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r ATTACK UPON GULFLIGHT I N I'OKTl .N ATE ACCIDENT Germany Disclaims Intention to Jlolest American Vessel?Oners to Fay for Damage. i Washington, June 4.?-Germany, in a note cabled to the state department t today by Ambassador Gerard at Berlin, expressed regrets that through "an' unfortunate accident" a German submarine had torpedoed tl'.e American steamer Gulflight, and declared | itself "ready to furnish full recompense for the damage thereby sustained by American citizens." In the same communication the i German foreign ofSce said it had not been possible to clear up fully the case of the American steamer Cushing. reponed attacked by a German | aeroplane, and asked that the United I V States communicate all information in , its possession concerning this inciBH| dent. Blame for the attack on the Gulf | B ligi-t was placed by the foreign office V' upon the proximity of two British patrol boats and the absence from the K steamers freeboard of the distinctive markings usually carried by neutral ships. "That the attacked steamer - - ? -o ?> 4.-U ? ? carried ine American wi&, uit uuir added, "was first observed at the mo-, ment of firing the shot." The Gulflight wras torpedoed in the English channel five weeks ago while carrying oil from Port Arthur, Texas, for Rouen, Prance. She was towed to Crow's Sound and beached for repairs. Two seamen were drowned R when the crew took to the boats and the captain died of fceart trouble the next day. The expression of regret | and offer of reparation are in con- j (fonnity with the principle outlined in a circular Germany recently sent to neutral nations disclaiming intention of attacking neutral vessels carrying moncontraband. The text of the note, signed by the j minister of foreign affairs, reads: "Referring to the note of May 28, tfae undersigned has the honor to inform Ms excellency, the ambassador of the United States of America, Mr. James fWl Gerard, that tfre examination undertaken on the part of the German government concerning the American steamers Gulfiight and iCushing has led to the following conclusions : ITh/en Under Convoy. "In regard to the attach on the steamer Gulflight tf-e commanoer of a German submarine saw on the afternoon of May 1 in the vicinity of the Scilly islands a large mere", ant steamer coming in his direction wlrch was accompanied by two smaller vessels. These latter took such position in relation to the steamer that fyfoacbz Reliable evidence Is at are constantly being i Lydia E. 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The : commander could see no neutral markings on it of any kind??hat is, j distinctive marks painted on the free- j board recognizable at a distance such \ as are now usual on neutrai s'iips in ; the English zone of naval warfare, j In consequence he arrived at the con- i elusion from ail the circumstances j that he had to <Ieal with an English j steamer, submerged and attacked, i The torpedo came in the immediate i neighborhood of one of the convoy I ships, wlhich at once rapidly * ap- i | proached the point of firing so that! the submarine was forced to go to a great depth to avoid being rammed; ; the conclusion of the commander that it was an English convoy was in this way confirmed. I ! Then Saw Flag". That the attacked steamer carneu the American flag was first observed at the moment of firing tJ'ne shot. J "The fact that the steamship was' pursuing a course which led neither to nor from America was a further1 reason why it did not occur to the commander of the submarine that he1 was dealing with an American steam- j ship. "Upon scrutiny of tfre time and place of the occurrence, the German .government has become convinced that the attacked steamship was ac-j tually the American steamship Gul-i flight. There can be no doubt, ac-j cording to the attendant circumstances, that the attack is to be attributed to an unfortunate accident and not to the fault of the commander. . "The German government expresses its regrets to toe government of the United States concerning this incident and declares itself ready to furnish full recompense for the damage thereby sustained by American citi- j t+ ie. loft trio rHsrvpetion. of i J ACIIO. it AO iv*v w - ? | American government to present a j statement of t):is damage or if doubts; may arise over individual points, to| .'designate an expert who would havej | to determine, together with a GerI man expert, the amount of the dam, age. j Cushiner Case in i)onbt, j "It has not yet been possible by means of an inquiry to clear up fully .The case of the American ship Cushin g. 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The attack of four bombs, was of , c course, not aimed at any American ( shin. ( - "However, that tfce ship attacked was me American steamer Cushing is possible, considering the time ana place of occurrence. Nevertheless ^ the German government accordingly requests of the American government < that it communicate to the German * government tfae material which, was submitted for judgment, in order that with this as a basis- a further p-ositicn can be taken in tfi-e matter. i "The undersigned leaves it to the ^ ambassador to bring the foregoing to the immediate attention of his foVoc fhic rtnnnrtuni- ^ ^oveiuiiirui., aim ^r I ty to renew to him the assurances of 1 his most distinguished consideration." * GERMANS RECAPTURE PRZEMYSL < it Central Allies Now Expected to Poslijt j-^aiirst Capital?Italians Clauu. I Progress. ?J t London, June 3.?With the capture ( of Przemysl accomplished early to- t day, tl:e Austro-German armies " achieved the main object of their (thrust commenced against the Russians in western Galicia a montli ago today. Tfcov "haiv^ vpt to drive the Rus J. iJ.*,J * V J -- sians farther back and establish * themselves in easily defended: position which will enable them to detach forces for operations against 1 Ita^y and t'ne allies in the west. s "Whether or not they accomplish I t/:is, the Teutonic allies have won a < great victory and with a suddenness ' which overshadows all past operations 1 of the war. It was only 10 weeks ago j '< that Przemysl fell to the Russians 1 after a six months' investment, whicfa 1 was interrupted for a short time in 1 ? November by an Austrian advance. )? With the surrender of the fortress, c there fell into Russian hands, ac- t cording to official reports 120,000 * Austrians and 600 guns and an im- ? mense amount of war material. Most of tfae forts, however, had been destroyed by the Austrians, and this is , considered in military circles 'here to t account for the fact that tfne fortress ] succumbed so quickly to the Austro- -j German attack. c The Great ?<Tew Drive. c When the Russians captured Przemysl, they were pressing the Austrians across the Carpathian passes. Then on Way 3 came the news of a 3 great Austro-German drive into Galicia. Advancing slowly hut surely and carrying i,00.0 guns, t)':e Teutons e compelled the Russians to fall back i until th? Russian, line ran to the 3 'ri<?lVi+ honlr /rf fho. Rivpr Sari HrnsR- A Aug the river, the Austro-German c forces progressed to the north and south of the fortress, and on Tues- < > 'ay Perlin announced that three j forts 10 the north nati been stormed, j v.! iie Vienna stated that the railway bf-tween Przemvsl and Leinberg was I commanded bv Austrian guns. There still was hope in tr.e allied countries, however, that a Russian counteroffensive would held the in vauers cn. out this proved 111 iounfl- i cd and today the Russians had to j give up the city which earlier in the j war had cost them so dearly to win. Booty Not So Heavy. V ere is no estimate of booty captured but it is fairly certain t: at the Russians, having plenty of time, got away as many men and as much ma / > v ? O 1 O r? /\ n /I V\ r* I Lciiai as yuasiiJif a;iu ur^n u^ru tiic g'.n and ammunition that remained. It is expected here that the intors "Mil endeavor to push on to Lemberg and even farther. The British government is urging workmen and employers to -turn out shells in enormous quantity. David T/oyd George, the new minister of! munitions, is touring the country v.i'l: this object and t':e expectation is that the new British armies, when they take the Held, will be equipped <is no other forces ever were. Meanwhile the Frencn continue j tr.eir operation? norm 01 Arras, wnere it is declared they are slowly moving 4,-'e Germans out of strongly fortified positions. The British on ttf'r part have become more active in the regions of Ypres and La Bassee, while the Italians continue to report the capture of important positions along their frontier. In this latter region, however, no news has yet been received of any big battle. Another submarine has penetrated the Dardanelles and sunk a large German transport. tfONEY AYAILABLE FOB MILITIA Garrison Rules That $40,000 Charged Against South Carolina May Be Used. Washington, June 4.?Nearly $40,000 is- made available for the rehabilitation of tfne National Guard oi South Carolina as a result of a conference -held here today between Gov. Manning, Adjt. Gen. Moore and Secretary of War Garrison. In addition to this amount the regular annual appropriation of $32,000 will be read) tor use July 1. < The State officials came here ta , jsk that the money charged to Soutii i Carolina as a result of the loss and t iestruction of army equipment during c 3revious administrations be remitted, j \.t first the officials declared it could g lot be done. Later, however, Secre,ary Garrison ruled that approii- ^ nately $40,000 charged against tfie ( state Guard for the loss of property ^ N->nld be used until July 1, 1916. In making this ruling the secretary ? ilaces South Carolina on a par with )ther States that foave failed to live s ip to the standard required by the * lepartment. c v Senator Tillman accompanied the governor and Gen. Moore to the de)artment. He asked Gen. Mills, head >f the militia affairs department, to 1 c orget "What former governors fa ad Jonev in South Carolina and to give he State's National Guard a chance * o make itself efficient. Both Governor Manning and Gen. !| tfoore were immensely pleased with .he result of their visit. They aclomplished everything they desired, hey declared. Beauty Editor Advises on Superfluous Hair A well-known beauty editor writes: 'Avoid painful electric operations and vortniess Qepiiiu.or.ies i.ui~ icmurxu^ superfluous hair. There is a reliable )rescription called Mrs. Osgood's Wonier that quickly clears the face, neckt xrms or other parts of the body of all mwelcome hair. It is universally used md endorsed by leading society and Drofessional women. Many say that t kills hair blemishes so that they lever return. You can get Mrs. Osgood's Wonder from Gilder & Weeks )r any leading druggist or toilet couner. Signed Money-Back-If-It-Fails Guarantee in every package. Barbecue. I "will give a first-class barbecue it my residence (1-2 mile from Old~~ - " -r no own, S. C.) on Wednesday, june .so, .915. Will have speaking by Mr. E. rl. Aull and other noted speakers. Special attention to ladies and chilIren. Don't forget the place and date. L. Clarence Pitts. 6-4-tf NOTICE OF ELECTION IS OLD TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 40. Whereas, one-third of the resident Sectors and a like proportion of the esident freeholders of the age of 21 rears, of Old Town school district, No. I tO, of tfte County of Newberry, State I >f Soutib Carolina, have filed a petition I vith the County Board of Education | >f Newberry County, South Carolina, " " v-tIrfFT* ? The Q Chewii l|k evert CSteW ??* 5 c, the packet or i cent at alLthe bette "DOBS can m _ all rightYou're o shaped bits gum all coat peppermint < flavnr??and You'll like petitioning and requesting that an I ilection be held in said school dis-| rict on the question of levying a spe - - ? a i 1 I :ial annual tax 01 iour mms iu ue coi- i ected on the property located in the ;aid school district. Now, therefore, the undersigned, imposing the county board of edu- 1 :ation for Newberry county, South Carolina, do Ibereby order the board 1 >f trustees of Old Town school dis- j' rict No. 40, to hold an election on tfae i; aid question of levying a four mill ' ax to be collected on the property looted in che said school district, i/->n ca-iH ^lpntinn sfhall hp held at I """" ~ " I )ld Town school house, in said school | tistrict No. 40, on Saturday, June 5, j .915, at which said election the polls | hall be opened at 7 a. m. and closed ; it 4 p. m. The members of the board j ARF Yfll JL V to t! Panama-Pacifi at San Francis< Diego, G by one of 1 VARIABLE PRED f i ? If so, write the unders fares, folders and all partic Excursion tickets peri ! famously, attractive and : T. C. V General Passenger Agei Atlantic C The Standard Railri y.V -jRfiL ''3^sMHb0K* JWBWWRiA L0 V>Ui?t Ihewed jgr pr "Bobs" two "Bobs" for a r stands and stores. >" are the idy gum ? n! ? heartof chewing prl over with va**- KM w W W :andy. Some some pep. the "Bobs'' BMBHBnHMaMHBaHaaH of trustees of said school district* slhall act as managers of said election. Only such electors as reside in said school district and return real <jr perervnol nrnnortr fnr tjlYJlHnn Std whf> OV/UUi yi. i.VA v. ?. exhibit their tax receipts and registration certificates as required in general elections, shall be allowed to vote, Electors favoring the levy of sucfo tax shall cast a ballot containing the word :<Yes" written or printed tfoereon, and such elector opposed to such levy shall cast a ballot containing the word "No" written or printed thereon. Given under our hands and seal on May 15y 1195. GEO. D. BROWN, S. J. DERRICK, J. S. 'WHEELER, County Board of Education for Newberry County, S. 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