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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-02-18
BOARD OF WORKS
SEEKS TO HALT
IMPROVEMENTS
Finance Committee Votes to
Delay Bonds for Central
Ave. and Meadows.

The finance committee OF the Board
of Works today instructed Comptroi-
Ter Tyler Parmly not TO issue any OF
the authorized bonds for the opening
of Central avenue. Haynes avenues OF
Delaney street, until further notice.
The action was taken upon motion OF
Commissioner Charles p. Gillen, sec
onded by Commissioner William
Tries, jr.
The action was taken after Com
missioner Gillen tried to have passed
an order directing the city counsel
to draw up g resolution resembling
the orders for the opening OF these
ways. Commissioner Arthur B. Den
man objected to this procedure, say
ing that it was the intention OF
Mayor Raymond TO outline course
of action in street matters, but that
press of business had prevented the
formulation of the letter for today S
meeting. 1t will be ready next week,
he said, and suggested the board wait
until hearing from the mayor.
In urging his original motion Com
miss ioner Giilen said; While the
City Planning Commission approved
the widening Of both Branford place
and Central avenue, it was not ex-
pected that both jobs would be under
taken at the same time. That Bran
ford pace job is costing more than
was expected,
I'VE were assured that property
owners in the immediate vicinity
would bear 50 or So per cent. Of the
cost and the city would be called on
only for the balance. but now we find
the city must pay 40, and maybe &c
per cent. of that cost.
Newark is not like New York or
Paris, where buildings OF great value
are erected on small plots Of land, and
we must go slowly in these matters.
Last year we had on the board man
who would stop at nothing-Dr,
Charles F. Kraemer, mean. He had
us on the run for two years and il
was hard work to KEEP track OF him
but now we can act calmly and with
l.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-02-18
Hindu Soldiers in
Singapore Revolt
Japanese and French Marines
Fight Mutineers in British
Strait Settlement.

By the Associated Press.
TOXIC, Feb. 49, A revolt has
broken out among the Hindu soldiers
at Singapore, one Of the Strait settle
ments belonging to Great Britain, ac-
cording to newspaper dispatches re-
ceived here today from the Malay
Archipelago.
Marines were landed at Singapore
from Japanese and French warships
and some fighting has taken place
between the mutineers an dthe men
from the war vessels.
The Hindu mutineers numbered 800,
but later half of this number is re.
ported to have surrendered and the
revolt is said to be subsiding.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-02-18
Five Dead in Explosion
in Missouri Coal Mine

RICHHILL. Mo-. Feb, 1s.-Five
miners were killed by gas explosion
in the workings Of the Atlas Coal
Mining Company near here today.
There were no other men in the mine.
begin work when the explosion oc-
Cured. Two of the bodies have been
recovered
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-02-18
S14-a-Week Salesman
Who Had Auto, Servants
and Yacht, Held for Theft

NEW YORK, Feb 1s.-For two
years Cornelius F. Brosman kept two
maids. a motorbost, an auto and a
membership in a yacht club on $14 a
week. Then Aiken, Lambert & Co.
who employed him as a salesman.
hired detectives to learn why profits
were dwindling. They arrested Bros.
man today. charging that he stole
$4,000 from the nru.s jewelry stock
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-02-18
GERMAN CRUISER
SANK FOUR SHIPS
Steamer HoIger Reaches
Port With Crews of kron-
prinz WiIheIm's Victims.
By the Associated Press.


BUENOS AIRES, Argentine, Feb.
18.-The German steamer Holger
which has arrived here, brings news
that during the months OF January
and February the German auxiliary
cruiser Kronprinz wilhelm, oper-
ating on the northern coast of Brazil,
sank the British steamer Hemisphere,
the British steamer Potaro, the sail
ing ship Sumatra and the sailing ship
Wilfred. The crews of these vessels
are on board the Holger.
On the ttoiger there are also fifty
one passengers OF the British
steamer Highland Brae. a vessel OF
1854 tons, belonging TO the Nelson
Steam Navigation Company, of Lon
don, which sailed from London Jan
uary for Buenos Aires, and which
was sunk In the Atlantic by Ger
man warship. In addition. there are
ninety members of the crew of the
Highland Brae on board.
The crews OF the other vessels,
given as having been sent to the bot
tom, apparently also we're saved, for
the Holger has on board twenty
seven men from the Hemisphere,
forty-seven from the Potaro, twenty
two from the Sumatra and seven
from the Wilfred
The German auxiliary cruiser
Kronprinz Wilhelm has been operat-
ing against British merchantmen on
the shipping routes to South Ameri-
can ports since the first month OF the
war. The Kronprinz Wilhelm was
formerly a North German Lloyd liner.
The vessel left New York on August
ostensibly bound for Bremen, and
since her departure from the Ameri-
can port her whereabouts has been
a mystery. On one occasion, however.
she was reported to have been sight
ed by British cruisers while trans
ferring cargo Of coal to the German
cruiser Karlsruhe at point of the
Bahamas. Both German vessels sue
ceeded In eluding the British war
ships.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-02-18
In Reply to u. S. Protest
Holds British Policy
TO Blame.
PROTESTS AGAINST
TRAFFIC IN ARMS
Recommends Merchant Ships
Secure Convoy of U. S.
/ Battleships.
ENGLAND FEELS EFFECT
At START OF BLOCKADE
All Passenger Traffic With HoI-
land Tied Up-Britain Pres
pares Attack.

Germany has declined to alter het
position in consequences Of the Amer:
lean note concerning the walt zone
decree. although expressing tie noEt
friendly feelings towards thik coun.
try. The German reply. a Summary
Of which was cabled frorh Berlin
states that Germany cannot abandon
her position. in view OF the attempts
OF England to cut of the food supply.
OF non-combatants, ana isecommends
that the United States send wars
ships to protect American vessels
passing through the danger some
England felt the effect. Of tina block
ade declared by Germslny almost a.
the start OF It's operation sE mid.
night. Passenger tramp betwssn Eng
land and Holland is practically tied
up, and cthsr steam bhip lizsx have
ordered czncelstions.i
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-02-18
Liner Adriatic Safe in Port

BY the United Press.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 1s.-The White
Star liner Adriatic from New York,
arrived safely today. She encountered
no hostile shipping on-the trip across.
This dispatch disproves the report
published here that the liner had
been captured by q German warship
off the Irish coast. The Adriatic was
in touch with British war vessel
throughout her trip across the Allan
tic.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-02-18
Kaiser, Back from the East,
Proceeds to WilheImshayen
BY the United Press.

AMSTERDAM. Feb. 1S.-The kaiser
returned yesterday from the eastern
battle front and will proceed at once
to Wilhelmshaven. where he will con-
fer with the admiralty offic ais, ac-
cording to advices reaching hcre to-
day from Berlin.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-02-18
Insurance Rate Against
War Between Germany and
u. S. Increased by Lloyds

By the Associated fress.
LONDON, Feb. 1S.--Insurance was
placed at Lloyds today at 20 guineas
per cent. on policies covering the
holder against war between the United
States and Germany within six
months.
One month ago the premium for this
same risk and period of time was five
guineas per cent.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-02-18

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, Feb. is (by wireless to
Sayville).-The German army head
quarters today issued the following
statement:
ION the road to Arras and Lille
fighting continues for a small section
of a German trench into which the
enemy entered on February Is.
1.-THE number of French prisoners
taken yesterday to the northeast OF
T.heims has been increased. The
French losses In this region especial
ly were heavy
French attacks have ceased ir
Champagne. To the north of Per-
thes lighting continues. To the east
| of Perthes the French were repulsed
suffering heavy losses. The enemy
has only in few INSTANCES advanced
| to the German trenches.
THE number of prisoners reported
! to have been taken by us yesterday
| has been Increased to II officers anC
| 1856 soldiers.
1.-THE enemy's attacks against th'
and Vauquois to the east of the
! Argonne forest and to the east ii
Verdun. failed completely.
Height 365 and the village of Nor
roy, to the north Of Pont- a Mousson,
| which were taken by the Germans on
! February 13, have been evacuated
after the destruction Of the French
Notifications. The enemy had made
tContinued On Page Column ~
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-02-18

The Greek minister to Turkey left
Constantinople the latter part OF last
week, leaving his secretary Of lega-
tion in charge, because the porte was
slow in carrying out It's agreement to
give satisfaction for an insult offered
the Greek naval attache. The diff
Guilty was not regarded as serious and
1t was felt that Turkey would offer
the necessary apology.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-02-18
Turkey Yields to
GreeCe'S Demands
Apologies for Insult Offered
Attache and Threatened
Break Is Averted.
By the Associated Press.

oy One Associated fresss
LONDON, Feb. is, 1855 a. m.-Tur-
key has yielded to the demand for
satisfaction made by Greece because
of the insult offered an attache It the
Greek legation at Constantinople.
The director-general Of police of
Constantinople, it is officially an
nounced, has visited the Greek lega-
tion in that city and in the presence
of all the members of the staff, he
formally expressed his regret at the
insult offered the Greek naval attache.
He promised. further that an Official
communication to this effect would be
published in the press.
The incident is now regarded as
closed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-02-18
JAP DEMANDS
ON CHINA CAUSE
INQUIRY BY j. S.
Chinese Version, Differing Ma
teriaIIy With Tokio's, Is Re-
ceived at Washington.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1s-China
France. Russia and the United
States a memorandum of the
demands made by Japan in the latter
part of January. They differ ma
terially from the eleven demands
communicated to the powers by the
Japanese government on February 9.
Kai Flu Shah, the Chinese minister
here, delivered the memorandum to
the United States, giving the first
official information here as TO the de-
mands originally made by Japan on
China.
With both the Chinese version and
the Japanese memorandum OF the
demands now In hand, the
United States today directed
an informal inquiry through
It's diplomatic representatives at
both Toxic and Peking to clear up
the discrepancies between the two
Rersions and determinate accurately
what is the present basis of nego-
tiation.
1t was suggested In some quarters
that the memorandum now given by
China to the powers was a report Of
q D0IWCCi1 lIlc pc4ASs7F'
minister at Peking and the Chinese
foreign secretary, and that
when the latter rejected the de-
mands, eleven were retained which
were revealed to the powers in a
memorandum given to the diplomatic
representatives Of the powers at To-
kio.
While officials and diplomatists rep
resenting Great Britain, France and
Russia here guarded with the utmost
secrecy the two versions Of the de-
mands, 1t was learned that China orig
inally was asked by Japan for much
more extensive privileges than are
contained in the eleven demands later
pressed.
There was disposition to believe
that the latter demands asking for
special privileges In certain localities,
that lie, in Shantung, Southern Man
ehuria and inner Mongolia, would be
the ones for which japan would con-
tinue to ask for an acceptance, nee
those did not concern the whole or
China and in view of many observers
do not conflict with the principle OF
the integrity of China, the open door
or freedom OF opportunity in the Far
East.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-02-18
$4,000 RUSSIANS
CAPTURED, SAYS
GERMAN REPORT
Victory in East Prussia Con-
tinues to Grow, De-
ciares Berlin.
BATTALION OF GERMANS
PUT TO BAYoNET, REPORT
German Advance I'm GaIicia Re-
pulsed and 400 Captured,
Says Petrograd.

The victory of the Germans over
the Russian forces that invaded East
Prussia is growing. according to the
official report from Berlin today
sixty-four thousand prisoners have
been taken by General Won Hinder
burg's troops and further increase
in booty is expected, it is declared.
Emperor William has telegraphed
to the president Of the province of
East Prussia that the Russians have
been completely defeated and driven
from the province. An official COM
nunication from Vienna says that
the Russ ans have been defeated in
Bukowina, where the Austro- German
forces have been advancing recently.
The Austrians have occupied Kolo-
mea, after a hard battle. A report
from the Russian war office, however.
asserts that there is no change in
Bukowina. It speaks Of ferocious
fighting in Northern Poland, and says
that the Russians have won the ad-
vantage in several engagements in
Galicia. At one point it is declared
an entire German battalion was put
to the bayonet.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-02-18

Table Glassware Sold Mt Retail.
A. T. Schlichting, 26s Market st.--Ady az
tisemens
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-02-18
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
TOXIC, Feb. 1s.-It was learned
here today that Japan recently ex-
planned the tenor of her demands
upon China to certain friendly
powers, including the United States.
The impression is held in some
quarters in Toxic that without in
tending TO disturb the open-door
policy, the integrity OF China or the
spheres of influence of other powers,
Japan will gradually seek to extend
her influence In China. She feels, it
IN being argued in Toxic, that her
pos ton entities her to a predomi-
mating role in the development of the
Chinese republic.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-02-18

LONDON, Feb. Is, $3.50 .. m.-The
anxiety felt here concerning the de-
mands Japan made upon China IN the
course of negotiations which almost
Immediately followed the occupation
by Japan of the German concession
of the Kiauchau was exemplified In
q request made in Parliament this
afternoon for the publication of the
text OF these demands. Answering
his quest:oner, Foreign Secretary
Grey said:
IT am not at present in a position
to communicate to the House in
formation on this subject which has
been given me confidentially BY thu
Japanese government"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-14
PEACH CROP
Three Towns Report LOss as Result Of
Recent Severe Weather.

Washington. April No material
damage has been suffered by the
peach crop in most sections Of South
Carolina. Georgia and Alabama since
the freeze OF March %. according to
Geographic reports from growers
made public today by the department
of agriculture. In the March freeze
from so to 60 per cent. of the croE
was reported killed in the three
States.
A crop Of 100 per cent, was reported
from these districts. where there
was no frost damage Cornelia,
Adairsville. Woodbury., Thomaston.
Warm Springs and Thomasville, Ga.
Reports from districts that suffer
ed from the freeze showed 40 to so
per cent. Of the crop left at L.eesville,
Monatta and Batesburg, 5. c..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-14

Paris. April 8 (omciaD might as
saults by the Germans against the
British In northern France and violent
counter attacks against the French in
the woevre district were repulsed. The
Germans are throwing seasoned vet
Grams from Gen. Won Kluck's army
into the woevre region and are at
tempting 10 check the furious French
drive against. the German left. Though
the battle front Is only fifteen miles
long heavy losses are being inflicted
on both sides. The German trenches
were filled with dead when taken by
the French. Gains of two to four
miles have been scored by the French
along the woevre front.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-14
Russians Report Progress.

Petrograd. April 1O.-With all i'm
portant heights of the Beskid ranges
taken. except me. the Russian army
In being heavily reinforced for the
final sta OF the drive toward the
plains OF Hungary.
Feeble Austro-German attempts TO
assume a counter offensive between
Uszok and Lupkow Passes broke
down under the severe Russian fire.
Another fight has developed on the
northern edge u Suwalki. Poland.
where Gen. Won H%indenburg has
massed a heavy force Of Germans.
hoping To weaken the Russian pres
sure against Galicia.
All the seasoned Germans possible
have been sent To Carpathians. Bulk
OF the Germans now Aghting i'm north
ern Poland are reserves.
Two German aviators have been
captured near the vistula river in
Poland.
Several high German officers were
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-14
PincwOOd Church Elections.

PinewOod. April Sat the annual
meeting of the members Of st. Marks
congregation the vestry for the en-
suing year was elected. and delegates
and alternatcs were chosen To attend
the diocesan council at Florence,
May 1lth. The following was the re-
suit of the election. same vestry re-
elected. Mcssrs. III. H.. Richardson, Jr..
as chairman, and j. =. Richardson.
secretary and treasurer were re-
elected. Senior warden, w. ID. Upper
son; ~. +. Richardson. junior warden;
delegates To council, j. s., r. C.. w.
IL. IL. richardson n W. ID. Epper-
son: a~lternates. II. S.. III. H., G. II. ana
A f.. Richardson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-14
MAIN MUST DO OR DIE.
German Ship Ordered to Sail or In
tern at Flushing.

London. April IA Reuter- dis
patch from Amsterdam says that the
North German Lloyds steamer Main,
which since the beginning Of the war
has been anchored in the Flushing
roadstead. has received from the mill
tary authorities orders to sail before
IL o'clock Monday morning, other
wise she will be informed.
The captain of the Main has tele-
graphed the owners at Bremen hat
he will either proceed for Antwerp or
submit to internment. The Main is
a 1~9,000-ton steamer.
The Daily Telegraph Rotterdam
correspondent says the suspicious Of
the Dut'n authorities were aroused
and that an examination revealed a
secret wireless plant on the Main with
which she was communicating with
Zcebrugge.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-14
Germans ON the Defensive.

Paris. April 10.-The biggest French
army yet concentrated at any given
point Is now massed in the Argonnes
and Woevre district, where, despite
terrific losses, the French are driving
repeatedly against the German 20
sitions. Gen. Joffre is personally di-
recting the furious .onsloughts which
are expected to cut off the Germans
at st. Mihiel. The capture OF Eparges
was hardest blow yet struck at the
st. Mihiel- Metz line of communications
II Is believed the Germans have lost
thirty thousand in killed and wound
ed in the last two days fighting in
tho Woevre region. Besides Infantry
and artillery attacks. the French
are hurting a whole fleet Of aeroplanes
into action. and are bombarding the
German positions from every sky.
The German claims that the French
assaults in the Woevre region are
weakening are fatty denied. Fighting
that had again developed in Belgium
and the La Basse section indicates
that the much talked Of spring Of
fensive" OF tie allies Is at last under
way In earnest.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-14
FACILITATE AMERICAN TRADE.
British Anxious to DC Everything
Practicable Without Sacrifice OF
Purpose.

Washington, April S.-Sir Richard
Crawford, commercial attache of the
British embassy. conferred today with
Chandler Anderson. special assistant
to Secretary Bryan. in regard to the
treatment to be accorded American
ships and cargoes under the recent
British order in council.
1t was said later that the London
foreign office was disposed to do
everything possible to facilitate Amer
lean commerce not inconsistent with
the purpose of the allies to prevent
supplies reaching Germany and Aus
tria.
Sir Richard is working out with
Mr.. Anderson details Of a plan to
as far as possible unnec-
essary detentions Of American ships.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-04-14
TRADE CONDITIONS IMPROVED
REPORTS OF NATIONAL BANKS
SHOW MARKED CHANGE FOR
BETTER.
John SHELTON Williams, i'm Review of
Conditions, Points to General Re-
cOvcry From Depression Caused by
Outbreak Of War.

Washington, April 8.-Marked i'm
provement in business conditions
throughout the United States and
particularly in the South is shown in
detailed reports received today by
John SHELTON Williams, comptroller of
the currency. from nearly all the 80
national bank examiners in response
to Geographic inquiries as to the OUT
look on April 5. Every section Of the
country is covered. The reports are
the result of careful observation and
are supplemental to the regular state
ment of business. More than ordinary
confidence, it is said, is prevalent in
nearly every district. Agricultural
conditions are as a rule excellent.
Commercial lines, with few exceps
tons, are charging their activities be-
cause Of increased demands. Manu-
featuring is on the increase, the re-
ports say. Industries attracting or
ders for supplies from foreign coun-
tries are especially active. In a state
ment prepared by him, containing the
main points reported, Mr.. Williams
says.
although business has passed
through a depression caused by the
unusual conditions abroad, in many
ways the results will be a permanent
benefit. Business throughout the
coutry has been stabilized through
the application Of economy. This
economy has been applied by the
manufacturer, merchant, farmer and
individual. The result has been the
placing Of all lines upon a more stable
basis"
The report, which is classified gem
orally by sections-North, East. West
and South-says, with reference to
the Southern section OF the country:
The South as a whole represents
a decided improvement in business
The present outlook Of the basic con.
dittons ts good. Confidence has beeE
restored, and the Improvement Is per-
manent. The retail and wholesale
trade has greatly improved. Many
farm districts report the best condi.
tions in years, with a good demand
for cotton at advancing prices and
excellent crop prospects. The lumber
business has shown ~revtving activity