6xes the amount
which may be kept in possession of in
dividuals.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
COOPERATING IN ADRlATIc.
Italian Fleet Aiding Anglo-Freneh
Warships.

Paris.-The Ministry OF Marine gave
out an announcement reading;
1.-THE Anglo-French naval forces In
the Mediterranean are now co-operat'
ing with the Italian feet, whose parti-
cipation makes possible more ef-
fective patrol OF the Adriatic.
"Warships OF the Allies also are
actively engaged in finding and de
stroying oil depots from which the
enemy's submarines have been re
plenishing their supplies"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
KAISER QUOTED FOR PEACE.
But Wants II profitable" For Ger
many, Alleged Letter Says.

Paris.-Extracts from a letter said
to have been sent by Emperor William
20 parsonage connected with the
Bavarian court, and published in Spain,
are reproduced by the Maun. The En-
peror is quoted as saying, in part:
"Our only object is peace profit
able for the German states. This peace
may be concluded sooner than thought
If it gave for the time being only an
incomplete result It would at least
serve as a preparation for the future
It could be signed tomorrow II l
wished
when my august grandfather
placed the empire on its present basis
he did not pretend to have realized a
completed work. The empire always
IS susceptible Of growth. What can
not be achieved today win be achieved
later"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
HOLD 100000 PRISONERS.
Baravian Paper Credits This Total To
Teuton Allies.

Berlin, via London.-The prisoners
taken by the German and Austro-Hun-
garian armies up to June IA totaled l.
10000, according to the Bavarian
Stats zeitung The newspaper says
this total is divided as follows; Rus
SLAMS, 100000; French, 255,0O0; Eng
lish, 24,OOO; Belgian, 4l,OOO, and
Serbian, $4,000.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
TO AID BLIND SOLDIERS.
Keeper Of the Lighthouse" Sails For
French City.

New York.-Miss Winifred Holt,
keeper Of the Lighthouse" the insti-
tuition Of the New York Association for
the Blind, sailed on the steamer Roch.
ambeau, to organize a corps of work
ers abroad who will look after the vic
tins Of the European war who have
lost their sight. Assistance in teach
ing them to become self-supporting
will be the object Of the work, and
regular courses OF training will be be-
gun where practicable. Many promi-
nent persons have interested them
selves in the financing Of the effort
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
TROUBLED OVER OPENED MAIL
Washington May Refer Swedish Min
ister To Britain.

Washington.-United States officials
are confronted with perplexing prob.
lem in connection with the complaint
OF the Swedish Minister here that
private mail from New York to Sweden
was opened while passing through Eng
land.
AS the mails were alleged to have
been opened in England and not on the
high seas, interesting legal questions
have been raised which made 1t seem
doubtful to many officials whether the
United States could do more than
transmit the complaint to Great Britain
for consideration.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
KAISER INDIGNANT OVER RAID.
Innocent Victims Al Karlsruhe Greatly
AffIlct Him.

Amsterdam via London.-A message
received here from Frankfort says the
Grand Duke OF Baden, now at the front
has sent the following telegram con.
cerning the recent raid on Karlsruhe
by French aeroplanes TO the burgo'
master of that city, Emperor VII
liam has telegraphed to me his deep
indignation at the wicked attack upon
beloved Karlsruhe. The poor, innocent
victims among civilians have greatly
afflicted him"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24

London-The following report from
Sir John French, commander-in-chief
of the British forces on the continent,
was given out here:
"The fighting in the northern and
southern portions Of our front con-
inued throughout June 16, in co-opera-
ton with the attack Of our ally about
Arras.
East OF Ypres all the German first
line trenches which we captured re-
main in our hands in spite OF two coun-
ter-attacks. which we're repulsed with
heavy loss to the enemy. We were,
however unable to retain those OF the
enemy's second.line trenches.
East Of Festubert. as a result OF
a further attack we made a slight ad'
vance and, judging by the number OF
dead Germans in the trenches entered
by us. our artillery fire was very ef-
fective"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
WAR UPSET WATERLOO PLANS.
Battlefield Was To Have Been Made
Perpetual Memorial.

London.-Less than a year ago prep
arations were afoot in England to cele-
brate the centenary of the Battle of
Waterloo by purchasing the famous
held and dedlcatlng It as perpetual
memorial but the anniversary with
the battlefield in the hands Of the Ger
mans, is passing almost unobserved.
The only recognition Of the centenary
were the presentation by the Duke OF
Wellington to King George, at Windsor
Castle. Of a miniature French tricolor
and celebration at Wellington Col
lege, erected by public subscription in
honor of the Iron Duke.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24

Roger p Laudenslager, for seysi
years health officer Of Emaus, and for
twenty-five years craftsman in th'
office of the Emaus Pipe Mill. died q
dropsy, aged sixty-four. He is said to
have been the youngest great-graBS
father in the State.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
SHE TOOK UP ARMS FOR RUSSIA
colonePs Daughter Made Prisoner In
Battle In Galicia.

Berlin, via London.-Among the
prisoners taken by General Won Mack
ensen's army during the fighting in
Galicia is the daughter Of a Russian
colonel She was dressed in the uni
form of a one-year volunteer and has
been fighting in the ranks.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
Refuse Rate Hearing On Railroads.

Harrisburg. - The Public Service
Commission has refused to grant a
hearing on the rates of the Pennsyl-
vania and Reading Railroads for COM
mutation and suburban service in the
vicinity of Philadelphia, as asked by
Edwin M. Abbott, of Philadelphia, on
May 26. The commission holds that a
further hearing was asked and shat as
no cause is shown for further hear
Ings, the petitioner is referred to the
Act governing appeals from decisions
Of the commission as TO the next step.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24

DR.. Kalbfus, State Game Comnis
sioner, accompanied Colonel Harry c
Trexler TO Hickory Run to come to Il
agreement for the establishment Of !
State game preserve. Colonel Trexiel
is head of an association OF sprSs
men, owning one thousand acres q
land.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24

According TO the terms of the will
OF Miss Lavina Weiser, a direct de
scendant OF Conrad Weiser. OF Colonial
fame, probated at Sunbury. the bulk
of an estate estimated to be worth
$4,000 is given to Zion Lutheras
Church, Sunbury.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24

Frank L. Cloud has resigned as su.
perintendent OF schools. Norristown,
to become teacher OF languages in
the Southern High School of Philadel.
phia.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24

George Hill, aged fifty, coremaker
at the Reading Coal & Iron repair
shops. died at the Pottsville Hospital
from the effects OF the intense heat
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
scHwAs TO INCREASE OUTPUT.
orders Erection OF Another She'll
LOADING Plant At Bethlehem.

South Bethlehem, Pa.-C. NJ. Schwab
announced that he had issued orders
for the erection of another shell-load-
ing plant at cost of 100000. The de
mand for shrapnel shells from England
is so pressing that Mr.. Schwab found
It necessary to put up the third plant
OF this kind.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24

Charles Wayne. who murdered Mrs.
Steiner three years ago. died in East
ern Penitentiary where he was seIy.
ing fifteen years.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
STATE NEWS
BRIEFLY TOLD.
Latest Doings in Various Parts
of the State.
pREPAREDF RQUICKREADlNe
Wife Kills Man AZ Children Look On.
One Killed, Two Hurt In School
House Crash-Coremaker Sue
eumbs To Heat.

Mrs. Thomas G. Williams, of Cata.
sauqua, overcome while ironing, broke
her arm In falling on the floor.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24

Lincoln M. Luft, fiftytwo years old,
member OF the police department Of
Birdsboro,. fell dead Of hemorrhages
while patrolling his beat.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24
80 Road Foremen Fired; Autos For so

Harrisburg. rg.-Highway Commission
er Cunningham has ordered the dis
missal of eighty general road foremen
who have been paid $S5 a month and
expenses and will purchase small auto
mobiles at about Sass each for road
superintendents in an effort to reduce
expenses. II is figured that the cars
will enable the fifty road superintend-
ents to cover much more territory and
to keep in closer touch with the work.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24

Prof. Arthur p. Mylin will succeed
Prof e. C. Roudabush as supervising
principal OF the Mt Joy schools, and
principal OF the high school. He is a
graduate OF Franklin and Marshall Col
lege, and all-around athlete.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24

James Tolen, Of Dunsmore. pleaded
guilty to a serious charge preferred by
a seven-year-old girl OF Lehighton, and
was sentenced to serve in the Eastern
Penitentiary three years at SOLITARY
confinement.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24

The Bowertown and Snyder's Re
formed Churches have elected Rev. O.
l. Laubach, OF Butztown, recently
graduated from the Lancaster Reform
ed Theological Seminary. as pastor Of
the joint congregations.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-06-24

As result OF being kicked in the
stomach by a horse at his home at
Tuckerton. John Stoner sixtyons
years old. died at the Reading Hos
pital. He was removing nail from
the horses hoof when he was kicked