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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-11-28
South Bend Man Is Hero Of
Initial Action BY the
Americans.
GEORGIAN GIVES TIE ORDER
indiana Sergeant Puiss the Lanyard
Which Starts Pershine's Attack
on the kaIser's Armies-
Aaserteans Al Eager
fer Actioa.

France.--IndianA and Georgia tlfvide
the honor Of having inaugursted Amer
ica's land warfare against the Ger
mans.
A sergeant frem South Bend. Ind.
pulled the lanyard to send the FIRST
shell tearing across the valley in the
direction ef the German positions.
A Georgia keuteaaAt gave the srAer
-'fire!"
The facts were established during
the FIRST visit paid ~ q correspond
ent to the first Americas battie front.
The correspondent reached the
Americas position after a lsng meteor
ride through Sheil-battered towns.
Leaving the motor n enc of the tswns.
he walked the rest II the wav.
The first American hahAery was al
most walked apaa befece II was dis
covered II was 30 well hidden under
the trees and With foliage about 1t on
. low-hung wire netting.
0wH - ~ caiiber Used.
Through the foliage II every dtrec-
ton the ground wAs r4dxiatinx. At
that moment there was . Fash ct dame
through the mist 1t was the crack
Of rs gsn. and following It closely
came the noise OF the shell rushing
through the air, becoming fainter and
fainter NJ the prejectile went - Its
way to the German po~itlso over the
crest Of q hill farther away. The mud
digging artiiiertsts coafinaed their
work without even looking no.
A lieutenant from Georgia emerged
He was the officer who directed the
first shot He led the way down the
slippery, muddy hill to q duscaf COW
cred over with sandbags and logs.
There was met lieutenant from Indi-
ana Of the same battery who directed
the first IS shots Of the war against
Germany from an observation point.
On the other side Of the hiil vas
found the first gun fired. The muddy
sunners were hard At work cleaning
their gun.
This was the hrst gun fired In the
war" the jaunfy lieutenant said. The
sergeant inside the pit there fred It"
Looking into the pit. the lieutenant
said: Sergeant. where are you fromY
He's From South Bend.
A husky voice replied: I'm from
South Bend. Ind"
Are you Irish7" asked the lieufen-
ant.
"No. STR" the sergeant laughingiy
replied.
At this time orders came for this
gun and others of the battery placed
In nearby hills In sight and sound Of
each other to commence firing. The
gun on the farthest hill went OF with
q roar and a faint stream Of smoke
was blown backward from the pit.
Inside the pit In which the CORE
spondent stood q voice shouted out
the range figures and the lieutenant
repeated them. A voice inside the pit
moment later yelled that the gunner
was ready to fire. The lieutenant gave
the command to the gunners: swatch
your bubble"
The lieutenant, who was standing
on pile Of mud which had been re-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-11-28
J. FRASER BARBRlCk, n. D.

Physician, Surgeon and Specialist. For seven
Eclectic Medical College. Graduate Cincin-
matt, leoo; Atlanta, 1890; Los Angeles, 1910;
Post Graduate New York Poiicltnic, i90.-:;
N. Y. p. g., iaG7-s; Edinbsrg. London and
Paris, 1912; Vienna and Harvard. 1913. Ex-
President and member ri various medical and
scientific societiea. A. = Teacher. Writer and
Specialist his reputation Is International.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-01
CRUISER
ENGAGES RAIDER
English Warship Puts Into Port 1t
Pesnambuco I'm Damaged Con-
ditaon After Encounter

Buenos Aires, Feb. 1.-The Brit
ish cruiser Amethyst has arrived at
Pernambuco damaged after fight
with German submarine and an
auxiliary cruiser. according to dis
patches from the Brazilian city to-
day.
The encounter. It was said. occur
red ON January 20. north Of Per-
nambuco.
According to the reports received
here. the Amethyst said the Germans
withdrew from the fight and escaped.
This 10 the first definite word re-
ceived tending 10 confirm q number
Of reports that the German raider
Is accompanied by submarine.
The auxiliary cruiser" mentioned
In the Pernambuco dispatches. Is sup
posed to be either the original Ger
man raider. or else one Of her prizes,
Uuttittou - fui0cr.
Rio de Janeiro. at the time when
the raider scare was AZ its height.
quoted one Of the survivors OF captur-
ed ships as asserting that the raider
carried three submarines about Is
feet in length. Later reports said
the raider was acting as mother
ship" to . number Of German sub
marines Of the regulation war type
The Amethyst Is q protected cruis.
er Of 5000, tons and has a speed ol
as knots. She was built in 1913 and
carrieds before the var. twelve 4-inct
seuA 1sasht spcundefs and two tor
pedo tu6es.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-01
ALIEN LAND LAWS
WOULD COMPL|CATE

Washington, Feb. with the
German situation tense. the possibil-
ity OF diplomatic difficulties with
Japan appeared today. when Coun-
sellor Polk Of the state department
felt It necessary to discuss with Sem
ators Lane and Chamberlain Of Ore
gon and Brady, Idaho. the question
Of their using all influence to prevent
passage in the Legislatures Of these
states. alien land laws. aimed at the
Japanese.
Although Polk is said to have told
them such laws would likely bring
about a serious situation. II is said
the senator's refused to interfere with
the legislatures Of their states.
The Japanese ambassador called
at the state department earlier In the
day.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-01
SEND BERNSTORFF
home SAYS world

New York. Feb. 1.-The New
York world. leading administration
newspaper. today asserted there can
be but one answer to the German
submarine proclamation--that the
German ambassador must receive
his passports today.
Editorial comment throughout the
country varies from this position
down TO speculative discussion OF the
effect the proclamation will have on
the peace movement.
The war note was sounded by
many. Under the caption Germany
Wants War" the Tribune declares
We have fought one war for freedom
OF the seas and can fight another
"Gcrmany's War Against the
World" is the Times caption. I'VE
cannot tolerate. we must maintain
our honor. should be our reply" the
Times editorial says.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-01

SUSSEX PLEDGES
ARE SET ASIDE
Germany Makes no Exceptions Hut
WIN Sink ships Of Ncutr~is
In Haired Zone

Washington. Feb. LA fiat state
ment that all shipments within the
German barred zone. neutrals lnclud-
cd. viii be sunk. is contained In the
German Official memorandum. hand
cd 10 tho state department last night.
This was revealed this afternoon.
when the department made the text
public. II said. too. that Germany
Intends to use submarines TO accom-
plish her purpose.
Germany takes back the freedom
OF action. which she reserved In her
note addressed 70 the United States
government May 4 Inst.
This means that she Is definitely
casting overheard all her Sussex
pledges.
While previous versions said neu-
trail ships would enter tho barred
zone al their peril. the memorandum
Is the iirst statement that all ships
would be sunk"
The note added:
The imperial government 10 con-
fident that this measure will result
In speedy termination Of the war,
and In the restoration OF peace and
the freedom Of the seas. which the
United States has 20 much At heart. .
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-01
CHALLENGE or ALLIES IS AC-
CEPTED ACCORDING TO
CHANCELLOR Sa
ATTITUDE SUMMED n SPEECH
Announces That Everything Il stskcd
On the New Policy
Of the Imperial Gov.
ernmcnt

Amsterdam. Feb. 1.--Germany ac-
cepts the challenge to fight to the
finish and Is stalking everything to
win. s
The imperial chancellor, Won Beth
mann Hollweg. thus summed up Ger
many's attitude In speech which he
made yesterday TO the main com
mittee OF the reichstag.
Dispatches today from Berlin quot
I'd the chancellor as follows.
I'VE have been challenged to fight
to the finish; we accept. and ara
stalking everything"
Many OF President Wilson's max
Inns agree with our aims.' the i'm
perial chancellor said. But the
enessy's csuditloss nrean that Ger
many's defensive force would be des-
troyed,"
Continuing. the chancellor. after
enumerating and commenting on 1.-THE
enemy's designs" declared:
Il cannot express It more strong
ly than to say that Germany accepts
the challenge to fight to finish and
Is stalking everything"
I'm their reply to our peace oifer.
our opponents declared they wanted
only a peace which they dictated"
the chancellor continued. THUS the
whole guilt OF the wars continuation
falls on our opponents alone. Con-
dltions which they made are only ac-
ceptable by a totally defeated peo-
pie"
President Wilson'S speech in the
senate shows the sincerity Of his de-
sire for peace"
Discussing the new submarine pol
Icy. the chancellor said;
"Since last autumn the time has
been ripe. and now the hour has ar
rived when. with the greatest pros
pect OF success We can undertake
the enterprise, Therefore. We must
not walt longer. The nation that has
been trying to starve our women and
children. may soon find itself facing
starvation"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-01
GERMAN WARNING STOPS SAIL
INGs OF SHIPS FOR THE
EAST COAST
MANY AMERICANS ON THE SEA
4 900 British Ships Said to BE Avail.
able for Convoy Duty
On the Atlantic Trade
Routes

New York. Feb. New York to-
day is virtually closed port follow
ling the receipt Of Gsrmany's mes
sage warning the beginning Of a
blockade on England and unrestrict-
ed submarine warfare.
Only one ship Of any sise--rne
Holland-American liner Noordam---
is expected to enter port today. and
no sailings Of any large trans-A Allan
tic vessels are now scheduled.
The British Atlantic fleet was en-
route TO the waters on New York
harbor two days ago, ostensibly bent
on chasing the German raider which
has been operating in the south At.
iantic. The entire fleet is now m
position to convoy shipping II neces.
'saTy. acccrding 10. admiasien 10 BRIT.
Tish circles here. Mt
The huge vaterland. the worlds
largest ship. is the only one of the
interned German vessels in this vi.
cinity. according to reports. which has
coal enough for more than q days
voyage.
BY order Of Collector OF the Port
Malone vessels lying at quarantine
In New York harbor turned back
all ships last night. No reason was
given but It was supposed the action
was taken to give ship owners time
to learn the gravity Of Germany's
message.
British naval preparations around
New York harbor within the last few
days give ample proof, according to
shipping circles. that Great Britain
knew of the approaching proclama.
tion of Germany.
England's north Atlantic squad
ron was ordered several days ago in
to waters adjacent to this harbor
ostensibly for the purpose OF search.
ing for German raider It is now
believed the precautions we're taken
with a view to using the warships as
conveys for allied ships leaving New
York.
II was stated that four thousand
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-01

Charleston, s. c., Feb. .1,--The
German freighter Liebenfels. lying in
harbor here since the war started,
mysteriously sank ut her anchorage
today, in 40 to SO feet Of water. Tugs
standing by offered assistance, but 1t
was refused, the captains said.
While no reason has been found
for the sinking, shipping men in gen.
eral leaned to the rumor that the
Llebenfels must have been deliber-
ately scuttled. Captain Klattenhoff
commanded the vessel.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-01
WILL NOON OUTLINE POILCY or
UNITED STATES RMiARD-
ING GERMAN WARNING
TO ISSUE NO MORE PASSPORTS


Washington. Fcb. H.. President
Wilson 10 about ready to announce
this governments answer TO Ger
many's warning of future unrcstrain.
ell naval warfare.
Acting upon instructions from the
president. Secretary Lansing has pre-
pared communication. the nature OF
which is guarded In secrecy.
Al the same time. the state depart
ment has Issued mn order refusing
passports to travellers planning TO sail
for European ports.
This action iby the state department
served 10 Increase the tension sur
rounding all Developments today. fol-
lowing receipt OF the German note,
II was pointed out that refusal
TO issue passpor,s might mean either
that this gbycrrment Sasl issAatii1.
10 take drastic action and forssaw an
Inevitable break in relations between
the United States and Germany. or
that President Wilson has determin-
I'd to modify his former stand. pre-
venting Americans from travelling the
high seas on armed merchant ships
md thus preserve this country's neu.
trai status.
Following an hours conference
with President Wilson this morning.
during which the forthcoming COM
munlcation from this government was
discussed. Lansing said he probably
would see the newspaper men at
$3.50 this afternoon, causing general
belief that there may bo an Official
announcement OF this governments
decision at that time
While no hint was available from
any quarter as TO tho presidents de
cision. the gravity OF Secretary Ian
uinss expression after talking with
the president Indicated plainly that
most serious situation has devcl-
oped,
Added 10 this, the announcement
OF tho new passport regulation led
to the conviction that break with
Germany appears imminent.
II was with rather weary gesture
that Lansing, after leaving the White
House. threw down on the front seat
Of his carriage the little black port
folio which, during the last two
years and half he has carried be-
tween the state department and the
White House. all OF the commpnica-
tions and memoranda bearing on the
many crises this country has gone
through with Germany and other bel
ligerents.
II was also noted that n look of
detection was on Lanslng's face, as he
left the White House and entered
his carriage.
Lansing told the newspaper men,
II can say nothing now. boys; let
me 20 on"
Rumors flew fast about the capital
throughout the day, They ranged
from rumors that Won BernstorY
would be. or had been, handed hls
passports. to declarations that the
president would pronounce a new
doctrine OF neutrality for the United
states, urging that this country pro-
pose q course Of concession and sac
rifico In maintaining its neutrality
FOR the good OF humanity
In ofI,clal circles the belief pro-
dominated that a break In relations
with Germany appeared impending,
but that such action would be pre-
ceded by warning from this country
md that the loss Of an American life
would mean tho end. r
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-01
SPAIN TO CONTINUE
TRADE WITH ALLIES

Madrid, Feb. i.--Following u
lengthy special meeting Of tho cab
met today. oiIiclal announcement was
made that Spanish ships would con-
tinue their traific with tho allies, but
that severe defense measures would
bo necessary"
The foreign minister conferred
with American Ambassador Willard
today relative 10 a possible communl-
cation to Germany eet
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-01
PORTLAND STEEL WORKER
FALLS TO HIS DEATH

Portland, Feb. 1.--Work on the
new public auditorium building was
delayed today as u result OF the death
OF w, II. Shrader. 40, a steel work
er, who plunged so feet to the base
ment. when a wooden crane broke,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-01
FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD
AIDS SEATTLE BANKS

Seattle. Feb. i.--Seattle's bank
furry was subsiding rapidly today IN
the face OF an offer OF $6S.O0O. 900
by the federal reserve board OF San
Francisco and the Seattle clearing
house announcement that no other
banks In the city would be permitted
to close.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-01
LINER PHILADELPHIA
BREAKS A CRANK SHAFT

New York. Feb. 1.-The Ameri-
can liner Philadelphia broke crank
shaft on her port engine yesterday
afternoon while l.4s5 miles out from
Liverpool and is proceeding to Liver
pool under reduced speed according
to a wireless message received here
today.
officials Of the line said they have
no anxiety for the vessel.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-01
GERMAN PEOPLE SUPPORT
GOVERNMENT ACTION

Berlin, Feb. 1.-The German press
supports the government in its move
for barred zone" around the
waters Of the nations enemies and
the people will follow the government
In its new policy in naval warfare.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-01
sPANNELL ACQUITTED ON
CHARGE OF WIFE MURDER

San Angelo. Texas. Feb. HAIRY
]. SPANIEL was acquitted Of the
charge Of killing his wife In Alpine
last July by jury this afternoon
after two hours deliberation.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-01
.|NTERNED GERMAN
STEAMER SCUTTlED

Washington, Feb. 1.-The crew OF
the interned German freighter Lieb-
enfels. at Charleston. s. G. delbber-
ately pulled out the sea cocks and
sank the ship today. according to q
report received here by Assistant Sec
retary Of the Treasury Peters, in
charge OF the customs division.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-01
CONTINUE LEAK PROBE
IN WASHINGTON CITY

New York, Feb. 1.-The house
committee investigating the leak to
Wall street on the presidents peace
note will adjourn this afternoon to
meet In Washington at 2 p. m. to-
morrow. a member Of the committee
said.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-01
FORTIFICATIONs BILL
GOES TO THE PRESIDENT

Washington. Feb. 1.-The Sbl.-
oO0. 900 fortifications bill was passed
by the senate In one hour and q half
today. The bill now goes TO the
president.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-01

London. Feb. 1.-Two more vessels
the British steamer Trevea and the
Belgian steamer Euphrates- were re-
ported this afternoon as victims Of
the new German sea warfare. This
makes total Of six vessels 80 FAR
reported as sunk since the German
barred zone decree went in effect at
midnight.
The Travea was a steamer Of a,0S1
tons gross, owned by the Pain Steam
ship company, and registered 1t 81.
Ives. The Euphrates was vessel OF
2.s0s tons, property Of the Gle Ma
tionale Belgique Transportation
Maritime OF Answer.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-01
DUTCH STEAMER EPSILON Is THE
FIRST VICTIM or TEN
ROR CAMPAIGN
s SHIPS sunk SINCE MIDNIGHT


London. Feb. 1.--Germany's new
submarine campaign OF ruthlessnsss
10 under way.
The Dutch steamer Epsilon was tho
first victim to be sunk in the new
barred zone today.
Three British fishing vessels. the
Merit. Watt and wetherill. were also
among the first vessels known to have
been sunk in pursuance OF the new
German order.
The Dutch vessel was stee. screw
steamer Of s.2l1 tons gross. built in
Rotterdam in 1913 and ownesl BY the
vrachtvaart Maats Bothnis she was
registered at Amsterdam and Lloyd's
Register gave her master as x. Ry-
keboer.
The ssxk q IL .nnk> NJ nct ~
ceivsa - tfnss lor 'ths isSrdyas teSs
papers. but It's appearance In ths
early afternoon editions opened their
full broadsides OF wrath and vituper-
alton.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-01

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-04

city will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. N. Killough.
 MT. and Mrs. James Hunt have re- turned from months stay in Miami, Fla.
 Little Miss Eda Louise Trimm is i'll at her home on Forty-ninth street.
 Mrs. Annie Fultcn of Sumpterville Is the guest of relatives.
 Miss Fannie Mae Kaminsky is visiting her cousin, Mrs. G. I. Dunsmore, in Vleidenburg.
 Mrs Charles l.. Hohen has returned from visit to hissparents, MT and Mrs. J. Hohen in New Orleans.
 Mrs. J. H. Mccain and Mrs. Frank Ferguson of St Louis have returned to their homes after visit to their sister, Mrs. H. W. Kaminsky.
 Mrs. Henrietta Spear has returned from a visit to friends in Jacksonville, Fla.
 MT. and Mrs D. w. Henry have re- turned from visitlto friends in Jackson and other points in Mississippi.
 MT. and Mrs. J. w Turnipseed have , returned from a visit to relatives in An niston.
 Mrs. James Ray Williamson and little daughter, Addie Elizabeth, of Tuscaloosa, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Louis Edwards.
 MT, and Mrs. C. P. Cummings and little Miss Gladys Daniels of Stewards spent several days during the past week with MT. and Mrs. Ebert Daniels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-04
EAST LAKE

Mrs. Robert Culpepper entertained the
 Alexander Stephens chapter, Daughters
 of the Confederacy, at the home of her
 daughter, Mrs. Donald Mcdonald, on Fri
 day afternoon. Confederate flags were
 given as favors, while larger flags, flow
 CTS and magnolia leaves made an effec-
 tive decoration. The programme present.
 ing reconstruction days was in charge
 of Mrs. w. T. Brewer and Mrs. F. D.. Belsher. An ice course was served by
 the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Donald Me- Donald. Besides the chapter members the visitors present were, Mrs. A. D.. Smith, Mrs. G. D. Leonard, Mrs. Gordon Rambo, MT D. V. Rambo and Col Stump ter Lea.
 The Twentieth Century Housekeepers' club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. J. D. Truss. An interesting feature of the afternoon was the salad contest in which the first prize was awarded Miss l Haywood Motion, the second prize being won by Mrs. c. c. Jones. The judges | for this contest were, Mrs. J. T. Lyon, 1 Mrs. A. D. Smith and Mrs. J. F. Kane. l During the short programme Mrs. R. s. Cross presented plans for the Boys club | A salad plate was enjoyed by the fol- I lowing, Mrs T. E. Huey, Mrs. R. s. 1 Cross, Mrs. J. D. Bancroft, Mrs. J. r, :! ISanes, Mrs. A. D. Smith, Mrs. J. F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-04

a delicious dinner was served the CO., workers assembled and looked over the field of the church territory to make plans for the years work.
 The Sewing club was delightfully."- en- tertalned by Mrs. James Broyles Friday afternoon at her home in Ivanhoe. A fine display of new work was shown and the hours pleasantly spent i,i social chat and fancy work Late in the afternoon re- treatments were served.
 The Baptist Ladies Aid society held an all-day quitting Thursday at the home of Mrs James Motley. At noon a picnic lunch was served and a delightful time was spent.
 Miss Stella Lee and Miss Katrena Pugh of Pelham are the guests of Mrs. Will liam Chastain.
 Mrs Thomas Christian and children have returned from a two weeks visit to relatives in Pensacola, Fla.
 Mrs R. E. West and children left Mon day to visit relatives in Columbus, Ga.
 Miss Zula Gallagher of Gadsden is vis- iting her parents at Martin,
 Mrs M. Whitehead of Gainesville, Ga, is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Jack Hock- aday.
 Mamie Mitchell little daughter of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Mitchell is very i'll with pneumonia.
 The Era Study club will meet Wednes- day afternoon with Mrs. I. O. Drewery.
 The Missionary society of the Metho- dist church will meet Thursday morning with Mrs. Warren at Ivanhoe.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church will meet Thursday morning with Mrs. Odell at Vinesville.