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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-15
Allege d Unofficial
Spokesman of Kaiser
to Leave Country of
His Own Initiative
HIS SPEECHES
DISTASTEFUL
President Wilson and the Cabinet Were
Displeased With German s Remarks
in Which He Said Sinking of Lust
tania Was Justifable
By Associated Press.

Washington, May 15.-Dr Bern
hard Deruburg, often referred to as the
unofficial spokesman of Emperor Will
liam in the United States, has made
plans to leave the country of his own
initiative within a short time.
. 1t became known in official quarters
here to-day that in view of the intima-
tions that President Wilson and the
Cabinet were displeased with DR.. Dern-
burg's speeches justifying the sinking
of the Lusitania and some of his other
public utterances, which they believed
might be calculated to array sentiment
of Germans in the United States against
the Washington government friends of
DR.. Dernburg here have persuaded him
to leave the United States.
Just when DR.. Dernburg would leave
or where he would go was not made
known, but it was believed he would
sail for Cuba or South America.
DR.. Dernburg's activity in the Unit
ed States since the beginning of the
war, has been closely observed by the
President and other high officials here,
who came to believe in the last week
that continuation of his speeches and
statements might, in the event of a
critical turn in relations with Germany,
menace the democratic welfare of
America.
1t has been repeatedly denied by the
German embassy as well as by DIR. Dern-
burg himself that he was a spokesman
for the German government or that he
had any official status. In view, how
ever, of the fact that DIR. Dernburg was
formerly Colonial Secretary in the Ger,
man Foreign Office and has become
prominently active in behalf of the Ger
man cause since the outbreak of the
war, offc.als here beiieve that German
Americans attach official weight to his
utterances.
DR.. Dernburg himself issued a state
ment last night Declaring he had never
discussed matters that had arisen diplo-
matically between the United States
and Germany. Officials here made no
comment on that beyond pointing to
DR.. Dernburg's utterances in Cleveland
and New York recently, seeking to JUS
tify the attack on the Lusitania.
At the German embassy it was
learned that DR.. Dernburg had ex-
pressed the wish himself to leave the
country. Embassy officials made it very
plain that the action was voluntary on
his part. The question of his depar-
ture depends upon securing assurance
from the British and Arench, through
the mediation of the State Department.
for his immunity from detention on the
high seas.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-15
ITALY Denounced Triple
alliance week AGO. REPORT

London, May 10, 11.45 A. M.-Aft.
er having been deluded by series of
chimerical crises, the British public is
coming to the belief that Italy finally
has reached the point of momentous
decision in the matter of her relations
to the Triple Alliance.
Early to-day London was informed
unofficially that Italy a week ago had
denounced this alliance. When this
step failed to produce further conces
sions from Austria, there occurred the
resignation of the Italian Cabinet.
Lcndon is now awaiting breathlessly
news from Rome of the final break.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-15
ANTl-JAP RIOT in HANK0W
QUELLED BY ALLIED TROOPS

Hankow, China, Via Peking, May II,
7.1S 7. M.-An incipient anti-Japa
nese riot resulted last night from the
circulation yesterday of circulars of
unknown origin stating that the Jap,
anese colony would hold lantern pa
rade in celebration Of the victory over
China.
Shops were closed and crowds assem-
bled at the British concession to watch
the japanese procession. Three Japa
nese shops were looted and two Japa
nese injured British and Russian vol
unteers with fixed bayonets dispersed
the rioters before the arrival of regi
ment of Chinese troops which had been
called out to quell the disturbance. The
Japanese garrison was ordered out, but
withdrew at the request of the British
consul and the Chinese authorities.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-15
A REVOLUTION IN PORTUGAL
Reported in Madrid That Former Pre-
mier Closta Has Been Assassin
ated in Lisbon
By Associated Press.

London, May Is, 12.49 P. MA
news agency dispatch received here
from Madrid declares there has been
received in the Spanish capital infor-
nation of grave revolutionary move
ment in Portugal. One report is that a
revolutionary committee is in control
of the situation at Lisbon.
This information has reached the
Spanish ministry of the interior. Re-
bellion is said to have broken out at
Ciombra, Oporto, Lisbon and San
tarem. Fugitives reaching Badaios de-
scribe the situation as extremely men,
acing Telegraph and telephone COM
munication has been interrupted and
the troops appear to be powerless to
control the people.
A news agency from whose agent
this dispatch comes gives it out under
reserve but at the same time says it
believes the information probably is
correct.
A dispatch from Madrid to Reuters
Telegram Company, says it is reported
there that DR.. Alfonso Closta, former
premier of Portugal has been assassin
ated in Lisbon.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-15
FIRE cos. HERE GET So. 800
Governor To-day Signs the Bill Making
That Appropriation

In legislative days gone by it was
the practice TO inelude in the general
appropriation bill that passed the Leg
islature an item appropriating money
to the various companies of the Har-
risburg Fire Department, but somebody
discovered that this item was not prop.
erly part of such bill, and that a
separate bill ought to be introduced.
In accordance with that idea Repre-
sentative Wildman, of Harrisburg, on
March %, introduced a bill in the
House making such an appropriation,
and to-day Governor Brumbaugh ap.
proved a bill to give the IA fire com
panies a total of $500 for the two
years beginning June /, 1915, to be
distributed among the companies in
equal amounts. Each, therefore, will
get 5000 year.
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Cablegram From Am
b a s dor Gerard
States He Has Not
Received Message
WAS RELAYED AT
ROME YESTERDAY
Ambassador Page Says Note Was Sent
From Capital of Italy Over Italian
Telegraph Lines-oficials Seek to
Hasten Its Delivery
By Associated Press.

Washington, May ia cablegram
from Ambassador Gerard in Berlin, sent
at o'clock last night and reaching
the State Department early to-day, stat
Cd that the Ambassador had not then
received the American note. State De
partment officials expected further ad-
vices soon.
Meanwhile officials sought to trace
the note and hasten its delivery. Hav'
ING knowledge from Ambassador Page
at Rome that the note was relayed from
their yesterday afternoon on the Italian
telegraph lines, officials felt assured
that it surely would reach Ambassador
Gerard to-day.
Bryan's Messages to Gerard
Secretary Bryan sent two messages
to Ambassador Gerard after the note
itself left the telegraph offices here
one notifying him that it had been
sent. and another advising him that 1t
had been arranged to release 1t for
publication for a. M. Friday and
therefore to present it to the German
Foroi IN Office as early as possible. Au'
bassador Gerard acknowledged both.
Interest continued to-day in official
Washington and diplomatic circles as to
the probable nature of Germany S re-
plv but neither the embassy or the
State Department had any intimation
as to the feeling in Berlin. Among
we'll informated diplomats as well as
officials the belief existed that Ger
many's reply would afford means of
settlement through diplomacy.
Gossip About Germany's Action
1t was thought not improbable that
Germany would suspend submarine. war
fare while the diplomatic discussion
was in progress and it might suggest
that if the British government notified
all its merchantmen the right of visit
and search would then be exercised to
prevent contraband from reaching its
destination.
Another suggestion which was re-
garded as not unlikely to be made by
Germany was that the belligerents give
assurances that no contraband be ear
ried on passenger ships. Although the
United States has asserted the right of
neutrals to travel anywhere on the high
seas, even on ships carrying contra
band, insisting that the right of visit
and search be exercised in accordance
with previous rules of international
law, the possibility of discussion of
the legal points involved so as to fur
nish common ground for an under
standing was admitted in official quar-
ters as al likely development.
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ALLIES GAIN 800 Y ARDS In
VIOLENT ARTILLERY BATTEL

Paris, May Is, $50 P. M.-The
French War Office this afternoon issued
the following statement on the progress
of hostilities:
"There have been no changes in the
situation since last evening in the
sector to the north of Arras. Here the
fighting continues under the conditions
set forth in our last communication.
We have progressed 500 yards in the
direction of Souchez. In this sector
there have been violent artillery ex-
changes. -
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AMERICAN YACHT WRECKED
No Lives Lost on the Ramona--Cause
of Disaster Unknown
By Associated Press.

Washington, May 15.-The Ameri-
can yacht Ramona has been wrecked
off the Mexican west coast near Tep-
opa, north of Guaymas, without loss of
life, according to a report to the navy
department from Admiral Howard,
who sent the cruiser Raleigh to pick
up the rescued crew. The cause of the
wreck was not reported.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-15
CITY MUST PAY FOR HOUSES
RUINED BY Sewer CAVE-IN
A Common Pleas Court Jury This Morn
ing Awarded g. ]. Mahoney ST.
557.79 for Damages to His Two
Naudain Street Properties

After trial lasting all of this week
Common Pleas Court jury this morn
ing rendered its verdict, holding that
the damages and losses sustained by
G. j. Mahoney when his two Naudain
street properties were precipitated into
the Fifteenth street sewer, amounted
to $4,557.79, and that the City of
Harrisburg is liable to Mahoney for
the full amount.
A question of law raised by the at
torneys in the case was reserved by
the court for future argument and upon
this hinges the final outcome of the
case. Should the court decide in favor
Of Mahoney, the plaintiff, the case will
not be appealed by the city and the
property owner will be paid the full
amount of the award
In the case of Riley Bogner, the
Dauphin man who brought suit against
the Northern Central Railroad Company
for damages as a result of injuries
sustained when he fell into subway at
Dauphin, the jury found in favor of
Bogner in the sum of $2,541. The
Railroad Company proposes to ask for
Judgment and new trial, it is said.
The jury in the damage suit of John
Thompson against John G.. Wall evil
IDENTIFY were guided by their knowledge
of criminal court procedure for they
returned verdict of "not guilty.
You mean you find in favor of the
defendant9'' asked Judge McCarrell
yes, sir, -" said the foreman of the
jury.
Thompson lost an eye through in
juries sustained when a bottle which
he was filing with beer at the Wall
bottling works burst and showered him
with fragments of glass. The question
of liability in this case hinged on
whether Wall actually has provided
proper safety devices for the bottling
machine.
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Continued on Ninth Page.
TO AMEND THE CURFEW LAW
City Commissioners Believe It Will Be
Passed With Minor Changes

That the curfew ordinance, which is
on the City Commissioners second
reading calendar, will be amended at
the meeting next Tuesday and then
passed finally at subsequent meeting,
was the belief among some of the City
Commissioners to-day.
John Fox Weiss, former District At
torney, representing the Civic Club of
Harrisburg, will discuss the merits of
the proposed curfew law at the meet
ing on Tuesday.
1t was said this afternoon that the
latest plan is to amend the ordinance
so that only boys under fourteen years
old and girls under fifteen will be af-
fected. As the measure now stands the
age limit is fifteen years for both
sexes.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-15
Dernburg Remains Secluded

New York, May 15.-lDr. Bernhard
Dernburg declined to-day to discuss the
statement from Washington that he
would soon leave the country of his own
initiative. Remaining secluded in mis-
a apartments here he refused to see news
paper representatives. In an answer
to a note enclosing a copy of the Wash
ington dispatch, he returned the reply,
"No comments.''
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-15
late war news summary

Giuseppe Marcora, Garibaldi vet
eran, is to form the new Cabinet 20
guide Italy through the present crisis.
1t is believed in Rome that he will be
able to assemble a Cabinet in which
the opposing factions will be represent
ed. He is said to have received the
support of the retiring Premier, Signor
Salandra, who insisted upon quitting
Office, Notwithstanding the desire of the
King to retain him.
It is reported in London that Italy
had denounced her alliance with Ger
many and Austria week ago and news
of the final break is expectantly await
ed there. Internal agitation continues
in Italy.
In both the east and west the oppos-
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-15
The Martha's net tonnage was 1874.
She was 232 feet long, was built in
1897 and was owned in Copenhagen.
PROPERTY LOSS So. 900. 900 In
AFRICA ANTI-GERMAN RIOTS

London, May 15.-The Cape Town
correspondent of Reuters Telegram
Company sends the following:
''Grave anti-German rioting is re-
ported in some of the principal towns
of the Union, accompanied by whole
sale destruction of German property.
The total less is estimated to exceed
S5,000,000.
The Cape Town correspondent of the
Exchange Telegraph Company mentions
the towns of Johannesburg, Kimberley,
Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth as
scenes of rioting
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-15
NINE OF LUSITANIA'S DEAD
NOW ON WAY TO NEW YORK

New York, May 15.-The bodies of
nine of the Lusitania s dead, including
the body of Charles Frohman, are be-
ing brought to New York aboard the
American line steamer New York,
which will leave Liverpool at 8 o'clock
tonight, according to a cablegram re-
eeived here to-day from Liverpool by
the line.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-15
EXPLOSION AT DUPONT WORKS
No One Injured When Smokeless Pow
der Wrecks Building

Wilmington, Del, May 15.-An ex-
plosion at the Dupont Powder Works
at Carney 's Point, N. j., at $40 clock
this morning startled Wilmington by
its heavy coneussion.
II happened in the still hours, burn
ing considerable quantity of shotgun
smokeless powder and wrecking the
building. There was no loss of life or
injury to persons, none of the men be-
ing at work at the time.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-15
TO BUILD ON RIVER FRONT
). w. Copeland Acquires Land Near
Fort Hunter From Colonel OFT

Announcement was made this after
noon that L. w. Copeland, of Toledo,
o., brother of City Treasurer o. NJ.
Copelin, of Harrisburg, has purchased
from County Solicitor Colonel Fred NJ.
OFT, a strip of river front property,
skirting the Riverside Drive, near Fort
Huntef, and proposes to build costly
stone dwelling.
An architect now is preparing plans
for the home.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-15
Jitney Driver Fined

II. R. Zinn, driver of jitney for
the past few days, was arrested this
afternoon by Traffic Officer Hicks, at
Second and Locust streets, for driving
past street car and was fined s. by
Mayor Royal. He said he did not even
know there was traffic ordinance in
force in the city.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-15

New York, May 15.-The statement
of actual condition of Clearing House
banks and trust com0anies shows that
they hold $173,241,. 30 reserve in ex-
cess of legal requirements. This is an
increase of $10,S47,390 over last
week.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-15
American Woman S Body Identified

Queenstown, May 15.-The body OF
an American, Mrs. Harry J. Keser, of
Philadcl .lhia, was identified to-day
among the bodies brought in last night
tug with five bodies on board, nah
believed to he the Rev. Basil W. Ma
turin, of Oxford, England and four
women and children, has been compelled
to take shelter from a storm in bay
near Baltimore, on the south coast.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-15
Marcora a Garibaldian veteran

Rome, May 15.-Giuseppe Marcora,
entrusted hy King Victor Emmanuel
with the task of forming a new Cabinet
to succeed the Salandra ministry which
insisted upon its resignation being ac-
cepted because it lacked the unanimous
support of the country in supreme
crisis, is Garibaldian veteran "a years
old. He. has had wide experience in
public life and in 1910 declined re-
quest to organize a cabinet. He has
served many years in Parliament and
has long been president of the Chamber
of Deputies.
After receiving the Kings request
he called upon Premier Salandra and
former Premier Gioltti. He then waited
upon His Majesty and reported progress
in his efforts to get together a new min.
istry which would represent all phases
of public opinion.
Urges Respect for Foreigners
Prince Scipione Borghes, head of ono
of the foremost families of Rome, In
dicated yesterday that he favors when
he sent from his palace to Berghes
Square a large Italian flag to be car
ried at the head of the crowd which was
loudly applauding Salandra.
Before his resignation was accepted
Premier Salandra sent to all projects
in the kingdom a circular reminding
them they are authorized. if necessary,
to entrust to the military authorities
the protection of public order. He es-
pecially urged that foreigners be treat.
ed with respect, evidently referring to
Germans and Austrians.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-15
1fsth Jitney Bus I.icensedN

City Treasurer Copelin to-day issued
license for the 11Sth itney bus that
is operating in the city
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Danish ship TORPEDOED BY
SUBMARINE: CREW Saved

London, May Is, 500 P. M.-The
Danish steamer Martha was torpedoed
and sunk off Aberdeen this morning by
German submarine. Her crew of
eighteen was saved.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-15

Washington, May 15.-The sugges-
tiOn of arbitration contained in dis.
patch to London from Berlin by way of
Amsterdam was received among off
cials here with the informal comment
that such a course was among the con-
siderations which had occurred in
Washington, but it was pointed out
that it probably would not be satisfac-
tory unless assurances were given in
the meantime and the submarine war
fare on merchant ships was suspended.
Officials pointed out that unless that
were done more lives might be lost
while an arbitration was in progress.
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Rome, May IA, Via Paris, May 10
$40 A. M.-Premier Salandra has in
sisted upon his resignation being ac-
cepted and King Victor Emmanuel has
entrusted Giuseppe Marcora, president
of the Chamber of Deputies, with the
task of forming new Cabinet.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-15
M arcora. Asked by
King Emmanuel to
Perform the Task.
Declines the Offer
SALANDRA A TO BE
ASKED TO STAY
Latter Insisted Upon His Resignation
Being Accepted and Emmanuel Then
Chose President of Chamber of
Deputies, Who Declined the Honor

Rome, May Is, 1856 P. NJ, Via
Paris.-Signor Marcora. President of
the Chamber of Deputies, requested by
King Victor Emmanuel to form a new
Cabinet in succession to the Salandra
ministry, has refused the commission.
1t is probable that the King will in
sist on Premier Salandra remaining in
power
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WOULD ARBITRATE sinking
OF LUSITANIA. is REPORT

London, May Is, 1922 P. M.-The
Exchange Telegraph Company has re-
ceived the following message from Am
sterdam:
81 telegram from Berlin states that
the "Vossische Zeitung" announces
that high government circles in Ger
many favor the submission of the ques-
tlon of the Lusitania sinking and the
difficulties with America arising there
from to court of arbitration. -
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Increase in Bank Reserve

Continued ON Ninth Page.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-17
SAND HILL

SAND HILL. " Va Feb 1s-Mrs.
Nllilam Luke and nciCe. blanche were
w slest or the formers parents. Mr..
and Mrs, Prank Shepherd Of Big wheel
ing Creek.
Mr.. william Winters was calling on
MI oscar DnEue Tuesday
Mrs. W. Y Kent spent Thursday a.
the guest or Mrs. J $. Kent.
Mr. George FoN was calling on AR.
John Gardner Monday
MI and Mrs. oscar DaEue and daugh-
yer lima. were the guests Of his par
snls. Nj and Mrs. John Dague. Thurs
day of Viola.
Mr.; Alfred Turner and grand-daurh-
Ter. Mrs. ". r. Kent were calling on
Mrs G. W. Marsh. Tuesday evening
Mr.. lssac Davis has returned home
after spending several weeks as the
Euests 81 bis daughter. Mrs. Chaa. Mem
hhrdt. ~ Wheeling Ieisnd.
w. J. 4. Kent and SON. Tarrest we're
calling IN wheeling on business.
Mnssra James and William 70 Win
tors attended services a. the MethodIat
church - Film Grove. Tuesday evening
Miss johanna Grimes was calling On
Mrs. y Kent Thursday.
VI and Mrs Oscar baEuc and daur1-
ter. Elma and Miss johanna Grimes
were the guests OF Mr. and Mrs Thuru-
"7 kimminF. Tu~rday evening
AZ. Frank MaFere. ~ Golden was "a
business caller on sand tIiu Tuesday
Messra William RiEKIe and curtis
s9d Miss odessa EiEEie attended church
af lfliIaa "wednesday evening
Mr. George FoE was calling on SIR
John Gardner Mundav.
Mrs vs.. % Kent spent Tueeday with
her mother Mrs George FoE
Mr.. norman Unrur rf nft Union uaa
We EufHt % hiH brother oscar UaEut
Tuesday
Mr" william caldwell and daughters
Iisir ard Firfiuia spent sunday ~
nor
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ai fhf Mt Union r'rrebf terrain church.
Ih.N VIII continue fhfa week
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~ 'nenuinH some time nH the guest OF
Due mother MrH. William T Kent ~
w ln0ahurr Pa. who ia fff
Mlfnrr Eruiah and alice Davis spent
sunday nr che guests ~ Mr. Willis
The E.II Telephone company have
changed thr telephone in THE locality
from fHr Ola t0 che new system
Mr end Mrs Trira o. THFur ara
mother Mrn katf uarue spent FRIDAY
o. the guests ~ the iafera sister. Ms
Joseph sutton - M0uudeVliff Who fa
confined to her home with O. severe 81
NJ ard Mrs w. " Kent we're en-
gueet - ere f1rrsr, parents. Ar ara
We y. snf SUNDAY
W. and Sire. oscar uuEuc ard family