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Make All the NASHVILLE TENNESSEAN 1843 1915 Clothes We Sell I 72 Clothiers, YEARS OF Furnishers, TEST AURA We Sell All the Hatters Union and Fourth Avenue Clearing and Colder. FOURTEEN PAGES Union and Fourth Clothes We Make Avenue and The Nashville American. VOL. 270. NASHVILLE, FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 5, 1915.

TWO CENTS ON FIVE TRAIN: ROCKY ROAD IS AHEAD FOR SHIP PURCHASE BILL Tie Is Best Democratic Leaders Can Expect on Measure. VICE-PRESIDENT'S VOTE MAY DECIDE Republicans Are Jubilant Over Placing Opponents on Defensive. (By Asso. Press to The Tennessean.) WASHINGTON, Feb. frustrated today in their plan to recommit the government ship purchase bill with dennite instructiong for Its amendment, sonatorial administration leaders were it without Instructions and later tentatively considering proposal to to move the discharge of committee should it fall.

to act. Champlous of the bill today found' themselves lacking at least two rotes to recommit with Instructions. They mitted there was no possibility of procuring those votes until next Monday. when two absent senutors are expected to return, Senators who favor the new plan pointed out tonight that some progressive ropublicans and some insurgont democrats are pledged increly to vote for Senator Clark's motion to recommit without instructions. From these, they believe.

pledges of support could be procured for subsequent motion to discharge the commerce committee from further consideration of the bill if it failed to return the meusure with amoudments commended by the caticus. Senator Fletcher, in charge of the bill, Raid tonight he would willing to vote to recommit it assured of enough votes to carry a motion to discharge the committee. By such a plan, be suld, the bill could be reintroduced into the senate in A form approved by the majority democrate. Senator Fletcher said still another plan not yet ready for revelation was being discussed, but that, unless some sure way out could be found. no vote would be permitted until the absent democratle tors return.

Democratic leuders had hoped to hare a majority available today. They gained one vote when Senator Lewls, absent for several days, returned to Washington, but that advantage was more than offset by the return of Senator Dall and Penrose, republican absentees. The only senators now absent are Smith of South Carolina and Newlands, both democrats. Senator Smith telephoned from South Carolina he would return us soon as illness in his family porwitted, Senator Newlands sent word be would arrive The geven Insurgent democrats held out Monday. lenders, determinedly after a CANVASS of the altuation, today, and administration found that until their two be abscut outvoted colon leagues any notion they inight make.

Countreturned, they would ing: Senators La Follette muster and only Norris forty-six with them, votes. republicans Insurgent thoy -could Even democrats with' bad the return of Senators fortySmith and Newlands, It was pointed out, be the administration senators would able only to tie their opponents, counted but to Vice-President Marshall is on ave the day for them. Republican leaders were which jubilant the demo- over their coup today by' crats were forced to take the floor. and talk against time pending arrival of reinforcements. Senator Reed spent most of the afternoon discussing the Immigration bill veto, and Senators Camden and two of the 111- surgent democrats, explained their ohjections to the ship bill.

declared that Senator Hardwick none of the insurgent democrats ever had treated with the republicans over terns of the proposed legislation, and were. In fact, less liable to such criticism than either the President or the main body of senate democrats. He and the soven Insurgenta only had ngreed with tho republicans that the bill WAS imperfect And should be recommitted for perfecate democrats I had gone 50 far 09 to tion. A He charged that the regular appoint special committee to treat with republicans as to the terms of the measure. and that the President had conferred with republicans on questions involved.

Mr. Hardwick declared the democratic caucus nover had contended that It could any senator. support a bill the constitutionality of which ho doubted. or which WAS contrary to promises to his constituents. The President, Mr.

Hardwick asserted, had stated that the shipping bill should be regarded as 8 temporary expedient to relieve war conditions, but that the democratic declined to embody that Assurance in the bill. Senntor Camden, who was arraigned hv Senator Stone yesterday, for aligning himself with the republicans, defended Mia position In his speech today: "It is he said, "for those who profess to be lendera here and to speak for the administration to criticise democratic senators for conferring with republican senators on this measure when President Wilson Immodintely calls into conference three senators from the republican elde of the chamber." Discussing the bill, Senator 'Camden declared that viewed from the standpoint "of time-honored democratic doctrine and principle it is most alarming, objectionable and "If it becomes law," the senator, continued, "tho democratic be Irrevocably committed to the theory of paternal: form of government, which, freely translated, means state WILLIAMSON BOY CRUSHED TO DEATH Tidwell Is Caught in Wheels of Saw Mill and Horribly Mangled FRANKLIN, Feb. -Intelligence has reached 'here a distressing tragedy which occurred in the western part of the county on Saturday evening. Darld Tidwell, 10-year-old boy, WAR caught in the wheels of a mill near Green's Store' and was crushed to death. One foot and hand were completely, torn from the body, and he was otherwise mangled beyond recognition.

The mill is owned by Will Allen and was running at a high rate of speed when tho tragedy occurred. GERMANS EVACUATE CITY IN WEST AFRICA LISBON, Feb. 5 (via- Paris, 12:35 A. A semiofficial note made public hero announces that the. German forces have evacuated.

Angola, Portuguese West The Kunene natives' river have on both revolted, banks pillaged' of the houses of: Europeans and killed the of Missende and his wife and sons. The governor of Angola, Is organa punitive expedition A 0 ENTERS CONVENT Miss Lucy Dahlgren. PHILADELPHIA, Feb, Lucy Dahlgren, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Dahlgren, well known in soclety here, is now in the convent of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament at Cornwelly, Pa.

Miss Dahlgren was a social favorite in this city. This order was established some years ago in Virginia and New Mexico by Mother Katherin Drexel for the purpose of helping the Indians and the negroes. the expiration of seven years Miss Dahlgren may clect to withdraw from order. After fivo years she can take the black vell, and at tife end of alx years she will 'be eligible for the white vell. At the end of eight years sho may become permanent member of the order it she chooses, PIONEER LEADER IN TEMPERANCE WORK CALLED BY DEATH Mrs.

Ida T. East, Aged 74, Passes Away After Brief Illness at Home of Son. MRS. IDA T. EAST.

Mrs. Ida T. East, aged 74 years, one of the pioneer temperance workers of Nashville, died shortly after noon, Thursday, at the apartment of her 80n, Gus Ward, 813 Second avenue, south, She hnd been sick only a short time, but had been in feeble health for two years. Mrs. East had only recently returned from Florida, where she WAS tomed to go every winter, She was the wife of Judge Edward H.

East, who was one the most distinguished lawyers of his time, Judge East died several yenrs ago, The funeral will be conducted from McKendree church at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon; with funeral services directed by Rev. Joseph Erwin and Rev. Thomas Ragedale, The following friends have been asked to serve as pallbenrers: R. (Continued on Second Page.) LOAN FUND NOW FACES CRISIS Unless Help Is Received or Pledged Relief Movement May Be Abandoned. A meeting of the general.

committee of the 'workingmen's relief' loan fund has been called by the chairman; George R. Gillespie, for o'clock this afternoon 11 the dissembly room of the the Stablman bullding. At this mecting the success.of the movement to relieve tress through the assistance to the unemployed will be, detormined, and inan Gillespie states that unless sufficient funds are recelved or pledged, the movement will have to be abandoned. Every member of the general committee. and all members of.

the subcominittees are urged to present. All citizens of Nashville who desire to aid in this movement are also asked: to be present. President Gillespie states that It should be a matter of pride to all residents it this aid effort and endeavor to give substantial to the unemployed is a success. There has been fairly gencrous to the appeal for aid, but the chairman BAyS that unless other funds are immediately available, the plan will have to be abandoned. He states thnt in a similar campaign to rellere.

the poor of that city Louisville, raised. the of $25,000. So far the Aggregate amount of the contributions in Nashvilo is about $2,300. IMMIGRATION BILL FAILS TO PASS OVER VETO Only Five Votes Lacking to Make Measure a Law, Opposed by Wilson. PARTY LINES ARE BADLY TANGLED Tennessee Delegation Stands Solid to Pass Bill With Literacy Test.

(By Asso. Press to The Tennessean.) WASHINGTON, Feb. attempt to pass the Immigration bill prescribing a literacy test for immigrants over ProsIdent Wilson's veto falled in tho house today, the affirmative vote lacking fust five of the necessary two-thirds. Of 299 members present, 261 voted to over-ride the veto, 136 voted to sustnin the Presldent, and answered "present." The final test came at close of a day of earnest debate in which party lincg were abandoned. Majority Leader Underwood vigorously criticised the President's reasons for vetoing the bill, and urged the house to tive disapproval.

Mr. Underwood told the house that the country had In gev. eral elections returned majoritles in conand gress favoring restriction of immigration that tho President's contention that no political platform had placed the issue before the peoplo was futile. question." sald he. "is whether you stand for the American standurd of living and the American standard of wages." Representative Mooro of Pennsylvania, republican, urged the house to support the President.

He declared immigration had had no had effects ou wages and working conditions in this country and asserted that the restrictions Imposed 121 the bill were contrary to the fundamental principles "upon which the forefathers based this republic." Chairman Burnett of the Immigration committee and author of the bill, declared the fight for restrictive Immigration legislation would continue. "We lost by A very narrow margin." he said, "and IL swing of a few votes will bo mado a again In tho next would have passed the bill. The fight gress." The vetoed bill passed the house Just A year ng0 today by vote of 239 to 140. Today's vote showed galn of 22 votes for it and a logs of four votes from the opposition strength. The 361 votes for passing the bill over the veto were cast as follows: Democrats, 100; republicans, 78, gregsives and progressive republicans, 16; Independent.

1. Agninst the bill the vote was: Democrata, 101: "insurgent" democrat, republicuna, 32; progressive gressive republicans, 2. Members who were in the house whon the bill passed last February and who changed their votes today wore: Voting for the bill and agalnst ovorriding the veto: Bailey, Bartlett of Georgia; Beakes, Brumbnugh. Mazuire of Nebraska; Park, Whaley, Reed, Smith of Maryland; Taylor. of Alabama.

Voting against the bill and for overriding the veto: Cooper, Johuson of Utah; Kinkald of Nebraska, and Scott. Representative. Garner of Texas, who voted present when the bill the was passed, voted ngainst over-riding veto. Representative Steenerson, who voted against the bill, voted present today. Representative Volatend, who wag paired against the bill when it passed, voted to over-ride the President's veto.

Presidents Taft and Cleveland vetosa similar measures and attempts to override them failed. TENNESSEE'S VOTE State's Delegation Stands Solid for the Measure. WASHINGTON D. Feb. members of the Tennessee delegation in voted solidly this afternoon to puss the Immigration bill over the veto of President Wilson.

This was R. measure on which democrats and republicans alike were. rather divided and the result will not leave a situation of which the republicans could take advantage and make political capital. The failure of the house to Da89 the measure over the prealdential veto will automatically prevent the necessity of taking a vote on the veto in the nte a8 it would be necessary for the bill to pass both branches of congress by a two-thirds vote in order to becomo a law. BRITISH MAY YET TAKE OVER FOOD Sentiment for Such Action by the Government Is Growing in Nation.

(Bv Asso. Press to The Tenneasean.) LONDON, Feb. 4 (9:30 of the corporationa of Iverpool, Ginsgow and other cities. at a meeting here today, voted down a resolution demanding that a petition be framed askIng the government to take over control food stores, the coal supply and shipping services. A strong sentiment WAS ahow however, for immediate government action.

Speakers attributed the alarming increases in food prices to higher freight rates and congestion of goods at che docks. Some speakers deprecated government control of sugar and the hibition of sugar Importations from countries desiring to send in supplies. This prohibition is due, ag Home tary Reginald McKerna told the houso commons today, to a fear that such importa would be replaced supplies from Germany. be discussed in the house of commons The entire a question of food prices will Thursday, when Pre'nie: Asquith has promised to make A statement on the situation. A committee has been pointed to inquire into congestion ot gondts on the docks.

The labor party has drafted A resolution for introduction in the house of conimons inalating that the rise of prices 19 not justified by the economic consequences of the war, but is due to the holding up of stocks of goodg and adequate transport facilities. The lution calls on the government to provide transport facilitles and to fix mum prices by acquiring control of modities. Offered Rectorship. WINCHESTER, Feb. vestry of Saint John's church, Johnson City, Enst.

Tennessee, have tended n. to the Rev. Wythe Kinsolving. rector at Winchester and Tullahoma. Mr.

Kinsolving is a Virginian, the son of a clergyman, an A. of the University of Virginin and B. D. of the theological seminary of Virginia. His decision has not been made "CHICK! CHICK!" NEUTRALITY COOP ML 1 4.

DECIDE AGAINST ABOLISHMENT OF POSTMASTERSHIPS Senator Lea's Motion Prevails at Meeting of Postoffice Committee. AS TO ASSISTANTS Experimental Free Delivery Service Also Advocated by Senator Lea. -'The WASHINGTON, proposed Feb. abolishment sistant postmasterships throughout the country received setback in the genate committee on postoffices and postronds this afternoon, when, on motion of Senator Luke Lea, the provision the bill making this radical change was struck out. The provision was Inserted in the house, but the action of the senate committee makes it certain that no further legislation along this line will be attempted at this session, This section of the appropriation bill has been the bugaboo of the assistant postmasters for many months, Senntor Lea also made a vigorous fight in the committee against the proposal to cut appropriation for experimental free delivery service, 99 a half dozen of Tennessee towns of this, The appropriation as drawn in portunce would have been affected by years past has carried a certain amount for the establishment of what is known experimental free city mail delivery in cities of a limited size, If the service justifies itself it is continued.

'The spirit of retrenchment has caused this clause of the postoffice appropriation bill to be attacked in the house, but it is believed tho experiment-1 service will be continued. In Tennessee the towns effeeted are: Elizabethtown, McKenzie, Lenoir City, Gullatin, Kenton and MeMinnville, PHYSICIAN IS KILLED BY MOB Georgia Coroner's Jury Returns Verdict of Justifiable Homicide. AUGUSTA, Fob. N. killed early today about twelve miles Culberson, physician, WAB linot and from here while making an alleged nttempt to escape from a citizens' posse was seeking him on the charge of aseaulting A young married woman.

A coroner's jury late today, returned a verdict of justifiable homicide. Culberson lived at Evans, a hamlet near Augusta, and was about 36 sears old. Senrch for the doctor was begun last night after hig alleged crime became known. He was located just before dawn In country home near Evans. where he had to spend the night.

Memhers of the posse were surrounding the hcuse. when Culberson appeared red at he rear door in his night clothing, and, according to evidence at the coroner's inquiry, drew 3 revolver and attempted to flee. A volley WAS fired at the physician who fell dead. The body was not removed until this afternoon when It was taken to the railroad station in Evans, where the was held. Defeat for Turks.

Press to The Tennessean.) LONDON, 4, 0:43 p. Cairo dispatch saga the Turks who were defeated on the Suez canal numbered 12,000. Although the official report catimates the Turkish forces at 1,200, it is bellered. here that in view of the atatement that there were "numerous dead" among. the tan's forces, and that 252 prisoners were taken at Toussoum and Serapeum, 12,000 is the more likely TURKS DRIVEN OFF IN ATTACK ON SUEZ CANAL British Frustrate Attempt by Ottomans to Cross Water on Rafts.

DESPERATE FIGHT IN EAST PRUSSIA! Germans Attempt to Steam Advance of Czar's Great Armies. LONDON, Press Fob. to The Turks at last have made p. dennite Tennessean.) tack on the Suez a atsharp fight canal, but after heavy they were driven off with losses, After a fruitless to bridge the canal near nitempt Tuesday night) roturned to the attuck early Toussoum, yesterday they; with batteries force estlinnted nt of artillery and 12,000 and six: Invadera The British force threw the essayed to cross! ers. buck, taking about 300 prisonA considerable were number of the Turks lost killed and wounded.

The British wounded. fifteen killed and Afty-elght1 The attack was renewed at 51 Kantara, but this met Turks by the with no the greater Turkish success losses than the other attompt, and prisoners numbering killed, wounded hundred. upwards 'of a The New Zealand contingent and prethe battles. Compared with took the part In sumably the Australlans In Poland and the Carpathians battles this in mere Australians flash, and but as British territorials, ceiving their baptism of fire in aro Egypt. reNew Zealanders and there is much interest in the attempts of the Turks to move big In army that across the desert, the operations i A good part deal of the attention world are attracting Efforts of German Field Marshal von of in England.

Prussia Hindenburg and to check the Russians in East ing them to the reinforce by compelltheir center wont of Warsaw Regiment has after brought IL desperate attack. great against masses the of Russian artillery, has been fung regiment, supported by clalm have Ines, and both sides their to opponents, inflicted heavy losses and, ench reports progIt is apparent, howerer, that whilo the Russlans are making effort to. get near Warsaw, the Russiane, for the presand ent, are Inflict satiatied to hold their positions as hears losses on 'their adversaries us possible. Near Bollmow. the fighting has been ferce and continuous for weeks and the Russians einim to have taken one village for whieh the armies hare been contending.

Meanwhile the Germans have sent strong reinforcements south to check-the: the ndvance of Russians reported south: of.F -main range of the Carpathians, and uro thus again overlooking the plains of. Hungary, The Russian emperor left for the front today, while the German emperor is ex-. reeted to proceed there after he eludes his visit to Wilhelmahafen, where. he has been Inspecting the fleet and bestowing iron crosses on the crew. of the submarine U-21, which sank three ish merchant steamers in the Irish.

sea. In west the artillery continues to: play the major part, Each side. makes occasional attacks which, according ofAcial reports. are invarlably Although not offlelally mentioned, It is that British warships again are bombarding German poaltions on the Bel-' gian const, while the airmen of the 'allies are dropping bombs on the German trenches at points of concentration. The surrender Lieutenant-Colonel Kemp nnd other rebely who hare boon receiving arms and support from the Germans in Southwest Africa, and with whom they recently quarreled, and the expect.

ed surrender of Lieutenant Maritz, who has been able to remain in the field by the same means, probably will bring to an end the South African rebellion and enable General Louls Botha. to pursue big design of invading German territory in Afrlen. It is officially announced that 1,165 British officers have been commissioned from the ranks since the outbreak of tho war. NEWS OF THE DAY LOCAL. Mra.

Edward H. East called by death. Bond issuo bill passes Anal reading. Mayors of state meet. Nashville to on.

movie'. Alms here, Taxation hearings 'only In Nashville: Annual report of city hospital made. Rimmer resigns as warden of state prison. Men's Suffrage League meets with women. Judge J.

A. Pitts on removal bill. TRISTATE NEWS. Dramatic scene in corridor of Shelby courthouse. Chickasaw bank officials on trial.

People's bank at Collierville closes Its doors. Slayer of City police chief convicted of A murdor. Tragedy follows family trouble in Washington county. Kentucky farmers driven from homes by flood. Trustee named for distillery at Bards: town, Ky.

Cumberland T. T. Co, directors reelected at Louisville. Dr. Len G.

Broughton accepts pastorate of church at Knoxville. Cast Tennesseo convocation 'of Episcopal church concludes session. Boy crushed to death In Williamson county. Ballard county farmer commits suicide. Night riders visit citizens at Weatmoreland.

DOMESTIC. Shipping bill still before senate. Immigration bill falls to pass ovor PresIdent's. veto in house. House democrate caucus.

Carranza threntens to deport Spanish envoy. FOREIGN. Germany warns England and neutral countries that English waters will be considered war zone. Turks continue attempt to reach Suez canal. Russians and Germans continue vlolent battles in East Prussia.

SPORTS. Completo card for Delaney bout announced. Football rules committee meets Vandy-Georgla game tonight. today. WEATHER FORECAST.

(By Asso. Press to Tennessean.) Feb. Alabama--Partly cloudy Saturday, Friday; fair and rain early in the morning: colder. colder by night; Saturday, fair and Tennessee and Kentucky--Clearing Fricolder. HOURLY TEMPERATURES 33 1 p.

52 00 a. 34 a. c10 p. B. p.

a. p. 11 2. 46 p. 12 53 p.

Comparative Data for Feb. 4. (For 24 hours ending at 7 p. 56 Highest temperature deg Lowest this 39 32 deg deg Normal Excess for this 6 temperature deg Excess since first of 39 18 deg deg Normal Deficlency prec. this .17 ins.

since first of Excess since first of .69 ins. Deficiency for the .17 Excess since first of .86 ins. Total precipitation since Jan. 1.. 6.35 ins.

a. m. p. m. SULLIVAN CASE TO BE RESUMED (By A BRO.

Press to The Tennessean.) WASHINGTON, Feb. of charges against James M. Sullivan, American minister at Santo Domingo, begun in or New York several weeks ago by -elect Phelan of California, 89 special commissioner, will be resumed here tomorrow. Mr. Phelan said tonight he expected sessions here to last until Tuesday.

Later he Domingo. will continue the hearings in Santo Witnesses to be heard tomorrow clude W. W. Russell, former American minister to the Dominican republic, ABsistant Secretary of State Osborne and Assistant Secrotary of State Phillips, Whether Secretary Bryan or Secretary Tumulty will testify has not finally been decided. DECIDE CARGO OF WILHELMINA WILL GO TO PRIZE COURT Food Destined for Germany' to Be Taken to England for Investigation.

NEW SITUATION Action by Germans in Taking Over Food Alters Case, British Say. (By Asso. Press to The Tennessean.) Britain LONDON, bag Feb. decided that if steamer Wilhelmina, now hor, way the with a food cargo for Germany, 18 Intercepted, her cargo will be submitted to a prize court, so that the new situation arising out of Germany's netion in ordering that all grain and flour bo placed under control of the government, may be regularized. Ish foreign office says: In a statement issued tonight, the "The.

new German decree makes it evident that all grain and flour 1g to pass under control of the German gOVernment and It must therefore, when imported, be regarded as virtually conthe signed to the German government or, authorities under their control. "This creates novel altuation, and it is probable that if the destination and cargo of the Wilhelmina are as supposed, the cargo will, if the vessel is intercepted, be submitted to prize court that the new situation created by the German decree may be examined and a decision reached upon It after full consideration. "There is no question of taking, any proceedings against the Vessel the owners of the vessel will be Indemnified for any delay, and the shippers of the cargo compensated for any loss. "There is no truth whatever in statements in the press that It has been decided that other consignments will be seized together with the vessels without compensation to neutrals, for no (Continued on Second Pago.) BRITISH WATERS NOW WAR ZONE Germans Will Sink Ships in English Channel, They Report. (By Asso.

Press to The Tennessean.) BERLIN, Feb. (by German admiralty today lssued the following communication: "The waters all around Great, Britain and Ireland, Including the Eng. lish channel, are declared war zone from and after February 18. "Every enemy ship found in this zone will be destroyed, even if It is Impossible to avert dangers which threaten the crew and passengers. "Also, neutral ships in the war 'zone are in danger as in consequence of the misuse of neutral flags, ordered by the British government on January 31, and in view of the hazards of naval fare, it cannot always be avoided thut attacks meant for enemy ships endanger neutral ships.

"Shipping northward. around the Shetland islands the eastern basin of the North sea, and in A strip of at least thirty nautical miles in breadth along the same Dutch way." coust and is endangered in WOMAN HELD TO CRIMINAL COURT Pauline Proctor, 22 years old, charged with the of Buist Payne, was bound over to the criminal court by Judge Killen to await investigation by tho grand jury, when arraigned in the city court. She WAS removed to jall. Testimony was offered In the city court by Emergency Officer Henry Patton, and the woman waived preliminary examination. STRIVE FOR MASTERY Russians and Germans in Desperate Struggle.

(By Asso. Press to The PETROGRAD, via London; Feb. (9 p. last few days have brought no change of importance in East Prussin and Poland, where the Russians and Germans are striving for mastery. In the vicinity of Tilsit and south of the Mazurian lake region in Last sia, und on the right bank of tho Vistula between Dobryaln and Lipno dally skirmishes are reported.

This fightIng is chiefly between cavalry and artillery and ench side apparently is only Intent on discovering the weakness of each other's line, or preventing attempts. On the left bank of the Vistula, from the junction of that stream and the Bzura, to Sochaczew, where 'both sides are strongly entrenched with several reserve lines, neither the Russians nor Germane seem Inclined to take up 80- rioug offensive movement. Neverthelees they are keeping up an Intermittent bombardment. Farther southenst, hetween Goumina' and Borjimow, fourteen German regiments, with heavy artillery support, effort yes- to terday made a aledge hammer break the Russian line. This WAS one of geveral successivo attacks which In the past four daya, according to Russian reports.

have resulted in German losses of over 6,000 killed. From the extreme German right, which. touches the Austrian left in the vicinity. of Dawa and southward to Galicia along the rivers Nida and Dunnjec, the A119- likewise are strongly trenched. In the Carputhinns the tro-German torces, in An endeavor to drive tho Russians from Brzemayl and (Continued on Second Page.) RIVER ALMOST AT FLOOD STAGE Greatest Depth of Season Reached Thursday When Guage Registers 37.5 Feet.

Tho Cumberland river reached 118 greatest depth of season Thursday at 4 o'clock when the gauge registered 31.5. feet and rising. The Indications Thursday were for more rainfall, and it was stated at the weather bureau that an Inch of rain at the present stage of the river would cause the stream to rise to 41 feet, which is one foot over the flood stage. Only slight rainfall is expected, how: ever, and it lg not likely that the rafns today, If any, will be over one-half Inch In depth. The scene at the wharf Is Interesting, as the waters are nearly touching First avenue at Broadway..