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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25
Gerard Reports He Wants
Resumption at Risk of
Break with u. S.
LANSING SEEKS
FULLER DETAILS
Wilson Not Likely to Act
Unless the Public Is
Aroused Again.
From The Tribune Bureau ]

Washington, Aug. 24.-Serious posi-
bilities are seen at the State Depart
ment in reports that ex-Grand Admiral
Won Tirpitz is publicly advocating in
Germany a vigorous submarine cam
paign against merchant shipping. Sec
rotary Lansing will investigate these
reports. it was announced to-day.
The first intimation came in mail
pouch from Mr.. Gerard few days ago.
The Ambassador merely stated that an
urgent appeal by Won Tirpitz to recon-
mence the submarine campaign as the
only effective blow at England had been
printed in German paper about
month ago.
The dispatches are vague, and the
text of the appeal is not included; nor
is it revealed what official position, II
any, Won Tirpitz nov holds.
Won TirptZ declared renewal OF sub
marine operations would cripple Eng
land seriously and do no harm so far
as the United States was concerned, as
that country is already doing Germany
as much damage as she possibly could
even in a state of war.
Secretary Lansing is anxious to know
. Just what Won Tirpitz said, and with
what authority. This government is
not advised as to the ex-grand ad-
miral's present status, but understands
il to be that of a retired naval ofilcer.
In that case, however, he would be
amenable to military discipline, and
his utterances would take on quasi
official character.
1t is regarded as significant also that
although this article was printed more
than a month ago, the text has never
been cabled to America.
About the time this article was pub
lished the German submarines showed
a markedly increased activity. and TINS
is also held to be important as showing
Won Tirpitz's influence. or at least his
intimacy with the affairs of the Ad-
miralty. 81,
The sinking of many vessels recently
in circumstances that indicated VIOLA
ton of Germany's pledges to this gov
eminent has given the Administration
some concern, but until a case OF strik-
ing fagrancy arises no action Will be
taken. it is understood. President Will
sons intention as regards Germany now
is to wait until public opinion demands
action, friends of his Administration
say. Unless Germany repeats the Lusi-
tania. the Arabic or the Sussex crime,
therefore, the danger of a new crisis is
remote.
II is realized, however, that If the
German submarines go on sinking mer-
chantmen without warning, even II no
American lives are lost, the effect will
be to discount Mr.. Wilson's diplomatic
victory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25
Hindenburg Believed To
Be Ready for Sweep
ing Offensive.
AUSTRIANS CLING
TO CARPATHIAN LINE
Hurl Back Troops of Gen
eral Letchitsky Near
liable.

London. Aug. 4.-Hindenburg's
forces have begun an offensive against
the Russians on the west bank Of the
Stokhod.
Tobol, thirty-eight miles northeast
OF Kovel, where Brussiloff's troops
fought their way across the river a,
the resumption Of their Volhyniar
drive last Saturday, was the storm
centre of the days attacks. A furious
bombardment of the whole sector pre-
coded the charge of the Austro- Ger
man columns. So accurate and SO
sweeping was the Russian fire tina,
the attacking forces were driven back
with heavy losses before they reached
the Russian Entertainments.
See Big Teuton Offensive.
These attackslare believed here 10
be the prelude to a greater movement
by Hindenburg against the Cars po-
sitions along the Stokhod line. It is
known that the German commander
has gathered powerful forces in this
sector.
The day was comparatively ouie,
along the remainder of the front. The
troops of Letchitsky were hurled back
In attempts TO advance their lines in
the Carpathian region, near liable, and
north Of Capul the Germans were sue
cessful in an operation against a Rus
sian infantry position.
Russian Report.
The Russian statement SAYS:
Yesterday the'enemy opened a fierce
artillery and machine gun fire on our
positions near Tobol, on the western
bank of the Stokhod, thirty-eight miles
northeast of Kovel. In the afternoon
enemy columns commenced an offensive
but were driven back by our rife and
machine gun fire.
The presence Of Turkish troops on
the Zlota Lipa (Galicia) is disclosed BY
prisoners taken"
The German report reads:
with the exception of minor sue
cessful engagements against Russian
advanced troops, as result of which
prisoners and booty were brought in
there were no developments of i'm
portance."
The Austrian announcement Of yes
terday says:
West of Morlaka, German troops
stormed another infantry position and
captured 200 men and two machine
guns. Near liable Russian attacks
were repulsed.
Further to the north there were
only minor activities, which left the
situation entirely unchanged"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25
German Communique.

Berlin, Aug. 24.-To-day'S official
report reads:
North of the Somme yesterday even
ing and last night fresh efforts on the
part of the enemy were rendered futile.
| British attacks were again directed
against the projecting angle between
Thiepval and Pozieres and against our
positions around Guillemont. Near
Maurepas, and especially to the south,
strong French forces repulsed after
stubborn fighting at various places.
On the right bank of the Mouse (Ver-
dun 'front.' the artillery fighting in the
Thiaumont-Fleury sector and in the
wooded mountain near Chapitre in
creased considerably in intensity. Sew
eral French attacks south of Thiau-
mont Work broke down.
During the last few days one enemy
aeroplane has been shot down at each
of the following places: In aerial en-
gagements near Bazentin and also west
of Peronne; by anti-aircraft guns, in
the region of Richebourg and near La
Bassee.
To-night's announcement reads:
North of the Somme, about o'clock
in the afternoon, We attacked German
positions in the Maurepas region.
After carrying in a single dash that
part of the village which the enemy
still occupied and adjoining trenches, We
established a line two hundred metres
beyond, on a front of about two kilo-
metres, stretching from the railroad
north of the village to Hill l2l on the
southeast. We took prisoners 200 Ger
mans during this operation, and capt
ured dozen machine guns.
South of the Somme the artillery
duel continues in the Estrees and Ii
hons sector.
On the right bank of the Meuse the
enemy launched many hand grenade
attacks against our new front between
Thiaumont and Fleury. All these at
tempts broke down under our fire. We
made slight progress beyond the east
ern outskirts OF Fleury. These COM
bats brought the days total of prison
ers in this sector to 300, Of which eight
were officers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25
CAR TO DRIVE
INTO BULGARIA
Continued from page 1

at tho neck of this salient, the Bulgarss
could isolate the advanced troops OF
the Allied forces.
Italians Active.
Vienna reports tonight increased
activity in the Valona sector, where
the Italians have strong forces. Inns
may presage the opening of an Often
sive by the Italians. This pressure on
the west would divert some OF the
Bulgar troops from the Macedonian
line, and so simplify the Allied task.
A dispatch to Reuters Telegram
Company from Athens says:
"A member Of the Chamber OF Depu-
ties from Florina, which lies ten miles
south Of Monastir, arrived here yes
terday from Sorovich. lie says the
Bulgarian advance was met with writ
ually no resistance, as from Sorovich
to Presba Lake the Entente Allies had
only unimportant forces, and without W
artillery, simply for the repression OF
smuggling. The population Of Florina
fed in the direction of Sorovich."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25
FRENCH ADVANCE
ON MILE FRONT
Continued from page 1

to the Allies forces. These were sue
ceeded by steady strokes launched only
after very efficient artillery prepare
ton.
In another respect the conditions
that prevailed at Verdun have been
reversed. Among the German com.
manders II is no secret, though to the
general public it is unknown, that
much of the Anglo-French success has
been due to the use Of high trajectory
fire rather than straight sweeping fire.
At times in the Somme offensive the
British have been able even to out
range the Germans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25
BRITISH ARMED YACHT LOST
Zaida Sunk by Germans While Destroy
ing Stores.

London, Aug. 24.-The Admiralty an
nounced to-day that the German claim
of having sunk a patrol boat in the
Gulf Of Alexandretta refers to the
British armed yacht Zaida, engaged In
destroying petrol stores.
According to a report, four officers
and nineteen men of the crew were
taken prisoners. The fate Of the re-
naming two officers and eight men Is
unknown.
The German claim referred to has
not been previously published. The
Zada was yacht Of l08 tons and,
prior to the war, was owned by the
Earl of Rosebery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25
RARE TREASURE WAR SPOIL
Austrians Unearth Famous Monte
negrin Monastery Collection.

Geneva, Switzerland, Aug. 24.-The
Austrians, according to a special dis
patch from Innsbruck, have found the
famous treasures of the Detchani
Monastery, near Cettinje, Montenegro,
which the monks had buried upon the
approach of the invaders. The accumu-
lations were those of seven centuries,
consisting of jewels and old coin of
every generation since the thirteenth
century, golden vessels and richly en-
broidered vestments. The value of the
whole accumulation Is estimated at
several millions of pounds.
1t is said, adds the dispatch, that
peasant betrayed to the Austrians the
catacombs where the treasure was Sc
GREETED.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25
FIRST BLACKLIST FINE PAID
London Firm Assessed sl77.5o for Deal
ing with Dutch Concern.

London, Aug. 24.-George Hill & Co.,
London merchants, paid Sl77.50 fine to-
day for trading with Dutch firm which
is on the British blacklist.
. This is the first case OF its kind. In
imposing the fine the city magistrate
said a much heavier penalty would be
indicted in future eAses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25

casus front is reported in the Turkish
official statement, which says:
"0n our right wing, separate attacks
on the Turkish advanced positions
were repulsed by counter attacks, with
considerable energy losses. In the
Ognot sector alone the Russians lost
5000 men, and in front of the Turkish
positions TT Might We counted 400
killed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25

King Ludwig III is seventy-one years
old. He married the Archduchess Marie
Therese, of Austria, and assembled the
Bavarian throne in 1913. He was ap-
pointed field marshal of the Bavarian
army last year and visited the Bavarian
troops on the battle line in France in
January last.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25
French Report.

Paris, Aug. 24.-To-ddy's official
statement folIoics:
South of the Somme yesterday eve
ming. after a very lively bombardment
directed against Soyecourt Wood, the
enemy attempted an attack with
erenades. which WAS mastered immedi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25
Heavy Firing in North Sea.

Amsterdam, Aug. 24.-Advices re-
ceived to-day from the Island of Ame-
land, in the North Sea, state that con-
tinuous heavy gun firing has been audi
bic from the north all morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25

F1orina, occupied on August % Kostour
and Kastoria. The defeated Scrbians
are retreating southwark. The Bull
garians operating in the direction OF
Lerina. Banica and Corntchero capt
ured on August 81 strongly fortified
position on the crest Of Mount Malka
Nieze.
On the following day they attacked
the Serbians on the Vardar in their
new positions at st. Spiddon, Hill 2O7
and Tcheganski Planina. We captured
seven officers and 200 men, and also
a number of quick-frers and machine
guns and other material. The fighting
continues.
We definitely consolidated our posi-
tions on the Djermattgarii height, north
of Lake Ostrovo. In the Moglenica
Valley important forces attacked the
Dukorus and Kourl sector. All attacks
were repulsed with heavy Serbian
losses. In the Vardar Valley the day
was quiet except for artillery activity.
Southwest of Lake Doiran the enemy
at 10 o'clock in the evening attempted
to attack our advanced positions but
were repul:ed. .
Additional information shows that
the 10th French Regiment, which par
ticipated in the fighting on the 2lst'
lost so per cent of its effectiveness.
We found on the field $50 bodies.
On our left wing in the Struma
Valley we cleared the left bank Of the
river Of the enemy. We buried bO0
Of the enemy yesterday.
South of Drama advanced Bulgarian
detachments encountered an English
squadron, accompanied by a company
of cyclers. After exchanging shots,
the English retired in the direction Of
Orfano. Having previously destroyed
two bridges over the river. we occu-
pied Angista Station and the railway
through Oxilar, Drama, Angiste, Sores
and Demir Hissar is now in our pos
session.
Early Sofia Report.
An earlier announcement read:
We defeated the enemy on the
Struma on August 81. The enemy es-
caped by fiji hit on the right bank. The
whole ground in the neighborhood of
the villages of Erikeui, Mevory and
Towolova was covered with bodies of
the enemy's dead. Up to the present
time we have counted more than 400
dead. including the bodies Of several
ONlcerS.
We captured eight machine guns, a
large number of rifles, grenades and
wagons for artillery and supplies. We
also took 100 unwounded prisoners, in
Guiding four officers. and sixty
wounded prisoners. The battlefield
was covered with huge quantity OF
kits, which proved that the enemy was
defeated completely. .,
A SQUAD of hostile cavalry was lured
by a mannuvre Of our cavalry into the
range of our infantry hre and literally
annihilated. >,
French attacks which had been d.
rected for ten days against our posi-
lions south and west OF Lake Dorian
failed completely. This probably is the
reason why the General Staff of General
Sarrnil (the Allied commander) reports
the capture of places which all along
had been in the hands Of the French,
such as the railroad station Of Dorian
and the village of Doloplyeli. which was
abandoned by the enemy.
Our troops buried fifty French dead
on the right bank Of the Vardar. In
the vicinity Of Nayadagn we captured
a hostile detachment and one machine
gun. The French left seventy dead be-
hind them.
On our right wing operations are
continuing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25
BAVARIAN KING STRICKEN
Monarch's Condition Grave, Says Rome
Dispatch.

Paris, Aug. 24.-King Ludwig III of
Bavaria has been stricken with apo
plexy, and his condition is grave, ac-
cording to a report from Switzerland,
says a Rome dispatch to the petit
Parisien."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25
DAYS Official Reports
on Balkan Operations

Paris, Aug. 24.-The War ONCE
gaze out the following announcement
ON the Balkan operations today;
In front of the right wing Of the
Allied armies the enemy is Intervening
himself on the left bank OF the RVer
4 Struma and on both sides of the hlgh,,
wav 10 Sees. Between the Struma ana
the upper valley of the Moglencia An
qlo-French forces have repulsed WIN
Ont trouble several attempts OF the
enemy to recapture the positions occu-
pied by Anglo-French forces 10 the
north of Palmes; in the sector Oh
/ Dorian and in the direction OF LJum-
MICA. s-,+
Along the entire mountainous front
( 10 the west of the Moglenlca, SERBIAN
troops are developing an offensive. On
the extreme left they have reoccupied,
as a result of vigorous counter attack'
/ Hill 1906, five kilometres (three miles,
( +o the northwest of Ostrovo Lake,
which position they lost on the morn
ing Of August 20.
London, Aug. eI.-To-days Brit
ish statement says:
There has been artillery activity on
the Dorian front, but no infantry &C
ton. On the Struma front our artii-
lerv dispersed Bulgarians who were
intrenching on the left bank OF the
river. Tho enemy's artillery sheiieo
Orlak bridge. IL.
The Serbians are on tho same line
as reported yesterday.
German Statement.
Berlin, Aug. q4.-To-ddvs an
nounceme,it foliotos:
the Serbisns are still Offering resist
tbe Serbians arc still offering resist
snce TO the Bulgarian attack. Ihelr
counter attacks against Ozemaat Jeri
Ali reports from the enemy,s camp
regardine Serbo-Franco-B British sue
cesses, both here and on the Vardar
ord the Struma, are pure inventions.
Vienna, Aug. 24.-Ihe Austrian
official report reads
On the southeastern front (Albania y
in the Avlona sector, the enemy is IN
creasing his activity.
Bulgarian Reports.
Sofia. AUG. 23.-To-doy's state
ment reads:
I Bulrariasi troops, advancing south OF
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-11
CLAYTON TURNEY
BEST sPELLER
WILL Represent JEFFERSON co
SCHOOLS At STATE FAIR
CONTEST. ..>

Fairfield, May 8. Clayton Turney,
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ellsworth Turney
OF this city, will represent the Jeffer.
son county schools in the big state
spelling contest to be held in Des
Moines during the state fair, having
been judged the best speller in the
county contest held by County Super.
intendent June Chidester in the library
hall Saturday afternoon.
Clayton Turney Is Fairfield high
school grade student and won his
honor only after much hard work be-
cause his last opponent, Miss Mildred
Simmons, of the Lincoln school in this
city, was close to him until the very
last moment. Because of the closeness
of the contest between the two it may
be that Miss Simmons will also get
the trip to the state fair, as that is the
prize and the honor of taking part In
the state spelling contest which is
given to the winner.
There were students from practical
ly every rural school in the county and
the interest displayed by the patrons
was very marked. There was good
sized audience present and Prof. Will
liam. Bell Of Parsons college pro-
nounced the words. ~.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-11
WEST POINT.

A very pretty wedding was solemn
lied at st. Mary church May 2, 1916, in
which Louis Kirchuer of near Fl. Mad
ison and Miss Kathryn Fichtenkort Of
this place were the principals. The
ceremony took place at s o'clock, Rev
Father Grothe officiating. Miss Mayme
Kreiger Of F't. Madison and Chris
Fichtenkort, brother of the bride were
the witnesses After the church services
the bridal party and the immediate
relatives drove to the'>home of the
brides sister Mrs. Craig Ellis where a
wedding breakfast and dinner We're
served. The bride wore beautiful
gown Of white pussy willow silk with
a tunic Of Georgette crepe trimmed in
lace and pearls. She wore a veil caught
up with lilies of the valley and carried
a shower bouquet Of roses. The brides
maid wore a dress of taffany blue silk
and carried roses. The bride Is the
daughter of Mrs. VIM. Hunold of near
ST. Paul and has been q resident of
this vicinity all her life For the past
several years she has made her home
with her sister Mrs. Craig Ellis. The
groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob
Kirchner of near Charleston and is
prominent young farmer. Both have
many friends who wish them many
now at home to their friends at their
farm four miles from Ft Madison.
st. Johns church at Houghton was
the scene of a pretty wedding May 2,
when Miss Mayme Menke became the
bride Of Stephen Kruse. The marriage
ceremony was followed by nuptial high
mass Rev Father Adam officiating.
Miss Veronica Menke, sister, Of the
bride and Louis Kruse, brother of the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-11

groom were the witnesses. Following
the services a reception was held at the
home Of the brides parents. The bride
was attired in white silk crepe de chine
trimmed in lace. She wore veil caught
up with hyacinths and carried a show
er bouquet Of bridal roses. The brides
maids gown was blue silk crepe de
chene trimmed in lace. She wore a pic
ture hat to match and carried white
carnations. The bride is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Menke of near
The groom is the son of
Henry Kruse Of Houghton. The many
relatives and friends of the young cou-
pie extend to them their best wishes for
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-11
MRS. JANE BARNETT
DIES AT EDDYVILLE

Eddyville, May 9-The death of Mrs.
zane Barnett, wife of Frank Barnett,
occurred at her home north of Eddy
Y0le Sunday evening about 5 o'clock.
q lrs. Barnett had been patient suf-
Serer for some time and her death was
mot unexpected. She was rs years Of
age at the time Of her death.
The deceased was one of the old set
tiers Of Eddyviller She was kind and
loving mother and an example of right
Ieousness for all who knew her.
She had the great pleasure of cele-
5brating with her aged companion their
golden wedding anniversary about a
year ago.
She leaves to mourn their loss, be-
sides her husband, four children, all Of
sEddyville, George, William, Richard,
Joe, one daughter having preceded the
mother in death.
The funeral was held this afternoon
at 2 o'clock at the Christian church
lnterment in Highland cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-11
81 JOSEPH NORMAL
FULLY ACCREDITED.
1koCAL ACADEMY TO HOLD ITS
(sEcoND COURSE; DEYOE
ISSUES CIRCULAR.

The st. Joseph academy will have
Ats second normal school the coming
summer. The sessions open June IL
and continue without intermission for
1Sten weeks, holding six days week.
All subjects required for first grade
I uniform county certificate are offered.
ssSA. M. Deyoe, president of the educa-
4 tional board Of examiners, department
of public instruction at Des Moines,
sends out the following accredited
summer schools not listed in for
mer. circular:
Iowa Wesleyan college, H. E..
Jaques, secretary, Mt. Pleasant, April
gzl6 to July 81. -.-. -
st. Joseph academy, Sister NJ Ur-
sula, directress, Ottumwa, June IL to
Il August 10.