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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-11-27
THE BUYING POWER OF A DOL

LAR. A bride and a groom went
fiat hunting. They discovered a
charming suite, not too large. The
pretty, fashionable wife was enthu-
siastic, the husband silent. When
the owner said the price was $65 a
month the young man shook his
head.
But it suits me exactly" said the
girl. 81 just can't give it up"
Weak protests from the husband,
mild negatives, and finally, "Of
course, darling, if you say you want
it, we'll take it"
The owner, a retired business man,
is something more than landlord.
He has fad, the study of human
nature.
I'm considerably interested in
you two young people" he remarked.
Would you object to telling me
what your salary isl"
The bride replied, ooh, $45
month"
"Then he has also another source
of income?"
well, not just now. But he has
expectations. His aunt"
The business man interrupted.
Don't you see, young lady, how alb
surd it is for this young man to ex-
pect to pay sos month rent on S45
a month salary?"
The girl shook her head. "But l
like this apartment" she said: 81
want it and 1 am going to have it."
The thing really happened. Salary
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-17

enioymHt aHhohe. The 9ightEH5dr
law would be still more humane. AS
for girls going to cabarets, l know
of so to 100 working with me and
they do not go to the cafes and cab
arets. Why Judge all by one. Mrs.
Clare Mountler says she goes. Per-
haps she enjoys the same. never
do and l know hundreds that don't
If she had to work as we have had
to she would be too tired to go to
such places. She should not turn her
own sex down as she has done in her
testimony.-Mrs. w. S.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-17
THANKS TO B. OIL wis

THANKS TO b. OIL wish to
express my gratitude to "B. OH" the
scholarly gentleman who assures US
and offers to furnish proof positive
that Whittier and not John L. Mil
ton, Bacon or Shakespeare wrote the
Barefoot Boy"
AS a searcher for truth, l accept it
when and where find it, even though
it destroys some long-cherished ideal
and further compels me to admit my
self mistaken on a subject l consid-
cred myself well nigh invincible.
Deep though my chagrin be, yet 1
cannot but pity poor Doc" and
pause in my mental desolation to shed
tear of commiseration in his behalf.
"B. OH" need not furnish me with
the proof, as l have before me a copy
of NoYum Orgapuum, Leucretius' no.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-17
cHAs. BECKER AND THE LAW.

i have read many articles in the
newspapers about Police Lieut.. Chas.
Becker of New York and l think if
there was any justice at all in the law
Chas. Becker would be the first one
hanged. 1t looks very much as if he
is the one who really killed this Ro-
seminal, noted gambler.
But, instead, they hang the other
four men first, not giving them the
least opportunity to fight for their
lives Chas. Becker was sentenced
to die about two years ago and since
then has been given new trial, de-
MED third one, and think he will
yet go free. If there is any justice at
all in the law in New York wouldn't
-Chas. Becker have been hanged with
the other four?
Iwould like to hear from some 9TH
ers on this question.-Meyer Fisch.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-17

DRUNKS.-It was Tweedle, Jr.'s
article in a March Day Book that
prompted me to write this letter. God
only knows how l have suffered
through drink. l would sign my
name, but l am afraid of my hus-
band. So much has been said and
written about religion, politics and
straphangers that 1 want to have a
say about saloon hangers. Also, how
about the window sill hangers who
wait and watch for their husbands
until all hours of the night. 1t is an
awful suspense that can't be under
stood only through experience. A wife
is not sure whether or not she will get
a pair of blue eyes when her husband
does arrive. And then she may have
to give up the bed to her drunken
better half" and sleep on the floor
herself
Mrs. Tweedle never had that ex-
perience, as, according to her letter,
her husband only takes one drink.
She wonders who will pay the reVe-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-17

nue. when the saloons are out of COM
mission. l could pay near to $780,
That is what my husband spends
land then some) in year.
Why is the saloon allowed to re-
main open so late at night when the
grocery store, even on Saturday
night, must close at 1870? Beware
of the moderate drinker.-A DRINKS
Wife. H
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-17
FASTING.

FASTING. - l know man who
had a bad case of piles. He cured
himself and has never been troubled
since by fasting. He didn't eat any
thing for two days. Whenever any
thing goes wrong with him he skips
his meals for day. Says he's going
to live to be a hundred years old. 1
think there's more to this fasting
than some people believe. Everything
else in the body circulates around the
stomach. Don't oYerwork it. C.
McAIIister, Hotel Wellington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-12

Washington May 11.-President Wilson had practically
decided tonight the first step in the policy which the Uni
ted States government will pursue result of the sinking
British liner Lusania with the loss of than
hundred American lives. The President will act promptly
within another day draft of communication to be
sent to Germany submitted to the cabinet today and
proved unanimously While official announcement was
learned that the United States would present and
upon explanation of the series Of incidents which
the pro nation of around the
sehe sin king Of the Falaba causing the death of
c. Thresher American citizen the attack by German
the American steamer Cushing the torpedoing of
the American GulfIght, and finally the destruction
without warning of the Lusitania with toll of than
thousand lives In what described by those familiar with
the firm and mistakable terms, the Presi
the intense feeling of the United States
happenings and in the of international law de-
ands adherence by Germ to the established rules OF
maritime warfare. The asks that
guarantee be given hereafter that unarmd merchant vessels
carving nonconbatants visited and searched when
countared the high by the German and
gers transferred place Of safety before any
prize is destroyed.
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WILLIAM BARNES, JR.

Governor William Sulzer. The court held
that no evidence had been produced
which in any way connected Mr.. Barnes
with the matter.
NreeIand Testimony Lost
The testimony Of II. n. vreeland for
mer president Of the Metropolitan Secur-
tiles Co., also was stricken from the rec
ord. MIR. vreeland told Of contributing
to q Republican campaign fund. He was
not permitted 10 answer a question as 10
whether he had also contributed TO the
Democratic fund during the same cam
paign.
The court refused TO strike out the res-
timony Of Roscoe Irwin, collector Of in
ternal revenue al Albany. Mr.. Irwin told
of seeing Charles T. Murphy Of Tam
many Hall about appointments The
court here held that Mr.. Twins testi-
mony should remain in simply TO show
the position of Mr.. Murphy in the Dem
ocratic party.
Neither would the court strike out
the testimony given by Loyal W
France, who swore that Mr.. Barnes
had told him he could vote the riff
raft Of the Democrats in the Repub-
Hcan primaries and SO disgust the
people that they would demand a re
peal Of the direct primaries law.
The jury was out Of the room during
all Of the arguments upon these mo-
tons
In a discussion with William NJ. "
ms, chief counsel for Mr.. Barnes, Jus
Continued on Page 5-coIumn p
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COL THEODORE ROOSEVELT

Syracuse, Y. Y, May 1.-Justice
William s Andrews, presiding in the
supreme curt at the trial Of William
Barnes suit for libel against Theodore
Roosevelt remarked in refusing today
to strike from the record testimony
concerning Mr.. Barnes on one hand
and direct primaries legislation, race
track legislation, franchise tax legis-
lation and the opposition to Governor
Hughes on the other, that such evil
dence did not show any corruption or
improperly on the part Of Mr.. Barnes
and that it was allowed 10 remain in
the record simply and solely TO show
the plaintiff position in the Republi-
can party.
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NEUTRAL VESSELS
4N WAR ZONE SAFE
/ FROM SUBMARINES
Germany Changes Attitude Toward Shipping
Justifes Pres ent Warfare

d Washington. May II. Ger
many, through Ambassador &C.
ard today notified the United
tates that submarine COM
nanders had been specifically
Instructed not to harm neutral
Vessels not engaged in hostile
Vets, and that Germany would
bay for damages to such ships
h the war zone.
i Neutral ships carrying con-
haband VIII be dealt with, the
announcement says. according
b the rules of naval warfare.
Il neutral ships are accidentally
lkmaged in the war zone, Ger
nany viii express its regret and
ny damages without prize
burt proceedings.
h The German government jus
6fes its submarine warfare on
he ground that England is
threatening to starve the civil
"a population Of Germany by
cohibiting neutral commerce in
odstutfs and other necessaries.
ln previous communications
erms<y has disclaimed re-
possibility for any harm that
light befall neutral vessels ven
ring into the war zone.
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Text of Statement

The text Of the announce
ment cabled by Ambassador
Gerard which was issued by
the Berlin foreign Office in
the form Of a circular, fol-
lows:
"First-InperiaI German gov
eminent naturally has no inten-
ton OF causing to be attacked by
submarines or air craft such neu-
trial ships Of commerce in the zone
OF naval warfare, or definitely de-
scribeo in the notice of the German
admiralty staff OF Feb. 4th last, as
have been guilty of no hostile act.
On the contrary, the most definite
instructions repeatedly have been
issued to German war vessels to
avoid attacks on such ships under
all circumstances. Even when
such ships have contraband Of war
on board, they are dealt with by
submarines solely, according to the
rule Of international law applying
to prize warfare.
1wo-Shouid neutral ship
nevertheless come to harm through
German submarines or air craft on
account OF an unfortunate OK in
/ the above mentioned zone OF nava!
warfare the German government
will unreservediy take its RESPONSE
bility therefore. In such a case
it will express its regrets ana af-
ford dam oes without frs: insti-
tuting 2 prize court action.
"Three-lt is the custom of tire
German government as soon as the
sinking of a neutral ship in the
above r1entiore5 zone OF naval
warfare is ascrihed TO German war
vessels TO institute an immediate
investi sation into the cause if
grounds appear thereby to be CIV
en- for assertion OF such hypoth-
esis German navy places itself in
communication with the interested
neutral government SO the latter
may also institute Investigation.
- NllS NC HtGii S'SN-i tfff'Ci'% -
thereby convinced that the ship
has been destroyed by German
war vessels, it will not delay in
carrying Oh. the provisions Of par
asrapr TWO above. In case the
German government contrary to
the viewpoint Of the neutral gov
eminent, is convinced by the re-
suit 81 inves. cation, the German
government has already on several
occasions declared Itself ready 70
allow the question TO be deoided BY
al international investi CATION conn
mission, according 70 chapter three
CT The Hague Conference, October
IS, 1907, for the peaceful solution
OF international disputes.
(x)-lndioates word missing in
text.
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ANT|-GERMAN
M0bAT.TACkS
STIR LONDON

London, May 1.-THE east end OF
London tonight was the scene of Sc
rious anti-German riots, arising from
the Indignation over the sinking OF
the Lusitania and the air raid on
Southland early yesterday morning
Mob attacks on German shops oc-
CURED in the Poplar LImehouse Step
ony, Walthamstow Bethnalgreen and
Camdetown and othe rdislricts. Win
dows were smashed. shutters and
doors were torn down and premises
were wrecked and in some instances
the inmates of the house were NAL
treated.
Large bodies Of police were called
out to suppress the disturbances and
eventually restored.
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London, May II, 1910 p. m.-With
two Of the grea test battles Of the war
If progress-one between Arraas and
the Belgian coast, and the other In
western Galicia-to say nothing of the
operations in the Dardanelles and
lesser enga gements along the eastern
and western fronts, the armies Of the
belligerents are now fully occupied.
The battle in northern France AMI
Flanders might be divided into three
sections. From the coast to Dix
munde. the Belgians supported by
French marines have taken the Of
fensive and besides repulsing German
counter attacks, have gained a foot
ing on the right bank Of the User ca
nal. Beyond Ypres the Germans con-
tinue to attack the British lines and
are again using gas and a tremen-
dous amount of artillery, but, accord
ing to the British version, without
making any impression. Further to
the south, as far as Arras, the French
continue their offensive and have
made very material progress.
The greatest importance is attach
ed to the French operations as they
threaten the German line OF COM
n.unication for the armies on the Disc
and the Aisna.
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by MASTER
cULFL|CHT
edered to Follow the
Course Laid Out by
British Patrol Vessels
HAD
NO FLAG FLYING

Washington, May 1.-THE state de-
btment late today made public q
|Dn statenent by Ralph E. Smith,
liner chief officer and now master
the American steamer Gulfl!ght.
>cribing the torpedoing of that yes
May l off the Sicilian island.
ben torpedoed the officer says, the
flight was flying a large Amer-
ensign, six by ten feet in size.
said he saw the submarine but
uld not distinguish or see any flag
hg on her"
Easter Smith further says that
Euy before the submarine was
hted two British patrol boats. the
and Fire took position on Ell
side Of the Gulf light and order
her to follow them to the Bishop
bthouse.
"a personally observed our flag was
nnding out well to the breeze" the
Ser stated.
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Official Note
On Operations
In DardenelleS

Paris, May 11.-10.5O P. M.
following note concerning
the operations in the Darda-
nelles was issued tonight:
ION the evening Of May 8, the
Franco British forces operating in the
south of the GaIiipoli peninsula de-
Iivered general attack, supported by
the guns Of the allied fleet, against
the Turkish positions, which already
had been penetrated the day before.
"our troops, with conspicuous spir.
it and courage. carried at the point Of
the bayonet several lines Of trenches
on the heights in the neishberhood Of
krithia. On May 9, they eonso!idat-
ed and fortified themselves on the
ground conquered the previous day.
The Turks have made no attempt to
deliver counter attack"
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Hearing on 1911 Election

Justice Andrews added that he con-
sidered that some of the evidence
might bear upon the election in 1911
Of a United States senator TO succeed
Chauncey NJ. Depew and that ii should
remain for that reason also. He pre-
viously stated, il a discussion Of that
election, that any o1nbinalion between
the leaders Of opposite parties was i'm
proper.
The court struck out stipulation to
the effect that there was ''rottenness"
in many departments Of the state govern
ment- This stipulation was formulated
from a statement made by John a. Hen
messy, who was investigator for former
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-12

The German government states
that responsibility for the loss Of the
Lusitania rests with the British gov
eminent which through their plan Of
starving the civil population Of Ger
many has forced Germany to resort
to retaliatory measures. The reply to
this is as follows:
las far back as last December Ad-
miral Won Tirpitz, CThe German ma
rine minister) in an interview fore
Swallowed a submarine blockade Of
Great Britain and a merchant ship
and a hospital ship were torpedoed
Jan. 30 and Feb. l, respectively.
The German government, on Feb.
4th, declared their intention OF insti-
tuting general submarine blockade
Of Great Britain and Ireland with the
avowed purpose Of cutting OF sup
plies for these islands. This blockade
was put into effect Feb. Is.
LAS already stated, merchant YES
sells had, as a matter Of fact, been
sunk by a German submarine at the
end Of January. Before February 4,
no vessel carrying food supplies for
Germany had been held up by His
Majesty's government, except on the
ground that there was reason TO be-
lieve the foodstuffs were intended for
use of the armed forces Of the enemy
or the enemy government.
EnsIandPs Retaliation
His Majesty's government had, how
ever, informed the state department on
Jan. g that they felt bound to place in
q prize court the foodstuffs Of the steam
er WiIhelmina. which was going to a
German port, in view Of the government
control Of the foodstuffs in Germany, as
being destined for the enemy government,
therefore liable to capture.
1.-THE decision Of His Majestys gov
eminent to carry out the measures laid
down by the order-in-council was due to
the action Of the German government In
insisting on their submarine blockade.
''This, added to other attractions OF in
CONTINUED on Page Column p
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ALL ARMIES OCCUPIED ALONG
THE EUROPEAN WAR FRONTS
WITH TWO OF THE GREATEST
BATTLES NOW IN PROGRESS

According to the French report, the
Germans, their railway line having been
damaged by allied airmen, have brought
up reinforcements by motor cars. They
have been met by the concentrated fire
Of the French artillery. Around Ypres
the Germans, before launching their at
tacks which have been delivered on sue
cessve days. thoroughly searched the
ground with heavy and light guns. Of
ficers and men who have escaped from
it state that the trenches were utterly
destroyed and the ground churned up by
the shells.
Nevertheless the British found some
kind of shelter and when the German in
fantry tried to advance they were moved
down There are no signs. however. Of
the German attack slackening. Many be-
neve that the biggest effort yet under
taken to reach the French coast ports
is now under way.
Russian Endeavors
The Russians are making desperate ef-
forts to stop the Austro-German onrush
in western Galicia. Despite the serious
reverse they have suffered in the west
ern part OF the province, the Russians
continue their attacks in eastern Galicia
and along the eastern section Of the Car
pathians.
At the other end OF the line, in the
Baltic provinces. the Russians apparently
have brought up q force sufficiently
strong TO drive back the German gaidess
via wan fhrsatening Nitau-
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Notice Not an Excuse

The President points out, it is I'M
derstood, that the United States in
its note which said Germany would be
held to strict accountability" for any
attacks on American vessels or lives
had not admitted any right on the
part Of Germany to carry on such
methods Of warfare and declares
moreover that the giving Of Official
notice Of an intention to commit an
unjustifable act did not justify the
act or make it lawful.
Possibilities
What will follow In the event of re-
fusal by Germany to comply with the ex-
pressed wishes Of the note about to be
sent, no one Of the Presidents official
family would predict. They said the
= AGSldCAi W0o oSlSA aA14A1CQ ~ DeS 1iiAs
and deal with each situation as it arose
1t was pointed out. too, that in his speech
at Philadelphia in reference to peace Mr..
Wilson was expressing merely an ideal
that he wished America could and would
follow.
Persons familiar with the PRESIDENT
point of view said. however, that he was
by no means unprepared for or unaware
of the possible eventua1ities Of the pres
ent crisis and knew that circumstances
and events over which the United States
might have no control might make Wig.
orous action necessary.
Significant Circular
The circular from the German govern.
ment to neutral countries assuming re-
sponsibility and promising reparation fol
any damage in the war zone to neutra.
vessels will not affect the determined
course OF the President It was consider.
cd by the cabinet today. but high on
Gals later pointed out that there II nc
guarantee in It that the lives Of Ameri.
cans win be safeguArded, - submarines
cannot accommodate passenger or crew
e the vessels they attAck Law encarl
{csaGilGsd % P1as 5csaann n
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me text Of Capt Smiths Statement
nDws:
- May II, 1915.
LII Ralph E. Smith, now master
e ne steamship Gulfight. At the
mencement Of the voyage was
- officer. The ship left Port Arthur
kthe tenth day Of April, 1916. abou,
j. NJ. laden with q tank cargo of
eoAne and wooden barrels of lubri-
ing oil. The voyage was uneventful
zen about half way across the Al
tic the wireless operator told me
re was a British cruiser in our Vi
Hty and that he had MESSAGES from
snip the whole time since leaving
Arthur, but she made no direct
amumcaton with. or to, our shin
M the sound Of the wireless mes
rs. given out by the British shin
seemed to maintain the same dis
ce from Us until about three davs
pre- We reached the mouth OF the
lish channel.
"a the first day Of May, about II
continues on Page +CoIumn u
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VANDERBILT
BODY FOUND
SAYS REPORT

Queenstown. May II, 3.03 a M
There is a persistent rumor current
here that Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilts
body has been recovered on the Irisl:
coast Webb Wade. Mr.. Vanderbilt's
secretary, is investigating the rumo-.
London. May II, 239 a. m.-The
Daily Mail asserts that the body If
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt has been
found and is being taken into Queens
town.
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Statement in Reply to
German Contentious
in Sinking of the Gu
nard Liner
CLAIMS GERMANY
BEGAN BLOCKADE
'InfractiOns of Interna-
tional Law by Ger
many Led to British
Reprisals"

London, May 11.-9.07 P. NJ.
Inquiry in official circles here
elected tonight the following
statement representing the Bri-
fish official view of Germany's
justification for torpedoing the
Lusitania, which Germany
transmitted to the state depar-
ment at Washington:
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Communication to Germany Has Been Drafted
And Will Be Sent Within Day or Two
Demands Explanation Of Germany's APP
parent Attitude Toward U. s. Since the
Proclamation Of War Zone Around the
British Isles
INSISTS UPON GERMAN ADHERENCE TO
THE ESTABLISHED RULES OF WARFARE

Officials Close to President Affirm He Is Pre-
pared for and Aware of Possible Eventuali-
ties Understood He May Communicate Dr.
rectly with the Kaiser - Circular from Ger
many on New Orders to Submarines Will
Not Affect PRESIDENT Course
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THE WEATHER
FAIR

Washington, May 11-Following the
forecast Tor northern New England:
Fair Wednesday and Thursday.
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Boston FORECAST

Boston Forecast
Boston, May 11.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair Wednesday and
THURSDAY; moderate south winds
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Text of Statement

Ehe text Of Capt: Smiths statemen,
rnws.