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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22
GERMANPRISON
THREAT MADE
ON WARORDER
American Branch Of Ger
man Firm Warned Not
to Supply Russia.
Won ~BERNSTORFF HAS
A HAND IN THE CASE

That the German Government sought
TO apply the criminal laws Of Germany
10 certain factories In this country Is
ths charge made by the New York World
thu morning.
series OF letters that passed be-
tween the officers of a branch of a
German and officials OF the
German Government Is presented. The
letters show that it wal the hnal de-
czsion OF DR.. George Stobbe. German
Copsul-General In Philadelphia, that the
American branch OF the German COM
pany shvuld not supply war equipment
to Russia and that by 30 doing the
officers of the company, who were Ger
man subjects. laid themselves liable to
Imprisonment under the German penal
code for giving aid to the enemy.
The orenstein-Arthur Koppel Com
pany OF Koppel. near Pittsburs, Pa,
with headquarters in Berlin, Germany.
received an order for 5000 tons OF sort
able railway track to De shipped TO
Russia. This concern Is capitalized In
Germany at $4,000, 900 marks (about
SIC, o00, 000). 1t has offices at 80 Church
street, New York. with A. Llchtenstein
an the local manager. and Erich Joseph
a. general manager of the plant In kvp-
pei. Its attorney Is 5. Walter kaut-
mann of so Wall street. whose partner
IL N. r. Lindheim. who approved OF the
contract by which German interests
gained financial control OF tho Bridge
port Projectile Company.
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Delay on Order Suggested.

Amulet lctter enclosed with MIR. kauf-
MAINS letter shows that the question
had already been discussed with DR..
Albert and the question had been raised
as to whether such business was not
In conflict with existing German laws.
II said hat the company itself would
not manufacture the goods, but would
simply pass the order along to the
United States Steel Corporation for fill
ing the letter also suggested thai IL
the German company took the order IL
could delay the filling OF II, and Il also
suggested that inasmuch as the order
would be filled anyway the Germans
could get the profits on II.
Those letters were written on March
IL and on the same day the German
Ambassador wrote a letter to Mr.. Kauf-
mann saying he had discussed the mat
ter w'th DR., Albert. He added:
81 have no objection to the acceptance
OF the order by the Arm, Orenstein-
Arthur koppel Company, and feel sure
that there is no possibility OF n conflict
with the German laws in respect TO
paragraph SO OF the penal code"
In connection with This subject the
German Ambassador seems 10 have re-
ceived advice from Or. Lansbtrger, who
wrote a letter and also an opinion. In
the letter the point in favor OF accepting
the contract IL ma e az follows:
the arm San IL IL accepts the order
help the German cause by delay In exc
cutting II, for which purposes there are a
variety OF possibilities for instance, by
securing an agreement for u longer de-
livery term, by delay In shipments Sc.
In like manner other German firms have
proceeded successfully"
still another point I'm favor Of &C.
cepting the order is made BY the writer
as follows:
The question was even raised NJ 10
whether 1t would not be possible for him
to yet the shipment IT. hand, to have il
made through the Baltic Sea. and to adj
wise me s~easonah!y Of the departure Of
the steamer"
Tho writer says that under these cir
cumstances the giving Of assistance
To the enemy Wi. not p, 'ulfl,l Tn.
spinl'w sent "iu tn !y:t,! dls"usse4
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Won BernstorT In Case.

The company at once got into coin-
munication with various German oni-
clals In this country TO ascertain
whether Il should I'LL the order. Then
followed a series OF letters in which
Count Won Bernstorff. German Ambas-
sador to this country DR.. Stobbe. the
, German Consul in Philadelphia Prince
Hatsfeldt, Chancellor of the German En-
bassy DR.. Landsberger. attorney Tor
the embassy. and DR.. Heinrich +. AL
bert. Germany's financial agent here,
and several others figured.
The clause In the German penal rode
which gave concern to the American
representatives OF the German concern
provides that any person VINO KNOW
ingly and contrary to German embargo
on exports, ships goods to a hostile coun-
try. either directly or Indirectly, VIII De
punished by Imprisonment for three
years and a fine of not exceeding $4,000
marks. or either Another clause pro-
yides that any German who Intentionally
during any great war against the Ger
man empire renders assistance TO the
snemy shall be punished by iInprison-
ment for not to exceed ten years In a
gpenitentiary or a military prison.
The final decision In the matter was
written by Or. Stobbe. who said
"In my opinion II would be hazardous
Tor your nrm 10 snlP ioSo'io'''e' N"''
or wheels to Russia. All these trans
poruation means would tighten the
transport OF troops, ammunition and pro-
visions for the Russian Government, and
your firm would, within the meaning
OF paragraph 80 of the Germany Penal
Code, be renderig aid to the enemy
thereby. $50 That you are in position
to delay the delivery Of the order 10 the
prejudice Of the hostile country rider
ing them will in no measure relieve you
from liability"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Wornen's Ready-to-wear Department.
(Thtrd Floor
Black Satin Dress Skirts
i'm several new Autunr1n models, made Of
suFerior-qMaiity satin, will be placed i'm stock
Tomorrow (Momday), and will offer excep-
tion&I values at $l0.50, 1880 s 1000.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22
Womem's Sill Gloves

M~Ousquetaire, Sixteen-button Length,
in white or h.acE,
Will Sc ON special saiS lo-rn&-cc"
at 6Oc. pes pair.
The above is q f1nst rer,nrka5le .o-hesg,.2
from the reg@'ar prize.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22
Orders Issued From Berlin.

The first letter OF the subject was
written by Mr.. Kaufman on March IL
last to Count Won Bernstorff At the
RitzlCarlton Hotel. The letter explained
the nature of the order and said that the
main office Of the company at Berlin
had notified tn. various branches scat
tered throughout this country and other
parts of the world not to accept orders
for shipments of war equipment. The
letter says:
THE order in question relates TO port
able railway track consisting Of rails,
ties. switches and other appurtenanres
articles not covered by any patent and
which can be and are manufactured by
m and all steel mills. If the order is
not accepted by the Orenstein-Arthur
koppel Company 1t can and will be
taken by other concerns in this country.
THE Orenstein-Arthur Koppel Com
pany now respectfully asks whether you
consider that under the circumstances
above stated and more fully set forth
In the enclosed letter 1t would be in
any way conflicting with the letter or
spirit Of the German law, and whether
you would give your consent to the
acceptance and execution of the order
in question. The company will, of
course. be prepared to meet any condi-
ton that you may prescribe"
The Springdale news., 1915-06-04

Frisco passenger No. i was three hours late Monday morning, due 10 a freight train in q ditch rear Green land The track was torn Up for quite a distance
The Springdale news., 1915-06-04
I slw it in The News.

New SPORT Hats at Mrs. Barls on- ly 5o cents.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-04

Capt. A. K Etris, residing near Pel Ridge, died recently, at the age Of S0 years.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-04

c. W Pool of this place, delivered an address to the graduating class of the Fayetteville High School, at the Ozark Theatre Friday night, of last week. This was the commencement exercises of the Fayetteville High School The graduating class num- bered T.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-04

C. N. Pool gave the decoration day address at the ME Church last Sun day before q good crowd of old selz diers and others. The discourse was al eloquent aenunciatfon of the WAT spirit, and an appeal to al organi= zat;ons to follow the teachings of the Ghr.s. which are autizsar.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-04

John W Mackey, well known resi- dent O Winslow, died Monday Of last week.
 Capt. A. K. Etris, residing near Pel Ridge, died recently, at the age of o0 years.
 Trade in Springdale Saturday was the best of the seasen. You can tell the difference when the strawberry money begins circulating.
 Frisco passenger No. i was three hours late Monday morning, due 10 freight train in q ditch rear Green land The track was torn Up for quite distance
 Rev. Geo. ". Green of this place who was to deliver the address at the Federal Memorial services in Fayetteville Monday was unable to attend on account of illness The News is requested to announce Children's Day exercises at the Christian Church next Sunday morn ing at eleven cock-A cordial in- vitation is extended to alto be pres ent.
 The delinquent tax list is published this year in the Arkansas Sentinel and Fayetteville Democrat. Publish d in the Sentinel Of May 2S, and in the Fayetteville Democrat of Monday May 31
 c. W. Pool. of this place, delivered an address to the graduating class of the Fayetteville High School, at the Ozark Theatre Friday night. of last week. This was the commencement exercises of the Fayetteville High School The graduating class num= bered 1T.
 C. ". Pool gave the decoration day address at the M.E-ehurch last Sun day before q good crowd ofold sol diers and others. The discourse Was al eloquent aenuneiation of the WAT spirit, and aa appeal. .to organi= zet3ons to follow tae=teachings of the Chris. which are anti=sar.
 Any short Zeemirgs in Tie News =tais week are clearly accounted fof. The editor was on Var Eagle fishing Aenda and cur linotype operator is or this week. for an operation on q troublesome throat, and ia plain words swe're=up again Tie edi'er=t =tri@d operate the linotype. but with very fftt'e success.
 The annual decoration services Of the Woodmen of the World lodge will be held in Springda,e Sunday after noon at Bluff Cemetery. Music is to be furnished by the band, addresses will be made, andtheusual ceremonial work by the order will be given. af. ter which the graves of the deceased members of the organization will be decorated. All are invited to attend the services.
 The annual meeting of the Rural Letter Carr CTS Assoc iation of Wash ington county was held here Monday of this week The meeting was more Of a social gathering, no business be- ing transacted other the election Of delegate to the state meeting at Litto Rock ill July Ed. Conley, car rier. route 3, out of Sprngdale was selected with D F. Paul. in Fayette vile as alternate. Only six members Of the organization were present. oth- CTS being detained on account of tie wreck at Greenland
The Springdale news., 1915-06-04

The delinquent tax Hst is published this year in the Arkansas Sentinel and Fayetteville Democrat. Publish d in the Sentinel of May 2S. and in the Fayetteville Democrat of Monday May 31
The Springdale news., 1915-06-04
X

.AngSAort eemirss in Tie News tais week are clearly accounted fer. The editor was on Var Eagle fishing Mend3 and cur linotype operator is #oef tais week. for an operation on Troublesome throat, and ia plain 49rds=swe' re Up a@4inzt Tie edi'er ri te operate =the3aoty9e, but with very Htt'e success.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-04

A complete set of ab- straCt books to all lands and town lots in Washing ton County. For infOr- nation see Willard Berry
The Springdale news., 1915-06-04
Of LoeaI nnterest


John N Mackey, q well known resi- dent O. WinsloW, died Monday of last week.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-04

The News is requested to announce Children's Day exercises at the Christian Church next Sunday morn ing at eleven o,cloek-A cordial in= vitation is extended b alto be pres eut
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-07-15
Judge Peter HendriCk Musl .
Fugitiye's Fate
WILL GIVE DECISION TOMORROW
Cecision Received with Manifestation
BY Members of Family Present
in Court.

New York, July 15-Harry Kendaa
Thaw yesterday was declared sane by
a jury which for nearly three weeks
listened to testimony given in the
supreme court before Justice Peter
Hendrick. Fortyeight minutes were
consumed and two ballots were TAX
en- in reaching the verdict, Justice
Hendricll tomorrow morning. viii an
nounce whether the commitment at
Matteawan shall be vacated, thereby
giving to the slayer of Stanford
White the liberty for which he has
fought in the courts for nine years.
1t was at the end of a day of adj
dresses by counsel and the charge of
the justice that the jury retired, Just
before o'clock a bailiil came from
the jury room and informed Justice
Hendrick that verdict had been
reached. The doors were immediate
ly locked and Justice Hendrick, as
cending the bench warned the spec
tators that any demonstration would
be met with severe punishment.
Then the jury came in In reply to
a question by the clerk of the court
as to whether the verdict had been
reached the foreman handed over a
sheet of legal paper, which was pass
ed to the justice on the bench. JUS
tice Hendrck read it and handed il
back to the clerk. Gentlemen of the
jury" said the clerk, "the question
you have been asked is this: Is
Harry X. Thaw sane? Your answer
is Yes
Meanwhile Thaw, who until the
verdict was announced, sat at the
counsel table with his chin resting in
handkerchief had turned around
and grasped the hands OF several of
his counsel Then he went to where
his mother was sitting a few feet
away, and, throwing his arms about
her, kissed her twice. Mrs. Thaw at
the same time patted her daughter,
Mrs. George Carnegie, on the should
er. Thaw later shook hands with his
halfbrother, Josiah Thaw, who at
the announcement of the verdict had
ldiSeu lIihiSeH lOHl MS CudF III or
der that he might better view the
proceedings.
The verdict recorded, John b.
Stanchfield, chief counsel for Thaw,
made motion that the commitment
signed by Justice Bowling following
a verdict of not guilty on the ground
of insanity which was returned by
the jury at Thaw's second trial for
the murder of White, be vacated
Justice Hendrick asked Deputy At
torney-General Becker what he had
to say to such a motion. Mr., Becker
in reply requested time in which
the state might prepare an appeal Jus
tice Hendrick reminded the lawyers
that he had not given his decision
and that consequently it had not fin
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-07-15
dire DISTRESS
| Is Near at Hand to Hundreds O.
Bennington Readers.

Don't neglect an aching back.
Backache is often the kidneys cry
for help.
Neglect hurrying to the kidneys
aid
Means that urinary troubles may
follow.
Or danger of worse kidney trouble
Here's Bennington testimony.
Mrs. Alice OHare. III Gage St,
Remington, says: about five years
ago. my kidneys became disordered
and | suffered constantly from pain
in my back. Knowing of other peo-
pie who had been cured by Doan's s
Kidney Pills of similar troubles. |
procured a supply at Coles Drug
Store and began using them. They
helped me at once ana few boxes
rid me of the trouble"
OVER TWO YEARS LATER. Mrs.
O'Hare said: 81 confirm all form
erly said in favor of Doan's Kidney
Pills, as | feel that all kidney suffer
ers should know of this good kidney
medicine"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Plils-the same that
Mrs. OEIare has twice publicly
recommendde. Foster-Milburn Co.
PropS., Buffalo, N Y
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-07-15
Former Senator From Vermont
Would End Communication
WRITES TO PRESIDENT WILSON
Believes that Germany's Course of
Delay Should Be Officially
Resented.

Pasadena, Cal, July 14-Adyocat-
ing the withdrawal of the American
Ambassador from Berlin and the
handing of his passports to the Ger
man ambassador at Washington,
former Senator George Franklin Ed
munds today sent to President WIZ
son a letter of comment on the lat
est German note.
Ex-senator Edmunds, who is 81
years old has been one of the most
prominent figures in the Republican
party. He was member of the SEN
ate from Vermont from 1866 to 1891,
and was twice a candidate for the
Presidency, receiving "a votes in the
convention of 1880 and 93 in the con-
yention of 1884 He is the author of
many important laws, including the
Edmunds act, for the suppressing of
polygamy in Utah, and the disfran
chisement of those who practiced it.
He was also part author of the anti
trust law of 1890.
His communication to President
Wilson follows:
The German reply to your second
protest and the remonstrance against
the inhuman and barbaric destruc-
tion by submarines of The lives of
many peaceful citizens of our coun-
try, as well as those of the civilian
citizens and subjects of the countries
against which Germany is carrying
on an aggressive war. having been at
last received, | beg to say as one of
the 95 per cent, as | think
of the grown up and intelli-
gent people of GU rcountry
who have gladly supported
your efforts to mitigate the instrinsic
evils and horrors of so-called civiliz-
ed warfare and to defend our citizens
in the exercise OF the long-estabiish-
ed rights of neutr;Ls. chat reply is,
in my opinion, in Substance an at
tempt to justify, or else eyade, re-
sponsibilities for the daughter of our
civilian citizens which it has know
ingly committed. Thus, the most
grave situation plainly stated in your
communication remains just what it
was.
Were not the German government
so full of "Kultur" and, therefore,
as it thinks, so logical, should sup
pose that it was trying upon your
Fabian or Chinese tactics, which |
feel most strongly this nation should
resent.
Let us then cease futile correspond
ence and withdraw our Ambassador
and send to the German Ambassador
his passport.
am an old man and have for long
before this war publicly worn the
badge of the Massachusetts Peace So
ciety, but | can no longer endure the
awful spectacle without an express
sion of my opinion to further discus :
sion under present circumstances.
Very respectfully yours
George Franklin Edmunds
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-07-15
SEE THE WINDOW
A New Note In Modern Home
Furnishings

A New Note In Modern Home
Furnishings
Probably the most unique display
that has ever come to Bennington is
being shown in the Ritchie windows.
The subject consists of modern house
miniature, completely furnished, light
ed with electricity and fioored
throughout with linoleum,
This display which is put out
by the linoleum department of the
Armstrong Cork Company, Lancast-
er, Pa, strikes new note in modern
home furnishing and is therefor
special interest to every woman.
For many years Europeans have
recognized the advantages of limo
leum as a floor covering for rooms
other than merely the bath, kitchen
and hall and have been using it all
over their houses They like it, they
say, because it is thoroughly sani-
tary, and at the same time remark
ably attractive-particularly i'll the
carpet, mating and floral designs
now available.
knowing that American women are
the most progressive of any nation
and are quick to adopt anything that
will contribute to health and comfort,
the Armstrong Company is providing
linoleum in variety of designs suit
able for every room in the house.
The result is that the consumer now
has wide choice of dainty mating
and floral patterns--delcate shades
of pink, blue and green-for bed
rooms and nurseries; hardwood eff
fects for the dining room and hall.
carpet designs for the living room,
etc.
To the woman who has never con
sidered linoleum for other rooms
than those where its use has been
traditional, this display will prove
extremely interesting. 1t demon
strates in striking manner what
pleasing and artistic floor covering
linoleum makes, when designs of
a suitable character are selected. 1t
will not harbor germs, is easy to
keep clean, lasts long time and is
cheaper than almost any other floor
covering on the market Adv
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-07-15
HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Annual Meeting of lncorporators
Held Wednesday Afternoon.

The annual meeting of the Henry
W. Putnam Memorial hospital associ-
alton was held at the town rooms
Wednesday afternoon. The report
showed that the fund for the con-
struction of the hospital as provided
for in the deed of gift of the late
Henry w. Putnam is now increasing
at the rate of about $4,000 annual
ly. There is in the treasury the sum
Of $23,62S.08, the association has
real estate valued at $173540 and it
has expended in preliminary build
ing operations $1621.04. The total
assets of the association at the pres
ent time are $27,21295 and the only
liabilities consist of an unadiusted
account with the architect.
These officers were elected: Pres
ident, Henry w. Putnam, jr,, of New
York; vice president, Edward ID.
yelling of North Bennington; secre-
tary, A. w. Braisted; treasurer,
Charles II. Dewey; executive commit
tee, James X Batchelder. A. W..
Braisted, James b. Wilbur. Manches-
ter, A. J. Holden and II. T. Cushman
of North Bennington; auditors, II. w.
Webster, w A. Root and j. z. Nor
rissey.
No definite action looking toward
the immediate construction of the
hospital building was taken at the
meeting.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-07-15
PLAYGROUND NOTES

The very interesting baseball game
which was played between the girls
teams last Monday evening and
which was called on account of dark
ness, will be finished tonight. The
playground will be open at $50 and
the game started as soon after that
as the teams arrive. Volley ball,
tennis and basketball for those who
do not care for baseball
A story hour for children will be
held Friday evening lst.e VoBo low
held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Mothers may send the little tots with
the assurance that they will spend an
enjoyable and entertaining afternoon
in shady place and that they will
be well cared for.
Quite a number of registrations
have been received for the Girls Am
ateur Tennis Tournament but not en-
ough to complete good schedule. II
you have not yet given your name to
Miss Nossler kindly do SO before Sat
urday Tho rules governing the
tournament will be as follows:
L. The Gets may be played upon
any court agreeable to the two con
testants and at the first convenient
time for both and the scorer.
. Official scorers will be announc-
ed later, one Of these must be pres
ent at each game and register the
accurate score upon the schedule.
3, The winner will be the person
winning two sets out of three, these
to be played consecutiyely if poss-
bic.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-07-15
Hair and Scalp
Need Daily Care

If you value the appearance of
your hair you should treat your scalp
as often and well as you brush your
teeth and rub into your scalp pores
twice daily little Partisan Sage
This treatment is not a mere hair
tonic 1t is bottled nourishment
for the hair roots and it is simply
wonderful what an Improvement its
use for even week will make in the
appearance of anyone's hair. 1t
never Injuries, is delightfully."- cool and
pleasant to the scalp and takes out
the dull, lifeless look in the hair,
making it soft, fluffy, glossy and
beautiful. Two or three applications
remove every trace of dandruff, and
daily use will prevent its return.
Sold by W. l.. Gokay and leading
druggists everywhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-07-15
NORTH BENNINGTON

Asst Deputy George f. Wells of
poultney, VT, viii organize camp of
Modern Woodmen of America at
Town Hall otN,hr * MT MARAAA
Town Hall, North Bennington, VT, on
Monday evening, July 10.
Band concert Friday evening.
Program: March, "Gthersmane Com
mandery;" selection, "The Heart
Breakers" American dance, THE
Horse Trot;" Valse, "Kathlyn;" THE
Mirror Dance" overture. "Three
Merry Knigths;" one step, Sprinkle
Me With Kisses Are You the
OReilly?;" march Dunlap Com.
mandery."