Altoona Mirror (Newspaper) - July 15, 1915, Altoona, Pennsylvania REGULAR EDITION THE CIRCULATION YESTERDAY WAS DAILY PAID AVERAGE TION DURING JUNE JUNE 13 1874 ALTOONA PA THURSDAY EVENING JULY IS 1915 SIXTEEN COLUMNS England Faces Most Serious Internal Trouble Since Be- ginning of People Are Idle MINERS SAY STRIKE WILL BE OF SHORT DURATION Action als a Protest Against Organized Lines Suspend and Ships Are Forced to Lie I die By United Press CARDIFF Wales July Brit ish government today faced the most rious internal trouble since the ning of the In open defiance of the government's to enforce the war munitions every coa miner in the South Wales collieries quil work today It that persons were made idle by the walkout The strike probably will un- til the end of the week the miners said today In the meantime they believe an investigation by the government prove their claims well-founded We do not want to embarrass the government at this said one of the strike leaders today But we be- lieve now is the time to strike against organized greed Owners Profits The colliery owners are making huge profits out of the war they plan to close their pits indefinitely when their coffers filled at the end of the struggle and starve us into sub- mission to their terms Ail we a fair deal for our men and their families The men out against the ad vice of leaders who urged that they defer action pending the decision of the South Wales federation of miners today By action they practically dared the government to proceed under the munitions act and col- lect the a day fine imposed on each striker who quits work without ing arbitration and interferes with the productions of ammunitions of war May Agree on Terms The came at a time when it appeared probable that the difficulties between the and the colliery ers would be settled The executive tlie federation expected today to reach a decision with the by which terms of arbitration would be agreed upon In the Aberdare district alone men quit work today In the district out and in the mid- district all the mines were ed The collieries in nnd Avon valleys and in the port Talbot district were also closed Newport on the Irish sea reported the distress today as the result of the coal miners dispute Practically all the railway lines carrying coal to the docks were suspended and a number of vessels arriving in the harbor for coal were forced to lip idle WOMAN AGAIN FIRST TO LIFT HUNTER'S LICENSE RS D KEEFER wife of the merchant at M near Tyrone probably the best known female in Central Pennsylvania has the honor of lifting the first hunters license and tag in Blair county for the Mrs Keefer who is of middle baa been a follower of the hounds for most 20 years She is an expert Her favorite is hunting rabbits and each season she bugs a large number of While she to shoot and season Mrs Keefer hunt by her husband in some respects tag and 1 from County has excelled her teacher She wears urer Moses K Brumbaugh an abbreviated skirt and stout shoes Treasurer Brumbaugh today began to coat and cap FEAR GREAT AIR RAID Figures of Saints In Venice Cathedral Covered In Heavy Wrappings By United Press one small figure of Christ greeted worshippers in the great Cathedral of St Marks here today During the night all other figures of the apostles and saints in heavy suggestive of trees bundled up for protect them against Austrian air raides This action was taken at the direction of the tary on reports that Austria is con- a great air raid on Venice In the fourth air raid on Venice day night bombs fell dangerously near the famous cathedral it became known today Around the marble pillars huge piles of sandbags were placed during the These reach to the roof As a further safeguard the golden angels surmounting the towers of St were being painted a dark hue today TODAY'S ODDEST STORY DENVER Colo July you imagine a man with both feet ed being the practical joker and life of a big The at the county here declare Baldwin's a lot of other things too were at dinner Have some tea I think I hear something Xo Pass the sugar please 1 think 1 hear a mouse He's n big the The first time it happened nurses took to the decks of chairs as Baldwin's gray whiskers came out from under the table It happened too often to be a joke and Baldwin had to be locked up at night WEATHER REPORT July U p temp abv July M 12 p temp abv July IS fi a temp US vuly 15 12 temp abv issue the licenses A consignment of 0.750 tags were received some time ago but instructions had been sent out from the state game department to the effect that the licenses were not to be issued until orders were given These orders came today Mrs Kecfer and her husband some time ago had sent in their order for licenses and tags The husband was en tag and license No 2 Sirs Keefer last year and the year before had the honor of securing license tag No 1 this being the successive season that she secured the first tag issued Mrs Keefer and her husband spend a great deal of time in the and fields in Blair and Huntingdon counties Justice Hendrick Refuses to Pass oa Motion of Prisoner Attorney to Liberate Him on Spend Another Might In His Cell In Ludlow Street Jail By United Eress July announced today that he give his decision in Harry K sanity He refused to pass on of B Stanchfield to the prisoner at once on bail This inade it certain Thaw other night iii the Ludlow street jail A misunderstanding of where today's hearing was to be held resulted in a up that afforded a huge crowd of seers much amusement Justice drick awaited Sheriff and Thaw in his chambers in the Emigrants Savings bank building Glrirlenliagen thought the hearing was to be held in the court room across the street Tlie justice room at the same time the sheriff with Thaw started for his chambers They met in the middle of the street and a big crowd that had formed began cheering Thaw The sheriff raced with Thaw for the Emigrants Savings hank building where he rushed him into an elevator and got him upstairs away from the rowd Later Griffenhagen took Thaw back to jail Tiie jury's verdict late yesterday af did not come as a surprise to any the courtroom but realizing that the nerves of every one were strung at high tension Justice Hendrick when the jury filed in issued a warning that arrests would follow if there was a of any kind while he was on the bench As the verdict signed by each of the jurors was read by the was a which great of There was some show of emotion by a number of women but they suppress their feelings with pretty good success Thaw was sitting between two of his attorneys his eyes upon the of the jury and he received the verdict without the least show of emotion He had forecast the outcome while the ors were deliberating As the justice stepped from the bench Thaw walked over to his mother Copley Thaw and placing his right arm about her shoulders kissed her Mrs Thaw received the verdict unmoved She had sat for n full minute witli her eyes fixed on the jury box not a muscle of her face moving Iler daughter Mrs George Lander Carnegie when she heard he word sane pass the clerk's lips let icr mouth drop open She looked as if she wanted to sob or shout but she re- silent Thaw greeted her and shook hands fervently with Ms brother Josiah T Thaw The three liave attended every session of the trial As the jury filed in it was noticed that hey were smiling David the oreman had the written verdict in his land and after the roll had been called lie turned it over to the court clerk The question submitted to you for vour consideration by the court is is Thaw now sane and your answer s That was all but to Thaw and others in the courtroom it meant that he had won his most victory Thaw Insane X V July Harry iocs to the Ran Francisco fair he'll sume ownership of the the comment today of Thaw on the verdict of the jury in Xew York declaring her husband sane Hurry is an insane she con- if set free he will soon show it He may have concealed it from tho ury for a time but with the first taste liquor he will again become a crazy responsible character while in pursuit of game County Treasurer Brumbaugh ex- to issue all of the license tags before the of the Dee 31 Last year 0.331 licenses were issued and the year before the number was The tags accompanying the license find which are to be worn oil the cout sleeve this year are dark red with black lettering The license itself is pink The cost of the license if called for in person is If to be sent by mail 2 cents postage must be added men and justices will bo supplied with tags and license but they must be paid advance Alderman and are permitted to charge Sincere Regret Is Expressed and Teuton Government Of- fers to Make Compensation to United States Eyewitness Statement Gives Graphic Account of Fall of In off re's Chasseurs Charge German Trenches With Great Wiped Out United Press July Chausseurs dashed with buglers playing Lc Marseillaise and and swept the Germans out of tho Alsatian stronghold amid a great tumult of cheers An official statement today dealing with the capture of zeral and surrounding German positions west of Colman declared that twenty fifty-three sioned officers and men were taken prisoners The operations were remarkable in their conception and said the teye witness The battle began on June 15 and ended June 21 when the Germans burned and The fall of forced the mans to evacuate the woods and the village The French occupied during the night of June 21 despite the frightful fire from Carman mitrailleuses on the right bank of the The attack on hud been carefully planned long in advance More than twenty miles of- roads were con- by the and pre- paratory trenches dug under a steady fire from the enemy's batteries The assault was ordered on June 15 after a violent cannonade One of Chasseurs charged hill 830 to the music of the bugles and the ing of drums In his enthusiasm the bass drummer burst his drum and it sent to In retaliation he later captured a German soldier was stormed and taken by our troops on June 10 opening the road to The German ance was definitely broken on June 20 The eyewitness paid tribute to the daring of one group of Chasseurs who the enemy's wire ments in the face of a raking fire The Germans and temporarily ceased their fire The Chasseurs rushed on and leaped into the German trenches engaging the defenders in a hand struggle though greatly bered the Germans were driven from the positions several hours later advancing French troops found every member of the gallant band of seurs dead in the trenches After several positions around had been taken the Germans evacuated the town fearing capture They left a few mitrailleuse squads behind to cover their retreat The village was in flames the French entered the city AMERICAN NEUTRALITY IN DANGER SAYS AUSTRIA Nole from Vienna Gives Views Continued Heavy ment of Arms and tion to the Allies BATHING SEX FENCE BANISHED By United CHICAGO July beach sex fence was torn down day It was ordered erected about a week ago because the Lincoln commissioners thought the bathers of opposite sexes were too spoony Two extra beach censors took the of the sex fence The announced that at the first beach hug reported it will go up again to stay GOOD NIGHT By United Press CHICAGO July winter will lie called on fo button them lown the back The Fashion Art league of America in session heiv for the of passing upon the made n styles for feminine wear sailed the edict today anil every rand shuddered Thirty-eight buttons vill be accepted as the proper thing By United Press WASHINGTON D C July many admitted responsibility for liner Nebraskan olf the Irish coast several weeks ago in a memorandum sent Gerard from the German for- eign office it was announced at the state department today Sincere regret is expressed and the German ment offers to make compensation Simultaneous with the receipt of the German memorandum Secretary ing announced the arrival of a com- from the Vienna foreign office drawing attention to the government's view that continued heavy shipment of arms and tion to allies from this country is endangering American neutrality The secretary said the note had been quoted faithfully in the papers in advance According to the press reports the note that export of wur material is not in con- sonance with the definition of ity Whether the as a formal protest was to lie said lie had not yet read it fully and therefore could say whether it- would require an answer though Jic believed nut The Vienna note was received ly before the German Lansing gave it as his impression was sent independently of lin He said the text would be made public in a few days Austria Enters Protest AMSTERDAM July concerted protest against the sale by American manufacturers of war munitions allies by Germany Turkey and tria is to follow the recent conference in Vienna between the German cellor von Foreign Secretary von Jagow and Daron Austrian foreign minister according to Berlin advices today A note tft have been sent by Austria several days tigo is said to bo first step ill this program Turkey within a few days is to send a similar note to ing that tlie United Stales forbid ex- of munitions to the allies un- less they guarantee the safety lar shipments to Germany Austria and Turkey America is not expected to alter her present position because of these new protests Berlin advices today said this action agreed upon merely as a warning to the United States many will be supported by her allies in any controversy in which she may become involved with W J Bryan and Wife Enjoy Fair Unless Differences Between N Y Strikers and ers Are Settled Walkout May Be Ordered By United Press VOKK July 001 and in six of the largest cities in tlie United States and two in lire for a strike from headquarters here cording to Counsel for the Clothing Workers of America said he in fiends in I Boston St Louis Montreal and Toronto and that all would walk out unless the the York workers and the lire settled satisfactorily in the mediation now in sion here will he culled however ing the of the present ence mid t Thirty-five thousand workers who were to strike this morning went tack to work to tiie outcome of lip are still out cutters will to make plans for striking t Mtiztu not an William Mrs Bryan is the delights by the exposition seen by presented Mr Brynn is be relieved of the cares of the state portfolio v Inclement Weather Has But Little Effect on Hundreds At- tending Annual Outing at Popular J M Russell Tells How Tulip resents Presbyterianism Despite the inclemency of the weather a fair crowd turned out for liny at Lakemont park All morning and up until late this afternoon hundreds of Presbyterians from iiH over Blair county and vicinity gathered at the popular picnic grounds to enjoy their annual outing At 11 o'clock morning several hundred in Casino to at- tend tlie morning services Kev li of presided and ing led by X Slep accompanied by Miss SUlcs at the opened the services Invocation was spoken by Hev J K Irvine pastor of tile Third Presbyterian church of this city after which Miss Reynolds and Mrs R G beck sang a duet entitled Whispering Hope Kev Orr then introduced the speaker of the morning Rev J Russell the new pastor of the First United church this city Rev Russell chose for his theme The the lower of the Presbyterian church In a glowing and discourse Rev Russell pointed out the five of the doctrines of Prcsbvter- anil showed how the of the tulip stand for and represent these The letter indicates the first point and stands for total depravity letter the second point stands fur un- conditional the letter limited atonement the grace ami perseverance of the saints Following the announcements read by Rev Mr dinner was served bv the church The mils and bread were baked with best flour donated by Moore and was free of charge bv This afternoon W L of the Third terian church Pittsburgh will deliver the principal address while in the ening Rev John Knox Montgomery president of Muskingum college Xew Concord will deliver a lecture on The Building of ft Man From 1.13 to o'clock this an interesting program of sports was carried out Hold G W Grove for Drunkenness and Disorderly Conduct Commonwealth Charges Are Brought Before Alderman T D Crawford As L of u campaign feW by District Attorney to put a stop to the practice of driving motor vehicles on the public highways of and were by tlie policy early this morning A Billy Wilson anil arc acting in a disorderly manner at Bridge street jind avenue about 3 o'clock and in addition the charge uf drunkenness has been lodged against them Kueli left an security for a hearing at police headquarters evening arrest of tlie party has lead to two charged being brought Urove the driver Ald Residence of Joseph Destroyed Blaze That Defies Efforts of Volunteer Firemen MRS LINTON CARRIES CHILDREN TO Tot Taken from House Just Before It Bursts Into Mass of Is believed to have caused by u broke out at the homo of Joseph at avenue South Lakemont at o'clock this morning completely destroying house ami entailing H loss of covered by insurance Three escaped being cremated by action of Mrs Lintott who lives by who at the risk 01 her life ran inti the burning home rescuing a old baby boy and getting two children out of the house after o'clock was planning to spend day at with the had just Ifft tin home the street While talking t neighbor fhe of the fire I1 ii neighbor also discovered Knowing tbat the three child in the home slit hurried into the blazing and out buy She awakened William u who managed to get of bud nnd down as the entire house burst into a mass of flames Smoke Detected Early Today About 2 o'clock this morning Mr WHS awakened bv the smell nf smoke He investigated bub failed to find any fire Believing thab one uf the neighboring unities was oil fire put on his clothes and made further investigations However after making what he thought was a com- plete probe and finding no fire he went buck to bed This he no fire shortly H broks i out which his home to the and damaged HIM vacant house door owned bv Mrs Arthurs to the tent of Only three chairs were cued from tlie along with a scant amount uf clothing The Volunteer company Xo 1 i tu the eall for help five fan hose streams played on the and three chemical engines emptied the men wore unable to con- the raging mass of fire In an after the fire was discovered the home was in ashes The strenuous efforts of the firemen however did succeed in saving the Ar- thur's which was less fif- teen feet away from the I Hollidaysburg Fire Co Called The Phoenix fire company nf was called to the fire but arrived too late and were not in ce Mr Hot torn field is employed by in No 3 roundhouse at only lived at for about three and was buying the home from of this city All the furnishings in the home were and the family are now only homeless but are without or clothing except what they have on their The people of Wouth however have already begun to up a public to buy clothing and neighbors have gladly consented to house them until can find another Several of tiie men in the vicinity man T One charges Iiim consented to aid in the rebuilding with driving an automobile while ui in uf a on the old site The fund ft ion and the other charges him witli nub car properly tagged tu lie an automobile dealer and that In- had of the South Fire company have taken of the ing of funds for the striken family arid several contributions in the dealers tags un the ear However it i funn of have been received is bwid that the tags were of Xew York state to gft a ing this afternoon un the charges i S a milk dealer was ar- 1 rested this on a sued at the uf in which lie is charged operating an auto truck with only ow tag Tlie law two Tlie ruse will be aired Alderman Crawford morrow at J WEATHER FORECAST July cloudy night ami with variable TRY TO SETTLE STRIKE Manufacture of War Munitions for Allies May be Tied up at Remington Plant Conn July nel of the American federation of Labor was expected to leach Bridgeport today in an effort to a strike the em- ployes of the Arms company which if called would tie up ture of war munitions for European belligerents companies of the Connecticut Coast artillery with here awaited the call here today to take winds j llf the About 300 mei and storm nn iml and not in Wrights mid working on new to plan At a meeting of the ENGLISH WAIT AIR ATTACK LONDON July towns mis kept a lookout fur early While the ostensibly arose over n from tlie of the millwrights by him i donning lie and structural iroil nil lie j ITS The however j they had evidence that German lit a lute hour had no reports of any air were at work trying to attacks the situation
