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The Washington herald., 1915-07-11
OFFICIAL WAR STATEMENTS

Petrograd, July 10.-The latest report OF
Grand Duke Nicholas follows:
The situation in the Shawl region,
west of the Narew. on the Narew front
and on the left bank of the Vistula. Is
unchanged.
The enemy attempted yesterday to
throw a bridge across the Dobr River be-
low Ossowiec, near Brjostovo. but the
fire of our artillery destroyed it. Our
patrols demolished what remained after
our artillery fire ceased.
in the PISA Valley We captured hos
tile aeroplane.
.In the sectors of Jedwabno and
Przasnysz there was lively artillery
duel and isolated engagements OF a local
nature. In the direction OF Boimow,
near Goumine (southwest Of Warsaw the
enemy attacked our positions. He used
gas, but at no point was
able to make progress. We occupy me
whole of our original front.
In the direction of Lublin our offen-
siye has extended along the entire region
from the mouth of the Podlipe as far as
the stream south of Bykhawa. The. enc
my continues his retreat, but has Of
fered particularly obstinate resistance
ut Height lis. south Of Wilkolax and
Gorny. The number Of our German pris-
oners has been increased ~ more than
Is, 900.
From Bykhawa to the western bank
OF the Bug River no action occurred
except an attack by the. Germans at
which was repulsed.
ION the Bug. Zlota Lipa and Dnetster
rivers the situation 10 unchanged Our
patrols. making a reconnaissance on this
entire front during a space Of twenty
four hours. captured several hundred
prisoners.
TN a fruitless attack on the Village OF
Kouptcho on the Bug the enemy left
about 800 killed and wounded on the
ground"
Petrograd. July 1A-Attempts By the
Turks to resume the Offensive on the
Caucasian front were repulsed. Il was.
oficiAily reported today in TIE follow.
ing communiQue:
There was rifle firing on the coast and
N the district near OTty. An art1ltary duel
The Washington herald., 1915-07-11
CLIMAX OF GREAT WAR
IN SPRING, EDITOR SAYS
Allies Although Six Months Late in Preparations Certain
of Victory, Military Critic Argues from
Recent Developments

upon a front behind. seems almost too
good to hope for 1t is not possible he
may do even this, save even Warsaw
and baffled Mackensen as he baffled Hin
denburg. That ought to be decided dur
ing the next week or two and 1t will be
an issue of transcendent interest sooner
or later as the invaders try to push for.
ward into the depths of Russia.
Doomed to Failure.
The are bound to fail in any case.
II they fail sooner than later and are
unable to carry even the lines of the milo
die Vistula with Warsaw and Nango-
rod, their discomforture will be of dis
astrous meaning to themselves and will
foreshadow the fatal sequel. We en-
phasize our conviction that it will! be i'm
possible for the invaders to sustain
the vitality and weight OF their attack
long enough to enable them to gain any
thing like a historic decision in their
favor. They will never break the grand
duke; in the end he will break them.
II the Germans cannot break our line
in the west during the next few months
they can never do it. Their new levies,
numbering not short of a million. are
ready. They may hope to bring men
and guns in altogether unexpected num-
bers from the east and employ a bat
tering and storming power hitherto I'M
imagined.
End May Come Soon.
But il the enemy sees that no decisive
toward final victory is like
ly to be gained in the east he Will
never wait passively to be ground be-
tween the upper and neither milestones
by a concerted offensive of the allies
when they have had time to acquire
the final crushing preponderance in men
and mechanism.
Thus the storm may burst soon. We
cannot tell where. There are almost
certain to be attacks SO violent in vari-
Gus quarters that 1t may take some
time to tell where the main blow is be-
ing attempted. The French and Brit
Ish armies are confident they can hold
their own. though they know that IL
the Germans in the near future indeed,
attempt to burst the allied line in the
west. the struggle is bound to be the
most terrible in the worlds annals.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-11
u. S. FOREIGN TRADE
HARD HIT BY WAR
Expectation Of Supplies for Armies
Was Large, Normal Permanent Foreign
Commerce Fell Off $86,707,820
In Eleven Months.

to compare the normal part of our for
eign exports of this year with similar
statistics for last year. Minus those ex-
ports, which may be regarded as war ex-
ports. the export trade for the period
under consideration this year represents
only 1886, 67S,6o2 u similar operation upon
the EXPORT figures for the same period
last year leaves a balance Of H,0S3, 3SI,-
Az, a difference of ss6 707. $40 on the wrong
side Of the ledger.
Despite the Gripping Of Germany's
vast trade with South America. the
United States not only has not benefited
in that direction, but has gone back
ward to such an extent that the trade
balance against US in our dealings with
our Southern neighbors has increased
from $ss, 2,3n to $l4s, 6S9, 307. In other
words We sold 81, 3S6, SIS less to them than
in 1914. and bought SO. ~ .Ssl more from
them.
Big Gain in War Supplies.
The increase in exports of war sup
plies for the recent period over that
period a year ago amounts to $3.50, 100. 669.
divided as shown by the following table;
The Washington herald., 1915-07-11
DROWNING GIRL RESCUED.
Washington Student Steps Into
Deep Water While Bathing.

Bethany Beach. Del. July l0.-Suddenly
stepping off into deep water while bath
ing here yesterday afternoon, Miss Helen
Sheriff, 10 years old, of 925 Westminster
street, Washington. d. C, was nearly
drowned before she was rescued by Will
lam Hudson and Miss Eleanor B. Farmer.
who are here for the summer.
Miss Sheriff, with eight other young
ladies OF the oweisa campfire. an organi-
zation of Technical High School girls of
Washington. were bathing. None of them
can swim. AS soon as Miss Sherffs
plight was made known by her screams
the other girls ran for assistance. Miss
Farmer and William Hudson ran down
to the beach. and, getting life bouys.
barely reached the drowning girl in time.
Miss Sheriff was unconscious when res
cued. but came to in a few minutes and
is none the worse for her experience
The Washington herald., 1915-07-11

occurred near the village Of Passinsk. in
the vicinity Of Karadorbert. North of
the village Of Avbaxik the Turks attempt
ed to attack, but were repulsed. The
action was renewed in the evening" In
the region Of Melazghert the Turks at
tempted to deliver an offensive against
Akhalat. but were repulsed.''
Paris. July 1o.-French afternoon COM
munique:
I'm the region to the north of Arras a
few attempted attacks by the Germans
on our positions along the road from An
gres to Souchez were repulsed last night
AT the labyrinth there was a fight
with grenades without change in the front
on either side.
"In Champagne on the Perthes- Beause-
Jour front between hill 1876 and the forts
there q German attack was taken under
our infantry and artillery fire and the
attacking forces dispersed with appre-
ciable losses.
I'm Lorraine a battalion of the enemy
attacked our positions near Leintrey. He
was repulsed.
Our aviators yesterday. bombarded the
railway stations at Arnaville and Bayon-
vile as well a. the military barracks at
Norroy. dropping twenty-five bombs and
loo arrows"
Paris, July 1o.-Oficial report on fight
ing on the Gallipoli t'enfnsula follows:
Dardanelles theater-On June q after
awaiting an opportunity the French a.
cided to attack the positions which the
Turks had been terrifying for six weeks
near Haricot After artillery IRE had de-
stroyed part Of the nrst line Turkish
trenches general attack was made. Our
infantry dashed forward and within an
hour had taken both the nfst and Sec
ond line trenches Of the enemy. We
bald our new positions dsspits the heav-i
lest artillery IRE from Achibaha and
Asiatic forts.
The Turkish artillery IRE had been m
creased to such an extent by use of
guns from the 0osben and from Adrian.
opls that Il was necessary to build com.
municating trenches This work was un-
dertaksn under The heaviest hrs. The
Turk oelivered eounfBr-a&tacka 49, M
The Washington herald., 1915-07-11
BRYAN GOT ONE VOTE.
Former Secretary of State Only
One-tenth Popular.

Omaha. July l0.-A comparison COM
mittee appointed by Gov. Morehead to
select Nebrsska,s most distinguished citi.
zen to accept an invitation to participate
In certain proceedings at the San Fran
cisco Exposition, voted unanimously that
Prof. Lawrence Bruner of the State
University. bore that reputation
There were ten members of the COM
mittee and Mr.. Bryan received but one
vote, and that on the first ballot On
the two succeeding ballots Mr.. Bryan did
mot receive . single vote.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-11
MINNEHAHA FIRE AWAKENS.
Ffreboat Goes to Assistance of Sal,
lora Battling Flames in Ship.

Halifax. July 10.-Fire broke out
again today in hold No. on the Brit
ish steamer Minnehaha. Clouds of
smoke were followed by bursts of
flame, and the hatch had to be bat
tered down while tons OF water were
poured upon the fire.
An alarm was turned in and a ,re-
boat went to the assistance Of the
seanen on the Minnehaha, who were
fighting the flames.
Before the fire broke out stevedores
had removed some of the freight from
the hold. The fact that many wooden
cases were smashed indicated that an
explosion was responsible for the
original confiagration.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-11
"a and Europe under the same condi-

ca and Europe under the same condi-
tons"
The destruction Of the Lusitania il
Justified" on the ground that II the
Lusitania had been spared thousands
Of cases Of munitions would have been
sent to Germany's enemies and thereby
thousands Of German mothers and
children robbed Of trsadwinners."
Germans reply co the United States
is in substance as high-handed as the
invasion of Belgium.
The Kaiser not only wants a way
to the sea but the sea itself: not only
desires a place in the sun but to pos
sess the heavenly body and peddle
out its rays to the rest Of humanity.
1t is madness.
Globe, New York, Ger
many's reply to the second Lusitania note
is as unsatisfactory as her reply to the
first. There Is evasion Of the simple issue
as to whether Germany intends to vio-
late international law when the violation
means the death of American citizens.
The failure of Germany, although twice
Intercepted. to make a definite disclaim-
err of such purpose Is most discouraging
to all who have labored to preserve I'M
impaired the historic good relations be-
tween Germany and the United States.
The proposals all implicitly concede to
Germany the privilege of limiting the
rights of our citizens because OF alleged
German grievances against Great Britain.
Such a concession this country cannot
make unless it il untrue to its history
and to the general interests OF humanity.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-11
GERMANS STOLE BOMB,
SAYS J. H. HAMMOND, JR.
Former EmpIoye Blamed for Discov.
cry of Projectile Secret by
Young Inventor.

Gloucester. Mass, July 1o.-John Hays
Hammond, jr., inventor of the wireless
torpedo, today accused former employe
of stealing plans of his new thermil
bomb. Hammond says his attorney dis
covered the employe showing the plans
TO a group of German-Americans and
that short tim later the thermil bomb
was used In the German army.
The British war department Hammond
claims. has admitted that the idea of the
bomb originated in America. Hammond
alleges a former laboratory assistant
sent copies of his plans to Germany.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-11
COMMENT ON NOTE.

Evening Post, New Y0rks
Finally. does the German government
fancy that the government of the United
States has forgotten the clear and firm
position which it has taken. or is ready
now to waive the earnest questions and
direct demands which it has twice ad-
dressed to Germany?
OF the reply itself. let 1t be said at
once that it is conceived in a friendly
tone, corresponding to President Wilson's
own. 1t also repeats the promise. before
made in modification Of the unqualified
threats of the original proclamation of
n war Zone,' to respect, under certain
conditions. The rights of American ships
In that zone. and not to place in jeopardy
the lives OF American citizens in neutral
vessels. But the rest Of the note is so
unresponsive to the case as put by Presi-
dent Wilson, so filled with matter that is
irrelevant 20 the main issue, and SO
taken up with proposals which our gov
eminent could not consider without stul-
tifying itself, as entirely to overbear any
appearance OF good will or Of a readiness
to make slight concessions. The whole
cannot but be most unsatisfactory to this
country.
- 1t does. indeed. undertake to
sink no American ships, provided they
carry special markings and the German
government Is notified in advance of
their coming. and also provided our
government will guarantee that they
have no contraband on board. The in
ference is that II they have contraband
in their cargo, passengers and crew
will be sent to the bottom without warn
ing. This Is such an entire misconcep-
ton or perversion Of the contentious of
our government as to be really more
offensive than would have been a blunt
refusal to consider our protest at all.
The German reply will require action
by our government. This need not be
hasty. but it should be definite. That
the President can retreat from his posi-
ton that certain acts Of the German
government are the acts OF an internal
tional outlaw. Is Uncomfortable. How
best to maintain that position IL now
the grave duty laid upon him.
Evening Telegram. New YoFks
Germany's answer has been received
and IL eminently unsatisfactory. She
is willing to permit ships Of the Uni
ted States to use the sea in safety
under certain conditions imposed by
herself.
The imperial governmene win in
struct its submarines to allow Amer
lean passenger ships provided with
announced reasonable time In ad-
vance," but Americans must not travel
on any ships they choose: only onI
those sanctioned BY Germany.
In order to provide sufficient ships
for such passengers the Imperial
government Is sraciously willing to
permit America to place four hostile
passenger steamers under tie Ameri- |
can nag to ply 'betWesa 0oftA A3srl.l
The Washington herald., 1915-07-11
Ends Life by Inhaling Gas.

Charles A. Vance, an aged man living
at SIS Tennessee avenue northeast, COM
mitted suicide at his home last night
by inhaling gas His sister. Mrs. Alethea
Gugel. discovered him in his room with
the end of a tube in his mouth. She
summoned an ambulance from Casualty
Hospital and the surgeon, on his arrival,
tried to revive Mr.. Vance with a pull
motor. but his efforts were unavailine.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-11

situation was extremely critical for q
time, but we managed to hold on.
IAN entire Turkish regiment was wiped
out of existence. Our success was most
important, as now We hold the key to
Kereves ravine. Nineteen-year-old boys
fought with the bravery and grimness of
seasoned veterans
The ministry of marine issued a brief
statement. explaining the bombardment
of Alexandretta, on the coast of Asia
Minor. Shells were directed against the
German consulate. it was explain.S- be-
cause the German flag was kept flying,
but despite the cannonade the flag was
again raised.
Paris, July 1o.-Night official statement:
THE Belgian troops last night repulsed
a German attack upon a point of support
on the right bank of the User. opposite
the ferryman's house.
ION our front an artillery action
against the German works in front Of
Fricourt. in the region Of Albert, appears
to have yielded good results.
There was nothing but cannonading
on the Aisne front.
"A surprise attack in Champagne rem
dered US masters of a German telephone
station. the occupants OF which were
killed or dispersed.
IN the region OF tne MeuS0 tNere was
a German bombardment directed particu-
Iarly against Sampigny.
THE inventory Of material captured
on the sth at Fontanelle shows that
the Germans left In our hands one '.37''
gun, four machine guns, two bomb
throwers. very large number of rifles,
a great quantity Of munitions. an oxy-
gen apparatus for use against asphyxiat-
ing gases and depot OF hand grenades
and cartridges of various kinds.
There is no activity by the Germans
in the region Of the Vosges."
Berlin (by wireless). July 1o.-German
official report:
French attacks at Launois and Lem
try were repulsed. The Germans Storm
ed the advanced trench Of the French
northwest Of Beausejour. The German
positions IN Priestwald de Pretre For
est) have been improved. Since July
) In engagements between the Meuse and
Moselle We have taken 1,7ss prisoners,
three guns. twelve machine guns. and
eighteen mine throwers.
Eastern theatef-Near Ossowiecz q
Russian attack was repulsed-
"southeastern theater-There Is moth
ing 70 report"
The Washington herald., 1915-07-11
STRIKERS WIN WAGE WAR.
Chicago walkOut Settled with Con-
cession by Employers.

Chicago. July 1o-The strike Of 5000
carpenters. which has tied UP millions
of dollars worth Of building improve
ments in Chicago since last April was
called OF today. A committee Of carpen-
tiers. after an all-night meeting with
representatives of the contractors asso-
citation, signed q three-year agreement
calling for 70 cents an hour for car
penters-the wage for which the men
went on strike. The union waived the
demand for further advances in wages in
the next three years.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-11
LARGE SUM ROBBERS LOOT.
Railroad OMcia1s Aanit soather
Hold.up Was Fruitful.

Montgomery, Ala. July 10-That the
robbers who held up the Louisville ana
Nashville New York to New Orleans lin
tied secured large amount of money
billed for Houston. Tex, was stated by
ofhcials Of the railroad at Greenviile,
Ala, today.
The nome of the consignee or consignor
Il not Given.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-11

The Bureau of Agriculture has issued a
pamphlet describing the forty worst
weeds in tho United States.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-11

Evening Telegram. Philadelphia -
The German note, transmitted last night,
is what had been quite generally expect
ed an evasion of the real points In issue
between the German government and the
government Of the United States
1t evades any assumption OF liability
for the loss Of Americans on the Lusi-
The Washington herald., 1915-07-11

A paper min at Maumee, Ohio. reports
4 saving Of eeoo month as Q result of
the introduction Of electric drive. Not
only has fhis resulted In a direct saving
Of power. but Il has been found possible
to reduce bx TIVE men III regular force
The Washington herald., 1915-07-11
WHAT AMERICA ASKED:

VITAL ANlEfNNA ASNCD:
demand Of the
pressed the twono o replied
confidently
will dsavow
complains
which
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America
.
WHAT GERMANY OFFERS:
interfered with lives Of
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Milford chronicle., 1915-01-22
A GENERAL SURVEY OF
The WAR
WEDNESDAY.


Turkish forces have invaded Persia
and seized Tabriz, near the unpro
tected portion of Russia's southern
boundary. The czar's troops have re
treated to the border. Fighting bit
terly, 100000 Turks are holding the
Russians near Kara Urgan, in Trans
caucasia.
German forces, by a desperate as
sault, have broken through the French
first line near Perthes, France. Sc
we're fighting is reported near Sois-
sons, sixty miles northeast of Paris,
France has sent 3SO,OOO fresh troops
and Germany $4,000 to Alsace.
Count Won Bechtold, long the auto
cratic premier of the Austrian empire,
has resigned. He will be succeeded by
Baron Stephen Burian, a Hungarian.
Count Won Bechtold is said to have
precipitated the war when he refused
to accept Servia's reply to Austria's
ultimatum.
Milford chronicle., 1915-01-22
SUNDAY.

A Central News dispatch says tina
Petrograd official communication re
ports the annihilation of the Elevent
Turkish Army corps at Kara -Urgan.
An advance of more than 200 yar6 s
was announced by the French in til
region of Nieuport. Further progre1
was made near La Boisselle and l.
the region of Perthes. In the wood
of lie Petre German attacks were re
pulsed.
Berlin dispatches say that the Ger
mans have made some minor gain
along the front in the western zone
of war, and that the French lost 20,
900 killed in the battle in the vicinit,
Of Scissors. In addition 1850 prison
ers were taken.
The Russians continue their al
vance in north Poland and are near
ing the German frontier. The Russian
advance detachments have defeated
German troops who attempted to halt
this sweeping dash toward Thorn. Of
fetal German dispatches say there is
a lull in the battle to the west of
Warsaw and in Galicia.
Milford chronicle., 1915-01-22
MONDAY.

The Germans made another drive
against the battle front of the allies
in the region of Albert, in northern
France, and the allies we're hurled
back at some points. Berlin dispatches
claim that the Germans gained some
ground in that region.
Official French dispatches say that
the allies have gained ground after
violent artillery bombardments at va.
rious places along the battle front.
Heavy rains in Flanders and snow
storms in the Vasges have halted Of
fensive operations.
The vast army of the czar IN
north Poland continues to roll toward
the German frontier, says Petrograd
while all German attacks on the Rms
sian positions to the west of Warsaw
have been halted.
Reports from Bucharest say that the
Germans are rushing great numbers
Of troops through Hungary to help
strengthen the Austro-Hungarian
forces for a campaign against the
Serbs.
Milford chronicle., 1915-01-22
MILFORD NECK

The roads in Milford Neck are in &
miserable condition at this time, caused
by the thawing and heavy rains.
John T. Bennett is very i'll with pneu-
monia.
Mrs. Ann Mills is i'll at the present
time.
A horse owned by Wilbur E. Mills
was kicked by another animal last week
and had to be killed.
Most of the farmers in this vicinity
are saving wood.
Numerous repairs and new buildings
are being made on the Greco farm,
Master William Macklin has been on
the sick list.
The people of Milford Neck gave their
pastor, Rev. Otis B. Reed of Glendale,
beautiful leather rocker as a token of
their respect and appreciation. They
have asked for his return for this year.
Miss Blanche Thomas and gentleman
friend, George Thompkins of Philadel-
phia, motored to Milford Neck on Sun
day where they visited Mr.. and Mrs.
James H. Thomas. They reported the
roads south of Smyrna as miserable.
Rev. Joseph A. Thomas, of Norfolk,
Virginia, has returned home after spend
ing few days with Mr.. and Mrs. James
H. Thomas.
Joshua Cain, of Niles, Michigan, is
visiting his mother, who is i'll, and his
brother John, whose wife is also i'll.
The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs.
Joseph G. Bennett on Friday evening.
January 10Th if stormy, Saturday even
ing.
Milford chronicle., 1915-01-22
ANDREWVILLE.

The new house being erected for J. H
Andrew is nearing completion, and will
soon be ready for occupancy.
Woodrow, the young son Of Clifford
Morris, required the services of a physi-
clan last week, but is now getting along
nicely.
Robert Ross is having some new out
buildings erected on his farm near here.
J. w. Thomas spent several days the
past week i'll Wilmington and Philadel-
phia.
Charles Cannon and family spent Sun
day at the home of Frank Cannon, near
Harrington.
There will be preaching at Bethel next
Sunday at 1890 a. m All are invited.
DR.. Bewers will preach at Greenwood in
the NJ. P. Church on Sunday evening. at
s o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1915-01-22
FRIDAY.

Berlin claims the capture of six
towns northeast of scissors, in
France, and asserts that the allies
have been driven across the Aisne.
Amsterdam hears Germany is concen-
trating 100000 veteran troops in this
field for drive at the allies center.
Reports from Petrograd say that
the Germans have moved their heavy
guns to the front in the fighting west
of Warsaw and are battering their way
toward the Polish capital. Russian
troops claim to be making progress in
the Mazur lake degion in East Prus.
sia. Vienna reports a big battle near
Borgo Pass, Bukowina, and says the
czar's troops were repulsed in an at
tempt to cross the Nida river.
Turkish troops continue their ad.
vane in Persia.