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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-08-28

most entertaining dinner companions
| ever knew"
Did he wear a fez?' asked the hus-
band.
NO. indeed!" she replied. HE was
c~lean'shayen." Saturday Evening
Post.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-08-28
The Proof.

I can prove that like does not al.
ways produce like"
Then do IT,"
Are not loose methods generally
sure to result in tight ~places9"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-08-28

engers of the world and upon them
depends our welfare"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-08-28

tut MIN. lie would spend the
rest of his young life like a
fly in a bottle. Time to quit"
he had muttered.
Better discipline at home
when he was a boy would have
kept him out of trouble. but he
was sent up to the reform school
from Cincinnati. 1t was only
a short term, but when he went
back home he was branded as a
discharged prisoner of the state.
one of the fraternity against
which most police officers feel
that they are pitted in I'M
placable strife. When he fol-
lowed his determination to be
decent and get work, the first
man had said: Come around
a little later" 1t was not only
the reply, but the quizzical smile
that accompanied it which had
made him feel the gall and
NORWOOD which most dis
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-08-28

NHbu ne CdmB OUT u CudhB6 udu
come over him. His face was pallid and his lips
we're set. Yet he again had been offered a raise
not merely 5000 a year more, but double the
salary he had been getting. And instantly he had
refused it. There never was a man more dumb
founded than the treasurer by that refusal. The
bender of his own position, which he was soon
10 resign, had been curtly refused. And as
though it had been notice of discharge, the man
whom he had promoted to the confidential set of
books had served notice that he would leave
within the week. Time to quit" the man NUT
Tered to himself as he finished his posting, put
me books away in the private office and pre-
pared to go home.
Once before, as he wildly recalled, it had be-
come time for him to make a sudden, iron resolu-
ton to quit. When the last bar had yielded to
his saw he had heard the turnkey in the corridor
and abruptly he threw himself upon his bed.
Here's a paper the turnkey had said, and
went on. The prison was just waking up; sum.
mer dawn was creeping through the grated win.
dows. He left the bunk and took the paper to
the light. Soon his eye caught the dispatch
from Albany that announced that the New York
legislature had passed the habitual criminal act.
He shuddered slightly and glanced toward the
nearly severed bars, knowing that if he ESCAPED
and was rearrested he would be likely never to
walk the streets again a free man. 1t would be life"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-08-28

7 q glanced up from his ledger and caught
the invitation of the treasurer's index
finger. Once before that same signal
had meant a raise of $25 a monitor,
as he and his wife had put 1t, a bal
ance in a savings bank.
He laid Town his pen and walked
into the treasurer's office with an ex-
preston as nearly radiant as his in
scrutably set face ever wore.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-22
GERMAN BUSINESS LEADERS
INSIST ON PEACE WITH o. S
BERLIN, June ?

BERLIN, June %.
Higher business influences continue to
be eSerted in favor of a peaceful settle.
ment of the issues that have arisen be-
tween Germany and the United States. A
number of industrial and commercial
leaders in Germany have appeared in
Berlin in the last few days to use their
influence personally 10 this end.
The Foreign Office experts have COM
meneed the consideration % the answer
TO the American Governments note con-
cerning Germany's submarine warfare
ana the rough draft of the document rre.
sumahly will be finished at the end of this
week.
AS the reply will be submitted to EN-
peror William at headquarters after d is
threshed out between the departments
concerned, II probably win not be ready
Tor transmission before the middle or tha
end OF next week.
There Is no clear indication Of the proh-
able nature of the note yet obtainable
From the emphasis which the naval
writers continue to lay upon the alleged
British practice OF flying neutral 3aes
ana encouraging merchantmen 10 attack
submarines and the impossibllity OF snhs
marines to observe the regulations con
eernlng visitation and search under tbssa
conditions, 1t might be anticipates thst
ulls argument would be the kernel ~
the reply, oi
But at the Foreign once there sesn,s
70 oe an impression that this point viii
appear only as q subordinate part ~
the reply, II at all, and that An stta,.,-t ~
VIII be made 70 give a definite ansv,ss
or another o''s way
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-22
NINE JURORS QUICKLY
CHOSEN TO HEAR PLEA
OF THAW FOR LIBERTY
Speedy Trial Expected in
Suit Brought by Stanford
Whites Slayer to Be De-
clared Sane and Released
From Matteawan.

! NEW YORK, June 22.--In striking con-
trast to previous trials, in which the issue
of guilt or innocence of murder was the
charge, Harry Il Thaw's latest legal
move to free himself of penalty for the
murder of Stanford White, which opened
today, was "speeded up"
Nine Jurors of the IL who will assist
Justice Hepdrick to decide whether Thaw
Is now mentally responsible were accept
ed before the luncheon recess and two
more were added after court reconvened
Attorneys predicted that the submission
of evidence will begin tomorrow.
From the start the trial will be a bat
tie of the alienists. Experts on both
sides were in the courtroom today study
ing the noted defendant closely.
When the case was called in the State
Supreme Court today and the work of
picking the jurors began, it lacked Just
three days of nine years since the sensa-
tional shooting of White. In this, his
seventh appeal for freedom. Thaw seeks
a writ of habeas corpus to release him
from the Matteawan Hospital for the
Criminal Insane, which would make him
a free man.
Thaw was represented by John b.
Stanchheld, Morgan j. O'Brien and his
son, Morgan j. OBren, Jr. For the State,
Deputy Attorney General Frank d. Cook
was assisted by Deputy Attorney General
Alfred l.. Becker.
The nine prospective jurymen selected
from the first II talesmen examined are:
David Robinson, 'secretary: Jesse L..
Straus, salesmanager; Adolph W. Frish,
manufacturer; Maynard NJ. Miller, man
ufacturing furrier; Paul j. Marks, cloth
ing manufacturer; Chester A. Bently,
manufacturer; Louis Cohn. travelling
salesman Ignatz Splitter. ladies' tailor
and John Elliott salesman.
Accompanied by deputy sheriff from
the Ludlow street Jail. Thaw entered the
courtroom at 1920, He smiled and nod
ded to several acquaintances and for
few moments sat at the press table talking
to reporters.
II am entirely confident Of the outcome
this time" Thaw said, grining broadly
IN have a jury and I'll get a square
deal. That jury In the conspiracy case
said, to a man, they believed me sane"
Thaw moved over beside his counsel
and Immediately Mrs. Mary Copley
Thaw, his mother, entered, She was
given n seat inside the rail She was
accompanied by her daughter, Mrs.
loyal women have sat near Thaw in all
his court trials.
1t was Thaw's fourth haveas corpus
effect to procure liberty, but the first
in which his legal battle for trial by Jury
has been successful.
The decision of the 12 men as to Thaw's
sanity will not necessarily be binding on
the court. In such cases the law provides
that the court may call on a jury to as
sist him, but Justice Hendrick may re-
ject the jury's verdict.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-22
FRENCH HOLD "LABYRINTH"
AFTER 3 WEEKS FIGHTING
Germans Lose Nearly Entire Line of
Wonderful Defenses.

PARIS, June 22-Three weeks of con-
tinuous assault upon the Labyrinth" I"
perhaps the most wonderful system of de-
fensive works the. world has ever known
have placed nearly the whole of the Ger
man positions in that section in the
hands of the French, review given out
here this afternoon stated.
The Labyrinth" was formed by two
sunken roads. running east and west
from which radiated network of
trenches for 1000 yards on either side.
These formed a whole series of fortifica-
tions extending from Neuville to Ecurie,
THE Germans concentrated against us
batteries Of light and heavy guns, in
cluding 300 fve-millimetre mortars," said
the statement. The first assault Nav
80 captured the first line of defenses
Then began the struggles in the under
ground passages bearing the names
'Eulenburg,' Won Kluck,' etc. after
German leaders. Until June II the strug-
gle. continued. foot by foot, with hand
grenades and bayonets soldiers on both
sides lighting often in their shirt sleeves
until the German grip was finally
loosened." ."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-22
AUSTRIA REPORTS REPULSE
OF TWO ITALIAN ATTACKS

VIENNA, June 22.-The following state
ment was issued last night by the War
Office;
Our brave troops have repulsed two
attacks near Preva. Here an Italian Of
ficer with a white flag and bugler ap-
peared before our front to deliver a mes
sage from the commander of his brigade
but as they were without written author
ity both were made prisoners.
I'm the district northwest of Kern. 10
the east OF Farfriet (Caporetto). the en-
emy was repulsed from a position on the
ridge. In this fighting detachments OF
the Dobreczin Honved especially distin.
gulshed themselves. Our heavy artillery
has successfully interfered with the noun.
tain fighting on the Carinthian frontier
An attack by the enemy in the district
east of Ploeken as usual was unsuccess-
full
ION the Tyrolean frontier district there
have been no important events. The fire
of the heavy Italian artillery against our
fortifcations has been unsuccessful
ION June 10 torpedoboat successfully
bombarded tank and harbor buildings at
Monopol. The railway stations at Bari
and Brindisi have been damaged by the
bombardment of our naval planes"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-22
AUSTRIANS RUSH TROOPS
TO DEFENSE OF POLA

ROME, June 22.-The Austrians, fearing
the investment by land and sea of Pola
through the cutting of railway communi-
cations connecting the Istrian Peninsula
with the mainland. are now rushing
troops which were concentrated at Pola
northward with the object of checking
the Italian advance southwark. Mean
while noncomOatants are compelled to
evacuate Pola and are being sent to
Fiume by steamship.
Extraordinary precautions have been
taken against aerial raids. Gunpowder
and ammunition are being stored under
ground, Although Pola is provisioned to
Withstand a long siege. the AustFians
are pessimistlc, fearing that II the Ital-
ians are aided by the Anglo French naval
force they will succeed in taking the
fortress.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-22
RUSSIANS REPULSE ENEMY
ATTACKS SOUTH OF PILICA
Foes Assaults on Dniester Barren,
Petrograd Reports.
PETRoGRAD. June p.

PETROGRAD, June p.
While the war Office admits that the
Austro- German offensive continues In
the region OF Rawa Ruska. 1t is stated
that the Austrians are not making any
progress in other sections Of Galicia and
Bukowina. Stubborn fighting, however,
continues in these regions. South Of the
Plllca, In Poland, the Russians checked
tho German attacks, capturing hundreds
of prisoners.
The latest official statement says:
ION the left bank Of the Vlstula at dawn
OF June 20, the Germans assumed the Of
fensive In isolated columns on the front
south of the Pillca, but aftersa short en-
gagement were repulsed, losing hundreds
OF prisoners.
THE Austro-German offensive continues
In the region of Rawa Ruska.
"On the night Of the Goth our troops
retired from the Grodek Lakes on the
Lembers positions.
ION the Dmiester the Austrians delIv-
cred barren attacks between Mlkolalow
and Jadlschew. They were driven back
from the villages Of Denmark and Llesna,
sustaining heavy losses.
"On the remainder of the front in Cali
ella and Bukowlna, although stubborn
fighting continues in some sectors, the
Austrians have not succeeded in making
progress anywhere"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-22
AUSTRIAN ATTACKS
FAIL TO TAKE LOST
ISONZO POSITIONS
Italians Repulse Night AS
saults on Heights at
Plava-Gain Ground at
Monte Nero-Foe's Re-
sistance Stronger.

ROME, June %
Supported night attacks by tba A..
trlans to recapture positions taken bt, ,L.
italians on the left bank OF tho Iso,,ne w
River were repulsed, according 10 a.
official statement issued bv the W. a.
fee today In the Monte Nero zono -
operations the Italians continue to sais
despite the bad weather and the bsa,,,,
resistance made by the Austriaps
The statement follows:
"On the Tyrol and Trent front ih.r.
has been nothing of Importance. excoStl
ing a reconnaissance in the San PeIls.
grino Valley, where we occupied Prnts
Tasca.
I'm the upper Cordevole valley we drs.
covered at various points strong cenen,sa
Austrian trenches, carefully conceaisS
ION the Carnic frontier the conting,a
fire upon the fortress Of Malborpbs,,a
was somewhat hindered by fovey
weather.
ION the night of June 2i, fresh Ar..
trian attacks upon Frelkope were "a.
pulsed. In the Monte Nero zone ~.
operations began on June 10 and luna n
were carried to the most succession Con
clusion notwithstanding the difficulties ~
the ground and the bad weather Tbs
enemy strongly supported by artlllerv
made heavy resistance
along the Isonzo River front freopart
night attacks from the enemy's trenches
accompanied by rifle and artillery Are
have been noticed. We did not respona
to these attacks. The Austrians have
attempted to recapture our positions ON
the left bank of the Isonzo River by re-
peated night attacks, seeking to driye
us back to the right bank, but they were
always repulsed.
A drastic regents decree issued earlv
today threatens grave penalties for those
who publicly circulate any reports about
military operations other than those con-
tanned in the official statements. Punish
ment also is threatened for those who
furnish information about military de-
fenses.
The War Office has been apprised that
the italian troops now are encounterlnR
stronger and better organized resistance
from the Austrians.
The Austrian defences are numerous
and excellently prepared. At some points
they have cut into the rock, and their
artillery is well concealed.
General Frugones, in charge of the
italian forces in Austria, has sent out
general warning to Austrians, notify-
ing them that all spies will be court.
martialed and "snipers" shot down.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-22
BOYS ARRESTED FOR HoLDUPs
Three Negro Lads Accused of Robbing
Children.

Three negro boys were arrested today
after numerous complaints had been re-
ceived by the police that children We're
being held up on their way from shops
in the northwestern section of the city.
The boys are Thomas Hall. s years old,
of 235O Steward street, and Philip and
James Turner, 9 and years old, respec-
lively, of 1920 Nicholas street. At the
18th and oxford streets police station the
boys boasted OF taking money from nu-
merous children throughout that section.
They were detected trying doors and
gates by Policemen Schultz ana Bradley,
and attempted to run away when they
observed the bluecoats.
Their method OF operation was to re-
main In the neighborhoOd of a grocery
store and watch for children who re-
ceiyed change from the clerks. They
would then follow the children and II they
would not hand over the change the boys
would grasp them and bite their hands
causing them TO release their hold on the
money They were sent TO the House OF
Detention pending an investigation OF
their confessions
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-22
GERMANS AGAIN
SHELL DUNKIRK
Several Persons Killed in Night
Observation-Disclosures Use
Asphyxiating Gases.

PARIS June 22.-Throwing ehells for a
distance of more than 20 miles, the Ger
mans have again bombarded DunkirN.
Fourteen shells fell upon the city, killing
several persons. The bombardment oc-
Rurred at night. The Germans are now
using poisonous gases along the northern
end Of the battle line in France.
Great quantities of asphyxiating fumes
were released south of Arras, around
Quennevieres farm, where hard fighting
has been in progress FOR two weeks
In Alsace the French have gained fur
ther ground I'm the valley OF the Fecht
River, advancing both north and south
of Metzeral.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-22
APPLICATION FOR RECEIVER
Executors of Marks Leopold Sue Ohio
Traction Company.

1t was learned today that the executors
of tho estate of the late Marks Leopold,
who years ago was prominent in Jewish
circles and was noted for his philan-
thropy, have asked the courts in Cincln-
natl to have a receiver appointed for
the Dayton and Toledo traction lines
The application is asked on the ground
that Doth traction companies have failed
to pay any dividends on the bonds held
by Mr. Leopold.
Mr. Leopold died ten years ago. He
was survived by a wife and five chill
dren. Mrs. Leopold, who resides at 1905
Park avenue, is spending the summer in
Atlantic City.
Mr. Leopold was a heavy stockholder
in the American Tobacco Company and
held securities in many corporations.
One of the executors of the Leopold es-
tate Is Julius Levi, an attorney and a
member of the firm of Levi & Mandel,
of 606 Chestnut street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-22
ARRAS BATTLE MAY DECIDE
FATE OF FRANCE, is REPORT
Berlin Pays Tribute to Bravery of
French Troops.

BERLIN, June PAN unusual tribute
to the bravery of the French soldiers who
are taking part in the great battle around
Arras was paid today by the German Gov
ernment in the following statement is
sued through the Trans-Ocean News Bu-
reau.
Neutral reports declare that the battle
at Arras may decide the fate of France.
Both sides are fighting there with courage
and heroism never undertaken before in
history. The losses of both sides are
fearful. The French forces there are
very strong but the Germans are con-
tinuously receiving reinforcements."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-22
Italians Find Foes Submarine Base

LUNDUN, June 22.-Rumors that the
Austrians had secretly established a sub
marine base off the southwest coast OF
Italy have been confirmed, the italian
Minister OF Marine announced today.
An Italian auxiliary cruiser, steaminB
through the Tyrrhenean Sea. sighted a
suspieious-looking craft and gave chase.
The steamship was overhauled l6O miles
on Naples and was found TO carry a
cargo OF naphtha, supposedly destined 10
De discharged on the remote shore Of one
of the small islands north of Sicily. The
ship was taken into Naples
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-22
AUSTRO- GERMANS CLOSE IN
ON SLAVS' LEMBERG BASE
Eighteen Miles From Objective North
and South.

VIENNA, June q
Lemberg Is virtually surrounded BY me
Austro-German allies, and the fail Of th9
stronghold ana base held by the Russians
is imminent, according 10 an Austfian
oheial statement issued here today.
feuton troops are pressing ahead WITH
IN IS miles Of the city on the north ana
about the same distance south.
The Official statement follows;
The pursuing allied troops have ad-
vanced to lolkiew. about IS miles north
Of Lemberg and south Of Lsmberg 70 ths
skemierek riyulet The Russian troops
on this line are everywhere being az
tackled.
Near Iikolawow and zydaczow tho
Russians are making a stand on chg
Dneister."
The troops Of the army OF General
rtainzer have repulsed strong Russian a.
taeka with the heaviest of losses 70 the
hussians southwest of Plotok Ziopy near
1aie szezyky and on the BezaaFahian
tentier with heavy losses.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-22
N. Y. IMPORTERS PROTEST
AGAINST BRITISH BAN ON TRADE

VIEW 1OtNh5 u ule -.
Protest against England's order ln
council which has held up commerce
between the United States and Germany
will be made to President Wilson by the
National American Importers AssOcia'
uon, as result OF its meeting yesterday
One hundred members OF the organiza-
ton, consisting Of importers of goods
from Germany and Austria-H Hungary
passed resolution requesting action by
the United States which will be taken
TO Washington by a special COMMITTEES
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-22
FRENCH CONTINUE GREAT
ARRAS DRIVE ON LENS
Hold Ground Won and Repulse Ger
man Counter-Attacks.

PARIS, June 22-The battle north and
south OF Arras Is still in progress. The
French continue their attacks, which
form part of the great drive on Lens
conceived by General Joffre as a means
if@uocessful, of striking n wedge between
the German right and centre. The French
hold all the ground won recently and
have regained the trenches lost by them
in the Argonne.
North of Arras the Germans attacked
at several points during the night but
were repulsed." said the communique.
"At one point after a violent lombard
ment they succeeded IN holding a part
OF one of our trenches, but their losses
were very heavy.
"The Belgians attacked southwest of st.
George, taking a trench and killing all
the defenders. Near the Quennevieres
farm, south Of Arras, all German counter
attacks have been repulsed. We have
made further progress in Lorraine and
along the River Fecht."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-22
Pope's Attitude Displeases French

PARIS, June Accommodating on the
latest war interview granted hy the Pope,
which has greatly chagrlned French
Catholics. Gustave HerYe Ia his newspa-
pers today says;
'arhe Pope has reached an understand
ing with Austria, Bavaria ana Prussia.
whereby, II France ana Italy arc beaten,
his temporal power il Rome win be re-
stored 10 the Vatican.
This SAYS HerYe 3 the Unavoidable
conclusion = ~ drawn ffom lhe Fena s
published statement
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-22
MUST SUPPORT HIS WIFE
Court Orders Man to Contribute $40
or Move Away and Pay 81.

Charles Wilkinson, SSH Chestnut street.
faces the alternative of paying his wife
$40 week and living with her or paying
her 81 a week and living elsewhere. This
is the ruling of Judge Brown in Domestic
Relations Court today after Mrs. WIlkin-
son asked the Judge to force her hus-
band to live apart from her.
According to Mrs Wilkinson, the couple
have been married 20 years. For the
last - years, she said. her husband has
abused her and lately has not contributed
toward her support. Wilkinson declared
that lack of employment was the reason
for his failure to provide for his wife
He said he would do anything If she
would drop the suit but she refused to
settle their differences and begged the
Judge to keep Wilkinson away from her
This the Judge could not do, but he ruled
that the husband contribute $40 a week
to his Wife II he lived with her and 81
weekly II he moved away, Wilkinson said
he would not move.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-22

hEhLIN, June 22-No further details
o. Captain Won Weddiaen's 99S1 Syhg,a .vlion .,l
me u-ss' are obtainable here. Tbe Az i',s
miralty says that an the informetic.,. a,
iis possession was contained n ~
nouneement Of last Friday that ~. ,,,.is,l
water boat had been rammed ana s,,,l- h,,
tsnN steamship after the tanker M
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-22
SERVIANS TAKE AUSTRIAN
ISLAND OF MOLDAWA
Destroy Foes Shipping and Take
Thirty Prisoners.

NISH, SerVIa, June. %.
Without loss to themselves, a band of
Servians, who volunteered for the task,
successfully invaded the Austrian island
of Moldawa, captured 1 officer and %
men and destroyed the Austrian shipping
in the harbor. according to a Servian Of
ficial statement today Three Austrians
were wounded.
Under protection of artillery fire, the
Servians crossed the island, took the
Austrians prisoners, captured a field hos
pital and telephone apparatus and sank
or damaged all the boats.