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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09
ATTACKS BY KAISER
AT RIGA REFUSED
PETRoGRAD REPORTS FREQUENT
soRTIEs ALONG EAST FRONT
ARE DISPERSED.
MANY TRENCHES RECLAIMED
Counter Attack Drives Teutons From
Positions Won in AssauIt-Fir-
ing Goes on Along the Ru-
manian Front

Petrograd.-Strenuous efforts were
made by the Germans Sunday tc
storm Russian defenses in the north
near the Riga region. Official repor,
says that Notwithstanding repeated at
tacks these efforts failed. Following
is the announcement:
'Russo-Galician front: After a VIC
lent artillery bombardment of our
trenches before daybreak the Ger
mans attacked along the eastern Dor.
der of Tirul swamp, but were dis.
persed. At about Z o'clock in the
morning, after further artillery prep
arations, the Germans resumed the
offensive. They were again dispers-
ed.
"The Germans made several fur
Their attempts against our positions
between the Tirul swamp and the
river Aa, but their attacks were frus-
trated promptly by our fire.
Counter Attack Wins.
After fierce artillery preparations
the Germans took the offensive at
about o'clock in the morning east
of the Kalnzem road, but were ar
rested by our fire. At $3.50 the enc
my repeated his attacks with consid-
cradle force east of the Kalnzem
road. He succeeded in breaking into
several of our trenches, but as a
result of a counter attack against his
flank our position was restored at
about IL o'clock. Our troops then
attacked enemy forces which had as
sembled northeast of Kalnzem. The
Germans. however, would not. accept
battle. They took to flight and our
returned to their own
trenches.
"Rumanian front: An exchange Of
fire is taking place.
Caucasian front: The snowstorm
continues. Our scouts are making re-
commissioners"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09
TWO HUNDRED AMERICANS
KILLED BY SUBMARINES
Heavy Toll Taken by German Divers
in Two Years-Most Of Them on
Unarmed Merchant Vessels.

Washington.-Two hundred Ameri-
cans, at least, probably more. have
gone to their deaths through German
and Austrian submarine operations.
Most of the Americans lost were
travelling in unarmed merchant ships
and, under the practices of inter
national law and humanity, believed
themselves safe. More than 1000 cit
liens of other nationalities lost their
lives in the same attacks, but they
compose only part of the toll of
life taken by submarine warfare. The
ships lost, on which the Americans
met death. are only fraction Of the
number sent to the bottom by torpe-
does, most of them without warning.
The cases which involve the Uni
ted States and Germany are primarily
those in which American life was
lost or endangered.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09
WHAT
THE BREAK
MEANS

Breaking Of diplomatic relations
does not mean war, but It may
lead to war.
Modern diplomatic history of the
world shows no instance where a
diplomatic break has not resulted
in war.
Rights of Germans In v. s. and
Americans in Germany are unaf-
fected by break.
No treaties are terminated or
suspended unless either nation de-
cides to terminate them, which
under international law calls for
a years notice.
German and American consuIs
continue to perform their respect.
i've duties, but not under supervi.
sion of diplomatic officers.
There is no change in CONNER
ciai relations.
Only under certain circumstan
ces may sequestration or confisca
ton Of property either in U. s. OF
Germany be affected.
German ships in American ports
95, may be taken, but German
owners must be compensated uIti.
mateIy.
Mails will continue to move un.
der the Geneva convention.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09
MINING NOTES

The stockholders of the Black Bear
Consolidated Mining Co., Ltd, of Wal
lace, Idaho, voted to increase the cap.
itai stock of the company from ST..
100000 to $2,o00,000.
The regular monthly dividend of
$7s,15O was declared by the Caledonia
Mining Co. at it's office in Kellogg,
Idaho. Payment will be made on Feb
ruary 5. This declaration Is at the
rate of cents share and will raise
the disbursements to $1,950,781.
The new mill of the Federal Mining
and Smelling Co. on the North Star
property, Wood River country of Ida
no, is improving in performance, ac-
cording to a report from HALEY. In
the first two or three weeks Of this
month it produced three carloads Of
zinc ore and a carload Of lead that
were sent to market, the zinc to Okla
home and the lead to Denver. Other
lots are being prepared for shipment.
Production from the Douglas mine
of Pine creek, Occur d'Alene region,
aggregated 20 carloads in December,
but only four carloads were moved, as
the result of car shortage. Thirty
tons daily are being hauled from the
mine. A large tonnage has accumu-
lated at the Pine creek loading spur.
The Anaconda Copper Mining Co., op-
Grating on the property under lease,
paid royalty of $500 to the Douglas
company for the ore taken in Decem-
Der.
Metal Market.
The metal exchange quotes lead,
1925 asked. Spelter, unsettled; spot,
East St. Louis delivery, 9%@9Ac.
Copper, firm; electrolytic, first, sec.
ond and third quarters, $20.50032.50.
Bar silver, 76Mc.
Tin unsettled; spot, $47.50@50.
Iron, steady and unchanged.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09
General Trade Conditions.

Dun's Review says: After natural
lull the momentum of business in
creases, though there is no repetition
of the feverish buying recently wit
messed. Both domestic and foreign re-
quirements, notwithstanding previous
heavy purchases, remain extensive,
but competitive bidding has largely
subsidized and the general situation is
clearly more wholesome. Doubts re-
garding future supplies cause hest
fancy in many quarters. Delivery
problems do not appreciably lessen.
Weekly bank clearings, Salts, 1924, 4O2.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09
PACIFIC COAST NEWS

Oregons anti-alien land bill was
withdrawn from the legislature.
G. Stossel, member of the crew Of
the steamer Cordova, was found fro
zen to death at Juneau, Alaska, re-
Gently.
A fire started by Pere Silvola, an
insane man, did $25O,O0O damage re-
Gently to the Clatsop Mill company's
lumber plant near Astoria, Ore.
John Davis, fireman, was killed,
j. H. Dalzell, engineer, had his right
arm broken, when Salt Lake route
engine was wrecked near Keenbrook.
Cal. in Cajon pass.
Several millions of dollars were
shipped to Seattle recently by the
federal reserve and other banks of
San Francisco, to aid in stabilizing
the situation brought about by three
banks closing their doors.
Bond for $4,000 was obtained for
Harry J. SPANIEL. who was acquitted
after his trial at San Angelo, Texas,
on charges of killing his wife, and
he was given his release to await
hearing IN charge of having killed
Lieut.. Colonel M. G. Butler of the
Sixth cavalry, U. s. A.
Calls 1t "Frame-up."
San Francisco.-Charges that Israel
Weinberg was offered $4,000 to frame
up evidence against Thomas ]. Moo
ney, on trial here for the bomb muir
ders last July, were hurled in court
by, Attorney w. Bourke Cochran, the
chief of counsel for Mooney.
Cockran's charges created intense
excitement. He followed it up by
declaring that the entire case of the
prosecution was conspiracy against
Mooney, Weinberg, Edward Nolan,
Warren K. Billings and Mrs. Rena
Mooney, all defendants. They are
under indictment for murder as the
result of bomb explosion during
preparedness day parade which kill
ed 10 persons.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09
# AMERICAN LIFE
TAKEN, THEN WAR
GERMANY AND AUSTRIA TOLD
A FEW THINGS BY PREsl-
DENT WILSON,.
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS OFF
We Recall Gerard From Germany and
Give Bernstorff His Passport to
Leave-Spain Handles Our
End, Switzerland Theirs.

Washington.-President Wilson has
broken off diplomatic relations with
Germany and warned the kaiser that
ruthless sacrifice of American lives
and rights means war.
Similar action is waiting for Aus.
tria when she notifies this govern.
ment that she joins in the campaign
Of unrestricted submarine warfare.
The president made formal an
nouncement of his action to the coun-
try and to the world Saturday at a
joint session of congress-
Passports have been handed to
Count Won Bernstorff; Ambassador
Gerard with all his staff and all
American consuls have been ordered
out of Germany. All German consuls
in the United States are expected to
withdraw that the severance of re.
lations may be complete.
American diplomatic interests in
Berlin have been turned over to
Spain; German diplomatic interests
in the United States have been taken
over by Switzerland. Foreign diplo-
matte interests which the United
States had in charge in Germany
have been turned over to various
neutrals.
War Has Always Followed.
Two years of diplomatic negotia.
tons marked with frequent crises
and attended with the loss of more
than 200 American lives on the high
seas have eliminated with an act
which in all the history of all the
world has always led to war. Every
agency of the American government
has been set in motion to protect
the country against acts of German
sympathizers. These moves are of
necessity being kept secret.
With the notice of the severance
of diplomatic relations the United
States sent to Berlin for the imme-
date release of ga Americans taken
from ships captured by German raid
ers in the south Atlantic.
Congress to Rush Laws.
At the request of the president con
gress, Immediately after hearing his
address, began work on new laws
framed by the department of justice
to check conspiracies and plots
against the United States which car
not now be reached under existing
statutes.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09
OFFER NINE MONTHS
TO LEAVE GERMANY
Berlin Government Likely to Propose
That Germans Here Also Be Given
Same Time to Close Business.

Berlin, Feb. 5.-The Associated
Press learns authoritatively that Ger
many will propose to Ambassador &C.
rard a special reratification of the
Prussian-American treaties of 1899 and
1928, allowing nationals in case OF
war nine months in which to settle
their affairs and leave hostile coun
tries"
This step would positively insure
in America against internment If hos
tilities break out and would prevent
a precipitate exodus from either coun
try such as was general in Europe
when the war begun.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09
Wilson Urges Nations.

Washington.-Bes breaking of
diplomatic relations with Germany
President Wilson has made a bold
stroke to range the moral force OF
all other neutral countries along with
that Of the United States in the in
terest of peace.
The president has suggested to all
the other neutrals that they break
off diplomatic relations with Germany
as the United States has done, and
he expects all American diplomats in
these countries to report immediate.
iy how the suggestion Is received.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09
Army and Navy Ready.

Washington.-With every precau-
tionary measure now thought advis-
able already taken, the army and ma
Wy departments awaited Sunday eve
ming further developments that may
call for measures to protect Ameri-
can rights at sea by force. So far no
steps of actual war preparation have
been taken.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09
"a AM so SORRY" SAYS
AMBASSADOR BERNsToRFF
But He Is Not Surprised at Actio,
Taken of the United States
Was Only Course.

Washington.-The eyes of Count
Won Bernstorff, German ambassador,
moistened when he received the news
that relations had been severed.
II am so sorry" he said. Glow
ever, expected it. There was moth
ing else for the United States to do.
l wonder how I am to get home?"
Count Won Bernstorff earlier in the
day had said he believed that even
If break should come President Will
son would continue his efforts to re
store peace to the world, possibly
through the Swiss government.
T. Many attaches of the embassy i'm
mediately began preparing to remove
their personal effects. The clicking
of typewriters ceased and clerks stop
ped working to talk of possibilities
of war and how they were going tc
get back to Germany.
Looks for War.
In the mind Of every person in the
embassy there is now and always
has been the conviction that the sew.
erance of diplomatic relations be.
tween the United States and Ger.
many could be followed by nothing
else than war. They all feel that
the first American life lost as a re.
suit of the new submarine situation
will bring the crash.
Aid Bernstorff In Leaving.
Washington, Feb. 6.-Arrangements
are being made for all German con.
suls and consular officials in the Uni;
ted States to accompany Count Won
Bernstorff and the German embassy
staff out Of the country. The whole
party-more than 300 in all-probably
will 60 via Cuba and Spain.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09
NEWSPAPERS IN BRAZIL
SAY KAISER GONE MAE
"Has Declared War Against Entire
World" Says one-Advises the
Taking of Steps.

Rio Notwithstanding on the
new German note, the newspaper {
Noticia says:
Germany has declared war against
the entire world. The German men
ace will bring in its wake the inter
vention of North America and con
sequently that of South America
North America undoubtedly will play
a decisive role in the conflict"
The Epoca says:
Emperor William has gone mad
Now there are to be no more neu
trails. The entire world will revolt
against morbid Prussianism."
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09
Congress Orders Submarines.

Washington.-Imme construc-
ton of 100 submarines. 80 for coast
defense and 20 for fleet operations.
are proposed in special bill intro
duced by Senator Poindexter at the
capital. These would be in addition
to the 18 submarines proposed in the
regular naval bill now pending in the
house.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09
MAY SEIZE |NTERNED
SHIPS ON THIS SIDE
CREWS IMPRISONED IN IsoLA-
TIoN BARRACKS TO AVOID
TROUBLE FROM THEM.
NAVY DEPARTMENT IN CHARGE
Attempt Made to Sink U. s. Torpedo
Boat Destroyer by German Sym
pathizers-Four American
Boats Depart

Philadelphia-Th German auxil-
larry cruisers Kronprinz Wilhelm and
Prinz Eitel Frederick, informed at
the Philadelphia navy yard were seiz-
ed by order of the navy department
and their crews imprisoned in an iso-
lation barracks.
An attempt was made to scuttle
the United States torpedo-boat de-
stdoyer Jacob Jones, by opening sew
eral OF her seacocks at the Philadel-
phla navy. yard, according to unoffi-
cial, but reliable reports. Officials
at the yard refused either to confirm
or deny the reports, pointing out
that upon instructions from Washing
ton strict censorship had been
placed upon all activities at the navy
yards throughout the country.
An officer of the Jacob Jones, It
was said, found that the ship was
listing heavily to port as she was be-
ing towed from her anchorage in the
Delaware river to dock and all per-
sons aboard were detained and ques-
toned. The chief machinist's mate,
whose identity was not disclosed, was
arrested and placed in irons on one
of the battleships. Whether the pris-
oner is a German sympathizer or a
fanatic is not known.
Disregarding the new sea peril an
nounced by Germany, four steamers.
one flying the American flag, laden
with munitions and the others rich
cargoes destined for the war zone,
sailed from here Saturday.
Guarding Virginia's Coast.
The coast guard cutter Yamacraw
has gone alongside the German prize
ship Appam and it is thought the
German prize crew will be taken off
Immediately.
Two torpedo boat destroyers join
ed the superdreadnaught Arkansas off
the Virginia capes in emergency duty.
Only Guard informed Boats.
New York.-Officers and crews Of
the 25 German steamships which
have been self-detained here since
the outbreak of the European war
were ordered late Sunday to remain
on board their vessels. At the same
time the guard of customs officials
about the piers virtually was doubled
while police ordered visitors to keep
away from the approaches of the
DOCKS
Transfer 1000 Germans to Port.
New York, Feb. 5.-Nearly 1000 Of
ficers and men, remnants of the crews
OF the Is German merchant ships that
were laid up here at the beginning Of
the war, are being transferred to Ellis
Island this afternoon.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09

Found Kettle of Gold.

Seven thousand dollars in gold was
the treasure John Rugowski, a truck
farmer, found hidden two feet under
ground while working in his garden
near Manitowoc. Wis. He struck an
old iron kettle with a shovel, and
digging it up, carelessly cast it aside,
when he spied the glittering money.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09
Killed in Chicago Explosion.

Chicago.-Two three-story build
ings collapsed Friday when gas
explosion occurred in them, and 1t
is believed more than score of per-
sons are buried in the ruins. Windows
in houses and apartment blocks for
several squares were shattered.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09
Congress Was Anxious.

Observation-Disclosures, aroused to
patriotic support of the president,
calmly awaited developments Sunday
in the diplomatic breach with Ger
many.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09
Chicago lie Getting Easy.

Chicago.-Three armed men seized
the superintendent and paymaster Of
the Appleton Electric company last
Thursday and took $4,000 of payroll
money from them. The thieves es-
capped in a waiting automobile.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09
German Socialists Kick.

Socialist members Of the municipal
council OF Neukoelin, Berlin's most
important suburb, made a vigorous de-
mand that some effort be made to re-
lieve the food shortage.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09
AUSTRIAN FREleHTER WRECKED
informed Ship Put Out of Commits
sion-other Boats Guarded.

New York.-Coincident with the
publication of the news of the rup-
ture with Germany, the Austrian
freighter Himalaya, which has been
lying in Newark bay. an estuary OF
New York harbor, was put out of
commission.
The report had it that the piston
heads and other parts of her engines
had been smashed by crowbars and
axes.
Guard Piers at Boston.
Boston.-U. s. marshals were i'm
mediately ordered to the water front
for guard duty at the pier where six
German ships are locked.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09
Enslaxe 100000 of French.

Paris-Seven hundred thousand In
habitants Of the invaded regions in
the north OF France are engaged in
forced labor for the Germans.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09
Spends Most on Poor.

Switzerland, in proportion to its
population, spends more on poor re
lief than does any other country.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09
News Rocks Germany.

Copenhagen.-Germany was rocked
with the greatest excitement, which
coursed throughout the country be-
fore the United States break with
Germany was announced.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-09
NOTED PERSONS DIE

GAINESVILLE, Ohio.-Eaton s. Drone,
age IS, formerly on the editorial
staff of the New York Herald.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-17

Of the committal service. A large mum
Der Of townspeople and relatives attend
ed the services and thus showed thei"
high respect for Mr.. Aldrich
The high school has registered % stu
dents including the sub-freshman class.
About 20 Of these are new students
Principal Nelson Mitchell, Miss Florence
Hodges and Miss White of Greenfield,
the new domestic science teacher, to-
gether with Miss Sue Thompson, have
the school wei organized and in work
ing brder Cooking +Wfll 7Bt' tdHghe in
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-17

at the parish house on Tuesdays from 5
TO ) Q clock each week.
The funeral of Frank Z. Aldrich took
Place at the Unitarian church on Satur-
day afternoon at $50 clock. Rev. G.
/. Thompson Of the Unitarian church
ofiiciated. The Masonic ritual was al
ministered by members of Harmony
lodge Of which he was an officer Mrs.
II, &. Holton rendered appropriate or
gan music. The burial took place i'll the
Centre cemetery, where 20 Sir Knights
lof the Orange commandery had ehafB
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-17
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Legislature
many able
AS to only
citizen and in hopes that The
position additional facts about taken in
the articles will make The
Roformors columns for the
AS % we know he
a
Militia chief
things did
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building had been built 1895
of
at
of
Of tho United States.
The VERMONT NATIONAL BANK
Banking Series No. rs
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-17

the domestic science department this
year and next year sewing. These
branches are for junior and senior stu
dents only. Miss Parch, the new mu-
sic supervisor, called a meeting on Sat
urday at Alexander hall of all students
who were interested in organizing a
high school orchestra.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-17

It is now being suggested that Mt
Robson, one of the Hottest peaks in the
Canadian Rockies, be changed to Mt Cavell
in hgnQrrof .Ai.ss Editb GaEsll, for whom a
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-02-01
Marines Good Shots.

Washington, Jan. 23.---Dcclara.
tons that since the days Of from
tier life have passed, Americans
arc no longer entitled to their for
lncr fame as riflcmen are com
plctely refuted by statistics, say
officers Of the L. S. Marines.
These Officers recently compiled
data showing that splendid shoot
ing qualities are still characters
tie of American troops.
More than scventy-thrcc per
cent of the 6141 members of the
United States Marine Corps who
fired during 1916, on the fourteen
Marine Corps rifle ranges, are
qualified skilled riflemen. accord
ing to the table just compiled. Of
these sca-soldicrs, 92l, or fifteen
per cent, are expert riflemen:
1Ol4. or seventeen per cent, are
sharpshooters; and 251S. or for
ty-one per cent, are marksmen.
1t is doubtful if Leatherstock-
ing himself could outshoot them.
say the Marines.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-02-01
PUT BLAME ON WAR OFFICE
U. s. Alone Responsible for Delay
in Mobil1ing Guard on Border
General Organ Says-Reg-
ulars "Preiudiced."

Washington, Jan. 18.-Blame
for delay in mobilizing the nation
al guard for border service was
placed squarcly ON the War De.
partment today by Maj. Gen. John
f. Organ, commander of the
New York division of the militia
forces, in testifying before the
Senate subcommittee on univer-
sal service. Adjt. Gen. Louis w.
Stotcsbury of New York and
Capt. James T. Burns of the Third
Illinois Infantry joined in defend
ing the guard.
All three officers agreed in fav-
oring universal service legislation
although they had differing ideas
of how it should be applied. Gen.
cral Organ outlined a plan under
which boys would be required in
their nineteenth year to elect the
course of service they preferred,
whether in. the regular army, ma
tional guard or in some civil ca
pacity.
Generals Organ and Stotes-
bury declared the report on the
national guard mobilization pre-
pared by the militia bureau was
unfair to the state service. They |
disclaimcd any thought that army
officials had issued it for the pur-
pose Of discrediting and breaking |
down the guard, General Organ
saying the action was due to
conservative prejudice and ig-
norance of real conditions.
"Thc national guard was treat
ed by the War Department as a
volunteer force, not under the
scheme contemplated in the Ma
tional Defense Act,' said General
Stotcsbury.
Both generals said the greatest
was the fact that under
departmental regulations the
equipment to be provided by the
was not on hand in
he mastering places.