St. Louis Post-Dispatch
March 27, 1915

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Pete off . x ‘ b . a : oe r = ’ cP ! 3 “ ke Ra ‘ 3 ; 4 : 2) A Sten HF ; ¢ ; a : ¢ Ts > 3 ao - r ‘ a ‘ * oo > Sd ; ot : . . r ; e | . Only Evening Paper in St. Louis With Associated Press News Service. VOL.'67. NO. 219. ST. LOUIS, SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 27, 1915—12 PAGES. - F4 BEING RAISED: NAVY MAN HOPES. 2] MEN ARE ALIVE cre re rr Captain at Honolulu Yard Says Submarine’s Crew Has Fighting Chance De- spite 48 Hours’ Imprison- ment 300 Feet Down. Dredger Is Sunk After Chains Are Put Around Craft and Then Pumped Out to Aid in Lifting Vessel. Rescue Work Carried On by Moonlight — Hospital and Life-Saving Apparatus Put in Readiness. By Associated Press. HONOLULU, T. H., March 27.—The United States submarine F4, submerged in 800 feet of water, outside the har- bor since 9:15 a. m. Thursday, is being raised slowly today. It is thought proba- ble by the rescue workers that the craft will be brought to the surface within a few hours. Capt. Duffy of the navy yard said last night there was a fighting chance to save the lives of the 21 men imprisoned in the submarine. The dredger California, dispatched vom the Pearl Harror Naval Station, in response to a radiogram, reached the scene at midnight and worked with the Alert, mother ship of the submarine flotilla. Chains were passed under the bow and stern of the submerged sub- marine, the dredger sunk into the water and the chains tightened. The water then was pumped out of the dredger, causing her to rise higher in the water. thus providing lifting power to raise the submarine. Army Hospital in Readiness, The army department hospital is in readiness to receive the men of the F% when the submarine is raised. Col. Ebert has placed his hospital staff and ey -. equipment at the service of the navy. Press es Ne! cf ak. . ' ! a ‘ Sf Sa BN rigrt Z bay: a > 4 ae SF se was in exi hattertes “needed some ¥ 3 $ 4 ee fe 4 y. The weather is fine. The bright moon- light facilitated the work during the night. lt was discovered last night that the buoy which had been believed to be attached to F4 was in reality an aban- doned working buoy used by the sub- marine flotilla fh practice. Soundings and divers’ descriptions of the ocean bottom over which the ves- sel must be dragged, informed res- cuers of a sudden rise in the ocean floor nearly 560 feet high. This ridge forms the lip of the submarine crater in which the F4 is believed to lie. Life-Saving Devices on Hand. Although virtually all hope for the lives of the submarine complement of 2i men had been abandoned, physicians and life-saving apparatus were on hand and tireless efforts at resuscitation were to be begun as soon as entrance had been obtained to the hull. : The work of raising the submarine was held up temporarily while the cables at- tached to the submerged craft were tested. F@s Supply of Oxygen Was Limited to 24 Hours.) WASHINGTON, March 27.—While the fate of the 21 men imprisoned in the submarine FY appeared sealed today, yet reports anxiously were awaited here that the disabled fighter had been brought to the surface in the faint hope that a responding spark of life re- mained in some of the victims. The F%4 had been designed to resist pressure at e depth of about 30 fathoms—3800 feet— but the fact that she had been sub- merged for that distance since Thursday and that her supply of oxygen was lim- ited to 2% hours, teft scarcely any chance that any of her crew would reach the surface alive. Suggestions were advanced that the submarine might not have been’ sub- » merged at great depth for the entire ' time since Thursday, but that was not - .generally credited. Her prolonged ab- gence and failure to signal to her sister ships appeared to make certain that she fell victim to accident soon after she submerged and plunged to the bottom. Causes of the accident have aroused *much conjecture among naval officiale, but that part of the story cannot be ‘« told until the F4 is brought to the sur- face. y ~ Reports on the condition of the sub- j + excellent shape, except that her overhauling. the war zone. Among Von Wiegand’s notab views he obtained with Frederick The Crown Prince’s ‘talk with a press association, attracted wide of the war as stupid, senseless and Von Tirpitz, in his statement Feb. 18. Karl vonWiegand Joins Post-Dispatch Forces in European War Zone ARL H. VON WIEGAND, whose work as a correspondent in Ger- K many since the outbreak of war has has joined the Post-Dispatch and New York World forces in and Grand Admiral von Tirpitz, the German Minister of Marine. marine warfare on merchant shipping which Germany put into effect On page 2 of today’s issue is Mr. von Wiegand’s first piece of work for the Post-Dispatch—a strong interview with the Kaiser ’s Foreign Minister, Von Jagow, expressing Germany’s unalterable determination to carry on the war until al] the Fatherland’s enemies are beaten down. attracted wide attention, le achievements have been inter- William, the German Crown Prinee, the correspondent, then writing for attention because of his designation unnecessary. to Von Wiegand, forecast the sub- 10,000 CANNON SHELLS FIRED IN TWO HOURS ON NIGHT PRZEMYSL FELL Sky With Shots ‘ Austrians Poured Murderous Hail Into Russian Trenches, Shook Earth for Miles and Filled Before Surrender. PRZEMYSL, Galicia, Tuesday, March 23, via Petrograd, March 27.— The night preceding the surrender to the Russians of the Austrian fortified position at Przemysl was hideous in the Russian lines with the roar of guns and the shock of exploding shells. Never on this frontier during the war has there been such a bom- bardment. Standing outside the wallg of the fallen fortress today a correspondent of the Associated Press. heard the story of the besieged and the besieg- ers, while the smoke of battle was still hanging in heavy clouds over- head. The night of March 21-22 the Austrians maintained an unprecedent- ed fire upon the Russian positions. The hut in which the Russian staff officers had their quarters shook like a leaf, and the ground for miles around trembled as though rent by an unending series of earthquakes. All night long the sky was red with the bursting of shells. The cannonad- ing reached its greatest intensity be- tween 4 and 6 o’clock in the morning. It is safe to say that nobody in either army slept that night, although they were accustomed to weeks of bom- ‘bardment. During these two hours 10,000 shells were fired. Austrians Are Driven Back. Before dawn a scouting division of Russians drove back the Austrians who were in occupation of the outlying posi- tions. Backing up this movement the entire Russian army facing the Aus- trians began to close in on them. As this advance was made, the Austrians from ali sides retired to the protection of the fortress. Suddenly telegrams be- gan reaching Russian headquarters from various points, declaring that the Aus- trians were blowing up their forts. At the same time the Austrian fire slack- ened to a certain extent and above the roar of the artillery could be heard the deep roar of explosions from within the fortress. . The Russians continued advancing, the men running forward among exploding } mines. Occasionalfy rifle firing was heard. Towards 8 o’clock in the morning of March 22 white flags began ap- pearing over the tops of the Austrian forts. The Russian fire thereupon ceased. Then a group of Austrian officers under a flag of truce ap- peared, making its way from one of the forts in the direction of the Rus- siah headquarters. Soon from all di- rections Austrian divisions appeared, walked quietly toward the Russian ranks. The officers bore their arms, but the soldiers were mostly un- armed. Others were observed throw- ing away their rifles as they came on. These Austrian troops spoke in friendly and kindly tones to the Rus- sian soldiers, and saluted the Russian officers. The river Vichore, a tributary of the San, separated the Russians from. the Austrian forts on one section of the front. At this point the railroad bridge had been blown up, and the Russians had difficulty in crossing. The men made their way as best they could over the remains of the wrecked bridge, while the Cossacks swam their horses. The correspon- dent of the Associated Press: crossed with the Obssacks. Ammunition Is Destroyed. A notable feature of the advance was that'all of Przemysl was covered with heavy clouds of smoke.. Loud detona- tions continued, and it was evident that the Austrians were destroying the re- mainder of their ammunition. In the suburbs of Przemysl many horses recently killed and still saddled were seen as the Russians came in. Discussion of the terms of surrender occupied the entire day. In the mean- time and until evening, the sound of explosions from within the fortress con- tinued. All day long soldiers straggled from the fortress without arms. They were rounded up and taken to Russian head- quarters. No civilians were permitted a oteret> — | Only Six More to Buy Easter Apparel to enter Prezemysl on the Fa. Days in Which used together. Globe, Republic. Star and Times, Combined entire field has been HE merchants of St. Louis are not speculating with their Easter advertising as shown by yesterday's count. Five columns more in the Post-Dispatch alone than in ALL FOUR of its competitors added Post-Dispatch - - 90 cols. For over 10 years this supremacy over the In fact they sees 89 Cols, a common occurreuce, Last Sunday, 363,100 ||| Circulation, UKLAROMA BANDIT | SHOT BY A BOY IN DAYLIGHT ROBBERY Henry Starr, Notorious Outlaw, Captured in Raid on Two Banks at Stroud. ELEVEN MEN IN~ BAND Posse of 300 Have Desperados Surrounded in Pasture— Fight Is Expected. OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok., March 27.— Two banks at Stroud, Ok., were robbed early today of $5000 and one of the rob- bers, said to be Henry Starr, a much- sought bandit, was shot and captured. Eleven men were in the band, which is surrounded by a posse of 300 in a gully two miles east of Stroud. A fight is ex- pected. The men rode into Stroud at 1 o’clock and tied their horses at the stockyards. They were unmasked and walked directly to the Stroud National Bank. One of the robbers at the same moment entered the First National Bank and robbed it. As they came out, citizens began run- ning into the streets, armed with such weapons as they could gather quickly. Many shots were fired. As one'of the robbers was mounting his horse, Paul Curry, 16 years old, pointed his rifle at the robber nearest him, and as he did so the robber reached under his arm for a revolver. “Drop that gun or I’ll shoot,’’ Curry called to him, The man was Starr and as He dropped the revolver the boy fired. The bullet struck the man’s leg and he was unable to mount his horse. He was captured by the boy and others and is now under guard. The captive is one for whom the State has offered $1000 reward. The other robbers rode out of town under a heavy fire. They were hardly out of sight before dozens of citizens were mounting their horses. In less than thirty’ minutes the rob- bers were surrounded by 300 men in a pasture two miles east of Stroud. Scores more were coming from all directions, the alarm having been sent out by tele- phone to the farmers and to nearby towns. — The captured bandit has been identified by diamonds found on him and known to have been in his possession. He also was identified by pictures and a descrip- tion circulated by the police several hweeks ago. It is reported he has admit- ted his identity. .A battle is expected at any time tn the pasture east of Stroud. Automobiles. have been pressed into serv- ice to carry armed men to the scene. SON OF EX-JUDGE ZACHRITZ, HURT TWO YEARS AGO, DIES Edgar F. Zachritz, 26 years old. of 4229 West Pine boulevard, died at 8 a. m. today at the home of his father, former Circuit Judge William Zachritz. at 2921 Lafayette avenue. His death is ascribed by the family to injuries suf- fered in a basket ball game at the Mis- souri Athletic Club, more than two years ago, when another player struck him in the stomach with his elbow. The injury was painful at the time, but Zachritz apparently recovered and it was not believed he was seriously hurt. Stomagh trouble developed last sum- mer. Physicians said it was caused by the old injury. Zachritz then was living at his West Pine boulevard home. When his condition became serious. he and his wife, who was Miss Emily Dietrich, went to the home of Judge Zachritz. For several months Zachritz had been bedridden. Several operations were performed, but they gave, only temporary relief. He was a Yale University craduate and while at college he was noted as an athlete. After graduation he took up the practice of law as his father’s partner. FAIR TONIGHT AND TOMORROW WITH RISING TEMPEDATURE times are bad,”’ said the political agitator. “Oh, xnow,”’ the man blue shirt. “Well, take your own case. You haven't got a job, and you have been drawing on your scant savings to ‘support yourself.’’ “That's true.’’ ‘Now, wouldn't you be better off if you had em- ployment?” “Tt don't about that.” “What do you SIEGE OF | SZPRTZSMNSPRK! I don't replied in the know “If I was working I wouldn't have time to go.to the ball games.” Official. .orecast for St. Louls and vicinity: Fair tonight and tomorrow: rising temperature; the lowest to- [might will be above the freezing | It Through.” First Public Message During the War “My Greatest Desire,” He Says, “Has Always Been That | | Might Be Permitted to End My Life Without Having to Face a War on the Part of Germany, but Now That War Has Come Upon Us | Feel It My Duty to Carry Kaiser Sends to Post-Dispatch His | IF : \ . World. Special Cable to the Post-Dispatch and New York (Copyright by the Press Pub. (o.) THE HAGUE, HOLLAND, March 27. 2 burg-American Steamship Co. ent of the Post-Dispatch. follows: MPEROR WILLIAM’S first statement for publication since this war began nearly eight months ago was made to the Post- Dispatch and the New York World through Al- bert Ballin, the managing director of the Ham- Herr Ballin, who is a close and confidential friend of the Emperor, obtained the statement at the request of Gus C. Roeder, a staff correspond- The Emperor, seen at the German army head- quarters in the field, was in excellent health and spirits, and confident of success. He spoke as “I did not want to have this awful war. “My great desire has always been that I be permitted to end ‘my life without hav- “I certainly have shown by Germany, but by those diers. “Victory will be ours.” that are fighting against us. “But now that war has come upon us, | feel it my duty to carry it through. “And I am quite certain that the war will end with Germany victorious. “It will end well for Germany. “I am in the field with my brave sol- ing to face a war on the part of Germany. that in every act of mine in the 26 years of my reign. “I! have proved that I did not wish to bring on this or any other war. “I feel that this war was brought on not other nations THREE MEN HOLD UP A STORE, BIND CLERK, TAKE $13 Another Employe Threatened in Daylight Robbery at 1550 South Broadway. At 11:30 o’clock this morning three armed men entered the dry goods store of M. Kory & Son, 1550 South Broadway, and after binding one of the two em- ployes, took $13.10 and two new over- coats from the store. One of the men asked an employe, Henry Pollak, 1818 Ann avenue, to show them some socks. When Pollak turned his back, they overpowered him and bound him hand and foot, with a Pope. They went to the back of the store and with a flatiron, knocked the combi- nation knob from the safe. They at- tempted to drop the tumblers and break the -hinges, but failed. Pollak was then searched, and $1.10 was taken from him, and $12 was taken from the money drawer. 3 At this stage another employe, Albert Helfrich, 224 Marion avenue, entered and revolvers were pointed at him. He also was searched, but no money was found on him. After tak- ing two new overcoats the men dis- appeared, ordering the employes not to send in an alarm for a half hour. The men did not notify the Soulard Police Station of the robbery until nearly 12:30 o'clock, The leader of the robbers seemed to be about 26 years old, while his necounpicee were evidently 17 or 18 years old. Post-Dispatch Wants will include the requests of good cooks and domestics. Capable workers will find the Want Ads the best medium for advertising their talents. ‘poisoning, DEPOSITORS WAIT FOR HIM H. J. Krembs, Who Is Thought to Have Been Killed by Poison, With Several Investors. Informal! investigations of the affairs of H. J. Krembs of 1142 Rutger street, a neighborhood banker, realty man and notary public, who collapsed at Union Market yesterday afternoon and died, apparently from cyanide of potassium. in an amublance, has -re- vealed some curious transactions in which he was involved. While he was being hurried toward the dispensary, some eight or ten women were waiting at his office to get in- formation about Investments they had intrusted to Krembs. Another woman was at an attorney’s office, waiting for Krembs to appear and restore $7100 she had placed in his charge. Fifteen other women, who had invested their funds with ~, were waiting in the law of- fices'. Henderson & Henderson for Krembwto appear at 3 o'clock for a con- ference. Was Executor of Estate, The Public Administrator this morning took charge of the $10,000 estate of Ed- ward Engert, a farm laborer who, died May 6, 1913, leaving his money to his nephews and niece, Edward, Alma, Her- man, Charlies and Otto Engert of 21% Lemp avenue. Three men in Germany who declare they are sons of BWngert have asked that the will be set aside and that the money be divided among them. Argument on the proposed distribution of the estate was set for the coming week in the Probate CourtR Krembs was executor of the will without bond. ) Although he was not a licensed lawyer, Krembs has practiced exten- sively in the Probate Court. Ac- quaintances say he was greatly wor- ried about the law passed by the re- cent Legislature forbidding any per- son not a licensed attorney to prac- Had Appointments tice In any court.: The, statute, law- yers say, might have made it neces- sary for Krembs to wind up all his Probate Court matters at once. $30,000 Said to Be Involved, A. M. Frumberg, a lawyer who says he represents about thirty women who had been clients of Krembs, declared that about $30,000 is involved in their cases alone. One of these women, Mrs, Louise Reichmann, a widow of 2610 Ten- nessee avenue, filed suit against Krembs in the Circuit. Court Monday, for 41. She saya the money was due on notes and had been collected by Krembs, who had not delivered it to her. Frumberg declares Krembs had promised to turn over $7100 to her on these and other ac- counts. Krembs kept a deposit at the La- fayette Bank. The bank officials say his accounts there were in satisfactory condition. 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