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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
GENERAL VILLA
GIVES WARNING
Will Fight Amy Troops Who
Enter Mexico.
AGAINST INTERVENTION
Secretary Bryan Announces That the
Food Shortage 10 Serious--obre-
gon Appears Not To Have
Evacuated Mexico City.

FL Paso, Tex.-General villa in a
statement received from Torreon de.
clared that in event OF Intervention OF
foreign troops to subdue the Carranza
forces he and all other Mexicans would
unite against the invaders.
He denied recent interviews in
American newspapers, which, he said.
had just been called to his attention,
in which he was quoted as saying that
he would not oppose armed interven.
tion on the part Of several powers ito
reduce Carranza TO order" provided
that he would be made commander of
such a move.
"There is nothing more grotesque
and absurd than such an assertion"
said the message from the Northern
leader. "since /. as a true Mexican,
always have insisted that all our trou-
bles be settled solely among ourselves.
Should, unfortunately, some nation in
wade our territory, | would be ready
to fight against II without measuring
the danger or the number OF the in
vaders until would see the entire
country in the possession OF Mexicans
only. All OF us would fight united
against the common enemy"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
GERMANY.

Berlln.-The German official report
on the progress OF the war reads as
follows:
ITO the south OF Ypres isolated
British attacks we're easily repulsed.
Our movement for the recaptured OF
the village Of Neuve Chapelle began
successfully. but thereafter encounter
ed a superior British force, and for
this reason it was not continued.
The British in this locality have
been showing great aerial activity.
Two British aHators were brought
down by German fire.
In the Champagne district there
has been a renewal Of lighting st iso-
lated places. All the attacks made by
the French have been repulsed, the
enemy losing heavily. Two hundred
French soldiers we're taken prisoners.
Fog and snow have hampered the
operations IN the Vosges.
THE Russians have retreated from
the Augustowo district and the coun-
try to the northeast until now they are
beyond the River Bobr and under the
guns Of GrodnO AT 8 point northeast
Of Przasnysz. near Orzyc river. Rus
sian attack has been repulsed."
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18

Examination OF precedents in inter.
national law revealed to State De-
partment officials that irrespective OF
the provisions Of the Declaration of
London. the status OF which is uncer-
tain because II was not generally rat.
ihed, the general rules OF maritime
practice have prohibited the destruc-
ton OF a neutral vessel under the
circumstances in which the Frye was
found in the South Atlantic by the
Prinz Eitel.
It was said in official quarters that
the American government took note
OF the fact that American citizens, by
their enforced presence on board a
German cruiser for more than a
month. had been subjected to unneces.
sary risks which might have involved
serious dangers to them, and that
this probably would be one OF the
points in the correspondence which is
certain to develop between the United
States and Germany over the incl.
dent
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
RUSSIA.

Petrograd via London.--The follow
ing Official statement was issued:
There have been no important col.
lisions anywhere along the front on
the left bank of the Niemen and on the
roads leading to Grodno only engage
ments OF local character have oc-
CURED. North Of Simno We routed
small German detachment with our
cavalry and took some prisoners and
two guns.
In the vicinity OF Kopciewe hostile
columns suddenly found themselves
under the fire OF our artillery and suf-
fered serious losses. After having re-
pulsed the enemy in the sectors of the
wood nearest Augustowo our troops
concentrated In the region Of Lepsk.
"On the right bank OF the Narew
and Bobr rivers there has been no
change. The artillery at Ossowetz has
continued to operate successfully
against the siege batteries. An at
tempt by the Germans to assume the
offensive along the River Orzyo result
ed in no gain Of ground In fact, the
enemy was compelled to cede us some
villages and small sections Of the
forest
North Of Przasnysz the Germans
approached to within 1900 PAGES Of
our trenches. but did not succeed in
their offensive. which was checked by
our fire. and they had to withdraw
their front In the trenches evacuated
by the Germans we captured many
rifles and much ammunition.
IN the Carpathians and Galicia
fierce snowstorm and deep drifts have
hindered the operations, but neyerthe-
less we have forced the Austrians to
retire from their positions in the
smolnik district The enemy has at.
tackled US again IN the Koziouwka
region, but without success"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
RANCE.

Paris.-The officlAl communication
issued by the French war Department
says:
"In the bend OF the User the Belgian
Army has consolidated aud increased
the results obtained by II,
"The British troops continue to pro
gress. They crossed the brook OF
Layes. which runs parallel TO the road
from Neuye Chapelle TO Fleuvaix. Be
tween this road and Aubers they cap
tured several trenches At the end Of
the day they reached a road known as
the Highway to He'll which runs from
the northwest 10 the southeast toward
Aubers and to the suburbs Of that
place. To the southwest OF Eiters
they carried several groups OF houses,
which are being strongly prepared for
defensive purposes. The total number
Of prisoners captured during the day
was 1000. The Germans lost several
machine guns.
ITO the left and to the right OF the
British army French troops supported
them with many heavy artillery and
machine guns and infantry FIRE.
In the Champagne our progress con-
tlnues. Al the end Of the day on the
northern slopes of the ridge to the
northeast Of Mesnl we captured $50
prisoners. including s officers.
In the Visges. on Reich Ackerkopf
the enemy after a violent lombard.
ment attempted an assault. which was
however. brought to a halt by our FIRE q"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
TORPEDO SINKS
BRITISH PATROL
Cruiser Sunk Off Scotch Coast
and 200 Lives Lost.
MILLION MEN IN BIG BATTLE
The British In Flanders Attacking thr
Germans To Relieve the Pres.
sure on Russlans-The Bat
tie OF La Bassee.

London.-Just as the French at.
tackled the Germans In the western
campaign, when Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg made his big rush from
East Prussia last month. so the British
army operating in Flanders has under
taken the task OF relieving the pres
sure on It's Russian ally. now that the
Russians again are being attacked in
North Poland.
This is part OF the general plan OF
the allied generals. When one is at
tackled the other attacks. so as to com.
pei the Germans and Austrians TO keep
strong forces at every point, and en-
deavor 10 prevent them from sending
new troops where they could do the
most good.
At present the Germans are occupied
in an attempt to crush the Russians.
For this purpose they are reported to
have an army estimated at nearly a
half million men marching along the
roads toward Przasnysz.
To prevent this army from being iur-
ther strengthened the British are
thrusting at the German line north OF
La Bassee. and besides reporting the
capture Of the village OF Neuvre Chap
ellie, II is asserted that they have ad.
vanced beyond that town.
The battle taking place on the east.
ern front, experts say, is the biggest
pitched battle OF the war. no less than
a million men being engaged in It.
The Germans in their official report
claim to have made some advance,
while Petrograd considers II likely that
the Russians viii have to fall back be
yond Przasnysz, as they did last
month, before making their stand.
It probably will be days before a
definite result is attained in this bat
tie. as with the frozen roads the Rus
SLAMS can push forward reinforcements
and choose their battle-ground.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
CRUISER NOW in U. S. PORT
United States Government VIII Prob.
ably Seek Honorable Amends
Under international Law, Also
Reparation for Owners.

Washington.-Arrival Of the Ger.
man concerted cruiser Prinz Eitel
Friedrich at Newport News with the
announcement that during her four
months securing Of the seas as com.
merce raider she had sent to the bot
tom one vessel which was American
owned and few the flag Of the United
States, profoundly stirred official
Washington. In the absence Of de
tailed story Of the sinking OF the
American ship William P. Frye off the
coast Of South America Judgment was
withheld, but there was no attempt to
deny the seriousness Of the incident,
and II was conceded that on its face
it bore the appearance Of an unfriend-
ly act upon the part Of a German ship
Of war, which must result in diplo.
matte negotiations with the German
government.
Information from Newport News
was In substance that the Frye was
blown up because the commander OF
the Eitel held her cargo OF wheat to
be contraband. It was pointed out
that wheat is not contraband unless
consigned to a belligerent government
OF some agent Of such government
Every effort will be made by the
State and Treasury Departments to
get to the bottom OF the case at once.
If necessary, the State Department,
viii conduct an inquiry Of its own and
will not undertake negotiations with
Germany until its case is clear,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18

Daniel Desh, seventy years old.
farmer, residing mile and hal
south Of Macungie, enjoyed his frE
ride on trolley car Thursday wher
he went to Allentown on business. In
cidentally, It was his first visit Il
that city in twentY-seven years.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
Germany will Do II Voluntarily
or Be Asked for ReparatiOn.
CRUISER TO BE DOCKED
President Wilson Taking Personal
Charge Of a Searching Inquiry
kiehne To Be Intercepted
In Washington.
"UNFoRTUNATE ZEAL"
DEPLoRED.

Amsterdam. - The German
Government regards the sinking
OF the American ship William p.
Frye by the Prinz Eitel Fried
rich as unwarranted, according
to dispatches from Berlin.
A strong protest is expected
from Washington. This protest
will be met in a most eoncilia-
tory spirit and Germany win as
sure the Washington Govern.
ment that Captain Thierichens
acted solely upon his own re-
sponsibility. the Berlin dis
patches asserted.
Berlin dispatches said officials
united in ascribing the act TO
"the unfortunate zeal Of an
excitable captain"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
ITALY SEEMS NEAR WAR.
PremieTs Rebuke Of Neutrality CRY
So Interpreted.

Rome.-Premier Salandra. after his
visit Sunday to Gatta to open new
military harbor, journey during
which a considerable degree Of nation
al feeling was manifested. had long
interview with Foreign Minister
Sonnino
The council Of ministers were in ses.
sion. These facts. together with other
indications. lead to the widespread be
lief that Italy today is upon the eve
Of great and decisive events
One Of the Premier's remarks at
Getta is attracting considerable atten.
ton. Referring TO the kind Of brown
bread allowed in Italy after Marcn o.,
Slgnor Salandra said:
"This is noble bread. Our soldiers
viii be the first to be sacrificed, and
Italians will see the destiny Of their
country accomplished"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
AMERICAN OFFICERS GO EAST.
Six Army Men Complete Tour Of
Western Lines.

Berlin, via London.--A party Of six
American army officers left Berlin for
the eastern battle front under the
guidance Of Captain Maltzahn. They
recently returned from a tour OF In
spection of the western lines. The
group IS composed OF Lieut-Col.
Joseph E. Kuhn. OF the engineers;
Major Clarence c. Williams, Of the
Ordnance Department; Major Dwight
z. Aultman, OF the Aeld artillery; Capt.
Samuel D. Roockenbach, Of the cav
airy; Capt. Wilson B. Burtt, Of the
infantry. and Capt. Samuel G. Shartle,
of the coast artillery.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
CRUISER SUNK BY SUBMARINE.
The eayano, British Auxiliary Vessel,
Destroyed BY Germans.

The 5ayano, British Auxiliary Vessel,
Destroyed BY Germans.
London.-The Admiralty announces
the loss OF the auxiliary cruiser
Bayano while the vessel was engaged
In patrol duty. The Bayano was built
in 1913 at Glasgow and was 416 feet
long and $500 tons displacement.
In its statement OF the disaster the
Admiralty says:
ION the 11th Of March wreckage OF
the BsyanO and bodies were dis
covered, and circumstances point to
her having been sunk by an enemy
torpedo.
Eight officers and Is men were
rescued, but II is feared that the re
mainder Of the crew were lost,
"The captain Of the Belfast steamer
Castlereagh reports passing Thursday
morning a quantity OF wreckage and
dead bodies floating in life belts. He
attempted to search for possible sur
vivors, but was prevented by the ap
pearance Of an enemy submarine
which gave chase for 20 minutes"
The Belfast correspondent OF th'
Daily Telegraph says the Bayano was
torpedoed Thursday morning at S
o'clock off Corsewall Point, Wigtown
shire. Scotland, and that nearly zoe
lives we're lost, as the cruiser sank
almost Immediately. The vessel hat
crew of about PIG men on board
Wigtownshire is the southwestern
most county in Scotland. It lies or
the North Channel, which leads into
the Irish Sea from the Atlantic.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
GRAND OLD MAN OF RUSSIA DEAD
Count seraius Julovleh Whites Life
Has Ended.

London.-Count Sergius Julovich
Witte, Russia's first prime minister,
died Saturday night says Petrograd
dispatch TO Reuters Telegram Com
pany.
Count Wltte, who was born June
%, 1s49, at Tifis, was one Of the Rus
sian plenipotentaries at Portsmouth,
New Hampshire, in the negotiations
for peace with Japan In 1905. He
afterwards was made a count and ap-
pointed president Of the new ministry,
but retired in 1906 and held no import.
ant post after that time.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
MORE TROOPS TO CHINA.
Second Jap Squadron Sails With
10000, Making 10000.

Peking.-The Chinese Government
has official information to the effect
that the second Japanese squadron,
conveying two divisions Of approx
mately 10000 soldiers. has sailed for
China. The forwarding Of these
troops will increase the number OF
Japanese soldiers in the garrisons In
China to nearly 10000. The new
troops will be distributed in Man
churia. Shantung, Tienstn and Han
kow, where the present forces at the
Japanese garrlsons number nearly
10000.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
TURKISH GUNS slLENcED.
superdresdnsusNt Queen Elizabeth De-
stroys Batteries.

London.-The bombardment Of the
Dardanelles and Smyrna continues.
Reports from Athens say that the
superdreadnaught Queen Elizabeth has
destroyed by indirect fire from the
Gulf Of Saros several shore batteries.
At the same time violent duel Is
going on between the Turkish forts
and the ships Of the Allies. and the
Turkish troops have come under the
fre OF the warships.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the German
government voluntarily offers TO make
restitution for the destruction Of the
American ship Frye, sunk by the con.
verted cruiser Prinz Eltel Friedrich
in the South Atlantic, and expresses
regret for the occurrence, strong pro-
test will be made by the United States
with a request for reparation.
No announcements concerning the
case probably will be made, It was
said by high officials, until after an
investigation of all the facts had been
completed. President Wilson, at the
White House, stated that searching
inquiry would be conducted.
Officials were unanimous in their
opinion-and 1t was shared largely by
diplomatists, too - that the comman-
der of the Prinz Eitel had no right
TO send the Frye to the bottom. It
was considered probable by officials
that the German government, after be.
ing apprised of the facts, would admit
the error OF the naval commander and
agree to make the usual reparation
Some officials thought sufficient
amends, after the payment OF dam
ages, would be the court-martialling
Of the German officer
Getting the Facts.
II was made clear at the State De.
partment that whatever action would
be taken as result of the sinking
Of the Frye would be entirely dissas.
sociated from questions arising out
of the entry into an American port
OF the Prinz Eitel desiring time for
repairs, The vessel could, therefore,
depart, leaving the questions raised
by the destruction OF the American
ship to be settled through diplomatic
channels.
Captain Boy-Ed, naval attache OF
the German Embassy, conferred with
the captain OF the Prinz Eitel and
obtained a sworn statement OF the
facts for the German government.
Captain Kehne, Of the Frye, has
been asked to keep the members of
his crew together, so that all the tes.
timony necessary for diplomatic cor
respondence may be gathered.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18

Emanuel Reber, fourteenyear-old
son OF Emanuel Reber of Tlldeh
Township. was granted license 10
marry Miss Edna F. Meyer. eighteen
year-old daughter of Harry A. Moysr
OF the same place.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
"DRY" VERMONT REFERENDUM.
Bill Passes Both Houses And Goes To
Governor.

Montpelier, Vt.-The prohibition
referendum bill previously adopted by
the House passed the Senate. If the
bill Is approved by Governor Gates
the question of State prohibition will
be decided at the municipal election
in March, 1916. After 60 years Of
prohibition the State adopted local
option policy at special election in
1903.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
KEYSTONE STATE /
IN SHORT 0RDE1|
LatestN Happenings Gaths1|
ed From Here and There.
TOLD IN SHORT PARAGRApH'
Takes First Trolley Ride at 7o-Mln.
Killed Going Home to celebrsts
Birthday-To Vote In Read
Ing on p. o. Site.

Circular letters were sent to tho I'd
members of the Reading Chamber d
Commerce for the purpose OF taklui
referendum vote on whether thn
are in favor of going ahead at onc
with the erection of a 100000 on.
story annex to the Reading postofiics
as proposed by the department d
Washington. or whether they woul!
prefer TO wait few years longe
when Il is hoped that sufficient ~
preparation can be secured to cred
an entirely new building. Il Is lilelI
that the latter proposition Will carr
as there is strong sentiment agalniI
the annex, the contract for which I
about ready TO be awarded.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
MeADoo OPERATED ON.
Physicians Say Patient Is In Favor.
able Condition.

Washington. Secretary McAdoo
was operated upon for appendicitis at
hospital here. The physicians issued
bulletin, saying the operation had
been successful in every way and that
their patient was in very favorable
condition.
Mrs. McAdoo, President Wilson's
youngest daughter, accompanied her
husband to the hospital and waited In
the anteroom until the operation was
over.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
Situation stlII Serious.

Washington.--Secretary Bryan an
nounced that the food situation in Mex
leo City was still very serious and that
the forces OF General obregon ap-
peared not to have evacuated the city
as yet, though this was expected al
any moment.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
AUSTRIA.

Vienna, via London.--The following
official Austrian statement was issued
here:
Fighting in the Carpathians on the
road from Cisma TO Baligrod con-
tinues. A height FOR which we had
been fighting for some days came into
our possession. Our troops blew up
parts Of the enemy's position and took
more than 1900 officers and men
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
RAolUM SAVES CONVICT.
$4,000 Gift OF Vanderllp Prolonss
Prisoners Life.

ossining, N Y.-Thirty thousand
dollars worth Of radium, the gift OF
Frank A. vanderlip. president of the
National City Bank of New York, has
saved the life of Joseph Pachelli, an
inmate Of Sing Sing Prison. Pachelli
was suffering from cancer Of the lip.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
U. s. STEAMER HELD UP.

The Vlgilaneia, With Cotton For
Bremen, Taken Into British Port.
New York.--The American steamer
vigilancia, which sailed from Savan.
nah February 22 with cargo Of cot.
ton for Bremen, has been intercepted
at sea by a british cruiser and taken
into Kirkwall, according to cable ad-
vices received here. The vigilancia
was sold recently by the Ward Line TO
Walker, Armstrong & Co., Of Savan.
nah. This was her first transatlantic
trip since the sale.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
MRS. ROCKEFELLER DEAD.
End Comes While Husband and Son
Are Away.

Tsrrytown, n. Y.-Mrs. John d.
Rockefeller, wife OF the richest man In
the world, died suddenly, In her seven
ty-sixth year, at the Rockefeller coun-
try home in Pocantico Hills. She had
been an invalid for year, but during
the last few months her health had so
improved that the rapid turn for the
worse which her illness took Friday
morning was not anticipated by her
family.
For this reason II happened that the
only relative at her bedside when she
died at 1920 A. NJ was her sister, Miss
Lucy NJ. Spelman. Her husband and
her son, John d. Rockefeller, Jr., we're
at ormond, Fla. where they went
Mr.. Rockefeller, ST., on February 2S
and his son last Friday, accompanied
by his wife--believing that Mrs. ROcke-
feller was growing better.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18

Furnace No. / Of the Thomas Iroa
Company, Hokendauqua, was put 10
blast, giving employment to i3a
hands, after an idleness OF several
months. The furnace has capacity
OF 225 tons a day.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
PLANTS SEIZED FOR WAR.
British Gets Power To Take over En-.
tire Engineering Trade.

London.-The House of Common,
gave the Government authority tt
take over the control of the entire er
glneerIng trade of the country and
place 1t under combined manageme
for the purpose of increasing the OF
put Of munitions Of war.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
GERMANS THREATEN REPRlsALs.
British Action On Submarine Crews
Raises Storm.

London.--The decision Of the Brit
ish Government to segregate the cap
tured crews OF German SUBMARINES
and perhaps institute criminal pro-
ceedings against them for attacks on
unarmed merchantmen has evoked
heated comment from Berlin newspa-
pers.
Reuters Amsterdam correspondent
quotes the Vossische Zeitung as say
ing that the British are acting in blind
rage.
1t asserts that II the British Admi.
rally carries its plans into effect It
cannot fail to result in reprlsals.
The Lokal Anzeiger says that cor
responding counter-measures will be
taken by Germany.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
German Contention.

That the Frye was carrying wheat
and no other kind OF cargo has been
established in official reports. The
German commander claims that as
the wheat was consigned ito order"
and bound for England, II therefore
could be presumed to be contraband.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18

Paul s. Lesher, Of Calcium. Pa. an'
Miss Maggie L. Hottensteln, daughtd
of William Hottenstein, of Molltow'
Pa, were married at Reading.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-03-18
OFFICIAL STATEMENTS
FROM NATIONS AT WAR

prisoners. A Russian counter-attaek
against this position and adjacent
heights was repulsed with severe
losses"