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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
Dutch Bar Armed Steamer
British Merchantmen Forced
to Throw Gun Overheard

Berlin. March by wireless TO Say
ville). The British merchant steamer
Princess Melita was refused permission
to enter the harbor at Rotterdam on
Tuesday because she was armed. says
the Overseas News Agency. She left
that evening and returned to Rotterdam
the next day, after throwing overheard
her gun and its mounting.
The "Nieuwe Rotterdamsehe Courant"
says that in the week from February
% to March only ships arrived in
Rotterdam harbor. as compared with
81 in the corresponding week last year
and 1877 in that week of 1914. The
"Handelsblad" says that in that week
only ships arrived at Amsterdam,
compared with 26 last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
Missourians Flay Stone
Letters to Press Demand De-
posing of Senator

ST. Louis. March 9.-Missouri citizens
in large numbers are openly demanding
the ousting of Senator Stone as chair
man of the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee, and some go so far as to
call for his resignation from the Sen
ate. Their opinions and demands are
being printed in st. Louis newspapers
BY the column daily.
A few voices are raised IN defence
Of the Senator. but they are very Few,
compared with the number condemnlng
him. Many Of these condemnatory
epistles are signed by German-Ameri-
cans. who state that even their party,
or that part Of it true TO America, has
no sympathy with Stones action in
Congress.
One writer proposes that the name
William Joel Stone be changed 10 Will
lam Judas Stone. Another states:
"Stone is sly, sleek. selfish and has all
the attributes Of the gum-shoe char
aeter."
One man, born in Germany. declares:
"If ever state had cause to be dis
couraged over a man supposed TO rep
resent it Missouri has cause for AMI
mostly toward Bill Stone
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
Awaits Order to Arm Ships
P. A. S. Franklin Ready to
Send American Liners Out

p. A. S. Franklin, president of the
International Mercantile Marine. which
controls the American Line, declared
Yesterday he had received no advices
from Washington regarding the arm
ing Of American ships. and denied he
had visited the New York Navy Yard
for a conference with Rear Admiral
Usher.
81 know nothing about any order d.
recting the equipment Of the Ameri-
can Line steamships with guns" he
said. Until receive official word
from the government, no move will be
made by US. If we are advised to
arm, we will do so Immediately and
get the vessels ready for sea-"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
u. S. Legation Prepares
To Care for Americans

Bernc. March 9.-The American Le-
cation here was surprised this morn
ing. when it learned that the iifty-nlne
Americans taken to Germany as prison
ers ON the steamship Yarrowdale would
arrive at the Swiss border tonight
pleasant A. Stovall, the American Min,
i,ter, Immediately telephoned to Consul
General Keene, at Zurich. asking him TO
keen the men there if possible until in
structions could be obtained from
Washington, since Berne already IS
ovcrcrowded with strangers. and IT VIII
be hard to find accommodations here
Minister Stovall also took other meas
ures Of preparation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10

Although Governor Whitman refused
last night 10 say when he would call
the special election to fill the vacancy
in Congress caused by the death OF
Michael F. Conry, he intimated that he
was only waiting for request from
the New York delegation in Congress.
There was said to be not the slight
est doubt that the election would take
place in time for Mr.. Conry's successor
TO take his seat at the special session
called for April Is.
The 18th District, from which Mr..
Conry was elected. is Democratic dis
trict, but the filling of his place by a
Democrat will not, the Republicans be-
lieve. jeopardize their control OF the
House by one vote. As they figure it,
there would be 2i5 Democrats, 2l5
Republicans and five independents. They
count on controlling three Of the five
independents, making the lineup 2l7
Democrats and 21S Republicans.
Representative Martin. of Louisiana;
Fuller, of Massachusetts. and Scholl,
OF Minnesota, are the independents on
whom the Republicans rely. The other
two are Meyer London, of New York,
and Randall. of California.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
Peace Society Backs Wilson
Approves His Efforts to Avoid
War and Protect Citizesn

Washington, March "a resolutlo1
pledging support to President Wllsog
in the international crisis was adopted
to-day by the executive committee o.
the American Peace Society. The re'''
luton follows: ,
I'VE. the members Of the executive
committee of the American Peace 70
cietv. recognize with deep appreeiauoa
the efforts of President Wilson %
avoid war, and at the same time y
protect the honor Of the nation az
the rights and lives OF our cltlte1s
We wish TO assure him o. our hear!
support in his determination 70 secure
recognition Of the claims Of lu'u''
and humanity"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
Control of Next House
Claimed by Both Parties

Washington, March 9.-Optimistic
forecasts of the control of the next
House came quickly from Democratic
and Republican leaders tonight when
they heard of the Presidents call for
an extra session of Congress April 10.
Many unbiased observers, however,
foresee only a long and bitter organi-
zation fight unless coalition agree
ment prevents.
Both Speaker Clark and Representa-
tive Woods, of Iowa, chairman of the
Republican Congressional Committee,
predicted victory for their respective
parties. Each said his party was as
sured Of at least 2lS votes.
The official standing Of the incoming
House is as follows:
Republicans, 2l5; Democrats, ia;
Prohibitionist, 1 Progressive, !; Pro-
gressive -Protectionist. !; Socialist, j;
independent, /; vacant. /.
The vacancy exists in the 10Th New
York District, which is overwhelmingiy
Democratic. Under the New York law
this vacancy can be filled before the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
Strange U-Boat Near N. Y.
Coast Steamer Sights Under.
sea Craft OFF Fire Island

Boston, March captain ". c.
Nickerson, of the steamer Indian, which
arrived here to-day from Philadelphia
reported that while passing twenty-five
miles southwest Of Fire Island. \. l.,
Yesterday morning, he sighted an un'
identified submarine heading toward
the American coast.
The undersea craft was described as
being $50 feet long, painted black, and
carrying a small superstructure on her
deck. which appeared TO contain two
periscopes. Officers of the steamer
were called 10 the bridge and agreed
that the craft did not look like an
American vessel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
Americans in Denmark
Still Unable to LeaUe

Copenhagen, Thursday, March 8
The situation in regard to sending
home the Americans who arc here IS
unchanged. DR.. Eastman, professor OF
surgery in the Indianapolis Cniver-
atty, together with other American
doctors. called on the British Minister
in behalf of Americans connected with
the Red Cross and many others. Inc
minister said that at present no faciii-
ties were being granted for passenger
ships to avoid calling at kirkwsll, and
he regretted therefore that he ana not
feel justified in telegraphing the BRIT
ish authorities. He added that as soon
az the situation changed he would COM
municate with DR.. Eastman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
Reed Defends Stone
But Missouri Legislature Re
ceives Explanation Coldly
IBy Telesrsph 10 The Tribune J


jefferson City. Mo-, March 9.-Rep-
resentative Harry Halves read in the
House to-day a long and labored de-
fence Of Senator Stones attitude on
the armed neutrality bill by his fellow
Senator, J. A. Reed. The House re,
ceived il in silence. When Halves had
finished the Reed letter saying stone
had not hiibustered, Representative
Fsris said:
"Well, the junior Senator might ex-
plain what is the usual length OF a
speech in the closing hours OF a ses-
sion"
"'The Congressional Record proves
beyond doubt that Senator stone did
not engage in flibuster" said SEN
ator Reeds telegram. Reed says Stone
did everything possible TO report the
bill and then bring it out as soon as
possible.
"The pretence that Senator Stone has
been endeavoring to harass the Presi-
dent il unvarranted and grossly absurd
in view Of his long and faithful CO.
operation with the Presidents plan,
declares the telegram.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
Yarrowdale Men
Released; Start
For Switzerland
50 Americans Cheer When
Told of Freedom; Com
plain of Their Diet

Berlin. Thursday. March s by wire
less to Tuckerton, March s)'-fll'y
nire Americans taken from vessels suns
bv tho German raider in the South Az
lantic and brought to Swihemunu'
January on the Yarrowdaie were re-
leased from quarantine to-day and lei'
at 4 n. m. for the Swiss frontier. Inc
route over which they departed was
the one chosen for their return by the
United States government.
News Of their impending release was
conveyed to them in the detention
camp At Brandenburg yesterday. ineir
attire and wardrobes hardly qual.ned
them for a walk up Fifth Avenue, put
the information that their quarantine
had ended and that they soon would DC
homeward bound elected an instant
cheer.
Most Of them were seamen. anc were
unaware that the Georgia and Mount
Temple. upon which steamers they ha'i
Skinned were armed merchantmen, ana
we're considered by Germany as 1slr
Irizes of war The majority OF them
live i'm Boston, Brooklyn or fhila
delphia. Their detention for the last
twenty-three days was due 10 the ais
ccvery of spotted typhoid FEVER III
their camp.
Washington. March 9.-The following
telegram was received at the State De-
partment to-day from Ambassador W II
land. at Madrid. under date OF March u:
According to a report received from
the Spanish Ambassador at Berlin, the
steamer Yarrowdale prisoners az
Brandenburg were visited by the
Spanish Embassy doctor on March l.
who found that the conditions were as
the German authorities had reported
lie gave his approval OF the quaran-
tine. The men complained OF the net
hut had no other complaint
Officials here believe the long contro-
versy over their status Is about TO De
brought to satisfactory conclusion
Within a few hours they should be out
Of German territory. and the depart
ment has indicated that with that ac-
complished the incident would be con-
sidered closed.
There was some speculation tonight
"a TO whether all of the men had peeh
included in the release order. reports
Of The number held have varied widely.
Al first Ambassador Gerard sent the
names of sixty-four. Later oiiicial re-
morris mentioned as many as seventy
Two and to.day's Official dispatch from
the Spanish Foreign Office mentioned
fftv-fve as remaining in Germany
The press dispatch from Berlin say
inc fifty-nine were released seemed 70
refer 20 the entire number heId' nov
ever. and it is assumed that the cohIu-
sion may have arisen over some cases
Of disputed nationality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
Lewis Says Law Permits
Aiming Against Germany

Washington, March 9.-Discussion OF
the Lewis resolution, declaring it to be
the sense of the Senate that the Presl-
dent already has the constitutional
power TO protect commerce between the
United States and foreign countries,
just as much as he has the power to
protect interstate commerce, was post
poned to-day until Monday.
The task of assigning the sixteen
new Senators 20 committees and NOV
ing the older Senators up to some of
the good places made vacant By the
retiring Senators, was expected to con-
sumo all Of to-day and tomorrow. so
the Senate met to-day for only eight
minutes. By Monday noon, when the
Senate convenes again, it is expected
that the organization will have been
completed.
Mr.. Lewis will address the Senate
Monday on his resolution. He is ex-
pected TO take the line that the Presi-
dents constitutional power to protect
commerce is not encroaehed upon by
the old statute OF 1919 forbidding
American merchantmen TO fire on the
public ships of nation with which the
United States is in smity, for the rea-
son that the United States and Ger
many, having broken off diplomatic re-
lations. are not now in a condition of
aTity.
The resolution. il is said. has the
hearty support Of the Administration.
As the President is understood to have
decided to arm ships without authorize
tion by Congress, it is believed that
debate on the Lewis resolution will
resolve itself into a discussion Of
whether the Senate will indorse action
already taken, resembling in this par
ticular half dozen recent resolutions,
such as those Endorsing the peace note
and the break with Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
Oklahomans Censure Stone
Ex-Missourians "Blush with
Shame" at Filibuster
lBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Vinita. Okla. March "a crowd of
former Missourisns met here yester-
day and expressed their regret at the
course Senator William J. Stone pur-
sued in joining the filibuster TO defeat
the armed neutrality bill.
"Inasmuch as we have been taught
TO love, cherish and entertain an eX-
allied regard for william Joel Stone,
United States Senator from Missouri,
IL is with feeling of deep regret that
we are called upon TO deplore and con-
denim his action in joining the iilibus-
ter i'm the United States Senate and
assisting in rendering the government
of the United States helpless and con.
temptible before the civilized world"
the resolution says. "Such conduct is
sufficient to bring the blush OF shame
20 the face Of any man who ever lived
and voted in the State OF Missouri"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
Vardaman Hung in Emgy
Mississippians Condemn SEN
ator for Part in Filibuster
lBy Telegrsph % Ihe rribun. ]

Clarksdale, Miss. March 9.-James X
Vardaman, junior United States Sena
tor from Mississippi, was hanged in
effigy at the Clarksdale Cotton TX
change to-day as nm evidence OF con
demnation OF his action in the Senate
recently in defeating the earned neu-
trality" legislation of President Will
son.
Resolutions were passed, voted on y
all members regardless Of party, con-
demning Vardaman's action.
Copies Of the resolution were sent to
Senator Vardaman and President Will
son.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10

coo. together with many smslle,
tribes. were led to aid the British
against their former rulers. the re.
ports state.
The dispatches tell OF a recent a..
tack By some 1900 Arab horsemen on
Turkish camel detachment east o.
the Suez Canal, in which 1000 Of the
animals were seized by the sssail.
ants
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
u. S. Steel Gives 100000

TBy TeltgTaph % Ile Tnouht-I
Pittsburgh, March 9.-The United
States Steel Corporation to-day an
nounced gift Of 100000 to tie Young
Mems Christian Association Of Nc
Keesport. II is the largest amount
ever given by the corporation 20 vel
fare work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
%. Altntatt & On.

$4,000 Yards of Dress Silks
in black, white and colors, VIII present splendid
values in q Sale arranged to commence
to-day, as they are marked at
extraordinary concessions from
regular prices
Included are silks for afternoon and dinner
gowns, dancing frOcks, tea gowns, kimonos
and bouses; such as soft silk crepes, char
meuse, moires, poplins, taffetas, foulards,
imported novelties, India silks, white wash
able silks, danlas and pongee silks
IN SUITABLE LENGTHS
Fifth Aurnir Mahism Aurnin
34th ann 18th sirrsts Nfin anrk
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-09-13
The same price the nation over

They kept ahead Of him all the time.
Whatever, or whoever, Ben started out
to do, he did well. He will help bring
the war to speedy end, quicker than
the Pope, if he gets on the firing line.
When he runs out of ammunition, he
will shoot off his mouth. We always
liked Ben, he has always been dear to
US. What Ben has always needed most
was discipline and distance from booze
and he will get this in the army. The
army is the only thing we know Of
which might be big enough to do this.
If it is successful, Ben will be, when
he comes back, and we hope he does
Penned by the Editor Of the Plaza
Pioneer.
"A fire believed to have been started
at the Joe. Swift hay camp, famed by
a hurricane, swept over large part of
the Standing Rock reservation before
it could be stopped by 100 ire-fighters,
near Sheriff McLaughlin's ranch. S.
E. Parkins is one Of the heaviest los
ers, his entire eight-section lease, s.
I040 acres, which he. recently fenced,
being black waste.
Bernard Palmer, who was brought
back to Beach by wife No. 1, when she
discovered that Mr.. Palmer was sup
porting an alleged No. 2 at Peoria, ILL.,,
has returned to Leavenworth, Kas.,
where he is in the United States army.
He has patched things up with the
local Mrs. Palmer, and if the one To-
Gated in Peoria is satisfied, Bernard
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-09-13

ion. Twelve window lights were brok-
en- out, brick partition wall was dam
aged considerably and Mr.. Wagner
was badly cut and bruised about the
head and chest. A fire alarm was
turned in during the excitement but
no fire resulted from the explosion.
The blast could be heard all over the
city.
Nine .threshing crews operating be-
tween Starkweather and Egeland, ev-
| cry one of them saturated with tWob-
blies", quit one day last week land the
Cando Herald wants to know chow
much longer we are going to put up
with this sort of business" Further,
the editor remarks: "The man who
won't work now, when there is plenty
to do at good wages, ought to be made
to walk the plant-and damn quick.
Yea, verify!
Ben Taylor, formerly on the Plaza
Pioneer force, is now real soldier
and is stationed at Deming, New Mex
leo. Ben will make good soldier.
His experience on the Pioneer will
prove Of value to him. He did lot
Of soldering when he was working for
us. He is well-meaning, patriotic,
man, nevertheless, and we wish him
we'll. We believe he will make a good
fighter. He has fought ever since he
was a kid. When he was not fighting
men, he was fighting booze. He was q
great temperance worker, but could
never get the best of the distilleries.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-09-13

One of the girls mixed up in the
case, and who is said to be member
of respectable family and high
school graduate, on Monday gave birth
to a child, the inauspicious event tax
ing place in shack near the edge of
the business district on Fourth street.
The baby did not live, and Chief Mar
Jensen arrived on the scene just in
time to prevent. the woman with whom
the girl was staying from interring the
remains Of the infant in the lot at the
rear of her residence. The chief i'm
mediately started an investigation and
secured sufficient evidence to warrant
the arrest Of Stone. The white SLAYER
was known to be at New Rockford, and
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-09-13
FOR ENTICING
YOUNG GIRLS FROM HOME

Bismarck, N. D., Sept. 12.-Arrested
on the charge Of enticing two young
school girls from their homes in Grand
Forks and Burleigh counties, and US
ing them in different parts OF the
state for immoral purposes, Louis
Stone, a well-known local character,
is in the county jail at New Rockford,
from which point he will shortly be
brought to Bismarck to answer the Sc
rious charge made against him by
Chief of Police Martenson and States
Attorney McCurdy.
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the authorities at that point were mott.
fed to apprehend him, which was ac-
cordingly done.
In the meantime, the young girl who
is one of the principal victims Of
Stones immoral tendencies and inhu-
man treatment, is a patient at St.
Alexis hospital, to which Institution
she was taken this afternoon by Chief
Martinson, and where she will be
nursed back to health and strength.
She is plainly penitent, and gives ev-
cry promise Of hereafter leading life
of rectitude.
Subscribe for the Ward County h.
dependent-$1.6O Der year.
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will be allowed to serve out his enlist
Homer Wyatt Given a Hearing

HOHef Wy1CC U1Ve1t " 1Hs
Homer Wyatt, the young man ar
rested charged with horse stealing,
was given hearing Wednesday after.
noon. He is said to have sold several
horses to A. P. Scofield some years
ago, which proved to be stolen prop
erty. Mr.. Scofield had to give the
animals up to the owner, but recently
caused the arrest Of Wyatt, whom he
located in the eastern part Of the state
Wyatt has employed Geo. Thorpe, a
jamestown attorney. His parents are
well-to-do.
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Why not consider Mitchell when
buying your new car. Phone MinOt
Welding Sales Co. Adv.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-08-02
ENJOY AFTERNOON PARTIES.

Last Thursday afternoon two more
delightful parties, similar to the ones
given Tuesday, were held in this
county. One was ar-the country
home OF Mr.. and Airs. John Griffith.
east of the city, there being between
fifty and sixty guests present. y
short and interesting program OF
music and readings entertained all
for a time. after which plans for the
knitting of the practical articles were
discussed and some OF the yarn
wound off. During the afternoon de-
licious fruit punch was served and
later light refreshments.
The other was at the delightful
country home OF Mr., and Mrs. LATE
simpson. near Oakkfield. AS at the
other party the guests included the
neighbors and friends and a number
OF people from town. all OF whom
thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Dainty refreshments were served.
The enthusiasm at both parties was
high and all were generous in their
gifts of money, which is to be used
to buy yarn for the articles to be
knitted.
Both Mrs Griffith and Mrs Simp-
on are gracious hostesses and all
who attended the parties report a
splendid time. Other parties are be-
ing planned for the near future
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-08-02
CHANGES IN REAL ESTATE.

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es III AUDUBON count! A"liIs' III iao'
three transactions were maze III one
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stance VIII not pe given until 'he III 81
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