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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-01-20
Masses German Forces Gather
On The Swiss Border OF
AlSaCe.
SLAVS CAPTURE TEUTONS
Indications Point to a Stronger
Renewal of Fighting All Along
Than at Any Time Since the
Beginning of the War.

Heavy fighting is still in progress
on the Roumanian front, with the
Russians and Roumanians apparently
more than holding their own, for the
time at least, against Field Marshal
Won Mackensen's armies. Elsewhere
tLcie have been few activities III im-
pOrtance.
This holds true of the Franco
Belgian front, where the quiet has
been broken recently only by the
British activities north of the Somme,
which have resulted in advances for
them recently near Beaucourt and
Ancre.
Activity Expected Soon.
Indications are not lacking, how
ever, that the present comparatively
pacific conditions are not likely to en-
dure long and in this connection the
extreme Southern sector of the line
is being closely watched. The French
here occupy considerable section of
Alsac, the fighting line touching the
Swiss border between Belfort and
Basel Concentration of masses of
German troops across the line from
Basel recently has been reported in
Swiss newspapers and belief is said
to exist in Switzerland that the Ger
mans contemplate an offensive with
the object of freeing Alsace of the
invaders.
The Swiss federal council early
this week while expressing confidence
that none of the powers contemplated
a violation of Swiss nutrality order
ed the mobilization of additional
troops as a measure of precaution,
Both Germany and France assured
Switzerland recently that they would
continue to respect her neutrality.
Capture OF Posts.
PETROGRAD, Jan. 19.-(Via
London-British Admiralty Per Wire
less Press) The capture of two
German field posts on the Barano-
vichi region on the Russian front and
the failure of an attack by the Ger
mans near Zborow, east of Lem1erg,
in Galicia, are reported in today's war
office statement, which says:
"Western Front: Last night, in
the region northwest of Baranovichi.
detachments of one of our regiments
surprised two enemy field posts. The
posts were both captured. Seventeen
Germans were made prisoners and
the remainder bayonetted.
Valley Bombarded.
"The enemy bombarded with heavy
artillery the narrow valley in the
neighborhood of the village of Bub-
nov.
"In the region of Zborow (Galicia)
the enemy after having destroyed our
barbed wire entanglements, in places
by their artillery, assumed the Of
fensive against our detachments
situated on the height southwest of
Zborow. Notwithstanding our artil-
lery fire a small portion of an enemy
detachment entered our trenches. The
enemy was promptly driven out and
our position restored by reserves who
arrived in good time.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-01-20
GERMANS ARMED
TWO OF CAPTURED
ARE NOW FULL PLEDGED TEU.
TON VESSELS OF WAR MAN.
NED BY GERMANS.

WASHINGTON, ID. G., Jan. 10
Nothing further has been heard re-
garding the whereabouts of the Ger
man raider. The arrival of the Brit
ish steamer Yarrowdale, at Cape
Verde islands with the crews OF eight
of the sunken ships was unofficially
reported today.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-01-20
LIFE TERM FOR UxoRIcIDE.
P.Cads Guilty to Killing Wife to Keep
Her Pure.

CHICAGO, Jan 19.-J. Maurice
Petit, who killed his young wife.
Mrs. Katherine Petit, by cutting hci
throat in their home, last August, ito
keep her pure as he said, was sent
enced to life Imprisonment by Jlde ;
,}S rrett, in criminal court
Petit pleaded qUilty. The argument
Of lis counsel wa iFat Petit was ua-
balanced mentally.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-01-20
COMMITTEE is OF OPINION
WHIPPLE WILL ACCEPT
Is a Noted Lawyer of The City of
Boston.

WASHINGTON, Jan 19-The rules
committee today was apparently con
fident Samuel l.. Whipple, noted Bos.
ton lawyer, would accept the invita-
tion to act as the committees counsel
in the leak inquiry. He is expected
to come here tomorrow to confer with
the committee. Whipple was agreed
upon last night after long and bit
ter centest.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-01-20
Want Troops to Guard Court.

FRANKFORT. Jan. 19.-It is un.
derstood that the recall of Kentucky
troops from the border was result
of the disturbance at Murray. KY, last
week where a mob threatened the
lives of Circuit Judge Bush and Com
monwealth Attorney Denny because
the trial of negro, accused of killing
a white man, was postponed. The trial
will be held next month and Governor
Stanley wishes to have the militia
here in case of an emergency.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-01-20
JEALOUSY CAUSES A KILLING.

LOCKWOOD, Tenn, Jan. 19.-Tom
Brown assistant superintendent of
the Roane Iron company, shot and
killed Frank Gambill, county pike
commissioner. here early this morn
ing. It is alleged that jealousy caused
the shooting. Gambill was recently
married
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-01-20
RAIDER RESEMBLES THE MoEwE
Description Fits Former Terror Of the
Sea.

NEW YORK. Jan. 19.-The steamer
Somerset arrived here today from
Halifax and reports that on January
10th she intercepted wireless de.
scr!ption of the German raider as 359
feet long, As foot beam. with one
broad funnel, and straight stem.
The above description answers that
OF the Moewe.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-01-20
THREE RAIDERS SAID TO
AROUND SOUTH ATLANTIC

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Jan. 10
oscar Poe. William and Harry Hart,
bank robbers, were killed by posse
near Okmulgee earlv this morning.
The gang had robbed many banks
In Oklahoma.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-01-20
NINE AMERICANS ON THE SHIPS

WASHINGTON. Jan. 19.-Nine
Americans were among the crew Of
the British steamer St. Theodore, cap
tured by the German sea raider. The
Americans were landed at Pernam
buco by the Japanese steamer Hddson
Maru. Consul Stewart today reported
all were safe.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-01-20
KENTUCKY SOLDIERS
TO GUARD A COURT
Three Kentucky Companies Are
to Be Sent Home at Once.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 19-Three
companies of the Kentucky National
Guard now at the border will be
sent home as result of orders sent
to Mai. General Funston by the War
Department At the request of Gov
ernor Stanley. of Kentucky, one com
pany will be returned from each of the
three Kentucky regiments.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-01-20
YOUNG woMAN,s BODY FOUND.

DALTON. Ga, Jan. 49,. The body OF
Annie Lambert, a young white woman
who disappeared from here last night
waa found in Mill Creek early this
morning. The coroner is investigat.
ing.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-01-20
CHIEF OF POLICE KILLS MAN

LYNCHBURG, Tenn. Jan. 19-Chieg
of Police James Stoll fatally shot
James Silverworth here this morning.
The shooting was the result of an old
quarrel
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-08
Secretary Lansing Points Out
They Have Right to Take
Amy Necessary Defence Pre-
caution
AMERICAN LINERS
SAlLlNCS POSTPONED
Pending Conclusion AS to
Means of Protecting Ships
the St. Louis and St. Paul
Will Tie Up in New York
(By International New, service

ADN tb''' 'fsst''sfp ~ NJ iNSi
New York. Feb, 7.-Amercan ship
owners have "a right 10 take any
measures to prevent or resist un-
lawful attacks They have
now. as prior to the declaration of
unrestricted Uboat warfare, the right
ito traverse all parts Of the high
seas"
Secretary of state Lansing thus in
formed the international Mercantile
Marine, which owns the American
line, In telegram received by David
Lindsay. official of the line this after
noon.
The American line owns the steam
er 81. Louis. which was scheduled to
leave for Liverpool just as the Ger
man F'-hoat decree went into effect
and whose sailing has been postponed
pending action by the Washington
government, as TO what; il any. pro-
lection is 10 be afforded American
merchantmen destined fer ports in
the barred zone"
Immediately upon receipt Of Secre-
tary Lansing's message Mr. LINDSAY
announced that the sailing dates Of
the st Louis and 81. Paul have been
indefinitely postponed. He aated that
the line was now facing the alterua-
tive Of sending their vessels TO Europe
without protection or providing them
with guns and cunners "on their own
account"
Secretary Lansing in his telegram
states that the government cannot
give advices to private persons" as
10 whether their vessels should sail
on trips that would carry them
through the barred zone"
MIR Lansing ruling is taken in shiI~
ping circles here AS giving them fun
official sanction 20 arm their ships
for purposes Of defense against un-
lawful attacks, but as leaving the
WAYS and means solely to their own
discretion and tho use of the arfna-
ment TO the judgment OF the vessels
commanders.
David Lindsay, of the international
mercantile marine, gave out the fol-
lowing statement tonight:
The American line announces thar
the sailing dates Of their steamships
81. Louis and 81, Paul. now in the
port of New York. have been linden
nitely postponed
The following message was re-.
ceivei. al r NJ TO-DAY from score
tary of State Lansing:
" The government cannot give ad-
vice to private persons as to whether
or not their mercantile vessels should
sail on voyages to European ports
by which they would he compelled to
pass through waters deiimiteff IN the
declaration issued by the German gov
eminent on January 81, 1877.
1t, however, asserts that the
rights Of American vessels To- traverse
all ports of tho high seas are the
same now as they were prior to the
issuance Of the German declaration
and that neutral vessel may il its
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-08
LEAK REPORT WILL
BLAME CORRESPONDENTS
Little Additional Light Thrown On
situation BY Examination
Yesterday.
ALL AGREE WAS no
LEAK FROM OFFICES
Forecasts Furnished Nv Well-Inforru-
cd Newspaper Men Held To BE
Probable Source OF All OF the
Trouble

. Washington. Feb 7.-Confldental
employees Of the state department
were heard in rapid fire order today
before the house leak investigating
committee, but little additional light
was thrown on the manner in which
forecast of the presidents peace
note reached stock spectators The
extraordinary precautions taken at the
department to safeguard copies of the
note were explained
At the afternoon session Repre-
sentative Chipperfieid. Of Illinois. al
vanced the suggestion that carbon
sheets used by confidential stenogra-
pliers in typewriting copies of the
note may have fallen into outside
hands. 1t was testified that such car
bon sheets were thrown in the waste
Sweet, one OF the typists. said the
same sheet OF carbon was used for
several copies and the words un-
doubteily would be superimposed SO
that no one could hold a carbon sheet
to the light and read the context OF
the note, or part thereof
Mr. Sweet. Humphrey p. Howell, con-
hdential clerk to Assistant Secretary
Polk, Lester n. Woolsey. legal adviser:
Frank e. Vestal confidential clerk: d.
A. salmon, OF the DECIDING office, and
J. IT. Rean, of the same office, and John
II. James. chief of the division of in
formation. were questioned today. AL
though some of the witnesses were not
clear as to juN how many copies of the
hote were made. they agreed that there
could have been no leak from the Of
fees or telegraph room Of the state
department.
1t is believed the committee will
wind up its hearings this week and
unless further important testimony Is
produced will attribute the leak" to
forecasts furnished stock brokers by
pondents
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-08
Puts World On Notice That
Chief Executive Has Spoken
For American People
BUT FIVE AGAINST
DIPLOMATIC BREAK
Works, of California, Condemns
Action as One That Will
Plunge Country Into War;
Vardaman One of Five

Washington, Feb. 7.-The senate
endorsement on the breaking off OF
relations with Germany by adopting
the Stone resolution voicing the sem
ate's approval by the overwhelming
vote of IS to 5.
The adoption Of the resolution end
ed an all-day debate hlled with pleas
for non partisan unity in supporting
the president, mingled with few
protests against going 20 war. senator
Lodge. of Massachusetts, ranking Re-
publican member OF the foreign rela-
tons committee, one of the presi-
dents harshest critics In the past.
Joined with senator Stone. chairman
Of the committee, In urging prompt
action Of the measure.
While the debate was at its height.
President Wilson Unexpectedly and
unannounced, appeared at the Capitol.
When he learned that the Stone reso-
luton was under consideration, he
hastily left the Capitol, explaining he
would not have gone 10 the senate
had he known the stone resolution
was before that body.
Roll Calls showing.
The roll call on the resolution fol-
lows.
For tho resolution-As hurst. Reck-
ham. Borah, Brady. Brandegee.
Bryan. Chamberlain Chiffon, Ciapp,
Clark, Colt Cuiberson, Cummlns.
Curtis. Dupont. Fail Feruaid. Fietch-
er Gallinser Harding Hardwick,
Hitchcock, Hollis, Hughes. Hustiug
James, Johnson South Dakota) j..
Jones, Kenyon. Lee. Lewis, Lippitt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-08
GERMANS ANXIOUS AS
TO AfUTRALS ATTITUDE
President Wilson's Call on Other Ncu-
trails 10 Join With United states
Creates sensation i'm Berlin
SPAIN DOUBTFUL. But
SCANDINAVIA NEUTRAL
Treatment Of American sailors Cap
tnrcd ny German Raider. MAY DE-
pend upon Americas Treatment of
Germans informed Here.
By international News service

Berlin tVia SaYvllle1. Feb. THE
German people-an1 evidently the
2oNernment-have practically re-
signed themselves with more or less
break with the United States.
In the foreground OF public dis
cusston now stands tho question:
What will the European neutrals
do?"
The news that President Wilson has
urged the rest OF the neutral world
10 join the United States in breaking
with Germany has created far
greater sensation here than that of
Americas own severance of relations.
The former rather served to relieve
the tension that had held the public
mind in its spell for more than two
years; the latter had the effect of a
homb shell. for the possibility OF all
neutrals being aligned against the en-
pire had not been reckoned with.
Germany Anxious "a to Ncutrals.
II is with a satisfactio which cor
responds to the original surprise that
the German press is now registering
the unwillingness of other neutrals
to follow President Wilson's lead.
Excerpts from the Swiss. Scandinavian
unwilingness are conspicuously re-
produced by all newspapers and semi
official utterances regarding the new
U-boat warfare revolve around this
point.
joyful qualification Is expressed ev-
erywhere over the news that the
Dutch and Scandinavian governments
have practically suspended maritime
traffic with France and England.
Spain Still Doubtful.
As for Spain, that country Is still
listed in the doubtful" class. No
trouble beyond protests is looked for
from South America.
Reports from Washington and New
York telling Of radical steps taken
nv the American government against
German vessels and sailors informed
in American ports are creating pro-
found stir Newspapers, however. are
waning their readers that these mes
sages are to be taken with several
grains of salt. since they are received
via hostile press channels,
The establishment caused by these
reports is the greater. lnnsmuch as
every possible courtesy Is being shown
Americans here, the people manifestly
being resolved to avoid occurrences
that might reflect upon their treat
ment OF foreigners.
Those who have closely observed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-08
BORDER WORK PRAISED.
Generals Funston and PcrshinG Hear
From Secretary Baker.

Washington, p. o.. Feb. High
commentator for the work of the
army on the border and IN Mexico is
expressed by Secretary Baker in let
tiers to Ma ior General Funston. COM
-ffa;ttifffg the border fer<ses-.-aRa
Ma jor- General PershIus. who COM
manded the punitive expedition just
returned to American territory.
General Pershings accomplishment
in securing the border against attack
and depreciation of bandits tho score
tary says has been an object of con-
slant pride and pleasure to the de-
partment. by reason OF its high mill
tary efficiency. its vigorous and effec-
tive pursuit of its object and the re-
straint imposed by officers and men
upon themselves, and their considera
ton for the people of Mexico"
The letter 10 General Funston ex-
presses also the satisfaction OF the
war department with the organization
and work OF the border forces.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-08
DENIM UNABLE TO
FOLLOW L. & IN MOVE

Copenhagen. via London. Feb. T.
II Is stated in reliable quarters that
the Danish government has decided
that 1t can not follow the example OF
the United States in breaking relations
with Germany.
A note will be sent to Washington
explaining the position of Denmark
and calling attention TO the fact that
conferences between representatives
of three Scandinavian countrie. as to
their international interests are be-
ing continued at Stockholm.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-08
VICTIMS OF
SUBMARINES YESTERDAY
(By International News Seryjt

Wy h'',h .NC"S SSTNNe.J
New York. Feb Thirteen ships
were listed up to late hour tonight
as additional toll OF unrestricted u
boat warfare. Twelve are believed to
nave been sent to the bottom during
the last twenty-four hours one was
sunk last Sunday. but was only re-
ported today. The total tonnage OF
those of the thirteen vessels listed in
the marine records is 2s.533 tons.
With the tonnage of four unnamed
vessels included in the list. and ono
not listed in the official records, the
total is believed to be around 10000
tons. This brings the aggregate tom
mage destroyed since February 1, 10
approximately 10000 tons.
Anchor Line Ship Sunk.
The largest vessel reported sunk
today was the anchor line ship Cali
fornia. British, S.662 tons, bound from
New York for Glasgow
According To New York officials OF
The line. the California carried thirty
one passengers none of them an
American citizen. and had a crew Of
lS4 men. 1t was the sinking OF this
liner which startled New York and
Washington this afternoon and gave
rise to the belief that the overt act's
which President Wilson has said will
lead TO war. had actually been COM
mitted. Late tonight Il appears that
the vessels loss does not come In the
category of overt acts"
American Consul General Frost, at
cabled this afternoon
that there was one death and that
thirty persons have been taken to
hospitals The Anchor line officers
here indicate that the loss of life was
sixty seven.
There were ten children aboard the
IF sA~'s~,ss
Other Vessels In List.
Other vessels listed today az sunk
In the barred zone are:
Crown Point, British. 5.2Is tons.
Azul. British. 3.074 tons.
st. Ninan. British. 1905 tons.
Torsican Primes. British. ATS tenA
-Lorton. Peruvian (Gunk - Gnna
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-08
GOVERNMENT SPEEDS
UP FOR DEFENSE
But Absolute severely l. Maintained
As to steps Taken For Ma
tons Profession.
PRESIDENT TO CONTROL
SHIPS FOR EMERGENCY
Congress VIII Give Executive Power
To Take Over All Floating Property
Or ships Under Con>truC ion For
War Use.

Washington. Feb. THE whole
machinery of the government Was to-
night concentrated upon a single OBJ
jective--the speedy, thorough and
complete preparation OF the army and
the navy of the United States for any
emergency which may arise out of
present International complications.
Like a great engine the mechanism OF
the war and navy departments had
been speeded up full speed ahead, but
with silence on the part of every
federal official from the war and navy
ministers down 70 most obscure mes
sengers and clerks,
The silence tonight peryadine the
great, gray building which houses the
two fighting departments of Uncle
Sans government was profound and
ominous. Every ounce of energy is
being called into use and prepare
tons go forward by night and by day.
Uncle Sans soldier and sailor de-
tenders and their collaborators in
civil life are on a twenty four hour
day now but it is twenty four hours
of impenetrable silence and secrecy.
Defense Under Pressure.
Congress. also under high pressure
today strobe ahead with the national
defense program. The most import
ant bit of projected legislation was
an amendment to the shipping law in
troduced In the house by Chairman
Alexander. of the committee on mer-
chant marine in the house and in the
senate by Senator Fletcher. of the
commerce committee. which gives to
the president complete control over
every ship flying the Stars and Stripes
in the mercantile service of the United
States. The amendment was framed
by Secretary McAdoo, Chairman Dem
man, Of the shipping board Senator
Fletcher and other members OF the
senate commerce committee and Rep
resentative Alexander
In introducing the amendment.
Chairman Alexander explained its
purpose and announced that il had
been reviewed and approved by Presi-
dent Wilson and that it had the unani-
nous appreciation of the shippir
board.
He. said: ut is proposed to give the
executive of the United States the
same control over Its merchant marine
transportation resources that are util-
lied by executives of other great mar
thine nations in time of emergency
A strenuous war Measure.
Its purpose is to give the same
control over all ships on the stocks and
n
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-08
REFUSES CONVOY TO
AMERICAN LINER
On Ground 1t Would Be an
Act of War--Ship Sailing
Cancelled War Risk lnsur-
ance Marked Up Nine Hun
dred Per Cent
by r. n. SARTWEl.L,
STAFF Correspondent OF the intCrna-
tional News Service.

Washington, Feb. 7.-Out of the
German war zone Of death aUd de-
struction tonight came the report Of
tn" sinking of the Anchor liner Cali
fornia with more than two hundred
souls aboard to startle Washington
into renewed activity and apprehen-
sion. Earnestly and anXiously Presi
dent Wilson and his advisers scanned
the gmentary early information as
to the sinking to determine whether
the destruction Of the vessel Consti
tutes the overt act" that will plunge
the United States into the midst OF
the world war turmoil
At the White House there was
solemn deliberation Every scrap OF
information as TO the CALIFORNIA;
sinking was hurried 10 the president
at once. The momentous poss! hilities
of the information were apparent in
the conduct OF every official.
Frost Asked For "Details.
All Of the official data was contain
cd In report from Consul-General
Frost. at Queenstown, which the state
department declared was apparently
based on inadequate information. This
contained no details OF the incident.
and reported only one death From
the New York offices OF the Anchor
line came a report that sixty-seven
persisted in the disaster. Consul
Frost was Al once directed TO make
complete report. President Wilson
(Coptinued M cerond paYeN