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The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
BLACKLIST REPLY REFUSES DE-
MANDS MADE IN PRESIDENT
WILSON'S NOTE.
LONG FIGHT FOR ALLIES
ENGLISH NOTE DECLARES THERE
is LONG AN BITTER STRUG-
GLE BEFORE PEACE.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington.-Grea Britain's reply
tn President Wilson's note of last
July, protesting against the blacklist
ing of American business firms and
individuals, was made public at the
State Department. 1t is rejection OF
the American cortentions based on
the ground that the British blacklist
is purely domestic legislation.
Secretary Lansing indicated that
the United States will continue the
legal argument involved in the diplo-
matte communications.
The chief defense which the Brit
ish government advances in support OF
the blacklist is contained in a single
paragraph. This paragraph reads;
Il can scarcely believe that the
United States government intends to
challenge the right of Great Britain as
sovereign state to pass legislation
prohibiting all those who owe her al
legiance from trading with any speci-
fled persons when such prohibition Is
found necessary in the public inter
est"
President Wilson, in his note, char
acterized the blacklist as arbitrary
interference with neutral trade
against which it is its (the United
StatesO duty to protest in the most
decided terms
Gre&A Britain in the reply says the
blacklist is not aimed at neutral trade
at all, but is simply "the exercise OF
q -,.x1,t s,d dnn
state over its own citizens and moth
ing more"
In conclusion the British govern
ment indicates that the true remedy
would be for Americans to refrain
from a species of trade which exposes
innocent commerce to suspicion.
A part which attracted much Off
cial notice dealt with the subject of
peace, based on the theory that one
American contention had been that
there exists no military necessity for
the blacklist; that it is unnecessary
for the allies to prejudice neutral com
merce, and that nothing which hap
pens in distant neutral countries can
influence the result of the great con-
flict.
IF that really were the position.
says the note, "it is possible that the
measures taken by his majesty's gov
ernment might be described as un-
called for. but it is not. We may we'll
wish that it were So
Even though the military situation
of the allies has greatly improved.
there is still long and bitter struggle
in front of them, and one which In
Justice to the principles for which they
are fighting, imposes upon them the
duty of employing every opportunity
and every measure which they can
legitimately use to overcome their op-
ponents."
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
BLACKMAIL PLOT FAILS
DR.. ARMGAARD KARL GRAVES AR
RESTED IN WASHINGTON.
Charged With Demanding 5000 From
Countess Won Bernstorff for Three
Letters Struggled From Germany.

Washington.-karl Armgaard Graves,
self-styled international spy, and
magazine writer, was arrested Satur-
day by agents of the Department OF
Justice, charged with attempting to
extort $4,000 from Countess Won Bern
storff, wife of the German ambassador.
by threatening to publish letters al
legged to contain matter showing her
fnfirmites and failings."
Officials of the embassy also allege
that Graves had in his possession what
apparently were confidential coded
diplomatic dispatches from the Ger
man government to Count Won Bern
storff
The prisoner told the federal agents
he obtained all the documents from
persons who had smuggled them past
the British censors on the steamship
Oscar ii.
The warrant upon which he was ar
raigned and held on $4,000 bail for a
further hearing after he pleaded not
guilty. charges him also with bringing
into the District of Columbia letters
stolen in Hoboken. N. j., where the
oscar III. docked.
New York-Dr. Armgaard Karl
Graves, the international spy" who
was arrested in Washington, returned
: to his home at Go West Sixty-nintf
street and made several sensational
declarations. First, he asserted, he
does not expect ever to have to an
swer the blackmail charge, for he
does not think the German embassy
officials will dare have him give his
translation of the three code letters
on the witness stand. He insisted
that there is not word reflectint
upon Countess Won Bernstorff in any
of the letters.
They do contain information abou
certain stocks, he asserted, which
could be played as sure winners OF
the American market because of Ger
tain German activities to come abou
in the near future. Also he declared
they contain diplomatic secrets o
high importance to this country.
Count Bernstorff, he charges, ha!
made millions of dollars with friend:
in this country by playing stocks OF
advance secret information from Ger
many.
"Bernstorff knew twenty-four hour'
before the U53 appeared at Newpor
that she was in American waters, ant
he cleaned up in the market on thii
advance information" Graves said.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
Railroads and Packers Fined s17o, 1000

Chicago.-Federal Judge X. M. Ian
dis in the United States District Court
imposed fines amounting to $4,000
against Swift G. Co.. the packers. and
three railroads, for allowing rebates
IA violation of the Elkins Interstate
Commerce act. Swift & Co. we're fined
100000: the Pennsylvania railroad
$4,000; the Elgin. Joliet G. Eastern
railroad, $4,000; the Pittsburg. Gin.
cinnati, Chicago & st. Louis. $4,000
in one case and $4,000 in another.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
peace Plan for Mexico Blocked.

Atlantic City, N. J.-Repudiation of
Luis Cabrera of plan of border con-
troll that had been agreed upon by two
of his colleagues and the three Ameri-
can members. made doubtful the abil-
fly of the Americans on the Mexican
American joint commission to assist
Mexico in restoring normal conditions
along the frontier. Americans were
hopeful that they might yet induce
the Mexicans to agree to some plan
for the protection of life and prop
srty along the boundary.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
Girl Dies After Operation.

Bisbee, Ariz.-Aima. the 16-year-old
daughter of John Erickson of Jigger-
vile, died at the Copper Queen hospi-
tai from peritonitis brought on by an
illegal operation. DR.. e. B. Walker of
Lowell was released last night on s2.-
500 bond by Judge Totman on the
charge of procuring an abortion" aft
er the dying girl had signed state
ment incriminating Walker of the
operation and also of rape.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
Turner Admits Killing sushons.

Ellsworth, Kan.-BSoken in spirit
during the short week in which he
has been a fugitive from Kansas au-
thorities, Roy Turrer, ak murderer
of B. M. Bushong, who was arrested
by Denver police, pleaded guilty to
his crime in the District Court at Ellis
worth. Kan. Turner will escape the
death sentence, because 1t has been
abolished in Kansas. He killed Bu-
shong in the presence of his wife and
their two children.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
reachers Told Of Home InfIu.no.

Pueblo.-Advancement in citizen
ship is more the field of the public
school than any other public institu-
ton, according to Frank d. Slutz. su-
peritendent of schools of district No.
l. who addressed the general session
OF the southern division of the State
was entitled "Freedom-A Conquest. !"
He made a plea for more attention to
home life and expressed the belief
that the home would adjust itself to
new interests which now II is evading.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
German Casualties Number s,755, sos.

London-Germaa casualties since
the beginning of the war. reported in
German official lists. total 3.755.693
officers and men. according to an of.
ficfal British compilation made pub
lie today OF this total 910,234 were
killed The figures do not include
casualties among the naval forces or
the colonial troops. The German cas-
ualties reported by the same source
for the month Of October total 1896
officers and men, including dead
24,321.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
Wed Twice In Two Months.

Pueblo-Henry Brill and Helen Van
Duyn were married for the second
time within two months. The license
for the first wedding was secured with
the bride using the name of her step
father. Thinking that the wedding
might be termed illegal because OF this
fact, the couple obtained another H.
cense and we're remarked.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
Heavy Storm Damages Crop.

Grand Junction-The heaviest snow
storm seen here this early in the sea
son swept the Grand valley. Five
inches Of snow fell. driving the tenn
perature several degrees below the
freezing point. Fruit growers fear the
loss of more than 100000 worth OF
apples that are still on the trees. They
have been unable to harvest their
crop owing to the shortage In labor
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
WILSON BACK AT WORK
AT WHITE HOUSE CONSIDERING
INTERNATIONAL PROBLEMS.
Will Insist on Protection of Border
and U. S. Rights in Allied Block
ade and Mall Censorship.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington, Nov. IA. - President
Wilson, back in the White House for
the first time since the campaign be-
gan. two months ago, plunged into
work in an effort to clear his desk OF
accumulated business.
Taking for granted that he had been
reelected he asked no questions about
electoral votes, but did display anx-
iety over the political complexion OF
the next House of Representatives.
Through an interview with Secre-
tary Lansing the President got in
touch with pressing foreign problems.
including the submarine, Mexican, and
British blockade issues.
In a talk with Henry Morganthau,
chairman of the finance committee OF
the Democratic national committee, he
became acquainted with the latest de-
velopments in the political situation.
State Department officials make no
secret of their belief that dangerous
possibilities are presented by recent
developments in both the Mexican and
submarine questions. Secretary Lans-
ing reviewed details with Mr.. Wilson
but said no immediate action was in
prospect
Some development is expected soon.
however, at the American-Mexican
conference sitting at Atlantic City.
1t was stated definitely by officials
in the confidence of the President
that his reelection will mean no radi-
cal changes in any of his policies, al
though, as soon as the war is over.
the President will recommend revis-
ion of the tariff If he feels it is justi-
fled by the facts to be gathered by
the tariff commission created by Con-
gress at its last session.
1t was said that the attitude of the
government toward submarine war
fare, laid down, in the note following
the sinking of the Sussex and in pre-
vious communications, will be fol
lowed strictly.
The state department will continue
to press for American rights in con
nection with the allied blockade and
mail censorship. 1t was declared.
If a satisfactory agreement can be
reached for the protection of American
border and lives and property in Mex.
leo, it is believed that the United
States troops In Mexico will be with.
drawn soon, although a strong force
will be kept along the border.
The confused situation in the state
of Chihuahua and the uncompromising
attitude of General CarranZa on some
points. however. are understood to
cause the president to view the Mex
lean situation with anything but com
posure.
On domestic questions, Mr.. Wilson
has told his friends that as soon as
Congress convenes he will press for
the remainder of the legislative pro
gram already outlined. He has begun
the preparation of his message.
kilograms and letters of congratula-
ton continue to arrive in the White
House in large numbers.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
Former Congressman George Dead.

Washington.-Former Congressman
Henry George, son of Henry George
of single-tax fame. died here after a
long illness. He formerly represented
the Twenty-first congressional dis
trict Of New York. He was 81 years
old and maintained his home in New
York city.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
Report MexIcans XIII AmerIc,ns.

Brownsville, Textile murder of
an American family on the Gulf coast
near Tampico was reported here by
Mrs. Eva Hanson, refugee from that
place. She was unable to give de-
tails of the affair. Mrs. Hanson said
that there are about 300 Americans
at Tampico. only six of them women.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
eoarder slays Landlord.

Fort Collins-Jesus Martinez. board
er. and Arigielio Gimeez. landlord.
quarreled over the quality OF the
grub" in the Gimeez hostelry Mar
tinez Is now sought by the sheriff on
the charge of having slain Glmeez.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
Or. pumba Not Dead.

Vienna.-There is no foundation for
the report recently published in the
United States of the death of DIR. Con.
stantin Dumba, former Austro- Hun.
garian ambassador to the United
States.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
Presidents nsphew Is a Suicide.

Washington.-Carr Gait, aged 80.
nephew of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson.
committed suicide by poison. When
questioned while efforts were being
made to save his life, Gait replied: 81
want to die"
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
Combine Cuts Meat Price.

Panama-An invasion of the Colon
meat market by the Panama meat
combine has resulted in great drop
in prices The cut in prices ranges
from 20 to so per cent.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
Governor commutes BuIoer senten,

Denver-Col. James C. Bulger is
not to die on the gallows. The days
which are left to him will be spent
inthe ward where the insane are kept
at the state penitentiary. The state
board of pardons SO decided and Gov
ernor Carlson commuted the sentence
OF the man who murdered Lloyd f.
seven times. to life Imprisonment.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
Noted Arizona Astronomer Dead.

Flagstaff, Ariz.-Dr. Percival Low
ell, founder and director of the Lowell
observatory here and an astronomer
of international reputation. died from
a stroke of apoplexy.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
EvanoeIIne Booth Recovers.

New York.-After an illness of sew
eral weeks Evangeline C. Booth. COM
mander of the Salvation Army in the
United States. is reported as well on
the road TO recovery.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
10 Women Section Hands Killed

Berlin-The Balkan Express. be-
tween Constantinople and Berlin,
dashed at full speed into a party OF
women section hands in suburb of
Berlin. Nineteen women were killed.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17


and st. Pierre Divion The British
captured 5000 German prisoners. ana
made further advance near the Butte
de Warlencourt. three miles south of
Bapaume
London, Nov. 14.-Once again the
German line In France has been hard
hit. Starting an offensive running from
the southern bank of the Ancre river
northward over front of about five
miles-from st. Pierre Divion to the
north of Serre-the British have cap
tured the towns of Beaumont Hamel
and st. Pierre Divion and first and sec
ond line trenches at various points.
Between 5000 and 1000 men were
made prisoner. The Germans apparent
ly offered slight resistance to their
adversaries, although their positions
were extremely heavily fortified. A
maximum gain to depth Of one mile
over the five-mile front was made by
the British.
Rumanions admit reverse in Tran
sylvania but claim Teutons were
checked on other fronts.
Won Mackensen still retreating in
Dobrudja and his army apparently is
in grave danger from Russo Ruma-
mans.
Serbs win brilliant victory" near
Monastir over Germans and Bulgars.
forcing foe to retreat nearly two
miles.
Violent artillery duel raging on
Narayvoka river.
London-The Russians and Ruma
mans are vigorously on the offensive
North of the Constanza Chernavoda
railway, the Russo-Rumanian forces
have pushed back Field Marshal Won
Mackensen's men to a front running
through the towns of Topal, Inancesne
and Karanasuf.
Saillisel, east of the Peronne- Ba
paume road in the Somme region, has
fallen entirely into the hands of the
troops of Gen. Foch. The French in
flicted heavy casualties on the Ger
mans.
In the Pennsylvania zone the Rus
SLAMS have gradually reinforced the
Rumanians on the northern sector OF
the line until they now are fighting
side by side with them over from,
of about fifty miles south of the Blu
kowina border.
Little important fighting is going
on in the Russian, Macedonian-Austro
Italian theaters. The town of Poloe
and Culse hill have Leen captured by
the Serbs from the Bulgarians, accord
ing to Paris. Berlin admits an ad
vance by the Serbs in this region.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
Regiment PI

Regiment Prepares to Leave.
Ell Paso, Textile First Pennsyl-
vania artillery is preparing to leave
camp.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17

Tacoma Has 15-Cent Loaf.
Tacoma. Wash.-Taioma bakers put
the 15-cent loaf of bread on the mar
ket
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
eAiLLISEL, ON soMME, FALLS TO
FRENCH TROOPS, FOE sUF-
FERING HEAVY LOSSES.
LOSSES IN AIR BATTLES
uSsO-RUMANIANS ARE NOW ON
THE OFFENSIVE IN DoeRuDJA
AGAINST Won MAckENsEN.

London.-The British drive begun
early Monday morning amid fog and
rain in the region of the Ancre river
il, France has netted them another vii
lage, Beaucourt, on the north bank of
the Ancre. The capture of this village
makes three that have fallen into
British hands since the advance began,
the other two being Beaumont -Hamel
and st. Pierre Divion The British
captured 5000 German prisoners. ana
made further advance near the Butte
de Warlencourt, three miles south OF
Bapaume.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-11-17
COLORADO
STATE NEWS
'es,srn Newspaper Union News Service.
DATES FoR COMING EVENTS.

Jan. 1-e-Pouitry Show at Denver.
Jan. 1i-13-Poultry Show at Canon
City.
Jan. 20--AthietIc Club boxing contests
at Denver.
Jan. 7o-27-AnnuaI wsstsru Stock
Show at Denver.
Feb. 24-Y. NJ. C. A. Annual Conven-
tion at Colorado Springs
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
NEAT SPORTS COAT
GARMENT FOR FALL
AND WINTER WEAR.
preferably Designed to Be Made Up in
Wide-Checked Velour, But Other
Material May Be Employed
If Desired.

The sketch illustrates an exception
ally Well-designed sports coat for fall
and winter wear The SmarteSt fabric
sports coats reach TO the knees or
slightly below, while fur models term
ed sports coats" are considerably
shorter, the average length being 81
20 SO inches.
In the original design wide
checked velour is employed; but this
coat could also be very effectively de-
Veloped il one of the Scotch, English
or Irish mixtures, in bright plain-coi-
ored velour or of tWO-tOne corduroy.
This latter fabric is being featured
by some of the textile houses for
sports coats. One of the points claimed
in its favor is that it should be Il fall
and winter rival of and substitute for
the ribbed silk in contrasting cOlOrs
which has had such a tremendous
vogue during the summer season just
closing for sweaters and sweater coats.
A fair range of colOrS and color com
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
Hints in Fall Millinery.

The shops are already showing
good many autumn models. One
of the first departments in the world
OF dress to be affected by the change
of seasons is millinery, and although
we may expect to wear thin suits for
several weeks to come. we must change
our headgear without delay if we wish
to consider ourselves fashionable. Why
it is that a velvet hat Oh hot sum-
mer's day is supposed to be chic is
hard to understand, but the fact re-
mains that fashion has decreed just
this combination popular and women
have bowed with alacrity to this. de-
ciSiOn. On the whole, hats are high.
Crowns rise to really astounding pro-
portions; ribbon bows are placed at
Just the right angle to add "a few inches
to the hat they adOrn; plumage of all
sorts is arranged SO that it gives
height; everything, in fact, has an up
ward tendency.-Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
Gay Patterns of Silk.

Quaint medallions and bouquets and
prim little baskets of flowers are scat
tered over the surface of soft silks
Rings of several colors and of irregu-
lar shapes are dropped at widely
spaced intervals over other silks, and
on others highly decorative patterns are
used. Georgette crepeS have baskets
of flowers scattered over the surface
A fine taffeta broche, which combines
criSpineSS and softnesS in Just the
right degree is ornamented with a lit
tie lower which never grew on land or
sea.
Stripes are very fashionable and are
cleVerly used. Gray-patterned Innings
are used in coats and suits Delicate
Organdie embroderieS are used in a
number of dainty ways; many are
lightly touched in color, and especially
old blue and delicate rose. EmbrOi-
dered nets touched in color are used
for entire frocks as well as trimmings
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
Smart Fall Model Sports Coat.

binationS are noted, and as sports
coat fabric this twO-tOne corduroy GER
tainly seems to have a good deal to
commend it.
1t is the indisputable right of every
sports coat to have a beautiful lining.
and the model Sketched is so favored.
Lining silks offered for fall and Win
ter selections are extremely good
looking, and are so wildly colored
that it would be easy to doubt after
looking at them much that is said
concerning ''dye shortage" Floral.
parrot, butterfly and fruit patterns are
shown and futuriSt color bIendingS are
looked upon with favor
Returning to the subject of the coat
shown in the sketch. Note that it
flares widely from the shoulders that
It is equipped with very becoming
check scarf collar, and that big but
tons trim it well.
To make this coat for the average
figure 3 Il yards of coating 54 inches
wide would be required
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
purpose in Which both these little arti-
cleS can find place.

purpose in Which both these little arti-
cles can find Il place.
In making it cardboard is used as q
foundation, and Il piece of the shape
shown in the diagram on The right OF
the illustration must be cut out and
perforated at the points indicated by
the dotted lines. The card is covered
on both sides with pale pink silk and
the pockets next sewn in place, and in
doing this the needle and thread is
passed through the perforation in the
card. The holder is edged throughout
with Il claret-coiored silk cord which
is arranged in loops on either side.
with ends that hang downwards,
knotted and frayed out into tassels.
For suspending the holder from a
nail in the wall a loop of ribbon with
Il rOsette bow at the top is attached to
the upper part, and it is further or
namented with four roSetS eS sewn on
ut the points indicated in the illuStra-
ton.
Some pretty little floral design such
as suggested in the sketch can be
worked upon the front of each pocket
and at the top of the back of the hold
er.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04

or set in box with packing of moss
around them to encourage moisture.
Many plants will bear strong sky
light that would be badly damaged If
set in strong sunshine
Root geranium slips now, if you
want winter boomers. Keep growing
thriftily, pinching off all buds until
late September.
To root hardwood, shrubbery plants,
cut just below the joint, as all slips
send out roots from the joint, whether
soft or hardwood.
Do not make the mistake of roofing
for winter boomers plants that bloom
only in the summer. Some geraniums
bloom more freely than others.
Evaporation is rapid; if showers are
few, the plants will become stunted
from thirst; if too much rain, weeds
must not be allowed to choke the
plants
All shrubby pot plants should be set
in a sheltered place, out of doors, with
good light, but some shade during the
hot season, where strong winds cannot
rack them.
Prune older, weaker branches from
shrubs and roses that are done bloom
ing, and mulch roots.
Cut and pile sod for pot compost
later
Weather seldom affects weeds ad-
verse.y.
Heavy shade is often worse than
strong sunlight.