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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-03-17
Afhdavits of Crew of Fated
Tubantia Declare That
White Streak of Torpedo
Was Noted Before Explo-
sion.
Several Lives Are Believed
Lost in Disaster -Ameri-
can Consuls Are Ordered
To Begin Investigation at
Once.

London, March IA des-
patch from Holland says the
Dutch Ministry of Marine has
announced that affidavits made
by the first and fourth officers
and others on the Tubantia,
say, the ship was hit by a tor
pedo.
They report seeing in the
water white streak made by
a torpedo and that at the mo-
ment the streak reached the
side of the steamer amidships,
the explosion occurred.
According to latest reports there
were undoubtedly some casualties as
the result of the disaster to the Tu-
bantia. The explosion was so terrific
that some of the 1ifeboats on deck
were shattered to pieces.
Two Dutch torpedo boats have
brought to Flushing a large number
of survivors who had reached the
Noordhinder Hghtship in small boats.
wing to the heavy mist and the rough
sea they were five hours in reaching
the lightship. Is
The Dutch admiralty states that BIT
survivors from the Lubantia have ar
rived in Holland where the revised
lists Of the steamship show that there
were 3S1 persons aboard, according to
a Reuter- despatch from The Hague.
Several Believed Lost
Amsterdam, March UT is now
believed that several lives were lost
in the sinking of the HolIand-LIoyd
line steamer Tnbantia either by an
explosion or an accident which pre-
vented the launching of one of the
lifebcats. The steamship remained
afloat for several hours. According
to all reports there was no panic, ev-
cry one on board behaving splendidly.
The boats wece Launched in their
appointed order and the passengers
were all taken off first. The rescue
work was difficult owing to the dark
ness, the heavy mist, and the rough
sea. The boats were several hours
in finding the Noordhinder Lightship
two miles away The captain and
part OF Sthe crew remained on the
gradually sinking ship for some time,
the wireless operator keeping up the
work of guiding Dutch vessels to the
rescue
The captain was on the vessel for
two hours after she was struck and
was the last to leave, The rescuing
vessels took the passengers and crew
to Flushing, Amsterdam and the
Hook. This newest and finest steam
ship sailing under the Dutch flag was
sunk shortly before dawn yesterday,
thirty miles off the Dutch coast.
Although it is not positively estabs
1ished whether the sinking was due
to a. mine or a torpedo. there is a
singular unaninnity on the part of
those who were on board in attribut-5
ing it to a, submarines act.
: The vessel was outward bound
from Amsterdam to South American
ports, carrying crew of 294 and 81
passengers, the latter mostly neutral
including it is said, three Americans.
The disaster has created a profound
sersatfon Throughout Holland
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-03-17
No CASUALTIES REPORTED
IN EXPED|TI0NARY ARMY:
May MAKE NIGHT MARCHES
Reports of Clashes With
Villa Troops Are Denied
In Dispatches to Head
quarters-Pershing's Ar
my Pushing Forward.

Night Marches To Deceive
Villa May Be Required
Snipers' Activities Not
Confirmed = Carranzista
Forces Aiding Americans.
The Washington times., 1916-01-18
Austrians Set Up Civil
Rule At Cettinje; Ask
Montenegrins to Return

ROME, Jan. lS.-Austrian authorities
have set up a civil administration in
CcttinjC, and have issued a procla
ton calling upon MontCnegrin refugees
who fled to the mountains. to return to
their homes.
Vienna dispatches transmitted via Zu-
rich today report that commissioners TO
fix terms for an Austro-MOntcncSrI
peace agreement will be named within
ten days.
Reports that Montenegro has sur
rendered and indicated a Willingness TO
discuss peace terms. though lacking Of
tiCial confirmation. have created a pro-
found impression here. The newspapers,
however. generally refrain from COM
ment, awaiting more details
Grave fears are felt here Nfor the
safety OF several thousand Serbian and
Montencgrin refugees, reported in i'm
minent peril of massacre by Albanian
tribes. Since the withdrawal of some Of
the Serbian troops from the ScutaTi
region. the Albanians have gained cour-
age and are reported to be massinS In
large numbers for an attack.
DR.. Ryan, of the American Red Cross,
In conjunction with English Red Cross
authorities, Is making hurried arrange
rncntS to charter shipS to transport
these refugees to the Island of Corsica.
The Austrian official statement. an
nouncinG Montenegro's unconditional
surrender. evidently had not reached
Rome when this dispatch was filed.
The Washington times., 1916-01-18
WOuld-Be Suicide Is
ThWarted With Pistol

BFLO1T. Kan. Ian. 1S.-As a deputy
Fhcriff finished reading warrant in
which he was charged with a serious Of
1ense, w. +. CoepfiI thirty-eight, a resi-
Cent of Hunter, an inland town near
BelOit. seized razor which he had
concealed in his clothing and slashed his
throat.
Although attemDting 10 take his life,
Co"ptil dropped his razor when the
deputy thrust n revolver in his face.
oapfil did not sever the juGar vein
or' traChCu. His wound was dressed and
No has n chance of recovery. Coeptil
Was brought here from Hunter and
locked In the county jail.
The Washington times., 1916-01-18
Living Conditions Called Horrible.
Church Lectures Will
Continue All Week

The series OF lectures being conducted
this week in the Fourth PRESBYTERIAN
Church. Thirteenth and FnIrmOnt
streets northwest. by the Re-. Dr
Robert V. Miller. OF HendcrsonvllIe y.
c.. on "ChTlstinn Life and Service. d"
based on the teachings OF III" New TCs-
lament, given for the benefit Of Bible
students and Christian workers of the
District. will bo continued afternoons
and evenings IN to and includinG Fri
day.
At the meeting last evening the sub
tect was The Seven Parapl"E Of Reye-
lations" This afternoon tho topic was
The Working of God and for the
meeting this evening at : O'Clock The
Lamb of the Throne" has been Sc
leCted
Tomorrow afternoon he Will deliver
an address nt 20 O'Clock on Two
Kinds OF Christians" and in tho eve
ming on "Thlct NNpcaranres OF Christ :"
The Washington times., 1916-01-18
MISSIONS TAXED TO
FIND AID FOR NEEDY
CONTINUED from First PagcD


urgent" supt. Kline declared. land we
would welcome anv contributions Of
clothing Many of the men In our
bread line were caught by the cold
spell without winter underwear. and
those with overccnts were considered
nny contnues will 1se }Ss 9m Of tho
funds Of the diet kitchen to purchase
gloves for the men. as many Of them
can find humble employment II their
hands are covered"
Superintendent Bennett and A. ".
Chaney. secretary OF the Central Union.
are prepared this winter to shelter $50
the charity in Louisiana avenue. be-
tween Sixth and Seventh streets.
Mission To Use Chapel.
The overflow crowds can be taken
care Of in the heated chapel on the
lower floor. where dereliCts can make
pillows out of their coats and be sov-
cred with the blankets furnished bv the
mission. At the Gospel Mission in John
Marshall place. twenty rooms capa Bile
of accommodating 10 men with beds
are available. and the overflow can find
sleeping room on the benches OF the
chapel and on army cots.
While the Central Union Mission ca
tiers only to men. the Gospel Mission
has O department given over to wom-
en-. At noon in the latter establish
mcnt medical attention is given TO all
who apply. but the demands for this
relief have not been noticeable thus
far this winter.
The early winter of last year taxed
the capacities of the two larger mis-
sions. and except for the demands last
night. the accommodat tons OF the two
charities were not found Inadequate.
Both institutions do great deal OF
outside relief work. notably to wom-
en- and children. to whose homes are
taken daily food and clothing.
The salvation Army relief station in
PennsylVania avenue IL also active IN
relieving suffering. although the de-
mand this winter has not been In eX-
cess of that of the last year thus far.
Adjutant Brazler is in charge Of re-
lief work and he Is assisted materially
by numerous officers of the local par
racks.
The Washington times., 1916-01-18
BIG BODIES OF ALLIES
LANDING IN GREECE
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ridicule a Berlin statement that the
Greek government Is about to move to
Larissa. eighty miles southwest OF Sa-
lonki. through fear that the allies are
threatening Greek neutrality. They point
out that II this were the case, Larissa
would be no more tmpregnahle TO
Anglo French attack than Athens.
Among diplomats 1t is persist"ntly
rumored that important developments
are imminent in the Greek situation.
The meeting OF the Greek parliament
next Monday, it IS reported, may be Il
rcopening OF discussion of some of the
matters N dispute between Greece and
the allies.
The Washington times., 1916-01-18
To Discuss Camp.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Jan. IS
Governors and adiutant generals, or
their representatives., from seventeen
States met here today to discuss plans
for the Southern military citizens train
inr camp at Chickamauga next sum-
MGR. States expected to join are Mary
land, Delaware, Virginia, West Nir-
ginia. North Carolina. South Carolina,
Missouri, Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia.
Alabama, Florida. mississippi, Tennes-
see Illinois, Indiana and Texas.
The Washington times., 1916-01-18
To Address "Center." "

Prof. Edward J. Ward, the COM
munity center expert. and Il. Z. Moran.
of Commerce. will speak IT n com.
munity meeting or the Jefferson AmiGon
Community Center organization. N TIC
jefferson School hall. tomorrow after
noon at 2:30 O'Clock. The meeting was
arranged by Mrs. {. n. Chapman, presi.
dent.
The Washington times., 1916-01-18
Two French Generals
Relieved of Command

NlARSEILLES, Jan. 1S.-General CAL
Iieui. minister of war, has relieved Cen
eral servierc, commanding the Fifteenth
Legion. and General Bernard. governor
of Marseilles, of their commands. as the
result of a report made by General
d. 'Amale.
Deputy Rouisson. of Marseillcs, has
notified Paul Deschanel, the president
of the chamber of deputies. that he Will
intcrpcllatc the government on the rea-
son for the war minister's action.
The Washington times., 1916-01-18
To Prevent The Grip.

When you feel a cold coming on,
A few doses of LAXATIVE BROMO
QUlNINE will stop it and keep the
system in condition to prevent
spell of GRIP. There is only one
ROMO QUININE." f. w.
GROVES signature on box. 25c.
-AdVt
The Washington times., 1916-01-18
Gaelic Society Meets.

The Gaelic society q 'NnshlNgLon
Will meet tonight at the |omStoCk STU
diO. 1870 New York avenue northwest
The program includes sol gs by Miss
Edna Dyer, an address ny IHr =. J.
Lcunox, on George I.crkelcN: lis Re
lRt,onS with America and Trcland:'
songs by y. G. Angcvinc. ann rcci-
tation ny Mrs. G. Albert White. c. Al.
trrt White. aud John ~. MaCkey.
The Washington times., 1916-01-18
President Approves
Merchant Marine Bill

President Wilson today approved the
new merchant marine bill. and the
measure will be presented in the House
early next week. Congressman Alex
ander OF Missouri. after comforting with
the President on final details OF the hill,
said he believed 1t would meet in every
wPy the demand for u merchant marine.
and that II will pass.
The Washington times., 1916-01-18
For Sufferers
Get Free Trial of Pyramid Pile
Treatment That Has Saved a
Vast Number from the
Horror of Operation.
Horror Of Operation

Until you have seen what Pyramid Pile
be called hopeless. Letters FROM people
The Washington times., 1916-01-18
BLAMES Low PAY.
FOR STEEL RIOTS.
Industrial Relations Committee
Reports Excessive Hours
Injured Workers.

Low wages and excessive hours Of
labor so brutalized the foreigners en-
ployed In the steel plants of East
Youngstown that tho recent rioting and
Wholesale destruction of property. re-
sulting in the death of three strikers
and injury of twenty-five others. was
but the natural ending of an intolerable
situation. according to n report of the
Committee on Industrial Relations, is
sued today.
The revolt OF the East Youngstown
workers, according TO George =. West
author of the committee report. SO
alarmed the United States Steel Corpo-
ration that as a direct result Judge
Gary, the president Immediately order
ed a 10 per cent wage increase for the
5000 employees of his corporation so as
to prevent the strike from spreading
over the whole country.
The Washington times., 1916-01-18
Skaters Welcome Cold.

The weather, as 1t is today and as it
is promised for the remainder OF the
week. has been welcomed by All IN"
81 ating experts Of the city. Skates
have become the most sought after
articles OF commerce in local business
circles during the last thre" or four
days. At Chevy Chase. in the Zoo, and
in all the ponds and streams about the
city skating parties are making the
most OF their first opportunity OF the
winter. The water of the tidal basin
shows a strong aversion to freezing, and
ice has not formed to the extent that
makes skating possible there.
The colder weather has not helped the
grip situation as much as was expected
by the public health authorities. The
grip germ seeks shelter when zero tenn
pcratures prevail. but so does the aver
age human being. and according to Dr.
W. g. Rucker, of the Public Health
Service. the grip germ and regular folks
appear TO be selecting the same place Of
shelter. When people ConEreGate about
stoves and cough and sneeze and breath"
with equal regularity and abandon in
the same atmosphere, the grip germ
gets in his most deadly work.
The Washington times., 1916-01-18
TIDE TABLE.

TIDE TABLE.
High tide at 6:44 a. IN. and : u. m.
Low tide at 1:0I a. IN. and l:0S p. nj
Sun TABLE.
Sur rose at.....7:l4 Sun sets at, :US
Light automobile lamps at $40 p. m
The Washington times., 1916-01-18
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District OF CO.
lumbia-Falr and not SO cold tonight:
lowest temperature about IL degrees; {;
Wednesday increasing Cloudiness; gentle
to moderate south to southwest winds.
Maryland-Fair and not so cold to-
night: lowest temperature about Is de-
Erees. Wednesday increasing Cloudiness.
Gent" to moderate south to southwest
winds.
Nirginia-Falr and not quite so cold to-
night and "Wednesday. Moderate winds
mostly south to southwest.
TEMPERATURES.
UT. S. Bureau)
s q. Observation-Disclosures. 10
n. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. -
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IL n. m...,,.......'...''.. '..'.'''...''.,. u
i noon. ..'..'.'s' '''s'''' '''s''s''''' -
d. Observation-Disclosures. ~
> y. Observation-Disclosures. -
The Washington times., 1916-01-18
Freezing in Miami.

In New York city the temperature
was about the same as in Washing
ton and that the cold extended over
a wide area OF the East j. shown
by the fact that freezing weather
was reported in Jacksonville. Fla.
Immediately after sun up, however.
the thermometer started rising and bH
= o'clock had gone so far that, with
the aid OF similar reports coming in
from other sections and the presence
OF snow storm to the north, the
" Gather Bureau experts We're able to
predict letting up OF frigid weather
for the present week, at least
summer breeZeS must not be cN
pected, however they declare. as the
present cold wave IL taking most
lingering farewell. 1t came from tn"
Far West and in the Far West it's
effects are still being felt despit" the
fact that almost week has passed
since the lowest temperature was
reaC he'd. Tonight the thermometer
Will not attempt TO seek to shelter
all its mercury in the bulb and to-
morrow night and the next night
Will show even higher climbs.
The snow storm in the North Is
supposed to have brought Il stop to
the cold here ana to the South Of
here. 1t Is predicted that before 'hr
end OF the week Washington will
have some OF the snow. lust when
the weather sharps DECLINE TO indicate
The Washington times., 1916-01-18
Temperature Still Low, But
Weather Bureau Looks For
Rise.
TODAY COOLEST OF YEAR
Snow Expected Here and in
Rest of East Some Time
During Present Week.

The cold wave is departing-but Its dr-
parture is not to be as sudden as was
Its coming. :.
This Is the verdict OF the weather eH-
perts. although today dawned WIN
the lowest temperature of the year
In every section of the country where
the Icy grip OF winter has been felt
during the last few days, the relaxation
Is apparent in the weather reports. al
though the temperature reports are
very little different from those OF yes
terday.
With the thermometer standing at .
degrees. the lowest mark Of the win
ter. Washington awokc this morning
after the coldest night of the year. And
the same experience was felt In num-
ber OF other localities. In some sections
Of the country around Washington the
temperature was or degrees, and at
one point in Maryland zero was reach
al
The Washington times., 1916-01-18
Says Guards Fired Too Soon.

Guards of the Youngstown Sheet and
Tube Company are charged by InvestI-
gator West with having been hasty in
opening fire on the crowd of strikers
around the gates of the company bridge.
The steel industry of the country Is
scored III the report FOR its opposition
to unions. II is charged the United
states Steel Corporation has been aDIe
TO keep its wages on a low scale by
reason Of the existence IN this country
OF huge surplus OF unskilled labor
constantly repleniShed from Europe
50 long as the steel employers could
maintain, with the aid OF charity, Two
men for every job. discomfort was
snOthered,' says the report Recent
prosperity, il Is argued, has made I'M
Skilled labor Il scarce article. and this
gave the East Youngstown men the
opportunity to rebel.
Living Conditions Called Horrible.
Labor and living conditions in East
Youngstown arc dc sCrlb,d as horrible
EHnics OF the workers. bccaIse Of bad
sanitary conditions, die at an appalling
rate. I'orty-one per cent OF all deaths
In Youngstown during 1913 were or chill
drer under FIVE years. Foreign porn
steel workers earn less than 500 q
y"ar. the report says, and iV" IN
sQualid. oNer-CrOwded houses. 1t iS as
serted that during the last two years
and n half the Youngstown Sheet ana
tube Company, employees OF which
struck, has paid a dividend Of !. per
cent.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
This Event May be Held in June in
Either DonnelIson or West Point,
State Leader Has
Written.
TO GIVE INSTRUCTION
Gathering is for Purpose Of Getting
Entrants Together That They
May Have Helpful
Hints.

A county club picnic, to be held in
West Point or Donnellson is being
arranged for some time in June, &C
cording to letter received by E. F.
Renaud, chairman of the fall festival
committee from E. c. Bishop, state
leader at Ames. These picnics are
given to get all of the entrants in the
clubs together, at which time the
corn club members with local leaders,
township and county agents, will meet
in some centrally designated place.
The purpose Of the picnic is to get
all of the enrolled members together
and give them instructions on their
work for the summer, keeping rec
ords, and what is in store for them
in the fall so as to keep everyone in
terested and active.
Mr.. Bishop intends to send letter
to the county leader, A. c. Evans,
concerning this proposed picnic and
he asks that Chairman Renaud con-
fer with Mr.. Evans in the matter so
as to make the picnic as big a sue
cess as possible.
Mrs. Snyder, who give the canning
demonstration here q few days ago
may return later in the season. 1t is
suggested that In the meantime al
other demonstration may be sent here,
and the suggestion made that Super
intendent Aldrich be asked to allow
her to speak to the students during
school hours, to all high school and
upper grade girls.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
UNTAINTED FROM
THE MELTING POT
CONTINUED from page IL

Rublee, whose confirmation faces de-
feat in the senate.
The dinner pail discussion was in
formal, the shop workers, the presi-
dent, Senator Overman and Secretary
Daniels joining in.
I'VE are working full time with
good pay and the dinner pals a
'heapin,'" shouted one of the men.
Yes, and those pals will be filed
to OVERLOOKING" the president called
back.
The women in the crowd were
anxious to see Mrs. Wilson, but she
was not up yet when the train reached
Spencer.
Many flowers were delivered to her
at the train. The president had
arisen early so as not to disappoint
crowds reported to be awaiting him
at Spencer and Salisbury. but not
early enough for Greensboro, where
several hundred cheered in vain.
In his speech here, the president
said:
Whether we will or not, We are at
the beginning Of new age and we
will have to be sure not to give
countenance to the men who are try
ing to hold us back. There are some
men, l do not believe they represent
the great rank and file of the republt-
can party, but men who now control
the republican party, who have their
heads over their shoulders, looking
backward, not forward. They do not
know problems of the new day, and
when / try to show my sympathies
with forward looking men OF their
own party by nominating men of that
sort. they at once try to block the
process. They have no sympathy
with forward looking men of any
party"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
ASCENSION DAY
Will be Observed Here on June First
With Program and Memorial
Services at the
Cemetery.
SUPPER IN THE EVENING
To be Served to Visiting Sir Knights
From Carthage and Fort Madi-
son-Arraneements Com
mittee to Meet.
SUPPER IN THE EVENING

Ascension day will be observed by
Damascus commandery, Mo. s, Knights
Templar on June 1 of this year and a
tentative program for the day has
been arranged. There will be church
services this year as in former years,
but suitable program will be pre-.
sented either in the afternoon or ev-
ening at the temple.
Delta commandery of Fort Madison
and Inglevere commandery No. rs of
Carthage have been invited to come
to Keokuk on June l and take part In
the services planned.
The sir knights will assemble at
the asylum at Seventh and Blondeafl
streets at 2:30 o'clock on the after
noon of June 1 and march to Oakland
cemetery where the graves Of the
Templar dead will be decorated with
flowers by the members of the local
.commandery A committee will also
erect the beausants Or Templar flags
over the graves of the departed, prev
ious to the procession.
After the services at the cemetery
are concluded the sir knights will re-
turn to the asylum where supper
will be served to the local and Wis
iting Templars. 1t has not been de-
cfded whether the program shall be
presented before or after this supper.
The matter will be considered at a
meeting of the arrangements com
nittee on Monday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
Money in Scraps.

Providence Journal: 1t pays to save
waste materials Of all kinds-the last
financial statement of the New York
New Haven and Hartford railroad
shows that in 1915 the sales of old
iron. rope, paper, rags. hose, barrels,
bags, brass and copper aggregated
$931,861. This substantial addition to
revenues comes at most opportune
time, and the experience Of the rail
road should encourage individuals and
business houses to look after the odds
and ends.
There is money value on many,
If not all, of the things that ordinarily
are thown away as worthless. The
housekeper, as well as a railroad
company, can get something for
metal, rags, paper and the other
articles that naturally go TO the scrap
heap. In the case of one family the
amounts may not be large, but every
cent gained helps to reduce living ex-
penses and the raw materials of the
country also are conserved