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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-05

An island almost two miles long and
about ono-half mile wide will soon he
built in New York IIarbor and the
whole converted into the greatest ship
ping terminal in the world, if the plans
Of certain men in this city go through.
TIVE ,ty million dollars are said to
be available 10 start work on this 81
gantic engineering feat, and the money,
now repo ing in the pockets Of a New
York capitalist. will be ready when the
preliminaries arc cor pleted.
The first # these was completed vhcn
Almcth W. llof. of Brooklyn. an As
scmblyman. representing the Eigh-
tccnth Dietric, Of Kings the Flatbush
section. introduced a bill in the Lcgis-
laturc March . last
The bill is printed in full little
further on, as an example of how so
important measure as the one fos-
tered by Nr llof can be introduced
and its purposes remain unknown al
the purposes Of the bulk of the 5000
or so of bills so far Introduced are-to
the average legislator in Albany.
Plans Are Ambitious.
The hill authorizes the Land Office
Commissioners TO grant and convey to
any one they may see fit a strip Of
land almost two miles long, from q
depth OF from six to twenty-five feet
under water, and running parallel with
the Bay Ridge shore Of Brooklyn from
about Fortieth Street TO q point off
Tomphinsville. Staten Island.
When the bill has passed the Legis-
lature the second of the preliminsries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-05
ELEPHANTS ON HIS HANDS
Nephew of Circus Owner Gets
Zoo Nucleus as Bequest.

Three elephants is the unusual IN
heritaucc Walter Garrabrant. Of Clos
ter. near Tappan. received word yes
terday he is left by the will Of George
Parmolce. his uncle, circus promoter,
who died recently at Woodruff, y. Y.
Garrabrant was formerly associated
with Parmelee in the circus business.
Tie bulk of the menagerie Parmelee
sod of before his death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-05
SKYSCRAPER SMOKESTACK
Thousands Watch Spectacle
at Nassau Street Blaze.

The seventeen story office building
at Il and 73 Nassau Street, occupied
almost entirely by jewellers. resem-
blcd a huge smokestack last night,
when fire in the wire shaft at the six
tcenth floor got hcadway Thousands
watched the spectacle.
Firemen directed by Deputy Chief
Martin dragged their hose up the ele-
yator shaft, and after an hours work
mad the fire out. The damage was
small. Defective insulation caused the
FIRE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-05
Petrograd Claims Making
Prisoners at Rate of
5000 a Day.
FIGHTING SEVERE
AT OTHER POINTS
Big Effort To Be Made to Pre-
vent Cossacks from Swarming
Over Hungarian Plain.

London, April 4.-The Russian army
which for months beseged the Aus
trian fortress OF Przemysl and finally
forced it to capiiulate has achieved
another victory. Starting westward
from the Galician stronghold immedl-
atcly after its fall, the Muscovites en-
tered the Beskid Mountains. a range
which connects the Little Car
pathians with the Eastern Car
pathians and forms part Of the boun-
dary between Galicia and Hungary,
and have now driven out the Aus
trians, who for some time past had
stubbornly held the passes and heights.
Vienna acknowledges that this want
age point. the gateway 10 the plains OF
Northern Hungary. has been evacuated.
It says that the Austrians were com
PEELED to make the move because of the
presence of large Russian reinforce
ments from Przemysl.
To the eastward in the Carpathians
sanguinary lighting is taking place.
Both the Austrians and the Russians
are claiming victories at various points
and the capture of men and guns.
In the vicinity Of Zaleszitrow almost
all the defenders of Russian position
were killed By the heavy guns OF the
Austrians and the position taken. This
admission is made BY the Russian COM
mander-n- chief, who, however, asserts
that the place was almost Immediately
retaken by counter attack.
In North Poland a cavalry charge in
the Suwalkid district resulted in a de-
feat Of the Germans, who were driven
away with losses in men killed or capt
ured, according to Petrograd. Berlin
says Russian attacks near Augustowo
were repulsed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-05
WHITMAN, JR., PLAYS BALL
Admiring Fan Sends Him Bat,
Baseball and Mitt.

Albany, April 4.--Charles Seymour
Whitman, jr., who is only few weeks
old. has already begun to practice the
national pastime. A toy baseball, bat
and catcher's mitt were sent 70 the
youngster as an Easter remembrance
by an admirng friend Of tine Governor,
who has gained reputation as a base
ball fan.
Young Charles. with the help Of his
-year-old sister Olive, vigorously
bats the ball about his crib. His ode
livery" and smuggling" ability give
promise of future distinction on the
diamond
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-05
HENS EARS LIKE DOGS
Birds Headgear No Bar to
Her Doing Her Duty.
lBy Telegraph to The Tribune.

Scottdale. Penn. April "a hen
with ears which stand erect like those
OF an alert fox terrier has been found
on the farm of John Bowser, near here.
The ears are about three-quarters of
an inch long. The hen is otherwise
normal and an excellent layer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-05
fBy Cable to The Tribune J

By Gable TO The InluneI
Petrograd, April 1.-THE want Of CO.
hesion noticeable in the management
of the Austrian forces increases with
the growth of the separate Russian in
roads into Hungary. The prisoners
taken now never number fewer than
5000 day. and many of those recently
entraincd in Central and Southern
Hungary are detrained at the end OF
the branch railways in the north and
thrown Immediately into battle.
In one engagement covering only
four-mlle front the Russians took pris-
oners belonging to fourteen different
regiments.
Vienna (via London. April 4.-The
retreat of the Austrian forces In the
Beskid region of the Carpsthians, IN
the struggle for control OF the noun
tain passes leading into Hungary. was
announced to-day at army headqusr-
ters The statement is as follows:
"The presence Of large Russian re-
Inducements arriving from PrZemysl
compelled the Austrian army 10 with
draw from the Beskid region.
"Tn the Carpathians fighting continues
on both sides OF the Labroza Valley.
Yesterday we attacked the eastern
heights and dislodged the enemy from
several strong positions. Russian at
tacks east of Virswa were repUlsed.
I'm yesterdays engagements We cap
tured 1920 prisoners.
North of UZsok Pass the situation
is Unchanged Renewed Russian at
taos miscarried, after a short fight"
Berlin (vis London. April A de-
scription of the conditions under which
desperate fghting is being carried on
in the Carpathians is contained in a
dispatch to the National Zoltung"
from its special correspondent, who
says that not only l. the terrain tre-
mendously difficult, but that 1t is so
broken up by mountains and forests
that the conflict resembles guerrilla
warfare on a colossal scale.
Unable TO see parts of the territory
involved, combatants often find il
necessary to abandon a position gained
at heavy loss because It's view IL cut
off from other sections of the battle
line. Although the Russians are con-
stantly bringing up fresh troops and
making terrible sacrifices, the CORE
spondent says, their onslaught has
been checked at Dukla, where the Aus
trian line runs southwark TO the crest
Of the Carpathians.
The Russians have been deyoting
their attention for several days TO an
effort 20 force back the Austro-Hun-
garians in the middle pass between
Lupkow and Uzsok passes. The Teu-
tonic allies there. the National Zeit-
ung" gays, have long been contending
against greatly superior numbers. but
nevertheless accomplishing wonders OF
endurance and bravery"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-05
Cossacks Use BayOnetS
on Invading Austrians
TBy Gable 10 Tho Tribune !

London. April A Reuter- dispatch
from Petrograd gives semi-ofiicial ac-
count of the defeat Of the Austrian
forces which penetrated Bessarabia,
Southeast Russia. II says:
The Austrians were defeated and IN
part annihilated. A division OF Aus.
trian infantry and brigade Of cavalry
held an organized position near the
villages Of Schilovtzky and Malintzy.
Two columns Of Russian infantry at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-05
Muzzle Dogs in Disease Fight

Safety Commissioner James j. Fleme
;uC. Of YonKers, ordered the police yes
terday TO summon TO court the owners
Of any dogs found running at large
without a muzzle.
This step was taken in an effort to
stamn out the foot and mouth disease.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-05
Mystery ShrOudS Island
in NeW York HarbOr
Sponsor of $4,000 600 Bill at Albany Silent Men
Behind Scheme Build Two-Mile Ship Ter
minal on Shoal Of Brooklyn Shore.

will he completed When it is signed
by the Governor the 'hird step will be
made. and when the Land Commission
erS convey the land to those interested
the S2O.O00,000 will be looscned and
the following will happen: 49,.
First, engineers and contractors will
be called in and when the contracts
are made a brick wall will be built on
the edges of the shoal, and this COM
plcted. the actual work of filling in for
the island will start.
The island built, the erection Of
warehouses, seven in all, and the lay
ing o tracks for freight and passenger
cars connecting with the oiant piers
where the ships will tie up will be
begun.
OF course, all this ia assuming that
Mr.. Hof's bill will be passed. signed
ly the Governor, and thai the Land
Commissioners Will &C; favorably on
the application OF the person or per
sons who will then appear as wanting
to build the big island shipping ter
minsl
Tho commissioners Of tho Land Of
ficc-to give them their legal title
are Lieutenant Governor Schoeneck,
Speaker Sweet of the Assembly, Secre-
tary of State Hugo, State Controller
Travis. State Treasurer Wells, Attor-
ney General Woodbury. and State En-
gineer Williams.
How the Bill Reads.
Mr.. Hoii, in an interview with rep
resentative of The Tribune, said the
Uand Commissioners thought well OF
his bill. And his bill, in full. follows:
HAr oct ovtb oriziup tho cOmmlSSiOn-
ers of the Land Office TO convey GER
tain lands under water in New York
Harbor.
"Thc People of the State Of New
Continued on page 6. column )
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-05
EITEL TO INTERN
APRIL 6, IS BELIEF
German Raider Shows No
Sign of Trying to
Run Blockade.
tFrom stan Correspondent, OF The Trbune)
N-......... N...c " Anil 4 -Tha de-

(From a stan Correspondent OF Tho Tribune)
Newport News, Va, April 4.-The de-
structive northeaster which lashed this
port for nearly two days has blown
itself out, and with it has probably
gone the Prinz Eitel Friedrich's golden
opportunity.
From sources considered absolutely
trustworthy it is learned that the Ger
man sea raider must clear this port be-
tween noon Monday and noon Tuesday
or intern.
Instructions were sent out, it Is SAID,
to-day to the Port Collectors OF Nor
folk. Newport News and Baltimore, no
tltyIng them that no merchantman NY
ing the flag of a nation AT war with
Germany must be cleared until further
oraers, or until Tuesday noon, so that
international rules shall not bar dash
oil the Eitel 10 sea during the time al
lotted for her departure.
1t is believed here that the Eitel VIII
intern Tuesday. Under cover OF the
storms fury the artful Thierichens was
expected TO make his getaway. those
who know the willy German MASTER 5
business better than he declared to-day
that nothing but miracle could have
thrown him into the clutches OF the
British cruisers on Saturday night. 1t
was a grand chance, but he elected not
tO accent II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-05
Had Rare Opportunity.

He probably had good reason for
tarrying, but the wiseacres think he
should have gone out. 1t is not often
that the permission of government and
friendly weather conditions combine to
aid bottled-up raider aching to run
a blockade
As far as the United States authori-
ties are concerned, Captain Thierichens
could have slipped his hawsers and
steamed noiselessly through the road
stead. He had snow TO mask his ship.
The weather conditions were ideal for
the dash. Captain Haddock, master
OF the White Star liner Olympic, once
said that navigating in fog is mere
Child's play compared with the task
OF working through a blizzard.
"You can hear IN fog" he said, "but
in snow, sound and vision are cut OF
completely"
Inviting as the night was, it did not
move Commander Thierichens TO ac-
tiOn.
Some say that the pilot was the rub.
II is not recorded that the raider had
asked for a pilot or had one secreted
aboard, but it is generally believed
that the foxy German from Using Tau
knows the farway of this port an
usually we'll and that he could have
gone out if something more important
had not held him back.
Provisions and coal he fGs a-plenty
but whether his mechanics have sue
ceeded with the Eitel's engines is a
matter OF conjecture. The Germans
have been and are still making their
own repairs. Parts and fittings were
ordered when the raider first came IN.
These were made ready and delivered
/ 4
and Saturday gangs from the vessel
carried engine materials aboard.
u. 5. Secrecy Helps.
This government has lent real as
sistance to the German rover in keep
ing secret the details of his proposed
departure. Captain Thierichens and
his staff are more frank and decisive
in speech than are the government Of
ficials here. They repeat their orig
insl declaration that they are going
out. They believe they can get away
and want to prove II.
This port is filled with British sea-
men and horsemen awaiting the load
ing Of their ships with mounts for the
Allies. They are keeping a weather
eye on the Eitel. Some of them re-
marked to-day that the presence Of the
raiders sailors IN the streets of New
port News at all hours of the day and
right was not 20 be taken as a guar
antec that the Eitel was still held up
at her pier. The English horsemen
thought it would be wholly in keeping
with the Germans cieverness 10 leave
behind few sailors in uniform TO di-
vert attention while the raider de-
parted.
A special guard was put to-day az the
big gate of Drydock No 3, in front Of
which the Eitel is moored. This was
Gone as precaution against destruc-
tlon Of the lock by anti.German agents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-05
WEATHER

FAIR AND WARMER TO-DAY. To-
MORROW. CLOUDY.
Yesterdays Temperatures:
High, 80; Low. 81.
Full report on Page -.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-08-26

and gaped open mouthed at the In
truders. Meanwhile Allan Rutledge had
been scanning the faces in the room,
and with Il deep sorrow he saw that
some OF the young men were sons OF
members of his own church. Suddenly
his eyes fell on Roland Gregory at
table in the corner of the room. See
ing that the visitors did not seat them
selves, the attention of the jewellers
was soon conferred on the party Of in
vestigators. The ministers and Regi-
maid had removed their caps, which
had been pulled down over their faces,
and almost every one recognized them.
There was a tense silence. The loud
talking and laughing ceased.
81 think that will be ALL" said Allan
Rutledge. speaking to the officer. I'VE
have seen all we care to In this place"
He turned to go.
Roland Gregory staggered to his feet,
He was plainly somewhat under the
influence of liquor. "What do you
fools want here?' he asked in thick
voice. adding a vile oath. The police
man was turning to leave the room,
and Gregory walked up deliberately to
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- EGINALD entered the minis
49, ter's house and apologiZed for
N his late visit. Il thought
would likely catch you at home
at this time" he said in an apologize
tone, land I wanted to see you alone"
what has happened now?"
II have learned some things today
which make me feel that we must not
think the millennium has come to
Bronson yet" said the other, seating
himself by the comfortable. CRATE fire.
while number of us were trying
to serve God in Augsley last night the
devil was busy in Bronson.
ut seems that every evil resort in
Bronson has redOubled its efforts since
the close of the tabernacle meetings."
continued Reginald, gazing into the
fire. while we had Mr.. Sunday with
US l understand that the saloons and
gambling dens and the other resorts
were almost deserted. Many of the
fellows who patronized these places
were converted, and there is a deter
GhOLI DClllS AhhuC " Win ZIG
poor young converts back to the old
life"
Allan Rutledge looked grave. ~ had
been planning an attack on the social
institutions Of iniquity, but | did not
think we would need to be in hurry"
THAT is just why l called tonight"
said Reginald hastily. 81 knew that
you were planning to give good deal
of your time to evangelistic work in
neighboring towns for Il month or two.
Excuse me for saying it, but l think
1t is mistake The iron is hot In
Bronson now. Let us strike at once"
"What do you meanY' asked the
minister, surprised to see the earnest
ness Of the newspaper reporter.
well" began Reginald, last night
some of the weaker converts we're
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-08-26
CHAPTER XIII.
A Midnight Tour.

~ X ERCIS E D with painful
thoughts, the minister stepped
- into the Courier office. The
others were awaiting his ar
rival, and in a few moments the little
company set forth. The policeman
guide was a sturdy Irishman of pow
erful build. He carried the customary
baton carried by officers and also had
revolver in his belt His STAR"
showing his official authority, was hid
den by the lapel of his coat, but he
could display 1t in an instant by a
slight motion of his left hand.
1--WE take the saloons first" said the
policeman as they walked down the
street, two by two, the officer and
Reginald leading. ut is past the clos
ing time, but we can enter readily by
a rear door,"
Choosing one Of the prominent Sa-
looms, the police officer lead the way
to the rear door and knocked with
three double taps. In little while the
door opened carefully. AS soon as the
door had swung back far enough the
officer deftly placed his foot on the
threshold and pushed 1t wide open.
"Who are you, sir?" exclaimed the
astonished doorkeeper. For answer
the officer showed his star, and the
man received him cordially.
Come In, sir; come in. These are
some friends of yours, | suppose"
The saloon man pointed to the minis
tiers and the city reporter of the Cou-
rier as he spoke.
YES" said the officer CURLY. 1--WE
want to go into the room where the
boys are"
Leading the way, the man took them
through a dark room and, throwing
open a door, ushered them into room
with a number of men sitting at little
tables. On every table there were
glasses and bottles.
A bartender with ford face, short,
thick neck and adorned with a white
apron hurried forward.
"Sit down. gentlemen" he said, bow
ing to the visitors. What can we do
for you tonight"
The policeman pulled back his coat,
showing his star, and remarked lei
surely: "Oh, nothing. am just taking
a few friends around tonight to see
our town."
The bartender looked closely at the
men and recognized the ministers and
Reginald. He started in establishment
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Reginald Nelson, who was writing In
a notebook hastily the number of men
present and also adding the names of
few whom he knew.
What are you writing therew said
Gregory, reaching for the city re-
porter's notebook. In a moment Regi-
maid whipped his notebook into his
pocket, warded off the others hand
and started to follow the rest
you - said Gregory, making
lunge at the reporter. Reginald Mel.
son was glancing over his shoulder as
he retreated and he saw the others
threatening fist. Stepping to one side,
he wheeled around in the doorway,
let out his arm with terrific force, and
Roland Gregory stretched his length
on the floor. There was an instant
uproar, a sound of breaking glass and
loud oaths, but the reporter quickly
slammed the door shut and hastily
followed the others, who were now
passing into the alley out of the rear
door.
They reached a dark street on the
edge of the business district, and the
officer remarked: 1--WE will now have a
look at a gambling joint You can
notice how secure these fellows win
look when they see my star. They
will know that it means no trouble"
Allan Rutledge began to see the
value of the disguised officers pres
ence with them.
Think Of it, Mr.. Townley," he said
to his brother minister 1.-THE fact that
this guide of ours is an officer of the
law in Bronson assures these dive
keepers that the visit means no dan
ger to them. Think Of it.! Anarchy |
organized into government here in
Bronson. Lawlessness protected by |
law"
Hush" cautioned the police officer. |
They approached d house which looked
desolate and deserted from the outside. |
The policeman knocked with four sin
gle taps. There was no response. The |
knock was repeated. Slowly and more
than in the former instance /
the door was opened. Hello, rummy,"
said the policeman to the fellow at the
door, pushing him aside and walking
into the hall. The man seemed little
In doubt and tried to shut the door in
the officers face.
None of that" said the policeman
Sternly. pulling a revolver with his
right hand and pulling back his coat
with the left.
At the sight of the star the mans
confidence was restored, and he said,
I'VE have to be mighty careful for
while, as lots Of our friends have gone
Taft since Billy Sunday was here"
Leading the way into the inner room.
le ushered the Investigators of Bron-
,on's night revelries into large, well
lighted place, fitted up with all the fix
ures needed in gambling games. Sew
,ral of the tables were empty, but
here was fair crowd present
The policeman seated himself at one
# the tables, motioning to his COM
,anions to do likewise, and the four
men sab down and gazed around. The
Ioor man was somewhat suspicious as
e looked at the quartette, especially
ince he could not recognize the wearer
t the star.
"What's your name? he asked the
fflcer In a doubtful tone of voice.
''None Of your business" was the
urt reply.
Allan Rutledge shuddered as he look.
4 at the votarieS of Americas nation
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-08-26

entrance of little ALr4A"n pa
jamas to say good ni.ht .,ther
left the room with lar son. Han
Rutledge t alone wi /. It's.
In his h nj he st,,l ie ii It,. ring
which Mrs. \ bray hid e. - to his
wife He 10 r,, at the "a nd for
a moment al - .o.I - ! .mself:
"Pledge of f. 1 AID to zen Of
cruelty, you repres, ut to NE al that
is lowest and vilest in the soul of a
man. Speak, guilty ring, and tell me
your fatal secret"
The ring lay, shining and beautiful.
In the palm of his hand.
NO." he continued, speaking aloud,
beautiful ring Of gold, thou art limo
cent. Alas, how the mo>t sucr,
things are trampled under foot b.
swinish men,"
He examined the ring closely anG
noticed a little number t@nped Oh
the inside, along with a spe, al trade
mark.
II can get this ring ider fled" he
said to himself quickly rs he looked
at the distinguishing on the
ring. 81 shall I'd D., ,rrow to
a detective ag.nrs in ~ 70. This
ring will toll IT,: Isl If there
is blood on it IT,. g.. ill out"
He put the ring {, .''.j,y in a draw
er In his desk expecting to send it to
Chicago the following day, but that
very night he had visitor who drove
all thought Of the ring out Of his mind.
Soon after Allan RutledGe deposited
the fatal ring In the drawer his door
bell rang. He arose ana went to the
door himself and was somewhat sur
prised to see Reginald Nelson stand
ing there
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To be continued.
Maryvilie Baptist Church

q. Allen Smith, Pastor)
Preaching each Sabbath, 1890 A.
NJ. and 700 P. M.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
700 P. NJ.
Sunday School, 900 A. M.
B. Y. P. u, 900 P. M.
Royal Ambassadors, I'd and 4th
Sundays, $500 P. M.
Y. W. A., every LIST and Sd Sun
day, 900 P. M.
W. M. A, Tuesday, $3.50 P. M.
after second and fourth Sundays.