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SHERMAN. TEXAS. MAY 12. ISIS.
WEDNESDAY
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ITALY’S KINO
MUST DECIDE
Great Steamship Lusitania and Her Captain
Also Prominent Americans Among the Lost
[NOTE IS READY
I FOR GERMANY
.HK HAM SOI*', AUTHORITY
ACT IN REFERENCE
TO WAR.
TROOPS CALLED UPON
Had lo DIspciNc Crowd* in Streets
of Itomr Mi’ll)—Attempt
to Storm flie Residence of
T«uc l**rtj l/'uder.
diioclatid Prett DUpatck
Rome, May 12.—'Final decision
«* to whether Italy shall declare
war. or remain neuliTil, reals with
King Victor Emmanuel. / The
Italian constitution gives to the
sovereign alone authority to “de-
clare war, make peace and conclude
treaties."
There Is a diversity of opinion In
the capital, however, as to whelher
action by His Majesty should he
purely formal, or sRupiy In accord
ance with the decision reached by
bis ministers. Those who favftr
making tm constitutional preroga-
tive more than a matter or form are
urging that as soon as Austria
making its final decision regarding
terltorial concessions, tin* cabinet
shall ask the king to take supreme
command and rely upon tits judg-
ment.
Apparently, however, a majority
of the people believe the cabinet
must assume the responsibility one
way or another with the certainty
that its decision will tie sustained
almost unanimously by parliament
and the country. The part that
parliament Is to play remains uncer-
tain. It may or it may not be asked
to explain the wisest course to pur-
sue.
Troops Disperse Crowds.
A»*wiot«d Pr.n Impair*
Rome, May 12.—Troops were
culled out Ust night to -'i.perse „
great crowd of war enthusiasts who
paraded the principal streets crying
“Down with Austria! Down with
Giolittt!" and cheering for Premier
Salandra and Minister of Foreign
Affairs Sonnluo. Most of the
throng apparently felt the greatest
animosity toward former premier
Ulolltti, regarded as the leader of
the peace party. An attempt made
to storm his residence was frus-
trated by soldiers. The crowd
jeered as It passed the German
ecclesiastical college.
Demonstrations similar to that
In the capital are occurring in the
larger towns throughout the conn
try. Clashes with those who favor
neutrality have been prevented sev-
eral times by the intervention of
troops and the police.
Every precaution has been taken
by the authorities of Rome to pro
tect the Austrian and German diplo
mats accredited both to the Quir-
inal and Vatican.
The final Austrian counter pro-
posals ate expected soon, but It is
not believed they will satisfy the de-
mands of the cabinet, which iusists
upon the ceaston of all terrltoy,
either racially or strategically Ital-
ian.
Pope Greatly Depressed.
Ams'h tuied Pits* Dispatch
San St'basian. Spain, via Paris,
May 12.— Pope benedict is greatly
depressed by the trend of events in
illaly and believes the intervention
of that country in the war is ouly
a question of days, according to ap*
parently authentic information re-
ceived here. The pontiff is re-
ported lo (be greatly concerned re
garding the possible effect war
would have on tho relations between
the quirlnal and the Vatican.
Tie has decided, It is as Id here,
not only to invite the Gorman, Aus-
trian and Bavarian ambassadors
accredited to the Vatican to leave
Home, but to withdraw the papal
nuncios from the courts countries
which would be hostile to Italy,
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Engineers Plan New Fight.
.1. .1. CARSON.
J. J; CARSON DIES
HEART TROCHEE CACHES DEATH
OF WEED KNOWN SHER-
MAN CITIZEN.
Clevelaitd, O., May 12.—Nearly
a thousand delegates were present
when the convention of the Brother-
hood of Locomotive Engineers
opened here today. The engineers
(rom the west were in no happy
mood and rluuAiod the big arbitra-
tion at Chicago which resulted in
scant recognition of their demands
hgainst the western railways. -It
was freely stated that the conven-
tion will authorize preparation for
a renewal of the battle for higher
wages and better working condi-
tions on tho !)8 western roads In-
volved. The decision of tho arbi-
trators is to hold for one year, but
At that time insistent demands wiii
k he made. *
One of tho interesting points of
the international convention is
whether tho railroad workers of the
east will stand by the declarations
of the western engineers that
Charles Nagel of the federal board
of mediation was unfit for service
as a mediator because of his trus-
teeship of an estate which owns
railroad stocks, >
The people of Sherman were
greatly shocked about 11 o'clock
this morning when it was flashed
over the city that J. .1. Carson had
died suddenly.
Very lew knew that lie had been
feeling unwoll for several days,
and they were not prepared to hear
that he had passed away.
Mr. Carson died at 10:45 o'clock
in the office of Drs. Gunby, Hoard,
McElhannon & Spangler, on the east
side of the court house square, where
lie had gone, accompanied by his
daughter, Miss Hope Carson, about
7:30 o'clock this morning. Death
ensued from heart, trouble, with
which ho had suffered at intervals
for some time.
Nearly a year ago Mr. Carson suf-
fered a similar attack in his office at
the Katy freight depot and the
prompt, services of a physician were
secured. He rallied, however, from
the attack and while he has been
able to be at his business every day
since, a close friend stinted today
that he had not seemed to be as
well since as he had before. But
ho never complained and those with
whom he dally came in contact
knew nothing but that he was enjoy-
!nn good health and was feeling
finely, for he always had a smile dnd
a cheerful word for all,
He arose this morning and com
plained of foeling unwell and decid-
ed fb cojiio and see a physician. His
daughter, Miss Hope, accompanied
him. After reaching the top of the
stairs lie was imablo to go further
without assistance and although ev-
erything possible was done for him
he gradually sank until the end
came.
His wife Is in Fayetteville, North
Carolina, visitng a son. She arrived
there yesterday ami che was tele-
graphed at once She ran not leave
Fayetteville until 5:35 o’clock 1n
the morning and make connections,
md can not get home until Satur-
day. if she is successful in making
all connections she will arrive in
Denison at 5:55 Saturday morning.
Therefore funeral arrangements
cannot be announced until she is
heard from. a
Mr, Carson is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Ennna E. Carson aud one
daughter and two sons. These are:
Miss Hope Carson, who lived at
home wllli her parents in Sherman;
Dr. M, .1, Carson of Wilmington, N.
0. and Dr. E. J. Carson of Fayette-
ville, N. C. It was with the latter
that: Mrs,, Carson was visiting and
ohe had anticipated visiting the oth-
er son also before her return homo.
J. J, Carson was one of the^best
known men in Sherman, although
he had resided here only eleven
years. Bijt during that Ume he had
identified himself with the business
and social interests of the city In
suchai manner that he had gained
the confidence and esteem of the
entire citizenship. He came hero In
May, 190 4, from Waxahachio, to be-
come agent for the Katy. He had
been in Waxahachfff, however, for
only about a month, going to that city
from Bonham, whero he had been
agent a number of years. By Tilrth
he was an Ohioan blit had lived iu
Kansas several years before coming
lo Texas. He was a progressive cit-
izen and look a loading part in all
of the civil1, improvement artG.deveE
opment of tho city. He was promi-
nent In Masonic circles, being a
32nd degree Mason and belonged to
tho various branches of the Masonic
.order in Sherman. He was also a
Past Exalted Ruler of the Sherman
Lodge of Elks and belonged to the
Episcopal church. He had also tak-
en a prominent part In local repub-
lican politics and belonged to the
stand pat wing of that party. Tn hlb
death tho entire city of Sherman
suffers a severe loss and all sympa-
thize deeply with his family.
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Ifalx’AK Corpus Hearings.
BAPTISTS’ REPORT
ON SUNDAY SCHOOLS
SOME OPPOSITION EXPRESSED
TO BAHACA AND PH1EA-
THBA MOVEMENT.
VILLA CLAIMS VICTORY
CARRANZA DENIES IT
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Jim Maples had a hearing before
Judge M. H. Garnett of tbe Fifty-
ninth district court yesterday after-
noon, on a charge of violating the
local option law. There were three
cases against him and his bond was
set at |500 in one case and $250 la
each of the cithers,
Awocfaferf Press Dispatch
Houston, Tex., May 12.—Opposi-
tion to the woriuwide movement
known as the Baraea and Philathea
classes and healthy financial growth,
were the features of the report of
the Sunday School Board of Nash-
ville made today at tho Southern
Baptist convention here by Dr. J.
M. Frost, secretary of the board.
Th)3 board is the only money, mak-
ing institution of the convention.
Of the Baraea and Philathea class-
es, many of which are found in
Baptist Sunday seuools, the report
says:
"There are many class names and
there is no. restriction as to choice
and class preference. The Baraea
and Philathea alone of class names
in Sunday School work, so far as we
know, are tuthered by copyright and
charter, as a means of control from
a central office and source of busi-
ness profit. This is their stigma;
opce so honored and full of promise
they are new in danger of losing
their prestige and even their useful-
ness. These copyright names are
giving much trouble throughout (he
south, both with our own people
and with other denominations.
Besides, literature is being sent
Into the classes with these names in
Baptist, churches, which is thorough-
ly objectionable, and contravenes
all our teachings, and tends to
break away fropi the life and ser-
vice of our people.”
The report, suggests that all Bap-
tist classes, regardless of class
name, should he group and affiliat-
ed in the Convention adult class de-
partment with the motto: “The
Bible and the v-uttreh."
The reports included tho follow-
ing financial showing:
Receipts of the year from sale of
periodicals $4 07,956, an increase of
$27,573 over the previous year.
The following institutions were
given money to assist their work:
Woman's Missionary Union, $400;
Woman’s Training School, LouiB-
ville, $10,000; Woman’s Training
School, Fort Worth, $i 0,000;
Judson Memorial Fund, $5,000; For-
eign Mission Board. $5,000; Home
Mission Board, $5,(miO; Sunday
Bchool work in different states
$7,000; other denominational work
$1,814. Sale of periodicals lias
greatly Increased In the past year,
one publication reaching 575,000
copies per issue.
In the past 24 years the board has
taken In from sale or period leal*;
$3,617,570; has on band assets of
$559,719; and has given away to
denominational work $664,295.
In adding up Ake total of the
assets and liabilities in the report
of the bankruptcy petition of O. L,
Bailey printed in yesterday's Demo-
crat an error was made by not car-
rying a figure, which showed quite
a dlscrepeqcy. The figures should
have read: Liabilities, $24,120.63;
assets, $68,500; "claimed exempt,
$9,250; oft the assets, $6,000 in life
Insurance. ^
A floriated Peru Die pale A
Washington, May 12.—The Villa
agency here claims that Villa has
defeated and disorganized Obregon's
army. Tho Carranza agency flatly
denies this. There are no official
American advices.
Opening of Parliament.
Rome, May 12.—The re-opening
today of the Chamber of Deputies is
considered a highly important
events, in view of the international
situation as regards Italy's possible
entry into the European war. It is
considered in some quarters quite
possible that intervention may be
announced, although, according to
the constitution, the king is entitled
to declare war. If the waF.question
is thrown into the chamber, a quick
decision is expected and prompt
measures will be adopted for financ-
ing on a war basis.
PROGRESS OF ALLIES
CAUSES ROPE IN LONDON
BAPTIST MEETING
BEGINS IN
ixoefated Prat Diipatck
London. May 12.—Progress of the
all|es in Flanders and North France
causes the hope here that ona of
the really momentous phases of the
war is now in progress. Berlin recog-
nizes the importance of this battle,
vrerman papers say it is the begin-
nmg'of the long awaited British and
French offensive. German troops
rushed to the front thus far have
apparently failed to che<di the allies'
northward sweep from Krras. The
Germans assert they are making
progress against tho British but
General French denies it. In the
east the Germanrs claim their victory
is continuing in Galicia.
Congress of Mothers.
BIG ATTENDANCE OF DELE-
GATES AT SIXTIETH AN-
NEAL CONVENTION.»
Diocese Is Fifty Years Old.
Pittsburg, fa . May 12.—The fif-
tieth anniversary of the organization
of the Pittsburg diocejewf the Epis-
copal church will be celebrated by
the church leaders here tofiight, led
by Bishop Cortlandt Whitehead. The
services will be held in Christ
church, which is the'only church now
standing as it was without alteration
50 yeirs ago.
Portland. Ore., May 12.—The Na-
tional Congress of Mothers. which
opens today in this city has brought
large delegations from many sec-
tions of America. Governor Withy-
combe will welcome tho women to
Oregon this afternoon; Mayor Albee
will speak and Mrs. Aristene Felts,
president of the Oregon congress,
will welcome the visitors in the
name of tho women of the state.
Mrs. Frederick Schoff of Philadel-
phia, president of the National Con-
gress, will preside and will deliver
her annual address. Tomorrow a
discussion on children, the home,
tho church, the school and the gov-
ernment will bring forth many
prominent speakers. The sessions
i will extend until Friday afternoon.
ABPRECIA TION
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♦ Pallas. Texas, May II, 1915, 4
4 Sherman, Democrat, > 4
4 Sherman, Texas. 4
4 Gentlemen—Please permit me to express tny appreciation of 4
4 the splendid reports appearing in yonr paper of the business ses- 4
4 sinus of (lie convention, as well as reports of the entertainment 4
4 features. The Texu.s Division of the Travelers Protective Associa- 4
4 lion is always fortunate during their state conventions in having 4
4 unlimited spare given to them I))' tile press, hut I hHivve I am 4
4 sate in "saying that al none of the conventions have we been given 4
4 more publicity titan you gave us dining our recent stay in your 4
4 beautiful city. 4
4 Yours truly, 4
4 . " v • FRED N PALMER,
4 Secy.-Treas.
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4 Ed N. Mulkey of this city, who was chairman of the
4 niont committee for the entertain ment of the T. P. A., which held 4
Associated Press Dispatch
Houston,, Tex., May 12.—Dele-
gates from all the southern states,
Illinois, Cuba and several missionar-
ies from foreign,countries were here
today to open the sixtieth annual
session at 3:30 o’clock this after-
noon of the Southern Baptist con-
vention. The convention will last
through May 17 and its work will
consist of a general review of the
accomplishments of southern Bap-
tist churches for the past year, and
plans for making these efforts more
successful during the coming year.
Baptist leaders today indicated
that among subjects which are ex-
pected to command much attention
tront the convention will be;
Objections already voiced by sev-
eral leaders to the inter-denomina-
tional Baraea and Philathea classes,
composed of young people of the
evangelical churches and which some
Baptist delegates claim are "break-
ing down denominational lines" and
tending to “distract the attention
of the Baptist Young People from
their church." The proposition to
consolidate several of the boards of
the convention, iu order to econo-
mize..
Plans for aiding the inner devel-
opment of the rural Baptist church-
es, many of which, leaders indicated,
are hampered by lack of funds.
The movement for increasing the
foreign mission work and extending
its scope.
Following the organization this
afternoon au election of officers for
the coming year will be held, the
usual welcome addresses and re-
sponses will be made and the con-
vention will take up as its first bus-
iness the reports of tho various
committees and boards, the most
important of which are said to be the
foreign mission board, the home
mission board and the Sunday school
board. Dr. .Lansing Burrows of
Atnerictts, Oai, president of the con-
vention. will preside.
The Woman's Missionary Union, as
auxiliary to the convention, opened
4 a slate convention in Bhermnn last week, is in receipt of the fol- 4
4 lowing letter, which i» self explanatory: 4
4 - May 12, 1915. 4
4 E. N. Mulkey and Members of Post K, Sherman, Texas. 4
4 Gentlemen:—Please permit me to express.iny appreciation of 4
4 the splendid manner in which Post, "K” took caile of the. recent 4
4 State Convention. The facilities afforded by your post for taking 4
4 care of the Imsincss eud of the convention, together with the en- 4
4 tertainniciit features were of the highest order. I liave attended a 4
4 great many state "conventions hut I, have nev* 4
4 er attended one where everything was carried off, with such a do- 4
4 gree of satisfaction as the convention just held ill yonr rity. 4
4 -I trust, yoir wills express the appreciation of the division to 4
4 Mrs. Kidd-K«y for the magnificent entertainment given, tlie mem- 4
4 hers of the division Saturday evening. This was something 4
4 quite out of the ordinary ami the [magnitude of the undertaking 4
4 can only be appreciated by those who were fortunate enough to 4
4 have attended. 4
4 Again thanking yoU and with kindest regards, l' am 4
4 Yours truly, 4
4 F. M. PALMER, 4 ley.
4 Secretary Texas Division. 4 E. L. Lehmann and
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♦1 its twenty-seventh annual meeting
this morning with various commit-
tee meetings. The auxiliary organi-
zation will be formally called to or
der lato today by Mrs. E. B. Math-
ews of Baltimore, vice president for
Maryland. Misa Fannie B. S. Heck
of Raleigh, N. C., president of the
Union for a number of years. Is se-
riously ill and unable to attend the
present session. This organisation
will elect officers May 15.
Various devotional services and
special meetings are planned for
each day of the convention both by
the convention and its auxiliary
union.
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Marriage Licenses.
Laura
R. F. Manklu and Miss
Vaughn.
B. D. McWaln and Miss
Jones.
Joe L. James and Miss Bess Whit-
Euia
Mrs. Delia
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CABINET IS PLEASE!
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Washington, May 12 —1
Wilson's note fe Germany os the
Lusitania 1UC eompteiad.
Drastic action to force
stop "unlawful practices of
lnea" will be taken if Baca-ary hot
tbia first note will probably only
set forth the United States’ dwma—li.
The note asks Germany to account
for a series of violations of AmerL
can rlghta in the war aone. not oAiy
a financial but a moral accounting,
and to guarantee there win be Mp
unlawful practices by subs
The note doesn't say exactly
the United States’ coarse will
event of refusal nor would Wilson’s
advisers indicate except to say that
each step will be considered as It is
made. In official quarters, how-
ever. it is said severance of diplo-
matic relation is possible if there is
no abatement of tbe German prac-
tices The president realises fully
the grarity of the note and is pre-
pared for any eventualities result-
ing.
The note's final details were re-
vised today and It will probably go
to Germany tonight or tomorrow.
Cabinet members faroring a rigor-
ous foreign policy are satisfied wifh
the note. Conservative cal'
members are also satisfied,
cabinet is unanimous that it upholi
the dignity and honor of the Unit-
ed States. The note wau~ written
Sunday before Wilson's Philadelphia
speech. The note doesn’t reflect the
pacifio utterances of the Philadel-
phia speech.
Today’s note although firm
doesn't abandon the tone of friend-
liness for the German people. As
(or warnings to the Lusitania the
note said notice of the intention to
commit an unlawful act did not Jus-
tify that act.
Dead Unidentified,
Prut Diipatck
Queenstown. May 12.—The bod-
ies of nine men snd eight women
who perished when the Lusitania
sank, comprising those brought
ashore at Baltimore and other Irish
coast point% arrived here today
aboard a tng. The only body of a
first class passenger which was
promptly identified was that of fttor-
cy Secombe or Peterborough. On-
tario.
Slow progress is being made in
the work of identification. The
names of E. J. Harrison and A. P.
Norris were found on papers in the
pockets of two of the men while
that of a K. Hickson was found on
the body of a woman. Three of the
dead were members of the Lusi-
tania's crew. '
Return of Bodies.
Associated Press Diipatck
Chicago, May 12.—Relative® must
hear the expense of bringing to the
United States the bodies of victims
of the Lusitania disaster, aocordlng
to a message received by Peter. If-
Callan of Chicago, whose father.
Patrick Callan was one of the tint
victims identified. The message
was sent by Secretary of State Bry-
an in reply to Callan’s inquiry on
the subject. The men—ge added,
however, that American consul* lad
been instructed to have the bodies
embalmed and returned in case the
relatives so desired. *.
John Sharp Williams’ Opinion.
Associated Presi D'.ipatek i.
Jackson, Miss., May 12.—United
States Senator John Sharp Williams
of Mississippi in a statement here
today regarding the Lusitania dis-
aster declared that if the vessel were
armed, Germany was justified In
torpedoing her.
"But," he declared. *»I am In-
formed she was not and that puts
a different light on It."
Discussing the torpedoing of the
American steamer Gulfllght, Senator
William said:
•‘If I were president I would mo-
bilize the fleet and demand of Ger-
many not only an apology and In-
demnity but assurance that such an
incident should not be repeaMd.
This w ould be a demand only And
not an ultimatum.
"However,” he said, **I am
fectly willing to leave the
subject with the president
fully informed and will do
proper thing.”
Japan Expresses Sympathy.. .
Altocioltd Preu DupkiCA
Tokio, May 12.—The Japanese
government has sent to Great Ife'
aln and the United Staten
of sympathy upon the toes of life
in the Lusitania disaster. The press
bitterly arraigns Germany. Some
papers declare the time has coma
"to remove forever the
menace.’’
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