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The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Stop Look Listen! Band con-
cert Friday. May |, Opera House.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Mrs. James Arthur entertained some
ten or twelve friends at neatly ap-
pointed six o'clock dinner yesterday
evening.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

shorty" Paper Franklin was a
the city yesterday, selling Peters
paper.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Farm work all over the country is
rushing. Weather has been cool, with
showers. Alfalfa is making
fine growth.
The Delta independent., 1914-05-01

Band concert starts at O'Clock
tonight
Evening star., 1914-12-16
NO SEPARATE PEACE
SOUGHT BY AUSTRIA

PETROGRAD, December 16. via Lon
don, p.m.-Rumors which have been
in circulation for some time, to the
effect that Austria was seeking to con-
clude a separate peace agreement with
Russia, without the consent of Ger
many, meet with emphatic denials in
official circles here. A person in a DO
sition to speak authoritatively or this
subject gave two basic reasons why, in
his opinion, such an arrangement
would be impossible.
'The dual monarchy is bound to Ger
many by indissoluble ties, and has as
sumed such obligations that she is
helpless until released by Germany"
said this authority.
Furthermore, the Russian attitude,
as announced at the beginning of the
war, was that all Slavs must be freed
from the German yoke. Therefore Rus
sia's demands are such that if the dual
monarchy should accede to them its
action would be suicidal. Austro-Hun-
yary's consent to a separate peace is
not at all likely until she reaches the
point of utter exhaustion"
Evening star., 1914-12-16

REDCAR, York England. December
1S. via London. 1927 p.m.-Heavy firing
was heard of the coast here between
and $50 am. today. The forms of three
cruisers could be discerned looming out
of the haze and the flashes of artillery
fire could be easily observed from the
Redcar promenade.
The people Of Redcar sought the wa
ter front, but they were driven back
from the promenade by the military
authorities to a point beyond the zone
of danger.
1t appeared from here as if the hostile
warships were attacking the forts on
Tees bay.
The cannonading was kept up for
more than half an hour, when the
booming of guns gradually grew less
During the height of the lombard
ment as many as half dozen flashes
of guns were counted within the space
of two minutes.
Redcar is seaside resort in the
north riding of Yorkshire, ten miles to
the south of Hartlepool- 1t has a
population Of about 5000.
Evening star., 1914-12-16

KARS, Transcaucasia. Russia, De-
cember Is, via Petrograd. December 16.
Emperor Nicholas reached here De-
cember 13 from Petrograd. He was
welcomed at the railroad station by the
military authorities and received with
enthusiasm by the populace. He drove
through the city and visited the local
hospital, where he distributed medals
to the wounded. Later he looked over
the fortifcations of Kars and thanked
the local commander for the excellent
condition in which the fortresses were
being maintained.
The following day Emperor Nicholas
went to Sarakamyche, which is the
head of the railroad leading to the po-
sitions occupied by a large proportion
Of the Russian troops in the eau
casus.
Along this line are concentrated
large numbers OF reserves and supplies
OF munitions of war and food.
The emperor in an automobile then
proceeded to an army post at the front.
Here were assembled a group of SOL
diers who had won distinction in fight
ing in the Caucasus. To these men his
ma jesty distributed personally decora-
tions of the cross of ST. George and
thanked them sincerely for the noble
Evening star., 1914-12-16
ONLY BRIEF HEARINGS
ON THE DISTRICT BILL
Senate Subcommittee in Charge to
Hold First Meeting
+ Tomorrow.

The subcommittee of the Senate ap.
preparation committee in charge Of tile
District appropriation bill is scheduled
to hold it's first meeting tomorrow
morning. The subcommittee will go
over the bill in a preliminary way.
Senator John Walter Smith. chairman
of the subcommittee, stated that only
brief hearings would be held on the
bill.
Senator Reed of Missouri, democrat
today expressed the opinion that the
present system of appropriating for the
District should be continued.
II always reserve the right to change
my opinion" said Senator Reed. but
believe now that the present system or
appropriating for the District should he
continued.
take pride in their capital and are
willing to help pay the expense or
building up city which should te the
most beautiful in the world, thU capital
of the most prosperous nation GA
earth.
The burden placed upon the peopis
of the country generally for the Up.
keep and development OF the capital
is not great. The people OF the Dis
trict could not possibly meet the eN-
penditures and provide for the devel-
opment of the city along such lines
as should be followed. It would not
be right to ask them to do SO.
Lesson to Other Cities.
The National Capital should be i'm
proved and developed along lines ia
which art and architecture have prin-
cipal place. Such a capital will be :.
lesson to other municipalities, besides
gratifying the desire OF the people to
have their Capital city one in which
they may take pride"
Senator Smoot of Utah today intro
duced an amendment to the District
bill providing $4,000 to aid in the
erection of a new Emergency Hospital
on the site acquired for that hospital.
Evening star., 1914-12-16
FOUR GERMAN CRUISERS SHELL
SCARBOROUGH, ON EAST COAST

bombardment several persons were in
jured and q number of buildings. includ-
ing the historic abbey here, were dam
aged.
The cruisers, after the bombardment
disappeared in a northeasterly direction.
Whitby is in the North Riding OF YORK
shire, on the coast, and about half way
between Scarborough and Hartepool- II
Is town Of about 10000 people. and also
is a seaside resort. 1t has a group OF
hotels along the cliffs, and the town itseil
s situated on both banks of the Esk, at
its junction with the sea. The EXTENSIVE
ruins of the celebrated Abbey OF 81;
Hilda, at Whitby. upon the summit OF
the east cliff, and the ancient church
closely adjoining are the most notable
buildings Of the town, and are prominent
from the sea. Whitby harbor Is pro-
tected at its entrance by stone piers run
ming out for $50 yards On one % OF these Hese
tower. elevated eighty-three feet above
the sea. The trade of Whitby is stu OF
considerable Importance, though 1t mas
declined Of recent years Sixty years ago
Whitby was an important whaling port.
Evening star., 1914-12-16

SCARBOROUGH. England. December
Is (via London. 1913 p.m-)- -Four
German cruisers bombarded the town
Of Scarborough shortly be. &c o'clock
this morning Several buildings have
been damaged by shells fred from the
German vessels.
Whom the shells began falling the
people rushed out Of their houses In u
state Of the greatest excitement
The crowds ran hurriedly to tho rail-
road station, md all who could board
cd the train that was just leaving for
Hull.
Several buildings have been damaged
by the fire from the German warships.
Two Cruisers Shell Whitby.
WHITLEY. York, England. December
16. via London. 1:4s p.m.-Two Ger
man cruisers bombarded this town be-
tween and 10 o'clock this morning.
The two German cruisers appeared TO
be about three miles OF shore. In thei'
Evening star., 1914-12-16
Scarborough a Fashionable
Watering Place on the
East Coast of England

Scarborough, which it was announced
is being shelled by the Germans today,
is a seaport and fashionable resort OF
England, in the northern part Of York
shire on a headland extending into the
North sea. 1t is thirty-seven miles
northeast of the important English
city of York. It is little over 200
miles from London.
Scarborough has been popularity
styled the queen of the watering
places" The town has a large spa, an
interesting aquarium, a museum End q
fine drive and promenade pier. The
permanent population of the place is
more than 10000 persons.
Hartlepool is a seaport and municipal
borough of England, in the southeast
portion of the county of Durham. 1t is
borough on promontory that extends
into the North sea. Its popuiation is
about $4,000. Adjoining Har,iepool is
West Hartlepool, c of mere -an
$1,000 inhabitants The Hartlepoois.
which are provided with a vast system
of docks. before the war had an active
trade with the Baltic ports, and with
Hamburg, Antwerp and Rotterdam.
The chief industries are shipbuilding
iron founding and the construction Of
marine engines.
The two ports are of ancient origin,
out modern prosperity.
Scarborough is finely situated in the
form Of an amphitheater on slopes ris-
ing from the sea and terminated on the
north and the south by abrupt cliffs.
The most prominent feature of the re-
sort is a promontory 500 feet high,
. which rises above the harbor on the
= orth side. and which is surmounted by
The ruins OF a twelfth-century castle
This promontory divides North Scar
Evening star., 1914-12-16
AUSTRIA Reported
NEARING ACR|S|S
Servian Victories Followed by
Demonstrations Throughout
the Dual Monarchy.

ROME, December 16. 1:45 p.m.-Ac-
cording to reports from the Austrian
frontier, the situation in the dual mon
archy is approaching what might be
called crisis.
These reports are worthy OF cred nee.
They set forth that following the news
of the defeat inflicted on the Austrians
by the Servians the situation became
grave, and was rendered more acute
by internal disorders, especially at
Vienna, Budapest and Prague.
Protests Against War.
At Vienna a large crowd gathered in
the Ringstrasse and marched to the
foreign Office and the war Office. the
people calling loudly in protest against
the way the war is being conducted.
At Prague there were demonstrations
which assumed a separatist character.
in the sense that the Bohemians do
not desire to see their sons killed for
German or anti-Slav interests. and
have not hesitated to express their
views along this line.
Near Riots in Budapest.
At Budapest the demonstrations were
more violent and almost assumed the
character of a riot.
The principal streets of the city had
to be cleared by the police. and while
attempting to make it's way to the
ministry of defense the whole crowd
cried: Down with Potiorek." Gen.
Potiorek is one Of the Austrian CON-
manders.
Evening star., 1914-12-16
JOSE VASC0NCEL0S NOW
SECRETARY TO GUTIERREZ
Former Resident of This City Is
Right-Hand Man of Mex
ico's President.

Information reached Washington to-
day that Jose Nasconcelos. a former res
ident of Washington, who is minister
of public instruction in the cabinet of
Provisional President Gutierrez. is act
ing as the latter's private secretary. a
position said to be of great Importance
at the present time. inasmuch as it con-
stitutes Mr.. Nasconcelos, at Gen. Villas
request, as the provisional presidents
right hand man"
Mr.. Vasconcelos, who is a lawyer, and
who is well known to the newspaper
men of Washington by reason of the
fact that he was during the past SUM
mer a frequent guest at the National
Press Club, is pro-American to the last
degree. When he was practicing law
in Mexico City, at the time Huerta came
into power. the latter imprisoned him
because of his constitutionalist ideas
and sympathies. He escaped, making
his way to Havana, later to Washing
ton, wnere he IT,
then to New
Evening star., 1914-12-16
DRESDEN PUTS TO SEA
AS FOE LIES IN WAIT

VALPARAISO, Chile. December. 16.---
Advices received here from Punta
Arenas are to the effect that when the
German cruiser Dresden left that port
Sunday evening warships of the Brit
ish squadron were waiting on both
sides of the Strait Of Magellan
The Dresden entered the strait after
the naval engagement between the
squadrons Of Vice Admiral Sir Fred
erick Sturdee and Admiral Count Won
Spec off the Falkland Islands, in which
battle she was the sole German vessel
to escape.
The German converted cruiser Prinz
Eitel Friedrich is understood to be
patrolling the coast of northern Chile
on the lookout for the British steam
ship Orcoma, which left Liverpool in
October for Callao, Peru.
Evening star., 1914-12-16

anew the practice OF his professio,
When Huerta fed and Carranza rs
sumed the reins of power for a bris
time at Mexico City Mr.. vasconcelo
returned 10 the Mexican capital. Beiu
out of sympathy with Carranza's courSt
he was again imprisoned by the erst
while first chief" He was confine
in the barracks of the secret poiioS
and he escaped. il is said, through IN
connivance OF the latter, In time Z
join Gen. Felipe Angeles, and with tn
latter entered Mexico City when IN
turn OF the wheel again came and VII
came to the capital
Evening star., 1914-12-16
BOARD TO REGULATE
HIGHER EDUCATION
Senator GaIIinger introduces
Bill for Appointment of Uni
verSity Regents.

A bill was introduced in the Senst,
today by Senator Gallingcr of New
Hampshire to establish 4 board of uut
versity regents of the District of Co.
lumbia. The board is charged viii
the duty of making rules and regulr
tions and establishing standards 70,
colleges and universities incorporated
under the laws of Congress for the Dis
trict, and also for such institutions Al
are incorporated elsewhere but ca
gagged in educational work here.
The board also is to consider tir
question of the establishment of
great national university. to he locat 4
in Washington and to report to Goa
greSs.
Provisions of the Bill.
Under the plan proposed in the hin
the board of regents would have tp
power to prevent the tissue of degrca
by institutions of learning. which ds
not measure up to university or cob
lege standards.
The board is to consist of nine regents
to be appointed by the President. They
must be residents of the various statcs
and experts in college and university edu-
cation. Three must be representative
of state universities and colleges. three of
private universities and colleges, and
tions of the United States. The Offices o.
the board are to be here. Salaries OF
$1,000 and travelling expenses are to be
paid the regents, and they are to meet
at least twice a year.
The board is to be empowered to col
lect information regarding all the in
stitutions of learning in the pistric:
incorporated by a general or special
act of Congress, and also concerning
all foreign corporations carrying or
educational operations in the District.
Powers Conferred.
Power is given the board to suspend
or withdraw the power to grant de-
grees after due notice and hearing. ex-
cept in the case of the following named
institutions, which are in no way to be
restrained in the matter of granting
degrees: Georgetown University
George Washington University
The Catholic University of Americas
the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral
foundation. the American University.
National University. Howard Univer.
city, St. Johns University, Boone Uni.
versity. the Columbia Institution for
the Deaf, the American Academy in
Rome. the National Conservatory OF
Music, King Theological Hall, Con.
zaga College. Trinity College. St
Johns College, Holy Cross College and
the Washington College of Law.
Evening star., 1914-12-16
KAISER NOW REPORTED
D|PHTHER|A SUFFERER

PARIS, December ia Ma
drid dispatch, published in the
Journal, says:
Reliable news received here
says that Emperor Williams con-
dition, although recorded by the
bulletins as improved, is giving
great anxiety.
His doctors speak of serious
sore throat, following diphtheria,
which the emperor contracted
during visit to the eastern
front"
Evening star., 1914-12-16
NINE PER SONS REPORTED KILLED
BY THE SHELLS AT F1ARTLEPOOL

struck, and one woman is known to
have been killed
Another church was damaged. and
the roofs of several houses were car
ried away by shells.
James Harvey Scott of Scarborough,
who arrived here after the lombard
ment of the seaside resort by the Ger
mans, said:
'I could not believe it was real at
tack: I thought the battleships were
practicing. Then 1 saw a shell fall on
the roof Of a house which caught hre
and there was a cloud of smoke:
"I also noticed that the Balmford
Hotel. right in the center of the town,
was struck. AS I walked to the sta,
and at the station shells fell into the
yard. porter there picked up
q man, accompanied by his wife and
children, came running into the sta
tion, saying that the roof of their
house. had been damaged by shells.
THE people were greatly excited.
They rushed from their houses at the
children were seen running through
the streets in their night clothes"
Debris Scattered Everywhere.
Another eyewitness from scarbor-
ough said that a large amount of
debris was scattered about the square
near the railway station by the shell
fire. Roofs of houses were torn away.
windows were broken and holes were
bored entirely through some houses.
The huge chimney at the brick works
was knocked down.
Several shells were fred at the wire
less station. with what result is un-
known.
1t is reported here that word had
been received that an attack by the
Germans was contemplated and that
consequently the authorities were in
readiness to meet it. The coast de-
fenses had been thoroughly prepared
and all the units of infantry and artil-
lery were at their stations and in the
trenches.
| Up to 3 o'clock this afternoon no re-
liable estimates of the casualties were
available.
Evening star., 1914-12-16
POLITICAL PRISONERS
EXECUTED IN MEXICO CITY
Between 100 and $50 Men Are Sc
cretly Put to Death, United
States Learns.

Between 100 and $50 Mexicans, many
of them once prominent officially. have
been secretly executed in Mexico City
within the last few days, according to
an official report which reached the
United States government last night
from one of its agents there. Just who
ordered the executions has not been
disclosed, nor are any of the names Of
those put to death known.
Except for these executions. which
are understood. according to the re-
port. to be happening daily, conditions
in the city itself are quiet, and Pro-
visional President Gutierrez. with the
allied Villa and Zapata forces, is main
tanning order No foreigners have been
injured or intimidated and business
conditions are described as improving
in the capital.
Protest May Not Be Made.
AS the American government has
taken the position that it will not in
terfere in the disputes among the Mex
leans themselves. it was not believed
here that there would be any remon-
STRANGE from Washington about the
wholesale executions of political pris-
oners unless foreigners are annoyed
The reports. however, were said to
have deeply disappointed high officials,
who had expected that general con-
fiscations and arrests would cease with
the entry of the Gutierrez government
Scant news of the military move
inents of the Gutierrez and Carranza
forces has been reported. Enrique c.
Llorente, Washington representative of
Gutierrez, announced last night that
their forces had taken Guadalajara
without opposition, but no confirmat ation
was received from any other quarter.
Express Men Are Safe.
The Brazilian minister at Mexico
City reported to the State Department
that j. j. Egan, superintendent for
the Wells. Fargo & Co, Ell Paso. Tex,
and E. Z. Darneille, assistant general
agent of the same company, City of
Mexico. were well and safe and had
not been in any trouble.
Vice Consul Blocker telegraphed from
Eagle Pass that there was no Interrupt
ton to train service to and from SAL
tlIlo. The telegraph office at Ciuddd
Porfirio Diaz advised the consulate that
1T would receive personal kilograms for
Mexico City and San Luis Potosi, pro-
private business.
Vice Consul Guyant reported that he
arrived at his post at Ensenada, Lower
California, December 6.
The American consul at Tampico has
received assurances from Gen. Cabal
lero that Julian Gorilla, Spanish sub
ject, who was reported to have been
liberated and permitted to leave the
co1nfry
Evening star., 1914-12-16

LONDON, December 1S.-The long ex-
pected German attack on England was
made today. and for the first time In
the history OF the United Kingdom hos
tile warships bornbarded English towns
The news OF this naval raid WAS an
nopnced by the British admiralty
shortly before 1850 o clock this morn
ing and 1t threw London into the
greatest state of excitement that has
prevailed since the outbreak of the
war.
No Announcement of Damage.
The preliminary announcement OF the
admiralty made no mention OF the
damage to Scarborough. which is a
fashionable sea resort on the North
sea, thirty seven miles northeast OF
York, and little over 200 miles from
London or to Hartlepool.
Neither Scarborough nor Hartiepooi
Evening star., 1914-12-16
ENGLISH CITIES BOMBARDED,
THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY

lis fortified Scarborough has a popula-
tion of 10000 people, and during the
summer months the seaside hotels are
crowded At this time of the year,
however, the hotels are comparatively
deserted. Hartlepool. together with
West Hartlepool, has population Of
about 10000.
Insurance Rates Suspended.
Great excitement prevailed in Lloyd's
underwriting room when the announce
ment of the German naval raid was
posted on the bulletin boards. The
members crowded around and eagerly
read the notice. Insurance rates, SO
far as the North sea is concerned. have
been practically suspended pending the
receipt of definite news of the result of
the engagement
At the Baltic exchange the news was
read most eagerly by the members and
was the chief topic of conversation all
through the afternoon.
Evening star., 1914-12-16

ROME. December ia vote of conf
dence in the government and its poll
cies was adopted almost unanimously
yesterday by the chamber OF deput'es'
Previous to the vote Premier saian-
dra delivered a speech to the deputies.
in which he reaffirmed his statement
made in a previous address that Italy s
position was one of watchful neutrality'
He said that nothing has happened 10
warrant any change in that position.
What 1 can guarantee" he declared
.is that the government will follow
purely Italian policy. but in saying this
I do not mean that we will disregard
the policies of the great powers or the
grouping of the powers fighting for
the supremacy of the world. italy is
satisfied in protecting her noble tradl-
Evening star., 1914-12-16
GERMAN SHIPS BOMBARDMENT SEEN
FROM REDCAR BEACH, NEAR YORK

borough bay from the south bay. The
north cliffs begin near 1t.
The north bay is embellished with
gardens, and along it's shore Is the
marine drive, two niles long and pro-
tected by sea wall.
The fashionable part of Scarborough
Is in TIE southern half of the city and
is separated from the old town by the
park On the southern side are the
Spa Gardens and the mineral springs
At the back of the south cliff rises
ing a good view of the port and the
sea.
Evening star., 1914-12-16
SERV|AN K|NGENTERS
BELGRADE WITH ARMY

LONDON, December 16, 1914 pm
King Peter and Crown Prince Alex
ander and Prince George have entered
Belgrade at the head of the victorious
Servian army, according to dispatch
received by Reuters Telegram Com
pany today from Nish.
Not a single Austrian. statement by
the Servian general staff says, now
remains on Servian soil.
AMSTERDAM, December 16, via Lon
don. 1927 ANA dispatch from Con-
stantinople to the Telegraaf says that
the tribes in northern Albania have de-
clared war on Servia.
Evening star., 1914-12-16

ough, about sunset September IS, 1873.
The fleet of merchantmen was con-
voyed by two British warships, the
frigate Serapis, commanded by Capt.
Pearson, and the Countess of Scar
borough. a small ship, which was soon
captured and put out OF the combat by
one Of Jones subordinate vessels
The Scraps and the Bonhomme Rich
ard came TO grips at o'clock in the
evening, the former vessel having the
advantage in size, numbers. discipline
and weight of broadside. After a des-
perate struggle of many hours, with
the details of which most Americans
are familiar. Capt. Pearson struck his
flag, although his ship was in far bet
ter condition than that of his enemy.
In fact, the Richard, an old and rotten
ship and poorly equipped, to begin