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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-05-14
CARRIED AMERICAN
FLAG WHEN STRUCK
GuLFLlGHT BORE STARS AND
STRIPES AT TIME OF
DISASTER.
THREE EXPLANATIONS OPEN
Washington Looks for Pacific Settle
rent of Case-Aid Expected From
Gee@1an Government in Making
American Position Easier.

Washington, May From the own-
ers of the Gulhight, torpedoed off the
Sicily Islands, comes the information,
addressed to the Department of tSate,
at Washington, that the ship carried
the American flag.
This leaves three possible explana-
tons open to the Germans for the de-
struction OF the American ship:
Frst.-That the captain of the sub.
marine was mistaken as to the ideu-
tity of the vessel.
Second.-That he assumed the
American flag was being misused to
cover the real Identity of the ship.
Third.-That in view Of the warn
ing given by the German government,
no vessel has right to assume safety
in the published war zone.
Friendly Settlement Likely.
So far as developments here are COM
cerned, every indication points to a
pacfc settlement Of all the cases in
point and that Washington will confipe
itself to its usual program Of writing
notes and making protests.
Aid is expected from the German
government in making the American
position easier.
II more drastic policy is adopted
it will mean that the President has
yielded to advisers in the State Depart
ment, not Secretary Bryan, and that
the entire administration policy rela-
tive to foreign relations is changed
Pacificism is expected to prevail.
If Germany disclaims knowledge OF
the identity Of the submarine which
fired on the Gulfight, the administra.
ton will be puzzled to say differently,
should it wish to do so.
It is generally admitted that the
German advertisement warning Ameri-
cans to avoid the war zone has tend
ency to place the burden of proof on
the German government, but the ada
ministration may not look at it that
way.
The general expectation is that the
administration will find loophole out
Of the present difficulty.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-05-14
INQUIRY into Loss
Of LINER ORDERED.
LORD MERSEY Is DIRECTED TO
INVESTIGATE SINKING OF
THE LuSiTANiA.
SEVERAL. SUBMARINES SEEN
German Underwater Craft Assigned
Task of Maneuvering Vessel Into
Position Where She Could
Not Escape, Ia Belief.

London, May 11.-Lord Mersey, who
conducted the Investigations into the
loss of the Titanic and the Empress
of Ireland is at the order Of the Brit.
ish admiralty to conduct an inquiry in.
to the sinking of the Lusitania and un.
til he begins, official opinion as to how
the Lusitania came to be caught, and
why so many lives were lost, will re-
main a secret.
The general unofficial opinion is
that several German submarines were
assigned to the task Of attacking the
Cunard liner and that they maneuv-
cred her into position where she
could not escape.
lusltania Alters Course.
Passengers say that for some time
before the first torpedo was fired the
,Lusitania had altered her course and
they ascribe this to the fact that one
Of the German submarines had shown
herself sending the big liner in the
direction where other underwater craft
were waiting to strike with their dead
,ly torpedoes.
These submarines, naval experts be-
lieve are Of the latest type, OK prob"
ably 1,400 tons and much more power
full than any possessed by other navies.
Beyond anger at the Germans, the
catastrophe has had no effect on the
British people. Steamers are arriving
and departing as usual and even the
steamers to Ireland are being freely
patroniZed.
The heavy loss Of life on the Lusi-
tania was due, in the belief of rescued
passengers, to the fact that some Off
Gals at least treasured them after the
first torpedo struck home, that the
Lusitania would remain afoat and
could make Queenstown. Preparations.
it is true, were made to launch the
boats but before this could be done a
second torpedo hit the steamer and
she listed so badly that the crew could
only work the boats on one side Of
the ship.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-05-14

Syracuse, N. Y, May 10.-Justice
William S. Andrews, presiding at the
trial of William Barnes suit for libel
against Theodore Roosevelt, ruled that
unless it be shown that Mr.. Barnes
actually knew Of and profted by al
legged extravaganza and waste in the
execution in Albany Of orders for pub
lie printing, evidence upon that sub
iect was incompetent. The proof &C.
cording to the ruling of the court must
be either circumstantial Or direct, and
it must be shown that the waste and
extravaganza was brought about
through his political influence. The
question Of printing in general would.
it was said, come up again in a few
days.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-05-14
Liberty Sell 10 Repaired.

Philadelphia, May 6.-The clapper
which had hung inside the liberty bell
for 1862 years has been removed and
a spider" Of structural steel inserted
on the inside of the relic.
The Spider" or steel skeleton,
stretches its six metal fingers down
underneath the bell and at equally
distant points around the Clipped
edges, clasps them tightly SO that the
crack in it may be prevented, if pos.
sible, from growing further.
Whether the clapper will be taken
with the bell to the Panama-Pacific
exposition will be decided by the CouR-
cilmanic COMMITTEES which has pre-
pared the plans for the journey.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-05-14

hams Vegetable Compound. After TAX
Ing the third bottle of the Compound 4
was able to do my Homework and today
] am strong and healthy again. I viii
answer letters if anyone wishes 80 know
about my case. Mrs. JOSEPH AsELrN.
sos Fourth Avenue, Minneapolis, Mimi.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or harmful
drugs, and today holds the record OF
being the most successful remedy wG
know for woman ills. If you need such
@ medicine why don't you try it,
IL you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegseta~
BILE Compound will help you, write
to Lydia E.Pinkham MedioineCOs
(confidentiaD Lynn, Mass, Tor ada
vice. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by a woman
and held i'm strict confidence
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-05-14

Queenstown, May 10.-This has been
a day of the dead in Queenstown. Most
OF the survivors of the Lusitania left
for their homes. No survivors were
added to the meager list and the only
figures augmented were those Of the
identified dead. No additional deaths
were reported at the hospitals.
While soldiers toiled in the grave
yard Of a church digging graves for
the unknown dead who will be buried
there, groups OF relatives and friends
Of the passengers went from morgue
to morgue-some finding what they
sought, others turning away to con-
tinue their search, with ebbing hope.
The public funeral which represen.
tative Of the yiceroy Of Ireland will
attend, will be too large for the ordi-
nary facilities of Queenstown and
Cork, and trucks will be pressed into
service, to carry the collins. The flu
neral will be marked by military pomp
such as is accorded those who die in
the armed service of their country.
American Attaches investigate.
Though too late to be Of material
assistance to their strained country
men, Captains William A Castle and
Alexander Miller, the American mill
tary attaches, arrived here to confer
with the American consul, Wesley
Frost. They left in an automobile for
Kinsale Head TO continue their inves-
tigatiou in behalf of the government.
Consul Frost has been interchangeable
in assisting the American survivors
and attending to their wants. He has
supplied many Of them with money to
reach their destination. All the iden.
tilted American dead have been claim
ed by the consul, even in cases where
no requests from relatives have been
received. The bodies are being EN-.
balmed as rapidly as the work can
be done.
The survivors are beginning to re-
cover from their shock, and told more
coherent stories Of their experiences.
Unlike those who were on the Titanic
when she was sunk, they had SO lit.
tie time for observation that none OF
them can relate more than what hap
pened very near them, with the result
that little light has been shed on the
last moments of Alfred GWynne Van
derbilt and other prominent passen
gers who are missing.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-05-14
Like Titanic Disaster.

Liverpool, May 10.-Scenes reminis-
cent of the Titanic and the Empress
of Ireland disasters were witnessed in
Liverpool where large crowd, chiefly
women relatives of the crew of the
Lusitania, gathered outside the Gu.
nard Office anxiously awaiting news Of
their men. Little was available, how
ever, but the people remained calm, al
though the strain was terrible. So far
as could be learned here the Lusi-
tania had no guns aboard.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-05-14
CHICAGO Sends HOSPITAL Corps.

Chicago, May S.-A complete hos
pital unit, to be known as the Chi
cago corps" will be Chicagos contri-
button to the British army, it is
learned. At the request of the British
war department, DR.. John B. Murphy
is organizing the corps, to consist OF
80 Chicago doctors and "A nurses. 1t
is expected to be ready to sail in five
or six weeks. It's active head when
it leaves America will be DR.. Jams F.
Nef, an associate of DR.. Murphy. Vol
unteers are in excess Of the require
nent, DR.. Murphy saiG.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-05-14
Death Due to Drowning.

Sioux Falls, S. D., May 10-The
coroner's jury returned q verdict to
the effect that Mrs. Kate McGlade,
about SO years old, Marshalltown, Ia,
came to her death by drowning when
the automobile in which she and her
husband were travelling to the home
of their sons near Blunt, was over
turned near Hartford, west of Sioux
Falls. The unfortunate woman was
pinned under the car when it fell into
a creek. Her husband. 60 years old,
was too overcome to render any as.
sistanGe.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-05-14
Russian peasant women work In the
Aeld with the men.
Drink Denlson's Coffee.
Always pure and delicious.
Had Him GUESSING.

Walter Roberts, the theatrical man.
ts usually ready with a quick answer
to any question that is put to him, bat
once upon time he was clearly non
plused. A woman had approached
the ticket window and said:
II would very much like to know If
the show which Is now going on Ia
moral and proper"
Walter cast a scrutinizing glance at
his questioner, but that was all.
why don't you answer my Ques-
ton, young MANI" demanded the lady
at the window.
Because, madam, frankly speak
Ing" said Walter, hesitating, I'm not
a good enough judge OF human nature
to know which way to answer without
losing q patron" Louisville Times.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-05-14
U. S. Ship Torpedoed, Rumor.

New York, May 10.-American line
officials secuted a rumor which they
admitted was in circulation locally
that the steamer New York of their
line, due in Liverpool Sunday, had
been torpedoed. The line officials de-
clared they had absolutely no word
from their London Office ard were not
worried by the rumor, which they at
tributed to nervousness incidental to
the Lusitania disaster. The Philadel-
phia of the American lire passed out
of the Narrows shortly after noon.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-05-14
Duluth Girl on Inflated Shin.

Duluth, Mimi, May 10.-Miss Mills
Baker, daughter of Mrs. A. Baker Of
this city was a passenger on the Lusi
tania. She had been studying music
under Madame Guilia Valda in New
York and started to Paris to resume
her studies under her former instruc.
tor, Trabadello.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-05-14
BABY LOVES HIS BATH
With Cuticura Soap Because So Soosh-
Ing When His Skin 10 Hot.

These fragrant supercreamy emol-
tients are comfort to children. The
Soap to cleanse and purify, the Oint-
ment to soothe and heal rashes, itch.
lngs, chafngs, etc. Nothing more ef-
fective. May be used from the hour
Of birth, with absolute confidence.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. Ky.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-05-14
Germany Again Warns Americans.

New York. May 10.-The German
embassy again printed its advertise
ment in the New York papers warn
ing Americans that travel toward
Great Britain and France is danger.
GUS and that all persons taking pas
sage on ships flying the flag of Great
Britain and her allies do So at their
own risk. This advertisement APP
peared originally week ago just be-
fore the Lusitania sailed. Following
the sailing OF the Pennsylvania fear
was expressed that submarines may
be in waiting for it also.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-05-14
after SUFFERING
TWO LONG YEARS
Mrs. Aselin Was Restored aD
Health by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.
Minneapolis, MINI. my little
one was born was sick with pains In

my sides which the
doctors said w ere
caused by inffamna~
ton. / suffered q
great deal every
month and grew very
thin. / was under tbs
doctors care for two
long years without
any benefit. Finally
after repeated sug~
gestions to try IL we
got Lydia Il. Pink
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-05-14
"Ripper" Threatens Another Murder.

New York, May 1.-THE letter-writ.
ing murderer who killed 5-year-old
Elenore Cohn and 4year-old Charlie
Murray has written to the Murray
boys mother, telling her that he will
commit another murder when the
present excitement over her childs
death subsidies. The letter was re-
ceived at the time the little victims
body was about to be buried Mrs.
Murray read one paragraph and col
lapsed. The murder of the boy, on
May 3, was preceded by a similar
threat contained in a letter.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-05-14

THAT infant Of yours kept me
awake half the night" said the irri-
table neighbor.
We'll, congratulate you," replied
the weary father. THAT comes near
or being g. kind word than anything
/ have heard today. Nobody else
owns up 70 getting half nights
sleep"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-05-14
TOTAL. NUMBER Of
RESCUED ONLY 764
QUEENSTOWN ADVISES LIST IN.
cLupEs 462 PASSENGERS
AND ao2 CREW.
MILITARY PoMP AT FUNERAL
Public Burial Too Large for Ordinary
Facilities OF City - American
Military Attaches Continue
investigation for u. S.

Washington, May 1o.--If the Lusi-
tania had been disarmed before it's
destruction, Germany was not ad-
vised OF it, but 1t was previously ad.
vised that the liner had been armed,
the German embassy announced here.
1t was added that the embassy also
knew the ship was taking arms and
ammunition to England on Its last
trip.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-05-14
Naturally.

Mill life is hard, isn't it?"
well. In its nature 1t is a life of
grinding fo::A"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-21
BULK OF CAR OWNERS
ESCAPE INCOME TAX
Automobiles Not an Extravaganza,
Even on Less Than
$1,000 a Year.

THE national income tax returns fur
nish lot of food for thought, espe-
cially to those of modest resources who
have hesitated about buying an auto
mobile, said a prominent automobile
manufacturer the other day.
1T appears that of the cars registered
in the United States only about 100000
are owned by persons having an income
of $4,000 a year or more. while about
900 are owned by those who receive
less
This does not mean that vast thou
sands of people owning automobiles
cannot afford it-not at all. 1t means,
rather, that a great percentage of the
American public has come to look upon
motoring as a comfort and a conven
fence that pays dividends in health
and efficiency. Most owners find that
the expense of maintaining an automo-
bile is easily met by pruning other
indulgences. less attractive and bene-
fetal.
"A great majority Of those of limited
means who buy cars are thrifty folks
primarily proved by the fact that they
have the money to buy a car in the first
place. You will find most of them i'm
proving their condition during their
ownership of the car. the next best
possible proof"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-21
Breaks Sales Record.

The record for the distribution of
Ford cars was broken during the past
week by the firm of Miller Brothers,
when forty-siN Ford machines were
delivered. Among those who received
their cars were the following: Touring
cars to Fannie Bell. Rev. c. p. Sparkling.
James 4. Mcdonnell, G. H. Mattingly.
W. A. Hill, F. ]. Bose, L. E. White, u.
B. LLOYD. G. A. Atkins, p. r. Anderson
r. r. Rose. ] F. Kelchner. r. H. Kim
ball. J. +. Bates, Helen E. Middleton.
Archie Baker. Levi Cook, d. F. Brown,
w. ]. Gernand. S. r. Bowen, J. X.
Killers. Mrs. n. X. Schroth l.. l.. Hayes
Van i;uren Hillyard, Harry Wilson.
John I, Cooksey. r. w Farran, Cor
della -. Baldus, Bessie A. Beane. II. c.
Young. Biggs Heating Company.
George S. Wilson, u. W. Masten. John
HELEN, y. l.. Smith. DR.. w. s. Hardesty,
LaneH d Longine.
Runabouts to Ifarrisonhurg Garage,
r. IL Neumeyer, jr.: William Soper.
hr. J. \. Potter
Delivery wagons to Stearn & Faw-
set ~. G. u. Winston. f. j. Murphy
Companv. lnc.: Neal " Robinson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-21
UTILITY Of MOTOR CYCLE
SHOWN IN MANY WAYS
Scarcely a Field of Activity That
Two Wheeler Has Not Entered
and Proved Its Value

The speed, utility and economy of the
up-to date motor cycle are being demon
strated in many ways. There is scarce
" field of activity today that the
two wheeler has not entered into and
proved it's value.
The motor cycle enables the physician
to reach his patient in less time than
ever before, making it possible to elm
mate many hours of human suffering
The motor cycle carries the minister OF
the gospel in his missions of mercy,
The motor cycle is a part of every
progressive police department. carrying
mounted officers to the scene OF crime
or accident, and enabling them to run
down violators of the law. The motor
cycle aids the forest ranger in protect
ing our great timber lands from fire.
The motor cycle carries mail and deliv-
ers kilograms. The motor cycle rushes
important prescriptions to the bedside
of the suffering. The motor cycle hur-
ries the pulmotor to the beach, where
every second counts in the effort to
restore life. A motor cycle mounted
guard accompanies the President OF the
United States on his trips about the
capital.
And the uses of the motor cycle in
the army are almost unlimited. Motor
cycle dispatch riders and scouts have
won great fame for themselves in the
present European struggle. Machine
guns mounted on motor cycles are car
ried to their position on the battlefield:
motor cycles with side cars hurry sup
plies to the Red Cross workers. who
are seeking to relieve the suffering OF
the wounded. and motor cycle ambu-
lances carry the injured soldiers to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-21
Apperson Deliveries.

Among the recent purchasers of 1915
Apperson cars are the following: DR..
A V. Parsons. Takoma Park, D. c., and
Irwin Schwarzmann, 6-45. fve-passen-
ger touring cars; DR.. w. ]. Elzey. Mrs
NJ. K. Van Ringherz. James NJ Holla-
way, Philip B. Morris. T. J. Smith and
Howard e. Hernzey, Columbia Sight
seeing Company and Louis Bush, 6-4S
touring cars, and o. P. Allen, $50
touring car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-21
To Sell Dreadnaught Tires.

"Dick" Israel. well known in Wash
ington automobile circles. will assume
charge Of the tire department Of the
Motor and Tires Sales Company. 18th
and Corcoran streets northwest. to-
morrow morning. and will sell Dread
naught tires. For the past two years
Mr. Israel has been connected with
Messrs. Chesley & Harveycutter. SELL
ing elly-Springaeld tires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-21
New Ford Models on Display.

The new Ford models containing sew
eral new features have been put on
display in the local salesrooms. Among
the features are electric headlights.
current being furnished from the mag
neto: cowl dash; ventilated engine hood
and curved tenders. The salesroom at
1106-1107 14th street northwest will be
open evenings during the present week
until o'clock during the exhibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-21
Joins Burger Motor Staff

". +. Redman has Joined the sales
staff of the Burger Motor Company and
will sell Hupmobile and Haynes cars
in the future. He is well known in
local motoring circles. having been
connected in similar capacity with
other concerns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-21
Valuable on the Battlefield.

The motor cycle has revolutionized
signaling on the battlefield" says
Henry Beach Needham, a war corre-
spondent 1T has practically done
away with zigZagging on the field. 1t
is economical efficient and speedy, and
is everywhere and nowhere as much as
at the 'front.'.
For pleasure, too. the motor cycle has
made a definite place for itself. The
ease with which the two-wheeler is
operated, its reliability and comfort,
make 1t an ideal vehicle for touring.
Club sociability and endurance runs
are enjoyed by thousands of riders all
over the country every year ana more
and more we hear of the long distance
tourist riding from ocean to ocean, or
gulf to lakes, or around the United
States or circling the globe for pleas
ure. Many of these long distance tour
lists are women. who find as mucn
pleasure in the sport as do the men
Early in the history of the industry
the need of an organization of motor
cycle riders became apparent mere
fore, the Federation Of American Mo.
tor cyclists was founded by a handful
Of men who foresaw the future of the
sport. That was twelve years ago.
Since that time the association has
grown by leaps and bounds. until today
1t is one of the strongest orsanizatlons
| in the country. Membership card No.
81 ,103 was recently issued for member
ship in the F. A. NJ. to rider in South
Africa.
Objects Of Federation.
The objects of the federation are to
| encourage the use of motor cycles and
to promote the general interests OF
motor cycling: to ascertain, protect
| and defend the rights Of motor cyclists;
to facilitate touring: to assist In the
| good roads movement. and to govern
| and administer the sport of motor cy-
Gle racing and other competitions in
which motor cyclists engage. The fed
Grafton is an organization of riders and
| for riders. 1t proposes to see that the
| motor cyclist has a square deal at all
| times, but has no desire to shield the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-21
Fisk Branch Manager.

E. D. Hartman. for several years
past connected with the Baltimore
branch Of the Fisk Tire Company, has
been appointed manager of the Wash
ington branch. which was opened last
week at 1913 New York avenue north
west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-21
Wants q Hearse-Pleasure Car.

A rural undertaken with a keen con-
ception of utility writes to the Kissel
Motor Car Company, asking II it is
possible to build for him "combina-
ton hearse and pleasure car" He
hastens to explain: Our people object
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-21
Purchases Cadillac Limousine

y 1915 eight-cylinder Cadillac lin
CUISINE. finished in calumet green and
upholstered in Freezette taupe, was de-
livered a few days ago to W. J.. Kel-
logg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-21
Joins Goodrich COMPANY.

George c. ODER, for several years
past connected with local automobile
concerns. Is now connected with the
Goodrich Tire and Rubber Company, at
the Washington branch.