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New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
AMERICAN ON. TRIAL
 FOR ALLEGED SPYING Keupferle Faces Charges Brought Against Him
 in London.

London, May IS, 12:OS p. m.-The trial on charges of alleged spying of Anton Kuepferle, who claims to be a naturalized American citizen residing at one time in Brooklyn, N. Y, open ed at the Old Bailey Police court to- day before Lord Reading, lord chief justice, and Justices Avery and Lush.
 Although it had been announced earlier that the hearing would be in camera, the authorities decided at the last moment on a public trial, and the court room was crowded with spectators.
 The complaint alleges that the prisoner, with the intention of assist ing the enemy of Great Britain, fe- loniously attempted to communicate information respecting warships and military forces and material calcu- lated to be useful to the enemy The prosecution was conducted by the attorney general.
 Kuepferle pleaded not guilty. In opening the case the attorney general remarked that the. prisoner had claimed 4to4 be an American but the prosecution contended that he is a German who had written a letter to an address in a neutral country in Europe giving information concern ing the British warships and their positions in the Irish Channel ant the disposition of the kings forces. The letter appeared to, be an innocent commercial communication until It was closely examined. It was then found to be interlaced with the above information in the German language. written in invisible ink.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
GERMANY'S REPLY TO
 BE SENT THURSDAY
Reported Kaiser Will Throw Respon- S sibility For Lusitania Disaster Upon
 England and American Authorities


 Paris, May Is, 4:45, .. m. Ger many's reply to the American note on the sinking of the Lusitania, will be sent Thursday. according to the Mathis Amsterdam correspondent. Tie reply, the despatch says will just:- ey the attack on the steamer on the ground that the submarine comma nd : CT has affirmed in his report that only one torpedo was fired, the second ex ,losion being due to the fact that the ship carried munitions Of war. The ,no~.t IS said to state that the torpedo was fired in such a way the Lusitania would not have sunk if she had not had explosives aboard.
 The Mathis correspondent says it is reported in Amsterdam that Ger many will throw the responsibility for the disaster on England and on the American authorities wno permit ted passengers to embark on a ship carrying explosives It Is believed in Holland, the correspondent asserts that Germany will decline to modify it's methods of submarine warfare.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
DUTCH LEGATION TO VATICAN.

Rome, May IS, via Paris. 8:4S a. m The declaration has been made here that Monsignor Wilhelm Nolena, the Netherlands prelate now III this city, was sent with the purpose of re- establishing a Dutch legation to the Vatican, a mission which was sup pressed when diplomatic relations be- tween Holland and the Vatican were interrupted as a result of the failure of the Netherlands minister of foreign affairs to invite Pope Leo to the first peace conference at The Hague. In these efforts some observers see a pur- pose to hold peace conference which will follow the war at The Hague, with the Pope taking part.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
U. $. DEFENDING ALI AMERICA

Rec Janeiro, Brazil may 1S.-Com- inenting on the American note to Germany, the local papers in editor- ial articles express tho view that this communication makes it incumbent upon Germany either to make herself hated in North America or cease her "Piratical and infamous acts" In defending it's interests, the papers say. the United States is defending the in- terests of all America and of all neu- tral countries--countries which aI- ready should have taken action along these lines.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
ATLANTIC FLEET OFF
 FOR NAVAL WAR CAME Washps Steam Out to Sea With Wilson Reviewing Five Me Line. HEADED BY BATIEsHIP WYOMING Each Craft, Nearing Mayaower, Fires
 Presidential Salute of Twenty -one
 Guns-Thousands of Persons Witt
 ness Procession.

New York, May 1S.-The big fleet of warships which has been at an ehor in the Hudson river for ten days, steamed out to sea at II o'clock today, with President Wilson review l ins: the fve-mile line as it passed the Mayfiower eff the Statue of Lib- erts.
 Headed by the uperGreadnought Wyoming, Admiral Fletcher's flagship, the sixteen big battleships and their train of lesser fighting craft steamed past the presid ential yacht at the sr1ar. speed of rGnrteen knots each ship with its sailors and <. marines standing at the rail at attention. Each craft, nearing the May1ower, fired a presidential salute of tWenty-O -One guns. a
 Thous0 nds View Procassirn.
 Tens of thousands of persons focked to vantage points to view the great marine procession.
 Traffic on the Hudson river was suspended between the Manhattan and New Jersey shores half an hour before the fleet sailed. ;. Oyercoats Comfortable. ' The day was overcast. but through the clouds the sun shone at intervals. The air was chill and a stiff breeze along the water front made overcoats comfortable.
 Close to the Mayflower lay the Dolphin, the Isis, and .stne Yankton. with government officials, members Of the citizens committee, newspaper men and invited guests aboard. Swinging at anchor, the little review ing squadron tossed out streamer of pennants and bunting that danced against the gleaming water about the shadow of the Goddess of Liberty, in colorfuI contrast to the monotony of of grey steaming past.
 Crowds in Thoughtful Mood
 There was little cheering in re- sponse, for in bidding good bye to the fleet, the crowds seemd to be in thoughtful mood.
 Leaving New York the fleet made for Newport, the rendezvous from which will be directed maneuvers in the war game along the Atlantic coast The, president and most of his party had arranged to return to Washington on the Mayliower.
 Due Off Newport Wednesday.
 The fleet is due off Newport at mid- night Wednesday to take up it's part in the naval game which begins at tbat hour and will attempt to check an attack from an enemy fleet seeking landing on the Atlantic sea- beard anywhere from Passport, Me, to Cape Hatteras.
 The MayfloWer was to leave for Washington tonight. Owing to the rough voyage north from the Virginia Capes some of the presidents party had planned to return to Washing ton by train.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
CONFIRMS TRIESTE RESOLUTION

Rome. May Is, 11:15 a. m., via Paris, 4:25 D. m.-Despatches from Treiste confirm previous reports that revolutionary movement is in progress there and state of siege has been declared. The presence of the military, however, has failed to prevent attempts at popular uprisings and demonstrations of hostility to Emperor Francis Joseph.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18

marked by his characteristic display of common sense. He first stepped into public life in 1891, when he was elected a common councilman for that and the following year. His ability was recognized early and in 1904 -D5 he was appointed to the subway com
 mission. In 1906 and 1907 he served
 on the, board of public works. but re- signed before his term of office ex-
 pired. Probably his greatest service to the city was as member of the
 board of finance and taxation from 1907 to 1911. On all these boards his words were listened to with the re- spect they commanded. He was seri- ous and thoughtful, not given to frivolity and allowing his Judgment to be guided only by the justice of any matter that came up for consideration. Had he desired to. do so, it is known that he could have gladly had berths on municipal boards in more recent years
 Student of the Drama.
 In addition to his study of mu- nicipal government, MT. O'Neill was 1 an enthusiastic student Of tho theater. | He was a great admirer of some of | Americas greatest actors and there i are few famous thespians that he has | not seen.3 Many of them he talked | with and his knowledge of stagedom l was such that even the greatest stars | were entertained by his conversation 1 He believed in the up-lift of the drama | and plays that did not appeal to the i better side of human nature and that | were built on objectionable themes never had his suppoft. For number of years he wrote reviews of per f fornlances at the Russwin Lyceum for the Herald.
 MT. O'Neill was an ardent devotee of sports and in his youth was in at- tendance at many big sporting events. He frequently expressed the opinion that present day sports were decadent and it was his belief that the good old days, when athletes competed for honor more than money, were the golden days of the sporting world He was also fancier of high breed dogs and during his life owned a number of valuable animals.
 Well Known FraternaIly
 In the fraternal world MT. O'NeiE was well known. He was past grand knight of Carmody council, K. of C., ! past president of the Y. M. T. A. S E. society and member of Court J Charter Oak, F. of A. He was also a member of New Britain lodge, Mo-, }57, B. F. O.tE., which will hold a special meeting at 9 o'clock tonight o take action on his death. Court , ( Charter Oak will also meet this even- i; ng to take action on the death of Mir. 0'Nein The meeting will be at s i, ,clock sharp. Action on his sdeath r will be taken at the regular meeting 2. if Carmody council tonight. | q
 \ Native Of New Britain. t
 Had MT. O'Neil lived until June ' le would have been fifty-two years of t .ge He was born in New Britain T nd spent his life here. He was the U on of James and Sarah (Byrne) l'Neill His early education was ob- aimed in the old town school and he ater worked as a fork finisher in .snders, Fairy & Clark's. While still T. oung his natural inclination for q e wspaper work asserted itself and he f, ecame correspondent of the Con F ecticut Catholic" It was not long il
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New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
1.2oo REcEIvE coMMuNIoN.

It is estimated that 1,2oo persons received communion at St. Joseph's church since Srnday morning when forty hours devotions opened. Rev. Patrick Daily stated this afternoon that 800 persons received communion this morning and 400 Sunday and Monday morning.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
AUTOMOBILES coMsfANDEERED

Rome, May IS, 11:1O a. m. via Paris, D. n1. The automobiles of every member of the cabinet, with the exception Of Premier salandras were communicated today by the army authorities.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18

! s afflicted, to put out a guiding hand
 to those whose steps faltered, his true worth as a man and a public spirited citizen cannot be weighed in mere words. Now that his river of life has reached the sea, his virtues stand out all the more prominently. Re trospection shows his true worth.
 NeWspaperman Over 25 Years. John O'Neill was best known as a newspaper man and he was credit to his profession. Over quarter of a century ago he came to work on the New Britain Herald as a reporter. His chief assets at that time consisted of an indomitable spirit and deterni- nation to get ahead, good knowledge of civic affairs and willingness to work long hours after the other boys had received their "30." MT. O'Neill had a bent for municipal matters and
 it was one of the happiest days of
 his life when he was assigned to "cover city hall.'' He had an excel lent grasp of. city affairs and it was not an infrequent occurrence for city officials to seek him out and ask his advice on important matters. This advice was usually followed as MT. O'Neill had an abundance of that at tribute that is lacking in so many hu- man beings, common sense. His re- ports of meetings of city bodies were read with interest and were as com plete in detail as they were delight ful in smoothness and literary style.
 Worked for Better Laws. @
 Quick to perceive faults in legis- lation. he ever bent his efforts to cor rect them. His was a constructive pen and his editorials were always aimed to the betterment of laws af- fecting the masses rather than the classes. Sound logic was the basis of all his writings. He was a deep thinker, a sincere writer Politics never swayed his Judgment. If he believed a measure was right and just he used the whole force of his eloquent common sense in it's behalf. If he believed it was not right and that it was unjust he worked just as wig orously against it. Nothing swerved him from his conscientious beliefs His :! editorials were widely quoted in Con- necticut newspapers, which usually ap- pended complimentary remarks con- corning his arguments.
 MI CHasSuHHS dHu HIicAuS.
 Despite his standing in the com munity and the state. MT. O'Neiu was personified. The hand l shake he gave a newsboy was just as hearty, just as sincere, as that he l gave men in high stations of life. To l the boys in this office he was just 1 John O'Neil1. nor did he wish to be | more. His position as edi- tor did not raise any barrier between himself and those under him. He was never so happy as when talking to the staff after the days work was done. His boyish good nature rad- iated happiness and his company was ever sought after.e
 Long Service as Public Official.
 Mr. O'Neills service as city of ficial was long and honorable and was
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
JOHN DWELL, EDITOR
 OF HERALD, DIES TODAY
Passes Away Sudden. ly at His High
 Street Home.

John O'Neill, aged fifty-one, and editor of the New Brit
 ain Herald, died this morn
 ing at 2 o'clock at his home,
 TIT High street. Death was
 due to cerebral hemorrhage
 with which he was taken last night after returning home from a performance at a local theater. Every ef- fort was made to keep the spark of life aglow, but the < grim reaper was not to be denied and Death sole into his br dy within a short time after he became uncon- scious. Dr. J. E. Martin and Dr. Peter w. Fox of this city as we'll as Dr. Simpson of Hartford worked necessarily but their efforts were in vain and MT. O'Neill died without recovering his senses.
 An Asset to New Britain. News of MT. O'Neill's death spread quickly this morni g and on all sides were heard remarks of re- gret at his loss, for it is big loss to the entire com- munity. Of a genial disposi- ton, he had a pleasing per- sonality that won for him hundreds of friends. His was a nature that retained friendship. His many man ly qualities, his "squareness" and his answering loyalty to all in whom he was inter- ested were his chief char acteristics. He was upright, honorable and conscientious. Ever ready to assist the
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
PRESIDENT OF PORTUGAL
 CABINET SHOT ON TRAIN
Sen Freitas, Assailant of Joao Chagas, Slain By
 Soldier.

m.-Improvement is shown in the con- dition of Joao Chagas, new president of the cabinet who was shot and dam gerousiy wounded while on board a train. Examination showed that a bullet entered the forehead and came out near the right parietal bone. 1t is feared Senhor Chagas may lose the sight of his right eye
 Lisbon has again resumed it's nor- mai apparance except that no street cars are running. Business is being conducted as usual.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18

Lisbon, via Paris, May IS, s:5S a. m.--Senator Frcitas, who shot and dangerously wounded Joao Chagas. president of the new cabinet, was slain at the Entrocamento Railway station by a soldier who witnessed the attack upon Senhor Chagas. By his action the soldier forestalled an assault upon Freitas by civilians who were clamoring for his life.
 1t was Freitas who led the attack Tn the senate against Alfonso Costa's party in the parliamentary conflict last year. It is believed in some quarters that the bullets which struck Chagas were intended for Costa, who arrived at Lisbon earlier in the day.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18

The report direct from Lisbon that the condition of Senhor Chagas is improving is in direct conflict with an earlier despatch from Madrid, sent by way of Paris, saying reports had been received in the Spanish capital to the effect that Chagas had died of his wounds.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18

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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-07-01
Oil in Orangeburg.

Mr.. L. 4. Carson, one of the prom
inent farmers of the eastern portion
of Orangeburg county, was in Orange
burg Monday, and had with him a
sample of oil which he found upon
his farm near Holly Hill. 1t seems
that Sunday Mr.. Carson found one OF
his wells tainted with oil, and he had
the we'll drawn out. When the wa
ter was taken out, one of the men
found a trickling little stream OF
what appeared to be oil coming out,
and it burnt just like ordinary ker-
osene. Mr.. Carson showed some OF
the oil on Monday, and to all appear
ance such as sight and smell, it seems
to be oil. He intends to have an ex-
pert come down and look into the
situation if the oil trickling contin-
ues.-Orangeburg Times and Demo-
crat.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-07-01
BAMBERG S. G. THURSDAY, JULY l, 1915.
KILLED NEAR PORT ROYAL.
Chas, Handy, Jr., Probably Victim
of Motorcycle Accident.

Beaufort, June 2S.-Charles Han
dy, Jr.. about % years Of age. lost
his life tonight near Port Royal, in
what appears to have been a motor
cycle accident. He was probably
dead when discovered in the road
about $50 o'clock by two negroes,
who hailed a passing automobile and
sent word of the accident to Beau
fort. Dr.. NJ. G. Elliott. accompanied
by Mr.. Sam Levin. immediately left
for the scene, but life was extinct
when he arrived.
Mr.. Handy was coming from Port
Royal to Beaufort, and when a short
distance from Port Royal his motor
cycle. it is supposed, struck a stump
The body bore cash about six inches
long in the right side.
The young man was a son of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Handy, who came
here from Maryland several years
ago and located on Cat Island, where
they are engaged in truck farming
His parents are expected to return
tomorrow from visit to their old
home in Maryland.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-07-01
Hunters Chapel News.

Hunters Chapel, June 29.-Pas-
tor ]. R. Smith filed his appointment
at Hunters Chapel last Sunday and
announced that the annual protract-
ed meeting at this place would begin
the second Sunday in July,
Mr.. ]. W. Steedly IS the first to
have real home grown wheat bread,
others will have some before long.
MIR. and Mrs. \. H. Fender and liz
tie son spent Saturday and Sunday
cover the swamp" with relatives.
Mrs. Julia Steedly went to Holly
Hill last Friday to visit her daughter,
Mrs. J. Francis Folk. her grand
daughters. Bette and Olive Steedly.
accompanied her.
Mr.. J. A. Mccormick, of Orange
burg county. is in the neighborhood
shaking hands with old friends. He
has headquarters at his sons, Mr.. J.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-07-01
EVIDENCE OF CENSORED MAIL
Letter Pried Into in England and
Marked "Opened by Censor"

Washington, June 23.-Further
evidence of interference of neutral
mails passing through England was
received at the State department to-
day in the form of an envelope, post.
marked in a neutral European coun-
try, addressed to person in the
United States, and bearing on its
torn flap the printed legend "open'
ed by censor"
An investigation of this subject has
been in progress in the postofice de-
partment since the Swedish minister
complained several days ago that
mail from the United States tc
Sweden had been opened in England
There has been no indication as to
whether the United States will make
representations to Great Britain
Doubt has been expressed as to
whether existing treaties and postal
conventions are violated by censor
ing of private mail transmitted across
a belligerent country.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-07-01
Clear Pond Breezes.

Clear Pond, June 25.-We are
having very warm weather now
The farmers of this vicinity are tax
ing advantage of every opportunity
to kill the grass.
Miss Allie Morris, Of Ehrhardt
with her cousin, Miss Eda Belle Nor
ris, of Davisboro, Ca, visited friends
and relatives here recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Folk and
Miss Doris Folk have returned from
a pleasant visit at Hilda.
Miss Clara Priester has returned
to her home in Bamberg after short
visit to Miss Mamie Morris.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Folk, and Miss
Wilhelmina Folk attended the Salem
school picnic Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Pearson ano
children visited at the home of Mr.
C. K. Smoak Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Folk visited
relatives at Farrell's Cross Roads
Sunday.
Mr.. Wilson Muse, of Hampton
visited at the home of Mr.. J. R. Nor
ris Saturday.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-07-01
SLATON LEAVES ATLANTA.
Former Governor and Wife Off for
Pacific Coast.

Atlanta, June 28.-Former Cover
nor John NJ. Slaton, accompanied by
Mrs. Slaton, left Atlanta late today
for the Pacific coast by way Of New
York and ltbs military guard station
ed at his suburban home as a result
Of demonstrations against the COM
mutation of Leo NJ. Franks death
sentence was withdrawn tonight.
The departure of Mr.. and Mrs. Sla-
ton was without incident. Accom-
panied by a few friends, they motor
ed from their home to the terminal
station, where they boarded South
ern railway passenger train.
The four men arrested at the Sla-
ton estate early today will be releas-
ed tomorrow, according to an an
nouncement tonight by the military
authorities. The twenty-six taken in
to custody Saturday, however, are to
be prosecuted.
Col. Orville Hall, commanding the
5th regiment, today made written
report of their arrest to Governor
Harris, who is to decide whether
the trial shall be by military or civil
court. No formal charges have yet
been placed against them.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-07-01
ECLOGIZES WAR GOD.
Maxim Comes Near Breaking Up Stu
dent Conference.

Ithaca. y. Y, June 26.-An ad-
dress by Hudson Maxim, the inventor,
today, threatened to disrupt the STU
dent conference Oh international re-
latiuns, which is in sessions here.
,Nr. Maxim spoke on armament. ma
tional irepaIGness and neutrality,
and after lie concluded his remarks
thirty delegates, who disagreed with
his EXPRESSED views, left the hall.
One delegate moved to adjourn, but
the motion was lost. An apology
was offered the inventor and harmony
was restored.
MIR. Maxim characterized Pontlus
Plate as the arch typical neutral;
declared modern style guns and arm
aments are life saving machines and
asserted that it is more dangerous to
ride in an automobile than to go in
the trenches. He said that war has
never done harm, but always has
done good and asserted that the Unit
ed States needed an army strong
enough to defeat any coalition of ma
tions that could possibly stand
against u.s."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-07-01
News From Lemon Spur.

Lemon Spur, June 29.-More
rain; more grass! Prospects are
good for hay if it does not gel
drowned.
Miss Eva Hughes, who attended
the Ulmers high school the past ses'
sion, is at home for the summer va
cation.
Miss Virginia Hill is at home from
Limestone college.
Mesdames w. NJ. Berry and Alon'
20 Clark, with their four children
also their sister, Miss Minnie Jordan
of Johnston, are visiting relatives
here.
Posts are being put up to place
telegraph wires on along the B., E. &
w. railroad. The road proves good
deal of service to the farmers in the
lower and interior sections of the
county.
Miss George Emma Jordan, of Sa'
lem school, is at home.
The wheat crop has proven
splendid investment. The -four is
fine and it looks like living to al
those good things in the farmers
barn.