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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27
Shots Fired by
Reds i'm Seattle
immigration Commissioner White
Stages Series of Raids to Stop Pro-
German Propaganda Work

Fifty-five Italians believed BY government Off
cals to be international anarchists working handingoye
with the worldwide German propaganda for eutonic
station at the foot of Union st. as the result of four
raids completed in Seattle and vicinity Tuesday.
The big roundup of men said to be a serious
menace to the United States and her allies began Sun
day afternoon and ended Tuesday morning with the
arrival of the final posse and prisoners II was directed
by Commissioner Of immigration Henry N. White and
accomplished by his agents and deputies from the United
States marshaS office and Collector of Customs Drum
heler'S force
Armed resistance to arrests was made in Seattle.
Deputies advancing stronghold in the lower water
front district fired on, but the arrests were made
without any one being wounded One deputy was in
ured in spectacular jump over 5o-foot cliff after
fleeing suspect His back and shoulders severely
sprained by the daring leap. Arrests in other places
W. ACCOMPLISHED ouetiv
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27

BY United Press Leased Wire
LONDON. Nov. 27.-Repulse
Of n violent enemy counter at
tack In the northeast corner OF
Bourlon wood was announced by
Field Marshal Haig today.
The assault came late last
night. II was the first counter
thrust Of major force which the
enemy had directed against the
new British advanced positions
In the wood for nearly "a hours.
Nearby. however. in Bourbon VII
Iare. the fighting has been almost
continuous. the position being hall
British and half German, with both
sides striving to increase their hold
inRa.
The present fighting In Gen
Ryng'a "follow.up" OF his surprise
victory IL practically return TO the
oIdstyle bnttle methods Of the days
OF Mons.
The first smash or the tanks and
the British infantry carried them be
vond the elaborate Hindenburp
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27
u. S. TO MAKE
SALVARSON NOW

By United Press f,>nscd Wire
WASHINGTON. Nov. Manu-.
facture OF SalvcrSan. under German
patents recently seized. viii be imme
diately resumed In the United states.
under government supervision. and
at greatly reduced fixed prices the
federal trade commission announced
to-day
License TO manufacture the pre-.
cious drug was granted three firms.
Dermatological Research Laborator-
les. Philadelphia. Takamine L.abora.
tory. Inc. New York. and Farm.
werkc Hocchst Company. New York
II viii bo marketed under the
name 'Arspheramine
Formerly exploited by the German
secret holders FOR 81 10 s35 a dose.
the drug will be accessible 20 the
public now for approximately $3.50.
The licenses stipulate IL must be sold
TO the army and navy for 81 a dose.
TO hospitals si.25. and to physicians
$50.
scarce Nihrf war
Since the outbreak OF the world
war. "6os." as Salvarsan was com.
monty known. had grown increas,
ingly scarce in the L. s.
Numerous efforts were made to
got It IN Germany The cargo sub.
marine Deutschland carried some
Pitcous appeals from sufferers
thruout the country were responsl.
BILE for this governments action.
The British and French early un-
dertook the manufacture OF Salvar-
san along the same lines. II re.
manned for Prussianlsm TO corner
one OF the greatest discoveries OF
medical science and exploit human
misery before the war.
The federal trade commission
stated today the drug contains no
ingredient OF such value as to war.
rant the "gouglng' OF the public
enforced by the Germans.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27
FRENCH POURING
into ITALY TO
FIGHT THE HUN
By HENRY WOOD

UHifed Press C0rrrsponfsnf
WITH TIE FRENCH AR
MiEs IN ITALY. Nov. I'll
French troops arc pouring thru
the Alpine passes today. Relief
j. In sight for Italy Mrn and
guns TO roll back the wouldbe
dcspoilers Of Venice are passing
In seemingly nsyerrndinx
streams thru the century chan.
n-led valleys and ra,incs-
They came thru the same great
gaps in tho Alps where every great
army has entered italy. from Hanni.
balls leEions 60 Shpolcon's invinci.
blea. This time they came a. friends
OF Italy. armed with modern war
equipment. TO help Italy throw back
the iegions Of the modern Huns
Endless columns of the French
troops today are vending down the
heights into tho plains Many are
following the very roads which their
great Napoleon himself ordered con.
structed.
At one point watched French
light artillery. densely packed IN
creeping trains. come In snnky lines
while not far away another mon
strous lire Of horse drawn army waR
ons. automobile conveys. motor loT
ries and the vast lmpedimcnta OF an
army. came along the road They
sklrted prccipltous mountain sides or
dipped deep into dark ravincs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27
SAmMIES TO DROP
LIBERTY BONDS

CAMP LEWIS. Tacoma. Nov. 81.
Soldiers who are unable to carry
both their Liberty Loan and govern
ment insurance payments from their
pay will be permitted to drop the
bonds, according to instructions re.
cclved here from Washington.
Many Of the men, on the impulse
OF the moment subscribed heavily
for the bonds and are now unable to
meet the payments.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27
WAR ON AUSTRIA IS
NOT WILSON'S plan

Until an actual clash Of Austrian
and American forces is inevitable.
the administration prefers 10 let the
diplomatic situation rest as II -.
a deadlock on the Italian plains
or decision Tcuton defeats on other
fronts may cause Austria 20 seek
peace.
The 4. s. has remained at peace
with GcrmAuy's most powerful aid
for the express purpose of being
free 20 MD such a move II cons!d.
cred best for tho allied cause
Debate on tho policy IL likely to
start shortly after congress meets
December D.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27
BLACKHAMD letter
GIVES BOMB CLUE

Bv Unitcd Press Leased Wire
MILWAUKEE,. Wis. Nov. 27.--A
Black Hand letter received by Attor.
ney Thomas Mahon today gave po-
lice and federal authorities a new
clue to the makers OF the anarchist
bomb which killed nine detectives I'm
Central police station Sunday night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27


Word Of the important operations
was withheld until all the arrests OF
suspects were complete and the men
locked up in Seattle for invesiiga.
ton. Work OF questioning the men
began today and is expected TO re
veal startling facts The arrests are
considered the biggest catch since
the war began.
3e Officers Make Raids
Thirty-two officers took part In
the raids. which accomplished the
following results:
Seattle % suspects. Gle Eium IL.
Roslyn Z. Black Diamond and Rem
ton 4. one man was arrested In
Walla Walla and other arrests are
said 20 have been made in Eastern
Washington and at Portland. ore.
The men taken have been working
in coal mines and shipyards. Fed
eral officials are not prepared TO say
just how long they have been carry
ing on the work of which they are
accused.
Arrests Made Here Sunday
The arrests in Seattle took place
Sunday afternoon and night just
after SUNDAY midnight special car
OF II deputies went TO Gle Elum and
Roslyn and returned today with
their bag OF suspects. Ten officers
made the arrests at Black Diamond
Monday. bringing the men in big
auto truck TO Auburn and from there
on the interurban TO Seattle
The suspects have been working
in connection with other anarchistic
societies thruout the United States
and Europe. according to officials.
to aid Germany. TO destroy the
morale OF the Italian armies and de
feat the cause OF the allies by the
distribution OF literature branding
the war as one for capitalistic profit
Many Are Traitors
we believe the majority OF the
men taken in these raids are guilty
Of trying TO destroy the morale OF
the Italian armies thru the circula'
ton Of their anarchistic propa
ganda." said Commissioner White.
While few OF the men may show
their innocence. we believe that the
most OF them are renegades and
traitors to their own country and the
country which adopted them
THE men belong to n regular an
archists' society. In most instances
deputies making the arrests found
on their persons and in residences
literature connecting them with an
international society Of anarchists.
The literature consisted of letters.
papers and pamphlets
What these men have been doing
t. In direct line with the baneful Ger
man propaganda being carried on
over the world 10 aid Germany in
n victory over the allies. We believe
that a real good has been accom-
plished in eliminating German propa.
ganda here and destroying its effect
on our allies in Europe"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27

written by her TO De Saulles. dated
In June. 1914. while in London, call
ing her husband Dearest Darling
Dinkcy."
She asked hcr husband not to he
Jealous. as she had "a good head on
her shoulders" and always picked
her men companions carefully.
yes" said the letter, you seem
to he afraid some one viii run away
with me-" and mentioned racing,
gambling and dancing az the ostend
Casino bus she said she never gam
bled. Tho letter described gay par.
tics. dancing and men who lost
their heads
"You were having y pretty good
time. weren't your" Weeks demand
cd
Didn't Write Complainingly
She said she could not remember,
but when pressed for an answer re.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27

Fly Unifcd Press f.cascd Whc
WASHINGTON. Nov. al
Presidcni Wilson will not ask
for a declaration of war against
Austria or Germany's other al
lies st the outset ~ congress. u
was authoritaiiycly learned to
day. Developments In the sink.
inr of the American steamer
schuyll,iIl may change the out.
look. however.
"Watchful waiting" of the situa
ton will be the presidents attitude
despite the wishes of many congres
slonnI leaders for action.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27
Gill Will Not Name
DOCkInan as Chief
Minute Men Did Not Inform Him
Becker Was Their Man; Says He's
/ Not Qualified as Vice Crusader

Mayor Gill announced today that he would not ap-
prove the appointment of Lieutenant Becker Of the
navy intelligence department chief Of police to
ceed Chief Rockingham
Gill furthermore declared that the Minute Men,
with whom he is working out program to clean up
Seattle, had mentioned Becker to him a pos
sibe successor to Chief Rockingham
Il did not know Becker was being considered until
saw Yesterdays newspapers" Gill said
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27
AUTO BANDITS GET
$4,000 IN hOLDUp

By United Press Leased Wire
TOLEDO, O., Nov. 27.-Six men
jumped from an automobile. slugged
paymaster Anton Comes, OF the
Huebner Breaking Co. near tho
plant. at noon today. and escaped
with s37 900 in cash and checks.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27
English Repulsed
at Bourbon Wood

By United Press Leased Wire
BERLIN, via London. Nov. 27.--
"At Bourbon wood and village. the
English attacked in the evening. uns
der cover OF darkness. and were re-
pulsed in hand-tohand fighting to-
days official statement said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27
SEATTLE NURSES TO
LEAVE FOR war

Eight Red Cross nurses will leave
Seattle soon for war service. They
are the Misses Hulda Cook. Grace
Calkins. Lemo Oliver Julia Domser.
Alice Stenholm. Frances Norpulst,
Margaret Brogan and Elizabeth NJ.
Eby.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27
GERMAN OFFICERS In
pETROGRAD, BELIEF

~ Unfted Press Lcdscd Wire
LONDON. Nov 27.--German gen.
eral staff officers are IN PetroRrad
intriguing with the Bolshovik1 lead.
eff there, according ~ Information
reaching here this afternoon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27
Special Watchmen
Guard Spokane Food

= SPOkAN Nov. 27-The enact
ment of n city ordinance providing
for a guard around every ware
house, mill or factory I'm which fofxt
stuffs to the value OF $50. 000 or more
is stored. today forced many con
Germs to employ special watehmen
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27

Il CAN DANCE
WITH A BROKEN
HEART" BLANCA
Mrs. DE Saulles Explains
Why She Wrote of Gay
Times When Sad
CALLS WEEKS TIRESOME


m United Press Leased Wire
Mi>EOi.A. l.. l., Nov. si.---
Il can dance with broken
heart and I can smile with a
broken heart" was the answer
Mrs. Bianca a. Saull~~ returned
10 District Attorney Weeks
when th, prosecutor, demanding
her life. sought To picture her a.
a frivolous Chilean beauty who
sp.ut her husbsnd. money free
~ aud then Killed him after a
At times Mrs. d. sauIie. spoke
barrl, above a whisper.
Tashlonabl, dressed women
want nt h., ys,.,,,I under cross.
examination or rasped with sur.
nr,-c M . ,uIek retort nv th,
beautiful attendant
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psrsod before giving Weeks n reply
in her me-. sevrrest ordeal
rbe crosu. exa-nination lasted all
morning and was renewed this after.
noon
Begins In Gentle Voice
District Attorney Weeks began his
examination OF Mrs. do saulles in n
gcntle voice
,syo,r mind VIVA blank from the
time vou aaw your husband at The
,9ox until YOU awoke In jailg" he
asked
Yes. that's right" she replied.
"yct vou remember all the other
details of vour married life. even 20.
ins sonne wears back"
II think So"
She Smiles at Prosecutor
when tVeeIts asked her IL shc had
any svnptoms Of n mental disorder
bcfore bcine I'm tail Mrs de Saullea
satd shc could not remember. She
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27

piled:
Il never wrote complaining letters.
| wanted every one To think | was
happy"
Mrs. de Saulles' replies were bare.
~ audible. growing fainter and faint
af
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27
Kitchener Council
Firm Against Premier

star Correspondent
KITCHENER, ont. Nov. ~
Kitchener, formerly Berlin stands
by It's bowling Of Premier Borden.
when he tried to speak here Sunday
night a resolution presented In the
city council that an apology be ten.
dcred the premier was defeated by "a
vote of to 8.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27
Appeal to Citizens
STORM WARNING

small craft warning. Moderate
sDutheriy gale today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27
Oh, Boy, Page
KOlb and Dill

whats your name?' asked
officer Sears of stranger who
came To police headquarters 10
report the theft Of his shoes and
an overcoat from room at
ilets Fourth ave. :. Tuesday.
"l'no." replied the man.
How should I know" asked
Sears. whats your name.
"I. Ino."
"Say. I've got lot Of work.
don't hid me"
Don't kid me. either, officer.
My name il tN-O."
BE patriotic! Hooverize. To-day
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27

BE patriotic! Hooyerize. Today's
Mestless day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27
NIGHT
EDITION

WEATHER FOHIst Asst:
tonight and Wednesday; m
westerly winds
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27
Didn't Write Complainingly

She said she could not remember,
but when pressed for an answer re.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-27

The Minute Men were scheduled to
,gain go into conference with Mayor
: sill Tuesday afternoon.
won't be removed by
me-" the mayor said. but he II will
Ing. OF his own accord. 10 do any
thing that will help the situation I
am proceeding in my negotiations
with the Minute Men on that basis. ."
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-27
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

FOR SALE-On account of my re-
moval to Tampa, I offer at a sacri-
nce my residence and grove on the
south side of Lake Hollingsworth.
The house has been recently thor
oughly remodeled and is in first
class condition, with all modern
conveniences. A beautiful winter
home with attractive lake frontage.
and five acres Of bearing grove.
Price $4,000. including fruit now
or trees. Reasonable terms.
MRS. MABEL L. SMITH, Owner,
Box II. Lakeland, Florida
7o2,
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-27

Fifteen of our men have bought
Liberty Bonds. Be patriotic and buy
A. H. T. Cigars. They are still 8
cents. 1888
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-27

FOR RENT-Six-room house, all i'm
two fireplaces, garden,
barn. Close in. Apply COS East
Lime st. 7O21
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-27
MASTERS SALE

Under and by virtue Of decree OF fore,
closure and sale Of the Judge OF - she sarcu,, ~
Court for Polk county, state Oh ci,nn riJrua q. r. r
Cb,ncerv. in the case Of W. Fl. Slagie VS. D.
s Hansberger, c, F. Taylor and Lee Taylor y,si
l. the undersigned Special Master dpCrinsd appcnbsd
nv rertv will sell said property at pubic
orry front Of the County R,2os cGS9 1T0Ie Fors
TOT TOT rum ,ho nronertv of the defendant E, s.
Hspsberger. m TO satisfy or towards saiisfylns IN,
SAIL and the costs Of s1f tDs on hours ns
"a ia o,o,ocI m. or O'Clock p. m. OF SAID
dav' % tbe said property being described as FOL
lows or.h ,hir+v-fye
,.s, foot on of lot six (6l in block four ~
o. the Dze.ad addition to Lassaad hSSed ,be sad
according to the revised may Ia lleie ona so,d as
ppf,tesad TO the highest and best bidder there
for for cash. ,ot7
ihis -o'n ua' D. o, ROGERS.
Special Master
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-27

FOR SALE-10-acres on hard road,
one mile from city, one acre in
Strawberries, two acres cabbage
one acre 3-year old budded grove,
good house. barn, etc. The bes.
buy around Lakeland for a money
maker right now. Price 1000,
One half cash. G.. J. Williams, at
Telegram office. Phone 337 Black
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-27

FAMOUS DEPARTMENT STORE
Give US a trial. 1894
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-27

WANTED-Horse or mule for his
feed and keep. Guarantee good care.
Bartlett, "The Sign Man. KIM
brough Bldg. 1928
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-27

FOR SALE-10 acres excellent land,
half mile from city limits, just OF
asphalt road. acres in e-year old
grapefruit and orange. $40 trees.
all bearing. 2 acres finest straw
berry land. small house and barn.
More than worth the price. $500.
with terms. G. ]. Williams at Tel.
egram Office. or phone 337 Black.
5000
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-27

FOR RENT-Owing 10 the closing
of the Offices Of the Coronet Phos-
phate Company in Lakeland, to
date from May 1st the beautiful
suite which has for nine years been
occupied by that company. are
for rent, either in whole or In part.
For particulars inquire at ny Of
fees. H. ]. DRANE. e370
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-27

Ask for A. H. T. cigara when you
60 to buy your next smoke. They
are only cents. $3.50
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-27
F O R SALE

q II n u Il q Il 4 Il n Il q y n q
FOR SALES room dwelling, lot rs
by 300 at Lakeland, Fla. Desirable
neighborhood, at 500 Florida ave-
nue.. Value at $4,000. With all
modern improvements. win trade
for Waycross property. Box 6S1
Waycross. Ga. s626
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-27

FOR RENT-Four-room house. with
screened porch, stable, garage, and
all kinds Citrus Fruits. Facing
East on Ingram ave., near Parker
street. Ten dollars per month, or
will sell at a bargain. on easy terms.
Phone rs, or 207 Green. 6S44
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-27

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. orange pack
ers, men or women. Citrus Ex-
change, Lakeland, Fla. 7o01
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-27

FOR RENT-First floor least rooms
furnished for housekeeping; wood
stoves in each apartment for heat
ing. Apply COS East Lime. 1920
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-27
AUTOMOBILE OWNERS
ATTENTION

For Sale Royal Flake Mica. 10 .
positive non-conductor Of heat, cleo
tricity, . non-carbun and anti-friction
Stops all carbonizing, saves oil. bab.
bits, gaskets, besides wear and tear
on machinery. L. W. YARNALL. l04
8. Mass. Ave. Phone 100 C7Sl
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-27

FOR RENT-Store room in the Bas-
sett building. For further infor-
nation address o. M. Eaton, Lake
land, or Lake Region Land Co., op-
posite Casino Theater.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-27

AIT. Cigars are the best and they
only cost cents Ask for them.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-27

We have for sole soms OF tAe NEST
desirable truck and faTm lands In
Florida. This properly ID in \ mile
city hmits and can bs had ut the
right price and terms. Let N show
you some fine 10 and 2e,acre tracts.
For particulars see @. G. RogAn,
Rooms and 3, Deem and Bryant
Bldg., Phone IA.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-15
REPORT MEXICO AND GERMANY
CONNECTED BY WIRELESS

Washington = Information reached
the Government from semi-official
source that through a powerful wire
less telegraph plant in Mexico City
direct communication between the
Mexican Capital and Germany has
been established
Officials realize that if confirmed
this news is Of great Importance. ana
an investigation has been ordered.
Through connection by Mexico City
with the land telegraphs leading into
the United States. Germany would be
able 10 secure complete exemption
from the censorship now imposed on
its communications by the American
Government at the wireless stations
al Sayville and Tuckerton, and BY the
British and French Governments in
their control Of the Atlantic cables.
Far'reaching possibilities thus would
be opened for the violation OF Amer:.
can neutrality. or even for menacing
the National safety in the critical stu.
alton existing. Sea raiders and sub.
marines might be directed and full in.
formation concerning the departure OF
ships from American ports furnished.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-15
FIRST COLLISION WITH SUB.
MARINE MEANS WAR,

shington. n.-Armed neutrality will
be the status Of the United States tn,
moment that the first merchant ship
under the American flag puts 10 sea
With cannon mounted for defense.
President Wilson made this clear
in his address to Congress February
2e. when he asked SPECIFIC authority
to arm merchant ships for defense
against submarines. the steps he or.
dered upon his own responsibility.
Writers on international law have
held that armed neutrality consists in
placing the country in a position T.,
defend itself and its neutrality against
threatened attacks or inroads by be-.
ligerents This state OF preparedness
may last an indefinite length OF time
through good fortune in avoiding CON
tact with bolligerent forces atloat or
ashore. or through the design OF the
belligerent 10 contine its declaration
OF purpose to infrange the neutrality
OF contry to mere threats unsur
ported by action.