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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26
ITALY DECLARES WAR ON TURKS
AMBASSADORS AT CONSTANTINE.
PIE AND ROME RECEIVE
PASSPORTS AND'pEPART.
King Victor Emmanuel Is Said to
Have Concentrated Large Army
to Cooperate in Forcing Way
to Sultan's Capital.

Rome, via London, Aug. 24.-Italy
has formally declared war on Turkey,
The Turkish ambassador called at the
foreign office and received his pass
ports. He has left Rome.
The government issued a brief cir
cular, addressed to Italian representa-.
tives in foreign countries and explain,
ing Italy's reasons for declaring wa-
on the porte. The statement recited
Turkish acts of hostilities against the
Italian government, the holding up of
Italian reservists and concluded:
Itai. Gives Reasons.
I'm view of these obvious infractions
of the categorical promises made by
the Ottoman government, and follow
ing our ultimatum of Aug. 8, provoked
by the evasions of the Ottoman gov.
eminent, particularly with regard to
Asia Minor, the Italian government
has sent instructions to the Italian am
bassador to ConstantinopIe to commu.
nicate to the Turkish government a
declaration Of war by Italy"
Army to Go to DardanelIes.
Constantinople, via Berlin and Lon
don, Aug. 23.-Italy has declared war
on Turkey. The Italian ambassador
asked for his passports and has de,
parted.
Reports were circulated in European
capitals a fortnight ago that Italy had
concentrated an army, estimated at
between $4,000 and 100000, which was
to be sent to the Dardanelles to CO.
operate with the Allied troops in the
attempt to force a way to Constants
nople, Later reports said a fleet of
transports vas concentrated near the
Italian naval base of laramie, ready
to convoy the transports to Gallipoli,
the moment the declaration of war
was flashed from Rome.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26
SAY U-BOAT HID FROM ARABIC
German Submarine Concealed
Herself Behind Hulk.

Liverpool, Aug. 23.-According to
survivors of the steamer Dunsley, tor
pedoed by a German submarine just
before the White Star liner Arabic
was sunk, the underwater craft hid
behind the Dunsley's unsunk hulk to
lay in wait for the larger vessel. The
survivors declare they had been order
ed off their ship and were in ~lifeboats
when the submarine concealed herself
from the approaching Arabic.
1t is stated that when the liner
came close enough to make an attack
possible the. submarine submerged,
went around the D~unsley's stern and
launched the fatal torpedo. Survivors
say that the German boat, which came
up alongside the Dunsley bore no
number.
No previous definite statement as to
the fate of the Dunsley has come
through from London. 1t was announc-
ed that she had been torpedoed, but
it had not been known whether she
succeeded in reaching port with her
passengers.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

FIRST ACTUAL DESCRIPTION OF
DEATH RIDE HAS JUST BE-
COME AVAILABLE.
PRISONER DID NOT CONFESS
Declared just Prior to Death That He
Loved Wife and Mother Better
Than life-lynching Termed
Legal Hanging"

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 24.-The first ac-
tual story of all that transpired on
the death ride of Leo NJ. Frank from
Milledgeville to Marietta between mid
night and dawn has just become avail
able. the recital came in a manner
which seemingly placed its authentici-
ty beyond all question. The narrator,
however, will not be a witness before
the Cobb county grand jury which on
Sept. l will be asked to undertake a
thorough investigation of the lynching.
Frank Did Not Confess.
Inside story of the events which
preceded the finding of Franks body
cleared up many phases of the incident
which heretofore have been yelled in
mystery. Points asserted by the mar
rator were:
First-Frank did not confess. He
twice was asked il he had anything
to say, but on each occasion replied,
No" Asked pointedly if he killed
the Phagan girl he is said to have
made no reply whatever.
Second-No attempt was made to
force a confession. Franks statement
just prior to his death that he loved
his wife and mother better than he did
his life came Unexpectedly and with
out questioning.
Third-Frank a not m~altreated in
any way prior to the actual lynching.
Stories that he may have met violent
death before he vas hanged are with
out foundation.
Fourth-Frank walked a distance of
zoo yards from the automobile to the
death tree without a faltering step,
without a sigh or semblance Of a pro-
test.
Fearing perhaps that his body might
never reach his relatives, he asked
that the wedding ring he wore be de-
liyered TO q newspaperman with the
solemn promise that 1t would be turn
ed ove to his wife. This wish was
carried out.
Ffth-Frank was told from the start
that he was to be executed as the
courts had directed that he be, and
every effort was made by the so-called
vigilance committee" to see that the
legal hanging" as they termed the
l~ynching. was carried out In an or.
derby manner.
Members of the vigilance commit
tee" are said to resent any intimation
that Frank was "maltreated" while In
their custody. They assert he was
given exactly the same consideration
usually given to a condemned man on
the day of his execution. The rough
handling Of the body after 1t was cut
down was a matter concerning which
members of the committee" feel they
were not responsible.
Sixth-The members Of the "vigi-
lance committee" said they had a sac
red duty to perform In carrying out
the mandate Of the courts of the state
and the United States. There was no
mob spirit, no demonstration and there
is said to have been no idea of hanging
Frank in the public square at Marietta
or in the cemetery where Mary Pha-
gan lies buried.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26
Forest Fires Wipe Out Town.

Bellingham, Wash, Aug. 23.-Heavy
iamage is threatened by scores OF for
est and grass fires burning in this
(Whatcom) county. The little mill
town of Alki, four miles north OF here,
was wiped ont and livestock, miles Of
fences s.a many acres or crops nave
been destroyed. Concern was felt for
the town OF Lyden. next to Belling-
ham, the largest in the county. owing
70 q half dozen fires watch ware cream
ing up Oh it. A heavy wind ia spread
ing the numerous fires and little water
Is available.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26
cummins Wants LARGER Army.

Minneapolis, Aug. 19.-"I am in ia
o Of such an increase in our army
and navy as will be suficient to re-
pulse foreign aggression. To support
q d~efenseless position in the interest
of peace is the height Of folly. No
matter how inclined 10 reaee-we may
be we can never guarantee the DISPOSE.
tion of NJ neighbors."
The above statement was made at
the West hotel by senator A 9. Cum
minis OF Iowa. possible candidate for
the Republican nomination for the
presidency.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

49,
nounced at the state department that
Ambassador Gerard will be directed to
call the German governments atten-
ton to the sinking of the White Star
liner Arabic and to ask an explanation.
Washington, Aug. Extension in
creased in official quarters here when
consular messages forwarding afflda-
Wits of American survivors of the
British liner Arabic brought definite
information that the vessel was tor
pedoed without warning and at least
some Americans had been lost. 1t
seemed that but n point remained
to be cleared up-whether the Arabic
attempted to ram the submarine or
whether a change of the liners
course to assist the already sinking
British steamer Dunsley nearby was
mis~interpreted by the German SUBJ
marine commander as a hostile APP
proach.
America in Receptive Mood.
The attitude of the American gov
eminent for the moment is receptive.
anxiously awaiting accurate details
and reserving Judgment as to wheth-
er the action was deliberately I'M
friendly" The final decision rests with
President Wilson. The president mo-
tored to Philadelphia to see an ocu-
list. He had consulted Secretary
Lansing before leaving and conferr-
ed with him again. No statement
was Forthcoming, as details from
abroad were lacking, but everywhere
in official quarters the grave aspects
of the case were discussed. The gen.
eral trend Of comment was that the
American government had reached
the point where it must now decide
whether it would sever diplomatic
relations with Germany.
Word From Survivors Awaited.
In addition to awaiting information
from the American survivors, the en-
bassy in London and consuls, the Off
Gals expect word from Ambassador
Gerard at Berlin to indicate whether
the attack without warning on the
Arabic had the sanction of the Ger
man government. Should Germany
offer In explanation, stating there were
qualifying circumstances, such as
an attempt by the Arabic to escape or
ram the submarine, the disposition on
Germany's part to discuss the case
would in all likelihood be construed
here as a disvowal of any intention
deliberately to violate the principles
for which the United States has con-
tended.
Officials here have found it difficult
to reconcile the act with previous dec
larations from Germany that the pur-
pose OF the submarine warfare was to
prevent the carriage of munitions of
war to the Allies.
The Arabic was bound for an Am
erican port and carried therefore no
contraband.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

Douglas, Ariz., Aug. 23.-The on
cial report OF General p. Ilias Gales
to General Carranza on the capture of
Magdalena, Sonita, by Colonel Carlos
in command of Carranza's forces, says
the garrison of 500 Villa troops re-
sisted Ave hesa-s 40 men. including Il
officers, making their last stand In a
-four mill until the building was burn
ed. The villa forces lost more than
100 dead. A quantity OF arms and
horses were taken, together with 80
prisoners. =
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26
Arabic Not conveyed. Belief.

New York, Aug. 23.-P. A. 8.
Franklin, receiver of the Information
al Mercantile Marine company, en-
deavored to learn by cable whether
the Arabic was conveyed. The sig
n~ifcance of an armed convoy. he said.
was such that an entirely new as
pect would be placed on the incident,
should 1t be established that a Brit
ish warship was conveying her a
short time before the torpedo was
fred. Mr.. Franklin announced his
belief that the steamer had not been
conveyed.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

London, Aug. 23.-At least five pas
cans, and 40 members of the crew
lost their lives when the White Star
liner Arabic was sunk by a German
submarine off Fastnet. Nine other
passengers are missing and are be-
lieved to have persisted. The two
Americans, who went down with the
ship, were Mrs. Josephine Brugelre
of New York and Edmund T. Wood.
Mrs. Brugeire was thrown into the
water and was kept afioat for some
time by her son, Louis, who was
forced to relinquish his hold when he
was struck by a piece of wreckage.
Nothing was seen of Wood after the
steamer was struck.
Most of the missing members of the
crew belonged to the engineers staff.
They remained at their posts and
went down with the ship.
Declare No Warning Given.
Captain Finish and the other officers
of the Arabic assert that the subma-
ilhS gave IuCLl ho ming. lIcy uC-
clare the torpedo was fired as they
were going to the rescue of the steam
er Dunsley, which had Just been tor
pedoed, presumably by the same sub
marine.
That the loss of life was not much
heavier was due to the preparations
made by the officers in view of the
possibilities of an attack while pass
| ing through the war zone," to the
fine weather which prevailed and to
the splendid discipline maintained by
the crew. Life belts had been pro-
vided by the crew. Life boats had
been placed on the decks and the life
boats swung out. AS soon as the
ship was struck RATS we're flung over
the side. Many of the passengers and
crew who were thrown into the water
climbed on board these RATS or were
dragged onto them by persons al
ready upon them.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26
DREADNoUGHT, THREE CRUISERS
AND SEVEN TORPEDO BOATS
LOST IN NAVAL BATTLE IN
GULF OF RIGA.
RESULTS IN KAISER'S
FLEET WITHDRAWING
Petroarad Rejoices As Teuton SHIPS
Are PepuIscd-Reports Losses 70
Baltic Fleet Exceedingly Small,
in Mo Way impaIring Efficiency.

London. Aug. 24.-The naval battle
In which German and Russian war
ships have beer engaged for several
days in the Gulf Of Riga has resulted
in the German fleet withdrawing, aft
err having lost the battle cruiser Mott
Ike, a warship of the dreadnought
type, three other cruisers and seven
torpedo boats, according to "a state
ment credited to the president of the
Russian duma.
Slavs Loss Not Mentioned.
This is the latest information con-
corning the German naval attack,
which was undertaken as a measure
of cooperation with the Teutonic land
operations in Courland and especially
against the important port OF Riga.
The significance of the German with
drawal Is not brought out in the Petro-
grad dispatch and no mention is made
in it of any Russian losses. A Ger
man report announced that the
Russians had lost three small war
ships-two gunboats and a torpedo
boat.
The announcement of the president
Of the duma as sent by the correspon-
dent follows:
In the Riga battle the Germans
lost one superdreadnought, the Molt-
Ike, three cruisers and seven torpedo
boats.
1.-THE German fleet has withdrawn
from Riga bay.
German Barges Taken.
"The Germans tried to make a de-
scent rear Pernpvin (PernigeD, on the
east shore of the Gulf of Riga, some
80 miles north of Riga, four barges
crammed with soldiers took part in the
descent. They were repulsed by the
Russian troops without the
ton of artillery, the Germans being ex-
terminated and the barges captured.
"Petrograd INDUCED in pardonable
rejoicings today. The desperate eff
forts OF the Germans to upset our mill
tary plans by creating a diversion on
the Esthonian coast has signally failed.
Aided by British submarines we
were able from the shelter of the
great and little towns to harass and
cripple and finally to drive the enemy
out OF the gulf.
The losses of the gallant Baltic
fleet were extremely small, in no way
impairing its efficiency. and so long as
this is preserved no serious damage
can Immediately threaten Petrograd."
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26
GOES TO BOTTOM
IN TEN MINUTES
FIFTY-SiX LOSE LIVES WHEN
STEAMER is SUNK BY GER
MAN SUBMERSlsLE.
CLAIMS NO WARNING GIVEN
White Star Line Gives Out State nent
Regarding Disaster Southeast of
Fastnet-Survivors Picked Up
and Taken to Queenstown.
MRS. BRueuIERE,s BODY FOUND

MRS. BRUGUIERE'S BODY FOUND.
New York, Aug. 23.-The body of
Mrs. Josephine L. R%rusuiere, one of
the two Americans lest with the Ara
bic, has been found, the White Star
line This was based on
a conversation, it was said, with Mrs.
Marion Rrueuiere, the dead Woman's
daughter-in-law, who Vas quoted as
saying she had received a cable mes
sage to that effect.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

The summer girl who wants to
make a big splash In society should be
careful and mo- try to start 1t In a
canoe.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

Jamaica is experimenting with
banana -four. 1t should make bread
a. least equal to that manufactured
with a little wheat -four and a bicycle
pump.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

The people receive more advice
about their diet than eve before and
Dur observation Is they pay less at.
tention to II.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

II will be said of the c~entenarian O
the future that he spent forty years
OF his life handling the steering gear
OF an automobile.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

A Canadian dental corps arrived in
England lately with fresh troops. This
goes to show that they are more than
ever determined to show their teeth
to the enemy.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

When the papers begin to allude to
= young girl as "a society BELLE" the
clean-hearted young man who loves
her begins to tremble.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

Some of our very best novelists are
r~esoiuteiy refusing to write a yarn
about the war in Europe. This shows
how strongminded some novelists can
he.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

Pie-making machines a never be-
come popular. No machine a give a
pie the soul-thrill that mother puts
into hers.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

A small boys grievance against the
human sytem is that SO many things
can be cured with . tablespoonful Of
castor oil.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

II may require even more study to
understand the rules of ocean travel
than it takes to become familiar with
all the traffic regulations of a great
city.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

Pictures. says a lecturer, increase
the appetite. How about those fruit
and venison pictures in the boarding
houses?
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

In spite of everything 1t looks as
II this is going to be another good
year for crops in the United States.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

Perhaps, after all, the hay fever SUI.
ferers are lucky. Their attention Is
diverted from the war.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

A woman testified that she knew
her son-in-law was drunk because he
tried to kiss her. She seems to have
proved her case.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

Every owner presumes his dog limo
cent on all charges brought by the
n~eighbors.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

Dutch observers report that they
q hear the guns 142 miles away: all
things considered. this strikes US as
about the right distance. 4
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

Russian tactics emphasize the i'm
portant difference between a retreat
and a maneuver.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

Round corners for buildings are sug.
Eested. They would be desirable also
on persons who now elbow their way
through crowded streets.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

Baseball - recommended a. q cure
for insanity. II certainly affords to q
lot Of nuts in the blcachers an oppor.
tunity to work on harmlessly what IL
on their minds.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

Oiling the mosquito seems only to
have made the beast more efficient
in its strategic night attacks.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

Not even the chap who talks to
himself should believe everything he
hears these days.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26
TOTAL OF FIFTY.SIx LOST.

IT
London, Aug. 23.--An amended list
Of passengers lost on the Arabic gives
a total of sixteen, which with the for
ty members of the crew who were
lost, places the number of dead at
fifty-six.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

Elephants will not touch alcohol.
Probably the same instinct that keeps
them from crossing an unsafe bridge.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

If people had to pay for their wars
befare they fought them there would
be q reign of universal peace.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26
Noted Doctor Passes.

Havana. Aug. 23.-Dr. Charles 4.
rnlay. discoveref of the mosquito
origin of yellow fever, is dead at his
home here.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

Ask a chronic loafer what he is do.
ing and he will tell you that he Is go.
ing to work tomorrow.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

A woman doesn't really appreciate
freedom until she reaches home and
takes of her corset.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

There is no especial anxiety to have
the last word In diplomacy.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

In these days of high explosives b'
careful of the theories you acquire.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

Is there not some way for a war
ridden world to ~volplane back to safe
tv1
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

When Dame Fashion has nothing TO
promise the public she makes threats.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26

Another health hint: Have your
speedometer tested once in a while.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-08-26
LINER ARABIC TORPEDQED;
TWO AMERICANS DROWNED
DID LINER ATTEMPT TO
RAM GERMAN SUBMARINE?

Washington, Aug. 23.-lt was an
%nounced at the state department that
Ambassador Gerard will be directed to
call the German governments atten-
ton to the sinking of the White Star
liner Arabic and to ask an explanation.
The Ordway new era., 1915-01-08
AND WHAT WAS HE TO DOT
Almost Any Married Man viii Appre'
eIate the Situation Poor Hubby
Got Himself Into.

). What a beautiful new hat and
coat!" she cried. as soon as he came
home that afternoon.
isn't It? mean, aren't they?" he
said proudly. bargains, too. The
overcoat was s16. reduced from some
thing. and the hat was "a. but they're
going to raise the price next week."
His young wife crowed with delight
Herman. you look stunning!" she
exclaimed. Let me put them on, to
give you some slight idea of the gen.
eral effect. You can never tell on
yourself. you know"
And she put them on. The coat was
a nobby plaid Balmacaan and the hat
was a Nile green felt, very swagger.
"By Jove. Cecile." he cried, 'if l
look half that good in 'em I'm satis-
fed!
She walked to the pier glass.
you look very fine In them, dear"
she said hesitatingly, "but-truth com.
pels me to say they're more than twice
as becoming on me. You know, the
women are wearing mems hats and
coats this winter. Don't you think you
could get yourself another outfit to-
morrow--something in colors a little
more becoming to you, perhaps? We
have fried chicken and wafiIes for din
ner. just the way you like them"
And-but what's the use?
The Ordway new era., 1915-01-08
ELABORATE TOYS FOR CHILD
Interesting Article In Magazine on the
Medieval soy-PiaythInes Met
With Same Treatment.

In these days Of elaborate toys for
children it is interesting to read in
Blackwood's Magazine. in an article on
the Medieval Boy" by L. F. CALI
mann, Of a present "of a little sayly
painted cross-bow" to Alphonso, son
of Edward I.
"Alphonso's elder brother Henry,
continues the. article. was given q lit
tie cart. costing seven pence. to play
with, and also a model Of piow.
which cost four pence. Even allowing
fo1 the difference' In the value and
purchasing power Of money. at that
time. the four pence being equivalent
to something like five shillings. the
expense Of the Toys used in the royal
nursery compares favorably with the
cost Of those expected by the ordinary
modern child. as any Christmas-ridden
father or conscientious uncle will ad-
NIT.
: That the toys were strongly made
we may assume, but 1t is clear that
they met with much the same treat
ment then as now, for 1t was not long
before Prince Henry's cart was broken
and required mending. at cost of two
pence. His mug also had to be re-
paired and regilded."