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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
VIOLENT SCENE IN
GERMAN RE|CHSTAG
Radical Socialist, Declaring
Kaiser viii Not Win War,
Wlthdraws, With Others.

COPENHAGEN. March GA violent
Secne In the German Reichstag pre-
coded the withdrawal or eighteen MEM
oers from she SOCIALIST party. Berlin
sdvlees reported today t.,.
speaking in the budget debate. DIR.
tlaase. Radical Socialist, shouted that
Germany would never win the war.
In fact. none OF the bellIgerents will
win" he said. The Socialists OF all
countries hate war We want peace"
Members OF tile Reichstag crowded
about lIaase and attempted to quiet
nun. In the midst OF the tumult. Phil
ND Scheidemann. the Socialist who re-
centiy questioned Chancellor Won Beth
mann HolIweg OH peace terms. came to
tne defense OF the government. Scne,de-
mann declared the Socialist, party would
never desert Germany In the war
when Haase attempted to reply. be
was surrounded By deputies, who
threatened to strike him. The president
OF the Reichstag adjourned the sitting.
me eighteen Socialists then wlthdr ew.
organized n new party known Us the
Socialist Labor Community. and elected
liaase their leader.
The soml-offIcial German wireless last
night reported that eighteen Socialists
withdrew, forming a new party under
he leadership of Haase. but did not
state over what Issue the split &C.
Cured .. s'|
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
Japan Will threaten
China in New Note

TOKYO. March ga strong note
threatening vigorous measures unless
China Immediately carries out the de-
innnds OF Japan. has been drawn up
and will be presented shortly to the Chi.
nese forelrn office in PelSlng.
1t IL predicted the decision to main
tain a republican form Of government
in China will have a strong bearing
upon the future relations between
China and Japan. Although Japan
favors a monarchlal form OF govern
inent IN China. the allies, England,
change.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
Patrol Vessel Saves
Passengers of Sussex

LONDON. March GA patrol boa
has rescued the $50 passengers aboard
the channel liner Sussex, badly dam
aged by an explosion. and Is taking
them into Boulogne, according to a dis
patch from Dieppe today.
The crew Is still aboard the Sussex
which was towed into Boulogne harbor
at $40 this morning.
Twelve Americans were on the sus-
stan correspondent. who left London
yesterday morning for Paris Is believed
to have been aboard. or the $50 pas
senHers. go were women or children.
Folkestone correspondents of London
papers telegraphed that the channel
boat was struck amidships by a torpedo
at $50 o'clock yesterday afternoon while
approaching the French coast.
news agency reported this afternoon
that Elizabeth Baldwin. OF Philadelphia
suffered broken leg ami other in
jurles, and that her father and mother
were taken into Boulogne. United
Press dispatch from Boulogne listed
both Miss Baldwin and her father as
missing.
The body Of Belgian passenger OF
the Sussex was taken to Dover TODAY.
Agents of the line have no information
as 10 whether the Sussex was torpedoed
or struck one of the mines. the Germans
are reported to have been sowing in the
channel.
The Sussex left Folkestone at I2:SC
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The
weather was very clear when she was
struck. II she was torpedoed, II IL con-
sidercd certain the submarine could not
have mistaken the fact that she was a
passenger-carrying vessel.
The American embassy has received
no reports on the accident. but instruc-
lions will be sent to consuls In France
TO obtain affidavits from American pas
sengers II 1t appears that the sussex
was torpedoed.
Although she was built as a British
ship, the Sussex II now controlled by
the French state railways. She sails un-
der the French flag, and Is manned by
French crew. She IL well euuippcd
with life-saving apparatus.
No channel boat has yet been torpe-
doed in the English Channel.
Among other Americans aboard the
sussex were w. G. Penheld, a student
at OXFORD, and Miss Alice RUIZ, said IN
be from Colorado: Edward Huley. presi-
dent OF the United States Rubber Export
company. and Francis f. Drake, head
or the company's European branch
The first passengers landed at Dover
said they believed several lives were
lost.
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help by wireless. The Sussex drifted
al the Channel for hours. signaling In
vain for help.
Passengers who were wounded by n.y.
Ink splinters were cared for as we'll as
possible by surgeon aboard the ship.
Z! When the Marie Thereasa bore down
upon the Sussex late at night the
wounded were first transferred to the
rescue ship. The Maria Theresa then
sent over boats 10 take Off the channel
boats passengers. In addition to the
boat that had been blown away, several
others Of the Sussex's llfeboats forward
were spliintered by the explosion. and
sink.
linden Own Steam.
The Sussex appeared In no danger OF
sinking when passengers abandoned her,
and her crew expressed confidence that
she would make port without difficulty.
Another boat approached in the dark
ness, while the transfer of passengers
was being made and offered to convoy
the damaged steamer into port. The
SUISSE chugged along slowly. with the
escorting steamer only n few rods
astern. as the Maria Theres0 turned
into Boulogne.
Wounded passengers were hurried to
the care OF physicians and surgeons on
their arrival at Boulogne. The others
hurried out for breakfast. scattering
before an accurate list OF the survivors
could be obtained. IL In possible that
persons rrst reported missing may be
found later TO be among the saved.
Most OF the survivors left Boulogne on
early trains this afternoon for Paris or
cities In southern France. The French
authorities are waving some OF the
more rigid formalities In the way Of ex-
animation or personal effects.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
Forty-one Americans
Believed on Steamer

PORTLAND. Me-. March S.-Forty-
one American horse-tenders are believed
to have been aboard the Dominion liner
Engbshman when she was sunk on the
British coast while en- route TO this port
from Avonmouth, England.
Dispatches from London last night as
serted that sixty-eight persons were
saved.
The Englishman was returning Ia
Portland TO take on horses purcSa SEQ
IN une United states for the allies. She
sailed from Avonmouth on Wednesday
under command OF Captain Morehouse.
. the British vice consul here said he
believed there were only about hye Rrii-
ishers, In addition 10 the crew, aboard
the steamer.
The Englishman was a 6,2s7-ton stean,-
er owned and registered at Liverpool.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
Says He Paid Extra Fare,
Sues For $4,000 Damages

Declaring ne paid an extra fare when
threatened &with election by At conduc-
tor ON a Baltimore and OHIO train.
Ralph MichinarG mas brough, suit in
the District supp me Court against the
company for 100000 damages.
b. The plaintiff says he was a passenger
from Baltimore to Washington Grove
ductor who wak relieved by another
conductor before Washington Grove was
reached
lie alleges that the second conductor
demanded = ticket, and when threaten
eG with election he paid cash fare.
Negligence IN ths part OF the first con-
duCtor In not advising his successor Is
alleged.
THE petition was filed by Attorneys
Norman 5. B0Mlcs and John RLdout.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
Asks $4,000 Damages
For Alleged Injuries

Tie Washington Railway and Electric
Company is made defendant in suit
for $4,000 damages filed in the District
Supreme Court today by Elizabeth
Burklin.
In her declaration the plaintiff al
leges that while attempting to alight
from an Eleventh street car at Glrard
street November 20 last, the car started
abruptly and she was dragged dis
lance Of atty feet.
The suit Is to recover for alleged in
juries to the left side.
The petition was filed by Attorneys
Horace l., b. Atkisson, G. Dudley
Shreve and Joseph n. Grove.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
Asks Habeas Corpus
Writ Against Pullman

Alleging that he Is restrained without
authority "bS 'irtGe Of II pretended
warrant issued in Pennsylvania" Al
fred c. Bidwoll las instituted habcas
premc Cont against Major Pullman.
,;usticc Gould, before whom the writ
WAS presented late last LiGnt. has set
tho henrins for March II. ri I'i5 ., m,
rerrqs"nted by Attorney {. w. Bell.
liiAwel! wS: released "n bond OF $500
rendinG the hearing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
President Ends Fight Over
Kansas City Postoffice

President Wilson today nominated
Bayles Steele for postmaster at Kansas
City, Mo,
The nomination of Steele settled the
long fight over the Kansas City post
masteTship, Senator Reed of Missouri
today stated that steele was entirely
satisfactory to him. Originally w, n,
Collins was nominated for the place,
but in the face OF objection his name
was Withdrawn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
Skinner Reports Fifty
Passports Are Vised

The first official messages, relating
TO the reported torpedoing Of the Sus-
sex, received at the State Department
this afternoon said merely that Consul
General Skinner at London had vised
about nifty American passports within
way of knowing whether these Ameri-
cans had embarked on the Sussex.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
VERDUN IN FLAMES
FROM ARTILLERY
FIRE, BERLIN SAYS
War Office Reports City To Be
On Fire After Work Of Big
German Guns.

BERLIN. March 25-The city OF
verdun has been set af're during ar
tilIery exchanges the war office re-
rortcd this afternoon. No important
changes occurred on the western
front last night.
Return OF crisp. spring weather to
the Verdnn front, signals the renewal
Of heavy German infantry attacks
which arc. slowly squeezing the
French out OF their strongly fortified
positions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District OF Co
lumbia-Pdrtly cloudy and probably
showers late tonight or on Sunday;
warmer tonight Moderate east 10
southeast winds.
Maryland-ClOudy tonight and Sum
day; possibly showers; warmer tonight.
Moderate east to southeast winds,
Nirgnla-Cloudv tonight and Sunday;
probably showers warmer tonight
colder Sunday in extreme west portion
= Moderate winds. mostly south.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
Fall From TWo-Story
Window Fatal to Bow

Ernest +. Fowler. the twelve-y ear-old
boy who fell from the second story win
dow OF new house at 74S Twelfth
street southeast last Tuesday. died in
Providence Hospital today.
The boy lived at lils / street SOUTH
east. The police say he was playing
In the house when he fell. He was
picked up with a fractured skull.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
FOUR US. CITIZENS
BELIEVED VICTIMS
CONTINUED from First Page.)


torpedCed. time and place unknown
ern British port. th!rty-three so far.
Believed sixty were saved and more
are reported as probably rescued.
leaving shortage OF eighteen.
Following Americans were on
board: Peter Mcdonald. horse foreman.
IS Cherry street. Boston: p. 3ulkley and
NJ. A. Burke, horseman. addresses I'M
known here: George Mcdonald, trim
mer. q Common. Lawrence. Mass.
Their names are not included IN the
list of thiIty-thrce so FAR rescued.
'TGnglishman VAS bound for Portland.
Me. II left AVonmOIth. 2lst inst.
Transported horses Ia -. Na"aire,
France. for Northwestern Trading 'pm-
pany. New York. Was not on Govern
mcnt. No further PARTICULARS at present
available OF Bristol"
The State Department had no official
report on the re ported tornedcinF nf the
channel liner Sussex, with Americana
aboard. Instructions We're sent TO Am
rassador SHARP at Faris and to con-
sulnr officials at Roulogn" for details.
To Await Further Facts.
Secretary Lansing said the state De-
partmcnt will obtain further facts hear
ing OH the toipcdolng Of the English
man be fore taking official action to
hold Germany or Austria to account.
Officials were not fully satisfied that
the preliminary report definitely estab-
lished that the E'nglishmar was tor
pedoed, since the consul REPORTING was
unable to give the tune and place OF
the accident.
II he did not >kTow when and where
the vessel was attacked, they were not
ready tC assume without further fnCts
that he know how the accident occur
rcd.
II 1t Is proved the vessel was unarmed
and torpedoed. causing the death or
AMERICAN citizens. no officials today
would attempt 10 forecast what the
Governments action will be.
Germany and Austria have given the
strongest pledges that unarmed liners
Will be exempt from submarine attack.
The questions raised about the RrminG
OF merchantmen would not apply In this
case at all.
Four Other Cases Pending.
There are four other submarine cases
pending. the Tubantia, torpedoed or
mined, with Americans aboard; the
S!lius, sunk by torpedo or mine tn
Americans aboard. one OF whom was
injured: the Patrla, torpedoed with
Americans aboard, but which escaped
10y flight and the Persia, sunk In the
Mediterranean with loss OF two Amer
lean lives. All these cases are still In
Tho stage OF investigation.
There are three earlier cases, the
i.usltan'a. Arabic and Ancona vet UNI
settled. All are cases affecting the kill
| Ing or. ieoparoizing of Americans.
these cases will be held mp until the
Government makes full Investiga ton
, of the latest reported submarine out
rage:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25

viii be n conference oId-fashioncd ex-
Leriente meeting Ia Charge Of the Rev.
". Y Miller At II o'clock there viii
be the ordination service 81 The lea
cong.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
.APPREHENS|ONOVER
MEXICO SHOWN AT
c. 0. P. CONFERENCE
Conviction That Situation Is
Critical Is Voiced by Repub-
lican Senators.

Strong feeling that the Mexican sltua-
ton is critical was voiced at confer
ence OF Republican sens tors this morn
Ing.
The conference was called to consider
what ought to be done with respect to
the Mexican problem. General discus
sion resulted. The conferees did not
reach any conclusion. but will meet
again Monday.
The view was freely voiced at the con-
Terence that no partisan politics should
be allowed to enter into the discussion
The Keeling was general that the Pres
OF the Mexican question IN the Senate.
ident should be upheld and that, II con-
ditions got worse. the Administration
should be freely supported with such
appropriation for men and supplies as
might be needed.
Alarm Is Felt.
Apprehension that war with Mexico r.
not far ahead was expressed by some Of
the Senators at the meeting. This feel
ing Is not confined to Republicans
Some Democrats admit they are
alarmed
but white II was the feeling that par
tisanship should be avoided. II was also
declared by several Senators that some
thing ought 10 be done 20 put an AIDE
puoate force on the border to protect
the peopel there. and. should occas on
arise. to reinforce Pershing.
Senator McCumbcr prepared resolu-
ton, to this respect. and there are
several others bearing on Mexico ready
for presentation. The one by Senator
McCumber met withk support. but wa5
not finally acted on. 1t expresses the
belief that the forces along the border
ought to h. increased for the DrOtec-
ton OF Americans.
1t is-aot critical Of the Admnlstra-
ton, and would leave details OF .ncrcls-
inc the force to the Government.
senator Cummins also has prepared
resolution. and 1t was discussed. Inc
sherman resolution was not brought up.
The report OF more Americans being
killed OH the border and the general un-
easiness reflected In kilograms from the
frontier are In part responsible FOR the
Republican conference today.
senators at the meeting took the posi-
ton that there was need for more ana
accurate information.
II was determined to send number
OF kilograms OF inquiry to border points
at once. and II Is expected replies VIII
be here by Monday. when the confer
cncc will resume.
senator Fall of New Mexico IL on the
border now. and IL epected to have
returns.
Want Accurate Information.
Probably because of the strong ef-
fort OF the Government and OF the Ad-
ministrstio leaders In Congress to put
the lid ON Mexican matters, Senator
lewis today asked In the Senate that
his resolution 80 oyer n week without
prejudice.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
TEMPERATURES.
~. s. BureauD
TIDE TABLE.

TIDE TABLE.
High tide-l2:i2 a. m.
Low ude-6:l2 a. m. and 7:i6 p m.
SUN TABLE.
Sun rose .,..,,,5:S6 Sun sets.......6l7
Light automobile lamps 6:7 D. m.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-25
CITY WANTS
TITLE CLEARED
Starts Suit to Pay on Debt On
New Library and Art
Center Site

James Lee. assistant corporation
counsel. Monday. nled suit In the
circuit court against William G.
Weber. charging that Weber Is dere
lict in the performance OF contract
with the city Involving the title OF
the property on which the new H.
brary and art center In TO be erected
Lee charges that four years age
Weber and J. L. Hudson entered
into an agreement with the city 10
advance $4,000 each TO bolster NJ
the appropriation made for the pur
chase OF the woodward-ave. front
age on which the library and mu
scum are 10 be erected According
to Mr. Lee. the title OF the property
was not TO be clear until the city
had reimbursed them.
A year ago. II IL alleged. Weber
refused to aecep, $4,000 in cur
rency when II was rendered by the
city. declaring that he VAS under
the impression AT the time OF MAX
ing the contract that the institution
was TO be operated directly by the
municipality. instead OF under the
present plan
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-25
PURE FOOD
Conducted by PAUL PIERCE.

mixture 20 the "a IN the irving pan.
Fry for IS minutes. stirring con
stantly then add the cream. reduce
The heat. cover closely and cook
until The cream "a nearly abs be
When serving garnish the dist
the removed bacon.
This dish may De varied by adding
either one ta5lesp oon OF green pep
per, chopped. or onion. II either OF
these Ia added Il should be placed in
the frying pan Two or three minutes
before adding the corn.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-25

Matertals-One pint prepared
corn. one-halt teaspoon salt. one IA
teaspoon -four. onehSIt teaspoon
pepper two tablespoons butter, one
cup milk. four eggs. one heAping ia
olespoon butter
Way OF preparins-Melt the two
tablespoons butter In a trying pan
then add the nour. pepper and salt
and cook until the butter bubbles,
taking care not 10 let II brown.
Then add the milk slowly, stirring
all The time Next add the corn
mixture and cook 10 minutes Re
move from the Ere and cool slightly
Beat the egg yolks until they are
thick and the whites until they are
stir Add The yolks 20 the corn mix.
ture and fold in the beaten whites.
Place the hesping teaspoon butter
in an omelet pan and when hot pour
In the omelet mixture. Cook for
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-25

three minutes over the Are. then re-
move Il TO the oven and fnish cook
ing
To serve II. cut II across. fold n
over. turn on a platter and sarnish
with parsley and broiled bacon. n
desired. Or II may be served with
tomato sauce.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-25
Fried Corn

MAteriAls-One quart prepared
corn. one tablespoon aou- stI slices
breakfast bacon. ore tablespoon
sugar. onehalf teaspoon salt, one
half cup cream.
Way OF prepArins-PrspAre the
corn by scoring the ears down each
row OF grain. snd scrape the latter
from the cob. then mix II with the
salt. sugar and -four Put the bacon
in a frying pan and Fry out the fat
Remove the bacon and add the corn
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-25

Peter Van yl,ssingen. . former
prominent real estate broker OF Chi
eago. who Was sentenced 10 prison
for torgertes amounting 10 over I'll.
600 900 is 10 be given his freedom
today. having served nearly eight
years Of his sentence.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-25
Ways of Serving Corn
selected by Ohio Marie Hsrdesty.
general secretary OF the Associat-
ed Clubs OF Domestic Science
Green Corn. Country style

Green Corn. Country style
Materials-Eight ears OF corn,
one tablespoon salt. two quarts cold
water. two tablespoons sugar melt
ed butter, pepper, salt,
Way OF preparing-Husk the corn
and remove all silk. leaving one
layer OF husk nert 10 The kerEeis
Put the cold water IN a deep kettle.
put in the corn. bring 20 the boiling
point and boil 10 minutes. Add the
salt and the sugar and bot SIX min
utes longer. More than this will
cause the corn 20 lose It's sweetness,
Heap the corn on q platter aHc
serve. accompanied BY small
sauceboat Of melted butter pepper
and salt
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-25

Nine Castro Ia In the United
States with her husband. Gen. Cas-
tro. former Dictator OF Venezuela.
She had TO stay at the Ellis Island
immigration station with her hus-
band until SECRETARY OF Labor WI
son decided TO admit them TO the
country.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-25
Corn Relish

Corn Relish
Materiale-Two dozen ears OF
corn, six large white onions. one
large. nrm head OF cabbage. six
small red peppers. six large sweet
peppers. one cup sugar. two quarts
vinegar. one-fourth cup salt. two
heapinE tablespoons ground mus
tard. two tablespoons celery seed
Way Of preparing-TAke q sharp
knife and. after husking. shave the
corn from the eobs Chop cabbage.
onions and peppers. Mix mustard
with one pint vinegar and mix al
the other ingredients. Then place
the latter mixture OF all the ingre-
dents into a kettle and boil them
20 minutes. stirring all the time.
Now add mustard and vinegar mix
ture, bring once more 70 the boiling
point. place IN BOTTLES and seal
while ho< This relish r. q nne &C
compartment 20 cold meats,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-25

Seneca Falls is 10 be the meeting
place today Of the annual conven-
iion and tournament OF the Central
New York Volunteer Ftremen's as
ISOLATION.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-25

The National Association OF Win
dow Glass Manufacturers IL 10 meet
al Atlantic City today FOR It's annual
convention.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-25

The annual national convention OF
the Federation Of American Motor.
eyclists IL 10 open al Providence TO-
Gay and viii continue In session un.
til the end OF the week.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-25
TRIPLE SLAYER
! WAS FLINT man
Lloyd Crandal, Of Flint, Is
Mas Who Killed Self
and Family

LAKE FOREST. III, July 90
Tue bodies Of the three victims OF
he Bndlepath tragedy at the On
Wentsia club here Sunday. wore
i1sntiAs1 late last night as those
- Lloyd A. Crandsn, wife. Norma
"a baby. Of Flint. Mich. Idenunca-
t1en was made by A W. Crandail.
CAjcaGo dry goods merchant. an
onels Of the dead man.
4 Craa1Aii couldn't give any reason
~ tSs oct of his nephew. He said
- went to Flint from Brantford
Ont. two years ago. Young Gran
6all vas employed a. . umekesper
q ths Buick Motor Co. he said.
FLINT. Mich. July 25.--Neighbors
GO LLOYD A. Crandall told investi.
estors today that Crandall At numer'
Gus times new into fts OF Jealous
rage, beating his six-months-old baby
and his wife. He left Flint three
days ago
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-25

The nameday OF Pope Benedict
will be observed a. the vatican IA
day