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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Police Guard
Fort Hamilton
From "Attack"
200 Reserves Rushed There
300 Soldiers on
Duty

Two hundred police reserves, COM
manded by Inspector Joseph Convoy
and three, captains, guarded the three
hundred soldiers in Fort Hamilton last
night against "threatened attack by
German reservists."
That is why they were bundled into
patrol wagons and rushed TO the fort,
according to the order which was re-
ceived from Commissioner Woods
shortly after 10 o'clock last night. He
gave the order to Borough Inspector
Dillon, who relayed it to Convoy, and
told him to get busy"
This is the order which sent the po-
lice of the outlying districts Of Brook
lyn helter-skelter 'cross-country:
"Six hundred German reservists have
mobilized in Brooklyn and are march
ing on Fort Hamilton. Protect the
fort
And the valiant police did. While
the patrol wagons were ruSnlng tne
blue-coated army 10 the rescue, police
boats were chugging down the haroor
TO shield the fort from the water side
in case the reservists had also mob
ilizcd fleet.
The fort was still safe when Convoy
and his men arrived. Inside the sol,
diers were slumbering peacefully and
innocent of the danger that hovered
over them. Their snores arose on the
night air as the police began stum-
bling over parapets and embrasures
and things in their attempt TO place
q Gordon around the fort.
After the blueclad ring was com
Melted and the lights OF the police
boats winked from the water the sol,
diers continued TO sleep. Why should
they worry when the cops were guard
ing them from harm?
"German reservists? ?" said the amazed
Colonel Rafferty,, commanding at the
fort "Never heard of such a thing,
and I think would have been informed
II nv fort was about TO be captured.
Officers on Governor Island also
professed ignorance of any surprise
attack. although Commissioner WOODS
had informed his relieving force mat
the information had come from an
army official. no,
The police believed him. rather than
skeptical army officers. and at a late
bour last night were still waiting III
embattled ranks. wondering what was
DELAYING the reservists, and listening -
the unapDreciatiVe snores OF the men
they were rescuing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
U.Boat Left Woman Adrift
Norwegian Captains Wife
Suffered Indignities

London, March l9.-Details OF the
sinking of the Norwegian steamship
Dalmatia, OF l,773 tons gross, by Ger
man submarine on February IL, are
given by the wife of the captain Of the
steamer. It was their honeymoon trip.
She says:
"The ship sank at s:45 o'clock in the
morning. eighteen minutes after the
first shot was fred. We were helped
into two small boats and abandoned in
mid-Atlantic. After three days Of un-
speakable hardships. during which one
sailor died of exposure and three 9TH
ers were frostbitten. the boats were
picked up by the Danish schooner Ellen
BenZon.
THE lieutenant in command OF the
submarine expressed regret that he was
Obliged to sink the ship fifty miles
from the nearest land. Precisely why
he was 50 obliged was not apparent.
His action necessitated a woman being
left to the indignity of living in an
omen boat for several days in the
crowded company of men. drenched By
seas which continuously broke over the
boat. and exposed TO bitter cold
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
White Quits Banking
House Headed by Bernstorf' I
Friend Changes Hands

White & Co, Inc, in charge OF the
distribution and sale of the stock OF
the Federal Dyestuff and Chemical
Corporation, has retired from business.
Their trade has been taken over By a
new firm bearing the title Ussing' fooie
A. Simmons, Inc. The new company wiz
deal in listed and unlisted stocks ana
bonds. ~.
Der. 1914. It's president Arehlbaid .
White. received much publicity al inc
tir,c Of the leak" investigation, when
{, was proved that he was a close friend
~ Count Won Bcrnstorf. Al his Office
yesterday il vas said that he had gone
10 White sulphur Springs, md was no
Longer concerned with any business
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Turkey Again Asked
to Pass Des Moines
Porte Seeks Consent of Berlin
and Vienna
lFlom tn. rribune Bureau /

Washington, March 13.- Ambassador
Elkus at Constantinople informed the
State Department to-day that he had
again taken up the subject Of guaran-
tees for the safe passage of the United
States cruiser Des Moines and collier
Caesar. now at Alexandria, Egypt, 70
Jaffa and Beirut. lie was notified that
the Porte had renewed its efforts to OBJ
tain from the German and Austrian
governments guarantees for the two
ships against submarine attacks. Sew
eral days probably will pass before
Turkey receives the Berlin and Vienna
replies.
The number Of Americans in Turkey
Of non-Moslem origin who desire to re-
turn TO the United States was esti-
mated by Ambassador Elkus to be
about 500, 500 more than his previous
figure. He did not estimate the num-
ber of naturalized Americans of Mos
lem origin who have asked for passage.
This number is thought to be about
500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
War Begins When
Armed u. S. Ship
Meets Its U-Boat
Bernstorf Inspires
Move to Avoid War; !;
Berlin axes Action
Experts Called to U-Boat Con
ference; Count Sees No Hope
If u. S. Ship Is Sunk

London, March 13.-The arrival at
Copenhagen of Count Won Bernstorf
has caused renewed discussion in Ber-
lin of the submarine blockade among
political, naval and diplomatic repre-
sentatives, according to "The Nor
wegian Mercantile Shipping Gazette,
says Reuters Christiania correspond
ent.
"Some German naval attaches in neu-
trail countries have been called to Ber-
lin for a conference" continues the
dispatch. "The alteration, but not the
raising, of the blockade is probable"
These conferences, it is indicated,
arose out of developments during
Count Won Bernstorf's stay in Chris
tiania, when indirect efforts, it says,
were made to prevent the situation be-
tween Germany and America develop
ing into war
In an interview with the Copenhagen
correspondent of the Berlin Tsge-
blatt," says an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch, Count Won Bernstorff, inter-
rogated as to whether he thought
there would be war between Germany
and the United States, replied;
THAT depends on our U-boat war
fare. If we sink an American ship we
shall get war. If not, | suppose We can
avoid it,"
"And it," asked the correspondent,
Germany sinks British ships with
American citizens aboard"
To this Count Won Bernstorf replied:
"That is not the same"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Unions Put Rail Strike
Issue Up to Wilson

was still another faction. rumored TO
have been led by members OF German
sympathies, who strongly urged the
presentation of the full original de-
mands, which include overtime penal
ties as we'll as the eight-hour basis Of
pay.
The attitude Of official Washington
continues one of incredulity. Admins
trstion men declare they cannot see
how group Of organizations in which
men of American ancestry so largely
predominant could contemplate "ham-
stringing the nation" They cling to
the hope that Thursdays conference
will develop "way out" and many in
sist that any reasonable Interpretation
of the brotherhoods' statement to the
President precludes a strike.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Rail Strike Order
Includes Mail Trains
Men Told to Quit March II
Unless Otherwise Notified"

Pittsburgh. March 13.-Members Of
the railroad brotherhoods in the
Pittsburgh district are said TO have
received to-day the formal order to
strike on March II. unless otherwise
notified"
The circular. which also officially in
structs them as TO their conduct dur
ing the strike. is signed: "B. Of L..
T., B. of l.. F., O. r. c.. B. Of R. IT,
The circular consists of seven num-
bered paragraphs. the last reading as
follows:
"Your representatives have been
unable to effect a satisfactory settle
ment, and a strike under the laws oil
the respective organizations becomes
effective March II, 1917, 6 p. m. Cen
trail time, p. m. Eastern time, unless
otherwise notified
The first paragraph directs that no
man in road service involved IN the
strike will perform any service after
the hour set TO strike, unless he mas
already begun trip and has actually
left the terminal. =,
IF the train mas lelI lne bel ~ lH"i
he will complete the trip and denver
the engine and train at the end OF
run or tie-up point, if tied up under
tho law. after which he will perform
no further service until the close OF
the strike. Men in other than road
service will leave the service at the
appointed time.
$50 far as your legal right TO strike
is concerned. there is no difference
hetveen a mail train and freight
train. You have identically the same
right 70 refuse 10 perform service on
a mail train as you have TO refuse TO
nerforr service on freight train.
All men on strike are ordered IN the
circular TO keep away from railroad
nroperty. Except such men as are
desiynated certain duties TO be per
formed by authority Of the organizs,
lions Every man should understand
,bn, the laws Of the land must ne
ob.yed. Acts Of violence OF any
nature will not be tolerated
Other sections deal with the man
n.y in which the meetings OF the
strikers shall be conducted.
Railroad officials. when they learned
IN. circulars had been received mere,
expressed little surprise. but refused
20 be quoted concerning what prepa.
rstions they were making 70 prevent
a tie-up Of their lines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Cunarder Sunk; 7 Lost
American in Jeopardy When
Folio Is Destroyed

Washington. March 13.-Seven lives
were lost and one American placed in
jeopardy in the sinking without warn
ing by a submarine of the Cunard
freighter Folio off the Irish coast Sun
day Consul Frost at Queenstown ca
bled the State Department to-day this
report:
Seven lives lost in sinking Cunard-
er Folio out OF crew Of seventy-eight.
Folio bound New York to Avonmouth.
Torpedoed without warning five miles
off Ram Head, County Waterford, in
heavy fog Sunday, 1920 a. m. Dr. Core
and officers reached Bristol this morn
ing"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
English Buy Tuxpam
Oil Wells, Is Report

Galveston, March 13.-The English
government has purchased the greatest
oil producing wells in the Tuxpam
fields, according TO reports received
here to-day. The purchase was made
from E-gl.sa capitalists.
1t is Understood also that the English
wells in the Pan@cc fields have been
taken over. by the government.
II is said here that the Carranza
government is contemplating the con-
fiscation of English oil wells in Mexico,
or at least stopping the supply of the
fighting ships Of England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Gerard Will Reach
Washington To-day
Awaits Permission to Tell of
German Conditions

Savannah. Ga. March 13.-James ".
Gerard, former American Ambassador
to Germany, passed through here to-
night with Mrs. Gerard and a party Of
Americans returning from Berlin TO
Washington. The ambassadors trip
through Florida and Georgia cities to-
day was marked by series Of pa
triotic demonstration and noisy ova-
tions in his honor.
Mr.. Gerard will reach Washington to-
morrow afternoon He said to-day that
if he received permission az the State
Department he would break his long
silence or conditions in Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Germans Shelled Out Of Po-
sitions, Haig's Men Reach
Towns Outskirts
Whole Arras Salient
Is Seriously Menaced
Loupart Wood and Grevillers
Taken; Retreating Army
Closely Pursued

London. March i3.-The British yes
tcrday forced the Germans &c abandon
their main defensive system west Of
Bapaume. Coughs troops, their path
cleared by an intense artillery bonn
bardment, swept forward during the
day along a front of three and a half
miles to depth of mile, capturing
the village of Grevllers and the power
fully fortified Loupart wood, and driv-
ing into the outskirts of Bapaume
itself.
The Germans accomplished their new
retirement, as they did their old, under
cover OF dense fog. but the British
were quick to discover the abandon
ment of the lines and pressed forward
in time to engage the enemy's rear
guards along the forward crest Of the
ridge west of Bapaume.
The operation was a clesn-cut Brit
ish success. The Germans were forced
out of their lines by the fire Of the
British guns. whicn had completely
levelled their defences and made them
untenable
German Positions Raked from Heights
Short, sharp dashes along narrow
frontages in the last week had brought
into the hands of Coughs troops domi-
rating heights, from which they were
able TO rake the enemy's positions with
an enfilading fire.
The British also advanced along a
mile front east and northeast Of
Gommecourt, on the western end of the
line, during the day.
Correspondents from the British
headquarters in France all speak of
important activities that are continu-
ing. The British advanced troops are
said TO be hard upon the heels Of the
Germans and more than keeping pace
with their retreat.
One correspondent said:
eve are on the eve of important
movements, and the enemy is not like
ly to escape the pressure of them with
out severe damage, even if he escapes
something like disaster
Another wired that there should be
important news available Wednesday.
The new British success can have but
one effect; it will force the Germans
out OF large part of the great salient
south of Arras. Bapaume is now out
Aanked on the west, and its fall is only
a matter of hours. The bulge in the
front created by the British advance
exposes the German lines, and, more
important, their communications to the
north and east, to a fire which can
hardly be withstood for long.
On the west. Sucquoy, Achlet-le-
Petit and Achiet-le- are almost
in the British grasp; on the east and
south. Beaulencourt and Transloy have
been placed in almost indefenslble po-
sitions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Belgian Relief Ship
Is Sunk Unwarned
Norwegian Steamer Lars Fast
cnaes Had Grain Cargo

London, March 1.-THE Norwegian
steamer Lars Fastenaes liars Fos-
tenes), bound from America for Rot
terdam, with grain for the American
Relief Commission, has been sunk
without warning outside the blockade
zone, according to "The Norwegian Mer-
camille Shipping Gazette"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
British Raiders Active

British raiding parties are extremely
active south nf Arras, Berlin reports.
This signifies every possible means of
weakening the German grip on the
Arras salient IS being taken by Haig's
fcrces
In the Champagne the battle con
tinues without cessation. Both Berlin
and Paris clam the much disputed Hill
1S5. though most dispatches indicate
the main position is in the hands of the
French. Berlin states to-day that "the
eremy maid with sanguinary sacrifices
for locally limited and narrow. gain
OF ground on the southwest slope"
Many local operations were carried out
by both sides along the rest of the
front. fighting assuming big proper
tions even along the restricted Belgian
battle line.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
U-Boat Reported Stranded

Amsterdam. March l5.-1he report
that a German submarine has been
stranded near Hellevoetsluis, on the
Dutch coast. is confirmed by the "Het-
volk." Fifteen members OF the crew,
saws the newspaper, have disembarked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Letter to Wilson

The letter to President Wilson, IN
which the railroad union chiefs pledged
support in case of war, follows:
1--WE feel obligated to officially advise
YOU of our intention 20 meet again the
National Conference Committee of the
Railways on March Is for the purpose
of making another effort 10 adjust the
pending eight-hour controversy.
1--WE are very hopeful of working out
a satisfactory adjustment with the
railroads, but il, while we are nego-
tiating. our country should become in
volved in war, we want TO assure you,
as Chief Executive of the nation, that
we and the membership We represent
can be relied upon to support you to
the fullest extent and that yourself and
the nation will have our hearty and
full support"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Raider in Indian Ocean
Chased by Warships
German Cruiser Sank Freighter
Japan Officially Announces

Toxic, March l2.-It is officially an
nounced that converted German
cruiser has been sighted in the Indian
Ocean, and that it is now being chased
by japanese and British warships. The
Germans had sunk japanese freighter
OF 3,ll5 tons, presumably the Suki
Maru.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14

Strike developments IN Ne'o
Yoyt and other cities, on Page o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Men Issue Statement

After to-day's session here the fol
lowing statement. signed by W. ):
Stone, Of the engineers: W. e. Lee, OF
the trainmen; W. S. Carter, OF the
fremen and enginemen, and L. L. Shep-
pard, acting president of the con-
ductors, was given out:
"All members of the general commit
tee representing a number Of railroads
in the southeastern territory conferred
here to-day and gave thorough con
sideration to the application of the
basic eight-hour workday as authorized
bv the chief executives. which was pre-
septed to and refused by the national
conference committee Of the railways
last December.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Obregon to Retire
"Strong Man" of Carranza
Administration to Quit Office

Queretaro, March l3.-General Obre-
con. Minister of War. has sent tele-
gram to President Carranza announc-
ing his determination to retire TO pri-
vate life.
General Aware Obregon is a Yaqui
Indian. and is generally credited with
Icing the strong man. of the Car
ranza administration and one of the
ablest military leaders in Mexico. His
most noted military achievement was
the decisive defeat Of Francisco villa
at Celaya in April, 1915, at which bat
tie ne lost his right arm.
AUGUSTA CHARLESTON. SUMNER
VTTLE. SAVANNAH. FLORIDA, CUBA Z
Trains Daily. Atlantic Coast Line, ll9s BY.
-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14

GEORGE ". COHAN in "Bro.dsg Jones ="
Exclusively Al STRAND week MARCH se'h.
--AdyL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
WEATH f r

Il, to-day. with rain or snow
Clouo' '.f,eruoon or tonight. To
ifis low snow or rain. Mod
rate 10 fresh northeast
70 southeast winds.
run Report on Page 8
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Hoped for Settlement

at was then hoped by the brother
hoods that an application of the so,
called Adamson law could be agreed
upon that would give train, engine and
yard employees at once the BENEFITS in
tended by the President when propos-
ing the eight-hour law. The PROPOSE
tion submitted at to-day's meeting by
the chief executives was unanimously
indorsed by the various general cim--
mittees. thus authorizing the chief
executives TO again renew their attempt
to effect peaceful settlement with the
conference committee at the meeting
to be held in New York Thursday,
the 18th.
"Al insinuations 70 the effect that
transportation employees are not loyai
citizens because of their attempt at this
time TO secure from their employers the
benefits contemplated by the law is ABB
surd, and assurances of our willingness
and intention to support our country
should war be declared has been given
TO the President of the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Appeal to Public

Surely, the public must recognize
that for more than year we have
made every effort TO secure a shorter
workday, and our membership realizes
that this question should be disposed
of and industrial peace restored before
our country becomes involved in war,
which now seems probable.
Seemingly. it has been the purpose
of the railroad companies to postpone
settlement Of this question until either
panic or war would defeat our de-
mands."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14

a.. brotherhood readers issued a
sett tonight in which they re-
..aIeo intinustions that the transpor-
- smp!oyes are not loyal citizens,"
~ '7.ct charged that the railway
ssr,it had deliberately postponed
- 'e'iitmsnt u the issue in the hope
var would prevent a real settle
49, w releasing the statement,
",sssnt Lee rsid: ave are still hope
mere ulil BE- no strike, but We are
s.,,''inonncd 10 prcsa our claims 70 .
me meeting here to-day was a
.-1fg one. r vas learned from ex-
ii s"'sNt spufcos tnat nearly 20 per cent
tDe fhairmeu we're opposed 10 any
80 - 'he Vay o. strikss A. this
~ ~ ~ he around that DStionsl vel
= 'ei1.nose ,Dclf,r.el peace. There
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-03-25
Presbyterian Church.

w. Il. Chapman, pastor. 9:45 a. m,
Sunday school, lesson topic, Jesus
the Way, the Truth and the Life"
John 14:1-14; 6:30. Christian Endeav-
or, topic, THE Saloon, the Foe of the
Nation" text. Is. SOILS; 1880 preach
ing, topic, Jesus and Peter Go Fish
ing" text John 1:41. There will be
no preaching at II O'Clock, the pastor
having accepted an invitation to
preach at Jekyl at that time. A full
attendance is requested at the 1880
service, and the treasurer wishes to
remind the members that this is the
last service of our church year. We
are glad to have strangers worship
with US on Wednesday night there
will be a special preparatory service
for the communion service on April
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-03-25
First BAPTIST Church.

o. p. Gilbert, pastor. Preaching by
The minister at II d. m, theme:
where is God?" a question often
asked in these days of world suffer
ing; 1890 D. m, theme, The Human
Derelict and His Salvation" Follow
ing the sermon, the ordinance of bap-
tism will be administered Sunday
school at 9:45 a m, F.. f. Twitty
superintendent A .welI organized
school with class rooms and excellent
teachers b. Y. p u. meets at 3:45
p. m. Miss jamie viii Miller super
intendent. Prayer meeting Wednes-
day, conducted by the Young Wom-
ans Missionary Society. Miss Grace
Newbern will sing at the morning SER
vice. Public will find hearty vel
come.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-03-25
Mci<endree Methodiat.

Rev. b. A. Pafford, pastor Rev
L. A. Hill will preach at 1900 a. m.
and 1880 D. m. He will also speak
to the children and young people at
the conclusion of the Sunday school
service at $3.50 p. m. and conduct a
"men only prayer meeting at 4:30
p. m. The men of the city are in
vited to this service. The meeting
will continue to Wednesday night
with services at 1000 a. IN. and Z 80
p. m. The second special service
for children and young people will be
held Tuesday afternoon at $3.50 The
cooperation and help OF other pas
tors and church people Of the city il
greatly appreciated. The public is in
vited to attend.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-03-25
CHURCH NOTES
ST. James Lutheran.

Pastor Weltner Sunday morning
at 1890, teaching service for men,
women and children. Ten-minute ser
mon to children, useful and Orna-
mental Daughters" Z p. m, Luther
League study period; 1880 p. m,
preaching service, What Shall Do
Then with Jesus Who is Called the
Christi Monday afternoon, confrma-
lion class; Monday evening, mems
class for the study Of English; Tues
day afternoon, sewing school; We'd
nesday, teachers meeting, singing
Thursday, 1870 p. m, public examina
ton of confirmation class.