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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-06
Police Take Over Bridges
Here-Militia Patrols
Waterfront
STOTESBURY READY
FOR MOBILIZATION
Whitman Plans Placing Of
Details-City Watched
on All Sides

The glitter of bayonets faded from
the roadways of East River bridges
yesterday, and police and military
measures of protection in the crisis
assumed generally a more workaday
appearance, durable but not SNOWY. lr
place OF the fully sccoutred naval mi
litiamen who had paced the bridges
patrolmen. mufFled in overcoats and
carAaps, tramped prossic, thouga
chilly and unaccustomed, posts along
the rosdwsys.
Out of sight about the great piers o.
the bridges was the dominion of the
Naval Militia. with its machine guns
and one-ponders As secret, but no
less energetic. were the other precar-
tions that were taken and plans that
were laid
Governor Whitman mad long con-
ference with General Organ, refer
ring. il is believed. TO the manner OF
guarding such vital points as the
Poughkeepsie Bridge, linking New Eng
land to New York; the Barge Canal,
upstate waterworks, munitlon plants
and National Guard arsenals.
Protection for Big Bridge
Before starting for Albany the Gov
/ ernor ordered out company OF the
/ National Guard 70 protect the Pough-
/ keepsie Bridge, which is regarded as
I Of great military Importance, and has
| been guarded for the last few days by
/ railroad detectives. He would not say
whether his intention was to invoke IN
/ case of war the law empowering MN to
! fiji the ranks Of the National Guard by
! drafting citizens between the ages o.
/ forty-hve. and eighteen.
Adjutant General Stotesbury was m
/ consultation with the Governor, Mayor
I Mitchell and General Organ. and de-
3 uarted for Albany. where he took up
I tho details necessary for quick mooili-
alton of the National Guard. Arrange
ments we're made for the establishment
of a provisional hospital station at Al
hanv. with DR.. John H. Finley, presl-
dent of the Albany Chapter of the
American Red Cross, IN charge.
/ Lights Play on Piers
/ The brilliant lights which for the
first time on Sunday night illuminated
+ the piers and tower abutments OF the
Fast River bridges maintained their
steady glare and scarcely aroused a
sign of interest in the homeward bound
throngs. Already they appeared mkt
ure and commonplace. Commissioner
William Williams of the Department OF
Water Supply, Gas and Electricity eX-
blamed in report 70 the Mayor how
he got the lights on a rush order from
LYNN. Mass, on Saturday night: SINH
lar methods had been adopted. he said,
70 protect German and Canadian
bridges.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-06
City's Protection Assured;
Police Get Time to Dance

Confidence in its ability TO handle any
situation that might arise permeated
the Police Department yesterday, from
Commissioner Woods, who returned
from his Florida vacation in the even
ing. to the greenest rookie. There was
an evident relaxation of the tension
under which emergency patrol duties
had been performed for the preceding
forty-eight hours.
The first order of the Police Com
missioner was that every policeman
except those actually on patrol snouId
have permission 70 attend the an
nual dance of the Patrolmen's Benev-
client Association, which was held last
night in the Harlem River Casino.
"Of course, anything can happen,
the Commissioner said, but that any
thing will find US prepared, even though
its arrival is unlocked for.
at is gratifying 70 get back 70 md
that the plans made a year or more
ago worked out without a hitch. When
the present situation was foreseen,
General Organ. representing the Gov
ernor; General Wood, representing the
national Administration. and / COM
bined in the outlining OF plans to pro-
tect the city. 80.
"The calling of the Naval Militia TO
assist in guarding the bridges Is the
first step. What the other steps are |
am not permitted 20 divulge.
Eve have the situation IN the palm
OF our hand. We know the suspicious
characters and their specialties. We
know where every pound of ammuni-
ton and dynamite in the city rs
stored"
Commissioner Woods, in issuing the
order permitting the special reserve OF
patrtlmen 20 attend the ball at the
Harlem River Casino, stipulated that
they should 20 in uniform, so as 70 De
ready for instant duty. So about 1000
patrolmen perspired in the cause OF
preparedness as they footed 1t about
the floor in their winter blouses.
Almost 5000 persons attended the
ball. Chief Inspector Schmittberger
and most of the inspectors and captains
dropped in during the evening, as did
Deputy Commissioners Durham, Cooley
and Scull. Another ball and entertain
ment will be held this evening in Pros
pect Hall, Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-06
Navy Seizes All German
Ships in Philippines

Manila, Feb. 5.-The naval authorl-
ties tonight seized all German mer-
chant ships in Philippine waters
These included seventeen vessels an
chored in Manila Bay, three at CeOu
and three a. Zsmboanga. All the Ger
man crews were removed.
Custom officers and navy experts
discovered that every one OF the ships
here had been extensively damaged.
Boats were sent 20 The German mer-
chsntmen here, which were boarded
one at a time. The American crews
took of the Germans. who were landed
in the business district, which was al
most deserted. Squads of American
nolice met the Germans as they were
landed. American naval guards were
lef: on the ships.
The municipal authorities will care
for the Germans who are without re-
sources. The others Will go free.
American police are guarding the
German Consulate.
simultaneously with the seizure Of
the steamers here, the United states
destroyer Barry. which left Manila Sat
urdav night under forced draft, seized
The German steamers at Cebu, lnclud-
inc the Princess Alice. At the same
time the American destroyer Chauncey
seized those German steamers at lam
boanga.
The seizures were made by naval
officers at the request Of customs au-
,borities. who regarded attempts to de-
st-ov German vessels in Philippine
barbors as wantor and lawless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-06
5000 Honor Guard Girls
Offer First Aid to Homes

Six thousand girls, from fourteen 70
thirty years old, are ready 70 aid II
war comes. Miss Theodore Booth,
president of the Girls National Honor
Guard. has offered the services OF all
members TO President Wilson.
The Honor Guard, with Offices at "a
West Twenty-eighth Street, Is strictly
a first aid body There are three train
ing divisions in first aid-to the
wounded. to families and general
utility.
Members of the organization must
be proficient in at least one Of the fol-
loving-plain cooking. care Of chill
dren. letter writing and reading, driv,,
inc automobiles, riding, swimming and
shooting, management OF motor and
sail boats, telegraphy and wire less
codes and knowledge OF geographical!
locations of states, principal cities,
forts and hospitals.
"Our idea is not 20 conflict Win
other women's organizations, but
rather TO supplement their work. SAID
Miss Booth. IF the men are called
TO defend our colors, their wives Will
have TO be the business heads OF the
home, which will make il hard. partlc-
ularly for :he women with children.
Our girls, however, will be able TO step
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-06
ST. PAUL DOCKS AFTER GALE,
TESTIMONIAL FOR CAPTAIN
German-American Passenger Had Seri-
ous Difficulties in England

After lying at anchor for ten hours
in the Lower Bay because OF the olind-
ing snowstorm and sea fog, the
American liner st. Paul, from Liver
pool. docked late yesterday. Upon ar.
rival all the passengers signed testl-
monial TO Captain Charles Lucas IN
recognition of the many long hours ne
spent on the bridge during the passage.
in the teeth of a biting northwest gale,
and his able handling of the vessel in
the mountainous seas.
Among the passengers was Adoiph
Becker, OF 80 West Street, a German
born American citizen, who experienced
serious difficulties with the British au-
thorities at Falmouth. He went abroad
last autumn. landing at Cadiz. From
there he endeayored 70 go to Rotter-
dam, but was detained at Falmouth.
He was stripped of all his clothing and
ali his papers we're held until released
by an order from the State Depart
ment. A military guard escorted him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-06
Wants Nothing Done by
Officials or individuals
Detrimental to Germany
SEIZURE OF SHIPS
NOT UNSUITABLE
President Determined That
All Government Moves
Shall Be Based on Law

Washington, Feb. 5.-Eforts which
reports here indicate are being made
20 destroy the German ships varbound
in American ports will not lead this
government into any illegal acts, it was
declared to-day. While the United
States awaits the issue OF war or peace,
President Wilson has taken steps that
the conduct of the government shall be
beyond criticism.
General instructions have been issued
TO Federal government officials in ali
parts of the country to avoid hssty ac-
ton and do nothing not strictly legal
end within the province of the govern
ment
The government. il was pointed out,
has no legal right to take over war
bound merchant ships IN American
harbors, and no matter what other ma
lions may do in the present emergency,
il was stated that the United states
would adhere strictly to Law and do
nothing under stress of excitement
which il would not be legal 20 do in
ordinary times.
As outlined in the highest official
quarters. the policy of the government
will be 20 act on principle rather than
on the ground of expediency. The Fed
ersl authorities will be expected by
President Wilson 10 avoid any act that
might be considered questionable.
The President himself, it was stated,
is moving without panic or haste, and
expects all subordinate officers OF the
government TO do likewise. While not
stated specifically, it has become known
that the President is particularly anx-
ious to warn Americans generally to do
nothing which might cause trouble. He
desires that every act of the United
States in this super-crisis shall be
with absolute propriety.
II war comes, he wants no possible
blame attached to the American gov
eminent or any of its officials or people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-06
GERMANY NEAR
STARVING POINT
Released Americans from
Raider Vixen Say Spring
Will Find Her Exhausted
BY Gable 70 The rribunel

London. Feb. ACCORDING 10 two
American sailors. Charles Henry Green
and David Quinn. members OF the re-
leased crew Of the steamer EarrowdsIe
seized by the German raider, the al
mission is general throughout Germany
that the empire has neither 1000 nor
money 70 outlast the spring. Inc two
seamen reached London to-day from
Germany and gave an account OF their
experiences. They both said the raider
was the Vixen.
1--WE had no opportunity TO see the
methods of the raider" they declared,
las we were kept below while opera,
tions were going on. But We learned
that her name was actually vixen. She
was armed with seven 6-inch guns, Tour
torpedo tubes, and what seemed TO De
two l0-inch mortsrs, though these were
kept covered up all the time.
"When We were finally dispatched 10
Germany we had over 500 prisoners, all
packed in like sardines under lntoier-
able conditions. The treatment we re-
ceived was especially severe while tne
ship was running the British BLOCKADE,
as we were never even given an oppor-
tunity TO 90 on deck.
"On reaching Germany we founo
evcrv one downhearted and Respondent.
The commandant of the barracks where
we were informed told US frequently
that Germany had only sufficient food
and money 10 last until the beginning
of spring. After that, he said, the
Germans would have to quit.
Nobody seemed to have enough to
eat. Our food was not only of the
scantfest. but was bad. Breakfast con-
sisted OF a small quantity of coffee
made from scorns. For dinner we had
stew. in which ten pounds of beef was
allotted to 500 men. For supper we
got nothing but the thinnest Cruel
The United States consulate has made
arrangements for the mems comfort
while in London and their earliest
repatriation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-06
Jersey Guard Prepares
for Quick Call to Posts

Trenton. y. j., Feb. 3. - Governor
Edge announced to-day. after a confer
ence with Adjutant General Barber
that the National Guard of the state
was prepared for any emergency and
could be assembled at its stations
within few hours. The Adiutant Cen
eral discussed mobilization details with
regimental commanders.
All commanders were notified to take
the necessary steps TO insure the safety
of the armories, arsenals and store
houses and the two naval reserve sta
tionS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-06
BOY GETS $4,000 VERDICT
Hampstead Long Island) Youth was
CripnIed for Life in Colliery

Ignatz PetroTsky, OF Hempstesd
Long Island, obtained verdict Of
$4,000 yesterday in the United States
District Court, Brooklyn, against the
Delaware, Lackawsnna Western
Railroad for injuries alleged to have
been suffered while coupling cars IN
Woodworth's .Colliery, Westbury, Penn.
The colliery is owned by the rail-
road. and Petrowsky was employed as
doorboy He is nineteen years old
and probably will be a cripple for life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-06
Women Eager to Scrub, Spy,
Drive Autos or Run Engines
Volunteers Afoot and in Cars Visit League for Service
Declare Readiness for Tasks-95OOO D. A. R. to
Gather Hospital Supplies When Needed

into the homes Of women who have
TO go out 70 work, and care for their
children.
Nearly every state IN the Union is
represented in our movement, and we
have the Endorsement of forty-tive Gov
ernors. Any girl with a willingness to
help her country can join our ranks.
I'VE propose TO utilize the schools
throughout the country as evening
class rooms for instruction in the
various branches of service. and we
are now classifying the girls for useful
occupations in which they may serve
during distress from any calamity.
Also. it is our intention TO ask Con-
gress for s250.000 for forming and
maintaining training camps for girls"
The national advisers of the Honor
Guard are General Wood, Ballingtou
Booth, Rear Admiral Nathaniel r.
Usher and General Organ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-06

fort of the men were issued 70 com
manders OF the bridge squads by Cap
tain Alfred Brooks Fry.
Members of the ist Battalion. under
command Of Commander Charles l..
Poor, remained on guard at the Queens
boro and He'll Gate bridges, 10 which
they were detailed on Sunday.
At each span a patrol tug, carrying
an officer and three militiamen, is sta
toned. These tugs make frequent
trips across the channel, inspecting the
flooring and structural work Of the
middle spans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-06
informed German GunbOat
Damaged, Crew Arrested

Honolulu, T. H., Feb. 81 Passed by
Censor. Machinery and some OF the
boilers Of the German gunboat Geier,
interned here, were found wrecked and
fire damaged to-day when naval and
customs inspectors examined the craft.
United States naval detachments
took charge of officers and crew of the
Geier and the German steamer Lock
sun and turned them over to the army
for internment.
The Geier caught fire at her berth
yesterday. The vessel will be taken to
Pearl Harbor. TO be followed later by
the Locksun. There are eight other
German craft tied up here. The Geiers
Aag and pennant we're left flying and a
few of the crew remained aboard, in
accordance with internment regula-
tions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-06
DR. CADMAN RESIGNS
AS MILITIA CHAPLAIN
Believes Younger Clergyman should
Serve 23d Regiment

The Rev. DR.. S. Parkes CadmaI. 0.s
tor Of the Central Congrega. o.
Church, Brooklyn, rendered his -a-.,-
nation "a chaplain of the 23d lnfaa- -,
New York National Guard. some weeks
ago. IL was learned yesterday.
III health. increasing duties at Cen.
trail Church and his inability 70 attenJ
forty weekly drills a year, a. required
under The new regulations, were given
nv DR.. Cadmsn as reasons for his res
jgnation. He recently said that he did
no. believe n man more than fifty years
old and pastor of n large church should
b. . chaplain in the Guard. but thought
mi. posi should be held by younger
man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-06
Women of Massachusetts
Ready for Emergency

Boston, Feb. 5.--Mrs. Barrett Wen
dell. president of the Massachusetts
Woman's Branch of the National Aid
Society for American Preparedness, no
tilted Governor Mccall to-day that be-
tween 5000 and 5000 members of the
society were registered for service 70
the state in time OF emergency.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-06
7. RS OFFER TO RAISE
TROOPS FILED BY BAKER
From The Tribune Bureau

Washington, Feb. 5.-Theodore Roose-
velt's offer 10 raise a division in case
of war with Germany was acknowledged
and filed to-day By Newton D. Baker,
Secretary of War.
81 acknowledged Mr.. Roosevelts pa
triotic offer along with scores Of other
offers of service said Mr.. Baker. AS
we are at peace and no call for volun-
teers has been issued, none Of the
offers conditioned on a state Of war
could. of course, be accepted. All have
been fled. however, for possible later
70 fereuce"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-06
Woman Burned While in Faint

Mrs. Philipins Kunzelman, seventy
two years old, of l43 East l4sth Street,
The Bronx, tainted yesterday morning
as she was leaning over her kitchen
stove. The burns which the old woman
suffered killed her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-06
An Adventure in
Philanthropy

is yours for the asking. It's short
story written about our work. Write
or telephone for a free copy of this
little book-Charity Organization
Society, Room 335, los East - Street
Telephone. Gramercy 1906.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-06
All | Ask
Is a Chance to
Make Good

That's the way you like to
hear a man talk. That's
the spirit in which to treat
a man when he asks your
help. Not money but OPP
portunity is what he needs
"a chance to make good.
Seeing that a family re-
ceives financial assistance
is only incidental to the
Charity Organization So
ciety's real work of offering
that family opportunity
opportunity to get back on
its feet and make its own
living.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-06

TO Liverpool. where he boarded the 81.
Paul. Mr.. Becker said all his trouble
came from being accompanied By a
"Mr Thrssher." whom the British aG-
thorities detained.
Passengers said that during the voy-
age across they had encountered onl "
one steamer. a tramp. They also said
they had received no wireless news, a.
is customary. nor had they been per-
mitted TO send any wireless messages.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-06
go AMERICANS ON
FOUR LINERS NOW
NEAR DANGER ZONE
Many Women Passengers on
Ships Which Sailed
Week Ago

Sixty American citizens, including
many women, at present are on the
liners in or approaching the danger
zone.
On board the steamship Ryndam, OF
the Holland-America Line, which sailed
from New York for Rotterdam Sunday,
January %, are the following;
First cabin-Loris Baumgold. lsadore
Baumgold, Henry F. Clark, John II.
Even, jr.. Isaac W. Gallup, D. Gobus,
c. C. Goodfellow. Franklin Mott Gun
Their, Gustav T. Gustafson.
Mrs. E. II. Hothorn, Miss Maxine
Hothorn. Master T. H. Hothorn, jr., ".
F. Reynolds, D. Rothblum, Mrs. Max II.
Schultze, B. c. Smith. W. g. Wendell.
". Reed Williams, Mrs. ". Reed Will
Jams.
Second cabin-Charles Fuchs.
On the Baltic. White Star Line, which
left January 20 for Liverpool, are:
First cabin-L. Rosenfeld, New York.
Second cabin-Miss Katherine kusch
On the steamship Bergensfjord, Nor
wegian-American Line, bound from
New York TO Bergen and Christiania,
Saturday January q, are:
First cabin-George Dodge, Mrs
Dodge. Hermann Fougner, Mrs. Foug'
ner, Kalman Ginsburg, New York.
Knut Hof. Duluth, Mimi; Edward
W. Jansen. New York; L. c. kielland
and wife. Spring Hope, \. c.; DR., S. $.
Macfsrlane, Baltimore; Monroe Marks,
William II. Morgan, New York.
DR.. Nils Myklestad, Master Olaf
Myklestad. Master Nil. Myklestad,
Minot, ~ D.; Peter Paulsen, Brooklyn;
julius Pearlman. New York.
( Earl s. Schartzer and wife, Niagara
Falls, n. Y; william A. Schuyler, New
York; Miss Jane A. SHELTON, Chicago;
Arthur Elliott Sproul, n. W. Toklas. B..
/ Voigt, New York.
/ Second cabih-B. Feinstein, New
York: John Holt, 5. j. Hanson, Mrs
Gertrude Rooster, Chicago; Martin
Larsen. Bemidji, Mimi; Mrs. NJ. Lokke
I Mathiessen. New York.
1 Mrs. Amelia Msllquist, Miss Elsie
Mallquist, Chicago; Miss Helga Mathie-
son, New York; Sverre Nicholson, John
B. Raaen and wife, Brooklyn; Abraham
Rosenberg, New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-06

Sohd rz-osany stand lat lefi) for
magazine newspapers and bookss nVo
compartments at TOP. shelf below. 10
inohes vite * 26.inohes high Sl9.75
SmoAers rand Cat right Of solid
mshosany matchbox holder and cigar
rests Ct silver piaie. removable glass
ash ray swinging shelf. fined with
a cociiad or hshball glass 25 inches
high over all .............. $3.50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-06
Second cabin-Charles Fuchs.

On the Baltic, White Star Line, which
left January 29 for Liverpool, are:
First cabin-L. Rosenfield, New York.
Second cabin-Miss Katherine Kusch
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-07-20

The Corona Concert Band is very
busy practicing for a few fall engages
ments. The boys are certainly doing
fine, and We are safe to say they viii
rank as one Of the best bands ia the
state, being organized about 10 yrs.
Now the weeds: it makes your place
look better as well as the town.
Mrs. VIM. Phinn and children Of
Milwaukee are visiting at the F. Mann
house this week.
Mr.. M. A.. Smit returned from
Sioux City, Iowa. the first Of the week.
Mrs. L. Hills departed Tuesday for
Portage. Wis, to attend the funeral
of ar Aunt.
Mrs. Gilbert Hass Of Milbank is
keeping house for her father while
her mother is in Wisconsin.
Miss Ida Baldwin who has been in
the Ortonville Hospital the past week.
is reported much better.
Mr.. Anton Dale, who has been
running the Nc Gowan Lumber Co.,
the past two years, has been promot-
ed to the Sisseton yard. we are
very sorry to loose another Corona
booster.
Mr.. Fay Taylor of Milbank has
taken charge, Of the MCGOWAN Lum-
Der Co..