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The Washington herald., 1915-05-27
GERMANS ARE beaten
At LES Gonzales
French Claim They Also Defeat At.
tempts to Retake Positions in
Region of Angres.

Paris. May 26.-Tonights official state
ment says:
The British troops registered a new
advance in the direction of Labassee.
taking sixty prisoners. with several Of
ffcers and some machine guns.
North of Arras tho Germans continued
their desperate efforts to retake the posi-
tons which they lost yesterday in the re-
gion Of Angres The combat was ex-
tremely violent throughout the day. At
the works known as Les Cornailles, a
German counter-attack forced US to fall
back at first. but in less than an hour
we had recaptured the entire position and
We have continued to hold it since then.
AT the neighborins works further
south the Germans, after fierce attacks,
recaptured part of the northern salient.
We held the western salient and took
part of the southern salient. Between
these two works and the road from AK
Noulette 10 SoucheZ our attacks prog
ressed and we gained a footing a various
points in the enemy's lines. The Ger
mans were not able TO reoccupy any of
the trenches captured by us yesterday.
On the northern edge of the AK Nou-
lette-Souchez road. q lively battle was
fought in the woods, without changing
the positions on either side. Between
tthis road and the Lorette table rock. in
the Fond de Duval, violent German ar
tllery fire failed to dislodge us from the
positions captured yesterday and we
gained further ground. On the slopes
northeast of the chapel Of Notre Dame
de Lorette. We progressed some 2OC
meters in spite Of an intense lombard
inent.
In the outskirts of Ablain-St Nazaire
we captured revolving gun. At Neu-
Nille-St. Vast, after a fierce fight we
took a group of houses forming a dan
serous salient. In these various actions
the Germans suffered heavy losses.
A German aeroplane flying toward
Paris this morning ran into the air
squadron of an intrenched camp at
Nillencya. near Meaux. and dropped
bombs on it, without result. The air
squadrons at the front, being fore
warned, were waiting for it on its re-
turn, and the machine, still loaded with
four bombs, was brought down by one
of our aeroplanes near Braine. in the
region of scissors. The two German
aviatOrs were killed.
Our aviators successfully dropped
fifty 90-millimeter shells on the aero
drome al La Brayelle, near Doux. The
hangers and the machines on the
ground were hit"
The Washington herald., 1915-05-27
OFFICIALS FIND IT HARD
TO BELIEVE GERMANY SENT
SHIP DOWN WITH TORPEDO

The positive announcement of the Brit.
| ish admiralty that the American steam
ship Nebraskan was torpedoed Tuesday
Off the Irish coast caused a stir here
yesterday second only to the shock felt
when the news of the Lusitania sinking
was received.
In view of the circumstances of the
case, officials find it very difficult to be-
lieve that the Nebraskan was torpedoed.
and are anxiously awaiting the arrival
OF the ship in port to learn what state
ment her captain and officers have to
make about the case. The press reports
that the captain OF the Nebraskan sent a
message saying he had struck torpedo
or mine We're noted here, and conse-
auently officials are trying to suspend
Judgment until complete reports are re-
ceived. 1t is expected more detailed in
formation will be available today.
Both Ambassador Page and Consul
General Skinner reported to the State
Department yesterday that the Nebras-
kan had been torpedoed. Their dis
patches, however. Were based on infor-
nation received by the British admir-
atty from its wireless station at Lands
End. England.
Will AgEravate situation.
Should 1t develop that there is suf-
hcient evidence to establish the admir-
ATTY report that the Nebraskan was
torpedoed. there is no doubt entertain
ed here but that the incident will very
seriously affect the already delicate sit
uation existing between the German
and United States governments on the
question of the German submarine
operations.
That Is why the opinion here inclines
to the belief that the Nebraskan struck
a mine, because it Is regarded as incon-
ceivable that the Germans would attack
an American vessel outbound from Eng
land. and therefore not carrying contra
band, just at the moment when the Ber-
lin government is preparing a reply to
the American note regarding previous at
lacks on American life and the American
flag
1t is held that only an intention 10
precipitate a break with the United
States could explain a German subma-
rine attack on the Nebraskan. as the cir
crmstances Of the case make II quite the
most fragrant offense vet committed, 20
far a. disregard of law is concerned.
The Nebraskan was flying tie Omitted
States nag. as is her right: She WAS
hound for her home and not belIisenent
port: she had no contraband on board.
Not only is there absolutely no excuee
which could be made for an attack on
her. but also II 10 the fact that no mill
tasy purpose Whatsoever could have bssa
The Washington herald., 1915-05-27
Germs Can't Stay
With This Treatment
No Impurities Can Retain
A Foothold- They're
Driven Out.

The action Of s. s. S., the famous blood
purifier. is direct from the moment 1t
enters the stomach. Unlike food that
must be acted upon by the digestive
Juices. S. S. s. goes at once into the
blood. and in less than five minutes has
traversed the entire circulation.
1t now rapidly spreads its medicinal
action in the fine network of blood ves-
sells and Is like giving the blood q
thorough bath, to overcome eczema,
blood risings, boils and other eruptivs
conditions. 1t can not harm any part Of
the system. 1t does not lodge in the
Joints as do mercury. arsenic and other
minerals frequently to be found in
blood remedies. 1t is . natural medi-
cine for the blood. Just As essential to
health IL germs have gotten the upper
hand as is nutritious food II after .
spell Of sickness the body calls for nour-
ishment Wherever you 90 you are
sure to meet some one who used 8. s. g.
for the blood and IL . willing witness
to its wonderful power to overcome
blood troubles. You can obtain 8 8. 8.
In almost any drug store in the U. g..
. significant fact rs to its worth and
NJ sterling reputation. Get . bottle
today. 1t will do you good. Write to
The Swift Specific Co., lo4 Swift Bldg.
Atlanta. Ga. II the directions with the
bottle Do not fully esvsr ysuF case
The Washington herald., 1915-05-27
NEBRASKAN EITHER HIT
BY A MINE OR TORPEDO
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.

She PASSED the lod head of Kinsale the
scene of the Lusitania disa ster at Ii
O'Clock this morning and Queenstown
about J O'Clock this afternoon. She ap-
peared to be in no immediate distress.
but was flying the signal. II am not
under control
A telegram this afternoon from Crook
haven. ireland, says subma rine was
seen shortly after o'clock last night
near Galley Cove. about ten miles from
Fastnet, and thirty miles from the scene
of the mishap to the Nebraskan. No
connection, however has been establish
ed between the two incidents.
Several fishermen sighted the subma-
rine. which was close to the shore near
the mouth of a creek. One man with a
rifle fired two shots at an officer stand
ing on the coming deck. The subma-
rine dived Immediately. but soon re-
appeared on the surface further out
More shots were fired and it again dlsap-
peared.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-27
IN land FROM
WRECKED Liner
Ryndam Reaches Port Sew
eral Hours After Fruit
Steamer Strikes Her.
BATTLESHIPS GIVE HELP
South Carolina Reaches Holland
American Ship First-Brings Pas
sengers to New York Quarantine.

New York Thursday, May |.-Sev-
enty-seven passengers and 200 members
of the crew of the HollandAmericau
liner Ryndam reached Hoboken in safety
shortly after midnight this morning, af-
ter a thrilling experience following the
collision of the steamship with the fruit
steamer Joseph ]. Cuneo l24 miles off
Ambrose Channel. early yesterday.
Battleshps of the Atlantic fleet of
Nantucket. called by wireless, sped 10
the rescue.
BattIeships Bring Them In.
The South Carolina. which arrived
alongside the two battered vessels at : 80
o'clock yesterday morning. four hours
after the crash. brought both passengers
and crew of the Ryndam to Quarantine.
At I o'clock in the evening the steam
ship Thomas j. Willard, with friends of
the Ryndam's passengers aboard. left
pier No. /. North River, to meet the bat
tleships.
The hold of the Ryndam was full of
water. but she was able to make the
Ambrose Lightship under her own steam
She was conveyed. however. by the bat
tleship Texas
The Ryndam was met at the liShtship
by fleet of tugs, the wrecking steamer
w. f. Chapman, and two steam pilot
boats The Cuneo was not badly hurt
That no lives We're lost was due largely
to the GOODNESS and discipline of the Off
GERS and the crew of the Ryndam. 1t
was 3:52 a. m. when the crash occurred.
The Ryndam. bound fer Rotterdam. Hol-
LAID, had been ranmed by the Cuneo.
being hit in the por; side. She began to
list Immediately. At first it was doubtful
whether the ship could be saved. but the
passengers were assured there was
plenty of time to launch the lifeboats.
Sea Calm; People safe.
The sea was comparatively calm. A
short time afterwards. all the passengers
and many of the crew had been trans
ferred in boats to the Cuneo.
A distress signal flashed by wireless
from the Ryyndam was received by
Rear Admiral Mclean. commanding
fleet and also by the battleships South
Carolina. Michigan. Kansas. and Louis
lana. All the battleships Immediately
rushed 10 the scene of the accident
Under forced draught. the South Caro-
lima developed more speed than on her
official acceptance. When she appear
ed the refugees gave her hearty
cheer of welcome.
Capt r. l.. Russell. commanding the
South Carolina, arranged 10 transfer
the passengers and those of the crew
who had been taken aboard the Cuneo
to the battleship. This was promptly
done by boat crews from the battle
ships. Capt. Vanderheuvel. of the
Ryndam, with his officers and all OF
his engineers on board and only as
many of his crew were needed, then
started for New York.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-27
INSURANCE COST
EXCEEDS TAXES
c. F. Nesbit Says D. c. Resi-
dents Pay 100000 a
Year for Former.
PRAISES CIVIC BODIES
Ryownloxy Chide< The. Who P.l;.v.
PRAISES CIVIC BODIES
Brownlow Chides Those Who Believe
Congress Has No Right to
Govern District.

The people Of Washington pay more
money every year for insurance than they
do for taxes. Charles F. Nesbit. superin-
tendent Of insurance. declared last night
in addressing a mass meeting Of the
Rhode Island Avenue Suburban Citizens
Association in the Sherwood PRESBYTERIAN
Church.
THE people Of the District" said Mr..
Nesbit. pay 100000 a year to insurance
companies. the greater part of which is
for life insurance Stating that he is
frequently accused of being responsible
Tor increases In insurance rates. he said:
Il can vindicate myself OF this charge.
because there is no law which gives the
District superintendent of insurance any
supervision over the making of insurance
rates here. But We are workIg for such
law and hope to get it at the coming
session Of Congress"
Commissioner Brownlow indirectly
scolded those who believe that it is un-
just to have Congress govern the Dis
trict. saying. There is only one reason
why the city of Washington exists and
that is because it is the Capital of the
nation. He praised the Federation of
Citizens Associations as the only way
OF securing truly representative form
of government for the District
II was a social meeting in celebration of
the seventh anniversary of the organiza-
ton of the association. The following
took part in the entertainment: Alexan-
der Crinkshank, piano: Mr.. Harwood.
vocal solo: Mrs. Willis. rccitations. Frank
Goebel. solo: Miss Mary Jones. recita-
tons. and Mrs. W. S. Torbert solo.
The following were admitted to MEM
hership: John w. Stewart. Hugh B. Cal
iahan. Ralph. II. Campbell. r. c. Camp
bell. James A. Gieman. Floyd W. Patch,
George w. Bodkin. II. NJ. Hildrup. Fred
G. Winklcr. John Hester, and w. F.
OBrien
The Washington herald., 1915-05-27
that is one of the reasons for European
supremacy in the past in Latin America
John Barrett to SPEAK.

John Barrett to Speak.
The fourth general session of the con-
ference will be held this morning at 10
o'clock in the Pan-American Union
Building. Addresses will be delivered by
Joseph +. Davies. chairman of the Fed
eral Trade Commission. and John Barrett.
| director general of the Pan-American
Union.
At l o'clock this afternoon the menu
bers of the conference will be rendered
luncheon at the Pan-American Union
Building by Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo. At } o'clock the delegates will
leave on trip to Mount Vernon aboard
the Presidents yacht. the Mayflower.
Secretary of War Lindley NJ Garri-
son Will be host to the members of the
conference on a trip to the army post
at Fort Myer, Va, tomorrow afternoon,
when a special drill of the troops will
be held. Mr.. Garrison will address the
delegates at the Fan-American Union
Building at Ais o'clock, just before the
delegates leave for Fort Myer All
members of the conference, both dele
gates from Latin America and repre-
sentatives of the United States. to-
gether with members of their families,
Will leave the Pan-American Union
Building at 4:30 o'clock under the es-
cort of Secretary Garrison. Automo-
biles will be provided for the entire
party.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-27
BOARD TO CONTROL DRINKING.
British Body to Deal with Liquor
In MunitiOn Areas.

London. May 26.-The government has
appointed a central control board to dea
with the drink problem in areas devoted
to the production OF munitions to mil.
itary camps. or transport
The members of the board include Wal
dorf Astor, NJ. P; Lord d Afternoon, Sir
Neville Chamberlain. Z. r. Cross. ex-
president of the Justices Association
John Denny. the Dumbarton shipbuilder:
J. Hodge. NJ. p: Sir William Lever Sir
George Newman. NJ. D.; Philip Snowden.
NJ. p: John Pedder. assistant secretary
of the home office; r. r. Scott. of the
admiralty. and w. Towle former man
ager of the Midland Hotels.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-27
BARNES ATTACKS SOCIALISM.
Labor and Reform Laws Aimed a
In Constitutional Convention.

Albany, May Sled by VIM. Barnes.
the old guard OF Republicans today
made an attack on the labor and reform
laws of the State. when il prepared to
sweep from the statute books the work
mems compression law. the widowed
mothers pension law. child labor laws,
hours of work regulations, and the mimi
mum wage statutes.
All that Barnes would say after intro
ducing the amendment in the constitu-
tional convention. was. II want to wipe
ort all socialistic legislation
The Washington herald., 1915-05-27
TOWN WILL DIP" TIPPLERS,

Hermitage. Ark. May eS.-Strict So
briefly viii he encouraged in this town.
The council has passed an ordinance
that any negro caught on the streets
intoxicated or any negro hoy under Is
out after curfew rings at s o'clock
p. m. will be dipped in the vat the
next morning. And the town boasts
Of the best dipping watts in Bradley
County.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-27

served by sinking her Consequently. II
it is established that the Nebraskan was
torpedoed by a German submarine, It
will be regarded here a. q wanton at
tempt at pure destruction on the part Of
the submarine and in absolute violation
of all existing laws governing rights OF
merchantmen on the high seas
The Washington herald., 1915-05-27
DR.. Roller Near Title

New York. May S-Dr. Roller. champion OF
America is step nearer the wrestling champion
ship Of the world to-day. He defeated Lorenz
Christensen. Of Denmark. last night at the inter
national tournament in Manhattan Open HOUSE.
Roller threw his opponent in seven minutes with
q wrist and body lock.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-27
SQUASH Injury Causes Death.

San Francisco. May San injury to the head
suffered while playing squash at the San FRANCISCO
Olympia Club last week caused the death early to-
day of Arthur W. Foster. jr.. president Of a San
Raefel, Cal, bank. He the Of A. W.
Foster treasurer Of the Panama Pacific EIposi-
ton
The Washington herald., 1915-05-27
ATLANTIC CITY.
ATLANTIC CITY RESORTS.
/, Kentucky Ave.
N AAAP RAA~h

Hotel Kentucky k: ..:r s.. Ass.
Atlantic City's leading moderate rate
Hotel Unexcelled table and service.
Remodeled. Elevator to street level
Running water In rooms: private baths.
80. $40. Sl2.50 per week. American
plan. Arthur o. Franekle, Prop.J TA00.
. Il. 0sDvi0A, Ag1.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-27
Yankee Wins Two Races

Berlin, MAY 8-Jockey Archibald the American
rider. won two races yesterday at Hoppegarten. a
suburb II Berlin. Horse racing has been resumed
in Germany. but there Is betting.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-02-12
MEXICAN MINERS Al, RAY :
Hold Mass Meetings and Send Dele
cation to Protest. Against Kinney
Bill. "a. $50. q - 4


RAY, Feb. S6.-That the Kinney
Claypool bill, now pending inenthe
Legislature, will work an immense
hardship on the people of this camp
particularly the Spanish and Mexi-
can mine workers, was the decision
reached at a monster mass meeting
held at the Juarez theatre here to-
night. Prominent citizens of the
camp addressed the meeting and adj
vised action against the measure
about to come up for consideration {.
A delegation of from one to two
hundred residents OF the camp will
leave Ray tomorrow morning to ap-
pear before the committee that has
the bill In charge, and to protest
most vigorously against its passage.
THE bill means in many Instances.
the taking away of the chance to
earn livelihood of great many
men of family. 1t denies them the
right to continue working at their
chosen occupation.
This was the ,gist. of the speeches.
A petition was signed by hundreds
of voters, who wish in, this way to
protest against the passage of the
bill -
THE Kinney Claypool bill, prohibit
ing those who do not speak or ,un-
derstand English from working at
hazardous occupations, has caused
more excitement in this camp than
any other bill ever proposed. The
mass meeting was, so large that the
theatre would not hold them all, and
an overflow meeting had, to be or
ganized on the outside.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-02-12

California side of the Colorado river.
The country in which the mines are
said to lie is the toughest section OF
the United States, and while the
hills are not high in9 altitude they
makeup for it in steepness and mac
cessability.s In that region some
years ago a oprospector found big
Spring of water close by deposit of
gold bearing material, something
similar ITO that In the Chemehuevis
valley, south of Topock. He panned
considerable of the ground and found
that it carried big values in coarse
gold hut ON going out he took q
'circuitous route and was unable to
find the place again. although he
made many searches for it. Later
"a man named Davis found the spring
and the placer, but like the other
man he failed to ind the way back.
ames.fTwiggs. well known in this
county. and others had a. gold-copper
claim in that section. but, only did
small amount Of work on it. This
was at the time Of, the completion OF
the railroad over the old bridge at
Needles, and prior TO the building of
the lTopock bridge. Some excellent
ore was taken from the find. but the
ground was badly broken and the
vein hard to follow, so that the
men associated with Mr.. Tyiggs gave
up the work of prospecting in that
section. .
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-02-12

DR.. L. D. Ricketts,, the well known
mining engineer, returned to -Bisbee
yesterday.
Interested parties in Prescott were
advised by telegram this week from
Kingman, of a strike that had been
made by the Frisco Gold Mines Co. /,
that exceeded expectations of the
most sanguine, and which was said
to be one of the biggest ever known
in the state. The rich ore body was
struck on the dip at the Bottom of
the, shaft, 200 feet deep. and as
opened up was fully five feet wide,
giving average values of over 800
per ton In gold. streaks were in
evidence that showed 5000 per ton.
The shaft was being vertically sunk
and the cutting into of the ore body
was not ANTICIPATED until great depth
had been reached.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-02-12
NOM NCI NEWS
AND ITEMS. OF local IATEREsT

During the recent flood stage of
the Eagle river the water carried
away about. one hundred and fifty
feet of fiumes belonging to the Mo-
french Water company Fred Sjo-
quist is out on the job this week max
ing the necessary repairs.s
A semi-monthly tournament of the
Slough players in camp was held in
the reception rooms Of the Staf
House on Thursday evening of last
week "a large number were pres
lent ands thea playgswas fast and furi-
E1ilffs s. Z When che smoke cleared and
the points counted, w. W. Berauit
bad made the largest number, and
Dan Lewis. the next, while J. v.
lRearsd1I had 3made the least num- Der.
Desirable and useful faFors we're
awarded the three guests and the So
Icial evening was much appreciated. -
On Tuesday. evening OF. this week.,
the Whist Club met in regular SEES
sion IN the Armory. The play has
been changed during the month .sof
February from Straight to Duplicate
Whist, and the boys are enjoying the
game very much.
lo0Slul1luS- Ol uoSQdys 90
the weeks session of the County
Teachers Institute will open in Dun
tran and the local teaching corps Of
the Public schools have arranged to
fattend. Public school will close on
Friday, February 18th and remain
closed until Monday, March LIST. An
excellent program has been arranged
| for the meetings this year and the
whole affair will be instructive as
well as entertaining "A number of
the Morenci teachers have consented
to assist on the program. AT the
close of the institute on Friday even
ing, the, Duncan people have arranged
for a social gathering and dance,
and the entire week promises to be a
lively one in that place.
In response to called meeting of
the many ladies in camp a ,goodly
n,Im,.er assembled at the. honss of
Mr.. Milton Mclean on Tuesday after
noon of this week, and reorgakila-
ton of the Ladies Aid Society book
place. The time was spent in a
pleasant and enthusiastic manner dis
cussing numerous plans for vigorous
work in aiding and assisting the
poo. and needy. No doubt the ladies
will accomplish much good in places
not yet visited. i During the after
noon an election of officers was held
with the Following results: President
Mrs. G. M. Robson; Vice President,
Mrs. Milton Mclean; Secretary
Treasurer, Edith Johnston and Miss
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-02-12

Lucy Purdum was placed in charge
of the Girls Auxiliary, AS the mi
tial meeting, the results were graft,
flying, and the members are hoping to
interest many more ladies in the
work. "
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-02-12

In addition to the extra trains
that may be placedaon the schedules
of the. Southern Pacific. and South
western, thirty special trains are to
be run through Tucson to- the coast
expositions; acarrying cat least 10000.
tourists. ~ Il ssaf - ~.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-02-12

The Mohave County Miner (King-
mani says: -'H I
H. M-George and John Lorimer, OF
Needless have discovered vein of
copper-gold ore in the broken range
to the southwest of Topock, on the
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-02-12

The second attempt within month
to burglarize the jewelry store Uof
Pierre IA. Rally: on North Stone ave-
nue. in Tucson was made yesterday
Afternoon about. 2 o'clock. In this
instance, as well as lin the last, the
twould- be-thief was foiled by the eff
forts of; the proprietor himself. 80
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-02-12

w. War BeraNlt was az business
visitor In Duncan ON Thursday esof
this week, in, the interest of :. the p.
D.. M. Co.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-02-12

Local druggists are preparing to
put into effect the Harrison law re-
Gently passed by Congress for the
purpose of more closely regulating
the sale of narcotics. This law
goes into effect March 1, and blanks
furnished by the goyernm ent must be
produced upon which sales are to be
recorded and all data concerning the
same kept for report to the govern
ment.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-02-12
STATE. NEWS

Inviting the tax commission to
hold tits annual inqufsitorial z confer
ence lat Flagstaff a. delegation from
the Coconino capital waited on mem
bers of the commission. Saturday.