Jasper Weekly Courier, Volume 57, Number 37, Jasper, Dubois County, 18 June 1915 — Page 6

WEEKLY COURIER

N ID. DO A NE, P-Jbllihtr. JASPER INDIANA Will Europe take time from its war Ko swat the fly? Ypres is no place for investment at present. a real estate The home team seems as unusually strong as usual, "if not more so- ; Much is happening In Europe, no one outside knows how much. but i Those British mine-sweeping trawlers are almost as fearless as our umpire!. "Woman's brain is on a par with man's says a scientist. But her pitching arm isn't 1 A Pittsburgh ostrich died from eatiJng a watch and chain. An untimely death, as it were. Peace rumors we take it 'are as reliable as some of the war talk that ia 'sent over the cables. Knothole lumber should never be used for flooring or for fencing in haseball parks. See? The wise enthusiast will not plantmore garden than his wife will be willing to hoe later in the season. They keep talking about peace coming soon In Europe, but none seems to have an idea from whence it will come. If the auto business keeps growing somebody is going to make buckets of money by inventing a substitute for rubber. When a "don't want bride tells to be tied hubby down," to have she the her best thing tied loose. he can do is Peacocks would not be so proud if they knew that the length of the bright tail of the Mellish comet is three million miles. An astronomer has found a little sun spot that measures 100,000 miles from front to rear. May it grow very fast to the sun. If the belligerents are bent on an exchange of asphyxiating gas, why not arrange a set-to between parliament and the reichstag? A proposition is afoot to organize a Texas music teachers' union. To arrange a scale that will treble profits cannot be called a bass design. A bachelor says the only difference between a wedding and a hanging is ihat with the former a man's troubles begin and with the latter they end. It is announced that a German scientist has evolved a method of making lubricating oil from molasses. And from what are they making the molasses? A genuine Rubens was sold for only lo,000 at an art sale in New York. Isn't it provoking always to be somewhere else offered? when such bargains are An Oregon woman, aged seventylu, it lepurum u nave Killed a Dear with a hoe. But how came a woman of that age to he out with a hoe in the first place? A war correspondent asserts that the people of Europe will not leave their caves and dugouts after the war closes. A new phase of the old "back to the soil" movement, evidently. An Oregon man is seeking a divorce because his bride two weeks after marriage smoked a cigar in the presence of company. Some husbands are very finicky. This world is full of strugglers. Many are struggling to support automobiles, and now we see a lot of people struggling to make automobiles Eupport them. The Intense joy it gives a boy to tote an old musket all day in unrelenting pursuit of a solitary jaybird makes one doubt whether child labor legisla tion is so badly needed, after all. According to a new theory, hay lcvei as ue treaiea Dy means of flowers. If any cure for this difficult disease could be in good odor with the medical profession, it ought to be a flower one. Iow that a California court has ordered a woman to pay her husband alimony, will a wife there also have the privilege of deciding what amount cf pin money the head of the house may be allowed? An expert says the new dances will r tv-h . . . . A A. m . feivw way io me waltz. Glad trincr lur me oiü-iasnioned man who qualify as an acrobat. can't Singing icebergs have been encountered In the north Atlantic. Even the iceman himself emits an occasional snatch of joyous song. Instead of using asphyxiating bombs, why not load them with ether ror chloroform, put the enemy to sleep nd then humanely cart him off as a jprisoner of war before ho awakes?

GERMANY REGRETS

ATTACKS ON SHIPS; ASKS MORE FACTS Berlin Government Replies to President Wilson's Note. CALLS LUSITANIA A CRUISER United States Asked to Investigate Assert Liner Carried Mounted Guns and a Cargo of AmmunitionJustifies Sinking cf the Falaba. Washington, May 31. -The German reply to the American note sent after the sinking of the Lusitania was received in Washington last night from Ambassador Gerard at Berlin and made public here. The following is the text of the German note: "The undersigned has the honor to submit to Ambassador Gerard the fol lowing answer to the communication of May 15 regarding the injury to American interests through German submarine warfare. "The imperial government has subjected the communication of the American government to a thorough investigation. It entertains also a keen wish to co-operate in a frank and friendly way in clearing up a possible misunderstanding which may have arisen in the relations between the two governments through the events mentioned by the American government. "Regarding, firstly, the cases of the American steamers Cushing and Gulflight. The American embassy has aireaay Deen informed that the Ger man government has no intention of Bubmitting neutral ships in the war zone, which are guilty of no hostile acts, to attacks by a submarine or submarines or aviators. On the contrary, the German forces have repeatedly been Instructed most specifically to avoid attacks on such ships. Cites Misuse of Flags. "If neutral ships in recent months have suffered through the German submarine warfare, owing to mistakes in identification, it is a Question onlv of quite isolated and exceptional cases, which can be attributed to the British government's abuse of flags, together with the suspicious or culpable behavior of the masters of the ships. "The German government, in all cases In which it has been shown by its investigation that a neutral ship, not itself at fault, was damaged over the unfortunate accident, and if justified by conditions, has offered indemnification. "The cases of the Cushing and the Gulflight will be treated on the same principles. An Investigation of both cases is in progress, the result of which will presently be communicated to the embassy. The investigation can if necessary be supplemented by an international call on the international commission of inquiry, as provded by artle III of The Hague agreement of October 18, 1907. Justifies Sinking of Falaba. "When sinking the British steamer aiaoa, tne commander of the Ger man submarine had the intention of allowing the passengers and crew a full nnnnrfnn i t v fnr cfn r.v Only when the master did not obey the order to heave to, but fled and summoned help by rocket signals, did tne uerman commander order the crew and passengers by signals and megaphone to leave the ship within ten minutes. He actually allowed tnem zö minutes' time and fired the torpedo only when suspicious craft were hastening to the assistance of the Falaba. Kegarcnng tne loss of life by the sinking of the British passenger steamTT t x j, er .uusitania me uerman government has already expressed to neutral gov ernments concerned, its keen regret that citizens of their states lost their lives. On this occasion the imperial gov ernment, however, cannot escape the impression that certain important facts having a direct bearing on the sinking of the Lusitania may have es caped the attention of the American government. "In the interest of clear and com plete understanding, which is the aim of both governments, the imperial euveiumciu cuusiuers it nrst neces sary to convince itself that the infor mation accessible to both governments about the facts of the case is complete and in accord. Calls Lusitania a Cruiser. "The government of the United States proceeds on the assumption that the Lusitania could be regarded as an ordinary unarmed merchantman. The imperial government allows itself in this connection to point out that the Lusitania was one of the largest and fastest British merchant ships, built with government funds as an auxiliary cruiser and carried expressly as such in the 'navy list' issued by the British admiralty. "It is further known to the imperial government from trustworthy reports from its agents and neutral passengers that for a considerable time practically all the more valuable British merchantmen have been equipped with cannon and ammunition and other weapons and manned with persons who have been specially trained in serving guns. The Lusitania, too, ac-

cording to information received here, had cannon aboard which were mounted and concealed below decks. To direct the particular attention of the American government to the fact that the British admiralty, in a confidential instruction issued in February, 1915, recommended its mercantile shipping not only to seek protection under neutral flags and distinguishing marks, but also while thus disguised, to attack German submarines by ramming. As a special incitation to merchantmen to destroy submarines, the British government also offered high prizes and has already paid such rewards. Says Liner Carried War Material. "The imperial government In view

of these facts indubitably known to it, is unable to regard British merchantmen in the zone of naval operations specified by the admiralty staff of the German navy as 'undefended.' German commanders consequently are no longer able to observe the customary regulations of the prize law, which they before always followed. "Finally, the imperial government must pom out particularly that the Lusitania on its last trip, as on earlier occasions, carried Canadian troops and war material, including no less than 5,400 cases of ammunition intended for the destruction of brave Gerroan soldiers who are fulfilling th Ir duty with self-sacrifice and devotion in the fatherland's service. "The German government believes it was acting in justified self-defense in seeking with all the means of warfare at its disposition to protect the lives of its soldiers by destroying ammunition for the enemy. Puts Blame on Ship Owners. "The British shipping company must have been aware of the danger to which the passengers aboard the Lusi tania were exposed under these condif IfltlC fPV- nnm . 1 i . 1 nons. -me company m embarking them, notwithstanding this, attempted deliberately to use the lives of American citizens as protection for ammunition aboard and acted against the clear provisions of the American law, which expressly prohibits the forwarding of passengers ou' shins carrying ammunition and provides a penalty therefor. The company therefore is wantonly guilty of the death of so many passengers. "There can be no doubt, according to the definite report of the submarine's commander, which is further confirmed by all information that the quick sinking of the Lusitania ip primarily attributable to the explosion of the ammunition shipment caused by a torpedo. The Lusitania's passengers would otherwise, in all human probability, have been saved. "The imperial government consider the above mentioned facts important enough to recommend them to the attentive examination of the American government. Withholds Final Decision. "The imperial government, while withholding its final decision on the .demands advanced in connection with the sinking of the Lusitania until receipt of an answer from the American government, feels impelled, in conclusion, to recall here and now that it took cognizance with satisfaction of the mediatory proposals submitted by the United States government to Bernn ana JLoncion as a basis for modus Vivendi for conducting the maritime warfare between Germany and Great Britain. The imperial government by its readiness to enter upon a discussion of these proposals, then demonstrated its good intentions in ample fashion. The realization of these proposals was defeated, as is well known. by the declinatory attitude of the British government. "The undersigned takes occasion, etc- JAGOW." NAMES ON WORKS OF ART Men of Genius Have Not Always Signed Productions That Will Live Forever. It appears that many of the works of the old masters are not signed. Experts rarely rely on signatures alone in determining the authenticity of an old work, but trust rather to their knowledge of the painter's technic, says the Philadelphia Record. False signatures can be easily detected. Spirits of wine or turpentine will usually remove a name of later date than the painting. In the course of time signatures often become very difficult to find. Painted originally in a shade slightly lighter than the ground, perhaps, they sink in, darken, and merge into the ground color or they are almost rubbed away by successive cleanings. Recognizable one day in a specially favorable light, they may not be visible again for weeks. Experts speak of "will-o'-the-wisn" signatures, and many collectors have encountered accidental strokes and cracks that tantalizinelv siicppst signature though it can never be made definite. On the other hand, there have been remarkable cases of such marks, after careful studv re solving themselves into a famous name. Sometimes the painter's name is most conspicous, as, for example, in Kaphael s Sposalizio" at Milan Proud of having surpassed his master, the youthful genius wrote on a frieze in the very .center of the can vas, "Raphael Urbinas." Reynolds hardly ever signed his work. But upon the completion of the portrait of Mrs. Siddons as the "Tragic Muse,"he wrote his name large on the gold embroidery of her drs; He was unable, he said, "to resist the temptation of, sending my name to posterity on the hem of your gar ment."

AUSTRIANS LEAVE

CITY OF TRIESTE Italian Army of Invasion Sweeps Back Foe; Takes Many Towns. MOBS APPLY THE TORCH Part of Trieste Destroyed by Fi Austrian Troops Devastate Provinces of Trentino and Friuli; Burn Houses, Destroy Crops. Rome, May 31. The advance guard of the Italian army which invaded Istria (Austria) by way of Gradisca is within sixten miles of Trieste. The Masonic order has placed Its national home, Giustiniani palace, at the disposal of the government for hospital purposes. By BRIXTON ALLAIRE. International News Service Correspondent Rome, May 31. All Efforts of the Austrlans to check the Italian invasion of Trent and Istria have failed and the advance continues successfully at every point. It Is unofiicially reported that the Austrian authorities have left Trieste and that the city has been abandoned to the mercy of turbulent mobs. The Italian forces which occupied Gradisca have crossed the Isonzo river and are pushing southward tovard Monfalcone. A severe artillery duel along the heights of the Isonzo ! rlöTYlnri ofmf n,l 1.1 i demonstrated the superiority or tne Italian guns. Infantry fighting on a large scale is developing southeast of Italians Occupy Storo. The Italian army of invasion in Trent has occupied Storo and has stormed the Austrian defenses upon Mount Tremalzo. x Italian artillery which was dragged to the crests of captured heights on Austrian soil, have bombarded the valley of the Fells, wrecking an Austrian ammunition train that was on the way to the front. Riva, an important Austrian stronghold at the extreme northern end of Lake Garda, has been violently bombarded. Austrian troops that retired in the Austrian provinces of Trentino and Friuli devastated the country behind them, burning houses and destroying crops. Trieste Fired by Mobs. A dispatch from Milan says that part of Trieste was destroyed by fire set by mobs. The office of the Italian newspaper Piccolo, in Trieste, was fired as well as many shops and residences. The mobs cut off the water supply so that the fires could not be put out. Italian outposts have been estab lished on Mount Baldo, 25 miles from Trent. The Austrian city of Trent is plainly visible from the crest, but is far beyond the range of the rtalian guns. The Austrian forces in the valley of the Chiese river are falling back. It was in this region that the Germans were reported to have massed soldiers to co-operate with the Austrians and Hungarians. Italians Destroy Own Boat. Belated reports of Austro-Italian naval operations in the Adriatic sea early in the week state that an Austrian submarine was badly damaged, and probably destroyed, and that the Italian torpedo boat destroyer Turbine was sent to the bottom by her crew off Pola to avoid capture by the Austrians. The Italian casualties in the naval operations were said to be in the neighborhood of 200. Several Austrian torpedo boats and destroyers were damaged. PINDELL PRAISES FRENCH Prominent Peorian Says Nation Is United in War Deeply Impressed With Unity of People. London, May 31. Henry M. Pindell of Peoria, 111., who was at one time nominated by President Wilson for thj post of ambassador to Russia, has just returned from Paris on his way home. He is deeply impressed with the resolute spirit and unity of purpose animating the French people. "Tne frivolity and peculiar mannerism one associates with the French people have disappeared," said Mr. Pindell. Nothing could exceed their air of grim determination to win at all costs." ZEPPELIN AIRSHIP IS SUNK British Shell Brings Down German Aircraft That Took Part in Latest Raid. Geneva, May 31. One of the Zeppelin airships that took part in the raid on Southend, England, early Thursday morning was sunk in the North sea by a British shell, says a private dispatch from Friedrichshafen. Fire Injures 15 Persons. New York, May 31. -Fifteen persons were burned, one probably fatally and 35 others were rescued when fire believed to be of incendiary origin swept through jthe five-story apartment house at 514 West 169th street early. Sweden Keeps Cotton. Stockholm, May 31. The Swedish government issued a decree prohibiting the export of cotton.

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Jeffersonville. D. C. Feyton, superintendent of the Indiana reformawijt una iueu uome irom a .two months' vacation in the West. He brought with him an alleged parole violator, Roy Jarboe of Perry county, said to be the only inmate of the institution of recent years who ran away when on leave of absence to visit sick relatives. Huntingdon. The Eel River Christian conference institute convention Will be held in the First Christian church at Huntington, June 1. 2 and 3. The program will be opened on Tuesday with an address of welcome by 0. W. Whitlock of Huntington, conference president. The response will be by Rev. C. B. Keishner of Warren. Richmond. The Wayne County n j n i , ,. ... uuuu uuaus association, which is arranging for an "old trails" cele bration July 4, announced that Sena tor ivern probably would make the principal address. Senator Kern, in a letter to a member of the committee, said it was his desire to attend the celebration and he hoped he would be able to send his formal acceptance In a few days. Anderson. Robert A. Harris, age ten, died of concussion of the brain, the result of being hit on the head by the branch of a tree which had been sawed off by his father, Wilson A. Harris, a week ago. After a windstorm Mr. Harris and his son were removing loose limbs of trees. :The boy was under the trees, picking up the smaller limbs, when a large one fell, hitting him on the forehead. Marion. A charge of assault and battery with intent to kill has been placed here against Sherman Bahr, nineteen years old, of Kokomo. Bahr, who Js driver of a truck for Mikalas Bros., candy manufacturers of Kokomo, while driving the automobile along the road at Sims, struck a hay baler in which James M. Brown was seated, breaking both of Brown's legs. Bahr gave bond of $1,000. Sullivan Willis Russell, bartender of the saloon near Lewis known as the "Neversweat," paid a fine and costs of $90.15 in Justice Watson's court for six violations of the liquor laws. Prosecutor Fred F. Bays is holding courts of inquiry in Justice Watson's court in Sullivan, and Justice Duncan's court in Dugger, gathering evidence of alleged Gill township election frauds, concerning which a number of indictments were returned by the last grand jury. Anderson. The police continued to search in vain for a prisoner wno escaped after being taken to police headquarters. Pie is said to be William Cramer, age twenty-seven, of Toledo, O. He is accused of stealing two tires from Harry Harter's automobile in Anderson. He was arrested when taking the tires from the place where he had hidden them. Cramer was taken to police headquarters while the police went to the residence to question another young man who represented he was James Probert, also of Toledo, O. While the investigation was being made at Probert's home, Cramer slipped out a side door of the police station and when the officers returned with Probert to examine Cramer they were surprised to find that Cramer had escaped. Marion. That Marlon forever will remain saloonless was the universal belief expressed by the dry forces following their victory, with a majority of over seven hundred votes, at the local ontion election. Everv ward in the city was carried by splendid margins. Over five thousand votes were cast. The great triumph of the drys is attributed to a concen trated effort of business men, factory proprietors and a strong antisaloon league. Many former wet advocates joined in working for the dry movement this year, including the wet campaign manager of last year. The victory was celebrated by a parade of some four hundred men on foot and many women in automobiles. Religious songs were sung along the principal streets. Greencastle. -Marion leads all Qther counties in the number of prisoners now at the state penal farm. .Marion county has sent fifty-five prisoners to the farm since April. The counties from which the prisoners have been received and the number from each follows: Allen, 2; Black ford, 3; Bartholomew, 3; Boone, 1; tCass, 4; Clark, 3; Davies, 4; Dekalb, ;2; Dearborn, 3; Elkhart, 1; Fulton. 1; Floyd, 3; Gibson, 3; Grant, 1; Hamilton, 9; Howard, 12; Jay, 1; Johnson, 2; Jefferson, 2; Jackson, 3; Knox, 5; Laporte, 2; Marion, 55; Lawrence, 4; Morgan, 5; Montgomery, 2; Monroe, ;8; Madison, 6; Marshall, 6; Miami, .4; Noble, 1; Putnam, 4; Rush, 2; St. Joseph, 13; Steuben, 1; Tippecanoe, 4; Vanderburg, 8; Vigo, 24; Vermilion, 1; Wayne. 2; Wells, 1, and Washington, 1. Lafayette. Kenneth, W. Hurst ,of Indianapolis, a freshman in the agricultural department at Purdue and a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, narrowly escapee drowning in the Wabash river when a canoe in which he was seated upset, throwing him into eighteen feet of water. Hurst was alone in the boat when it overturned, and was forced tc swim several hundred feet down the river before he was able to reach the shore. There were several other students on .the bank, and they attempted to assist him, but he wai obliged to make the fight alone.

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