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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
HOUSE FILIBUSTER STARTS
WILD RUMORS OF WAR
Capital Excited as Representatives Are
Hailed From Theatres to Vote

Ospltal EAclted as Representative are
Hailed From Theatres to Vote
Washington, Feb. 14.-Filbustering
by Republican Leader Mann tonight
against a bill to give Democrat in
stead of Republican non-salaried
membership on the board of governors
of the National Soldiers Home kept the
House in session until near midnight
and caused scores of members to be
hailed from bed and theatres by the
seTgeant-at-arms.
Announcement in various theatres
that members were wanted Immediately
at the House, coupled with reports
earlier in the day Of the torpedoing of
an American ship, started wild war
rumors.
Between rollcalls the House and
spectators in the galleries were enter
tanned by choruses led by Representa-
tives Meeker, of Missouri, and Burnett,
Of Alabama When the majority finally
decided TO adjourn for the night the
previous question had been ordered,
putting the bill in position for vote
tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
DR.. Ritter IntimateS
Berlin Initiated Plan

Washington, Feb. 1.-The official de-
nial of the German government, ex-
pressed through the newspapers, that il
had authorized the Swiss Minister TO
propose further parley with the United
States on the submarine issue, places
DR.. Ritter. the Swiss Minister, in a
queer position. But at tll State De-
partment it is assumed that DR.. Ritter
had ample authority from his govern
ment, which in turn had il from Ber-
lin. The matter will be allowed to
drop.
"Do you think | am an ass?' is DR..
Ritter's reported comment TO a friend
who went 10 him with the stories that
his action had been dictated by Count
Won Bernstorff and American pseifsts
and never came from Berlin az all.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
Congress Is Impatient

Congress is showing signs OF impa-
tience at the delay in following. up Of
the declaration of American rights with
actual maintenance of those rights.
The pro- German and pacifist element Is
making more noise than its size war
rants. The Salisbury resolution open-
ing American ports TO the ships Of
war Of the Entente is more an example
Of this impatienee than desire Of the
Administration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
POPE TO ASK PEACE
ACTION BY NEUTRALS

London, Feb. l4.-Accord-
ing to an Exchange Tele-
graph message from The
Hague, it is reported from
Munich that the Vatican has
informed the nuncio at
Munich that the Pope con-
templates an appeal to all the
neutral governments to take
Joint action in favor Of
peace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
SUFFRAGE WINS IN OHIO
Women There TO Have Privilege to
Vote for President

Columbus, Ohio, Feb. i4.-The Ohio
Senate to-day passed the Reynolds bill,
giving Ohio women the privilege OF vot-
ing for President. The vote was 90 to
i6. The bill already has passed the
House and Governor Cox has intimated
he will sign II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
English and French
Ports Buster Despite
New Blockade
"a OF EACH 35
VESSELS ESCAPE
Decrease in U-Boat Toll
Shown-Four Ships, One
American, Sunk
nv Cahl. 70 The Trihurel

London. Feb. 14.-The continued
decrease in the destruction of ship
ping by German submarines, as in
stanced to-day by the sinking of only
five vessels, of total of 12,2S7 tons,
confirms the feehng here that the
campaign is being smothered.
more ships have entered and left
English ports IN the last few days
thar for months past was the re-
mark of a high Admiralty official to
The Tribune to-day. Yesterday more
ships arrived and departed than on
onv day for six months. The aver
agc loss since Friday was one ship
out of every thirty-fve.
In the English Channel, at a
period when a greater number OF
slips than ever before are plying be-
tween British and French ports, the
losses in the last two weeks have
been extraordinarily small, he de-
clared.
French Losses Also Slight
The campaign has had almost s'
slight an effect on shipping enterint
and leaving French ports, according t'
Marcel Hutin, the exceptionally wei
! Informed editor of "L'Echo de Paris.
On last Monday VI. Hutin declared to
dav. 1l2 French and neutral vessels
| entered French ports-little less thar
before the unrestricted submarine
campaign.
The first shock over, Great Britain
has almost come to spirit OF opt'
mism regarding the undersea attack
Although all the responsible authorl'
..es-Admiral Jellicoe. Lord Lytton, Sii
Edward Carson and Baron Beresford-
admit the gravity of the situation, pre-
dict the continuation of the high ten
sion for several weeks TO come, and
counsel against over-conidence, naval
officers generally feel that the U-ooat'
Will be taken care Of now as they were
in the second year of the war.
American Schooner Sunk
While the daily toll Of destruction
is unouestionably lessening, nobody
doubts that Berlin, with an eye on the
coming western offensive, means to
carry on the campaign regardless OF
the consequences. An illustration OF
this was furnished to-day in the sink
;,g of the American schooner Lyman
VI, Law. carrying non-eontraoand
cargo and with eight Americans IN
cluded in the crew.
The other ships reported sunk to-day
were the British vessels Roanoke,
Iuishowen Head. EudOra and F. d.
Lambert. the first named, measuring
1850 tons, being the largest There
was no loss Of life, according to re-
ports.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15

ought to come out just the parts that /
told Dr. Barthelme ought to come out.
Secretary Daniels and | agreed on the
same parts for elimination. II that
were done, Secretary Daniels said, he
thought there would be no doubt that
the dispatch would so through in the
regular way. then took the dispatch
back TO Dr. Barthelme and told him
what Secretary Daniels had said. That
was all there was to IT,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
Guarding Only Neutrality

The rules governing the wireless CEN
sorship prescribe that there shall be no
interference with free communication,
except when neutrality may be violated
by the sending of dispatch. The only
way in which neutrality could be vio-
lated would be BY the dispatch Of mill
tary information, such as the move
ments of war vessels or of merchant
craft. This information would be val
liable if picked up by submarine or
cruiser
The question now interesting Wash
ington is why Mr. Daniels thought il
advisable to blue pencil the name Of
Mr. BRYAN. News of Mr. Bryan's move
ments, it is believed, would be of little
if any value to belligerent ships at sea.
As Mr.. Daniels has made no explana-
tion of his curious role, the belief is
gaining ground that ne took more than
a mere censor's interest in the peace
propaganda.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
British Bombs Kill 16 Skaters

Berlin, Feb. If (by wireless to Say
ville).-A dispatch from Bruges, Bel
gium. to the Overseas News Agency
ssys that sixteen children were killed
last Saturday by bombs dropped oy
British ayiators IN a crowd OF skaters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
PARIS EMBASSY READY
FOR BREAK WITH AUSTRIA
Ordered TO Prepare 10 Turn Over
yienna's Interests TO Switzerland
lBy t.bl. to TIE TnOunsl

Paris. Feb. l4-By orders Of the
Washington government, the American
Embassy here has made all arrange
ments 10 transfer the handling or
Austro- Hungarian affairs in France to
the Swiss Legation. Ambassador. Sharp
made injuries at the Foreign 0dics.
and was told that such a move was se'
ceptable 20 the French authorities.
Preparations have been made at the
embassy 70 effect the transfer WITHIN
two hours after notice Is received.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
SWITZERLAND FORCED
TO ISSUE FOOD CARDS

Benc. Feb. l4.-Meatlcss
days. sugar cards. rice cards
and restricted hotel menus
are being resored to by the
Swiss government Food
,tufs are becoming more
scarce as a result Of the new
naval blockade. Measures
are being taken 10 reduce
everywhere the use. OF ilIu-
minsting gas 10 save coal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
Crew Is Saved
as U-Boat Sinks
u. S. Schooner
Eight Americans on Vessel De.
shoyed by Austrian Subma-
rine, Says Dispatch

Rome, Feb. 14.-The Lyman NJ.
Law, four-masted American
schooner, was sunk February II of
the coast of Sardinia by a submarine,
according to Stefani dispatch from
Cagliari to-day.
The crew of twelve. of whom eight
are Americans, have been landed al
Cagliari. The vessel was loaded with
agricultural machinery, the dispatch
adds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
Message, Not Printed,
Went to Government

Washington, Feb. 14.-The more the
American participants in the German
peace drive of last week attempt ex-
plantations the more the mystery grows.
There were at least three American cit
liens involved in the Bernstorff-
Barthelme propaganda William Jen-
nings Bryan, George W. Kirchwey and
Josephus Daniels.
The discovery to-day that the
Cologne Gazette" did not print the dis
patch which Mr.. Barthelme sent after
Mr.. Bryan's name had been expunged
at the suggestion of Mr.. Daniels, as
censor of the wireless, is taken here as
confirmation of the belief that it was
not intended for the newspaper az all,
but was, in fact, a disguised official
message from Count Won Bernstorf to
his government.
Mr.. Bryan has denied everything eX
cept that an American citizen ap-
preached him as to means of getting
peace communication through to Ger
many, and that he advised him to see
Daniels, who is in charge of the wire
less.
Daniels Admits Kirchwey Interview
But Mr. Daniels admits that not only
he himself but the other t'po gentlemen
had part in the affair. DR.. Kirchwey
went 10 see him, either on Sunday, Feb
ruary d, or Monday, February 5, he
says, bearing a letter from Mr.. Bryan
and a copy of the Berthelme message.
DR.. Kirchwey had spent several hours
with Mr.. Bryan on Sunday.
IL appears established, therefore, that
Mr.. Bryan and DR.. Kirchwey had full
knowledge of the Barthelme dispatch.
II is possible that they did not know
its real character as an official docu-
ment, but considered it a bona fde
newspaper telegram.
But Mr.. Daniels's part in the affair
excites more curiosity than anything
else, because Mr.. Daniels is an official
of the government, and presumably
had no interest in the matter beyond
that compelled by his duty as wireless
censor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15

Berne. Feb. l4.-Christian n. Herter,
formerly an attache OF the American
Embassy in Berlin, but who was lent by
Ambassador Gerard TO Brand Whitloek,
the American Minister to Belgium, ar
rived in Berne to-day, after having been
arrested by German petty officials at
Mavence and having been subjected to
much other annoyance IN leaving Bel
gium.
Mr.. Herter said to-day that ne had
applied for his passports February .,
but was kept waiting until February y.
When he had to change trains at May
cnce he was seized and locked up for
most of the night When he was re-
leased. after repeated protests. he was
ordered to cross the boundary by 3
o'clock This. he said, he did, with the
customary difficulties at the frontier
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
Germans Order
American Flag in
Belgium Lowered
Whitlock Coerced and Relief
Workers Held as
Prisoners

Berne. Feb. If (by United Press
German authorities in Belgium ordered
Brand Whitlock, American Minister 10
Belgium, 20 lower the American flag
over the Legation at Brussels, have
stopped all of Whitlock's attempts TO
communicate with Washington and are
holding all American relief workers as
prisoners.
Gustave Herter, son Of a New York
artist and special attache of the
Berlin Embassy, arriving here to-day,
brought this news to eX-Ambassador
Gerard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
National Possession for L. S.

"How high tribute this was no one
.a, nerhaps understand who has not
had actual experience OF war condi-
,;ons but the American people may be
.nnGdent that these American citizens
ieayc behind them in Europe a reputa-
,ion which America may count as a ma
81 do not speak Of the financial help
,,bich the American people have given
Sor ,elief, because this is sort Of fare
,seli speech. But ! am sure that we
Nd d not say farewell 10 American in
terest in the work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
Berlin N0U Defiant;
American Ship Sunk;
U-BOQt War FQilinQ
RECORD OF U-BOAT
WAR FOR IA DAYS

The results Of the German sub
marine campaign 10 date are as
foiioIcs:
REPORTED SUNK YESTERDAY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
GERMAN TROOPS DEPART
FROM DUTCH FRONTIER
Army Designed to Awe Holland Is Sent
Elsewhere.

Amsterdam, Feb. l4.-The majority
of the German troops recently concen-
trated on the eastern border of Hol-
land have now disappeared from the
towns along the frontier, according to
reports received by the "Handelsblad.' v
A recent dispatch from Copenhagen
said that the concentration along the
Dutch frontier had been timed to put
pressure on Holland and prevent efec-
tive protest when the unrestricted sub
marine war was announced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15

THE GREESBRIEh - white sulphur
sn,,nes. West Va Ideal time for the
,.,,5e only one night from New York
--AdYt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
Hoover's Work
Asset to u. S.,
Cecil Declares
British Minister in Farewell to
Retiring Americans Praises
Efforts

London, Feb. 14.-On the occasion OF
the withdrawal of Americans of the
Commission for Relief in Belgium from
Belgium and Northern France, Lord
Robert Cecil. who as Minister of Block
ade has been brought into intimate
contact with them, declared to-day that
Herbert c. Hoover, chairman of the
commission, and his colleagues would
leave reputation which the United
States could count on as national pos
session in future years.
"The withdrawal of the Americans
will be very sincerely regretted by the
Entente Allied govenments,' said Lord
Robert. THE commission still goes on
in the hands Of its other neutral mem
bers, but you know how in practice the
organization of the relief commission
was created by and depended upon Mr..
Hoover and his American colleagues.
Many Misgivings at First
when the first proposals were made,
in October, 1914, for the Importation OF
foodstufrs into Belgium after the fall
Of Antwerp, those proposals were di-
rectly counter TO the very ordinary die
tates Of military prudence. The natu-
raj feeling Of the people here was, and
long continued to be, that the Germans
were in complete control Of Belgium.
They asked, How could dozen or two
neutrals safeguard the supplies i'm
ported? It was only with great ankle
ties and misgivings that we consented
TO allow the importations, and ] some
times doubt whether the proposal ever
would have been made or our consent
given if we had known how long the
work would have to last or the extent
10 which it would grow.
"Yet, in spite Of this, the work has
gone on uninterruptedly for twenty
eight months. and has grown from small
beginnings into an undertaking which
may literally be called gigantic. Now,
the only thing which has made this
possible has been the absolute conti-
dence which Mr.. Hoover and his col
leagues have inspired in the Allied gov
ernments. They have been in most
difficult position and have borne the
heaviest responsibilities that could pos
sibly fall 10 the lot OF an neutrals, but
there mas peen absolute frGnkness in
tbeir discussions. and their energy in
carving out their undertaking led US
20 rely absolutely on their word and
their ability.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
COMPARTMENT CARS TO AUGUSTA

Atlantic Coast LIne, 10 .. NJ Wsu = = " -
-AdNG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15

na BRUsHs KUMYss II A GREAT
friend 10 the stomach.--AdvL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
WEA II E r

c,ondv to-day, followed by snow or
-, Tomorrow, probably clear
mo and colder. Increasing east
Winds to-day, shifting to strong
northwest by tomorrow.
Pull Report on Page 12
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
Arming Of Ships
Is Believed Near;
Guns Now Here
President May Go Before Con-
gress on Defence
Question
By STEVENSON II. EVANS

Washington. Feb. IA deci-
sion as to the arming OF American
merchantmen cannot be long delayed.
The governments announcement
will be based on policy rather than
upon right-there is no question as
to the right to ARMAND 1t is
thought by the State and Navy De-
partments to be imminent.
The heavy concentration OF naval
guns and ammunition at New York
and other ports on the Atlantic Sea-
board is declared to be a prepared
ness" measure. THE object" said
one in authority to-day, lis to be
able to equip quickly auxiliary naval
vessels as we'll as merchantmen fly
ing the American flag He empha-
sized "as well as"
Wants To BE Cautious
The question of policy which
President Wilson is pondering con-
Germs the whole question of the rela-
tons of the United States with the
German Empire and its Allies. The
President appears to be hesitatlng
because ne Believes that the armed
ship problem is only part of the
main problem, as is the question OF a
break with Austria, Turkey and
Bulgaria.
The Administration has wished TO
appear deliberate and cautious. But 1t
was stated several times IN the Cabinet
meeting yesterday that it could not az
ford to give Germany the impression
that its deliberation was based on fear.
The President is said to wish to take
to Congress the question Of armlng
merchant ships. because il is step
that may make war unavoidable. There
is no legal requirement for this how
ever
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-15
Agfeed on Examinations

what parts did he suggest
ssssd N''""'S
v,si.fi J don't @ikc 20 mention for
.s,,,.,,hii'n They we're parts that for
~, pss y fsasous ought 10 come out. In
secretary Daniels thought there
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-24
COMPANIES, AND UNIT
OF WEST VIRGINIA REGI-
MENT AT CAMP SHELBY

Hattiesburg, Miss, August 22-Five
companies Of infantry and one of cav
airy are in their permanent training
quarters at Camp Shelby tonight Of
ficers at the camp believe this is the
only national guard camp in the ma
ton that tonight contains troops as
signed to its permanently.
The first unit to arrive was Com
pany A. Fourth Indiana Infantry,
from Rushville, Captain ]. H. Kipling-
er commanding Then came two Ken
lucky units, Company c, of the Sec
ond Infantry, the Lexington home Or
ganization, Captain F. w. Staples, and
Company A, Third Kentucky Infan-
try, the Bowling Green organization,
with Captain Cooper Smith in COM
mand. Company C, First West Vir-
ginia Infantry, Buckhannon, with
Captain ]. C. Berry commanding, was
next to arrive. Then came Company
F. First Indiana Infantry, from Gary,
and Troop A, First Separate Squad
ron, Indiana Cavalry.
All the units are well equipped, eX-
cept the Rushville Qnd.) company,
which arrived without tents or cots.
The camp site is ready in every de-
tail, except lights.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-24
Colds, Sore Throat,
Etc.

Whatever remedy the physician
may prescribe or you may take, be
careful that the germ is not passed
on to other members of your family
Avoid an empidemic.
This can usually be ACCOMPLISHED
by keeping everything antisepatically
clean with 20 Mule Team Powdered
Boric. Make quantity Of boric wat
er, as indicated by directions on the
package, and everybody in the family
use it freely as mouth wash and
gargle.
A little warmed may be snuffed up
the nose occasionally for germ killing
purposes.
Leading druggists sell 20 Mule
Team Boric.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-24
SECOND TRAINING CAMP AT FIT.
HARRISON TO BE COMMENDED
by LIEUTENANT COL
ONEL READ

FIT. Benjamin Harrison, Ind, Au-
gust 22-Lieuteant Colonel Alvan
Read, formerly of the Ninth United
States Infantry, was notified today
he will command the second student
officers training camp at Fit. Benja-
min Harrison, which begins next
Monday.
Lieutenant Read was one Of the in
structors attached to the Eighth
Training Regiment, composed of men
from Ohio and West Virginia. Lieu
tenant Colonel Gignilliat is to be the
senior instructor
General Glenn leaves for Chilli
Gothic Friday. General Glenn was at
Culver today reviewing the academy
troops.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-24
ARMY EXEMPTION DENIED TIC
BRYANT WASHBURN, WHOSE
WIFE, TOO, APPEARS IN
MOTION PICTURES

Chicago, ILL.,, August 22-Bryant
Washburn. widely known notion
picture actor, must serve in the ma
tional army, Major b. M. Chipperfleld
representing the Provost Marshal
General, ruled today.
Washburn, who had passed the ply
steal examination, claimed exemption
on the ground that he had a wife and
child dependent upon him.
Secret Service agents learned, Ma
jor Chipperfield said, that Washburn
had bank account of $500, and that
his wife, who was Mabel Forrest, an
actress, had appeared in pictures be-
fore and after the birth of their child
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-24

FEMININE Condolences
should include mutual self help. If
you have been greatly benefited by
our system of dry cleaning why don't
you so inform your friends, who may
be in a similar predicament? People
unacquainted with the triumphs of
dry cleaning often discard valuable
possessions because they are unaware
Of what 1t can accomplish.
MRS. CARRIE BREEZE.
20 East Second Street. Phone ga.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-24
COOPER REFUSES TO SERVE On
KENTUCKY ELECTION BOARD
JACKSON ALSO MAY RE.
JECT OFFER

Louisville, KY, August 22-Coinci-
dent with the receipt Of information
here that ]. Sherman Cooper has noti-
fled Governor Stanley that he is I'M
willing to serve as a member of the
State Election Commission the report
was spread here that Tom M. Jackson
Of Lebanon, the third man on the list
of five recommendation made to the
Governor, is loath to accept the post.
The names remaining are those of w.
C. Hanna, of Shelbyvillle, and Will
liam Gilman, Of Scottsville, both of
whom are affiliated with the bone-dry
faction Of the Republican party.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-24
TINE Is THE TEST
The Testimony Of Maysville People
Stands the Test.

The test of time is what tells the
tale. The public soon finds out when
misrepresentation are made, and
merit alone will stand the test Of
time.
Maysville people appreciate merit
and many months ago local citizens
publicly endorsed Doan's Kidney Pills
they do SO still. Would a citizen make
the statement which follows unless
convinced that the article was Just as
represented? Below is testimony such
as the sufferer from kidney ills Is look
ing for.
Fred Dresel, tailor and justice of the
peace, 1898 e. Second ST., Maysville,
says: 81 was troubled by inflammation
of the bladder and annoyance from
my kidneys. The kidney secretions
burned in passage and often were re-
tarded. had severe pains across the
small Of my back which greatly inter-
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Pills, which | got at Wood & Sons
Drug Store, gave me prompt relief"
Mr.. Dresel gave the above statement
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IA, 1916, he added 81 have had the
same faith In Doan's Kidney Pills to-
day as ever, for haven't had any trou-
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