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The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
PROTEST BY HOLLAND
AGAINST U-BoAT WAR BLOCKING
DUTCH COMMERCE.
Determination to Assert Rights to
Freedom of the Ocean.

The Hague.-An official white pa
per issued here gives the text of the
raustro-Hungarian and German notifi-
cation respecting the danger zones es-
tablished in the submarine blockade
and identic protests BY the Dutch gov
eminent dated Feb. Z. The Dutch
note points out that the zone pro-
claimed as dangerous in the Mediter-
ranean completely bars passage be
tween Port Said and the channel from
Gibraltar to Greece. so that the In
dian route, which is essential and of
Importance to the commerce of Hol-
land as colonial power. is cut off
The Dutch government recalls its
earlier protests against the British
and German measures relating to the
proclamation of war zones in the
North sea, and continues:
with all the more reason the gov
eminent is obliged to object with ex-
treme energy against the regime now
announced, which not only applies to
much yaster areas but also acts on
neutral ships. whatever their cargo or
destination. and without discriminat-
ing as to whether their presence in
said zones is voluntary or not"
1t is further pointed out that even
had Germany qualified the new meas
ure as a blockade, the merciless de-
struction of neutral ships would be
contrary to international law. which
only permits the confiscation and not
the destruction of blockade runners.
Germany" continues the note.
does not use the term blockade and
rightly so. because 1t cannot be ap-
piled to such vast areas and because.
according to the rules of international
law, 1t can only be directed against
traffic with hostile ports. and in no
wise against direct navigation be
tween two neutral countries.
Now, the German warships are or
dered to destroy ships irrespective OF
their trafficking with enemy ports or
between neutral ports.
Faithful to the principle which has
always been observed in this war. the
queens government can only see in
such destruction of neutral ships .yio'
lation OF the rights of nations. to say
nothing of attack upon the laws OF
humanity, IL TINS hdppeiisu ie5aAuieso
of the security of the persons aboard
THE responsibility of the eventual
destruction of Dutch ships and the
loss of life will fall on the German
government and all the more heavily
in the foreseeable event of Dutch
ships being forced to enter the dan
| ger zone by constraint of adversary
| warshiDs exercising the right OF
search"
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
Mexicans Raid u. s. Ranch

Ell Paso, Tex.-Armed Mexicans, be.
lieved to have been Villa followers,
crossed the border sixty miles south.
west of Hachita, N. NJ. and took pris.
oner three Mormons. a number OF
Mexican ranch hands and livestock,
according to telegram received here
from Hachita by an American cattle.
man. The message was received from
Bob Morehead, foreman of the Alamo
Hueco ranch, saying the Corner
ranch" which is on the American side
of the line, was raided by armed Mex.
leans.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
Food Cost Probe ordered.

Washington.-At the direction of
President Wilson the federal trade
commission and the Department of
Agriculture will begin investigation in
to the causes of advancing food prices
in the United States, with special
reference to alleged violations of the
antitrust acts. An emergency appro-
priation will be asked OF Congress for
the inquiry. The trade commission
announced that 1t had held confer
ence TO work out preliminary plans
for the Investigation.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
Gerard to Sail on February n.

Geneva. = Ambassador James W.
Gerard was interviewed by a cores
pondent of the Journal de Geneve
Wednesday He said that during
eight days in Berlin all telegraph
communication with his government
was cut off. while the telephone to
the embassy was also cut. and that
he waited until his arrival In Switzer-
land to send his report to Washing
ton He says he bears no message or
new propositions TO President Wilson.
also that in an indirect way he was
held as hostage. No official persons
were at the station at the time OF his
departure. He was treated coldly but
courteously. He will sail from Paris
on Feb. "a.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
HOUSE GIVES NAVY ssss, ,ooo, GOO.
Appropriation Bill Passed by Vote Of
353 to %.

Washington.-Carry a total OF
1869. 1000. .000-the largest appropriation
for naval defense in the history of
'the country-the navy bill passed the
House by vote of 353 to 3d. Amend
merits carried authorize the President
to commander private shipyards and
munition plants 'if national emer-
gency arises prior to March /. 191S";;
and provides 100000 for the pur-
chase of basic aeroplane patents.
The bill authorizes construction of
three battleships for total of sS4,-
535,746; one battle cruiser at 1884,
496; three scout cruisers for total
of s2O.23S.435; fifteen destroyers for
total of s26,229, ,1SO; one destroyer
tender at s2,sOs,92s one submarine
tender at s2,217,504, and eighteen
coast submarines at total of s25,
S13,674.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
SAYS Helped a. Mazie Colbert Killing

Philadelphia. - Captain of Detec-
tiyes Tate said he had received a tele-
gram from the police of Montreal,
Canada, that a man named Frederick
]. Ferrell, 25 years old, serving in
the army medical corps, had surren-
dered himself in that city, declaring
he was wanted in connection with the
murder of Maize Colbert, the adyer-
tising art model slain in her apart
ments Dec. 90. Ferrell declared he
was with Bernard w. Lewis of Pitts
burg, Pa. when the girl was killed
and assisted Lewis in putting her in
bed.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
Meat Causes Refuaees to Rejoice

Berne. - Americans who arrived
here from Germany with Ambassador
Gerard are congratulating themselves
on having escaped further wrestling
with Germany's food problem. Butch
ers' windows. well stocked with assort-
ed meats, such as are seen here, are
an unwonted sight in Berlin. Meat is
now so scarce in the German capital
that it is never hung in windows to
attract buyers, but is speedily distrib-
uted without advertising.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
carranza Names Ambassador.

Washington.-Ignacio Bonillas, one
of Gen. Carranza's representatives on
the Mexican-American joint commits
sion, has been named ambassador
from Mexico to the United States.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
Morse countrles SEND Protests.

London--Reuter's Copenhagen cor
respondent reports that Norway.
Sweden and Denmark have handed to
the German ministers identical notes
protesting against the naval measures
taken by Germany and Austria Hun
gary and making all reservation re-
garding the loss of life and the ma
terial damage resulting.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
ENGLISH TROOPS CARRY OUT
SUCCESSFUL RAIDS IN THE
REGION OF YPRES.
MANY MINOR BATTLES
ARTILLERY ENGAGEMENTS BEGIN
ON WESTERN RUSSIAN AND
MACEDONIAN FRONTS.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
London.-Lloyd's shipping agency
announced that the White Star liner
Afric, of 1899 tons gross, has been
sunk. Part of the crew of the liner
was landed. Seventeen are reported
missing.
London--Official announcement was
made that the British forces on the
Tigris front have established line
across the Tigris bend west OF Kut-
El-Amara, completely hemming in the
Turks.
Russians near yolhynia beat off
German attack made under cover of
snowstorm. Teutons cross Dneister on
ice to attack and are hurled back.
Italians re-establish lines which Aus
trians pierced east of Gorizia Berlin
announces repulse of British attack
along Ancre river in France.
London.-German attacks against
the new British position east of Sally
Saillisel. on the Somme front, were
unsuccessful according to the official
statement from British headquarters
in France. issued by the war office.
British troops have carried out sue
cessful raids in the region OF Ypres.
The British offensive south of Kut-
el-Amara was resumed successfully on
Friday, says an official statement on
the campaign in Mesopotamia Under
cover of heavy bombardment por-
/ ton of the new Turkish front line.
west of the Hal river, was secured,
and consolidated in the face of two
! counter attacks and two bombing at
tacks. sFurther westward, the sAte-
ment adds, Turkish trenches We're
penetrated, and by successful bomb
ing work were secured and consoli-
dated along a front of 1900 yards.
German artillery halted a French
attempt to attack Hill 304, and a
minor attack by the French on Pepper
ridge north of Verdun was repulsed-
Artillery activity increased at sew
eral points on the Franco Belgian
fronts. Numerous aeroplane raids are
reported behind the French and Ger
man lines.
British troops captured German
trenches on a front of more than
three quarters of mile on the Somme
line, constituting what is character
lied as a strong system" lying north
OF Beaumont-Hamel.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
Offer Arms to ouell Cuban Revolt

Havana.-Official announcement was
made here that the United States gov
ernment had offered 5000 rifles and
100000 cartridges to the Cuban gov
ernment. An encounter had occurred
In Matanzas province between govern
ment troops and rebels. According to
a report the rebels were defeated.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
Gerard and Wife at Paris.

Paris, Feb. Thames w Gerard,
former American ambassador to Ger
many. and Mrs. Gerard are expected
to arrive in Paris Thursday They
will be guests of William Graves
Sharp, American ambassador to
France, and Mrs. Sharp.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
Mckinley Association Formed,

Washington.-A bill to incorporate
the National Mckinley Birthplace
Memorial Association was introduced
by Senator Harding.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
illinois senate Votes "Dry.r

Springfield. Ill.-The statewide pro-
hibition bill passed the Senate by a
vote OF 81 to 1s. 1t has not been voted
on in tAe House.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16

ment dated Feb. Il. referring to news
from abroad to the effect that the ma
rine barrier against Great Britain.
maintained with submarines and
mines, has been or will be weakened
out OF regard for the United States or
for other reasons. says:
Regard for neutrals prompts the
clearest declaration that unrestricted
war against all sea-traffic in the an
nounced barred zones is now in lull
swing and win under no circum-
stances be restricted"
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16

Washington.-In a farewell state
ment before leaving Tuesday night
for New York to sail for home. Count
Won Bernstorff expressed the hope
that war between the United States
and Germany might be averted. and
friendly relations soon might be re-
established. The former German am
bassador said to a group of newspa-
per correspondents, gathered at his
house:
"In leaving the United States after
stay of eight years, l wish to ex-
tend to my many personal friends my
heartfelt thanks for the great kind
ness and cordial hospitality they have
shown me. Countess Won Bernstorff
joins me In this expression of our
deepest personal gratitude l hope
that war may be averted and that old
friendly relations between the United
States and Germany may soon be re-
stored"
The former ambassador with his
wife and his suite left Washington in
special train placed at their dis
posal by the State Department and
guarded by United States secret SER
vice men
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16

Amsterdam.-All periods for grace
for neutral ships entering the zones
announced as prohibited by Germany
have now expired. according to Ber-
lin official statement.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16

Boulder, Colo.-Tungsten concen-
trates, GO per cent, S17.00 per unit;
crude ores. 60 per cent. $500; 25 per
cent, ss.4Og 1900; 10 per cent, $50
ql0.00 per unit.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
Forty Below Zero in New York.

Saratoga. N. Y.-It was forty de.
grees below zero in many places in
this vicinity Monday morning, the
coldest of the winter.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
chIeaao Graln and Provision prIces

Chicago. = Wheat = No. 2 red,
SlI7q 1,77%; No. red, s1.74M@
i.75A; No. hard. nominal; No. 3
hard. S1.79.
corn-No. 2 yellow, $l01k9LO24 /;
NO; yellow, sS1acq1.01A; No. 4
white. 901ac@s1.01A.
,oats1No. white. 56A @5shc;
Barley-$10091.30
Timothy-S350Q5. $50.
Clover-$15.00q1S.O0.
Pork-S2995.
Lard-s16.37.
Ribs-slS.25915.S5
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16

Washington.-Consul Treadway at
Rome cabled a report Wednesday in
dicating that the American schooner
Lyman NJ. Law was not torpedoed but
was destroyed by a bomb placed on
board by submarine. Consul Tread
ways report said the submarine ap-
parently was Austrian. but flew no
flag. The crew was saved Secretary
Lansing had another report which
said the ship was sunk by gunfire
from a submarine.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
MAR KET
Western Newspaper Union News s.ryic,
DENVER MARKETS.
@ U TATIo N s

Cattle.
Steers tpulp fed. good to
choice .ss.oo@1O.5O
Steers tpulp fed). fair to
good ..-..-..........-. S-OOQ S.OO
Steers (hay fed), good to
choice .....-.....--..-. 5-Vo4 1U-1o
Steers (hay fed. fair to
good -..---......-..... cog s-OO
Heifers. prime ........... 1909 S.25
% choice sD.p .i.......'....... i'u'' s 1850 7.75
goo good 'D .............. ~ $500 7.25
Cows ebay fed, good 80. 7.0047.5O
Cows ebay fed), fair ..... $3.50 100
Cows, Gamers .......... 4.5045.75
Veal calves .............. 9.50411.00
Bulls 5.509 100
Feeders and stockers. good
to choice .............. S-zo4 S.oO
to good ............... 1850 s.25
Feeders and stockers, COM
mon to fair ........ 6.25q 7.25
Hogs.
GOOD hogs .............. .ll-oo " lz-uo
Sheep.
Wethers .................10 .10.509 11.OO
Yearlings ........... .11.75g q 1850
LAMBS ..-....-.... .l3.Ho " 100
Ewes ............... 9.5OQ1o.S5
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
MANY AMERICANS in TURKEY
Virtual Prisoners for Over Year 1.
Section Destitute of Food.

Washington.-Another inquiry was
sent by the State Department to Am
bassador Elkus AT Constantinople to
develop why he had not been able to
report about the marooned Americans
detained in Asia Minor. Since the
break with Germany no word has been
allowed to reach this country either
from Constantinople or Sofia.
The plight of the thousand Amer.
leans who have been detained more
than a year by the Turkish military
authorities despite assurances of the
Turkish foreign office that they would
be released is arousing alarm here be
cause the whole section is largely des-
titute OF food and is known to be in.
fected with disease.
1t developed that the naval collier
Caesar, loaded with a quarter of a
million dollars worth of food sup
plies contributed by Americans for Sy-
rians and Armenians, and the cruiser
Des Moines. with a cargo OF medical
supplies. both bound for Beirut, have
been ordered held at Alexandria in,
definitely by the Navy Department.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
VEGETABLES.
MISCELLANEOUS MARKETS.
Price, Quoted for Metals

PrIces Quoted for Metals,
Bar silver, New York-79c.
Lead, New York-SS.50.
Copper-S30121a.
Spelter. st. Louis-Se.42.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
Live RoultrX.
Eggs.

Eggs, graded No. l net. F. o. B.
DeHNtT ~
Eggs, graded No. net, F. o. B
Denver 80
Eggs, case count, misc. cases,
less commission ......11.OO@11.5
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
WILSON MAY ASK
FOR POWER TOACT
PRESIDENT FACES ANOTHER cRI-
SIS IN COMPLETE TIE UP
OF FOOD AND ARMS.
U. S. SCHOONER SUNK
AUSTRIAN DIVER PUTS BOMB ON
SCHOONER LYMAN n. LAW
AND BLOWS 1T UP.
we.tern Newspaper Union News Service.

western Newspaper Union News Service
Washington, Feb. I5.-Steady in
creases of violations OF American
rights by the central powers made it
appear possible that President VIII
son would go before Congress to ask
authority for further protecting lives
and property OF citizens at sea with
out waiting for a serious disaster
which might shock the country. There
was nothing to indicate, however. that
he believed the time for such a step
had come. 1t again was stated that
he would move deliberately and with
full appreciation OF all the conse-
quences involved
With hundreds of ships tied up in
American ports by the submarine
menace and with the administration
still awaiting an overt act by Ger
many. President Wilson faces the
most serious dilemma since the sew
erance OF diplomatic relations with
Berlin.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
Butter.

Creameries. ex. LIST grade. lb. 34936
Creameries, I'd grade, lb. 49,. ..31934
Process ................ 30Q32
Packing stock ......... 25
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
Chicago Live Stock quotations

chicago. = Hogs - Bulk, s12.209
iZ4O; light. SlL65q12.35; mixed.
sl2lOd 1916; heavy, s12.00912.5o;
rough Sl2.OOq l2,15; pigs, $4,000
Cattle-Native beef cattle. s775@
lzl5; Western steers, s7S5Q1025;
stoekers and feeders, S6.1OQe.10; COWS
and heifers, s5.1OqIO.40; calves,
Sj0.00d1450.
Sheep Wethers. s10.s5112 90:
ewes, sS.25q1125; lambs, sl2,35Q
1890.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
Fruit.

Apples. Colo, fancy. box. .s1.0093.00
Pears, Colo, winter, box. 2.504S00
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
Won BERNSTORFF SAILS
HOPES FOR RESTORATION OF IN.
TERNATIoNAL FRIENDSHIP.
Inquiry Sent Berlin Preliminary to
ultimatum Unless Seventy-two
Seamen Are Released.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington.-An inquiry concern
ing the re detention by Germany
Of the seventy-two American seamen
brought in by the prize ship Yarrow-
dale was dispatched to Berlin Tues
day by the United States, preliminary
TO more vigorous action if the men are
not promptly released.
The plight of these sailors occupied
much of the time at the Cabinet meet
ing given over to the crisis growing
out of Germany's submarine warfare.
II was agreed that their liberty again
should be demanded. in most emphat-
ic fashion. Pending complete reports
as to the treatment of German crews
on war-bound ships in the Philippines,
Hawaii and elsewhere, however, the
government will content itself with
the inquiry as to why the Americans
are held and under what condition.
Secretary of State Lansing is pre-
pairing an ultimatum to be dispatched
to Berlin unless these prisoners are
speedily released
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16

Berlin.-It is absolutely denied here
that Germany in note to the United
States or through other mediums, is
inviting suggestions for the avoid
ance of actual war. 1t is reiterated
that the imperial government is not
permitting doubts in any quarter re-
garding the position actively assumed
in the submarine warfare and that
there can be no talk or thought of re-
cession from the program already be-
ing carried out In view of this, it is
declared in authoritative circles that
any further parley or exchange of
notes with the United States may be
dismissed as unwarranted and i'm
probable. The origin of the report is
ascribed to the recent announcement
through the Swiss government that
Germany was willing to negotiate re-
specting the amended treaty of 1893.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
Grain.

Wheat. ch. mill. 100 lbs. buying s2.57
Rye, Colo. bulk, 100 lbs. buying. 1.S5
Oats, Nebraska. 100 lbs, buying. 1.S5
Colorado oats, bulk. buying. ...... 1.S5
Corn chop, sack, selling ........ zoo
Corn in sack, selling .......... 1.s7
Bran, Colorado, per 100 lbs,
selling 1.70
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
Sheep.
HAY AND GRAIN MARKET.

+. .. b, DenVer, CarIOau PTIce.
Hay.
Buying Prices.
Colorado, upland, per ton. $500 q 1900
Nebraska upland, per ton. 12.00Q13.00
Second bottom, Colorado
and Nebraska, per ton. 12.00413.00
Timothy, per ton........ 17.00Q18.00
Alfalfa, per ton. ......... 12O0413OO
South Park, choice, per
ton .................. 17.Oo91s.OO
San Luis Valley, per ton. 140O915.0O
Gunnison Valley, per ton. 16.00Q170O
Straw, per ton ........ 4.OO9 500
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16

Berlin--Foreign Secretary thinner
mann Monday informed the Associ-
ated Press that he had requested the
Washington regarding the status Of
the crews OF interned German ships in
American ports.
Pending an answer the seventy-two
Americans taken by the German raid
er and brought in by the Yarrowdale.
whose release had been agreed TO. are
being held in Germany, tie foreign
secretary stated
During the last week recurring ru-
mors have reached Berlin by way of
London, in which it was announced
that the United States government
had sequestered the German ships and
interned their crews.
"In regard to the Yarrowdale pris-
oners," the foreign secretary stated.
these men had been taken off armed
merchantmen and their status had
been established. They will be liber-
ated just as soon as we learn the fate
of the German crews in American
ports"
The release of the Yarrowdale pris-
oners was agreed to with Ambassador
Gerard on the eve of the break in re-
lations, but the possibility OF the Ger
man crews being interned in the Unit
] ed States prompted the admiralty to
rescind the orders liberating the
Americans held with the rest of the
Yarrowdale prisoners.
| 1t is pointed out here that this epi-
sode is a further illustration of the
menace growing out Of the lack of IA
cilities of free intercommunication
by both countries.
Herr Zimmerman reaffirmed his
previous statement that the Ameri-
cans now in Germany will be permit
ted to move about unmolested and be
perfectly free to leave the country
whenever they desire, even if the
break threatens to reach the ultimate
stage.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
GERMAN PARLEY
REFUSED BY U. s.
AS PROTECTION AGAINST susmA-
RiNEs, U. S. MAY ARM ALL
MERCHANT SHIPS
DETAIN u AMERICANS
WILL RELEASE YARROWDAIE'S
CREW WHEN TEUToNs ARE RE-
LEASED, SAYS zlmMERMANN.

Washington.-The State Department
Monday made public a memorandum
presented by DR.. Paul Ritter, the
Swiss minister acting for Germany.
proposing discussion with the Unit
ed States over the new submarine
campaign Germany proposes to nego-
tate for the safety of American ship
ping, provided the Commercial block
ade" of England is not interfered
with The American government has
replied that It cannot enter negotia-
tons unless Germany restores the Sus-
sex pledges and withdraws proclama-
ton Of unrestricted submarine war
fare.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16
American Ships Face Destruction

Havana.-The American minister.
w. f. Gonzales. Wednesday received
a message from Mai. Rigoberto Fer
nandez, military commander of the
snsurgent forces in Santiago. stating
that he had mined the port and ad-
vising all ships to ask for pilot. An
other dispatch to the minister from
the same source said that II any army
officers or others were held prisoner
in Havana, he would retaliate. He
says he has more than 1000 regular
troops, beside 1000 militia in service.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16

Washington. Administration off
cials began Monday 10 share the i'm
patience of shipping men over forced
detention of American vessels in home
ports because of Germany's U-boat
war. This feeling appeared likely TO
hasten the solution Of the question of
armament for merchantmen The solu-
ton will probably be direct or indirect
issuance by the Navy DEPARTMENT Of
guns TO merchant ships desiring them.
London.-The American Commission
for relief in Belgium has been official
ly notified by the German authorities
that the Americans win withdraw
from participation in the relief work
in Belgium and northern France. This
step was taken in reply to an order
from the German authorities that
Americans must withdraw from the
provinces of Belgium and northern
France. leaving only few OF their
representatives. headed by Brand
Whitlock. American minister to Bel
gium, in Brussels.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-02-16

London.-Official announcement was
made that the British forces on the
Tigris front have established a line
across the Tigris bend west OF Kut-
ElAmara, completely hemming in the
Turks.