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The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-21
Reparation Demanded From Germany
In President Wilson's Note---Strong
Message Drafted.

American puUlIU wTJnuut orrcialiy
communicating them to the United
States government is commented on
in connection with the German en-
bassys printed advertisements before
the sailing of the Lusitania, but, ire
spective of the failure to advise the
American government of Germany's
purpose, the point is made that no.
tice of an intention to do an unlawful
act neither justifies nor legalizes it.
S. The suggestion is conveyed that
the German government, of course,
could not have intended to destroy in
nocent lives, and that consequently
the German submarine commanders
must have misunderstood their in
structiOns.
g. In conclusion Germany's atten-
tion is called to the earnestness of the
government and people of the United
States in this situation. 1t is made
plain that the United States will leave
nothing undone either in diplomatic
representations or other action to OBJ
tain a compliance by Germany to the
requests made.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-21
Germany Will
Probably Bargain
CROSSED THE RUBICoN
Italy Believed To Have Cast Die To
Enter European Conflict On
Side OF Allies

London.-The king of Italy has re-
fused to accept the resignation of
Signor Salandra, and the premier and
whole war cabinet retain office. This,
1t is confidently believed here, fore
shadows the almost immediate en-
trance of Italy into the circle of bel
ligerents on the side of the allies.
Action, however, may be delayed un-
til the meeting of the chamber of dep
uties when the premier will announce
his policy and will receive the sup.
port Of the majority of the deputies.
Should the expected action of Italy
materialize, the allies will be in a
better position than ever to launch
their big offensive movement against
Austria and Germany.
Popular excitement in Italy aroused
by the resignation of Salandra has
subsidized in large measure, and the
people are awaiting decisive action
Italy is reported to have 100000 sol.
diers ready for war, if war should
come. There are reports of clashes be-
tween Austrian and Italian troops on
the frontier.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-21
Authorities Assert Kaiser Will Agree To
Stop Submarine Warfare In Exchange
For American FOOdstuffs
NO COMPROMISE FOR U. S.
Will Be No Repetition Of
Lustana Horror

Washington.-Wit word from
Ambassador Gerard as to Germany
attitude toward the recent American
note, official Washington attached
much significance to intimations in
diplomatic quarters here friendly to
Germany that the reply might contain
an offer to suspend attacks without
warning on merchant ships if the
United States would renew its infor-
NAL proposals for unrestricted pass
age of foodstuffs to German civilians,
Well informed European diplomats
asserted that Germany most certainly
would offer to settle the questions at
issue by arbitration or diplomacy
with an agreement to abandon the
submarine warfare while the discus
sion was in progress.
Officials have been reticent in dis
cussing the idea of arbitration or a
proposal with reference to foodstuffs,
but it is indicated that the situation
has progressed to the point where the
ChIIeu pIdIeS Noulu HoI pe Hhelg "
be satisfied with any conditional &C
quiescence in the American position.
1t was intimated, however, that if Ger
many accepted the American point Of
view, the natural tendency of the
United States, of its own initiative
would be strongly to press its conten-
tiOn on the right to ship fOOdstuffS to
Germany.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-21
Arkansas Diamonds.

Since the discovery of diamonds in
Arkansas, in 1908, 1875 stones, aggre-
eating $50 carats, have been found
there.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-21
Guarantee Demanded BY President
That Lusitania Horror Will
Not Be Repeated

ngton.-President Wilson had
virtually decided on the first step in
the policy which the United States
government will pursue as result
of the sinking of the British liner
Lusitania with the loss of more than
a hundred American lives. The pres
ident will act promptly. A draft of a
communication to be sent to Germany
was submitted to the cabinet and ap-
proved unanimously. While no Off
cial announcement was made, it was
learned that the United States would
present and insist upon an eXplana-
tion of the series of incidents which
have occurred since the proclamation
of a war zone around the British isles,
the sinking of the Falaba causing the
death Of Leon c. Thresher, an Ameri-
can citizen the attack by German air
men on the American steamer Cush-
ing, the torpedOing of the American
steamer Gulflight and finally the de-
struction without warning of the Lusi'
tania with toll of more than thou
sand lives. In what are described by
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-21
WIRE FLASHES.
Son Of Maxim Gorky Loses Arm

oon VI MAXIM 1oFky Loses Arm
Alexander Gorky, son of Maxim Cor.
ky, the Russian writer, was wounded
while serving with the French army,
and, as a result, his right arm has
been amputated at the American hos
pital at Neuilly.
TWO Companion Bodies Discovered
Professor Barnard of the Yerkes
observatory at Williams Bay, Wis,
has discovered two companion bodies
near Bellish's comet, according to an
official announcement received at the
Harvard observatory. One of the bod
les, observed on May II, was conspic-
uous and had distance from the
comet of 2S seconds, and position
angle of 2S5 degrees. The other body
was faint and occupied an intermedi-
ate position in the same line.
Sebastian Woman Given Freedom
Charles E. Sebastian, suspended
chief of police, who won the mayoral-
ty nomination, and Mrs. Lille Pratt
were acquitted at Los Angeles, Cal,
of the charge of contributing to the
delinquency of Edith Serkin, Mrs
Pratt's ward and half-sister. Sensa-
tional charges made against them
were declared by the defense to be
part of plot against Sebastian, who
was nominated for mayor while the
trial was in progress.
Zapata Leaves Mexico City
Vera Cruz dispatches say the Ia
pata forces are being withdrawn from
Mexico City and that the capital is be-
ing left with practically no garrison.
cews Praises Wilson's Policy
Henry Clews, speaking at the
world court congress at Cleveland
praised President Wilson's efforts for
peace. while yielding to none in my
lifelong devotion to the principles of
the Republican party" he said, due
credit must be given the present ad-
ministration for its accomplishments
for the cause of peace President
Wilson has done noble work"
Coal Famine In Spain
Spain is so much concerned over
coal security that the cabinet is will
ing to guarantee the payment of or
ders placed in the United States by
opening a credit in New York of at
least 100000 Something like coal
famine exists throughout Spain
Ambassador Willard and American
Commercial Attache Neditz had an
audience with King Alfonso concern
ing transport duties, and they convinc-
ed him that it was unjust to tax Eng
lish Goals 10 cents a ton transport
dues and American coal 40 cents a
ton.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-21
Uncle Sam Tells kaiser's Government
That He Won't Stand For Any
More Lusitania Incidents

Washington.-The United States, in
its note sent to Germany, demands
a guarantee that there will be no fur
ther submarine attacks on merchant
ships carrying non-combatants.
The principal points in the note are
substantially as follows:
l. The United States government
calls attention to the various incidents
in the war zone proclaimed by Ger
many around the British Isles, the
sinking of the British liner Falaba,
with the loss of Leon c. Thresher, an
American the attack by German air.
men on the American steamer Cush-
ing, the torpedoing without warning
of the American steamer GuIflight
and finally the torpedoing without
warning Of the Lusitania with its loss
of more than a thousand lives of non
combatants, among them more than
one hundred Americans.
2. These acts are declared to be in
defensibe under international law.
The United States points out that it
never admitted Germany's right to do
them, and warned the imperial gov
ernment that it would be held to a
'strict accountability for attacks on
American vessels or lives. strict
accounting, therefore, is now asked
from Germany
8. The usual financial reparation will
be sought, although Germany is in eff
feet reminded that no reparation can
restore the lives of those sacrificed in
the sinking Of the Lustania and other
ships.
4. Expressions Of regret may COM
ply with the legal precedents, but they
are yalueless unless accompanied by
n cessation of the practices endanger-
Ing lives of nOn-combatants.
5. The right of neuraIS to travel
any point Of the high seas on neutral
or beIligerent merchantmen is as
serted.
6. In the name Of humanity and in
ternational law the United States de-
mands a guarantee that these rights
will be respected, and that there be no
repetition of the attacks on merchant
men carrying non-combatants.
Z. The giving of warnings to the
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-21
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
Thedford's ack-Draught.

McDuff, Va.-"I suffered for several
years" says Mrs. J. B. Whitaker, ol
this place, with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago a friend told me TO try
Thedford'S Black -Draught, which | did,
and found il to be the best family medi-
cine for young and old.
keep Black -Draught on hand all the
time now, and when my children feel a
little bad, they ask me for a dose, and il
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have long spell of sick
ness in our family, since we commenced
using Black-Draught."
Thedford's Black-Draught is purely
vegetable, and has been found to regu-
late weak Stomachs, aid digestion, re-
lieve indigestion, collie, wind, nausea,
headache, sick stomach, and similar
symptoms.
II has been in constant use for more
than 10 years, and has benefited more
than million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black-Draught. Price only 25c. Get
package to-day. N.ci2s
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-21
Whooping Cough.

"About a year ago my three boys
had whooping cough and l found
Chamberlains Cough Remedy the on
ly one that would relieve their cough
ing and whooping spells. l contin-
ued this treatment and was surprised
to find that it cured the disease in a
very short time," writes Mrs. Archie
Dalrymple, Crooksville, Ohio. For
sale by all dealers.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-21
Billiard Tables Rest on Rock.

Billiard tables, supported on solid
rock are among the novel features of
a 36-room concrete residence located
on one OF the islands of the San Juan
archipelago in Puget sound. Each ta-
Bile rests on q massive concrete base
which extends through an opening in
the floor and has its footing on bed
rock, and is therefore as solid and as
free from vibration as if it were a
part Of the island itself.-Popular Me-
chanics.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-21
Wsrninu "Ads" Stopped

Washington.-Th German embassy
notified newspapers throughout the
United States to discontinue publica-
ton of its advertisement warning
Americans against transatlantic
travel on ships of the allies. Tele-
grams and letters to the newspapers
gave no reason for discontinuing the
advertisements, but at the embassy
it was declared they had been run
sufficiently long. This is taken TO be
an outgrowth Of the Lusitania Incl.
dent off the English coast, when many
American lives were lost.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-21
Chamberlain's Liniment.

This preparation is intended espe-
cially for rheumatism, lame back
sprains and like ailments. 1t is ia
vorite with people who are well ac-
quainted with its splendid qualities,
Mrs. Charles Tanner, Wabash, Ind
says of it, 81 have found Chamber
lain's Liniment the best thing for
lame back and sprains l have ever
used. 1t works like a charm and re-
lieves pain and soreness. 1t has been
used by others of my family as well
as myself for upwards of twenty
years" 25 and so cent bottles. For
sale by all dealers.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-21
Considers Austria's Last Proposal

Rome.-A meeting of the council Of
ministers, held to discuss the situa-
ton in Italy and Austria, lasted more
than two hours At its conclusion no
communication was issued, but it is
believed a decision was reached for
the cabinet to go before parliament
and submit the existing situation to
that body. 1t is stated that the cabinet
considered the last definite proposal
of Austria concerning the territorial
concessions demanded by the Italian
government in its recent ultimatum
10 Austria.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-21
u. s. FIRM IN ITS STAND---
WILSON OUTLINES POLICY

those familiar with the document, as
firm and unmistakable terms, the
president voices the intense feeling
of the United States over these hap
penings, and in the name of interna-
tional law demands an adherence by
Germany to the established rules of
maritime warfare.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-21
Mr.. Pinkley's Grievance.

II wouldn't O. had no trouble wifi de
constable ner nobody" said Mr.. Eras-
tus Pinkley, IF it hadn't been for
womans love O. dress" What has
dress got TO DO with it?" asked the Jail
er. My women folks waru't satisfied to
eat de mos o, de chicken. Dey had to
put de feathers in der hats an pa.
rade 'em as cimcumstantiaI evidence"
Washington Star.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-21
Zeppelin Aerial Raid

Ramsgate, England.-Some forty
bombs were dropped in an air raid
here. So far as ascertained three per-
sons were injured. The aircraft was a
Zeppelin and in addition to dropping
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-05-21
Wasted Lives.

He that spends his time in sports
is like him whose garment is all made
of fringes and his meat nothing hut
sauces; they are healthless, change
able and useless.-Jeremy Taylor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-21

was made known to Mayor House, ne
declared that he would fight to the
last ditch before he would permit
Miss Montgomery to be separated
from the city payroll.
Cold, Cold World.
ST would not feel worse should I re-
sign my position" he declared. And
l am not going to see that girl turned
out in the cold world without job.
1 may be beaten in the end, but 1 am
going to fight it all the way along the
line"
But" interposed George Hayden.
1T will not be a fight as to whether
or not civil service is a good thing.
The fight will narrow itself down be-
tween two girls, one of whom passed
with high grade and one who didn't,
and it will be a losing fight and I'M
popular"
Whether it is popular or not, and
whether 1 lose or not. will fight, if it
is necessary, to keep a position for
her." declared the mayor with his jaw
set.
Went Away Full of Fight.
Hayden suggested that things might
be ''ironed OUT by finding another
position for Miss Montgomery, and
House delegated him to do the ironing
while the mayor was on his vacation,
at the same time declaring he would
fight, were the situation not Smoothed
when he returned.
Hayden got busy" He decided
that w. l.. Porter was in need of a
stenographer. Porter thought he
might need one He was quite sure
he would, beginning the new year, but
thought a "half-time' stenographer
would be sufficient for the present.
But he also announced that he be-
lieved in civil service. He was told
that the civil service board might not
insist upon an immediate examination
and also that so far as the newspaper
upon which the mayor is employed
was concerned, that no "holler" would
be raised, if the plan was put over"
Porter had expressed an inclination
to be a good fellow in the matter, but
the more he thought about it, the
more he felt that he was being made
the goat by the mayors friends.
Saturday morning he fatty refused.
Saturday afternoon a reporter was
sent to the city hall with instructions
to get something on Porter. The
reporter failed in his mission, and
another reporter was sent Monday
with the same instructions. He also
failed. Tuesday another reporter was
given like instructions.
Now what?
The city hall is waitingi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-21
ROCK ISLAND INQUIRY.
Inquiry Made Into Fatal Collision in
Oklahoma

Chickasha, Okla, Oct. 21.-Inquiry
into the cause of the wreck of the
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
passenger train No. IL and a freight
train, which occurred Tuesday morn
ing at Agawam, near here and which
caused the deaths of seven persons
and injuries to a score of others, was
started here Wednesday before JUS
tice of the Peace Fuller. c. E. Burk
train dispatcher, testified that he or
dered the passenger train to wait at
Agawam until 1:15 a. m, for the
freight train to pass, and if the
freight train did not arrive by that
time the train should be taken to
Rush Springs, the next station south.
The wreck occurred about 1:10 Il. No.,
and beyond the south yards at Aga
wan, according to the testimony of
several members of the two train
crews.
B. G. CoWan, conductor on the pas
senger train, testified that he heard
the train pass over the frogs at the
south end of the switch, but before
he could signal the engineer to stop,
the crash came.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-21
RAILR ADS
EFFECT OF WAR
Decrease of Immigrants From
Europe Hits Business.
Situation Is Alarming From
Industrial Standpoint.

immigration statistics compiled by
the American railroads for ten years
ended June 80, 1915, indicate an eff
iect OF the European war which Will
pc feIt Tor years to come in the indus
trlal, economic and social life of this
natlon through a check which will be
placed on development as a result OF
scarcity of immigrant labor and slow
growth of population. An official OF
the Santa Fe railway in Topeka this
morning pointed out the situation. He
says that already it has had dele
ferrous effect upon passenger earnings
OF the transportation companies, hav-
ing curtailed their revenues several
million dollars.
The statistics show that prior to the
declaration of war, 1897, 041 immi-
grants had come here during the pre-
ceding twelve months, while for the
subsequent period only 217,236 per-
of immigration. The decline is shown
i'll comparison of figures for 1914
and 1915 for the leading ports, as fol-
lows: New York, 1914, S7S,052; 1915,
S,416; Philadelphia, 1914, 56,857;
1915, lila; Baltimore, 1914, 39,04S;
1915, 3,017; Boston, 1914, S0,S99;
1915, 1886; New Orleans, 1914, p
62S; 1915, 1854; Galveston, 1914, g.
709; 1915. 2,272. Norfolk was the
only American port which showed an
increase since the war, there having
been LOG immigrants who arrived
there in 1914 and 222 immigrants N
Europe showed as striking a decline
as in America, there having been 3d.
742 immigrants in 1914 and 5,155 in
1916.
The Santa Fe man points to the i'm
migration situation as alarming from
an industrial aspect and with the con-
tinuation of war the falling off will
be more marked, as indicated by fig
ures for the last few months. Con-
tractors and other large employers of
foreign labor will feel the effect most
noticeably for experience has proven
that with the assimilation of Ameri
can customs and ideas it is seldom that
more than the first generation of for
eignerS continue as laborerS, their
thrift and ambition leading them to
commercial pursuits and trades. The
places thus vacated have heretofore
been filled by the newcomer.
Another effect of the war has been
to cause thousands and thousands of
foreign men to leave their work in
American Industrial concerns, to re-
turn to their native country to engage
in military service. With the large
number of fatalities and the destruc-
ton of capital, those in touch with the
situation here believe that the Euro
pean governments will make strong
efforts to keep their subjects at home
after the close of the war, thus cur
failing the supply of labor available to
carry on our economic development
and commercial expansion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-21
BUILD BIG TABERNACLE
Plan to Seat 1000 People at Bob
johnson Meetings.

A tabernacle. seating 1000 people,
will be erected this winter for the Bob
Jc hnson meetings which will begin
January 1 and run until February "A
1t will be built at Fourth and Branner
streets.
Committees appointed Sunday at a
meeting at the r. r. Y. NJ. c. A. are
at work looking after advertising and
preparation for the evangelistic meet
ings. More than $50 Topeka men and
women are on the committees Follow
ing ere the chairmen: George Metz
ger, Thomas E. Prout. P. w. Griggs,
Clarence Alexander. ]. S. Miller, II.
Swartz, Mrs. J. B. Mullin and P. NJ.
Lane. The executive committee is
made up of pastors and the chairmen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-21

House Paint, J. K. Jones Paint Co
ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-21
ESPEE'S BIG BILL.
New Mexican Government Will Face
Twelve Million Dollar Item.

New York. Oct 21.-When the new
government is firmly established in
Mexico, it is believed that one of he
largest items for damages that it will
have to face from companies in this
country will be a bill rendered by the
Southern Pacific Railroad company of
Mexico.
1t is reported that damage claim for
as much as $12,5OO,000 will be filed
against the republic of Mexico. At the
local offices of the company it was
said it was impossible to estimate
what was the approximate damage
sustained by the company's property,
as no representative las been over its
Mexican lines for many months. The
damages sustained will consist princi
pally of burned railroad stations and
equipment and bridges destroyed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-21

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