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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Gomez and Insurgent
Leaders Reach Havana

Havana, March s.-Secretary Of the
lu.srior Hsvia arrived al Havana this
usning, bringing With him ex-Presi-
dr.. lose Miguel Gomez. Colonel Qui-
,Sus. former military chief at CANA
rg; Captain Juan IIquierda and sew
srl lieutsnsnts Of the insurgent forces
sAo we're captured in battle yesterday
ns., Plseetss, General Conner, the rebel
le.dsr. v.s placed in the Preside and
sss cshsrs we're taken % the Cabanas
fortress
The bfn su-horizing President Memo
czl b suspend the constitutional guar
sntees. which Vas passed by the House
on Monday and By the Senate on
Wednesday, was published in an ex-
trzordinAry edition Of the official Ca
fette- last midnight. after 10 had been
signed BY the President.
American Minister Gonzales received
kve-ninuts ovation By crowds IN
trort Of the Presidential Palace last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
France Prepares
To Mobilize Entire
Civilian Population
Comprehensive Organization
Scheme Ready to Go Be-
fore Parliament

Paris. March s.-The governments
measure for modelling the civil popu-
lation. which was introduced IN the
senate February by Etienne Clemen-
rel Minister % Commerce and Agri-
culture. has been amended IN commit
90 Of the Senate BY the inclusion OF
some suggestions from bill by Henry
Re-snger. Senator from Guadeloupe.
The bill - now ready 20 be Considered
b. Parliament.
The report OF the committee says
Tho civilian population Of France has
been spontaneously and voluntarily
r,obilized 20 The number Of many mill
ions for thirty-two months, but IN or
der that there may be no wasted EFFORT
II Is necessary 20 organize comprehen-
sivelv a civilian mobilization.
The principal features OF the Dill are
-i-st voluntary enrolment for citizens
~ both sexes. Of Allied and neutral
nations as well as OF France. between
The ages OF seventeen and sixty years;
second. that invitations 70 enlist shall
be sent to persons who do not come
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Treaty with Colombia
Faces Long Senate Fight
Pact Returned to Committee
by Republican Objection

Washington, March S.-Another long
fight over the treaty with Colombia,
under which the United States would
pay that republic $15OOO,o00 for the
separation Of Panama. was indicated
tonight in the new Senate's first exec
utive session. when Chairman Stone Of
the Foreign Relations Committee called
the treaty up for cOnsic Iteration.
Severa. Republican Senators objected
20 immediate consideration. 10 was
sent back 20 the committee Senator
Perrose announced that in his opinion
debate on the treaty would last az least
three weeks The new cloture rule
probably could not be invoked.
Sending the treaty 20 committee viii
give an opportunity for confirmation Of
nominations which were returned by
President Wilson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Germany Foments
Revolt in Many
Parts of World
Spain, Holland and Italy
Among Victims Of Secret
Propaganda
Rumanian Throne Aim
Kaiser Plans to Make Kings
Brother, Prussian General,
New Ruler
Rumanian Throne Aim
From TIE Tribune BuralI

Washington, March s.-Fresh intelli-
gence Of German mach nations in all
parts Of the world came 20 light to-day
One report stated that the Dutch gov
eminent. through newspapers in the
Dutch East Indies. has issued warn
ings against alleged interference by
German missionaries in governmental
affairs These activities were said 20
have been partly responsible for the
recent uprising ~ the region Of Ba-
tax. in Sumatrs.
Advices from Rome stated that the
rebellion DO Tripod. had its origin in
an intrigue engineered by a native
agitator who was financed by German
and Turkish agents
Two Tribes Revolt
Two tribes. estimated 70 total 5000
men, rose and began operations against
tribes friendly 20 the Italians. The
rebels were routed By Italian troops the
former leaving 400 dead on the field.
The revolt. nevertheless. mas not been
completely put down.
Dispatches from London stated that
some Rumanian politicians OF the Con
servatiye party are conspiring with the
Germans IN an effort TO depose King
Ferdinand and proclaim his elder broth
er. Prince William Of Hohenzollern.
King Of Rumania William was report
ed 10 have issued proclamation az
Craiova declaring himself 20 be the
righ-ful heir 20 the Rumanian throne.
The conspirators were said TO be seek
ing 20 undermine the loyalty Of the
Ruman.an army By Offering grants Of
land 20 officers and men who will en-
brace Germanism. The Germanophiles
contemplate the conascation OF lands
Of wealthy Rumanians who remained
faithful 70 the Entente.
William a Prussian General
Prince William is fifty years old. 81
teen months older than King Ferd nand.
He is a general Of Prussian infantry.
and in 1856. when mis- uncle, Prince
Charles. was elected hereditary ruler
Of Rumania by IT'S people. Prince Will
IAN renounced all rights Or succession
20 the throne OF that country. His two
sons are heuteuants in Prussian infan-
try regiments.
The recent discipl.ning OF Major
Francisco Memper. % the Spanish Gen
eral staff. for attacking the Allies in a
speech and drinking toast 70 the
triumph OF the Central Powers. was a
result o. German intrigue in the Span
ISL army. II has been alleged that
Germany has held out 20 Spain prom
Use OF the restoration % her OF Gi0ral-
ter for certain considerations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Spain Has Food Troubles

Madrid, March s.-The Cabinet is
studying measures 20 insure the better
distribution Of foodstuffs throughout
the country. Every disposition will be
made 20 enable Spain 20 live on It's
own resources and restrictions VIII be
imposed on al articles not absolutely
essential.
Rain and snow storms are sweeping
the entire peninsula, trains are stopped
and communications interrupted. The
express train from Irun. which ough:
20 have arrived IN Madrid az 9 o'clock
last night. has not been heard from.
T. was last reported leaving Avila,
ffty-thrce miles northwest OF Madrid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
u. S. Agents Suspect Tract
Was Purchased for
Military Purposes
Dominates the Hudson
Won Igel Papers Before Grand
Jury duplicate Many
Persons Here

On the theory that the tract Of wood
land near West Point, purchased by Dr..
Ernst Matthias Sekunna. agent Of Wolf
Won Igel, may have been bought for
military purposes. agents of the FED
eral government visited the property
yesterday
The land, which Sekunna SAID he
had purchased as d bungalow site,
is 1900 feet above the Hudson and
commands West Point and the sur
rounding country. It is known that
Chanda Chakraberty, the Hindu ace
cused Of planning an invasion Of India
through China. or a man who resem-
bled him. accompanied the German on
one Of his visits TO the property
Papers Show Plots
The other big development was the
taking before the Federal Grand Jury
OF the documents seized in the raid on
Wolf Won IgeI's Office. az 60 Wall
Street. a year ago.
These papers were claimed by Count
Won Bernstorf 1t the time as the prop
erty Of the German Embassy. Of which
Wolf Won Igel was uominally an under
secretary. but IN reality the paymaster
Of German agents here. Secretary
Lansing invited Won Bernstorf 20 LOOK
them over and Identify any ne saw NJ.
Won Bernstorff never did, for the
papers implicated the two dismissed
attaches Of the German Embassy Cap
tains Boy-Ed and Won Paper. and nu-
merous Germans Of high and low de-
gree Of New York City. The docu-
ments have renamed in the state De-
pa-tment's possession
These papers show payments 20 Sc
kunna and Chakraberty and 10 scores
Of other Hindu German plotters 20
men. some not Of German name, who
have been posing as pacihsts; 20 re-
porters and editors on German language
papers published in this country TO
nondescripts in general
Involves Many Here
But more than that, the papers ln-
volve men Of German birth and German
extraction.
Indictment and conviction Of these
nronagandists. most OF them o. me
phvsical force variety, such ss those
who plotted the destruction Of NUM-
ton carrying ships al sea By means OF
time bombs. and the destruction Of mu-
nitions factories, are expected oelofe
the government gets through with the
leads and links furnished by me Won
Igel papers.
Superintendent Ofiey, whose agents
brought the Won lgel papers from ASH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Russia Accuses
Foes of Outrages;
Plans Reprisals
Use of Poison and Killing of
Wounded Alleged in Protest
to Central Powers

Petrograd. March s.-The Russian
Foreign Office has transmitted 10 the
governments OF Germany. Austria,
Bulgaria and Turkey a lengthy protest
against alleged violations % usnges Of
warfare, citing numerous instances
and asserting the right 70 retaliate in
kind.
The charges were compiled by a spe-
cial committee and include the use OF
explosive bullets. gas, burning liquid
and poisoned missiles. the poisoning Of
wells. misuse Of parliamentary flag o.
truce and Red Cross flags, killing Of
the wounded. throwing o. bombs upon
sanitary trains and the sinking Of the
hospital ship Portugal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
WORLD WIDE TEUTON CONSPIRACIES

ington yesterday. was the only witness
before the grand jury.
Il was reported yesterday that
George Naux Bacon. indicted with Al
nert 4. Sander and Charles 4. Wunnen-
berg for sending American newspaper
men and others % Europe 20 spy out
tho military and naval secrets % the
Allies for the German Military STAFF,
was on his way from England in the
custody Of Scotland Yard agent.
Bacon was arrested IN London as a
German spy. IL is expected that other
Americans sent abroad viii arrive on
--e same ship.
Immediately on the arrival % Bacon
and the others Sander and Wunnen-
berg. who viii plead to-day before
Judge Sessions ir the United States
District Court. Will be put on trial
Millions Are Spent
Commenting on the Sander Wunnen-
berg and the Chakraberty-Sekunna
cases yesterday. one conversant with
the entire scope OF German propaganda
said:
The amount OF money expended by
Germany on propaganda In this coun-
trv, or against this country. would
make Americans sit up II 10 were
known. ! know shat $25.000.000 would
be a small estimate OF the money Law
ished by Germany on the Hindu plot
-ers alone. And the amount spent on
various other forms OF propaganda runs
INTO nine igures"
Sekunna and Chakraberty were sur
rendered Yesterday by The National
Surety Company. which went on their
bonds. An Official said that the com
pauy would not 60 on the bonds OF any
of their type. regarding such under
takings 10 the present crisis a. un-
patriotic. The men were taken 20 the
IOmDs, but expect 20 get bal. to-day.
While there have been many report
that Chakrabertr and Sekunna were
the heads Of the Hindu plotters in this
country. officials declare that these
Two men are only a part OF one o. a
hundred groups. all financed by Ger
man money
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Heavy Fighting Reported
Near Palma Soriano;
Buildings Fired
Government Forces
Land at Antilla
Menocal Officer Refuses to
Consider Proclamation of
United States

santiago. Cuba. March s.-Four hun
s-,5 marines from American warships
nav. landed and taken charge in San
aago.
The cane fields and the Union sugar
-il a. san Luis. ten miles north Of
santiago. are burning. The people Of
San LUIS are greatly alarmed and
Ave bul, barbados IN the streets,
,rpecting an attack from the rebels.
The Americans were landed from the
nine !ayer san Francisco, the cruiser
OLYMPIA. the gunboat Petrc. and the
eunbOst Nachias.
The people Of Santiago have regained
.o,sde1ce since the landing Of the
Americans. Which put an end 70 the
fghting
Hesvy Sighting is reported in the vi
unity Of Palma Soriano. Many civil
ans are leaving the city 70 join the
Constitutionaiist army.
Colonel Matias Betancourt, Of the
yspocal forces. is preparing 20 attack
Santiago.
Government forces commanded By
colonel Varona have landed az An
aus. on the northern coast Of Orientes
Province. directly across the island
from Santiago.
Lieutenant John c. Cunningham, o.
n. United States mine layer San Fran
CISCO. who carried 20 the Menocai
forces a. Contrsmaestre the proelama-
non issued By Commander Belknap' has
r..urned. after having interviewed
Colonel Betaneourt. who refused TO
...s;5e- the decree
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Landing at Santiago
Surprises Navy Chiefs

Washington. March S-Word that
men from American warships actually
had landed az Santiago surprised
Navy Department officials. who only to-
day had referred 20 the State Depart
ment request for such action from
the Cuban Governor. Commander Bel
knap's last report tran smitted the Gov
errors request and asked instructions.
The American naval commanders
have broad authority 20 take necessary
steps 20 protect Americans and other
foreigners and their property. Il is as
sumed that the situation az Santiago
became so threatening that Commander
Beiknap decided that il was necessary
20 act Immediately. without waiting for
a reply 20 his message.
The task Of .he American expedition
viii be 20 protect fore gners without
becoming involved in the general fight
ing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Carranzo Deliberating
On u. S. Intrigue Note

Mexico City. March st is under
stood here that General Carranza Is
still celebrating on the reply to the
recent note from the United States.
This. while not having been made pub
lie here. is believed 70 have asked for
an outline Of Mexico's position IN in
ternational affairs as between Germany
and the United States and 70 have
made certain representations regarding
the curling Of German intrigue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Threats Against President
Laid to Man 20 Years Old

Baltimore. March Amos H. Pauhl
seventy years old. OF York. Penn. was
held to-day FOR the Federal grand jury
on the charge Of having made threat
against the President.
Pauhl protested innocence OF any
intent 20 harm the President. He
was arrested mere Sunday while under
the influence Of liquor. 10 was alleged
after he mad boosted in the presence
Of Captain Wright. Of the local secret
service. that he was going TO FIX the
President. he viii be examined by
nhvs.clar. 20 determine bis slnIty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09

forward voluntarily, and. third. that
those who have not responded either
voluntarily or 10 invitation shall be
enrolled by the government and as
igned 20 work.
Farmers or other persons in occups
tions directly concerned with the ma
tional defence will not be modified.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Villa Holds Durango City;
Now Moving on Torreon
Americans Are Fleeing Before
Bandit Army
rRy Telegraph 20 m. rrfSuns ]

RI Paso. Tex March s.-Franeesco
villa captured Durango City on Febru-
arv %. according 10 advices received
here to-day from Americans in Tor
reon. The advices also said that villa,
with an army OF 1000. is moving on
Torreor. Americans were leaving that
city to-day 70 escape him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Saks & Gnntpatty
Broadway at 34th Street
Today on the Fifth Floor
The Final Clearance of
Mems Clothing
Consisting of odds and ends accumu-
lated after an extraordinarily busy season.
Broadway at 34th Street
Today on the Fifth Floor

No alterations-no credits-no exchanges
None c. O. D.
q All we have to say on the subject IS: Look
the following details over carefully and if there
is anything YOU want in the list act quickly, or
YOU will want it in vain Broken sizes only.
30 Tuxedo Goats. were $40 to So.
reduced to $3.50 and $3.50
50 Dress Goats. were S25 to $50.
reduced to $3.50 and $3.50
l25 Sack Suits from stock .......... at SlOOO
80 Winter OvercoatS, Saks-made,
small sizes ..................atS $500
1913 Pairs of Trousers left from suits. at $325
100 Sack Coats and Goats and Vests. at $3.50
10 Frock Coats and Vests ......... at Sll.5O
80 Frock Coats & Vests, braided and silk
lined. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. at Sl9.oo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
New Jersey Central

A telephone request will bring to your home motor
carriage which will connect with any train arriving at
or departing from the West 23rd Street Terminal
Uniformed officials at the terminal will provide
prompt and courteous service Polite and reliable
will carry you safely to your destination
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Moderate Motor Car Rates
to and from
West 23rd Street Terminal

A uni0ue service and only one Of the many superior
facilities for travel between
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Cotton Shirts, 81, $l.50, 81, $3.50
Silk Shirts, S2.95, $685., $4.95, $6.15
In Silk Shirts.

Heavy Tub SILKS, Broad
cloths. japanese Mummy
Cloth, Crepe de Chimes,
Sole Brilliant, Sill PopIins,
Silk Jersey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
In Cotton Shirts.

Oxonian Cloth. Lmcttc,
Sax-Cloth, Rddioux, Sole
Brilliant, CanncIie Cloth,
Crepe Jacquards, Imp Orted
and Domestic Madras.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09

night Cheers were given for Pres;-
dent Wilson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Telephone 64O9 Murray Hill
Brooklyn Rates

Rates to and from points in
Brooklyn are proportion
ately reasonable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Manhattan Rates

The rates for one, two,
.hree or four persons are
shown on chart.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-20
West Thompson Items

Miss Lillian Flanagan is visiting friends in Boston
 Miss Loula Cole of Maiden was in town last week.
 Ernest and Edith Buell. of Eastford called on friends here Saturday and Sunday.
 Miss Edith Sandstrom returned to Brook lyn, N. Y., Sunday having spent three weeks at her home here.
 Rev. J. R. Miller attended the funer- al of Dr. H. H. Converse held in East ford nt the Methodist church Thurs day.
 Miss Jennie Perrin recently visited her parents here. She went last week to Middleboro, Mass, where she is to be employed HIS housekeeper.
 Mrs. Charles Clark and baby Donald returned to their home in Eastford last week. Mrs. Miller accom- panied them home and remained for few days While in Eastford, Mrs. Miller visited her mother, Mrs. Abbie C.. Buell., also her brothers family.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-20
Lightning Does Damage

PoMFREF LANDING the re- cent thunder storm the Tightening struck several trees near the telephone wires entering Mrs. J. B. lGlapp's house and splintering the timber in the cellar coming through the kitchen floor and passing out of the chimney al hue.
 Ii. D. Covells house was also struck in the same way tearing off the corner board of the house from top 10 bottom where the wires were attached. Ut did but little damage inside.
 MT. and Mrs. Houston were glad dened by the arrival of little daugh- ter Saturday morning.
 Mrs. James Fitzgerald of Hampton station recently visited her parents, MT. and Mrs. P. Malley.
 A large delegation from here at tended MT. and Mrs. Clarence Wat sons Silver anniversary. They re- ceived many beautiful presents also a sum of money. The occasion will be long remembered by all.
 Miss Margaret White was given a surprise party her birthday last week
 William Darling and family visited Tn Southbridge Sunday.
 DIT. Wnidden has set out several thousand cabbage plants to help along with the food supply.
 Fred Darling has sold sev eral valua- ble Holistein cows Registered stock el fancy price.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-20
Former Pomfret Boy Married

PoMFRET On Saturday afternoon, July l4, very pretty wedding took place in Monson, Mass, at the home of J. Frank Beckwith and wife when their daughter, Carol, was married 10 Henry H. Allen of Hartford, son of k, P Allen of Pomfret. Guests to the number of about seventy gathered on the lawn where at one side, 4 few steps from the verandah, screen had been arranged covered with evergreen boughs and eldeFberTy blossoms.
 The wooded hillside back of the house and the dawn around, made perfect setting fer the ceremony which N as at o'clock. Leslie Heath, for merly of Putnam, friend of the groom from Hartford, played the wedding march as the bridal party came from the house. Little Esther 0ehlhof, as flower girl, and Donald Butfington, as ring bearer, niece and nephew of the bride, were followed by Edward P. Al len, brother of the groom, as best man, and Miss Helen Beckwith, sister of the bride, as bridesmaid. Gowned in white crepe de chine, with long net veil, and carrying large bouquet of bride roses, came the bride on the arm of the groom.
 The ceremony was performed by Rev Abram .Conklin, ipastor of the Universalist church of Monson. 4 so- cial hour of congratulations and good wishes followed, with refreshments served on the lawn.
 About 5:30 MT and Mrs. Allen left under 6 shower of confetti, going by auto to Springfield, to continue their trip to Niagara, returning via Albany, the Hudson and New York to Hart ford where they will make their home.
 Many pretty and useful presents consisting of silver, cut glass, china, and linen evidenced the esteem in which the young couple are held and the goodwill which follows them. Among the guests were J. Frank Beck with and wife, H A. Buflin gton and wife, w. C. Oehlhof and wife, Hartford Miss Helen ckwith, Frank Beckwith, Jr., Miss Esther Carroll of Noank; Arthur Beck with, South. bridge; Ralph Rathburn and wife ot Springfield, Miss Hazel Davenport of Pomfret, k. P. Allen and wife of Pom- fret, Edward r. Allen, Lebanon Val. ley College, Armville, Pa, together with many friends and relatives from MOnsOn.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-20
North Woodstock Visitors

Charles White and family of Ux- bridge are visiting the Lesvitt fumily.
 Mrs. Hannah Briggs of Dudley has heen spending several days with the Misses Bishop,
 One day last week Mrs. Trask and son Harry, accom- panied by Misses Sarah and Esther Bishop and Mrs. Briggs, motored to New London and Groton.
 @. Mrs. Andrew Reyes is entertaining her daughter, Mrs. Sperry, and family of New Haven.
 Miss Ruth Lyon of Southbridge is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Gordon.
 Mrs. Ozias Milligsn has been visit. ing relatives in Springfield.
 Mrs George Frink recently enter tained George Gallup, wife and two daughters and Weston Grant, all of Ekonk.
 The dramatic club is rehearsing f. act drama entitled Cranberry Corners, which they expect to present some time in August.
 Mrs. Arthur Potter was one of the guests at her sbrother's Clarence Pierce's, wedding in Northbridge last week.
 Mrs. Walter Williams of Worcester is spending a week at Rock ledge Farm.
 Leonard Merrick, wife and son Jo- seph of sHolyoke have been guests of Cyrus Potter and family.
 George Torrey and family and Mrs. Ellen Torrey of Central Village spent Sunday at Luther Rawson's.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-20
Woodstock Red Cross

There will be an entertainment for the benefit of the w oodstock Auxiliary of the Red Cross on Saturday evening, July 21st at s o'clock in Academy hall, Woodstock. Captain Gardner Riehardon, for two and half years member of Commission for Relief in Belgium will speak on the work Of the commissioner. Preceding his ad- dress few patriotic lableauX will be given Flags will be on safe and a large photograph of the Roosevelt Dam in Arizona will be sold at auc- tion. Admission 25c.
 Miss Leslie Sumner reports interest ing meetings at Northfield. Miss Louise Howard on her return from there spent a day with her brother in Hartford.
 Mrs. Tillinghast from Danielson has been a recent Valleyside guest.
 Miss Lydia Taber is with her mother in Whitinsville.
 A company of little people were en- tertained at Dr. Spalding's Thursday afternoon in honor of their little grandson, John Masters, of Utica, N Y.
 Edward l.. Child of Worcester en- tertained at Valleyside bungalow on Wednesday company of about twenty ladies who are clerks in his depart ment of Barnard X Summers store in Worcester.