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WEATHER FORECAST . Fair Sunday and Mnndny. (tonde lo mndcruic wind". Thc Inteuigencef COTTON Local Cotton-.to VOLUME II. ANDERSON, S. C. (SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 16, 1915. NUMBER 107. AMERIC REA GERARD DELIVERED NOTE TO FOREIGN OFFICE YESTERDAY INTEREST TURNS TO GERMAN REPLY Officials Believe Submarine At tacks Will Cease Till Mat ter ta Decided. Washington, May 15.-United States officiait! (oday received word that Am ! ador Gerard lind presented the American noto regarding the LUBI tnnta tragedy and other occurcncea in tile war zone, to the German gov-, ernmcril's minister of foreign affairs ut Berlin. Anxiety over the delay in the note's transmission is relieved. Interest is awakened in Hie nature of Germany's reply, lt would not be considered surprising here if a response was not received for eight days, It is thought possible that Gerard might report earlier on the manner tuo govern ment, semi-official and the press re ceived tho note. Meanwhile United States officials feel confident there will be no submarino attacks on [(assenger ships while the questions involved arc being resolved. This be lief |s shared in German official cir cles. Press dispatches direct from Berlin today intimated that Germany would willingly submit the questions raised by the United States note to arbitrations. It is intimntcd that ?bis might ho seriously considered. There in a grrnt growing conviction that a war will be found to amicably settle the differences between the United States and Germany. Many sugges tions have been made. One which was given serious thought was a plan to ref uso clearances papers to a bel ligerent ships carry,.ig war.munitions oi- absolute contraband If they also carry' passengers. This Involves no embargo and separates passenger and contraband traffic. London, May 15.-Thc Exchange 1 elcgraph company hoe received the following mo8agc from Amsterdam: "Telegram from Berlin states that the Vosslsohe-Zoltung announces that high government circles In Germany favor j submission of tho question of Lusitania's sinking and difficulties with Amerlcnn arising therefrom to a court of arbitration." Washington, May 15.-Suggestion of arbitration contained In today's dispatches will be received among officials h?rc with informal com ment; thai such a course was among the consid?rations which had occur red at Wasington, but it was point ed out lt probably would not be sat isfactory unless assurances aro given in the meantime that submarine war fare on merchant ships be suspended. Officials pointed out that unless that be done, more lives might be lost while arbitration is in progress. Washington, May 15.-State depart ment officials announced today that a cablegram from Ambasador Gerard, sent 'from Berlin at 7 o'clock last night, said he had not received tho American noto to Germany. Further advices am expected soon, but offi cials took steps to trace the ' note and hasten it's delivery. . Ambassador Page t Rome, cabled last night that the note was relayed; .there yesterday afternoon on Italian telegraph lines and officials felt it wa-; sn re lt would Teach Ambassador Gerard today. With the presentation of the note to tho German foreign office the United Sates will have rested its cuBe and Germany is expected td make the next move. It ls confident ly expected that Germany will give the matter immediate consideration. OFFICE?SW?LI BANK'S ALLEGATIONS McAdoo and Williams Answer Rigas Bank Com plaint. Washington, May 15.-Secretary \ McAdoo and1 Comptroller Williams to day flied' specific denials of. the Charges ,of conspiracy and malice against the Riggs NaUnaal Bank of this.city, in the MstrlctSPColumbia Supreme Court. This ?ti in reply .to thc Injunction proceeaingS which alleged they conspired to wreck the bank. YfllsoB Note Indorsed. NJcmpht*. May 14v~-Th* Nai.?onal Industrial Traffic league at the itnal session of Its apring meeting hero to . day, adopted resolutions Indorsing a'resident Wilsons noba to Germany. AN MES? CHES Gl DERNBERG Td LE AV FORMER GERMAN COLONIAL ENC HAD BECOME UNDEj LIEVES EMBARRA Washington. May I?.-Dr. Bern hard Deruhuvg. former German colo nial secretary and unofficial spokes man lu the United States for the Ger man cause, has voluntarily decided to leave the country in view of the cri tical turn in the relations between the United States and Germany. The German cmbasaay today confirmed this. The president and Secretary Bryan were appraised Informally of Dern burg's decision through the German ambassador before tho new? became General ly known. This relieved the president of an embarrassing situation, lt Is known that the president strongly disap proved of Homburg's utterances justi fying thc Lusitania's sinking. Officials actually considered legal methods of ending Dernburg's activities. His de cision to leave made unnecessary the plan to Intimate to the German am bassador tho fcellnR of United State's .;oMornment in tho matter. It ls be lieved that Dornburg will go to Hol land on an American ship. Washington. May 15.-Dr? Bernard Dernberg, so often referred to as the unofficial spokesman of Emperor Wil liam in the United States, has made plans to leave this countr yon his own initiative in a short time. It became known in official quarters hero today that in view of the intimations that President Wilson and his cabinet w< n displeased with Dr. De rn burg k. SALMAS CONSENTS - TO RETAIN PREMIERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT OF HIS DE CISION COOLED TEMPER OF RIOTING POPULACE TROOPS WITHDRAW King Emamel Unable to Persuade Others Ministers to Accept Vacant Piece. F.ome. May 16.-Salandras has con nented to retain tho premiership. The nows changed the peoples temper. They have calmed down sud tho troops have been withdrawn. Yes terday's mob ls gone, and the peaceful crowds tonight didn't go to tho Aus trian embassy. Previously tho king nacl requested the fermer minister of tho treasury. Cercano, to form a cabinet. He refused and tho king then.called Salandra to a conference. Earlier today the president of the chamber deputies, Marcora, refused t* ~ Hng's similar request. Marcora Refused the Job. Rome, May 15.-Signor Marcora, president of the Italian chamber o'f deputies, who was requested by King Victor Emmanuel to form a new cabinet In succession ot tho Saun dra ministry, had refused Ute com mission. It is probable that the king will Insist. Premier Salandra re? mailling In power. NOTE TO GERMANY AFFECTS MARKET Questro Has Decidedly Depres sing Effect--Crop Prospect Favorable. Now York, May 16.-The question of the United States' relations with Germany far outweighed all other important factors in this week's stock market. Complications growing out of Ute sinking of the'Lusitania ?re view ed from every angle and so far ss they bore upon the market Ute Affect wore decidedly depressing. Stocks de clined for the greater part of the -week .making lowest prices yet. In numerous Instances a large part, if fmrail the K*tns made in the March rue, were effected. Crop prospects are highly favorable? and big harvests are'assured if na untoward events. General trade con ditions as denoted by bank clearings are improving. SAGE ?RMANY DECIDES E AMERICA , SECRETARY REALIZES PRES SIRABLE-DEPARTURE RE SSING SITUATION speeches justifvI1K thc sinking of thc Lusitania und wltn sonic of his other public utterances. which they be lieved were calculated to array the sentiment bi the Germana in the United States against the Washington government. The friends of Dr. Dernburg here have persuaded him to leave tho United States. Just when Doctor Dernburg would leave was not made known. It was believed that he will go to Cuba cr South America. Might Pro Te Menace. Wnshlngto-i. May 15.-Dr. Derti berg'n activities have been closely observed by the president and the other high officials herc, who carno to a conclusion last week that a con tinuation of IIIB speeches and stac mcnta might. In tho event of a criti cal turn to the relations with Ger many, menace thc domestic welfare of Amorica. It has boen denied repeatedly by thc German embassy, as well as by Dr. Dernberg himself, thst ho ls a spokesman for tho German govern ment or that he had an ofilclal stand ing. Dr. Dcrnhnrv Silent. j .Now York. May lf>.-Dr. Bernhard Dernburg today declined to discuss j 'he statement from Washington that ,.e would soon leave the United i States DB. PAUL H. E. SLOAN HAS PASSED AWAY DISTINGUISHED OFFICIAL OF CLEMSON COLLEGE DIED SUDDENLY YESTERDAY FUNERAL. TODAY Services at 2:30 O'clock in St. Pauls Church, Pendleton - Sketch of Life. Dr. Paul H. E. Sloan, treasurer of Clemson College from the time it was founded until a short while ago, and one ot the best known and most be loved men in South Carolina, died suddenly yesterday morning at 7:30 o'clock while scated In his favorite chair in his home at thc state insti tution which he so dearly loved. The funeral services will be held this af ternoon at 2:30 o'clock. In St. Paul's Episcopal church, at Pendleton, con ducted by the rector, 'he Rev. May nard Marshall. Interment will be In Pendleton cemetery. No services will be held at the home. Dr. Sloan waa 79 years of agc, and was the sdn of Benjamin and Eliza Earle Sloan The latter being the daughter of the late J. Baylis Earle. Only one member of the Immediate family, Mr. Frauk Sloan of Seneca now survives. . Dr. Sloan spent all of his long and useful life at Pendleton and Clemson College. Early In life he studied medi cine, and was graduated as a prac ticing physician, spending most of bia time conducting a drug business in' Pendleton. When Clemson College was established the board of trustees in searching for a capable and ef ficient pe* son to serve them as treas urer, selected Dr. Sloan. His election gave universal satisfaction, and from year to yoar he haa been reelected, ,hls services being satisfactory in ev ery respect to the trustees. About two years ago the trustees decided to relieve Dr. Sloan of the greatest part Ot the burden of the treasurer's of fice, apd while reelecting him, giving him his home and hJs regular salary a largo part of the work was devolved, on a young man. Mr. Sam W. Evans, who served directly under Dr. Sloan for several yeera. The trustees ap preciated Dr. Sloan's great and good and faithful work, and they wanted to make it easy for him in bis late years. Dr. SI Jan, who waa s favorite with the members ot the faculty and with the boys who attended college since the day lt opened the doors, conttaaed to live at ike college, and even np to the last few days he bas bees mingling (CONTIK UKD ON PAO* TKO.) PORTUGAL IN THROES OF REVOLUTION PRESIDENT ARRIAGA RE PORTED TO HAVE ABAN DONED ?ALACE NAVY SUPPORTS REVOLUTIONISTS Royalists Disclaim Responsibility j for Movement--Rebellion Reported Crushed. -L Madrid. May ir?.-President Arriaga of Portugal is reportad to have dis appeared. Pari?. May 15.-A Madrid dispatch Kays Portugal's president has aban doned tho palace ana has gone to Lis bon under escort of the republican guard. London. May 15.-The outbreak of the revolution in Portugal which ls reported to be supported by the na .', leaves only Spain, Switzerland, Hol land and Scandanavian countries not either at war or suffering from do mestic upheavals. ' Little news come from Lisbon but it ls reported tho navy bombarded the capita, lied by army, which remained loyal to President Manuel De'Arriaga. Royalists residing here say;their par ty did not start tho revolution. Unconfirmed reports tonight say the revolutions haa been crushed. ..... v.. -^??t^^^?&ti&?m London, May 15.-A nowa agency dispatch from Madrid declaros that there has been received there infor mation, telling of a grave revolution ary movement in Portugal. One report ls that tho revolutionists are in con trol of the situation at Lisbon. This information has reached the Spanish ministry of the Interior. Thc rebellion is said to have broken out in Ciombra, Oporto. Lisbon and San ta rem. Fugitives reaching Badajose describe the situation as extremely menacing. The telegraph and tele phone communications have been sev ered and the troops appear to be powerless. The Fab ra 'tews agency from whose agent the dispatch comes, gives it nut under reserves, but says that he be lieves that the information is prob ably corect. There have been previ out indications of a serious revolu tionary movement against the pres ent republican government in Portu gal. The government has been freely characterized by its opponents as drastic and aron-arv to an impos sible degree. There have been some political assassinations. Broad riots in Lisbon were followed by the pro clamation of martial law throughout the republic. Numerous anarchistic leaders wero arrested. The army and navy have been sus pected of disaffection. Officers of each branch have been arrested. The so called republic of northern Portugal even was established several weeks ago. A very strict censorship has been maintained by tho Portuguest authorities, but enough newspapers slipped through to show that the sit- j uation has grown steadily worse. Former Premier Assassinated. London. May 15.-A disptach from Madrid to Reuters says that lt ls re ported thst Dr. Alfonso Costa, the feigner premier of Portugal, has been aSbasslnated in Lisbon. WILL NOT INTERFERE Vf THAW CA8E New York, Msy 15.-The appellate division of the supreme court de-tiriod that lt will not* Interfere with the plan to have Harry K. Tbaw'o mental status place before a icry for deter mination. The court dismlsse dthe prohibi tory writ which. If sustained, would have enjoined tho supreme court from submitting the case to a jury next Monday. ** JssffiHM ooooooooqoooooooooo/o o RAILROADS CAN'T RUN ?o o ' STEAMSHIPS OH LAKES o o' -- o o Washington. May 13.-The o o Inti r?tate Commerz? Commis- o o sion today decided that rail- o o roads Owning and operating o o steamship lines on the Orent o o Lakes must give them np after o o December first. This is one o o of the most sweeping decisions o o of recent years. o o 0 oooooooooooooooooooo LITTLE IN Gl STRIKE IN ] ADDS TO( TROOPS CENTERED AT MILAN FRENZIED MOBS-ROYAL Pi TRIAN CONSULATES i Rome. May 1">.-A crowd this morn ing paraded with an effigy of the Gernia.i emperor. I'nahle tn resist th?? police, the crowd humed tlie. effigy rather than surrender it. Milan, Mnv 15.-Situation here ls serious resulting from the general Btrike proclaimed as a protest against ?he tren dof Italian political events. Troops have, been centered hore from nearby garrisons in sufficient force to check any serious nii.vemer.t. The royal palace, the nrofec.turo German and the Austrian consulates are guarded. Much apprehension ls felt concerning the coming funeral of a seventeen year old workman, named Gadda, who died from wounds sus tained during the riot. II. S MARINES TO AID AMERICANS -WILL BE LANDED AT GUAY MAS AND RUSHED TO TROUBLE ZONE -_ MEXICANS WONT FIGHT INDIANS Consular Advices Confirm Re? ported Killing of Ameri cans. Washington, May lf>.-United States marinea will be landed at Guayamas and sent tn the aid of the Americans threatened by Yaqui Indians, if com manders of thc warships sent to that Mexican port believe it is necessary. Rear Admiral Benson, acting secre tary of the navy conflrred with Secre tary Bryan today. Ile later said he hoped tho Americans will be able to reach the coast, where they will be taken aboard the warships. Comman der McGruder of the Raleigh has been authorized to send landing par ties if necessary. The Raleigh and the New Orleans have been ordered to Guayamas. Thc stnto department ad vices today confirmed tho reported killing of three Americans by the Yaquis. Admiral Howard, command ing thc Pacific ficct. notified thn de partment tonight that thc Mexicans .ind Yaquis aro still fighting. The regular Mexican troong refused to fight the Yaquis. GREENVILLE SHERIFF GALLED NE COURT! Must Show Cause Why Fines Col? lected Were Not Accounted For. Greenville, May 15.-By the Order of the court of general sessions Sher iff Praetor and former Jailor W. B. Kellar are required to show cause next Wednesday before Judge Prince why certain amounts of money collect ed by them as fines should not bc paid to the county treasurer. Sheriff Rector is now preparing his affidavit, to account for these amounts, and this v. ill b? returned to the court next I Monday The return will be heard In open court on the following Wednes I day at in o'clock. It is understood that former Jailer Kellar ls also preparing bia affidavit j and it ls very probable he and Sher iff Rector will present their affidavits [at the same time. A rule has siso been Issued sgalnst C. R. Bramlett. convict foreman re quiring him to ahow canse why hs has not turned over to the county treas urer, $26. which he ls alleged to have collected from h.. P. Hendrix for the discharge of Bd. Jones, a convict. PROGRi RE AT CC ITALY CONFUSION TO CHECK MOVEMENT OF VLACE, GERMAN AND AUS DLOSELY GUARDED landon. May iii.-Greece. Bulgaria in?r Rumania, await Italy's decision, regarding their jnining thc allies. It is predicted Snlandra will form n new ;overnmont with leaders of the strong 3r parties in the chamber. Foomc. May K>.-A strike has been proclaimed at Milan as a pro test against the course of political svents in Italy Troops are occupy ing all strategical points in the city. Rome. May 15.-Riotous demonstra tions' continued at Rome throughout last night In favpr or war. One of the most violent outbreaks occurred be roro the Austrian embassay. The Tri buna, In a special edition, today denied Italy had repudiated the triple al liance as reported. BLIND TIGERS GOVERNOR WRITES MAYOR GRACE TO TAKE FUR THER ACTION . ... Vi i ' ii li v?i , Vsfrnfrt SAYS ONLY TWO HAVE CLOSED UP One Man Died and Other Place Was Burned Out-Wants Immediate Action. Columbia, May 15.-Governor Man ning tonight made public the follow ing copy of a letter to Mayor Grace of Charleston: "In regard to the report of Chief of Police Cantwell, dated April 1915. to you and by you transmitted to me. This says: 'I beg to report the follow ing parties and places have discon tinued busnless.' ' "I. like you, received this report in good faith, and took it to mean that these parties had discontinued busi ness as a result of the activities ot the police squad. On looking into this, however, I find that the statement of Chief Cantwell is erroneous and mis leading, and I will mention but two instances-L. Williams, who died somo months ago, and M. Hackett, who was bumed out. Many of the places said to be closed are selling liquor. , "This seems so serious to me that it should demand an investigation, and I suggest that you investigate this re port. I have not received any sub sequent report." DANIELS DECLARES NAVY IS EFFICIENT Secretary of Navy Answers Critics Who Doubt Ita Ef fioe ney. New York. May 13.-Secretary Daniels defended the navy ss effi cient and prepared for war in a speech tonight at a dinner to the officers of the Atlantic fleet. He promised that the administration, with Ute support of the people, would make tue nary that powerful and efficient. Secretary Daniels answered navy critics who hare asserted the navy Ls inadequate and unprepared. VANDERBILT'S BODY SOT YET RECOVERED Washington, May 15.-Consul Frost at Queenstown reports to tue suite department that onshore winds ar? sweeping the" sea where the Lusi tania sank and that more bodies are expected to come ashore. Some may be Americans There is no sign sf J?utbcrd, Vanderbilt, Sume, Klein or Forman; Consul Frost says the Cunard Identification are n't al ways conclusive. HssBBBssaSBfli ESS INFLICT ALLIES CLAIM SLIGHT AD VANCE AT SEVERAL POINTS YESTERDAY - BRITISH REPULSE ALL ATTACKS Russians Seem to Have Stopped Austro-Germ?n Advance in Galicia. 3! London, May 15. - -War Interests la divided between the bettles tn Gali cia, Flanders, Pasdecalate and toa Dardanelles. The Austro-Germ?n rush in Galicia ls apparently spent. The British apparently resisted all German attacks on Ypres. * The Bel gian attacks continue from the sea to Dix tn udp. The French advanced north of Arras The French offensive near Pasdcgalals apparently was not Intended oa a big general movement, but was mer dy a completely success ful effort to rectify their front. London, May 16.-In both east and west the opposing armiea sro apparently unable to make treat headway at present, although severe fighting continues. Shattering ot the Auatrata. line near the 'Bukowina frontier la the single exception reported, bat this Russian claim has not been confirm ed from German or Austrian sources. French offensive north of Arras baa made but little further progress. g * Austro-Germ?n sweep from tba Cracow region eastward through Ga licia is also said to have been check ed, although Petrograd admits that the western half of Galicia has been wrested from the Russians Anti-German riots in South Africa have brou glu about a serions situs? itlon in importan cities ot the union or South Africa. Shops and etore houses, hotels owned by the Gar mans or Austrians were bunted and sacked. Police and soldiers find it difficult to control the crowds. It Is reported In London that Italy baa renounced he rall lancet with Germany and Austria a week ago and newe of the Anal break. la ax pected there. Internal agitation con tinues In Italy. Glusepppe Ms roora, a Glrlbaldi veteran ls tb form a new icabinet to guide Italy through the present crisis. It ia believed at Rome that he will be able to assem ble a cabinet In which the opposing factions will be represented.. He la said to have received the support of the retiring premier. Signor Balan dra, who insisted on quitting office, notwithstanding the desire Ot the king to retain him. President Wilson's nota to Germany dvidoB the editorial attention ot Lob don papera today with the Italian crisis. There ls unanimous gratia-' cation ovar the American communi cation. The only regret ls that it contama a paragraph testifying to th? belier of Germany's observance ot humane rutea of warfare th the past. - ... .. Paris, May 16.-French official communication today says French '.roops have pushed back the Ger man line 300 yards tn the direction of Souches. Otherwise there has been no changea tn the battle In Northern France OFFER REWARD FOR MARION NEGRO W. O. W. Offer $50 for Capture of Man Who Shot Erwe? Cook. Marion, May 16.-So far the negro Reuben Smith, who shot and killed Mr. Elwell Cook has not been cap tured, though the officers are still eearcbing for him. Tbs crime baa aroused much indignation here, where Mr. Cook la well koowa and highly esteemed. The Marlon Camp Wood men of the World, of which thu victim waa a member, has offered a reward of $60 for hts captors which baa been supplemented by a reward of $25 by Marlon connell No. KS J. O. U. A. M. ?Danish Steamer Torpedoed. London. May 16.-The Danish steamship Mar thea was torpedoed and punk off Aberdeen tbts morning by a Germ?n submarine. Her crew of eighteen men was saved,' Spencer Chosen as Director. New York; May lb.-At a meet ing of the board of directors of the Southern Railway company held hera yesterday Henery B. Spencer was sleeted a director to succeed Col. A. B. Andrews of Raleigh, N. C., de ceased. Charles Lanier wan ?Usted a member of the executive committee of the board of directors.