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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-05-24

greatest soldier was fever caus-
ed by poison administered by the
peace party in revenge for the un-
natural death of Witte, or by
Russian. autocratists who fear
that Nicholas the dilletante will
be dethroned by Nicholas the die
tator.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-05-24
se,xe 30 vessels.

ROME. May 24.-Eighty Aus
TRAN German vessels valued at
$40, 100000, which had been In
termed in Italian ports, today
were seized by the government.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-05-24

UTVppeu.
1t is expected that Mrs. War
ner and her woman companion
will arrive here late this after
noon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-05-24
Germany Joins In.

BERLIN, May 24.-The Ger
man foreign office today formally
declared that a state OF war ex-
lists between this country and
Italy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-05-24
FIREbUc STILL BUSY

|. Attracted twice IN early hours
Of the morning to an upper floor
of the Great Northern hotel, on
lower Broadway, which was gut
ted by fire last week, Policeman
j. w. Bryan has both times found
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-05-24

It Is hoped that Italy will cease
its activity. II 1t fails, defen-
sive campaign will be waged.
The Austrian coast has been
prepared against attack by the
powerful Italian fleet. 1t is con-
sidered unlikely that the Austrian
fleet, now at Pola, will leave its
base unless forced to by Italy.
The usual stories of atrocities
by both Italians and Austrians
have been begun. One account
says that 1000 Italians have been
captured and concentrated In a
camp by Austrians. Terror exists
along both sidei, Of the frontier.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-05-24

For pictures of bombarded
Venice, see pages 8 and 8.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-03
GERMANS MAKE PRISONERS OF
 266,732 SLAVS
In Addition, Says Berlin, During May Many Guns
 and Stores Taken.

Berlin June ?, via London,@The war office gave out this statemen today:
 "We shot down British flying machine at Bixschoote. The occu pants, one Belgian and one British officer, were captured.
 'The sugar refinery east of Souchez has been recaptured by us. A French attack on our positions at and south of Neuvil]e during the evening waG repulsed.
 "Fighting at close quarters in the forest of LePretre continues.
 "Enste'n theatre of war: Success full engagements occurred against minor Russian divisions at Neuhau- sen, 30 miles northeast of Libau, and at Shidika, 40 miles southeast o1 Libau. The same happened in the district of Shavli and on the Dubya southe east of Keilmy, and between Ugiamy and Eiargola. At Shawl we took 300 prisoners.
 "Southeastern theatre of war: Fur ther Russian entrenchments situated around Dunkowiczhi (near Prze, mysD, were taken by storm yester day. After the victory at Stryjc, th' allied troops advanced yesterday il the direction of Medenice
 'In May, S63 officers and 26S,86! men were captured in the south eastern theatre of war, while 25- cannon and, 576 machine guns wer' taken. Of these numbers. the cap turing of 400 officers, including tw' generals, 153,254 men, 160 cannon, in cluding 2s heavy ones, and 403 ma chine guns. is to the credit of tn troops under General Mlackenzen Including prisoners taken in thu eastern theatre of war. as we'll al those announced yesterday, the tota number of Russians who have fallel into the hands of the Germanic alfiet troops during May amount to abou 1000 officers and more than 300,00 men,"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-03
Veterans Hoot Comrade Who Charges Commander
 Looted Banks in 1864.
CREED CALDWELL
 REELECTED TO POST
Pine Bluff Attorney Continued as Com. mander of Trans. Mississippi Depart ment-TwO-Day Rainfall Does Net
 Dampen ArdOr of ReuniOnists.

Richmond, Va, June 3.-With the selection of Birmingham, Ala, as the place for the 1916 reunion, and the reelection of Gen. Bennett H. Young of Louisville, Ky, as con- mander-in-chief. the business session of the g5th annual reunion of the United Confederate Veterans came to an end this evening.
 Because of the downpour of rain throughout the day, all outdoor fes- tiviti-s were postponed and will be intermingled with tomorrow's pro- gram, which includes a mammotl program and the laying of the cor nerstone for an equestrian monu- ment to Gen. T. J. (StonewalD Jack son.
 HOOt YOung's Assailant.
 Gen. Bennett H. Young was re- elected commander in chief over Gen. Felix H. Robertson of Texas, by vote of 1166 to 5S4.
 General Thomas F. Perry of Okla homa, opposed the election of Gen. eral Young and attacked him for an alleged raid from Canada to St. AL bans, N. Y., in 1864, when several banks were said to have been footed.
 Gen. George P. Harrison, presiding officer, requested the Oklahoman to cease his charges and the entire as- semblage of veterans hooted the man making the accusations.
 Gen. Julian IS. Carr of Durham, N C., was elected commander of the army of Northern Virginia, Gen. George P. Harrison was reelected commander of the army of the Ten nessee department, and Gen. J. M. Van Zandt was reelected command CT of the trans-Mississippi depart ment.
 The veterans unanimously adopt cd the report of the committee on resolutions. which sent greetings to President Wilson as soldiers who know only too we'll horrors of war,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-03
ITALIANS TAKE
 TWO MORE STRONG
 AUSTRIAN POINTS
Repulse Repeated Attacks, and Prevent Austrians
 from Fortifying River.

Rome, June 2.-The night offlcia statement says:
 "The Italians are advancing in the Giudicaria valley, in the Trentlno and have occupied the important po- sition Storo, joining a strong Alpine detachment which previously had oc- cupied the Caffaro and CamOnica valleys.
 "On the Carnian frontier, Italian artillery prevented the Austrians from fortifying the shores of the river at Predil.
 "On the Friulian frontier, the Ital- ians occupied Montenero, near Tol- mino, repulsing repeated American counter attacks"
 The famous gilded horses which have adorned for a century the prin- cipal portals of the cathedral of St. Marks at Venice, have been removed from the city to a place of safety be- cause of the fear that they might be damaged by hostile aviators or warships.
 The four horses of St. Marks, of bronze, five feet high, are among the finest of ancient bronzes. They probably once adorned the triumphal arch of Nero and afterwards that of Trajan. Constantine sent them to adorn the imperial hippodrome at Constantinople, whence the doge Enrico Dandolo took them to Venice in 12O4 as the spoils of war. In 1797 they were carried to Paris by Napo- leon, but in 1915 they were returned after Napoleon's downfall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-03
RICH JEFFERSON
 FARM LAND UNDER
 WATER FROM ME10
Crops on Several Thousand Acres Near Reydel Expect
 ed to Be Total Loss.

Several thousand acres of cotton and corn in Villemont township are flooded by water backing up" Bayou Meto. Col. John M. Oracle will like ly be the heaviest sufferer, it being estimated by F. G. Murbaugh that 1000 acres of Colonel Gracie's Hans berry place are under water. Five hundred acres Of Jas. Gocio's place are also flooded, and a similar num- Der of acres of the J. w. Bunch place are inundated. The crops oM these places are expected to be a total loss. The "back water" was still rising last evening at o'clock, although the river at that point was stationary. The levees in Vilremont township are in good shape, and no danger is apprehended from that di- rection.
 The river here has been stationary since yesterday morning, the govern ment gauge showing stage of 26.9 feet. It is expected that the flood will begin to recede this morning, and that the fall will be slow be- cause of the rise in the Mississippi river.
 Circuit Clerk F. tM. Reeves visited the state penal far mat Cummins yes terday, returning in the afternoon. He says the situation there is grave; ; that it is feared the first loop may not be able to withstand the pressure of the flood, and work on the second loop is being rushed with feverish energy. Three hundred and fifty convicts are working night and day on this second line of embankment As soon as it is completed. said MT. Reeves, it is the intention to cut the first loop to let the water in slowly against the second levee.
 If the river should break through both these new embannments, il might cut a new channel and de- stroy a part of the farm.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-03
London Hears That Prus sians Prepare to Retreat
 to New Defense Line.
INACCURATE URIVE
 TO CAPTURE WARSAW
Two More Forts About PrZemysI Fall tO TeutOnic AIIipS-IiattIp Now Rag ing Is Believed to Be Greatest in
 Worlds History.

London, June 2.-lntimations that the Germans are preparing to fall back to a new line of defenses are eonained in private dispatches from northern France tonight
 North of Arras tho French offens- i've is unchecked and near ZOnnebeke in Belgium the British have captur- ed by storm Chateau Flogge, which had been converted into German fortress.
 Berlin today minimized the allies successes in the west, but Paris con- tinued to report numer rous gains of local importance.
 The French continue to advance in the German fisld works known as the labyrinth, (southeast of Neuvelle St. VaasD The afternoon report is sued in Paris state dthat fresh trenches in this maze had been taken and additional prisoners captured The midnight communique reported that despite German attacks, still | further progress had been made Berlin is silent on this fighting
 Berlin this afternoon claimed tc have regained the sugar refiner. east of Souchez, for which there ha( been such desperate fighting ant which the Germans had converte into field fort. Paris at midnight however, indicates that the position is still in possesson of the French.
 The French midnight statemen states tbat between May and Jun 1, the French forces which captures Carency, Ablain St. Nazaire. Malo hill and the sugar factory at lsouch have taken 31OO German prisoners of whic: GA are officers, and hay buried the bodies of 260O Germans | The French losses are Set at 32O' | killed, wounded and missing, 0 which the nA>jority are said to b only slightly wounded.
 The repulses of German attacl at Beausejour in Champagne an
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-03
Pardon for Saline Man.

Little Rock, June 2.-The governor has pardoned George Gibson of Saline county, sentenced to one year for grand larceny.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-03
MEX|CANS SHAY SIX AMERICANS;
 FIRE UPON, FLAG
Villa Troops Threaten to Execute Naval Officer Who
 Demands Investigation.

Houston, Texas, June 2-Six Amer jeans have been slain by Mexicans in the Tampico oil fields, and Lieut.. Green, U. s. N., attached to the Unit ed States ship Sacramento, was fired upon when he went in launch to investigate one of the killings, ac- cording to Capt Oscar Lane, of the steamship Winfred. which docked at Lynchburg this afternoon with a cargo of oH.
 Lieutenant Greene was accompani- ed by the United States consul at Tampico. Their launch was flying the stars and stripes at the stern and white flag at t4< bow. A bullet passed through Greene's hat and grazed his scalp. The launch was headed to shore where party of Vll- la soldiers were encountered. They threatened Greene with execution when he demanded investigation Captain Lane said only the efforts of the consul prevented the Mexicans from carrying out their threat. This occurred about two weeks ago, about the time two Americans were killed at the pumping station. Captain Lane says he has positive information of the murders and says that the same information is In thf hands of the United States consul al
 Tampico, who has forwarded 1ul details to Washington.
 ylllistss Shoot G. N. Bennett. 0 Washington, June 2.-Secretar!
 Bryan received a dispatch stating that G. N. Bennett was shot ant
 killed by Villa forces two mile' l south of Panuco. .., Bennett was in launch wltl l Chrranta soldiers bound for ram pico, when he was killed.
 Tampico is being attacked by tn | Villa troops. MT. Bryan, however
 has telegraphed for details Of tn : killing of Bennett.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-03
R0UMANIA TAKES PLACE RECENTLY
 HELD BY ITALY
Mobilizing 1000, 1000 Men to Enforce Demands for Con-
 sessions from Austria. :

iLondon, June 2.-Roumania is now occupying the seat of uneasy neutra- lity, lately held by Italy. The diplo- matists of the Near East evidently are working hard to bring about an understanding between Roumania and Bulgaria. Rumors are rife that Roumania is mobilizing an army of 100000 men, which is said to be in splendid condition for active ser vice.
 The German press is showing some indications of anxiety over this situation, and the Frankfort Zeltung has called for concessions to pre- vent Roumanian intervention. Vienna has been informed that Germany dealing out blood and treasure in the struggle. must be listened to. and that Austria-Hungary must be. pre- pared to make certain sacrifices to meet the Roumanian demand
 It is significant in the opinion of British observers that three of the opposition leaders in the Hungarian parliament have demanded and have been granted conference with Emperor Francis Joseph for the statement of opinions which cannot be uttered in parliament itself.
 The Russians are reported as being heavily reinforced along the San River, but the official accounts on operations at this point continue to be contradictory, the only fact emerging clearly being that no de- cisive results yet have been gained by either side.
 In the western arena of hostilities nothing of importance has been re- corded.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-03
Mississinni Continues to Rise.

St. Louis. June 2.-With a stage of nearly 31 feet. the Mississippi river here continued to rise today. The wa ter now reaches the railroad tracks along the levee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-03

Jefferson City, Mo-, June 2.--The right of the state board of health to revoke the licenses of physicians who write an undue number of liquor pre- scriptions in "dry" counties was sus- tained today by the Missouri supreme court.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-03
RUSSIANS INQUIRE
 ABOUT STATE LANDS
Robert GOttfreidt of Riga Writes That He and Several Others COntem. plate Removing to America.

Little Rock, June 2-A letter has been received at the agricultural de- partment from Robert Gottfreidt of Riga, Russia, making inquiry about the agricultural conditions of Arkan- sas. He says that he represents party of men who contemplate remov- ing to America, and settling in Arkan- sas and other western states.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-03
Illinois Senate for Home Rule.

Springfield, Ill.,, June 2.-The sen ate this afternoon passed the Carroll boxing bill by vote of 2S to 15. The bill contains a referendum clause making it aplicable only in cities which adopt it. It now goes to the house, where vote will be taken not later than next Tuesday
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-03
Talk Special Session.

Washington. June 2.-Senator Kern, Democratic floor leader, yesterday discussed an extra session of congress in october with President Wilson The president said afterward that he had come to no conclusion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-03

All banks, members of Pine Bluff Clearing House association will be closed Monday, May 31, Decoration Day, and Thursday. June 3, Jeffer- son Davis birthday-Legal holidays. PINE BLUFF CLEARING HOUSE ASSOCIATION
 H. B. STRANGE, |5-26-7t Manager.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-03

What is said to be the largest pumping plant of the kind ever built having a capacity of 100000 gallons a minute, has been established Tn Louisiana for drainage purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-07
BRISK ENGAGEMENT
 ON BEFORE MORALES
Villa Chieftain Answers Ultimatum by Firing Shells Into Car
 ranza Camp

Nogales Ariz., August 6.-An ultmatum sent today by General Gales, Carranza commander. laying siege to Nogales, Sonora, to Gov. Jose Maytorena, Villa ohieftain, demanding immediate surrender of the town, was answered by the firing of two shells in the direction of the Car ranza camp at Santa Barbara. nine miles distant
 A brisk engagement between outposts followed. II ceased at nightfall but fighting may be resumed tomorrow. Car ranza adherents here said Gales was cer- tain to make good his threat to Lombard the town.
 The Carranza army at santa Barbara consists of 5000 infantry 20O0 cavalry. many machine guns and two large field pieces.
 United States soldiers late today es- corted Maytorena's family, who have been visiting here back across the bor- der with warning not to return
 Frederick Simpich American consul, filed a protest with Governor Maytorena against sanitary conditions in the Mexi- can town He said beeves were slaugh- tered by Yaqui Indians within 10 feet of the consulate and that the American flag staff was used as hitching post for mules and horses of the garrison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-07
FORTS OF WARSAW
 IN GERMAN HANDS
 LITTLE DAMAGED
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vantage in the earlier movements in Poland and that this advantage has been transferred to the Germans, who can utilize it either for defensive strategy or to facilitate a further offensive cam- paign.
 If prisoners and guns are desired there is still chance of making a considera- ble capture, the military writers say, for the Russians crowded within the long salient running out to the fortress of Novogeorgievsk are in a precarious posi- ton. With German armies on three sides the mouth of the Sack from which they must escape is a dozen miles wide and from the north General Gallwitz's army has broken through the defensive lines and is pressing irresstibly down toward the Narew river. No indications of an evacuation or Novogeorgicvsk by the Russians have been received here and Grand Duke Nicholas, commander in chief of the Russian armies perhaps may n- tend to leave the garrison in this fort ress. which is really stronger and more important than Warsaw, to stand a siege
 The Russians still hold the eastern bank of the Vistula at Warsaw and command the crossing here which is so important In facilitating the orderly retreat by the railroads and chausses which converge at this point
 No details of the capture of Warsaw be- yond the rneagre official reports have been received. A number of German war correspondents arrived in the vicinity of the Polish capital few days ago. but have not yet been able to send any dis patches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-07
M'LOUGHLIN WINS
 TENNIS TITLE

Boston, August 6.-Maurice E. Mclaughlin of San Francisco today defeated R. Norris Williams of this city, the national lawn tennis champion, in the challenge match of the Longwood singles, the oldest tennis tournament, under club aus pices in the United States. The score was 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-2.
 Except in one set, Mclaughlin was master of nearly every situa- tion. No important tennis match probably ever was played under worse conditions of weather and turf. A light rain fell during play and the contestants literally floun- dered about, often sprawling on the grass so insecure was the footing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-07
CRITICISM FOR
 KATHERINE DAVIS
Conditions at Blackwell's Island Investigated and BlamePlaced OnDepart-
 ment of Corrections

Albany \. Ya August 6.-Conditions at the Blackwells Island prison were se- verelv criticized and blame for them placed directly on the New York city de- partment of corrections. of which Kath- erine B. Davis is the head, in a majority report on an investigation of the institu- ton made public by the state commits sion on prisons today. The report recom- mends the dismissal of Warden Patrick Hayes.
 Among the findings of the commission are:
 That the administration of the peniten- tiary is too severe harsh and oppressive.
 That over 1000 are confined two in a cell with an air space of about 1sO cubic feet, which is a grave menace 10 health.
 That healthy prisoners are doubled up with prisoners affected with diseases. That the cells are infested with vermin
 That prison guards have struck pris- oners with clubs and their fists.
 That hose of about 50 pounds pressure was played upon prisoners who made a disturbance in their cells. Recommenda- tions for improvement of conditions were made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-07
FILTH, FLIES AND FEVER
By CHARLES H. HANDY

1 There never was d truer saying than The Lord helps those that help them- selves provided. of coursef, that one | does not help himself to the property of another. The most effective charity is that that gives a man who Is down and out the opportunity to help himself. This rule so applicable to individuals can well be applied to communities.
 All progressive cities and communities have gained their fame by the earnest cooperation of the citizenship with the constituted authorities, for without such cooperation the city or community wherever it be stands still or progresses backward"
 me city of Birmingham approaches a crisis in it's history. Retrenchment the most drastic ever attempted in a large city is soon to be put into effect De- partments that have in their charge the life and health and property and morals oi the city are to be so curtailed as to unquestonably impair their effectiveness. and while the curtailments are every where regretted those who care to n- quire into the reason therefor must agree that it is the inevitable
 It has been frequently charged that one of the besetting sins of the Ameri- can people is extravaganza. No longer are we content with necessities, but we demand luxuries, and luxures, as a rule, are costly. If we dance we must pay the fiddler.
 As is known the city's expenditures have been for sometime exceeding rts han of the ctiy fathers and not the slightest insinuation has been made that in the administration of the city affairs there has been the slightest graft. We demand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-07

1 ed luxuries in the progress of our city, and we are now being called upon to pay | for them. We danced and We must pay the fiddler.
 1 The time has come to 'set our house in crder.n This was never accomplished by pre- election promises, but by the con certed effort of all the people. Now. whether or not the blame for the city s financial condition can be laid at any cne's door does not enter into the ques- ton at this time for We are confronted by an actual condition and one that calls for serious consideration. The health O. the city is menaced by changing condi- tions and the vital question is, shall we sit with folded hands and lament the mistakes of the past, if any there be, or decry the efforts of those who are willing to put their shoulder to the wheel and do the very best they can to help the city meet the emergency? We speak of the collection and disposal of garbage.
 Now, there are three propositions to be borne in mind: First, that the city has no authority of law to levy tax be it ever so small for the collection of garb- age. The tax limit is constitutional provision and cannot be exceeded for any purpose; second. that the city can by its ordinances compel A person to keep his premises clean: and thirdly, no matter what system for the collection of garb- age may be adopted by the city, the au thorities propose to keep a strict super vision over it and will strive to obtain the best possible results.
 The collection of garbage by individuals is neither new or untried The system is in operation in many of the progressive cities of the United States. The system has many advocates who contend that 1t is more effective than when collected by the city, and assign the following reasons: It places an individual respon- siblity on the housekeepers; 1t encour- ages that most important phase of the garbage question, that of each house. keeper disposing of her own garbage; 1t