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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-05-12
SURVIVORS STORIES
IN WAR HORROR
BRAVE IN EMERGENCY.
Tales of Those Left Indicate Cour'
age and Goodness of Many on
Board.

Board.
Queenstown, (via London), May
8.-Clinton Bernard of New York,
a first cabin survivor of the Lusi-
tania, said of his experiences:
although it was a tremendous
shock to everybody there was not
as much excitement as one would
expect in such a catastrophe. It
occurred so suddenly we had not
much time to realize what was hap
pening.
when I saw the ship was sinking
I jumped overheard. I had no life
belt but I picked up a bit Of fot-
sam. Finally got to an upturned
boat and clung to that. Later, with
some others who had swan to this
boat, we managed to right it and
climbed in and started to rescue
those we could reach.
"The German submarine made no
attempt to save anybody. We saw
it for moment just before it dove.
"The first torpedo struck US be-
tween the first and second tunnels.
The Lusitania shook and settled
down bit. Two other torpedoes
followed and soon finished our ship.
Four or five of our lifeboats went
down with her and the tremendous
suction as the liner was engulfed
dragged many down.
"The first torpedo burst with a
big thud, and we knew that we were
doomed.
"We had fioated about two hours
in our small boat before the first
rescue steamers arrived. Previous to
this time some small shore boats and
fishing smacks came along and help
ed u.s."
Clung to Boat.
The Rev. H. w. Simpson, a pas
senger in the second cabin, saved
himself by clinging to an uPturned
boat.
"After a struggle we filled this
boat with all we could rescue" DR..
Simpson said today. eve tied a
pair of trousers to an oar and hoist
ed it as signal of distress.
"a big trawler came along and
took US aboard.
"When we were struck 7 was in
the saloon. Lifebelts were handed
around, but the people did not want
to put them on and they rushed off
to the deck just as they were."
A cabin steward gave the follow
ing account:
"The passengers, a large number
of whom were seriously injured by
the explosion and by splinters from
the wreckage, were all at luncheon.
The weather was beautifully clear
and calm. We were going at about
16 knots, and were seven of eight
miles south of Galley head when we
were struck by one torpedo and in a
minute or two by two more. The
first explosion staggered US and the
others finished US, shattering the gi-
gantic ship. The Lusitania disap-
peared in 20 minutes after the first
torpedo struck.
Passengers Calm.
"It was terrible sight, but the
passengers were surprisingly cool.
We did not get a moments notice
from the submarine. 1t appeared
suddenly above the surface on the
starboard bow. 1t disappeared as
suddenly as it came into view, and
was not seen again. 1t did not at
tempt to save men, women or child
rem, but left them to drown like rats
in trap when the great ship sank
like stone.
"The scene was frightful as the
ship went down. A great many per-
sons were carried down at once by
the suction. About 100 jumped over
board and clung to floating wreck
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-05-12
DEATH AND DESTRUCTION
N MARLBORO
COUNTY HOME RUINED
M;xs Fnez Tart and Carl Tart Killed
Many Houses Blown to the
Ground.

Special to The State.
Bennettsville, May -Four per-
sous killed, 100 injured and two
score houses destroyed, bringing pro-
uersy loss of thousands of dollars,
WIS the toll claimed by terrlfc
tornado which swept Marlboro coun-
ty this afternoon. The path of the
storm was just outside the limits OF
Beunettsville and in the destruction
the county seat is unharmed.
Hiss Inez Tart, Is years of age,
and her younger brother, Carl Tart
were killed. They are the children
of Wesley Tart. An infant child OF
Caleb Bracy lost its life. These
deaths were on the Egypt plantation
of ). K. Mathewson, five miles from
Beunettsville. The residence of Mr..
Nathewson and number of tenant
houses were swept down by the
force of the wind.
TIE county home, including both
the sections for the white people and
negroes was completely destroyed. A
negro inmate was killed. Eleven per-
SONS were injured at the aims house.
A church has been destroyed by
the storm.
Among the heavy sufferers is 7. E.
MeCon. His loss includes his gin
house, overseer's house and a num-
ber Of tenant houses.
The storm appeared about 4
O'Clock coming from the west, sweep
ing through Adamsville township
where much property was destroyed.
Tenant houses on the plantation
of Clarence Breeder were destroyed
and J. o. Breeden and R: K. Bree-
den suffered the loss of many tenant
houses and an overseer's house. in
every section struck by the tornado
injuries resulted. On account of
the many hurt and confusion result
ing from the condition of many
homeless persons names of the in
jured are not available.
Have No Homes.
It IS believed that between 40 and
so persons have had their homes de-
stroyed over their head and the small
number killed is considered remark
able AS soon as the news reached
Bennettsville the work of succor was
begun and those without homes are
being cared for.
CROPS had not sufficiently advan-
ced to be injured by the wind.
There was little lightning, the
storm being accompanied by a wind
of frightful intensity, and rain.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
Wilson Won't Give
Rejected Nominees
Recess Appointment

WASHINGTON, March s.-President
Wilson, II became known tonight. has de-
cided not to give recess appointments TO
a number OF persons whose nominations
for federal offices were rejected by the
senate during the last session. His de-
cisiOn, however. does not apply to nomi.
nations which the senate merely failed
to act upon and in most Of these cases
recess appointments will be made in the
near future.
Those whose nominations were rejected
and in whose places others probably will
be chosen soon include:
John -. Lyon, United States attorney
for the western district of New York.
City, Mo.
Mrs Marjorie ]. Bloom, postmaster at
Devils Lake, n. ID.
Ewing G. Bland. United States marshal
for the western district of Missouri
A. H. Buie, postmaster at Ennis, Tex.
George Hampton. collector OF internal
revenue for the first district OF New
Jersey.
The president has written letter to at
least one OF these appointees saying that
while he might have the legal right to
give recess appointments to men whose
nominations have been rejected by the
senate he does not think that such action
would be in accord with the spirit OF
the law
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
British War Office
Given Authority to
Take Over Factories

LONDON. March "a drastic amend
ment TO the defense OF the realm act.
Unexpectedly presented TO the House of
Commons this afternoon by Chancellor
Of the Excheauer Lloyd George, passed
all its stages. The chancellor proposed
that the government be empowered to
commander sll factories required for
war purposes.
Up to the present firms and factories
already producing war materials could
be taken under government control. The
amending bill of the chancellor extends
this power TO cover all other concerns
which the government may wish to
utilize for this purpose.
Mr.. Lloyd George laid particular en-
phasis upon his statement that not only
the duration. but the success of the war
depended upon the output of munitions.
The government, he declared. proposed
to organize the engineering community
through a committee headed by business
men, with the idea OF assisting in the in
crease OF output
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10

have placed Bulgaria in opposition e
Germany and Austria, was too adven.
turous. The principal argument they
are reported to have used was that the
resignation OF Premier Venizelos al
Athens, left Greece more isolated than
before and n Bulgaria remained neutral
It might hope for advantages others than
those should find in Thrace.
Although this information has not been
definitely made Il lie generally believed
in French official circles that Radios
lavoff had resolved 10 march on Adria-
nople II Greece pronounced for the triple
entente. and that Venizelos made such
an announcement at Athens when the
question Of Intervention came up.
ATHENS. March 9--CVia Paris)-M.
Gounaris. deputy for Patras. has con-
scented, at the request OF King Constan-
tine, to undertake the task of forming
a new cabinet. IL Is reported that M.
Baltadiis, who was foreign minister In
the Theotokis cabinet, has consented to
take that portfolio under the leadership
of NJ. Gournaris
NJ. Gournsris will submit his list of
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
REISNER ATTACKS
TAYLOR OF CUSTER
Thomas County Member Asserts He
Will Never More Be Found Fol-.
lowing His Leadership.
DIFFER OVER APPROPRIATION
(From a staff Correspondent

tfrom Statt Correspondent
LINCOLN. March e. Especial Tel
egramD Representative Reisner OF
Thomas county just before the closing
Of the afternoon session Of the house
attacked Representative Taylor of
Custer with words that blazed with
sarcasm. The Thomas county mem
Der put the Custer man on the grid
die and roasted him TO a turn, while
the members cheered him on, the ap-
plause at times being almost deafen-
ing.
Taylor had attempted to reconsider
a vote of the morning when the
s125,OOO appropriation for normal
training In high schools was made.
His motion to reconsider brought out
q warm talk from Conley, who had
been mostly responsible in saving the
appropriation at that time.
Reisner then took a hand in the talk
and turning his attention to the man
from Custer roasted him with an ava
lanohe of biting words.
Mr.. Reisner charged Taylor with being
unfair and Inconsistent
Carried away by his own words Refs
nsr sAldi
Il came 20 this legislature unRo-
1uainted with the ways Of legislation. I
thought you was sincere in your advo-
cacy OF certain things. and stood by
you IN the things you advocated. but IL
God WIN forgive me for that mistake
never moro viii I be found following
you as have done in the past"
A maa has not been castigated on the
floor Of the house IN suoh a manner for
years. 20 q IL said. and the applause
which greeted Reisner az its close DEM
occasion.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
Legislative
Proceedings
BtlIs Recommended TO Pass by SEN
ate Committee of whole.

BtlIs recommended 10 Pass by sem
ate Committee of whole.
H R. "a. Scudder-Provides for the serv-
ing OF rations 10 inmates OF old soldiers
home Al Grand Island. who live In cot
tages outside the grounds.
II. X. $50, Fuller and Liggett-Rsduces
number OF biennial reports required TO
be printed by state officers from loo
and less 20 go and less.
8. II. ia, Sandal of York-Makes any
notes given In advance to a solicitor for
a business college strictly non negotiable
until the student has been at the college
three days.
s. r. 49, Bedford OF DouElas-Limits
the board OF control and university reg
ents In the employment OF architects 10
cit zens OF Nebraska.
IL. r. As. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. office OF
county coroner and transfers his duties
TO county attorney.
n. X isi, Dalbey-ProVides for the en-
ployment OF county or city tan prisoners
Ia counties OF over 1900 population and
cities OF over 5000 population.
II. r. 80. Dalbey-ProVidea for sheriffs
offering rewards for automobile thieves.
H. r. i22. Peterson OF Iancaster-In-
ereases peremptory jury challenges to DO
allowed the state when more than one de-
fendant Is on trial
H. r. u. Peterson OF Lancaster-Equal-
ICES the number OF peremptOry challenges
allowed the defendant and allowed the
state except In cases where the penalty
Is life. In which case the defendant gets
twelve and the state only ten.
:. j.. 30, MeesnOF OF Webster-Stats
banks nquidating or Matchmaking are
emitted 70 get back 7b per cent OF tho
money they have paid into the bank
S. X. iSs. Kiechel OF Nemaha--Provides
Tor the registration with the food commits
eioner and the branding OF all stock foods
and remedies. No registration Zee.
II. r. =, Fries-Provides for the notifi-
calcn Dy road oVerseers OF the county
surveyors when corners OF land surVevr
are lost or stolen.
X. X las Msnedith-Peunits use OF
part OF state and bridge fund for the pur-
chase OF private toll bridges
II. r. l6l-Smith and Sievers- Redis-
counts OF state banks may equal capital
and surplus instead OF tV,o-thdrds ~
capital alone.
A. r. 2i, Lanigan OF Greeley-CIarifies
Law - % division fences
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Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
Judge Sears Allowed
His Back Hotel Bills
(From a staff correspondent.l

LINCOLN. March ESPECIAL Tele-
gTam)-House members in committee OF
the whole tonight agreed to pass II r.
7bS, the claims BILL carrying appropria-
lions OF $4,000 for publishing constitu-
tional amendments and with various mis-
cellaneous items. Among them is Judge
Sears claim for $3.50 board and railway
fare as district judge The law gave him
the right to this allowance. but he did
not present his claim until several yearp
after II went into effect.
Scott of Hamilton endeavored to prevent
the allowance. but he had only few sup
porters
The house passed on third reading H.
X 100. the general salary appropriation
bill.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10

ministers to the king tomorrow, II is un-
derstood, and obtain an agreement that
tho Chamber shall be dissolved II the sup
porters OF the ministry are in the
minority, which is considered highly
probable. The new premier IL expected
TO favor the continued neutrality OF
Greece.
Greek General staff Fears Bulgaria.
PARIS, March an. Rhallys, a former
prime minister Of Greece, in an interview
at Athens. printed in the Matin, SAYS
that King Constantine acted on the ad-
vice OF his general staff In opposing the
policy Of intervention proposed by NJ
venizelos. The staff was Of the opinion
that an expedition against Constantinoplc
v ould weaken the military situation on
the Bulgarian frontier, which in Athens
Is regarded as dangerous in view Of Bull
garia's doubtful attitude.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
All Fees Removed
From Inspection Of
/, Stock Remedies
CFrom q SOD Correspondent. }

LINCOLN. March 9.--Cspecial. 1.-The
committee OF the whole in the senate
recommended Senate File l3o. in which
Senator Kiechel proposes 10 require the
inspection. registration and branding OF
all stock remedies and stock foods. A
provision m the proposed law originally
charged a fee OF SIS remedy against
the manufacturer. This raised such a
storm of protest from the retail dealers,
although It did not affect them directly.
that the friends of the measure and COM
mlttee struck out all fees in order to in
sure the bills passage.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
BEDFORD LOSES HIS BILL
WHILE DODGE MAKES POINT
CFrom q SUI Correspondent.l

LINCOLN, March 9.-(special. )--sena-
tor Bedford's bill. 3. r. 5s. providing
for thlrty-day notice TO the vendee
an a contract for tho sale OF real estate
where the vendor seeks to forfeit for
conditions not performed. was ipdefi-
niteiy postponed on the report of the
senate standing committee this morning
Senator Dodge's bill for a state director
OF employment. s. l.. 2S2, was recon-
mended for passage after II had been
amended to strike out provisions In the
bill calling for the regulation OF private
employment agencies. The report OF the
standing committee on the bill was
adopted.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
BULGARIAN WAR
MINISTRY FALLS
Premier Who Would Push State Into
Conflict on Side of Allies is
Forced Out by King.
PLANNED TO TAKE ADR1ANoPLE

PARIS, March "A ministerial crisis
similar TO that in Greece has occurred in
Bulgaria. according to information reach
ing Paris IN special dispatches. Premier
Radoslavoff is reported TO have been
overthrown by the influence OF King
Frederick and the followers OF DIR.
Ghenadieff, former foreign minister be-
cause he desired to take immediate &C
ton against Turkey by occupying Adria-
nople.
Redoslavoffs opponents are said to
have declared this policy. which would
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
DEPARTMENT Orderr.

WASHINGTON, March s-(Speclal
Telegram.)-South Dakota postmasters
appointed: Opal Meade county Elmer
G. Franzwa, vice Frank A. Franzwa
Saint Onge, Lawrence county Charles
Furois. vice A. Furois: Whitewood. Law
renee county, Ida V. Uhlig. vice Louisa
Uhhg
South Dakota postmasters reappointed
Hill City, Pennington county, Loren A.
Frankforter; Okaton. Lyman county, Ed
ward e. Gable; Rockford, Pennington
county. &c Il. Deffenbaugh.
John F. Forney has been appointed
rural letter carrier at Fremont. Neb.
Station No OF the Beatrice, Neb,
postoffice has been discontinued.
The Bee Wants Ads are the best Busi-
ness Boosters.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
NEBRASKA ARCHITECTS
ONLY FOR STATES WORK
CFrom a Staff Correspondent


LINCOLN, Neb., March 9-(SpeciaI Tel
county senator's divided
up again on a measure before the senate
this afternoon known as Bedford's s. It.
2b6, which would force the university
authorities and the Board OF Control 10
employ only Nebraska architects.
Dodge and Saunders thought the field
should be left open to anybody. ouinby
thought the republicans should take their
own medicine and protect home archi-
tects
Howell went after the regents hard for
letting a $4,000 contract at the uni
versity 10 outside parties. lie said the
president of the National Association OF
Aehitects lived IN Omaha and that archi-
tects have uniform scale OF prices and
therefore nothing could be gained by
going out OF the state.
The bill was recommended for passage
by vote OF Is 20 H.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
Omaha People Protest
Slash in Guard Funds
(From a staff Corresnondentl

LINCOLN, March 9.-CSpecial.l--A PEI
tition was filed with the state senate
this morning protesting against the pro-
posed slash by the house finance ways
and means committee in the appropriation
for the national guard In this state. The
petition is signed by Leo j. Crosby Of
Omaha, together with some 100 others.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
ANNEXATION BILL
COMES UP THURSDAY
Greater Omaha Measure Made Spe-
oial Order in House Committee
Of Whole.
BOTH SIDES ACTIVELY AT WORK
From a staff Correspondent

From a staff Correspondent
LINCOLN, March 9.--(SpecialD -
The fate of the Greater Omaha bill
will be settled Thursday and It will
be pretty contest in the house. The
bill, s. F. No. 2, has been made a
special order for 1870 o'clock Thurs
day afternoon.
Representative Henry c. Richmond
moved to make the bill a special or
der. lie says he Is sanguine of sue
cess. He asserts the bill is gaining
new friends every hour and that the
temper Of the house is unquestionably
in favor OF settling the annexation
question here and now for all time.
Mr.. Richmond says that friends of
the Greater Omaha bill are Tgilant
and right on the Job.
81 do not deny that there Is a sentiment
in the house against what Is commonly
termed the force feature of the bill.
said Represe ntative Richmond to The Bee
PrccedentS Favor Law.
There are those who will oppose II to
the end on that account When you con-
slider. however, the precedents for such
law. and the general sentiment OF good
will on the part of the country members
towards Omaha, 1t is apparent that the
great benefits that will obtain through
the passage Of such a law put the house
In the attitude that the ends justify the
means.
Anyhow, the annexation question IL
ripe to be settled now. and I asked that
the bill be brought out at this time merely
to dispose Of It and not place its friends
under the charge of holding It in abey-
ance for the purpose OF influencing legis-
latlon in the senate or using It for trading
purposes. think II will be settled be-
fore the house adjourns Thursday after
noon"
OmRhans Take Part.
John Paul Breen. the Omaha lawyer
who drew the bill, Is on the ground, and
81 is the special committee Of the Omaha
Commercial club. comprising Gould
Dietz, Randall X, Brown and George H.
Hayerstick. These gentlemen are SUI
premely confident that the bill will pass
with votes to spare Other prominent
taxpayers Of Omaha are making their
presence felt In behalf Of the bill.
Opponents of the bill are as fully con-
fident OF Its defeat. $. Arion Lewis for
Dundee and City Attorney II. c. Murphy
Of South Omaha are on the job every
minute and they have volunteer workers
In the house II is reported that w. J.
Taylor OF Custer will fight the bill.
The house members are getting a bushei
OF letters pro and con in every mail with
reference to annexation
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10

Bernhardt's Condition Improves.
BORDEAUX, March 9.-CVia PARISH
Continued Improvement in the condition
of Sara Bernhard was reported today
by her physician.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10

LINCOLN. March s-(Special )-'Mrs
J. w. Crumpacler OF Omaha has regis
tered with the secretary OF state as
lobbyist. She signs ss a representative
OF the association opposed to woman's
suffrage.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
Guaranty Refund MN Favored.

LINCOLN, March e-(Speoial.) --After
considerable discussion the senate COM
mittee Of the whole this morning recon-
mended for passage Senate File $40. which
allows state banks upon liquidation or
naturalization 20 withdraw Is per cent
of the money they have paid into the
hank guaranty fund OF the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10

Women Lose In Delaware.
DOVER, Del. March 9.-The Delaware
fouse of representative today defeated
the equal suffrage amendment to the
constitution. 10 20
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10

A going business can be sold quickly
through The Bees Business Chances. F"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10

Asnt room quick with Bee Want Ad.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-03-27
RUSSIANS CLAIM FALL
OF BUkOWINA CAPITAL

Petrograd. March 27-Decisive vic.
tories over the Austro-Germans at
points where important battles are
raging are reported i'm dispatches re.
ceived here
An unofficial report said that the
Austrians are again eyacuating Ger.
nowitz, capital of Bukowina. A semi.
Official statement from the war Office
reported the Austro-G German armies
near the Lupkow pass driven from
the railway stretching north to
Przemysl
Dispatches from two Roumanian
frontier towns, relayed here from
Bucharest, reported the Austrians in
flight from CzernowitZ before a large
Russian force that broke over the
Puth river both east and west OF the
Bukowina capital. One Slav army,
Bucharest reported, was pursuing the
fleeing Austrians, while the second
was moving in to occupy Czernowitz.
In the Lupkow pass region a Slav
army is said to have paved the way
for a new dash into Hungary and has
seized a commanding position on the
heights dominating the pass
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-03-27
IN THE SIEGE OF PRzEMYSL
Russian Losses Said to Aggregate
Seventy Thousand.

Berlin, March 27.-Russian losses
in the two sieges OF Przemysl totaled
10000, according to authoritative in.
formation received here.
German military critics pointed to
these figures as indicating the desper
ate character of the Austrian defense
The Slavs won their victory at the
Austrian fortress chiefly through their
ability to intrench properly. They
constantly moved in their lines,
tightening the ring about the fortress,
but never at any time neglecting to
build proper defenses before making
their advance. They closed in stead
fly, leaving behind row after row of
strong earthwork positions to which
they could retreat when the sorties
~ the garrison became ovsrpowerins
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-03-27
WAR WILL END IN AUTUMN
Jacob n. Schiff Says Both Sides viii
Weary of Struggle

Los Angeles, March 27-"We have
become stronger since the great war
broke out" said Jacob ii. Schiff, New
York banker, because we have had
opportunity to purchase many OF our
securities from the European holders
at low price. In other words, we
are setting our financial house in or
der
The war, personally believe, will
end in the autumn, not because of an
exhaustion of the belligerents' credit,
but through the recognition of both
sides that no advantages are being
gained and that the coming of winter
will only intensity suffering.
Even If the allies gain in the
Rhine. ! believe they will be indeti.
nitely deadlocked there"