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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-02

be issued at which various questions
connected with the Importation Of quail
will be carefully considered.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-02

1916 Worlds Almanac. now in FL
Paso Book Co, Mills Bldg. It's
Handy."-Phone 663.-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-02

Attention FraternaI Order Eagles; I'm
portant business and smoker. Wed,
Feb. 2, for Eagles only.-Adv.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-11-03
gibson STOCK co. PLEASES

The play was good. The company
excellent, and every one was more
than pleased with barriers Burned
Away"at the Evangeline last
night. Mr.. ellison had selected an ex-
cellent cast. Miss Blanche Hazelton
played the cold and naughty "Chris-
tine" in a very artistic manner. Her
emotional scenes were especially
good. The leading man, William
Winterhoff, played strenuous role
as 'Dennis Fleet" and won instant
favor. Kathleen Gibson was winsome
and charming as "Susie" and fur
nished the comedy in the play. Chas.
Zimmerman played the villain
muller" in a finished manner and
Jack Morrison was excellent as
"Ludolph." The German couple was
played by Jess Finley and Viola
Walcott and made a decided hit with
their clever work. The balance of
the company were all good. There
was not a weak spot and words of
praise are heard on all sides this
morning. Barriers Burned Away
is the love story built around the
Chicago fire, and only lack Of space
prevents a complete resume Of the
piece which is new here. Enough to
say. those who missed it. missed a
treat and have many times paid a
dollar for one not as good. Special
mention must also be made of the
act introduced by Miss Hazelton and
Mr.. Winterhoff. Tonight they will
give in addition to the play a COM
plete change of Vaudeville. Mr.. Gil
son will appear in the leading role of
IA Bachelors Honeymoon" tonight.
Prices the same.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-11-03

The election next Tuesday will
most likely be the most interesting
event in many years. Sam Blum, act
ing for Manager Loeb Of the
Evangeline Theatre is arranging de-
tails in connection with securing the
full details of the election by spe-
cial private wire which will be fur
nished by the Western Union. All
those who are interested in the ev-
ent are requested to get in touch
with Mr.. Blum who will give them a
line up on the forthcoming events.
Morgan City will secure the best
possible service for the occasion, and
as fast as the returns are gathered
by the newspapers, they will be
flashed along the wires, of which
Morgan City will be part of the con-
nection. It is costing neat sum of
money to secure this detailed ser
vice, but as is the custom of the men
in the business circles of this city,
they want only the best, and au-
thentic information, and on this &C.
casion, they will be served with
every detail Of this national event
next Tuesday evening November z,
at the Evangeline Theatre. Get your
name to Sam Blum today, and let
him know that you will be present.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-11-03
Orleans, New York, Boston, Cincin
natl and Louisville.

Orleans, New York, Boston, Cincin-
natl and Louisville:
By this time he had won national
recognition and he decided to at
tempt the staging for several plays
he had written himself. This he did
with encouraging success and since
he has written everything in which
he has appeared.
"Sherlock Holiness added to his
fame, and later "Secret Service" up
held the reputation he had won. Mr..
Gillette is ideally suited to an active
drama Of tense situation, and the
screen has undoubtly added to rath-
er than detracted from the original.
Manager Harry Davis has arrang-
ed with the Kleine- n-Selig- Es-
sanay Service whereby "Sherlock
Holmes" will be seen as the opening
attraction at the New Theatre soon.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-11-03
WILLIAM CILLETTE'S SHEER
Lock HOLMES AN ACHIEVE
MINT IN MOTION PICTURES

Seven Reel offering by Essanay
With great stage star in role consid-
cred a triumph in film business.
Acter who made character famous
on stage finally performs for film
after repeatedly refusing offer.
Photoplay enthusiasts all over the
country have expressed their sur
prise and delight at the appearance on
the screen Of William Gillette in his
creation of "Sherlock Holmes" The
we'll known fact that this acter had
repeatedly refused motion picture
offers adds to the interest in the
film.
Mr.. Gillette had just closed an un-
usually successful season on the
stage and went to the Essanay i'm
mediately after his last performance
The popularity awaiting picturiza-
ton Of his gripping drama was re-
cognized by producers for some time,
and the fact that Essanay obtained
the right to the play and the consent
of the stage star to portray the role
was considered somewhat of a tri.
,.:nph.
William Gillette has had a. stage
career rivalled by few actors of all
time. He was born in Hartford,
Conn.,, July oath. 1855, the son Of
Francis Gillette, long United States
Senator. An elder brother, Edward
Hooker Gillette, also entered politics
and served in congress as a represen-
tative from Iowa, whence he had
gone from New England.
Following graduation from prepar-
atory school, young Gillette choose
the stage as his work, and played in
stock while continuing his education
with special courses at the Universe
ty Of New York, Massachusetts, In
stitute Of Technology and Boston
University.
In 1887 he undertook theatrical
work exclusively and played with
stock companies successfully at New
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-11-03
WITH HER CARGO WORTH TEN
MILLION DOLLARS OR EVEN
MORE, DEUTSCHLAND RESTS
IN BERTH

NEW LONDON, Conn.,, Nov. L.
Captain Koenig goes to hotel TO,
rest and tells newspaper men that
his voyage was for most part above
water, and that he saw enemies who
never saw him.
With ten million dollars worth OF
chemical dyestuffs, drugs jewelry
and stocks and bonds packed between
her homely sides the Deutschland is
lying in this harbor ready to unload
All day the bay was gray and
white with innumerable tugs and
launches, yachts and yawls, clumsy
row boats and ungainly smacks
crowded to their "gunnels" with
folks who risked drowning just to
see the foreign submersible.
Even tonight after day of it, 9
deep chested band of Americanized
Germans were swinging up and down
Bank street singing deutschland
Deutschland, uber allies"
Meanwhile these thirty bland sail
or men are lying aboard the line1
Willehad as motionless as the shiK
herself. They want simply to ric
themselves Of their present cargo
and begin the run back to Bremen
with crude rubber, nickel, gold anc
so on, beneath their feet.
A technicality prevented the enter
ing of the Deutschland's cargo today
James L. McGovern, collector for the
port of the State of Connecticut
looked over the manifest proffereo
him by Captain Paul Koenig and de-
clared all we'll until he came to the
list Of stocks and bonds and jewels
He confessed being puzzled regard
ing them.
It was suggested to him that Sec.
rotary Of the Treasury McAddo was
spending the night in Hartford Sc
Mr.. McGovern left for Hartford. To-
night he telephoned that his problem
had been solved by Mr.. McAddo and
that the precious cargo would be en-.
tered at this port tomorrow. Also
the long manifest will be made pub.
lie unless Washington objects.
The crowds that struggled to see
the Deutschland were disappointed
She is lying in an enclosure formed
by the Willehad, a store house, high
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-11-03

News received here with interest,
was to the effect, that the U. s.
Government has ordered an investi-
CATION Of the high cost of living.
That there is cause for many COM
modities advancing. there is no
doubt, but on the other hand, it may
be found, that some things are ad-
vancihg without cause. Let the inves-
tigation proceed.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-11-03

A child can't get strong and robust
while intestinal worms eat away its
vitality. To give the child chance to
grow these parasites must be des-
troyed and expelled. WHITES
CREAM VERMIFUGE is guaran
teed to remove the worms; it also
puts the vital organs in healthy, Wig
orous condition. Price 25c per bottle
Sold by Belanger Drug Co.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-11-03

When the chest feels on fire and
the throat burns, you have indiges-
ton, and you need HERBINE to get
rid of the disagreeable feeling. 1t
drives out badly digested food,
strengthens the stomach and purifies
the bowels. Price SOC. Sold by Belan-
ger Drug Co.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-11-03

Mr.. Daigle left Wednesday to
start his usual fur trade.
Miss Rosie Temple of Morgan
City, was the guest of Mrs. Ed Ber-
geron, Wednesday.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-11-03
TRINITY CHURCH

Services as usual at the Trinity
Episcopal Church at p. m. A postal
card received by Mr.. Cass Jolley
from the rector Of the church in
forms him that he will be able to be
here next Sunday and hold the usual
services.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-11-03

Mesdames E. A. Pharr of Morgan
City, j. A. Pharr of Berwick, and H.
N. Pharr of Olivier, returned yester-
day from a visit of several weeks to
eastern cities.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-11-03

With two large rallies in New
York City, President Wilson practi-
cally closed his campaign for re-
election.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-11-03
Dr.. J. Clarence Berwick
Physician and Surgeon

Physician and Surgeon
Office hours 81 q. M: as p. 10.
Once at Peoples Drug Go. Opposite New
Depot. Calls ans " cred day or night. Phone
68 once: Residence 32l. Morgan City. La.
Berwick clients call Berwick Phone - all
hours.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04
Converted Cruiser Fires Shots
to Stop China Mail Steamer
and Sends Boarding Party
to Search for HostiIes
THIRTY-EIGHT GERMANS
AND AUSTRIANS REMOVED
Entire Courtesy Marked Execu-
ton of Naval Orders But
Captain Of Merchantmen
Denounces Proceedings as
Hi1h- Handed. IIlls

stts11lnr N from the offine With !
pouring rain hiding her from sight et
firpea the china Mail liner China
dockcd a. Pier about $50 THE morn
inp bringing full details OF the removal
cf 3e Germans and Austrlans from
the steamer February ie. 70 miles or
Woosuns, the port Of entry for shans-
hal, China, BY British converted
cruiser sald BY officers and pssseu-
pere . % the former White Star liner
oil 81 ,,,isments ef passsussrs and
offIcert <1. c1tstsndin1 fscts, a. told
7h.t Ire cro'ser was acting under
orders y take @if the men. The iIeu-
tenant W1c MAJ N connmsud cf the
botr1inr parry made this etete11tilt
70 Capt - q Ff&xi1f Of tfit China.
The cruiser had >taitsd alfl 13ithf for
ire China. which sailed late, % 3p3eaf.
That tl1s offIcers ard men y ne
cruiser were cour<toue and osn<Is
manly, buf rcfuoed y ~ ,s'de tl,eir
srns when 6r1srtd IS ~ IS By tie
+ ~ss :, {: .s.'r esy .:ssss ssssf'ts =
come sbo>r1 armed Ibsy lad rifles,
ristols sn5 stssr sIts-sr1,,. s.
-, sSs 3: ;f g: s'.sa .r. ,:',s;, r'f.s e sss ss
H,s re shIP', .sts sssrehsd Only
~ lts 1.ru<1. and k0strisns
t4ken % tI ~ cfoI1tr were allowed
- take their ta11e1t With them. A.
repsrste beat vas sent back for the
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04

VERDUN BATTLE
NAY BE TURNED
BY FRENCH GUNS

IAssociaasd Pres. y Federal wirslessl
PARIS, France, March 4.-The ar
tlllery bonbardment by the Germans
Of the sectors In the vicinity Of Yer
dun was not followed by infantry at:
tack.
: Gen. oallieni, the French, war min
lister, IN Z conferences today told the
commission Of military affairs Of the
chamber o. deputies that the situation
at verdun 10 satisfactory. Experts de.
clare that the German possession Of
the village Of Douaumons. won after
the heavy fighting around TIE fort
ress, 10 temporary only. II 10 claimed
that the French troops have the tech
nical advantage In the situation, as
their artillery and new trenches DOM
mate the German trenches from corn.
handing heights.
The Germans made an attempt TO
OCCUPY a naine-crater on the Douau-
mont front to5ay but were prevented
by the sharp fire of the French.
BERLIN, Germany, March 4.-Tne
French efforts to recapture the fort
ress Of Dousumont, near verdun, are
failures.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04
Administration Leaders in the
House Do Not Press for Vote
To-day; Plan to Table Reso-
luton Similar to Cores
RUMOR WILSON. TO RESIGN
BRANDED AS GROSS cAvARD
Turnnlty Makes Strong State
l,lent; British Papers Graft
fed at Presidents Victory in
Senate Controversy

fAssecistsd Press BY FEDERAL wirelessl
WASHINGTON. o. c.. March A.
The next step In the fight bctweef,
administration and anti-administr,<
tion forces upon the travel at sea-
issue will occur in the house next
Tuesday. that being the date to which
the leaders have postponed discnsslon
Of the situation.
Administration leaders might have
brought the fight to climax today
but did not insist upon vote. Mean
while the rules committee u framing
rule to table the resolution offered
by Representative Jeff MeLemore Of
Texas. This resolution 10 similar II
tenor TO that Of Senator Gore, warn
ing Americans not to travel on armed
ships.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04
FIRST BATTALION MARCH
AND Ali NIGHT CAMP
AT PUNCHH0WL OFF

Because OF tie drenchihg rains of
the morning the proposed march to
Punchbowl this afternobn, and all
night camp there by the ist Battalion.
LIST Infantry, N @. H.. has been called
OF by Maj N. NJ Johnson. who. how
ever. first secured letter from
Weather Observer Hamriek warning
him Of further downpours. Medical
officers Of the Guard also opposed
holding the camp tonight. Companies
A. B. G and ID we're to have partici-
pated.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04
congress GETS
BIG ARMY Bill
Would Provide for $4,000
Troops; Much Money for
Shaiter Recommended

l4.lcIl-I LI[ll " to1orN Wirelessl
WA6htNoIoN, .. CO March A.
The new army bin, 1ntroduced today,
proposes the most sthorounh measured
Tor *prtperetpe1sr ever presented 20
Congress IN peoce times.
The tiiI would Increase the army to
t7e.oQo men, Including s. regiments
Of infantry, 16 of cavalry. q Of field
artillery and seven of engineers. The
bill federaiixcs the national guard
with 21zooo reserves, engineers, doc
tors, mechanics and other civilian sup
porters of the fighting troops. II also
provides offleef1 for the reserve corps
with definite obIIoatlons 81 service.
Threc hundred thousand dollars is
urged for various Buildings at Fort
shafter.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04
CORNELL MEET POSTPONED.

The Cornell track and field meet
which was to have been held at Ka-
mehameha Field this afternoon has
been postponed on account of the
rain. The officials win announce later
when the postponed meet viii be held.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04
INSANE GUNMAN
in NPHILADELPH HIA
SHOOTS TO KILL

Philadelphia, Pa, March IA man
believed by the authorities to have
gone suddenly and criminally insane.
today took up his stand in doorway
facing on a much-traveIed Phfladel-
phia street and began shooting at
everybody in sight with a rifle. Be
fore he had been stopped he had
killed one man, wounded two womel
and two men and terrorized the entire
neighborhood. The police finally
oyerpowered the man and locked him
up, still violent
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04
RUSSIANS CLAIM
BITLISCAPTURE

[Associstsd Press BY Federal Wirslsssl
LONDON, Enoy March 4s-A Reuter-
despatch from petroarad announces
the capture 81 BltIis. one Of the main
Turkish supports for the Mesopotsu-
ian and Persian campaigns, after bril-
liant advances BY the Russian troopa
from Erzerun. The despatch sayo
that the entire Lake Van region u
now under Russian control and that
the Turkish forces have retretted q
Mush, being separated from the Rue
slams now BY Lake urumiah.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04
S. S. Great Northern
To Be I aiken off Run
Rumors Set at Rest BY Defint Announcement TodayLas
Sailing Here April 4-Ffeigh Business Too Slight

Hill Hawaii
month
l.
the Great Northern the marconam from San Fran
cisco shortly before today
This action follows the arrival the Thursday of Cal
island
future
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04
new angle ON
WAR PLOT HERE

Although no warrants have been is
sued or arrests made, new angle to
the so-called war plot said TO In
clude the recruiting and sending away
of three local men for enlistment with
the ALLIES, Is claimed to have been
brought to light as a result of further
Investigations made by federal Off
cials and at least one member of the
city detective force.
Officials who conducted the inyesti.
CATION give the names of the three
men as Gordon, Ward and Corkell,
and add that they understood the men
were 10 leave here In the steamer Nj.
agara yesterday These names, how.
ever, do not appear on the list of pas.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04
denies STORY
ABOUT WILSON

IAssociated Press By Federal wirsIsssl
WASHINGTON, D. c. March A.
Aroused by the publication Of reports
that President Wilson was eontem-
plating resigning, his secretary, jo-
seph ?. TumhIty, today issued state
nent declaring that the An1erica1
newspaper that would publish such
story, in view Of the present crisis.
dishonors itself.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04
BARGES WRECKED TN GALE
OFF CAPE COD; FIVE DIE

rAssociated Press by Federal wirelsssI
PHILADELPHIA. Pa, March A.
Two Reading railroad barges have
been wrecked off Cape Cod and five
persons are believed to have perished.
The gale reached 65 miles an hour.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04
GERMANY CLAIMS,
FRANCE Denies,
WARSHIPS SUNK

TAssociassd Press BY Federal wirslsssl
: BERLIN, Germany, March 4.-The
German admiralty makes. formal an
Houncement that German submarines
have sunk two French auxiliary eruis-
ers and one British patrol boat.
PARIS, France, March 4.-Ihe
Paris Temps, on what 10 declared 70
be high authority, states that the GER
man announcement Of the sinking Of
French auxiliaries is false.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04
SWEDES WARNED !
ON TRAVELLING

(Associztsd Press By Federal WifsIsssl
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, March A.
The Swedish foreign office today in
formed the correspondent Of the Asso-
ciated Press that warning has been ie-
sued to Swedish subjects not to trave'
on armed ships.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04
FRENCH STEAMER SUNK BY
MINE; SIX THOUGHT LOS

La ROCHELLE, France. March &
The French steamer Lackme "a.
sunk on Tuesday, it Is believed, n k1.
Bay OF Biscay, and supposedly by
mine. six Of those aboard peris1t.
and IS were saved
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04
AMERICAN CONSUL AT
ROME DIES IN CHAIR

fAssociassd Press by Federal Wirslsss1
ROME, Italy, March 4.--W. F. Kelly,
American consul at Rome, was found
dead today in his chair, victim Of
heart disease.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04
OREGON STORM SWEPT;
COMMUNICATION UPSET

PORTLAND, Ore, March 4.-Ore,
goR is stormswept today, with heavy
snow, and communication apd travel
are interrupted.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04
ITALIAN STEAMER SUNK

LEGHoRNs Italy, March 4.--Tke
steamer Giava has been sunk BY N
Austrian submarine.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04
SHANGHAI POLICE FIND
ARTILLERY AMMUNITION
IN WELL OF GERMAN
[Associa.sd Press By Federal wireless /

fAssociassd Press By Federal Wirslsssl
SHANGHAI, China, March 4.-The
police here have discovered five cases
Of artillery ammunition in the well Of
the residence of German who was
declared last October to be the insti-
gator Of plan to send munitions to
india.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04
TWENTY KILLED, MANY
OTHERS INJURED, IN
EXPLOSION IN FRANC CE

PARIS, France. March Twenty
persons were killed and many others
injured today in an explosion Of a
munition storehouse near st Denis.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04
1ote0s
SUGAR

SAN FRANCISCO, Mar, Sugar:
s6 degrees test. 5.2s5 cents. Previous
quotation. 5.27 cents.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04

China Into the
etish ekies
China
White
sfs Hopokohs entrance showing typical
before
arriving e sharphsl of which port she was STOPPED
bs Chimes against the msntss and %
oiatk behind booking the deck q the
jn.case s
iss wear
4
The photos taken board the China BY W.
merchant She states The photos obtained
through courtesy Knapp.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04

The understanding here Is that the
Hill directors had set April for the
discontinuance of the Great Northern
service for the season, and that it
would have required definite new &C.
Continued on page six)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-04

(Conunued on page twoJ
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-23
Keystone Opening Includes
Friday and Saturday

unfavorable weather conditions to-
day prevented large number of peo-
pie from attending the opening of the
new service station of the Keystone
Motor Car Company, therefore c. II.
Barner, the manager has arranged to
continue the opening reception the
balance of the week. Many of those
who had intentions of being there will
have an opportunity of doing so Fri
day and Saturday. The entire build
ing Is In first class order to receive
guests and every effor will be made to
entertain those who come the same
as If they had been there to-day. All
the departments of the new building
VIII be shown to visitors and the new
models of the Chalmers. Peerless and
Dodge Brothers cars will be exhi-
bited under the most favorable cir
cusmstances, making the entire build
ing seem like an automobile show in
itself.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-23
NO WOUNDED ON
BOARD BRITANNIC
Fifty Lost and % Hurt of Grew
and Hospital Corps on
Monster Ship

London, Nov. 2S.-Press dispatches
from Athens saying there were no
wounded on board the hospital ship
Britannia when it was sunk off the
Greek coast were confirmed to-day by
the Admiralty.
OF those aboard, fifty were lost,
twenty-eight were injured and 1.100
saved.
Admiralty officials have little to add
to the official announcement except to
state the Britannia was sunk In the
daytime. Whether she was torpedoed
or mined has not yet been determined
the Athens dispatch not being accept
ed as official. The Admiralty has been
advised that many submarines were
operating in the vicinity.
The medical staffs and the mem bers
of the crew numbered more than 500.
The Britannia was the largest Brit
ish ship atioat. She was completed
at the beginning of the war, but her
maiden trip to the United States was
postponed indefinitely. Since 1914 she
has been in the service of the British
Government. She was a vessel of 49,
15s tons gross, being second in size
only to the German liner Vaterland
among the steamships of the world
Used as Hospital Ship
The Britannia almost since the be-
ginning of the war was used for a
hospital ship. She was painted white,
and strung between her two forward
tunnels was huge Red Cross emblem,
illuminated at night by incandescent
lights. She was not armed.
AS hospital ship the White Star
liner had accommodation for $500 in
jured soldiers, 100 surgeons, 200
nurses and orderlies and a crew of
several hundred men.