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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-12
Destruction of Vim. P. Frye Will
Mean Negotiations With Ber-
lin Govemmenf-Seiz eizure and
Blowing Up by PHnz EifeI
Friedrich UnfHendIy Act, it is
Considered.

Washington, March 10.-Arriva! of
the German converted cruiser 2rinZ
Eitel Friedrich at Newport News,
with the announcement that during hcr
four months cruise as commerce
raider she had sent to the bottom
one American owned vessel which
flew the flag of the United States,
profoundly stirred official Washing
ton.
In the absence Of a detailed story
of the sinking of the American ship.
the William i. Frye, off the coast
Of South America, Judgment was
withheld but there was no attempt to
deny the seriousness of the incident,
and it was conceded that on its face
it bore the appearance of an un-
friendly act on the part of a German
ship of war which must result in
diplomatic negotiations with the Ger
man government.
Wheat Not COntraband
Such information as had come to
officials here tonight was in substance
that the Frye was blown up because
the commander of the Ethel held
her cargo of wheat to be contraband
1t was pointed out that wheat it not
contraband unless consigned to bel
ligerent or some agent of such gov
2.r,Hncnt. The EIye'S manifest show
ed her bound for Qucentown "for
orders" Officials explained that this
declaration in the manifest was not
unusual and added that circumstan-
COS so far pointed to the fact that
the Frye was not subject TO seizure
or destruction.
The master, officers and crew of the
Frye will appear tomorrow in Nor
folk before Customs Collector Hamil-
ton, and will be questioned at length
about circumstances of the ships de-
parture from Seattle last November
and of her capture and destruction.
Facts gathered will be forwarded to
Washington and, if necessary, the
state department will conduct an in
guilty of it's own and will not under
take negotiations with Germany I'M
til it's case is clear.
May Demand Apology
Just what demands might be mad"
upon Germany if the blowing up of
the Frye were considered an un
friendly act, were not disclosed to-
night. 1t was understood, however.
that the Uuited States probably
would seek the usual honorable
amends under the international law
as we'll as reparation for the owners.
The Prinz Ethel undoubtedly will
he interned in Hampton Roads unless
her commander is willing to take a
chance with the allies ships with be-
general condition far from Seaworthy.
Collector Hamilton hes served the
customary notice that the Ethel must
sail within "a hours or intern. or give
reasons for longer stay which will
he satisfactory to Washington. If he,
commander desires to make reDairS.
additional time can be allowed but in
view of preliminary report by OK
Derts that at least several months
would be required to fit her for active
sea service, it was generally believed
that the only course open for her is
10 iutr,r,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-12
At Winthrop College.

Miss Aisle Smith, county organizer
of the Girls Tomato club, left Monday y
morning for Winthrop college to at
tend the annual meeting of the Wo-
mans Home Demonstration WORK.
Miss Smith is enthused over this work
and has made plans for great wor,,
this summer. In connection with the
canning club and under the super
vision Of Miss Smith, a "Better
County" club is being organized and
much good is expected to be derived
therefrom.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-12
Monument To Be Unveiled.

The Woodmen Circle will unveil a
monument at Rosemont cemetery
Sunday afternoon, March IA to Mrs
NJ. NJ. Stroud. The exercises will be-
gin NJ , o'clocl, and will be in charge
Of Mrs a. II. Brannon and Miss Lizzie
O'Shields.
Hons. J.. l.. WaPnon and T. G. Dun
can will deliver addresses and anpro-
"'ia-o music will be furnished by a
selected choir.
This IS the first time a monument
has evor been unveiled by the Wood
mon Ci"cle in this city, and will at
tract large and interested audience
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-12
Song Service Sunday Afternoon.

The song service was held SUNDAY
afternoon at the First PRESBYTERIAN
church was largely attended and much
cnioved. TIL" music was under the
supervision of the Methodist choir Of
Grace church and was unusually fine.
The service will be held in this church
next SUNDAY afternoon at 4:30 o'clock
and everybody is cordially invited TO
attend. The choir of the First Pres
bvterian church will have charge Of
the music and Rev. Jno. f. Matheson
ill conduct tho exercises
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-12
White Man Shoots Negro.

On last Thursday afternoon of last
week w. B. Elkin shot and seriously
injured Jim Blackwell, young color
cd nan. The shooting occurred on
the street leading to the Union and
Glenn SPRINGS depot. Blackwell was
walking with a colored woman, and
it is alleged that Elkins came up be-
hind and began shooting. One ball
punctured the lung and the injured
man is considered seriously injured
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-12
Robt. r. Corn Painfully Cut.

Robert y. Corn, second hand in the
Union mills weave room. was stabbed
in the neck and cut in the shoulder
" Bon l.. Bishop on Main street Sat
urday afternoon. The cutting frav
occurred on the corner near the Mer-
ch"nts and Planters national bank
huil1irC.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-12
ROAD EXPERT COMING
TO INSPECT HIGHWAYS
THAW'S E1GHT-YEAR FIGHT
FOR LIFE AND FREEDOM

| 1JUO.
June 25-Thaw shot and killed
Stanford White at the Madison
Square roof garden.
| 1907.
Jan. 22-Thaw placed on trial for
murder.
Mar. 20-District Attorney Jerome
| halted the trial to prove Thaw in
| sane.
April 5-Commission pronounced
| Thaw sane.
April 12-Jury before which Thaw
was tried disagreed and was dis
! charged.
Feb. 1-Thaw acquitted at second
trial on ground of insanity Commit
ted to the Mattcawan asylum for the
criminal insane.
April 22-Thaw applied to Justice
Morschauscr for his writ OF habeas
, corpus.
May 6-Superintendent OF Mattca-
wan opposed Thaw's release.
May 25-Justice Morschauser dis
missed the writ, asserting Thaw's re-
lease would be dangerous to the pub
lie.
June 13-Justicc Morschauser de
MED Thaw's application TO be trans
ferred to Middleton State Hospital.
June 29-Thaw demanded Jury
trial to prove his sanity.
Sept. 16-Justice Mills denied ap-
plication.
Jan. 4-Thaw appealed from jus
tice Mills decision.
July 1.-The appellate division de
MED Thaw's appeal.
July 11--Justice Mills heard
Thaws application for release on the
ground that he was sane
Aug. 12-Justice Mills dismissed
second writ.
Aug. 26-Court of Appeals sustain
ed the appellate division that Justice
Mills was justified in denying Thaw
jury trial.
Dec. 30-U. S. Supreme Court re-
New York courts.
1912.
April 15-Justice Stapleton issued
third habeas corpus writ for Thaw.
July 27-Just!ce Keough dismissed
the third Thaw writ.
Nov. 22-J. N. Anhut accused of
OltTlnS superintendent OF Matled-
wan $4,000 to aid in securing Thaw's
release.
Mar. l-Thaw got fourth heEeas
corpus writ in New York county.
| Withdrawn.
Aug. 17-Thaw escaped from Mat
| teawan in fast motor car.
Aug. l9-Thaw arrested at Coati-
cook, Canada. Deported from Can
ada and arrested in New Hampshire.
Oct. 21-Indicted with four of thn
men who, it was alleged, aided his
escape.
Nov. 9-Federal writ prevented
Thaw's eXtradition from Now Hamp-
! shire.
1914.
June 15-Applcation for bail de-
MED by L. S. Supreme court. which
refused Thaw permission to visit
Pittsburgh.
Dec. gu. S. Supreme court ruled
New Hampshire must surrender
Thaw to New York on conspiracy
! charge.
| Mar. %-Thaw arranged in the
Criminal court in New York city, to
stand trial on conspiracy charge.
/
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-12
PERSON AIS

Lieut.. and Mrs. Jesse Draire and
little son and Miss Vivian Sarratr
'' 'h" """Ste of Mr.. and Mrs. s. s.
Wood at Pacolet.
Miss Mae Love Of Mt. Pleasant is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Asa Lee on
South Church street.
Miss Julia Keenan,. who has been
visiting Miss Frances Nicholson for
~""time, returned to her home on
Saturday.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-12
Silver Tea and Mission Reception

A "silver tea and mission reception"
was held at the home Of Mrs. Preston
Bobo's, Sedalia, Tuesday afternoon of
this week. There were about forty
ladies, members of the Padgett's
Creek church Missionary society
present, and most enjoyable meet
ing was held. A handsome collection
was taken and at the close of the
A,eeting delicious refreshments were
Npryed
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-12
Barnhill, Ewing & Sanford

DR.. r. f. Stackhouse, presiding
elder of the Spartanburg distric:,
preached at Green Street Methodist
church to large and appreciative
congregation on the subject Of mis-
sions last Sunday night. Rev. J. L..
Morgan will preach next Sunday
night.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-12

Mrs. Alice Layton tnd Miss Kath-
ryn Layton are the guests of friends
in Spartanburg for several days.
Mrs. Dan Wallace spent several
days this week with Mrs. Munro Wal
lace in Spartanburg.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-12

Mr.. C. Y. Humphries of Pacolet
was visitor to Union Monday. Mr.
Humphries had not visited Union fo,
twenty years, and was surprised a
the many changes he witnessed.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-12
Children of COnfederacy.

The Children of the Confederacy
will meet on Monday afternoon. March
15. at 4:30 o'clock at the residence of
Mrs. Cloueh Wallace.
Mrs. J. w. Mixson, directress.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-12

Miss Agnes Ravenel of Spartan
burg is the guest of Mrs. f. M. Farr.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Gaddy spent
Sunday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. B. James.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-12

The Lawrence Smith Lumber COM
panv has just completed a beautiful
six-room residence on Main street
near Monarch mills for Mr.. A. L. Gar
ner.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-03-12

Learn to hide your aches and
pains under a pleasant smile. Few
care whether YOU have an earache,
headache or rheumatism.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-06-09
Both Wilson and Former
Secretary of State Deeply
Affected by Departure of
Democratic Leader.
CONFER TEN MINUTES
Discuss Issues Between Them
in Friendly Manner and
Then Bryan Leaves White
House.

WASHINGTON, June 9.-In saying
farewell, Secretary Bryan told the OF.
fic1als and employees of his department
that he could not leave without thank
ing them for their cooperation. He
asked them to consider that the fact
of this association with him would al
ways be sufficient introduction to him
at any time and he would appreciate
their making their presence known.
Solicitor Johnson for the state de-
partment, replying on behalf of the Of
ficials, said one of Mr.. Bryan's char
acteristics was that of consideration
and justice to his most bitter enemies
He shook hands with all present.
Leaves the President.
At 1885 Mr.. Bryan walked to the
state house to bid the President good
by. The interview was brief but effec-
ting
Mr.. Bryan told the President that
his work in Washington had been
pleasant and the president responded
In kind. Secretary Tumulty was pres
ent at the interview which took place
in the presidents study. 1t was not
expected that Mr.. Bryan would again
visit the White House during his stay.
For ten minutes the president and Mr..
Bryan discussed the issues between
them in a friendly manner.
When Mr.. Bryan arose to leave the
president also stood up and the two
men said, God bless you" at once.
Meets Ambassadors.
AS Mr.. Bryan was leaving the White
House the French ambassador arrived
and they exchanged a brief parting
message on the White House portico.
The only other foreign diplomat who
said goodby was the Italian ambassa-
dor who called for that purpose Mr..
Bryan then walked to the state de-
[Continued On Page Six.1
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-06-09
LONDON CASPS
AS SECRETARY
RESIGNS POST
Press Comments Predict In
creasingly Difficult Task
for u. S. to Hold Neutral
Course.
By HERBERT TEMPLE,

81 7GnoGnI lE"FI6S
European Manager Of Internationa
News Service.
LONDON, June 9.-The resignation
of William Jennings Bryan as Amer
lean secretary Of state caused a bi,
sensation here All the London paper.
devoted much space to the news toda,
and commented upon it and its effec
in long editorials. For the first time
the American colony is seriously dis
cussing the possibility of war between
the United States and Germany
Many prominent Americans called a,
the American embassy to inquire a,
that official source for news Of the
latest developments in the American
German situation.
The Star, in discussing Mr. Bryan's
retirement, says that it is clear that
President Wilson's rejoinder in the
diplomatic negotiations over the Lusi
tania is entirely different in tone from
the American note of protest, the in
dication being that it is more agrees
i've in tone.
Means Firm Stand.
The belief is felt here that feeling
will run high in the United States
during the next few days and that
momentous developments may follow
the transmission of President Wilson s
rejoinder.
That the resignation Of Mr. Bryan
does not necessarily mean war was
the view taken by the Standard
However, it. does mean a firmer stand
and a more decided American policy
according to this newspaper.
1t was to make some provisions for
such contingency that led the Ger
man government to dispatch an un.
official emissary to America to talk
peace" says the Standard. HE could
be disavowed more easily than Count
Won Bernstorff, the German ambass.
ador. The American policy is a mat
ter for the government and people to
settle for themselves. Political feel
ing will doubtless run high in America
within the next few days, but the
issues are clear enough, though Ger.
man agents will attempt to confuse
the public mind. We hope the United
States won't be drawn into the conflict
but it is becoming increasingly diff
cult for her to remain out of it,
The Star comments as follows:
"Since his appointment to office
Secretary of State Bryan has been an
answering worker for world peace. 1t
is almost ironical that the great world
conflict in which even now his own
country may become involved, should
have come about during his tenure OF
Office
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-06-09
SEC. BRYAN ASSIGNS
CAUSE FOR QUITTING

WASHINGTON, June 9.-Counselol
Lansing at I o'clock announced tina,
he had signed the German note and
that it would be ready for the cables
at O'Clock. He announced that AS
sociate Solicitor Chandler Anderson
would act as counselor.
VIM. J. Bryan today declared that
the disagreement with President Will
son over the application of the princi
pies of the Bryan peace treaties to the
demand of the United States that Ger.
many cease submarine attacks on mer.
chant men was one of the two reasons
why he resigned.
The second reason was their disa.
greement over Mr.. Bryan's suggestion
that Americans be warned against
travelling on belligerent vessels Mr..
Bryan's statement given out when the
note was put on the cables is:
My reason for resigning is clearly
stated in my letter of resignation that
1 may employ as private citizen the
means which the president does not
feel at liberty to employ. l honor him
for doing what he believes to be right
and / am sure that he desires, as do,
to find a peaceful solution of the prob
lem which has been caused by the &C.
tion of the submarine
Two Main Points.
1.-TWO of the points upon which we
differ, each conscious in conviction,
are first as to the suggestion of inves-
legations by an international commits
sion and second as to warning Ameri-
cans against travelling on belligerent
vessels or with cargoes of ammuni-
tions. I believe this nation should
frankly state to Germany that we are
willing to apply in this case the prin-
ciples which we are bound by treaty
to apply to disputes between the U. S.
and the thirty countries with which
we have made treaties providing for
investigation of disputes of every char
acter and nature. These treaties nego.
tiated under the administration make
war practically impossible between
this country and the thirty govern
ments representing nearly three
fourths of all the. people of the world
Among the nations are Great Britain,
France and Russia. No matter what
dispute may arise between us and
these nations we agree there will be
no declaration of war and no COM
mencement of hostilities until the mat
ters have been investigated by an in.
ternational commission and year. s
time is allowed for investigation and
report.
Germany Accepts.
This plan was offered to all the
nations without any exception, and
Germany was one of the nations which
accepted the principle, being the
twelfth of the same to accept l do
not know whether Germany would
accept the offer, but our
country should, In my judgment,
make the offer. Such an offer, if
accepted, would at once relieve the
tension and silence all the jingoes
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-06-09
ROBBERS GET $500
At HARNESS. STORE

The robbery of the Brick harness
store on Main near Fifth street Sat
urday night or Sunday became public
today when Mr.. Birk reluctantly ad-
mitted his store and safe had been
broken into. He did not report the
matter to the police but is carrying
on an investigation in the hope that
he will locate the robber through
papers which were stolen.
Mr.. Birk refused to make public
the amount of money stolen. but 1t is
said the cash and two small checks
totaled 5000. The owner said he is
puzzled as to the method of entrance
Probably a skeleton key was used to
turn locks and jimmies were used to
throw out bars.
1t is believed the robbery Is the
work of local talent There are no
signs of the professional burglar about
the place and no clues were left to
trace the robber.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-06-09

who are demanding war. Germany has
always been a friendly nation, and
| q great many of our people are of
German ancestry. Why should we not
deal with German according to this
plan to which the nation has pledged
its support?
THE second point is as to the
course which should be pursued in
regard to Americans travelling on bel.
llgerent ships or even with cargoes of
ammunition. Why should an American
citizen be permitted to involve his
country in war by travelling on bel
l1gerent ship when .he knows it will
pass through danger zone?
The question is not whether an
American citizen has right under
international law to travel on a bel
llgerent ship, the question is whether
he ought not out of consideration for
his country avoid danger when avoid.
ance is possible. 1t is one-sided siti-
zenship that compells a government
to go to war over a citizens right, and
relieves the citizen of all obligation to
consider it's welfare. 1 do not know
how far the president can go.
The use of the one remedy does not
exclude the use of the others. The
most familiar illustration is to be
found in the action taken by munich
pal authorities during a riot It is
the duty of the mayor to suppress the
mob and prevent violence but he
does not hesitate to warn citizens to
keep out of the streets during the
riot. He does not question their
right to use the street for their own
protection. and in the interest of ord
er he warns them not to incur the
risk involved in going ON the street
when men are shooting at each other.
"The president does not feel justi-
fled in taking the action above sug-
gested; he does not feel justified in
the submission of the controversy to
investigation or in warning the people
not to incur the extra hazard involved
in travelling on belligerent ships and
on ships carrying ammunition. He
may be right in the position he has
taken, but as private citizen I am
free to urge both Of these propositions
and to call public attention to these
remedies in the hope of securing such
expression of public sentiment as will
support the president in employing
these remedies If he finds it consist.
ent with his sense of duty to favor
them"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-06-09
lansing May SUCCEED
BRYAN IN U. s. CABINET

WASHINGTON, June 9.-The post
Of secretary of state made vacant by
the resignation of William Jennings
Bryan. must be filled by President
Wilson. with a permanent appoint
ment within thirty days.
This is required under the act Of
February 6. 1891. which provides that
a vacancy occasioned by death or
resignation must not be filled tenn
porarily for longer period than thirty
days"
The new secretary need not be con-
firmed by the senate before he takes
office as the president is authorized by
law to fill all vacancies that may hap
pen during a recess of the senate.
Robert Lansing, counselor of the
state department, now is acting secre-
tary of state, and he will continue in
this capacity until permanent secre-
tary shall have been named by the
puresident. The chief executive. 1t is
said, has the counselor under con-
would be a fitting tribute to his long
service for the United States
Representative Flood of Virginia
foreign affairs today declared it high
ly improba BILE that a Republican would
be made secretary Of state to succeed
Bryan.
1T is true that there are men in
the Republican party big enough for
the place, but there also are plenty
Of Democrats big enough for it. Ian
sing is big enough and Olney. Under
wood, Garrison and Lane are big
enough for the position. 1t is true
that such men as Root and Knox are
big enough for it, but it very unlikely
hat President Wilson will have to
.ook outside his own party"
There is much talk, however, Of
coalition cabinet and there are many
followers of the executive who are
said to favor wiping out party lines in
he present crisis. Republicans who
served at Washington in the premier
ship and other high places are men
Toned for the portfolio In the cabinet.
Philander c. Knox. secretary of state
inder the last Republican administra-
ion. is talked Of as a successor Of Mr.