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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-04
LOWESTOFT COSTS
BRITAIN A CRUISER
Penelope SO Badly Damaged in
Battle She Cannot Be Repaired.

Berlin by wireless to Tuckerton, y.
j., May 3.-The British cruiser Pencil
ope was so badly damaged in the en-
gagement off the British coast that fol-
lowed the German bombardment Of
Lowestoft on April 25 that she cannot
be repaired, according 20 reports in
Holland says the Overseas News Agen-
c. to-day. The agency statement says:
"A dispatch from Rotterdam states
that the crew Of the Dutch steamer
Perkclstrom. which was sunk on April
%. declared on their return from Eng
land that they we're in the port Of
Harwich when the British cruiser
Penelope was towed into the harbor.
The cruiser was found after the battle
Of Lowestoft to have been so badly
damaged that il was impossible TO re
rair her, members of the crew as
serted"
The British cruiser Penelope is OF
1900 tons, 4l0 feet long and was built
az Barrow in 1914 Her main srma-
ment consists of two 6-inch and six
4-inch guns, with four torpedo tubes.
She j. of the Arethusa class. The
Arethusa was sunk by mine off the
English east coast last February.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-04

under any mistaken impression. or to
be in ignorance of any important mat
ter, IL could prevent 1t.
"3. The statement appeared IN the
New York Herald and in many other
papers on April %, 1916. and injured
my reputation for fair dealing.
Hearing Is Requested.
II. For this reason | respectfully
request permission to appear before
such persons as you may designate
and state facts which ! and other
officers remember very clearly, and
which are noted in my diary, show
ing that there has been lapse or
memory on the part Of the Secretary.
In particular. wish to show the two
following entries that appear IN my
diary:
Nov. 4. | showed Secretary paper
had written TO 'him, stating Navy rs
unprepared and needs more men, more
training and general staff. lie made
almost no comment on my paper,
though he read il carefully. During
conversation. Sec. referred to time in
early April, 1913, &c, &c"
"'Nov. ! showed Assistant Sec. a
copy Of my letter to Sec. on unprepared
ness Of the navy, lack of training, lack
of general staff, &c. He said 1t was
bully and he would keep it, &c.
IS Attention is invited to the fact
that although the copy OF the letter
sent to the Senate was daed Nov. >,
while the entry in my diary was Nov. D,
vet nevertheless my diary shows that
the contents Of the letter were the same
as the contents of the letter of Nov. 9.
My recollection is that ! kept the letter
on my desk a few days, intending to
take up the matter again with the Sec
rotary, but finally decided not to do so,
but merely TO file it, and that fresh
copy was made. The date was probably
changed by inadvertence, but no change
was made in the letter beyond posi-
bly, some verbal alterations. Certainly
no change was made in the character
or purport of the letter.
"6. ! should also like TO prove by
my diary that this letter was merely
the concentrated essence OF great
many oral conversations carried on fire.
quently after the was began, in which !
repeatedly urged on the Secretary the
peril of the country and the need for
more men, a general staff and more
progressive training.
~. In case you do not de emit wise
10 grant this request, then ask you, as
matter Of justice, to give this letter
as much publicity as was given TO the
letter Of the Secretary"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-04
SENATE PEACE TALK BARRED
Not the Time to Express Opinions, Says
Committee Postp0nfng Resolutions.

Washington, May 3.-Action was in
definitely postponed to-day by the Sen
ate Foreign Relations Committee on all
pending resolutions affecting foreign
affairs, either with regard TO Mexico or
peace in Europe. The committee de-
termin,d that the time was inopportune
for any action or expression Of opinion
relating TO peace or 10 war.
The resolutions included that Of Sen
ator Phelan TO reaffirm to the world the
faith of the United States in peaceful
settlement of international disputes
despite enlargement Of the army and
navy; one by Senator Newlands TO urge
warning nations of Europe TO express
IT. concrete form what proposals could
be made for peace, and proposal by
Senator Gore, of Oklahoma, for the es-
adjustment Of a neutral zone along the
northern boundary Of Mexico.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-04
S LUSITANIA SUITS FILED
Cunard Line Faces More Actions In
Federal Court for Damages.

The $75O00O damage suit brought
last week by A. Gordon Murray, a
lawyer. on behalf Of Mrs. May Davies
Hopkins, widow Of the president Of
the Newport News Shipbulding Com
pany. who lost his life when the Lusi-
tania was torpedoed, is the first of five
that the Cunard Steamship Company
will have TO defend.
Arthur D. Wolf and Salmon P. Halle,
"a executors Of tho estate OF Max NJ.
Schwarz, fled suit yesterday in the
admiralty branch Of the United States
District Court. Cherrie A. Myers, a.
administrators Of the estate Of Herman
A. Myers, has also caused action to
be brought.
Three other suits, all brought by
Hunt, Hill and Belts, OF 100 Broadway,
name as plaintiffs Virginia Schwal-
bacher, Of $50 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn;
Genevieve Cox Bancroft, Of IS West
Forty-seventh Street. and Isaac Len
mann, of 296 Central Park West.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-04
CARS SEA BASE
SCARES SWEDEN
Fertilization of Aland
Islands Called Menace
to the Country.

Berlin, Nay (by wireless TO Tucker
ton. y. J).-The question Of the forti-
ficat;on by Russia Of the Aland Islands,
the Finnish group lying between the
Gulf Of Bothnia and the Baltic Sea, off
the east coast Of Sweden. came up re-
Gently in the Swedish Parliament, &C
cording to advices received here by the
Overseas News Agency.
The question was brought up" says
the report, "by Professor Stefren, who
stated that these islands had been
strongly fortified by Russia, and that
the Notifications were a menace TO the
Swedish capital. Professor Stefen re-
called the public discussions on the
subject in Sweden during 1908, in which
there was general agreement that for
Russia 70 fortify the Aland Islands
would be a menace to Swedish neu-
tralty and would endanger Stockholm.
Professor Steffen declared that the
present Notifications were constructed
to facilitate Anglo Russian cooperation
against Scandinavian countries, and
that they were thus meant to serve an
aggressive purpose"
Stockholm. May Persistent re-
ports that Russia is building on the
Aland archipelago fortifications which
have every appearance of being per
manent works are stirring a public
mind here peculiarly sensitive to any
thing that tends TO point to Russian
aggression. The principal island of the
Aland group is only two hours from the
Swedish coast and six hours from
Stockholm.
When the European war broke out
the islands were not fortified. but IL
was regarded in Sweden as quite natu-
raj that the Russians should take steps
to meet any German naval diversion
against them.
The strategic importance OF the
Alands is beyond question. Military stu
dents here believe a German attack on
Pe;rograd or IIelsingfors would be i'm
possible as long as the Russians are
masters Of the Aland Isles, some 800
altogether.
According 10 reports, the Russians
have been busy most OF the year max
ing the archipelago a stronghold.
The question has been raised as 70
whether Russia after the war will sub
NIT Igain TO the North Sea-Baltic treaty
of 1908, according to which the Alands
should not be fortified or used for
military establishments.
Petrograd officially has assured the
Swedish government as 20 her inten-
lions, declaring that the Notifications
are only temporary and will be taken
down after the war. 1t is said in some
quarters that the only assurance that
would completely calm Sweden's anxiety
would be a declaration on the subject
from Russia's two allies-Great Britain
and France who were signstories Of
the North Sea-Baltic treaty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-04
GERMAN AERO WRECKS
BUILDINGS IN DEAL
One Injured In Afternoon RAID
on English Town.

London. May 3. Deal vas visited 1.
a German aeroplane this afterns.,
according TO an official snnouncensr.
Several houses we're damaged and o.,
man was injured. The Official stat,
ment says:
"A hostile aerOplane visited D,,.
this afternoon. coming from The dire.
ton of Ramsgate. II dropped 8,
bombs on the railway station, and %,
eral houses were badly damaged. o..
man badly injured is AZ present ~.
only casualty known.
"The aeroplsne made or. syir,
above the clouds. Our aircraft ven. !
pursuit"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-04
UNDERWRITERS FOR GERMANS
Would Have Subjects in AIsace and
Lorraine Remunerated.

Berlin, May by wireless 10 Say
Vile, y. y The German Federal
Council has approved the bill provid-
ing for indemnities for damages 10
property in Germany arising from the
war.
ut is mentioned in the bill" says
the Overseas News Agency. that in
the portions OF Alsace and Lorraine
still held by the French $4,000 persons,
or 81 per cent, of the total population
Of these districts reside"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-04
eek End EXPRESS to Pittsfeld.

express train 70 accommodate
s-end travel between New YORK
points in the Berkshire and Lltcn-
d Hills will be operated by the New
zen beginning May 6. This tram
ich will consist of brolier Duhet
liking car. parlor car and coaches,
lii leave Grand Central Terminal,
SATURDAYS only, at 1885 p. m. and will
be due at Pittsheld at 6:10 p. m. IL
will connect at Branchville with a
train to and from Ridgefeld. Return
ing. II will leave Pittsfeld at $3.50 p.
M, Sundays only, being due in New
York at 1915 p. m. Il will run Tues
day, May 30, instead Of Sunday, May
%
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-04
LIFE RAFT TOWER
ON LINER'SDECK
Ryndam Takes No Chance
with Mines-EngliSh
Detain Women.

With stack Of twenty red striped
life RATS transforming her foremost
into a huge BARRIERS pole, the steam
ship Ryndam, of the Holland America
Line. arrived yesterday from Rotter-
dam. II was her first trip since she
was almost sunk in the English Chan
mel by a mine in January.
The new life RATS, officers on the
ship explained. were laid on the upper
decks during most of the run in such
positions as TO float clear'in case the
ship was sunk. The four forward
matches We're fitted with strips Of
rubber to make them water tight, rs
a further precaution after the Channel
accident. A strike in Rotterdam de-
layed the vessels sailing two weeks.
The line was. finally forced TO give the
Ryndam's crew 10 per cent raise IN
pay as a mine risk"
Austrian Taken on Ship.
The Ryndam took nineteen days TO
come from Rotterdam. taking a course
TO the north of Scotland. She was
held four days at Kirkwall. where Gus
tav KrebsZ, an Austrian returning 20
his home near Philadelphia, was re-
moved by the authorities. His wife
and two daughters were allowed TO
proceed.
When the ship touched at Falmouth
Mrs. Gertrude Evelin, Of San Francisco,
and her fve-year-old daughter Anna
Maria were taken off No explanations
were offered by the authorities.
San Francisco, May 3.-Mrs. Ger
trude Evelin, OF San Francisco, was a
native of Germany, according to repre-
sentatiyes OF the Department of Justice.
She was at one time employed by the
Hamburg American Line here as q ste
nographer.
Evelin Defends wife.
James +. Evelin, her husband. an Eng
lishman by birth, but a naturalized
American, spent an hour to-day with
Don Rathbun, Department of Justice
representative here. II was understood
the investigation had TO do with Mrs
Eyelin's passport. Eyelin asserted the
paper was regular in every respect
Eyelin, who is employed at the Pan
ama-Pacifc Exposition grounds. said his
wife and child left San Srancisco a year
ago, going TO Cassel, Germany, TO set
tie relatives estate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-04
Estate for R. c. Vanderbilt.

Worthington Whitehouse. nc. J.
conjunction with Payson McL. Msr,.r
Inc. has leased for ?. r. Ianehar, IN,
property az Elm Point, Great Nee.
Tong Island. formerly owned by vii.
lam Astor Chanler. 20 Reginald {. Va.
derbilt for the season. Also for Eivs,.
ton r. Chapman his large house 4,
Lakevillc. Great Neck, % Mrs WaJ,
Story for the season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-04
BERLIN'S U-BOAT
DECISION MADE
Continued from page

quarters. Ambassador Gerard had
been instructed 20 inform the German
Foreign Office that the Presidents de
mands must DC complied with in full
il a break was 20 be avoided, and it
was assumed that this warning had had
effect.
Germany's admission Of the sinking
Of the Tubantia is taken at the State
Department as further proof that the
German government is unable TO con-
troll its submarine commanders. The
Tubantia was sunk months ago, but
the German Admiralty had denied all
knowledge Of the attack. That such
attacks as those on the Tubantia and
Sussex have occurred in violation OF
the Admiralty's orders proves conclu-
sivelv. il is asserted, that submarines,
whatever efforts the German govern
ment may make to control them, can
not be brought under the accepted
rules Of cruiser warfare.
Apologies for Mistakes.
The attack on the Orduna, the tor
pedoing Of the Nebraskan and the sink
ing Of the Arabic were contrary TO the
Admiralty's orders. The German gov
eminent has admitted and spologized
for all of them, explaining in each case
that the commander OF the submarine
had supposed them to be transports. or
believed they were about TO attack
him.
They can't make any more mis-
takes" high State Department Off
cial declared to-day. "The next mis-
take that happens will mean an i'm
mediate break in relations. Judging
from experience. the German govern
ment is helpless to prevent these
errors. II the attempt 10 prevent them
succeeds from now on, II will only
prove that Germany lever really tried
TO prevent them in the past.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-04
ESPAGNE IN, GUN ASTERN
French Liners Armed 10 Battle With
I'-Boats.


U-Boats.
The French liner Espagne arrived
yesterday from Bordeaux with naval
gun mounted astern. She is the second
boat Of the line TO come in thus armed.
The Rochambcau came in with a
as" on her last trip.
Captain Roch. Of the ESpagne, said
that all Of the French Lines ships
would be prepared 20 defend themselves
against submarines.
Among the passengers was Donald
Harper, an international lawyer. who
is coming 10 the United States to live
after twenty-three years residence in
Paris. lie said that President Wilson's
recent address 60 Congress on the Ger
man note was enthusiastically read
throughout Paris. France. he added.
was imbued with a victory or die
shirt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-04
COSTA RIGA WIRES DOWN
Break In Service After Earth Shock
Causes Alarm in Salvador.

San Salvador, May 3.-Telegraphie
communication with Costa Rica has
been interrupted since yesterday
Costa Rican residents Of Salvador are
greatly alarmed as TO the meaning OF
the break in wire service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-04

A dispatch from San jose, Costa
Rica, on May /. reported serious earth
shocks there, causing the destruction
OF a number of buildings and alarm
among the population, who fed 70 the
streets, fearing the city was about 70
be destroyed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-26
LARGE CROWD PRESENT
At ANNUAL MEET
Philharmonic Association Musicians
Make Bic Hit with
Audience.

One of the larges, audiences of the
season greeted the Philharmonic AS
ISOLATION at their concert Thursday
night in the City Auditorium. This
splendid orchestra OF which Ricn-
mond should boast. and does, rendered
its program extremely well, showing
d fine appreciation of the music.
The soloists for the concert, Miss
Juliet Anderson. soprano. and Miss
blanche Kidd. contraito, added great
liz to the evening. These ladies have
pleasing voices of excellent quahtS,
and the audience was persistent IN
their encores Miss Doris Baker rem
dered violin solo of particular
beauty and her playing proved "e-
light
one of the interesting numbers OF
the program was the composition OF
Leslie Watson This was played by
The orchestra. and well received, An
other attraction was the singing OF the
John Marshall High School chorus
which, under the direction of Waiter
G. Mercer. sang two numbers ana
several enCores,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-26
METHODIST WOMEN
ASK FOR CENSOR
Up Theatrical Matter With City
Lawmakers AT Early Date.

In an effort to secure an official CEN
sor for motion picture theaterS hen g,
the Association of Methodist Women
For Social Service have appointed 4
committee, who will lay the matter
before the City Council.
This committee was named follow
ing "A resolution adopted at the last
meeting OF the association. This body
Is formed of the various orcaniZa-
tons of the Methodist churches in
Richr ond who seeing the necessity
for action to control the showing II
pA,tures at the local theaters, re
quested the estd ollshment of an Official
censor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-26
AFTER MANY YEARS
RETURNS TO OLD HOME
l.. \. Bethel wonders Al ""''
Changes in Richmond in Quarter
of IL Century.

I. A Bethel born in Richmond
not half a century ago, and who, TWEEN :
ty-fye wears ago, went into the Far
West to seek fortune has returned to
the home of his childhood, prosperous
and robust and as happy as a king.
Not for twenty-five years hat Mt
Bethel seen his old Fairgrounds.
When he left Richmond. the only SKY
scraper was the old Shafer HuildinS
where the postoffice now stands ne
state Fair Grounds were located
where Monroe Park now is. and Lee
pts4tit4t-1a=- not in-the woods.
Shuffletown Road was wilderness
and Grove Avenue extended was a
myth Horse cars ran FROM Laurel
and Main to Ninth and Main, a tug
mute puited the car up Ninth street.
to Broad. whence il ran along 10
Laurel. thence to the terminal.
No wonder Mr.. Bethel wonders and
stretches his neck and opens has eyes
at the many sights he now sees.
The only old landmark when still
exists in Justice John. In those days
he sat in all his glory in old Ofd-
Fellows Hall at Mayo and Frank
lin Streets,
"He looks just like he did then, -"
observed Mr.. Bethel as he observed
Justice John In Police Court yester-
day morning. The mantle OF quarter
of century has enveloped him q niiy.
The silver of years is silver lining,
except that it is on the outside, White
the real gold is within his fine old
breast
Mr.. Bethel Will remain here. II
his plans carry. He eXpeCas to engage
in business. His father was lead
ing public man for many years, hav-
ing been collector of the port, and &C
tive in politics for a long time. He
has gone to his reward.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-26
INVESTIGATE CHARGES
AGAINST CARTOONIS1
Case OF T.. 5. Montcll Postponed Ch'h
March by Justice
Crutchhcld.

Investigation is being conducted ny
Detectives Bryant and wiltshire III
an effort 10 learn more OF the husl-
ne.s dealings of e. :. Monteli, secre-
tary ana treasurer of the Richmond
cartoon ana Color club, whose exam EXAM
nation was postponed IN jugs
Crutchfield's Court on THURSDAY "
Wonten was arraigncd on charge
Of obtaining $40 by false preteeIns,f,S
from Gerald A, Eubank, lrelh1a I>"'t
way and Power Company Bulialns, II
x said prominent men, among whoin
Governor stuart is numbered nav
eiyen sums of money for the pity
leEe of becoming patrons OF an -,
hirion of original drawings and pant
mrs which was to be given by 'he
cartoon and Color club. ~,
Abncr c. Goode, counsel tor Non
tell urged a hearing Yesterday 70.
49, oIinnt hut the court said that
here may be other complaints an"
ruled a continuance
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-26
RIG CONVENTION To
COME HERE THIS YEAR

The Advertising Committee Of the
City Council Thursday night agreed to
appropriate the sum of $500 to help
entertain the National Leather and
shoe Furnishers' Association, which
meets here in April This association
Will bring about 1000 people to the
city.
Postmaster II T. Thornton APP
peared before the committee for an
appropriation to help entertain the
Postmasters' Association, which meets
in Richmond on June 2. He wanted
at least $500 This appahcation was
laid on the table TO be brought up at
the next meeting.
j. G. Wise. representing those in
terested in the Shakespearean Pa
geant which is TO he pulled off next
month, asked for So 900. This startled
the committee. for that is the total of
the amount of which is placed at its
disposal. The question will be sent to
City Council with the anticipation OF
a special appropriation.
Representatives of the Revenue
Agents Association appeared. and
asked the sum OF $3.50. This conven-
ton will assemble in Richmond IN
September The application was
tabled to come up later
The Southeastern Association of Lo-
connective Engineers will hold its an
nual meeting here the first week IN
September This association Will
bring to Richmond about 1000 dele
gates, with many others, who are not
members OF the association. They win
aske for $4,000.
The committee will be better able
to figure out its appropriations later,
when the list Of conventions is COM
pleted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-26

Editor Nirginian
Sir-Noting in The Nirginian to-
day that the Richmond Automobile
,-lub Is after 900 members with a
rush."I hasten to inform this great
membership that when they start "nt
in the good old summertime now fast
approaching. on pleasure or business
bent, they will find rich old Halifax
County "out of the woods and acces-
sible.
A new steel bridge now spans Staun-
ton River on the Chase City-Clover
Road. where last year and ever since
.'-t automobile came into use, an old
ferry has practically closed this route.
This bridge is 400 feet long and
stands thirty-two feet above mean
water level in the river 1t is To-
Gated about mile up stream from
the site of the old wooden bridge
that crossed stanton River on the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-26


And would
Appoint them Thine good time
And in Thine best way
How much we need to guard ourselves daily against evil thinking
greatly impaired
m thoughts are the eggs that e RacRe int er of DEEDS e ns as
tree not cut down stroke OF the do not fall
with evil thoughts like Hell
thought evil conceived evil
lookeh heart"
There pure
which to think We them hand Heavenly Father
has filled the world with chase honorable elevang things hence
there is absolutely seeking and other
report things
daily AGAINST the devil of sinful thoughts resist with all
people themselves
Watch heart, OF the Of life
hat each
opportunity for God to display His and As med
oppo'tunty Just think that Wonderful:
and honored in service is; but have
one who oe, % ] d"d ars ts Con IN gaining large
Mace in he ,o - INN g. Cd baart ana liz t. ht
new garden which plants His seeds Of love and
% nS 9 h bScom n Ga a % %dT Re ha
unspeakably
n by
millions ~ the world
they
trouble ana rnn c cast down and var nnatbyt r bon
weary hope almost hui II We Love honor and trust Hin
shall Thou hast the words Of eternal life''
1t day the colored The bid
made yent ehGrtoion his flock to contribute sers to the
the SINGING of apnropTa hymn collection be lifted ose
saw not the eGntribnon basket he rapturous shouted Fly
!srudder vou'se
@ singer hut b sn open yo eyes "hs nn TO M n
their fruits shall know them"
Christian 2s