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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
Cruiser Sunk.
Germans Claim,
In U-Boat Feats
Berlin Asserts One Subma-
rine Destroyed 81, 300 Tons
in Twenty-four Hours

Berlin. Feb. IS ,by wireless TO
Sayville). - 1t Is officially announced
that one German submarine within
twenty-four hours sank one auxiliary
cruiser Of 10000 tons gross, two aux
iliary cruisers or transport steamers
of lS.GOO tons each and one transport
steamer Of 1900 tons. Thus, one sub
marine within twenty-four hours des-
troyed 1880 tons.
Six steamers and one sailing vessel
of altogether $4,000 tons were sunk on
February t3. One steamer carried
1000 tons of hay, 1900 tons Of wheat
and 2,OOO tons OF oats, and one steamer
carried kerosene Tor England. A sub
marine has brought in three captains,
two engineers and one wireless oper-
ator as prisoners. Two of the tank
steamers were armed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
Bernstorff Still -.
Guides German
Propaganda Here
Aids Ordered to Use Press
and Pacihsts to Delay
u. S. War Moves
LFron The Tribune Bureau

Washington, Feb. 18.-Before leaving
Washington Count Won Bernstorff drew
up explicit instructions to be carried
out by his confidential agents in emerg-
ency.
One of these agents is understood
to be DR.. George Barthelme, who, with
the aid of Mr.. Bryan, Secretary Daniels
and DR.. Kirchwey sent the peace IN
,tructions to the Berlin Foreign Office
for Count Won Bernstorf three days
after the break.
The Bernstorff directions apply par
ticularly to the steps TO be taken lr
case Of an overt act. The unofficial
steps arc chiefly concerned with news
paper publicity, and arc to be taken
whenever opportune. It is assumed that
this is Dr. Barthclme's principal role.
lie is known to have inspired at least
two pro- German news reports since the
dismissal of Count Won Bernstortf.
The official steps include certain
ovcrtures that are 20 be made to the
State Department to befog the issue in
case Of an overt act. 1t is understood
that these arc now in the hands Of Dl.
Paul Ritter, the Swiss Minister here
The general purpose IS to obtain delay
Until the authorities at Berlin and the
pacifsts here can bring pressure on
p..-sIo,t UriIgo,
The press propaganda will be CO.
ordinated with the diplomatic effort.
Dr. Barthelme is under close sur
yerllancc, as are the other German
agents concerned in the Bernstorf
plans. Among these Is at least one
Of the clerks" whom the State De
partment permitted Bernstorf TO
leave i7 the embassy. He Is said 20
have been trained by Bernstortf for
more than q year for this duty. lie
has had the entire confidence OF the
cx-ambassador, 10 is declared, and is
in position to give the Berlin For
cign Office almost as good iniorma-
ton as Bernstorir himself did. This
clerk. IL is said. is. in fact, the sue
cossor of Bcrnstorff in every way eN-
cent official relations.
II is said further that Count Won
Brnstorf. on his arrival m Berlin,
will place himself az the other end OF
this line Of communication and per
gonally direct German propaganda.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
Troops Picked
For Intervention
In Cuban Revolt
Funston Chooses 5000 to
1000 Men for Action
Transports Ready

Washington, Feb. 1S.-Ultimate in-
tervention in Cuba is believed tonight
TO be inevitable. The conditions in the
island have been represented TO Presl-
dent Wilson, on the basis of reports
from the American Minister at Havana,
as of the most disauieting nature. 1t
is declared by Administration officials,
however, that no military step will be
taken until it is unavoidable.
The army has its plans for interven-
tion completed. A force of not less
than 5000. and probably at least 1000,
will embark within a few days after
the order is issued. 1t is understood
that General Funston already has Sc
lected the troops for this purpose. and
that transports are held in readiness
for embarkation at New Orleans.
The General Staff plans are under
stood to comprise at least two eXpedi-
tions, one at Santiago and one at Ha-
vana. unless il is certain that the Cuban
government LlOOpS dL lhS OapANol nav =
the situation in hand. This seems
hardly likely, in view of the reports of
secret organizing now going on at Ha-
vana. which appear to contemplate a
sudden stroke at the height of the rev.
olutionist successes in the eastern prov
inces. The Cabinet is known to be ap-
prehensive and is ready to compromise.
Confidential reports reaching here
indicate that the defeated Liberal car
didate, Zayas, in whose behalf Gomez
took command of the revolution, will
give way to General Gomez himself in
a few days. 1t is stated TO be Gomez's
plan to proclaim himself dictator as
soon as the military situation war
rants it,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
Three British Ships
Sent Down by U-BoatS

London, Feb. ia total Of l2,0Oo
tons was sunk by German submarines
in this, the eighteenth day Of the un-
restricted campaign, bringing the total
for the month to date to 245,ll3 tons.
This is an average of 1880 tons a day
almost 10000 tons a day short Of the
3S,OOO-ton mark set by Berlin as a test
of the efficiency Of the campaign.
The heavy total for the day was made
on only three ships, all British. The
chief Of these is the Worcestershire,
the sinking OF which has not been def
nitely confirmed. Some mystery at
tache5 to the fate of this steamer,
which was last heard from on January
y. when she steamed from Suez. bound
for RanCoon, India. She can hardly
have reached the Mediterranean on her
return trip, and there is much specula-
ton as to where and how she met her
fate.
There has been nothing previous to
show that German submarines are op-
Grating anywhere in the Indian Ocean.
The Worcestershire was of IT'S tons,
was built in Belfast in 1904. and was
owned by the Bibby Steamship Com
pany, Of Liverpool.
other ships, the sinking of which was
reported during the day. we're the Val
des, Of 2,2sJ tons, which was torpedoed
without warning, ano the Romsdalcn,
&C e,5is tons. Two men were killed
VIXEN the former was sunk. and nine
are missing. The NaiGes was built at
stockton ia 1914. and owned in Liver
uool. The Eomsdaien was built at
West Hart!cpool iu 1895.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
u. S. Warship to Help
Protect Santiago Harbor

Santiago, Cuba, Feb. 1S.-The United
States mine layer San Francisco,
Commander Henry V. Butler, arrived
here this morning and Commander
Butler arranged with the Military
Governor not to allow the warships
Of President Menocal or others carry
ing troops to attack Santiago, to enter
the harbor, providing the Governor
would not NINE Jne harbor or sink a
ship in the channel. No American
troops have been landed mere, as re-
ported.
Troops under command Of General
Carlos Gonzales Clavel left here this
morning by train 10 attack Mama
milo. Major Bertot, at Manzanillo,
has taken refuge in the American
Consulate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
5-Pounder Could
Have Sunk U-BOat,
Says Laws Captain
Easy as Buttering Bread AS
serts Skipper in American
.-- Embassy at Rome ,.,...-sg,

Rome, Feb II (vis Paris, Feb. ls).--
Captain McDonough and the crew Of
the American schooner Lyman NJ. Law.
recently sunk by a German submarine
arrived in Rome last evening with
Roger Tredwell, United States Consul
at Turin, and were interrogated at the
American Embassy. Captain McDon-
ough repeated his story of the sinking
of the schooner. adding that the ves-
sci had a large supply OF canned goods,
especially meat, chickens and vegeta-
bles. which doubtless attracted the Off
GERS and crew of the submarine in their
search for food.
Captain McDonough described the
submarine crew as composed of about
forty men-all big, blonde, husky tel-
lows" Describing the approach OF the
submarine he said:
IF my ship had been armed with
five-pounder | could have destroyed the
submarine as easily as buttering piece
of bread. Neither myself nor my men
lowered our dignity by showing any re-
sentiment. ! didn't ask them to spare
the ship and left her smiiingly, while
the Germans also smiled"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
Stolen Ship FleeS to Gulf;
May Take Arms to Cuba

Galveston. Feb. 1S.-Word was re-
ceived to-day that the 50-ton schooner
Galatea has been stolen at Pensacol Ia
and has secretly departed into the Gulf.
Unconfrmed reports said she was
filled with war supplies, which, accord
ing TO one rumor, were for Cuban revo-
lutionists. Another report was that
She is TO get into communication with
German submarines, which are report
ed TO have been sighted in Gulf waters.
Broadcast orders have gone forth to
United States vessels and land authorl-
ties TO apprehend the boat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
HAMPTON ROADS CLOSED
AT NIGHT BY STEEL NET
Only Certain Known American Ships
Allowed TO Pass Up TO i. VI.

Norfolk. Va, Feb 49, Hampton
Roads, fenced By a great steel net
stretching from Fort Monroe to Fort
Wool. is closed to all shipping at night
under an order issued to-day by Rear
Admiral Mclean, commandant Of this
naval district
Certain known American vessels in
the coastwise or Chesapeake Bay trade
will be permitted 10 enter or depart
an 10 Q o'clock AZ night, nut all other
craft will be barred from GarIness un-
til daybreak.
Even by daylight. ships going IN o.
out must be nassed by patrol boats,
which will omen buoyed wire gate 500
feet wide for authorized vessels.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
Tame Bull Snake
Clears a Room
In Police Eden
"Whistle, It'll Dance| Call
Those Who Escape to Pa
trolmen on Table

In the manner OF one who approaches
bearing gifts, George B. Mccoy, Of 9
East Forty-third Street, tiptoed into the
East Fifty-frst Street police station
yesterday, holding long pasteboard
box at arms length. There were beads
Of perspiratioa on his brow as he laid
the box on Lieutenant Franks desk.
"The Police Department can have
this he announced fcrvently. 81 don't
want il"
"Flowers % hazardcd the lieutenant,
fumbling with the cord that held the
lid on.
"A bull snake" Mccoy replied, where
upon Frank ceased to fuss with the
knot and became cngrossed in close in
spection Of the police precinct map on
the other side Of tine room.
"Trs Perfectly Harmless"
Rasping sounds Of something crawl
ing back and forth came from the box,
and Mccoy joined the lieutenant.
"It's n perfectly harmless snake" he
informed Frank. "A woman left it
with me two days ago and never came
back for it. It's a trained snake. II
dances when you whistle az it"
Suppose Frank suggested, that
you help me put the box in the re-
serve room. II doesn't look neat stand
ing there"
Mccoy complied and.departcd. A few
minutes later patrolmcn began 20 ar
rive, and one curious soul removed the
box lid. The bull snake, grateful at
release from bis cgamncd quarters,
ambled out to stretch his muscles
One second later thC door leading
from the reserve room was cHokcd with
al avalanche OF earnest sons of ST.
Patrick, each yelling loudly for his aid.
Presently the door slammed and was
held shut by six brawuy pairs Of shoul-
ders. drowning the dolciul kecning OF
two patromen marooncd on a table,
while the bull snake crawlcd about its
legs.
Two MarOOncd on Table
whistle to it," Frank directed
through the door. zen dance
buL luc JosH VI Hll P'Ht t''' N"""'N
did not appeal to the imprisoned ones,
who continued 10 call for the aid of
tho National Guard and the rest Of the
country's defences, until Bill Snyder,
Of the Central Park Zoo, had given his
pledged word over the telephone that
bull snakes were Of a harmless and af-
fctionnte disposition.
Finally the reptile was induced 20
r,t,,r, IN bis box and after each OF the
policemen had sworn that be- would
prcfer 20 be "broke" for mutiny rather
tban carry the box 10 the mcnagcrie a
pstrol wagon was called, and it, rode 70
Snydcr's domain in lonely state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19

into cash. IL was not feasible, appar-
emily, to do that directly, either by dis
counting them az the bank or By selling
them in the open market Therefore
the company discounts at the bank
S50,000,000 of Its own notes, partly Sc
cured by the British notes.
Trouble on Both Sides
First and last. there has been lot
Of this kind Of trouble over munitions
contracts, especially those with Russia.
Rumors Of disagreeable experiences on
both sides-those Of the munitions
makers with foreign governments and
those Of foreign governments with the
munitions makers-hsve been current
in Wall Street for several months, but
the details have been as elusive as the
Russian specifications are said 70 have
been changeable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19

lie Service Commission jurisdiction
over the West Side New York Contra!
Improvement. The bill is on the serfsrt
calendar for passage this week. IL Is
only part of the effort to utilize the
Riverside Drive improvement contract
against the present fusion administra'
ton.
The hackers OF the Burlingame reso'
luton to investigate the contract by q
legislative committee also intend to
press it for action in the Senate and
Assembly. The Democrats Of the As
sembly have caucused in favor OF such
an investigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
Mitchel's Foes a
At Albany Unite
To Fight Fusion
Tammany Leaders Sure of
Victory if Republicans
Name Man for Mayor
rFrom a s,ar Correspondent Of The TrIOune

4
Albany. Feb. 1S.-It is becoming more
and more apparent at the capital that
the Legislature is being made the pre-
liminary battle-ground of the 1917 mu-
nicipal campaign in New York City.
Opponents of Mayor Mitchell are exert
ing every effort and utilizing every op-
portunity that presents itself to cast
reflections upon the present city admin
istration. Democrats and Republicans
arc allied in this campaign, but their
secondary motives are not the same.
The Republicans who arc hostile to
the Mayor, especially the Brooklyn
members. seek the Mayors defeat for a
denomination. They do not want fusion
again this year, and least of all fusion
with Mitchell at the head. They want a
straightout Republican nominated, and
the BROOKLYN members have their own
candidate in mind since Supreme Court
Justice James c. Cropsey announced
that he believed the Republicans in
New York City should have candidate
Of their own for Mayor.
The Tammany View
The Democratic members from New
York who arc working against the
MAYORS political ambitions feel that II
Mitchell IS not nominated at the head OF
a fusion ticket Democratic candidate
fo7 Mayor will have smooth sailing
toward election. Tncy would be i'm
mcnscly pleased If the Republicans
named a ticket all their own. Tam
many would be jubilant. And by the
same toker their acquiescence in the
plans Of the Republican opponents OF
Mitchell to weaken the Mayor is eyi-
dence that they know the effect Of such
moves will strengthen the Democratic
nominee against Mitchell if he is nomi-
mated again.
The Mitchell administration has eN-
posed several vulnerable spots since the
legislative session started, and IT'S oP-
ponents IN the Senate and Assembly
have lost no time in shooting at them
The first was the Riverside Drive I'M
provement contract between the city
and the New York Central. The sec
ond. which has not had time TO develop
all its possibilities as yet, is the Rock
away fertilization deal, in connection
with which an attempt was made TO
pass a bill that would permit the city
/ Il dispose Of valuable waterfront rights
in Brooklyn and Queens.
The city administration has not heard
the end OF the Rockaway matter IL IS
expected that an inquiry by the Legis-
laturc will be sought this week on the
"a obvious theory that because Of the sit
uation created by the introduction OF the
tso-called grab bill the state may lose a
fortifcation project intended for New
Work Hnrbor II an investigation is
ordered. however, II will undoubtedly
he capitalized by the Mayor autago-
Mats in the forthcoming municipal
campaign.
To Use Riverside Bill
Democrats and Republicans lined up
,ogetber 10 get the 0ttinger-Ellenbogen
biii ont Of committee IN the Senate.
This is the bill that would transfer
from the Board Of Estimate to the Pub
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
PORT TO CLOSE AFTER
DARK, BEGINNING TONIGHT
Order 10 Remain in Force While
German Crisis Lasts

Orders were issued yesterday clos
inc the Port OF New York at Quaran-
tine. beginning tonight, % al vessels
seeking % enter or depart sfter dark.
The orders will remain IN force until
the German situation changes.
Shins rcacn.aC Ambrose Channel
after sunset will have 20 anchor in the
Lower Bay, and outward bound vessels
NAV seek anchorages of the Statue OF
Liberty or the Staten Island shore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
To Use Riverside Bill

Democrats and Republican, lined up
together 10 get the Ottinger- -Ellenbogen
bill out Of committee W the Senate.
This is the bill that would transfer
froro the Board Of Estimate TO the Pub
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
WEAT H f r

r,ir to-day. Tomorrow, snow or
rain: not much change in tenn
nerature. Fresh northeast
winds.
IulI Report on Page
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-14
RURAL GRADES END
SEASON ON FRIDAY

Little Mary's going to cay her piece
next Friday.
She will appear with all the other
Marys and Johnnies In Wayne county,
for that is to be the last day Of the
school year in the rural districts, and
teachers will have exercises.
Wednesday and Thursday the
country pupils will be under . cloud.
for examinations are scheduled on
those days. The clouds will lift Fri.
day and will disappear after that.
Three hundred and sixty eighth
grade pupils In the county we're exam.
ined today for entrance into high
school next year. Wayne township
students took their examinations at the
Richmond high school.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-14
), A. L. Schedule for All Season; Official Dates

At PIaygrounds--Starr Piano VS.. Malleable.
At Easthaven-Simplex VS.. Easthaven.
June is
At Central park-Malleable VS.. Simplex.
At Athletic park-Johnson-Glov VS.. Starr
Piano
At Observation-Disclosures VS.. Pennsylvania.
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. VS.. Atlas.
June %
At Central park-Atlas vs. Johnson-Glove.
At Athletic park-Pennsy. VS.. Malleable.
At OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES VS.. Starr Piano.
At Easthaven-Natcos VS.. Easthaven.
SECOND PART
June 80
At Central park-Atlas VS.. Malleable.
At Athletic park-Pennsylvania VS.. Simplex.
At Playground-Johnson Glove VS.. Natcos.
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. VS.. Starr Piano.
July
At Central park-Starr Piano VS.. Pennsyl-
vania.
At Athletic park-Malleables VS.. Natcos.
At Observation-Disclosures VS.. Atlas.
At Observation-Disclosures VS.. Easthaven
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-14

afternoon to participate in the patri-
otto parade The local camp of
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-14
SOLDIERS PARADE
BEFORE EMBASSY

LONDON, April IA battalion of
the Honorable Artillery company OF
London made a demonstration this
morning before the American embassy.
The soldiers, accompanied by a band,
circled Grosvenor Gardens, where the
embassy is situated, cheering for the
United States and Ambassador Page,
They then halted before the en-
bassy while the band played American
tune Ambassador Page, his naval ana
military attaches and secretaries, ap-
peared in the balconies In acknow-
Judgement of the compliment.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-14

FIRST PART
May IL
At Central League park-Malleable VS.. Atlas
At Athletic park-Simplex VS.. Pennsylvania.
At Playground-Natcos vs.. JohnsonGlove.
At Easthaven-Starr Piano VS.. Easthaven
May 10
At Central park-Pennsylvania VS.. Starr
At Athletic park-Natcos VS.. Malleables
At Playgrounds-Atlas VS.. Simplex.
At haven--Easthaven VS.. johnson Glove
May 26
At Central park-Simplex VS.. Natcos.
At Athletic park-Starr Piano VS.. Atlas.
At Playground-Malle VS.. Johnson Glove
At OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES VS.. Easthaven.
June 2.
At Central park-Natcos VS.. Starr Piano.
At Athletic park-Johnson-Glove VS.. Simplex
At Playgrounds-Atlas VS.. Pennsylvania.
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. VS.. Malleable.
June
At Central park-Pennsylvania VS.. Johnson
Glove.
At Athletic park-Atlas VS.. Natcos.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-14
LAPP TO DISCUSS
TAXATION REFORM

What taxation experts have termed
the worst system Of taxation In the
world will be discussed before the
Wayne County Constitutional Farum
at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon by
John A. Lapp, legislative reference
librarian.
The Forum will assemble at the
First Presbyterian church instead OF
at the high school as previously an.
nounced. Admission Is free and wo-
men especially are invited to become
informed on vital questions before
the state.
pAIIAnilIM WANT ADS PAY
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-14
VETERANS WILL MARCH

All veterans Of the Spanish-Ame
can war whether members of any
camp or not are invited to report at
The court house at 3 o'clock Monday
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-14
GILES GIVES ADDREeo
- TO TEAcHERe' lNsTtrUTg

superintendent Giles this after
afternoon addressed the monthly IN
stitnte of Richmond school teachers
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July ~
At Central park-NatcOs VS.. Simplex
At Athletic park-Atlas VS. Starr Piano
At Play Ground-Johnson-Glove VS.. Mallea-
bles
At Observation-Disclosures VS.. Pennsylvania
July ~
At Central park-Starr Piano VS.. Natcos.
At Athletic park-Simplex VS.. Johnson-Glove
At OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES We. Atlas.
At Observation-Disclosures VS.. Easthaven.
July 20
At Central park-Johnson-GlOve vs.. Pennsy.
At Athletic park-Natcos VS.. Atlas.
At layground-Malleable vs.. Starr Piano.
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. VS.. Simplex.
August 4.
At Central park-Simplex vs.. Malleable.
At Athletic park-Starr Piano vs.. Johnson
Glove.
At Playgrounds-Pennsylv VS.. Natcos.
At Easthaven-Atlas VS.. Easthaven.
August II
At Central park-Johnson-Gi Glove VS.. Atlas.
At Athletic park-Malleable W. Pennsy.
At Playgrounds-Starr Piano VI. Simplex.
At OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES vs.. Natc0s.