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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
SEA GRIP PINCHES
FOE, SAYS CECIL
Trade Minister Declares
Germans Suffer from
Food Shortage.

London. March 5.-Lord Robert Cecil,
who was recently promoted TO Cabinet
ram; as Minister OF War Trade, told
The Tribune to-day that he believed
Germany was beginning to feel the
effects Of the British blockade.
"The rapid fall Of the mark Is the
best indication that our economic pres
sure on Germany is being felt" said
Lord Robert. land the evidence is grow
ing that the German people arc begin
ing to feel the pinch due to the short
age of food
Lord Robert denied that & commits
son, headed b. Niscount Bryce, was
going to America TO discuss blockade
problems.
The government is quite satisfied
with the work Of Ambassador Spring
Rice" he declared.
Referring TO the plan OF she British
government 20 set up bureau IN the
United States 20 give American ship
pcrs advance information a. TO whether
their goods would be allowed 20 pass
tho blockade, Lord Robert paid high
tribute 10 Consul General Skinner.
The credit plan We expect TO adopt"
said Lord Robert. "is really due to
Consul General Skinner. who came TO
me and represented that British shin
pers had the advantage over their
American competitors. because the
former were able 30 discover before
hand whether their goods would be
allowed 10 pass the blockade. while
the Americans were obliged 20 ship
goods and take chance az this end.
Mr.. skinner further pointed out that
this state OF affairs was harder on
small shippers than on the big trading
corporations. because the smaller the
capital involved the greater the incon-
venicnce caused by delay here, while
in addition the small trader was not
able to follow up the fate of his goods.
This criticism appealed TO me a.
perfectly Just. and consequently ! ar
ranged with British officials in the
United States TO inaugura'c bureau
which the American shipper would be
able 20 consult before shipping his
goods The usual form Of assurance
would be a letter saying that in all
probability such and such goods would
be allowed 20 pass. We cannot give
an absolute guarantee that goods will
90 through. because the possibility Is
always present that information might
subsequently come 10 Us that the good
were destined for the enemy, but We
can 90 so far - 10 state the rcasona-
bic probability. This proceeding IS
perfectly voluntary on our part: nc
shipper need use IL unless he wishes
to-"
Lord Robert concluded with the
statement that there had been 10 cx-
tension OF the contraband list. but that
i was being considered. 70 see If Il
was adequate 90 present conditions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
Off to school, full
of Vim and Pep"

Don't cram their little
"tummics" with greasy
meats, starchy potatoes CT
other indigestible foods. One
or two Shredded Wheat
Biscuits with hot milk make
a warm, nourishing meal
that supplies all the mater
ial needed for their grow
ing bodies. The perfect
food to study on, to grow
on, to play on. The crisp
ness Of the shreds encour-
ages thorough chewing,
which developes sound teeth
and healthy gums. Being
ready-cooked it is 80 easy
to prepare a warm, nour-
ishing meal with Shredded
Wheat in a few moments
no kitchen worry or work.
Made at Niagara Falls, N. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
British Deny Turks Story
of Engagement Near Alden

London. March 3.-The Official Press
Bureau issued tonight the following
statement concerning the claims made
in the Turkish official statement %
March .:
"No engagement Of the kind re-
ferred TO in the last part OF the Turk
ish official communication OF March =
has taken place IN the vicinity Of Alden.
There is absolutely no truth IN the re
port contained in the communicate OF
casualties and losses suffered by our
troops. l. Is not understood what the
communication can possibly refer to.
The statement that poisonous gas
has been used by our troops il also
Infruc.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
AIR RAIDS CONDEMNED
IN BADEN PARLIAMENT
Useless Butchery of Peaceful
Citizens. Member Calls Them.

Geneva, March 3.-rhc bombartmen.
Of open towns in France and England
by aircraft was sharply criticised yes
,crday in the Parliament of the Duchy
Of Baden b. the Progressive Deputy,
Herr JIummel. 4 violent scene fol-
lowed the deputy remarks.
Herr IIummel declared that attacks on
such towns. on the prctcXt OF rcprisals.
we're only useless butchery of peaceful
citizens.
Deputy Kolb. Socialist, called attcn.
ton 10 what he termed the brutal
treatment Of the new recruits who arc
.hnrtlv 10 be sent TO the trenches.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
FRENCH REGAIN HILL
LOSTATDOUAUMONT
Continued from page |

out 10 the French troops not TO let the
grass grow under their feet, and they
profited by the lull preceding the fresh
attack by concentrating vast stocks OF
munitions. flling gaps in their ranks
and strengthening still further the
vital points in their defences.
Berlin also officially admits the re-
capture Of the trenches southeast of
Ypres by the British, as we'll as SONS
two hundred yards OF what had for
merly been the advanced German posi-
tions. The statement says:
Southeast OF Ypres, on the canal,
the British broke into the positions
taken from them on February II and
even penetrated over a small front into
what were previously our forward
trenches. They were Immediately driven
out Of these, but still occupy some
parts of the bastion.'
Although no further progress is
claimed in the British official state
ment tonight the positions gained are
being consolidated.
British Consolidate Gains.
"On the Ypres- Confines Canal" says
the statement, I'VE have consolidated
the positions taken yesterday. which in
clude some two hundred yards Of the
enemy's original trenches. The prs
oners now amount 70 FIVE officers and
2i9 mon Of other ranks.
The evening of the 2d we exploded
five mines near the lIohenzollcrn re
doubt and occupied the crater'. ono ot
which contained the enemr's main min
ing shaft. A hostile bombing attacH
was repulSed.
French artillery activity in tho Ar
gonnc is also announced by Paris. nc
statement says:
IN the Argonnc our artillery. has
shown great activity. and has BON
Morte and in the Cheppy woods. We
exploded successfully camoufet at ~
Hubert.
40 the north of the Aisnc a strong
patrol which had attacked ono of our
small posts was repealed with losses.
Our artillery has carried out de-
structive fire against German works 20
the cast OF Neville and 10 the south OF
Berry-au-Bac.
"In Upper Alsace Nc lave carried out
an attack 10 the east of Seppols anG
have taken several elements Of German
trenches on the right bank Of La
Grande Largue. A counter attack OF
the enemy failed 20 dislodcc US from
the conquered ground
Various aerial activity Is also re-
ported by Paris and Berlin.
"Our airmen," says Berlin. dropped
bombs in the vicinity Of Fort Nerdun'
To the cast of Douai Lieutenant I'm
melmann shot down his ninth enemy
aeroplane, British biplane. OF It's
two occupants, one was dead and the
other seriously wounded
Paris repOrts as follows:
"Adiutant Navarro brought down yes
.erdav in the region of Douaumont his
sixth aeroplane, a craft of the albatross
tyne. The aeroplane fell inside our
linos The passengers. who were
wounded, were taken prisoner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
BRITISH BAR CANNED
FRUITS AS LUXURIES
Will Stop Importation to Make
Nation Save on Diet.

London, March 8. Importation into
the United Kingdom. after March -,
Of canned. bottled, dried and preserved
fruits. except currants. unless shipped
from British dependencies. will be pro-
hibited by proclamation. according TO
Il Board of Trade notice.
After October 81, however. license
will be issued for the importation Of
these products in quantities not ex-
ceeding so per cent of the amount I'M
ported in 1915.
This new exclusion is development
OF the governments policy 70 make the
nation economic, even in small house
hold expenses, and 70 be content TO
live without Injuries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
FORT DOUAU'MONT
FED BY TUNNELS

Paris, March ;. The
mystery of how 800 Ger
mans Of the 24th Branden-
burg Regiment have been
able to hold out week in
the ruined Fort Douau-
mont against the attacks OF
the French, says the Petit
Journal probably may be
explained by their having
extended the subterancan
passages Of the fort and thu:
established communication
with the advanced lines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
SAY TURKEY SEEKS
SEPARATE PEACE
London Papers Hear Rachmi Bey
Has Approached Allies.

London. March i.-The morning
newspapers feature dispatches from
Athens which declare that agitation IN
Constan,inople in favor OF peace IS be
coming 40 pronounced that 1t would
surprise no one If Turkey suddenly
capitulatcd 20 the Entente Allies.
II is reported also that Rachmi Bey,
governor OF the yilayet Of Smyrna. il
trying TO arrange separate peace terms
With the Entente.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
BRITISH REOCCUPY
TOWN IN WEST EGYPT
Only Two Killed in Recent Fight
Turkish Loss Heavy.

Cairo, March 3.-Sidi Barani, town
in Western Egypt, was reoccupied with
out opposition by British forces yester-
day. after being for three months in
the hands Of tribesmen commanded by
Turkish officers.
Further information indicates that
the Turkish casualties on February 26
were heavy. Tnirty-three thousand
rounds Of ammunition. machine gun,
iif.y cames and large quantity OF
dates were captured. Among the pris-
oners were Gssfar Pacha, the second in
command; Nehsd Boy and about thirty
others. The British casualties included
two officers killed and six wounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
TELLS OF BIG GERMAN
PLOT TO INVADE u. S.
British Officer Said to Have
Plans for Great Coup.

London, March 3.-An article which
twill startlc America" is to be pub
l,shed by "The Sunday Pictorial to-
morrow. Major Stuart stephens Will,
il is said, reveal a great German plot
for invasion Of the United States.
All the German plans are, it is
stated, laid and worked out TO the last
letter; when they will land, how many
men will land, how they will isolate
America from her munition factories.
how they will smash the American
ravy-all these points and many more
have been definitely decided on, II IS
aid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
FRENCH PICK UP
GERMAN SEAPLANE
Machine Drops Off Belgium Az
ter Bombing English Coast.

London, March "A German sea
plane returning from England was
picked up yesterday by the French
three miles north of Middclkerke bank,
off the Belgian coast. il was announced
i'm an official statement issued this
evening.
One Of the observers of the machine
was drowned and one was made prs
oner. The seaplsne dropped on
Wednesday.
An official announcement issued in
London Wednesday night stated that =
German seaplsne had bombed part OF
the southeast coast OF England that
night. A child was killed, but there
was no military damage, 1t was added.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
KRUPPS LEAD IN WAR LOAN
Make First Subscription. SIC. 1000 900, TO
Fourth German Issue.

Berlin by wireless 10 Savyille, y. ".
March 3-Thc Overseas News Agency
announced that the first subscriptions
TO the fourth German war loan were
made by the firm Of Friedrich krupp,
which subscribed $4,000 900.
The Central Agricultural Loan Bank
subscribed 81 100000 ard tho Nassau
ischo SAVING. Haa. SJ.DnQ.UGA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
FRENCH AIRMEN FLY FAR
Go Il Hours from Salonica TO Gulf of
Smy rna to Raid Turks.

London, March Seven French
aeroplanes flew from Salonica to the
Gulf Of Smyrna q few days ago and
bombarded Turkish batteries, according
TO a dispatch from Athens. The air
craft returned safely.
The correspondent adds that the
journey lasted tNenty-four hours.
which would make 1t one of the long
est on record
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
Won Kissing REPORTED ILL
Amsterdam Hears German Governor IL
in Serious Condition

Amsterdam, March 4.-The "Tclc-
gram" says IL learns from a German
source that General yon Kissing, Gov
ernor Conceal Of the occupied portion
o; Belgium, is seriously i'll.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04

Panjm. or New Goa. is the capital of
the Portuguese colony Of Goa, in India.
II was recently reported tn the Por-
tuguese government, aft, rsquisition-
ing all the German and Austrian ships
lying in Portuguese harbors, had given
orders that all Teuton vessels in the
colonies should likewise be taken over
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04

PARFTNIFRIE EXQUIsA FROM PARIS HLfIo-
frup- aid Violet Toilet "atr-. Doubt Ni1ic. sna
T.iioi-cue tsfra.s .arlei torssse. Ssrh~' Bag
slc., ir,sr.rt WONDERFULLY lasiins Elcccllrsy
reasonable. JAAI,lLs. 5ls IEiA Ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
MORE TEUTON SHIPS SEIZED
All Vessels in Portuguese Colonies
Taken BY Lisbon.

London. March 3.-LIoyds agent at
Bombay reports that the Portuguese
flag has been hoistcd on all the German
steamers lying at Mormugao and that
the Germans VINO wore aboard have
been informed at Paniim.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-25

STOP YOUR WORK AND COME
TO ATTEND THIS MIeHTIEsT
SALE OF SALES THAT WAS
EVER lNAUcURATED IN THIS
PART OF THE COUNTRY.
Everything will be marked In
plain figures and at the lowest
possible prices.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-25
COUNTY AGENT NOTES

One Of the peach plots that were treat
ed with nitrate Of soda in the spring OF
1915 has shown very marked results In
increase in fruit production this year.
This plot is in the orchard of Wells
Brothers, near COolspring Station II
win be recalled that nitrate Of soda has
been recommended by the State Expert
ment Station as Il means Of increasing
ing the application. The idea is that the
fertilizer helps the trees set fruit buds IN
the current year, as they are not likely
to do I'm years OffVery heavy production.
TO the filling out Of the fruit Last year
the increase Of fruit was very marked,
even though the untreated trees were
well filled, probably because the nitrate
lessened the June drop. As many buds
of yellow varieties We're killed last winter
IL has not been possible TO see the ex-
pected effect i'm most OF the orchards. In
the case above mentioned. however the
crop was fully doubled. II appears that
results from nitrate Of soda are good for
two years, and that annual applications
are well justified.
Vetch seed sufficient for a small trial
has been given to a number Of the boys
who are growing corn in the county con-
test, with the direction that they sow
the seed In corn, either their own contest
acres or any other fields on their fathers
farms. IL is believed that vetch could
more often take the place of clover for
planting in corn. Small amounts Of soil
from a successful vetch field have been
given to each boy, so that the seed may
be inOculated at the proper fine The
soil is to be made into a sloppy mud, and
when il is dry il is ready for planting
This is not as satisfactory a method Of
incubation as might be desired, altho it
is likely to give as good results as some
of the liquid cultures. The best way is
to use few hundreds pounds of soil.
narrowed in before or with the seed. but
this is impracticable in some localities as
soil is hard to get The mud method OF
seed was tried this year i'm
the case Of soy beans, and it worked very
we'll
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-25
BELOW WE MENTION A FEW OF OUR PRIC
DRY GOODS

TT 1T1~ y. -
Our Famous Lines Of Shoes will
be included IN this sale.
PACKARD
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-12
BRADFORD REPLIES
Issues Letter on Appraisal Charge

conveyed that we employ me same
appraisers all the time. We have
used almost constantly some years
four or five appraisers who have
had the widest experience in real
estate valuation and this kind OF
work. but we also have on our list
about 80 appraisers. nearly all Of
whom We have used IN different
cases.
"Onc OF my reforms In this office
was TO follow the practice of ap-
pointing local man in condemna-
ton cases. and this has usually
been followed where possible.
In handling the big litigation OF
the city we are constantly pitted
against the best lawyers in the
state and the highest priced real
estate experts, and yet tho pestilen-
tial doctrine Is advanced upon the
eve OF political campaign that y
should not use the same witnesses
moro than once or twice. but should
pick up raw recruits and push them
up against such heavy artillery"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-12

Following the suggestion of
The Star that II 10 UP TO him to
answer charges against the ad-
nlnIstratIon Of his office.
James e. Bradford. corporation
counsel. Saturday announced
he would meet these charges
squarely.
Accordingly he has prepared a
letter dealing with tho question OF
real estate appraisers employed by
him In condemnation suits.
He will write another letter. he
says.
Presumably Il will deal with the
question OF employment OF his as
sistants In private rs well as In
public practice. OF the appraisers
question. Bradford says:
II am accused OF using the Same
appraisers, and that the tenure OF
their jobs depends on robblng the
property owner. that the tenure OF
their Jobs depends upon unjustly
depressing values. This In a mall
cious and political lie. The con-
trary Is true. The tenure OF their
jobs depends upon honest. efficient
and intelligent work.
THE impression In sought 10 be
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-12
PETER HAS FOUND THE SECRET
OF ETERNAL E I YOUTH; Z DO YOU I KNOW
PETE? = READ AND GET 7 ACQUAINTED i

his checks and the blue In his
eyes.
Children. they say. keep one
youthful.
Can I, be that Peter has discov.
cred the fountain of perpetual
YOUTH
Fame 10 Nation Wide
The fame OF Peter Ia moro than
eity.wide.
A few days ago letter came all
the way from Worcester. Mass. TO
Mr.. Frank Mepermott. manager OF
the bon Marche.
II was from thc president OF one
Of Worcester's largest stores. II
sought 20 know tho history OF the
distinguished Peter"
Tonight. when the picture OF
Peter. which accompanies this
story. finds its way into Seattle
homes. he 10 going to renew ac-
qunintsnce with many q young
woman tperhaps now herself a
mother).
And, while gazing AZ his like
ness she 10 soing " forget that TO-
day IN today.
Memory viii tear away the
mark OF time.
childish moments when her chubby
arms cncircied this selfsame old
Peter. 10 whom she once prat,led
all OF the mysterious Joys and sor.
rows OF childhood.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-12

club. before introducinx the toast
master. Judge G. +. Ciaypool. VIC
orously attacked the policies os
President Wilson. and also prom
lsed q fight OF loyal republicans~
AGAINST tho proposed statewide
non-parfisan law. IL
Cheer ~cslonel's Name
In mentioning presidential posi-
bilitics. Tafrs name was passed
without q ripple OF applause. Root
received more Encouragement. and
Roosevelt's elected cheers as well
as applause.
Judge Cisypool interspersed 4
good deal OF wit between the ora
tons Of the speakers.
T. u. Bruener OF Aberdeen held
out an olive branch to returning
progressives. and declared his will
lngness to support Roosevelt should
he be nominated. He criticised the
foreign policy Of Wilson
Wallace McCamant OF Portland
Landed past achievements OF the re-
publican party. and attacked the
Wilson administration
There we're no prominent progress
sives seated at the head OF the tn
BILE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-12

side, and after everybody had been
seated the veterans fife and drum
corps. from Port Orchard, opened
up and led the grand march down
the aisle.
All the old men had to do then
was to try and find a seat among
the women who had beaten them TO
II. Anybody who says woman suf.
frage is new stuff can be proved
either a liar or a nobody home, be
cause there were women sitting
right there in the shadow of the
Lincoln Voters" sign.
County Treasurer Carr. who came
over with the Pierce county delega-
tlon, showed a lot OF pep.
He iumped on chair and asked
the crowd TO get excited over the
old soldiers.
II didn't vote for Lincoln" he
said. because he didn't live in my
precinct"
B'gosh. n looked like Postoffice
VIII Humphrey was sitting nj the
speakers table. G. J. Erickson has
y paint brush beard just like
Humps.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-12
little THINGS The STAR MAN NOTICED AT banquet
March Time

The republicans wives all got ex.
cited and waved handkerchiefs when
Casper's wiggly electric American
flag started going. The men yawn.
ed. Old stuff. It's turned on every
night at the Hippodrome.
The musicians may have been
democrats. Anyhow. when Speak
er Conner. Rep. Rotch. Chief Clerk
Maybury. NJ NJ Mattison. Jay
Thomas. and George Sample car
ried aloft an elephant labeled G..
o. r.. tho orchestra. instead OF
playing triumphant march,
played a funeral dirge.
The speakers urged unity OF the
progressives who left In 1912 and
those who stayed in.
But not a progressive was ut the
speakers table.
A few were near by.
Under the table, as Il we're.
Catching what?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-12
THIS is BETTER THAN
A VAUDEVILLE SHOW

INoN PACIFIC railroad officials have
intention $4,000 this advertising
- the attractions for the tourist In the Northwest
AGENT
istst o this locality a a result.
As dong anything Of the kind.
IF 100000 ACTUALLY-S SPENT IN THAT MANNER, IT
THE NUTTEST THINGS THE UNION PACIFIC
H. Hnshaw to the bug
Mr. Busi this
BECAUSE you FELLoWsusINsss MEN HAVE
THE FACT THAT THE UNION SYSTEM
DISCRIMINATING AGAINST YOU AND YOUR Bus
NESS FOR YEARS AND ARE FIGHTING BACK. WHY
they perfectly
OF tourists lie coming here.
AS the to touris.
the Northwest, the anticipated come.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-12
METEOR
FALLS IN
SEA TITLE

Now It's up TO Prof Boothroyd
OF the astronomy department Of
the University OF Washington to
explain.
When Oscar Cross. employed by
the Spokane Grain Co, 1918
Eighth ave. s.. stepped out OF the
office Friday evening. he saw
something shooting at him like a
streak OF lightning.
He lodged. and II landed ker-
plunk. right at his feet.
II was meteor. shooting from
the sky.
II looks like stone. but weighs
less. It's about the size OF a
doubled fist.
Ben Shields. president OF the
grain company. has labeled II "Ex.
hibit A." but the heat OF the
strange world TO which the meteor
wandered is fast crumbllng 1t to
pieces.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-12

Il was st first thought that
the guests. taken suddenly ~,
~srs suffering from ptomains
poisoning.
The police admitted today they
are seeking tho missing empioye,
following conference between
Doherty and Detective Capt. Col
Inns.
II am convinced that the case
might have been a plot against the
archbishop and his guests.' said
Collins. Tho am not certain
about Il. things look suspicious.
The club today advised all the
guests to secure immediate med
icai examination. tho none was In
n serious condition from the Illness
that developed after the soup was
eaten.
Enough poison to kill 1000 men.
sufficient nitroglycerine TO blow
up a skyscraper. and a quantity OF
anarchistic pamphlets were found
today in the room or the missing
employe.
At first skepticai OF an alleged
plot against the lives OF the din
ers at the club banquet, the police
now are firmly convinced that the
mana sub-chef-actually sought
10 annihiiste the 100 guests.
Today they established a strict
watch for him.
Captain Collins announced today
he felt certain the missing man.
said to have been a crank on
chemistry, really took part In
what he termed plot against
society"