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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-05-11
PRESENT CERNANY'S NOTE
TO STATE DEPARTMENT
BernstOrf Delivers Text Ex-
Pressing Regret for Loss
of American Lives.

Washington, May 11.-Count Won
Bernstorff, the German ambassador
today, accepting as authentic the text
Of Germanys formal expression of re-
gret for the loss of Americans ON the
Lusitania, which was received in last
nights news dispatches, formally pre-
sented the statement today to the
state department The official text
has not yet reached the. embassy be-
cause of difficulties of wireless COM
munication. H. ,f& 1,
When the German am bassador left
Secretary Bryan's office he said he
had delivered the message forwarded
from Berlin.
That is all I can say" he added.
For anything more, l resectfully re-
fera2you to the secretary of state
While the ambassador was talking
Secretary Bryan came out of his Of
flee with an armfuI Of documents.
NJ s'Thc am bassador has just deliv-
cred to me q note from his govern
rnent which was carried in the press
dispatches last night, said the sec
rotary pointing to a document in his
hands which he took with him to the
cabinet meeting. ....
Secretary Bryan was asked if there
was any discussion with the Germa n
ambassador concerning the note Or
the Lusitania matter.
Nothing that I can talk about"
replied the secretary.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-05-11
NO GENERAL CANCELLATION
OF SAl|KGs TO EUROPE
Sinking of Lusitania Fails to
Stop Travellers from
Crossing Atlantic.

New York, May 11.-No general
cancellation Of the sailings of steam
ers or of passages engaged from New
York to European ports has followed
the sinking of the Lusitania accord
ing to agents of steamships lines here
They say, however, that there been
an increase in the popularity of ves-
sells flying neutral flags. The fact that
the American Line has stopped book
ing third class passengers for the st.
Louis, which is due to leave here May
Is, was cited as an evidence of this
The agent of the French Line said
that the sinking of the Lusitania
would not prevent them from sending
their steamers across as usual. At
the offices of the scandinavian Amer
lean and HoIsnd-America Lines 1t
was stated that no sailings had been
cancelled. Gts q. ~
Agents of the white Star Line said
the Cyrnric would sail from New
York for Liverpool next Friday, May
IA, according to schedule. Forty
cabin and 800 steerage passengers al
ready are booked for that steamer.
At the Offices OF the Cunard Line II
was said that no instructions have
been received from liverpool regard
ing the satlings OF its steamers and
there have been no cancellations
It was estimated that 1850 pas-
sengers are on bo1fd the various
steamers from American ports bound
for destination that will take Them
within range of German submarine
activity.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-05-11
Arrested FOR ARSON.

Danbury, May 11.---John Marion.
brother of Mrs. ]. j. Hackett, pro-
prietress of the Savoy hotel in this
city, was placed under arrest this fore
noon charged. with arson. The police
claim that Marion set the fire which
endangered the lives of the fifteen
occupants of the hotel early Monday
morning. The police state that they
have found where Marion purchased
quart of Kerosene oil at 1880
o'clock Sunday night, less than two
hours before the fire was discovered.
Marion will be arraigned in the city
court tomorrow.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-05-11
TESTIMONY TO STAY In RECORD.

Syracuse, N. Y, May 11.-Justice
VIM. S. Andrews, presiding in the sd
preme court here at the trial Of VIM.
Barnes suit for libel against Theodore
Roosevelt remarked, in refusing, to-
day, to strike from the record testi-
mony concerning Mr.. Barnes on one
hand, and direct primaries legislation,
franchise tax legislation and the op-
position to Governor, Hughes on the
other, that such evidence did not show
any corruption or improperly on the
part of Mr.. Barnes and that it was al.
lowed to remain in, the record simply
and solely to show the plaintiffs po-
sition in the republican party. t-.t
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-05-11
NEW Federal LEAGUE.
Hartford, New Haven and Springfield
I'm the Circuit

Providence, r. L., May 11.-Oficials
of the Colonial Baseball league an
nounced today that the circuit had
been enlarged from six clubs in fiyc
cities to an eight city league with new
teams established at Springfield.
Mass, and New Haven and Hartford.
Conn. These cities were formers
represented in the Eastern associa-
ton.
The leagues season will open on
Saturday and the Springfield, Hart
ford and New Haven teams will play
on the road until the schedule is re-
yised.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-05-11
NEIGHBoRs SAVE HOUSE.

Neighbors of DIR. c. F. Erickson
saved his residence on Kensington
road from being burned to the ground
at about s o'clock last night when DIR.
and Mrs. Erickson We're away from
home. The fire was largely confined
to one room, the contents OF which
penetrated the whole house. II is be-
iieved the fire started from an over
heated pipe.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-05-11
JAPAN is DRAFTING
TREATY WITH CHINA
Pact Based Upon Acceptance of Pro-
visions i'm Toxic Governments Ulu-
b, matum to the Picking Regime.

Toxic, May IL, 10:45 a. m.-The
japanese foreign office is drafting a
treaty with China based upon the ae-
ceptance of the provisions i'm Japan's
ultimatuna. including the restoration
of Kiao-Chau.
Admitting that the public is dis
pleased with the results of negotia-
tons, the conservative press is urging
the japanese to exercise self-restraint
with regard to China.
Advices from Picking state that II Il
believed there Russia will demand
privileges in north Manchuria similar
to those granted japan in South Man
churia.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-05-11
WANTS TO MARRY.

Victim of Joseph Socofsky's- Assault
Sorry She Had Him Arrested.
This afternoon vadislaw Bojnowski,
who complained to the police that she
was indecently assaulted last night by
Joseph Socofskn, sought out Attorney
Daniel E. O'Keefe this afternoon and
begged him to secure Joseph's re-
lease. The accused man is held in
$500 bonds for the superior court
This morning Socofski showed q
willingness to marry the girl and this
afternoon she also expressed keen
desire to become his wife and drop
the nauseating proceedings against
him. Lawyer O'Keefe went to Hart
ford to confer with States Attorney
Alcorn on the matter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-05-11
MRS. KINBALL ELECTED.

Chosen Vice-prcsident of Women
Workers-NcXt Session in This City.
elected vice-president of the Connec-
ttcut Association of Women Workers
at the silver anniversary meeting Of
the organization held yesterday after
noon in Bristol Addresses were made
by prominent members. Auto rides
were enjoyed by the delegates to Lake
Compounce.
The next session of the Women
Workers will be held in this city next
year. A council meeting will be held
next January at which time the exact
date will be decided upon.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-05-11
WE'RE FEDERAL MEN HERE?

There was some speculation on the
street today as to the identity Of two
strange men who were in town today
accompanied by Chinaman. 1t was
rumored that the duo were secret SER
vice men and the Chinaman had bee
arrested for federal offense, but
verif1cation was lacking. The police
know nothing OF the incident.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-05-11
MAURITANIA NOT TO SAIL.

London, May IL, 1926 a. m-The
sailing of the Cunard line steamer
Mauritania, sister ship of the Lusi-
tania, advertised for May %, has been
cancelled.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-05-11
REBELS ROUTED.
Government Troops Victorious in
Battles Near Cape Haiticn,

Battles Near Cape Haiticn.
Cape Haitien. May IA battle
occurred today on the heights near
Cape Hatien between government
troops and forces Of DIR. Rosalvo Bobo,
leader of the revolutionary movement
against President Guillaume. The
government forces were victorious.
DIR. Bobo came to Cape Hatien May
and held the city until government
troops were brought up.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-05-11
ALLIES WIN 4
At SEVERAL
War Between Italy
Umpire Regarded |
OH.y Question /
-------.---s.-...'
TURKS ANKIaRAlf /
BABYLON


mans Both Claim 81
cafpatilians - tm'n
Drops Two Bombs
Wounding six Persos
The newly inauRur
movement OF the allies
section of the front n,
northwestern France h
general engagement
intensity The Official
Berlin today comedies
have won ground betwe
Melville but attacks
said to have been repe
mans announce the car
trenches over a width
fourth of a mile In N
berry -Au- Bac.
The Paris war Office
tiles made gains vest
GUM, near Arras, Err
several other points.
man attacks were bea
Reports Are col
Russian claims To NJ
Carpathians are offset
war Office report that
gains have been made
attempts Of the Russia
pursuit of the Austria
were defeated with NJ
the Russians.
Italian officers and ID
Lind up to the age Of 3
yesterday to re1oin fu|
Immediately. AUSTRIAN
forces are concentratin
War Almost tTnav
War between italy al
empires is now rcgafda
almost unavoidable.
20 be only a slender <
agreement will fse fe/
tary preparations arc
vigorously and political
war apparently has
away.
In Paris II Is rum)
and Austria have decl
italy. but 80 far A. IS
is no bases for sucl, f< III
despatch gives what b
an offer Of territorial H1|
Austria described aH IN
Italy. inasmuch az Il
and Istria. Heavy {ix1
in progress on the Cd
sula during the iVst 4
though accounts Of {1|
in complete epntradiclE|
fetal statement issued
nople says tho FrencI'|
troops made -four atina
Burnu on Sunday butt
back with heavy losses
serted that three battai|
9. 900 men were annihiIn
despatch from Athens ID
that the allies made
on Friday and 4
that the Turkish LOSSES
ing were Estimated 81
A German aeroplanr
Denis, o. suburb Of a,a
dropped two bombs.
W 20 wounded.
French OlliriA, a
Paris. May az. 2t20|
wsr Office thit a.f1|
the following staterItnt
gress OF hostilitiess
I'm Belgium. near
enemy endeavore1 bN d
10 recapture the posIfioI
ns the day before vesi ~
were, however. rfpulscN 4
ITO the north Or Arrs
has continued. MondnI.
took possession fret 81
And then OF IN eaetetn|
tof carts'xs and
read from c,eieoxX
-sarency, where ws toq'I|
prisoners, Including THREE
several machine|
invested by our troops Q'|
and Is reduced 70 nx1*l
nunication with the @ei4l
Germans Suffer iSe4xs
"The forces brought b}
rom Lens and from Dul
were not Successes
n getting the adrunt
ltrong counter attacks /
,nder our fire during The
Monday. at the same Ia
cry heavy Iosses
These attacks took III
4 Loos, at Notre Dams ~
'auchez, and at Melville
II this last mentioned piHi
crritory, at the same &
bout one hundred prise
OF officers taken
esterday evsrins Is nor<
suffer lenrtl,ar on
Monday night tho *n<
further check. The
aclSs to the north Of N.
'aast. preceded 81 81 "
ardment were complete
nd we retained alI the ef
y US, at the same time in
eavy losses on our assn
ne remainder or the from
.---.s-.=s.-.-.-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-05-11

= DdTtSNT tut" HIIIUtI--EUlth Taylor,
Ruth Wigglesworth, Amy wigeles-
worth, Florence kronho ohm, Edfu,
Kronholrn, Edith Symonds, HATTIE
Jackson and Alma Lasher.
The entertainment is under the d.
recuon of Miss Wcsoott
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-05-11
PHILATHE.,,s ENTERTAINMENT
Methodist Church Girls VIII Hold So
cial Tomorrow Evening.

musical entertainment and histor-
icaT sketch entitled. THE Women Who
Did, will be given by members OF
the Philathea class of the Trinity
M. e. church, Wednesday evening.
The program is as follows:
se.ection-Sunday School Orchestra
Carmina Waltz son---Fannie T..
Holmes. WIKI
Piano selection--Alfna Lashcr.
Song-"I Know, Airline Root.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-05-11

CONTINUED on Tenth Page
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-06-26
INSURANCE RATE
MAY BE REDUCED

San Bcnito. Texas. June 26.-Action
was taken AZ the last meeting of the
San Benito city commissioners by which
it is hoped to effect a considerable re-
duction in the San Benito fire rate.
The council appointed a fire marshal,
naming city marshal j. Frank Carr 70
include these among has other duties,
and also passed an arson ordinance.
The appointment of the marshal will
reduce the three cents, and the adop-
tion of the arson ordinance will reduce
the rate two cents.
j. II. Collins has been appointed city
clerk Of the city Of San Benito, 10 sue
cecd Bricc Frazier. resigned. Mr..
F'razier's resignation will ga into cf.
feet July l.. when he and his family
expect 10 leave for Denver.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-06-26
VARSITY REGISTRATION
SHOWS A FALLING OFF

University Station. Texas. june %
The registration AT the University school
during the first few DAYS threatened Ia
fall considerably under the registration
Of 1914. Indeed. nj the end of the second
dav. the registration was 100 under the
figure for the corresponding day last
year. However. registration picked M
during the first week until il ran ~ the
close OF the first week 30 ahead of The
number for the corresponding date last
year The total j. now l91J. with every
prospect that the second week will close
with registrations above the 1900 mark
not including summer law students. This
is fully half as many a. register during
the regular SESSION 40 the Main niNrr
Sity. Many Texas teachers. perhaps
ithree-fourthS of the total attendance.
are improving the opportunity afforded
bv vacation 10 brush M methods Of tea
ching and 10 secure a higher grade nf
teachers certificate.
There are about ~ teachers registered
ia the course liz agricultural education
under Professor ". :. TAYLOR. One ia
cidcntal and attractive feature 81 This
course il field study If Texas birds. with
a view t. acquiring a knowledge Of those
birds Of economic Importance and these
which are enemies ~ production. The
first field excursion was taken Monday
morning at . o'clock when forty seven
members of the class assembled on the
campus and later invaded the woOdy
east uf Austin under Prof Taylur'S iii
%rcctiOn for the purpose If observing and
identifying the fcathc"rtl Inhabitants.
More than twenty different specimens
were discovered and their habits. useful
ness and faults explained IN 'thc III
Struct0r. A like excursion u planned
for each Monday morning If the school
term.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-06-26
THE NEWS IN THE MAGIC VALLEY
Sales Around
San BenitO Increase

San Benito. % Judging from the
letters being received from recent par
chaSers of land ON the San Benitu
tract. and applications being filed III
the office of the San Ben.to CONNER
cial Club, this Fall will witness 4
large influx of new residents "a this
tract. There have been probably close
to fifteen hunderd acres of new land
sold TO northern people this season
50 far, and this for the most part in
small sized tracts. a great many Of
which have been. and are now under
going clearing 10 be- ready for a fall
and winter crop. Applications for land
To rent far exceed the number filed
for the corresponding period last year
and indications point 10 a record mum
ber tins season. 4 great many people
being attracted here by the good re.
suits accomplished BY local farmers
With the marked Improvement III the
handling and marketing of winter
truck products brought about this past
season. the proposed installation of AZ.
ditiCnal facilities for the handling ooi
staple as well ~ co-operatr closer with
their sales agencies angurs exceeding.
~ well for the coming year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-06-26
REMOVAL OF SPIDERWEB
OFFICES Is OPPOSED

San Benito. Tex, June.26A protest
against the reported plan to move the
.hcadquarter offices Of the San Benito
and Rio Grande Valley railroad from
San Benito Il kingsvillc effective Au-
gust !. under arrangements merging
the Spidcrwrb with the Gulf Coast
Lines. was sent Wednesday by thte
Commercial Club 10 the State Rail
road Commission al Austin. a copy of
the letter was also forwarded Ia j. :.
Pyeatt. manager under tine receiver Of
the Gulf Coast Lines. The letter fol
lows:
1T has como to the notice of this
organization that the San Brnito 4
Rio Grandc Valley Railroad Go. have
given up their quarters IN this city.
effective August first. intending "a
move the offices to kingSville. so WI
are informed.
''You may consider this as 4 pro
test against any contemplated action
on the part of the San Benito q Rio
Grande Valley Il. II. officials il an
effort 10 transfer the headquarters
from San Benito. aud that such action
viii hr resisted by the means avail.
able
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-06-26
ORDER

~ Il ordered ~ thr board ri trustees uf the
brownsville Independent School District that
an election ~ held ~ the public school building
on Ninth street. between Adams and Madison
streets. in the town AZ Brownsville. Texas. III
said Brownsville Independent School District
on the 10Th day Of July. 1918. a. determine
whether the board w trustees II said district
shall have power t. annually levy and collect
. tan upon all taxable property in said district.
for the support and maintenance ~ public free
schools IN said brownsville Independent School
District. uf and at the rate ~ not exceeding ~
cents on the 500 valuation II taxable property
IN the district; such tax. If voted. to be levied
and collected for the year 1915 and annually
thereafter unless il ~ discontinued az pro-
vided ~ law.
l.. T.. Barbour t. hereby appointed manager
uf said election. and he shall select two judges
and two clerks e. assist him in holding the
same.
None but property tax payers who are quail
tied voters in said brownsville independent
School District. shall vote al said election.
\ copy If this order signed by the president
and attested by the ~secctary IT this board shall
serve ~ proper notice ~ said election. and the
president shall cause notice ~ sand election a.
be- given IN accordance with law.
(SealD j. l.. WORKMAN.
President
Attested this 10Th day Of June, A. u. 1915.
+. T.. STARCH.
Secretary. a~-G192G-T31i
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-06-26
Roomy Roadster Comfort

There l. a. much room Ia the Model 81
Touring Roadster a. IN most large, heavy
roadsters costing several times a. much.
There l. a. much comfort in the depth
and Sofetne~> Of IT. dIvan upholstery. in
the re>tful angle ~ the seats, a. in any
roadster AZ any price. And the roadster
type Of body admittedly Offers the maxi
mum Of riding comfort, with it, center
>lung seat and evenly balanced weight.
But words can mol adequately describe
the roOmy comfort of Model 80 Roadster.
Only by sitting in the car-ridlng IN it,
can IL unusual qualities be- appreciated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-06-26

Only by driving II can YOU realize it, con
yenience Of control. and feel the thrill OF
it, power responding instantly. surely, IL
Your slightest touch on the throttle.
The enjoyment of these advantages on
long tours l. augmented by the con
venience OF the storage space under the
rear deck. and the unusually large capacity
of the gasoline tank.
The windshield j. adjustable TO any posi-
ton. and with the top and curtain up. pro-
yide~ complete protection In bad weather.
Model 50 Roadster l. an all-year-around
ear. quick. economical and dependable, and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-06-26
Only a Few Can Go.

Those who 30 not have To consider
expense are now going to health re
sorts 10 yet rid Of impurities ia the
system that cause rheumatism, rack
ache, aching joints and painful mus
cleS. If YOU can not go. yet feel You
need relief from pain and misery, lct
Foley Kidneys Pills. They restore The
kidneys 10 activity ana make y)u feel
well and strong. Maritime Drug Store.
north corner Market square.-adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-06-26
AUGUST q Will tie Observed.

London. .Tunc E.-EVrrV civ aud VT
lage i'm the British empire will observe
"Wednesday. August 4. the anniversary
.cf the declaration of war. ~ a holiday
and meetings will 10 held Ia reaflirm
Britain'S determination t. fulfill her
VOWS of victory.
The plans for the day are being or
eanizcd by the COMMITTEE for National
Patriotic Organizations" Of which Pre-
micr ASquith. Mr.. Balfour. aud Lord
EOScbcry are officers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-06-26

suited alike To- pleasure and business uses.
IA town or country.
To the physician, the salesman, or any
one whose vocation demands frequent trips
about Town or out into the ~country-trip~
that can not wait for good weather and
good roads-its always ready power and
fully. Yet To these qualities are added
comfort and convenience equalled ia few
high priced ears, and q snap and grace N
appearance that gives Just cause for pride.
II takes hut a few seconds % raiSe or
lower the top. and when il y up the bows
are not IN the way.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-06-26
Pr0feSsorShip Offered Mr.. BRYAN.

Chicago, June 26.-William j. Bryan ha-
been offered the char a political economy
in a Mid Western University. according
TO a story printed here today. The post j.
said to pay 5000 4 year. The University
Of Indiana i suggested strongly a. the
school in question.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-06-26
Wednesday. by shooting.

Wednesday. by ShootiIg.
Another alleged German nv. i;rbcrt
Ro>enthal. who j. said 10y the police tn
have confessed that he WAS sem a. Eng
land bv the German admiralty - 80
tain information ON naval matters. T. 90
h. court mnriialed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-06-26
w. ]. Bryan To Sell
His Valley Lands

Washington. June William Jennlng~
Bryan viii close ont IN Texas holding +.
according Ia an announcement today.
which places hi- 2OO-acrc farm M Mission
on the market. The former secretary of
state says that he has no lime t. attend
To the project.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-06-26
6 Militia Companies May Be Mustered Out

Washington. ID. G.. June 26.-Captain
Collins II. Ball. United States Army. at
Austin. was today ordered to inspect COM
mand~ Of the Texas National Guards al
San Antonio. Fl Pa~o. Fort Worth. Waxa-
hachie. Temple and Taylor 10 determine
their right u he cIa~sed a. organized mil
itia.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-06-26
Moore Robinson.

San Benito, Texas. june 2G.-Rev.
George Colt Moore and Miss Bessie Rob
inson were married on June 10 AZ the First
Presbyterian church in Palestine. Texas.
Rev. Moore i pastor ~ the Presbyterian
church IN San Bcnito. The bride T. 4
daughter of Rev. and Mr.. g.. :. Robinson
of Palestine.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-06-26
Few Want 10 Study German

London. June 25.-The whole of Great
CT London. with It's population Of over
seven millions. has produced only eight
cen students who wish 10 study German
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-06-26
Sh OF as AIlened SDv.

London. June 25.-F. Robert Muller
who 81 June 1. wa >found guilty ~ Tho
Old Bailey court If bicng Il German shy
was executed in the Tower IL London
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-06-26

at the special summer sessions Of the
free schools. which open this month. The
educational authorities werr prepared
Ia open classes in German i'm thirty three
districts Of the city but one class will
suffice for all the applicants. For The
study ~ French. there were applications
from 100 students. Onc hundred stu
dents are to take the study If Russian.