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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-08

Farm last evening and a very strong
attack there this morning were re-
pulsed completely.
Engagements at Thiaumont ridge
(Verdun 'front.' came to an end without
success for the enemy. A French at
tack in the forest east of the ridge
was repulsed.
Several attacks by enemy aviators
AZ points behind the front were with
out great effect. Bombs thrown on
Metz caused some damage"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-08
Official Communications
on East Front Fighting

PetroqrGd, Aug. THE official
communication issued this eUening
reads:
On the Stokhod, in the region Of
Zarecza, our troops delivered an as
sault and, without firing a single shot,
drove the enemy out of a section OF his
trenches. which we occupied. We took
twelve officers, 200 men and one ma
chine gun.
Our success also developed further
in the northern sector OF the territory
We captured on the Sereth. In this
sector Voronezh reserve troops es-
peciallv distinguished themselves, be-
Ing animated by the general high spir-
its Of the troops which rushed the
enemy.
on Sunday we captured in this region
thirteen officers and 5000 men, some OF
them Germans, also two Howitzers and
several machine guns. The fighting
was very fierce. A great number OF
wounded Austro-German prisoners are
arriving.
Russians Gain on Sereth.
An earlier statement read:
A squadron of seven enemy aero
planes bombarded several points IN the
region east of the Stokhod River,
causing but little damage.
At some places along the Stokhod the
enemy took the offensive, but every
where was repulsed.
Our offensive continues IN the
region Of the Graberka and Sereth
rivers. Our troops captured strongly
fortified positions Of the enemy IN the
vicinity Of the villages Of Zvyjin, Kos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-08

GERS, one OF whom was regimentai
commander and one a staff major,
battery Of three guns, several dozen
machine guns, numerous rihes ana
much ammunition.
"a squadron Of our Caproni aero
planes bombarded the raj way junction
at Opcina northeast Of Triest) under
unfavorable atmospheric conditions
and drove back hostile aeroplanes, one
OF which was brought down. One OF
our aeroplanes failed 10 return"
Fierce Battle for Gorilla.
ro-night's Austrian official commune
cation says:
Heavy fighting is taxing place in the
region OF he Gorilla Bridgehead and
on the Doberdo Plateau. Stubborn
battles on Monte Sabotino and Monte
San Michele lasted throughout the
whole night and have not yet been
concluded Counter-attacks by the
Austrians resulted in the recovery OF
a greater portion Of the advanced posi-
tions captured by the Italians in their
first assault. The Austrians have taken
thirty-two officers and 1900 men pris-
oner."
I'm the southern section of Doberdo
Height on Friday says the Austrian
report Of August 3, "the Italians, with
at least seven regiments, attacked our
position after four hours OF artillery
preparation. The Italian troops at
first were frustrated by our artillery:
Later the enemy temporarily entered
the Austro- Hungarian positions az sew
eral points, but everywhere was eject
ed. We took 230 unwounded italians
and captured two machine guns"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-08
Austrians Gain in South.

husttldUS VAIN w tVu'"
Berlin, Aug. THE official oc-
count of operations on the Eastern
front foilo1CS:
Front Of Field Marshal Won Hind
enburg.-In the northern section
there were no events of Importance.
Hostile detachments which advanced
against the sandhill south of Ear
ocze on the Stokhod. which was
cleared By US the day before yester-
day. were repulsed by counter ad-
vance.
Russian attacks northwest and west
of Zalone were without results
Fighting on the right bank of the
Sereth is going on.
German aerial squadrons dropped nu
merous bombs with evident success or
troops concentrated along and north
of the Kovel- Sarny Railroad.
Front of Archduke Charles Francis
The situation with General Won Both
mer's army is unchanged. In the
Carpathians our troops captured tho
heights of Plaik and Deeskowata, or
the Cheremoch River.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-08

Loyalty agreed to postpone their holi-
DAYS until the need of munitions vas
less pressing. Only a few Of the Welsh
coal miners failed to accede 10 the gov
ernment's request
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-08
French Sweep Trenches.

Paris. Aug. 7.-To-night's official
statement foLloa0s:
North of the Somme, Mt the end OF
the afternoon, our troops brilliantly
carried line of German trenches pe-
tween Hem Wood and the river, east
of Monachu Farm. One hundred and
twenty prisoners and about ten machine
guns remained in our hands.
South Of the Somme our artillery was
very active. Enemy batteries in me
region of Lihons were enectivey
shelled.
On the right bank OF the Mouse. In
the course of a small action, we maze
progress south of the Thiaumont work
We took FIVE machine guns and found
in the conquered elements numerous
German dead. After somewhat spirit
ed engagement we captured some
houses in the western part Of the vii
lage of Fleury.
Our lines in the region of Vaux-le-
Cbapitre and Chenois were subjected to
a bombardment.
An earlier statement sdps:
North of the Somme and in the
region Of Chaulnes there was intense
artillery fighting. On the right bank
of the Meuse (Verdun 'front.', after
artillery preparation, the Germans de-
livered an attack at Thiamont work
Checked by our curtain Of fire, the
enemy was not able 10 advance, being
thrown back on leaving his trenches
In the Vaux-Chapitre Woods an attack
was delivered by the enemy at about
1880 o'clock last night after heavy
bombardmen. II was broken By the FIRE
of our artillery and machine guns and
failed completely. On the remainder
of the front the night was calm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-08
TURKISH CABINET
OUT, ROME HEARS

London. Aug. An Ex-
change Telegraph Company
dispatch from Rome says
that unconhmcd reports
have been received there
that the Turkish Cabine, has
fallen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-08
Germans Retake Trenches.

Berlin. Aug. 7.-To-ddy's German
official stdtment reads:
Near PoLieres a eounter-sttack re-
gained for us sections of a trench
held temporarily by the British.
Engagements have been going on
since yesterday evening between
Thiepvai and Ba1entin-le-Petit. A
minor French attack north Of Monseu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-08
German Attacks Rolled Back.
An earlier announcement said:

The situation is unchanged. Hostile
artillery bombardments continue be-
tween the Ancre and the Somnne, both
on the front line and back areas.
The enemy made several small coun..
ter attacks east of Fozieres, all OF
which were repulsed with loss to the
enemy. We retained the ground won
yesterday.
Last night we carried out success
full raid on the enemy's trenches east
of Neuville-St. Vast. Southeast OF
Bots Grenier the enemy endeavored TO
raid our trenches, but the raiding party
was unable to reach our lines and was
driven back with loss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-08
Days Official Reports
on SOmme Offensive

London, Aug. 7.-To-n'ghts Of
fetal statement reads:
North and northeast of Pozieres the
enemy delivered two determined at
tacks on our new lines between 4 and
5 o'clock this morning. After heavy
bombardment he entered our trenches
at one or two places. but was driven
out again, losing many in casualties
and leaving some prisoners in our
hands.
Two further strong attacks were
made at $3.50 in the morning with ex-
actly similar results. Soon after in
the afternoon another feeble attack
was repulsed; more prisoners were
taken.
, In front of Souchez the enemy ex-
ploded a mine. and few minutes later
some Of his parties entered our
trenches over the crater. They were
Immediately bombed out again
At Zwartelen the enemy sprang an
( other small mine without effect. The
enemy's artillery has been active near
Bethune, La Bassee Canal and Loos
( The result in casualties and damage
was negligible. Our guns retaliated
vigorously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
DEFACTO Govt
may C0NFISCATE
CHURCH PROPERTY

Mexico City. March 27-The published
announcement that the Mexican govern
ment was considering the advisability of
taking over all the personal and realty
holdings of the Catholic clergy through
out the republic created somewhat Of a
sensation here. In a special dispatch from
Queretaro. FL Democratic, the official gov
eminent organ. quotes both Secretary of
the Treasury Cabarera and Siurob, gov
ernor of the state of Guanaiauato, as
saying that the measure would be made
effective under the old law dating back
more than half century. when church
editiCes were seized during the admins
tratiOn of Benito JuareZ. The clergy in
the states of Mythoachin, Puebla. Quere-
taro and Jalisco are reputed to he inn
mensely wealthy in jewels, lands and
works of art which are held in trust for
the church. 1t is said that the appropria-
ton of these by the government, for their
conversion into gold with which to swell
the veserve to be accumulated for the re-
demption of the paper money issue made
necessary by the revolution. would solve
MeXico's present economic difficulties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
FEDERAL TRADE
COMMISSION TO
ISSUE A REPORT

Washington. March 27.-The Federal
Trade Commissions report on its in
vestigation of foreign trade conditions
undertaken because of the abnormal
commercial developments incident to
the war, will be issued within few
days.
Export combinations among Ameri-
can manufacturers and "dumpings" by
foreign corporations are among the
subjects given special attention. A
canvass of all lines of business in the
country is said to have shown gem
eral sentiment in favor of export COM
binations similar to those which have
given Germany's manufacturers so
great a share of the worlds commerce.
The commissions agents, in addi-
ton to holding public hearings
the country, gathered
much information abroad and mass
of publications by foreign governments
have been studied for facts. Letters OF
inquiry were sent to manufacturers
producers and authorities on foreign
trade. who could not appear at the
bearings. asking for information.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
DR.. OTTO wiener
WOULD NOT Give
Up SUBMARINES
Wants to Live in Peace with Am
erica but Is Not Afraid-Con-
spirat0rs Sin Against Father
land

Amsterdam. Holland. March %. Via
London.-The Tageblatt of Berlin SAYS
that at the annual meeting Of the Pro-
sresslve Peoples party in Berlin, DR..
otto Wiener made a statement in re-
gard to the attitude taken by members
of the party in the Reichstag and the
Prussian Diet on the submarine cues
ton. He announced that the party had
sent a telegram to DR.. Alfred thinner
man, under-secretary for foreign af-
fairs. saying that it would never ad-
nit the illegality of submarine war
fare and that in negotiations with 9TH
er powers. we cannot allow the sub
marine weapon to be snatched from
our hands
Discussing the recent differences of
opinion concerning the use of subma-
rines and the ultimate effect of a con-
flct with the United States, Dr..
Wiener said:
I'VE are not afraid. and we shall re-
gard new dangers with calm conf
dence: but we wish to live in peace
with America and avoid a rupture.
Who Wantonly. by thoughtless action.
Fatherla nd"
DR.. Wiener said the unanimous view
Of the party was based upon the deter
mination resolu:ely to give everything
which the hour of fate demanded. but at
the same time to recognize clearly that
in this time of stress GOODNESS. calm con-
sderation and sense of the realities of
the situation would serve the fatherland
better than passionate desire and hope
Referring to the political agitation in
Germany, said it was directed against
the imperial government and continued:
From the beginning we have demand
ed increased and accelerated construction
of submarines. If the building of sub
marines had been carried out earlier and
at more rapid rate their employment in
war possibly might have increased con-
siderahly. We shall not allow the subma-
rine weapon to slip out of our hands,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
$4,000 PER Year
NOT ExTRAVACANT
FOR THAW HEIR
Guardian Had Asked for more
but Referees Decision Was
Thought Ample Amount

New York. March 27-Twenty-fve
thousand dollars year. in the opinion of
referee appointed by the supreme court
mere, IS not an extravasant amount to
expend for the support and education of
Laurence Copley Thaw. l7-year-old son
or the late Edward Thaw In report
MED today the referee pointed out that
the youths mother. prior to her death,
mad presented him with an expensive au-
tomoolle and maintained a chauffeur for
MN, supplied him with spending money.
costly clothing, travelled with him around
the world, and otherwise gave him every
advantage Of aff1uAnce.
Inc commonplace sequel would be the
destruction of the boys character, hut
such has not been the case here" de-
cared the referee. The ward has made
most favorable impression on all with
whom he has come in contact. He is in
teiiigent. modestly self-reliant and pos
sesses judgment beyond his age''
Ihe youths annual income is s26, coo His
guardian. Frank G. Turner, estimated
that $4,000 a year was necessary for his
support and education. Among the items
or expense suggested were house rent ana
electricity. 5000: household. $1,000; edu-
cation,s $500: clothing. $500: automobile.
soooo spending money. $3.50: incidentals.
travelling and medical attendance, $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
IS N0RW EC|AN
SHIPS LOST IN
WAR ACTIVITIES

Copenhagen. Via London, March 81
-Ninety-six Norwegian ships have
been lost during the war through sub
marines or mines. according to a
newspaper statement published here
1t has been established, says the state
ment that 20 Norwegian steamers
have been destroyed by German sub
marines, - Norwegian subjects there
by losing their lives. But Germany has
compensated Norway for only four
steamers.
The total Norwegian tonnage lost
amounts to $4,000. valued at $4,000. 900
kroner. while the CarSoes were valued
st 90,000.00O kroner.
In addition German prize courts
have seized large number Of Norwe-
gian vessels.
Sweden in the same way has lost 40
vessels. of tonnage Of $4,000. valued
at 100000 kroner. One hundred and
twenty-eight Swedes have lost their
lives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
DEMOCRATS OF
SENATE v0TET0
EXTEND SUGAR
DUTY TO 1920

washington. March 27.-Senate
democrats in caucus tonight voted to
substitute for the House resolution
repeating the free sugar clause of the
tariff act. resolution extending the
present duty of a cent a pound until
1870 The vote on the substitute which
was recommended by Democratic
members of the finance committee, was
% to Z.
Senators Broussard and Ransdell. of
Louisiana. vigorously opposed the sub
stltute. declaring that a four-year ex-
tension was no assurance to Louisiana
sugar growers and pre- ducers and that
1t would fail to restore activity to the
sugar industry in that state =
Five other Democratic senator's
voted with the Louisiana senators. 1t
was predicted that there would he a
renewal of the sugar fight when the
Senate proposal was returned to the
House for concurrence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
LONGSHOREMEN
EASTERN S. S. CO..
NEW YORK, STRIKE

New York, March o7.-Between 200
and 300 longshoremen employed by the
Eastern Steamship Corporation, which
operates steamers between New York
and New England ports. went on
strike today. claiming that they were
receiving short pay because of an in
efficient timekeeping system. They left
the steamers North Star which ar
rived here last night from Portland
Me-. and the James S Whitney, from
Boston. still to be unloaded and the
steamer II. NJ. Whitney which was due
to leave for Boston today. only partly
loaded. Fifty longshCrcmen who re-
manned at work. were completing the
loading of the latter steamer, however
Officials of the company said they
bad not been informed of the reason
Of the walkout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
Ono Of Artemus Wards Franks.

One Of the greatest American humor.
lists was Charles Farrar Browne. bet
ter known as Artemus Ward. He was
born in the little village of Waterford,
Me-. in 1884 and died in 1867 at the age
of thirty-two. He came from old Puri-
tan stock. and upon being asked con-
corning his origin he was wont TO re-
ply:
Il think we came from Jerusalem.
for my fathers name was Levi, and
we had a Moses and a Nathan in the
family, but my poor brothers name
was Cyrus, go perhaps that makes us
Persians."
As Z boy the humOrist was full Of
happy wit, and the family was not al
ways spared. One night coming home
in a driving snowstorm AStemus went
around the house and threw snowballs
at his brother Cyrus window. shouting
for him to come down quickly Cyrus
appeared in haste and stood shivering
in his nightclothes.
why don't you come in, Charles?
The door Is OPEN
oh" replied Artemus, II could have
got in all right. Cyrus, but l called you
down because I wanted to ask you If
you really thought it was wrong to
keep slaves."-National Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
VILLA ESCAPE
INDICATES The
FR|ENDL|NESS0 or
CARRANz|STAS

San Antonio, Texas March III
Francisco Villas escape from the re-
gion about Namiquipa was preceded
him to part of the Mexican de facto
troops, and was unopposed by other
Constitutionalist detachments, accord
ing to unofficial but credible reports
reaching here today.
The Gordon of Mexican troops that
the Mexican authorities announced
would be drawn across his path. gave
way, according to these reports, indi-
eating their cooperation with Villa
rather than with the American forces.
United States army men here were
inclined to believe reports of inetfi-
cheney and half-hearted operation.
and today contemplated the problem
future Of the second phase of opera
tions just inaugurated by the COM
mander of the American punitive ex-
petition.
1t was realized here that the carly
capture of Villa would be little better
than an accident. The only hope for
an early ending OF the chase. it is felt
here. Is that Carranza's troops will
check Villas flight or tina; Villa HIM
self after joining one o. more If his
wandering bands III soutl.ori, Chihua-
hua or from northern Dulango may
decide to fight.
That Villa will be abe 10 effect
juncture with considerable force be
fore he is brought to d stand again is
regarded at United States army head
quarters as probable. General Funston
probably will go to Ell Pasc. and per-
haps to Columbus in few days for
brice STAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
A SOLEMN BARBER.
He Had Quite an Audience When He
Shaved the Elder >Sothsrn.

He Had Quite an Audience When He
Shaved the Elder >sethsrn.
In MY Remembrances," in Scrib-
hers. Edward H. Sothern thus de-
scribes the scene when his father got
= shave at his hotel in New York:
carp was the barber at the Gramer-
Cyl Park hotel. He lived in the base
ment-a perfectly unbelievable man.
thin as a rail. six feet three in height,
solemn as q sphinx. He eked out his
income from barbering by raising
white mice: he also kept parrots, love
birds, flying squirrels, a jackdaw. My
father was very fond Of animals. He
always had one. sometimes two. dogs
with him and frequently purchased
some Of Earp's menagerie for his
rooms in New York carp usually
looked after these purchases each
night and brought them to my father
when he came in the afternoon.
He now appeared This was the
hrst time l had seen him. He carried
his BARRIERS implements In his two
hands. MY father sat in the middle
Of the room, where carp had placed
chair. carp then took from n large
pocket a parrot. which crawled on to
his shoulders. My father paid no at
tention. From another pocket he took
two love birds, which crawled up his
chest to his head and perched thereon.
Two flying squirrels emerged next and
new at once to the window curtains
and chung there. chattering. Several
white mice then appeared and began
to crawl over my father At last an
other parrot bestrode Earp's other
shoulder. and a jackdaw jumped out
of a small bag Of razors and stood on
table. I. Of course. was surprised. My
father spoke not. The thing was Gus
tomary.
Fine day" said carp.
"Isnt it, said my father.
"Hair cut?" said parrot.
laughed with glee.
"My son. carp" said my father by
way Of Introduction.
carp held out a sad hand. which l
shook solemnly. felt strangely abash-
ed at living birdless life.
Next" cried the jackdaw.
1t ia fact that these parrots and
this jackdaw spoke this barberous
talk. Shave or hair cut?" would one
say. How much?' Fifteen cents!'
would another remark
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
BANDITS IN RAID
ON RANCH NEAR
ElPAS0, CHASED
BY 9TH CAVALRY

FL Paso. Texas, March 27-The
la"ch OF {. E. Kelly. former mayor of
FL Paso. 81 miles east of here was
'aloed tonight by Mexican bandits
VINO drove off number of cattle and
oaoiy beat the caretaker. Detachments
q the Sth Cavalry are in pursuit of
the bandits. One troop started at full
sa'iop from Fabens. two miles from
the ranch. The second left Ysleta, some
iiihes on the other side at the same
',ne IN an effort to cut them off from
the river.
MI Kelley was notified by a long
distance telephone message from his
foreman. The foreman said the raid
ers were supposed to have come from
Huadaioupe. across the river from
fabens. The Mexican employees on the
ranch held them off in battle in
which more than 100 shots were fired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28

While Irwin S. Cobb was lecturing ir
California on his war experiences
Charles Van Loan played mean trick
on him. 1t was Mr.. Cobb's custom at
the end Of his lecture to answer ques.
lions. When he thought he had an
swered enough he would place his hand
on his forehead. the signal for his man
ager TO ask the planted" question. Are
you going back?' This was the cue
for a neat retort, and on the applause
thus obtained Mr.. Cobb would make a
graceful exit.
Once the manager could not be pres
sent, and Mr.. Cobb rehearsed his friend
Mr.. Van Loan In the part. "Remem-
ber." he exhorted, "the exact wording
is important"
The lecture was a success. and the
questions came thick and fast. Finally
Mr.. Cobb put his hand to his forehead
and waited to make his snappy retort
But this is what came floating up from
the back Of the house, Where do you
go from hereT'
Then, having spoiled Mr.. Cobb's ext,
killed his funniest story and left him
dumb before the audience. Mr.. Van
Loan slipped out into the night.-New
York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
TO FORM RELIEF
EXPEDITION TO
ROSS SEA BASE
Immediate Steps to Rescue Ant
arctic Explorers

London. March 2..-At a meeting
held today in connection with the
Shackieton Antarctic expedition it was
decided to take immediate steps for the
organization OF relief expedition to
rescue the explorers left at Ross sea.
The question Of dispatching second
relief vessel to Weddels will be de-
cided as soon as the ship Endurance,
which took the IShackleton party
south. is spoken and it is known
whether Lieut.. Shackleton is on board