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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-07
s. s. LUS|TAN|A
PASSENGERS HAD
BEEN WARNED
But They Made Light of Mys'
terious Threats at Sailing
Last Saturday.

NEW YORK. May 7.-When the
Lusitania sailed, she had aboard 1,253
passengers. Some nervousness had
been caused because of the publica-
ton in the morning papers of Satur-
day of an advertisement warning in
tending travellers that a state of war
existed between Germany and Great
Britain and her allies; that the zone
of war includes the waters adjacent
to the British Isles; that in accord
ance with notice given by the German
government vessels flying the flag OF
Great Britain are liable to destruction
in those waters and that travellers
sailing in the war zone on ships OF
Great Britain or her allies do so at
their own risk. The advertisement
was signed Imperial German EN-
bassy."
This warning apparently did not
cause many cancellations, for the ship
sailed with very full passenger list.
Just before the steamers departure a
number of the passengers received
kilograms at the pier, signed by names
unknown to them, and presumed to be
fictitious, advising them not to sail,
as the liner was to be torpedoed by
submarines. Alfred Gwynne Wander
bilt was one of the passengers who re-
ceived such a message. He destroyed
the message without comment.
No Risk Was Feared.
Charles p. Sumner, general agent
of the Cunard line, was at the pier,
and in a statement made then said
that the voyage of the Lusitania
would not be attended ~ any risk
whatever, as the lincf H. i speed of
twenty-five and a half knots and was
provided with unusual Water-tght
bulkheads.
In commenting on the report OF the
torpedoing of the Lusitania today,
marine men pointed out that in their
opinion the Lusitanta could not be
sunk by single torpedo.
The Lueitania was delayed for more
than two and a half hours Y sailing
for Liverpool last Saturda on ac-
count of having to take over the 163
passengers from the Anchor liner
Cameronia, which was chartered at
the last minute by the British ad-
miralty.
Charles T. Bowring, head of the
firm of Bowring Brothers, and presi-
dent of the st. George Society, was
one of the passengers who sailed on
the Lusitania. He commented on tho
advertisement appearing in the morn
ing papers, characterizing it as a
silly performance and below the dig
nifty of diplomatic representative of
any foreign government.
Referred to as "Tommyrot."
Alexander Campbell, general man
ager for John Dewar &s Sons, Lon
don, who also sailed, referred to the
advertisement as "tommyrot."
Other passengers on the Lusitania
included Elbert Hubbard. publisher
of the Philistine; D. A. Thomas. the
wealthy Welsh coal operator; his
daughter, Lady Mackworth, the Eng
lish suffragette All these persons
took occasion to say that they saw
nothing to worry at in the adver-
tisement.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-07
FIRST CABIN PASSENGERS
OF THE LINER LUSTTAWIA

The following is list of the first
cabin passengers aboard the Lusi-
tania:
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Adams, Boston,
Mass.
A. II. Adams, New York.
w. Mem. Adams, New York.
Lady Allen and maid, Montreal.
Miss Anna Allan, Montreal.
Miss Gwen Allan and maid, Montreal.
NJ. N. Allies, New York.
Julien De Alaya, Cuban consul-gen-
eral at Liverpool.
James Baker England.
Miss NJ. A. Baker, New York.
MIR. and Mrs. G.. w. Bartlett, London.
j. J. Battersby, Stockport, England.
Albert C. Bilicke and wife, Los An
geles, Cal.
Leonidas Bistio, Atlanta, Ga.
J. J. Black, New York.
Thomas Bloomfield, New York.
James Bohan, Toronto, Canada.
e. B. Bowen, Boston.
Mr.. Boulton, jr., Chicago.
Miss Braithwaite, Morristown, N. j.
Miss Josephine Branded, New York.
Allan Bredge and wife, New York.
C. T. Brodrick, Boston.
C. T. Brodrick, Boston.
w. Broderick-C Cloete, San Antonio,
Tex.
J. II. Brooks, New York.
Mrs. +. c. Brown, New York.
William H. Brown, Buffalo, n. Y.
Mrs. Burnside and maid, New York
Mr. and -Mrs---A.a II. Bruno, Mont
clair. N. J.
A. J. Byington, London.
Michael G. Byrne, New York,
d. L. Chabot, London.
Mrs. w. Chapman, Toronto.
]. H. Charles, Toronto.
Miss Doris Charles, Toronto.
The Rev. Cowley Clark, London.
A. Clark, Toronto.
M. Cohn, New York.
H. G. Colebrook, Toronto.
Miss Dorothy Conner, New York.
Hr. and Mrs. George R. Coping,
Toronto.
Mr.. and Mrs. George R. Coping,
Toronto.
Mrs. William Crichton, New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Crompton, Phila-
delphia.
Stephen, John and Alberta Crompton,
and infant and nurse, Philadelphia
Robert w. Crooks, Toronto.
A B. Cross, -.
r. Z. Dearbergh, New York.
Mrs. A. DePage, New York.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-07
j. s. STILL LOOKS
FOR SETTLEMENT
IN THE FAR EAST

WASHINGTON, May AFTER
conference with President Wilson
early today, Secretary Bryan said the
president had received word that the
ultimatum from Japan to China was
under discussion but that no no.
tice had been received that the ulti-
matum had actually been received in
Peking," Mr.. Bryan refused 10 say
whether the news had come from To-
kio or from Peking.
After Secretary Bryan had been TO
the White House, Ambassador Chlnda
called at the state department ana
the two men had another conference
At its close the ambassador reiterated
that he could not discuss the subject,
but added that a full statement
would be made at the embassy soon.
He could not say whether 1t would be
issued today or whether 1t would be
statement by the embassy or by the
Japanese government. Further than
that he declined to talk.
Reports that Japan had altered some
of the articles in group five of the So
called general set of demands relating
to China as a whole, renewed hope
here today that the negotiations
would be concluded peacefully.
Group Five Modification.
Although no word had been re-
ceived of the actual presentation OF
the ultimatum, it is known that the
efforts Of the United States as well
as the other powers interested in
China have been directed toward the
modification of group five, which,
from the Peking viewpoint, has
seemed to threaten the political and
administrative independence of China
Practically all the other Japanese
demands relating to commercial
rights and special privileges in spe-
cific localities, such as Eastern Mon
golia, Southern Manchuria, Shan
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column 81
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-07
NEWS OF SINKING
HITS WASHINGTON
LIKE BOMBSHELL

WASHINGTON, May News Of
the torpedoing of the Lusitania
struck official Washington like a
bomb. While disposed to await full
details before expressing opinions
all administration officials realized
that the incident was probably the
most serious Washington has had to
consider since the start of the war.
Small attempt was made to conceal
the anxiety officials felt.
The Arlington wireless station had
received no news of the attack.
President Wilson was Informed of
the disaster and White House officials
showed keen anxiety to learn whether
any American lives were lost. No
comment was made.
Secretary Bryan was at lunch when
news of the torpedoing of the Lusi.
tania reached him. He hurried at
once to the state department.
The department was much upset.
Every effort was being made to es-
tablish communications with consu.
lar representatives nearest to the
scene of the disaster.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-07

c. A. Dingwall, Chicago.
Miss C. Dougall, Quebec.
Audley Drake, Detroit
James Dunsmuir, Toronto.
w. A. Esmond, Quebec.
John Fenwick, Switzerland.
DIR. Howard Fisher New York.
Justin M. Forman, New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F. Fowles, New
York.
J. Friedenstein, London.
Edwin w. Friend, Pennington, Conn
Charles Frohman and valet, New
York.
Fred ]. Gauntlet, New York.
Edward Gorer, New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Montagu T. Grant, Chi
cago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hammond, To-
ronto.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. II. Hammond, New
York.
c. c. Harnwick, New York.
e. r. Hill, London.
Mr.. and Mrs. William s. Hodges and
children, w. s., jr., and Dean W.,
Philadelphia.
Master Bobs Holt Montreal.
Thomas Home, Toronto.
A. l.. Hopkins, New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elbert Hubbard, East
Aurora. n. Y.
F., Miss p. Hutchinson, Orange, n. j.
c. r. Jeffrey, Chicago.
Miss Jones, New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Keebie, Toronto.
Francis C. Kellett, New York.
Mr.. Kempson, Toronto.
Mrs C. Hickson Kennedy, New York
Miss Katheryn Kennedy, New York
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry J. Keser, Phila-
! delphia.
Mrs. M. w. Ketchum. New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. C. Kimball, New
York.
T. B. King, New York.
Charles Klein, New York.
c. Harwood Knight, Baltimore.
Miss Elaine H. Knight, Baltimore.
S. NJ. Knox, Philadelphia.
Sir Hugh Lane, England.
Mrs. H. B. Lassetter, London.
r. Lassetter London.
Charles Z. Lauriat, jr., Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Learoyd and maid,
Sydney, Australia.
James Leary, New York.
Eben A. Leigh, Liverpool. England.
Gerald A. Let's, New York.
Mrs. Popham Lobb, New York.
Continued on Page II, Column 81
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-07
FUND ASSURED
FOR NEWARK'S
, CELEBRATION
Committee Declares that Loose
Ends Will Bring Up $780,
900 Total.

The $250,000 Newark has been after
to finance its 25Oth anniversary cele-
bration next year is assured, it
was said at Committee of One
Hundred headquarters this morn
ing. The assurance is SO COM
plete and definite that the 105
committees, which have carried on
the campaign for the amount, have
gone out of existence as committees.
Individual members who have loose
ends to clean up will continue at their
work. But the need for the COM
mittees has ended.
Today's subscriptions, mostly by
mail, amounted to $500.
There was no ceremony in connec-
tion with the disbanding of the COM
mittees. They just simply went out
of existence. AS it was put at head
quarters this morning by L. L. Red
ding, one of the managers of the
campaign, "the assurance of the
funds completion Is so definite that
no further ceremonies are needed,
and there are to be none"
Qualification at the committees
success was expressed, and an out
line of the Committee of One Hun
dred's further intentions given, in a
statement issued today by former
Governor Franklin Murphy, chairman
of the Committee of One Hundred,
which follows:
Contributions continue to come to
the Committee of One Hundred for
the celebration fund in a gratifying
manner, and in way to make GER
tain that the desired total of $3.50, 900
will be reached.
'In the meantime the committee
will take up the work of preparing
its definite program for the celebra-
tion. Heretofore it has been COM
PEELED to make only tentative plans.
Now that its treasury is assured it
can proceed in a more logical man
Continued on Page 4. Column ~
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-07
NEAR STOP OR
FAR STOP, THAT'S
THE QUESTION
Public Services Order Has Al.
ready Given Rise to an
Argument.

From present indications the next
meeting of the Board Of Street and
Water Commissioners will be fea-
tured by a discussion of the order is
sued yesterday by the Public Service
Corporation, directing that trolley
cars be stopped at the near side oi
street at street intersections and es-
tablished stope, at crossings or other
designated places. The order goes
into effect May Is.
There IS a dispute as to whether
the Board of Works has any say in
the matter. it being held by some that
the new traffic law gives that body
approving powers; others claiming
thatit does not and that only the Board
of Public Utility Commissioners or
the police authorities need act upon
the railway company's regulation
The question is a subject for argu-
ment, at all events.
Board of Works Commissioner
Charles p. Gillen announced today
he intends to fight the proposed action
of the Public Service Corporation tc
stop their cars at the near side of an
intersecting street. The traction COM
pany contends it is acting in accord
ance with the law passed at the last
session of the Legislature. Mr.. Gill
len contends that the Board of Works
has sufficient power bestowed by the
act in question to permit them tc
regulate the stops.
Gillen for Far Sides.
When the Board of Works nexi
meets Mr.. Gillen will present reso-
luton calling on the traction COM
pany to continue its far-side stops.
THE people of Newark want far
side stops" said Mr. Gillen. That
was shown at a hearing held by the
Board of Works some time ago, wher
Continued on Page 10, Column ~
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-07
Niece of West Orange
Man Was Passenger
on the Sunken Cnnarder

Miss Phyllis Hutchinson, a native
of England. who is one of the first
cabin passengers on the ill-fated
Lusitania, is the niece of Robert A.
Frank of Llewellyn Park, West Or
ange.
Mrs. Franks husband is secretary
to Andrew Carnegie.
Miss Hutchinson resides in Kirken.
held, near Oxton, Cheshire, England.
Her health became broken down
through her activities In behalf of the
soldiers at the front, and at Mr.
Franks invitation came over here
two months ago. She was returning
much improved in health. Miss
Ratshinson is about twenty years old.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-07
today, apparently uneoncerned with
the momentous matters of statecraft.

today, apparently uneoncerned with
the momentous matters of statecraft.
TOXIC, May 7.-Baron Kato,
Japanese foreign minister, is under
stood to have informed the ambassa
doris of other powers that the ulti-
matum to China, which expires at
p. m. Sunday. was accompanied by
additional notifications of Japan's
demands, notably the question of re-
lating to munitions and advisors,
which interested the United States.
1t is the general opinion in diplo-
matte circles that China will submit
Meanwhile Japan is making extern
sive preparations for a possible
rupture. Warships and transports
are held in readiness for instant ac-
ton. japanese, who have large bust
ness interests in China, fearing a
forced exodus of Japanese employees
are sending foreigners to China to
look after their affairs.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-07
HORSE PARADE
WILL PROVE A
HUGE SUCCESS
Last Week Canvass Has
Brought One of Largest En-
try in History.

Success has crowned the efforts OF
the members of the Road Horse AS
sociation of New Jersey in their can
vass of entries for their annual pa
rade to be held in this city tomorrow
afternoon. When the bugle will sound
at 1:30 o'clock to send the prancing
steeds on their way down Broad
street from Washington Park, to be
viewed by the citizens of Newark and
their cousins from the suburbs, there
will be one of the largest turnout of
horses ever seen in an annual pa
geant.
An entry list of more than $50
horses were announced at the meet
ing of the parade committee at the
Continental Hotel last night, and ii
is predicted that somewhere in the
neighborhood of $50 to 200 more will
be in line as post entries by the time
the pageant gets under way. Ar
rangements have been made to ac-
commodate these added starters, and
those owners who wish to take part
may do so by presenting themselves
at the starting point at Washington
Park. They will bs assigned posi-
tions in the line and numbers to place
on their horses.
Satisfaction Expressed.
II have a good deal of satisfaction
in announcing the number of entries
for the parade" said James E. Bel
don, the secretary of the committee,
in telling of his big list last night
From what appeared like a very poor
showing of horsemen a week ago has
turned our to be very satisfactory
affair. We have more entries than we
had a year ago and more than we
have had for four years past. In fact,
there have been only two years since
the parades have been held that the
entries have exceedd this years
number.
"Of course, we now have business
rigs, which we didn't have in the old
days, but they all count The light
rigs are not so numerous as in years
gone by, but the business people are
rallying to our support, and / think
this latter feature of the annual
parade is a very satisfactory one.
Personal Canvass Successful.
'There has been a good deal of in
dividual missionary work done to get
this large representation, and 1t
proves that the only way to have a
successful parade Is by personal
effort. I got more than a hundred
entries over the phone in one day
this week myself. This demonstrates
that II personal solicitations are
made a parade of 1000 entries could
be easily secured.
"Our number of entries, which now
total about $50, is seventy-five more
than We had a year ago, and / know
personally of at least twenty to thirty
CONTINUED on Page 4. Column I.)
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-07
C[UBWOMEN Who
FAVOR SUFFRAGE
MARKING TIME
Have Battle Date Changed to
Await Reinforcement by
Teachers.
From a star Correspondent.

ATLANTIC CITY, May 1.-THE ex-
citing session OF the New Jersey Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs, anticipated
by every member as she made her
way to the ballroom of the steel pier
today, was postponed until tomor-
row afternoon, in order to give the
teachers federated clubs an oppor-
tunity to vote on the suffrage in
dorsement. After the reading of the
resolutions by Mrs. George w. Prall,
one of the delegates made the post
ponement motion. explaining that at
least three teachers clubs had signi-
fed their intention of coming down
Saturday afternoon, when another
report of the resolutions committee is
scheduled, and adding that those to
whom is entrusted the training or
the future citizens should have a say
in the matter. The motion was
passed by 161 against SO, much to
the disappointment of the, antls.
Mrs. John V. Cowling then moved
that since there is a great desire for
unity the federation defer action
until after October 10, which would
he a sure way of preserving unity
The president declared Mrs. Cowling'
motion out of order. This motion
however. is expected to be the one put
forward by the opposing faction Sat-
urday afternoon.
The Suffrage Resolution.
The suffrage resolution presented
b,- the Civic Club of Arlington is as
follows:
"Whereas, the question of the po-
litical equality of men and women is
a vital problem under discussion
throughout the civilized world, there
fore, be it
"Resolved, that the New Jersey
state Federation of Women's Clubs
give the cause of political equality Tor
men and women it's moral support by
recording its earnest belief in the
principles of political eqaulity, re-
gardless of SEX"
The Neutrality Resolution.
The following neutrality resolution
was presented by the Half Hour
Reading Club, Of Newark, and the
travellers Club, Of the Roseville sec
ton of Newark:
"yvhereas, in the work of the feder-
at;on II has been an unwritten law
that politics and religion be omitted
from our programs, and
whereas, the interest of a united
womanhood as represented by the
clubs of the State are In a certain
sense entrusted to the federation
unity, and
whereas, an entering wedge Of di-
vision in the clubs is greatly to be
deprecated, and
HWtereas the question of univer-
sal suffrage is an issue causing such
honest difference of opinion; there
"Reselved, that the New Jersey
state Federation confirms at this ses-
sion the attitude of neutrality of this
question, which it has in wisdom and
fairness already assumed"
At the close of the report or the
tContInued on Page 0, Column ~
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-07

BY the United Press.
TOXIC, May Peace between
japan and China was assured TO-DAY
when Article 5, of the Japanese de-
mands, most obnoxious to China ana
other powers was officially WITH
drawn.
Group five Of the Japanese de-
mands. according to the text handed
the Chinese government in February,
contained seven articles providing for
Japanese advisers in Chinese political,
financial and military affairs, and
other comprehensive concessions.
With this important concession on
the part Of Japan and the reported
acceptance by China Of Japans other
demands, peace seemed certain. A
cessation of Japan's warlike prepara-
tions was expected to follow todays s
official announcement.
The Japanese populace is very quiet
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-07
LuSitania Had
Defied Enemy

New York, May 7.Just before the
Lusitania sailed last Saturday the
ships officers were informed that q
warning had been sent to some of the
passengers to the effect that the Ger
mans would torpedo the vessel off the
coast of Ireland. The answer to the
statement was:
I'VE can sail faster than any two
German submarines.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-07
CUNARD LINER LlJSITANLA T0RPEDOED AND SUNK
BY GERMAN SUBMARINE OFF COAST OF IRELAND
LUSITANIA PRODUCT
OF SPEED RIVALRY
IN OCEAN TRAVELLING

The Lusitanla was a product
of the race for speed, which was
carried on for years among
transatlantic steamship COM
panies, particularly of England
and Germany. When the Lu-
sitania was launched she was
the wonder of the maritime
world. Her mastery of the sea,
from the standpoint of speed,
was undisputed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-07
Page Cables
of LuSitania

WASHINGTON, May 7.-Ambaissa-
dor Page, at London, this afternoon
cabled:
"Lusitania torpedoed and sunk
within thirty minutes.
No news of pa ssengers yet"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-07
CHINA YIELDS TO JAPAN,
SAYS PEKING DISPATCH:
ULTIMATUM PRESENTED


he
LONDON
dispatches this will
war China Japan
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-07
By the Associated Press.


May - M.
mand by
the
Informed
contained modih-
of the twenty presented
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-07
toontinu.d on Page 4. Column l.,

$50 Sample Suits. $40. Largest Assortment
In the State, styles and sizes. Rich's. Mar
ket and Mulberry SITS. w. c. I. U. building
Advertisement.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-07

Continued on Page II. Column 3D.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-09-23

Mrs. Arthur Tantish has been quite
i'll this week
Joseph Lashon left here Tuesday for
a visit in Waterville and Lewiston.
Miss Ida Rice of Guilford is the
guest this week of her aunt, Mps. L. l..
Witham.
John K. Philbrick is recovering from
the effects of surgical operation per
formed at Somerset Hospital.
Miss Catherine S. Annable of Dor
chester, Mass, has been the guest this
week of Miss Hannah r. Page.
Mrs. E. C. Tracey, accompanied by
her mother, Mrs. Nellie Groves of
Smithfeld, left here this morning to
visit in Belfast
The Clementine Weston w. c. T. L.
will hold its annual meeting, next
Tuesday afternoon at the Library Par
lors, at o'clock
The Grand Jurors have not yet arts
en- from their deliberations and will
probably be occupied during the
greater part of to-day
Master Earle Stimson has sufficient
ly recovered from his operation from
appendicitis to be able to go from the
Hospital to his home.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-09-23

Mr., and Mrs. Michael Cullen of
Greenville were guests Sunday at the
home of their son, Harry Cullen. They
made the trip by auto and were ac-
companied by their daughter, Miss
Capitola and Mr.. and Mrs A. Brett.
The case of Arvender Morrow vs.
Geo. Bickford, both Smithfeld parties,
which was tried in Municipal Court,
Saturday, and which resulted in judg-
ment for Mr.. Morrow, was reported
this morning as having been settled.
Mr.. Bickford took an appeal at the
conclusion of the trial, Saturday.
John H. Steward has purchased the
Frank R. Steward residence on Coburn
Ave- for the occupancy of himself and
family. They will probably remove
there this fall. Frank r. Steward and
family have been located in California
for more than year and the property
is at present leased to r. E. Atwood.
Wallace Billodeau and VIM. Pooler
have purchased the business of the
City Bakery, which has been conduct
ed for about IL years by j. D. Sy-
monds. The two gentlemen have been
in the employ of Mr.. Symonds for
three years and one and one half re-
spectively and are we'll acquainted
with the duties connected with such
an establishment