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RUSSIAN STATEMENT.
PETROGRAD, June II,

The night of the 10th and the follow
ing day the Germans, after a furious
bombardment. renewed determined
attacks from the west of Shawl on
the front OF koujilice, Rakievo and
E1noraitzy Several times during the
nlshl iney reached our barbed wire
entanslements. but each time were
thrown back, leaving piles of killed
and wounded
In the region north of Shawl an en-
smy detachment, composed principal
ly OF cavalry, advanced slightly in
the direction of Szakinow, coming
from the west
On the left bank of the Dubyssa, from
snavnany to Betignola, we assumed
me me OFFENSIVE, and the morning of the
M M.utH gained an important success.
taxing by a vigorous night attack
more than 800 prisoners, with guns
~, ihitrallleuses and other booty.
me enemy continued his fruitless at
tacks In the region of Mosciska.
on the right bank of the Dniester We
continued. the 9th and 10th, to press
me enemy on the front between the
nlVers Ilsmenica and Swica. captur-
ing many prisoners, quick frers and
other booty. In this region the en-
emy. to cover his retreat, dispatched
train of five armored automobiles.
supported by infantry. toward Stry
and Mikolaiow. but the accurate fire
OF our guns compelled the train to
q opiu IclEedt. IN ln1S dCLloi
the head of our infantry column de-
Veloped an energetic offensive and
made prisoners the entire 5th Com
pany of the 10th Austrian Regiment
On the left bank of the Dniester. on
the front of Olchowice and Bukaszo-
vice. the fighting has been obstinate
since the 10th for the villages of
Olchowice, Novochine, Wyschnuve
and Kozara. terminating in the COM
plete defeat OF the enemy. who was
thrown across the Dniester
The enemy here suffered especially Sc
we're losses on a section Of the Prus-
sian guard in the village of Wysch-
nuve, where we captured ten guns.
eighteen mitrailleuses and many
prisoners.
Attacks by the enemy. the 9th, on the
bridgehead near Halicz were re-
pulsed. The deployment of our
troops on the line of the Dniester
above Halicz rendered necessary a
corresponding modification Of the
front of troops occupying the Pruth
line. In executing this maneuver
our troops evacuated Stanisiau with
out fighting. Near Podlougie we re-
PEELED a German attack. Farther
south. in the direction Of Otynia. we
captured 1,1o0 prisoners during q
counter attack on the eth.
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FRANK'SATTORNEYS
MAKE FINAL PLEA

ATLANTA. Ga. June 12-Attorneys
for Leo NJ. Frank today began before
Gov. Slaton their final effort to obtain
for their client commutation of the
death sentence for the murder of Mary
Phagan to life imprisonment. Former
Representative W. NJ. Howard, appear
ing in Franks behalf, announced that
he would not present new evidence or
Introduce new witnesses, but would
rely upon the record in the case and
such evidence as had already been laid
before the Georgia prison commission:
Immediately after the hearing opened
Mr.. Howard said there would be one
speaker in behalf Of Frank
1t also was announced that Solicitor
Dorsey. A. e. Stephens and former Gov.
Joseph NJ Brown would deliver addresses
opposing clemency for Frank
Presents Documentary Evidence.
Mr.. Howard then presented his docu-
mentary evidence.
I'VE expect to convince you by what
that Frank is innocent. We only ask
you to change the penalty passed in
this case to the alternative penalty
provided by the law. The difference
between what our petition asks and
the judgment as 1t stands is the diff
ference between life and death.
Il shall show by the record that Frank
logically could not have had part in
Mary Phagan's murder. I shall also
undertake to show that the negro,
James Conley. first robbed. then as
saulted and finally murdered the girl"
In reply to a question by Gov. Slaton
Mr.. Howard said he was willing to ac-
cept the testimony of the state chemist.
DR.. r. Harris. and other state wit,
nesses as to the violence committed
against the Phagan girl prior to her
murder. The attorney argued at
length on this testimony
Carried to Basement, He Thinks.
'where do you say Mary Phagan was
killed." the governor asked.
II think the blow was struck on the
first floor Of the pencil factory, as she
came down the steps from the second
door," replied Mr.. Howard. Then, being
stunned, 1 think she was taken to the
ba asement, whore she was further assault
ed and the actual murder accomplished.
The record, however, is rather blank as
to how she got into the basement"
suggested the governor.
"Oh! If we are to accept Conley's
story as true we have no case here
whatever" replied the lawyer.
BY his questions during Mr.. Howard's
argument the governor indicated that
he proposed to go exhaustively into
the evidence. He also stated that he
intended to visit the factory where
his decision in the case.
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DENIES BRITISH CRUISER
WAS SUNK BY ENEMY
Rome omcial Report Says Warship
Returned Safely From San
Giovanni di Medua.

cruiser Of the Liverpool type was sunk
by the Austrians off San Giovanni de
Medua. is denied in an official state
ment issued in Rome. 1t says:
THE report contained in the Austrian
official statement that British war
ship Of the Liverpool type had been
sunk off San Giovanni di Medua is un-
true.
THE British ship alluded to in the
Austrian statement participated with
our fotillas in successful operations
against the coast of the Gulf of Drin
on the 9Th and returned with them to
one of our naval bases at speed of
seventeen knots"
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City Championship in EIemen-
tary Branches Is Being
Run Off Today.
PLAYGROUND ASSOCIATION
is IN CHARGE OF EVENTS
Contest Being Witnessed by Large
Number of Children, Parents
and Teachers.

The city championship athletic meet
of the elementary public schools is
being run off today al the horse show
grounds, 18th and streets northwest
There were 4aS boys entered in the
various events, representing eight d.
visions of the public schools. The meet
is under the direction of the Play
grounds Association
The various divisions of the schoois
held their meets recently, and the
schools winning those meets are com
peting today in the final meet tor the
city championship.
The events, which started at lo
O'Clock. were witnessed by large
number of school children. their teach
ers and parents.
Summary of Events.
The summaries we're:
5o-yard dash. eighty -five-pound class
Won by George Jeffrey, Jefferson School :;
second, E. Dunlop, Eaton School; third
Stanford Abel, Johnson School; fourth.
James Radigan, Adams School. Time,
2-5 seconds.
6o-yard dash, 1o0-pound class-Won
by Daniel Garf1nkle, Henry School; sec
ond, Kenneth Flester. Twining School,
third, Henry DAILY, Morgan School )
fourth, Fl. Branson, Edmonds School
Time, seconds.
7o-yard dash, 115-pound class-Won
by !. Trimble. johnson School; second,
B. NARROW, Monroe School: third, Her
bert Steele. Arthur School: fourth, n.
Chapman, johnson School. Time, sec
onds.
1oo-yard dash, unlimited class-Won
by C. Eichner, Carbery School; second,
Roland Tabb, Webster School; third. E.
Schaef Henry School: fourth. Mich
ael Tehaan, Hyde School. Time, 10 4-S
seconds.
3so-yard relay. s5-pound class-Won
by Takoma School, Harry Roper, Ben
tamin Davis, Sidney Williams, Law
renee Corbett, Robert Montgomery and
Lawrence Schrider: second, Eaton
School; third, Adams School; fourth,
Jackson School. Time. 50 seconds:
440-yard relay, 1o0-pound class-"on
by Arthur School. Lyle Eckels, Russell
Bosley, Michael Massino, Joseph Turco,
Leslie Shilby and Simon krupsaw: sec
ond Ross School: third, Takoma
School; fourth, Gales School Time,
44o-yard relay. 115-pound class-Won
by Adams School, Varnum Lewis,
Claiming Carter, Chez WI, Sam Gray,
Everett Burke and Moxie Rappaport; :;
second. Jefferson School: third, Cooke
school: fourth, Henry School. Time,
1.O1 3-5.
SS0-yard relay, unlimited class-W on
by Ross School, Allen Harrison, John
Feean, Theodore Leland, w. Leverton.
Leslie Perry and Ashley Deane, second,
Takoma School; third. Carbery School;
fourth. Abbott School. Time. 1.35 1-5.
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GERMAN STATEMENT.

BERLIN, via London. June IL. $3.50 pm. I,
In the western arena: Attacks of the
enemy yesterday in the dunes north
east of Ypres and near Manneskens-
we're. on the eastern ridge of the Lo-
trict were repnlsed.
In the close range fighting to the north
of Ecurie the French twice brought
up fresh troops In the afternoon
We succeeded completely In driving
the enemy out of our positions. An
advance made by the French during
the evening broke down under our
infantry fire. and the retreating en-
emy suffered very heavy losses. Near
serre, to the southeast of Hebuterns
We are again advancing from our
positions.
In the eastern arena: On the Dubysa
river, in the Zoginie and Betingola
districts. Russian advances failed
To the north of Przasnysz our troops
tion where they took $50 prisoners
and some machine guns and mine
throwers
On the Rawka river, between Bolimow
and Sochaczew, we penetrated po-
sition of the enemy. Up to the pres
ent time 500 Russians have been
taken prisoners.
In the southeastern arena: East OF
Przemysl the situation remains un-
changed. The army under Gen. Won
Linsingen has attacked the enemy.
who was advancing toward our wing
Zurawna,. which had been cleared
the day before yesterday. has been
retaken and the enemy driven beyond
the bridgehead near Mosciska. north
east of Zurawna.
Attacks by the enemy near Halusz and
upon Stanislau were repulsed.
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PAN-AMERICAN TOUR ENDS.
Delegates to Recent Conference
Spend the Day in Boston.

BOSTON, June IA general view of
Boston was given to the delegates to
the recent pan-American financial con-
ference today. Automobile trips were
taken to various buildings and parks
in and about the city
The trip virtually came to an end
when they arrived here last night
They have been almost two weeks on
the road. Travelled about $500 miles.
and inspected scores of manufa curing
plants. They will attend a farewell
dinner in their honor here tonight.
The visitors will leave tomorrow
afternoon for New York, where the
party will disband
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FRENCH STATEMENT.
PARIS. June IL. 2.30 p.m.:

PARIS. June IL. 2.30 p.m.:
There is little to add to the announce
ment given out last night We have
maze further progress in the region
ot Duval, to the north of Lorette and
IN the vicinity of the labyrinth
rms morning a heavy fog prevails in
the sector to the north of Arras
Last nights statement, summarizing
the fighting, says:
FRIDAY We fortified our positions in
front of Neuville St Vast
we continue to inventory the war ma
terial captured by us. We have
found thus far in the ruins 77-mil-
llmeter field guns, bomb throwers
and fifteen mitrailleuses. which were
buried in the ground or damaged: :
thousands of grenades, 1000 rifles,
eoo,0oO cartridges, incendiary imple-
menfs, number of 1O5 -millim eter
shells, a very large number of engi-
heers implements and tools. numer-
GUS cases containing explosives and
v1ctuals and articles of equipment
In the region of the Toutvent farm, to
the southwest of Hebuterne, we have
organized the positions captured by
us Yesterday night. We captured
them major. In addition. many
German wounded have been admitted
to our ambulances. The bodies of
dead Germans can be counted by the
hundreds. We have captured three
more mitrailleuses We have bent
the German line on a length of more
than two kilometers Zone and one
third miles and on a depth of one
kilometer two-thirds of mile)
Ihis morning we completely repulsed a
counter attack by the enemy
To the east of Tracy-le- Mont, In the
neighborhood Of the Quennevieres
farm, our trenches, which are strong
ly established, are in immediate con-
tact with those of the enemy The
Germans have not yet counter at
tackled. They confine themselves to
using their artillery.
In Champagne. in the region of Beause-
jour, the enemy has not renewed his
attempt against the trenches. the
scene of the latest engagements here,
winch are now completely in our
hands.
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University Law Class Meets.

meeting of the members of the
1914 class of the National University
Law School was held last evening. 1t
was decided to form a permanent class
organization. the present class onicers
to continue In once until tina annual
meeting to be held in October. Prac-
tically all Of the members of this class
are now members Of the District bar.
Tho present ofacsrs are John ". MUIR
ply. president; Russell 4. Bazter. Sec
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CONTINUED from First Page,
ing agent and superintendent OF cattle
ranches for former President Dlaz or
Mexico for ten years, making many
trips to Europe and to the United
States to gather breeding stock ard
supplies for the ranches owned by
Diaz.
He is the man who led the posse
which disinterred the body OF .hs me
Englishman. George Benton, who had
been killed by Villas men and movea
it into Arizona. Later he was captured
by company of Villas men and was
sentenced to be shot after a so,caheo
trial at pm. September 26, 1914.
One of Villas officers, who had been
an employe of Capt Thorntown, and
who belonged to the Masonic fratern-
ity, of which Capt. Thorntown is also
a member. succeeded in obtaining
stay of execution and the banishment
from Villas part of Mexico OF capt.
Thorntown.
Calls Conditions Beyond Hope.
Capt. Thorntown describes conditions
in Mexico as utterly beyond hope at
this time. Talking with reporter for
The Star at the Raleigh Hotel today he
said that he intends to make a flying
trip to New York tonight. to return
mere Ine HrSt OF the week LOT HIS pl
jected conference with Texans and
Mexicans
He declares there is not the slightest
possibility. in his opinion, that the ad-
herents of Villa and Carranza will ever
be able to agree upon basis of peace
in Mexico, and says that the leaders
could not enforce peace if one were
agreed upon, owing to the fact that so
many of their generals are "grafters."
who care nothing for the ideals of the
revolution so long as they can prey
upon the public. gun in hand.
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U. S. ENVOY GETS DEGREE.
Honor Conferred on Mr.. Morgenthau
by Constantinople ColleRe.

COESTANTINOPLE. June l2-The
honorary degree Of doctor Of laws was
conferred upon United States Ambassador
Henry Morgenthau at the twenty fifth an
nual commencement Of Constantinople
College. In his address in accepting the
degree Mr.. Morgenthau referred to the
United States as the worlds greatest uni
versity. to which all nations contribute
students.
President Mary Mills Patrick conferred
the degree Of bachelor Of arts upon nine
teen girls. who composed the largest class
In the history OF the college
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War Officially Reported.

tack north of Ronchi also was un-
successful. An artillery combat on
the Isonzo front is proceeding
On the Carinthian frontier Thursday
afternoon strong hostile attack
against Frekofel and minor attack
near Wolay lake were repulsed
In the Tyrol an attack on our posi-
tions near Pentelstein by an Italian
brigade which entered near Cortina
dAmpezzo failed. Recent attacks in
this district and night engagements
near Landro concluded in the retreat
or the enemy Otherwise continual
artillery combats and minor skir-
mlshes, In which We were success
full. took place on the Tyrolean from
tier
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take the position as second lieutenant
Of the Philippine Scouts.
When the first civil government was
esta ablished In the islands 1t was agreed
by the so-called Taft commission and
the Philippine government to send two
Filipinos every year to the United
states Military Academy.
The Filipinos entering the academy
are selected by the Philippine commits.
sion from the result OF competitive
examination which is given in Manila
city every year. Senor Yer IL the Sec
academy.
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MORE FAMINE REPORTS
RECEIVED FROM MEXICO

Reports of distressing famine condi-
tions in various parts of Mexico con-
tinue to reach the State Department
and the American Red Cross headquar-
ters here. In Lower California the vi
cinity of Lapaz is in great need of
food. From Durango comes word that
there is sufficient food in that state for
two months. but that the popula ton
will have to subsist on green maize
during August. and September. The
Laguna district, says the Durango re-
port, will proba bly, need assistance be-
fore August.
The food situation is reported critical
in the isolated towns in the state of
Tamaulipas, according to a report from
Tampico. Very few crops have been
planted in Tamaulipas: The situation
is very critical near Soto la Marina,
where the natives have no corn nor
beans nor rice.
Donations of Provisions.
Red Cross headquarters was glad to
hear from its Mexican relief committee
in New York, headed by William c.
Potter. today. that Cudahy & Co, of
Chicago and Kansas City will donat te
one car of provisions and one car of
corn. and also to hear from the same
committee that Armour & Co. of Chi
cago will give a car of corn, to pro-
mote the Mexican relief work II is
planned to ship these three cars of
much needed foodstufs to Monterey
for distribution in northern Mexico.
In this connection the Red Cross was
advised today that third car of corn
which left Laredo. Tex. for Monterey,
two nights ago. has reached Monterey.
A telegram telling of the safe arrival
of this car was received from Consul
General Hanna.
Another gratifying donation to the
Mexican relief work came to the Red
Cross today from the Slee Labora-
tories of saltwater, Pa. 1t is 5000
smallpox vaccine tubes. given to aid In
the care of smallpox victims in the
City of Mexico. Word comes from that
quarter to the Red Cross that small
pox vaccine is greatly needed.
Evening star., 1915-06-12
An Invitation for Suggestions.

spective foreign offices at those capi-
tails.
An Invitation for Suggestions.
This procedure enables Great Britain
and her allies to take cognizance or
the virtual invitation of the United
States to the belligerents to make
suggestions affecting maritime war
fare, and it is suggested that out or II
NAV grow moduS vivendi Or tenn
porary arrangement whereby the rights
of neutrals or belligerents would not
be given UP during the progress OF the
war but changes affected so as 10
mitigate the terrorS of the conHlc1 ana
afford safety to non n-combatantS ana
neutrals on the high seas.
The resigna tion of Mr.. Bryan because
he believed the note to Germany might
leadsto hostilities IS a fatcor which
high officials here regard as likely TO
have an important influence on 1he
situation in Berlin, because he reveal
ed in advance that President w llson
would reject any protracted parleS.
and would not surrender the right OF
Americans to travel on unarmed ana
unresistng merchant ships of any ma
tionality. .
Inasrnuch as Mr.. Bryan Interpreted
the note which was presented by Am
bassador Gerard as likely to lead to
war much more strength OF purpose
II was admitted i'll official quarters.
would be attached to the note on It's
receipt in Berlin by the ministry Whlle
German public opinion would not ma
in the text itself any proNocation 1or
a rupture in relations
Evening star., 1915-06-12
SECOND CANADA DIVISION
HAS LANDED IN FRANCE

OTTAWA. June 12.-Every battalion
of the End Canadian Division has safe
" arrived in France, it was announced
today by Maj Gen. Hughes. minister
of militia. No details as to the move
ment of the troops have been received
nor is information available here as
to their whereabouts in France.
Evening star., 1915-06-12
Principles Laid Down.

In his proclamation CarranZa lays
down the following principles. obvious
ly to learn how the Washington govern
ment regards them.
!. Guaranty TO foreigners of the
rights TO which they are entitled un-
der the laws of Mexico, as to life,
liberty and property
2. Indemnity for property damaged
during the revolution on Il just and
fair basis.
3. Restoration of peace and order
4. In the settlement of the agrarian
problem there should be conisca-
ton
There should be an equitable distribu-
tion of the lands the government now pos
sesses. Property illegally possessed
should be restored to rightful owners
8. The department of public education
should be extended to all parts OF the
country.
s. national congress should be called
to provide for the election Of president
The first chief Of the constitutionalists
will deliver over executive authority to
whomsQyer shah be % selected
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AUSTRIAN STATEMENT.
June 12i

In southeast Galicia and In Bukowina
the Teutonic allied armies prose-
cuted successfully an attack against
the Russian forces which still are
standing south of the Dniester river.
The troops of Gen. Planners army
drove the enemy from positions north
of Otynia. near Obertyn and Horo-
denka. and are now advancing toward
the Dniester. on the left bank of
which the Russians are offering re-
sistance. East of CZernowitZ, at
some points where the Russians still
are standing on the River Pruth. our
troops after a short engagement. re-
pulsed an enemy attack. Otherwise
the situation here is unchanged.
In the Italian war theater Wednesday
all the Italian attacks on all fronts
were repulsed. A renewed attack
against part of the bridgehead at
Corr collapsed under the fire of the
Dalmatian landwehr. An enemy at
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Landmark of the War.

The rupture between President Will
son and Mr.. Bryan will be one of the
great landmarks of the war. 1t is
mercy for the United States that in the
nomination struggle the amiable
dreamer was defeated by the states
man. In refusing to yield an inch on
the rights of American citizens, Presi-
dent Wilson is defending the sacred
ark of freedom. He will not go to
war If war can be avoided with honor,
but the integrity of the United States
is his supreme concern. and it is safe
in his hands"
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Lieut.. L. P. Spencer Dead. Aged rs.

sUNBURY, Pa, June 12.-Lieut. Ly-
man P Spencer. seventy-f1ve years old,
one of the originators of the Spence
rian penmanship copy book. used in
public schools all over the country,
and q civil war veteran, died here yes
terday. after long illness of . COM
plication of diseases.
Evening star., 1915-06-12
Proclamation by Carranza
Makes Bid for Recognition
by the U. S. Government

Gen. rarranza has issued a proclama-
tion at Vera Cruz making a bid for
recognition by the United States.
American Consul Siiliman telegraphed
its eexr to the State Department today.
What effect. If any. IL will have on
President Wilson's Mexican policy can
only be coujectured. A statement by
Gen. Villa, already received in Wash
ington is expected to be laid before
The President before Monday. with
both before him. Mr.. Wilson may take
some further steps.
Carranzas proclamation calls on the
other factions 10 affiliate with his gov
eminent and claims that he now con
trolls nine-teuths OF the population and
seven-eighths of the territory in Mexico.
One Of the greatest difficulties in the
matter Of foreign policy" Carranza says.
has been the lack Of understanding of
other governments particularly the
United States"
Evening star., 1915-06-12
Filipino Is Graduated.

Anastacio Q. Yer, a Filipino. ono of
the members to receive a diploma to-
day. is only twenty-four years old. and
had many friends among the members
of the academy, who call him good
Amigo" or friend. Upon his gradu-
alton he is to go to the Philippines to
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tion of the ambassadors there. and that
copies would be deposited with the re-
spective foreign Offices at those capi-
tails.
Evening star., 1915-06-12
GEN. VILLA WILLING
TOFORM NEW UNION

tCoutinued from FIRST Page,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-08
To be Continued.
The First Victim.

Chief Justice Doherty used to relate
IN experience which befell him during
visit to country house in Ireland
His friend. the host. sent car to the
railway station to bring him to the
place. He had not gone far when tht$
horse became restless and finally mp
set the car into Il ditch. The Judge
asked the. driver how long the animal
had been iii harness. NJ; 5s;s
"Half an hour sur" 55a1a5
II mean how long since he was drsta
put in harness?" 17't ss$s
"Shure. I've touli you-half an Eour
SIR" answered the driver. An the
masther said Il he carried ye safe he'd
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