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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-25

che Il coniitto non 81 ripetera neil'avven-
ire. EHsn agFlunge che non O un seHreto
per alcuno che gil alieau preparaho per
Ia primavera uno sforzo collective che dovra
carnblare | termini della presente situazione
milltare. Quando duesto obiettivo sara rag
giunto e. probable che le idee del presl-
dente saranno prese come base per 10 trait
tative di pace.
Tn reparto dt truppe alpine austriache
opero' lunedf un attacco contro le linee
italiane ma fu respinto. II testo del rap
porto del generate Cadorna, pubblcato lerl
sera dal Minlstero della Guerra, dice
Nella zona del rasso di Tonale
lunedi' sern alcuni reparti dl skiatori
nemci tentarono di avvicinarsi allie
nostro poszoni Essi pcro' furono inn
mediatamente respnti dal nostro fuoco.
Sulla fronte del Trentlno 81 sono aVuu
Teri I soliti duell dl artigleria, lie
nostre batterie hanno dannegEiato al
cune poszloni di batterie del nemlco.
Sulla fronte dele Api Giulle lartl-
gleria e stata piu attiva ad est di
Gorizia ira Boneti ed II lago dt
Doberdo' sui Carso Alcuni proicttil
nemlci Colpirono un nostro espedale da
campo, ma non 81 sono avute vittime
Ieri sera II nemico lancio' un contrat-
tacco sui trincerament che moi
avevamo ripreso ad est d Gorilla, ma
fu ricacoiato indietro dal pronto in
tervento delle nostrc battere
Tciegra fano da Parigi che O. annunciato
ufTicialmento cola che sulla fronte della
Macedonia ri G. uvuta una relativa calma
causa di fortisslmo ncNicate, ma 81 sono
avute vivaci azloni di artiglerIa special
mente nella zona occupata dale force ita.
lane nella reglone d Gvegheli,
Notizlo giunte dalrAustrla Ginevra di-
como che II govcrno austriaco, allo scope di
evltare la bancarotta che semhrn immi-
nente, ha decso di prendere provvcdmenu
straordnarii. Alrlmperatore e. state sotto-
messo I'm decreto autoriSsant II governo
ad approprlarsl del uuarto dclle proprieta
PERSONAL private di tutu sudditl dell'im-
pcro. II governo darcbbe sua volta una
specie III ipotcca In forma di obbliga5ion che
10 stato si obbligherebbc redimero non
appcna la situazione finanspra 10 pcrmet-
tpSse.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-25
RAIDER IDENTIFIED; TWO
PRIZES HELP GERMAN
Rover Is Former Hamburg South
American Liner Caportegal,
Dispatches Say
BY CHARLES p. STEWART
Special cable Scrricc of the United Press
and ErcuinJ LCdgC"

Rl'ENOS AIRES. Ian. %.
Dispatches from Moutevdoo today de-
clared. on reliable information that the Ger
man raider has been identified as the former
Hamburg South American liner CaportegaL
The same source was authority for the
statement that the Caportegal is known to
have transformed two of her prizes into
auxiliary raiders
How identification Of the raider was made
did not appear in the Montevideo dispatches.
The CaporteEal was formerly engaged in
European trade between Buenos Aires and
Hamburg It is known she was in Ham
burg at the time Of outbreak Of the war.
LIoyd's Register lists the CaporteGal as Il
steel twn-screw steamship of 1918 tons.
built in 1903, and owned by the Hamburg
Sud-Amcrik Dampfschinahrts GesselsChaft,
registered at Hamburg She is iiO feet in
length.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-25
GUILTY IN FIRST DEGREE
Edward Cook Convicted of Wife Muir,
der-Verdict Recommends Life
Imprisonment

sfT. HOLLY, N. j., Jan 25-A verdict
OF murder in the first degree, with recom-
mendation for life Imprisonment, as al
lowed under New Jersey laws, was filed to-
day against Edward Cook, trial this
week for the shooting Of his wife at Bor-
dantown on November 10. The verdict was
. surprise 10 many people who heard the
ease. several having expected an acquittal
ia view OF the fact that nothing but cir
cun1sfantial evidence had been offered In
the trial. OF the prosecutions failure to
show a motive or reason for merder, and
81 Cooks uncontradicted claim that the
shooting was accidental
ina defense Immediately moved for a
neH trial and the application will be heard
January 81.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-25
TRIES TO WHIP A CAREFUL
John Kelly Nearly Succeeds, but Is Ar
rested at Lausdale

IANsDALE, Pa. Jan. 25.-DecIaring on
a trolley car between here and Norristown
that he could lick anybody In the car
John Kelly. Of WarnoCV street, Philadel-
phia. started a rumpus. The women In the
car ran TO the smoking compartment and
huddled there one passenger took eXCep-
ton. and Kelly was proving his assertion
when peacemakers interrupted They We're
beaten for their interest. When the car
arrived at Lansdale, Kelly was arrested by
Special officer j. B. Stevenson, OF the Le-
high Valley Transit Company He paid a
fine OF $3.50 for disorderly conduct, and is
held for a further hearing on charge OF
assault and battery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-25

NORTH WALES. Pa, Jan. 25.-The
annual meeting for the nomination of
officers for the local board Of trade " II he
held tonight in the borough council chamber
Members Of the board Of trade have been
busy the last week formulating plans for
stimulating interest in the body. The officers
will be elected at banquet to be held soon
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-25
POLAND FREE? NO,
TEUTONS DECLARE
Presidents Speech Called
Blow to Germans-Decry
No-Victory Idea
WANT sPoILs OF WAR
Wilson Address, However,
Creates profound impress
sion" in Berlin

london. Jan. 2s.--Tn special cable
frofn Amsterdam II is announced that
xrnonf the German newspapers commenting
on Pre.lden; Wilson's speech the Konische
voiks zenIng says
"One must be struck with blindness II
one does not feel that President Wilson
has a burning ambition to come forward
as tho leader OF new mankIndi that
America is Interested In the conclusion OF
tho war. There Is no satisfactory justitca-
tion for the comprehensive program OF IN
ternRtional activity which President VII
son has fram"d. We consider ,,,oto ,,
fective means - his disposition TO lnio-
duce his benevolent influence toward n
speedy ending Of the war.
1-be rhctuisch- westralische Zcitung says:
"p,, - withO,S victory means that lhe
great gains made by the Central Powers
due TO their military bravery would Simply
be taken away II demands a completely
independent Polar7 it means that TO.
land. liberated by German blood. would
10 placed in a situation to pursue q p"HeE
hostile to Germany.
The Journal agrees with 70 speech con-
cerninr the demand for the freedom or tne
seas and saws that when President VIII
son speaks of tile necessity Of great nations
gaining direct access to great sea routes
he virtually means that Belgium must re-
main in German hands
After referring to the miscarriage OF Ter
niany's peace offer and accusing the hh,
tente with the desire to rob the central
Powers. the Nolks Zetung says.
"Things are now again assuming new
aspect We fatty refuse to accept freSl-
dent wilson's watchword Peace without
victory and the intoerabie pretens1ons OF
President wilson's demand for united IN
dependent. autonomous Poland President
Wilson has not served tie cause OF peace
despite the great stress that IS lald upon
his words due to his exalted position. words
which appear to us dictated by an eN-
aggerated appreciation OF his own person
ality."
BERLIN, Jan. 25,-Pres.dent WILSON'S
note came as a very great surprise TO Ger
many. and created deep impression, which
to define. however. would seem rather am
cult at this early hour, CurtousIy enough
the German version was forwarded from
Vienna to Berlin, where it arrived in time
enough for the evening papers to print.
Some Berlin papers. however. made thelr
own transations from copies furnished by
Ambassador Gerard. In nearly every case
the headline in largest type, is wilson
for peace without victory" None Of the
papers offers any comment, which is due
to the late hour of the speech's arrival.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-25
It's because their
Turkish blend
is BALANCED

Balanced-that is what
makes Fatima's blend COM
Portable, both OhiLe yours
smoking and GttertOard, too.
The milder tobaccos in
this Turkish blend are SO
we'll balanced with the
richer, fuller-flavored leaves
as to entirely offset all "oily
heaviness'- the cause of
discomfort in SO many other
cigarettes.
And this very blending
which makes Fatimas so COM
Portable (and therefore so
sensible) is also just what
imParts that unusually good
Fatima taste.
But even so, you alone can
decide whether or not you
like Fatimas. That's easytO
settle-try them.
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-25
Amber Seeks Better Lighting System

AMBLER. Pa. Jan. 25--The Amber
borough council is studying the municipal
ptrcet lighting problem with a view of being
better Informed when the present street
,,bnirman w. s. Achuff has been in COM
,nunication with n dozen surrounding
boroughs. collecting full information on the
subject.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-25
Hosiery Maker Leaves S1,929, 900

READING, Pa, Jan. 26.--Jacob Nolde
who was member of the firm of Nolde &
Horst, operating here one of the largest
hosiery plants in the country, left an cs-
tate of $l.929,OOO, according to an inven-
tory filed with the Orphans Court.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-05-11
MEXICO REMAINS NEUTRAL
CABRERA PLEDGES NATION TO
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Letter to Secretary Lane Also Says
Southern Republic VIII Do
Nothing to Embarrass U. s.

Washington, d. C.--Luiz Cabrera,
Carranza's minister of finance, in a
letter to Secretary Lane, with whom
he sat on the Mexican-American COM
mission, pledges not only Mexico's
neutrality, but his governments in
tention to do nothing to embarrass
the United States in the war with
Germany. A part of Cabrera's letter,
made public by Secretary Lane, fol-
lows:
"All Mexicans who know and APP
preciate the United States are now
striving to keep Mexico absolutely
neutral in the present world conflict,
which, unfortunately, has extended to
America. Although l believe that the
war between the United States and
Germany will actually take place in
Europe and not in America, the Unit
ed States can be sure that the present
government in Mexico will do every
thing in its power to make the United
States feel absolutely confident that
there will be no reason to fear from
our side. Mexico has gone through a
civil war and there is nothing the
people desire more than to remain in
peace and without being engaged in
international war"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-05-11
GERMAN PAPERS ASK PEACE
Calls on People for United Efforts
to Win War Indemnity and
Territorial Expansion.

Amsterdam, Holland.-German pa
pers publish an appeal for a Ger
man peace" which is signed by a
large number Of unions and associa-
tons representing German agricultur-
al, industrial and economic interests.
The appeal says:
Demands for peace without a war
indemnity and territorial extension
must be regarded by all patriots as
depressing. paralyzing and shameful.
Our task is to protect our frontier
better, strengthen our influence at
sea and by extending our production
Of raw materials promote our industry
and insure our equipment for defense
OF the fatherland.
I'VE need ground for colonization
in order to strengthen our people and
increase our production Of foodstuffs.
Only such a peace, which is obtainable
only by a German victory, can bring
the German people the economic ale
Walton which it needs after the con-
clusion Of peace"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-05-11
H9LlERs DESTROY FOOD
STONE MAKES CHARGES IN u. S.
SENATE.
Buy Growing Crops in Field and Gar
den-Let II Roland Then
Raise Prices.

Washington, D. C.-Charging that
cold storage concerns in the United
States are actually destroying food
in their plants and on the farms, in
order to keep up prices, Senator Stone
Of Missouri suggested that the gov
eminent commander these plants
plants during the war or place them
under supervision.
Stones revelation came during a
wide range discussion of the embargo
provision of the Administrations es-
pionage bill.
Il am reliably informed-so reliably
that / believe it is actually true"
Stone said, that cold storage man
ayers not only take food out Of their
own plants and destroy II, in order to
keep up prices, but go out into the
country and buy food in field and gar
demand then allow it to rot in the
ground.
Should it not be made crime for
these and other buyers to destroy
healthful foods of any kind before
they had been properly inspected and
condemned?"
Taken with Senator Borah's strong
denunciation of the, packing interests,
1t is now obvious that the senate is
in the mood to take the most drastic
action in the history of the country to
curb speculation In the price Of food
stuffs.
That bills will be introduced en-
towering the government to com
mandeer packing and cold storage
plants during the war appeared as
sured.
The food situation is paramount in
the minds of the senate now. It ran
intermittently through the entire de-
bate.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-05-11
TREASON TALK HALTs STRIKE
Maehinlsts Working on Munitions Pre-
vented From Going Out by
Federal Threat.

New York, N. VA threatened
strike Of SO machinists at the torpedo
works of e. w. Bliss & Co., Brooklyn,
was prevented by the military authori-
ties, who threatened to prefer charges
Of treason against F. ]. Carney, the
strike leader, if he should call the
men from work. The company is man
ufacturing torpedoes for the United
States government and for the allies.
The machinists complained for sew
eral weeks Of their working hours and
have asked the company on more than
one occasion for Saturday afternoon
off with pay. The government con-
tract for the manufacture of torpedoes
specifies, it is asserted, that eight
hours work shall be done each day,
which would be impossible with hol-
iday on Saturday. The company re-
fused the demands, explaining the
situation
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-05-11
DRAFT FOR MEM
IN NEAR FUTURE
FIRST CALL FOR REGISTRATION
WILL PUT 100000 NAMES
ON ROLL.
so MANY FROM EACH STATE
New York Leads With $4,000 and
Nevada Lowest With 5Oo-sub-
sequent Drafts IN Same Pro
portion as First.

Washington. = Under the initial
draft to get 100000 men to make up
the first army for the war with Ger
many, New York viii furnish the
greatest number, 45,4S5, and Nevada
the lowest, 500 Judge Advocate Gen.
eral Crowder, in charge Of the regis
tration. estimated that some q, O0O, 900
men will be available under the initial
registration from whom selection will
be made
In addition to the state quota un-
der the initial draft, each state must
supply men to bring the national
guard and regular army up to war
strength. The regulars win need
10000 to bring their ranks up to the
war strength, while the national guard
will require at least 100000 to replace
vacancies.
The estimated totals, as prepared
by the war department statisticians
of the state quotas, as announced by
Gen. CTowder, are as follows.
Alabama, 11,149; Arizona, 1,155;
Arkansas, S,049; California, 12,64S;
Colorado, 1893; Connecticut, $50;
Delaware, 1.149; District of Colum-
bia, 1913: Florida, 4,49S; Georgia, 49,
1893; Idaho, 2,29S; Illinois, 1904; In
diana, 1892; Iowa, 12,4OS: Kansas,
9,s15; Kentucky, 12,44s; Louisiana. g.,
$50: Maine, 1888; Maryland, $685.;
Massachusetts,, 1898; Michigan, A.,
S42; Minnesota, 11,495; Mississippi o.
1876; Missouri, 1880; Montana, $500;
Nebraska, $500; Nevada, 500; New
Hampshire, 1922; New Jersey, 49,
679; New Mexico, 1890; New York,
45,845; North Carolina, 1890; North
Dakota, 3,44S; Ohio, 1926; Okla
homa, 300; Oregon, $500; Pennsyl-
vania, 41,378; Rhode Island, $500;
South Carolina, 1851; South Dakota,
S,45O; Tennessee, 1904; Texas, 2O,-
$50; Utah, 3,OS9; Vermont, 2,299; vir-
ginia, 11,4S5; Washington. STAT; West
Virginia. $685.; Wisconsin, 12,443;
Wyoming, 1850.
In all subsequent drafts It is ex--
pected that the above percentage Of
each 100000 viii be observed.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-05-11
DROP BOMBS ON GERMAN SOIL
Act Of ReprIsal at Treves for Recent
German Raids on open Towns
In France.

Paris, France.-French airplanes
dropped bombs on the town of Treves,
German, in reprisal for recent Ger
man raids on open French towns.
Treves is perhaps the Oldest town in
Germany. 1t is in Rhenish Prussia,
on the Mosel river, about 80 miles
north and east of Nancy. 1t is rich
in Roman ruins. Announcement Of
the raid said:
I'm reprisal for the bombardment of
Chalons and Epernay by German air
planes on the night Of April 1890, Ave
of our machines few over the town of
Treves, on which they dropped
number Of prOiectiles. All the shells
reached their detectives and FIRE of
great violence broke out in the center
Of the town."
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-05-11
ASK d. S. TO FIX FOOD PRICES

Chanute, Kan.--An appeal sent
to President Wilson by Chanute
Council No. 45S Of the United Com
mercial Travellers Of America, asks
that the government fix minimum
and maximum price on wheat corn,
sugar. butter and eggs, during the
period Of the war.
The suggestion also is made that
the grain exchanges throughout the
country be closed in order that there
be no speculation, money making or
manipulation.
The appeal acknowledges the dras-
tic nature Of the steps suggested, but
upholds them on the ground that in
this way only will millions Of families
be able to get through the war with
out suffering.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-05-11

proclamation for instructions as to q
convenient method of registration.
The wardens Of jails, penitentlariess
and reformatories should apply to tha
county or city clerk for instructions on
the sixth day.
Five days after the date of the pres+
ident's proclamation complete regula4
tons will be in the hands of all sheriffs
and Of the officials Of cities of over
10000 population.
The president is authorized to cal1
upon all public officers to assist in the
execution of the law. The plan is.
however, to rely on the people for the
proper execution of the law. 1t is e&-
pected that patriotic citizens will offer
their services free as registrars. Such
services viii be gratefully acknowl-
edged. Volunteers for this service
should communicate Immediately with
the proper official.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-05-11
BANKS ASKED TO COOPERATE
Secretary Authorizes Financial lnsti-
tutions to Receive Subscriptions
for the Bond Offerings.

Washington, Secretary McAdoo tele-
graphed the entire list of 27,513 nation
al and state banks and trust companies
in the United States, authorizing them
to receive subscriptions for the $1,000
100000 bond offering, enlisting their
cooperation, and requesting them to-
telegraph a rough estimate of the.
amount Of bonds each would take for
itself and it's patrons.
''You can render an invaluable serv-
ice to your country" Mr.. McAdoo told
the banks, "by receiving subscriptions
and cooperating with the federal re-
serve bank in your district"
Loan Subscriptions Pour In.
To all clearing house associations in
the country Mr.. McAdoo sent a tele-
gram in which he said:
1.-THE amount of the initial loan has
been determined by the needs Of the
government and not arbitrarily. The
enthusiastic and patriotic cooperation
of the banks and bankers of the coun-
try will guarantee the success of the
undertaking"
The result of the first announcements
Of the loan has been a deluge Of sub
scriptions, aggregating many millions.
Most of these came in by wire to the
treasury. Virtually every large city
and every state in the Union was rep
resented.
Lend $1oo,ooo,ooo to Italy.
Negotiations continued today with
representatives of the nations to-
which the United States is extending
credit. Count di Cellere, the Italian
ambassador, received the full amount
of the first $1OO,OOOOOO loan made by
this government to Italy.
Subscriptions to the second Offering
of treasury certificates were received
during the day by the federal reserve
banks Indications are that the secre-
tary will call for the proceeds within
a week, possibly few days.
The $1O0,0O0,O00 loan to France VIII
be turned over to Ambassador Jusser-
and, in whole or part, within a day or
so.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-05-11
NEW TYPE or SUBMARINE
Germany Reported to Have Monster
u-1oats-Over Twice the
Usual Size.

London, England--Germany has a
new type of submarine, $50 feet long,
according to the story told by John
Anderson Of Boston. survivor Of the
Norwegian tank steamer Hektona.
The Hektona was sheled and sunk by
one Of the ordinary type of subma-
rtnes, but after the crew had safely
lowered their boats, two other o.
boats. one Of the new and extraordi-
nary size, appeared in view.
The Hektona's crew were in open
boats for two days before being pick
ed up.
The usual length Of submarines h
from 40 to 225 feet.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-05-11
MAY CENTER IN WASHINGTON
Probability That One Committee WIFE
Purchase All Supplies Needed by
the Allied Countries.

Washington.-Cre Of central
purchasing committee in Washington
for all supplies bought in the United
States for the allied governments was
forecast here by Sir Hartman Lever,
financial expert Of the British war
mission. The committee will supplant,
J. P. Morgan & Co.
Discussing the world financial situa-
ton, the British expert expressed the
opinion that Germany will be PRACTICAL
ly bankrupt In the credit markets
after the war.
"0ur enemies" he said, ''for all their
boosted efficiency, have never had the
courage to face their financial prob
lens, with the result that when the
war is over they win be hard put to-
it."
The Teutonic governments having
pyramided one internal loan upon am
other, he explained, their interest
charges would be so great that he be-
lieved they would either have to repu-
date large part Of their debt or face
inability to buy the enormous quanti-
ties of material they would need for
reconstruction.
The allies, he added, had paid their
way III the war by the straightfor-
ward and natural means, by pouring
out their gold, by selling enormous
masses of American securities, by rails
ing loans" AS result, he predicted
that the end of the war would find the
allies in good shape financially, despite
their enormous permanent debts
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-05-11

Washington. Conferees on the army
bill agreed on a provision to pay 500
a month to men in training camps
seeking to qualify as members Of the
officers reserve corps.
Although the fun allotted quota OF
10000 men probably will be enrolled in
the officers training camps when they
open May Is, there still is 'plenty OF
loom for men Of the right qualities, =
the war department announced.
In q statement saying that each Of
the sixteen camps seemed assured Of
Its full allotment of $500 applicants
for commissions, the department APP
pealed for further recruits among men
Of proved ability.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-05-11
GERMANY BROKE AFTER WAR

Washington, D. C.--Sir Hartman
Lever, financial expert of the British
war mission, discussing the world
financial situation, expressed the opin-
ion that Germany will be practically
bankrupt in the credit markets after
the war.
''Our enemies" he said, for all their
boosted efficiency. have never had the
courage to face their financial prob
lens, with the result that when the
war is over they viii be had put to
It."
The Teutonic governments having
pyramided one internal loan upon an
other, will be compelled to repudiate
tremendous amount Of debt.