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WEATHER FORECAST Generally fair Friday and Saturday. The Intelligencer COTTON MARKET Local Cotloa.9 1.2 e VOLUME II. ANDERSON, S. C. FRIDAY MORNiNG, MAY 14, 1915. NUMBER 106. NOT! DEMANDS DEI FOR AMERK ENlEflA?l CALLS FOR GUARANTEE THAT AMERICAN RIGHTS WiLL RE RESPECTED REMINDS GERMANY OF WARNING GIVEN U. S. Will Leave Nothing Un done to Protest Lives and , Property of American*. Washington. May 13.-The United States government today cabled to Ambassador Gerard for presentation to the German government a note calling attention "to tho grave sit uation which has resulted" from the violation or American rights on the high seas, culminating in thc sinking of the Lusitania with a loss of more than a hundred American Uves. Thc communication expresses tho confi dent expectation or tho United States "that tho imperial German govern ment will disavow the aots of which the government or tho "nlted States complains; that they will make re paration so far as reparation is pos sible for the Injuries which aro with out meaaure; that they will tako im mediate steps to prevent a recur rence of .abythlmj ao cbviotmiv sut* vers!ve of ~lb?' principles'* of warfa-e for which thc imperial German gov ' ernment, in tho past has an wisely and firmly contended " In conclusion the noto states "the imperial German gov ernment won't expect cae vVSrnment of the United Stat ? to omit any word or net necessary to the performance of the sacrer? duty of maintaining the rights ot thc United States and Its citizens, and the safeguarding of their free exercise and enjoyment." The nota begln? with reference to recent acts ot German authorities, o nthe high seas, declaring it ia de airable that the United Statea and Germany should come to a clear and full understanding. It mentions the sinking of the Falaba; Gulfllght. Lusitania and the torpedoing of the dishing. Recalling the humane and enlightened attitude hitherto assumed by Germany, thc note says the Unit ed States government -is loath to be lieve-cannot bring itself to believe that theBe acta, so contrary to the rules, practices and spirit of modern warfare could have the countenance and action of the German government. It reels, lt to be a duty to address the German government, condemning them, with "tmost frankness, in the earnest hope that it ls not mistaken in expecting action on the part of Germany which will correct unfor tunate impressions and vindicate that government. DlscuBsing the German method of retaliation because "her enemy endeav ored cut off Germany from all com moree, the Unlted> 8tates declares i*. gave a warning that Germany would be held to strict accountability for the IOSB ot American lives In the war jones. It asserts that its objection against the present method of attack against the enemlea's : trade Hes In the practical impossibility ot employ ing submarines in the destruction commerce without disregarding the rules of fairness, justice and humanity with modern opinion regards as im perative. It says tn two cases ships were de? Strayed and no warning given. lt bolo* Americans are - within their rights when traveling the sea? In be lieving their lives aro not endangered by acta which are clear violation of universally acknowledged Internation al obligations and cortalnly In the con fidence that their own government will sustain them in the excise their rights/.. The publication by the Ger man embassy of aa advertisement, warning Americans, cannot be ac cepted aS an excuse, palliation or abatement of reapooslblllty tor an act dcstrucUon. The United Statea can not believe the commanders ot the vessels which committed these acta of lawlessness did.so except under a misapprehension of the orders issued hy the imperial German naval author ities. It assumes that submarine commanders are expected to do noth ing that would involve tho lives o?. non-combatants. It expects, there fore, that Germany will disavow the ecu ot which the United States com plains. . |t says the government and j. i r'n - - ? - ? - ' ' ' - ' (CONTINUED ON rXQB UVE.) I TO C MINISTERS QUIT WANTED UNANIMOUS AP PROVAL OF ITS INTER I NATIONAL POLICIES AUSTRIA READY FOR HOSTILITIES Italian Refugees Leaving Austria -German Officers Com mand Austrian Troops. London, May 13.-Tho Italian coun cil of mlnistera according to Reutcr'c I Rome correspondent, has decided to ! hand its resignation to the king, be cause it considered it didn't possess thc unanimous assent of the constitu tional parties regarding RB interna tional policy. An official announce ment to this, effect waa Issued to night, The kl?gT??ft reserved his decision as whether the resignations will bo accepted. Rome. May 13.-An urgent council of ministers convened this afternoon owing to the alarming increase in agitation of the people. At the cabi net meeting the international situa tion was discusser!. King Victor Km manual expressed the hope that an understanding would be reached which make parliament unanimous in its decisions to be taken. . Crime. Italy, May 13.-Every prep oration has benn made for a procla mation of a state of siege in all the Austrian territory bordering on Italy. The government is already in the hands of the police and military. Thousands of Italiana with their homes in Austrian territory are flee ing across the frontier. Large bodies of Austrian troops are? arriving con stantly at Trieste and the other border points. The military officials here assprt that the Austrians have been quietly gathering a new army for possible operations against. Italy. At placea along the frontier the Austrian and Italian troops are in sight of each other. The Austriansx hold strongly fortified poBltionB. The bridge to Pontobba, just across the Italian broder, has been, minmi. The bridges serons tho I zonzo river are also mined. The trains and automobile, using these bridges are compelled to go slow. Many German officers are with the Austrian troops that are camped nesr Trieste and Gora NEGRO ATTEMPTED CRIMINAL ASSAULT Bennetts ville Posse Scouring County in Search of White ? Woman's Assailant. Bennettsvllle, May 13.-An un known negro this morning at about 9 o'clock is reported to have entered the hone of a highly respected white j man and attempt* ' to assault tho ! man's wife. The negro Is said to have entered the house and caught hold of the woman, who screamed as soon as she aaw the man. Her cries brought to her ah* two negro women. The negro man broke and ran. Another negro man, Gray Mar lee, came running op and tried to overtake tbe assaulting negro, but he outran Marlee and entered the woods. The ale rm was given and a posse has since .been, searching for the negro. The negro has been describ ed, and lt ls thought will be easlry identified. The home entered was Jost beyond Ute corporate limits of the town. Types of Italian King of Kuiy. If Italy declares war on Austria the famous cavalry In which tho whole nation has taken ns much pride as in tts fleet will bc depended " NEX?JJSHEVILLE Reject Proposa! to Combine Home and Foreign Mis sion Board?. Houston, May 13.-The Southern J Baptist Convention committee this Af ternoon selected Ashville, X. C., as the meeting place In May, 191 ti. Tho contdntlon voted to. adopt the report of the efficiency commission which recommended against the con solidation of the Home Mission Board and tho Foreign Mission Board, nod the Sunday School Board of tho Con vention . Hoi ston. May 13.-The Southern Baptist couvention, representing 2,500,000 church members, today unanimously, adopted resolutions ap*, probing the policy of Pr?sidant Wil son In International relations of thc. United States since the beginning of the European war. Immediately after tho adoption of I resolutions which were ordered tele graphed to President Wilson, prayer was offered for divine guidance of the president. Houston, Texas, May 13.-The Southern Baptist convention, at its second day's session here today, had before lt for discussion a report of the commission on efficiency, which recommended that no changes' be made in home - or foreign mission boards; as now constituted. . Report of the home mission board which urged development of Baptist, rural churche? was .also efore the meeting. t Cavalrtftnen Re fe* Oilkier training his mount. on to mardi into Austria. The Italiat cavalry has been trained to perfora maneuvers something like.the Oos sacks among thc Russians, ant BOT TWO GASES WERE TAKEN ?MfESTERDA', SAM BLACKWELL CON VICTEE " OF MANSLAUGHTER IN SESSIONS COURT GE DRAWN OUT Cace Consumed Greater Part ? the D.y-Son Gambrill Placed on Trial. A case which consumed most ai Thursday in the court of genera sessions waa that of Sam Mia? kwell charged with murder. This case wai started early in the morning and con tinned through "the morning and un til 4 ?.'clock in the afternoon. Rlackwell was charged with shoot lng Monroe Jon kim, who died a W*el or so later In the Anderson count; hospital Bad blood existed bet-,.rei Blackwell and Bell Jenkins, a broth er to thc man, who waa killed. On th< night, the shooting occurred Marvel Blackwell, a son' nf Sam Blackwell got Into a fight with another negri coming front a church meeting, ant Sam Blackwell was Wormed of thii fight and thc fact that Bell Blackwel was In thc crowd. He was not a home at the timo the news renchet him. but at tho home of a nelgrbor. he left for the scene Of tbc fight He arrived too late to he In the fight but met the crowd coming toward! him. He shot into the crowd severa times and struck Monroe Jenkins Jenkins was brought to Anderson foi medica? attention and after lingerini one week in the hospital died. The case was hard fought. Atter (CONTINUED ON PAGE VIVE.) ady for Austria Shooting practice fmm standing: post? tinn. Jumping stone fence and moat among military mon In Europe it has a reputation of the very best. CAPTURE CAPITOL OF GERMAN SOUTH AFRICA Gen. B otha's British Union Forces Sake Windhoek Without a Struggle. London, May 13.-Capetown official statement says Windhoek, the capi tal of German South Africa, waa cap e lured yesterday by the Union of South 1 Africa forces under General Both* There was no resistance. The pop ulation is 3.000 Europeans and 12.000 natives. Gen. Botha took considera ble railroad rollin;: stock. Martial law has been proclaimed through the conquered tcrrltoiy. "UNBEARABLE fl)MUTT* SUFFICIENTLY EXPLAINED Atlanta, May 13.-"Just what do you mean by 'Unbearable conduct?'" asked Judge Ellis of the Superior court today, of Mrs. C. A. Carter, who filed suit a?abist her husband for divorce. Well." responded the lady, taking a long breath and settling herself In tho chair. "He told mc that he wished I was in bell, r.ud knocked me down and l.beat roe with the poker, and then-" "That la sufficiently explained." said the judge. The suit was filed by At torney K. T. Williams. Cate ts"* well known contacto. PRESIDENT GOES TO NEW YORK TO REVIEW ATLANTIC SQUADRON Washington. May 13.-The presi dent has decided to leave tomorrow' aboard the Mayflower for New York to review the fleet n?xt week. He will be away until Wednesday unless th? present plans are changed. DE Pl GOLIATH TORPEDOED BY TURKISH SUBMARINE IN DARDANELLES THIRD SHIP LOST IN DARDANELLES British Submarines Entered Straits and Sunk Two Turkish Gunboats and Transport. London, May 13.- Another battle ship, tho Goliath, tho third British ship lott since the attack on tho Dar danelles began.'has been torpedoed by a Turkish submarine. A hundred and eighty ot the crew ot seven hun dred. Including twenty officers were saved. " A British submarine, in a dash into the Sea of Marmora, torpedoed two Turkish gunboat? and a large trans port. j London, May . 18.-The British battleship Goliath has been torpedoed In the Dardanelles. Only '.wenty off! I eera and 160 men of her complement, I which listed about 750 men In peace and probably more tn war, are known to have been r*ved. Winston Spen cer Churchill, first lord admiralty, to day told thc house of commo.ns lt was feared the death list will reach SOO. Lord Churchill alBo announced that the British submarine 10 l l had pen etrated through .the Dardanelles and Into tho Sea of Marmora, sinking two Turkish gunboats and a Turkish transport. The Goliath ls one of the older British battleships of the pre-dread nougbt type. She was built in 1898 and displaced 12,y 50 tons; was arm ed with four twelve Inch guns; twelve six Inch guns, beside many smaller gunn The Goliath ls the third British battleship whose loss in the Dar danelles attack has been announced by the British government. The lo su of the Irresistible and Ocean were an nounced March 19. On Aprils, a Berlin wireless Bald the British battleship Lord Nelson had also been destroyed. The re port was not confirmed. The Goliath was torpedoed and sunk last night. KAY HAVE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER IN GA. Legislature Will Also Consider] Woman Suffrage ?nd Com pulsory Education. Atlanta. May 13.-Prohibition, com pulsory education, woman suffrage, a new auto law, and the establishment of an insurance commissioner's office Independent of that of tba coniptrol 1er general, are some of the serious matters that will receive considera tion at the hands of the Incoming leg Is'-tture which meeta June 22. The last mentioned problem, that of a separate insurance commission, is receiving the attention of the insur ance Interests In all parts of the state, and will be strongly advocated. The Idea ls to strengthen and amend the present excellent Georgia insurance laws by separating the office of com missioner fr?re ' >hat ot comptroller general and providing that the Insur ance commissioner's office shall be filled 'rf a practical Insurance man. This would mean that creation of a new statehouse office, but would not necessarily make any Increase in ex pense to the state. The plan ls to leave the comptroller general's office Just as at present constituted tn all pointa except that pf the Insurance commissioner's work. STILL LOSING AUSTRO-GERMANS CON TINUE OFFENSIVE IN EASTERN GALICIA RUSSIANS CLAIM AUSTRIANS LOST Astert Their New Offensive Move ment Starts Disorderly Re treat by Austrian!. London, May 13 - Viscount Haldane, Lord High Chancellor, said tn tnt [louse of Lords todsy the government might yet deem lt. advisable to re' sort to some method of raising troops other thsn the enrollment of volun teers. Supporting th? bill to give tat gov ernment power to control the sale of liquor in districts where munitions of war are manufactured, which ? ls before the House ot Lords for sec ond reading. Haldane declared: "We are fighting for our lives." Haldane's statement appears to con firm the Idea prevalent hers that while recruiting has been satis factory, the heavy fighting lu Fun ders chows that more men are re quired if a victory is to be won. The Austro-Qonnsn offenaitmconttrf* ues in Western Galicia, where the Husstaas have been driven forty miles back from their old positions. The russians assert that as a result ot their new offensive in eastern Galicia the Austrians have begun a disorder ly reatreat. London, May 13.- Offensives sre under way to two points on the west ern battle front of Bu rep?. The first, initiated by the Germans, is against the British, French, . and Belgian forces near Ypres. The second which being carried out by French troops, la against the German north of Arras. For the moment, however, both theta attackB appear to havfe been check? ed On the Bukowina fronter Petrograd reporta a brilliant sucosas won by Russian Cossacks over Austrian in fantry, the Cossacks forcing their way thrcgh a series of barbed wira en tanr ements and dislodged the Aus trians from three lines ot trenches, captured 2,000 prisoners, a battery ot quick firing guns and a whole strias; of caissons. Russia admits the Austro-Germ?n offensive is still proceeding in Wes tern Galicia, while Vienna dalma the Russian retreat ls fast becoming a rout with the Invaders' Buffeting en* ormous losses. Anti-German rioting-is dying down in England, but ts reported continuing with great violence in British South Africa. The London Daily News a gov ernment orgsn, declares the cabinet in preparing to order the Internment all male allen enemies of Great Bri tain. Some positive action by the Unit ed SUtes as well as by Italy ts swatt ed with keenest Impatience. Paris. May 13.-The French war of fice today officially announced suc cesses in a new offensive of the allies just south of the French border. It was said the French yesterday cap tured Fort Notre Dame de Loretto with many trenches; the village of Carency and most of tbs vitiate ot Neuville and added that hundreds of Germans were bayonetted sad 1.500 Uken prisoners. Great nattle ta d?llela. Tarnow. Galicia. May 13.-A artet battle ta this region between Russians and Auatro German ls believed near ing a conclusive phase. Terrible fight ing continues east ot hers. Along the Carpathian front tba Austrian ad vance ta believed to habe placed the russians in danger of being surround ed. Te Intern Alitas. London. May 13.-Premier Asquith's statement ta the hons? of commons today that a'.l allens ot enemy coun tries of military age will ba tatemad, thst this applied to thoss .naturalised agalntt whom thor? ls ctitnioioo. ead that others will he repatriated, satis fied those urging drastic action. Aa a result, th? riots ta London and pro ( Con tinned oa page tfvt.>