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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-05
ANCIENT verona
IS KEY POSITION
To NORTH ITALY
Old and Beautiful City Near
the Border May Be Bat
lie Scene Soon.
CHAIN OF FORTS
SURROUNDS CITY

w WASHINGTON, D. C., June S.
M Immediately inside the Italian
w border below the Austrian city
Of Trent lies the wealthy, an
cient city Of Verona, an important rail
way center, treasury OF art, a museum
OF splendid remains from Roman times
through all Italian periods, and alto
Eether one of the most beautiful and
interesting cities Of northern Italy"
according to the geographic statement
issued by the National Geographic So
clety today, which deals with the most
recent Of hostile frontiers in Europe
verona is fortress Of the firstclass
on the key position TO northern italy"
the statement continues, and one of
the foremost military centers toward
the Austrian frontier In peace times.
q garrison Of more than 5000 men is
stationed here. and here are located the
administration offices of Italy's third
army corps
Ten Miles From Frontier.
Vel on2 Is less than 10 miles distant
from the Austrian frontier, from that
part OF the Austrian TyrOl that projects
as a deeD wedge into the north Italian
hill country 1t lies Il miles west of
Venice by rail and % miles east Of
Milan, another great northern railway
center, on Eou, hanks Of the rapid
Adige river. IL il 194 feet above sea
level, with the 1aain and older part OF
the city lying within an abrupt loop
made bv the river. The population OF
the city with its suburbs, is about
10000 Them eiB railway lines from
IOdena and Mantau to Trent and
I-ozen, ard from Venice TO Milan cross
in the city The Verona, Venice, Por-
toSruarO line parallels the Austrian
frontier and has many strategic
branches OF much the same value to the
Italians in their present struggle as the
Posen-Tilsit line is to the Germans in
their defence OF their eastern frontier.
Must Be Invasion Objective.
Verona must be the immediate OBJ
jective invasion from the Trentino
salient From Verona west, the trunk
line railway leads through a rich in
dustrial and farming region to the
great northern towns of Milan and
Turin. To the east lies Venice, and to
the south are a constellation Of thriv-
ing manufacturing towns. The frontier
before Verona is strongly fortified,
both on the Italian and Austrian sides
In recent years a wide flung circle Of
forts, far outside Of the obsolete city
walls. were begun as a new scheme for
the city's defence. The building Of
these redoubts raised Verona TO the
position Of q fortress OF first rank
Is Key to Northern Italy
''The beginnings OF the Veronese for
dfcations that still remain standing
today date from 1897 when Verona
was surrounded with new walls and
bastions by SanmichelL Following the
congress Of Vienna Verona fell to Aus
tria's share and the Austrians caused
Austrians further fortified Peschiera,
Mantau and Lesnago, forming the
famous Quadrilateral,' upon which
powerful series Of fortresses the Aus
TRAN rule in Italy relied for its princi-
pal support until 1866"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-05
Weddings Numerous and
inexpensive In London;
Few Wedding Gifts Now

London. Eng, June 5.-There IS naturally
some disappointment in the minds Of So
ciety mothers that there Is no season this
year in London. Everything Is by no means
lost, however, for though there IS no season
and no society to speak Of, engagements
have never been more numerous nor we'd
dinEs so plentiful. or so inexpensive
Many engagements originate in the short
leave young officers get from FLANDERS, and
are terminated at the next Several have
been the direct outcome Of nursing at home
OF abroad. and the conventional cnaperon
has found herself superseded by the ma
tron Of a private hospital or the organizers
OF private ones, and has mad 70 make the
best Of it. In the midst OF the grim reali-
ties Of war. society girls have asserted their
right TO marry for the things that matter
instead Of the shams.
Another supernulty that has entirely dis
appeared IS the wedding present War
brides have had tokens from tnefr nearest
and dearest and have gone without the
others. Marriage Is the real thing just
now.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-05
British Officers Appeal
For Field Glasses; Race
FOLLOWERS Haze Manp

London. Eng June 5-Whils hum
dreds OF appeals for field glasses an
pear in the personal columns OF the
London papers in behalf OF young Off
GERS at the front. the followers OF the
races still have plenty OF binoculars
with which to view the horses. A pic
ture OF the grounds at Newmarket
showing the crowd with glasses to eyes
following the race. appears in one OF
the London newspapers, while below
appears the appeal for these instru-
ments made by lady Roberts
Commissioned officers must largely
furnish their own kit in the British
army. and their pay is only nominal.
Glasses are naturally out OF the reach
OF the nOncommissioned officers Ons
OF the last acts Of lord Roberts was an
appeal TO spOrtsmen for glasses for tbs
front. and before leaving on his trip to
France he wrote a second appeal. which
was found after his death.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-05
Belaian Red Cross Defies German Ruler
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Funds OF Society Seized In Revenge
BY Ia RACONTEUsE.

nounced that as Belgium is occupied by
German troops 1t is in a state of peace,
and consequently the society. according
TO its bylaws. must not use its funds
on wounded Belgian soldiers. but musl
use them as he saw fit
Immediately afterwards he ordered
the society to turn over its money to a
German organization the aim of which
is to fight consumption. When the COM
mittee refused to do this, the governor
ordered II 10 assist the poor and needy
of the country, but the answer was that
this was being done through the regu-
lar channels and that the Red Cross
could not use its fund for this purpose.
The committee was then ordered to
appear before the governor and, when
the members Of the committee refused
to be bullied by him. he gave them 10
minutes to make up their minds. The
committeeman did not deign him an
answer and Immediately after they left
his presence, the German governor for
chilly seized their money and declared il
German property.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-05

~ ERLIN, Germany, Jun 5.-War
bread has now been followed by
- bread made from straw and final
ly ground wood pulp invented by pro-
fessOrs Friedlander and Haberlandt.
Professor Haberlandt in a recent ar
ticle in the "Kreuzzeitung" states that
many people who had become used to
il declared it not only highly nutritious,
but even delicious
The Haberlandt bread is made from
a dough containing so percent fine
saWdusL The professors theory is
that during winter trees store up a
great quantity OF sugar, oils tat and
small percentage Of albumen. and
ther young branches and tWigs are
eminenuy fit for human consumption.
Experiments with substitutes for
flour have created a very strong i'm
preston upon the minds of women. so
strong indeed that the military COM
mander in chief al Munster has pub
hshed the following official notice.
The commander OF the Seventh Ger
many army district advises the pOpula-
ton to obey the orders issued through
the civil authorities.
Letters Cause Annoyance.
We are informed that many wives
writing to their husbands have ex-
pressed the fear that articles of food
and especially bread will run short in
Germany and that they will have TO
starve. The husbands who are at the
'front.' nave Deeu greatly worried Dy
such letters and have been asking
themselves if all the sacrifices they
have made are in vain.
1T is very much to be regretted that
the wives OF soldiers should have writ
ten such letters, especially as they do
not agree with the facts. Thanks TO
the bread cards there is now no reason
to fear that we shall run short Of bread
before the new harvest is in and until
then bread viii be no higher in price
than il is.
For this reason we ask wives writ
ing to their husbands at the front
to say nothing on this subject, but IL
they mention the bread cards at all
to praise their splendid effects"
Urges silence.
The 'kOemische Zeitung" goes fur
Their still and advises all Germans
writing TO friends abroad 10 say moth
ing whatever about the financial and
economic conditions.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-05
British Must Have Beer and WbisLev
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Races Also Are To Be Held This Year
BY HERBERT TEMPLE.

T ONDON. Eng June st appears
that foremost among the things
which Englishmen cannot do with
out, even in time OF war. are beer. whis-
ky and races The chancelor's hope Of
putting an end 10 the drink evil and
incidentally add some hundred thous-
and much needed sovereigns TO his rev.
enues were very quickly nipped in the
bud by the opposition and the Irish and
IL IS now also certain that all of the
usual big race meets viii be held this
summer
Epson as well as Ascot. however.
probably VIII merely be shadows OF
their old time glories for it is now
definitely certain that queen Mary has
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-05
War Increases Imports
Of Nitrate From Chile

Panama June 5.-Nitrate shipments
from Chilli 70 the United States have
largely increased since the beginning
Of the European war. Ship loads have
passed through the Panama canal 70
Norfolk and others ports along the At
lantic seabOard OF the United States in
ures compiled in the office OF the port
captains at Balboa and Cristobal, from
September Is to March 81 the total nj
trate shipments through amounted to
approximately 257,f61 canal tons. Dur
ing March a total OF 111,o25 canal tons
Of nitrate made the passage through
the canal. and OF this total 81, Isl tons
went to the United States
Practically half the tonnage from
South America to the United States was
shipped in American bottoms
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-05

induced the king to stay away from the
races entirely during the war. and So
ciety rs likely TO follow the royal ex-
ample
Until quite recently II was confidently
expected that the king would 1T least
De present on the historic downs on
Derby day, and it was a source Of great
regret 10 race lovers when it became
known that royalty w9uid stay away.
Royal Ascot too. viii be an exceed
ingly tame and sad affair for by the
express desire Of the King. racing viii
begin early in the morning. too early
for lazy Londoners to re4ch the race
course in time, and everything viii be
over before lunch. The roval hunt CUB.
too, viii probably be omitted from the
program
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-05
Warning Nations Buy
Heavily OF New Rifle
Made in United States

London Eng. June 5.-France has just
ordered one million more rifles and ammu-
milton from firms in the New England
for shells in the United States; Japan and
Canada have ordered more rifles and am
munition. and Italy and Spain have each
placed large orders for general supplies.
II is understood that the weapon most in
demand by all the powers is the newest
American military rifle. which is said TO
be superior to any similar arm
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-05
Bardtte, Famous Paris
Night Resort, Closed

Paris France. July 5--The restal.-
rant Baratte. famous night resort Of
the quarter of the Central Markets. has
been closed and viii probably never be
reOpened- No resort in this world was
better known TO high livers and
pleasure seekers Of all chimes
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-05

n ARTS, France, June 5.-The news
comes here from Brussels that gov
ernor Won Kissing has deprived the
Belgian Red Cross Of its funds. which
may no longer be used to assist wound
ed Belgian soldiers back 70 health.
The governor, to tell the truth. did
not set out on a dark night armed with
jimmy and flashlight and the ether
paraphernalia Of the ordinary cracks
men to burst open the safe CT The So
ciety, but adopted a less risky and
more efficient way.
The Belgian Red Cross society was
founded IN 1892 and its bylaws say
that in time Of war il must devote all
its funds TO assist wounded Belgian SOL
diers and must in every way cooperate
with the Belgian military authorities
Ite charter would be forfeited il the
funCs were used for any other purpose.
Governor Won Kissing sent a letter
20 the administrative committee Of the
Red Cross society in which he an
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-05

the
tain Above column proceeding through high valley, with a
background Of
Almost incredible ats Of endurance performed by these troops Below
Swiss field artillery battery practice.
soldier The military
in
and thousands Of them have died
he o
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-05

ARTS France, June 5.-The news nounced
u o,---.. ha-a frnr, L2-1-ssals that ~ German
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-05
SANDyST ISUSEI.
BY GERMANS AS 4
FLOUR PORTION
Bread Made of Wood Pulp
and Straw Found Nutri-
tious and Palatable.
NO BREAD FAMINE
IN GERMANY, CLAIM
d STEVEN BURNETT.

~ ERLIN, Germany. Jun 5.-War
bread has now been followed by
- bread made from straw and final
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-05

For pretexts to war upon Switzer-
land the kaiser would not have far
to go. On the whole Switzerland has
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

Nelson w. Aldrich, who for thirty
years represented Rhode Island in
the United States Senate, passed
away last Friday. He was one of
the ablest statesmen that ever par
ticipated in the activities of the
American upper house, and was
prominently identified with all i'm
portant legislation enacted while he
was a member Of the senate. Sena-
tor Aldrich was subjected to consid-
cradle criticism at times, but he was
a constructive legislator, endowed
with qualities of mind that fitted
him for leadership. Intellectually he
literally lowered above his critics,
and his death marks the passing OF
an able parliamentarian and law
maker.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22
WOMEN PEARL DIVERS.
In Japan They Are Taught to Swim
While Mere Babies.

In Japan They Are Taught to Swim
While Mere Babies.
In Japan, where pearl fishing is an
important industry, nine tenths Of the
pearl divers are women. Tiny girls,
mere babies, are taught by their moth
ers to swim, and later to dive, the sea-
shore is their playground, and at thir-
school, they are usually ready to begin
diving in earnest. A good mother
superintends her daughters diving ex-
ercises as carefully and instructs her
as faithfully as any good German
hausfrau instructs her daughter in
domestic tasks. 49,
A girl does not reach her highest
point Of efficiency until she is about
twenty-five years old. She works from
eight to ten hours day, with only
two holidays a month, diving In from
fifteen to forty five feet Of water. Janu-
airy and February are too cold for all
day work, but even then she often
spends from one to five hours daily on
and under the water. She wears a
special dress Of white cotton boomers
and short skirt, her hair is twisted into
a tight knot with a cloth wound
through it on top Of her head, and she
wears goggles to protect her eyes. A
small tub attached to her waist holds
the oysters. She earns from fifteen
cents to dollar day.
On this small pay she often saves
considerable amount of money, which
constitutes her dowry.-Youth's Com.
panion.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

Mrs. Russell Sage has given SIS,
100000 recently to the permanent
wild life protection fund. This is
only one Of numerous requests to
worthy causes since the passing of
her husband, but this seems a rather
large amount to contribute to wild
animal preservation, when thousands
Of human beings in this world lack
the very necessities of life.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

The national administra tion has
under consideration a proposal for
the creation Of national marketing
commission to devise better system
for the distribution of agricultural
products, and investigate conditions
of wareliousing throughout the co1an-
try. The nations food supply and
demand is problem worthy of seri~
Gus consideration, and there is no
bettered.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22
he desired it.

One of the defeated candidates in
the recent Duluth election scarcely
recognized himself when the cam
paign was over with. He learned
that he was spineless jelly fish, de-
void of executive ability and lacking
in strength of character. Self-satis-
fed individuals should be encouraged
to aspire to public office.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

Just at this time there is consider
able talk of the United States plac-
ing an embargo on munitions of war,
but no reason has been advanced
why this nation should act differ
emily than the European countries,
have during other wars. When Rus
STA and Japan struggled for suprem-
acy few years ago, Germany was
supplying Russia with war NUM-
tions, and England was doing the
same to Japan. In fact neutral ma
tions have always furnished war mu-
nitions to combatants.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22
At Green Lake Hall.

Ole Skratthult (Hjalmer Peter
SOM, the we'll known and popular
Swedish comedian, assisted by Miss
Olga Lindgren and Prof. Jas. Jacob
son, will give one of his pleasing en-
tertainments Saturday evening,
April "a, at Green lake hall, WA
nett. If you enjoy a clean and
wholesome entertainment that
abounds in comical situations don't
fail to attend. Admission IS
cents. l8.1tc 3
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

The supreme court of the United
States decided against Leo NJ. Frank
in his habeas corpus case, and only
the pardon officials of Georgia can
now save him from the death pen
atty. Not a few believe in Frank s
innocence, and his sentence should
at least be committed to life i'm
prisonment.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

Among those being mentioned for
the republican presidential nomina-
tion in 1916. Senator Elihu Root
looms up as about as able a man as
could be named. His ability is un-
questioned, but in these s'pro!res-
sive" times it is somewhat doubtful
if he could secure the nomination if
he desired it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

Samuel Gompers, president of the
American Federation of Labor, has
Endorsed the agitation now being
carried on in this country for an ad-
equate national defense. lie is of
the opinion that the absence of
means for defense and self protection
invites attack and injustice, and
there is no doubt but what he is
right.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

Mayor Nye of Minneapolis joins
the ranks of spring poets with a
cleanup proclamation. A better
subject could not be chosen-for
Minneapolis.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

Mrs. @. A. Jack assisted by Mrs.
J. W. Mossman entertained at din
ner last Monday evening for Mrs.
F. L. Small and son, George. who de-
parted this morning for Spokane,
Wash. They will visit there for a
time and later expect to join Mr..
Small who is now located at Seattle.
Only few intimate friends were
present at the farewell dinner. but
the hostesses had prepared a truly
sumptuous repast to which all did
justice. A pleasant time was had,
and upon departure all wished the
guests of honor success and happi-
ness in their new home.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22
Now that the $4,000 libel

Now that the $4,000 libel suit of
William Barnes against Colonel
Roosevelt is on trial, it is to be pre-
sumed that some interesting politi-
Cal history will be thoroughly VEN
tilated. The outcome of the case
will be awaited with interest. as it
may have considerable bearing on
national politics in 1915.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

OF recent years criminals have
frequently been pictured as mental
detectives, but we are Of the opin-
ion that a Chicago judge has them
sized up rightly. He says they are
possessed of minds extremely active,
but are troubled with abnormal self
ishness, and are naturally lazy.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

It would be rather interesting to
know what the genealogical cranks
of few thousand years hence will
say when they dig up the hard,
smooth head of the man who doesn't
believe in advertising.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

The general opinion at the present
time is that the non-partisan feature
of the primary election law is more
or less of @ farce. There is a vast
difference between theory and prac-
tice, and the public is beginning to
realize that fact,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

The Saltwater Gazette suggests
that the pessimist be pounded over
the head until he sees stars. That
is a trife drastic, but, if it would
eliminate the long-faced croakers
with the roller-b bearing jaws, we
move that the suggestion be adopted.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

superintendent of Banks Turrittin
reports that there has not been a
bank failure in Minnesota since
August, 1912. This is certainly con-
elusive evidence of the healthy fnan-
~cial condition of Minnesota.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

CONSUMPTION has now been declared
out of date. and advertising is re-
sorted to in order to secure soldiers.
The new system has met with phe-
nomenal success, and the New York
World calls it one of the greatest vic
tories ever won by publicity.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

A paragrapher is responsible for
the following wholesome advise: ''Be
your own florist-wreathe your face
in smiles.''
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

"America First" says President
Wilson, defining the United States
neutrality. Not only first, but last
and all the time: as we'll.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

Secretary Bryan declares that
Roger Sullivan of Illinois is a traitor
to his party. We wouldn't care to
print Mr.. Sullivan's opinion of our
secretary of state, however.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

In Mexico leaders may come and
leaders may 60, but the revolution
goes on forever.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

The legislature adiourns today, but
the base ball umpire will soon be-
come the target Of the general public.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

A seat on the New York stock ex-
change recently sold for $4,000. No
standing prices have been quoted as
yet
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

Even the best Of excuses is none
too good.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

The man who named Przemysl
must have yearned TO encourage
GUESSING.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

Then there is the pest who insists
on telling you his troubles.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

Eugene. Kalkman was a pasenge
to ST. Paul yesterday morning.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

Don t miss the ball game at t
fair grounds Saturday afternoon.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

J. II. Hoffman and August Thoma
were passengers to Minneapolis yes.
terday morning, returning the same
day in new Buick automobile
which the latter has purchased.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-04-22

Do not be deceived by competitors
trying to tell you they are selling
the same shoes as we are. The shoes
we sell are sold exclusively by US in
Princeton. A. E. Allen & Co. Ito