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The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
NEAR
ALPINE GOAL
Gain Heights of Mountain
Barrier Twelve Miles
From Trent.
SUCCESS CROWNS WEEKS
OF CONTINUOUS FIGHTING
Vienna Official Report. Silent on
Claims of Rome, Tells of Re-
newed Air Raids.
special osble to The Washington Herald.

Special Csble to The Washington Herald
London, Feb. 22.-The Italians have ar.
rived within twelve miles of the city OF
Alps, according to official information re.
ceived here tonight.
The mountain zone of Gallo, which bar.
red the way to their advance on the city
has at last been wrested from Austrian
control, after several weeks of almos,
continuous attacks.
The Italian official report tonight says
Our forces have captured the noun.
famous zone Of Gallo. repulsing all coun.
ter-attacks. We have advanced westward
toward tho saddle of Mont Gallo. We
have REINFORCED the positions which pro.
tect the basin OF Borgo, and have occu.
pied the towns Of Torcegno. Ronchi. anc
Roncegno."
The Austrian Official statement make,
no mention of the italian claim to sue
cess in the Carnic region. 1t says:
ION the Isonso front there has been in.
creased artillery fighting, especially nea,
PLAYA"
Regarding the Austrian aeroplane at.
tacks previously reported by Rome, the
Vienna official statement says:
zone OF our aeroplane squadrons at.
tackled the enemy in Lombardy. Two
aeroplanes made a reconnaissance owe,
Milan. Another air squadron attacked
the aero station, port, and military estab.
lishments near Desenzano. The aero
planes returned safely"
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
Sweeney, of the Legion, Home
From France With Honors

whom everybody with a tale to unfold is
sent. Lieut.. Charles Sweeney is a good
listener, but a poor talker. He won't
talk about himself or his decorations or
the charge he made with his company
In the Champagne district, where, 1t is
said. he captured several lines of German
trenches.
Sweeney today looked peaked, wan and
thin. He is tall and has a strong head
set on the shoulders Of an athlete. He
was graduated ten years ago from West
Point, and since then has been in New
Mexico, across the Rio Grande. in South
Africa and France. In Paris he met and
married a charming American girl
He was a chum at the front of Johnny
Poe, Of Baltimore, the famous Princeton
star, who was killed at Loos. and Ken
meth Weeks. famous as an international
athlete. who fell at Souchez
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
DRIVE
FRENCH BACK
First Line Pierced in Smash
ing Advance Toward
Verdun.
INFANTRY CHARGE AFTER
II HOURS OF COMMANDMENT
London Also Admits German Gains in
Artois and Heavy Artillery
Attack at Ypres.
Special Cable to The Washington Herald.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
London. Feb. 22-For the second sue
cessive day the Germans have pierced
the French lines.
On Monday they captured 800 yards Of
first line French positions in Artois. To-
day they occupied the Haumont Woods
and a French salient north of Beau
mont, in the Verdun region. Official ad-
mission of both losses was made in
the reports of the French war office
issued during the day.
The intense activity of the Germans
north OF verdun is the subject Of dis.
cussion by the military critics of ali
Paris newspapers. The consensus OF
opinion Is that the Germans are ben,
on another Desperate effort to capture
Verdun.
The fall OF this fortress would force
open the road from Metz to Rheims and
remove the menace from the southern
lines of communication Of the Germans
in France. Thus compelling q retirement
OF the French front.
To-Day s success Tor the Germans north
OF yerdun came after a violent ar
tillery bombardment of seventy-two
hours
Germans Hold First Trenches.
The Germans broke through the first
line of defense and into communication
trenches in the rear. From these latter
works they were dislodged, but held the
first line trenches.
Today the bombardment was renewed
followed by an infantry attack. which
extended the GerRans' gain
The German gain in Artois occurred In
the forest Of Givenchy east OF Souchez
After occupying the first line trenche,
the Germans poured Into the com.
municatins trenches but from these they
were expelled. Souchez marks an i'm,
portant position in shs strussie for the
ridge of hills that dominates the valley
stretching out to Lens.
Heavy German bombardment of the
British lines north and south Of Ypre,
Is reported by British headquarters.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
Ford and Bryan Expected to Meet Soon
To Plan Fight on the Defense Program
Special to The w..hinr,on Herald.

New York, Feb 22.-Henry Ford and William J. Bryan, it
reported today talk their pending
fight against President Wilson's preparedness plan.
Mr. Ford ncognito today the Waldorf. He would
discuss the 600 campaign against preparedness he
launching the advertising columns of the newspapers How
ever learned that Mr. Ford and Col Bryan have been
in constant communication since Fords return from Europe
Friends of Mr.. Bryan expect him in this city Mr..
Ford highly values the advice of the former premier of the Viii
administration. Indications that the will confer in
this city shortly
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
New York. Feb. 22.-sweeney. of the
Foreign Legion. got back home today.
He arrived on the French liner Lafay-
cite. He has bullet wound in his left
lung, a first Iieutenants commission In
his pocket, the famous Croix de Guerre
on his chest and the gold cross Of the
Legion of Honor dangling from a gold
chain around his neck. He is the first
American in nifty years so honored by
the French government.
After two days in town he expects to
start for his home in Spokane, Wash.
where his wife and two children are
waiting for him, with his father, who
was president of the Federal Smelling
and Refining Company. which sold out
to the Guggenheim interests. Sweeney
is on three months leave.
Like the other well-known Sweeney. to
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
SUSPECT IN HEILNER
MURDER CASE JAILED
Joseph E. HaneI, ExIConvict
Wanted as Slayer. Confesses Aft
er Arrest in Baltimore.

spe1kl TO The Washington Hculd.
Baltimore, Feb. 2-Joseph z. Hanel
ex-convict. wanted for the murder OF
1915. was arrested in this city tonight
Hanel admitted his identity and con-
fessed that he took part In the robbery
OF the Heilner home. He accused an
accomplice. whose name the police will
not reveal. of the actual murder.
Mrs. Julia Heilner. wife Of selir L.
Heilner. vice-president OF the Princess
Corset Company. was murdered In her
home in Flatbush. on April .. 1915 Her
skull was crushed, cord tied around
her throat and her head wrapped in a
able cloth.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
Justice Day Seriously Ill.

Associate Justice William r. Day,
of the United States Supreme Court
is seriously i'll with the grip and may
never again be able to assume his seat
on the bench. He has been in i'll
health for several years. He is 81
years old.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
Gerard Hurt While Skiing,

Berlin, Feb. 22.-American Ambas-
sador Gerard's collar bone was broken
today while he was skiing near Munich.
His left leg was also injured, though not
seriously. The Ambassador returned to
Berlin at once and was taken to a hos
pital, where an x-ray examination was
made
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23

Buffalo. n. y, Feb. 2z--An esrtbousbe
believed to have been centered within
800 miles OF Buffalo, was accorded on the
se,smogrsph at canisius College about 2
SOC miles OF Buffalo. was recorded on the
center OF the shock from Buffalo wa. I'm
possible OF determination, according 10
Prof Curtin. In charge Of the instrument.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
MORE AMERICANS SLAIN
BY MEXICAN BANDITS
Woman and Family Murdered in
Chihuahua State by Former
ViIEsta Soldiers.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Ell Paso, Tex. Feb. 2s.-An Ameri-
can woman and her family have just
been murdered by Mexican bandits
near Cusihuiriachic, State of Chihua-
hua, says an unsigned telegram re-
ceived today from MADEIRA The ban
dts were seen to be former villista
soldiers. The Carranza garrison in
Juarez is investigating.
Villista troops are advancing upon
Guerrero and have cut the railway
and Geographic communications be-
tween Chihuahua City and Torreon.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
Dies saluting "old Glory"

John II. wetherbee. OF Brooklyn. had
not missed the regular wsshington's
Birthday parade Of the old volunteer Ere
company Of which he was a charter mem
Der. He turned out as usual today and
fell dead in the ranks az he was salutins
an American flag He Was - year. old
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
Germans Buy Roumanian Wheat.

Bucharest. Feb. 22-German agents have
received Instructions to purchase clan
destinely. no matter at what price, all
available cereals so as to prevent the
execution of the English contract. The
Roumanian government has decided to
declare all cereals sold without the
authorization of the oficiaI Roumanian
commission liable to requisition.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
BULGARIANs HANG BACK.
Demand Germany Increase Wal
Subsidy to $50, 200, 900 . Month.

London. Feb. 22-The Rome wireless
news agency reported today that fresh
dissensions had broken out between the
Germans and the Bulgarians
The Bulgarian government Is demand
ing that the German war subsidy be in.
creased TO $50. 900 a month.
A German regiment has been with.
drawn hastily from Constsntinople
where IT had been sent to help guard the
Turkish capital.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
Cardinal Opposed to
Statewide Prohibition
Special to The Washington Herald.

special TO The Washington Herald.
Baltimore, Feb. 22.-Cardinal
Gibbons in an interview today
said:
Il am strongly opposed to any
Statewide prohibition bill, be-
cause l believe such a law can
not be enforced in a city like
Baltimore.
"A law Of this kind interferes
with the personal liberty and
rights and creates hypocrisy in
the people. The history of the
world demonstrates that man al
ways will use Intoxicating liquors.
However, | am heartily in
favor of temperance. | am also
a firm believer in local option"
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
FLOOD REGION ASKS AID.
New Orleans Exchanges Appeal to
Congress for Relief.

New Orleans, Feb. 22.-An urgent ap-
peal for Federal aid for sufferers in the
Louisiana flood districts was forwarded
to Congress today by the commercial ex-
changes Of New Orleans. Accompanying
the plea for relief was a copy of resolu-
lions adopted by the exchanges asking
for Federal control of the Mississippi
River.
Conditions were serious today in the
Parishes that have been flooded as the
result of breaks in the river wall. Gov.
Hall has wired the War Department ask
ing permission to use the tents belong
ing to the Louisiana National Guard for
refugees who have been driven from
their homes.
Twenty-Five thousand men are fighting
the foods in various parts of Louisiana.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
M. D. THATCHER, RICHEST
MAN In COLORADO, DEAD
Estimates of Wealth Vary From
100000 to 100000, 900: Con-
trolled or Owned lo Banks.
o., 4. - ,,,I. ~,

Special to he Washington Herald
Pueblo, Col, Feb. 22.-Mahlon D.
Thatcher. IS. Colorados wealthiest
man, and one Of the Vests leading
inanciers, died here today after an
Illness of two weeks. Death resulted
from a general breakdown following
an attack of grip.
Thatcher was president of the Pueblo
National Bank and also owned or con-
trolled eighteen other banks of Col
orado and New Mexico. His wealth
is variously estimated at from $40. oo0,-
900 to s10o.oo0.00O. He was a member
of the Metropolitan and Republican
clubs of New York City and the Dem
yer Club.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
Nicholas Reported Under Cloud.

Berlin (via Sayville wireless), Feb. r.
According to the over Seas News Agen-
cy, King Nicholas, of Montenegro, has
been warned by the entente powers to
reside at place distant from Monte
negro until the end OF the war and to
abstain from all political activity.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
Wouldn't Shake Hands in H

meet him in h will not shake hands
with him." This was a sentence of the
note referring to a resident of Grand
Rapids. Mich, left by Chester Davidson,
a travelling salesman, who hanged him
self in his room in the Gait House here
during the night.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
Wage Dispute Settled.

Toledo, Ohio. Feb. z-Dispute over
wages existing between telesIxphers and
the Glover Leaf Railroad management
has been settled. II Is sssd that annual
increase OF wage to the teieerspher, vin
amount 70 500 annually.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
Crones Still at Large.

New York. Feb. 32.-Jean Crones.
Chicago anarchist. wanted in fthe
Archbishop Mundelien poisoning plot.
is still at large. He kept in the back
ground today. although twice the po-
lice thought they had him. Captain
Tunney expressed the belief tonight
that the man had left the city.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
EDUCATORS FILL DETROIT


Delegates at Educational Associn-
ton Convention Overflow Hotels.
Detroit, Mich, Feb. 22.-Detroit is en-
tertainlng the largest gathering of edu-
Gators that has ever assembled and hotels
are full. The National Educational Asso-
citation convention began today and will
continue for the rest of this week.
The next convention is being sought
already by Minneapolis, Kansas City
Milwaukee, Omaha, Des Moines, Boston
Buffalo and Miami, Fla
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
Car Attends Duma Opening.

Petrograd. Feb. ze.-The opening OF the
Russian Imperial Duma has been marked
by an event of the brightest ausury for
the whole future of Russia For the first
tine.in the history Of the Russian parlia-
nnent the Emperor has shown himself
within It's walls.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
Admiral Winslow to Testify.

Admiral Cameron MGR. Winslow, COM
mander of the Pacific Fleet. arrived in
Washington yesterday. and today will go
before the House Naval Affairs Commit
tee to testify concerning the needs of the
navy. Admiral Fletcher, commander OF
the Atlantic Fleet, will follow admiral
Winslow before the committee in the
near future.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
Demands stricter Blockade.

London, Feb. Formal demands tn
the navy have it's powers increased -
make more effective the blockade of Ger
many was made in the house Of lords to-
day by Lord sydenhsm-
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
VIII Return to Turkey.
COMPLETES WITH "BossY."

Chemist Exhibits Artificial MIX
Made on Cows Own Formula.
Cincinnati, Feb. 2.-Dr. Martin H.
Fischer, Cincinnati University chemist,
exhibited today before Academy OF
Medicine students a sample Of cows
milk" which he made in the university
laboratory. The milk. he claims is made
In accordance with 'bossy's" own for
-mula and contains all the essential in.
gradients of the real article
The said the laboratory can produce
milk even more cheaply than it can be
gotten from the cow. ~
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
Wrecks Zeppelin and Wins $50, 900

Paris, Feb. "a German Zeppelin at
tempted another air attack on Paris last
night, but was destroyed. according to
the Matin The Matin announces that a
reward Of 10000 has been conferred upon
the French gunner who fired the success
full shot against the Balloon
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
$500 Fire at School.

Fire doing damage Of S.os was dis
covered carly yesterday IN the CORDOBA
Manual Training School at First and
streets southwest. The flames oriSInat-
ed In the carpenter shop of the school
about 40 O'Clock. The cause was not
learned by police.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
Roumania Raises War Fund

Geneva, Feb. 22.-The Roumanian gov
[ernment has submitted TO Parliament
bill raising the war appropriation from
80. 10000 to $lao.o0oooo to be covered by
treasury bonds and loans. says dis
patch from Bucharest.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
GERMAN U-BOATS ACTIVE.
London Reports Four Vessels Sunk
By Submarines

London, Feb 22.-The British steamship
Dinsle, new boat, of 593 tons. has been
sunk by a German submarine 1t is be-
lieved that all members of the crew ex-
cept one were killed. Yarmouth and
Lowesloft report the sinking of three
fishing smacks by German submarines in
the North Sea. The crews of the fish
ing smacks were landed today.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
La Follette's Hat in Ring


sfsclsl 70 Tut NtNllhttDh HeTsIl-
Madison, Wis, Feb. FL am a candi-
Gate for the Presidency of the United
States. believe progressive principles
should be defended and maintained in
this country until they are fully cstab-
Iished." declared Senator Robert NJ. La
Toilette at set-toscther banquet of his
supporters here tonight
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
Daily Service to Augu.tn.

Atlantic Coast Line. Leave SOS D. m
Through Standard Sleeper daily. Com.
pertinent Car Tues. Thurs, Sat Dining
ADV.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23

Copenhagen. Feb. 22-Four Swedish
trawlsrs. which were leaving the harbor
of Gothenburg, were captured by Ger
man submarines today.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-23
MORGENTHAU
ON WAY HERE
Envoy to Turkey on Arrival
in u. S. Hurries to
Capital. f..
SAYS HE WILL RETURN TO -
CONSTANTINOPE In MAY
Denie. Rumor of War Secretaryship
Offer, Declaring His Work Is
in East.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special TO The Washington Herald
New York, Feb. 22.-Henry Morgenthau,
Ambassador to Turkey, returned home
today for the first vacation he has taken
since his appointment twenty-eight
months ago and left for Washington on
the midnight train. He said he had i'm
portant facts to report to the Secretary
OF State. He has had the trying duty of
representing all the entente allies as we'll
as his own government at Constantine
Pile.
A committee Of forty representative
citizens, named by Mayor Mitchell. met
the liner Frederick VIII at quarantine.
A special letter from Secretary Lansing
also met the returning diplomat at the
pier. There is much I would like to
say" said Mr.. Morgenthau, but Secre-
tary Lansing perhaps is little fearful
that 1 might talk too much, as I had q
letter handed to me right here at the
dock telling me to be careful"
Chatting informally on the cutter Man.
haitian, which took him of the liner, and
later at the pier, Mr.. Morgenthau told
of some Of his experiences in CONSTANT
nople in war time. He said:
II have had the unusual privilege and
opportunity of rendering some service to
my country and 1 have enjoyed 1t.
have been waiting several years to pay
the debt which every statesman owes his
country in which his success has been
achieved"
VIII Return to Turkey.
He denied fatty that he had returned
to become Secretary OF War.
my work is cut out for me in Con-
stantinople," he said. Il am returning
on May L"
Mr.. Morgenthau was accom- panied from
Constantinople by his son, Henry Nor
genthau. jr., who has been assisting him
at the court of the sultan. He came from
Constantinople by way Of the Balkans
and Berlin, and then to Scandinavia.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-16
THIRTY SISTERS
TAKE FINAL VOWS
Impressive Services Mark
Ceremony-Rev. 0'COnnor
Delivers Sermon.

Tuesday. the feast of the Assump-
ton of the Blessed Virgin, 80 sisters
took their final vows into the order
Of the Holy Cross at St. Mary's col
lcgc and academy. The religious vow
for three years was taken by -
novices who have completed the
two years Of the novitiate.
Impression services were held at
S O'Clock i'm the LOretto chapel with
only the relatives and near friends
Of the sisters attending. The cere-
monies came as the close Of the
weeks retreat, which opened Aug. 8.
Rev Michael J. O'Connor of st.
Louis. Mo, conducted the services
during the week of silence. which
is one of the most beautiful times
of the year Rev. O'Connor also
delivered the morning sermon
Among the nuns to take their per-
petual vows were two South Bend
women, Sisters Albins and Rebecca.
In accordance with customs Of pre-
vious years the postulants' reception
was held after the ceremonies in the
convent TO the many hundreds of
relatives and friends who travel far
to witness the sight Of the receiving
OF the wells.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-16
WILSON WILL MAKE
Nc SPEAKING TnlIF
Instead Will Probably Accept Invi-
tatiOns to Make Addresses at
Various Places.

WASHINGTON. Aug 16.-Nance
Mccormick. chairman of the demo-
cratic national committee. announc-
ed Tuesday that Pres't Wilson will
make no speaking tour but probably
will accept invitations to speak at
various places. The announcement
was made following a conference be
tween the president and members
OF the democratic campaign COM
mittee.
After the adjournment of con
gress. said Mr. Mccormick. the presi-
dent expects to spend most of his
time at Long Branch. y j., and will
receive political delegations there
after the notification ceremonies
September two.
The formal notification OF vice
Pres't Marshall will be at Indianap-
oils about a week after the presi-
dental notification. Mr.. Mccormick
will see the vice president later this
week to arrange a definite date.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-16
MILK WAR MAY
FOLLOW BOOST
Reports Current That Retail
erS Threaten to Ship
in Product.

South Bend is on the verge Of a
milk war.
when the 81. Joseph County Milk
Producers association met az the
court house last Saturday and boost
cd the wholesale price OF milk from
J sc TO I8c per gallon. they antici-
pated no difficulty in enforcing their
demands as the milk supply was
short on account Of the warm
weather.
When cool weather arrived BE- i'm
creased the milk supply and like
wise decreased the demand for the
liquid. AS a result hundreds Of gall
Ions OF milk are now on the hands
OF the producers.
Aware OF this fact the local re-
tail milkmen have refused 60 pay
the advanced price and have threat
ened TO boycott the producers and
ship their milk from other towns.
They are still buying milk for 15c
per gallon and no crisis has yet been
reached in the situation
Producers are getting i'm touch
with the men whom they supply and
are sounding them out and discuss
ing the proposition with them. All
report that there is considerable
doubt OF the retailers agreeing to
IN advanced price. only one milk
dealer has so far refused 10 pur-
chase OF the producers. while sew
eral have signihed their willingness
to pay the three cent raise
AS long as the weather remains
cool the milk supply is increasing,
the peaceful settlement Of the ques-
ton seems improbable according TO
an official of the producers associa-
ton.
Several local dealers said. Tues
day night. that they had discussed
the matter thoroughly but had re-
ceived no official notification of the
advance in price and did not know
what action they would take when
the advance was made.
As soon as the producers have
conferred with their respective dairy
men. a meeting will probably be
called and the situation given "a thor
ough examination and discussion.
Even though the local milk deal
ers refuse to purchase their supply
from the producers association there
Is not much danger of milk famine
as no trouble is expected in ship
ping enough milk from out of town
20 meet the city's demands