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The Washington herald., 1916-08-13
BLACkMAILERS
RAID BEACHES
Society Bandits Fatten Of
Indiscretions of Rich
Pleasure Seekers.

Society bandits. in organized gangs,
patrons of Atlantic City, Cape May, Bar
Harbor and other fashionable coast re-
sorts, have exacted vast sums of money
from victims in blackmailing hold-ups
according to information reaching the
Department of Justice yesterday.
Attorney General Gregory has diverted
the activity of his Secret Service men
from other channels to ''hot trails" to
have wrung thousands of dollars from
the victimized.
Among the numerous cases which have
come to the attention Of the Department
in the last twenty-four hours is that of
a prominent society woman, whose for
tune OF 100000. almost to its last limit,
paid tribute TO the silence of polished
sangsters. At the Department of Justice
a discreet reticence is maintained, and
the principals in this and numerous other
cases are not divulged.
The official records, however, disclose
that the gay summer season has been
a most disastrous one for more than a
full score-officially reported cases-of
light-hearted pleasure seekers. Hundreds
of other cases, the Department suspects,
never will be reported, and it is even
doubtful that the government could Sc
cure evidence in the cases now reported,
the loss of "hush money" than the un-
pleasant notoriety that an admission Of
the facts might create.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-13
ITALIANS SHELL
COVETED HEIGHTS
Torrents of Steel Showered
on Enemy in Drive Toward
Trieste and Laibach.
CBy the International New. serviceJ

'By the international News Service.D
London. Aug. l2.-Ushering in the sec
ond phase of Gen. Cardona's great drive
in the Isonzo, aimed at clearing the
heights east and southeast Of Gorilla Of
the defenders and a pushing through to
Trieste and ultimately Laibach, the
heaviest guns at the disposal OF the Ital-
ian chief showered torrents OF shells upon
the coveted heights during the last twen-
ty-four hours
The bombardment was met by an equal
ly strong fire from the Austrian heavy
artillery, foreshadowing a desperate
stand on the part Of the defenders when
the Italian infantry is thrown into battle
'On the Gorilla area" says tonights
official report from Rome. the enemy,
reinforced. continued to resist on the
hills east Of the town. supported by heavy
artillery and fire from Nainsizza
plateau"
Preliminary infantry attacks launched
by the Italians have already been made.
and, according to vienna's official night
statement. were beaten off. An assault
on a large scale is expected TO follow
shortly.
"On the heights east of Gorilla we re-
pelled strong attacks" says the Austrian
report, capturing ten officers and 40
men"
The statement also asserts that Italian
attempts to approach the new Austrian
positions near the Wippach Vipaccioy val
ley failed.
Monte San Michele. complete possession
of which is vital to a further advance by
the Italians. is still partly held by the
defenders, and intent upon reducing this
strong position, the Italians throughout
the past day and night battered it with
their big shells.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-13
HUGHES CHARGES
FURTHER RAIDS
ON PUBLIC JOBS
C. O. P. Chief Says Gotham
Port Official Was Ousted
for Party Purposes.


Missoula. Mont, Aug. 12.-Charles
Evans Hughes today resumed his at
tack upon the Wilson administration
for using public offices for political
purposes.
Reading from telegram. the
source of which he did not disclose,
the Republican nominee charged that
Henry N. Clapp, assistant appraiser
of merchandise at the port of New
York. was dismissed to make a place
for Daniel E. Finn. son of Battery
Dan" the Tammany boss.
Addressing 5000 people in the Audi
torium at Helena. the nominee said:
Henry ~ Clapp was assistant ap-
praiser of merchandise at the port of
New York, a position requiring expert
knowledge in order to serve efficient
Iy. His resignation was demanded by
the Secretary of the Treasury, and in
his place was appointed Daniel E.
Finn, who is a Tammany district lead
er and son of Battery Dan" OF much
political notoriety.
'Mr. CIapp had served twenty-five years
in the Treasury Department service. He
rose by merit from clerkship in the
Treasury Department in Washington.
which was obtained through a competi-
tive examination. TO the position OF as
sistant appraiser of merchandise in New
York. He had been special agent of the
Treasury. confidential secretary of John
G. Carlisle. while Secretary of the Treas
ury. and held other important positions
in the service through promotion by
merit.
He was the expert in the appraisers
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO
The Washington herald., 1916-08-13
RUSS TAKE SIX TOWNS
IN DRIVE ON LEMBERG:
FRENCH SMASH ENEMY
Cars Forces Advance on Thirty-Five Mile
Front, Pushing Lines Closer to GaIician
Capital and Halicz.

Smashing blows dealt the Central Powers on both eastern and
fronts yesterdays battling according dispatches last night from
the respective theaters of
In the the Russians enthusiastic Their success in the
capture OF Stanlsu advanced hvee line taking strongly
fortified villages and the KozOf the Shpa pushing their
lines closer Lembers capital of Gc and Hacz railway center of
strategic value.
In the west the French dealt the hardest blow that has been
struck weeks the third German line for FIVE miles north Of
the SOmm and smashing forward for almost depth at some
points.
The blows simultaneously dealt the concerted offensive Of
the Allies all fronts.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-13
ALL CUARDSMEN
ORDERED TO MOVE
War Department to Mobilize
10000 More Militiamen on
Border at Once.

Thirty thousand National Guardsmen,
all that remain in the mobilization camps
Of the country, have been ordered to the
Mexican border as fast as they can be
equipped and transportation for them can
be obtained, the War Department an
nounced yesterday.
The order, it was learned. was issued
three days ago. but news OF it was sup
pressed until yesterday. Acting under it,
the South Carolina Guardsmen are now
en- route to the concentration camps on
the frontier.
OficitIs OF the War Department ex-
planned the order as being intended to
carry out fully the objects Of the ma
tionai mobilization as ordered by Presi-
dent Wilson and further to give the
Guardsmen experience under semi war
conditions.
Reports TO the State Department. how
ever, show that the border States OF
Mexico are in a pitiable economic con-
dition and that the situation for that
reason and because of the increased num-
bSAo VI io"icoS bdiiuS
ems to result in a new revolution which
would halt the negotiations between the
United States and Carranza.
The State Department and White House
will not admit that there is any hitch
in the negotiations between the two gov
ernments. Nevertheless. the American
members of the joint Mexican American
commission have not been announced, al
though it was stated several days ago
that they had been selected by President
Wilson
The Washington herald., 1916-08-13
MEDIATION PLAN FAILS;
WILSON CALLS PARLEY
TO AVERT BIG STRIKE
Federal Mediation Board Requests Railroad
Brotherhoods to Accept Arbitration
AS Final Means of Peace.

Efforts bring the Big Four bohehoods and the railroad officials
together failed yesterday and colossal clash between labor capital
looms omnousy
President Wilson. the
such strike. has haStened the
Mediation brotherhood representatives conference in
Washington should all other efforts fail.
The supendousness of the threatened calamity by the report
that the w would affect the 100000 members broth
ehood but ALL 100000 all ranging swtchmen
and freight handlers to conductors.
The only hope sight late last night that the brotherhood repre-
had asked for twnyour which to consider the Federal
Mediation Boards proposal for arbitration of the dispute
The Washington herald., 1916-08-13
SEVEN VILLA BANDITS
KILLED In SKIRMISH
(By the International News

CBy the International News Service.)
Juarez, Mex, Aug. 12.-Six Villa BAN
dts and Band Chief Venegas were killed
in a skirmish Tuesday with Carranzistas
in the state of Guanajuato, according to
report made to the Mexican war office
by Col. Jose Siruch. governor of GUIANA
juato, word of which reached here to-
day.
A quantity of arms and ammunition
was captured by the Carranzistas.
Nine Villistas were killed in skirmishes
with Carranzistas on Thursday at Car
denas and Tamasapo, state of San Luis
Potosi, says a report from T. D. Horn
beck, a cattle trader of San Luis Potosi.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-13
CHAsES WIFE THREE HOURS
But Baltimore HusbanA Fails In n ..
cover the Sc Bill,

Baltimore, Aug. 12.-Because his wife
would not return 81 that she had taken
from him. William Kirby, "a years old
chased her around the block In the neigh
borhood of their home for three hours
yesterday afternoon.
Patroiman Welsh arrested Kirby, who
said this morning he would have kent
up the chase until he got the money.
but Mrs. Kirby said she had plenty of
wind.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-13
Funston Fears Strike
Would Cripple Army
OBy international News Service,

my iutefndthohai news serN1ccb
San Antonio, Tex, Aug. IL.
Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston
and Gen. Tasker H. Bliss, of
the General Staff, today con-
ferred over the possibility of
a strike of 100000 railroad em-
ployes on 225 railroads.
"Such a strike would play
havoc with the army" said
Gen. Funston. 1--WE could not
move troops along the border
unless the military authorities
take over and operate the
trains. 1t would also tie up
ammunition and necessary
supplies"
The Washington herald., 1916-08-13
He Finally Gets Killed.

Waterloo, Iowa, Aug. 12-A coroner's
Jury recently "killed''. David Hannah
when his card was found on a mans
body who was struck by train. Han
nah later appeared in the flesh. Today,
however, it was David Hannah who was
killed by q train here.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-13
BEAT POLICEMAN WITH BATON.
Six Men Seize Officers Club and
Make Assault,

New York, Aug. 12.-Police Sergt John
H. Kelly, of the Greenpoint avenue sta
ton, Williamsburg, was assaulted with
his own baton last night by six men.
George Strintz was locked up on a charge
of felonious assault. Kelly had warned
the six men not to be so noisy, and
says that Strintz leaped at him
The Washington herald., 1916-08-13
Deutschland Captured,
French Warship Hears
(By International News seryfce)

tBy international News Sery1ce)
Pensacola, Fla, Aug. "a
The German merchant subma-
rine Deutschland was captured
by allied warships soon after
she cleared the Virginia capes,
according to a report brought
here today by the French
cruiser Admiral Aube, which
put in for supplies.
The Admiral Aube is the
first allied man-o'war to enter
a United States port for coal
and food. She was out of
both.
According to sailors, their
ship took no part in the al
legged capture of the Deutsch-
land.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-13
CHURCH IN VENICE DESTROYED.
santa Maria FOrmoss blown Up by
Enemy AIrmen.

Rome. Aug l2.-The Church OF Santa
Maria Formosa was destroyed in the
Austrian aeroplane raid on Venice on the
night Of August 10.
Nearly all Of the works OF art in the
church had boen removed months ago.
The Church OF Santa Marta Formosa
was several centuries Old, ia, exact build-
ine date aging unknown. IL vas renod-
eled, in l6ss
The Washington herald., 1916-08-13
French Seize Entire
Teutonic Third Line
North of River Somme
By the international New. ser,fce.I

'By the international News servfce.I
London, Aug. 1.-THE French today
carried the entire German third line for
five miles north Of the Somme. smash
ing forward the gains at some points
almost a mile in depth
They seized a foothold in the outskirts
OF Maurepas and penetrated into the
western edges OF CIery. besides captur-
ing the entire stretch OF high road be-
tween these points.
More than 100 prisoners had been
captured at midnight and thirty machine
guns brought in.
The attack. by far the most power
ful in weeks. was launched in the cary
afternoon after night and morning OF
patrol and infantry preparation.
The fun force OF Toch's blow fell on
the fve-mile front between Hsrdccour.
and Buscourt. which the French are
slowly pushing forward TO flank IN.
Important town OF CombIes. This now
Is almost accomplished.
Leap From Trcnchc,.
trenches. supported by a tremendous 80
strong field work With great devotion
and spirit the French troops lcarcd
from their trenches and ad, arced tr
the attack The field work had beer
taken under a severe artilIe-y fire ana
was greatly damaged hut from its de-
lenses the Germans carried on q heavy
fire while whole lines OF bitches shouted
machine gun bullets.
Advancing behind an artillery curtain
which was lifted from trench to trench
as the attack progressed. the French
line swept forward along the entire five
miles OF front
The field work was carried in =
brilliant charge in which the French
soldiers cIambered over the Ions har-
ricades. swept aside the sheIl-cut strands
Of barbed wire. and jumped down among
the Tcutons.
Counter-AttacL Laurchcd.
Late in the evening. after the Fren.h
advance had finally come to a halt, the
Germans launched a furious count.r-ai-
tack along the Maurepss-Clery high
road.
The French positions had hoen quickly
organized. however. and machine guns
posted. Under n storm OF fire the &C.
mans fell back. and every in,h OF IN.
conquered ground toni-ht is in TIE
hands Of the French.
Prior to the attack there had h~ou
strong fEhtiu= I'm which both armies ar-
tackled with great fury.
The Germans. according % an "fhc.l
announ ement Of IN" war of1ic" at Farl7.
were able to gain no sround
An especially severe attack was Gi-
rected by tho Germans asstns, "a
Maisonette. which stands on q dominating
height south Of tho river. The Frcn.h
fire broke M tho assault
Heav, Fighting in Ticarc2.
There was hesvg oghtng on the Briusu
front in Picardy throughout the nigh
but there was little il any change "a
the front.
Berlin reports the rcrulse Of trt
British assaults between Thisp,sI en-,
the Fourcsux wood. as well as nea
GuiHemort. while tentative sttsc..s norli
Of Bazentin-Le-Pett were abandoned be
fore the German fire Gen. HaiS asys
German attempts north OF rozieres
failed
On the Nerdun front a very strong
French attack was made during tho
night south Of the Thisumout work.
They claim TO have made some progress.
Heavy artillery fighting marked the day
in this region.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-13
81 Enemy Ships for Britain.

London, Aug. ia Lisbon dispatch
to the Central News states that fifty
one German ships recently seized by
Portugal will be turned over to the
English government for its use
The Washington herald., 1916-08-13
Jan Steamer Renorted snnk

London, Aug. 12.-Lloyds reports the
sinking OF the japanese steamer Temmei
Maru, $3.50 tons. The steamer was built
in 1889 One of its recent trips was from
New York to YIadiyostock
The Washington herald., 1916-08-13
No Mention of Gains.
$40 10 phUadeIphIn. s2.c5 Chez

and $500 Wilmington and return. :Oj
a. nj. Sunday. August 20. Baltimore and
Ohio. Returning same dxy.-Adv,
The Washington herald., 1916-08-13

$3.50 to Mt. Lake and return, BaIti-
more ana 0nlo, Aug. IL to rs. valid for
The Washington herald., 1916-08-13
Continuous Increases

in both circulation and advertising
prove a newspapers value, both to
readers and merchants. The Herald is
and has been, enjoying phenomenal in
creases in both circulation and adver-
tising.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-13

CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-30
HERolsM OF ONE
 DOZEN AMERICANS
 IS TO 5E REWARDED

PARIS. March 30. - Twelve addi- tional men of the field service of tho American Ambulance have been cited in the order of the day. and will re- ceive tho Cross of War Eleven of them were with the section which has been working in Alsace for nearly Q year, and they are rewarded with this honor as the result of their work in that region during tho recent hard battle about Hartmannswellerkopf. The names of the men are:
 Lowering Hin. E. J. Curley, Durant Rice, stephen Gallatl. Marquard Wal ker, and Joseph Mellen, all of New York; Henry NJ. Buckley. of Rhine beck, N. r.; Trask J. Putnam, of Bos- ton. Gall being graduates of Harvard Universlty): Powelton. of Philadelphia a graduate Of the University Of Penn. sylvania; Luke A. Doyle. a graduate of Yale University, and David B. Doug las. of Newton. Mass. This is the second citation of the section leader Lowering Hil.
 W. F. Wolverton. of New York, a graduate of Yale University, also TO- ceived the War Cross for gallantry under fire In the section working in tho vicinity of the Aisne.
 The field service of the American Ambulance now has received a total of S1 distinct stations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-30
kAmERA kLus HOLDS
 INTERESTING MEETING


 DOUGLAS. March S0.-The newly organized Kamera Klub held their regular fortnightly- meeting this week in the office of the high school. Among the important business trans actions. was the changing Of she meeting night to every Tuesday eve ming, instead Of every two weeks as is now the custom. It was decided that the members of the club would so on Q hike next Sunday afternoon, for the purpose Of collecting some good photos. and to learn to regu- late camera.
 Chas. Wortman. the we'll known amateur photographer, gave on in- teresting talk on cameras. and ad- vice to beginners. he has also prom lsed Co accompany the boys on their Sunday jaunt. and explain various things relating to kodaks. It was al. SO decided that at the next meeting, some developing work would be done A number of pictures were turned in for inspection and were pro- uounced good work for novices.
 A committee was appointed to buy dishes. for the use of the Pene lope and Kamera Klubs.
 This club is but newly organized and bids to become quite popular with the young men of the Island The members Increase with each meeting. Some good times are plan ned by the boys.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-30
MARSHALL GIVES APOLOGY
 IN IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY

WASHINGTON. March 30. - Dis trict Attorney Fl. Snowden Marshall of New York, now under investiga- by Representative Buchanan Of Hi. nois. has written Chairman Webb Of the House committee on judiciary that in criticising the judiciary subcommit- tee appointed to investigate him he did not intend to afiront the full committee nor the entire membership of tho House. Mir. Mar4halls letter is virtual apology to all members of the Judiciary committee. except the members of the subcommittee. The letter of the district attorney also dis. claims any discourtesy to the House Of Representatives, but 1t Is under stood no apology is offered the sub committed members-Representatives Charles c. carlin, Of Virginia, Warren Gard of Ohio and John Al Nelson of Wisconsin.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-30
awILsoN A DIVINE sELEcTIoN"

COLUMBIA, Mo-, March SO.- Di- vine selection has placed Woodrow Wilson in charge Of the present crisis In American affairs. declared Rev. T. W. Young, pastor of the First Baptist Church, yesterday.
 "I believe that there is a divine se- lection today just as there was cen- turies ago. said Mr. Young Just as the Grecians were selected by God to give to the world art and philosophy, the Romans to give law, the Anglo Saxons to give religion and civil free dom. and just as individuals have been selected by God to give to the world various things In times of distress. believe that Woodrow Wilson, with the aid Of the American people, was se- lected to quell the clash or arms today"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-30
AMERICA HOPE OF EURoPEs
 SAYS PRINCE OF MONACO

PARIS, March SO.-It is to Ameri- ca that the Prince of Monaco looks for the regeneration of Europe.
 "The only chance for the survival and future civilization of Europe" :" be said. '1s the infusion of American blood into European people. and if such a thing were possible" he ad- ded. smilingly, "I would like to see the best physiological means used for the purpose of injecting it. No coun- try has done more for the prgress of humanity than America, and it is on- ly by learning from America that there can ever be such a thing as a United States of Europe.
 'But there is this difficulty. Euro pean peoples are the slaves of tra- dition. It is their blood, resisting ev- cry tendency to change"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-30
WILL TRY TO HAVE RETURN
 GAMES WITH sKAeWAY TEAM.

TREADwELL. March SO-Arrange- ments are under way to bring the Skagway basketball teams here soon for return game. According to the members of the two teams that went north they he'd the time of their lives. The town belonged to them during their stay and they could have brought 1t back with them had they wished.
 The first game was played Friday night by the mems teams with the result that Treadwell won by a score Of 27 to IS. and on Saturday night a double header was played. starting with game between the ladies' teams. The game was remarkably fast and good team work was shown on both sides. The Skagway ladies had much the advantage In weight but this was overcome by speed and sllll. the score being 12 to in fa- vor of Yreadwen. Mrs. R. Coughlin was easily the star.
 Notwithstanding the number of fouls called during the second game with the men. 1t was very fast Six field baskets were made by the Skagway boys dRring the two games; two In the first and four in the sec ond game. The balance Of their scores were made on foul throws. The fouls were made on account of the floor being so much smaller than the one the Treadwen team was ac- customed to playing on.
 Great credit Is due to the directors Of the White Pass Athletic club and the Skagway band for the good times and the entertainment given the wis itors. The management of the Gold en North hotel and the local lodge of Elks also deserve credit, in fact the wheel town has a tender spot in the hearts of the Treadwellites, and, IF 1t Is possible. Treadwell will re- ciprocate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-30
DOUGLAS NOTES

DOUGLAS. March 30. Tickets for the fremen's benefit Wednesday and Thursday of next week are selling fast and the indications at pres ent are that there will be standing room only. The performers are well up in their parts and the Lyric or chestra has been rehearsing new mu- sic for the occasion.
 A son was born this morning to Mir. and Mrs. 7. W. Stoft at the Mu- seth home this morning. Mrs. Stoft. who lives at Petersburg. has been visiting at the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Henry Museth in Doug las for the past few weeks.
 Miss Mary Garn. who has been in the hospital suffering from stomach trouble for the past week left for her home fast night.
 At the service tomorrow evening at st. Luke's Church at o'clock. the subject os the address will be: Jus tifcation. Specification. and Final Perseverance" The public is inyit- ed to attend.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-30
WEALTHY WIDOW STOLE JANlToR's LoVE-MUsT
 NOW PAY sf2,5oC

NEW YORK. March BOA Supreme Court jury has decided that $12,50O is proper restitution for the theft Of janitor's love. This amount was awarded to Mrs. Elizabeth Carey. the mother of 13 children. in her S50.000 damage suit against Mrs. Minerva B.. Toler, the wealthy widow of John Watts Dcpeyster Toler, for alienation of the affections of her husband, Pat rick c. Carey. once czar of the Berk- eley Arms Apartments on the upper West Side.
 Mrs. Carey located her husbands missing affections two years ago last Christmas day, when cretonne heart stuffed with posies and forget-me- note, addressed to him, came by mall to the house.
 The testimony showed that the wi- dow and the janitor first met ct a movie theatre. Hundreds of telegrams letters and postal cards with erotic sentiment were introduced In evidence from tho feir widow.