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Evening journal., 1915-05-20
Accused AS SPY.
HE KILLS himself
Anton Kuepferle, Former
Brooklyn Man Hangs Him
self in Old Bailey Cell
HE KEPT TAB
ON BRITISH SHIPS
By The United Press.

LONDON, May 2O.-Anton Kuep-
ferle. former resident of Brooklyn, n,
Y, on trial here as a German spy
committed suicide by hanging early
today in his cell in Brixton prison.
Kuepferle, who claimed to be an
American and resident of Brooklyn,
n. Y, was on secret trial in Old
Bailey court, London. on the charge
of giving military. information to the
enemies of Great Britain.
Kuepferle the British authorities
charged. gave TO the German Admiral
ty information about the location of
British warships. by interlining letters
with invisible ink. The authorities
said he was unable TO prove he was a
naturalized American.
When court reconvened in Old
Bailey today, four warders fianked the
empty dock while the crowd waited
expectantly for the arrival OF the
prisoner. The attorney then address,
ed the Lord Chief Justice, dramatical-
ly announcing that Kuepferle had COM
mitted suicide.
"The prisoner occupied a special
cell under practically continuous OBJ
servation," said the attorney general.
"But during a brief interval he seized
the opportunity TO end his life"
Principal Warden Cook testified that
he found Kuepferle hanging TO a
ventilator, a silk tie wound tightly
about his neck.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
brewery WORKERS
Still ON VACATION
Employers Explain That
Men Slept Only Tempo
rarily in BrewerieS
TO SEND OUT LETTERS
ABOUT THE SITUATION

Charges made at meeting
last night Of the Central Labor
Union, by representatives of the
Local Union, No. 267. United
Brewery Workmen, that men to
take the places Of strikers had been
imported from New York with the
understanding that they we're 10 do
building work and then we're offered
the places of striking brewery work
ers after arrival here, we're denied
this morning by Harry J. stoeckle, of
the Diamond State Brewery.
1T is absolutely false that the men
were brought here upon any mis-
representation, said Mr.. Stoeckle. In
answer to the charge that men were
sleeping in the brew rooms, made at
last nights meeting of the Central
Labor Union, Mr.. Stoeckle said:
1--WE do not deny that workmen
slept in the breweries for the first
few nights they were here. They
came here to work before they had Sc
cured boarding houses and there was
no other place for them TO sleep.
They all have secured lodging now,
and there are no men sleeping in the
breweries."
Neither the brewery workers nor
the brewers reported any change n
the strike situation this morning. The
places of the strikers, it was said,
practically have been filed with men
who, their employers say, are doing
their work satisfactory.
At last nights meeting Of the Cen
trail Labor Union il was pointed out
that absolute cleanliness is necessary
in brewing beer. Strike-breakers
from other cities, il was charged by
some of the brewery workers and
their agents, had been allowed to
sleep in the brew rooms.
Wilhelm BOdenstedt. of the Brew
cry Workers Local, declared that sew
eral mon came to Wilmington last
week from New York to take places OF
strikers. These, he said. told mem
bers of the Brewery Workers Local
that they were brought here with the
understanding that they were to work
as builders. They refused to work.
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
MRS. S. t. NJ. COWGILL DEAD.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del. May 20.-With the an
nouncement OF the death, in Philadel-
phia, of Mrs. Sarah Troop Munro
Cowgirl, widow of Clayton A. Cowgirl.
NJ. d.. formerly of Dover, a relative of
the well-known Cowgirl family, who
owned the haunted house" in Dover.
now owned by Daniel o. Hastings. is
recalled by some of the older citizens
of Dover, some of the recollections OF
the Cowgirl house. on King street.
this town. She was u the ninety
third year of her age Her remains
viii be brought TO Dover. for inter
ment
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
BUSINESS MEN ORGANIZE.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del. May 20.-Dover's
younger business men and clerks In
some of the Loockerman street stores
have organized a Young business
Mems Association. with the election
Of James B. Bice. Jr., as presidents
Harry Hancock, vice-president:
Hughett X. Mcdaniel secretary; Wal
lace Wolford, treasurer.
A committee on publicity was
named, as follows: Lawrence Free
man, Jessup Lay. George T. Maxwell.
A committee consisting Of Dawson
Wilcutts. Ross Jones and II. X. Nc
Daniel was named to wait on Dover's
Town Council at its next meeting In
June and ask for the privilege Of hold
ing a carnival and Home Coming
Week" the last week in September.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
REPORT THAT KAISER WILL DEFY
U. S. MAKES SITUATION ACUTE

Washington, However, Will Reject Any Counter Proposal
Dealing With Submarine Attacks on Shipping, Thus
Forcing Germany to Preciptate CrisS---Fearing
Break Between Nations, Switzerland Instead
Of United States, May Represent Germany
in Italy if War Breaks There
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
v The United Press.

By The United Fress
ROME, May 20.-Italy today was
ready to strike. Her troops we're
messed along the Austrian frontier
Great cheering crowds surrounded
the Chamber Of Deputies Building,
where the government Is to make its
declaration today. Unless the debate
is long drawn-out. Parliament. be-
fore midnight, will pass a bill entrust-
ing the nations fate to the Salandra
cabinet. These are the developments
of the last twelve hours:
Pope Benedict has cast the weight
OF his influence on the side Of his ma
tive country. His Holiness has ap-
proved the text of prayer to be re-
cited by Italian soldiers on the battle
field, and has added mis- hope for a
victory FOR italian arms.
The italian Foreign Office today is
sued a summary of the Green Book
explaining Itays position to 'the
world. The summary confirms the re-
port that Italy. on May 4. denounced
her treaty with Austria, paving the
way for war. The summary declared
the concessions Austria was willing
to make were entirely inadequate.
General Cadorna. chief of the
general staff, has arrived at Vincenza
near the Austrian frontier, and i'm
mediately assumed active charge OF
the Italian forces. With other staff
officers he is awaiting the signal to
open hOstilities.
PrO-war newspapers announced that
a canvass of the deputies showed an
overwhelming majority in favor OF
war. Nearly 300 of the $50 deputies
will enlist, it was announced and the
only opposition to the governments
war program will come from portion
of the Socialist group.
Following an official announcement
made yesterday. the military today
assumed control of all Italian rail-
ways. The government at the same
time issued strict orders TO the news
papers to publish no reports of troop
movements.
The official summary of the Green
Book. issued today, declared that
Austria at the beginning of the nego-
tiations was extremely reticent ant
would not even accept the suggestions
of Italy that she discuss territorial
concessions. Finally, on March 5
BbuA HdA OOhiAANANNu AIllilt
of the Triple Alliance agreement
between Italy, Austria and Germany
Germany promised to guarantee the
execution of any agreement entered
into by Austria and Italy after the
conclusion of peace.
Austria first demanded that in retur
for the concessions she proposed T.
make, Italy guarantee political and eco
nomic neutrality and a free hand in th
Balkans and in Albania.
"These conditions were at once re
jected," said the official summary. o.
April Baron Sonnino, the Italian for
eign minister, demanded that Austri
cede Trentino. with the 1917 frontier o
the old Kingdom of Italy. He furthe
demanded that Austria cede TO Italy tn
eastern Friol Valley, Borghetto. Plezzc
Tolmino, Gradioca, Gorilla, Montalcioms
Nahrezina and the Burzalori Island:
Italy further demanded the maintenanc
of Italian occupation of the city of Va
Iona Albania. She demanded that Triest
and the country Immediately surround
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
ROME parliament.
AUTHORIZES WAR
AGAINST AUSTRIA
Declaration Goes Through
By Overwhelming Vote
of 365 TO Sd
EXPECT Clash ON The
BORDER At ANY Time
ITALY FOR WAR.
" The limited Press.

BY The United Press.
ROME, May 2O.-Parliament
by a vote of 365 to "a this af-
ternOOn passed the bill giving
the government full power TO
act. A clash on the border is
expected hourly.
The news was Immediately
flashed to the great crowd
awaiting the deputies decision
and masSed about the chamber.
ROars of cheers sped through
the city and the message went
rushing on the the Italian from
tier towns. Everywhere the
people greeted the Parliament's
action as n certain fOrerunner
of war.
The government measure was
introduced shortly after ParIia-
ment went into session. With
scarcely any debate II was hur-
ried to a vote. many Socialist
deputies voting against 1t.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
WEATHER

Unsettled tonight and FRI
day probably rain Moder-
ate northeast to east winds.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
ROY UNDER WAGON WHFFLs-

Stewart Lee. 10 years old, Of No.
2O02 Pennsylvania avenue, was treat
ed at the Homeopathic Hospital yes
terday for injuries TO his right foot.
received when he was knocked down
and run over by delivery wagon.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
SHOT DOG. FINED AZ.

Magistrate Thomas H. Buckley last
night fined Thomas Hopkins, of Mar
shallton, s5 and costs for cruelty to a
dog, in shooting the animal. David j.
Reinhardt represented MIR. Hopkins.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-07-16
JURY FINDS THAW SANE
ThrOng Cheers PrisOner-and Thaw
Bows and Smiles.

New York, July 15.-Harry X.
Thaw is sane, according to the jury
which was selected as an advisory
board at the trial OF his sanity before
Supreme Court Justice Peter "A. Hen
drick
This verdict, which was unanimous,
was handed down at 3.42 O'Clock yes
terday afternoon, after the jurymen
had deliberated for scarcely 30 min
utes ON the great mass of evidence
submitted Justice Hendrick, who
must finally decide whether Thaw
shall 60 free and has the power To
disregard the opinion expressed by
the jury If he sees fit to do so, re-
served decision 1t was understood
that his decision would be given some
time Friday
After the Justice had retired Thaw
was given a. remarkable demonstra-
ton by the crowd of 1000 men and
women who had collected in the cor
ridors OF the courthouse. There was
much hand-clapping and sustained
cheering as Thaw was led down the
steps.
AS for Thaw, he took this demon
stration quietly. He bowed once or
twice and smiled as he faced a bat
terry Of moving picture machines and
cameras.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-07-16
MOTORCYCLE HITS WAGON
Howell Grumbine Has Lett Arm
Fractured and Is Badly Cut and
Bruised,

Hurled from their motorcycle when
1t crashed into the rear OF wagon on
the State Road leading from West
minister to Manchester, near Brum-
mel, about o'clock last night Howell
Grumbine, West Main street, had his
left arm fractured and his face and
body badly cut and bruised He was
unconscious for 80 minutes.
Roland Harbaugh and Mr. Grum-
bine left this city for Hampstead ana
had borrowed or hired the motor
cycle from young man named Hoff-
Mr. Harbaugh was running the ma
chine at a good rate of speed, when
the wagon loomed into view, which
he endeavored to pass to the left but
struck it, throwing Grumbine about
30 feet, over the wagon on to the road.
Mr.. Christie Weike, the owner Of
the team was thrown from his seat
TO the road and was badly bruised
and cut. The impact caused the king
bolt in the wagon to snap off which
made the horse run off Two wheels
were smashed. The horse was caught
near Mr.. George WI Browns.
The injured men were brought to
this city in an automobile and the
motorcycle was carted to Earhart's
repair shop badly twisted up.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-07-16
Guy wv. Steele For IRe.

Surveyor OF the Port Guy w. Steele,
this city, gave out statement in
dorsing Senator Lees candidacy.
Owing to the fact that Congressman
Talbot, who is supporting Mr.. Har-
rington, was partly responsible for
Mr.. Steele's appointment, some peo-
pie have wondered which of the can
didates the Surveyor would line up
for. His statement sets all specula-
tion at rest. In 1t, he says.
III am. for Blair Lee. / supported
him four years ago, and 1 know of
nothing he has done since to unfit
him for Governor or course, IL a
Carroll county man was candidate,
1 should support him.
Ill have heard that questions have
been asked about my attitude in this
matter, and I do not understand how
anyone who knows me could have any
doubt as to what would be my posi-
ton 4 am one of the younger Demo-
Gratis in this State, who believe in the
enforcement OF government from pri-
vate business and publicity i'm the
peoples affairs; in the letting in of
light upon not only the administra-
ton OF our laws, but also on their
sponsors, those back of their enact
ment"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-07-16
FEDERAL YOLUN-
TIERS TO Dis
PLACE MILITIA
PROPOSED NEW MILITARY SYSTEM
WILL Be UNDER CONTROL OF THE
PRESIDENT COMPULSORY SERVICE
LIKELY.

Ii was learned Tuesday that plans
for increasing the size of the army,
being worked out in Washington,
contemplate the conversion or the Or
ganiZed militia of the various States
into force of volunteers directly
under the control of the President,
probably with compulsory military
service. officers OF the Maryland
National Guard have been asked their
opinion of the plan and how it would
work in this State.
1t is expected that a bill creating
such a force, based on the militia pay
bill, will be presented to Congress at
the next session. If it is passed and
signed by President Wilson, the Fed
eral Government will, it was ex-
planned withdraw its support from
the organized militia of the various
States and proceed to organize
force Of United States volunteers ia
each State, to be drilled and trained
within the State, but subject only to
the orders of the President in time of
war or other trouble. Every male
between the age OF Is and 45 years
may be required to serve at least one
enlistment
Many believe that this is the last
year of the organized militia as at
present constituted.
The States may retain their sepa-
rate organizations Of the National
Guard for Police duty within the
State if they wish, but must support
them, providing uniforms, arms and
other equipment out OF the State
treasury.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-07-16
Transfers of Real Estate.

N. Viola Ford and husband to SAM
uel E. Miller and wife, convey
1891 1-3 square feet, for $500.
Freedom Building Association No.
), 70 Alex Rhubottom, conveys L acre,
for 500.
Nelson II. Bankard and wife to VIM.
T. Stair, convey "A acre, for $3.50.
Augusta J. Blizzard and husband to
J. Edward Evans and wife, convey 9
square perches, for $3.3S.
Seright M. Stambaugh and wife to
Ira c. Davis and wife, convey 4 tracts,
for s..
B. < o. r. r. Co., vs.. School Com
missioners Of Carroll County, convey
Q acres, for $500.
Agnes NICK Simmons ct al. to
Blue Ridge College, convey 207 ga
acres, for $4,000,
Geo. w. Albaugh Real Estate e.
Brokerage Co., to Theodore Bankert,
convey 3540 square feet, for $3.50.
Geo. w. Albaugh Real Estate &
Brokerage CO., to Theodore Bankert,
conveys 3540 square feet, for s100.
Bernside Hively, assignee Of mort
gagee, to John w. A. Warehime and
wife, conveys acres, for $500.
Geo. a. Miller, executor, to John
W. A.Warehime and wife, conveys >
acres, for $500.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-07-16
OFFICERS AP-
POINTED In COMPANY
All Pass The Examination With
Marks Ranging From 81 per cent
to 50 per cent.

The following men qualified as
noncommissioned officers in Co. II.
1st Inf, NJ. N. G., and were appointed
by Capt Weigle after the examina-
tion held at the Armory last Tuesday
night: Sergeants, Billingslea, ]. 8.
Myers, Young; Corporals, LaMotte
Smith, Emigh, Townshend, Bankard,
Hesson, Englar, SANTOS.
The percentages made show that
the boys have been studying hard and
they are to be congratulated Each
noncommissioned officer will take
rank in the same order as his per
centage mark. This will show that
Go. II. is not paper company"
The total enlistment is now three
officers and 5S noRcoms and men,
making total OF I'll. We expect to
take full company of three officers
and CD men to the Rifle Range, leav-
ing here Sunday, July 25. Every one
Is busy at gallery practice and We
want to qualify the majority of the
company as marksmen or better.
If there are any others who wish to
enlist in time to 60 to the Range they
would better hurry up as time il
getting short.-Press Committee.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-07-16
Poole.

Mrs. Margaret NJ. Poole, wife of
John IT. Poole, died suddenly Friday,
July p, at ~ a. m, at the home of her
son, John Poole, of Oak Orchard,
Frederick county. Besides her nus
band she Is survived by the following
children, Mrs. Jennie Blaxton, New
Windsor; Mrs. Mollie Smith, Woods
boro; Mrs. Lucy Yingling. New Wind
sor; Mrs. Clara Miller, OF Oak Orch
ard; James z. Poole, Patapsco; John
Poole, of Oak Orchard; Charles n.
Poole, Of Hampstead; also one broth
er, Luther CARRIER, OF Unionville, and
one sister, Mrs Kate Hooper, Union
Bridge
Funeral services were held Sunday
July IT, in Unionville, conducted by
Elders Daniel Englar, assisted by "A.
p. Snader Pallbearers were L. A
Barnes, "A. Lindsay, David Lindsay
Lewis Green, Eugene Selby and B. f.
Dutterer. c. NJ. Waltz, funeral direc-
tor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-07-16
MACHINE STRIKES AND
KILLS YORK BICYCLIST
Joy Riders, said To Have Been Drunk.
Travelling 30 Miles am Hour, in Ser
1ous Smashup-SOn OF Prominent
Hotel Man, Driving.

warrant charging mansIaughter
was served June "a on Harvey Lands,
son Of ~. B. Lands, proprietor of the
American House, York, Pa, who
Thursday evening, June % about 7.30
O'Clock ran down with an automobile
and killed Bruce Arnsberger, IL
year-old sen of William Arnsberger.
Of York, Pa, and nephew of Mr.. j. +.
Arnsberger, Of Gambler. The prose-
cution was brought by the boys faith
er. Landes was committed to the
city prison, where he will be held for
the present without bail. At the di-
rection Of District Attorney Gross the
information was made to include both
voluntary and involuntary manslaugh-
ter.
lit Is claimed by witnesses that Lam
des was intoxicated and was operat-
ing the machine in a reckless man
ner. The accident occurred about two
squares beyond the city limits. The
boy was riding a bicycle. He lived
long enough after the accident to be
taken to the York hospital. He ex-
pired IL minutes after his admission
to that institution, his chief injury
being fracture of the skull.
Landes and William < Stable occu-
pied the car and were returning to
York by way OF the Chanceford turn
pike. The car dashed down steep
hill at DO miles an hour. Bruce
Arnsberger and a companion, William
Bubb, 13 years old were riding
bicycles as the car dashed toward
York. Arnsberger was in the center
of the trolley car track and was un-
able to get out Of the way Of the auto
mobile, which was, it IS said, taking
a ziz-zag course. The auto crashed
into the bicycle and the boy rider was
hurled into the air and over the top
of the car and alighted about 20 feet
away.
When the collision occurred Landes
Immediately lost control of the car
which dashed to the side of the road
land collided with telephone pole.
The pole was broken off short dis
tance above the ground BY the force
OF the impact. Stable, who was
seated on the side of the car which
Gollided with the pole, alighted on his
head. He received scalp wounds and
was bruised about the body. An eX-
animation later at the hospital show
ed that the Arnsberger boy had a.
fractured skull the lower jaw was
fractured and the right leg was brok-
en- in three places. Several bartend-
ers testified that both occupants of
the automobile had been drinking
heavily.
Landes was given the car during
the morning to 60 in search OF work,
1t IL said. In a statement he made
after his arrest Landes il said to have
denied that he was drunk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-07-16
Convention OF Eagles.

Highlandtown was chosen Wednes-
day as the next meeting place by the
Maryland Eagles, i'm tenth annual
convention in Eagles Hall, at Hagers-
town
The following officers we're nomi-
mated and, as there are no contests
the election today will BE- unani-
nous:
Past President-Joseph Abbott, OF
Lonaconing.
President-James J.. Birch, Of
Highlandtown.
Vice-President-David =. Walsh, Of
Westminster.
ChaDlain-Joseph C- Wiesner, OF
Hagerstown.
Secretary-Thomas F. Poole, Cum
berland.
Financial Secretary-Peter Corsh,
Annapolis.
Treasurer-G. Edward Schell, Fred
erick.
State Trustees II. Carr, Bruins
WICK; Nick Conley, Highlandtown; w.
n. Wehner, Baltimore.
Conductor-Joseph T. Sell, Cumber-
land
inside Guard-H. Ringer, Kitzmill-
ersville.
Outside Guard-Howard T.. Crum,
Brunswick.
Aerie Physician-Dr. G. 8. Thiede.
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Young People Surprise Their Pastor.

"A jolly, happy crowd or young peo-
pie 1t was indeed, who successfully
carried out their plan to spring
surprise upon Rev. S. c. Hoover and
family, OF Silver Run, on last Satur-
day evening, July 10th, the occasion
of their pastors birthday. These
young people, to the number of about
fifty, are known individually by as
many different names, but taken col
lectively they are known AZ "The
Square Circle" of st. Mary's Reform
ed Church. The above event was on
ly another one, Of an already long
list, In which they have shown their
regard for their pastor and at the
same time provided an opportunity
for their own social enjoyment The
evening was enlivened by such fea-
lures as usually 60 with similar oc-
music and refresh
ments- Each one of these features
was marked with peculiar emphasis.
The large parsonage lawn, together
with the perfect congeniality of all
those present, afforded the necessary
requirements to make the outdoor
games most enjoyable. The presence
or Miss Miriam Blettner, talented
pianist from Hanover, and who isi in
structing a large class i'm our vicinity,
gave to the musical program unusual
merit An abundance OF good things
to eat was all that was necessary to
guarantee the success of the last
feature and all this the Circle had
taken special care to provide
Without a doubt, this occasion has
served to more firmly establish the
strong ties that exist between the
pastor and the young people of this
Upon departing, a
handsome croquet set was left behind
as remembrance and this will doubt
less afford much pleasure to all who
can arrange to use it in their hours of
and play.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-07-16
TURKS DEFEATED In
CHASTITY FIGHT
BLOODIEST BATTLE YET WAGED ON
GALLIP0u PENINSULA ENDS In
VICTORY FOR ALLIES CASUALTIES
$4,000.

Athens, July 1.-THE heaviest
fighting which has taken place On the
Gallipoli peninsula since the allied
forces landed there was that which
began late Tuesday last and lasted
well into Wednesday. It resulted Id
swing forward OF the southern line
OF the allied armies for about five fur
longs and in the infiiction of stagger-
ing losses on the enemy.
Those who were in the battle place
the Turco-German casualties at 1000
killed and between $4,000 and $4,000
wounded. Many prisoners were TAX
en-, too The whole army in the
southern part Of the peninsula was
engaged and the Australians and New
Zealanders further north also played
a part. The victory marks definite
stage in the initial work of throwing
forces around Archi Baba, which may
now, without exaggeration, be de-
scribed as one OF the strongest for
tresses in the world.