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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
Washington Glad
Lusitania Offer
Was Not Accepted
Settlement Might Have Made
Embarrassing Precedent in
Present Crisis
From The Tribune Bureau

Washington, Feb. 24.-lt was learned
at the State Department to-day that
the reason Of the refusal of the United
States to accept the tentative agree
ment in the Lusitania case and to make
IL a matter Of record was the appre-
hension that just such a situation a.
now exists nigh. come to pass, and
the settlement might be cited by Ger
many as an acceptance by this govern
ment of her allegation of the legality
Of the destruction Of the Lusitania,
with the attendant killing OF many
Americans.
1t was stated with considerable re-
lief by an Official to-day that had the
proposed Lusitsnis settlement been sc-
cepted by this government, it would
arise now 10 plague the country as a
deplorable precedent upon which Ger
many would attempt TO justify her
present submarine operations.
1t Is understood that the settlement
proposed contemplated the awarding
Of certain sums of money to the heirs
Of the Americans who persisted in that
disaster.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
Swedish Policy Called
PrO-German by Leader

London, Feb. 24.--In the course OF
a discussion in the Swedish Parliament
OIL submarine warfare and war insur-
ance, as reported by Reuters Stock
holm correspondent, Baron Adelswaerd'
former Minister of Finance, questioned
Premier Hammerskjold in regard TO
the action of the War Insurance Com
mittee in refusing to issue policies on
cargo ships bound for Great Britain
and France. =,
The Premier replied that such poll
cies had been granted until the est,
mated risks reached the limit set, ana
that the committee had accepted d
large number Of risks after February
in the cases OF cargoes OF foodstufs,
coal or other articles of vital lmpor-
lance. Furthermore, all vessels in for
eign ports bound for Sweden were IN
sured for the return voyage.
The Premier repudiated the insinua-
ton that Sweden was showing more
regard for Germany than for the
Allies. Baron Adelswaerd said that the
policy of the insurance committee had
exerted an unfavorable influence on
Sweden's foreign relations and had
made arrangements with Great Britain
mors dificuit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
DUTCH CARG0ES
WORTH 100000
Seven Ships Damaged or
Sunk by U-Boats Valued
at SS,000,000

German submarines, by torpedo at
tack and shell fire, yesterday damaged
or sunk sS,OOO,OOO in Dutch ships and
the :3,e0O,OOO in cargo which they car
ried.
Of the three that have already been
reported sunk, the Noorderdijk, Of the
Holland-America Line, and the Jacstra,
o. the Rotterdam Lloyds, each carried
$500. 900 worth OF grain from New YORK
for Rotterdam. The Gsasterland was
engaged in trade with South America
and was outward bound in ballast from
Amsterdam TO Buenos Ayres.
All OF the seven vessels were laid
open TO attack by the British ruling
which forced them to stop at some Eng
lish port. whether outward or inward
bound, for search. Apparently, most
of them were in Kirkwall or Falmouth
during the early days of Germsny's
sink on sight" campaign.
Tonnage of Ships Attacked 1880
The tonnage of the ships attacked
totalled $4,000. Latest figures avail
able say that the total tonnage sfoat
under The Dutch flag is 100000.
The cargoes on all the home
ward bound vessels were owned by and
consigned TO the Dutch government.
From 90 TO so per cent OF their total
capacity is required to be grain when
ever the ships sail from a United
States port. The government also die
tstes what the remainder of the cargo
shall be.
Of the vessels crippled b. shellfrr,
the Menado 10 owned by the Rotterdam
Lloyds, and the Bandoeng by the Royal
Dutch Lloyds. Each carried a million
dollar cargo of tobacco and other val
liable goods from the Dutch East
Indies. These were also consigned to
the Dutch government. The Zaandijk
is a Holland America liner and was en-
route from Rotterdam TO New York in
ballast. The Eemland was owned by
the Royal Dutch Lloyds and was also
bound from Rotte rdam TO New York.
Five Dutch Ships at Halifax
Five Dutch ships, carrying several
million dollars worth of grain and other
cargo, are now in Halifax Harbor,
where they are being examined by the
British authorities, according to ship
ping authorities here yesterday.
These vessels were tied up in New
York ports for some time after the
German submarine proclamation was
made public.
They sailed for Rotterdam only after
the Dutch and British governments had
made arrangements whereby the ships
could put into a Canadian port for
search, instead of risking the subma.
rine infested waters about kirkwall
and Falmouth. After leaving Halifax
they will not be compelled to touch at
the British Isles, and thus will avoid
the U-boat zone.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25

of the rights and interests OF me
Dutch people that every one must come
TO the same conclusion-namei y, that
no nation could be thus treated unless
it was regarded as of no Importance or
as incapable OF having its Indignation
aroused by anything. Certainly Ger
many would not treat the United states
thus. Every one feels that the torpe'
doing OF American vessels under SIM
liar circums 5ances would be absolutely
impossible. We even believe that such
an act would have been Impossible
against any country which had shown
itself unwilling TO approve or excuse
this submarine warfare"
The "Vsderland" believes that the
torpedoing Of the Dutch vessels VIII
cause a great outburst Of indignation
against Germany, but warns the Dutch
people against precipitate action.
"Imprudent action il says, can
drag us into war, with all its conse-
quences. An attempt must now be
made to secure justice for us as Tar
as it IS possible in these times Tor
small nations to obtain IL. This task
falls on the government, not on the
individuals among US
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
1000 Italian Soldiers
Lost with Transport

Berlin, Feb. 20 (by wireless to Say
vile, Feb. 24).--An Admiralty an
nouncement to-day says:
"a German submarine on February
u sank by torpedo in the Mediter-
ranean the Italian transport steamer
Minas, 1854 tons. The steamer was
bound TO Salonics. She carried 1000
troops. q large quantity of ammunition
and 100000 marks worth of gold.
1.-The steamers crew and the troops
on board persisted, with the exception
of two men who were rescued by the
submarine. The destruction of the
Minas was reported previously, but
only now have the details become
known"
A German submarine on February 4,
says the Overseas News Agency, sank
the Norwegian steamship Solbrakken,
of ISIS tons gross, while bound from
Buenos Ayres for Cherbourg with $40
tons of wheat. On February 6 this
submarine sank the Norwegian steam
ships Ellsyore. OF 2,732 tons gross, and
the Havgard, OF 1879 tons gross.
The sinking of the three Norwegian
steamships was reported by Lloyds
February 10. Paris announced on
Wednesday the loss Of the Minas,
giving no details.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
Press Demands Action
By Dutch Government

Amsterdam, Feb. Clearly editorials
on the torpedoing of the seven Dutch
steamers adopt a strong attitude, al
though the language is guarded care
fully pending Developments. The Tel
egraaf" says:
"This destruction OF an entire flo
tilla of Dutch ships is certainly the
greatest humiliation which any neutral
nation has had to endure in the course
of this war. The Dutch government
once moro has cverestimated the Ger
man sense Of justice and honor We
confess ourselves unable to understand
how the honor of our nation can be
maintained longer by mere protests"
The "Hsndelsblad" says: "The un-
restricted submarine warfare has been
opened with such complete disregard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
Declares Britain Knows 1t
Has Supplies to Last
Only a Month
SAYS FEBRUARY TOLL
WILL BE 100000 TONS
"Ship Tied Up Is as Good
as Sunk" Assert Ad-
miralty Men

Berlin, Feb. "a (by wireless TO Say
is deeply impressed
by the results thus far attained oy the
submarine warfare, according TO re-
ports from Stockholm" says the Over
Ceas News Agency. "The general opiA-
ion in the British capital Is that Eng
land has supplies for little more than
one month. All the British markets
are uneasy in regard TO the arrival OF
ships csrgoes. There has been gen
eral boom in quotations Of imported
supplies, such as iron, steel, rubber, tea
and cotton. After only few weeks Of
the submarine campaign England is
hard hit.
Berlin newspapers say it is Reported
reliably that the British have tired 70
induce nectral ships to carry poisoned
food and wine, in the hope that the
crews of German submarines viii take
these articles and be poisoned"
The Admiralty press bureau is poor
source Oh COUlJO'b iVi
at this time. The officials there nave
little TO say. Little data in regard 70
the submarine warfare have been gwen
out. Many submarines with long
cruising radius, the officials say, have
not yet been heard from.
The naval and military leaders are
much pleased by the progress OF the
intensified submarine warfare in the
last three weeks. While the tonnage
actually sunk in February probabl Wiil
not exceed 10000, it is contended that
the U-bost campaign has had instan-
taneous and far-reaching effects, not
only as regards the destruction OF
ships. but in the way of tieing up neu-
trail vessels.
"A boat interned is as good as boat
sent to the bottom" is the way the men
at the Admiralty put it. 1--WE are after
tonnage, not lives
The Admiralty officials are making a
close study Of the ramifying effects
produced by the restriction Of shipping
in regard to industries Of neutral as
we'll az belligerent countries, owing TO
the cutting of of coal, lumber and raw
materials.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
New spapersAre Indignant,
One Declaring 1t Is Slap
in Country's Face
"GHASTLY BLUNDER,'
GERMANS DECLARE
Netherlands Government
Saws Vessels Were Not
Examined

The Hague (via London, Feb. "a
While official circles remain graVeiy
calm, there has been an inevitable out
burst of deep Indignation on the part
Of the Dutch newspapers ut what the
Amsterdam Telegram" calls blow in
our face and the greatest humiliation
TO which a neutral state has been SUD-
iected," in the sinking by submarines
of three Dutch ships and the damaging
of four more.
The paper adds: Eve confess inabil-
ity to see how the honor of our nation
can further be maintained by protests
Other less bellicose organs reflect
hardly less enlightenment on the part OF
the whole nation against the latest ex-
ample of German ruthlessness, while
even German circles, it is learned, pro-
fess deep regret at what they admit 10
be a "ghastly blunder."
Shipping Shares Demoralired
Amid the chorus of bitter accuse
tons levelled at German "frightful-
ness" the "Vaderland" exhorts the ma
ton to exercise self-control and not
hamper the government at this critical
moment, when an uncautious action
might precipitate war, the result OF
which could be foreseen from the fate
of other small nations.
The shipping section of the Amster-
dam Bourse is demoralized. with losses
ranging from 10 TO 20 per cent. The
insurance business is paralyzed. The
grain supply problem, which already is
most difficult. has become extremely
acute owing to the loss of cargoes ana
tonnage.
The German legation at The Hague
has issued q statement declaring that
the disaster To the Dutch steamers was
due "to an extremely regrettable com
cidence Of circumstances, which is un-
fortunate, but beyond our control"
Sailed Under Guarantee
The Foreign Ministry to-day made
the following announcement:
when unrestricted submarine war
was proclaimed the Netherlands gov
eminent not only protested against II
but insisted that the German govern
ment should take care that no Dutch
ships then en- route 20 or from Dutch
ports should be victims of the new
measure. Germany declared her will
iugness to do this, but added that it
was impossible TO guarantee absolute
safety"
The statement says further that the
seven ships which have been torpedoed
ayailed themselves OF German offer
TO sail on February 20. They were TO
sail together on a westerly course out
of the danger zone, and then proceed
t. their destinations. =.
The statement then mentions the dis
patch received from the Dutch Minister
In London announcing the disaster,
which adds that the ships were torpe-
doed without examination OF their
paLers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
Hollanders Fire Upon
German Airship; Protest

Tn. Hague, Feb. 24.--Baron Covers,
the Dutch Minister at Berlin, it is Off
cially announced, has handed to the
German government an earnest remon-
STRANGE against the act OF German
airship in flying over Dutch territory
last Saturday.
The airship was fired upon at several
places as it did not fly signal of dis
tress, which Holland and Germany
agreed upon recently as the only excuse
for flying over Holland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
$4,000 FOR CAPTURE
OF NEW BRITAIN FIREBUGS
Mayor Quigley Guarantees Reward
After Conference with Officials and
Manufacturers
lBy Telegraph 10 The Trieur, !

New Britain, Conn, Feb. 25.-After
a conference with city officials and
manufacturers this afternoon Mayor
George A. Quigley announced that he
had been authorized to guarantee a re-
ward Of $4,000 for the arrest of the
person or persons responsible for set
ting the seven ineendlary fires which
threatened the business district
Wednesday night
Circulars Advertising the reward
will be sent throughout New England.
No elews Of importance to assist in
solving the alleged ineendiary plot
have been discovered by the police.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25

can Line received word yesterday tbs,
their steamer, the BergensGord, ore q
the regular passenger vessels betVet.
New York and Norwegian ports 100
sailed from Bergen yesterday mornlHs
in ballast and without passengers O.
mails. The vessels OF this line ususll
stop at Kirkwsll for inspection, but I,
is presumed that the BergensfJord VIII
make Halifax her port Of call.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
Schumann-Heink Injured

81. Louis, Feb. 2i.-Mme. Schumsnn.
Heink. the operate contralto, who was
injured in n taxicab accident here last
night, is not in a serious condition. II
10 not thought she can rssums her 70.
citais for three weeks. Two Of her ribs
were broken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
TWO YARRoWDALE MEN
ARRIVE IN HOLLAND
Seyenty-two Americans May Soon ioI'

low Dutchmsn and Greek
Oldenzaal, Holland, Feb. @.-I"0
neutral sailors, u Dutchmsn and
Greek. taken to Germany on the pIiye
ship Yarrowdale, have arrived here io TO-
lowing their release by the GeFmsn 81
thorities. l.o
The seventy.two Americans VINO s.''
were taken to Germany on the isf""'
dale arc expected here shorty
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-29
MRS. WILLIAM HUMBER
HOSTESS AT F0RTY-TW0.

At her home on Taylor street, Mrs.
William Humber was the charming
hostess on Friday afternoon to the
members of the Matrons' Forty-Two
Iclub. The Notwithstanding game was
played on the porch, where the tables
were placed conveniently. Sunfowers
and daisies were used in wall pockets
and vases and made the cool verandah
more than usually attractive. A salad
course, followed by an ice course, was
served after the game.
Mrs. Numbers guests were Mrs. Joe
Bryan, Mrs. R. S. Broadhurst, and her
quest, Mrs. G. J. Galloway, of Albany;
Mrs. S. R. Heys, Mrs. S. A. Daniels.
Mrs. H. B. Mashburn, Mrs. Frank Tur-
pin. Mrs. Elton Parker, Mrs. John Shelf
field, Mrs. George oliver, Mrs, H, A.
Smith, Mrs. Macon Dudley and Mrs.
L. w Brown Miss Elizabeth Sheffield
assisted Mrs. Humber in serving.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-29
MELON CUTTING FOR
WALTER LEE BELL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas L. Bell enter
tanned number of the youger set with
a melon cutting on Friday afternoon at
Myrtle Springs in honor of their son,
Walter Lee Bell, who is at home on a
furlough. Those making up the party
were Misses Mary Belle Green, Orlean
Ansley, Agnes Gatewood Mary Rose
Brown, Mary Gnosspelius, Geraldine
Payne, Eu2enia Collins, Mary Sue
Chambliss, Mabel Ellis, Annie Ellis,
Clara Glover, Gertrude Davenport,
Pauline Broadhurst, Zelna PARROT,
Mary Slappey, Pauline Bell, Arrie Bag
gett, Marguerite Everett, Elmer Bell
and Claire Everett, Messrs. Walter Lee
Bell, Eugene Harvey, Htewart Prather,
Henry Walker. George Walker, Dave
Brown, of Cincinnati; Luther Wallis
c. w. Henderson, Frank Easterlin, Jun
Tor Easterlin and Cecil Courtney.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-29
MRS. r.. MOORE
GIVES PRETTY PARTY.

On Wednesday of last week Mrs.
f P. Moore entertained, at bridge and
rock in compliment to her sister in
law, Mrs. Arthur Thompson, of SWANS
boro. Two tables of bridge and two
rock we're played. Those makins
ton scores at rock were Hodges and
Mrs. Fred Smith, who received dainty
handkerchief. The bridge prize, a
deck Of cards, fell to Mrs. Thad Yeo-
mans, and the honor guest received
dainty handkerchiefs. Very tempting
refreshments were served after the
game.
Those playing were Mrs. Thompso, n
| Mrs. N. N. Dudley, Mrs. Frank Tur-
pin, Mrs. Thad Yeomans, Miss Singer,
Mrs. James Reese, Miss Darien 2inEs-
,tcn, Miss Mary Littlejohn, Mrs. R. A.
Smith, Mrs. Carl Hawkins. Misses
Hodges, Mrs. Chas. Hudson, Mrs. w.
| E Prather Mrs. Fred Smith. Invited
t. refreshments were Mrs. P. F. Balm
sen, Mrs e. c. Parker and Miss Mary
Parker.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-29
CHARMING DANCE

I In honor of Miss Catherine Oliver, OF
Plains and her bevy of charming house
guests, Mrs. George Oliver entertained
informally with dance last evening
from nine to twelve o'clock at her
home on Church street. Delightful mu-
sic was furnished by the victrola and
during the evening very delicious fruit
punch was served.
The guest list included Misses Cath
crime oliver, Leonel Jones, of Valdosta
Wilma Ridgdill, of Triton; Sara Nc
Lain, of Dawson; Lillian Price, of Dou~
glas; Sarah Sheffield, Annie Iyey, Mat
tie Lewis Dodson, Thelma Easterlin,
Eugenia Parker, Sarah Tower, Lois
McMath, Inez McDermott and Margaret
Edwards, Messrs. A, ]. Bell, Robert
Lane. Charles Wheatley, Dan Chappeli,
Lewis Ellis, Arthur Rylander, Jr., john
Hodges, Tom Lane, Henry Lumpkln,
Rob Hawkins, Inman Griffin, Dick Will
liams, Ralston Cargill, Jr Waiter
Page. George Lumpkin, Gordon Howell
Herbert Hawkins, Charles Burke, Hol-
lis Lanier, Charles Lanier. Frank
Campbell. DR.. Sam Wise, of Plains,
and DR.. M. H. Wheeler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-29
MISS CATHERINE OLIVER
ENTERTAINS WITH RECEPTION

At her home in Plains, Miss Cath
crime Oliver was the hostess at a
brilliant reception on Friday after
noon in honor of the guests OF her
house party, Miss Leonel Jones OF
yaldosta, Miss Wilma Ridgdill. OF
Triton, Miss Sara McLain of Dawson
and Miss Lillian Price of Douglas.
The color scheme at this lovely af-
fair was white and yellow, and this
motif was observed in the delightful
refreshments as well. The punch
bowl, surrounded by fragrant flow
ers and asparagus ferns, was placed
in the dining room.
Receiving with Miss oliver were her
twin sister, Mrs. Ernest Spann, Miss
Leonel Jones, Miss Wilma Ridgdill Miss
Sara McLain and Miss Lillian Price
About one hundred and fifty guests
called during the afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-29
LAWN PARTY GIVEN
BY MISSES WEBB.

A most enjoyable affair was the lawn
party given on last Thursday evening
bv Misses Mona Bell and Lora Webb at
the pretty country home of their uncle,
Mr.. ]. A Miers.
Quite a number of young folks at
tended the party, those present being:
Misses Allene and Katie Belle Wig.
gins, Rosa and Daisy Stephens, Maggie
Turner, Kate Helms, Louise, Mary and
Willie Webb, Carrie, Susie and Flora
BARLEY, Mona Bell and Lora Webb,
Florence McWilliams, Annie Miers,
Dita Saunders, of Bronwood, Myrtle
Herring and ser sister, Miss Carter, of
Americus; Messrs. Cleveland, Paul,
Walter and Cliff Stephens, Wilson
Finch, Thomas BARLEY, Herbert, Arch.
FELTON, and Clyde Helms, Floyd Webb,
Willie Virgins, Curran Turner, Alfred
and Market McWilliams, Perry Coun-
tryman, of Sumter City, and 7. w.
Stewart, Richard Stevens and ]. F.
Finch, of Americas.
Others present were Mr.. and Mrs. J.
H. Miers, Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Webb, Mr..
and Mrs. C. C. Herring and Mrs. Al
bert Argo, of Americas; Mr.. R. B.
Webb, Mrs. Lacey Helms and Miss Lu-
CIV Miers. Those who assisted in sery-
| ing were Mrs. J. H. Miers, Mrs. F. M.
Webb, Miss Lucy Miers, Mrs. c. c. Her
ring and Mrs. Albert Argo.
The occasion was in honor of Miss
Lora Webb's fifteenth birthday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-29
MISS MARIE WRIGHT
H0N0REE AT BRIDGE

A lovely compliment to Miss Marie
Wright of Greensboro, Ga, Was the
bridge party given on Friday afternoon
b. Mrs. ]. R. Hightower at her home
OF. College street.
Quantities of exquisite dahlias, shas-
ia daisies and sun flowers were used
with charming effect to decorate at
this charming party, and the game
was played at four tables The score
prize, a French basket filled with shas-
ia daisies was awarded to Miss Callie
Bell, while the honoree received an
exquisite hand made handkerchief.
A most tempting ice course was served
at the conclusion of the game.
Those invited were Mrs. L. F.
Grubbs, Miss Marie Wright, Mrs. Rails
ton Cargill and her guest, Miss Mary
Tisnor of Columbus, Mrs R. S. Broad
hurst and her guest, Mrs. G. j. Gala
way of Albany, Mrs. Tracy Cunning
ham, Miss Annie Mclaughlin, Mrs. A.
Il Hawkins, Mrs. Frank Turpin, Miss
Callie Bell, Mrs. Cliff Williams, Mrs. N.
I'M Dudley, Mrs. ]. E. Mathis, Mrs.
Thomas Harold, Mrs. Harvey Mathis,
Mrs. Hollis Fort and Mrs. D. R, An
drews.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-29
INFORMAL DANCE
FRIDAY EVENING.

DR.. and Mrs. H. B. Allen gave de-
Ilightfully informal dance on Friday ev-
ening at their home on Lee street.
Those present were DR.. and Mrs. Al
len, Mr.. and Mrs. George Adams, Mr..
ard Mrs. Tracy Cunningham, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Council, Mr.. and Mrs. J. E.
Hightower, Mr. and Mrs. D. r. An
dreWs, Mr.. and Mrs. N. NJ. Dudley, Mrs.
George Oliver, Mrs. c. o. Niles, Her
bert Hawkins and Dr. Sam Wise, of
Plains.