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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-28
.eluge Of Personal
Inquiries as to Next
Steps in Army Drqf
Staggering Total
of Shipping Losses

LONDON. July 27.-Enslnnd has
lest between 2.00O.o0O and 5..c0.O,so
tons OF .hipping M u result-of the
submarine warfare. These figures
were given to-day ny Lord Robert
Cecil, Minister of Blockade.
EnEland's prewnr tOnnnSe was
between 15.00O,O00 and $4,000. 900
tons. Now 1t Is 15,0OO.0O0 tons. or
this, however, vast amount In en-
EnEed in war work, md the food
shortage II the result.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-28
GOVERNOR INDICTED
ON SERIOUS CHARGES
james F. Ferguson. OF Texas, Ac-
cused Of EmbezzIement and Mis-.
appropriation of Public Funds.
CLIMAX OF BITTER FIGHT
Action Of Grand Jury Comes After
Long Political Struggle Between
Liquor and Prohibition Forces.
Elected as "Wet" Candidate.

AUSTIN. TEX. July Ex-Governor
James F. Ferguson was indicted to-
day by the grand jury of this county
on nine counts. seven charging misap-
pllcation of public funds. one Of en-
bezzlement and one Of diversion OF
public funds He gave bond in the
sum of $4,000 in one case and $1,000 in
each OF the other cases. An indict-
ment was also returned in four counts
against Secretary of State Bartlett,
charging misapplication of public
funds: also against c. Q. Astin. State
Commissioner Of Insurance and Bank
ing. on four counts for alleged viola
tion of the State banking laws. The
indictment Of Governor Ferguson is a
elimination Of long series OF charges
that have been publicly made against
him during the last several months.
The House of Representatives has
been convened to meet on Wednesday
to discuss bringing mpeachment pro-
ceedings against him.
CLIMAX OF BITTER
POLITICAL FIGHT
The indictment Of Governor Ferguson
is the elimination of one Of the Bit
terest fights In the history Of Texas.
Ho"ciHoT FeTSuS was erected a
wet" The State afterwards held an
election which on the face OF returns
showed that the liquor interests had
won. The 'drys' always claimed that
they were counted out. as the machin-
cry of the party in the State was In
the hands of the vets"
The recent sessio.. of the Texas Leg
islature had big dry" majority, but
Governor Ferguson vetoed all of their
measures. He also caused an invcsti-
CATION into the affairs of the Unirer-
sity OF Texas. which aroused tre-
mendous animosity throughout the
State. His enemies accused him OF
placing his friends in office and of
using his official position to further
the political. social and financial in
terests of his supporters. There was
a Legislative investigation on his con-
duct in Office which resulted in his
eXoneration.
Governor Ferguson's indictment by
the grand jury comes as climax to
this bitter political wrangle
The amounts involved in tho alleged
embexzlements. diversion and misap-
plications of public funds in the grand
jury indictments against Governor Fer
guson. total moro than $4,000. No
details have been made public.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-28
Regular Army Nears
Its Authorized Strength

WASHINGTON, July 27.-In an
other week voluntary eniistm~nrx
Will MI the regular army. according
to estimates made here to-day. In
this connection Secretary Daker ex-
planned that the voluntary contri-
buttons of various lOcnlltic. to the
regulars. National Guard and navy
would come In for confederation in
the nIiotmcnts of the quotus for the
hecond draft.
The hrst-draft quotas, he anid,
were based on voluntary enlist
ments up to n certain date. Those
which have come In since then have
not been credited in nprortjoninE
the nrst draft. This ~ the reason
why many communities say they
have been discriminnted against.
To-day's reports give the total en-.
rollment In the regular army as
2,256 for the Inst twenty-four hours.
This brinsn the enlintment since
April to 163,033 men.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-28
ARTILLERY FIGHTING stY
GROWS MORE INTENSE
fBy Associated Press

o.
RITISH HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE. July 27.-The artillery fsht-
ing along the western front continues
to grow apace. particularly in Flanders.
and last night was marked also by In
fantry thrusts at various points. In
one Of these tho British occupied La
Basseeville. after inflicting severe
casualties on the Germans. This place
was In process OF consolidation early
to-day. (This dispatch was written.
before the time OF the German counter.
attack. in consequence of which to-.
days official statement reports thu:
British withdrew from La Bassee.
ville.) ~.
The British also carried out q suc.l
cessful raid north OF La Bassee road.
The Germans yesterday made an at
tack on a small section Of British
trenches in the neiShborhood K OF,
H'nnccourt. southwest of Cambraf. "a,
party Of about 100 raiders. divided into
three sections. succeeded in penotrat-
ing the front line, after heavy bar.s
rage fire. which worked considerable
damage to portion OF tho British
trenches.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-28
TEUToNs IN RETREAT ~
ON ROUMANIAN 'FRONT.'.
[By Associated Press.l

BERLIN. July 274Troops under
command of Archduke Joseph have re-
treated on the Roumanian front. Tho,
statement given out to-day by the
German War Department says that
the Teutons left to the Russo-Rou-
manians the territory in the Suchitx
Valley as far as the upper course OF
the Putna River. ~
The Austro-German forces arc pur-
suing the Russians. who are retreat-
ing through the wooded Carpathians in
the direction of the River Pruth. -,
The German statement says that tbs
German troops are rapidly advancing
on both sides OF the Daiester River,
The Galician town Of Kolomea. on the
railroad between Stanislau and CEer-I
nowitz has been captured by ths
Teutons. .s .st!,s.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-28
ON OTHERS, RUSSIANS SHOW.
EVIDENCE OF RESISTANCE
Southwest of Tarnopol, Pero-
grad Claims Repulse of Aus
tro-German Forces. =
VICTORY FOR RoUMAN1ANs
On Western Front, French Admins.
ter Sanguinary Defeat to Troops
of Crown Prince.
tBy Associated press.1

The Russian retirement in Eastern
Galicia continues There has been n
noticeable slackening, in the Austro-<
ter. where the Russians now are Of.
fering more spirited resistance. but
south Of the river to the Carpathians
the Teutonic forces are moving for
ward almost unimpeded.
Around Tarnopol the Austro-German
troops have met with stubborn re-
sistance from the Russians. but Prince
Leopold's soldiers were able to enlarge
recent gains on the eastern bank Of
the Sereth. Between Trembowla and
Skoromocze. south of Tarnopol. the
Russians were forced to- yield the
crossings Of the Sereth and Gnisa
Rivers on front of about eight mjlss.
according to Berlin. Southeast OF Tar
nopol. Petrograd reports. the Austro-
German attacks were repulsed.
The Russians have retired to new
positions southeast OF Trembowla, but
whether they also surrendered tho
crossings Of the Sereth there. Petro-
grad does not say. Between. Czortkow
and the Dniester. Russian cavalry has
repelled Teutonic assault and driven
the attackers northwestward toward
Monasterzyska. 49,
RUSSIANS ARE REPORTED .ir
EVACUATING CZERNOWTTE
South of the Dniester into tho foot-
hills OF the Carpathians2 tho Russians,
are retiring eastward. Kolomea, about
fifty miles northwest OF Czernowitz.
capital of Bukowtna,t has been soccu.
pied by Bavaran and 4Auetro-Hungnf-
rian troops. The town is an Import.
ant railway Junction. and lies north of
the Pruth. An unofficial report from.
Austrian sources says the Russians are
evacuating Czcrnowitz. IN -.
The advance OF the Roumanians In
the Nuchitza Valley northwest Of
Focsani. has resulted in the abandon-
ment of that valley as far as the upper
course OF the Putna by the Austro-
German forces. The Roumanians 6ale
moved their line forward seven and
one-half miles, gaining all their, obs.
jectives and occupying ten villages.
More than 400 additional prisoners. and
guns and war material were captured
by the Roumanians. .a ~:
Except. in Flanders and in Cham
pagne there has been no infantry fight
ing on the western front In Flanders
the British took La Basseeville. But
surrendered 1t later before, a G.rman
counterattack. The German Crown
Prince. in attacks against the heigflt4
southwest of Moronviiuers and east
of Auberive. in Champagne. was ,re-
pulsed with heavy loss by the French.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-28

Tomorrow via n. q W. Ry.
Tickets good on $40 and 0 o'clock trains
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-28
EMPEROR SEES TROOPS
EXTEND THEIR GAY1Bi

BERLIN. July 81 atvia London):-
Near Tarnopoi. In Eastern Gaiicia,
Emperor William yesterday watched 4
the German troops extend their salas
at the Sereth bridgehead, saya thetb&.s
icial statement issued to-dxy byStsss
German War Once. s,y-sss
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-28
FLAGLER'S WIDOW DEAD
One of WcalthIcxt Women in Country
Dies mt Her Home in Louis
willie.

LOUISVILLE. KY, July 27.-Mrs.
Robert Worth Bingham, the widow Of
Henry NJ. Flagler, died at her home in
this city tonight.
Mrs Bingham was one of the wealth
lest women in the country. and had
entertained extensively here She had
been the largest single contributor to
war charities in this city.
She was married to Judge Robert
Bingham last year.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-29
Confined from Page SKI

policies. except mutuals and assessment as
sociations. to be capitalized for not les,
than 100000. Amends subdivision i2. sec.
ton s2ls, revised statutes,
H +. is?.-Authorizes reciprocal or inter.
Insurance contracts to be made by individ.
uals, partnerships and corporations TO in.
demnify any Of their number for loss on any
class OF risks except life insurance. Allows
contracts to be made in their behalf by an
attorney. agent or other designated repre-
sentative having the power OF attorney.
IL. r. s0s--Authorizes state Insurance
board TO apply the same restrictions to
Insurance companies and agents from
other states seeking TO do business In Ne
brsska, which are imposed respectively In
their home states upon Nebraska COM
panies and agents seeking TO engage In
business there. Contains special provisions
for reciprocal restrictions governing loan,
surrender and non-forfeiture values Of life
insurance policies. Amends section $3.50,
revised statutes
H. r. 365-Specifies procedure for FL
Ing applications for Insurance agents H.
oenses. and for the granting and reyokins
Of such licenses. Amends section 1923, re-
vised statutes
H. r. 54l.-Provides that fees OF state
Insurance department shall be turned into
the state general fund. Amends section
3lb5, revised statutes.
R. r. 54o.-Forbids state insurance board
from issuing a license TO any company
until It has complied with the state law rela-
tive to the filing OF Its annual report.
Amends section 31s1. revised statutes.
II. X. tis-Permits admission Of foreign
insurance companies 10 do business in Me-
braSka after It has made one annual report
to the Insurance department OF Its home
state or country. present law requires
four annual reports) Amends section 327s.
revised statutes.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-29
Automobiles

II. R. 236.-Provides fine not exceeding
$500 or penitentisry imprisonment for one
TO ten years. for stealing an automobile OF
motorcycle. receiving or buying one that IA
stolen. or concealing the theft or the stolen
property.
II. r. 15e.--rrovides for distinctive type
Of number plate TO be issued by the secretary
OF state to automobile manufacturers and
dealers. for q fee of IS paid TO the county
treasurer. As many duplicates shall be Is.
sued as the applicant may request. and hs
shall pay rs cents for each one The USE
OF such plates on machines In private USE
or kept for hire 10 forbidden. and Ia per.
mitted only for the purpose OF demonstrat.
ing machines. Amends section s04e revised
statutes and section .. chapter 81. session
laws 1918.
II. R. 5os.--Forbids the use Of automobile
headlights OF greater brilliancy than FOUR
candle power, unless SO arranged that no
part OF the beam cast ahead shall rise
more than forty-two inches above the level
surface ahead at distance Of ueventy.ffve
feet or more. Use of spotlights forbidden,
except where rays are projected directly
upon the ground and not more than thirty
feet In front. Amends section so5I. revised
statutes.
s. y. T.-Increases penalty for theft of
automobiles, making II 500 10 $500 fine and
three to six months In jail, with liability to
the owner for twice the amount OF damages
sustained. sAmends chapter 251, session
laws, 1915.
H. R. l7s.--Requlres public garage owners
to Keep a record of license numbers, engine
numbers and names OF owners OF all auto
mobiles or other motor vehicles left In their
charge for sale, rental, livery, storage or
repair The name Of the person leaving the
machine must also DO taken In each in.
stance. Garage owners and employees ara
REQUIRED to notify the sheriff and police
officers whenever an auto whose engine
number has been altered or obliterated
comes into their possession. that being con-
sldercd prima facie evidence that the ma
chine was stolen. II must be held for
twenty-four hours thereafter, or until ths
officers have made an Investigation, When
the owner or driver ID personally known AZ
the garage. the number Of his machine need
not be recorded after the first time. For
violation OF these provisions a fine of 500
TO $500 Is provided. Tho act also makes II
criminal offense knowingly TO buy or re-
ceive any automobile or other motor vehicle
whose engine number has been tempered
with, or which has been defaced IN any
way rendering its Identification difficult or
impossible. without first ascertaining that
the person selling or delivering II has Il
legal right to DIP so. The penalty for this
Is fixed at penitehtiary Imprisonment mot
exceeding two years, or fine not exceedins
tooo. or both. The same penalty IN prn.
lvidcd for removing. defacing, altering or. de.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-29

posits.
H. R. I5.-To perpetuate corners fixed by
legal surveys. Vetoed because word was
omitted. rendering the bill meaningless.
II. r. 2os.-one item Of $4,000 in this
bill. providing for investigation Of animal
diseases. vetoed because It was duplicated
by another item In the same bill. The bill
Is the one carrying general appropriations
for the university. II was signed by the
governor.
II. r. ef.-creating new district judges In
the Third and Tenth districts and changing
boundaries of Twelfth. Thirteenth and Sew
enteenth districts. Vetoed on account of a
provision requiring one Judge in the Elev-
enth district to be elected from territory
west OF the Tooth meridian. (Another bill,
II. r. Ill. carrying all the provisions Of H.
r. "a. except the one objected to by the gov
ernor. was passed and signed. and the new
judges provided for have both been ap-
pointed),
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-29

charged with robbing a hen coop. He had
been In court before on a similar charge
and was then acquitted.
We'll. Henry" observed the Judge, II see
you're In trouble again"
"Yessuh," replied the negro the last
time. jedge, you will recollect you was my
lawyer"
Where is your lawyer this time :"
Il amt got no lawyer this time" said
Henry. us going to tell the truth New
York Times
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-29
where general offices are. Emersenc,
Amends section 63It,

/, where general offices are. Emergency.
Amends section 1914.
H. n. 23s.-vsiidates title OF old expert
rnent station at culbertson. which was sold
by the university regents to 8. q. Solomon
under an act passed by the 1915 legislature.
H. r. 46s-Re-enacts the law of 1915,
regulating employment agencies, which was
| held unconstitutional BY the sIpreme court.
with saving provisions to guard against IN
validity. Repeats sections I to IS, inclusive
| chapter 200, sessions laws 1915.
II. r. s9O.--validates real estate convey
ances and other instruments executed be-
fore July !. 1907. which may have been
technically defective in their execution. Such
instruments to become legally binding one
year after the act takes effect.
II. R. 5s7--changes law providing for
regulation and testing of agricultural seeds.
Emergency. Amends chapter 1911, session
laws 1915.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-29
Miscellaneous

9. y. lo9,--Makes It unlawful, for per.
sons, firms or corporations to issue or pro-
mitigate false financial statements. Penalty,
maximum fine OF 500 or maximum term
Of thirty days. where the value OF property
obtained thereby Is less than {sb. and i'm
prisonment in the penitentiary for not more
than five years where the value Is greater
than that. tf "T'' f''f ~ 3,tt5 ~ :
II. r; s7p3.--Prohibition bill. = y. ~ ia.
s. r. 66.--Provides that where 10 sur.
vivink spouse shall willfully fail to provide
0 suitable home and maintenance for the
minor children OF the docedent or shall
elect to partition the homestead. then. the
homestead rights Of such survivor shall ter.
inmate and tho premises descend to the
heirs In the same manner as other real es-
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-29

preme. No other motor shows anywhere near
like performance or endurance.
\ Last year the Super-Six won all the worth
while records. In speed, in hil-cmbing, in long,
distance and endurance il, out-performed every
rival. In endurance tests it excelled as high as
81 per cent. 49,.
And now there are nearly 10000 Hudson
Super-Sixes in use. There are 10000 enthusiast
tic owners. Last year at this time there were al
most none, for the Super-Six was new.
Men Must Haze 1t
This year, fine car buyers by the tens of thou
sands will demand the Super-Six They know
its supremacy. Our claims of year ago have
been proved in hundred recorded tests.
Last year, buyers forced to other cars did not
know what they missed. This year they do know.
Lesser cars will not content them. The demand
for the Super-Six this year will be overwhelm-
ing.
Nep Hudson Features
This years Hudsons have shutter on the
front-a wonderful gasoline saver. They have
q motormeter, SO the driver can regulate engine
heat. They have a primer, which the driver
operates from the dashboard. -r
They have plated upholstery. They have
bodies which were first nodded wax, then
sculptured to perfection. Then built by famous
craftsmen with every dainty touch.
And still this car-the greatest car in the
world-undersells many rivals. In fact, no other
front-rank car sells anywhere near so low.
Choose Your Car Now .:.E
Our advice to all who intend to buy fine cars
is to select that car at once. Many of you have
already decided on the Hudson Super-Six. More
of you will choose it when you know.
At this moment, we think, you can get de-
livery at about any time you say. The prece-
dents show that in month or two you cannot
We urge this to save disappointment To
avoid the illfeeling that is caused by delay. The
Hudson has lost much goodwill in the past year
by keeping thousands waiting. We shall not
lose yours in that way if you'll act today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-29
Bills Vetoed

s, i. 1s,-Providing for the deposit OF
state funds In banks offering to pay the
highest rates Of interest Vetoed because Of
provision recurring banks to bid for active
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-29
Digest of the New Lavs
State Officers

stroying the manufacturers serial number,
which is made a felony.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-29
The Motor Situation
A-- As Viewed by the Hudson Company
Demand and Supply

Last springs demand for the Hudson Super
Six was at least five times supply.
Thousands Of buyers waited weeks for their
cars. Thousands, after waiting long, turned to
other cars And thousands, when they saw our
waiting list, were discouraged in advance.
We figure that $4,000 people were forced
to'take cars which they wanted less.
This Springs Outlook
All winter long we have kept our factories
running under pressure. Yet Hudson dealers
have only small stocks ahead.
Our production will be only one-fifth more
than last year. That is our factory limit.
Lack of freight cars is holding back ship
ments There are frequent complete embargoes.
No Hudson dealer, before the active spring de-
mand, can get any large reserve stock.
Even at this writing, with deep snow on the
ground, we deliver many cars by road Today
81 cars start for Columbus, Ohio-191 miles
away.
w. .A -. The War Situation
Many motor car plants, in event of war; are
likely to be Communicated. So with steel plants,
which furnish motor car materials. So with bat
terry plants, electric plants and others on whom
we depend.
This is contingency which none can now
analyze, but which all of us must consider.
Buying Capacity
T. The general belief is that, whatever comes,
this will be year of unexampled prosperity.
The farmers are getting high prices. The de-
mand for their products is not likely to lessen.
And the eveidence is that most lines of industry
are going to be taxed to the limit.
No previous year has at this season promised
so wide demand for cars.
The Hudson's Place 3
Last year the Hudson, despite our shortage
outsold any other front-rank car. In fact it was
the largest-selling car with price above $110O.
This year it will certainly dominate in a
larger way than ever.
The Sunpr-Six motor contro1lnd hv nur nat.
ents, is still used in Hudsons only. It is still SUI
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-29

An Atlanta lawyer tells Of a newly ouali-
Ted Judge In one OF the towns Of the south
who was trying one Of his first criminal
cases, The prisoners was an old negro
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23
Knit Goods For Soldiers

Despite contradictory reports
which have been in circulation, the
knitting Of sweaters, mitts and 9TH
err comfort articles for soldiers is
encouraged by the War Department.
The State Council of Defense is en-
abled to make this reassuring an
rouncement on official authority to
all mothers, wives, .sweethearts and
friends of men in the service.
No attention should be paid to
rumors to the effect that knitted
goods are not acceptable and that
army men are not permitted to re-
ceive them. There is only one eau
ton issued to the patriotic women
who are producing this warm ap-
parel: Don't use gaudy yarns. All
such articles should be knitted in
neutral colors, otherwise the SOL
diers will not be allowed to use
them. The reason for this ruling is
plain. Bright colors render soldiers
conspicuous and expose them I'M
necessarily to the enemy's fire.
It is much preferred by the War
Department that knitted goods be
given to the Red Cross for distribu-
ton as that organization knows ex-
actly where there is most need of
them. The Department.. however,
does not deny anyone the right to
donate such goods to individuals or
to regimental units.
LA. STATE COUNCIL DEFENSE
John Marshall, Secretary.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23
NO VEGETABLE FAMINE ThH
WINTER i

The produce trade feels great
lief over the latest reports Oh
vegetable crops issued by tie
partment Of Agriculture. For =
CITY last winter, Of such staples !
potatoes, onions, and eabbags'' ~
unheard-of prices, brought dovn
no the produce man severe e'i' -.
in matters over which be hsd ~
control. This years potato e'0,
abundant-between 4 and 3 O0' a
for every person in the country, ~
nearly a bushel Of sweet POI
per capita on top Of that. The 'n'
harvest is forecast at thirteen
a half million bushels lsst
Three States taken together ~ .s
bigger crop than the total n'o's y.
output last year-Californ'a, ~.
three and a third million Du'n...
New York, with two and three y. =,
ter million bushels; and on'0' -.
two million bushels nm :,
cabbage crop shows almost a wv - =
lent Increase over last year, u
forecast is for nearly 7Oo'ooO
COMPARED with 100000 tons a, !
,ear New York State leads WIN
most four times as much as it s -.
last year, and with potatoes 0 "..r
and cabbage there can be n 20
renee of last years 'ss