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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-01-22
FOUR ARE, KILLED BY BLAST ON
CRUISER SAN DIEGO


CRUISER SAN DIEGO
Washington, Jan. 23.-A boiler ex-
plosion last night aboard the United
States armOred cruiser San Diego,
formerly the California, flagship of
the Pacific feet, killed four men and
seriously injured nine others as she
was completing speed test OF La
Paz, Lower California, on the Mex
lean west coast.
The dead: William F. Elliott, sec
ond class fireman, Brooklyn, N. Y;
Ambus L. Hardee, second class fire
man, Joplin, Mo-; Clifford A. Western,
second class fireman, Davenport,
Cal. Oscar ]. Wyatt, second class
fireman, Ell Centre, Cal.
News Of the accident, one of the
worst in the navy in recent years,
was flashed by wireless to the navy
department by Rear Admiral How
ard, commander of the Pacific fleet,
early todayearly today. Sec'y of the
Navy Daniels Immediately ordered
thorough investigation by court
MARTA Ito fix responsibility.
The San Diego was completed in
1907 at a cost of about $4,000, 900.
Her displacement is 1850 tons. She
carries a crew of 1872 men and Is
guns.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
GOOD TREATMENT
IN ITALINA HOSPITAL

ROME, Sept, 6.-(By Mail.)-
Twelve soldiers, cured of their wounds
and anxious to return to the front
left the Villa Margharita hospital in
Rome the other day. AS they passed
the big doors they paused in salute
to handsome, silver-haired woman
who, all sympathy and kindly interest
awaited them. A table filled with
gifts stood at her side.
The silvery-haired woman was the
queen mother Markharita herself.
The twelve recovered soldiers we're on
their way to their respective homes
for brief holiday before returning
to the front.
Through their corporal, they told
the queen that in all their lives they
had never dreamed of having such
splendid care and so wonderful a homa
as they had enjoyed at the queens
hospital in Villa.
The queen, indeed, has bestowed on
these soldiers in her Villa the inti-
mate and detailed attention such as
a mother at home would give to her
own children.
Before they left, it was the queen
mothers desire that they assemble, as
she wished to give them a little gift
as a remembrance of their visit.
The gifts were artistic bags CON
tanning, among other fittings, purse
with ten francs, wrist watch, a Gig
arctic case filled with fine cigarettes
twelve handkerchiefs and many other
little objects.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
LEGALLY
HANGED
This Negro Escaped the
Usual Burning at
the Stake

United Press
MURPHYSBORO, ILL.,, Oct, l6.-
Joe Deberry, aged %, the slayer of
Mrs. James Martin, was officially
hanged here today in the public
square.
Over two thousand people witness
sed the execution.
The negro's last request was TO
smoke u ten cent cigar on the scaf
fold, which was granted.
Many women and children witness
sed the execution. Thousands OF per-
sons were with the squares stockade,
over thousand were on poles and in
tree tops.
Al least six thousand who were
unable to gain a view of the negro
packed the streets around the stock
ade.
The negro strangled for 2S minutes
and his neck was not broken.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
WAR NEWS OF ONE
YEAR AGO TODAY

At loss of one officer and four
men, the British destroyer squadron
sank four German destroyers off the
Dutch coast, England claimed. A
Ypres, canal to the sea, German at
tack was repuised. The allies pro-
gressed on the left wing. The British
eap.sred Fronselles4and The Germans
lost ground near Arras and st. MihieI,
Frence declared.
Germany claimes the troops at Os-
tend reached the North sea and ad-
vanced toward Dunkirk. Germany
and Austria reported heavy fighting
as prelude to a gigantic battle in
Galicia and along the San and Wis
tula. German reinforcements are
sweeping into northeartern Poland,
near Warsaw, Petrograd said, adding
that the Germans have not crossed the
VistuIa.
Montenegrians from Lovchen crest,
aided by French and British battle
hips, boyubarded Cattora forts. The
HolandAmerican liner Noordam was
damaged by a mine in the English
channel.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
AMERICAN GIRLS HELP
THE ROMAN POOR PEOPLE

ROME, Sept, 6.--(By Mail.)- In
the front rank Of the Roman economic
army fighting hunger are two Ameri-
can girls now married into noble Ro-
man houses.
Princess Torlonia-formerly Elsie
Moore, daughter of Charles A. Moore
of New York, and Princess San
Faustino, formerly Mable Campbell
Of New York are two of the most
active workers for the "cucine econo-
niche" or economical kitchens
where the poor Of Rome are fed.
Since the entrance of Italy into the
war the necessity of these stations
where the poor, armed with tickets,
may gain wholesome food, has be-
come vital. For the families Of men
at arms and other dependents, have
greatly increased.
The two American princesses have
turned thousands of American dol
lars into food for hungry Italians.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

of the kingdom. Her name is Jolanda
but no-she isn't the Princess Jo-
landa at all. Indeed she is just about
as far removed from the royal family
as a little girl could possibly be.
But then there is the doll--her name
is Jolanda, too-Jolanda Helena
and this is how it happened:
Not long ago Armando Frassienti.
who boasts three whole years of life,
was playing near the barn on his
fathers farm when he fell into a
six-foot well. Armando beat his
arms about and succeeded in keeping
his head above the water. He scream
ed. His sister Jolanda heard him.
She stretched herself out flat on the
ground, and by reaching down into
the well, with all the strength of her
five years, she managed to grab Ar
mando's shirt and pull him up just
as he was giving out. She is little
more than baby herself.
Someone told the story to the
Princess Jolanda. OF course she was
at once interested in the brave deed
of her little farm-girl namesake. So
she told her mother the Queen, about
it.
The Queen told one of her court
ladies who in turn told the sub-perfect
of lmola that the Royal Princess wish
ed to extend few words Of praise to
her namesake for her brave deed.
Also there was doll in a specially
made case for the youthful heroine.
1t is needless to say that when the
sub-perfect arrived carrying the doll
and charged with his real message
there was no more important house
hold in all Italy than that of the lit
tie farm Frasseneti.
OF course the real parsonage is
five-year-old Jolanda, who can't quite
believe it's all true.
1t scenes so like a fairy tale that
she would have this wonderful,
beautiful doll-the gift of the prin-
cess.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
JOHN PAUL JONES UNCRowNED

The clash of arms in Europe in no
way affected the judgment OF ninety
seven electors who voted upon appil-
cants Tor the position In the Hall OF
Fame Of New York university. Among
the SIX men and one woman selected
we tnd only one soldier, although
many were voted upon. Daniel Boone
the kentucky pioneer was selected
with only three votes to spare as it
took forty-nIne to elect.
Among the names turned down was
that OF John Paul Jones, often re-
ferred TO as the founder of the Amerl-
can navy. If the decision had been
lett To the public school children we
believe the commander OF the Bon
Homme Richard would have gone
through with flying colors. The prin-
cipal objection among the learned
Judges seems to have been ques-
tlon as TO whether John Paul Jones
was patriot or q pirate.
A biography of the revolutionary
war hero reveals in the fact that
ne began life in the merchant Ser
vice between America and the West
Indies. He is said To have realized
a handsome fortune. Although a
Scotchman, when war broke out be-
tween the colonies and the mother
country, he offered his services to
the former.
One of his most daring deeds was
done as commander Of the Ranger"
when he swooped down upon the Eng
lish coast and plundered the Earl Of
Selkirk's mansion. After the war he
received scant recognition from the
American congress SO he entered the
Russian service. He received the
rank of rear admiral, but jealousy
among the other officers caused him
to resign.
He died in Paris in poverty.
Although in the strictest sense Of
the word John Paul Jones might be
called soldier of fortune he will
ever be classified in American his
tory as brave and loyal soldier.
His fame has in no way been dimmed
by the failure of the university to
hang his picture in a velvet carpeted
hall,
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
DEFENSE TO BE
CAMPAIGN ISSUE

United Press.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Oct, 10
The administration has practically de-
cided to sell quarter of a billion
Panama canal bonds and use the mon
ey for national defenses.
Nearly again as much will be need
ed next year.
Means of obtaining the money and
securing united party backing for
the policy will be discussed at a
"war" conference to be held by Demo
cratic party leaders before congress
convenes.
1t has been stated authoritatively
that the administrations defense plan
win be the chief issue in the next
presidential campaign.
"The president may be mistaken in
regard to what the people wish, said
Former Secretary of State Bryan in
discussing the program Of prepared
ness as drawn up by the administra-
tion. 81 do not core to discuss the
presidents position until he announc-
es it. think he'll find people against
the jingo program outlined"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

A man entered famous restaurant
and asked for coffee. After he had
finished his repast he called the watt
er and said: waiter thiA coffee
has it's good points and its bad points.
One of its good points is this--it has
no chicory in it." Eyes sir" replied
the waiter, quite gratified. Visions
Of handsome tip floated before his
eye, and he rubbed his hands glee-
fully. "But," resumed the customer
"its bad point is this-it has no
coffee in it either"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
MAKING
STRONG DEFENSE
Although Beset on Three Sides Have Prevented
Austro-Germans Making Much Headway--
Germans Retiring from DMnsk

PARIS, Oct, 16.-Heavily beset o.
three sides the Serbians are making
a last ditch fight for life.
The Serbians claim TO be holding
the Bulgarians on the cast and the
Austrians on the west along the Dri-
ma river in check but ndmir that the
main Austro German drive from the
north IS steadily progressing in tho
Norava valley.
Oifici-ls admit that the invaders
will suIcly reIch Cohstantinople UNI
less the allies send heavy reinforce
ments to the aid of the Serbs.
The force landed at Salonika is in.
adequate for this purpose.
A conviction is growing here that
the allies will withdraw lom the
Dardanelles for the double purpose
of aiding Serbia and in an attempt to
take Constantinopie through Bulgaria
and Turkey.
Though their plight is desperate
the Serbians are resisting the Gem
man attacks magnificiently. Gen
eral Mackensen has only succeeded in
advancing ten miles in week.
The Serbians were heavily defeated
IN an attempt to encircle the German
left wing near Semendria.
The French and British troops are
defending the Salonika and Nish rail
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

A farmer went into a hardware
store and while purchasing some tools
was asked by the proprietor if he did
not want to buy bicycle.
"a bicycle won't eat its head off
said the man, "and you can ride
around your farm on it. They're
cheap now and can let you have one
for s35.
'Pd ruther put the s35 in cow
replied the farmer.
"Oh, WELL" said the hardware man
sareastically, you'd look almighty
foolish riding around your farm ON 6
COW, now wouldn't you.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

Chatty Neighbor-I suppose you
don't stand for any war arguments
among your borders.
Boarding House Mistress-Oh, yes.
You see, our biggest eater gets so
interested that he forgets to eat, and
our next biggest eater gets so mad
he leaves before the meal is half
ovcr.-Puck.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

"f you say this service is solid
silver suppose III have to take your
word for" said the man who was
selecting wedding gift "but It ccr-
tainly doesn't look It."
"That's just the beauty of it, re-
piled the salesman. "You can leave
that silver service right out on the
sideboard and burglars will mover
touch Il"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
FL0AT[D
BOGUS S

United Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct, 16.-Sec-
ret Service Chief Moffia arrives to-
night with two men caught in Ohio
and Utah, who are alleged to have
floated eight hundred thousand dol
lars worth Of bogus five dollar gold
pieces.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

way. This is the first news that any
of the troops recently landed had ad-
vanced SO far north, and it cannot be
"a very large force. Britain and Rus
STA will declare war on Bulgaria
The other allies will follow their ex-
ample at once.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

Another thing about Bryan's visit
to Europe; the men over there are
more addicted to kissing each other
and the beerless one has had some
sxpsrisaes IN that line
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

LONDON, Oct, l6.-The Germans,
weakened by the withdrawal Of troops
for the Serbian campaign have been
forced to retire at Dvinsk. The right
wing has been forced back near Tar
nopol and the center has retreated
beyond the Pripet river.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

BERLIN, Oct, 16.-The repulse of
all French attacks and the strength
ening of all German positions in
France and Flanders has been Off
cially reported.
II is admitted that the allies are
on the offensive along the entire
front.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
ITEMS PERTAINING
TO OLD MEXICO

man, Fierro, was drowned is not Civ.
en- credit here. II he is dead, it is
believed he was the victim of con-
spiracy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
NUPTIALS
DELAYED

United Press.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Oct, 49,
The president and Mrs. Gait will be
married during the Christmas holi-
days, it has been reported.
1t is understood that President VII
son feels it his duty to remain at
the capital until congress is well start.
ed in the next session.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

WASHINGTON, d. c., Oct, 49,
The Villa agency has denied the Fl
Paso report that the famous rebel
chief was dead. Messages sent by
him last night were received today
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct, 49,
British Ambassador Spring Rice has
advised Secretary Lansin that Eng
land would declare war on Bulgaria
and has asked that the American
embassy take charge of British af-
fairs there.
Thn ..onuocA Mill ha nrraa4al
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
L KILLED.;
40 INJUR' D
Three Inch Rain Wpahens
Bridge PIunging Car
Into Stream

United Press.
OMAHA, Neb., Oct, 16.-Two per
sons are known to be dead and sew
eral were injured when a Union Pacif
ic motor car on the Manhattan di-
vision plunged in to Fancy creek
through weakened bridge, near
Randolph.
The motor succeeded in crossing the
bridge in safety, but the trailer with
fifty passengers aboard, plunged into
the river when the bridge collapsed
under its weight.
Three inches of rainfall in the past
day and night had weakened the
bridge.
Thirty-seven of the passengers arc
known to have escaped, but the 9th
ers are missing. Topeka reported u
were drowned
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
ALLIED AMBASSADORS
LEAVING GREEK CAPITAL

United Press
LONDON, Oct, 16.-Athens re-
ports, via Berlin, declared that the
Italian and Russian ministers are pre-
pairing to leave Greece.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct, 10
Five bodies are reported recovered
from the Randolph wreck.
1t is now claimed that at least /;
perished and that 40 we're injured.
There were rs passengers in the
trailer, the front end of which was
submerged
Most of the people on the wreck
cd train were on their way to Ran.
dolps to attend the county conven-
ton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
REAL FAIRY TALES OF
QUEENS AND PRINCESSES
BY Alice Rhoe.

UNITED Press Staff Correspondent }
ROME, Sept, 6.-(By Mail.)-A
little girl in Italy possesses the most
beautiful doll ever seen in her par,
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

United Press.
Ell PASO, Oct, 16.-The periodical
rumors that Villa is dead have not
been confirmed.
A report that villa's right hand
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
INVENTOR TELLS OF
WIRELESS TELEPHONE

By C. d. Groat
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent }
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Oct, IL
]. ], Carly, A. 7. 4 T. chief sngin-
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

United Press.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Oct, 49,
Secretary Lansing has called another
meeting of the pan-American repre-
sentatives for Monday. At this meet
ing it will be decided what form the
recognition of Carranza will take.
The North and South American
countries will then proclaim him presi-
dent of Mexico.
All of the countries concerned ir
the session have agreed to recognize
Carranza.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

The request will be granted.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-13
CHARGE OFFICIALS
 WITH NEGLIGENCE
Shonts and Fellow Officers of New York Street Railroad Failed
 To Obey Law.

NEW YORK, Jan. 13.-The coron. CTS jury which was called to inves- tigate the death of the two persons killed in the subway because of the fire three weeks ago. today returned a report holding Theodore Shonts and other officials of the Interborough Railroad Company guilty of man. slaughter in that they had failed to obey the order of the state public service commission, which had direct ed that the wooden cars in use on the subway be taken of and steel cars substituted.
 The order for the change was made Dec. 1 and the officials paid no at tention to the order, but continued to use the wooden cars.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-13
COPPER MINERS
 OUT 0N STRIKE Arizona Workers Insist Upon a Closed Shop and Quit When Non-union
 Men Are Employed.

GLOBE, Ariz., Jan. 13.-Six hun dred miners went on strike here to. day following the employment by the company of a number of non-union miners. The fight for an open or closed shop is on and both sides are determined to fight to the bitter end. The local unions have received word from other locals that they will be supported by money in the fight and to keep it up because only in union ized mines are the miners and muck CTS paid living wages.
 The mining properties are closed. The engineers are still on duty. but the underground work has stopped. The manager has wired to the east for strikebreakers and to Governor Hunt for militiamen to protect the property from any violence by strik- CTS or their sympathizers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-13
GET $5,000,000
 FOR ALASKA E. E. Fitzgerald Says Administration Will Get What 1t Wants, Which
 is $5,ooo,0oo.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13-Chairman Fitzgerald, of the House Appropria- tions Committee, denied today that enough opposition to the Alaska rail- road appropriation had developed and that it would fail because of the re- fusal of congress to pass the neces- sary appropriations.
 Congressman Fitzgerald stated that the administration will get what it wants to continue the work in Alas ka and to start the construction of the railroad. He stated that prob ably $5,O00,00O would be all that would be needed for the present and that other appropriations would fol- low as needed.
 The work of construction will start in the spring as soon as the climatic conditions allow for work in the north.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-13
STOP NEP0T|SN
 IN MISSOURI Appojntment of Relatives To Positions In State, County and City of-
 fees Be Prohibited.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Jan. 13.- A bill has been introduced in the legislature making nepotism punish able with a fine of $1,O0O and a sen tence of six months in jail. It has been found that many state and city officials have the belief that election to office means the appointment of every relative they have to good state or municipal job and in conse- quence the service is not what 1t should be.
 The bill es introduced prohibits any officer of the state. county or city, from appointing a relative, up to the sixth degree, to an office. If the blll passes third of the men and women now holding positions will be dis. missed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-13
British Using New Howitzers.

British Using New Howitzers.
 PARIS, Jan. 13.-The Allies in the western field are about to take the general offensive against the Ger mans. All British and French sol diers on leave have been recalled. Word has been sent to the hospitals of Paris and the vicinity to prepare to receive great numbers of wounded.
 British i,reinforcements are arriv- ing in the north, and it is understood that they will be in position by next Friday. With the fresh troops are many of the new 15-inch British how itzers which will go into action for the first time against the Germans. They ar believed to be much more powerful than the German mortars and to outrange them.
 Gen. Joffre and Field Marshal Sir John French have been waiting for two months for the moment to ar rive to makea general and sustained attack. The Germans are no longer throwing themselves against the posi- tions of the Allies and appear dis posed to hold their positions in the west and concentrate their efforts up on the east.
 Immense reserves of shells and. am munition have been accumulated by the Allies in preparation for a gen eral forward movement. The allied troops appear to be considerably more numerous than at any time since the opening of hostilities. Their equipment, their transport, and mo rale are judged by neutral military lContinued on page 2)
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-13
WILSON MAY NOT
 bE A CANDIDATE
Denies That His Speech In lndi- annapolis Was Hint As To
 Candidacy.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-President Wilson today denied that his Indian apolis speech was hint as to his intentions regarding renomination. The Presid mt refuses to state at this time if he will be candidate for re- nomination by the Democratic party and reelection by the people.
 Friends of the administration are anxious, however, that President Will son run again, as they insist his ad- ministration has been one of the best in the history of the United States and that more constructive legislation has been passed by the present con- gress, q, the request of President Wilson, than by any previous con- gross.
 The antitrust bills, the reserve bank the new tariff and other measures are pointed to with pride by the friends of the administration.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-13
CANUCKS OBTAIN
 BIG STEAMERS
Japanese Steamer Mexico Maru and American Ship Governor Are
 Held At Vancouver, B. C.

VANCOUVER, B. C., Jan. 13.- The authorities here have detained the Japanese steamer Mexico Maru, one of the big trans-Pacific liners, and also the Pacific Coast Steamship Liner S. s. Governor, which are both charged with carrying contraband of war for reshipment to the enemy Both boats were brought here by the warships patroling the coast and the cargo is being unloaded. Details of marines from the ships in the bay have been placed on the two steam CTS and the crews are held prisoners of war for the present until the ad- miralty decides the fate of the steam CTS.
 No intimation is given of the des- tination of the contraband cargo nor how the American steamer Governor in the trade between San Francisco and Seattle could be handling con- traband. The Governor makes Vic toria a port of call to and from Cali fornia ports to Seattle.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-13
BANK ROBBERS
 GET s75,000
Blow Up Bank Vault and Make Get away With Small Fortune
 No Trace of Bandits.

ENID, Okla, Jan. 13.-Bank rob- bers entered the bank at Enid last night and blew open the big bank vault, secured $75,000 in currency. a small amount in gold and have disappeared. The police can find no trace of the robbers. The detectives of the American Bankers Association are here Investigating and the city police are also hunting up clues.
 The work was done by men who knew their business we'll. The big vault was opened without much trou- ble and the big money safe in the vault was blown open by charge of nitroglycerine.