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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-14
RAID ON FOES GARRISON
British Kill or Capture Germans Dur
ina Attack.

ing Attack.
London, Dec. l4-The official report
from Field Marshal Haig's headquac-
ters in France says:
"a hostile post south of Villers-Guis-
lain was successfully attacked by u.s.
It's garrison were killed or taken pris-
oner
'East of Bullecourt bomb fighting
has taken place in a portion of the
trench into which the enemy pentrated
on Wednesday. A few additional pris-
oners were taken by us.
'The enemy artillery has shown
some activity at different points south
of the Scarpe and also northeast of
Ypres."
Paris, Dec. 14.-The war office state
ment says:
"There was intermittent artillery &C
tivity at some points along the front
more spirited on both banks of the
Meuse. A German attack south OF
Juvincourt failed.
Twelve German airplanes flew over
Dunkirk and dropped bombs. No cas-.
ualties resulted"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-14
RAISE EXPORT COAL PRICE
u. S. Fuel Administrator Adds $1.35
Per Ton to Cost.

u. S. Fuel Administrator Adds $1.35
Per Ton to Cost.
Washington, Dec. 14.-The United
States fuel administration issued an
order permitting shippers of coal for
export or bunkering purposes, except
to Canada and Mexico, to add $1.35
per ton of 1000 pounds to the domes-
tic price This leaves the average at
American ports $1.50 ton lower than
Is charged for such coal in the leading
English ports. The step was taken
because coal for bt1nkers or cargoes
sold to foreign buyers ct the domestic
price saves the foreign buyers at least
So ton as compared with English coal
bought at Cardiff or Newcastle. This
saving, however, has no effect in low
ering the shipping rate, which is based
on the cost of English coal. The fuel
administrator reached the conclusion
that at least portion Of this profit
which now goes into the pocket of the
foreign dealer should be kept at home.
ALI applications for license will be re-
ferred to the fuel administration for
approval.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-14
Big SUBMARINE
Offensive FAILS
Germany Pays Heavy Price in
Sea Campaign of Greatest
Possible Magnitude"
ALLIES Defeat Diver COUP
Convoy System of Protection for Ship
ping Has Forced the U-Boat Cam
paign to Alter PIans-Menace
Held in Bounds.

London, Dec. 14.-When the CORE
spondent inquired Of high naval au-
thority eff the anti-submarine war was
going well, and what was the reason
for the high rate of sinkings in the last
three weeks" the answer was:
"The enemy has had more subma-
rines at work. He has actually been
attempting a submarine offensive Of
the greatest possible magnitude in an
effort to reinforce his offensive on
land. He is trying to bring off coup
which will incline us to peace.
HE has failed signally on sea as on
land, and he has had to pay a heavy
price. Our counter measures are meet
Ing with increased success"
Despite the fairly large number Of
sfnkings reported this week, there Is
no decrease In optimism among those
who know the submarine warfare stu
alton, who see no reason for modifying
or altering Premier Lloyd Georges
statement Of November 20 that there
is no longer any fear Of the submarine
proving a decisive factor In the war.
Events since November 20, In fact,
have tended to increase rather than
decrease the confidence with which
the premier spoke.
Wthing Measurable Distance.
AS to the number of submarines de-
stroyed during the same period, 1t is
not permitted to give the actual figures
but this much may. be said:
"The sinking of submarines during
November was within measurable dis
tance' of the largest number the Ger
man U-boat yards were capable Of
turning out In the same period"
Submarines Out in Groups.
The German reply to the convoy sys-
TEN is to send submarines out In
groups which attack the convoy stimuli
taneously in the hope that in the re-
sulting confusion considerable damage
can be done and an easy escape be ef-
fected. This system Of group attack,
while it occasionally has been effec-
tive, is very costly when 1t fails, for It
spells the doom not merely Of one o.
boat but of perhaps three or four.
U-Boat Menace In Bounds.
London, Dec. 14.-"The submarine
menace, in my opinion, is held but not
yet mastered" said Sir Eric Geddes,
first lord of the admiralty, in the house
of commons. Our shipbuilding is not
yet replacing our losses.
"Since November 1, when made my
last statement, the downward trend of
mercantile marine losses has contin-
ued satisfactorily. The upward curve
Of merchant ship building and the up
ward curve Of destruction of enemy
submarines have been equally satis-
factory. / have, no reason to doubt
that all three will continue satisfac-
tory.
''It has been suggested that pre-
vious statements had been too optimis-
tic regarding the submarine situation.
But stated that the enemy was build
ing submarines faster than they were
sunk, and, although our losses were
decreasing, they were still sinking
ships faster than they were being re-
placed.
"What 1 said then still applies. We
cannot be accused of failure to recog-
nize the gravity Of the situation"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-14
TO WATCH AUSTRIANS HERE
karI's Subjects Will Be Promptly
Dealt With if Suspected

Washington, Dec. 14.-Attorney Gen
eral Gregory gave notice that because
Austro-Hungarians were to be treated
in friendly spirit and not subjected to
the rigid restrictions imposed upon
Germans, the public should not get
the idea that these subjects of an en-
emy power would not be carefully
watched. They will be promptly dealt
with If suspected of hostile activities.
Many Austro-Hungarians in different
sections of the country have been ar
rested since the declaration of state
Of war, he said, and are now held
pending investigation of charges
against them.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-14
BANK BANDITS GET S46, 6,73O
Five Men Rob Institution at La GRANGE
lIl.-FIee in Auto.

Chisago, Dec. 14.-Curre1cy amount
ing to $4e,730 was seized by five rob-
bers when they held up ten employees
Of the La Grange State bank and es-
capped. After flight in an automo-
bile, the robbers abandoned the ma
chine at Menard avenue and the Illi-
nois Central railway and fed cross
country, carrying the sack containing
the loot. They carried with them
about 140 pounds of gold coins and 60
pounds of silver. The car was later
identified as one stolen from DR.. John
J. Stoll of 1103 South Ashland avenue.
That the amount stolen is greatly In
excess of the sum of $4,000, at first
computed, was disclosed when evi-
dence accumulated that the robbery
was committed by men familiar with
the bank, its business habits and it's
employees.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-14
cox MAKES SERIOUS CHARGES
Says r. c. Baird Represents Lake Coal
Shipping Pool.

Columbus, O., Dec. 14.-In a final
effort to relieve the serious coal stu
alton in Ohio, Gov. James Cox is pre-
pairing charges which, he declares, will
be forwarded to President Wilson at
once against F. G. Baird of Cleveland,
head Of the Lake coal shipping pool.
Governor Cox, in his statement, will
charge that Mr.. Baird represents the
coal operators and not the interests
of the industrial and domestic cOnsum-
ers, and will demand his dismissal. DIR.
Fl. A. Garfield, federal fuel admins
traitor, will be asked for an explana-
ton of why he appointed Mr.. Baird,
who is referred to by Governor Cox
as "the hired man" of the operators.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-14
KILLED IN BIG TANK DRIVE
Canadian Captain, Husband of Opera
Sinuer Dies at Cambrai.

Toronto, Ont, Dec. 14.-Captain the
Hon. Cecil Edwards, commander of a
British tank and husband of Nine. Ed
vina, the grand opera soprano former
ly with the Chicago Opera company.
met his death in the famous tank drive
of General Byng's forces at the battle
of Cambria. Captain Edwards was one
of the few British officers who fought
through the present world struggle
from the outbreak. He assisted in pre-
pairing crews to man the first lot OF
tanks.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-14
ITALY THANKS THE U. S.
Premier Tells of Nations Gratitude for
War on Austria.

Rome, Dec. 14.-Premier Orlando
formally voiced Italy's gratitude to
America for Americas determination
to wage war on Austria in speech in
the chamber of deputies.
Americas step increased Italy's
gratitude" he declared. 1T will tight
en- our bonds Of friendship and broth
erhood more than anything else could.
"The American Red Cross helped
magnificently in the recent disaster
which we suffered"
The premier declared the general
military situation in Italy was greatly
improved, but he foresaw Italy chief
sufferer among the allies as result Of
the Russian armistice move.
"The central powers proclaim their
desire for peace, but they do not name
their objectives," he concluded. "The
allies have the firm resolution to fight
to a victory and lasting peace"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-14
AMERICAN GIRL WEDS BRITON
Miss Elizabeth MaeBride of New York
Bride Of Captain kelton.

London, Dec. 14.-An Anglo-Ameri-
can wedding with an internatio
guard of honor to add to its pictur-
esque aspect took place In st. James
church, London, when Capt. Perry ST.
Gore Kelton, attached to the West At
rican frontier force, was married to
Elizabeth, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James MacBride of New York. AS the
bride and bridegroom left the church
they passed beneath an armory of
swords held by guard of honor COM
posed of six British and six American
officers.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-14
FOE LOSES TWO WARSHIPS
italian Craft Torpedoed BattIeships In
Harbor at Trieste.

New York, Dec. 14.-The torpedoing
of two Austrian battleshfps in the har-
Dor of Trieste by Italian torpedo craft
on the night Of December 9 is reported
in message received here by Com
mander G. Pfster of the Italian navy.
The information was contained in a
telegram received by Commander Pts
ter from Capt. L. Vannutelli, the naval
attache of the Italian embassy at
Washington.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-14
FIRE KILLS THREE ON u. S. TUG
Machinist and Two Others Burned to
Death, Says Navy Department


Death, Says Navy Department
Washington, Dec. 14.-A fuel oil fire
In the fireroem Of the United States
navy tug caused the death of three
men and serious injury to another, the
navy department announced.
The dead are:
Bruce w. Ross, machinist, died I'm
naval hospital; wife, Mrs. Gertrude r.
Ross, Portsmouth, Va.
Lloyd J. Hampton, water tender .
mother, Mrs. Mary J. Gilley, Bamboo.
N. G..
william M. Williams, chief water
tender; died in naval hospital mother.
Mrs. Annie Williams, Portsmouth. Va.
The injured man is Ellsworth l..
Trumbull, fireman, second class; fa-
ther, Ellsworth Trumbull, Martinsville.
Ind
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-14
20 Stores Burn at Pieher, Okla.

Miami, Okla, Dec. 14.-Fire de-
stroyed 20 stores at PicheS. Okla, the
largest town in the lead and zine min
ing district. The loss is estimated at
S15O,000.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-14
j. s. men KILLED
BY AERIAL BOMBS
Number of American Engineers
Die in Town Behind the
British Front.
THANKS PERSHlNG FOR AID
Field Marshal Tells of Receiving Re-
port From Gen. Byng Which
Praises Conduct of Yankees
in Cambrai Region.

With the American Army in France,
Dec. IA numl>er of American rail-
way engineers have been killed by
German aerial bombs in town some
where behind the British front. De-
tails are not yet known.
1t is now permitted to announce that
a German bomb fell in a street in a
town through which American troops
were passing. Pieces of the bomb shat
tered the windows of house in which
there were officers, showering them
with glass, but hurting no one.
Two American soldiers have died In
hospital from gunshot wounds.
Haig Thanks Pershing for Aid.
General Pershing has received this
letter from Field Marshal Haig:
"My Dear General Pershing have
much pleasure In forwarding herewith
for your information a copy Of a re-
port submitted to me by General
Byng, commanding the Third British
army, on the gallant conduct of COM
panies of railway engineers of the
United States army in and near Gou-
zeaucourt on the 30th of November.
81 desire to express to you my
thanks and those of the British forces
engaged for the prompt and valuable
assistance rendered, and l trust that
you will be good enough to convey to
these gallant men how much we all
appreciate their prompt and soldierly
readiness to assist in what was for a
time q difficult situation.
81 much regret the losses suffered by
these companies.
yours very truly,
sd, HAIG."
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-14
KIN OF WILSON is REJECTED
]. w. Hamilton Barred From Navy Be-
cause He Is Underweiuht,

Denver. Colo, Dec. 14.-Because he
was half a pound underweight, james
Woodrow Hamilton, a fourth cousin of
President Wilson, was rejected by the
local naval recruiting office. Young
Hamilton Is eighteen years old and son
Of = banker at Cheyenne Wells, Colo.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-14
Two ENGINEERS Wounded.

General Pershing reported the
names of two engineers wounded in
action December 10, presumably in the
Cambria battle. They are:
Elmer G.. Bryn, private, severely
wounded; father, Harold Bryn, Brook
lyn, n. Y.
Isadore Kanner, private, slightly
wounded; father, Morris Kanner, New
York city.
The death of Clyde A. Koblintz, prf'
vate in infantry, December 3, of myo-
carditis and pneumonia, also was re-
ported His father is Philip Koblentz
Long Bottom, @.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-14
MICHIGAN DEMOCRAT WINS
House Votes to Seat S. w. Beakes i,
Place of Republican.

Washington, Dec. 14.-The house
voted to give the seat for the Second
Michigan district held by Mark r. Ba.
con, Republican, to S. w. Beakes. Dem
ocrat. Final returns showed Beakes
slightly ahead, but technical questions
on alleged Irregularities made it nec-
essary to carry the contest to the
house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-04
JOHN L, DE SAULLES AND HIS
FORMER WIFE.
Copyright by Paul Thompson.1

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, August 4.-Repeated
differences over the custody Of their
son, four and a. half years old, whom
the mother was anxious to take with
her on a visit to her own home, in
Chile, were assigned today as the
cause for the murder last night of John
Longer De Saulles by his former wife,
Mrs. Blanca ErraZuriz De Saulles. Mrs.
De Saulles spent last night in the jail
at Mineola, Long Island, where she
was taken after a brief hearing which
resulted in her being charged with
frst-degree murder. Beyond sending
for her attorney and notifying her
mother in South America of her ar
rest. Mrs. De Saulles declined to make
a statement.
The story OF the shooting, as pieced
together by the police. serves to con-
firm the belief expressed today that
the repeated Quarrels over the custody
of the child was the only cause for the
murder. Mrs. De Saulles. who has a
summer home at Roslyn, motored over
to the cottage occupied by her former.
husband last night and requested that
her son be allowed to spend August
with her.
Mr.. De Saulles refused the request,
and then followed a few moments of
earnest conversation between the pair,
and Mr.. De Saulles turned as II to
enter the house, when Mrs. De Saulles
shot him five times in the back He
died soon after being taken to a hos
pital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-04
600 HELD IN NORWAY.
Passengers From America Cannot
Continue Their Journey.

Detention at Christiania, Norway. OF
almost 900 passengers on their way to
Russia has caused the American legation
at Christiania to make the suggestion
through the State Department that it is
advisable for passengers to Russia to
ascertain the exact situation before leaV-
ing the United States.
The steamer Oscar II arrived there
July % with 500 passengers, Of whom SOC
were booked for Russia. Tho Russian
border was closed at that time and IT
nrohjh;ted until August Is. Norwegian
authorities, in view Of the closed border.
refused to allow the passengers for Rus. Rus.
Vas no possibility Of housing them. Many
Of the passengers are Russians and Firms.
They will probably remain on the ship
until they can proceed.
A number OF Americans were permitted
to land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-04
NERVES BAR TO SERVICE.
Army Surgeons to Weed Out Men
Afflicted With TmiditY.

Unusual pains will be taken to weed
out of the war army all men whose
nerves are afflicted. Surgeon General
Gorgas has organized a corps OF $50
nerve specialists for that purpose. and
they will examine every man under
training at the National Army canton
ments.
An official announcement says that
no man can be expected to make a
good soldier under present methods of
warfare IL he has any organic nervous
disease, any mental defect or any
touch of insanity. or II he Is chronic
ally addicted to the use Of drugs or
alcohol. These diseases, says the
statement, are very likely to escape
the scrutiny of those who conduct the
admission physical examination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-04
OBJECT TO BEING DRAFTED.
Indians Say Denial of Citizen Rights
Should EXEMPT Them.

BUFFALO. N. Y, August 4.-The In
dams of the Seneca nation on the New
York state reservations in council have
drawn up protest against inclusion
In the draft law. Their complaint Is
that as they are denied the right to
be citizens they should not be drafted
as soldiers. 1t is stated that such In
aians as wish to volunteer are to be
honored by their brethren, but that the
Indians as a nation should safeguard
the rights guaranteed them by the
United States in treaties which to some
degree recognized them as Independent
entities and as a consequence not en-.
titled to inclusion in tho voting popu.
lation OF the American nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-04
CORRUPTION IS CHARGED
IN A|RPLANE SERVICE
Commander Porte Of British Navy
Accused Of Receiving Big
Sum From Contracts.
BY the Associated Press.

LONDON, August living Com
mander John c. Porte of the royal navy
air service appeared in the Bow street
police court yesterday with William
to answer charges against Cassoon of
unlawfully conspiring to contravene the
provisions of the prevention Of corrup-
ton act of 1908. The hearing in the
case was further adjourned. Lyman H.
Seeley, former general sales manager
of the Curtiss Aeroplane Company.
whose name has been mentioned in con-
nection with the charge. did not ap-
pear. Commander Porte was released
soon on bail furnished by two sureties.
The attorney general, who appeared
for the prosecution, said Commander
Porte had received in ALI f48.00O in
tween the admiralty and the Curtiss
Aeroplane Company. He added that as
a result of the visit of an officer to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-04
Famous Romance of 1910.

Last nights shooting came as a elf.
max to romance that interested two
continents. 1t started with the court
ship in South America in the spring OF
1910, when De Saulles went to Chile as
representative of a company inter-
ested in railroad construction.
A year later he married Blanca Err
raZuriz in Paris. At the time of his
marriage De SauIles spoke Of his wife
as the loveliest girl in the world" and
the first intimation that the couple
were not happy came to their friends
in July of last year, when Mrs. De
Saulles began suit for divorce, and
named popular Broadway dancer and
actress as correspondent. Although
reputed to be worth many millions in
her own right, Mrs De Saulles was
awarded alimony of $500 a month,
which was to be cut in half should she
remarry.
John Longer De Saulles first won
prominence as a quarterback at Yale,
and after his graduation he carried his
popularity among college men into
politics. successfully heading two or
CARNATIONS, one during the campaign
OF 1912 for the election Of President
Wilson and the second for the election
OF Mayor Mitchell.
Declined Ministry to Uruguay.
AS reward for his work in 1912, Presi-
dent Wilson appointed Mr.. De Saulles min
lister to Uruguay, but he never visited
that country, preferring to decline the
honor to engage in the real estate bust
ness in this city. He was the son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur De SauIles Of South
Bethlehem, Pa. His father. who was
major on the staff of Gen. Polk of the
| Confederate army, was one of the wit
neszses of the shooting last night. Mrs
! De Saulles is twenty-three years old,
/ member Of one of the richest families Of
| South America and niece Of a one-time
president of Chile
II was recalled today that several
months ago, shortly before Mrs. De Saul
| les applied to the court for permission to
take her son on a visit to Chile, a mes
! sage of a few words was delivered to her
| by priest. The messenger, the Rev.
James Kent Stone of the Passionist Fa-
theirs in South America, said that he came
more than 1000 miles to deliver the mes
| sage and refused to disclose it's contents
| to the public. The message is said to have
been delivered to the priest by the mother
of Mrs. De Saulles, who pledged him to
| secrecy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-04
Spain Again Censors Press.

MADRID, August 4.-Premier Dato
has announced that the government was
obliged to re-establish the censorship, due
to impassioned comments by the Ger
nanophile press on the subject of the
disabled German submarine which was
interned, following its arrival at Corunna
several days ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-04

night, William Jennings Bryan told moro
than $4,000 persons. mostly soldiersv
gathered on their parade ground at Fort
BENJAMIN Harrison Student officers reE&
ulars. recruits and civilians comprised hiS
audience.
Mr.. Bryan's visit was arranged through
the war recreation bureau. William Howl
ard Taft, former President Of the United
States. will address the student ofiicer4
at the post today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-04
Made Belgian War Minister,

HAVRE, August 4.-Lieut. Col, De
Cueninck has been appointed to succeed
Charles de BroQuevtlls as Belgian minis
ter OF war. Col. De Cueninck 10 fifty
nine years old and former artillery ofii-
Ger. He has won great distinction dur.
ing the war. Until recently he was a
general STAFF officer. In politics he 10 q
liberal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-04
Distribution Of Money.

The real agreement. however. tho at
torney general added, was a verbal one,
and under this Mr.. seeley. who was in
troduced as the agent of the Curtiss
company, was to receive a commission
OF Is per cent on all admiralty COM
tracts. OF this Commander Porto was
and MT. Cassoon one-quarter Of " per
cent. the remainder going to Mr.. Seeley.
The extent Of the case was shown by
the fact that the admiralty entered into
contract with the Curtiss Company
for its entire output for twelve months,
the attorney general said, the contracts
amounting to $11,000.000.
Mr.. Seeley at present Is presumed to
be in the United States. Commander
Porte was taken i'll during the proce ed
ings and forced toleave the courtroom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-04
Denial Made by Seelep.

A dispatch from London July Is an
nounced the remanding Of Mr.. Cassoon,
who was charged with conspiring with
Commander Porte and Mr.. Seeley to
evade the prevention OF corruption act
The charge, 1t was said. concerned large
sums of money alleged to have been
paid and received corruptly from time
to time by Porte. as an agent of the
crown. in respect to certain contracts
between the lords commissioners of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-04
Spain Confronted by R. R. Strike.

MADRID, August 3.-The cabinet met
today to consider the threatened rail-
road strike. of which official notice was
given for August 10. The government
hopes to avoid the strike. especially as
the men are proceeding along legal
lines