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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
Profess Inability to Under stand Former Secre-
 tary's Motives
SPECULATE AS TO HIS
 REASON TO RESIGN
Morgen Post Says Bryan Seems tc Have Less Confidence in the American People Than
 Has Germany

Berlin, June 13.--(via London, S:55 p. m.)-The Sunday morning newspapers of Berlin generally profess inability to understand the motives prompting VII liam Jennings Bryan to retire from the post of Secretary of State. The Morsen Post says:
 "The former secretary seems to have less confidence than we in the honest desire of the American government to arrive at a peaceful compromise with us. MT. Bryan is convinced that Presi dent Wilson and his government will family appeal to force. We are not new disposed to believe this, but will await events
 The Boersen Zeitung says "Bryan's resignation has been interpreted as in- dicating that the note would be rather blunt which, however, in no wise is the case. The note shows, on the con trary, an outspoken tendency to reach an understanding with Germany on the issues involved If, therefore, Bryan desires to be the representative of peaceful efforts in opposition to the jingostic tendency of the American gov elnment we really do not know on what ground he will base his asser- tion.''
 The Boerzen Zeitung terms MT. BrS- ap's proclamation to the people esel. harder to understand than his resigca- ton.
 The Tageblatt suspects that practiral political differences played a part Tn etev,,a ion, af ing: "It may safely be assumed that Bryan did not leave office in order to withdraw himself from political life.
 The Reichsbote says Either the tone was subdued following Bryans sen sational resignation. or Bryan desife ed to take advantage of an opportunity tc escape easily from a situation which no longer was pleasant"
 The Deutsohe Rundschau says: Aft CT seeing the note it must be said thai Nr- Bryan either was hasty or elss otherleasons yet unknown decided his action"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
CHRISTIANITY SOON TO HAVE REAL TEST,
 HIBBEN DECLARES
President of Princeton Delivers Bac- calaureate Address to Graduating Class-Makes Frequent Ref
 erences to European War

Princeton, N. J., June 13.-President John Grier Hibben today delivered the baccalaureate sermon to the Princeton graduating class. His subject was Mar tial valor in Times of Peace and he made frequent allusions to the European struggle.
 There are some,' said President Hib- ben, who, all too readily discouraged, complain bitterly that the present Euro pean tragedy proves Christianity fail ure. On the contrary, I believe that Christianity is approaching it's supreme test. It rests with the coming genera ton to restore to the law and love of Christ it's ancient power.'
 Peace in itself is not a blessing, Dr. Hibben said Peace he added. Ifs a situation, an external setting, the guar antee of a free exercise of all our powers, without fear of the menace or intrusion of foreign foe to challenge or control that freedom"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
GERMAN SUBMARINE SINKS TWO VESSELS
 OFF MILFORD HAVEN
British Bark and Norwegian Bark Victims of Undersea Fighter. Crews of Boats Are
 Rescued

London. June 13.-(2:35 D. m.)-The Brit ish bark Crown of India. of 2056 tons gross, carrying a cargo of coal. and the Nor wegian bark Bellglade, of 665 tons gross. tinber-laden, were sunk by the German submarine 'U-35 today off Milford Haven. Wales The crews were rescued and land ed at Milford Haven.
 The sailors of the Crown of India say the submarine fired several shots across the bark's bows, and when the vessel slowed down the men were ordered to take to the boats. The submarine then sLeiled and sank the bark.
 The Norwegian bark Bellglade. close by later met a similar fate.
 The Crown of India was built at Leith in 1885 and was owned by the Crown of India Shipping Co. Ltd. of Liver pool
 The Belglade was built at Glasgow if 1S7. Her port of registry was Tonsberg Norway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
SECOND WEEK OF INVESTIGATION OF
 SCANDAL AT SCHOOL
Secretary of the Navy Daniels Committee to Renew Investi- gation at Annapolis
 Today

Annapolis. Md, June 13.-Investigation of irregularities in Naval Academy ex- animation papers being conducted by a court of inquiry appointed by Secretary. of the Navy Daniels will enter on sec ond week tomorrow, with little prospect of an early conclusion.
 Starting with seven midshipmen as de- fendants last Tuesday, the list has been added to until there now are eight mid shipmen and six ensigns on trial. The original seven men were convicted and recommended for dismissal by an investi- gating board of officers on the ground that they had guilty knowledge of papers which the board believed were papers prepared for the last examination in mod ern languages and stolen from the of flee of that department.
 Efforts will be made to obtain the tes- timony of officers and midshpmen on the vessels of the practice squadron by the end of next week, so the cruise through the Panama canal to San Francisco may begin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14

him extend these noble motives first to American munitions. Germany cannot abandon the use of her best implement of war merely in order that Americans may sail the war zone on British ships. '
 The Morgen Post says: 'The note is filled with tones of heartiness and friend liness and seeks to open and smooth the way for further negotiations. The offer to mediate between Gefmany and Great Britain will unquestionably be gladly ac- cepted by the German government, and if mediation fails it will be Great Britain's fault"
 Note Filled With Friendliness
 The Morgep Post praises the upright ness of the United States and hopes that it will be possible to. demonstrate that Germany Is acting within her rights.
 The Tageblatt says: Tt cannot be seen why the German government should not be able to enter into discussion with the American government concerning an- ether kind and manner of naval war fare. This possibility Is increased by the American offer of mediation with Eng land. The answer will not be ready for several weeks, but it must be said that the German people now, as before, lay great weight on undisturbed relations with the United States. whose wars of liberation they once joyfully greeted and Wltnln whose borders mllilonS or der- mans have found new homes.
 '"rhe earnest character of the note may not be overlooked, but 1t contains noth- ing which even indirectly can be looked upon as an ultimatum."
 Die Post Dissatisfied
 Die Post is dissatisfied. saying: The note sails the old course and demands the cessation of our submarine campaign, and again empha sizes the remarkable spe- cal right of American citizens to voy- age through a war zone as passengers on ships belonging to belligerent powers"
 The newspaper says that negotiations will continue. but whether real result can be obtained Is unouestionable, since the demand of the Anglo Americans that the submarine warfare be stopped Ties outside the scope of practical dis cusson.'
 The Kreuz Zeitung finds the arguments contained in the American note quite unconvincing.
 ''The note" it says. tries to meet Ger manys well considered arguments with an appeal to humanitarian duties. where. as Germanys first humanitarian duty is to protect her soldiers from American ammunition shipments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14

ines 1OllOWeu Dy tHe odtuludy eNShihS
 While there is general disposi- tion to recognize the friendly tone of the note and the fact that 1t mnkes further negotiations possible, the press Is divided, roughly, into two parties, one disposed to enter into negotiations locking to a compromise on n new basis, while the other, by implication or expressly. rejects any departure from the course heretofore followed. Among the representatives of the Int ter idea is the TaEIiche Rundschuu. which declares that while the note seeks a way to compromise 1t seeks it along fines .swhich must result to the disadvantage of Germany"
 The Rundschau continues: The note, therefore, is calculated only to postpone settlement of German-American rela- tions, and not bring it about. The friend ly tone we acknowledge, but the declara- ton that the sinking of the Lusitania was unparalleled in modern warfare seems opposed to the character of upright friendship
 The Rundschau defends the sinking of the Lusitania and in conclusion declares:
 'Torpedoing Will Go On'
 And the watchword is: The torpedo ing will go on. ''
 The Kreuz Zeitung emphasizes Ger manys right to prevent the shipment of ammunition to an enemy by every means It also is unable to see what England can offer in return for the abandonment of the submarine campaign, since the plan to starve Germany has finally failed"
 Count Won Reventlow in the Tages Zeitung says: "If President Wilson per. sists in his refusal to recognize the Ger man declaration of war zone. we are not able to conceive of an agreement or ever a real understanding.
 Count Won Reventlow adds: !" Presiden Wilson brushes aside with light ges ture the chief part of the German note a. unimportant. When President Wilson ap peals for morality and human rights lei
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
TWELVE DEAD IN
 A SEVERE STORM

Lacrosse Wis, June 13--Twelve per sons are reported dead in a storm which swept over western Wisconsin and parts lost their lives near Ferryville, Wis, and five near Lansing, Ia.
 An eight-mile strip near Ferryville and Seneca was swept clear and every farm house was wrecked or damaged.
 Besides the 12 killed 90 were injured several of whom are in hospitals in La- Crosse Wis, in serious condition.
 Columbus o. June 13.--A storm caused the deaths of two persons and did heavy property damage in Ohio today August Dohme was electrocuted by live wire at Lockland and William Sparrowgrove was killed by lightning near zanesville
 Reports from all sections of the state told of damage to buildings Barns were destroyed. trees uprooted, signs blown down and telegraph and telephone poles snapped off.
 Pittsburg, June 13.-A torrential rain- storm which swept over western Penn sylvania today caused heavy property damage and at least two deaths. Al Woodlawn and Alequippa the damage is estimated at s100O00. In the main thor oughfares of Woodlawn there was three feet of water. Several dwellings col lapsed from weakened foundations.
 J. " Richards of Kittanning a farm CT, was killed by lightning and T. J McKenna was electrocuted as he turned off a switch at McPherson.
 Indianapolis, June 13.-A severe wind storm did $10O.0O0 damage and put many street car lines out of commission as well as the electric power and telephone apolis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
GERMANY EXECUTES
 SPIES IN BELGIUM

Amsterdam, June 1s.-(via London. 9zo p. m)-A Berlin dispatch says:
 Since the beginning of the war Ger many's enemies have employed a number of spies for collecting information The German authorities recently discovered a conspiracy which has its headquarters at Me estricht.
 Seventeen spies were arrested in Bel gium and it was proved that they had communicated information regarding the movement of troops on the Belgian rail- ways. A courtmartial condemned to death Il of the accused and six were sentenced to a total of T years penal servitude.
 ''On June eight of the accused were ex- ecuted. The three others asked for . pardon and decision in their case is pending
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
YACHT PLUNGES INTO SIDE OF PASSENGER
 VESSEL; ONE IS DEAD
Mrs. Martha Waugh, May Wightman and John c. Bell Injured in Crash Off Long
 Island

New York, June I3.-one man WAS killed and three persons serIousl. in- inrcd when (. K. G. BilIings' steam yacht yunadis. coilided with the passen- ger steamer Bunker Hill. of the Eastern Steamship company. in heavy fog on
 Lcne Island sound, off Hunts Point tonight.
 Both vessels, accompanied by half a dozen tugs. proceeded toward New York after the accident.
 The man killed was on board the yacht
 and the injured were on the steamer.
 Both vessels were badly damaged. The
 Bunker Hill arrived at New York shortly
 before midnight and the yacht was near ing port at late hour George H. Ken driclz of Boston vas the man killed. The steamer left here early tonight for Boston with about 25o passengers. The bow of the Vanadis penetrated the side of the steamer, making hole three feet above the water line on the port sid< Many of the passengers were in the 2 { ing room when the crash occurred .q
 the nose of the yacht jammed ir ..$.S room In the midst Of the ey q c two passengers jumped overbog eN Nth were afterwards reported to .$ ooeen rescued After the first era N Svana-
 dis, according to passY again plunged forward, this t wing her bowsprit stuck fast int all of the Bunker Hill.
 Those injured in the crash were: May Wightman, Boston; Mrs. Martha Waugh, Philadelphia and John c Bell, New York.
 It is not known whether any of the Billings family were on board the yacht | at the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
Arsenal Seriously Damaged

Rome, June 13.-tVia Paris, 4.20 p. m. )-The arsenal at the Austro- Hun Earian naval station of Pola. on the Adriatic. has been almost entirely de stroyed by bombs dropped from an Italian airship. according to the Mes saggero. There were at the time in the arsenal ten warships, including one bat tleship. two cruisers and several sob marines Some of these vessels are sup posed to have been damaged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
EUROPEAN OPINION ON AMERICANNOT
 CIRCULATED UPON
Washington Officials Drew Much Encouragement From References to
 Friendly Tone

Washington. June 13.-Comment of the European press on the recent American note to Germany attracted much atten- tion in official and diplomatic quarters today. In the absence of information concerning Germany's probable attitude, it was the chief subject for specula- tion
 Officials drew much encouragement from references in the editorials to the friendly tone of the American note Many have felt that if spirit of friendliness could be maintained throughout the ne- gotiatons. the efforts of the United States to convince Germany of the legality of the American position ultimately would be successful.
 The careful phrasing of the last Amer ican note Is known to have had the pur- pose of stating the demands of the United States earnestly, but in such a fashion as would not make 1t embarrassing for Germany to meet the American position
 Germany Wants Friendship
 The important thing which officials thought they gleaned from the press com ment and other utterances was the fact that the German government was no more
 
 its list of enemies than the United States was of participating in the European con- fct. With a growing understanding in Germany that the United States is anx- ious for peace. but will insist on its rights. and the conviction here that the German government will not misconstrue the American demands into any effort to in- terfere with the operations of submarine warfare, if these can be made to conform to accepted rules of international law as they affect neutrals, the chances for a peaceful outcome of the present diffi- culty were believed in well-informed quar- ters to be improving daily.
 An abatement of submarine warfare on pa ssenger ships would contribute mate rially toward a peaceful settlement, and some officials professed to see already signs of restriction of the activity of Ger man submarines to craft or such size as to make it readily possible to save the crews
 Former Secretary Bryan had gone to- day to Old Point Comfort, Va. and lit- tie comment on his statement of yester- day was obtainable in official quarters. Ii was noted. however that although Mir. Bryan referred to the softening of the note after his resignation, he said he did not consider that the document had been sufficiently changed to cause him to with draw his resignation. While the White House and state department are not mak- ing any comment on MT. Bryan's utter ances persons close to the President who . were in position to know the details { concerning the shaping of the last Amer lean note to Germany, pointed out that not only was the note shown to MT. Bryan in it's final form. but that the President himself. had expressed a hope at his farewell meeting with MT. Bryan an hour before the note was cabled that some way could De found to make un- necessary sthe secretary's resignation especially becaus4 of the possible mis- constrprtton in Germany of the change
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
German Americans Protest

Cleveland, June 13.-The German American alliance here today adopted a resolution of protest against jingoism and petitioning the administration at Washington ito maintain strict neu- trality to the end that the benefits of established peace may be secured TO our nation and the domestic tranquility of our cosmopolitan people be assured"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
VENIZELOS SEEMS
 TO BE LEADING IN
 GREEK ELECTIONS
Former Premier Favorite in Athens and Piraens-The Elections
 Are Passing Off Quietly

London, June 13.-d1:42 D. m.)-A Reu- ter dispatch from Athens says:
 General elections began early today in all parts of the Kingdom except some dis tricts in Macedonia and Crete where the electoral officials failed to arrive in time. . "The elections are passing off quietly in Athens and Piraeus, where the adher- ents of ex-Premier Eleutherios Venizelos seem to be in the lead"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
Carone Is Arrested

New York, June 13.-Daniel Carone, a sailor of Mount Vernon, N Y, was ar rested on charge of attempted sui eide today after he had jumped from The Brooklyn bridge into East river. more than 100 feet below. Two weeks ago Henry Clark, West Philadelphia machinist who made the jump was killed Carone said he performed the feat to convince doubting friends it was possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
French Statement

Paris, June 1s.-C2:30 D. m.)-capturo from the Germans of the railway sta- ton leading into the town of Souchez. eight miles from Arras, Is announced in todays French official statement. Cam nonadng was continuous during the night in the district north of Arras, the state ment says, and stubborn fighting with hand grenades took place in the region ca Hed the Labyrinth" The statement says:
 During the entire night the lombard ment of Arras was continuous. We have taken the station of the railway leading into Souchez.
 Tn the region south of the Labyrinth the stubborn fighting Is In progress the combatants having@Tesorted to the throw ing of hand grenades. In spite of the desperate efforts of the enemy We have maintained all our gains made on the preceding days
 "on the rest of the front the night was calm"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
Hard Fighting on Mountain

Geneva. Switzerland, June 1y.-(Vla Paris 2:10 p. m.)4The Austrians are reported to have brought up 4.,016. troops and GA batteries along tho Isorzo river. in the last few days. Se- we're fighting Is reported by the Aus triens on Monte Paralba. which rises to height of 5000 feet. Alpinists uf 1 oth the Austrians and Italian forces struggled fiercely and some fell over the precipices during the engagensnt-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
Disbrow Wins Race

Milwaukee. June 13.--Louis Dsbrow won the 1o0-mile $5000 sweep stakes free-for-all automobile race from a field of II starters here today. Eddie Hearne finished second and Johnny Raimey third. Time 1:36:36.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
AUGUSTUS BIEsEL DEAD

Paris, June 13.-te:45 D. m.) Augustus Biesel, chief clerk of the American embassy in Paris, is dead He was 74 years old. He had been employed at the embassy since 1870. serving un- der IS ministers and amhassa- dors. Ar. Biesel possessed friends among the most distin- guished statesmen and diplo- mats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
Action Follows All-Day Con- ference Between Labor
 Leaders
ADVANCE IN WAGES
 DEMANDED BY MEN
Mayor Thompson Attempts to Have Differences Settled by Arbitra- tion-Police Taking All Pre-
 cautions Against Violence

Chicago. June I8.-A strike of fhe 14,5o0 employees of the surface and eIe- snted traction systems was ordered at midnight.
 The men were directed to finish their runs and return their cars to the barns.
 The strike was called after an all day conference of transportation officials, la bor leaders and Mayor Thompson had shown the two interests at odds on the question of increased wages, which the men insisted must be guaranteed before arbitration could be considered.
 The police immediately began arrange ments for protecting workmcn who were ready to take cars out Tuesday morn ing
 All police furloughs were recalled, and all available men held at police stations ready for emergency duty.
 A detail of 800 policemen was dis patched to guard the car barns.
 Officials of the steam roads announced they would begin an immediate suburban service
 Leonard NJ Busby, president of the
  tempt would be made to run the cars un- til Tuesday. Under the 1907 ordinance the surface lines are not required to operate in a strike. The strike extends to Hammond, East Chicago and Whiting, Ind, South Chicago and Kankakee. Ill. over the Chicago and Interurhan Trac- tion company lines.
 The Aurora. Elgin and Chicago Electric line will not he affected unless it car ries passengers within the city. The Evanston and West Town railways lines in Cook county, outside of Chicago, will not be involved.
 Want Wage Increase l The union men announced at the be- ginning of the negotiations that they would accept no offer that did not pro- l vide substantial wage increase The traction companies at first were as firm in declaring that no wage increase could | be granted. They later offered to ar Ibitrate
 June 10 the men announced they would strike within 4s hours unless they re- ceived what they termed "a fair offer ? l This action followed an offer of d wage | increase which did not satisfy the men, l When the strike appeared inevitable 1 Mayor Thompson persuaded W. D. Ma l hon. international president of the Street l Car Mems association, to obtain another delay.
 l President Mahon came here from De- troit Saturday and since then has been in almost continuous conference with the mayor The first conference resulted in an offer of arbitration by the com pany, but the men replied they could not accept any offer that did not guar antee a wage increase. l The company replied with a counter offer but after an all day conference | could not reach an agreement with the men.
 Records of the transportation companies show an average of 100000 persons de- | pending on the lines for daily trans portation. The surface lines operate BPS l cars daily and the elevated lines 15lS 1 There are 1895 miles of surface track and 215 miles of elevated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
German Press Fails to Agree In Discussion
 Of American Note
General Disposition to Regard Friendly Tone of Note-Papers Divided Into Two Parties, Are Favoring Adjustment Along New Lines
 the Others Standing Pat

Berlin m)-The Berlin morning American along the byt the evening
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-11-01
OPERA HOUSE
UNDER G. OES
IMPROVEMENT I
PAINT AND PLASTER HAVE
CHANGED APPEARANCE OF THE
INTERIOR OF OPERA HOUSE -
OPENS WEDNESDAY, NIGHT.

Considerable improvements have
been made to the interior of the Robi-
son opera house, which will be open
ed for the season Wednesday night
with Evelyn Harkins in "A Modern
Cinderella"
Paint and plaster have been lavish
ly used and the interior has under
gone a marked change for the better.
The Robson was so far removed
from the scene of the great explosion
that the building was not damaged in
the slightest degree. However, 1t has
been thoroughly inspected by the
building inspectors, and found to be
absolutely safe.
Manager Robson has booked some
good attractions tor the season, and
promises the patrons all that is best
IN high-class legitimate attractions.
Next Thursday night, "When Dreams
Come True" a musical comedy with
a host of artists, will be the attrac-
ton.