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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
CARRIED To COURT
ON A STRECHI R:
THEN CONVICTED
Mrs. Victor E. lnnes, Like Her
Husband, is Quickly Found
Guilty by a Jury in Atlanta
Superior Court.

ATLANTA, Feb. 13.-Mrs. Veto,
70. lnne8 was found guilty hore TO-
mght after the jury had been ou,
On her case for only As minutes. She
was tried on charge OF larceny ate,
trust in connection with the mvste.
rious disappearance OF the Nelms sis.
ters. Her husband was convicted o.,
the same charge some time ago ana
was sentenced to serve seven YEAR.
III the penitentiary. Both of them
were first tried for murder. but corpuq
dellecti could not be established and
"a charge OF larceny after trust was
then brought against both Innes and
his wife
Mrs. lnnes was carried into tho
court room today on stretcher She
is said to be suffering from tubcrcr-
losls, and her long confinement in iail
has made her appear as an entirely
different woman to what she was n
short time ago. She will be sentenced
Wednesday.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
PAGE GRAY, AGED CITIZEN,
PASSED AWAY YESTERDAY

Capt. Page Gray, T6 years of age
one OF Brunswick's oldest and bes.
known citizens, passed away at his
home on Ellis street shortly before !
o'clock yesterday morning, after al
illness Of several weeks.
Capt. Gray has resided in Bruins
wick the greater portion of his life
and was well known among man,
friends. He served through the civi
war with distinction, beginning sery
ice as a private and coming out o
the war with the title Of captain. HI
was member of the local Confcder
ate Veterans association.
The deceased is survived bv hi,
widow and four children. The fu
neral will take place today.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
REPRESENTATIVE WOOD TO
INTRODUCE RESOLUTION

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-Congres-
sional investigation charges that the
policy of twenty-five leading ncwspa-
pers of the United States bought ana
paid for" in the interests of military
preparedness, was threatened in the
house today when Representative
Moore, Of Pennsylvania, republican,
told the democrats that if some mem
Der of that party failed to introduce
the resolution, he would.
Representative Galloway, a demo
crat, Texas, charged that Morgan ana
Allen interests formed an alliance to
control the press of the country.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
PRESIDENT IS IN
FAVOR OF ARMING
ALL OF VESSELS
Reported That the Cabinet is
- Divided on Question of
Arnling Ships.
DANIELS OPPOSED TO PLAN
Lansing Contends That Govern
ment Has Full Legal Power to
Arm Merchant Vessels-W;ll
Provide Guns and Gunners.
DANIELS OPPOSED TO PLAN

. WASHINGTON. Feb. 13-Plans for
portecting all American citizens ana
ships on the high seas was taken up
by President Wilson at the regu.al
cabinet meeting today. The cabine;
concentrated deliberations or the
porblCm OF arming all American mer-
chant vessels. A division OF opinion
developed, it was stated tonigh.
Despite the division Of the cabine:
it is practically certain that the pres
ident within short time will taKe
steps to provide shipping bill protec
ton.
1t is understood the president
strongly favored the state depart
ment's proposals that the navy Ce
partment provide guns and gunners
for American vessels travelling through
the death zone OF Germany's subma-
rine blockade.
Orders, under the direction OF the
president, that armament be furnish
ed is expected soon.
1t is understood that Secretary o.
the Navy Daniels opposed the plan
at the cabinet meeting. Secretary
of State Lansing coEtended that the
government has full legal power.
The navy department announced
that sufficient reserve guns are avail
able for immediate use. of American
line ships constructed to receive arma
ment.
Some anxiety is felt over the fate
OF seventy-two Americans held pris
oner by Germany, and an investiga
tion has been ordered.
AmbassadoggGer communicated
with the state department from Berne
SwitzerlapE, tonight for the first time.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
NATURALIZATION
INSPECTOR HERE
INSPECTOR FROM WASHINGTON
HERE IN INTEREST OF NAT
URALIZATION.

Mr.. Scott, who is connected wj,n
inc naturalization department of t..c
United States government. was in the
city yesterday. He inspected the
records Of Clerk duBignon FL the
court house, and checked m tho ay-
plications of foreigners for citizen.
ship papers. vt was found that the
records Of Clerk duBignon were in ex,
cellent shape and many applications
were passed
On account of the war. many for.
eigners are applying for naturaliza.
ton papers over the entire country
and as a result the inspectors are very
busy.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
&c RMANy ASKED
ABOUT OUR MEN
ON THIS STEAMER
Note is Dispatched Through the
Swiss Minister and Inquiry is
Made as 10 What Has Been
Done With the Men.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1J-'fhe Unit-
ed States today sent a communication
to Germany through, the Swiss min
lister at Washington asking the re;a-
ton of the American seamcn aboard
the prize ship Yarrowdale, which Is
now being held until Germany can
get assurances as to the safety OF
German scamen aboard the interned
German ships in various ports oi the
United States.
In view of the fact that all OF these
German seamen arc being well careG
Tor and protected, the United States
government is anxious to learn jusl,
what action Germany expects to take
regarding the Americans who are
aboard tho YarroWdale
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
SPANISH MINISTER TO
CONFER WITH HOOVER

PARIS, Feb. 1.-THE Marquis de-
Villalobar, Spanish minister to Bol
gium, has offered to confer with Her
bert G. Hoover, chairman of the Bel
Gian relief commission, in either Hol-
land or London, according to the
Figaro. The Spanish minister, accord
ing to the paper. is anxious to devise
means for the immediate considera-
ton Of the work Of relief for the pop
ulation of Belgium and northern
France.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
KNIGHTS CHANGE DATE OF
THEIR BIG CELEBRATION

An interesting meeting Of Rathbone
Lodge, Knights Of Pythias, was hello
last night, and a number of members
Of the lodge were present. One new
member was initiated
The lodge, which had arranged Il
social session for next Tuesday night.
in celebration Of the anniversary of
the order, has decided to postpone the
celebration until the following Tues
day night II will be given on Feb.
ruary 27, and the members OF the
lodge are looking forward to it with
much pleasure.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
LOCAL MERCHANT
FORE MAN j, s, JURY
Mr.. WOOD Is EXTENDED SIGNAL
HONOR IN SAVANNAH
YESTERDAY.

w. H. Wood. Jr, proprietor of the
WoodBailcy Clothing company, of this
city, was made foreman of the grand
jury OF the United Statc8 district
court, which convened in Savannah
yesterday morning.
and his many friends congratulate him
on his selection for such an important
position.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
STEAMER AFRICA
IS SENT DOWN.;
II LIVES LOST
Anxiety is Also Felt for MIlilc
Star Liner Adriatic, Which, is
Now Two Days Overdue al
Liverpool.

LONDON, Feb. 13-The announce
ment was made this afternoon thI.
the White Star liner Africa had beer
submarined. She carried q total o.
500 passengers, but only seyentee
lives were reported lost.
The White Star liner Adriatic
which carries a number Of passengers
is now two days overdue at Live
pool, and the far that she has bee.
summarized is expressed.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
ITALIAN SEAPLANES
RAID A NAVY YARD

ROME, Feb. 13-Italian seaplanes
caused considerable damage in an air
raid on the San Rocco navy yard,
near Trieste, on Sunday night, ac-
cording to an official statement by
the admiralty The statement says
that a number of bombs were drop
ped, causing the outbreak of an eX-
tensive fire. All of the machines,
which belonged to the Upper Adriatic
squadron, returned safely.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
S25.G0O, 900 FOR MORGAN
ARRIVES FROM CANADA

NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-Gold amount
ing to $25,000,OO0 has arrived from
Canada for j. P. Morgan and company
for account of the British government,
it was learned today This is the first
large consignment for British account
since early in June, when the move
ment was suspended with the plac
ing Of the British loan in this market.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14

large vote by which the measure was
carried was a source OF qualification
to the administration.
President Wilson made the state
ment this afternoon that he was in
favor of the resolution introduced in
the senate to open American ports
to allied warships
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
PIRAEUS, GREEK CITY, IS
SWEPT BY FLAMES

ATHENS, Feb. 10. Piraeus is be-
loss of life.
The fire started i'll a munitions
works.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
DEMANDS RELEASE AMERICANS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-It was
learned tonight that the state depart
ment had framed premptory demands
TO be transmitted through the Swiss
government 10 Berlin demanding the
release of American held as prisoners.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
5 100000, O,OOOCARRIED
IN NAVAL DEFENSE BILL

WASHINGTON, Feb lS.-By vote
of 353 to 23, the house late this ar
ernoon passed the navy bill providii,S
for an appropriation of $500 900 90
tor naval defense
This j. the largest appropriation
ever made for the American navy in
the history of the country, and the
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
AMERICAN SHIPS IN
N. Y. TO BE MEASURED

NEW YORK Fcbn l3-Rcar Ad-
miral Usher, Commandant OF the
Brooklyn navy yard. this afternoon
sent out large number of special in
spectors to measure every American
ship in the harbor for armament
On the reports to he submitted by
these inspectors will depend how
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
WILL PUT RAILROADS
ON WAR FOOTING

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13-Arrange,
ments whereby the railroads can De
placed on a war footing within tween
ty forF hours We're begun this after
noon.
The administration is cooperating
with the American Railway associa-
ton
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
GERMAN RAIDER HAS
BEEN SUNK BY BRITISH

BUENOS AYRES, Feb ia Ger
man raider. supposed TO be the Vinta.
has been sunk in battle by an English
cruiser according to a new dispatch.
The British cruiser is reported as
damaged, but to what extent it could
not he learned
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
PRICE FIVE CENTS

many and what size guns shall he
mounted on the various Americn
ships.
1t was announced this Afternoon
also that large shipment of three
and lour-inch guns had just been rc-
ceivcd at the navy yard at Brooklyn
and are rady for use.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
GERARD LEAVES BERNE
SOMETIME THURSDAY

BERNE, Feb. 13 13-Ambassador Ger
ard departs Thursday for Paris, going
from thence to Barcelona, where he
viii board Spanish liner for Cuba.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
! y 4 y + y = y y
= 81 VESSELS SUNK
= SINCE FEBRUARY / :

& LONDON, Feb. 13.-So far as y
y reports have been received to- y
= night, the submarine toll today is y
= only two ships, the Afric, 1890 :
= tons, with the loss of probably =
\ II lives; and the FOreland. 1860 :
= tons. Both ships are British \
The total number of ships sunk y
since Feb. / now numbers 81. '
y = y
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
FRESH OUTBREAK is
CAUSING TROUBLE

WASHINGTON, Feb -. - The
threatening revolution in Cuba adds
fresh trouble to the state department,
the Cuban president said
He has issued call for volunteers.
American Intervention is possible
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
LABOR CALLED TO CoLoRS.

LONDON, Feb ia Berne dis
patch says Germany has called to the
colors all officials of trade unions and
social ORGANIZATIONS.
These officials. who number ten
thousand, have been exempt from mil
itary service.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
FRENCH LINER LEFT
TONIGHT FOR FRANCE

NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-The French
liner Espagnen, 250 passengers, 81
Americans. sailed for Bordeaux to
night.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-14
WEATHER BUREAU.

Fair and warmer Wednesday part
) ly cloudy and warmer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-04-26
BOSCHEE'S GERMAN
SYRUP
A Valued Household Remedy for
Over Half a Century.

In our climate, with It's sudden
changes of temperature, rain, wind anc
sunshine often intermingled in a single
day, it is no wonder that our children
friends and relatives are so frequently
taken from us by neglected colds, many
deaths resulting from this cause. a
bottle Of BOschee's German Syrup KEEP
in the house, and few doses taken i
time, will possibly prevent severe i'll
ness, doctors bill, and perhaps deatF
For fifty years this has been q yer!
successful remedy for coughs, colds
throat or lung troubles. 1t induces
good nights sleep with easy expeC
toration in the morning. For sale b
druggists in all parts of the civilizet
world, % and 70 cent bOttles.-Adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-04-26
TEUTON MOVE ON CAPITAL
OF RUSSIA is EXPECTED
Enemy Makes Preparations for Attack
on Northern Front-German Fleet
to Participate.

Petrograd, April 21.-German prep
arations to attack the Northern front,
supported by German fleet, reports
of which appear to be well founded,
bear out the war Office warning re-
Gently issued that the enemy means
to march on Petrograd. The prepare
lions consist Of the massing Of troops
on the Dvinsk-Riga front and the con-
centration of transports, warships and
shallow draft ships in Baltic sea ports.
A portion of the German fleet is re-
ported to have moved from Kiel to
Libau. 1t is regarded here as extreme
1y probable that the plan is to cut off
Petrograd from the active enemy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-04-26
Must Feed Allies to Win.

London, April %. = The first and
most important duty of the American
people to the Allies is to economic
on, foodstuffs. This is the appeal of
Herbert G. Hoover, chairman of the
American Commission for Relief in
Belgium, appointed head of the Ameri-
can food board. eff we do not do it, .
he declared, eve stand grave chance
of losing the war, because our Allies
cannot fight without food. Our enc
mics are calculating that America will
fail in this and our Allies will need to
give in. America can upset this belief.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-04-26
Women in Packing Houses.

Chicago, April 20.-Anticipating an
increasing labor shortage, superinten-
dents of Armour & Co. have begun
laying plans for the substitution of
woman labor in their plants as a war
time necessity. A new employment
bureau to recruit women workers for
positions now held by men and to
better working conditions will be form.
ed at once. Large employers Of labor
where the work can be done by won.
en-, will soon find it an economic neces.
Bity to fill the ranks with women
workers, manufacturers predict.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-04-26
Illinois Selects Centennial Posters.

Springfield, H., April 20.-Winners
of five prizes among the SO contestants
who submitted designs for the Illinois
centennial poster have been announc-
ed. The first choice, which will be
the official Illinois poster, was design
ed by Billy G. Seeser of : New York
city, who receives two prizes, one Of
$500 and one of 800. The poster
shows pioneer with his f1intlock,
kneeling before the state house in
reverence to the United States flag.
Above his head are the 20 stars repre-
senting the first 20 states admitted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-04-26
"REPUBLIC," CRY IN SWEDEN
Royalty Guarded as Alarm Spreads
Through Country.


London, April PA news telegraph
from Copenhagen regarding the work
ers' demonstration before the Swedish
parliament in Stockholm while the
food situation was being discussed,
says:
Throughout the delivery of the
speeches in the Riksdag the crowds
outside were quiet, but occasional
cries for republic and a revolution
were to be heard.
This demonstration has caused an
enormous sensation In Stockholm and
rumors of a revolution are persistent
throughout the country. Fresh demon
strations Of far more serious charac-
ter are expected May 1. The royal cas-
tie is being strictly guarded by marine
infantry"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-04-26
BALFOUR AND PARTY REACH
NATIONS CAPITAL AND ARE
MET AT THE STATION BY
5000 PEOPLE.
PRECAUTIONS TAKEN
IN GUARDING GUESTS
British Foreign Minister Received by
Secretary of State Lansing-Event
Not Treated as Social or Fes-
tive Affair But as Grave
and Serious Event.

Washington, April 24.-The Ameri-
can capital extended a simple but
heartfelt welcome to the British min
lister for foreign affairs, Arthur J. Bal
four, and the other members of the
British commission, which came to
Washington, as Mr.. Balfour expressed
it, Ito make cooperation easy and ef-
fective between those who are striv-
ing to bring about a lasting peace by
namely, a successful war;"
Everywhere bunting flew in the light
breeze, mainly the American national
colors. The British union jack and
the French tri-color were in evidence
in many places but the local flag max,
ers had been unable to meet the pub
lie demand for them.
There was no music to greet the
visitors, the original plan, including
the presence of the marine band, havt
ing been amended to conform to the
view expressed by President Wilson
and Secretary Lansing that this was
a grave and serious event and not to
be lightly treated or regarded as soi
cial and festive affair.
Thousands at Depot.
On the plaza and overlapping the
great building at either wing were
gathered some 5000 people waiting pa
tiently for glimpse Of the nations
guests, restrained at proper distance
by hundreds of policemen and by two
troops OF cavalry.
AS the special train stopped Mr.. Bal
four descended and was Immediately
presented by the British ambassador
to Secretary Lansing. The two ex
charged hearty hand clasp and chat
ted for a few moments.
The visitors then moved to the sta
ton. Mr.. Balfour walked uncovered
with head erect smiling his greetings
to the hand-clapping and cheering OF
the party that had gathered within
the concourse.
Guarded by Cavalry.
When the signal was given for the
start the cavalry guard closed round
and enveloped the party. The troops
were disposed so as to afford the ex
IRENE measure of protection to the
visitors.
Mr.. BaIfour will call on President
Wilson, Vice President Marshall and
Secretary Lansing at once. He will
lunch with the French ambassador, j
j. Jusserand, and dine at the White
House. Several cabinet dinners will
be held with members of the commits
sion as guests, and will be followed BY
a reception by Secretary Lansing In
the Pan-American building. in honor
of Mr.. Balfour.
President Wilson has made few en-
gagements for the coming week 50 as
to keep his time free for conferences
with the distinguished visitors.
The British commissioners stole Sc
cretly away from England April IL or
a fast cruiser.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-04-26
Austrian Consul Denies Bride.

Chicago, April 23.-Count Hugo Sill
vestri, consul general of Austria-Hun-
gary in Chicago, has denied he or his
government had paid DR.. Frank Iska
to print articles in his weekly Bohe-
milan paper, the Vesmir, to stem efforts
Of Bohemian societies to have Bohe-
mia proclaimed a kingdom when peace
comes. The consul declined to appear
in court at the libel suit brought by DR..
Iska and his testimony was taken in
his office. Silvestris refusal to permit
examination of his accounts was held
as being within his treaty rights.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-04-26
MARRIED MEN NOT EXEMPT
RULING COVERS ONLY THOSE
WHO HAVE DEPENDENTS.
Where Independent Means Exist for
Support of Families Men Will Not
Be Mustered Gus.

Washington, April 23.-Discharges
from the national guard will not be
granted enlisted men solely because
they are married, according to instruc-
lions sent out by adjutant general of
the militia bureau. Where a soldier
has Independent means which will
prevent his family from becoming a
charge upon the government he will
not be mustered out.
The War department is resolved,
however, to relieve the government OF
the necessity of taking care of the
families of men who join the colors.
More than 100000 was disbursed in
this way as a result of the Mexican
border mobilization. The bureaus let
ter follows:
Discharge Not Justified.
with reference to the circular let
ter from this bureau dated April 8,
1917, authorizing the discharge of all
enlisted men of the national guard
who have families dependent upon
them for support, the members Of
which would become a charge upon
the government in case they were
called into federal service, you are
advised that the discharge of men
solely because of the fact that they
are married or have families is not
authorized.
when mans means are ample
for the support of his family in his
absence, or where his business can be
so conducted in his absence to afford
a means of support for his family, dis
charge should not be granted
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-04-26
TEUTON DESERTERS QUELLED
Fired on by Machine Guns and Herded
Back

Amsterdam, April %. - More than
500 German fusiliers, sailors and land
sturmers tried to cross the Dutch-Bel
gian frontier from the environs OF
Knocke to near Cadzand, Holland
says the Handelsblad, but the attempt
ed desertion was frustrated after the
party had been pursued and attacked
by Uhlans.
The deserters were fired on by the
Uhlans with machine guns and in a
fight which lasted half an hour, SO OF
the deserters were wounded.
The mounted guards along the from
tier, the newspaper adds, have since
been doubled.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-04-26
5000 Germans in U. S. Under Watch

Washington, April %. - Approxim-
ately 5000 German residents Of the
United States are under close surveil-
lance the department of Justice off,
Gals announced, because Of their ac-
tivities in behalf of the German gov
eminent before Americas entry into
the war or because of their pro-Ger-
man sympathies.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-04-26
"STOP BOARDING FOOD"
CRY SWEEPING CHICAGO

= Chicago, April 21.-"Stop hoard
= ing food" This was the cry that
= swept Chicago as two new re-
y straints-one governmental and
= the other voIuntary-Were thrown
: against the steadily growing wave
= of household buying.
z a
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-04-26
Marital Graft

Nose Johnsing-What will be yol
charge TO marrying me and MelinC
tomorrow?
ParSOn JackSOn-Two dollars.
Nose Johnsing-Well, say, jus
charge her five and send me de differ
ence to Lake Squeedunk, whar We
gwine on de honeymOon.-Puck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-04-26
SEPARATE PEACE is SCORNED
SIav Workers to Reject Any Proposals
From Teutons.

Petrograd, April %. - Delegates
from seven of the Russian armies con-
ferred with the council of workmen's
and soldiers delegates and asked the
council whether it favored a separate
peace. M. Soyhoff, on behalf of the
council, replied:
''The council rejects any idea of a
separate peace"