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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-31
One. Lone German SeizeS
British Steamer at Sea
Suddenly Appears the Matoppa Off Sandy Hook
Disarms Captain, lntmidates Crew, Steals Money
and Is Captured by Coast Guard Men

to harm him he would blow up the
vessel
Demanded Captains Funds.
Schuler then robbed the captain Of
all the money in his pockets. Accord
ing TO telephone message from Cap
tain Bergner to Hugh A. Ford, British
Consul General at Philadelphia, Schulcr
demanded $4,000 from the captain, who
told the German he did not have that
much money aboard Schuler then took
all the papers Captain Bergncr had on
his person and made the captain turn
over all the ships papers and open the
ships safe.
This much accomplished, Schuler ap-
parently ordered the captain to have
the mates brought into the cabin, be
cause he had all Of the mates money
and papers when arrested. What the
crew was doing during the time that
the German had the master OF the ship
in his cabin is not known. Shipping
men refused to give credence TO the
story until after the captain had in
formed the British Consul here.
No local shipping men could under
stand how Schuler managed TO keep
the whole ships crew in subjection for
eighteen hours. As the watches are
n. l.
lieved that some OF the mates or sea-
men could have knocked the man down
with a spike or obtained revolver and
conquered him. 1t appears from the
messages received here that Schuler
directed the course Of the vessel from
the time he held up the captain of
Sandy Hook In addition to the cap
tain, there were the first, second and
Continued on page :, column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-31
Gerard's Failure to
Report Causes
Anxiety.
T. S. ATTACHES
TEST FRAGMENTS
Take Projectile Bits to
Toulon Arsenal for
Examination.
BY FRED b. PlTNEl.
fFr Catl. 10 The Tribune.l

Paris. March so. - Lieutenant
Smith. assistant naval attache, and
Major Logan, assistant military at
ache. Of the American Embassy, re-
turned from Boulogne this morning.
bringing with them pieces of the
,-oiectjle which sank the Sussex.
an the technical experts at the
embassy are satisfied that the specl-
mons arc from a German torpedo
l-, 20 nut the matter outside Of dis
a...9n Lieutenant Smith, Major
Logan and Commander Sayles' the
,bief naval attacht. are leaving TO-
..g,- for Toulon to make a compara-
.,e examination Of specimens in the
crest French naval laboratory.
Tbe captain's affidavit, describing
rs a,.emots to turn the Sussex to
.roa Tie ,orpedo. was made public
n.dav. I'm il this passage occurs;
-I or,,.vea. about 2:5O o'clock the
s.., Of q torpedo $50 yards to port
Immediately ordered the helm 80 de-
-,ss. % tic right, and in order to &C
.-.-s-o the maneuvre ordered the
r9ppsce Of the starboard engine when
VAS Immediately done. All my efforts
notwithstanding. ! could not avoid the
-oiec,.le. which hit the bow OF the
sussex on a line with the foremast ana
pro5ueed q formidable explosion. carry
inc away all Of the front Of the vesse'
10 10 the first alright bulkhead.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-31
Gerard Silent on Sussex;
Capital More Anxious

.Ef--1 IL Aflu4-t b-i-a+'s
Warrington. March 30 Considerable
u1essiness has been aroused IN Al
ninistration circles By Ambassador
Cersr1's continued silence on the Sus-
sex attack. Three days have elapsed
since he was instructed BY the State
Department 20 inquire Of the German
gcyernment whether any Of its sub
marines torpedoed the Channel
steamer. and so far no answer mas
been received
Meanwhile all action b. the govern
lent on the attack is held UP pending
he receipt ~ word from the smoassa-
cor. Berins reply, il has been eX-
fec!ed, would be cOnsiC Cercd at the ZAP
net meeting tomorrow.
Ofc.als feel certain that the sussex
vas torpedoed. Practically all the evl-
otnce now ia the hands OF the state
department is conclusive on that point
ie. the Admin. tration is reluctant 10
-oye until the German government mas
gwen some Indication OF us position
May ask Explanation of Delay.
Unless word rs received from Ambas-
iaoor Gerard some time tomorrow, II
g believed be- Will be asked 20 explain
ne delay If Germany is awaiting the
reports Of ifs submarine cOmmanders
(. IS held that the smbassador shouId
isYe notiaed Washington. Inquiries
Which the I'm ba saCOr was instructed 20
1ske OF the sinking OF the knghsn-
nan end the Manchester Engineer nave
sst gone unanswered.
Dnusgal caution marked the proceed
~ Of the State Department to-day.
. aiih the exception Of one dlspateh
ron Amba ssador Page At London, De
,1rng that q vessel proceeding 70 the
tief o. the Sussex had been sttackeo'
,91e vas given out. The report from
ne Fars embassy, containing tne
i1fments o. the American attacheS
40 have personally examined the
Ttcl % the SUSSEX and the SURVIVORS
ttfe studied with especial attention ~
secretary Lansing and Counsellor POLK.
ffef1elt Wilson'S final stand on tne
t-fttou o. defending American rgntS
: flpected 20 be known in a few days.
Ns n convinced. % Is saId, that Ger
'e'sAy has violated her assurances tnat
-s rglts u American citizens on the
~ seas would be respected, ana IS
sAing only fOr an admission from
.''naly, through Ambassador Gerard
announce me action he has already
$tllfd on.
w Setman quarters here 10 vas yirtu-
~ admitted o-day that submarin
tlsesed the Sussex. Great regret was
tly'essed. The occurrence could only
Aefibed. % was raid. % the TashnehS
" ~me impetuous commander
BfrnstOrn Denies Dissy0wsi.
l'Ert yon BernatorG denied to-day
"a the5e Was any authority Tor the
rfb>ftf1 Authoritative" statement that
,.iMsDy would dizayOV the Sussex at'
80 d Was proved against German
'.ensflne. He denied also giving an
gI*rifw eIpresAnR the opinion tha'
5gtfcI struck q mine.
Tstident Wilson is declared 70 have
: CDotlDIs1 Os page Z, column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-31
-Rr T.ler-Anh 10 The Trlhuns J

Wilmington, Del. March SO.-A lone
German stowaway captured the British
steamship Matoppa of Sandy Hook at
s o'clock last night, and after robbing
the captain and his crew, rihing the
ships safe and taking charge Of the
ships papers forced Captain Bergner
and his crew Of forty men to pilot the
vessel inside the Delaware Breakwstor.
The Matoppa was bound from New
York for Vladivostok. She arrived off
the Delaware Breakwater soon after
noon to-day, and it was only the vigi-
lance OF the superintendent Of the
Maritime Exchange reporting station
that kept the stowaway from escaping.
Had il not been for a fash from the
exchange station TO the coast guard
crew at Lewes. Del. the man, who gave
his name as Ernest Schuler, probably
would have escaped. He was forcing
the captain to bring the vessel TO shore
off Rehoboth, Del, when large power
launch Of the coast guard. service drew
alongside the steamship and ordered
the German to give UP his guns. He
was then arrested.
Schuler. according to Captain Berg
ner. had been hiding on the Matoppa
for five days. When two hours out from
Sandy Hook he put the wireless ap-
paratus out Of commission, sc that the
ship could not call for aid. Then. with
a revolver in each hand, he mounted
the bridge ard ordered Captain Berg
ner into his cabin. After getting the
captain into his cabin Schuler told him
that he had placed bombs in different
parts Of the ship, and If any one tried
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-31
BERLIN REAFFIRMS
PLEDGE FOR U-BOATS
Minister at The Hague Says
Rules Are Unchanged.

Berlin, by wireless TO Tuekerton' y
H.. March 80. According TO Dutch
pewspapers, the German Minister at
The Hague has declared, In the name
Of the German Government. TO the
Dutch Minister Of Foreign Affairs that
the principles which the German Gov
ernment established regarding SUB
marine warfare, and which were com
nupicated 90 the neutral powers, nave
undergone no change. g.
The German naval forces. ne Ger
man Minister is said 20 have told INC
Dutch Foreign Minister. have been
given the strictest orders 10 abstain
rom all attacks against neutral ships
c.cept those which offer resistance or
try TO escape by fight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-31
GERMANS FAIL
AT DOUAUMONT
Two Attacks East of the
Meuse Repulsed, De
spite Liquid Fire.

London. March 30-Again, with light
ning-lke change, the Germans have
shifted their attack from the west TO
the east bank Of the Meuse. After
driving forward al Malancourt yester-
day and establishing themselves in the
outskirts Of the village, the assault was
made to-day on the ridge of Douau-
mont. Despite the employment Of liquid
fire, Paris asserts that two attacks
were repulsed.
For nearly a month the Germans have
been seeking to carry the ridge OF
Douaumont. The fort of the same name
they already hold, but from the heights
behind the French have been able to
render its possession Of negligible
value. The Germans have been able to
cling to the plateau only with DIM
Guilty, and to strengthen their hold they
have repeatedly sought to eXpel the
French from the heights.
"a violent attack was made on our
positions in the neighborhood of Fort
Donaumont, east Of the Meuse,' says
the Paris statement issued to-nght'
"The attack was accompanied by jets
Of LIQUID fame, but the enemy was
com mpletely repulsed. A little later
second attack at the same point was
no more successful, and similarly cost
the Germans very appreciable losses
"In the Woevre there has been inter-
mittent activity on the part OF the
artillery.
Malancourt Wood Bombarded.
an the Argonne we energetlcaily
bombarded the Malancourt Wood Al
La File Mort one OF our mics shat
tered a German trench and another de-
stroyed an enemy post at hlll Zo7'
There was no infantry action.
"In the Vosges strong reconnais-
ssnce. which attempted TO reach our
Continued on page :, column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-31
CLERK DIES OF GRIEF
OVER LOSS OF FRIEND
T. NJ. Marsac Survives Court
Companion Just Three Days.

William S. Finn, for many years
superintendent Of supplies in the Sur
rogtes' Court, was buried yesterday.
He died suddenly on Monday.
Thomas " Marsac, clerk Of records
and employe OF the court for more than
thirty years, was so affected by the
death Of his friend that he was unable
to work Tuesday or Wednesday. and
yesterday. at about the hour OF Finn's
funeral, Marsac died. A wife, three
daughters and q son survive him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-31
Villa Turns, Kills Garrison at Guerrero;
PershnQ;S s CaDaLry Push Close to Bandit
VILLA SCOUTS CUT
LINE BEHIND D0DD

rFrom star CorrSpond,nt o. Tie Tribune
FL Paso. Tex. March 3O.-Ihe tel
egraph and Mexico Northwestern
Railway lines south of MADEIRA, Chi
huahua. we're cut late to-day, pre-.
sumably by Villas scouts, thus sep
arating General Pershing's field col
umns from the new base at MADEIRA.
Until the break in the railway is
repaired no troops or supplies can
be moved into the Guerrero district
by rail. but must be transported by
way of Babicora Pass. How far
south OF MADEIRA the lines were cut
has not been ascertained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-31
kane We'd Once Too Often.

No one knows what has become OF
wife No. >. Assistant District Attorney
Mancuso is responsible for the dlscov,
cry Yesterday that the embalmer had
in the past married not wisely, but too
often. His search of the old court rec
ords disclosed that Kane married Car
rietta Wendell in November Of 1897
and Mary Ryan, OF ls East l06th
Street. on Christmas Eve, 1899. The
second wife brought action against the
amorous embalmer in January OF 1900.
He was sentenced 10 a year and was
released at the end of ten months. He
then returned 20 his FIRST wife. and
has lived with her since.
Kane's story of his dealings with
Waite which resulted in his receiving
50. 900 from the terrified murderer pict-
ures the surgeon dentist as instigator.
dehneator and entire motive force OF
the plot. The embalmer. according TO
his own account Of the affair, was only
the weak and timorous being who a.
lowed Waite 20 bribe him. and then
was so terribly nervous over the trans
action that he never counted the money.
Continued on page q, column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-31
Agents Act on GOltz
Tip Against Nine.
GadSki'S Husband.
WAS PAPEN AID;
ON $4,000 BAIL
Krupp Representative Ac-
cused in Scheme 10 Dyna-
mite Welland Canal.

Hans Tauscher, husband or Nine.
Gadski. the Metropolitan soprano, re-
serve captain Of the imperial German
government and agent in America for
the Krupps and other foreign arms
manufacturers, was arrested yesterday
in his Office. at 32O Broadway. He was
charged with having wilfully, unlaw-
fully and feloniously set on foot and
prepared the means for a military en-
terprise against the Dominion OF Can
ada. having for its object the destruc-
ton Of the Welland Canal. The enter
prise is believed to have been started
on or about August 10, 1914, year
before Paul Koenig, of the hamburg
American Line, undertook similar ana
unsuccessful enterprise.
Tauscher. who has been under susp'-
cion and has been watched for some
eighteen months by agents OF the De
nartment Of Justice, would not have
been arrested yesterday but ior 'ne
revelations Of Major Baron Horst Won
der Colt. the German spy who arrived
here from London Tuesday. Won der
Coltz was liberated By the British au-
tbori+ies on condition that he come
bcre and clear up much OF the dis
ioirtcd evidence this government held
AGAINST German conspira;ors.
Agents Surprise Tausoher.
Tauscber was surprised in his private
onco Yesterday when Agents Adams
Rakcr and Bielask Of the Department
of Justice walked in on him at 2 p. m
Tbev took him away TO the federsi
Building an hour later.
The Offices Of Tauscher At S2o Broad
wav have two entrances. one FOR VS.
itors and the other for Iauscher ana
Horny Muck. his manager. The head oil
the firm had been in his ONCE hsrdiy
TIM minutes when the three men from
tho DEPARTMENT of Justice pounded on
His private door. A fourth agent nad
followed him from his home. at "a "eSe
seventy-seventh Street, to the office and
telepboned the three intruders,' who
were waiting at the Park Row Building
10 make the arrest.
"Who's there shouted Tauseher
when the agents of the government
knocked.
"We're from the government. and we
want to see YOU" said one Of the party.
Muck jumped up and opened the door.
which was locked to outsiders, and
Tauscher. with a show Of good natured
nonchalancc, asked, "Why this intru-
sion?"
He explained that he had expected to
receive visit from the government
agents after he had read in the news
papers of the arrival of Won der Goltz,
Sure. he knew Won der Goltz, and, natu-
rally, after the visiting German had
talked TO the United States Attorney
Herr Tauschcr expected that he would
be asked certain questions.
Search Angers Muck.
When the local agent Of the Krupps
had finished one Of the "intruders"
served him with a warrant for his ar
rest. and Tauscher's manner changed.
He did not expect arrest. and said So
The men from Captain Ofley's Office
were in no hurry 20 take the prisoner
Continued on page 3. column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-31
$4,000 Hidden in Sand.

Az for the $4,000 Wai,e's last dos
perate barrier between himself and dis
coyery it was buried. with fitting cere-
monies. by the embalmer somewhere
near the lighthouse az Orient Point.
Long Island. Canny Mr. Kane refused
20 describe the exact location, bu; vol
unteered to accompany a treasure hunt
ing party.
While Kane was being examined by
the District Attorney John S. Potter.
the undertaken who was named By
Waite as the embalmer's accomplice in
the bribery plot, also appeared at the
prosecutors Office, accompanied like
wise by his lawyer Bert L. Rich aSd
announced himself ready to answer all
questions, stipulating, however, that his
lawyer be present. lie went. home again
without being allowed to say a thing.
Early in the afternoon Mr.. Cunneen
telephoned TO the District Attorneys
Office and announced that Kane. having
completed his burial of the cash by the
sad sea waves, was now ready to talk,
and would appear at the Criminal
Courts Building at o'clock. The en-
balmer arrived promptly and was taken
into an inner Office, where Assistant
District Attorneys Brothers and Man
cuso prepared TO question him.
But not until Mrs. Kane appeared
After the woman, who Is the embalm-
er's first wife, arrived, he began MS
story, under the supervision OF wife
NJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-31

San Antonio Tex. March 30-Afer killing every one of
the 72 the garrison at Guerrero Francisco Villa moved
norhward yesterday and is somewhere the head
waters of the Maria River according to unofficial nor
nation secured by General Funston tonight
At the head of large force, Villa reported to be
the San Geronimo Ranch the Quemada Ranch and troops of
both the United and Mexico believed to be closing
in on him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-31
Villa Wounded in Leg
at Guerrero, Is Report

tEron a star Cores pendent 0 Tie Tdbunel
Fl Paso, March 30.-Genersl Gavirs'
said tonight he was inyestigat-
ing sn unverifed message that Villa
had been wounded through the leg in
a battle yesterday at Guerrero. with
Carranza troops under General Cayazos.
Mexican Consul Garcia gave further
details Of the Guerrero fight, which he
said he had received. The message snid
that Villa with all his men attacked
Cavazos and captured Guerrero. He
was holding the town az last reports,
the consul said.
40 shipments Of food for the Ameri-
can army in Mexico will be attempted
until more favorable terms are made
by the Carranza government This was
indicated to-day, when a train which
the Mexico Northwestern officials had
caused to made up, in anticipation Of
carrying supplies 10 the army, re-
msined empty in the Jusrez yard.
Shipments BY individuals, which
probably are 20 be sold 70 the army at
Casas Grandes. were sent 70 Juarez to-
dey, but no shipment went direct from
the depot quartermaster's department,
and u was stated that none would be
sGt under the present restrictions put
upon them By the Carranzs govern
ment.
General George Bell, ir., command
ing American troops az Fort Bliss. con
ferred to-day with General Gabriel Ca
v.ra, Carranza commander in Juarez,
and Andres G.. Garcia. Carranza Con-
sui here. The conference followed tho
receipt OF telegram By General Bell
from Washington.
More Concessions Wanted.
Following the conference, General
Gayira wired 10 General Obregon a.
Queretaro. The conference was for
the purpose, It is said. OF securing a
more favorable concession from tho
Carranza government for the sending
Of army supplies into Mexico. The War
Department, u is said, is not willing 10
send large quantities OF food or other
supplies consigned 10 individuals with
cut American troops accompanying the
supplies 20 protect the trains from at
tacks By bandits.
General Gayira, it is believed, will be
asked TO impress upon General Obre-
gon, through whom negotiations are
being conc lcted. the urgency OF the
case and the dangers that would attend
commercial shipments ungusrded.
Carranza officials assert there Is no
danger that the shipments would not
reach their destination. As proof tn.y
stated tonight that a train Is en- roa.s
from Casas Ora 1des with Iumoe, 49,,
the Pearson plant in Fl PasG, nSb and ''s, 20
the trains frequently go tnroafn
Casas Grandes without being m0'e''e'
Major Tillism Elliott depot ~'A'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-31
Turn North to Make Stand After
Putting I72 CarranZa
Soldiers to Death.
BANDIT CHIEF WOUNDED,
REPORT TO MEXICAN CONSUL
American Troops Rapidly Gaining on
Fleeing Band Before Attack on
the Mexican Town.
By ROBERT DUNN.

With General Pershing the march, March 3OReports
General Pershng to-day stated that the column south Of the
advanced base less than days operations from Villa
The forces Coona Duban continue to rush food to the
cavalry leading the pursuit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-31
Embalmer, a BigamiSt,
But Too Timid to
Refuse $4,000.
GET ARSENIC,
SLAYER'S PLEA
Defence AlleniSt to EX-
anime Dentist - Mrs.
Horton Rebuffed.

Eugene Oliver Kane. the disappearing
embalmer. whom DR.. Arthur Warren
Waite says he bribed in his final fran
tic effort 20 cover up the murder Of his
father-in-aw. swan across the vision
OF the District Attorneys Office again
yesterday. Not even Mr.. Kane's nearest
and dearest had caught sight Of their
vanishing relative since Tuesday last.
The District Attorneys Office had not
seen him since he disappeared into jail
in 1900 10 do a year for bigamy.
When Mr. Kane folded up his en-
balmine kit last Tuesday and silently
stole away he took with him the 50 900
cash given 70 him by DR.. Waite When
he returned. quite as unheralded, yes
terday he was minus the $4,000, but
plus one lawyer John J. Cunneen. of II
Wall Street. He and Mr. Cunneen pre-
sented themselves to District Attorney
Edward Swami at o'clock and an-
nouneed that the Kane Interpretation
OF the bribery story was ready 10 be
told.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-31
BATTLESHIP FUND
GETS $500 BOND
"Germar-American'S' Gift
Comes from Chicago Just
Before S100 Check.

Presented 20 farioric's Battleship
Fund, a bond 90 $500 piece OF paper
with coupons attached slipped out OF
its envelope, po.tmarkcd Chicago, yes
terday with not half the clatter the
original ten cent piece made on the
editorial desk. but it marked new
era hereafter the fund will be wide
open for substantial subscriptions
from grown-ups as we'll as the silver
dimes sent in by patriotic kiddies.
It was a United States Government
4 per cent bond, maturing in 1925. In
the next mail after the anonymous gift
arrived came check for 800 from a
friend who did not wish his name dis
closed, thus making the two largest
individual subscriptions to date.
This makes the total received by
The Tribune 10 date s7,45s.74 from eI-
actly 4O,O55 contributors. When the
ninety papers outside of New York
make their report next Sunday the
grand total should approximate $4,000
all started by single dime.
This is the letter which came with
the bond;
The Unhyphenated Letter.
Editor New York Tribune:
81 inclose contribution to the
Battleship Fund in the shape OF
bond Of the United States. which !
think is safe and good way. Here's
hoping that the good ship Marjorie
Sterrett. as il will undoubtedly he
christened. will be manned by crew
Of fighters fired with the loyalty and
patriotism manifested by her and de-
termined in the effort TO lick EN-
IL the necessity should ever arise.
"A GERMAN-AMERICAN"
(By descent.
No name was signed. only the un-
hyphcnated inscription above. and the
only indication Of the address Of the
patriotic contributor was the Chicago
postmark.
When Marjorie Sterrett. the little
Brooklyn schoolgirl whose dime started
the fund. was told Of the two big
contributions she was overjoyed.
Wishes She Knew His Name.
"Isn't that fnc?" she said. 81 wish
knew the name OF the man who sent
that bond and ! would 20 all the way
10 Chicago 10 thank him. And an
other check for "A hundred dollars! II
only a whole lot more rich men would
help US that way IL wouldn't take long
10 get more than enough money,
would II? Please tell them both for
me that can't thank them enough
because nov. maybe. well get more
big contributions every day Oh, /
think its fine
Marjorie is right. These first two
large contr.but ons should be as guild
ing lights showing the way 10 hun
dreds and thousands OF men who have
prospered under the care Of Uncle
Sam. and who have never before had
Continued on paso 4, column