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The Washington times., 1915-05-11
BERLIN WIRES DEEPEST T
SYMPATHY TO AMERICA

In yesterdays issue Of The Times published summary Of
Berins message Of sympathy. Following is the compete
of the dispatch which received today the State De-
partmen
he German government desires express its deepest sympathy
the loss of lives board the Lusitana The responsibility
however with the British government which, through
its plan of starving the civifan population Of Germany has
forced Germany to resort to retalatory
n spite Of the German offer to stop the submarine case
the starvation plan given up British merchant vessels are
being generally armed with guns have repeatedly tried
to submarines, that previous search impossible
They therefore, be treated ordinary merchant vessels
declaration made the British parliament by the
parliamentary secretary question Lord Charles
Beresfod said that at the present practically all British
merchant vessels armed and provided grenades
Besides has been openly admitted English press that the
Lusania previous voyages repeatedly carried large
quantities of war material On the present voyage the
Lusania carried 5,400 of ammunition
of the cargo also consisted chiefly Of contraband
III England, after repeated official and unofficial warnings
considered herself able declare that boat ran no risk
and thus ghthearedy assumed responsibility the human
life on board steamer which, owing cargo
was liable destruction, the government in spite
of its heartfelt sympathy the loss American lives cannot
but regret that Americans felt inclined trust English
promises rather than to pay attention warnings from
the German side "FOREIGN OFFICE"
The Washington times., 1915-05-11
CONSCR|PT|ON|S IS
URGED ON BRITAIN
Unionist Press Insists Upon I'M
mediate Parliamentary Con-
sideration of Question.

LONDON. May 1L-Britain Is sorely
puzzled how to accomplish the over
throw OF Germany without conscription
Although enlistments have appreciabIy
increased since Friday. tho Unionist
newspapers are insisting on immediate
parliamentary consideration of this
Question.
The Express on its nrst page today
says In large type:
THE ONLY WAY CONsCRIP-
Although many Englishmen still insist
that America will be forced into the
war. there IL an increasing tendency OBJ
servablc both In the press and public to
let the United States handle the Lusi-
tania situation in It's oun way
This changing attitude Is largely due
TO the sympathetic appreciation by most
OF the British correspondents at Wash
ington and New York of the tremendous
burdens war would entail. complicated
with the problem OF the German Ameri-
can population.
The American navy would not be
require year to organize and train
an army sufficiently strong to he Of
any apprcciable assistance to the al
lies. One of the most popular sug-
gestions here ia that II the United
states should decide not to 20 to war,
she should automatically boycott Ger
many by withdrawing Ambassador Ger
ard ard the American COnsuls and hand
Ing his passports to Count Won Bern
storn and ~ other German representa-
tvcs In America.
The Washington times., 1915-05-11
ACCUSE GERMANS OF
BURNING PRISONERS

LONDON. May IA direct charge
that British prisoners of war have been
put to death bv the Germans IL con-
tanned in a statement issued by the
official press bureau of the foreign Of
lice.
The statement contains affidavits by
two Dutch newspaper men to the effect
that two deserters from the German
army informed them that the Bayarian
eSiments, commanded by Prince Rum
precht. were ordered to take no British
prisoners under pain of severe punish
ment. and that all British soldiers who
fell into their hands had to be shot
The deserters. according to the affi-
davits, instanCed one case of forty pris-
oners who were burned alive in an aero
plane shed, all those who took part in
the affair receiving medals. Another
case was that of twenty-foU British
prisoners who were shot against wall
at Warwick.
After relating these incidents, tho
Dutch newspaper men add. the desert
eTs mysteriously disappeared following
visit TO the German consulate.
The Washington times., 1915-05-11
BOWLING
PAIRS TAKE LEAD
Break Tournament Record by
Getting Total of 7O7 Pins in
Doubles Competition.
By KIRK c. MILLER.

BOSTON. May n.-Brerking all
tournament records by compiling a total
Of 707 pins in the doubles duckpin com
petition, two Washington pairs today
sprang to the fore Of the sta aiding in
that division of the Atlantic Coast Bowl
ing Association tournament now in
progress here
Harry krauss and Charles Lennon
were one of the pairs 70 attain the dis
tinsuished height of 707. while Buck
Harley and Johnny Baum also touched
that mark In their doubles.
These records are rsponsible for dis
placing the distinguished candlepin
rollers, Paul Poehler and David
Rouse. who have been leading the
tournament with SO since the second
day OF the tournament.
Jimmy Smith, champion ten pin
bowler of the world, is stricken with
pneumonia at the Hotel Lenox. All
of the " Washington teams entered in
the doubles rolled this morning The
singles are scheduled for this after
noon. The doubles scores follow:
The Washington times., 1915-05-11
Pimlico Entries.
'imllco entries for Wednesday:

SbAiiC ioi "
First race-Two-year-o -olds, selling
four and one-half furlongs Bernini,
1ou Copper King. 40 Rabbit. 1o7 !:
Filly Delphia. 1902 Glomer. 1l5: Blume.
10I Tiajan. 10; King Tuscan, lI2
cincinnati. los; pride Of Greenway,
100.
Second race-Glenmore steeplechase
King Cash. 1885 Old Salt, IA; sene-
gambian. 1877; Stucco. 1873.
Third race-Selling: three-year-olds
and upward; six furlongs Ella Bry-
son. l10; Peacock. 107; Suivez Moi, l07 +:
Cannock. 100: Abbotsford. ll2; Carl
henge, 1os Rose Marine, 81: Cha mpion. Tor
!God s caps iG7 LADY spI1itneie. ITfashi 80 g.
Fourth race-selling handicap; for
three-year-ol seven furlongs. Boxer,
100 Bendale. "a; Corsican. 10; Cap
tain Parr, 95 Faker, 100; High Tide.
96 Maryland Girl. s2; Mamie X, 103
Reflection. 10? Videt, sS.
Fifth race-stafford Handle "a p;
three-year-o and upward; six fur
longs. Andrew, l16; Brave Cunarder
l0l; Beethoven. 90; Horror, 116; Ke-
wessa. 112; Linsin. SO; Protector, 9s
Rhine Maiden. o. Springboard. 112;
Shyness. 80: Surprising. 107; anon
tressor, lo5; aHester Prynne, ll6.
aWilson entry.
Sixth race-Sellihg; the Country
Club Handicap; for three-year- olds
and upward; one mile and sixty yards
Aviator. 90; Buzz Around, l0S: Cock
spur. 104: Joe Diebold. lis; Orpeth
los; Richard Langdon, 1l0.
Seventh race-Selling; three-year
olds and upward: six furlongs. Jnez
81; Moncrief, ll5; Beaumont Belle
10f; Miss Sherwood. l07; Lady Light
ming. 10: Lsiglon. 115 Louise
Travers, l07; Yorkville. 1l2; 'Humilia,
ton, l04; 'kinder Lou, 105; "Patience
l02; 'Song of Valley. l04; Ford Mai
l07; 'Phew. 105.
Apprentice allowance claimed
Weather clear: track fast.
The Washington times., 1915-05-11
BOSSES GATHER TO
|DBARNES IN FIGHT
Bipartisan Political Chieftains
Ready to Testify in Behalf Of
G. 0. P. Leader.
BY BOND P. GEDDES.

SYRACUSE. May 11.-Bi-partisan po-
litioal chieftains gathered here today
to aid William Barnes in his libel suit
against Colonel Roosevelt.
1t was planned to launch testimony
for Barnes following lengthy arguments
to Justice Andrews on motions Of the
plaintiff to strike out testimony the
Roosevelt witnesses have given in JustL
fication. or proof. of the libel
Several such motions were formal to
make a record" in case of appeal.
Today's most determined fight came
upon q motion to strike out the testi-
mony of Barnes alleged participation
in. and because of political dominance,
responsibility for. public printing graft.
Barnes counsel contended that no d.
ricet or circumstantial proof of Barnes
participation had been offered.
Roosevelt's lawyers insisted that the
jury should determine from the evil
dence submitted whether Barnes in
terest could be presumed.
Barnes has a dozen witnesses-Repub-
licans and Democrats-including legtsla-
tive leaders and politicians of national
repute. here ready to start his assault
upon Roosevelts case. Among them are
candidate for United States Senator in
1911. and former Senator Elton r.
Brown. OF Watertown. and ]. J. Fraw-
ley, of New York. August Belmont Is
Jury Excused.
When court convened the jury was
excused temporarily for the arguments
on motions and the technical interpre-
tation TO be given the libel article
In seeking narrow construction,
Barnes counsel contended Roosevelt 8
proof largely comprised testimony of
mere improprieties Al most, and not cor
ruption.
The libel points to Mr. Barnes as a
political Benedict Arnold. a traitor to
his party" said Attorney Wins.
Definition of the word "Corruption''
was disputed, Barnes counsel contend
Ing 1t meant pecuniary wrong and
moral turpitude.
The article makes the plaintiff a de-
based degraded. and vicious character,
outside the pale Of decent society. ex-
ecuted with scientific nicely" said
Barnes attorney.
Rules Against Barnes.
Justice Andrews ruled against Barnes
in refusing to give the narrow construc-
tion Of corruption" sought by the
plaintiff
Il do not regard It to mean that Mr..
Barnes and Mr.. Murphy were venal-
not meaning only that they obtained
money" said the Judge.
1T means unfaithfulness to duty.
The article is !ibelous, as you say.
in charging Mr.. Barnes with being a
Benedict Arnold; that in dealings with
Mr.. Murphy he disregarded his duties
as head of the Republican party"
Admissions of Barnes testimony re-
garding the 1911 senatorial deadlock,
campaign contributions. and printing
matters. the Judge ruled We're received
TO support any proper inference of an
AL lance between crooked business and
politics"
The Washington times., 1915-05-11
Michigan Man Arrested
Here Fights Extradition

A hearing on the reuuistion from the
governor of Michigan for Herbert A.
Hard, charged with the abduction of
his seven-year- old daughter, Elizabeth,
from Saginaw, Mich, will be held by
Chief Justice Covington in Criminal
Court. No. /. late today.
Hard was arrested Saturday night and
released on 5000 bond. He asesrts he
will fight extTadition.
Mrs. Katherine Hard. wife of the de-
fendant, has begun habeas corpus pro-
Ccedings to obtain custody of the AL
legged abducted child She AYERS that
under divorce decree obtained I'm
North Dakota in February she is en-
titled to custody of her three children.
The Washington times., 1915-05-11
President for introduce friend He declared
that he had urged the President stand firm for peace
81 would, however, he said ''have the President act
with firmness.'
'Frmness backed by threat of drastic action?"
he was asked
NO DRASTIC ACTION.

canal. following on the talk with Gov
ernor Goethals yesterday.
Secretary Daniels did not say positive
ly that the fleet would not go through
the canal, but he made IL plain that
the advices given him by Governor Goe-
thals had left him dubious about It. The
put the fleet through, and that the ar
rangements for coaling at the canal
would not be completed until Septcr:ber
International Reason?
The Interpretation widely placed on
the fleet developments was that the Ad-
minstration has become convinced that
the international situation probably will
not warrant sending the fleet away
from Atlantic waters, or, at least, that
II may not warrant II.
1t was denied, however, In official cir
cles that the international situation had
anything to do with it. 1t was stated
the calling OF Goethals and Rodman
here was decided on before the Lust
tania sinking. But In spite of this. there
Is a strong unofficial disposition to re-
gard the trip OF the fleet as having it's
obvious relation to international mat
ters.
In view Of the apparent disposition Of
the Administration to sound public SEN
timent, there was renewed speculation
here today in all quarters as to how far
the American public would align itself
with the declarations Of the President
at Philadelphia for a generally pacific
course.
Opinion Divided.
Opinion on this point Is divided. It
has been obvious for days that the
Democratic leaders close to the Ad-
ministration are trying to steer the
country at this time In a course which
will avoid war with Germany
All the Indications today are that
Germany has no intention Of receding
from its course in submarine warfa re-
The recent note of sympathy" from
Berlin makes 1t clear that Germany is
still trying to use this Government to
get England to call off its foodstuffs
blockade.
This Government probably will not do
more than 1t has already done in this
respect. Hence 1t Is expected the Ger
man submarine warfare will 60 on after
the methods of Won Tirpitz. What the
eventual consequences one can only sur
mise.
Significant Of the effect which Ger
many s reign of terror on the seas
has already been on American foreign
trade, Secretary of Commerce Redfield
presented to the Cabinet figures show
Ing that the favorable trade balance
last week had dropped to so. .J55 7O7
from s23.82324. the figure for the
week before.
The Washington times., 1915-05-11
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The Washington times., 1915-05-11

BY no MEANS he said. II do not
think drastic action Is called for"
Secretary Bryan. before going to the
Cabiret meeting, said he had a COM
munication from Ambassador Gerard
which he was taking to the President
and hoped to give out later today.
The Secretary also said the German
ambassador had called on him, but had
performed no other mission than to
present the note OF his government, ex-
pressing regret and sympathy"
Ambassador Won Bernstorff. as on
yesterday. went to the depa rtment in
his own machine. He was pale. suave.
smiling, uncommunicative
Secretly Bryan was asked what he
thought of The speech of President Will
son last night at Philadelphia.
Admirable" he replied.
Can you amplifv that?"
Strongest Way.
I think that is the strcngest way to
express my view of it,
Secretary of the Navy Daniels de-
olared 1t was the greatest speech he
had ever heard
Such utterances as these. coming from
men high in Administration quarters.
showed that no matter whether the
President had tho Lusitania case In
mind or not when he spoke at Phila-
delphia the language he used was inter-
preted to have an Intimate bearing
upon It.
The most reasonable view of the
peaceful utterances of the President at
Philadelphia. plus his assertion that h"
was expressing a personal attitude ana
not defining a policy for specific casc.
was that It Is the intention of the Ad-
ministration to feel the public pulse
in the present international situation.
Won't Force Trouble.
II the country's attitude does not up
set calculations. then the Administra-
ton will take no action calculated to
bring the relations between this nation
and Germany TO the brink of war.
All the i/dications are that the Al
ministration Is carefully scanning all
possible manifestations of public senti-
ment, as reflected in newspapers and
otherwise, and that 1t is hoping. and
probably believing. that the country
will consent to a peaceful adjustment
of the Lusitania affair and related
cases.
Fleet May Not Go.
One Of the most interesting develop
ments of the day related to the sending
OF the Atlantic fleet to the Pacific. Sec
retary Daniels said he wopld talk today
about 1t with Capt. Hugh Rodman, in
charge Of transportation through the
The Washington times., 1915-05-11
TEMPERATURES.
TIDE Ia BILE.

TIDE TABLE.
High tide-6:H a. nj. and $40 n. m.
Low tidc-l2:ll a, m, and l2:ts D. IN,
LiEht automobile lamps at TAO p. m.
The Washington times., 1915-05-11
Indiana Man Lost,
But Wife Is Rescued

SEYMOUR, Ind. May Eil--E. Blish
Thompson. passenger with Mrs
Thompson on the Lusitania was not
rescued, as was first reported.
cabegram received from Mrs
Thompson states that she has been ,,n-
able to get any trace of her husband.
She arrived in London today. according
sells captain said.
The Washington times., 1915-05-11
Band Plays in Trench.

FLANDERS. May IA British reGi-
mental band played ragtime in trench
until the Germans in a nearby trench
sought the aid of German artillery seN-
eral miles in the rear to silence tn"
noise"
The Washington times., 1915-05-11
Killed by Bursting Tire.

IMITYVILLE. y. Y. May u-Earl
Fisher. thirty years old. of Rockville
Center. who was injured by the bursting
OF tire rim ~ an automobile ycster-
day, died this morning in the Babylon
IASpital
The Washington times., 1915-05-11
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Forecast for the District of Columbia
Unsettled tonight and Wednesday
without decided temperature change.
Maryland-k air tonight; warmer in
west portion: Wednesday unsettled
moderate. varia BILE winds
Virginia-J'nsettled tonight and We'd
nesday; probably rain in south portion.
varia Bile winds becoming northeast on
the coast; probably increasing.
The Washington times., 1915-05-11

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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-02
LYRIC PLAYERS ARE
ROTATED IN PARTS

The Lyric Players have utilized the
English custom OF shifting character
parts in stock comnany productions in
order. to permit each member of the
company to show what he, or she, can
do.
This week it is one of the character
actors who shares honOrs with Bert
Gagnun in The Trail of the Wits
pering Pine" She is Miss Minnie
Louise Ferguson, who plays "Clotilde,"
the mulattO woman around whom the
plot revolves. Miss Fergusou's hrst
week with the Lyric Players included
a. similar character part and she made
q decided hit with her subdued playing
Of it., sans the usual negro minstrel
style
But Miss Ferguson's work Monday
night as "ClOtilde' was 100 percent
better. for, instead of a minor servant
part, she had a strong emotional char
acter to portray and she made it so
realistic that she seemed the character
itself. Her voice is soft and her accent
is true to type Her acting was equally
good, especially in the big scenes OF
the play.
MI Gagnon. as the mountaineer
hero, is genuinely good and continues
to maintain his reputation as one Of
the best stock actors since Charles
Balsar. Miss Pollock gives the leading
place to Miss Gladys Bush and assumes
the part of the mountain girl who has
capped by her juvenile voice but she
did exceptionally well, despite this
handicap. Joseph EChezabel is the be
trayer and be is as lOvable as rattle
snake, Which is the effect intended.
N NJ ".
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-02
BURGLAR ENTEI.J OREGON
STREET HOME IN DAYTIME

A burglar entered the home Of j. NJ
Hoy. sos North Oregon street. Monday
afternoon, asked to see a painter ne
said was working in the house and
after searching three rooms and TAX
ing money, a watch and a suit OF
clothes, left by way of the front door
on his way down the street the burg
lar was met by Mrs. Hoy, who did not
identify the man. although she dld
recognize the bundle of clothing.
Cecil = Hostetter reported the theft
Monday night of his Ford car, No 25O3,
from his residence at 2S2O East RlO
Grande street
The car of E J Latimer, stolen sat
urday night from Leon street. near the
Southwestern Construction companys
plant, was recovered Monday night by
the police at the corner OF Missouri
and Santa Fe streets.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-02

Harry Swain. THE visitors that 1
have talked with are all favorable to
the trip and We are most anxious that
none of them viii be disappointed. The
autos will leave from in front of tn
San Antonio street entrance Of the
Hotel Paso del Norte at 2;3O o'clock
Each of the drivers will be presented
with a card giving a complete list OF
the route so that there viii be no de-
lay. Autos of every size can be used
and the committee is most anxious that
auto owners viii cooperate with IL to
the end that this feature Of the pro-
gram may be success
4 have attended many conventions
but the crowd in El Paso day before
the convention opens is the largest
first day convention crowd ] have ever
SEEN" said Burt Orndorff Those who
attend conventions in FL PasO are never
disappointed and the crowds that have
come here for the last few years have
advertised this fact wiki the result
that FL Paso can now be assured Of a
big turnout whenever she holds a con-
vention. The present convention Is by
far the most important that has been
held here in months and 1t will mean
much valuable advertising and trade
for the city"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-02

ley, opened school and, in 1878, estab-
lished paper at Mesilla
Came Hero in Old Days.
Mr.. Newman came to FL Paso with
his paper, which he called The Thirty
Four because he had changed the poll
tics Of Dona Ana county from Republic
can to Democratic by a vote Of 81. He
opened an office on Overland street He
afterward changed the name of the
Daper 10 The Lone Star" and was
active on the side Of law and order in
the days when El PasO was known as
a wide open town. He was instrument
tai in starting the White Oaks railroad
line. He retired from the newspaper
business in 1886 and became an insur-
ance agent.
Mr.. Newman was married IN 1872 70
Miss Jessie Geek. e school teacher OF
Las Cruces. She later died. Two sons.
Pobert q Lee Newman and DIR. s. H.
Newman jr and a daughter, Miss Mary
Newman, survive him. He was CHAR
fer member of the Pioneers association
and was the first secretary. The
funeral will be held Thursday at P. m.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-02
HOUSE AGREES ON
FARM LOAN PLAN
Bill Provides for Land Banks to Make
Loans ON Farm Mortgages at Not
More than Six Percent.

More than Six Percent.
Washington, D. c., March BY a
vote Of 257 to 50 the house Monday
night agreed to a farm loan plan, and
it was written into the agricultural
appropriation bill after a long and
vigorous fight and was sent to confer
ence. The rural credits legislation re-
ported by the agricultural committee
and generally accepted as having the
sanction of the administration was re-
vised by a series Of amendments which
revolutiouiZed the proposal.
As framed in the house the plan
would provide for system OF farm
loan associations formed in individual
communities to make loans on farm
mortgage notes at not more than SIX
percent interest. These associations
would form federal land banks in dis
tricts corresponding to the present fed
eraI reserve districts for the purpose
of dealing in the mortgages held by the
association.
The crux of the fight in the house
came on. an amendment to authorize
the secretary Of the treasury to issue
Panama canal or other government
bonds TO the amount of S50,000,000 a
year to take over the bonds of these
land banks The amendment was
adopted in committee of the whole by
a vote of 157 to A.
The administration proposal was a
substitute for the McCumber direct loan
rural credits plan.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-02
Stomach Troubles
Due to Acidity
so sATs EMINENT SPECIALIST.

so SAYS EMINENT SPECIALIST.
So-called stomach troubles, such IS
indigestion, wind. and stomach-ache are
in probably nine cases out Of ten simply
evidence that fermentation is taking
place in the food contents Of the
stomach, causing the formation of ras
and acids. Wind distends the stomach.
and causes that full, oppressive feeling
sometimes known as heartburn, while
the acid irritates and inflames tbs
delicate lining Of the stomach. The
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food. Such fermentation is unnatural,
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