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The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-02-16
mild" FIGHTING
ON BATTLEF front
Berlin Officially Admits German
Troops On Somme Field
Have Fallen Back
tAssOciatsd Press BY Federal wirelossI

NEW YORK, February 16-Fghting
that n charattcrized as "mild "is re.
ported from all the fronts in the Otfi-
cial eommuniques of yesterday. For
the most part the encounters between
the foes consisted of raids and recon
noitering parties, with the steady bat
tcring bf the artillery. There was some
air activity reported on the western
front. rr .@.a.. -.
Berlin reports that yesterday the
Teutdbs suffered losses on the Sommf
front and were forced to withdraw in
accordance with orders" The Official
report from the German capital said
"Teuton soldiers today won success
cs on the Russian front, storming posi-
tions 100 yards long north of the Zloc
Off-Tarnopol railroad, in Galicia.
After destroying the trenches they
Withdrew, according to official an
nOuneement.
The official news today also says that
the Germans between Serre aud the
river Somme, west front, have with
drawn from advanced positions in ae
cOrdance with orders.
''SeVen Entente aerOplanes were shot
down on the west front today
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-02-16
NAVAL OFFICER IS
]A|LEDlNBERL|N
imprisoned By Teutons and Sub
ieCted To lndignities On His
Way Back Home =.
cAssociatsd Press BY Federal wirslsas)

- COPENHAGEN, February l6---An
officer of the United States navy
has been arrested by the Germans,
imprisoned, Subjected TO indigui-
ties s-at the Ilnnds " EselGan ofisials,
questioned by secret service officers and
generally treated as no naval Officer
Of the United States was ever before
treated by any civilized government,
according to the story told here by the
officer himself. .a,st {,
{, The sofficer in question is Warra nj
OfficeruH Hardy of the u nited States gun
boat scorpion, which is the American
station ship at Constantinople. He ar
rived here yesterday and related the
almost incredible experiences through
which he had passed and told of the
indignities to which he had been sub
jected by representatives of the Ger
man government. sT
Hardy left Constantinople January
| 30, wearing his uniform of an Office
, of the United States navy, 1t was oI
February that Germany made her an
nouncement of unrestricted submarine
warfare. .@lE@~ %,.t
When the train reached Sofia, Bul
garia, Hardy was removed from it b!
officers of the German government
Later he was allowed to proceed, bu
was again taken from the train a
Budapest. Again he was permitted t.
continue his journey, but when tn
train he had boarded reached Vienna
he was removed for the third time.
The crowning indignity came whc
Hardy finally reached Dresden. Her
he was thrown into prison by Germa
officers and held there for three day'
! He was then taken to Berlin and sui
jected to a rigid questioning at th
/ headquarters of the secret service bl
rcau. The Germans even went to tn
length of subjecting the American n'
val officer to full course of washin
in acid and to other methods designe
TO detect any communications whic
might have been written on his BODY
Finally, failing to find any groun
for further OBTAINING him, the German
released the officer and allowed him
leave the country and continue hi
journey to this city.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-02-16
w TAsHINGToN, February IS =
" Berlin has formally announced

wv Berlin has formally announced
that the seyenty.two American
sailors taken BY the German raider in
the South Atlantic and carried to Ger
many on the prize ship FaFrowdale,
si;il Dc ll',ere ~ "a ,aaoe
This move BY Uefmany forestalls the
action Of this government in sending q
demand for the immediate liberation Of
the men, who have been held as host.
ages for the proper treatment Of Ger
man sailors in this country. 1t had been
intended to send that note today, and
the,message had been prepared and was
awaiting the approval of the President
before its despatch, when the word
came that Berlin had acted first. .,
President Wilson had retired when
the contents Of the message from Ber'
lin was communicated to this govern
ment by the Swiss minister here, who
is acting as the German representative
in this country, now that diplomatic
relations with Germany are sundered,
The note was in French and the trans.
lation delayed the officials for some
time, so that II was considered too late
to trouble the President with it. II
will be sent TO him early this morn
ing. s. ,5r>g..g..
Although the release of the Ameri
can sailors by Berlin disposes Of one
of the most irritating and pressing
phases of the German situation and SC
far eases the tenseness of the crisis
there is little hope in the hearts and
minds of officials here, that the pre-
sent condition Of things can long con
tinue.
II is felt that the hope that the
most serious trouble between the coun
tries can be STAYED of much longer il
a vain one, and that at almost any
minute the break may come which viii
mean actual warfare. y.
Officials here, in speaking of tn,
situation last night declared that they
had reached the conclusion that unless
Germany's attitude changes within
short time President Wilson will taxi
the situation boldly in hand and appea
before congress-, to ask for further au
thority to take such steps as he ma!
deem wise to further protect American
lives and property from the illegal act
of the Teutonic submarine commanders
That such an act by the President will
not be much longer deferred was tn
general opinion here last night.
The steady pressure that is beinl
brought to bear upon the administra
tion from all over the country 70
some definite action is one reason fo
this belief among the officials of tn
inner circle. "a. =
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-02-16
BERLIN WANTSFLAG
TO Be LOWERED
Asks Brand Whitlock To Haul
Down Stars and Stripes Over
Legation In Brussels e.,
Associated Press by Federal wireless,

WASHINGTON, February 15--The
department of state has been advised
officially that Brand Whitlock, Ameri.
can minister to Belgium has been re-
quested--though not ordered-by the
German. military. auth0ritiss %. lgeIer
the American flag over the legaticfl IN
Brussels t
oficials here share the view Of Her
bert C. Hoover, chairman Of the Ameri,
can Relief Commission for Belgium,
that American relief workers In Bel
gium are not held as prisoners by the
Germans.
The flag incident is regarded more
in the light of a sentimental matter
than a serious cause for friction. The
Germans, it is held here, acted within
their rights, since relations have been
severed between the United States and
Germany and Brussels is in German
governed territory. :a..
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-02-16
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Santiago Province In Hands of Rebels
Hundreds Reported To Be
sFlocking To Join
|. .,..l lnSurrectiOn
tA,,oeiatsd Pres, ~ Federal wtrolo..l

~ , ASHINGTON, February To-
w The situation in Cuba is grow
ing more serious, according TO
reports received here from the island
which is In the throes of a revolution.
The revolt is spreading to new provin.
ces and large numbers of men are join.
ing the revolutionaries.
A report from Santiago, Cuba, says
that the military governor there has in.
formed the United States consul there
that the government military forces OF
Guantanamo have revOlted and Joined
the revolutionary movement A simi
lar situation is reported at Mayari and
BaraeOsa.
Senior Orestes Ferra. now in New
York, last night received a despatch
from friends in Cuba, announcing that
the whole Of the province of Santiago
de Cuba is now in the hands Of thu
rebels apd that the revolt is increasing
in importance and power daily.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-02-16
SUBMARINE ST|NGERS
ARE LOSING PUNCH
Three British Steamers and Two
TraWIerS Toll of the Day
ASSOCIATED Press by Federal wtrslsss)

LONDON, February l6--Compara-
lively minor were the losses inflicted ON
Allied and neutral shipping by the sub,
marines Yesterday. Lloyds agency re,
ported the sinking of the British
steamer Margarita late last night, and
two trawlers were sunk earlier in the
day.
The British steamer Cilicia WAS sunk
today, the crew landing safely, says
Lloyds Agency, which also announces
the sinking of the British steamer
Ferga.
Inc British steamer Ainsdele was
sunk by submarine $50 miles off the
Irish coast on February 5. The crew
including one American, was rescued.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-02-16
RAILROAD HEADS IN
GENTLEMEN'S PACT
Agree On Methods To Put End To
Freight Congestion

WASHINGTON, February l5-Rep-
resentatives of thirty Of the chief rail
roads of the United States, considering
the car shortage and congestion of
traffic, at a meeting here today made
gentlemen 3 agreement" to declare
an embargo against the shipment Of
exports from Eastern ports, to adopt a
liberal use of an "intelligent en-
barge" against eastbound domestic
freight and to send empty cars in
solid trains west in order TO handle the
piled up supplies,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-02-16
Mirage Tricks the
Skipper Of Schooner
tA,sooiatsd Press by Federal wireless,

tAssOciatsd Press by Federal wirslsss)
SAN FRANCISCO, February 15-
Tales of mirages at sea which are
proving disastrous for vessels are
being told here in adviees from Aus,
tralasian waters. Phantom LAND
lured the schooner Kona to q grave
on the beach Of Kangaroo Island,
Australia, according to news the
owners received today. A hydro.
graphic report just received here
also says that the schooner Marston
nearly fell victim to a mirage of
land, steering towards the supposed
shore until the mistake was discov,
cred. d.. w..
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-02-16
AUSTRIAN DIVER "
...' DESTROyEDLAW
American Schooner's Skipper Re-
ports That Members Of His
Crew Are Safe
ASSOCIATED Press by Federal wireless,

NEW YORK, February l5--That the
sinking of the American schooner Ly-
man NJ. Law in the mediterranean last
Monday was the work of an Austrian
submarine is the information cabled
here by the merchant vessels skipper,
Capt. F. W. McDonough. He cabled
today to the agents: "Law destroyed
Austrian submarine. Grey safe Gag
liari, Sardinia. !" ...
The Italian press, giving the story of
the sinking of the Lyman NJ. Law, is
asking whether the destruction of the
vessel constitutes the covert act y
against which President Wilson warned
the Teuton powers in notes and in his
recent address before the senate.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-02-16
POLITICAL SCANDAL
ST|RSIND|ANAPOL|S
Eleven Political Leaders Surren-
der Following Wholesale
indictments

INDIANAPOLIS, February 10
Wholesale indictments returned by the
United States grand jury, charging a
general conspiracy to corrupt elections
in this city resulted yesterday in the
surrender to the United States marshal
Of eleven reputed leaders. of the politi'
cal machine which, 1t is charged, was
back of the conspiracy,
The grand jury returned no less than
1866 indictments, those accused includ
ing both Democrats and Republicans.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-02-16
Formal Announcement Of German
Governments Action Flashed
To Washington But Fails To
Bring End To Official Anxiety
GENERAL OPINION GROWING
THAT WAR IS NOW CERTAIN
President Expected To Appear
Before Congress Soon and Ask
For Greater Power To Take
Steps To Protect Americans

tAssooia.sd Press ~ Federal wirslsss1
BERLIN, February 16-The Ger
man admiralty ofiicially announced
last night, the Intention Of the gov
ernment OF immediately hberating
the seventy-two American sailors,
captured IN the South Atlantic and
brought to this country on the Var
rowdale. Formal information TO this
effect has been conveyed TO the
Washington authorities. .%.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-02-16
FRENCH GOVERNMENT
TO WELCOME GERARD
Big Reception Planned BY OFF,
ciaIs For American Envoy
ASSOCIATED Press by Federal wireloss)

(Assooiated Press BY FEDERAL WireIeSs)
PARIS, February l5--James Gerard,
retiring U. S, ambassador at Berlin, ar.
rived here today with large party Of
embassy and consular officials and at
taches. .-.
Mrs. Gerard is with the party, which
numbers forty-twO. They arrived this
morning and were met by United
States Ambassador w. e. Sharp of the
embassy here.
French government officials will prob
ably give formal reception to the
American visitors.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-02-16
SHIPPING NEWS STOPS
ON WORD Of LANSING

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal wirslsss
BALTIMORE, February Id The
Baltimore Maritime Exchange has been
notified by its marine observer at
Cape Henry. at the month Of Chesa.
peake Bay, that he has received orders
from Secretary of State Lansing not to
report vessels passing the capes.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-02-16
CUTTERS SEARCHING
FOR THE RETRIEVER R
(AssOciatsd Prsss by Tsasral wirsIss..l

SAN FRANCISCO, February 10
Coast guard cutters are today searching
for the barkentine Retriever, which
was week ago reported off North
Head short of provisions. 1t is be.
lcvcd she is in serious predieament.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-02-16
COLOMBIA NEUTRAL IS
REPLY TO PRESIDENT
ASSOCIATED Press by Federal wirsle.s)

BOGOTA, Colombia, February IS
In variance with other South American
countries, Colombia has replied to
President Wilson that she will preserve
neutrality. She expresses the hope
that peace between Germany and
America will remain unbroken, Colon
bia does not aceede to the request Of
the president that other neutrals fol,
low the lead Of the United States in
breaking with Germany. ...
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-02-16
COAST BALL TEAM
" .t INVITED TO JAPAN
Associated Press by Federal wirslsss)

SAN FRANCISCO, February 10
The University of California has ac-
eepted an invitation from Keio Univer.
sity, Japan, TO send Il baseball team to
Japan next summer for series Of
twelve games.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-02-16
.CARRANzA NEUTRAL IS
PROTEST Of HIS PRESS
tAssOciatsd Press BY Federal wirolosO

CITY OF MEXICO, February IS
The local press is reiterating that the
Carranza note TO neutral nations, sug
gesting that no munitions be shipped to
belligerents, was based on purely
humanitarian reasons and was neither
pro. German in its attitude nor directed
as criticism against the United states
and American war-trade.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-02-16
LIQUOR ADVERTISING (.
BARRED TO THE MAIL
(A.sooiatsd Press ~ Federal wireless, !,

tASsOeistsd Press BY Federal wirslsss.l
WASHINGTON, February l5--
Newspapers and other publications
containing liquor advertisements
will be barred from the mails Of the
States where prohibition is in ef-
feet by an amendment 70 the postal
bill adopted by the senate today.
The amended bill goes 70 the house
now for consideration.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-02-16
CROPS IN FRANCE ARE
TEN PER CENT SHORT.

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal wTeless)
PARIS February l6-The average
condition Of winter crops in France is
ten per cent less than at this time last
year, according to the report of the ag'
rieultural bureau made public here yes
terday. ..|. . g.. ...
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-02-16
May Be German, Raider Sunk BY British i,

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The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-02-16

The Presidents brother-in-law, Boil.
ing, announced today that he has sew.
cred connection with the firm of Con
nelly q Co., Washington corresponding
house for the brokerage firm of Hut.
ton & Co., of New York. Hutton said
his firm had been told Of the coming
"peace note" by the Washington
house. Boiling denies any knowledge
whatever of the peace note affair.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-02-16
crisis PUTS END
TO LEAK PROBE
No More Public Hearings To Be
Held Announces Chairman
r Of Subcommittee
tAsseciatsd Press BY Federal wireless,

NEW YORK, February Is - Ths
house subcommittee of the rules com.
mittee, which is investigating the so.
called z lealpi of President Wilson 3
peace messtge, will hold no more pub
IL zfeal - view. bf the growing
seriousness Of the international sitpa,
tion, Chairman Henry announced today.
Sherman l.. Whipple; the Boston law.
yer, who is counsel for the committee,
said that the examination of brokers'
accounts will be continued.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-23

and piano duets, "Calico Rag" a one- step, and "Money Blues," fox-trot. The Saxo Sextette plays two selec- tions, Policy King March" and "All Blues Medley" W. Whitlock offers two bell solos-"Jollity One Step" and Happy Days Schottische," and the Taylor Trio contributes two we'll known sentimental selections. Tosti's Goodbye" and Greene's "Sing Me to Sleep.'
 Brice and King, vaudeville headlin- CTS, do a little vocal team work for the popular song section, offering the Chinese novelty song, Hong Kong" and the tuneful "If You Ever Get Lonely" "Oh, Boy!" the latest of the seasons musical comedy success es is represented by it's vivacious star, Anna Wheaton, who sings "Rolled Into One," and one of the hits from "Love O Mike"-"I Wonder Why" Sam Ash, of "Katinka" fame. gives an interpretation of the quaint remi- niscence of freckled and tanned boy hood-"Huckleberry Finn" and the rollicking seashore song, Rolling in His Little Rolling Chair"
 The July dance recordings include eight of the latest song hits, set to one-step or fox-trot tempo-among them Hawaiian Butterfly" fox-trot, Hong Kong" "Jazz" one-step, and You're in Love-" fox-trot, from the musical comedy of that name, and two waltzes, "Clinging Arms" and "My- ona." |.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-23
Drink at Guthrie's.
X PLEA FOR SPORT.

The sporting writers of the country, who, in using their influence and mak- ing extra efforts in the columns of their newspapers to see that athletics indoors and out-of doors, are kept go- ing and thereby following out the wishes of President Wilson in having sport continued, are "doing their bit" for their country these upset times.
 Those editors and writers of sports who have joined the college alarmists in helping to curtail and stop athletic competitions and sports in general are going the future of young American manhood untold harm, and can be classed among the "slackers.'
 There is a saying in the British Isles that "England's battles we're won on the cricket field" Americas s coming victories in the cause of de- mocracy and humanity can be attrib- uted to the baseball diamond, the football field, the tennis court, track, field and water, for the ten million young men who have answered the registration call of the President, have received a preliminary training in the great American army of sport and when the flower of young American manhood takes it's place in France and Belgium alongside the armies of France and Great Britain in the fight for world freedom, they will not have to acknowledge superiority of physical fitness, alertness of mind, keenness of eye and courage to the "Tommies" or "Poillu," all due to the love of the youth of the United States for sport.
 Back of the trenches over in France and Belgium and throughout England baseball is now being played and fast gathering in it's fascinating meshes the French, English, Scotch and Irish soldiers and the American and Cana dian lads who packed in their kits an equipment of balls and bats are fast finding their allies adept pupils.
 The United States army authori- ties, realizing the value of the play ing of baseball and other competitive sports, are seeing to it that contests and systematic play are part of the physical fitting of the student officers and enlisted men in the various train ing camps.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-23
SOME MISUNDERSTANDING
 OF REGISTRATION LAW

Little Rock, June 22.-Gen. Lloyd England makes public the following from Gen. Crowder: Advices received here from some of the states seem to indicate misunderstanding as to the policy to be pursued in respect of persons who for any reason did not themselves on June 5. It is the duty of registration boards to re- gister such persons and no instruc- tions modifying this duty have eman- ated from this office. Unregistered persons may at any time voluntarily register at the registration board in their home county and city. Persons who have thus far failed to register shall be sought out and arrested by
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-23
TO REGISTER WOMEN FOR
 FOOD CONSERVATION

Little Rock, June 22.-At a meeting of the State Council of Defense yes terday afternoon it was decided to undertake the work of securing the registration of the women of the state for food conservation as recommended by H. c. Hoover, July 1-15. Frank Pace was appointed chairman of the subcommittee to have charge of the distribution of the pledge cards, and the plans for the work will be formu- lated later. It is estimated that there are 250,000 homes in the state, and card should be secured from each of these.
 It was decided to organize Pulaski county council, as we'll as in all other counties, and H. F. H. Eberts was appointed as chairman to select his own associates.
 J. s. Speed was appointed to repre- sent the Council at the Speakers Training Camp to be held at Chautau- que July ?, when men of national re- putation will make addresses on patriotic education.
 J. W. Dean, general superintendent of the Iron Mountain, was appointed
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-23
FIRST" SPIRIT OF
 COLUMBIA JULY PROGRAM
.rourth" COmmemOrated by Patriotic seIections-American Violinist
 Makes Record Debut.

The July announcement of the Co.,
 lumbia Graphophone Company is re-
 markable expression of Independence
 nav patriotism. Morton Adkins, whose clear, resonant voice is recog- nized by critics as one of the worlds hest baritones, sings Columbia, the Com of the Ocean," and Marching Through Georgia" while the mem- hers of the Columbia Stellar Quar- tette blend their voices in rousing patriotic eulogy, "My Own United States" and a song of heart-throbs, aJust Before the Battle, Mother" Two popular patriotic songs, sif the Tango Should Change to a March, Little Girl" and '1t's Time for Every Boy to Be Soldier" are also listed.
 The instrumental patriotic numbers include recording of U. s. Army and Navy Calls, contributed by Vincent Buono, bugler, and Harry E. Humph- rev, announcer. and two selections by Princes Band, American Patrol" and "Medley of Patriotic Aairs," intro- ducing Tramp, Tramp, Tramp" "Johnny Comes Marching Home" @Marching Through Georgia" "The Girl Left Behind Me-" Battle Cry of Freedom" and "Dixie."
 Francis Macmillen. the American violin prodigy who at the age of six teen was the first American to cap ture the Grand Prix at the Brussels Royal Conservatoire, is the individual feature of the list. MT. Masmillen's initial recording comprises two of his own compositions, "Causerie" (Prairie Flower) and "Barcarolle," played upon his S15,000 Stradivarius.
 Simplicity is the keynote of the vocal program, versatile Lucy Gates, operatic prima donna, assisted by the Columbia Stellar Quartette, contribut- ing Hawaiian song of simple sweet ness, Aloha Oe," and the old Spanish love song, "Juanita." Another grand opera star, Louis Graveure, the Bel gian baritone, offers two familiar melodies of Americas Southland, "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny" and "Old Black Joe" Vernon Stiles, the celebrated English tenor, who has heretofore been heard only in record ings of operatic and classic songs, sings two successes from the musical comedy Eileen" Ireland, My Sire land," and "The Irish Have a Great Day Tonight" Charles Harrison, America's most popular of younger tenors, also offers bit of Emerald Isle sentiment, "Mavourneen Roamin" and the lovely song "The Magic of Your Eyes"
 Golden and Marlow, comedy artists, add some humor to the list with two side-splitting dialogues, "Darkey's Grafton on Women" and "The Hos pital Patient" And Adeline Francis, the famous "Grafonola Girl' of vau deville fame, tells story for the children. "The Bunnies at Bunnyville Center"
 The Cincinnati Symphony Orches tra, offering Strauss lifting Blue Danube Waltz" and the exquisite ode to night, the "Barcarole" from the Tales of Hoffman," heads a novel in- strumental list. Howard Kopp and Frank E. Banta contribute two drum
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-23

federal, state, county or municipal police and shall forthwith be given an opportunity to register. Those whose failure to register is due to inatten- ton or to lack of information or of understanding shall be released as soon as they have registered and those whose failure to register has been due to recalcitrance or willful disobedience of the law shall be bound over for trial by the federal authori- ties"