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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-10
Course of Action to be Taken
 By United States Unknown

the loss of the Lusitania with nearly zoV Americans on board, but q series of l'cldents indicating a period of strained relations with Germany for many weeks
 The President has watched without open comment, but it is known with u1sapproval. the complaints of the Ger Iran officials with regard to questions CT neutrality and the effort to array German- American sentiment against the Washington administration as means of urging an embargo on nu- nltlons of war against the allies. At nrst the German government admitted that there was no violation of inter national law in the sale by private in uiVlouals of munitions of war. When the German ambassador in memor- sndum practically accused the United states of not being neutral in the question of permitting shipments or munitions the President was amazed. The sinking of the American steamer Frye, the attack upon the Falaba which caused the drowning of an american citizen. Leon c. Thresher, the wrecking without warning of the American tank ship Gulflight, the cropping of bombs on the American steamer Gushing and finally the tor pedoing of the giant liner Lusitania constitute series of incidents which the President Is trying to interpret He wants to be certain whether they range themselves in order toward a crave climax of carefully planhe1 policy of hostility to the United States CT whether the sequence is casual ami the German government desires to con tinue friendly relations with the Washington government
 Other Possibilities
 If the German government. as not q lew diplomatfsts and officials fear, IS anxious to draw the United States into the European war in the hope that de- fense at home will reduce the supply tf arms to the allies, some officials be- lieve the situation must be consid- cred in the light of other possibilities and incidents in the future which might be calculated to aggravate pub lie feeling in the United States.
 In every quarter the opinion pre- vailed that the President was confront Cd with not only the most serious prob lem of his own career but one of the most trying and awkward situations .n the history of the United States
 In patient expectancy official Wash :ngton awaits the Presidents decision.
 Neutral governments are anxious to know what the course of the United States will be. They have promised their moral support and while the Uni- led States traditionally has been cp- posed to joint action of any kind some observers think contingency may arise as the International situation ce- velops which may make necessary cGn- versations with the neutral countries of. a common policy to safeguard tie rights of neutrals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-10
LITTLE GIRL
 A HEROINE

inc prlef time elapsing between tba tofpedoing and the sinking of tbs rnsiS tania was long enough to develon hero. me Tn the person of Miss Kathleen Kaye II years old, returning from New yorL ~nneie ~ sne had been visiting relatives. Nlth smiling words and reassurance she aided stewards in filling a boat with women and children
 when all were in she climbed ahoa rd the hfeboat as coolly as an able seaman one sailor tainted at his oar. and inc girl took his place. None among the sur- Nivors bears as little sign of her terribl. experiences a s Miss Kaye.
 The dragging of the life boats was ex pla.ned by the passengers and members of the crew by the statement that the second torpedo severed several steam pipes from the engines. The Iusitania had been sent full speed ahead when the nrst torpedo was seen, and 1t was i'm possible to stop her headway by revers- ing the engines when the necessary ne cessty for lowering the boats was real ized.
 The most remarkable escape was that of R. J. Timnis of Gainesville Tex. who was returning to England for his early visit. accompanied by his chum, R. T. Moody, also of Gainesville. Both men gave their life belts to steerage women just as the Lusitania sank Timmis. who is strong swimmer, remained in the water. clnging to various objects for nearly three hours. Then he was taken into boat, which he still had strength to assist in rowing.
 The boat began picking up from the water all those showing signs of life and the first person rescued was the half unconscious steerage woman to whom fimmis had given his life belt. Moody sank when the ship went under and although he was a good swimmer he was not seen again. Noodle was already tc jump when Timnis, who had previously given his belt to woman, said: There is steerage woman here with a six
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itania, and pointing out that the hig Inner was naturally armed with guns '' was widely commented upon by off cials. On the highest authority it vas stated that as early at last September, when Count von Bernstorff, the Ger man ambassador, called attention to the arrival in American ports of Brit :sh liners. among them the Adriatic, with guns aboard, the question was taken up by the state department. It was ruled by the department that d -nerchant vessel could not be classcsi as warship if she carried guns rot larger than six inch calibre for de- fensive purposes. but nevertheless in- formal negotiations were begun inn nediately with Great Britain and an understanding was reached whereby no British vessels clearing from Amer ican ports would be armed. It is the duty of the port authorities in New York each time ship asks for clear ance to see that no guns, mounted CT unmounted. are carried on bellig- erent vessels. Dudley Field Malone. collector of the port of New York, however. has been asked by the Wash ington government as to whether the Lusitania carried any armament and has reported that she carried out the terms of the understanding as orig lnally entered into with the British government and had no guns aboard.
 The tensity of the situation vas hardly reflected in the Sunday tran quiilty of executive quarters here, but among diplomatists and officials the all-absorbing topic of conversation was the probable attitude of the Unl- ted States. Count Von Bernstorff, the German ambassador, returned to the embassy, but declared that no express sion would be given without instruc- tions from Berlin. He said the German official statement concerning the dis aster made comment from the embassy unnecessary.
 The unofficial AustroGerman opin- ion here, however, emphasizes to jus- tify the act, the presence of ammuni- ton on a passenger ship and argues that the sacrifice of passengers was less in the balance than the toll that would have been taken by the ammu milton had it reached the allies.
 Bernstorff Warned
 During the day the German ambas- sador received an anonymous letter warning him that the embassy would te blown up at 1:32 a. m. tomorrow morning. He turned 1t over to the po- lice but paid no serious attention to what he regarded as the work of a crank.
 All eyes continued to be focused on the White House, where the final de- cision on the policy to be pursued by The United States is to be made. Only The Presidents most intimate advisers know of the complexities of the prob lem before him. It not only concerns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-10
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. May s.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: FaIr Monday; Tues day partly cloudy.
 Tennessee: Fair and warmer Monday and Tuesday. Georgia: Fair Monday and Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-10
Commencement Exercises

Clanton. May 9.-(Special.) l.)--Commenc. ment exercises at the Chiffon County High
 ss shool are being conducted by Professor
 Slaton. pr. F. D. McDougel of the Pres- byterian college at Anniston preached the commencement sermon today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-10
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Weather Conditions Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations, during the 24 hours ending D. m, 18th meridian time. May Q. 1915:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-10
SEVERAL WOMEN
 DIE IN BOAT


 "One old lady of 1s years had been in the water over two hours, but was as srry as anyone. Several women died aboard my boat and the scenes of grief and suffering became almost unpear- able. The little Stormcock brought i5o persons to Queenstown.
 Master at Arms Williams Of the l-usi- tania is the proudest member of the remnant of the crew, for 1t was his keen eye which caught the flasn or gold braid on Captain Turner arm when the commander was about to toss rp his hands after being in the water two hours and hall
 Hope dies hard in the human heart, ana friends and relatives of the missing are running down rumors that several boat loads of survivors have been landed m remote coves on the Irish coast, wnlie two schooners which took part in. the work are said here to have sailed for Liverpool with a number Of rescued aboard. Although the passengers discussed sup marines all the way over, few If any be- |lieyed the Lusitania would be struck. They referred to the possibility almost with lev ity Mir. Timmls added that the captain told the helmsman and staff captain on the bridge to save themselves, but Captaln Turner remained at his post. The staff captain was lost, but the helmsman wat saved.
 The Munster and Leinster bank of Cork telegraphed United States Consul Frost here in behalf of q New York bank, urg- ing that every effort bA made. and that no expense be spared in tracing Alfred G. Vanderbilt. Maj. F. U. Pearl was saved with two children. but his 12-year-old son lies in a morgue and his fourth son is missing. The bodies of Charles Frohman. Mrs. Mary Brown and Mrs. MacDono were l taken in charge by the American consul ate last night.
 The Cunard line has [ boat patrolling the spot where the liner sank. i l At the beginning of the inquest yes. terday the coroner spoke at considerable , length denouncing the Germans. He said ! he hoped all victims buried there would
 be given full military honorA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-10
STRUCK IN MOST VITAL SPOT

pr l. T. Houghton of Troy. N. r., survivor said there was no reason to
 fear any danger after the first explo- sion as 1t was believed the vessel would be headed for Queenstown and beacher if necessary. Just then, said Dr. Hough ton. the liner again was struck. evil dently in a more vital spot. for 1t be- gan to settle rapidly.
 orders then came from the bridge ] to lower all boats. Women became panic stricken. People were rushed into | the boats. some of which were launched
 successfully, others not so success i fully.
 l c. D Lane, a youthful but cool headed
 second cabin passenger. who was re- 1 turning to Wales from New York, was 1 in life boat which capsized. 3f 1 T was on the B deck" he said. when I saw the wake of the torpedo,
 I rushed to get life belt but stopped | to help get children on the boat deck "The second cabin was workable
 nursery. Many youngsters must have
 drowned. but l saw one boat get away 1 filled with women and children. When l the water reached the deck l saw an other lifeboat with vacant seat which I I took as no one else was in sight. The /, Lusitania keeled so suddenly our boat
 was swamped but we righted her again. 1 We witnessed the most horrible scene
 of human futility it is possible to i'm
 agine. When the Lusitania had turned
 almost over she suddenly plunged bow 1 foremost into the water. leaving her
 stern high in the air People on the aft deck were fighting with wild despera- ton to retain a footing on the almost 1 perpedicular deck while they fell over | the slippery stern like crippled flies. 1 Their cries and shrieks could be | heard above the hiss of escaping steam | and the crash of bursting boilers. Then | the water mercifuliy closed over them and the big liner disappeared, leaving scarcely a ripple behind her. "Twelve lifeboats were all that were
 left of our floating home. In time which could be measured by seconds, i swimmers, bodies and wreckaga ap- l peared in the space where she wert down.
 I've were almost exhausted by the work of rescue when taken aboard a
 trawler. It all seems like horrible 1 dream"
 l Captain David Murphy of the trawl- l CT Stormcock, who was first on the ecene as a rescue boat said:
 !, First of all, I gathered in a llfe- | boat with 52 persons. most or them
 women and children, and before l com
 pleted my load I had 20 blessed young,
 sters aboard the old Stormcock. Several 1 of them were without their mothers
 but all were taken in charge before we reached harbor by kindly woiner | who forgot their own sorrows Tn mih' | istering to others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-10
Bernstorff Warned

months old baby" Noodle promptly stripped off his life belt, but 1t seems both he and the woman perished.
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Stations and Weather at 8 p. m.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-01-08
THE REFRAIN OF THE FIVE HUNDRED.
Perhaps he was right to dissemble his love,
But WHY did he kick me down stairs?

But why did he kick me down stairs?
That the refrain Of thousands of Democrats through
out the length and breadth of the land 1t is the refrain
of growing hundreds throughout the section OF Idaho Not
announcement is made by Governor Alexander that
does bring the eyes of of the faithful
The distribution of patronage likely to be the rock
which governor will founder every indication is
that is the rock upon which president has foundered
An interesting in point is that of Mr. NJ F. Gun
bingham of Boise Mr.. Cunningham is political writer
of force and ability For several years he connected
with the Boise Statesman That excellent newspaper al
ways has Democrat two its staff. Mr. Cunning
hams political convictions in the opinion of the publisher
of the Statesman, warpng his judgment and color
ing his political effusions. In consequence he
eved of his duties and his salary The Democratic state
central committee Immediately awaited itself of his his
services Messrs Nugent Pence and other ring leaders
Mr.. Cunningham and solicited his services at
headquarters the nonofical but de aco press agent
of the party. The reward offered the private
aryshp to the governor in of his election Mr. Gun
ningham fastened comply and rendered faithful service
during the campaign Mr.. Alexander was elected and Mr.
Cunningham claimed the reward In the meantime Mr.
Alexander discovered wnderul possibilities in Mr. Broxon
and the latter appointed Mr. Cunnn CHAM must earn
his living by industry of yore. Hence the refrain
Perhaps he right to dissemble his love,
But why did he kick me down stairs?
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-01-08
THE BOSS AS A MAN.

There been rich bosses and poor BOSSES The sue
OF the political boss does not depend upon worldly
goods There have been bosses who yrants bos
who in way angles of mercy to the needy The
of the political boss does depend upon the
character of the There have been bosses who
criminals and bosses who honest The success of
the political boss does not depend upon his standing
ward the law Of his country. What in does boss
depend? successful boss is simply leader He must
know the polite thing do under any circumstances He
must be able advocate and present his views that
they will be adopted He must be upright Judge in
order that he settle the differences that arise from
time to time between his followers He must be dipo-
mat and an explaner-a diplomat with his superiors and
explainer to his followers. He must be seadfast tn
his friends. In short the political boss wherever you
ind him. has many of those traits of character and quality
OF mind that appeal to all Honesty his friends at
least at all times; foresight judgment and cool
ness and ability present his are the cardinal oua
ncatons of the successful political boss 1t will be seen
that the boss about the in respects as the
average successful in other walks of life By some
kink OF mind ne takes to politics rather than merchandise
ing bankng horsedoctoring successful boss is pretty
much OF a man wherever you find him
The above statements of the virtues of the boss are
timely in view of the fact that the Idaho legislature has
Just convened 1t will have boss this session as
uu last session and the session before and it will have
time without end In all likelihood the boss will be some
Shrewd Mormon like John W. Hart AT the close of the
session you will hear great deal about Mormon dicta-
ton and Mormon control of the legislature What Won
VIII near VIII IN large measure be The Mormon
VIII control and the Mormons will dictate The reason is
Plain II you want to beat the Mormons this game all
you have to do is to send to the legislature bigger and
better boSses-bgger and better men, if you prefer-bu
as tor us we like the word boss And take it from us be
only way to win control in the legislature elsewhere is
10 send forth the men who in such and such field
Inc Tribune rather enjoys Mormon dication and con-
troll We would enjoy it great deal more if the GENTLE
counties would make the little more interesting
by putting up a better fight
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-01-08
THE GOVERNOR GOES INTO THE BASEMENT.

Undoubtedly you already feel reduction in your
taxes Monday Immediately after taking oath of office
Governor Alexander down into the basement of the
state house per schedule The first man he came to
was the of the Hepburn park who has been
grinding the taxpayers of Idaho the of $4,000
month Alexander yanked out the supern-
tenoenr am rested He promised that as soon as the
senate convened he would yank the game warden.
All this is very we'll but under the impression that
Hon. Moses had it in for the bee Inspector first for we
all know that it he who has been singing us all along
Governor Alexander is going to save the people Of
Idaho $I,OOU,OOO per year. He has made start While
twelve hundred year is small step toward one mil
lion yet it is step The question arises do tie peo
pie approve of this kind OF economy? The state of Idaho
has invested in Hepburn park nearly $4,000 Tie ripe
timber in the park said be worth $50OOO The other
natural wealth of the tract is several times as great Is if
good economy to leave such wealth unprotected? 1t is
good policy for the state of Idaho do nothing toward
caring for Hepburn park which in few years will an
nuay attract thousands of sghtseers and tourists to
ldahof We have in Hepburn park great attraction
great playground and great of wealth 10 idaho
Shall we abandon it?
The Tribune believes that Governor Alexander will
prove to be penny wise and pound foolish We advise
him to keep above ground The legislature meets in the
second story and that story should occupy the attention of
the governor We imagine that the basement will be safe
in the hands of the antor
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-01-08
WHAT ARE HIS PECULIAR QUALIFICATIONS

Senator Dubois has put crrlp in the Idaho boom of
Senator Borah for president of the United States He
simply states that Senator Bora does take the boom
seriously which conclusion reflects credit on his acunen
as no else has taken it seriously all Most all of
us would take pleasure in seeing Idaho furnish president
Aside from state pride little to the candidacy
OF Senator Borah For months has been the fash
ion for Idaho journals publish encomiums on Senator
Borah with particular attention to him as presidential
possibility None of his admirers and they are legion so
tar as have have given in detail his qualifications
Tor this high office What those peculiar qualifications
and characteristics which would compel political party
to come to the weak insignificant of Idaho for its
candidate Tor president? Is it popularity? Big Tim Sul-
Ivan was the most popular the city of New York
Is 1t eloquence? William Jennings Bryan has world.
vide reputation for oatory and thrice he has been re-
Jected Is it magnetism? James G. Blaine was the most
magnetic man OF his day Is success in Congress- like
that which led to the nomination and election of Pres
dent Mckinley? 1t might be bat here Senator Borah is
sadly lacking For eight years he has been fddinp awav
at the Reclamation laws and nkering with the land laws
Ask any homeseader where he at today? Ask the Sen
ator himself? Is it any great achievement in diplomacy
or mastery OF foreign problems such as might have led
to the nomination of John Hay had he lived? Where are
ney In short aside from his mastery of ongue-graft;
his popularity in Idaho; and pleasing address; what are
the quallhcations OF William F. Borah for the presidency
of the United Statcs2
Senator Borah is fairly useful member of the senate
he Is probably above the average At any rate he suits
the people OF Idaho Let him abide, Let him abide
Idaho IS Christian state, controlled by Mormons and
governed by Jews-Understan?
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-01-08
PUBLIC SENTIMENT PRovoKEs CRITICISM.

We read the press faithfully and often most pro-
haby The press believe often reflects rather
than public sentiment If this be mankind has
reached high degree of kindness and charity
The prosecuting attorney of Ada county is conducting
investigation into the transaction of the recent state
administration and has indicated desire deve into the
past unto the time of letting the contracts for the
state capitol. The press halls the investigation with ioy
but not for the purpose of clearing the innocent dis
covering the guilty but in order that the regulations of
political opponents may possibly be besmirched. One
newspaper takes itself great pride because there is
possibility that suspicious it entertained months ago NAV
be substantiaed On the whole the press seems to re-
fleet hope and conviction that some prominent man or
other be found guilty Of crime in office
This is perhaps human nature and it is the purpose
the province of The Tribune to quarrel with human
nature. more charitable way take this investiga-
ton is to hope that all innocent Of crime or even
moral urpude in office but that if any be guilty he shall
be punished. AS minated however, in the beginning
have made but little progress in real charity and kind
toward fellows.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-01-08
Schoolmaster's Inck

Tony; you please, sir remarked little
was 9s'', oHsr one ne afternoon when school
LII III over father says he's going "a
H H,,r a pisi and would like to know if
Fl, certainly can" replied the school
, ,,"sIe r. I'm very fond OF pork Ton
your you, father to send along a lo;n III
na y 1t for my Sunday dinner Il
caI nut inc meat did not arriye and u
consequence, the schoolmastcr's & S,n ~
SGSy meaI was Of the pick-np var H""
o vi, Monday morning. thcrcfore y,
questioned little Tommy and -. ~
'''a a1!cd him him for his forgctruinap'all-
AK, FORGET" replied the yonngstcr 's -
I!dn,t forget The facr is fal6s sr' L;l,
XIII the pig; it got bcttcr,' e' '''' |
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-01-08
CALDWELL SHOULD GET BUSY

The entire west is looking forward to the Panama
Pacific exposition great business producer and i'm
migration inducer Nearly every of them will be will
ing locate invest In fact the great majority of the
people who from the east attend the exposition
will for the purpose of investing in some way or
other provided the investments are here
No western doubts the investment attractions of
the west and all parts of the We of Idaho while
admitting the attractions of other states ee that
we have superior attractions. If have the confidence
of belief should put forth effort to atra,
people Idaho. This applies in particular to Caldwell
and Canyon county This the banner agricultural county
of the state and should receive special attention at the
big fair. The Tribune has suggestions to offer as to
the best methods of securing this attention All we
know is that should get it, If hundreds or thousands
coming west and if Idaho has superior attractions
and Canyon county is the banner county of Idaho is
clearly get busy Have the people of this city
and county faith in their community its resources and
natural advantages?