Sherman Daily Democrat (Sherman, Tex.), Vol. THIRTY-FOURTH YEAR, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 15, 1915 Page: 1 of 8
eight pages : ill. ; page 22 x 16 in. Digitized from 35 mm. microfilm.View a full description of this newspaper.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
*♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦*♦♦♦♦
♦ when irs nkwi ♦
4 lilt) HrmnciU 4
4 Tells IU 4
444444*44414444
SHERMAN DAILY DEMOCRAT
IHI WKATHE*.
Tonight Hurt M»n«Ujr
IIIITY FOURTH YEAR
ASSOCIATED PRESS
SHERMAN. TEXAS. MAY IS. 1915.
SATURDAY
✓
REPORT RIOTS
IN CAPETOWN
IMMENSE CROWDS THRONG Till'.
HMtm AND Tltooi** A NO
roi.iCE kept nr.sv.
INTI-GERMAN FEELING
WarrlioiiKP* nml S(oit« pi Morrlrm-
illsc Belonging It) (ipriiiaii1 Have
lii'i‘11 |ii'«ini)r<l nml Fin* Bii-
gniles are Helpless.
Associated Press Dltyatch
London, May 15.'—A Reuter dis-
patch from Captetown, filed E ridgy
says:
‘■Immense crowds thronged the
streets tonight and their behavior
sometimes was threatening.
"Troops and police found great
difficulty in preventing disorders.
It wuh announced that the govern-
ment had decided to intern all male
aliens of enemy nationality and also
td protect naturalized aliens or
those who have applied for ,natur-
alization.
"General Botha has issued to the
people of the Union of South Africa
front Windhoek, capital of German
southwest Africa, a message deplor-
ing the Anil-German riots. 'In
many cases' he savs ‘the . victims
have sons fighting with me at the
front. It Is most discouraging for
the officers and men here who daily
are risking their lives to hear of
these events at home.'
"Latest reports show that the
rioting has been of a most serious
character, but fear of a possible up-
rising among 250,000 mine boys
along the Hand now apparently is
having a steadying effect. The na-
tives obtained liquor freely from
looted stores and this added greatly
to the peril of the situation.
"An appeal Issued by the commit-
tee which la arranging a mass meet-
ing for tomorrow night, calls atten-
tion to the danger of unrest among
the natives.
"Some of the largest warehouses
on the Rand, commanding large
stores of merchandise belonging to
Germans are reported to have been
destroyed. When the work of de-
struction was al its height flames
were visible for miles. Rig build-
ings were set nUre ami allowed to
blaze. Goods found In smaller
shops, hotels and offices were flung
out of window* and made Into bon-
fires All .the Hre brigades hrve
tolled ceaselessly since Wednesday
night, but for their efforts whole
streets instead Of individual blocks
v ould have been burned.
‘"Strong forces of police and
troops were held in readiness in
Captown tonight to prevent further
disturbances. Bars, clubs and bo
tels were closed and citizens warn
<Hl to remain in their homes.
"Reports from Durban describe
the wholesale firing and sacking of
German business houses, hotels and
wool sto.ee. The damage there is
estimated at more than $260,000.
Fire brigades and the police are
helpless and the disturbances con
Untie.
“The same tale of destruction on
a largo scale comes from other
towns. At Fort Elizabeth twenty
Oerntan establishments were wreck-
ed. In Pretoria the windows were
smashed In the office of a German
newspaper; Maritsburg reports u
general exodus of Germans.
“A magniflcant result of the
disturbances is that many prominent
Germans have disavowed their
county's methods of warfare.”
- -:-
Purchase of Lower (Ytllfnntls.
s ■
Washington, May 15.—Recent de-1
velopnientH In the International sit-
uation have received discussion of
the porposul for the purchase liy
the United States of Lower Cali-
fornia from Mexico. That this
tongue of land Is so separated from
Mexico and ro geographically a pert
of the United Slates coast line on
the Pacific Is the reason assigned
by early proponents of the purchase.
The present-day attraction Is Mag
daelna Bay. which Is of strategic
value to the United States and pos
sesseH one of the beet harbor), ot:
on the Coast. Lower California
possesses vast mineral wealth In
gold, sliver Iron, copper, lead and
other deposits. By Irrigation a vast
portion of Its now valueless arid
lands could, It Is thought, he trans
ferred Into agricultural land of
high value.
On the resumption of responsible
government In Mexico, It Is said
here that It Is, not unlikely that
proposals looking to the purchase
will be made.
............-»♦
44444444444*4*4*
4 AMERICANS HlRUOUNRER 4
4 BV VAQU1 I ...IAV*, +
4 4
4 Los Angeles, May 15.--Tele- 4
4 grams tecelved here say the
4 Vaquls have surrounded flftv
WEEKLY SUMMARY
OF STOCK MARKET
EVENTS OP THF. IVEF.K HAD A
VKItV DEPRESSING EFFECT
UEMPRAI.LV.
A ssocintert Pi fun Dispatch
New York, May 15.—The question
of this country's relations with tier-
many fur outweighed all other im-
portant factors in this week's stock
market. Complications growing out
of the linking of the Lusitania were
viewed from every angle and so far
as they bore upon the market the
effect was decided depressing.
Stocks declined for the greater
part of the week, making lowest
prices yestprday. In numerous In-
staWes a large part, if not all the
gains made in l..e march rise were
effaced. Many speculative accounts
were closed, mainly because of
weakened margins and to this must
be added no little liquidation for
home and foreign accounts. The re-
sult leaves the market in a better
technical position than at any timd
since the rise In the war specialties.
Those Issues have been amoiVg the
first to recede, despite reports of
further large contracts.
Investment shares are down to,
or under the average level which
ruled in the Inception of the spring
boom. The same is true of specula-
tive issues, although coppers have
yielded less Ilian others by reason
of favorable trade conditions.
Crops prospects are highly favor-
able except untoward events, big
harvests are assured. Central trade
conditions as denoted by bank clear
ings, are Improving and the eonfl
deuce with which banking Interests
are engaging in new financing In-
dicates an unassailable position in
that quarter.
Western Diplomat Resigns.
Washington, May 15.—William
Helmkee chief of the division of
Latin American affairs in the state
uepartment will retire on Monday,
after serving the government for
forty-three years, eighteen In the
army and in connection with it and
twenty-five years lu the diplomatic
service. His resignation was recent-
ly tendered to Secretary Bryan. He
Is US years old, a native of France
and a noted linguist. He served as
consul, as secretary of legations
and embassies, and was ambassador
to Guatemala and Salvador. Hoar
W. loing, minister of Salvador, who
formerly heljl the position, will suc-
ceed Mr. lleinikt*.
"Kindness t«* Animals" Week.
Philadelphia, Pa., May 15.— The
American Humane Association has
designated the coming week as
"kindness to animals week,” daring
which the organization will campaign
to interest people throughout the
country in the more humane treat-
ment of the dumb animals. Tomor-
row and May 23 are designated us
‘Humane Sundays" and clergymen
will preRi'li on kindness to animals
on one of these two Sundays.
BAPTISTS CONSIDER
SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT
AMHocUitcd Preti Dispatch
iHouston, May 13.—The Southern
Dapti.it convention took up
at its morning session here today
the report of its committee on Sun-
day school work in which Objections
were raised to Buraca nnd Philuthou
classes In Baptist Sunday schools.
The report wus presented earlier In
the week and set as u special order
for today.
The committee report stated these
organizations were objectionable to
Huptists on account of their lnter-
denoninal character, and urged
that strictly Baptist classes be con
ducted in Baptist. Sunday schools.
The woman’s missionary union
was to elect officers for the coming
fiscal year, the elections being set
for noon. The union on., Thursday
last. Instructed its nominating com-
mittee to nominate for re-election
Mtss Fannie E. S. lleck of Raleigh,
N. C,,' who has- served fifteen terms
as president, but whose present
critical Illness has caused her to let
It-* generally be known she did not
feel she ybuld hold the office again.
--——........
West Virginia Building llontls.
Many Had Forebod ngs of Evil When
The 111 Fated Lusitania Sailed*
l'hoto by American Association.
lu thc*atVoni|KU!\lug il ustratiou ts shown « picture taken on the runanJ pier In New York when the Lusitania
, stilled on her Inst vorace At the time the Mr ship galled Relatives of the passenger* were on the pier and tried
to dissuade some from sailing. All laughed at the danger of being torpedoed, in the above Illustration algo is
mlre.vn •< m mm ....... Me* disaster
BIO STRIKE AT MILAN
OVER EVENTS IN ITALY
Associated Press Dispatch
Rome, via Paris, May 15.—-A
strike lias been proclaimed at Milan
as a protest against the course of
political events in Italy. Troops
are occupying all the strategical
points in the city.
If XER VI. TOMORROW.
y'brvices fur -I. J. Carson Will Be
llcht at Episcopal Church.
Mrs, Carson, wife of the late J.
J. Carson, who died suddenly here
Wednesday morning, arrived in
Denison this morning at 3 :50 o'clock
over the Katy and anti came to
Sherman it; an automobile, reaching
here shortly after 4 o'clock. She
was accompanied home by her son,
Dr. Merl J. Carson of Wilmington.
N. C., with whom she was visiting
r.t the time she received the slid
news of Iter husband's death and
was met In Sherman by a number
of Sherman friends.
Mrs. Carson has held up remark-
ably well under the severe ordeal.
She has been in indifferent health
herself for sogje time and about a
year ago i nderwent a severe opera-
tion and it was in the hope that her
health would bo benefited, as well
as to visit her sons, that Mr. Carson
had sent her to North Carolina.
Arrangements for the funeral
Sunday afternoon have been com-
pleted. The body, which has lain at
homo since Thursday and has been
viewed by hundred of friends, will
be tulceh to St. Stephen's Episcopal
church where services will be held
at 3 o'clock, conducted by- Rev. W.
J. Miller, the rector, and interment
will be in West Hill cemetery.
The body wilt be conveyed to the
cemetery In an automobile hearse,
and the funeral arrangements will
bo conducted, by the John C. Dinnel
Undertaking company.
The funeral will he in (lie hands
of Travis Lodge, No, 117; A. F. &
A- M.. of which Mr. Carson was an
honored member.
The following have been named
as poll bearers: Judge .1 A. L.
Wolfe, WMil Leslie. Marlon Shaw,
Nathan Cox, James Biggs, Albert
Sanders, W. R. Brents and L.
Codington, active pall bearers; R.
(>. Finer, C, L. Tanner, J. R. Gunter,
Dr. W. S, Bowden, R. A. Gibbs and
C. F. Gribble, honorary pall bearers.
The ushers at the church will he:
K. A, Chapman, Rowan Mills, Allan
Birge ami George Li.vtngston.
PRESIDENT ON CflUISE
DOWN CHESAPEAKE BAY
A ntociatzd pretn Di*?atrh
Washington,' May 15.—President
Wi’son and parly were cruising leis-
urely down Cheahpeftke Bay early
today aboard the May (lower on
their way to New York, where the
president will review the Atlantic
flqet next week. The Mayflower is
to pass out of the Virginia capes at
noon today and arrive at New York
early Monday. The return trip •ill
begin Ttiesdav night, the presiden-
tial party reaching Washington early
Thursday.
The trip is affording the president
his first opportunity for a rest since
the Lusitania disaster. Arrange-
ment has been made to keep the
president advised of the more im-
portant developments iit the situa-
tion.
. _---■.....- ——--
Expect Kush for Land.
Fort Yates, N. D., May* 15.—A
rush of landseekers is expected here
on Monday, when the unallotted
puddle lands will bo thrown open
for homesteading. The Indians
were given the first ten days of the
month for first choice, but as they
frequently select the less fertile sec-
tions, in order to be pear wood and'
water, it is expected that many de-
sirable quarter sections will re-
main ftu- alie rush......The. homestead-
ers must pay $5 an acre and then
comply;with the requirement o$ resi-
garding the estal.mhment of resi-
dence.
.Charleston, W*. Va., May 15.—•
hour millions will be spent by West
Virginia counties In road building
during the present year. More than
hnlf this sunt has already been vot-
ed and today Lincoln county is vdt-
tng On bond Issues of $260,000 for
the purpose. Next Saturday Cabell
county will vote on a $600,000 bond
Issue for road building. Q
Case Over C'lintitntiqun Tax.
Waycross, Ga., May 15.-—A bear-
ing nill be given in tbe sdperior
court today on the suit brought
against the city to prevent the col-
ti ugiiiiisi uie tii) u> prevent, me coi-
41 lection of a' $300 license ftjo from
4 | the Waycross Chautauqua Associa-
4 Ameriacns near Eaperanza, Mex- 4 tion. Judge Sunimerall granted an
4 ieo. The Yaquis numbers are 4 Injunction against the city last
4 overwhelming. There Is feat 4 j month lo prevent the collection of
4 the Americans will not get help 4 the tax. The petitioners » declare
4 lnutlme. 4 the tax la unreasonable, excessive Mr. Carson became a Noble of the
♦ * ♦ 41 and prohibitory.
,1. .1. ('arson’s Mttaonc Record.
Mr. Carson was quite prominent in
Masonic circles and was said to be
one of the best posted men of that
order In the city. The following is
his Masonic record:
J. J. Carson received the Entered
Apprentice degree In April, 1x90;
the Fellow Craft degree in May,
1890; the'Master's degree tn June,
1890, at Moscow, Texas. He was ex-
alted to thi Royal Arch degree In
Trinity Royal Arch chapter, No. 4,
Trinity. Titjas, In February, 1891.
He also received the Council degrees
In the Trinity Chapter, which had
jurisdiction over the council decrees
at that time. He received the Tem-
plar degrees In Trinity Commandery,
Not 29, Knights Templar, in Janu-
ary, 1892. He was Initialed in the
Order of the Eastern Star in Bastrop
chapter In April, 1900 ant? serve!
the chapter'as Worthy Patron. He
was also High Priest of Bastrop
chapter. Royal Arch Mnsons, No. 95.
In Hella Temple, Dallas, in April,
1893.
Upon moving to Sherman he affil-
iated with Travis Lodge. No, 117, A.
F. ft A. M.. on Feb, 2. 1905, and at
the time of his death was chairman
of the building committee which
has charge of the building fund of
said lodge.
He affiliated with Sherman Royal
Arch chapter No. 62, on May 9, 1907,
and was Its High Priest for the years
1909, 1912 and held that office at
the time of his death.
He affiliated with Sherman Coun-
cil, No. 43. Royal and Select Mas-
ters on May 9, 1907, and was its
Thrice Illustrious Master lu 1913,
1914 and held that office at the time
of hia death anil also held a certifi-
cate to teach the Council work.
J. J. Carson was an ardent advo-
cate of Templar Masonry and on
April 24, 1905, affiliated with Indi-
visible J-1 muds Commandery, No. 13,
Knights Templar and was its emi-
nent commander iu 1905, |906, 1907
nad 1908, at all times taking an
active part, even after hla term of
office expired.
Mr. Careen affiliated with Carpen-
ter’s chapter, No. 1'83, Order of the
Eastern Star, shortly after coining
to Sherman and In 1911 was Its
Worthy Patron.
v In 1913 and 1914 J. J. Carson took
up to the 18th degree In the consis-
tory at Dallas In S ottish Rite Ma-
sonry.
REPO IT REVOLUTION
STARTED IN PORTUGAL
Associated Pres* Dispatch
London, May 15, 12:49 p. m.—A
news agency dispatch received here
from Madrid declares there has
been received' in the Spanish capi-
tal information of a grave revolu-
tionary movement in Portugal, vne
report is that a revolutionary com
imiltee is in control of the situation
at Lisbon.
i
DECORATION SERVICES.
Flowers are Placed on Confederate
Monument and Graves.
Mildred Lee Cgmp, U. C. V., the
craves of departed comrades in
Sherman today.
The members of the camp, accom-
panied by the members of Dixie
Chapter. Daughters oi me Confeder-
acy, assembled on the court nouse
plaza at 10 o'clock, where a splendid
address was delivered by Rev. E.
A. Maness, pastor of Key Memorial
Methodist church. There were also
several songs, Lawrence I,. Lewis
.singing "Tentiug on the Old Camp
Ground,” In a splendid voice.
Rev. Maness made a great speech,
showing himself to be familiar with
the history ot the south and of the
conflict of more than fifty years
ago. He.j aid a high tribute to the
men who wore the gray and also
to those who wore the blue.
" The Confederate molument on the
square was decorated with beautiful
flowers, the decorations this year
being prettier than ever seen before.
This was done by the members of
Dixio chapter.
After Hie program bad been com-
pleted the benediction was pro-
nounced by Rev. 4 J. H. Reynolds,
chaplain of Mildred Lee camp nnd
all went to West Hill cemetery to
the plot of ground where rests a
large number who wore (he gray.
This afternoon the camp will
meet in the court house for the pur-
pose of electing officers for the en-
suing year.
Dr. J. B Stinson, commander of
Mildred Lee camp, was master of
ceremnoles today and one of the
largest crowds that has ever attend-
ed a memorial service was present
Ik'dicttte Water Plant,
Mystic Shrine when he was initiated
Notice Masons.
Owing to the fact that the funeral
of J. J. Carson has been set for
bunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the
meeting of Travis Lodge. No. 117.
A. F. & A. M., has been changed to
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The
Knights Templar will meet at the
same hour to act as an escort for
the lodge.
J. T. KNOTT, See.
r
St. Louts, Mo., May 15.—Water-
works experts from all section of
America, who have been bolding a
convention at Cincinnati, attended
the dedication today of the new fil-
tration plant that will henceforth
furnish pure, sparkling water to St.
Louis. The new plant Is a marvel ot
donsructlop, and will supply pure
water at the rate of 160,000,1100
gallons a day. Mayor Kiel and oth-
er officials were speakers and
the exercises took place at the plant,
which Is located at Chain of Rocks.
- ......—— ■ ^ 1 - 1 ■*
Stanford Grads Celebrate,
Palo Alto, Calif., May 15.—In
celebration of the twentieth anni-
versary of the first graduation at
Leland Stanford, Jr., University,
graduates of each of the classes
since that first graduated met to-
day In a monster reunion. Today la
set aside in the commencement pro-
gramme as Alumni DaV nnd a ban-
quet of each of the clases will be
held. The graduates will go In a
body to the San Francisco Exposi-
tion, returning for the commence-
ment exercises 09 Monday.
CONSPIRACY CHARGE
AGAINST OFFICIALS
CtPFS SET FOR TRIAL IN NEW
SOUK FEDERAL COURT
FOR MON DAT.
New York. May 15 —Trial Is set
for Monday in the federal court
here of John Burke, commissary of
the Panama Canal Zone, Ricardo
Bermudez, former governor of the
province of Colon and Jacob L.
Salas, a prominent ^merchant of Co-
lon, on a charge of conspiracy to
defraud the United States. MaJ
Gen. George W. Goethals, governor
of the Canal Zone, will be the prin-
cipal witness it is expected,
A few months ago the federal
grand jury handed uown a new in-
dictment against Burke, bringing up
to $22,182 the total of drafts he la
alleged to have received in the al-
leged deal -with Salas to supply the
commissary wuh tobacco. Eleven
drafts, alleged to have been paid
Burke, land cashed In this city, are
mentioned in the new Indictment.
When the ease is called on Mon-
day, it is likely the government will
ask for separate trials for the three
men, that of Sales to come Drat. A
rumor was spread last March that
Burke would become a government
witness against his co-defendants.
Burke was manager of the com-
missary department at •—e canal un-
rer February 9, 1914. Last may. in-
dictments were returned against
Burke, J&eob Sales. Isaac Brandon,
Robert Wilcox and others. Burke
surrendered at New Orleans, Sales
was arrested in New York, and
Brandon and Wilcox gave them-
selves ud at Ancon. Last fall. Pas-
cal Canavaggio, a wholesale liquor
dealer of Colon, was Indicted and
also surrendered himself. In addi-
tion, indictments have been brought
in against merchants and bankers
in Germany, but due to the war,
no papers have yet been served on
them.
Mr. Permudez was manager of
the commissi’y dei. art mi nt up to
nine years ago, when he was re-
placed by Henry Burnett, who
about a year later, was succeeded
by John Burke. He b*a been pop-
►nlac f raw* palilinal and financial
circles of Colon, and was collector
of revenue, a deputy of the Na-
tional Assembly, and governor of
the province. It has been rumored
he was slated to a position In the
cabinet of the Panama government
He has done much to improve busi-
ness conaiuons in Colon.
After Burke was suspended as
manager of the commissary a year
ago last February, he went back
to the isthmus and asked Col.
Goethals for an investigation. Col.
Harry A. Hodges, Capt. F. O. Whit-
lock and Lieut. Frederick Mears
were appointed as the committee of
investigation. TTrts commission was
known as the “whitewash commit-
tee," whether rightfully or not. Its
report was not made public, but
Mr. Burke's friends asserted that'
he had been completely exonorated
A few- days later Burke was Indict-
ed. It was claimed that the inves-
tigation committee called no wit-
nesses except those asked for by
Burke, with one single exception.
----4—-
STARTED DEPORTATION
OF FRENCH AND BRITISH
Associated Press Dispatch
London, May 15, 10:45 a. m.—1
Fifty British and French nationals,
deported from Constantinople to
the Gallipoli peninsula by the Turk-
ish authorities, have been brought
to the capital through the
efforts of United States Ambassa-
dor Morgenthau, according to a
Reuter dispatch from Athens.
The deportation of British and
French citizens to the scene of vio-
lent fighting in the Dardanelles re-
gion was decreed by Turkey on the
ground that shell fire from the al-
lied fleet was endangering Turkish
non-combatants. As soon as the or-
der was Issued, Mr. Morgenthau was
requested by the British and French
govern merits to file a vigorous pro-
test in their behalf. In sp'te of this
action on his part, however, the na-
tionals of these two countries were
placed aboard a ship and started for
Gallipoli. His later protests appar-
ently have been more successful.
--
Missionary Society.
The monthly meeting of the Mis-
sionary Society of Travis Street
Methodist church will be held In the
church parlors at 2:30 Monday af-
ternoon. An unusually interearlng
program will be given. The weather
is delightful, the program engross-
ing. the refreshments free
and >- the association uplift-
ing. Every woman of the
church Is invited. From seventy-five
to one hundred women enjoy these
occasions each month, why not you?
Mrs. Paul Smith will lead and Mrs.
Echols will be hostess.
A MEMBER.
.......«-»--——.
City Manager Karl M. Mitchell
left this morning for Illinois, where
he goes to wind up his affairs as
City manager of River Forest. Mr.
Mitchell met many Sherman people
while here and has made a very fa
vorable Impression on those with
whom he came In contact
DR.DERNBURG
TO LEAVE D. S.
DEPARTURE OP THE TALKING
GERMAN IS OF HH OWN
INITIATIVE.
DISCUSSION ON NOTE
M.
Speculation As to What
Will Say in Answer—Many
lieve Settlement WUl Cone
’ Through Diplomacy.
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington, May 15.—Dr. Bern-
hard Dernburg. often referred to as
the unofficial spokesman of Em-
peror William in the United States,
has made plans to leave the country
of his own initiative within s
short time Washington official dis-
pleasure and the apprehension that
Dernburg might stir up Germans la
this country against the government
is the cause of his departure. He
wiil go to Cuba or Sofffh America.
German Ambassador Pleased.
AbmocusM prrtM
rl
Washington, May 15.—Word front
Ambassador Gerard at Berlin of the
receipt by him of the American note
to Germany was awaited today
official Washington. Although
communication has been delayed
transmission it probably will bg
presented bf the ambassador to this
German minister of foreign affairs
today.
With the presentation of tbe note
the United States will have submit-
ted its case and Germany is expect-
ed to make the next move in the
diplomatic negotiations. It la confi-
dently expected Germfny will send
her reply in about ten days.
Count Von Eerngtorff, the Ger-
man ambassador, said he was uteaa-
ed with the friendly character #f
the note and was confident that the
controversy could be adjusted satis-
factorily,
--—A
What Germany 9lay Do.
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington, May 15.—Well in-
formed diplomats and administra-
tion officials believe Germany's re-
ply will affor* means of settling the
dispute through diplomacy. It $a
believed possible Germany will sus-
pend the submarine warfare while
there is diplomatic discussion on
and that Germany might suggest if
the British government notified ail
Its merchantment to sail unarmed
the right of visit and search would
then be exercised to prevent contra-
band reaching itp destination. It
is believed Germany will likely sug-
gest that no contraband be carried
on passenger ships.
English Press Comment.
Associated Press Dispatch
London. May 15.—-“The American
government knows," says the Man-
chester Guardian, "that the suggest,
of innocence of the German govern-
ment is a polite fiction.
“Seldom have we read a diplo-
matic document conceived so con-
sistently as an appeal from the
worse to the better self of a nation
and so adroitly phrased as to make
it possible for the sinner to repent
without public humiliation.”
In German Newspaper,
JnoWdticl Press Dispatch
Amsterdam, via Lodon, May IS.
—All blame for the sinking of the
Lusitania is placed upon the United
States government by the Berlin
Vosslsche Zeltung, of Thursday,
which argues that the liner took no
care to avoid danger but considered
her protection rested on a ‘‘living
American rampart.”
The newspaper asserts It was the
American passengers on board who
were to ensure that five thousand
cases of ammunition in her hold
would not be touched.
-——............. ,
Large Judgment Awarded.
I:.;'' 4
In the Fifteenth district court
this morning. Judge W. M. Peck pre-
siding, the Cecil Stlmson case wus
settled bv the payment on the part
of the Texas ft Pacific railway fcom-
pany of *24,000. Cedi Stlmson ta
the little bc(y, son ot Mr. and Mrs.
T. M. Stimson of this city, who suf-
fered the loss of an arm and s leg
at the Walnut crossing ot the T. 4k
P. some time ago. He was repre-
sented by Judge Ben L. Jones and
Judge Jeff W. Hassell, composing
the law firm of Jones ft Hassell of
this city. The suit was settled by
agreement and Is perhaps one of the
quickest settlements ever made *“
North Texas where the sum invdl
was so large.
\ --I ‘ £
*4**44444444444
4 OUTRAGES CHARGED
4 TO CARRANZA
4 -—-
4 • Washington. May
4 Villa agency her
4 department a t«
4 signed by five .
♦ ' ' ”
4 mittedout
4 Tampico
4 o\i
441
m
■4t
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This issue can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Newspaper.
Sherman Daily Democrat (Sherman, Tex.), Vol. THIRTY-FOURTH YEAR, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 15, 1915, newspaper, May 15, 1915; Sherman, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth719574/m1/1/: accessed June 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; .