Brenham Daily Banner-Press (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 232, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 30, 1915 Page: 1 of 6
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Washington, December 30.—New
Droposals from Germany for a set-
tlement of the Lusltania controversy
which the Berlin foreign office hopes
will be acceptable^ to the United
States, are expected to be presented
to the state department next week.
It is understood the negotiations be-
tween Secretary Lansing and Count
Von Bemstorff, the German ambas-
sador, recently progressed to a point
Where a settlement was expected at
Christmas. Today it was said the
German proposals . resulting from
ese conversations probably would
jMmve soon after New Year's day.
iSpf" Information received here indi-
cates that the Berlin foreign office
Is anxious to end the controversy in
spite of adverse public opinion, said
to have been aroused by the Amer-
ican request for withdrawal of the
German naval and military attaches
,
mad the demands upon Austro-Hun-
gary as a result of the sinking of the
Ancona.
The present status of the nego-
tiations is very' closely guarded. The
tjnlted States has contended all
along for a disavowal of the sinking
of the Lusltania and reparation for
the American lives lost. A propos-
al by Germany to arbitrate the ques-
_j tion of indemnity was rejected. It
has since been suggested that Ger-
many might make reperation with
the understanding that it would in-
volve no admission of wrong-doing.
It is understood that no agree-
ment will satisfy the United Stafcee
unless it contains something in the
nature of a disavowal, but Germany
contends that her instructions to
submarine commanders to discontin-
ue such attacks as that on the Lu-
sltania is the most effective disavow-
,ft
al that could be given.
It is regarded here as especially
significant that a settlement of the
Lusltania case should, become immi-
nent at a time when Teutonic diplo-
matic circles are represented as be-
ing prepared for a diplomatic break
between the United States and Aus-
tro-Hungai'y. A clearing up of the
Lusitania case, officials believe, would
have an Important bearing on the
controversy now pending with Vien-
na. The situation remained last
night unchanged without word from
Ambassador Penfield or any official
indication of when Austria's reply
to Secretary Lansing's renewed de-
mands might be expected.
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T. J. Burton Wm One of the
Oldest Residents of the
ARCHBISHOP MUNDELEIN.
Recently Created Head
of Chicago Oiocoae.
DARTIGE DU FORNET.
Viee Admiral Who I* Cemmandsr
In Chiof of tho French Navy.
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At his home at Burton Wednesday
night at 10 o'clock oocurred the
death of T. J. Burton, aged 79 years.
The funeral will take place at Bur-
ton this afternoon at I o'clock, in-
terment beiag in the cemetery at
Burton'
T. J. Burton was born at Union
Hill, a short distance from what is
now the town of Burton, on Febru-
ary 4, 1887. The town of Burton
was named for his father, John M.
Burton, a prominent citizen of the
community at the time. Deceased
was for a number of years engaged
in business at Burton, and had con-
siderable real estate at the time of
his death. On account of falling
health, he retired from active busi-
ness life a few years ago.
Washington county lost one of its
best citicens in the death of. Mr.
Burton. Kindly, courteous and
charitable, he was held in the high-
est esteem by all who knew him, and
his memory will be revered by a
host of friends.
A widow and two children com-
prise his Immediate family. A son,
Will Burton, is a resident of San
Antonio. A daughter, Mrs. Scott
Aven, made her home with her fa-
ther. Besides these, he leaves -six
grandchildren, residents of West
Texas, children of another daughter
who died several years ago.
The funeral will be held under
the auspices of the Christian church
of which Mr. Burton haf been a life-
long member, Elder A. D. Mllroy
officiating. Among those attend-
ing from Brenbam are Dr. aod Mrs.
G. W. Wlebusch, Mrs. J. F. Hoff-
mann and Mrs. W. B. Francis.
Photo by American Press Association
BLASTS OF WINTER HAVE HALTED MILITARY
0PERAH0NS-B0TH SIDES ARE CONFIDENT
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London, December 30.—Dispatches,
from both east and west express the
belief that the winter weatl^r is
likely to prove thfc most severe ob-
staW0-4o war operations on the prin-
cipal fronts during the next few
weeks.
The most dreaded period of win-
ter is from the end of December to
the end of January, was General
French's reply a year ago to the de-
mands for a great offensive. The
Bame remark would probably apply
equally this year.
Reuter's correspondent at western
headquarters, after remarking that
the British staff is confident that
the allies are now so strong in men
and munitions that they can break
through the German lines whenever
the right time comes, declares tho
weather is the chief reason for post-
poning the big movement, and adds:
BANNER-PRESS EMPLOYES ENJOY FOURTH
ANNUAL BANQUET WEDNESDAY EVENING
30.-
NEW MEMBERS OF
BOYS'CORN CLUB
Durrenberger Boys Will Com-
pete for Prizes Next
Year.
Bl Paso, Texas, December
The first Carransa troops, 800 men,
to reach Juarez arrived today from
Chihuahua. More are expected and
3,000 are expected from Sonora to-
day.
Eleven generals and ten thousand
Villa soldlert were in Chihuahua
City, it was reported, having surren-
dered to General Trevino. South of
Chihuahua City the country was
pacified the report last night stated.
The railroad between Juarez and
Chihuahua is opening a regular
service and as fast as the Villa sol-
diers are mustered out at Chihuahua
City they will be sent to the border
here to be paid and returned to their
homes.
Nothing was known in the capi-
tal when General Ellsonda left of
the fate of the four foreigners held
prisoners by General Medlnaveita
at the Babricosa randy near Madera.
Advices, today indicated Villa had
reached Babricosa. -
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George Durrenberger, aged 8, and
Harry Durrenberger, aged 13, are
the latest additions to the county
corn club. These boys are the sons
of L. A. Durrenberger, farming a
couple of miles south of the city,
near the Rosedale nursery. Each
one has a thoroughbred O I C pig,
which they will raise and enter in
the , hog show to be held next fall.
It is possible that the animals will
also be sent to the state fair to be
exhibited.
In addition to the hog raising,
they will cultivate one acre of corn
each, competing for prizes to be of-
fered members of the boys' corn
clubs.
County Demonstration Agent Sum-
rail Is giving the boys instruction,
and it is predicted that each of them
will make a good showing in their
first farming venture.
On Wednesday evening ai the
Banner building the employees of
the paper were guests of the Bait-
ner-Press, the occasion being tne
fourth annual banquet. Manager
Neu was toastmaster, and every de-
partment of the paper was repre-
sented on the program for the eve-
ning. .1.^ ..-,'..'..
Wallie Schmid spoke on behalf of
the carrier boys. Wallie, judging
from his remarks at the banquet,
will in the years to come be a pow-
er as an orator.
John Conroy discoursed learnedly
on the life and habits of the wild
cat, especially with reference tq the
Causes of Its wlldness.
The grouch came in for scathing
criticism at the hands of T. C. (Tom-
mle) Blake, who had for his subject
Does It Pay To Be Pleasant under
All Conditions?"
Edward Cathriner convinced his
fellow workers that the Biblical
term, "The righteous shall inherit
the earth", was meant for printers,
for in no other walk of life are the
characteristics of Job more necessa-
ry. Patience, he held, was one of
the cardinal virtues, and deserving a
reward.
Emmet Shannon spoke on the
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BLIZZARD AT CLEVELAND
subject, "Has the Average Newspa-
per a Conscience",
The men for the evening consist-
ed of the following:
Roast Turkey
Ojster Dressing Cranberry Sauce
J/ Pottto Salad Oysters «v
Cake
Cigars "Liquids"
Those present were George Neu,
T. C. Blake, John Conroy, Edward
Cathriner, Emmet Shannon, Herbert
Miller, Willie Strangmeyer, Wallie
Schmid, Alfred Hartmann, Hugh
Burch, Gilbert Rankin, Julius
Fischer.
This was the fourth affair of this
kind held each year during the hol-
iday season. The banquets afford
an opportunity for closer relations
between the different departments of
the newspaper, and in addition to
being enjoyable frofh a social stand-
point, make for a higher standard
Every member of the Banner-
of efficiency in all departments.
Press force was the recipient of a
holiday remembrance on Christmas
eve, the same being enclosed in the
regular pay envelopes.
REVOLT IN CHINA
NOT YET SERIOUS
Foreigners' Lives Not Endan-
gered, Says Report.
Washington, December 30.—Amer-
ican Minister Reinsch at Peking, ca-
bled the state department today that
the recent uprising against Yuan Shi
Ksl and the reutrn to monarchial
government in China, were not con-
sidered at the preseut time as con-
stituting a serious political situation
in that country.
A paraphrase of the dispatch giv-
en Ottt by the department, says:
"The opposition movement is con-
fined to the province of Yuan Nan.
The other provinces in the south of
China are entirely quiet. If the
movement should spread, however, it
is not anticipated that there will be
danger to foreign life and property
nor that business will be disturbed.
On the contrary special protection is
assured to foreigners and their in-
terests by declaration of the Yun
Nan leaders."
Press dispatches from Peking
during the past few days have said
that the outbreak centering in Yun
Nan had spread to six other provinc
es, including Kwang Tung. Kwel
Chau, Klangse and Hupeh. A cable-
gram .Sunday reported that govern-
ment troops had been sent to Kwei
Chau to put down the uprising there
GULF PRODUCTION WELL WILL BE DRILLED
TO GREATER DEPTH-COMPANY WANTS OIL
Gas Supply Not Diminished; Drillers Who Have Been Using
Gas as Fuel Will Again Be Forced To Burn Wood
Other Wells Continue Drilling with No
New Developments.
Street Car and Telephone Service
Den^oralized.
Cleveland, O., December 30.—
Cleveland was in the grasp of a bliz-
zard today, worse than any which
has afflicted the city in two yearg
and which may completely isolate
the city and tie up all street car
traffic before night.
The heavy snow was being borne
by a 35-mile gale which was ex-
pected^ to becotae more violent.
Street cars were stalled everywhere
and wires down all over the city at J and drilling will probably be re-
sumed the early part of next week.
The Gait Production company
well will be drilled deeper. For the
past three weeks nothing has been
done. Gas was struck, and has
been flowing steadily since that time.
Two wells drilling have been using
the gas as fuel, and as far as can
be learned have not diminished the
supply.
It was on the strength of the gas
showing In this well that Shackle-
ford & Jones and their associates
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applied for a natural gaB franchise,
that gas In sufficient quan-
tities is to be had In the vicinity of
the present oil field.
Material for continuing the work
on the Gulf well has been received,
Other wells are drilling as usual.
Kamas, Rathke and Milam Oil and
Gas report satisfactory progress,
with no startling developments.
Prisoners of War Humiliated.
Paris, December 30.—A Havas
dispatch from Athens quotes Bulga-
rian newspapers as announcing the
arrival at Sofia of British prisoners
of war, who, it is said, were marched
through the streets amid hostile dem-
onstrations.
Repairing Court House Roof.
Workmen are busily engaged
cleaning and repairing the court
house roof. As soon as all leaks
have been repaired, the entire roof
will be given a fresh coat of paint.
AN OVERPLUS OF
WOMEN AFTER WAR
Washington, December 30.—Pro-
fessor Emily G. Balch of Wellesiey
College told the American Sociolog-
ical Society here today that one of
the effects of war on the status of
women would be to make them
drug on the market".
"It may be that in more primitive
times," said she, "that such a situa-
tion would be a cause of polygamy.
In our day It will mean a vast over-
plus of women. Men will return
not only with importance emphasized
by the glory of the battlefield ^>ut
with a scarcity value.
"A second and 'conflicting condi-
tion is that the women being more
necessary become more Important
instead of less. A third effect will
be a great increase of unmarried
women. Another result is that
there is forming under our eyes a
new sex—international. Some one
has said 'if the brotherhood of man
had grown as much lh the last two
centuries as the sisterhood of wo-
man has groWn in the last two dec-
ades, this war would not have oc-
curred.' "
"Such a mcement needs careful
planning and extreme caution. Roll-
ing up tactics always Involves thS
possibility of counter attacks which
may end in rolling up the aggressor.
With the face of the country In a
porous and mushy condition, It is
Impossible to effect the essential
quick moves of artillery, without
which any big offensive is foredoomed
to failure.
"The allied troops would probably
have little trouble In occupying any
part of the German front trenches
forthwith because the enemy holds
these lightly. But then, with the
ranges registered to a nicety from
thousands of pieces of artillery and
machine guns, such a step would be
sheer suicide until the opportunely
Is ripe."
A Russian correspondent writes:
"The most severe part of winter has
begun in the Russion zone. All re-
ports agree that the weather this
year Is harder than usual. It Is In*
creasingly doubtful If any serious
events will occur until the end of
January."
Despite the weather tBe duel In
tiie Vosges mountains, in the west-
ern zone, continues, and eventually
may prove to be one of the big op-
erations of the war. The gains la
either direction thus , far have been
small but the French claim progress
in their effort to establish them-
selves on the crest of the, foothills
which here dominate the plain.
By all accounts Salonikl Is now
safe. Certainly the central powers
show no haste to attack the allies'
position. Seventy-flve thousand Ser-
vians have re-formed at Scutari and
El Basan in Albania and the Mon-
tenegrin army, which heretofore has
been debarred geographically from
taking any large part In the war, Is
now throwing itself energetically in-
to the contest against the Austrians.
Reports that the Austrians are at-
tacking Scutari are authoritatively
denied. According to the latest ad-
vices the Austrians were at Bjelo-
polje, where they were recently re-
pulsed by the Montenegrins and can-
not reach Scutari without crossing
the Albanian Alps and the flooded
river Drln.
No official announcement is yet
available in London as to the deci-
sion of the cabinet in favor of com-
pulsory enlistment but the atmos-
phere has been considerably cleared
by the admission that the principle
of compulsion is accepted by a ma-
jority of the members of the cabi-
net.
The difficulties within tho cabinet
may be expected to diminish as the
question shapes itself in practical
form. A joint meeting of the rep-
resentatives of the labor party and
the federation of trade unions has
been summoned.
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AT REX MONDAY
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"The Rosary", One of Selig's
Best Productions.
"The Rosary", whieh will be
shown at the Rex theater on Mon-
day is one of the best of the sever-
al features booked by Manager Ba-
ker. The story is well told, and
teaches a splendid lesson. It is said
to be as good as any sermon. The
play was written by Edward E.
Rose and is adapted from the stage
drama, which was popular through-
out the country last season. In
many respects the photoplay is bet-
ter than the stage drama. Seven
reels are required to tell the story
from beginning to end, and the in-
terest of the movie fan will be held
every minute of the time.
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