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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
WITHOUT WARNING.
International News Service

international News Service;
LONDON, Feb. S.-The belief was
emphatically expressed here today
that the methods employed by Ger
man submarine commanders in
sinking the British steamship Cali
fornia, Port Adelaide and EavestOn
would compel further action on the
part of the United States.
According to assertions made by
survivors, all three Of the vessels
were sunk without warning.
Wesley Frost, the United States
consul at Queenstown, reports that
some of the passengers on the Cali
fornia are still missing. The one
American known to have been on
board the California, John A. Lee
of Alabama. was among the sur
vivors landed on the Irish coast.
Consul Frost is reported to have
completed his investigation into the
sinking of the Eaveston upon which
an American Negro was killed.
A dispatch printed in the Daily
News today relative TO the destruc-
ton of the Eaveston says:
No Justification.
Survivors of the crew of the
Eaveston who arrived yesterday.
said there was no Justification what
ever for the submarine firing on
them. as everybody had left the
ship. They were 100 miles from
land in the open sea for nine hours
in tempestuOus weather.
a message from Queenstown
says that survivors stated that,
without warning the submarine
commenced to fire shells at them.
The crew Of the Eaveston then got
two boats over the ships side into
the water and succeeded in getting
away from the vessel which had
been terribly damaged by shell fire.
They were only two ships
length away when the guns on the
submarine were turned on the two
boats. killing Richard Wallace of
Baltimore. and five others"
10 had previously been reported
that only four men. including the
master of the Eaveston. had been
killed.
Early dispatches from Queens
town placed the number Of persons
on the California at 215. 81 OF
them passengers. IL was reported
that from SO 10 90 were still missing.
Admiralty Active.
The growing tensity OF the ~
boat war has aroused unprecedent-
ed activity at the admiralty Steps
are being taken 10 organize safety
lanes through the barred waters for
both British and neutral shipping,
while the patrol fleets are being
strengthened and new mine fields
and submarine nets are being put in
position.
on the seventh day OF Germany
ruthless L boat war reports were
received of the destruction OF IA
ships of various sizes, aggregating
81 5O4 tons This brought the total
OF destroyed vessels since the new
submarine warfare opened up 10 %
ships with an aggregate tonnage OF
HISS
The British steamship Grown
Point reported sunk yesterday. is
now said 20 have carried an Ameri-
can In her crew-Thomas Iverson oil
Philadelphia,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
Foreign Sub Seen
In Boston Sound
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BOSTON, Mass. Feb S--Appear-
ance Of a large submarine evidently
foreign, in the sound entrance 70
Boston harbOr. has thrown con
sternation into shipping circles
here Capt. Smith Ross OF the tug
Sadie Ross. reported sighting a sub
marine at the harbor entrance. He
is familiar with the American type
Of submersibles and declared the
ship ne saw was not an American
vessel. claiming il was much larger
than any built in this country Be-
fore ne could bring his boat In TO
determine its nationality the sub
marine disappeared The channel
where the boat was sighted IS that
through which muuition- bearing
ships pass Cut n the open Sea
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
California, Port Adelaide and
EaveSton Were All Sunk
Without Warning Accord
ing to Survivors.
EAVESTON SAILORS IN
THE OPEN SEA g HOURS
British Admiralty is Taking
Steps to Organize Safety
Lanes Through the
Barred Waters.
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International News Service:
WASHINGTON Feb. S.-Forty-one
persons are missing as a result OF
the torpedoing by a German subma-
rtne of the Anchor line California,
according 10 a cablegram from Con-
sui Frost at Queenstown, given out
by the state department today.
His communication, dated late
yesterday, follows:
California survivors number 49,.
missing IL. Survivors due here
about S D. m. California apparent
IN torpedOed about 10 a. m.
(Signed) Frost.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
Government Takes
II and in Strike

International News Service:
CHICAGO, Feb. S.-Fairing that
a national calamity might follow n
strike or switchmen employed on Is
railroads running out OF Chicago,
the United States government today
took a hand in the situation.
Judge W. F. Chambers Of the fed
eral board OF mediation and concil-
iation. will attempt 10 get repre-
sentatives from the switchmen and
railroads together at a conference
which is scheduled 10 De held dur
ing the day Judge Chambers.
under the law. can apply only moral
pressure 10 bring about settlement.
Four grievances are made by the
switChmen. who deny charges that
they are merely seeking "a preteXt
,toE demanding an eight-A0ur day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
PORTS ARE CLOSED.
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IUTtTnHTIOnHI NtWs NeTNICF
BERLIN (Via Tuckerton Wire
less) Feb. S.-All Dutch ports have
been closed by the Dutch ministry
of marine says a dispatch to the
Overseas News Agency from the
Hague.
The Dutch ministry of marine had
previously notified shipping compan-
les that they would have to assume
ali the risk for the safety of any
vessles sent out.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
GERMAN AMBASSADOR WILL
LEAVE TUESDAY; DETAILS
ON LOSS Of SHIP WAITED

WASHINGTON Feb. S.The French government acting for
all the entente allies today notified the state department that had
ambassador and his suite
The that the allies will not interfere With the
of Ambassador BemStOrt to Germany dISSeS il under
stood every possibility of difficulty in sending the German diplomat
back Berlin Arrangements have been completed for his S2ng
the Frederick VIII next Tuesday special voyage OF the Scan
dinavan-Amercan liner being ordered by its owners.
There change in the Austrian The Austrian
ambassador will not be received by the president permitted to
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
WILL ARM SHIPS.

International News Service.
NEW YORK. Feb. S.-Prelimin-
airy steps for the arming of the
American liners st. Louis, St Paul
and Lapland were taken today Of
ficials announced their intention OF
procuring efficient gunners and guns
for the protection of the vessels
against submarines
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
FREIGHTERS ARRIVE.

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BOSTON, Mass, Feb. S.-The AL
Ian line freighters Sandman and
Pomeranian. overdue from Glasgow,
arrived here today. relieving anxiety
about them. The Sandman left
Glasgow q days ago the Pcmeran-
fan two days later Each was de-
Iayed by ususuaIly severe weather on
the North Atlantic.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
Passports Are Refused Until
Several Matters Are Clear
ed Up-DeniaI May
Clear Atmosphere.
NO lNDlGNITlES HAVE
BEEN OFFERED GERARD
Germany Has Simply Exerted
Right to Enforce internal
Rules Affecting For
eignerS' Departure.
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WASHINGTON. Feb. S.-Informa-
ton that Ambassador Gerard. his
embassy assistants, the American
cOnsuls in Germany and the prison
ers taken TO Germany on the steam
er Yarrowdale are detained in
Germany was received by the state
department today. They are not
held as hostages" it is officially
stated, but their position may lead
10 serious embarrassment.
Germany simply has withheld pass
ports to any of the American of
ficials for a purpose" according to
the information received here. Large
numbers could have been able to
get TO neutral countries before the
present action was taken but II is
understood none will be allowed to
go until certain matters under con-
sideration are cleared up.
The German action is not precau-
tiOnary for the fate of former Am
bassador Won Bernstorff. officials
here say II followed the receipt
of news in Berlin that the United
war-bound ships Officials said to-
day that denial that any such action
had taken would. they hoped, clear
the atmosphere No vessel not in
litigation has been taken over, il is
said. and this will be emphasized to
Germany through regular channels.
Situation Taken Up.
The ant5ra cftrroffon % A -,
bassador Gerard has been consid-
cred at conferences between Sec'y
Lansing, Counsellor Polk and First
Asst. Sec'y Phillips. Definite action
has been taken as a result Of these
conferences but the nature of this
action is Withheld by the department.
It is generally accepted that every
thing will be smoothed out and it is
positively asserted here that absO-
lutely no indignities have been Of
fered TO Mr.. Gerard Germany
simply has exerted her right TO en-
force its information rules as affect
ing the departure Of foreigners from
the empire
Il is understood here that Ger
many has addressed an inquiry here
as 10 the weight which this govern
ment is giving 10 the ancient Prus-
sian treaty. While officials would
not admit this they said that so far
as this government was concerned
il considered that this treaty still
holds and that all Of its provisions
will be scrupulously adhered 70.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
DIET IN PANIC.

InternationaI News Service:
LONDON, Feb. S.-While Count
Batthyanyi was making an import
ant speech in the Hungarian Diet
three revolver shots were fred by
man in the gallery. says a Reuter-
dispatch from Budapest today. Al
though no one was hurt the cham
Der was thrown into a panic
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
WANTS U. :. POSITION.

InteruatiOnaI News Service
WASHINGTON. Feb. Sen Nc
Cumber OF North Dakota, introduced
a resolution In the senate this after
noon asking the president 20 have
the attorney general submit this
a statement clearly defining the po-
sition OF the United States on limit
ing the use Of submarines.
At Sen. McCumber's request the
resolution Nent over undeg the Jules.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08

California S Gun
Proved Useless

international News Service:
LONDON. Feb. S.-The Anchor
liner California, which was sunk
with the known loss OF one life,
carried gun at her stern, but
survivors were quoted i'm dis
patches received here today. as
saying she did not have a chance
to use it. According To Capt.
Henderson two tOrpedOes were
fired into the ship without warn
ing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
CAPTAIN QUITS SHIP
Refugees 20 Try to Pilot IL Through
Submarine Zone.
InternatlonaI go serviee

International News Service
MOBILE, Ala, Feb. s.-Capt. y.
c. Scott. master OF the American
barkentine Anna Marie dc Abundo.
I'm the lower bay. ready 10 sail for
Genoa. italy. with cargo of ties.
refused to sail and resigned when
the break with Germany was i'm
minent.
The Mcintyre Lumber Co. owners
Of the vessel. ordered her 20 remain
until a conference was held. but the
captain refused TO make the trip
through the danger zone.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
KEEP MANIFESTS SECRET
precautionary Measures Are Taken
by New York Port Collector.
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NEW YORK, Feb. 8.-Collector
of the Port Malone today ordered
that all manifests. disclosing the ma
ture Of cargoes of outgoing ships
be kept secret. This step is taken
as a precautionary measure as it
Is deemed unwise 70 permit German
agents 70 learn what the various
liners are carrying, IL was an
nOunced
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
81 SHIPS SUNK.

International News Service:
LONDON. Feb. S.-Sixty-two neu-
trail and belligerent ships with an
aggregate tonnage OF approximately
1880. have fallen victim 10 Ger
many's ruthless submarine warfare,
according TO reports received UP 70
noon today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
LATEST IN THE NEWS WORLD
WILL SUPPORT U. $

International News Service:
LONDON. Feb. S.-A Reuter- dis
patch from La Paz today stated that
announcement has been made by the
Bolivian foreign minister that his
government will support the United
States in its attitude on the sub
marine situation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
WIFE WILL STAY HERE
German COncul Must Depart For
Berlin Alone

News Times Special Service
CHICAGO Feb. 8.-Germany' or
der withdrawing her consuls from
the United States will take from
Chicago Carl Schinkel. a secretary
of the consulate for more than 20
years. and compel him 10 leave be-
hind his wife and two children. Mrs.
Schinkel Is an American and the
descendant Of soldiers who fought
in the revolutionary war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
HAVE CLOSE GAIL.
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NEW YORK. Feb. 8.-Caught in
an explosion and partially buried in
the debris. six hremen narrowly es-
caped death here early toCay in a
$4,000 fire at the Hayes storage
warehouse plant.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
TOURAINE ARRIVES.

international New. Service:
NEW YORK. Feb. S.-A private
.cablegram received here today re-
ported the safe arrival OF the French
liner Touraine at Bordeaux The
Touraine sailed from New York on
Jan IS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
Americans Not Held as Hostages
Bodygudrd viii
Protect Edison
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EAST ORANGE. y. j., Feb. 3.
"A guard has been established
for the brains which has created
more useful inventions than any
other brain-that of Thomas T..
Edison.
Special police powers were to-
day granted for bOdyguard for
Edison, whose creative mind will
be of the utmost Importance TO
the United States should war
come.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
SUB FLEW FRENCH FLAG

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MADRID, Feb. S.-Sailors from
the sailing ship Lorton. which was
sunk by a submarine Off the Span
ish coast declared today that the
U-boat flew the French flag as she
approached Later this was replaced
bv the German flag \ German Of
Gcer on the Lortou vas taken o.
board the sueHaElns.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
FLETCHER WILL LEAVE
Ambassador VIII start Tor Mexican
Port Friday

International News Service
WASHINGTON. Feb S-Henry
T. Fletcher, ambassador 20 Mexico.
called at the white house today 20
receive final instructions from
Pres't Wilson before pr0ceedinE 20
his post az Mexico city. He VIII
leave tomorrow O. erland. IL IS IN
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
No WARNING GIVEN

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LONDON, Feb. S.-American Con-
sui Frost al Queenstown has official
ly reported to Ambassador Page
that the Eavestone was not warned
when she was sunk or Feb g.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
Miss Ruth ViSConti Witness in
Leak Investigation Writes
the Name of Her
informant.
ALLEGED GO-BETWEEN is
CALLED ON TO TESTIFY
Claims He Never Went to Tu-
muIty When He Want
ed information For
Brokers.
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WASHINGTON. Feb. s. The
house leak investigation was car
ried on in an executive session to-
day when Mrs. Ruth Visconti. call
ed as star witness. refused TO tell
her story in public. She had writ
ten TO Thomas W. Lawson that w.
W. Price, a newspaper correspond
ent was a "go-between' for Joseph
p. Tumulty. secretary to Pres't Will
son. in stock market speculation.
Mrs. ViscOnti after the executive
session wrote the name of her in
formant on a piece of paper, which
was shown secretly 70 the members
OF the committee only.
The committee reserved the right
10 make the name public if neces-
sary.
Excused from stand.
After supplying this name Atty.
Whipple suddenly excused Mrs. Wis
CONT from the stand.
Thomas w. Lawson unexpectedly
talked with Mrs. Nisconu as she
reached the room.
Mrs. Nisconti said she worked In
the law office Of Fox and Fox. COM
prising Duane Fox and two sons.
Price said he saw Sec'y Tumuity
ON Dec 70 the day before he sent
the kilograms to the brokers. adj
Nising them that Pres't Wilson was
to send a peace note. What they
talked of Price said. he had no
idea. except that it was not about
this matter.
Searches His Memory.
Whipple became so insistent that
Price search his memory for the
subjects discussed that Price eX-
claimed.
Why. Mr.. Whipple. YOU don't
want TO put me in the position Of
trying to shield Mr. Tumulty?
Certainly not" replied Whipple.
but the fact remains that you We're
i'm the habit of going to Mr.. Tum-
ulty for information daily for your
newspaper"
Price explained that when he
wanted to learn something for his
newspaper he went 70 Mr.. Tumulty.
but that when ne sought informa-
ZION for the brokers he did not.
such a procedure. he said. violated
his personal and professional ethics
Didn't Confirm Reports
Price declared that ne took no
means to confirm from any source"
the gossip" on which ne told
brokers OF the impending peace
move.
You knew. did YOU not that mil
lions Of dollars may have been won
or lost by the information >"
Yes" Price submitted his bank
books showing deposits in two
banks. They will be examined by
the committee. Price characterized
reports that he had received $4,000
as rubbish.
Did YOU ever asked Whipple.
make any statements TO your fam
lis relative TO any income or profit
made by YOU on this advance in
formauon2"
Tears coursed down Price
cheeks as he protested that some
parts of "A mans affairs might re-
main private"
Then he answered:
My wife asked me il made any
money out OF IT, I replied that ]
had made a little referring TO the
magnificent sum of SIS. which I had
received a few days ago in salary
from the firms by which / am en-
ployed."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
FREEzE To DEATH.

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NAEADA. Mont, Feb. 5. - The
bodies OF Mrs. G. W. Mcconnell and
three children were found on the
prairie here today They froze TO
death while trying 10 reach home
durinS a BLIZZARD,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
AMERICAN KILLED.

LONDON. Feb. S.-An American
seaman is reported 10 have been
killed when the British steamship
Torino was sunk by a German sub
marine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08

Complete reports of al % the
circumstances surrounding the sink
ing Of the Anchor Liner California
have been ordered from Consul
Frost at Queenstown and the United
States embassy in London. These
reports are 10 include the story OF
John A. Lee. said to be an Ameri-
can citizen from Montgomery. Ala.
Pending their arrival officials VIII
not discuss the sinking
on the surface it is said that the
sinking Of the California hardly viii
prove the covert act" which will
force Pres't Wilson's hand. Lee was
saved and il has not yet been COM
pletely established that ne was an
American The fact that Mrs. Alex
ander Cuthin of Casper. Wyoming.
whose husband has taken out his
first citizenship papers. was on board
does not change the situation. First
papers are simply a declaration Of
intention and do not entitle the hold
er 10 the privileges and protection
OF citizenship
Rights in Jeopardy.
The constantly increasing activity
OF the German submarines on all
coasts Of the British Isles adds 20
the extreme delfcacy OF the gener-
al situation. IL is accepted here
that American rights will remain ira
constant Jeopardy as long as the
present German submarine activities
continue. And. there can be only
one course Of action 81 the overt
Il. a..
his address 20 congress takes place.
He has announced a policy that viii
be rieidly adhered 10. his advisers
say.
Navy department officials were
expecting today TO get applications
in the near future for guns 10 mount
on merchant ships under American
registry. Secretary Lansing's nOt-
fcation 10 all American ship own
ers that they had the authority 70
take any necessary measure" for
the protection OF their vessels from
all attack. IS expected 20 be taken
advantage OF. The Standard On
companv rs expected 20 ask for guns
shortly as all Of its big fleet now
is being held In port other com
NAMES naturally can be expected 20
take the same course and the navy
has plenty OF guns on hand
War Measures Are Up
Meanwhile. the necessary leEis-
Iation 70 meet all possible conting-
encies is being pressed. The meas
ures which will permit the president
10 take over "in time Of war any
"Instrumentalitv OF water com
rerce" is TO be pressed through
both houses. There are many SUB
marines under construction IN
American plants which would come
under this head and in addition
there are several completed await
ing the end OF the war for delivery.
Every ship yard IN the country
is crowded % the limit with vessels
IN n-ocess OF construction. many for
foreign and under the proposed new
law all would be subject 20 requlsi-
tion by the United States. Congress-
ional leaders have assured the presl-
dent that this law VII go through
soon.
The various bills approved by the
senate judiciary committee design
Cd 10 strengthen the neutrality laws
are also 20 be pushed immediatelv-
These are especially necessary in
order that plots against the govern
nent can be properly dealt with
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08

present bis credentiaIs until it IS
learned exactly what Austria meant
in the memorandum handed 20 Am
bassadOr Penheld. While this SEEM
ed 10 endorse the German plan OF
unlimited submarine warfare its
statements were ambiguous and Am
bassador Penfeld was asked 20 have
it interpreted. Until this is done and
a reply is received the Austrian sit
uation will remain unchanged
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08
THE WEATHER

TNDIANA-Snow hurries this after
noon; partly cloudy and much colder to-
night: cold wave Friday fair: colder in
extreme south portion.
LOWER AuCHIGAN-PartiY cloudy
east portion Friday fair and continued
cold.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-08

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The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-05-04

W. l. Kimmel of Spokane was 10
town Tuesday looking over the cleo
trio motors used here. Mr.. Kimmel
is member of the firm of Nixon and
Kimmel, who installed the electric
plant in Rathdrum twelve years ago.
Electric Cleaner for rent, $l.oO per
day, child can carry it up or down
stairs. w A COCHRAN Ut
Earl Batters of Athol was a visitor
in Rathdrum last Saturday, stopping
over between trains on bis way 10
Spokane. Mr. Batters was confined
to his home three months he past
winter as the result of frozen feet and
complications.
Rev. and Mrs j. M Lavender
moved to Bayview the latter par nr
last week. Mr.. Lavender. who has
had charge Of the Pr, sbyterian
paste rate hr re for some time, will
now have charge at Bayview and one
or two neighboring places.
DR.. F. Wenz has been elected
representative from the local lodge
X. of P. to the grand lodge which
convenes at Nampa in June. J. w
Post was chosen alternate, and w. II
Cleland was elected representative to
the X. of p. district convention at
Standpoint May II.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w Sanders of
Bruokipgs, S. d, visited at the home
of their son, G. B. Sanders, and fami-
ly, on the prairie, while on their
return trip home from Long Beach,
Cal. They arrived here last Saturday
aud departed Tuesday morning over
the Northern Pacific.
Garden tools and farm implements,
We have everything needed for gar
dening and farming.
Ut adv W. A. COCHRAN.