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Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-10
Comment of Public Men Upon the
Sinking of Liner by Submarine

DENVER. Colo. May 9.-ln a formal
statement tssued in connection with the
Lusitania tonight. Governor Carlson re-
quests the people OF Colorado 10 place
implicit faith and confidence In our presl-
dent and those other national officials
having in charge our relations with for
eign nations during this critical time"
SACRAMENTO. Cal. May 9.--concern-
ing the sinking OF the Lusitania. Gov
ernor Johnson said In statement to-
night:
"The situation presents such . grave
and delicate International problem that I
would net wish 10 express any views
which might embarrass the national ad-
ministr0tion or might be At variance with
definite national policy, l may add
that personally believe in am absolutely
strict and neutral attitude OF neutrality
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-10
U-39 is Reported to
Have Sunk Liner

GENEVA, (via Paris, May "a
dispatch from Munich, Bavaria. received
at Basel. says that the German subma-
dine U-S9 sank the Lusitania.
There was great rejoicing during the
day today in southern Germany, accord
ing to the advices Towns were be-
tagged, especially along the Rhine and
the children had half holiday in honor
OF the event.
The rejoicings are said to have spread
even TO Vienna and Budapest. 1t is said
that the general feeling In Germany and
Austria is that the Americans on board
the steamer had been warned previously
of their danger and therefore they under
took the voyage at their own risk.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-10
Florence Carman Is
Acquitted by Jury

MINEoLA. l.. l.. May "a verdict OF
acquittal was returned after a short de-
liberation late today by the jury trying
Mrs. Florence c. Carman on the charge
OF numbering Mrs. Louise Bailey at Free
port on the night OF June 80 last.
The jury was agreed on the first ballot
and the verdict was returned In one hour
and twelve minutes. Mrs. Carman
beamed with happiness when 7nhe verdict
was announced. she shook hands with
all the jurors and left after few minutes
with her husband for their home in Free
port.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-10
TeutOns Hurry
To Leave Italy,
Expecting War

PARIS May "a dispatch from Bellin-
zona. Switzerland. TO the Temps today
says:
"Austrians and Germans are fleeing
from all parts OF italy. All trains in
the direction OF the frontier are packed
with Teutonie passengers, including mer-
chants and officials,
Special trains have brought 5000 Ger
mans from Rome. Florence and Bologna
en- route for Germany. Lugano also is
filled with refugees.
Notice has been given OF the suspen-
sion from today Of the telephone service
across the frontier and Of the suspension
OF a great many passenger trains.
IAN German and Austrian journalists
have left Italy"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-10
U. s. Naval Aviator
Falls to His Death

WASHINGTON. May s.-Ensingn Mel
vim L. stolz Of the navy aviation corps
was instantly killed today while making
low altitude flight at Pensacola, Fla,
according TO an announcement by the
Navy department tonight. The message
said stolz fell out OF his machine bead
first while making a dive.
Ensign stolz served with the aviation
detachment which did scouting work at
Vera Cruz during the American occupa-
tion.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-10

BERLIN (via wireless to London)
May 9.--The following official COM
munication was issued tonight:
"The Cunard liner Lusitania was
yesterday torpedoed by German
submarine and sunk.
The Lusitania was naturally
armed with guns, as we're recently
most of the English merchantmen
Moreover, as is we'll known here. II
had large quantities OF war material
in its cargo.
Its owners, therefore, knew to
what danger the passengers we're ex-
posed. They alone bear all the re-
sonsibility for what has happened.
Germany, on It's part, left nothing
undone to repeatedly and strongly
warn them. The imperial ambassa'
dor in Washington even went so faI
as to make a public warning so as &c
draw attention to this danger. The
English press sneered then at thi'
warning and relied on the protection
of the British fleet to safeguard AT
lantic traffic."
BernatOrff Wou't Talk.
NEW YORK, NAV s,--.After remaining
In seclusion at his hotel here the entire
day. Count Won Bernstorff. the German
ambassador, left for Washington at 6;l
o'clock tonight. II was not, however. be
fore he had run gauntlet OF newspepe
men who had hecp awaiting him ct tn
entrance OF hia hotel. ana wSio pvrsuc'
him 70 the Pennsylvania station and int
his car In their determination TO obtail
an interview.
Let them think" he was quoted Al
saying, whom asked what he thought th'
American people would think of the tor.
pedoing OF the Lusitania. His final state
ment after refusing TO answer RAPID
fire OF questions was that he would say
nothing until proof was furnished that
the Lusitan,a had In fact becn torpedoec
by German submarine.
At the railroad station the ambassador
was subjected to a battery Of interroga-
tlons. including the reference TO the
American public opinion.
mot one word" he said. Let them
think"
Can't Say Anything.
4 am my governments representative
I cannot say wordv' he shouted later tc
another query.
The newspaper men persisted however
ono of them making reference 20 news
paper comment on the ennbassy's action
in publishing its war zone advertisement
Il don't care what the papers sayr
was the reply.
Pressed again for n statement. the am
bassador asked in a quiet tone: do we
know that the Lusitania was torpedoed7 p
He was referred TO the statements OF
the British Admiralty.
What proof has been furnished p
asked the ambassador again.
Does that mean that you will make
no statement until II is proved that the
Lusitania was torpedoed by German
submarine?' said an interviewer.
That's II. exactly" he replied. II have
not sufficient information on which Il
mako statement"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-10
CARGO OF LINER INSURED
MOSTLY IN AMERICA

LONDON. May a-The I.usltsuia was
insured for about n.5oOOOO ts7.5OOOCo OF
this amount the British government un-
der the war risk plan will have 10 pay
about ~ per cent, The cargo is said 20
have been insured almost entirely in
America
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-10
Tor Tor, our country in the present world con-

for our country in the present world con-
fliet."
sPRINGFIELD. H.. May s.--Covernor
Dunno today issued formal signed
statement urging calmness In the face
OF the sinking OF the Lusitania. "Ameri-
can citizens generally. and particularly
those In public office outside OF the Of
flee OF the secretary of state. should not
In this grave crisis forsstsll OF embarrass
the president and the Department OF
State by giving utteranee 10 their per-
sonal views in relation to this grave
calamity" says the statement
SALEM. ore, May s.-ln a statement
issued tonight Governor withycombe
oounsels suspension Of Judgment by the
people until the full facts concerning the
sinking OF the Lusitania are known.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-10
Lord Merry Conducts
Lusitania Inquiry

LONDON. May alt is officially an
nounced that the British Board of Trade.
with the concurrence OF the admiralty
has ordered an inquiry into the circum-
stances attending the loss OF the LusI-
tania. Lord Merry has consented to con-
duct the inquiry.
Lord Merry conducted the Investigations
into the sinking Of the steamers Titanic
and the Empress OF ireland
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-10
RED CROSS TO RECEIVE
MONEY FOR THE VICTIMS

WASHINGTON, MAY s.-Nriss Mabel T.
Boardman. chairman OF the relief board
OF the American Red Cross. announced
tonight that the Red Cross would be glad
TO receive contributions to a fund for re-
lief Of destitute survivors 2f the Lust
tania and families OF the victims.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-10
Former Son-in-Law
Of Bryan Weds Again

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May 9-Announce-
ment was made here today OF the mar
riage last Thursday in Pekip, ILL.,. of
William Homer Leavitt. former son-in-
law of William Jennings Bryan, TO Miss
Clara Killfus of this city. Mr.. Leavitt
is an artist and met Miss Killius while
exhibiting his paintings here. Mr.. Leavitt
met and married Miss Ruth Bryan in a
similar manner. Later they were di-
vorced.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-10
Inveuts Ditch FILLER.

TECUMsEH, Neb., May s.-tspecial.)-
Peter Asplund, who il 8 member o6 the
Inter-mountain Bridge and Construction
company Of Tecumseh. has invented a
follow-up machine for steam Of gaso-
line power ditcher. which will give op-
portunity for pipe or tile laying and
will fiji the ditch as fast as It h dug
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-10
30, NnrmnI nuiIdina.

Twelve sets OF plans have already been
sent out by Architect J. W Henry 20
prospective bidders on the new $4,000
wing 60 the Northern Normal building
mere The bids viii be opened on May II
by the state regents or education, at
which time the contract viii be let Tor
the work.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-10
China Has Accepted
All Japan Demands

TOXIC. May S.-rhe japanese foreign
office announced that 1t has received of
ficial notification that China has ac-
cepted the demands contained in the Jap
anese ultimatum.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-10
Sees Lusitania Sunk
To Get U. S. Into War

LONDON May 81 think the Lusi-
tania has been torpedoed deliberately for
the purpose OF making the United States
declare war" said Lord Charles Beres-
ford today, II foretold the whole pres
ent situation m February and gave my
reasons for thinking Germany meant to
bring America into the war"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-10
Japanese Cancel
Military Program

TOXIC. May s.-The japanese govern.
ment announced tonight that the mill
tary and naval preparations in connec-
ton with the Chinese situation had been
cancelled.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-10
GERMANY BLAMES
LOSS OF U. S. LIVES
UPON SHIP OWNERS
Berlin Official Statement Says
Kaiser's Government Left
Nothing Undone to Warn
Passengers,
RECALLS sNEERs OF ENGLAND
"Let Them Think" Cries Won Bern
storff, When Asked What Amer
ians Will Think.
ENVOY WILL NOT SAY MORE
LL.ETIN.

LONDON. May "a Berlin dis
patch TO the Exchange Telegraph
company by way OF Amsterdam says:
THE emperor drove TO the minis
try of marine today saturday. for
a conference with Admiral Won Tir-
pltz. The greatest enthusiam\ was
displayed here over the sinking of the
Lusitanis, demonstrations being held
before the government buildings"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-10
FURTHER GAINS IN
VICINITY OF YPRES
German General Army Headquarters
Make Claim Many English Are
Taken Prisoners.
FRENCH SAY ADVANCE IS MADE

BERLIN (Nia London), May q
The German general army headquar-
ers staff today gave out the follow
ing official statement:
N1n the western thcator: During tho
continuance OF our attacks upon Ypres
We drove the enemy out OF his strongly
fortified positions between the Fortuyn-
wyeltie and the Gheluvelt-Ypres road
We captured the villages of Freosenhurg
and Nerleranhock and took up important
psitions which command the heishts. We
took 500 Euvish prisoners. among them
sixty officers.
French attacks west Of Levin and
northeast Of tho Lorctte height failed
with heavy losses for the enemy Near
Ia Basseo and vitry we forced an aero
plane o. tho enemy to land.
~ partial French attack undertaken
with the aid OF fog and bombs 10 the
west of Herthcs was beaten OF by hand
grenades.
"ln the Argonnc between the Mouse
and the Mosello and in tho vosges the
day passed without anything OF note.
Take war supplies.
.Ip tho oasterrs theater, In Iibnu wo
have taken largo stock OF war ma
toriai
Before strong forces composed of all
arms which the enemy has collected be-
fore Mitau our advance divisions sent out
against this town are avoiding the enemy.
"Northeast OK kovne the railway hhe
between wilma ana saarle was dosroSou
after we had wiped out RUSSIAN oa'-
TALON
"on the Niemen' near sreduki, we at
tackled what remained OF. Tour kussihn
battalions. which apparently belonged tc
troops who were beaten on May and Z
near Rossinje.
Renewed Russian attacks on our posi-
tons on the Pilica were rcpulsed Win
heavy losses to the enemy.
aus.ton. aetrent Farther,
! ,,rr tho south.astorn theater, In pur.
su,t of tho beaten enemy, the troops un-
! der Genera, Won Maclenzon after the
fight crossed the wisloka rtver between
Belke, cast OF kymanow' ana NrsaNNe''
| Under perssure OF the Austfo-.fe,'he'
troops from the east ana the hor'n Q,
( 1900 - -
Mieloc ana over the NlStuia'
"on the Naclllating hussieh-Sarp"'n,''
! front, other herman uoopS NV tn' ~
enemy out OF MS positohs on Vns ra,'
way between Me1o-i'eoore1 anu sa.oN
The number OF guns ana prisoners ''aAe'
by us Increases
Germans RepuIsed.
I PARIS. May s.--The following ogfIcls
communication was issued tonight;
Between Nieuport and tho sea III
Germans made an attack, but were RI
pulsed They suffered heavy Losses.
The British troops have gained groun'
III the region OIL rro'nehoe.
! 10 the north oi A'aS W '"au 49,
portaht pIosreSs anu a,so - r"S ~
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s,ad
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village OF IA rarsete eno II "a.. VI wv
village OF NeuNineTec Noes ~" 80
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IN WIZ sen 80
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= ,aar q, rrho,,,as on the edpe NJ IN,
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Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-10

Temperature and precipitation depar-
lures from the normal at Omaha since
March l, and compared with the last
two years;
Normal temperature ..............,....... 06
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-10

Comparative Local Record.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-10

Temperature at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-10
The Weather

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-02
Attempts to Storm Posi-
tons on Heights Are Re-
pulsed, Says Vienna.
INFANTRY CEASES
GENERAL ATTACKS
Italy Reports Air Raids on Small
Villages in Carnia, With
out Result.
by Cable to n. tribunal

Rome, Dec. General action along
the Isonzo front, where the Italians
are attacking the Austrians to obtain
the key to the position Of Triest. has
died down, though both the Austrian
and Italian howitzers continue heavy
fire against the intrenched positions.
The Italian official reports tell oil
desultory air attacks from the Aus
TRANS on several small villages in the
Carnia region without marked damage
The Austrians report the repulse OF
the Italians in an attack on Monte San
Michele.
A German dispatch from the Over
seas News Agency declares that the
Italians are suffering frightful losses
on the Isonzo. THE Italians apparent
ly have decided to take Gorilla with
out regard for their immense sacrl-
fees" the dispatch says.
ITALIAN OFFICIAL.
The Italian report says:
Yesterday was a day Of rest from
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stantinople dispatch to the Frank
furter Zeitung."
The Turkish War Minister, Enver
Pacha, is said by the Overseas News
Agen:y TO have arrived to-day at Sofia.
lie was received by the Bulgarian War
Minister, VI. Newdenow, and General
Savoff
BULGARIAN OFFICIAL.
An official report given out at the
Bulgarian Army Headquarters, under
date of November 29, says:
Bulgarian troops, after short and
decisive engagement, took PrlZrend
and made prisoners between $1,000
and 1900 Serbians. They also cap
tured fifty field cannon and howitzers,
10000 rifles, 14S automobiles and a
large amount of war material. The
number of prisoners continues to IN
crease.
King Peter and the Russian Min
lister to Serbia, Prince Troubetskoy,
on the afternoon of November %
left on horseback for an unknown
destination without any other com
panions.
The battle of Prizrend, where the
remnants OF the Serbian army were
made prisoner, Will proDaply emu 'he
Serbian campaign.
Another Bulgarian official report,
dated November 2S, says:
Bulgarian troops have crossed the
upper Cerna, and have taken the
bridges and roads which lead to
MonGstir.
On the southern Anglo-French
front the situation is unchanged. In
order to avoid mistakes it is stated
that the Anglo -French operations
have been confined to the Cerna Val
ley. Since the arrival Of Bulgarian
troops the Anglo-French forces not
Only have not advanced one step, but
have been thrown back for a distance
of several kilometres.
All attempts of the Anglo-French
troops to advance northwest of Cerna
have failed. The left bank of the
Cerna has been completely cleared Of
the enemy. The retreating French
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speech was punctured throughout oy
shouts from the Opposition. 9,
mo sooner had the King departed
than q general fight began between the
two factions"
100000 Tons Of Wheat for Export.
The resumption of steamboat travel
on the Danube is Of much economic i'm
portance to Germany and Austria-Hun-
gary. That river, in peace times, IS
the great highway for freight traftic
between Rumania and Bulgaria or the
one side and the Central Powers on
the other; and by far the greater part
of the foreign trade OF the two little
Danubian Kingdoms has been with their
big western neighbors.
But river traffic has been entirely
suspended since the war broke out
and this for two causes. Not only did
Serbia put mines into the river but
the Russians sank several old vessels
in the narrow channel Of the Iron Gate
Just below the Hungarian frontier.
This wholly stopped the export Of grain
from Bulgaria to Germany and the
Dual Monarchy, and also greatly re-
stricted shipments from Rumania as
well.
Rumania produced about 100000
tons of grain, of which about 100000
tons represent corn, 100000 tons
wheat. The amount now available for
export is believed to be at least 5,000,-
900 tons. In Bulgaria there will be
about 100000 tons of grain for export
from this year, crop, Of which about
100000 tons represent corn and the
rest chiefly wheat. Besides these
amounts, there are about 100000 tons
of corn and barley left in the country
from the 1914 crop.
Thus there is a possible supply Of
some 6,500,000 tons Cor more than 225,-
000, 900 bushels) in the two countries
for Germany an Austria TO draw from.
A conference of railroad officials will
be held Thursday at Temesvar, Hun
gary, preparatory to the establishment
OF direct express train service between
Berlin and Constantinople, says a Con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-02
BULGARS FINISH
SERB CAMPAIGN
Continued from page ]

ly escaped capture when the Bulgarians
occupied Prizrend on Monday. accord
ing 10 the Sofa official statement made
public by Berlin to-day.
The aged monarch, who, despite his
serious illness, has insisted on sharing
the lot OF his soldiers. and the Cars
envoy, unaccompsnied, succeeded in
making their way secretly out of the
town only few hours before It's capt
ure. They left on horseback for an
unknown destination, although IT Is
supposed that eventually they will find
their way to Scutari, in Albania, where
the Serbs have set up their temporary
capital
The Serbs we're evidently unprepared
for the rspidity of the Bulgar move on
Prizrend, and in its capture lost not
only more men but much greater guam
titles Of war stores than have hitherto
fallen in the hands of the invaders.
Sofia reports that 1900 Serbians were
made prisoners, and 80 cannon and
howitzers. 10000 rifles and l48 auto
mobiles, besides vast amounts OF other
material, were taken.
The difficulty of transporting much
of this material over the mountains
into Albania, which west of Prizrend
reach their highest point, probably
fatally delayed the Serbs, as did the
heavy SHOWS.
As soon as the Entente Allies land
500 900 men in the Balkans RumGnia
will deliver an ultimatum 70 Austria,
according to Bucharest telegram 70
"The Central News" to-day.
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and Serbian troops destroyed all the
bridges over the Cerna up, to the
mouth of the Vardar.
GERMAN OFFICIAL.
Regarding operations in the Balkans
to-day's Berlin official statement says:
Successful engagements occurred
at certain points with enemy rear
guards.
At Prizrend Bulgarian troops took
$1,000 Serbian prisoners, many noun
tain guns and other war materials.
AUSTRIAN OFFICIAL.
From Vienna the following has been
received:
Southeastern war theatre: Our
troops are advancing toward Plevlje
Northeastern Montenegro. A col
umn is attacking the Gradira height,
southeast of the Metalka Ridge. An
other column during the afternoon
and after nightfall stormed the bor-
der plateau ten kilometres 1921
miles, north Of Plevlje, which was
stubbornly defended.
Prizrend was captured by the Bull
garians Monday at noon.
During November the army OF Gem
eral Koevess captured 40,S00 Serbians
and 26,6OO civilians ht for military
service and l79 guns and u machine
guns.
MONTENEGRO OFFICIAL.
An official Montenegrian communiea-
ton received to-day is as follows:
Our troops, on November 29, at
tackled and defeated the Austrians
in the region of Fotcha, Bosnia. The
enemy retired in disorder toward
Gorazda. The situation on the other
fronts is unchanged.
FRENCH OFFICIAL.
The announcement on military activ-
tiles in the East given out by the
French War Office this afternoon is as
follows:
Quiet has prevailed along our
front (Serbian), with the exception
of some artillery exchanges. The in
tense cold is making operations diff
cult.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-02
Breach of 100 Feet Made
by Allies on the Bel
gian Front.
ARMORED TRAIN
DRIVEN BACK
Teuton Airmen Chased OFF and
One Machine Is Brought Down
by French Flyers.
tBy Cable 70 Tns rfisunel

Paris, Dec. 1.-The big guns Of tho
Allies are unwontedly active all along
the wes, front. At many points the
French and British artillery, eooperat-
ing, have inflicted damage on the Ger
man defences A breach OF almost
hundred fee, was opened in an enemy
redoubt
In the Artois district French aero
plane attacked two German machines
behind the German lines yesterday. One
of these machines was compelled 20
come down. The other was pursued as
far as Toul.
A French aeroplane threw six shells
OF 90-milimetre cslibre on barracks
close TO the railroad station at Lens.
The buildings were seriously damaged.
Several ncursions by German aero
planes are reported 20 have been re-
PEELED by Belgian airmen. The Belgian
artillery was also very active. and at
several points scattered groups of enc
my workers.
FRENCH OFFICIAL.
The French official communication
says:
Intense artillery activity is in evil
dence ut divers points along the
front. In Belgium, TO the east OF
Boesinghe. our artillery, cooperating
with the British artillery, has done
important damage 70 the enemy's de-
fensive organizations. A breach OF
thirty metres (nearly 100 feet has
been opened in one German redoubt
In Artois somewhat spirited can
nonade has occurred 10 the north OF
the Bos-en- Hache, on the sunken
road from Angres and the road from
Methune. Between the Somme and
the Disc there was a violent bonn
bardment Of our positions at Dau-
court. Marquivillers and Cessier, TO
which our batteries successfully re-
piled.
on the road between Chaulnes and
Royo an armored train was assniled
by a storm of fire from our artillery
and was obliged to turn back. The
Smelling of an enemy convoy in the
region of Roye appeared 70 be ef-
fective.
To the northeast OF Scissors, on
the road from Busy TO Vregny. our
batteries dispersed a column infan-
try.
BELGIAN OFFICIAL.
The Belgian official communication
says:
To-day our advance posts we're
bombarded. Projectiles were thrown
on Fernes, Pervyse, Roote, Oostkerke,
Nieucapelle and NoOrdschoote, as
well as at various points along our
lines. Our artillery vigorously coun-
ter shelled the German artillery and
dispersed groups of enemy workers.
cannonading the trenches.
Yesterday our ayiators several
times gave chase to hostile aero
planes, which were compelled 20 fee
in the direction of the German lines.