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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1917-03-09
GERMANS HALT ANcRE RETREAT
RepuIsed by British in Two Attempts
TO Make Stand.


London.-The Germans have stop
ped their retirement on the Ancre and
are making definite stand. Des-
patches from British headquarters in
France announce that the Germans
have given way on a front Of fourteen
miles to a depth Of from two 10 three
miles The new line evidently runs
just in front of Bapaume.
This aew German line runs at its
northern extremity from Essarts, two
through Achiet-le-Petit and the Lou
part wood north OF Warlencourt.
Eaucourt and almost straight west OF
Bapaume, 10 point a half mile south.
east Of Bapaume, where it joins the
old German line near lie Transloy.
The British progress continued but
in a smaller area and not to the great
depth OF the early part Of the week.
Patrols were pushed forward straight
north OF WarlencourtE Eaucourt, to-
ward the Loupart wood. This wood,
on high ground part OF the Bapaume
ridge. is typical German field
fortress and will take much effort to
capture The British advanced also
northwest OF PuisieuX, toward Achiet-
le-Petit.
German troops are at last making
organized counter attacks TO stop the
British. 1t is significant that both
attacks were from the immediate de-
fenses Of Bapaume, intended evidently
to prevent the British getting too
close to the stronghold Both attacks,
southeast and southwest OF Bapaume,
were repulsed.
The German statement simply says
that "i1 the Ancre sector there were
repeated clashes in front og our posi-
tions," and that some prisoners were
taken
In occupying the evacuated terri
tory British patrols time after time
have encountered isolated groups Of
German defensive troops, the despatch
says, who were carrying out to the
letter their instructions to hold posi-.
tions to the bitter end The rem
nants or these groups, when captured,
have been loath to believe that their
main armies had been withdrawn. de-
claring that they had no idea OF the
plans.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1917-03-09
Reconquest of Texas, New
Mexico and Arizona to be
Carranza's Reward.
MONEY AID PROMISED
instructions Signed by thinner
man Passed Through Hands
of Won Bernstorff.

Washington is revealed that
Germany. in planning unrestricted
submarine warfare and counting its
consequences, proposed an alliance
with Mexico and Japan to make war
on the United States il this country
should not remain neutral.
Japan, through Mexican mediation,
was to be urged to abandon her al
lies and join in the attack on the
United States.
Mexico, for her reward. was to re.
ceiye general financial support from
Germany, reconquer Texas, New
Mexico. and Arizona-lost provinces
and share in the victorious peace
terms Germany contemplated.
Details were left to German Min.
lister Won Eckhardt in Mexico City
who by instructions signed by Ger
man Foreign Minister zimmerman
at Berlin, Jan. 10, 1917, was directed
to propose the alliance with Mexico
TO General Carran2a and suggest
that Mexico seek TO bring Japan into
the plot.
These instructions were transmit
ted 10 Won Eckhardt through Count
Won Bernstorff, former German Am
bassador here, low on his way home
to Germany under a safe conduct
obtained from his enemies by the
country against which ne was plot
ting war
Germany pictured to Mexico, by
broad intimation, England and the
Entente Allies defeated. Germany
and her allies triumphant and in
world domination by the instrument
of unrestricted submarine warfare.
A copy of Foreign Secretary Zim'
mermann's instructions to Won Eek
hardt, sent through Won Bernstorff,
Is in the possession OF the United
States Government.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1917-03-09
PITH OF THE
WAR NEWS

A new Zeppelin, on speed trials at
Ghent, caught fire several days ago
and the crew perished with their air
ship. Two Belsians who witnessed
the disaster we're arrested and taken
to Germany.
The Chinese Cabinet decided to follow
the United States In breaking off
diplomatic relations with Germany,
but President Ii Yuan-hune refused
to ratify the action.
Germans retired on the Ancre because
they were forced by British guns
a statement from headquarters de-
clared, their trenches being flatten-
ed by ineessant fire.
Two German raids, occurring stimuli
taneously on the front west Of Sois-
sens, were broken up by the French
fire, with losses 10 the Germans,
Paris announces. A German trench
near vauquols, in the Argonne, was
raided and prisoners taken.
The Turks continue to retreat before
the victorious British on the Tiarls
front. Official announcement was
made that the Turks passed through
Aziziyah, fifty-two miles north Of
kut-el-Amara. More than 1000 pris-
or-rs were taken since December
Austria has agreed to lend Turkey
24o,ooo,ooo crowns.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1917-03-09
TEXT OF GERMANYs PROPOSAL
TO FORM AN ALLIANCE WITH
MEXICO AND JAPAN AGAINST
THE UNITED STATES.

(Supplied by the Associated Press as
an authentic copy Of the German For
eign Minister'S note to the German
Minister in Mexico)
Berlin, Jan. 10. 1917.
On the 1st OF February we intend
to begin submarine warfare unrestrict-
ed. In spite of this. it is our intention
to endeavor to keep neutral the
United States OF America.
If this attempt is not successful
we propose an alliance on the follow
basis with Mexico That we shall
make war together and together make
peace. We shall give general financial
support, and II is understood that
Mexico is to reconQuer the lost ter
ritory in New Mexico, Texas, and Ariz-
ona The details are left to you for
settlement.
You are instructed to inform the
President of Mexico OF the above In
the greatest confidence as soon as 1t
IS certain that there will be an out
break OF war with the United States,
and suggest that the President OF
Mexico, on his own initiative, should
communicate with Japan suggesting
adherence at once to this plal. At
the same time, offer to mediate be-
tween Germany and Japan.
Please call TO the attention OF the
President OF Mexico that the employ
ment OF ruthless submarine warfare
now promises to compel England to
make peace in few months.
ZIMMERMANN.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1917-03-09

Washington.-Facts indicating that
Germany has carried out successfully
in Colombia an intrigue such as she
attempted with Mexico have been laid
before President Wilson and the Cabi-
net
The evidence points to n secret ALI
ance between the two nations, having
as its object the capture or destruc-
ton Of the Panama Canal in the event
Of war between the United States
and Germany.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1917-03-09
GERMANY ANSWERS CHINA
VIII Try To Safeguard Lives, Reply
TO U-Boat Protest Says.

London.-Germany has sent a reply
to China's note regarding submarine
warfare Reuters Shanghai correspon-
dent telegraphs.
The reply, says the despatch. de-
clares that Germany has been com.
PEELED by the necessities of the mill.
tary situation to institute her subma-
rine warfare, but that she will take
adequate measures to safeguard
Chinese lives as far as is possible.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1917-03-09
cARRANzisTAs LOSE MOST
Seventeen Killed to Ten Of Villas
Men in a Battle.

Presidio, Tex.-In battle between
troops from the Carranza garrison at
Oiinaga and Villa forces 80 miles
west of Ojinaga. II OF the Carranzs.
force were killed and many wounded.
while the villa force left 10 dead on
the field, according TO word brought
here by Mexicans who witnessed the
battle. Reinforcements from the DIN.
aga garrison were rushed to the
scene.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1917-03-09
RESERVE BANKS GAIN $4,000, 900
Deposits and Note Issue Increase Dur
ina Week.

washington.-Gains OF more than
s12.000.000 in the aggregate cash re-
serves OF the Federal reserve banks.
largely due to increase in Government
and member bank deposits. also to
the liquidation OF bank acceptances
held and the reduction in the amount
OF Federal reserve notes on hand. are
indicated by the weekly bank state
ment issued by the Federal reserve
Board at the close OF business, Feb. %.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1917-03-09
ALIEN DEPORTATION URGED
Law Affecting Those Who Teach
Destruction.

Destruction.
Washington.-Depo OF aliens
found guilty OF destruction OF prop
erty, as provided in section 10 of the
new immigration law, was advanced
here as one means OF putting stop
TO food riots and demonstrations In
New York. Philadelphia and other
cities.
This section provides that "any
alien who at any time after entry
shall be found advocating or teaching
the unlawful destruction of property
or advocating or teaching anarchy
shall upon the warrant OF the Sec
retary OF Labor be taken into custody
and deported."
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1917-03-09

Mexico City.-Miaister Won Eek
hardt, the German diplomatic repre-
sentative, returned to the city, but
refused to add to his statement
when he denied any knowledge of the
Zimmerman note.
Rafael Zubaran. Mexico Ambassa-
dor to Germany, who is now here, has
denied himself to all visitors since
the publication of the story. Ernesto
Cara Perez, acting head Of the For
eign Office. said he had 10 news
regarding the German plan.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1917-03-09
90. .ooo.ToN WARsHIp U. S. LIMIT
Would Cost s5o.ooo.ooo and Carry
Fifteen 18-lnch Guns.

washington.-An SO.0OO.ton battle
ship mounting fifteen 1S-inch guns.
having n speed OF % knots and cost
ing s50.OO0OO0. would be the largest
warcraft which the United States
could employ, according TO a report
to Congress PREPARED by the Navy De.
partmentIn response to a request for
specifications of the biggest fighting
craft that could use the Panam Canal
and American harbors. :
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-04-20
April 20, 1917.

liberal Russia for emancipating
her Jews, for doing her plain duty.
Russia could not do any less. This
realization Of her duty has come
late enough God knows. No man
in the past. The other is that the
and no nation should be thanked
for recognizing the inalienable hui
man rights of other people, and
granting them. Instead of thank
ing Russia, we should rather ex-
pect her to make amends to the
Jewish people for all the misery
she has brought upon them in the
last thirty-five years. We hope
that the hospital unit will be pre-
sented to Russia without a vote
Of thanks. -.~ ~,
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-04-20
April 20, 1917.
N||VIId
!. EDl TORIAL J
A JEWISH IDEALIST.

On Saturday last there passed
out of this life one of the most
remarkable figures of the present
age, DR.. Ludwig Zamenhof, of
Warsaw, Poland, the creator of
the international language known
as Esperanto. DR.. Zamenhof, as
is we'll known, was a Jew, and
like most noted Jews, an idealist.
His great object was to neutralize
the effects of the great calamity
that befell the human race at the
Tower of Babel, the multiplication
of languages, and the consequent
confusion of speech. He wished
to restore to humanity the unity
of speech it had lost as a result
of it's presumption. What a boon
such a linguistic bond might be
to the race, can be easily surmised.
With the disappearance of linguis-
tic differences between nations
there would disappear other ele-
ments of discord. Commercial, So
cial and cultural intercourse be-
tween them would be made easy
and pleasant, misunderstanding
and disagreements would gradual
ly be averted, all causes of strife
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-04-20
THE AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD

and war would gradually be elimi-
mated and the coming of the broth
erhood of man would be FASTENED.
Such was Zamenhof's dream.
How it must have shocked his
good soul to find that while his
international language was win
ming more and more students and
adherents among all nations of
culture, while everywhere circles
and societies were being formed
for it's cultivation and propaga-
ton, these same nations were TAX
ing a plunge into the abyss of a
world-war. But such has been the
sad experience of all idealists to
see the sordid realities of life mock
and scorn their sublime ideals.
But while his ideal of giving hui
mainly a universal language, and
thereby promoting human broth
erhood, has not been realized, and
perhaps is not realizable, judging
by the present reawakened nation
alism in the world, Zamenhof's
achievement is nevertheless great,
looking at it from the scientific
point Of view. He has construct
ed and given the world an ideal
language, a perfect linguistic crea-
ton, which will ever be admired
and studied by philologists for it's
own sake. Esperanto is a noble
monument, perpetuating the name
of noble son of Israel.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-04-20
JEWISH GENEROSITY.

This year will mark the high
tide Of Jewish generosity in this
country. By the first of Novem-
Der $10,000,O00 will have been
raised for the Jewish war suffer-
ers of European and other war
stricken countries. One million is
pledged by Mr.. Julius Rosenwald;
100000 has already been contrib
uted by Mr.. Jacob Schiff to total
of 100000 raised at little dim
ner party given the other day by
Mr.. Schiff in honor of Messrs. Ro-
senwald and Morgenthau. Other
liberal pledges are reported from
other parts of the country.
In connection with Mr.. Schiff's
donation it is stated that he stipu-
lated that the money should be
applied "to the organization of a
hospital unit to be presented to
the Russian people by American
Jewry in recognition of the eman-
cipation of the Jews" We do not
like to find fault with as great and
big-hearted a man as Mr.. Schiff.
Nor can we express ought but
commentator for his willingness
to help Russia in every possible
way. But that such help should
be given Gin recognition of the
emancipation of the Jews" is
something that we consider I'M
necessary, and gratuitous. We do
not think it necessary to thank
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-04-20
JEWISH CALENDAR
5677-1916-1917

Rosh Hashonah -. Thursday, Sept. 20, '16
Yom Kippur ........ Saturday Oct. Z, '16
Succoth, ist Day 49,. Thursday Oct ~, '16
Shemini Atzereth ...Thursday, Oct. 10, '16
Smchath Torah ........ Friday, Oct 20, '16
Rosh Chodesh Heshvan. Sat- Oct. %, is
Rosh Chodesh Kislev Sunday Nov. rs, 16
Hanukah, 1st Day "Wednesday, Dec. 20, 16
Rosh Chodesh Tebet. Tuesday, Dec. rs, 16
Fast of Tebet Thursday, Jan. 4, IT
Rosh Chodesh Shebat WED. Jan. "a, II
Rosh Chodesh Adar Friday, Feb. %, IT
Ros ih chodesh Nissan .saturday, Mar. q, =
Passover, LIST Day Saturday, April Z, ~
Passover, 7th Day -. Friday, April -, u
Rosh Chodesh Iyar. Monday April 70, ~
Lag B'Omar Thursday, May 10, IT
Rosh Chodesh Swan TUESDAY, May %, ~
Shabuoth .,,..... Sunday, May 81, IT
Rosh Chodesh Tammuz. Thurs, June 81, II
Fast of Tam1nuz go. Sunday, July 8, IT
Rosh Ch9odesh Alb. Friday, July e. ~, ~
Fast or AID. SUNDAY, July ~, -
Rosh Chodesh Ellul 80. Sunday, Aug. -, u
Rosh Hashonah 1878. Monday. Sept. IL. IT
April 20, 1917.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-04-20

WHAT AILS THE SYNAGOG?
That the synagog, like the
church, is not enjoying the fealty
and devotion of people which it
used to enjoy in former ages, is ap-
parent to every observer. People
have to be attracted, lured and
cajoled nowadays; or else they
don't come. What is the reason?
The answer that comes from GER
tain quarters is that people have
outgrown it. The synagog and the
church are not good enough for
them any more. The democracy
of the age and it's liberalism and
enlightenment have left religious
institutions stranded high and dry.
They are the fossils of a by-gone
age. The modern spirit knows
them not and has nothing in COM
mon with them.
That may be true of certain
churches and certain synagogs. 1t
cannot be true of all. For there
are liberal churches and liberal
synagogs in full harmony with the
liberal democratic spirit of the age.
And these are the very ones that
are most neglected. Contrariwise
those religious establishments that
are farthest removed from the en-
lightened tendencies of the age,
that tax peoples credulity to the
utmost, have the most loyal ad-
herents. To avoid religious con-
troversy we cite no examples. But
they will easily suggest themselves
to the intelligent reader.
That shows us what poor dag
nosticians they are who tell us that
the spirit of democracy has
wrought havoc with the synagog.
Verify, they speak, not from
plentitude of wisdom and knowl-
edge. There is something else that
characterizes our age besides it's
democracy and intellectually and
that is it's Grass materialism. The
idealists whose life passions are
democracy and enlightenment are
few; the gross materialists whose
sole desires are money and pleas
ure are many. The synagogs are
deserted because all places of
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-12
Is. SENDS NOTICE TO OFORFIGN
Nations THAT AMERICAN
Ships ARE GOING To arm
CONFEDERATE MONEY IS
CIRCULATING IN SWEDEN

stockholm, March 1.-THE police
are looking for a man. believed 10 he
a Sweedish-Ameriean. who bought a
box of cigars in a Stockholm sbop
win a 500 bill, and was kind enough
TO accept even lower rate of ev.
change for it than the regular market
quotation. The reason for his will.
ngnes to make this sccrifice became
apparent when the tobacconist dis.
covered that the bill had been issued
by the Confederate States of Amer
lea"
Considerable Confederate money
has been brought into Sweden late
ly. 1t consists mostly of tendollar
bills, but there are some Of higher
denominations.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-12
MY LAKELAND BANK
APPEARS IN LAWSUIT
as American State That Bought
Warrants from Biggers-First
National Does Not Own
the Securities

respite the fact that the First Ma
phal Bank of Lakeland appeared as
complainant with Willis R. Big
rs Tampa architect, in a suit in
L circuit court in Pinellas county
recover certain monies which the
'rltect claimed as his fee for draw
/ plans for the court house and
mere. the Lakeland banking in
ution is not directly interested in
outcome of the suit. which was
'aed adversely to the complain
= by Judge o. X. Reaves at
aarwater Friday.
ne news story appearing in the
''uhe Saturday morning was cor
~ every particular save one
stated that Biggers had received
part payment of his fee from a
"er Board Of County Commis-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-12
BRITISH TAKE
bACDAD and
PUSH ON Up
THE T|CR|S
E0NAR LAW DECLARES THAT
THREE QUARTERS TURKISH
ARTILLERY HAS BEEN TAKEN
OR THROWN IN THE TIGRIS
tBy Associated Press. }

Provided he has assurance of ade-
quate supplies it seems probably that
General Maude will not remain con
tent with the capture of Bagdad. but
Will push up the Tigris river, which
is navigable $50 miles northward to
Mosul, The measure of the Turkish
resistance along this line will doubt
less be affected by the rate OF ad-
vance of the Russian columns NOV
ing from Persia. The Russians.
however. are far short Of the points
they reached last spring when the
British were halted at t-el-Amara.
Turkish War Minister Enver Pasha
is quoted as saying that the Turkish
retreat was for strategic purposes as
likewise was the Turkish withdrawal
In Persia. Bonar Law announced
of the Turkish artil-
lery was either captured or thrown
in the Tigris.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-12
Cats Refuses To
Grant Extension OF
Time For Payment
OF 1916 Taxes

At the last meeting of the Polk
County Commissioners resolution
was adopted asking the Governor for
an extension of time in which the
people of this county might pay 1916
taxes This communication was sent
to the Governor. and his answer ad-
dressed to j. A. Johnson. Clerk of
the Court. is published herwith:
STATE OF FLORIDA
Executive Chamber
Tallahassee, Fla March TO- 1917
Hon. j. A. Johnson, Clerk,
Circuit Court Barlow, Fla.
Dear Sir:
Replying to your communication en-
closing resolution of the Board Of
County Commissioners of your Coun-
ty asking for an extension of time
in which to collect the taxes ! beg
to advise that in every other in
stance in which this has been re-
ferred back to me | have declined to
grant the extension and will ask that
your Tax Collector comply with the
law as to the date on which he will
close the books for the 1916 taxes.
While ii may in some instances be
a hardship on some individuals at the
same time the law should be followed
as nearly as possible and the ac-
counts of the Tax Collector closed up
at the proper time.
Yours very truly,
(Signed) SIDNEY j. CATS,
Governor
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-12
FUNERAL OF HAMP BROWN
LARGELY ATTENDED

The funeral of Hamp Brown, the
unfortunate young man who died at
Morrell Hospital Saturday night from
the effects of being burned, in a ga
rage in this city. on Saturday after
noon. took place yesterday afternoon
at 8 o'clock, in Willow Oak Cemetery,
the family burying place, about 4
miles from Mulberry. under the di-
rection fthe local Camp of Wood
men of the World of which Mr..
Brown was a member.
At 1890, large number of Wood
men met at their hall, and with the
degree team in regalia, marched to
the undertaking parors of futch and
Gentry. where the remains had been
cared for A short ceremony was
held and then the march was started
for the cemetery. headed by several
automobiles containing Woodman. fol-
owed by about thirty cars. with the
family and loving friends, The cortege
reached Willow Oak about o'clock,
where the procession was met by
about the same number of friends
from Mulberry. Medulla and vicinity.
Mr.. Brown having been reared in
that neighborhood, was well known
and many of his former school mates
and friends were present to pay last
sorrowing tribute to their former com
rade
The funeral services were conduct
ed by Rev. Wallace Wear pastor oil
the Baptist Church of this city His
talk was beautiful and impressive. and
brought tears to many eyes In the
large audience After the conclusion
the Woodmen took charge and escort
Cd the remains to the grave, where
after their usual ceremonies, same
were laid to rest.
Many beautiful flowers, given oy
friends. covered the grave. and two
,andsome laurel wreaths. one gwen
bv the woodman Camp. the other by
the Perry garage. where Mr. Brown
was emnloyed. stand as a monument
of love and esteem. by those of his
friends who were his daily compan-
ions
His sister young brother and
o,bar relatives. and especially his
Good mother have the deepest sym
nathv of all who know them
Nav their afliction be tempered
bv the thought that they will be re-
,,;,od sor,o d5v in the great beyond.