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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
DOLLY MADISON DAY"
United Press.

United Press.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 19.-
Tomorrow will be Dolly Madison
day." wherever the Womans Nation
al democratic league is represented
The organization had its inception at
the Dolly Madison breakfast" two
years ago and at their recent meet
ing the women decided their heroines
birthday anniversary should be observ.
ed each year. The organization is
now without president, the Office
formerly occupied by Mrs. Woodrow
WILSON not having been filled out of
respect to her memory.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20

United Press.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 19.-
Germany's delay in answering Presi-
dent Wilson'S rote is causing renew
ed anxiety. While all realized the
Italian situation is paramount as far
as Germany is concerned, it was hop
ed at least that official intimation of
the kaiser's position would be forth
coming.
Ambassador Berard has notified
Secretary Bryan there is no possibil-
ity of a reply until next week. He
assigned the reason as the Italian
crisis, but it was believed that Ger
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
(By HENRY WooD.)

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Copyright 1915 by United Press.)
NISCH, Serbia, April 16.-(By
Courier to Salonika and Mail to New
York, to avoid the English censor at
Malta and the French censor at Mar
seilies For three months all Ser
bia has been one great charnel house
of dead and dying. Deaths to date
have reached grand total of $4,000.
Although the epidemic Of typhus Is
now declared to be under control, 1t
is freely admitted that grim har-
vest of 100000 human beings will have
been reaped before 1t can entirely b.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
ENGLISH GOVERNMENT
ANNOUNCES COALITION

The changes will not affect Premier
Asquith or England's policy in prose-
cution Of the war.
Attracted by the ministerial crisil,
one Of the largest crowds In history
thronged the house Of commons. A
death-like silence prevailed when Pre-
mier Asquith announced his purpose
to form . eoalitisA cabinet Ths eAl-
lleSiea ehoeRoA
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
AMERICAN
KILLED BY
V|LL|STAS
United Press.

United Press.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 19.-
According to the consular's report an
unidentified American was shot by
Villistas May Z, when the Ebano
pumping station near Tampico was
captured.
General Urbina said the shooting
was accidental and promised to pro-
tsct the foreigners,
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
United Press.

United Press.
LONDON. May 19.-Premier As
quith, in the house of commons, to-
day announced: "The reconstruction
Of the ministry on broader political
basis is under consideration" This
confirms the reports thai a coaliticV
Of the cabinet will replace the pres
snt Liberal party in tn ministry.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
BARNES
SUIT is
NEAR END
United Press.

United Press.
SYRACUSE, N. Y, May 19.-Af-
ter denying Barnes motion for a di-
rect verdict, Judge Andrews outlined
these points on which the jury will
pass; "Did Barnes work through the
alliance of crooked politics and bust
ness?" and "Was there a corrupt al
lance between Barnes and Murphy
for the senatorship in 1917"
The jury will be instructed tomor-
row. A disagreement is likely.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
BRITISH STEAMER
SUNK BY SUBMARINE

United Press.
LONDON, May 19.-The British
steamer Drumcree, 4,0O0-ton vessel,
was submariend yesterday. Accord
ing to reports from Cardiff, the crew
was saved.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
ITALY TAKES full
CHARGE OF ROADS
Bridges and Tunnels Near Austrian Frontier are
Heavily Guarded War is Hourly Expected
Germany Promises to Help AustriaS

United Press.
ROME, May 19.-Mobilization may
begin within the day. There is no
official confirmation that the Austrian
and German ambassadors have de-
manded their passports. The cabinet
has determined its policy and will an
nounce it to parliment tomorrow.
Salandra newspapers said the senti-
ment of the deputies was unanimous
for war. Students in the great uni
versities en- masse offered to recurit
ROME, May 19.--The military au,
thorities have taken complete charge
of the railways of Italy. The bridges
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
INTENSE SUFFERING
REPORTED IN VERA CRUZ
United Press.

United Press.
GALVESTON, Tex, May 19.-Pas-
sengers reported that at Vera Cruz
the soldiers are frightfully poor, ex-
isting on poor bread and corn. Car
rama intends to move to Puebla and
later to Mexico City.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20

BERLIN, May 19.-Germany will
support Austria with all the resources
at its command If Italy declares war,
it is officially stated. 1t is expected
that war will be declared within .
few hours.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
and tunnels near the frontier are un-
der heavy guard.

ROME, May 19.---Thc Socialist
deputies De Felice and Labriola have
enlisted in the army. The announce
ment has caused sensation because
the Socialists were actively opposed
to Italy's entrance into the war.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-01
KING ALBERT'S HEIR
HURT IN LONDON RAID
Prince Leopold Was Hit by
Piece of Bomb Dropped
From a Zeppelin.

Word has jus, been received here that
frirce Leopold. heir to the Belgian
'hronc. who is now at Eton. was in
LONDON the evening Of the big Zeppe,in
raid and was slightly injured.
The Prince and another Belgian bov
who is at Eton went to London on tho
night of the raid intending to spend
three days. They were to be the guests
OF Count Delbeke. a member OF the Bel
CLAN royal household. now resident in
London. The Counts valet met the
Prince and his friend at Paddington
station on their arrival from Eton in the
evening. The boys went with the valet
to dine at restaurant. intending later
to go to u moving picture theatre. As
they came out Of the restaurant the
first bombs began to fall. One exploded
within about sixty yards of the party
Prince Leopold was knocked down by
the force Of the explosion and his arm
was cut by piece Of the bomb. The
valet and the other boy escaped unhurt
The Prince had his arm bound UP at a
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-01
DIR. PARKHURST PUTS
MUFFLER ON SUFFS
Police stop Singing Of "Amer-
lea" i'm Front Of Madison
Square Church.
LEADERS ARR. HOPEFUL
Women tn Continue Campaign
Until 10 p. NJ: Auto Tour
Will BE Big Feature.

As america was being sung by
1000 people at a woman suffrage meet.
ing directly in front Of the Madison
Square Presbyterian Church last night
a policeman mounted the speakers stand
on the west sidewalk and notified Mrs.
James Lees I.aidlaw. the chairman. that
as DR.. Charles H. Parkhurst objected to
open air music while his evening service
vas In progress the singing would have
10 stop.
Harry III. Barnhart. director Of the
community choir OF Rochester. was get
ting ready 10 lead on win another
verse when the order came and he sat
down. The crowd wanted more and
didn't understand what the matter was
until Mrs. Iaidlaw got UP and explained.
I'VE suffragists,' she said, have re-
spect for the law and for the rights
OF others. So long as Dr. Parkhurst
has objected to the music while his SER
wee Is going on. We must. OF course.
stop singing. ] never before heard any
body object TO the singing Of America
After the service is over we will have
more singing and we will then have the
pleasure ot listening Il some clcrgymen
who will come here from their own
church services"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-01
ROCKEFELLERS DIVIDE
POLITICAL SUPPORT
John d. a Republican and
William u Democrat in
TarrytOwn Election.

TARRYrowN. y. Y. Oct. 3i.--The po-
iitical campaign is SO spirited In the
town Of Mount Pleasant this year that
John d. Rockefeller Is opposing his
brother. wiaiarn. In his fight for super
visor John H.. is supporting Seabury
c. Mas:ick. a Republican. while william
is using his influence Ia eject John j.
Sinnott the incumbent, who Il "A Demo
crat. John l.. Rockefeller supported
Sinliott last year and IL Is believed that
he has been Won over by the clectioneer-
ing Of Mrs. Ma stick. who is the daughter
of pr Lucien c. Warner. Although
she lives in Pleasantville, she is promi-
nent in Pocantico Hills society and is
friend OF Mrs. John u. Rockefeller,
Jr.
II was n great surprise yesterday
when it became known that John II.
Rockefeller had come out for Mr., Mas
tick. Mrs. Nastick says she had nothing
to do with II, bu: the Democrats charge
her with being responsible for the
change at Pocantic.o Hills.
Two years ago Mr.. Sinnott beat Mr..
Nastick by ll6 votes. but he had John
DIS support. The race this year Is 80
close that both sides are claiming VIC
tory
Mrs. Mastick SAYS her husband is
certain OF election. He is a lawyer and
has an office at . Rector street, New
York.
The Rockcfellers are n unit. however.
in fighting Walter Law, Jr., who Is
candidate for reelection to the As
sembly. Law had an act passed last
year to repeal the Burns law which pro-
hibts trolley on Broadway. He is
now opposed " the Rockefellers and all
the residents along Broadway. The dis
tric, is normally Republican.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-01
FRENCH AND BRITISH.
ARMY CHIEFS AGREE.
JOffre and Kitchener .trrTM ord
Full Balkan Policy. Says
the "Times.
RAPID AID FOR SERBIA

LoNpoS. Nov. 7 Monday) Cen.
Jof,re. the French commander in chief.
ended his sojourn in England and re-
turned to France on saturday night.
The Times. concurrlng editorially with
the statements In other papers that he
came to England to discuss the Balkan
situation. says that a complete and
definite understanding both as to the
broad outlines OF the military policy
of the Niles and the details has been
reached.
The paper adds that the British and
French Governments are working in
fun accord and are 0gr,cd upon the
mair principles OF their joint policy in
the Balkans and on the measures to
be taken.
The Two Governments are agreed"
the paper continues. that tho necessity
OF giving rapid aid To- the Serbian army
VIII bs kept constantly in the forefront.
|, - understood that extensive prep
arations are in progress, Meanwhile
The instant requirements of the situa-
ton are receiving attention.
Gen. Joifrc returned with knowlrdee
the Times adds. that will be entirely
satisfactory 10 the French Government.''
Tho Dd,iu ChroHicIcs Parlian-nta.y
correspondent says:
ut j. obvious that matters of vital
Interest must have brought the COM
nlander IN chief of the allied forces to
London.
What plan our military authorities
had before the FNnch commander in
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-01
VILLA CHIEFS GIVE UP.
Surrendrrs VIII Place JaIisco In
tarransa's Control,
sDecidi 'dL'e Despoich to Tnr SIN.

MEXICO CITY. Nov. tMonday) 1t is
officially announced that the Nillista
General Nicholas Godnes has sur
rendered 10 the tdrranzisias General
NoNoa, CHIEF of the carranzlstas in the
state of Jalisco, with all mis- forces and
also the forces Of the villsta General
Robert Moreno.
Gen. Novoa Elsgraphs that he had
just accented an offer from the envo,.
Of the Nillista General Julian Dclreal
for the latiers surrender with all OF his
forces. bereal II tn. strongest Villista
leader In Jalisco These surrenders will
leave Jalisco almost completely IN the
control OF the Carranzistas
Next week the Minister of Public In
struction, Felix Palavicln VIII go 10
Europe as carranZas diplomatic repre-
sentative, succeeding Juan Sanchez
AzcUna. Officials say that the Ministry
of Public Instruction win bc abolished.
being succeeded by an educational
organization called The National univer-
sity, to bc presided over by "A rector who
has not yet been appointed, The uni
versity Will be removed from politics.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-01
FOR NATIONWIDE 8 HOUR DAY.
Railroad Brothcrhoods Decide
lpom Such n Cam patwm.

BDsroN, oct. 3i--A long session OF
the grand lodge and international ofhccls $
of tho five railroad brotherhoods here
to-day resulted In launching OF a
countrywide movement for an eight hour
day and double pay for overtime for
every man who has to do with the move-
mcnt of freight and passenger trains
throughout the United States.
This includes the engineers. iiremen
and cngincmen. conductors. trainmen
and tolegraphcrs. these brotherhoods
having been represented at the meeting
in Faneul Hall. There were about 1000
officers and delegates present, the meet
ing having been called To act on a pro-
posed cooperative agreement among the
Boston and Maine employees.
II was voted to start action at once
toward pressing the demands for IA
shorter day in the East. but as the
agreement with the Western and South
ern roads under the Erdman act does
not expire until April | the latter roads
will not have the demands made upon
them until after that date.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-01
FUNSTON TAKES CHARGE.
Will lie In Douglas To-day to
Direct I. =. Forces.

WAsHiNGToN, Oct. Major-Cien
Funston, commanding the United States
forces on the border. left San Antonio
for Douglas, Ariz, to take command of
the troops there in anticipation of a battle
Just across the line for possession OF the
border town Of Aqua prieta.
Gen. Funston advised the War De-
partment to-day that he was leaving at
once and that he expected TO be in
Douglas tomorrow. He had previously
informed Secretary Garrison that II IL
developed that villa intended to attack
the border town he would proceed to
Douglas to take command in person
there.
Other reports received here to-day in
dicated that villa was closing in on
Aqua Prie;a and that the fight might be
expected 10 open tomorrow.
The alleged confession of Major Car
denas, placing upon Huerta, Mondragon
and others the chief responsibility for
the killing OF Francisco Madero, Is
looked upon with considerable doubt in
Washin ;ton. 1t is regarded as COM
pletely established that Major Cardenas
shot Madero while ON the way to the
arsenal in an automobile. but his ac-
count of how the act was brought about
does not square with other information
which has reached the State Department
since the tragedy.
All accounts hitherto have agreed that
In the councils Of war In Mexico city
after the accession of Huerta TO SUI
prer,e authority Huerta opposeu any
violence against Madero, and that the
staying Of the deposed President was
contrary to his wis u and without his
knowledge.
II Is not believed that the United
States would eSiradite iuerta for trial
on the charge Of causing the death of
Madero II the Cardenas confession were
the evidence submitted In support of
such u charge, iiucrta IL now In jaiI
at icl Paso awaiting trial on charges of
conspiracy to violate the neutrality laws
of the United States. but II has been
frequently reported that the CarranxS
GovernmNt would soon ask for his
extraditi0n.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-01
VILLA THREATENS
TO FIGHT US. NOW
Hears CarranZa Troops Crossed
American Soil to Foil
His Attack.
FUNSTON AT DOUGLAS
Bonn bardment Of Border City
of Aqua Pricta Probably
Will Begin To-day.

e. PAso. Tex. Oct. 3i.--Gen. Villa
learned tonight for the first time that
the United states had allowed Carranza
soldiers TO pass through American ter
ritory. lie declared he would fight the
United States and CarIanza too IL neces-
sary
Villas campfircs are In plain view of the
garrison OF Carranza soldiers in Aqua
frieta. The northern leader placed his
big guns 10 shell the town. The Car
rama forces sighted the advance guard
OF the villa army yesterday and through
out to-day the clouds OF dust to the
south told of the approach OF the main
Niln forces. Villa will risk all ON his
artillery.
Tho CarranZa garrison was REINFORCED
last night and to-day by five trainloads
OF hghting men through American ter
ritory from Piedras Negras, Coahuila.
There was skirmishing all day be-
tween the outpos;s and advance guards.
Several Nillista corps we're driven back
ana In sOme instances the carranza out
posts after firing at the advancing enemy
hurried back to the protection OF the
Aqua prieta guns. Gen. Gales sent his
men into the trenches early this morn
ing as precautionary measure.
Gen. +. 7 Davis, commanding the
United states force. also sent the Amer
lean troops into the trenches parall,ling
the International line on the Douglas
side and distributed his artillery 50 that
II would rake the whole country over
which the Villa army Is approaching.
Troops al along the American side OF
the line east of Douglas were strength
ened 10 prevent the Nillistas violating
American neutrality as they approach
Aqua Prieia, villa attempting to ad-
vance parallel with the International
line 10 avoid shooting into Douglas.
Gen. Davis.is very positive that he will
protect Americans II the bullets fall
into American territory He officially
informed agents Of Gen. villa in Douglas
to-day that shooting must not harm
Americans IL an attack liz made
+. w. Berkshire. superv isor of imml-
grafton for the United States on the
American border. prepared to-day to
leave III l'aso for Douglas 20 look after
the refugees expected to flock over the
line in the event OF lighting. Mr.. Berk-
shire received II formal request last
night from Gen. Gales TO permit all nom
cnmbatants Ia leave Aqua Prleta and
come ~ Douglas. lie refused the re-
quest. but expects them TO come without
permission once the fighting gets To- go-
ing In real earnest.
Information from the south to-niph,
Is To IN" effect that Gen. Obregon's
column from Torrcon is pressing north
to tax" Chihuahua city. abandoned by
villa forces. and then getting To Iuarez
before Villa can discngage his men and
send any considerable number back TO
the defence of the place. The Obr.gon
forces are reported as FAR north as
Jlminez, rapidly repairing the railroad
destroyed by Villas men when they
rctreated from Turreon
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-01
MRS. BOILING IN GAS SCARE.
Mrs. GRlt's Mother Routed Out at
A., M.-One Woman Dies.

WAsuINGroS. Oct. 3l.-Hydrocyauic
gas escaping from u room In the Cor
doya apartments. where 1t was being
used as an insecticidc. is believed by
Coroner J. Ramsay hewitt to h" respon-
sible for the death of Miss Louise
Roberts. % years old.
on his orders more than one hundred
other occupants OF the apartment house.
including Mrs. :. w. Boiling. mother OF
Mrs. Gait, President Wilson's fiancee,
and her son. J. Randolph Boiling. were
aroused from their beus Mt o'clock
this morning.
Coroner hewitt was called immed
ately after the death OF Miss Roberts
and ordered all persons in the building
to be aroused In order to make certain
that the fatal gas had not reached any
other persons. Employees OF the build
ing went from door to door awakening
every one, but no ono was affected ex-
cept those who entered the Roberts
apartment.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-01
ALLIES WON'TPAY
OUR STEEL PRICES
FOnr-fifths Of Market Held by
l. s. Manufacturers Re-
ported Lost.
BRITISH EXTEND PLANTS
>bec'oi Ca5ie Dsspr,cs 10 TnI Sgs.

PARIS. Oct. 3i.-THE .SvS's corre-
source that American sales in steel
products. especially IN steel bars to
France and England have been so seri-
ously meuaced by the excessive prices
demanded that four-hfths Of the market
probably has been lost. The goose lay
wounded, n not Killed. by the abuses in
the price situation.
NJ the recent conference between Al.
bert Thomas. the French Minister OF
Munitions, and Mr.. Lloyd George, the
ilinister of Munitions for Great Bri-
t.tiu. which was attended hy the chief
French aud Eng. .lsh steel manufacturers.
arrangements were concluded by which
British mills many of which have been
released from their usual contract OBJ
1gatiou~ BY the slump IN the building
of merchant ships. will he able not only
10 supply all the requremeit - of Great
Britain but furnish more than half Of
Frances needs.
For the past year tho French. stinu-
lated by the cNCessiv" prices charged by
American manufacturers. have been re-
sorting t. every device ina ginahle TO
inCrcIs" their output, with the result
that France now H. able TO manufacture
practically all tho steel she needs 10
complete Englaud's contribution up to
thu fun requirements. Hence neither
country Is now making contracts in the
United states except for special prod
u,ts In small quantities, Outstanding
contracts 10 the extent OF many hun
dreds Of thousands Of tons expire on
January or run only few weeks
INTO the new year.
\ manufacturer representing one or
the CHIEF steel interests gave THE SUNS
correspondent a sample list Of the prices
placed by American manufacturers on
their offerings since July. when the
prices began TO soar. Bar steel, which
is more profitable than steel rails. Il
considered to he returning "A handsome
prodt in time of peace al SS5 a ton.
Il has gone steadily up past $50 ton,
while the present offers from the i'm
portant American interests are abov"
500 a ton, with spectators even trying
TO get $50 ton.
The steel maker explained that such
price levels made 1t profitable for French
and English manufacturers to rcequtp
their mills and build new plants to he
permanently in a position TO retus" the
American offers. Tn" reorganization
once completed, II Is improbable that
the Americans can secure orders by
lowering prices, because the countries
will be able to I'LL their own require
m nts more cheaply. considering that
the freight charges are $50 a ton.
TnE SuN's informant estimates the
loss To American manufacturers in fu-
ture business! due 20 this shortsighted
nolicy of price oNtuTtioN at fOur-nfths
of the present volume of the business.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-01
EXPLAIN" LONDON RAIDS.
German Newspapers Say city Ia
Great Military Centre.

BEGiIN. via The Ihgue. Oct. Ill
Leading German newspapers publish an
article. obviously inspired, explaining
the reasons for the Zeppelin raids on
England ana justlfyng the killing OF
civilians as "A military necessity" The
IokdidH .ciOor says:
"'rhe purpose of the raids Is to destroy
military establishments and railway
facilities for the transportation OF troops
and to mperil London, which is the
chief centre from which the British
army derives i's support.
"The destruction ~ civilians or pr
vatc property cannot arouse protest by
the British people, as thelr efforts To
,starNe Germany erase the distinction
between warfare on military forces and
warfare upon the civil population"
A number of Berlin organs throw ont
vague hints that the raids upon London
will soon be renewed on u larger scale.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-01
GERMANS MAKE A GAIN.
specio, cable Despo,ch IA Tnr srv.


BERLIN, via London. oct. 31.--Two
German victories and one loss are re-
ported from tine western front In the
official statement issued here to-day.
The Germans have captured l.lO0 meters
OF ground In the Neuvllc sector and
In Champagne have stormed the Butte
de Tahurc, taking 200 prisoners in the
first instance and 1,236 ia the second.
A second trench was lost north of La
Mesnil, in Champagne.
The official statement follows;
Northeast of Neuville Bavariau
troops captured LOO meters OF
ground. taking 200 prisoners, four
machine guns and three mine throw
ers.
In Champagne, north of LIE Mesnil,
we lost a second trench.
AT Tnhurc, our troops stormod the
Butte de Tahure. taking twcnty-one
officers and 1.2l5 men prisoners.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-01
OFFERED ISLANDS TO GREECE.
berlin Hears DOdernneso> Grouu
Was IncIudrd by \lltrs.

HtRIiN, by wireless To Sayyille, y. Y
oct. Si,--AmouG che items given out to-
day for publication Dy the Overseas
News A-eney were the followi,g:
According To an Athens despatch to
the FranktWtcr 'Zcituau Great Britain
offered Greece for her participation in
the war on the side Of the Allies n9 only
cyprus. but also the DodeCanosps Islands
and South Albania. Great Britain
further promised in case Grccc. entered
the war the evacuation OF the Epean
Islands actually occupied hy the British
after rhe conclusion Of peace and the
payment of suiiicicnt damages tul their
temporary occupation
prime Minister Xdimis declined .he
onrr. "nphatiCa!y repelting the state
mcrt that the people anl army of Greece
wanted 10 remain neutral"