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The Newark journal., 1917-11-15
GERMAN SYMPAIEIIZERS OPERATING IN THIS SECTION
Gin at Magness Narrowly Es-
capes Wave of Destruction
Sweeping Country

German sympathiZers are
now engaged in a secret war
fare of destruction throughout
North Arkansas.
This startling statement will
probably be considered as
mere gossip by many people,
but it is true, nevertheless, and
to the close observer the trend
of events fully justify the tru-
thfulness of the ttatement.
Saturday night an unknown
person or persons attempted TO
burn the seedhouse and cotton
gin at Magness, but the fire
was discovered and extinguish-
ed
There was $4,000 or 800
900 worth of cotton and seed
stored in the seed house and
gin.
A few nights ago a fire of
incendiary origin destroyed
the large cotton gin, flour mill
and grist mill at Melbourne,
destroying a large quantity Of
cotton and entaiilng a loss Of
about $4,000. There was no
insurance.
Monday a large gin at Poea-
hontas was fired by an incen-
diary and the cotton house con-
tanning more than $1,000
worth of cotton was destroyed.
A fire of mysterious origin
broke out in one of the gins at
Tuckerman a few das ago, but
was discovered and extinguish-
ed before any damage was
done.
The Simpson gin in Wood
ruff county was destroyed on
ly a few days ago and about
$4,000 worth of cotton and
seed were destroyed.
A country gin in White coun-
ty was destroyed last week and
a number of bales of cotton
burned.
The frequency with which
gins are being burned is little
short of alarming and leads to
The Newark journal., 1917-11-15
SENTENCE OF FORMER
SENATOR is AFFIRMED
BY SUPREME. COURT
CONVICTED OF B0ODLING AND is
SENTENCED TO PEN
High Court Upholds Conviction
of Former Senator Sims
Charged With Bribery

The verdict of the Pulaski
Circuit Court in sentencing
former State Senator S. G..
Sims of Hazen to one years
Imprisonment and filming him
$1,000 for accepting a bride,
was upheld by the Arkansas
Supreme Court in decision
handed down at Little Rock
last Monday.
There are several other
charges pending against Sims
in the circuit court. 1t is be-
lieved that they will be drop
ped as they hinged more or less
on the one transaction in which
Sims was charged with accept
ing 100000 to defeat a
bill pending in the 1917
legislature.
Former Senator |. &C.. Burgess
of Russellville, indicted with
Sims, has not been tried on a
charge of accepting bride.
but has pleaded guilty to a
charge of common conspiracy.
Sims and Burgess, it was
charged by the State, were
caught while accepting mark
ed money from a detective en-
ployed by the prosecuting at
torney to uncover bribery
which was alleged to have been
practiced by members of the
State senate. The detective had
Operated under disguise,
claiming he was a representa-
tive of an eastern concern in
terested in the defeat of bill,
which had been introduced in
the Senate by Burgess.
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The Newark journal., 1917-11-15
agreeing upon a verdict.

agreeing upon a verdict.
Some of the evidence in the
case was of a very sensational
character, which, if true, shows
a condition of moral depravity
upon the part of Crawford that
is almost beyond belief.
Crawford's attorneys have
filed a motion for a new trial
and will appeal the case TO
the supreme court.
The jury who heard the case
was composed of the foil W.
ing citizens.
C. T. Abey, Ashley township ;
Rev. Will Thompson, Jefferson
Marshal Rogers, Gainsboro /;
Allen Keith, Gainsboro; Thad
Bryant, Gainsboro; J. R. Cos
sey, Gainsboro; w. III. Lester.
Greenbrier; G. w. Barnett,
Relief; Marion Thompson,
Magness; Oscar Massey, Wash
ington; Hiram McSpadden
Washington; John Huddleston,
White River.
The Newark journal., 1917-11-15
CRAWFORD FOUND
GUILTY AND is GIVEN
TEN YEARS. IN THE PEN
JURY DELIBERATES MORE THAN
TWENTY-F0UR HOURS
Gre wford Asks for New Trial
and VIII Appeal Case to
the Supreme Court

W. D. Crawford, former
superintendent of the |. O. O.
F. Home at Batesville, was
found guilty by a jury in the
circuit court on the charge Of
having committed an assault
upon Zephra Cooper, 13-year
old girl inmate of the Home.
Crawford's punishment was
fixed by the jury at ten years
in the penitentiary.
The case was taken up in
the circuit court Thursday and
after one of the hardest fought
legal battles in the history of
the county, the case was given
the jury late Saturday evening.
Under the instructions CIV
en- the jury by the court, the
defendant, if found guilty
could have been sentenced to
imprisonment for life or for a
period of time not less than 3
years, or he could have been
sent to the electric chair.
1t was reported that upon
the first ballot the jury stood
8 to a for inflicting the death
penalty.
The jury deliberated from
about $50 Saturday evening
until $50 Sunday night before
The Newark journal., 1917-11-15

the belief that German SYM
pathizers are responsible for
some of these fires.
People who own and operate
gins stould take extra precau-
tons to guard against fires of
incendiary origin.
The Newark journal., 1917-11-15
Y. NJ. c. A.RALLY HELD
HERE MONDAY NIGHT
Contributions to War Work
Fund Here Total $185.0O
But More is Needed

TIE Y. NJ. C. A. Campaign
in independence county has
yielded splendid results a good
start being made by the speak
ers last Sunday toward raising
the county's apportionment
of $500.
Meetings were held last Sun
day at a number of places in
the county and the following
amounts we're raised.
McHue, $64.50; Rosie, $145.-
so; Cushman, $3.50; Pleasant
Valley, l25; Bethesda, $75;
Charlotte, 5000; Cord, S85
Barren township, $50; Cave
City, 500; Sulphur Rock, $75 !;
Magness, $3.50; Rutherford,
$50; Moorefield, SIS; Desha,
$40.85; jamestown, $50; Lo-
Gust Grove, $25; Floral, S47.86
Pleasant Plains, $50.88; Pfeif-
fer, $25; Oil Trough, $3.50.
A meeting was held in New
ark Monday night at which
speeches were made by a num-
Der of prominent citizens, and
S185.00 was arised for the
Y. NJ. c. A. war fund, the fol
lowing people contributing the
amounts given.
The Newark journal., 1917-11-15
YOUNG MULES FOR SALE

We have a fine lot of three
year old mules for sale. Will
sell for cash or note with good
security. MOORE BROS.
The Newark journal., 1917-11-15

Other meetings will be held
at points in this part of the
county next Sunday, when the
following well-known citizens
will address the people at II
a. m. at the places mentioned.
Logan School House.-H. C..
Wade, w. M. Thompson, F. c
Hoyt and t. j. Raney.
Pleasant Hill Church-Judge
J H. Emerson, s. M. Bone, w.
A. Isgrig and j. O. WATSON.
Oakland School House.
Hon. r. A. Dowdy, w. f. Self
Continued on last page)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
PAYS
VISIT TO CAPITOL
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WASHINGTON. Jan. 19.-Pres't
Wilson made another unheralded
visit TO the capitol today in an eff
fort to devise a plan for putting his
legislative program through con-
gress without calling an extra SEES
sion The president immediately
upon his arrival at the capitol went
into conference with Sen. Kern and
the other members Of the democratic
steering committee"
Drastic gag rule" methods are
being urged by democratic legisla-
tive leaders as the only means FOR
securing action on the presidents
program al the present session The
president outlined 10 Sen. Kern the
bills which he desires particularly to
be voted on before congress adjourns
March 4. This program includes the
balance Of his railroad legislation
recommendations and a corrupt
practices act that viii be effective.
Democratic senators told the pres
ident. it was reported. that some OF
the legislation upon which he de-
sired action had small chance Of
passage unless a special session OF
congress is called The entire con
servation measure may he side
! tracked. il was said, in order 70 clear
the track for the balance Of the
program
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
FIGHTING LIMITED.
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BERLIN (via Sayville wireIess).
Jan. 19.-Fighting has been limited
on all the fronts during the past "a
hours
In ROumania the Russians and
Roumanians are continuing their at
tacks against the AustrO- German
positions in the mountainous sec
tions of Moldavia. but all have been
repulsed.
Western front-Our patrols car
ried out successful enterprises at a
number of places.
Eastern frOnt-The increased ac-
tivity along the front held by Prince
LeOpOld's armies has abated
"Roumanian front-Army group
of Archduke Josef-north of the
Sushitza valley. in the district of
Marasti. attacks were undertaken
against our height positions. but
they failed with heavy losses.
Army group of Field Marshal
Won Mackensen-The situation is
unchanged
Macedonian frOnt-An English
company advanced against Sores. but
was easily driven back"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
Mrs. ViSCOnti Who Furnished
Lawson With His InfOrma-
ton to Take the Stand
in LEAK" Probe.
S. L. WHIPPLE SELECTED
BY RULES COMMITTEE
Boston Man is Expected to be
Accepted to Both Factions.
Thorough InVeStiga-
ton Wanted.
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WASHINGTON. Jan. 10. - Hav-
ing agreed upon the selection Of
Sherman L. Whipple of Boston. to
conduct the leak" probe, the house
rules committee had a breathing
spell today for the first time since
Thomas w. Lawson took hand in
stirring up the charges that govern
mental officials prohted by stock
manipulations because of the alleged
leak"
The public hearings will not be
resumed until Monday. 1t was
thought inadvisable TO resume today.
because the tangled threads Of evil
dence the rules committee is seeking
70 unravel would have 10 be drop
ped again for two days, as congress
will not meet tomorrow on account
Of the Dewey funeral.
Acceptance Seems Assured.
The acceptance of Mr.. Whipple
today seemed assured. He is gem
orally acceptable to republicans and
democrats alike. However, repub-
licans are much worked up over
calling in Postmaster General Bur
Lesson TO discuss the selection of an
attorney 10 conduct the probe and
the charge Of partisanship in the
selection Of counsel is likely to crop
up at any moment.
This charge has been made free
ly by democrats touching the con-
duct of their republican colleagues
so far as the leak" charges are
concerned and republicans now see
a chance 10 answer this charge fully
in citing the appearance of Mr..
Burleson at the capitol II is we'll
known that the postmaster general is
the presidents political adviser.
Want Broad Investigation.
However. coOl-headed leaders Of
both parties are working quietly.
but earnestly under the surface t.
have this phase of the leak" probe
forgotten as they fear il will open
a door Of discussion that will be
hard 10 close. and may cause such
bitterness as to actually hamper the
investigation.
The pOstponement Of the appear
ance on the stand of Mrs. Ruth
Thomson NiscOnti has but served
10 sharpen interest i'm what her dis
closures will be. The present plan
is TO put her on the stand first when
the hearings are resumed Monday.
Mrs Visconti. according to Law
sons sworn testimony informed
him that "A local newspaper man,
W. W. Price. and Tumulty. the pres
ident's secretary. pOfited by the
leak, and named the specific amount
Price received. with the statement
that Tumulty received much more.
She told him, Mr.. Lawson informed
the rules committee that Price was
the go between" in the leak ma
chinery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
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WASHINGTON. Jan. 19.-Growing
fear that Germany, her offers of
peace discussion with the enemies
Of the central powers spurned. viii
resort TO submarine warfare on a
broad scale. is apparent in admin
iStration circles. The understand
ing of officials is that the Berlin
government is strongly opposed 10
throwing off all restraint and con
Quoting the so-called ruthless sub
marine warfare" demanded by one
powerful German faction. This
and some extension Of the scope of
Undersea activity is confidently pre-
dicted
Dispatches reaching here. official
and otherwise. indicate clearly that
the sentiment for war TO the knife
with Germany's enemies through its
most potent weapon. the submarine.
is gaining i'm strength daily.
II is believed that every effort
viii ne made by the German gov
eminent. instructing the command
ers Of the submarines, 10 adhere 20
the letter and spirit of the pledge
given the United States. The folly
OF antagonizing America is being
kept i'm mind by the Berlin govern
ment. il is believed here.
Germanys sole aim in extending
the scope OF its submarine activities
would he 10 cripple England, 10 was
derla red
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
GIRL is SOLD FOR $40
Second WOOer ReScues Her in True
Movie style

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JOLIET. H., Jan. 19.-Mr and
Mrs. Samuel Stark, Caroline Stark
Is years old. and Vincent Vousch
are in Jail today while Justice Of
the Peace J. L. Mccullough investi-
gates story 10 the effect that her
parents We're endeavoring 10 force
her into marriage with NOusch
after he had paid them $40 for her.
Miss Stark's refusal 20 marry
Nousch led 10 her detention in a
room above a saloon from which
she was rescued by David Jakich
another wooer. into whose arms she
jumped from a second story win
dow. They then appealed 10 the
justice TO prevent the wedding and
constables rounded up the Starks
and Nousch
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
VILLA DELAYING
HIS REAL ATTACK
Big Battle Expected to De-
veIop When PerShing'S
Men Are Withdrawn.
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Ell PASO, Texas. Jan. 19.-Out-
post lighting continued around Chi
huahua city today, but Villa agents
here declared that the bandit lead
er was delaying his real attack until
Gen. Pershing begins withdrawing
his troops across the border.
Army men at Fort Bliss expect
this order very soon. They believe
Gen. Funston will draft a recon-
mendatiOn that the troops be
brought out shortly after his return
TO headquarters at San Antonio to-
day from his inspection trip of the
American troops in Mexico.
The district now occupied by the
American forces around FL Vale
will be the scene of a great battle
between the Villistas and Carran-
zistas Immediately after the Amer
lean troops begin moving north
ward. Villa has established head
quarters at San Andreas and is sum-
moning achievements from Dur
angO and the TOrreon region He
occupies a position between Per-
shing's camp and the Carranza
forces under Gen Murguia Muir
guia is preparing for an attempt TO
drive Villa from the Santa Clara
valley.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
THREE GERMAN RAIDERS PREY ON ALLIED SH|PP|
EGG KING ADMITS HE
CLEARED \ MILLION

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CHICAGO. Jan. 19.-James r.
Wetz, who had figured this win
ter in high cost of living investi-
cations as the egg king Of
America" has abdicated.
Wetz announced today that he
had Withdrawn from the Chicago
egg and butter board and was go
ing south with his family to
spend some Of the cool million
which he reaped from his corner
i'm eggs.
Wetz's announcement was ac-
companied by a vote Of thanks
for those who sought TO put him
out Of business by a boycott on
eggs.
They made people think il
was arisocratic TO eat eggs he
said. Everybody wanted TO
shine as an arisocrat. Every
body ate eggs. Demand jumped.
Prices jumped made a nil
lion"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
ARGUMENTS ARE HEARD

Arguments on a motion 60 set
aside "A Judgment OF $3.50 awarded
by agreement 90 John NJ. Stude-
baker. sr.. against the city OF South
Send for the condemnation OF part
OF his land 20 be used i'm widening
AHshawaka az. and Eddy ST. were
heard before Judge Vernon Van
fleet I'M circuit court Friday The
motion was Med by attorneys for
Nlr. Studebaker on the ground that
more land was being condemned
than be understood was 60 have been
used in widening the thoroughfare.
According Co CITY Atty Eli r.
Seebirt 10 feet OF ground was 10 be
taken from the Stldebaker land
along its entire length. lie said that
Air. Studebaker now is contending
that the condemnation included only
a part Of tEe length.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
Lee Hearing Up
This Afternoon
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INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. l9.--AttOr-
neys for Edward Lee. whose removal
from the public service commission
is sought Will contend this after
noon at the hnal hearings i'm the
case that Gov. Goodrich has not the
power To exercise judicial powers in
the case Whether they will APP
peal 60 the courts IL the decision is
adverse they have not said.
In the hearing i'm Gov Goodrich $
office. Lee denied collision with
democrats i'm the last campaign.
declaring he had rejected "a proposal
OF Norman Hapgood and other east
ern men that he work for the re-
election OF PRIEST Wilson.
The prosecution called newspaper
advertising men 20 the stand who
declared they got progressive party
advertising matter from the offices
OF the democratic central committee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
Tramp Steamer
ShelIed By Sub
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PORTLAND. Ne. Jan IT, The
British tramp steamer palm Branch,
commanded by Capt Joseph Mall
ing arrived in Portland harbor to-
day from Cardiff, Wales, after hay
ing been shelled by a German sub
marine while in the English channel
The submarine chased the steam
er for over an hour. before the su-
perior speed Of the tramp nabled
her 20 outstrip her pursuer
Fifty-three shots were fired from
the U-boat according 10 the cap
tain. I ; OF them taking effect. That
the steamer was not sunk was due
10 the fact that all 10 shots struck
the vessel above the water line. Two
of the Palm Branch's crew were
slightly injured.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
MAKES HIS THREAT GOOD
Man Expelled Ten Years Ago Al
tackS school Trustee.
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HAMMOND. Ind. Jan. 19.-John
Walsh took revenge today upon
John Bill, who 10 years ago caused
his expulsion from school AS a re-
suit Bill. a former school trustee. Is
nursing sundry bruises from a we'll
knuckled fist, and Walsh is in Jail.
III be big enough some day 10
beat you" said Walsh. then l. years
old. when Bill elected him from the
school building Accompanied by
friends and his brother. Claude. who
acted as referee. he sought Bill out
today and beat him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
COmmoner Would Amend Con-
StitutiOn and Establish a
Chain of National
Newspapers.
FAVORS SUFFRAGE AND
A NEW CONSTITUTION
House AdjournS and Many
Members Hear NebraSkan.
Takes Slap at Step
hen B. Fleming.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Jan. -
William Jennings Bryan today told
the Indiana legislature two new re-
forms are needed I'm national gov
eminent The national constitution
should be made more amenable TO
changes and a chain OF national
newspapers, one published in Wash
ingtOn and one in each state capital.
should he established. They should
he published by nonpartisan boards
at the expense OF the government,
ne said.
The COmmOner spoke before the
state senate, which invited him after
the house Of representative refused
90 hear him. He came here pri-
marily to aid the forces fighting for
statewide prohibition.
The house recessed and most Of
the representatives heard Bryan
He told the legislature state
wide prohibition law should be pass
cd the women should be given the
ballot and the state should call a
constitutional convention.
He denounced, without naming
him. Stephen b. Fleming. Indiana
democrat. for opposing a woman
suffrage plank in the national demo-
cratic platform.
Bryan announced his opposition
60 federal control Of railroads TO the
exclusion of state control. asserting
10 was merely a scheme TO raise
rates.
Five Bills Arc Killed
Five bills were killed by house
committees. which today recon-
mended indefinite postponement Of
consideration Of the bills. They fol-
low.
Houghton's bill repeating the act
of 1915 levying township tax on
cities and towns within the town
ship.
Cooper's bill requiring county
commissioners 10 give bond of 20
per cent OF the money handled by
them.
Parker's bill amending existing
acts So that both admitting and non
abutting property holders shall be
notified by mail of hearings on street
improvements.
Southard's bin to pension guards
at state penal and reformatory i'm
Sttutious.
Walkers bill directing the attor-
uey general to investigate alleged
Determinations against Indiana oil
producers
senate Docs Little.
The senate did little else than
hear Bryan during the morning ses-
sion. 4 divided committee report
was made on Thornton's bin pro
hibiting political chairman from APP
peariug before state boards to urge
action Favorable reports We're
made ON these bills
More effective Impeachment law.
LegaHHng acts of county commits
S.one-s in drainage proceedings
where there is a cloud ON the title
ct the land affected
Assess land owned 10y state for
drainage purposes. or order OF cir
cult or superior courts Cby smith or
kuOX)
Limiting hours OF pharmacists
and drug clerks Co 10 hours daily
Requiring motor vehicles TO stop
within six feet OF street cars dis
charging passengers Cos Simmons).
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
AVIAT0RS JOIN SEARCH
Two Bodies Reported 10 Have Been
seen i'm Desert.
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CALEXICO. Calf. Jan. ls-Army
aviators took the air today and few
southwark over the Sonora Mexico,
desert 10 visit the spot where In
dams We're reported 20 have sighted
the bodies OF two white men near a
water hole II is thought possible
the bodies may be those OF Lieut..
Col. n. g. Bishop and Lieut. W A.
Robertson. jr. army aviators. who
disappeared on Jan. 10. Military
authorities believe both men are
dead
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
THAW Is BETTER.

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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Jan. 19.-
A marked change for the better was
noted in Harry X. Thaw's condition
today For the first time since he
ate. pied TO Kill himself. his phys
icians allowed him TO eat solid food
today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
PARLIAMENT MEETS.

OTTAWA. Can. Jan. 19.-Prob-
lens OF peace as well as those Of
war confronted the Canadian parlia-
ment today when the regular ses-
sion convened. One OF the most
important measures 10 come is that
Of caring for the Canadian soldiers
u hen they return after tbs war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
ATTACK Is SUCCESS

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PETROGRAD. Jan 1s.-In a
surprise attack delivered at night,
the Russians captured two field
posts from the Germans near Bar
anovitchi the war office announced
today. Seventeen Germans were
made prisoners and the remainder
OF the garrison We're put 10 the
bayonet
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
BANDITS ARE KILLED.

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19.-Oscar Poe. William Hart and
Harry Hart. bank robbers, were
killed in a hght with posse near
Okmulgee. near here today. The
bodies were taken 20 Okmulgee after
the dght, which lasted 9 minutes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
POTATO TRAIN STARTS
Cargo Destined For Eastern Points
is Valued at $4,000.

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DENVER. Colo. Jan ia de
luxe special train OF - cars OF Col
orado potatoes. valued at $4,000,
left here today under guard for
eastern points. 4 special Waterman
is in charge Of each car. The ship
ments are destined 10 Kansas City.
St. Louis. Chicago. Peoria. Cleve-
land and other eastern cities.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
TWO MORE SUNK

IUTeTHdIOndI -NFWN NETNIN'-
LONDON. Jan. 10. - The Nor
wegian steamship Bergenhus. 3.606
tons. and the Spanish steamers Vale
and Manuel have been sunk by sub
marines. according 20 dispatches
-eceived here today.