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Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-05-15
BEER PARTY" HELD
BEFORE ELECTION

Kansas City. Mo-, May 15.-Testi-
mony regarding an alleged ''beer par
ty" given in a barn by a candidate for
office just before the recent municipal
election in Kansas City. Kas. was
given yesterday by youth Of about
20 years, whose name was not given,
who appeared asa witness in the in
vestigation Of the election.
The young man testified he was an
election worker In the Armourdale
section and that he attended the "beer
party He said he failed to learn the
name Of the candidate who was host.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-05-15
Berlin NEWSPAPER SAYS HIGH
GERMAN AUTHORITIES FAVORABLE
TO arbitration Of Difficulties
GERMAN BREAK NOT
- LIABLE TO CAUSE
~, FINANCIAL TROUBLE

Warrington, May is. -. The
United States Is able to meet with.
out a strain any financial demand
that may arise from the German
crisis.
The total wealth of the coun.
try is approximately 5000, 900
The interest bearing public debt
.sis about $500, ,0OO, 900.
La National banks show resources
sSamOuntin9 to 411.50O. 900, 600.
There Is n gold reserve of $751;
OOO.OOO in the treasury.
Deposits in savings banks ex.
coed $4,000, 600 900.
Special taxes have been laid on
incomes, corporation incomes and
on few special articles.
In the opinion Of treasury ex-
perts popular bond issue Of
81 900, 100000 for defense carry
ing reasonable interest. would
he absorbed by the country in a
few weeks without embarrassment
to financial institutions or distress
to business interests.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-05-15
SPAIN GETS REPORT
OF A REVOLUTION
Committee in Control of
Situation in Lisbon,
Portugal.

London, May 15.-A news agency
dispatch from Madrid. declares there
has been received In the Spanish cap
ital, information of grave revolu-
tionary movement In Portugal. One
report is Of a revolutionary commit
tee in control of the situation at Lis
bon.
A dispach from Madrid to Reuters,
says it is reported there that DIR. AZ
fonsoy Costa, former premier of Por-
tugal has been assassinated in Lisbon.
This information reached the Span
ish ministery Of the interior. Rebil-
lion is said to have broken out at CT
ombra. Oporto. Lisbon and Santare.
Fugitives reaching Radajose de-
scribe the situation as extremely men,
acing.' Wire communication is Sc
vered and troops appear powerless to
control the people.
Indications of a serious revolution
ary movement against the republican
government of Portugal has been
lacking. On the contrary. reports
from this country for six months past
have almost all referred to political
disorders.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-05-15
SEVERE STORM
At MANDAN n. D.
Many Houses Hit by Light
ning-Minnewaukan
Endangered.
(Herald Special service.)

0Herald Special Service.)
Mandan, N. D., May 15.-The worst
electrical storm in years passed over
the city last night, accompanied by
2.02 inches of rain fall
Nine houses were struck. all were
considerably damaged and many cat
tie in the rural vicinity were killed.
Minnesvaukan in Danger.
Devils Lake. N. D., May 15.--The
elements started and stopped fire
last night near Minnewaukan which
for q time threatened to wipe out that
city. Lightning started the fire in the
old lake bottom. An alarm was
sounded and the whole town was
aroused to fight the fire when heavy
rain started quenching the flames.
At noon today rain was still falling
with no sign OF 8 let up.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-05-15
FULL DENIAL OF
ALL CHARGES IS
MADE IN COURT
McAdoo and Williams Did
Not Intend to Wreck the
Riggs National Bank.

Washington, May 15.-Secretary
McAdoo and Comptroller Williams
filed in district supreme court today
their answer to the injunction suit by
the Riggs National bank, charging
them with conspiracy to wreck the In
etitution. The answer is a sweeping
denial at all charges.
Both officials presented long affi-
davits that they did not. combine mo,
conspire to in5ure the bank, and thai
their actions, which are set forth az
grounds for the banks charge, were
taken in the exercise Of proper dis
erection. because of the conditions and
incidents in connection with its man
agement, the propriety and some
times lawfulness of which they ques-
toned.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-05-15
Comment Universally Upholds President Wilson's
Note to Germany; North Dakota Senator's, Gronna
And McCumber Take Opposing Views as to Firmness

North Dakota United States
senators, A. j. Gronna of IAkOta,
and Porter j. McCAmber of Wah-
Deton. take slightly opposing
views as to the frmness of Presi-
dent Wilson'S note to Germany.
II do not think President VIII.
son was firm enough" sstd Sena.
tor A. j. GrOnna to Tho Herald
over the telephone today In COM
menting on the presidents note TO
Germany. "I do not think he was
definite enough. I think he should
take q positive stand and make
some specihce demand and stand
by IL. The time has come when
we must do that. We have to BE-
firm.
ssTho message should have been
q demand for full protection to
American citizens. I feel that the
United States sh0uld do this now,
because the sinking of the Lusi.
tania was IAN act of barbsrity un,
justiflable under modern civilized
warfare. Is
York American the other day,
said that heretofore had re-
Trained from making any com.
mesnt on the European war, eS.
peciauy as regards Germany. as
did not want to e1nbafae8 tho
administration.
ssBut since the sinking Of tho
Lusitania and the killing of over
1900 people, the time has come
for tho United States to take
prompt action. We must take .
llrm stand and stick to II. It is q
dia6race 70 let foreign nations
heap any more insults on us. We
have been far. too lenient."
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-05-15
Will BERNST0RFF
Be CALLED BACK
Washington Sees Statement
in Note That May Mean
Such Action.

Washington. May 15.--one result Of
the vigorous note served ion Germany
ID expected In diplomatic circles here
to be the recall Of the German ann
bassador, Count .von~ Bernstorff. The
pointed reference to the activities Of
the ambassador. characterized in the
note 40 being Of 'surprising irregulari-
J kty.. ID accepted an . direct intimation
to the German government that Count
won Bernstorfk's usefulness here has
ended. Il n s.;s, 3 "A x # 554i i as5.
Diplomatic can see no other course
0r the Berlin government to pursue
Aose omcial administratio ii 30 Sc;
rely taken to task BY the nation to
Itch he Ia edited. . . 5' a. IA
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-05-15
RAIN IS GENERAL
OVER NORTHWEST

Minot. N. D.. May 16.-The Minot
territory enjoyed a fine rain last night
which is general throughout the north
west and will do irnmeasurable bene-
f1t to growing crops. The rain coming
just after the completion of seeding
will be Of especial value.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-05-15
Just One Flag, the Stars and
Stripes, Under Which Germansin
The United States Will Fight

New 15-The
an
President People," II 1t ' --"
in
know anyting It rather showing them the
''~
Ihey have fought uphold the do
until There h.s
- A1
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are, to peace among nations, will sus-
tain him in his decision"
Endorses Course.

Oklahoma City. Okla. May 49,
Governor Robert L. Williams of Ok
lahoma. commenting today on Presi-
dent Wilson's note to Germany said:
The lives and rights Of American n
citizens must be protected and for
eign nations must be made to so un-
derstand, but we must 90 about this
In q patient. yet firm way.
I'VE must have peace, II 1t can be
had without the sacrifice Of our hon
or. endorse the wise, patient and
president. and feel sure that the
great majority Of the patriotic citizen
ship OF this state approve the same"
In Full Accord.
Santa Fe, N. NJ, May 16,-Goyernor
w. G. Mcdonald said:
II am heartily in accord with the
presidents attitude as expressed in
his note to Germany. His position is
clearly taken, and all ought to appre-
ciate the Arm, but friendly tone Of his
statement. The American people can
trust President Wilson to do what will
prove best for all.
Secs Amicable Settlement.
New Haven, Conn.,, May 16.-For.
mer Governor Baldwin, q recognized
authority of International law said
that he thought the American note to
Germany paved the way. for, an amic-
able reference of the matter in con.
.troversy between Germany and the
United States to arbitration under the
provision of The Hague convention Of
1900 and revised in 1907, BY the pre-
amble to the convention, the contract-
Ing powers. among which were Ger
many and the United States, pledged
themselves. by all the efforts In their
power. to. the friendly settlement Of
International disputes. recognizing the
solidarity uniting the members Of the
society OF civilized nations and desir-
ous Of extending the empiss Of law..i
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-05-15

Testifying before the Industrial de-
lations commissions in washington.
Robert 7. Lincoln, chairman of the
board Of directors of the Pullman
company. declared his belief that Pull
man porters are underpaid and that
the wages of Pullman car conductors
should be increased Mr.. Lincoln is
son Of the martyred president. This
photograph. taken while he was tes-
trying. is one Of the few ever obtain
ed Of him.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-05-15
Firm Exprossion.
Bankers Commend stem
To Abandon Only HONE.

Columbus. Ohio, May 15.-speakins
Of President Wilson's note to Germany
Governor Frank B. Willis said:
President Wilson's note to the
German government Ia 9considerate
expression of the firm determination
.of the United States. that Its rights
shall be respected by belligerents.
THE president has sounded note
lot decision and deliberate conviction
which will be heard around the world.
The American people. devoted astthsy
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-05-15
WASHINGTON WOULD Want GUARANTEE
THAT SUBMARINE WARFARE Be DROPPED
| PENDING DELIBERATIONS Of SUCH BODY
British Observers of War Situation See Russian Outlook
/ Brighter, Even in Face of Evidence That They Sus-
tanned Heavy Losses in Recent Battles

Rome, May 15.-The Tribune today denies the
report that Italy has denounced the triple alliance
Riotous demonstrations continued here during
greater part of the night.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-05-15

Governor Baldwin said the question
OF law raised in the American note is
just such a question as The Hague tri-
bunal was organized to determine.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-05-15
DANISH STEAMER IS
Sent TO BOTTOM BY
GERMAN SUBMARINE

London, May 1.-THE Danish
steamer, Martha, was torpedoed
and sunk of Aberdeen this NOR
ming by German submarine.
The crew of eighteen was saved.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-05-15

| the new conditions of warfare are
decidedly uncertain and extreme
| ~ perpleMng.
| 81 am quite sure that the mat.
ter will be settled anlcably and to
the satisfaction of both countries.'
Bankers Commend Step
| Tulsa, Okla, May 15.-The Okla.
homa bankers association. Oklahoma
department G. A. r., and state or
ganization Of Spanish war veterans,
in session here today, adopted resolu-
tions. urging the president to use ev-
cry means to avert war and commend
ing his course so far
To Abandon Only Hope.
Omaha, May 15.-The world-Iier-
aid says: Germany is asked to aban-
don its only hope Of winning the war
through sea power to perform the
superb act Of self f-abnegation that
would come of placing the principles
of humanity and justice as superior
even to national necessity. The presi-
dent IL nevertheless in duty bound to
make the request.
The Omaha Bee says: The protest
Internationally voices the sentiment
Of the great majority Of the American
people. - In the paramount
proposition it is clear cut, namely.
that the United States will not recoE-
nize or acquiesce in violation by any
Of the warning nations OF Europe Of
the rights accorded by International
law to our citizens.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1915-05-15
AMERICAN STEAMER Is SAFE.

Philadelphia, May 16.-The Ameri-
can line steamship Dominion, which
sailed from Philadelphia May 1, with
passengers and q general cargo, is re-
ported as having arrived at Liverpool
at z o'clock yesterday morning
The Washington times., 1915-12-22

Notc-ThesdA selections are made
from programs prepared by the
mana gers OF the theaters concerned.
and no responsibility is assumed for
arbitrary changes without notice to
Tho Times. They arc ba sed on the
personality OF the players and tho
producing company and not per-
sonal inspection, except in special
cases. G. NJ
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
OPPOSE PLANS OF
D. G. COMMISSIONERS
Board Of Trade School Commit
tee Favors Present Method
Of School Supervision.

The recommendation Of the Commits
sicners that they be given supervision
1f tho public schools. was discus sod at
meeting of tho public schools commit
tee Of the Washington Board Of Trade
yesterday. Members of the commit 90
eXprcsscd Themselves. almost unNni-
moualv. as being in favor Of cont inuinE
tho present method nf school sGrer-
vision w the Board Of Education. rhe
matter was referred to q subcommittee
with instructions to 90 into tn" durs-
ton further and report to the commit
tee prior TO the next meeting OF the
board The subcommittee consists Of
the following: William i. Tiarr. chair
nan; ;ustavc LoehIcr, y. NJ. NnniN,
". II. Callahan and y -. Core.
A recommendation that the medical in
spection Of public schools ic placed
,ndcr the District Public Heath OF
'iCcr. was referred to a subcommittee
"on,nosed Of OE'c r. Singleton. chnir-
man: y. +. Fletcher. and Or. Douglas
II Eircaid
Tre office re OF n" public school com.
,n,ttec are Frederick A. FcnninG. Ch1ir'
man: f.. Wright Rvors"n. first vice
chairman; Or. Herbert r.. Martyr. sec.
md vice Chair'"an. and \lt""d G
I'ldther. secretary
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
JOLLY WOMEN WITH
$1,000 PLAN ROMP
Fifteen Plump German Joy-Seek-
ers to Spend Money Be-
uueathed for Laughs.

NEW YORK, Dec. 22-Broadway eN-
poets to he descended upon today by
fifteen staid and middle-aged women OF
the Hoboken Pleasure Club, equipped
with a map OF the white Light district
and the s.. 100 that seventy five -ycar-old
Mrs. Augustus Papc wlled them before
she died two weeks ago. ito be cxpend-
ed in laughs because she Felt so CRATE
full and so tollv.'
or the fifteen amply proportIoncd and
exceedingly jolly German women in the
Hoboken Pleasure Club. none was more
ample nor jolly than Mrs. Papc. She
played pinochc with as much enthu-
siasm as sevcnty-five- ycar-old lady
,may be expected to exhibit danced with
all the grace her rheumatism permitted
and sang deutschland I'ber Allies
Two hours before departing forever
from tho iolIity OF this mundane sphere.
Mrs. Papc was tho widow of Dr. Gott-
hold Pape, maker of indigestion remc-
dies. To-day. If all goes as we'll as It
should in such a jolly world. the fifteen
expansive matrons will cram them
selves INTO bulging taxicabs and whisk
through tho glare OF Long Acre square
TO the most brightly lighted and expen-
sive lobster palace they can find. The
combination Of their placid mems and
reckless flinging ofcash will blabbergast
all liveried flunkies, and when they line
up at the thcatcr OF their choice, the
ultra self composed and poker-faccd box
office clerk must surely gasp. Two
weeks ago tho fifteen all attended Mrs.
Papc's funeral. After the jolly old lady's
ashes had been mingled with those of
her husband in the north Hudson
crcma tory. tho fifteen gathered at the
home Of Mrs Member Anna l.. {.
Strcckguas for round OF fcasting and
merrymakng and to make today's
plans.
Zach, She was dear old lady" sigh
ed Mrs. Strcckfuss.
such a perfect dear" echoed Mrs.
Vogt. and so kind. My, what a fine
funeral that was!'
Eight hacks intcrJcct"d Mrs.
smith.
And music, nit singing comcntcd
Mrs. Mueggc.
"Jah. nun" said Mrs. Strorkfuss. with
decision. Il think. girls, We 20 now to
the IIippOdromc. NiCht war
The Washington times., 1915-12-22

saving vou from further crime. Nnuv"
hacl Eotrayng sacred trust Per, Y,
arc we're removing temptation from
VOr. -
YES" agreed J. Rufus, !ookinr down
At him svmpatheticallv; sec how VOL
or You can be. in plac" OF in Jail WIG, e
YOU belong. You can go to South Amer
ica and lead better and more us"iul
life. How much is in tho bag. Blacki" 90
Just + minute" begged III" new trus-
counting the neat little uncks Of big
bills. "Fifty-six thousand six hundred
odd. Jim"
Give him FIVE thousand and the bag"
generously decided Wallngford.
"I'n have yoH crooks pinchcd"
shrieked Percy.
hezzIer,'' scorne4 Wallingford. "You
can't identify money. end you can't
prove that We took this. NJ worm gst
ard any honest jury woull know that
YOU charged MS the theft in q feeble
attemrt to hide your own. They'd soak
Nnu fifteen wears. WHY, we'd hclD sen,I
You over. YOU hollow nut! Civ" nm
toTr th"us and. Iilackie"
Damn II, WallinEford--''
Three thousand. BlarIlic." AnG PercN
Hutch closed his iipS tightly for fear he
might say more.
no not be harsh. Jirmv." "rirncd
Blacl<ie. lie hai heen looking down
thov shtcully into tho bag. He tnok our
he Warden forty Thousand dollars and
wrapper IN" money IN newspaper; he
tool; ont Ten thousand for the expense
fund and slipped it in his pocket: then
ne dropped the steamer tickets in with
what was left. Il prefer even money"
he explained Percy gets Onions
share. Jim. ! don't like the missing
heirs work. It's rough STUFF"
iAnother Adventure Next Week.
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
The New Adventure Of
J. Rufus Wallingford
Read 1t Here Now-Then See 1t in Moving Pictures

Ready. Hutch?" asked Wallingford
suaNely. Ignoring the missing heir.
"Why, no. faltered the trustee Of the
Iundy estate; this gentleman claims
to be RichaN Lundy and III have to
stay and settle the estate"
"Ave me that
The speech of the missing heir was
suddenly interrupted from behind BY q
clasp on the collar go firm and .O tight
that II Choked him. The like
hand of Horace G. Daw was on that
collar. and the other steel-lire hsnd
now clutched tie missing heir by tne
slack OF the corduroy trousers. while
the pointed hlack mustacrcs Of Mr
Daw, lifted displayed two rows OF
missing heir. entirely o'tsid" his own
rolition, began to walk Spanish tow ard
the door. 1t Was Tia" SuaNc J. Ruff
who opened that door. his own at.bhA
snalling white teeth. and it way tho
toe OF j. f'.fus Wa'Imgford's highly
polished boot which assisted the miss
ing heir into the hall
The fathcad. painted Mr.. VIlliEg-
ford to Mr.. Daw. as they sIammco the
They found Mr. Hutch regarding
them with Widening ewes IS the! con-
Hutch was lifted. rovehiir; two row.
OF sIarlinF white teeth.
IT'S a frame-rr" charged Percy
eScitcdly. You set NC TO draw all
this money so You could take me to
South America snd SKIN me-
Some guess" admitted Waliins ford
az Blackie s!irred the bolt Of the door
'Eut this amateur donb!e-crosser gum
| med the schedule"
Nov lcok here. Pcrce" B!ackis
| stepped brlskly up to the desk: Tho
first thing you're 10 remember is not
to holler. or you'll get lis all pinched
Where's that bag"
Between his feet" called Wallinc
ford peerina throuGh the onenine ot
| the desk. and Blackie and Mr.. l1utCt
hobbed down Mt the same time. They
laid hold or the rlacl: hae beneath the
! desk from onrosite sides. and !'ulleG
ard hauled.
suddenly Hutch stopped the strleel,
| with loud 'liuh'' rpr Jim Wllline
| ford had pulled F"rcN's knees rom ur
| der him and had sat on him.
| Rlack;n threw back his raven locks AS
he rose with the bag. and set II on the
| desk.
"Fow much Will We give him, Jim?''
! "oh. the tickets and n couple Of thou.
I sand" considered Wallingrord and a
shr,l! splutter came from beneath the
! desk.
Let him up" advised Rlacllie. He
| hasn't breath enough to scream"
| Percy rose with his hands on his
! ste mach and gasped violent objections
/ until Rla CFie pushed him gently back in
his chair.
flush. Percy" he admorished. "wc'rt
The Washington times., 1915-12-22

ing apparcutly in the best of health. and
spirits.
By virtue Of his surgical skill. Or.
Johnson. who was n native Washing
tonian. having been born here nrtv-eiy
years age. enjoyed . high place in the
medical profession. He was the author
OF many papers on important topfcs
dealing with medicine and surpo4P and
for wears was delegate TO national
and international surgical conventions
lie was appointed by the Secretary
of State to confer with surgeons from
other parts Of the world during the Pan
American Exposition
DR.. johnson was a member OF the
AMERICAN Medical Association. governor
OF the, Sons Of Colonial Wars. 4 cha rtcr
member of the University cub. and Of
many charitable organizations
His wife. Erigenia Reel Johnson. and
three brothers survive him.
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS.

Sailed-CleNeland, from Corinto Tor
Balboa.
Arrived--C-l, 80. C-G, c.. and 80 al
tristobal; G-l al Newport; Potomac and
severn at Cristobal Raleigh AT San
Diego; Sacramento at Hampton Roads
saturn and Yorktown al Mare Island
Sylph at Indian Head, Utah st New
York yard
The Celtic will leave West Indian
waters about he first of February for
'he Boston yard ior docking. From Pos
ION the vessel will proceed to he New
York yard and viii! leave that port
about the twenly-ninth OF February for
iuanta namo,
The Melville, nov at the Philadelphis
Nard, will leave about the thrtieth in
sfsnt for Newport and New York
tpon the arrival of the l-nCas A. tho
naval station IT New Orleans. Inc
Peoria. nov AZ hat station, vii nro-
eed to the naval station At Key West.
- geEumc duty a. hat station.
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
Don't Cuss in This JAIL"
Prisoners Get Religion

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 22,-The mo
cussin' sign has been displayed AZ the
pcnitentiary. as a result OF the recent
revival conducted I'm the chapel at the
rrison. and prisoners who hit the trail
are calling their cellmates' attention to
the fact that all decoration OF the
Lords name must he discontinued.
Tho move has been given the stamp OF
approval by the prison authorities.
Wa rtlon Thomas said Saturday that he
believed tho only true way to reform q
man was to get down TO his heart II
possible. and that If the man strictly
observed the rew movement. there will
be better results obtained in the future.
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
DR.. JOHNSON FALLS
DYING ON DOORSTEP
Widely-known Washington Sur
geon Succumbs Before Medi-
cal Aid Comes.

DR.. Henry L. e. Johnson. prominent
surgeon was stricken with heart dis
ease on his doorstcDfas he was returning
to his home. 1921 jefferson place north
west, last night. and died before medical
assistance could reach him.
DIR. Johnson was returning from a
meeting OF the board Of governors OF a
local hospital at the time OF his death.
He had left his home early in the even
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
Army and Navy
ARMY.

Lea~. for seven days granted Second
Lieut.. Leo q. Hefferrsn, Fifth cavalry.
The detail of First Lieut.. Edgar l..
Steever. third. Eleventh infantry, for
dut% in the office OF the chief OF STAFF
is extended until further orders.
Leave for ono month, with permission
10 Visit China and Japan, granted Lieut..
Col Thomas H. Slavens, 0uartermast,r ,r
corps, Philippine department.
leave for -four days cranted First
lieut.. FrsnCis ii. Farnum. infantrJ
First Lieut., Kenneth :. Jenkins. With
field artillery. to fort sill. OKLA. srhoo!
OF FIRE for Field Artillery.
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
NAVY.

Lieut.. II. r. IcHenrN, detached Ten
nessee January ). to connection ftti-,..
nut Nevada and on board when com
nissioned.
Lieut. r. II. Ha mines, detached Mime
sUta, to Tennessee.
Lieut.. J.. 7. WenzelI, detached Min
nesots, to Tennessee.