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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-03-19
No Precedent for Action.

Officials said no steps would be ia
ken until the orders provisions had
been studied carefully, but it was
pointed out that the effect on Ameri-
can commerce was far reaching, and
that there was no precedent for Great
Britain's action.
Summed up, officials interpreted the
British order as meaning that with
out enforcing a blockade on the Ger
man coast. itself, but by stopping
American ships anywhere on the high
seas, cargoes destined for Germany
would be taken into prize courts for
interminable litigation.
This would particularly affect the
shipments of cotton and other articles
hitherto listed as noncontrabands, and
would prevent also the importation OF
dyestuffs from Germany, so necessary
for American industries.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-03-19

Frost & Seynei, Seattle; incorpor-
ated, capital $4,000. Harry M. Frost
and H. c. Steynei Clothing store).
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-03-19
ENGLAND DICTATES
TELLS THE UNITED STATES SHE
WILL GRAB ALL COMMERCE
ON WAY TO GERMANY.
CONSIDER NO CONTRABAND
Hardest Blow at American Trade Is
An Act Against Goods of NeutraIs
Germany Is Willing to Accede
to Our Plan.

Washington. Britain's order
in council explaining her embargo on
all commerce between Germany and
neutral countries was received with
such evident disappointment by high
officials of the United States govern
ment that a strong protest against its
terms was considered in official quar-
ters as certain to be made soon.
Senator Hoke Smith, who saw Pres
ident Wilson Monday night, says that
the British order in council was high
handed and utterly intolerable."
The arrival of the British order, to-
gether with news of the flat rejection
by Great Britain and her allies of the
informal proposals of the United
States for the abandonment by Ger
many of her submarine warfare If Eng
land permitted foodstuffs to go to the
civilian population of enemy countries
destroyed the hopes of President Will
son and his advisers for the early inn
provement of conditions for the neu
trail commerce of the world.
Germany Accepted.
With much interest the official text
was awaited of the reply from Great
Britain to the war zone and food sup
ply proposals. Germany's acceptance
of practically all the American sug
gestions had raised the expectation:
of officials that the allies might dc
likewise The United States govern
ment had undertaken to guarantee
that the foodstuffs would be distrib
uted only to the civilian population o
Germany through the supervision o
authorized American organizations.
While the British order in council
explains some of the points made il
the note of inquiry from the Unitet
States concerning prohibitions OF
commercial intercourse between Ger
many and the United States, the fac
that an additional memorandum no
yet received here had been given t
Ambassador Page left the hope tina
dyestuffs would be exempted from tn,
prohibitions as requested in the Amer
lean note, and that further details Al
to shipments of cotton would be fur
nished
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-03-19
We VIII Protest.

President Wilson indicated to call
ers Tuesday that strong protest
would be made by the United States
government against the action of
Great Britain and her allies in sub
jecting neutral commerce to the nu-
merous restrictions imposed on it by
the British order in council, just is
sued.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-03-19
QUIET NOW REIGNS IN
MEXICO CAPITAL, IT'S SAID

Washington.-Mex City was re-
ported quiet Monday and officials
here expected all conditions to i'm
prove with the occupation of the Ia
pata forces. Secretary Bryan said:
Il think we are in pretty good
shape. Carranza has promised to per-
nit people leaving the capital to
travel over the portion of the rail
road he controls, while the Zapata
general in command there has under
taken to admit food supplies"
The whereabouts of General Obre-
gon, commanding the Carranza force
which evacuated the city, is not
known here.
No further reports were received
on the killing of John B. McManus
by Iapata troopers. With the assur-
ances from the zapata commander
that the guilty men would be pun
ished, officials awaited the result of
the detailed inquiry.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-03-19
Martial Law Declared.

Mexico City Along statement in
which he pledges himself to take ev-
cry possible precaution to assure the
safety of the public in Mexico City
was issued Wednesday night by Pro
visional President Rogue Gonzales
Cara. He announced that martial law
would be declared today.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-03-19
Conditions Worse

Washington.-Conditions in Mexico
City as we'll as Manzanillo gave Off
Gals concern today. In the Mexican
capital large numbers of Americans
and other foreigners asked the state
department through the Brazilian min
lister to obtain transportation for them
to Vera Cruz. The exact number wish
ing to leave and the immediate rea-
son-whether renewed disturbances
or WEAKNESS of isolation and business
stagnation-was not known here.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17
CULLEN ROACH
AGED RESIDENT
DEATH STRICKEN
FUNERAL ON SUNDAY AT PLEAS
ANT GROVE CHURCH.

Mr.. Cullen Roach, aged SO years and
one of Sumter county's esteemed and
well known residents, died Saturday
night at o'clock at his home near
Americus, where for half century he
had resided. The death of MIR. Roach
was probably due to apoplexy, as dur
ing the day of his demise he had been
busily employed about his farm. An
upright, honest and honored citizen, he
was esteemed among all here, and his
death is genrally regretted. Mr.. Roach
is survived by two sons, William S. and
Jesse Roach, and two daughters, Mrs.
]. L. Wise and Mrs. Joseph Mcneil.
The funeral services, conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Moore, of Andersonville, were
held Sunday afternoon at Pleasant
Grove Methodist church in the 2Sth
district and largely attended.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17
(By Associated Press. }

LONDON, May 17.-Another sudden
thrust at the German line made by the
French and English allies just north
of LaBasse on the western battlefront
has been attended by conspicuous sue
cess, according to both British and
French official reports today. The valor
of the troops participating in the at
tack is praised highly in both official
communications, as well as the strate-
gy evolved by the officers directing the
advance.
The British statement asserts that
as the result of an especially violent
attack participated in by Canadian col
onial troops, assisted by British reg
ulars and French African soldiers, the
German line was completely broken
down over a distance of fully two
miles, the Teutons being forced to re-
treat hurriedly and in disorder. Ina
bility to follow the attack adequately
with artillery support prevented a fur
ther advance being scored by the Brit
ish and French forces.
Berlin dispatches, however, dispute
the claims of the British and French
war ministries, it being asserted IN
the German official communication
that all of the attacks by the allies in
the west have been successfully re-
pulsed it is admitted that severe
lighting recently occurred in the vi
cinity of LaBasse and that heavy loss
es were sustained by the Germans.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17
CHAUTAUQUAM MAKES BIC HIT WITH
PROGRAM OFFERED AMER|CUS

The Redpath Chautauqua, which op
ened here Saturday afternoon, has al
ready made big hit with the program
offered The two sessions on Satur-
day and the afternoon session today
were we'll attended and the audience
showed their appreciation.
Tonight the program consists of a
musical concert by "The Savranoffs'' >.
a Russian musical troup, and the lee
ture Taking Stock of Town" The
musical program begins at 7:45 and
the lecture at $3.50.
Tomorrow the morning sessions be-
gin. Dr. Chas. Baker will be the
speaker of the morning. Tuesday af-
ternoon Signor Giuseppe Barlotta will
furnish the musical program and DR..
Baker will lecture on How to Live a
Hundred Years"
The evening number included "The
Servant of the House" one of the best
features of the chautauqua. This mod
ern drama produced by William Owen
and a strong supporting company, has
excited considerable comment wher-
ever the Redpath people have produced
it, and it is making friends for the
Chautauqua every day.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17
AUSTR|ANs SCORE
VICTORY OVER CZAR
RUSSIAN LOSSES IN GALICIA DE-
SCRIBED AS HEAVY IN BERLIN
DISPATCHES - AUSTRIANS DE-
CLARE FURTHER GAINS HAVE
BEEN SCORED AGAINST CZAR'S
TROOPS
(By Associated Press.) J

BELIN, May 17.-Dispatches from
the eastern battle front today says the
Russians in Galicia have sustained
heavy losses during recent fighting in
that area, and that Notwithstanding de-
malls from Petrograd, the Austro-Ger-
man forces operating in Bukowina and
western Galicia have scored further
gain against the enemy.
Retreating to the east bank Of the
River San, in Galicia, the Russians
are now strongly entrenched, their
position being almost impregnable, but
strong Austro-German army is en-
gagged in attacking the Carmen today
The encounter is expected to develop
into an extended battle during the next
forty-eight hours, and stubborn fight
ing is anticipated before the enemy is
dislodged.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17
TWO CHILDREN KILLED
BY ZEPPuN BOMB
GERMAN AIRCRAFT TAKE TOLL OF
TWO CHILDREN'S LIVES IN AT
TACK ON CHANNEL COAST POINT
ONE WOMAN INJURED AND
PROPERTY DAMAGE SLIGHT
(By Associated Press.

CALAIS, France, May ia fleet
of Zeppelin airships attacked Calias
during last night, the total death toll
during the raid being two children's
lives sacrificed by the bomb-throw-
ers. One woman was injured during the
raid and slight property damage sus-
tained.
The hostile aircraft attacked Calias
suddenly, sweeping in from the direc-
ton of the English Channel, and drop
ped bombs almost simultaneously at
numerous points throughout the city.
French and English aviators attacked
the Zeppelins, as soon as their pres
ence became known, but the raiders
hurriedly departed without completing
the bombardment.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17
MRS. 6. c. PROYR
GOES To REWARD
At TER LONG LIFE
Especial to Times-Recorder.) J

LESLIE, Ca, May 17.-Mrs. S. G.
Pryor, Sr.. aged 81 years, died this
morning at II o'clock at the residence
of her daughter, Mrs. F. A. Wilson, in
Leslie. Mrs. Pryor had been i'll but
short time aud her death was shock
o her family and large circle of
friends.
Mrs Pryor was for sixty-one years
resident of Sumter county, moving
here from near Dublin, her birthplace.
She was a faithful worker in the Meth
dist church and was loved and esteemd
by all who knew her.
The funer. services will be held to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock at the
Methodist church at DeSoto. DR.. j.
A. Thomas, Of Americus, will officiate.
Mrs Pryor is survived by four
daughters, Mrs. F. A. Wilson, of Les
lie; Mrs. j. M. Usry, of Smithville;
Mrs. J. j Wilson, Of Leslie. and Mrs. r,
3. Brady, Of Dublin, and three sons,
r. S. Pryor, Of Smithville; S. q.
Pryor, Of Fitzgerald, and q S. Pryor,
Of Leesburg.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17
GIANT STEAMER
DODGE HORNETS
BRITISH TRANSATLANTIC LINERS
GROW MORE CAUTIOUS SINCE
RECENT LUSITANA HORROR
UNUSUAL PRECAUTIONS BEING
EXERCISED AGAINST FUTURE
SUBMARINE ATTACKS
(By Associated Press

LIVERPOOL, May 17.-Oficial ad-
vices from Greenrock, Scotland, early
today state the Cunard line steamer
Pennsylvania which left New York
four days ago, has arrived safely at
hat point. The Pennsylvania cleared
from New York for Liverpool, and
the reporting of the steamer from
Greenrock, occasioned general sur
prise in maritime circles here.
Following the Lusitania horror, it is
said, stringent orders were issued by
the British admiralty for the guidance
of all transatlantic ships flying the
Union Jack, these instructions being
shaped to guard against future sub
marine attacks upon ships engaged in
freight and passenger traffic between
England and the United States. These
instructions, it is supposed, are re-
sponsible for the course taken by the
Pennsylvania, which carried the big
vessel hundreds of miles out of its
course, though its safe arrival was
guaranteed thereby Greenrock is
practically two hundred miles north
of Liverpool, near the entrance'to the
Irish Sea, and indicates the Transyl-
vania adopted the little used northern
route for its voyage across the At
lantic.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17
POLICE READY
ENFORCE AUTO
ORDINANCE NOW
FAIR WARNING ISaGIVEN TO AMER.
ICUS WIND BURNERS.

Americus streets, which serve also as
race courses and speedways for not a
few daring motorists, are to receive
more attention from the police from
this date. Chief of Police Olin Johnson
publishes an official notice today re-
garding the rigid enforcement of the
speed ordinance, also that regulating
lights upon cars, moving or standing
AS there is so much reckless running
here, particularly on Jackson and Lee
streets, rigid enforcement of the
ordinance is going to result on and
after this date and police court cases
made against all who violate the law.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, May 17-Six thousand Ar
menians have already been murdered
at Van in Armenia, Asiatic Turkey, AMI
thousands of other settlers are i'm
minent danger of massacre by rowing
bands of Kurds and Turkish regular
troops in that vicinity. This informa-
ton reached London this afternoon in
official dispatches from the Russian
consul at Urumiah, Persia, recently the
scene of Turkish outrages against
American and French missionaries,
and where a disturbed condition still
prevails. The consuls message was
dated May 18th, having been delayed
in transmission, through necessity of
sending the communication overland to
the border by courier.
The first attack upon the settlers
at Van occurred early Saturday morn
ing when strong force of Turkish
troops and Kurds appeared before the
mission compound and demanded ad-
mittance. This was refused and be-
fore many of the Armenians could
reach places of safety six thousand of
their number had been put to the
sword. Men, women and children alike
were butchered by the Turks, though
several women are being held as hos
tages by the Kurds. These may later
be taken off and placed in harems, and
their fate is that event would be cruel
indeed
Poorly equipped and insufficiently
supplied with ammunition the Armen-
ians are defending their position gall
lantly, according to horseman reach
ing Urumiah from the scene of the
massacre, but there is little hope they
will long be able to Withstand the
fierce onslaughts of the hardy Kurds
and regulars who are attacking with
great fury. Help is urgently needed
to assist the settlers, as already much
property damage has been done by the
attackers, and last night the sky was
blazened for miles around by the re-
fiected flames of burning building be"
longing to Armenians and other Chris
tians in the neighborhood of Van.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17
KING CONSTANCE Of
GREECE DANGEROUSLY ILL
HELLENIC MONARCH REPORTED IN
DANGEROUS CONDITION - AT
TACK OF PLEURISY MAY PROVE
FATAL
(By Associated Press)

PARIS, May IA Havas news dis
patch from Athens to an afternoon
newspaper here says the condition of
King Constance of Greece suddenly be-
came serious this morning, and that
fears are entertained that he may not
recover The kings temperature rose
perceptibly during the morning hours,
until grave apprehensions were enter
tanned by attending physicians and
watchers at his bedside.
Recent dispatches from Athens re-
ported King Constance suffering from
an attack of pleurisy, but his condi-
ton was not considered serious until
this morning.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17
(By Associated Press.)

ROME, May 17.-Developments Of
the utmost Importance in Italian af~
fairs are expected to occur today. The
issue of peace or war is to be touched
upon at today's meeting of the cabinet,
and in all circles it is admitted the
crisis existing during a week between
Austria and Italy, must soon be set
tied for the period of the war.
Premier Salandra has called the first
meeting of his cabinet since the recent
ministerial crisis which resulted in
the complete vindication of his foreign
policy, King Victor Emanuel finding
it necessary to request Salandra to
again assume the premiership after
accepting that officials resignation.
Poday's cabinet meeting, it is gener-
ally believe will concentrate it's at
tention upon the war situation and a
definite policy for the guidance of italy
Is expected to be mapped out during
the afternoon. This policy, it is be-
lieved here, will commit Italian sup
port to the Entente Allies and throw
the military and naval strength of the
kingdom into the European struggle
against Germany and Austria.
One of the most remarkable demon
strations in the history of Rome fol-
lowed announcement that Signor Sal
andra had been retained as premier,
the example set at the capital being
followed in many other cities of the
kingdom. Public sentiment generally
favors war with Austria, and Salan-
dra has practically the unanimous
support of the Italian civil popula-
ton in his policy.
Tension with Austria was further
increased early today by a serious
clash occurring between Italian and
Austrian frontier guards during last
night. The extent of this clash and
the causes leading thereto are un-
known here, though it is believed mil
itary preparations along the border
brought about the encounter. Both
Austria and Italy have hastened the
Strengthening of defenses along the
border during two weeks past and i'm
mense quantities of munitions and sdp-
plies have been stored in that re-
gion
Reports reaching here from T 'ieste
Austria, shortly before noon, state a
women revolution" at that place has
been sternly suppressed by the mill
tary authorities. Gendarmes ch ,rgihg
upon crowds of women assembled IN
tie principal market of Trieste killed
forty-seven of the multitude, besii IS
wodnding three hundred others, many
Of these being in precarious condi-
tion as a result of their wounds.
Trieste lies in the Austrian ter
ritory sought to be acquired by Italy,
ard formerly belonged to the PENN.
sula kingdom. 1t is an important
Adriatic seaport, and the population
is largely Italian.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17
SANG BEFORE LARGE
AUDIENCE IN ATLANTA

Returning Saturday TO her home in
New York after delightful visit in
Americus, the guest of Miss Elizabeth
c. Cobb, Miss Hilda Deighton, the
talented young contralto, who enter
tanned many here with her superb rem
ditions, was invited to sing Sunday
evening at the Atlanta Auditorium un
der the auspices of the Atlanta Festi-
val association of which Mr. w. L. Peel
is president, and where she won added
honors and enconiums. Miss Sarah
Cobb accompanied Miss Deighton at
Atlanta, returning here this morn
ing.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17
LIGHT INFANTRY
GOING TUESDAY
JUBILEE" TOUR

The Americus Light Infantry, fifty
strong, will leave tomorrow morning
nv the $40 Central train for Macon, to
participate in the Jubilee occasion
there. The soldier boys will go up in
force to take part in the military fea
tures as a company of the Second Reg
iment, and look forward to a day of
Measure. The company will return to
Americus by the $3.50 Central train
Wednesday morning.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17
FORMER AMERICUS MAN
FALLS UNDER LOCOMOTIVE

Emory G. Speer, formerly of Ameri-
Gus, fell under locomotive this morn
ing and had his right leg crushed so
badly that amputation was necessary,
The former Americas engineer was
getting ready for his run out of Ma
con when his foot slipped and he fell
beneath the big engine.
Mr.. Speer is a brother of Mrs. Allen
Perry of this city, and is we'll known
here.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17
BRITISH SHIPPING HIT
HARD BY BIG WAR
46O,62S Tons of Shipping Sacrificed by
German Submarine Attacks.
(By Associate ] Press.1

LONDON, May 17.-Thomas ]. McNa-
mara, parliamentary secretary for the
British admiralty, announced in the
house of commons today that 460,62S
tors of En2lish shipping, other than
warships, had been either sunk or cap
tured by the German navy since the
war began. The figures are consider
able below the estimate of the British
public.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17
BIC STANOPIPE IS PAINTED
INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

The water tower is receiving today
its annual application of paint, after
having been thoroughly washed and
cleaned and all sediment at the bottom
of the big $4,000 gallon cup. Several
days will be required in the annual
painting process.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17
SMALL FIRE ON SUNDAY
CALLED OUT FIREMEN

A small blaze upon the roof of the
old carriage shop on Cotton avenue
called out the firemen yesterday and
the blaze was quickly put out. Whether
he fire originated from accident or the
blazing rays of the sun Is subject Of
interesting debate still.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17
WE HAVE A FAVOR TO ASK OF YOU.
YOU'LL GRANT IT?--WE THOUGHT SO.

Recorder has ask of its readers
you'll And then promise not ask
more of in
is the favor ask BE patient with while Just
and then everything will be X In couple of more
delivered time both the city and to outoown custom
broke A special maehnst
machine The Print
getting
keeps them busy till after o'clock so the
necessarily late in being delivered
expert the and the will be
alright within "a hours after he gets here.
while promise bigger, better
in the future.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17
ALLIES VICTORIOUS
ALONG TWO MILES
FLANDERS Bat
/. I TLEFR0NT

SUDDEN ATTACK ON GERMAN LINE
NORTH OF LA BASSE REPORTED
In BRITISH OFFICIAL DISPATCH
WHICH ASSERTS DECISIVE GAIN
WAS SCORED OVER TWO MILES
OF BATTLEFRONT - CONSPICU.
OUS SUCCESS WON BY ENGLISH
AND FRENCH FORCES
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17

First Meeting of Cabinet Since Recent
Ministerial Crisis Called by SaIan.
dra-TenSiOn Between Italy and
Austria Further Increased by Re-
ported Clash Between Frontier
Guards - "WOmen Revolution at
Trieste, Austria, Results in Killing
Of FOrty-Seyen and Wounding OF
Three Hundred Participants.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17
DECLARAT|ONWAR
HOURLYEXPECTED
ON PART ITALY.

DEVELOPMENTS OF UTMOST IN.
PORTANCE TOUCHING UPON THE
NEUTRAL ATTITUDE OF ITALY
ARE ANTICIPATED HOURLY,
VIRTUAL VINDICATION OF POL
ICY OF PREMIER SALANDRA TO.
WARD TEUTON ALLIES EXPECT
ED TO FORCE ITALIAN INTER-
FERENCE
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17
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(By Associated Press)

Iby ASSOCIdIEU FTGSSJ
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(By Associated Press J

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Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17
TURKS MASSACRE
AMERICANS AND
BURN PROPERTY

ASIATIC TURKEY AGAIN SCENE
OF BLOODY RAIDS IN WHICH AR.
MENIAN MEN, WOMEN AND CHI,
DREN ARE PUT TO THE SWORD
BY KURDS AND TURKISH REGU-
LAR TROOPS-CONDITIONS OF
NCHRISTIAN SETTLERS In WHOLE
REGION DEPLORABLE
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-17

Russian Consul at Urumiah, Persia
Reports Series of Raids ON Saturs
day, and that Armenians, Though
Poorly Armed Are Defending Their
Positions Gallantly-Help Urgently
Needed il Settlers Are to Escape
Alive.