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The Washington times., 1915-03-09
Muscovites Take Offensive
Along River After Winning
Four-Day Battle.
GERMAN FORCE IS ROUTED
Austrians in lupkow and Dukla
Region Re-enforced by
Prussians.

PETROGRAD. March s.-Russian in
fantry attacks have dislodsed the Ger
mans from several positions along the
Pilica in southeast Poland. according
to dispatches from Warsaw today. Tho
Russian offensive is proceeding in the
direction Of Tomasow.
For four days furious fighting has
been raging around a chain Of stone
farm buildings and villages in the
Pilica -Rawa region. The Germans first
attacked. hoping to find weakness In
the Russian line at this point. They
hurled hand grenades and attempted to
storm the Russian positions by bayonet
q attacks, but were routed. The Russians
have taken the offensive along the river.
North Of the Niemen. around Mlawa
and near Plock. night fighting con-
tinues, but dispatches from Warsaw in
dicate that no decisive engagements are
now in progress in Poland.
The Austrians in the Lupkow and
Dukla pass regions have received addi-
tional German re-enforcements. and are
attempting two offensive movements,
one against the Slav forces south Of
the Dukla and another against the town
of Baligrod. held by the Russians.
The Washington times., 1915-03-09

Tacoma. now In Haitian waters. will
arrive there at the same time. The
cruiser Des Moines has been at Vera
Crus for some time. The cruiser Sac
ramento has been sent from Tampico to
No Ultimatum.
President Wilson said today no ulti-
matum had been served on Carranza,
and that the latest note was merely a
representation Of American views based
on apprehensions Of danger to Ameri-
cans and foreigners at Mexico City.
The Pres'dent feels the reports from
Mexico City have to be discounted be-
cause some persons bent on interven-
ton are manufacturing facts.
Carranxa has been urged to AFFORD
proper protection to foreigners, ac-
cording to the President. Joint inter-
yention has not been suggested to the
President by any Of the powers. he
said today. but representations have
come from one or two governments ex-
vressing their anxiety over conditions.
Actual outrages have not been COM
mitted at Mexico City. but there Is fear
e what may come.
The Washington times., 1915-03-09
Germans Take $500
MuscOViteS in New
Battles in Poland

BERLIN (Eia Wireless to Sayville),
March 9.-Capture of $500 Russians in
new battles in Poland was reported In
the official statement from the war Of
flee this afternoon.
The fighting along the Pilica. in south
east Poland. has developed important
German successes In this region and
on the Przasnysz- Mlawa road the Ger
mans have taken 400 prisoners.
Northeast OF Lomza the Russians es-
saved the offensive. but were repulsed.
losing 800 in prisoners. The enerny's at
tacks east OF AuGustowo also broke
down. Northwest OF the fortress of
Ostrolenka a new battle IL developing.
In the Lorette hills fighting. around
Arras. the kaiser's troops have cap
tured two French trenches. making
their occupants prisoners and taking
several machine guns. In Champagne
the French continue their attempts to
advance. but have been checked by Ger
man artillery.
Fighting continues about Sennheim.
in AlsaCe.
The Washington times., 1915-03-09
Smith Advises Traders
To Continue Shipping
Cotton to Enemy Ports

Senator Hoke Smith Of Georgia con-
ferred with Secretary Bryan today
about the cotton shipment situation in
the light of the British announcement
Of yesterday In regard to cotton.
Senator Smith said until the order ir
council had been issued Il would be
impossible to ascertain definitely what
the British government intended with
respect to the treatment Of vesself
ports.
In the meantime. Senator Smith said
he was advising his constituents to shiI
the'r cotton to enemy ports. as we'll az
others. He pointed out that Great
Britain had not declared a blockade OF
Germany. He thought England intend.
ed to meet the contract price ~ to ali
seized cotton
The Washington times., 1915-03-09
Energetic Assault
By Germans Near Sea
Repulsed By Allies

PARIS March s-The most energetic
assault delivered by the Germans near
the seacoast in MANY weeks was re-
pulsed by the allied troops. It was re-
rorted in dispatches to the war office
today.
During the night the enemv violently
bombarded the Belgian and French po-
sitions south Of Dixmude. near Steenss-
crappe. The artillery assault was
followed by series Of massed in
fantry attacks against the allied
positions. The Germans were halted
before they reached the barbed wire
entanglemcnts. moved down by rapid
Crews
The Germans have made several at
tacks near Reichsackerskopf. in the
Vosges. but have been repulsed. Fight
ing continues In Champagne. but else
where there Ia a lull
The Washington times., 1915-03-09
Villa Not Expected to
Move on Capital Soon

Ell PASO. Tex, March 9.--Little indi-
cation Of an early move upon Mexico
City by General Villa Is seen here to-
cay. following the receipt Of reports
mat the Mexican leaders headquarters
aTe now located at Leon. north Of
0uadalajara-
II the situation in the capital is to be
e9ved, 1t IL believed here that the task
must rest with General Zapata.
villa has repeated his invitation to the
forei4n diplomats in Mexico City to
come into territory under his jurisdic-
ton. The VilliEtas headquarters in
yueres denied report that Carranzistas
had captured Monterey.
The Washington times., 1915-03-09
FROM SOUP TO NUTS EAT WITHOUT FEAR
OF STOMACH MISERY -PAPE'S D|APEPS|N

lump Of lead in stomach). Biliousness,
Heartburn. Water Brash Pain in stom-
ach and intestines. Headaches from
stomach are absolutely unknown whore
Pape's D.apepsin Is used 1t really does
all the work of healthy stomach. 1t
digests your meals when your stomach
can't. It leaves nothing to ferment, sour
and upset the stomach.
Get a large 5Ncent case Of Pape's
Diapepsin from your druggist. then eat
anything you want without the slightest
discomfort or misery. besides. every par
ticle Of impurity and Gas that Is in your
stomach and intestines will vanish
Should you be suffering now from In
digestion or any stomach disorder. you
can get relief in five minutes-Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-03-09
May Purchase Narcotics
Without Registration

Under a ruling by Acting CoHAnis-
sioner Of Internal Revenue Gates pcr-
sons authorized to use narcotics under
the anti-narcotic law which became ef-
fective March |, are entitled to pur-
chase supplies. even though they have
not yet been registered by the bureau.
sales can be made to such persons
upon showing by them that they have
applied for registry under the law, but
that license and registry number have
not been issued. because of DELAYS in
the Internal Revenue Bureau, owing to
the great number Of applications. The
usual sales order must be given with
the registry number blank
The Washington times., 1915-03-09
Anacostia Bridge Hours
For Opening Are Changed

Secretary of War Garrison, at the
request Of the District Commissioners.
amended the regulations so that the
draw span in the Anacostia bridge shall
be opened hereafter only between the
hours OF a. IN. and p. m, instead Of
the hours OF a. m. to D. m,
The eight-hour stretch, the Commits
sioners urged. would satisfy the de-
mands Of river commerce at that point
and permit employment of single
bridge tender.
The Washington times., 1915-03-09
Soldier Awarded Medal
For Rescuing Comrade

Secretary Of the Treasury McAdoo
has awarded silver medal Of honor
to Willie r. Jones. private Of Battery
A, Fourth Field Artillery. for hcroism
In the rescue of fellow -trooper dur
Ing swimming drill at Vera Cruz, Mex
leo. on February I.
Jones was on the beach when Will
lam F. Smith. battery mate, was
seized with cramps. seventy-fve yards
from shore. Jones swan to his rescue
and brought him in after he had gone
down twice
The Washington times., 1915-03-09

Mrs. Ernest p. Bicknell. president Of
the Monday Evening Club, chairman Of
the civic betterment committee Of the
woman's department. National Civic
Federation. and a prominent worker for
civic reform in other organizations. will
eave Washington on March Is. to join
her husband In Europe. who now Is d.
recting relief work In Russia. Poland.
and In Germany.
Mr.. Bicknell. national director Of the
American Red Cross, and representing
the Rockefeller Foundation Relief Com
mission, went abroad several months
ago. Mrs. Bicknell will Join him. and
she probably will remain in Europe for
at least q year.
The Washington times., 1915-03-09
Civic Bodies Asked to
Aid District Tax Probe

President e. c. Rrandenburg, Of the
Board Of Trade. today sent invita-
tions to the Chamber Of Commerce.
the Federation of Citizens Associa-
tions. and the Committee of One Hun
dred to cooperate with the board in
to the joint Congressional committee
which 10 to investigate the fiscal re-
lations between the District and the
Federal Government.
The Board Of Trade already has a
committee at work collecting data to
be Furnished to the Investigators.
The Washington times., 1915-03-09

government expects the United States to
protest against each individual stop
page of an American vessel. or an
American cargo. and that each will be
handled on It's merits.
The one thing which IL troubling the
United States more than anything else
ls the belief that England will Try 70
make every article produced in Germany
contraband. thus interfering with the
shipping to this country of large guam
titles of dye stuffs already contracted
for bv Anne ricans
The Washington times., 1915-03-09
Graphophone Common
Put on 7 Per Cent Basis

NEW YORK, March 9.--Directors of
the American Graphophone Company. at
a meeting today, placed the common
stock of the company on per cent
basis. declaring dividend of 1s4 per
cent. payable April l to stockholders Of
record March IS.
This Is the first dividend that has
been declared on the comon stock since
The Washington times., 1915-03-09
Woolley to Take Oath.

Robert W. WOolley. auditor for the
Interior Department will be sworn In
as director OF the Mint Bureau. of the
Treasury Department, in the office of
Secretary McAdoo tomorrow. Immedi-
ately aftcrward. Oscar A. Price, Of
West Virginia, will take tho oath as
Mr.. Woolley's successor
The Washington times., 1915-03-09
BrOWnloW Will Talk On
"Church and the Citv''

The Church and the City" will be
discussed tonight by Commissioner
Brown,ow at the meeting of the Mems
Society Of Mt. Vernon Place Church.
Ninth street and Massachusetts avenue
northwest. All men will be welcome.
The Washington times., 1915-03-09
Digests Food when Stomach
Can't-No Sourness, Gas,
Indigestion.

You can eat anything your stomach
Graves without fear Of Indigestion or
ment or sour on your stomach. II You
viii take Pape's Diapepsin occasionally
Anything you eat will be digested: :
nothing can ferment or turn into acid.
Fetching. Dice ness. a feeling OF fullness
after eating. Nausea. Indigestion dixie q
The Washington times., 1915-03-09
Soil Expert to Speak of
Aspects of BiO-ChemistrV

DR.. NJ. X. Sullivan. of the Bureau Of
Soils, will read paper on Some
Aspects Of Bio-chemistry" before the
George Washington University Chemi-
cal Society tomorrow night in the
Medical Building. 1925 H street north =
west.
The Washington times., 1915-03-09

TIDE TABLE,
RiSh t.dc--l:JT ~ III. and 2:37 y. IN.
Low tlde-S:32 a. IN. and 9.3l p. m.
Sun TABLE.
Sun riScs.........G:i9 Sun sets.........6:O2
The Washington times., 1915-03-09
THE WEATHER REPORT.

lhe forecast for the District of CO.
lumbia-Fair tonight and Wedne sday:
temperature tonight about 26 degrees.
MarYland-Fair tonight and Wednes-
day: general to moderate northwest to
north winds.
Virginia-fair tonight and Wcdnos-
day: moderate northwest to north winds
TEMPERATURE
The temperature today as registered
at the United states Weather Bureau
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-08

Davis, Mrs. Guy Staples and Mrs.
Jerome Robinson. gave a number of
selections. Refreshments were served
the guests during a social hour
About 100 were present. The society
will meet Feb. 4.
An interesting meeting of the even
ing department of the Progress club
was held Thursday evening at the
club rooms. The evenings study con-
sisted of a discussion of Ibsen's play
Brand" led by Miss Gena Thomp-
son of the public speaking department
of the high school. The play will be
continued at the next meeting of the
department TO be held Jan. p.
Miss Deva Brickell, Riverside dr.,
entertained pleasantly Thursday even
ing for the members of the Riverside
Drive club. NeedlewOrk was the fea-
ture of the evening and piano num-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-08
JAMES H. FRY LIKELY
TO BE DEPUTY AUDITOR
AT $4,000 PER YEAR

1t is understood here that James h.
Fry. state oil inspector, has been de-
cided on as the man who will step IN
to the "$3, 600-annually' shoes OF My
ron d. King, deputy auditor or state,
about March 1. There will be several
changes in the office Of Dale j. Crit
tenberger, auditor of state, at that
time. among them one involving a
member of his family. it is declared.
But that Fry was TO have the place,
if he so desired, has been known for
a long time and developments here at
the caucus of the democratic sena-
tors Tuesday night seems to point TO
the fact that Fry will take the place,
although he is non-cOmmittal. Fry's
term as state oil inspector Will be up
March l and he Will be succeeded by
John o. Behymer of Upton.
Gov. Ralston and others here. IN
tent on evading any enmity with
State Sen. Stephen b. Fleming, hur-
ried and scuTried hither and thither
in the attempt TO land Fry. Finally
Crittenberger came forward, IL is
said. with the solution. Then the
democratic caucus came on. Wade ii.
Free became a candidate for secre-
tary of the senate against the gov
ernor's opposition and. it is declared,
partially against Fleming's desires.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-08
A KIDNEY MEDICINE WITH
THOUSANDS OF FRIENDS

Several years ago l suffered from
Kidney and Bladder trouble. l was
completely run down in health and
lost 2S pounds in weight. / suffered
nearly all the time. I could not bear
to ride in a buggy and could not walk
over 100 yards without having to sit
down. / could not eat hardly any
thing. | had several doctors working
on me several years. They tried
everything and l did not gain in
health. A swamp Root Almanac was
left at my house and after reading it,
I resolved TO try your remedy. I OBJ
tanned six bottles through the drug
gist and had taken five of them when
was entirely cured. Gained 30
pounds in weight in "A few weeks and
was a new man in every respect.
always keep Or. Kilmer's Swamp
Root in the house. and recommend il
TO my friends as have not the slight
est doubt of its ability to cure Kidney
trouble in its worst form.
Yours very truly.
T. J. CARLISLE,
Enterprise, Alabama.
State Of Alabama,
Coffee County.
Sworn TO and subscribed before me,
this the 18th day Of July. 1909
5. y. ROME.
Judge of Probate of Coffee Co, Ind
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-08
MODERN wooDMEN OF AMERICA.

Joint INSTALLATION OF COIfaX Camp
No. 1906, Washington Camp No. 6675
and Golden rod Camp No. 1896,
Royal NeighbOrs of America, will take
place at Washington camps hall, lis
+. jefferson St, Friday evening, jan
uary Sth. at 8 o'clock. The installing
officer will be state Deputy w. A.
McGath of indianapolis.
All Neighbors and their friends are
invited A general good time is as
sured, as a fine musical program has
been prepared. also ether entertain
ments. Dancing will follow the meet
ing AdVt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-08
PERSONALS

Miss Mamie Irmiter of North Jud-
son Is spending two weeks with her
brother, ]. Z. Irmiter. 1916 Wood
ward av.
Edwin II. Frederickson, 233 y. La
fayette St, is now improving rapidly
in health. He has been confined to
his home for the last two weeks with
appendicitis.
George A. Lang, clerk in the office
of Thad NJ. TalcOJt. Jr., is confined to
his home near OsceOla with illness.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-08
YOUNG HOLYCROSS MUST
FACE THE GRAND JURY

Raymond Holycross, the youth who
was arrested several weeks ago fol-
lowing a quarrel in the Moose lodge
rooms during which Lewis Miller was
shot by HoiycrOss, was bound over to
the grand jury of the circuit court
Friday morning by Judge Warner in
city court His attorneys waived a
preliminary hearing and the charge of
assault will be presented to the grand
jury. In case of an Indictment the
boy will face trial before a jury in
the circuit court
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-08
Letter To-
DIR. Kilmer x Co,
BinghamtOn, y. y.

Prove What swamp Root VIII Do For
You.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-08

NEWPORT, r. l., Jan. S.-Mr. and
Mrs. Walker Banks, lodging house
keepers, were trapped in their rooms
AM burned to death today when their
home was destroyed by fire.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-08
ACCUSED HUSBAND DENIES
HE'S A WIFE DESERTER

Forest Novis, s27 S. Michigan St.
was arraigned in city court Friday
morning for wife desertion upon
charged filed by Mrs. NOvis. He
pleaded not guilty and the case was
set for Jan. Is, while bond was fixed
at $50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-08

Very rich in coloring and mater
ial is this evening wrap cut on cir
cular lines. brocaded old blue and
white velvet The straight color and
cuffs. together with the wide banding
about the bottom, are Of mOleskin.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-08
Social and Other Interests of Women

bers were furnished by Miss Dora
Hershenow. Refreshments were
served at the close of the evening 10
IA guests. The club will meet Jan.
21 with Miss Josephine Mckee, 1856
woodward av
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-08
BIG REDUCTIONS IN COATS,
SUITS. DRESSES. SKIRTS AND
WAISTS FOR SATURDAY.

$50 to $1,000 Coats 800.
1000 TO 1900 Coats 80.
1900 TO 1915 Coats 1925.
$500 to 5000 Suits 400.
$500 to $3.50 Dresses S14.O0.
skirts Half Price.
Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats 6Oc.
Advt. The Ellsworth Store.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-08

Auten Relief Corps No. II is re-
quested TO meet at the interUrban sta
ton at 1880 o'clock Friday night to
attend the installation of the Spanish
War Veterans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-08

Send ten cents 10 Or. Kilmer & Co..
Binghamton. y. Y, for a sample size
bottle. 1t viii convince anyone. You
Will also receive a booklet OF valuable
information. telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure
and mention the South Bend Daily
News-Times. REGULAR fifty-cent and
one dollar size bottles for sale at all
drug stores.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-21

 gold which underlays the niggerheads throughout the district. and which is scattered through the lodges in the hills adjacent to Fairbanks.
 He knows what the people of in terior Alaska are up against, and he is making good use of his opportunity to inform outsiders regarding our needs and prospects. That he will continue to boost for us after he reaches Wash ington goes without saving. He is an Alaskan. Like the rest of us, he was attracted to the Northland by the lure of gold. and he has been here so long that he now regards Alaska as his home. Being one of us. he naturally is anxious to see the country developed, and in his official capacity as a membet of the Alaska engineering commission he can do q great deal for us at Wash inston, by recommendation to the ad and throughout the coun- try generally. by boosting as he has done already during his stay in Seattle and as he doubtless will continue tn do so long as he remains on the outside Times
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-21

implied reservation contained in the phrase seemed scarcely less than an insult boldly flung into the very teeth of the world. Yet as pointed out by the Philadelphia article 'all this is lamentably unjust" Germany has not arrogated to herself the possession of the highest culture. Her 'kultur' is something quite apart from the popular meaning given 10 the term used to of the term as explained while embrac- ing development of mind, lofty ideals also an added meaning which is de- scribed as intensely practical and ma terialistic" and is in reality "an all embracing term for advanced civiliza ton" Thus when the German speaks of culture. he means not only scholar ship and artistic genius, hut also all the developments in governmental, social and economic hetterment In fact it covers the whole range of Ger man civilization" With this idea in view it is possible to explain many of the hitherto irreconcilable features of the German view point as expressed in the essays given to the world in such Vohminous quantities since the out break of the great war. the majority of
 which conveyed al best but trif1e of
 explanation of the underlying ideas of the German people regarding their po-
 sition in the tremendous conflict. This "Kultur" for which they are fighting is
 no belief of the mind, mere idea based
 entirely on a certain standard of
 ideals. To them it is concrete thing,
 d tangible something which finds prae-
 tical application to their daily lives and
 represents the fullest development of
 their national existence. And when it
 lis considered that the German people
 rightly or wrongly assume the view
 lndt the present War IS d uSlpeidt' attempt 10 crush out of existence all that the term expresses to the German mind one can hardly wonder at their apparent termity in boldly defying the
 world as they are doing today Yet. to quote again from the article How
 much Germany has suffered from the world wide misconception of her faV- orite word, it would he impossible to estimate Our Judgment is that she might profitsblv exchange her whole fleet of Zeppelins for a plan that would
 blot out the fatally misunderstood
 word culture from her propaganda and from the memory of mankind"
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-21
ALASKA NOTES
(From our Exchanges. )

FAIRBANKS Sunday afternoon the Pioneers of Alaska at Eagle hall in honor of Peter Erickson, August Brod- ed away during the past ten days. A triple funeral was given them. rather gether they were laid to their final resting place in the North. The new first time and it is beautiful