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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-12
Gerard Arrives
In Havana; Eager
To Meet Wilson
Ex-Ambassadors Dominant
Idea a Vigorous Policy
Against Germany
By CARL ACkERMAN


copyright 1917 by the Tribune Asscciaiiool
Havana, March thames ". Gerard
and his party stepped ashore in Ha'
vana early this morning after an ex.
citing voyage of 4500 miles from CO.
runna, Spain. The first act of the
former ambassador after landing was
to telegraph to Washington, asking
President Wilson whether he desired
conference with him Wednesday or
Thursday. He appeared TO be eager
for an early meeting with the Presi-
dent.
If President Wilson cannot arrange
for conference with Mr.. Gerard on
Wednesday or Thursday the latter will
travel direct to New York from here,
arriving on Wednesday.
Mr. Gerard's dominant idea is that
the United States must adopt vigor-
Gus policy against Germany. He may
suggest to the President intervention
in Mexico and a passive war with Ger
many, without sending troops abroad.
Lays Stress on Mexican Angle
Mr.. Gerard is prepared to lay great
stress on the Mexican angle of the
situation between Germany and the
United states. He will probably repre-
sent that unless the United States as
sumes a stronger attitude Berlin, which
is prepared tor war with America at
any moment, will continue her Mexican
intrigue, with the purpose of engaging
the United States at the first oppor-
tunity through Mexico.
Mr.. Gerard warned the Administra-
tion last September that unless the
Mexican situation were settled Ger
many would prepare to attack the
United States from that direction. He
considers Mexico Germany's potential
ally, and believes that if the United
States can destroy Berlin's hopes there
one of Americas greatest dangers from
Germany will be eliminated.
/ Mr.. Gerard refuses, of course. to dis
cuss his views until he confers with
President Wilson. Colonel House and
his New YorA political advisers.
Anxiety on Voyage
The long voyage of the lnfants Isabel
from Corunna was one of fear and
suspicion rather than actual danger.
Except for the suspicious actions OF
steamer which lowered around the Oe-
rard shin when the latter was three
davs out from Spain, no peril was ap-
parent. The sighting of submarine
caused some excitement, but 1t proved
to be Spanish. -. r..
Three men suspected of being, Ger
man agents on board ship were closely,
watched throughout the voyage ana
were forbidden to use the wireless Al
though their presence caused cohslGei-
obIo ANXIETY TO the officials tney
npoved perfectly harmless. The fact
that not one German submarine or
raider was sighted during the voyage
surprised Mr.. Gerard, as well as al Oh
board.
Uosbinqton. March 11.-Former Am
bassador Gerard is expected mere
Wednesday. His arrival at havana was
ronorted 10 the State Department 70
dav. with word that he would leaEe loi
Washington tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-12
Germans Admit Arming
u. S. Ships Adds Troubles

Amsterdam. March l2.-The "knel-
nische Volks Zeitung,' copy OF which
has been received here, admits that the
arming Of American merchantmen VIII
make Germanys position more difficult.
IL expressed the belief that the Ameri-
cans will not find II easy 20 provide
guns and gun crews. and says 1t does
not believe the danger to German SUD-
marines will be increased. -,
I'VE have always maintained, says
the newspaper. that a victory over
England would be impossible unless We
also determined 20 face America, lnis
moment has now come. II an Amerr
can declaration OF war arrives, the oer-
man people will accept II with tne ss'ne
determination and confidence that thsy
have accepted ali .revious DECLARE
tons"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-12
Two Represent Connecticut

Representing Connecticut were Gov
ernor Holcomb and Colonel William +.
Chensey, his military secretary. Gov
ernor Edge represented New Jersey,
and Mayor Mitchell and Police Commits
sioner Wood told what New York City
had done in preparation for emergen-
cies. Governor Whuman, who was eX-
pected to speak for the state, was un-
expectedly called TO Albany. Cornelius
Bliss was the host.
Here is his statement:
"Mr. Bliss felt that he ought to get
the men responsible officially for the
territory near New York City together,
so that private citizens generally could
learn what they ought to do in the way
Of preparedness to meet any emergency
that may arise from the breaking of our
relations with Germany. He accord
ngly asked the governors of New York
and New Jersey, the Mayor of New
York and Police Commissioner Woods,
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Frank
lin d. Roosevelt and Major General
Leonard Wood TO come here with for
mer Secretary of War Root, former
Senator W. Murray Crane. myself and
Messrs. George Case. Daniel Pomeroy,
Colonel William S. Cheney, j. P. Nor
gan, II. p. Dawson, ex-Secretary of
State Robert Bacon and William B.
Thompson, a member of the Federal
Reserve Board, the purpose being 70
find out what can be done TO make
ready for the upholding of the honor of
the flag in any contingency that may
arise.
Two Have Given Lead
"All present agreed that Governor
Holcomb and Mayor Mitchell had given
the lead in the matter of practical pre-
paredness, in so far as it can be given
without action by the national govern
ment.
"The dinner had absolutely no po-
itical significance. In this crisis all
the gentlemen present felt they were
debarred from expressing or feeling
anything except absolute single-minded
patriotism and devotion to country as
a whole. All their concern is to do
anything they can TO stand behind the
Administration. provided the Admins
tration will fearlessly and without
eduivocation stand by the honor Of the
American aag and safeguard the life of
every American citizen on land and
sea-"
This. Mr.. Bliss said. covered every
thing that was to be said Of the dis
cuseion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-12
Pensions for Privateers

Under the Federal statutes, the Sec
retary Of the Navy maintains a pen
sion fund for privateers. \ share or
all prize money is diverted TO this
fund.
The United States. by Presidential
proclamation, renounced the right TO
issue letters OF marque IN the Spanish
American War. The Spanish govern
ment reserved the right, but did not
cyerciso -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-12
American Armed Ship
Policy May Result in
ReUipa[ of Priuafeerinp

Washington, March 1.-THE en-
trance of the United States into the
war may mean a revival Of pryateer-
ing. This government refused to adj
here to the Declaration Of Paris, in
which most Of the present belligerents
agreed to abolish privateering and has
repeatedly insisted that it was
weapon of first importance for this
country.
The arming Of American merchant
ships may be as far as the government
can go, even if war is declared, to pros
tect American commerce from the
U-boats. Naval authorities agree that
it would be useless TO send costly bat
tleships into the war zone As targets
for the submarines
BY offering large bOunties for the
capture or destruction OF submarines,
however, the government might induce
owners of fast motor yachts 20 accept
letters of marque 20 cruise the infested
waters and hunt down the German
craft. There are doubtless many
Americans who would be glad TO un-
dertake it purely as an adventure.
Might Offer Prize Money
The privatecr goes out ordinarily
for booty. In past wars. notably in the
war Of 1912, his function was to prey
on enemy commerce, and rich hsuls
we're made. In the present war, with
German commerce swept from the seas
by the British navy, plunder could not
be an object, but Its place might be
supplied by offers of prize money by
the government.
As Prussia adhered TO the Declare
ton Of Paris, and regards privateering
as piracy, any American privatecr
captured by a submarine could expect
nothing better than to walk the plank.
But il is pointed out that Captain Fry
att, the British captain OF an armed
merchantmen, was executed as pirate
By the Germans recently, and doubt
less commanders Of the American
armed vessels about to sail for Eng
land will meet a similar fate II they
have the i'll luck to be captured by
U-boats
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-12
Turkish Version Of Fighting

" particular interest al this time
- me following report. issued Satur-
cay. from Constantinople:
Sinee yesterday activity on both
1yshss Of the Tigris has become vio-
,eht An attack Of five enemy battal-
.Dhs against our positions on the
ssou'nefn bank was rcpulsed by our
"is, WIN heavy losses 20 the enemy.
portion % the enemy forces re-
NAMED about 800 yards in front Of
s-r -r pos stlone, while the remainder was
compelled % retreat.
- weak hostile cavalry detachment
@n.eh tined % approach our left wing
-as fepulsed with heavy losses. We
N1p,orta one machine gun.
q Wy heavy artillery caused a con
'9si@hon On board a hostile gunboat "
I0fograd reports that Russian
sly,pps have occupied the town Of
anna DO northwcstcrn Persia, and are
ss.itginG the retrcating Turks in the
sfttDon Of Bisitun, Gfty miles south
Tfat o. Eamadan. IN Asia Minor the
9eiks took tho offensive along the
pp"as pa road, but we're repulscd by the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-12

press themselves with no uncertain
voice respecting the course that they
will be prepared to follow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-12
~ E AT II f z

pain to-day, colder tonight To-
morrow fair and colder. Mod
crate to fresh shifting winds.
becoming northwest.
Full Report ON Page II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-12

Washington, March ll.-tormer am Am,
hosssdor Gerard is expected mere
Wednesday. His arrival at Havana was vas
ronorted to the State Department 70 70
dav With word that he would leave ior
Washington tomorrow.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-11

street, who have been for several weeks
At Glenwood Springs, Col, arc now in
Denver for few weeks.
4 y -
Mrs. Tom Nance OF Clinton, Okla
and daughter, Ruth arrived last night
to visit Mr. and Mrs. /. b. Gran, OF
3olS North Mckinley avenue.
T. n n
Mrs. Neal Ainsworth Of l2l7 North
Lottie avenue, had as her luncheon
guests yesterday, Miss Elizabeth Zicg-
lar of Hobart, Mrs. L. b. Grant and
Mrs Mart II Adams
Mr. and Mrs. J f Hay, 62S West
Sixteenth street, are entertaining Mrs
George F. Smith of Okmulgce.
Miss Gladys Covell OF Kansas City,
who has been the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs, A. +. Hart and Aliene Hart, 1917
North Western avenue, returns home
tomorrow
Mr. and Mrs w w. lnce .oi 70S
West Twenty street, have
bought the home OF DR. and Mrs.
Frank B. Scgatl, l440 West Thirty
third street to which they will remove
shortly Doctor and Mrs Sorga,z are
at home for the preScu with the lat
ter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Van
Winkle, 9lS West Twenty first street
" \ y
Mr. William Johnson OF Minco, who
was the guest for few days this week
OF Mr. Tom Bennett ia West Twenty
first street, has returned home.
" & "
Miss Ruth Williams of Wellston is
the CUES, for this week-cn OF her
cousin, Miss Margaret Pryer, 910 West
Seventeenth street.
Il u "
Miss Elizabeth Pemberton ot 2l9
Harrison avenue entertained lie Passc
Temps club this afternoon, her add
tional guests being Miss Lois Geral-
dine Blanton of Pauls Valley Miss
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-11

Catherine Wi,ten and Mis-, Glady,
Pcmhcrton
Cards have been received from Mrs.
las.se kltdS Of ll25 North Robinson
avenue, who is summerng in the east,
saying that she is now in New York
City where she will spend a month.
Mrs. w K. Samuel OF ia Yves,
Nineteenth street returned Tuesday
from an extended. visit in Choteau
okla, and ParsonS. Kan, where sh,
was CALLED in the late spring by tn,
death of her father Her friends vii
regret to learn also Of the death q
month ago OF Mrs. SamucrS mother.
y y
Judge and Mrs Jean T. Day Of l44e
West Thlrty-fourth street, have as
their guests for several weeks. the lat.
tcr's niece and nephew, Miss Nancy
West of Mound. and Mr. John o. An
drcws OF Potcau, Okla
y y q
Harry Frcdcrickson, George Guth-
rie, George w Knox jr., Roy Hoif-
man ir, Jack bunnyg, Edward
Hopes, Lawrence Noble, Douglas
Stuart and Rowan 'Taliaferro returned
this morning from ten days visit at
the Boy Scout camp near Medicine
Park
y y e
Mrs. Joseph achIangcr of 722 Wes,
Nineteenth street. leaves this evening
for a short visit in Parsons and Pitts
burg, Kan
Mr.. +. T.. Westcrvclt Miss Lucil,
Wcs,ervclt and Mr.. G.. T. Westcrvelt
Of 40 West Fourteenth street are now
at home in their new home at AZ
West Fourteenth street
Mi" lIarrie, Patrick OF Stroud and
Miss Margaret Coleman OF ChickaSha
who were the guests this week Of Miss
Gladys brennan, 1888 North Robinson
av>nuc motored to Medicine Park this
morning
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-11
American Aviator
Cited for Bravery

PARIS, Aug ll-Among the ci,a-
tons in the army orde. printed IN
today, official journal is that Of Ser
geant Ronald Hoskier OF New York, a
member OF tho Lafayette esoadrille,
who wa, killed hy a German aviator in
an aerial encounter over 81, Quentin
April 4 Of thl, year The citation
reads:
"Scrgean, lloskier wa, remarkable
for his courage and spirit Of sacrifice.
He fell after heroic defense against
three enemies"
Mr., IT. {. Hoskier, mother Of Ser
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-11
WATERW0RKS EARNS
$8,159 IN YEAR

A report OF the waterworks depart.
ment for the fiscal year ending June 70
shows that the department cleared sS.
1911 during tlr year This was left
after paying all expenses oi the depar,
ment as well as the interest ON the old
and new bonded indebtedness, which
amounted to S87TN1 The report
shows that , 2l0) )9S9.SjS gallons Of water
from the city's plant was consumed
during the year This was an increase
oi m0n0O0 over the amount used tho
previous year.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-11

Add molasseS, yolks of eggs well
beaten, and cream; lastly, fold in the
whites Of eggs beaten stiff Pour mix
ture into huttered mold steam three
hours; then bake one hour in a mod
crate oven
Apple Corn Rrcad-Two cups white
cornmeal two tablespoons sugar, one
hall teaspoon salt, one teaspoon soda
one teaspoon cream Of tartar, one and
,wo-thirdS cups milk. three tar, apples
pared and sliced Mix the dry Ingred,-
entS, add milk and beat thoroughly
Add the apples Pour into a well-but-
tered pan and bake thirty minutes in
hot oven.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-11
Resisters Were Misinformed

The News eubStantlatcs the state.
rNcn' that the alleged tesistcu had
been sadly mlSiniormed as 10 the
character uf the draft law
1T appears that thoy IA number ot
women rounded up by tho national
suardamen IN cofnfleld) had been er-
pecting the troops Long before the tol.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-11
81 Bushel Maximum
for Corn Is Asked

CHICAGO, Aug ll.-RcSolutions
asking the federal governmen, TO fix a
minimum price Of Is cents and a maxi
mum price Of 81 bushel for corn to
insure a sufficient acreage to encour-
age increased livestock production for
stock feeders, were adopted today by
the Chicago Livestock exchange They
were forwarded to rrcsldcn, Wilson,
Herbert {. Hoover and Secretaries
Houston and Baker
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-11

,,,s ,ss .Ish W msh e-A41rssc r w. NsrtsSy, Tskss
Agent. ~, ". T. NJ. otiahosns CNy, Oeis Low ss-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-11
Americans Now Man
Two Base Hospitals

PARIS, Aug 1.-THE medical corpe
Of the United States army announced
today that the French authorities had
turned over to 1t two large military
hospitals and also q large medical de.
pot American base hospital units are
manning these institutions. The en-.
tire American expedi,onary force now
has been inoculated against typhoid.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-11
'{a2'2a {a2a2.2{o:z 2.{;. S.E0 m
BY Aletha Barr Taft.

~ RISS GLORY HUCkINS OF
NWll 1903 North Hudson avenue,
UNJ( entertained at luncheon yes
trtdav al | n'clnck al the &c
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-11
Cornmeal Recipes Endorsed by U. s.

NVlhniVoi N'NiFN' hhuVi' WV Wy W ~
Boston Brown Bread-One cup corn
meal, one cup ryemeal, one cup gta-
ham flour, two and a half teaspoons
soda, one teaspoon salt three iourths
cup molaSSeS, two cups sour milk or
one and three iourthS cups sweet milk
Mix and slit the dry ingredients and
add the molaSSeS and milk Beat
thoroughly and steam three and one
hsr hour, in well buttered, covered
moldS Remove the covers and bake
the bread long enough TO dry the top
This may be made also with ons and
one half cups Of cornmeal and ryemeal
and no graham flour,
Boston brown Bread With Fruit
Follow recipe for Boston brown bread
adding TO the dry ingredients a cup OF
seeded and shredded ralsinS or prunei
or a cup Of 2ante curtantS
Boston Brown Bread With Cream
One cup ryemeal, one cup cornmeal
one teaspoon salt. one half cup mo
lasses. two eggs, one and one half euIN
thin cream, Siit the dry ingredients
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-11

geant Ioskier, is with the AmssieG
ambulance in Neuilly. His father h ~
member OF an American automotiI0
ambulance section and has been coQs
mended in French army orders a
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-11
Play

I'm going to quit awhile
And hike to some quiet place
To rest, to loaf and play
Plays a hobby, you say; perhaps
But hobbies help make health
And health is better
Than million "bucks"- ~
With no pep" left
To make the spending fun
So I'm going north
With wife, and "kiddies" too
To play for form again
Should you have play in mind
Just take a tip from me
And talk to Strictly, the Katy man.
He knows the places
And the way togo
To make the trip enjoyable.
KIT.
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-11
FAVORlTE RECIPES
Dixie Biscuits.

Dixie Biscuits.
nv CALD two large cups Of milk,
~ and add butter the sire Of an
W egg, one tablespoon of sugar ard
a little salt MoiSten two thirds OF
a cake Of compressed Yeast in a lit
tie warm milk and cool, add to the
above two well beaten eggs and
stir as stiff as possible Let riso.
Roll out and spread lightly with but
ter. Cut into strips aud toll mp.
Bake twenty minutes
MRS l.. NJ. FARNAM,
y Highland Circle.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-10
Logan Murrnurs

Farmers are busy these days hurry
ing in the crops and favorable pro-
gress has been made. However, a nice
warm rain soon would make things
just move.
House-moving under the supervision
Of r. E. Cook is the chief excitement
in Logan these days.
Our townsman j. B. Giles is the lat
est. to drive brand new Ford.
Suppose the fever will strike Tom
Hecker next, as he has disposed of
his Pusher and Bicycle and is afoot
now.
Get ready for Early Roasting Ears
as Tom has already planted an acre
of sweet corn.
Today the Saints Aid meets in the
Logan hall, and the usual pleasant and
profitable time is expected.
Clayton Pearson has made quite an
Improvement by painting that new
"Boss Artist
Carl Hylton is entertaining his
brother, Clarence, for the summer. He
will come handy when it gets time to
weed that onion patch.
Curt Cross is the busiest man in
Logan now. Call on him if you want
your garden plowed.
Jack Brady and Glen Meyers took
their wives out on fishing trip last
Sunday. The only bites they got were
from mosquitoes. Hope they will have
better luck next time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-10
CAPT. A. J. MCDANIEL RE-
CEIVES HIS COMMISSION
Prominent Minot Physician and Sur
geOn Is Ready to Leave for the
Front on Moments Notice

DR.. A. j. MCDANIEL, prominent
physician and surgeon Of this city, has
received his commission from the War
department as Captain of the Medical
Reserve Corps. He has been notified
to be ready to leave Minot for active
service on moments notice. The doc
tor expects to be called to the colors at
any time and is getting his affairs in
such shape that he can leave.
The doctor applied for the commits
sion some time ago and is highly elat-
ed over the fact that he is going to
be allowed to do his share for our
country.
DR.. MCDANIEL has been engaged in
the practice of medicine and surgery
in this city for the past twelve years
and is held in high esteem by host
of friends who fully appreciate what
a sacrifice he is making in going to the
front. While he does not know just
where he will be located, he hopes that
he will be able to leave for the battle
lines in France at an early date.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-10

the home he stated that the Cottage
for deinquents is now finished and as
it is the only place in the state for de-
linquent girls besides the reform school
lit should have the support of every
citizen of the state who has at heart
the welfare of those girls who are first
offenders, and who, in many cases, are
more sinned against than SHINING
Many clubs over the state have fur
nished rooms and pay for their up
keep in this cottage and the name of
the club is placed on the door of such
rooms but so far no Minot society has
done so. This institution is not sup
ported by the state and must depend
entirely on voluntary contributions.
The proper way to help is to apply for
a membership, there are five classes
Honorary, Double Life, Life, Sustain
ing and Annual, and the cost is from
$1.O0 to $4,000 per year. Supt. Lii
liam Grace Topping said a whole lot
in inviting you when in Fargo to visit
the home, on Thirteenth street, plain,
solid, comfortable house with nothing
on the exterior to mark the heartaches
it hides or the gratitude it gives as a
haven Of refuge. Come and see how
the girls are cared for and trained to
be good women and mothers. See the
cleanliness, respect, love and sunlight
that surrounds them and gives them
new hopessfor future See the little
training school and the girls battling
with the b c's, the sewing rooms, the
kitchen and the never-tO- be-forgotten
nursery. All Of those babies are as
s1,rnrini1a tn their vnllno mOthnrs ne
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-10
Buy the Car That Stands the Tes,

Don't buy looks, find what is inside
If the vital parts of the mechanically right
The you study the Maxwell the certain you will
be- are, the Maxwell Is the worlds greatest
ca value.
Come sales and let you that the
MAXWELL is mechanically right
Roadste $3.50; Touring Car s665; Cabrolst 1865; ToaDn
Car. $685. Sedan, $685.; completely equipped including
slscc and lights All prices s. .. b. Detroit.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-10

room is furnished and kept up by girls
who were former inmates and this
room is always ready for any one Of
them to use when visiting in, the city
or when out of work.
Can you imagine more serious sit
uation, q more pitiable object, than a
mentally defective girl with a men
tally deficient, nameless babe in her
arms Minot furnished one in the
past six months. Will you mothers
ever learn to keep your girls away
from the evil and the vice Of city?
One mother recently said to me: "Why,
Mr. Burke, didn't know but what he
was a nice man; he called for my girl