Rainbow Captures Schooner Lenore
Off Mazatlan—Was Under Cliarter
to German Vice-Consul at Guuy
mas, Mexico.
MAZATLAN, Mexico, May 20.—
The Canadian cruiser Rainbow cap
tured the three-masted schooner Le
nore off the Cape of CV. rientes, aud
towed her to a point three miles off
shore from Mazatlan where she land
ed the passengers and crew, with the
exception of the captain and purser,
all of whom were Mexicans, and stood
off to the westward with her prize
in tow.
According to the Lenore’s passen
gers she was captured May 3. About
a week ago the Rainbow captured as
a prize in the Gulf of California, the
power schooner Oregon, owned in San
Francisco and chartered to the Ger
man firm of Lingus & Co., of Mazat
lan.
The Lenore was said today to be
owned by the Mexican Lloyd com
pany, of which Captain Fred Jensen,
who owned the notorious steamer
Mazatlan, was the principal owner.
The Mazatlan was concerned in the
earliest neutrality cases of the war,
on the Pacific coast. At the time of
her capture, the Lenore was under
charter to Otto Radamacher, German
vice consul at Guaymas. Mex.
URGES GERMANS
OBSERVE LAWS
SENDS NOTE TO BERNSTORFF|
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Kaiser Through Ambassador aud Con
suls in the United States Urges all
Germans to Comply with the Laws,
of the Country.
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 20.—
Kaiser Wilhelm has addressed a let
ter to the German residents of the
United States through Ambassador
Vaf'Bernstorft and the German con
att*f\throughout the country, urging
German residents of the United States
to refrain from all acts in violation
of the neutrality of the country. He
points out that the conspiracies to
destroy ships, blow up munition
plants and foment labor troubles,
with which the German residents of
the country have been charged, even
if successful would be of little bene
fit to Germany, while an unlawful act
must, of necessity, bring about a
change of sentiment antagonistic to
Germany which is exceedingly harm
ful to the Empire. He urges that all
Germans observe scrupulously the
laws of the United States, and to do
nothing that would endanger the
friendly relations existing between
the two countries.
FIFTY MILLIONS
* FORJISSISSIPPI
FLOOD BILL PASSES THE HOUSE'
Measure for the Construction of Uni
form Dyke System Along Great
River Is Passed by. the Lower
t House—Will Prevent Floods.
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WASHINGTON. D. C.. May 40.—
The bill tor the prevention of floods
in the Mississippi valley was passed
* by the House today. Under the pro
visions of the act the sum of fifty mil
lions is appropriated for the con
struction of a uniform system of la
thes to control the waters of the river,
and to prevent the stream from over*
* flowing Its banks In time of flood.
FILLING GAPS IN UNITED STATES ARMY
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Photos by American Press Association.
The United States recruiting stations are busy places these days. Congress has authorized Increases in the
■ray. and the officers are rapidly getting men to enlist Above are two typical scenes.
ROME ADMITS
AUSTRIAN GAINS
ITALIANS HAVE FALLEN BACK
Retirement Conducted in Good Order
and New Positions Taken—Aus
trians Reported to Have Lost
Heavily.
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ROME. May 20.—The Italian war
office today issued a bulletin stating
that heavy fighting had occurred on
the eastern front near Goritz, where
the Austrians have assumed the of
fensive, The Austrians charged the
Italian positions with terrific vio
lence. following a heavy bombard
ment, and succeeded in driving the
Italian troops __ from their trenches,
which were held by the Austrians.
The reports state that while the
Italians were compelled to fall back,
the movement was accomplished
without' disorder, and new positions
immediately taken up. The Austrians
are reported to have sustained ex
tremely heavy losses during the on
slaught and are said to have paid an
excessive price in men for the posi
tions taken.
AUSTRIA REPORTS
DEFEATM
SIX THOUSAND ARE CAPTURED
Austria Initiates Successful Offensive
Movement ill Vicinity of Gulf of
Trieste, Driving Italians Back and
Capturing Mile of Treuches.
LONDON, May 20.—Advices re
ceived here state that the Austrians
have launched a heavy offensive
movement against the Italians on the
eastern front in the vicinity of the
Gulf of Trieste with considerable suc
cess. Tbe report of the Austrians
states that the Italian line was forced
back for a considerable distance and
that 6,000 Italians were Captured.
A considerable quantity of arms'
and munitions, as well as several ma
chine guns fell Into the hands of the
Austrians.
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METHODISTS CONFERENCE
ELECTS NEW BISHOP
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, Mar 20.—
The conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, in session here,
have elected Ur. Leonard, pastor of
the First Methodist Church of Beattie
as bishop. Matt 8. Hughes, of Passa
dena, California, Herbert Welsh, of
Ohio, Thomas Nicholas, of New York,
and other pastors of the have
keen admitted to the Bishopric.
TACOMA MAN INVENTS
AIRSHIP SPEEDOMETER
TACOMA, May 20.—E. G. Hoops
of Tacoma has invented a speedome
ter for aeroplanes. He has received
an answer from the patent office at
Washington. D. C., acknowledging
his application for letters patent. One
feature of the instrument is said to
be that it will show the aviator just
how fast the aeroplane is ascending
or descending. A hollow tube like a
small smokestack passes through the
machine up and down. At one side
i3 placed the meter about the size of
a watch, with delicate fans that catch
the wind and indicate the speed oci
the dial. The entire instrument is
simple and light and has been en
dorsed by Tacoma birdmen who have
seen it. When one is flying in an
aeroplane it is said to be very diffi
cult to tell whether the machine is go
ing up or down. With this speedo
meter it can readily be determined,
it is said.
VIOLENT PE
SNAKES ITALY
MANY PERSONS. ARE INJURED
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Seismic Disturbance in Northern
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Italy Does Great Damage to Prop
■ erty and Injures a Number of Per
son—Reports are Meagre.
ROME, May 20.—A violent earth
quake shock occurred this morning
in Northern Italy along the Adriatic
coast. The heaviest shocks were felt
at Rimini and Cesena, where build
ings were thrown down by the quake
and hundreds of persons were killed.
Reports from the district are meagre,
and the extent of the damage has not
been ascertained.
LAKE STEAMER LOST
CREW OF 20 PERISH
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., May
20.—The steamer S. R. Kirby, owned
by the Western Transport company
of Detroit, was lost oft Eagle Harbor,
Lake Superior, yesterday, during a
terrific storm, according to a report
received here this forenoon. The
steamer carried a crew of 20 men and
it is believed they were drowned.
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TOMORROW WILL BE
BIO STEAMER DAY
Ih the absence of advices as to the
whereabouts of the various steamers
the local steamship office expects
three steamers here toittorrow. The
Farragut, now to the w'eitirard, and
tfae Alaska, from Anchorage, are ex
pected to arrive here apd. gall soutfei,
while the Admiral Watson is expect
ed to reach here from the south.
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Alameda Dae Monday.
The steamer Alameda passed Ju
neu northbound at 3 a. m. on the
lfith and is expected to arrive here
Monday.
BRAZIL PROBING
TORPEDOED SHIP
GERMAN LEGATION IS NOTIFIED
Newspapers Aroused Over Sinking of
Rio Blanco and Demand Energet
ic Intervention by Brazilian Gov
ernment.
♦RIO JANEIRO, May 20.—The Bra
zilian government has notitied the
German legation that it has ordered
an urgent inquiry into the sinking of
the Brazilian steamship Rio Blanco,
in order to be able to act with cer
tainty for the defense of its neutral
rights.
Official telegrams received here an
nounce that the Rio Blanco was tor
pedoedtj The newspaper are greatly
aroused and unanimously demand en
ergetic intervention by the Brazilian
government.
Yesterday the Jornal de Commer
cio advocated co-operation with the
United States to oppose submarine
warfare as it has been carried on. Its
lead is followed today by the other
newspapers, which are strong in their
denunciation.
100 IS BOOSTED
FOR JflESIOEIICY
PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN OPENED
Commander of the Department of the
East is the Latest Aspirant for
Presidential Honors—Boosted by
Preparedness League.
CHICAGO, May 20.—Gen. Leonard
Wood, commander of the Department
of the East, is the latest candidate for
Presidential honors. Friends of the
general are boosting him for the
presidency, declaring that he is the
foremost advocate for preparedness
in the country, which is one of the
most vital heeds of the country, and
is urged' by both factions of the Re
publican. party. It is pointed out that
with his wide knowledge of military
affairs he would as president, be an
Invaluable aid in plaoing the country
in a position to defend Itself; that he
would be aoeeptable both to the Pro
gressives and the regular Republi
cans. A campaign of publicity is to
be Inaugurated . and an attempt made
to press hla name'ft the convention
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The Poet launch Lieut. Donaldson
is again In service after having been
laid (up tor repairs for the past two
weeks.
H. E. Ellis, of the Cliff Mine, is a
visitor In town.
RESCUED MEN ARE
RETURNING HOME
SEVEN RESCUED FROM BANDITS
Colonel Sibley Returning with Men
Kidnapped During Border Raid—
Langhorne Engages with Outlaw j
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' SAN ANTONIO. May 20.—A re-;
port received here this morning states
that Major Langhorne's force eugagr
ed a force of Mexicans yesterday and
in the tight that ensued a number of
the Mexicans were killed. The Mex
icans are said to have been a band
of outlaws engaged in the recent raids
on the American side of the line.
< The report also states that Colonel
Sibley is returning to the border with
Seven Americans who were kidnap
ped by the Mexicans during raids on
the border towns.
ASKS SUBMARINE
POPE MENDS NOTE TO KAISER
Requests that Germany Abandon Her
Underseas Campaign as Against the
Dictates of Humanity—Lord Gray
Tells House of Note.
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LONDON, May .24).—Sir-Edward
Gray, the foreign secretary, in an ad
dress to the House of Commons to
day, said that Pope Benedict had ad
dressed a note to the German emperor
asking that Germany’s submarine
be discontinued.
The note from the Pope is said to
request the abandonment of the un
derseas campaign on the ground that
it is contrary to the dictates of hu
manity.
PRESIDENT TRIES
TO SAVE LYNCH
ASKS SENTENCE BE DELAYED
Jerman Lynch, a Naturalized Citizen
of the United States Sentenced to
be Shot for Complicity in the Irish1
Revolt.
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 20.—
(Delayed) At the request of Senator
O’Gorman, of New York, President
Wilson this afternoon wired to Am
bassador Page at London directing
him to use every effort to secure the
delay of the execution of Jerman
Lynch, of New York, a naturalized
American, convicted in London by
courtmartial of treason in connection
with the Irish riots.
Information has been forwarded
here to O’Gorman by friends of Lynch
that he was to be shot at midnight,
New York time. At 1 o'clock this af
ternoon Secretary Lansing cabled to
Page to spare no efforts to have the
execution put off tonight, pending an
investigation of the case by the Unit
ed States Government.
SWITZERLAND PRICES
DU UP 7<K^*BR CENT
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 20.—
Economic changes brought about by
the hemming in of Switzerland be
tween the fighting European nations
has sent food prices la the little re
public up 70 per cent according to
consular addons to the department eg
commerce- today. Other aecissftlss
are up needy as much, it was declar
ed. Only two foods show no In*
crease—tea and chocolate. Increases
In the prices of the others range all
the way up to 17B per cent, but the
average?is given as 70 per cent.
Subscribe for the Prospector.
MAY PUBLISH IHE
VON I6LE PAPERS
BEING SERIOUSLY CONSIDERED
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Papers Seized in Raid on "Office of
Von Papen's Secretary in New
York May l>e Made Public by t!i©
Administration.
WASHINGTON, D. C„ May 2(1.— *
Attorney General Gregory announced
tonight that he had received conclu
sive information about the source of
some of the money spent for deluging
members of the Senate and House last
week with telegrams urging that no
steps be taken which might lead to
war with Germany. He refused to
reveal the source, but said a state
ment might be given out by the de
partment of justice on the questiou
within a few days.
Mr. Gregory conferred last night
with President Wilson, who was ask
ed yesterday by Senator Hustings of
Wisconsin to have the department of
justice investigate the subject.
It also was learned tonight that
government officials are seriously
considering making public at least
some of the documents seized in the
office of Wolff von Igel, secretary to
Captain von Papen, former military
attache of the German embassy here.
Count von BernstorfC, the German
ambassador, has demanded the return
of these papers and the question still
is pending.
IS BOTHERED B»
BULLETSjH BRAIN
EVANS WANTS THEM REMOVED
Former California Bandit Carries Two
Bullets in Brain Since 1893 and
Now Seeks to Have tliem Extract
ed—Is Now City Watchman.
SACRAMENTO. Cal.. May 20.—
Carrying in his brain two bullets that
were fired at him by a posse in 1893,
when he and George Sonntag, both
desperate train robbers, terrorized the
people of Fresno and Tulara counties.
Chris Evans, who has been on parole
from Folsom prison since May. 1911.
walked Into the county hospital yes
terday and asked that the doctors re
move the lead and relieve him of his
pain.
Accordingly. Evans, who is now 76
years of age,, will be operated upon
by Dr. W. J. Harris, superintendent
of the hospital, in an effort to save
his life for the bullets are causing his
right side to become paratyaad. One
bullet Is in the brain abOf« the right
eye.and the other is behind the right
ear.
Evans, upon his freedom from pris
on worked for a time a* a city watch
man at Portland, Oregon.
FLETCHER TO
BE RETIRED
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DANIELS MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT
Commander of Atlantic Fleet Will Be
Suspended from Active Duty and
Will be Succeeded by Admiral
'Mayo—Controversy with Daniels.
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 20.—
Secretary of the Navy Daniels today
uinoenoed that Admiral Fletcher,
commander of the Atlantic fleet,
would be retired, and that he wonld
be.auooeeded In eommnnd by Admiral
Henry T. Mayo, now commander of
the flmt division •( the Atlantis fleet.
The nnaonaeament has canned con
siderable comment la naval circles,
where. It Is aUeced, the controversy
between tbt Admiral and the heed of
the department la responsible for the
sudden rtnnmciit of the oflloer.
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