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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-11
WOMAN KILLED BY AUTO

Allentown. Pa, May 11.-Mrs. John
Obert, wife of the senior member of
the Obert Meat, Packing Company,
Lehighton, was run down and instant
ly killed at 10 o'clock last night by
an automobile driven by Charles
Christman, proprietor. of the Central
Hotel, Lehighton. The wheels of the
car passed over her head. causing a
fracture of the skull and a broken
neck. ,...,...., ....-l
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-11
Austria Is Willing to
Cede Portion of Trent
By dssoeiotsd Pyess

Paris, May 11.-Another version of
the territorial concession Austria is
said to have proposed to Italy has been
printed by the Mattino of Naples and
telegraphed to the Havas agency by
its Rome correspondent. According
to this report. Austria is willing to cede
part of the province of Trent. Italy.
together with a strip Of territory in
the region of the Isonzo river, which
empties into the Gulf of Trieste.
Trieste itself is absolutely excluded
as well as Istria and Pola.
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Reception and Luncheon
For Fletcher and Men
Rr Associntcd Prets

New York. May ia reception
and luncheon for Admiral Fletcher
and fifty officers given by the Sons of
the Revolution was the only formal
event on to-day's program for New
York's entertainment of the Atlantic
fleet.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-11
Germany and Austria Are
Reported to Be Ready to
Declare War on Italy
BY Associated Press

Paris May IL, 10.45 A. Mt is be-
ing persistently rumored in Paris that
Germany and Austria Hungary have
already declared or are about to de-
clare war on Italy in anticipation of
such action on her part directed
against themselves.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-11

Washington, May 11.-President
Wilson said to-day that his speech in
Philadelphia last night was not
declaration of policy in reference to
the Iusitania disaster; that he was not
thinking of any such matter but OF
the newly naturalized Americans In
his audience.
The President used the expression
that he was thinking of the Gain"
some people were trying to raise.
The President said he would make a
decision on the policy to be followed
in the Lusitania case as soon as he
had all the elements in mind. For the
present he had nothing to add, he
said, to his statement of last Saturday
night which was that he was consid-
ering Every earnestly but very calmly
the right course of action to pursue
and that he knew the country expected
him to act with deliberation as wei
as with firmness.'
No Decision Reached
The President made it clear that he
was expressing personal attitude anC
mot referring to any specific case
That led to the belief in many quar-
ters that the President had MOI
reached a decision in the Lusitania
case and was speaking his persona
feelings as to the ideal the United
States should have in this situation
as well as other phases of the world
wide war. 1t was taken that he wa:
| endeavoring to explain broadly tha
the United States should seek to serve
the cause of humanity by using it
In fluence to secure an adherence tt
the rules and principles of interna
ltional law. wherever they have beer
lcontravened.
I Although the general trend of com
ment was one of surprise at the limi
tation which the President placed to
dav on the interpretation of hi
ispeech those who have followed hi
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-11
PITTSBURGH STRIKE ENDS
By Associated Press

Pittsburgh. May 11.-Through the
efforts of the Department of Labor
and Industry of Pennsylvania, strik
ing bricklayers returned to work yes
terday pending a settlement of their
differences with the Building Con-
struction employers Association.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-11
DIR. BLAIsDELL ELECTED
BY .Associated Pres,

State College, Pa. May H. - DR..
Thomas Charles Blaisdell. president of
Alma College, at Alma, Mich, has been
elected dean of the school of Liberal
Arts of the Pennsylvania State COLLEGE
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-11

SECOND VICTIM OF ACCIDENT
Mrs. w. S. Pipes, her husband was struck BY
trolley died Harrisburg Hospital late this after
This necesstates postponenent of the funeral
of Mr.. Pipes tomorrow afternoon Both
funerals win take place Friday afternoon
Harrisburg-A parcel containing the body of dead :
baby was found alley at the rear of 1918 sv,ataa
street late this afternoon.
i Queenstown, May H. - Sixteen bodies brought
into Queenstown this afternoon by tug by the
cunard Line None of the bodies yet been identified
London May II. 1926 A. N-The sailing Of the Gun 5
ard line Nauretana ship of the Lusania
J advertised for May % has been cancelled, :
On the Italian Frontier May H. via Paris lt4o A. M
The opinion prevails in Rome that 1talys participation in
only question of days Along frontier
where the correspondent the Associated Press has BEEN
it is universally felt that question only hours
Syracuse, N Y; May 11-Justice William S. Andrews,
presiding the trial of William Barnes suit for libel against
Theodore Roosevelt remarked refusing to-day to strike
testimony concerning Barnes connection
with direct primaries legislation, track legislation the
franchise his opposition Hughes
did any corruption or propriety
s on the part of Mr.. Barnes.
Geneva. May II. via Paris 7ss p M--An Italian Of
fcers Switzerland the age ordered
yesterday rsOn their regiments Immediately. Austrian
and Bavaran forces concentrating In the TyroL
Washington May 11.The cabinet in session
ly three hours to-day longest meeting held several
months None of the members would deny that the Lusi-
incident had discussed but ali refused absolutely
TT.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-11
BENSON IN NEW POSITION
BY Asfocintcd Prcss

Washington. May 11.-Rear Adni-
raj Benson. lately commandant of the
Philadelphia navy yard, to-day assum-
ed the duties of chief of naval opera
tions, the office created by the last
congress.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-11
THE WEATHER

and slightly warmer to-nicht,
Wednesday partly cloudy with
rising temperature.
For Eastern Pennsylvania: Fair to-
nightg Wednesday increasinR
cl0udiness In south, fair in north
portionj moderate, variable
winds.
River
The Susquehanna river and all Its
tributaries will fall slowly or re-
main nearly stationary. stage
of about Az feet IL indicated for
Harrisburg, Wednesday morn
ing.
General Conditions
Pressure has Increased over nearly
all the eastern half of the conn
try except along the Gulf cOnst
where n disturbance, now central
over the mouth of the MissiasIpDI
river, has caused showers in the
last twenty-fOur hours in the
East Gulf and South Atlantic
states.
TEMPERATURE 8 a. m. 81.
suni Rises, 4i5S n. mt sets, 7iOs
Nocni New moon. May 1a. 1880
RIVER stage, 4.s feet afove low
water mark.
Yesterdays weather
Highest temperature. 6S.
Lowest temperature, 81.
Mean temperature, 80.
Normal temperature, 60 : 49,
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-16
PROPOSAL MADE KNOWN
TO STATE DEPARTMENT

Washington, D. C., June I5.-om-
cial information has reached the
state department recently that certain
changes In the educational system Of
Korea were contemplated by japan.
General Teraucm the japanese gov
ernor general Of Korea, has submitted
tentative proposals which 20 far as
tire state department knows, has not
been accepted.
The departments advice indicated
TIRE changes proposed look primarily
to complete separntsua Of education
and religion. the public school, system
81 the United States being the model
studied. IL is not understood that the
prohibition Of religious teaching il
mission schools was contemplated or
that there was any attempt to differ
entiate between religions. The state
department. however, is keeping the
subject under observation.
Nothing Is known a. the japanese
embassy u the proposed regulations
bat there IL Is believed that the pur-
pose probably is 90 secure n0n-sectar-
Eovemmeut-aided.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-16
GERMAN PRESS
COMMENTS ON
INVESTIGATION
Some Utterances On What
is Alluded 10 as Remark
able Proceeding.

Berlin, June I5.-The Vorwaerts re-
publishes tn article Of Eugene Zim-
norman, general director Of the
Lekal AMER IN favor Of efforts to
forward CONTAMINATION under
standing and adds: This article
which We cannot recommend heartily
enough, expresses earnestly and clear
~ what has long lain on the lips Of
thousands Of reasoning Germans"
The Vossische Zeitung comments as
follows on The arrest Of Heinz Hard
enberE, said to be a member Of the
GeTssnn aviation corps, IN connection
with the investigation into the Lusi-
tania disaster BY the federal grand
jury in New York:
1T Is decidedly q remarkable man
ner Of conducting an investigation
that persons who make statements
varying from those Of American port
officials should be intimidated By ar
rest on suspicion Of perjury"
The Tages Zeitung speaking Of the
same case, remarks:
"And what u port officials who
gave false testimony 2"
The TaRliche Rundschau refers "a
the arrest 81 Gustav Stahl IN the
sanae cnss and declares the Harlem
berg yident Is astonishing.
Sons Is justified in asking II there
is a system In It." this paper re-
marks, whether Il Is q plan % shut
the mouths Of or render suspicious n
advance those witnesses who testify
70 anything against English land
against America which permitted n,
armed Lusitania 70 leave port.)
"In any event this interception d
witnesses demands our full attention.
/ The Kreuse Zeitung publishes II
the position accorded 70 the leadinl
the sinking Of the Lusitania and sub
marine warfare generally. IL say n
international law On existence pro
hibits the course pursued, and insist
the Lusitania was armed. This ma,
be considered as proved" the articl
continues, "and II Is not even partially
refuted by any general reference Z
the American official investigation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-16
LONGSHOREMEN
HEAR REPORTS
BY DELEGATES
Report of the Milwaukee
Convention is Submitted
BY the Three Delegates

A report Of the three delegates, ].
II. Fricke. Thomas Harrison and r.
r. Woodward. who attended the Mil
wankee convention u lonRshoremen
last July featured the session yester-
day of the international LonEshore-
mems convention. Their report was
a detailed one and was received with
much interest BIZ the forty or more
delegates who gathered in the city
hall yesterday morning.
Commencing this morning the con-
vention viii meet at Q a. N. and the
session will continue until 1 p. m.
for the remainder of the session. This
was enc ~ the rules adopted by the
rules committee, which submitted it,
report yesterday
The New Orleans union sent in q
communication which was we'll re-
ceived By the convention. This union
only recently affiliated withthe Inter
national and has a membership Of
about one thousand, who expressed
qualification that the union Is now
affiliated with the parent body
They spent the afternoon about the
city an a. the Merchants hotel, where
they have their headquarters. II was
through the efforts If ". y. Hamil-
Ton, manager Of the Merchants, that
the convention IA being held here.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-16
TEUTON ALLIES
MAKING RUSH ON
GALICIA AGAIN
Report Good Progress
Along the Entire South
eastern Front.
MOScLSKA, EAST OF
PRZEMYSL IS TAKEN
When Galicia Is Cleared of
Russians, Teutons VIII
TErn on Italy.

London, June 1b.-Ihe Austro-
German rush I'm Galicia is on again.
Both Berlin and Vienna claim pro-
gress along virtually the entire south
eastern front and LemberR again APP
pears 70 BE- ia danger. Mosciska,
east Of Przemsyl has been captured
b. the AuEtr0-C Germans according %
q report and the Russians are fall
ing back south Of the railroad con-
Meeting PrEemysl and Lemberg. AT
Russian counter attacks heve been re-
pulsed with gains for the teutons.
AZ far az this front g. from Eng
lard and France it a being watched
more closely than the western front
because { would appear that these
operations are being pressed IN an
attempt 10 clear Galicia of the Rus
SLAMS, preparatory 70 q breathing
spell In the east, which is likely q
Be followed b. q crushing blow aimed
az italy.
The hRhtlnR is growing harder
daily along the Austro-ltalian front
Ia is considered reasonable 20 assume
that Germany win throw q great mass
Of troops along this front ard en-
deavor % sweep Italy.
That England Is prepared Tor a
lnuR siege of operations II TIE paF.
danelles il indicated IN the official
statement explaining the nature Of
the tedious trench warfare.
Almost a complete general election
returns assures q war chamber FOL
Greece. With the king In a preean
Gus condition and the chamber not dui
20 meet for more than a month, hi
immediate events affecting Greece
neutrality are expected.
The allied air raid on Karlsruhe
resulted IN considerable damage, al
though is nature was not revealed
The avintors reached point In Ger
many foFther from their lines thai
any point previously reached by th
French OF British airmen.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-16
PENSACOLA NOW LEADING
THE AYINNAVAL STORES
Friday Will See Large
Gathering at Barrineau Park
Crop Improvement Assn's
Barbecue TO Bring Out a
Record Crowd.

Preparations are being made az
Barrineau Park for a record crowd
out there Friday when the Escambia
County Crop Improvement Assoeia-
ton holds les annual meeting in con-
nection with which viii be given an
old time barbecue. Large supplies Of
the necessities for feeding a multi
tude are being provided and the re-
cord crowd for Escambin county on
al occasion ~ this kind Is expected.
The Crop Improvement Associa-
ton win hold its annual election Of
officers, and under the auspices Of the
association win be given dem0nstra-
tons Of the cattle dipping vat, the
operation Of farm tractor engines and
motor cultivatorE.
Altogether the big barbecue and
picnic IL expected 70 be the source Of
much enjoyment and the demonstra-
tons will constitute strong educa-
tional features for the farmers. A
large number Of invitations have been
sent throughout the county and the
big affair has been advertised By the
g. Il. a A. Railroad Company who
viii conduct az excursion 70 the picnic
grounds. The G. #. a. A. train will
leave Pensacola az $50 a. m.
Word was received yesterday from
State Agent Q. X. McQuarrie, who
is now AZ Gainesville, announcing
that Mr.. Pace, Mr.. Spencer and very
likely DR.. Babb, all 81 the agriculture
department Of the State University
and Dir. McQuarrie himself viii be
IN attendance at Barrinenu Park FRI
day. These and a number - ether
experts viii be- on hand to aid in the
demonstration and give short talks
Of agricultural subjects.
Large numbers Of people are eN-
pected % 70 from an parts 81 the
county and the q. II & a. Railroad
Company are preparing 20 handle
large crowds from an parts 81 their
line. A number Of Pensacola business
houses win have representatives al
the picnic and a large number az
representative Pensacola people viii
be IN attendance.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-16
To ELIMINATE
THE TEACHING OF
CHRISTIANITY
Japan Had Adopted Pro-
posal Made By Governor
of Korea to Such Effect

St. Helena. Calf, June Japan
has adopted a proposal male by the
governor general Of Korea 70 elimin-
ate the teaching Of Christianity from
every Korean school, UNCONVENTIONAL
or non-denominational. according 70
Z statement made today By Elder A.
G. Daniels, president Of the general
or world conference 81 the Seventh
Day Adventlsts. % the NatioaI Ecu
cational and Young Peoples Mission-
AIRY Volunteer Council 81 the Adven-
lists. in session here.
Mr.. Daniels said the "open door" IL
japan. Is far as protestant mission
AIRY endoavor is concerned, Is fast
closing. and 8 reaction has yet in. He
urged that whatever II done for the
evanQelization Of the millions Of
China and India be done quickly, FOR,
ne said, Japan ia leading the Orient.
He recently returned from q years
tour Of Australia. the South Sea
Islands and the Orient.
''This act, already passed, gives
ten years for the closing Of the
schools" said Mr.. Daniels, but thoss
who have read Il and are fanaliai
withthe situation say it may be only
/ FIVE years until our schools viii b
\ closed, for the japanese government
/ has planned % establish Shintoism
which elevates the Emperor to ths
i position OF supreme ruler and makes
the state religion the supreme re
f Hwion."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-16
Coroner Probes
Death of Sheriff
AndHis Prisoner
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Winnsboro, s. C., June i5.-Prepar-
ations were begun for an inquest here
late today into the deaths Of Sheriff
A. d. Hood and Jules Smith, a negro
charged with attacking a white wo-
man. who were killed In the rioting
here Yesterday. Clyde Eisenhower, a
relative of the woman, and who was
enormously reported 10 have died Of
his wounds in q hospital late last
night. still has q chance for recovery,
according 70 the physicians. The four
other wounded men VIII recover, e. is
stated
The authorities today continued
their search for james Rawls and
Jesse Morrison, q brother-in-law Of
Eisenhower. indicted yesterday charged
withthe murder Of Smith In the attack
on the SheriT's guard. Clyde and
Ernest Eisenhower, brothers. indicted
on the same charge, are under arrest,
the former at the hospital.
Considerable excitement was evi-
denced among the citizens here early
today and a company OF militia was
held Ga readiness for any emergency,
but the authorities expected no fur
Their trouble.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-16
GERMANS CROWD RUSSIANS
COMPLETE TIE-UP OF CHICAGO'S
S URFACE RANSPORTATION
Elevated Companies Run
Few Trains, But Most
People Are Walking.

Chicago, june IA complete tie
up Of al surface transportation lines
marked the second day Of the Chicago
Street Railway employees strike. The
elevated companies ran occasional
trains over 3 part Of the system, but
these carried only a few passengers
and made irregular stops. A few
minor acts 81 violence were reported.
Prospects Of the United States
overseeing operations Of the Oak
Park division Of the elevated were
seen in al order issued by Federal
Judge Kohlsaat, directing the receiy-
er Of that company T. resume opera
tons Immediately and 70 report ANY
unlawful interference or obstruction
by an person whomsoever for such
action as the court may deem proper.
With the normal transportation
means totally paralyzed. ChicaRo's
population today walked % work for
the most part Down town traffic ia
worse congested today than ever. To-
night police officials are attempting
% work out a plan 60 control motor
car traffic in the heart Of the city.
With motor vehicles and steam
railroad suburban trains staggering
under the crush 81 the emergency
traffic, the situation which yesterday
was view with carnival spirit. was
met with sober faetsby approximate
ly 100000 people whose usual trans
portation facilities had been cut of.
Peace proposals were being consid-
cred In many quarters today The
Illinois state board Of arbitration
sent communications 70 officials q the
traction companies and union leaders
offering state arbitration. An alder
manic committee Of which Mayor
Thompson il chairman. assumed com
plete charge 81 the situation On 81
far as the city government is con.
eerned, in an eTQrt 90 effect an i'm
mediate settlement
The city council last night passet
an ordinance seeking 70 prohibit em.
ployment of strike breakers, but Il
was said today il would not 20 int
effect for several days II signed b.
I the mayor.
The ordinance would prohibit EN-
I ployment Of a motornan unless h,
7 had twenty-one days % instructions
and a conductor Ia days. The instruc
tors must be men with three years
experience and must have been em
ployed for the preceding months o.
lines in Chicago.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-16
GENUINE PLEASURE
OVER AMERICAN NOTE

Berlin, June 15.--(By Wireless TO
Sayville. Among the items given
out today by the Overseas News
Agency Is the following;
Political circles and the press gen
orally are pleased with the second
American note concerning the Lusi-
tania incident. It Il not an ultima
tum, and Il contains no sharp expires
sions as had been predicted BY the
British press. On the contrary, II
leaves the way open to friendly dis
cussion and the reaching Of an I'M
derstanding satisfactory 70 both sides.
Especially pleasing Is the offer Of
President Wilson 60 mediate between
Germany and Great Britain.
Most of the Berlin papers say in
effect that II the United States sue
ceeds In removing the fundamental
necessity Of submarine warfare BY in
ducing Great Britain 20 acknowledge
the Declaration Of L0ndon, every
thing win go wei.
"The Berlin stock exchange re-
sponded 10 the American note with a
general rise. II has been restless dur
ing the past few days on account Of
British press reperts.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-16
AirCraft'S London Attacks
DeSCribedfO United States

quency q the raids the ambassador
declared that London "a virtually un-
fortified and absolutely 70 far a. the
residential districts are concerned. He
declared Il would Be impossible FOR
British artiIleryrnen 20 defend these
districts against aeroplane or Yep
pelin attacks, because shells sent into
the ely toward aircraft would work
great destruction Ct life in falling.