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The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13
U. S. Agent Killed on Arms vesse

San Diego. Calm addition to the
ammunition smuggling schooner re-
ported to have been captured by two
United States destroyers after a chase
off the west coast of Mexico. 1t was
said here that another munitions-car.
rying vessel is en- route from a Pa
cific coast port TO Mexico. 1t was re-
ported here that an American Secret
Service agent was killed aboard the
captured schooner. The agent was
shot and killed by one of the Snug
gler's officers.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13
Pledges New Mexieo's' Resources,

Albuquerque.-The greatest crowd
ever seen by Albuquerque gathered in
patriotic demonstration at the Ma
tional Guard armory and heard Gov.
W. f. Lindsey pledge New Mexico's
President Wilson for making war
More than 1000 persons were in the
crowd. Fciice turned hundreds away
when the artnory was filled. More
ehan 2,0oJ persons marched in pa
rade which preceded the demonstra-
s,ne q. The arnory.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13
GATHERING IN THE SUSPECTS.
Germans Arrested at Border City
Have WigWag Code Book.


Ell Paso, Textile arrests of Ger
mans as alien enemies by federal and
local authorities continues. A German
guest in hotel was taken into Gus
tody and two Germans were arrested
earlier near the smelter with code
OF wigwag signals in their possession
Other Germans have been questioned
and released.
Frederick Reuter-. acting German
vice consul in Juarez. who was
placed in the Fort Bliss stockade late
Monday. remained there all day Tus-
day and his friends are making no eff
fort to have him released. He is said
to be held under the section of the
Presidents proclamation which pro-
hibits Germans from leaving the coun-
try.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13
r.R. outlines Plans to President

Washington.-Col Roosevelt called
on President Wilson at the White
House and was received in the ex-
ecutiye mansion. He was accompanied
by his daughter. Mrs. Nicholas Long
worth. Col. Roosevelt laid his plan
for raising a division of troops for
foreign service before the President
and said that he had been received
with the utmost courtesy and con.
sideration.'
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13
ASKS LOYAL RESPONSE
GOVERNOR eUNrER ISSUES WAR
PROCLAMATION.
Executive Urges coloradoans to Do
Duty, and Accord Just Treatment
to Law-AbIdino Aliens.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver.-Governor Gunter has issued
the following proclamation:
To the People of the State of Colo
RADIO: A state OF war exists between
the United States of America and the
imperial German government. Every
thoughtful citizen, while determined
and confident of the issue. realizes the
awful and stupendous character of the
world conflict upon which We are en-
tering. Calmly, patiently. thoughtful
ly. In the fear of God, and in obedience
to the principles of international law,
our country has proceeded. Every rea-
sonable effort known to the law OF ma
tions, or to intercourse between civil
lied peoples. has been made to avert
this conflict-yet made in vain. Our
country now has no other recourse In
defense Of our rights and the honor OF
the nation, but to declare war. War
has been declared. AS becomes
brave. proud and patriotic people, the
citizenship of Colorado will loyalty bear
their full part in this struggle. will un-
hesitatingly give to their country all
that is needed of our resources.
/, JULIUS C. GUNTER, AS GOV
ERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLO
RADIO, do hereby enjoin upon our peo-
Pile the strict observance of every pro
vision of our Presidents proclamation
declaring state of war, and especial
ly urge considerate and just treatment
of all aliens within our borders, who
are Obseryant of our laws
This conflict may be long. 1t will
certainly demand largely of our re-
sources. AS the Chief Executive of
the State l urge loyal response to all
calls for volunteers, state and nation.
The young men of our commonwealth
are as loyal as were their forefathers.
They are patriotic, brave and manly
and require no conscription to respond
to their country's call Let there be
no hating step in the action of the
youth of our State.
We must solemnly realize the de-
mand that will be made upon our peo-
ple-money, provisions, men. Let
economy be entered upon. Every citi-
zen, whether it be by the garden tract.
the larger area, or aid by seeds, mon
ey, or otherwise to the farmer, should
endeavor to increase our food produc-
ton. There is now no scarcity of food
products, no occasion for purchases
which will stimulate prices and add to
the burdens of those i'll able to bear
them; but there should be economy
and provision for the future. Our
maidens, our women, should continue
in the work they are entering upon,
preparing to serve their country as
nurses and otherwise. Let our girls
and boys of tender age be trained in
their line of service. They will be
needed before this struggle is over.
In conclusion, let every citizen of
our state perform-as he will-his full
duty. In asking service of our citizen
ship, the Executive appeals to our cit
liens of all nationalities and all be-
liefs with as perfect confidence as to
those native to our land
GIVEN under my hand and Execu-
tive Seal this 7th day OF April. A. d.
1917.
JULIUS c. GUNTER,
Governor
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13
Predict slump in Wheat Crop.

Washington.-A prospective slump
of more than 50,000,00O bushels in the
winter crop of wheat, as compared
with last years crop. is the first war
feeding problem to confront the coun-
try. Official estimates of the Depart
ment of Agriculture on the 7th-the
first for the 1917 harvest = forecast
that much of decrease. although the
acreage is much greater.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13

Washington, April 11.-Much of the
uncertainty as to Latin-America's at
titude in the war between the United
States and Germany was cleared
away by definite advices that Chile
and Mexico will remain neutral, and
increasing indications that Brazil.
Guatemala ard Peru will join Cuba
and Panama on the side of the United
States.
The decision of Chile, the first OF
the South American republics to an
nounce her neutrality, caused some
surprise among officials here. In
many quarters it had been expected
that she eventually would break with
the Berlin government but would post
pone her decision until advised defi-
uitely of the course of Argentina and
Brazil, the other members of the in
fluential A B C group in South
America.
An incident that has caused curios-
ity and some anxiety at the State De-
partment was the taking over by the
Mexican government two weeks ago
of the British-owned Mexican railway
between Vera Cruz and Mexico City.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13
Wilson Appeals to Nations Farmers.

Washington. = Calling upon the
farmers of the country to enlist "as
soldiers of the commissary," President
Wilson said that upon the patriotism
of the farmers depended whether this
country was to answer the call of its
own and allied peoples for food.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13
UNITED STATES RusHEs WARM
ING TO MERCHANT CAPTAINS
TO KEEP LOOKOUT.
II BRITISH SHIPS SUNK
TWO GERMAN COUNTER ATTACKS
REPuLsEp BY BRITISH
AT ARRAs.
...rn New.paper unIon News servlee.

San Francisco. April 12.-Warning
that German submarines are operat-
ing in the Pacific were sent to all
steamship captains at sea by wireless
by order OF Lieutenant Commander u.
C. Woods of the Twelfth naval dis
trict here. The warning said: In
formation has this day been received
that German submarines are operat-
ing in the Pacific. Please notify all
ships under your control and ask that
they spread the warning broadcast"
Instructions from the Navy Depart
ment on which the warning was
based, said:
Get in touch at the earliest pos
ters of all merchant vessels operating
in your district especially off the
coast and at sea, and urge upon them
the necessity of keeping very sharp
lookout for German submarines and
of reporting same Immediately by
radio 10 the nearest radio station.
Urge upon them the necessity of Civ
ing as much detailed information OF
locality where submarines are seen
and any other data that will be of
value to the naval forces in searching
marines are operating was not dis
closed
London.-During the week ending
April Sth seventeen British merchant
vessels OF more than 1000 tons we're
sunk Two vessels of less than 1,6OO
tons were sent down.
Washington-With formally an
nouncing abandonment of their neu-
trality. two more Latin-American re-
publics, Argentina and Costa Rica,
have given assurances of their moral
support for the United States in the
war against Germany. Argentina,
choosing a middle course between
those of Brazil and Chile, her sister
nations in the influential A. B. c. trio.
has notified the State Department
that she recognizes the justice" of
this country's stand against German
aggression.
New York. April ia report
reached the Ueau OIL PfOiHlHtut
banking house in Wall Street that
Lloyd's of London was offering 10 to
that peace would be accomplished
within 80 days
London.-Operations along the Ar
ras-Lens line were greatly impeded by
snowstorms According to the official
report from British headquarters the
Germans delivered two counter-at-
tacks against the British positions in
the neighborhood of Monchy-le-Preux
but these failed
Washington. Arthur ]. Balfour,
British secretary of state for foreign
affairs. is coming to the United States
to endeavor to negotiate with the
American government an understand
ing that it shall enter into no separate
peace with Germany In addition the
English foreign minister will discuss
with President Wilson the general po-
litical policies to be pursued by the
United States and the entente allies
in carrying on the war.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13
Health staff chanoed

Washington.-Th highly trained
staff of the Public Health Service
was transferred into the military es-
adjustment Approximately 425 men
VIII be affected.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13
U. S. consuIs Reach Cuba.

Havana.-Six former American con,
suls to Germany and two vice consuls
with members of their families arrived
here Monday on board the Spanish
steamer Cadiz. from Spain.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13
Mayor of trinidad is Dead

Trinidad.-Daniel L. Taylor, 70,
mayor of Trinidad for several terms,
and reelected to that Office on April
srd, a resident of this city for fifty.
eight years, died here.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13
Portugal Sends conqratuIations

Lisbon. = President Machado has
sent cablegram to President Wilson
congratulating him on Americas no.
BILE resolution" A popular demonstra-
ton was held outside the American
legation.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13
Army Appropriation Bin Passed.

Washington.-The army appropria-
tion bill carrying s27s,00O.000 for the
existing regular army, was passed by
the Senate, amended so that it be-
comes Immediately available.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13
IndIct rhirty.nIne in Coal Combine.

New York.-An Indictment naming
twenty-one corporations and eighteen
individuals, charging violations of the
Sherman antitrust law in fixing prices
of coal. was handed down by the Fed.
eral Grand Jury.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13
DEMANDS PASSPORTS AND SAFE
CONDUCT FOR HER EN-
BASsY AND STAFF.
PROGRAM OF CONGRESS
SPEED ASSURED ON LEGISLATION
TO MAKE U. s. GREATEST
FACTOR in WoRLD-wAR.
western Newspaper Union New. Service.

Washington, April 10.-Austria has
espoused the cause OF her ally. Ger
many, against the United States. She
has officially broken off diplomatic re-
lations with the United States: hand
ed Ambassador Penfield and his staff
their passports and recalled her am
bassador-designate, Count Tarnowski,
Baron Erich Zwiedinek, the embassy
staff and all consular agents.
New York-The Austrian steam
ships Martha Washington and Hima-
laya, self-detained in port here, were
seized by the customs authorities.
At New Orleans three Austrian
steamers. the Clara, Anna and Teresa.
the Budapest at Newport News. the
Franconia at Philadelphia and the
Erny at Boston, were also taken in
charge.
Santiago. Chile-Chile will main
tain an attitude of neutrality. so long
as she is not made the object of a
direct attack. according to assurances
given by government officials.
Rio Janeiro.-An early rupture of re-
lations between Brazil and Germany
is expected.
Washington.-Deve of the
fourth day of the war centered on
Capitol Hill. There Congress got
down to business to supplement its
authorization to the President to ac-
cept Germany's war-challenge. 1t had
before it in its several committees
the Legislation which will mobilize all
of the men and money resources of
the nation to make the nation the
most powerful factor in the great
world-conflict. Briefly summarized
Congress, within the next fortnight,
hopes to provide:
Naturalization of the state militia,
bringing it and the regular establish
ment to war strength; creating of a
volunteer army of 100000 men with
provision for the raising of similar
units as fast as training facilities are
available. until 100000 are ready for
land service.
Increasing the strength of the navy
and marine corps so that it will be
able to undertake offensive and de-
fensive operations against Germany
Authorization of bond issue which
will enable the United States to ex-
tend credit of 100000 to the
entente, especially France and Russia,
while expending s2,0O0,00O to perfect
its own military establishment.
Completion of a new system of taxa
ton to permit the nation to in part
billion and three-quarters to two III
lion dollars annually.
An espionage system which will end
German anti-American activity in this
country and provide for the arrest of
aliens and German sympathizers whc
are plotting against the government.
A system of conservation which will
enable the nation to prevent waste of
all commodities. especially foodstuffs.
A system of conscription to apply to
skilled labor and especially trained
men in every walk of life, whose serv-
ices will increase efficiency and
hasten the conclusion of the war.
Cooperation between the entente
and the United States in the form of
operation of government ship lines,
and providing for adequate insurance
so that the German submarine at
tempts to starve the entente will be
rendered impotent
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13
ARGENTINE SUPPORTS AMERICA
Brazil, Guatemala and Peru Expected
to Join Cuba and Panama for v. S.
Chile and Mexico Neutral

Buenos Aires, April 1.-THE gov
ernment issued declaration announc-
ing that it supported the position of
the United States in reference to Ger
many.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13
Manila Veterans PLEDGE LOYALTY

Manila, p. Filipino veterans of
the revolution are piedging their 10y
atty and cooperation to Governor Gen
eral Harrison.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13
Few Germans Remain In Amoy.

Annoy, China.-But few Germans re-
main in Annoy. and these are under
police surveillance, and subject to the
Chinese Law.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13
DEADLIEsT CONFLICT OF WAR 10
FOUGHT NEAR ARRAs AND
ST. QUENTIN.
TAKE MANY PRISONERS
ALLIED CANNON POUND FOES
TRENCH TO AToMs.-cANA-
pIAkS TAKE vIMY RIDGE.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.


London, April 11.-British, overcom-
fng strong resistance, push onward in
France in renewal of offensive, cap
turing 1000 prisoners and vast
amount of war equipment. Extensive
gains reported; troops penetrating
five miles west of Arras.
Berlin admits two divisions in the
fighting suffered considerable losses"
inflicted by superior forces.
Severe reciprocal bombardments re-
ported from portion of like held by
French. No infantry engagement has
taken place.
Notable successes over the Turks
claimed by British and Russian war
offices in Mesopotamia.
/ Kizil Robat, eighty miles northwest
of Bagdad, captured. Much war ma
terial also taken.
American Line steamer New York
damaged by mine off Liverpool. None
aboard injured by explosion.
London, April 10.-British launch
most tremendous drive of war in vi
cinity of st. Quentin, driving forward
on front twelve miles long, penetrat-
ing German positions to depth of three
miles and capturing thousands of pris-
oners. Famous Vimy ridge taken by
storm by Canadians.
Bennett cables from Berlin that
German sentiment is beginning to
swerve around in favor of President
Wilson and hints that momentous
events of advantage to the United
States are brewing in Germany.
Herr Scheidemann, leader of the
German Socialists, departs on secret
mission. apparently to Russia, in the
interest of a separate peace.
Ten British airplanes missing and
seventeen German machines driven
down in days aerial fighting.
London.-In terreic air fighting two
days and nights, in northern France,
British aeroplanes carried out numer-
GUS raids and dropped more than
eight tons of bombs. Twenty-eight
British machines are missing, says the
official statement from British head
quarters III france, I11teen German
aeroplanes were seen to crash to the
ground, and thirty one German ma
chimes were driven down, damaged.
Ten German balloons, the statement
adds, were brought down in flames.
New York. = The Belgian relief
steamship Anna Fostenes, carrying
S35O,000 worth of grain to Rotterdam,
has been sunk by German subma-
rine. The vessel carried no Ameri-
cans.
Washington.-Mail service between
the United States and Germany was
suspended by Postmaster General
Burleson during the continuance of
hostilities between the two powers.
Paris.-The Lafayette Flying Corps,
composed of American aviators, has
shot down thirty German airplanes, ac-
cording to a semi-official commupica-
ton
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13
Bombs Dropped on Kent Coast.

London.-Towns on the coast of
Kent were bombarded again by Ger
man airplane. There were no casu-
alties.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13
WAR DECLARED BY CUBA
FIVE BILLION LOAN PLANNED TO
ASSIST ALLIES.
One officer and Five Of Crew Killed
When interned German Steamer
Is Blown UP.

Havana.-CHba, not yet out OF her
teens as a republic, is at. war with
Germany-the first of the Latin.
American countries to range herself
alongside the United States her liber-
ator and protector.
Panama.-The President of the Re
public of Panama, Dr. Ramon Valdez.
signed a proclamation committing
Panama unreservedly to the assist
ance of the United States in the de-
fense of the Canal. The President also
cancelled the exequaturs of all the
German consuls in Panama.
Washington-Th interned German
war ship Cormoran at Guam has been
blown up. The Cormoran refused TO
surrender to the American forces
which went to take possession of her.
and was destroyed by her crew. One
German warrant officer and five en-
listed men were killed by the ex-
plosion. Twenty officers, twelve war
rant officers and 321 enlisted men
were taken prisoners.
Washington, April 0.-Administra-
unlock at once the vast financial re-
sources of the United States to the
| allies. To relieve the economic needs
of the entente governments a huge
loan. Of dimensions yet undetermined
but not less than S2.000000, 900, will
be forthcoming from this country as
speedily as Congress can pass the
necessary legislation. Not a penny ht
profit, it was authoritatively stated,
will be expected or received by the
country on the loan.
Petrograd.-Minister of Justice Ker.
ensky said in an interview Saturday
that If the German people would fol
low the Russian example and dethrone
their Emperor 1--WE offer possibility OF
preliminary negotiations"
| London. = Passports have been
placed at the disposal of the Ameri
can embassy in Vienna, according tc
dispatch to e'ExcAange Telegraph
Company from The Hague quoting
| kilograms received from the Austrian
capital. The dispatch says that Bul
garia and Turkey have also decided
to break off relations with the United
States and that Holland will probably
look after Austrian interests in Wash
ington and American interests In
Vienna.
| New York.-The police were direct
ed Friday night to notify all enemy
aliens in the city to turn over any
and all firearms in their possession
to the authorities, in accordance will
President Wilson's proclamation.
| Washington. = Immediately follow
ing the issuance of the Presidents
proclamation setting forth that
state of war exists between the
United States and the imperial Ger
man government, orders were dis
patched by Attorney General Gregor,
to United States district attorney.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13
Brazil Recognizes Russia.

Rio Janeiro. = Brazil has recog-
nized the new government of Russia
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13

Madrid, Spain.-The official journal
published a decree declaring the neu-
trality of Spain in the war between
the United States and Germany.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13

Paris.-The Lafayette Flying Corps.
composed of American aviators, has
shot down thirty German airplanes, ac-
cording to a semi-official commupica-
ton.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13

Washington.-Mail service between
the United States and Germany was
suspended by Postmaster General
Burleson during the continuance of
hostilities between the two powers.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13

New York. - The Belgian relief
steamship Anna Fostenes, carrying
s350,000 worth of grain to Rotterdam,
has been sunk by a German subma-
rine. The vessel carried no Ameri-
cans.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13

New York. April ia report
reached the head of prominent
banking house in Wall Street that
Lloyd's of London was offering 10 to 1
that peace would be accomplished
within 80 days.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-04-13

Petrograd.-Minister of Justice Ker.
ensky said in an interview Saturday
that II the German people would fol-
low the Russian example and dethrone
their Emperor 1--WE offer possibility OF
preliminary negotiations"
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ton than the common cold, for the common
cold often furnishes 4 splendid breeding
ground for pneumonia. Pneumonia has
appeared in this camp, just like il has APP
peared in other communities in this state.
Against no disease j. there waged 4 more
v%igilant war than against pneumonia. A
common cold j. taken in hand by the ply
sicians when il first appears. Those thus
affected are not passed from under obs r.
vaiion of physicians until i, has been
found that the common cold is thai and
nothing more.
The medical corps of the army believes
firmly and practices religiously that an
ounce of prevention i worth n pound Of
cure. To the end that disease finds no
place in Camp Travis where il can spread,
no stone j. left unturned 20 insure abSo-
lutte cleanliness in everything. The food
cntific eyes. Kitchens are required to be
spic and span and housewives who take a
pride in their households can well afford
to envy the results secured. Shower baths.
with hot and cold water. are provided and
the men themselves see "a i ,ha they arc
used by every soldier in Camp Travis. An
immense laundry serves the soldiers nj 4
charge Of $3.50 per month for all the
washing the soldiers require or desire done.
On arriving n. camp each soldier j. given
a Thorough. careful physical examination.
These with minor ailments, or suffering
from. lafa.t- that .an ha .nrra.t. al fbranub
known agencies are segregated into u sep
arate battalion and there trained back 10
robustness. There are dental Officers who
look after the teeth Of the command and
there are expert physical training experts
who direct the work of rebuilding the un-
finished bodies. The sick are treated nj
a large hospital known n the base hos
pital. which has a capacity of 1000 beds
and a better equipped or more well fitted
hospital Is not 10 be found anywhere.
The result of all this care and attention
j. that soldiers nj Camp Travis are better
looked after than 80 per cent Of every 100
men at large. The least Of the things that
should cause anxiety for relatives and
friends j. the health Of the soldiers at
Camp Travis. Every officer nj Camp
Travis must cooperate with and co-ordi-
nate his efforts with the medical officers.
who are supreme in all things that con
serve and preserve the health OF the sol
dierS.
That the energies expended to keep the
soldiers at Camp Travis in good health are
worth while j. a,tes.cd by the fact that no