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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15

PARIS. Feb 15.-Warning against the
dual menace of German submarine activity
in American waters and against German
peace propaganda, which may he in reality
a play for time, is being sounded today by
American officials conversant with the real
situation in Berlin.
The attempt to negotiate the issue or Ger
manys unlimited submarine order through
the Swiss legation at Washington while
Ambassador Gerard was still in Berlin Is
regarded with suspicion.
RUSE TO GAIN TIME
The maneuver having failed. II is no sur
prise TO American officials to hear that
Germany has now repudiated the efforts Of
the Swiss Minister
The suggestion for negotiations is re-
garded solely as having been an eNpedien1
to gain time while the Germau-fnanCed
peace movement in America could get into
action.
While this time was gained Germany
counts on trying her submarine warfare for
a few weeks. II il Is unsuccessful she Will
be able to say TO President Wilson, We
will stop II you will make peace"
Ambassador Gerard is forwarding to
Washington his emphatic warning that the
Overseas News Agency is being used by
Germany to mold American opinion. Pri-
vately officials desire to warn Americans
that Berlin dispatches are now colored by
the official German press bureau.
COLORED NEWS
During recent months ! can state that
the German censor repeatedly held up
United Press or Assoc ated Press messages
or advised correspondents of those two
agencies that nothing regarding the sub
marine warfare or later. the delay in OBJ
tanning passports. could be sent
Then Germany sent by way of the Over
seas News Agency, information counter
acting the texts OF correspondents dis
patches.
An example of the use to which Germany
put her propaganda by the official news
agency IA furnished in the interview with
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15
GERARD WARNS AMERICA OF PLOT
TO STIR GERMAN OPINION IN u. S.
By CARL w. ACKERMAN
CLASH WITH GERMANY NEARER


Baron Won Stumm sent over the wireless
service and which explained the delay in
Gerards departure was due to necessity
for filling in his passports.
Ambassador Gerard was greatly ncensed
when this interview came to his attention.
I can state that Gerard was held from
Monday until Saturday against his will and
despite urgent requests for permission TO
leave.
Germany is now similarly treating Amer
lean Consuls. None has reached Berne
since the arrival of the embassy train, al
though the American Legation at Berne
was advised from the Spanish embassy in
Berlin that Americans had expressed de-
sire 10 leave.
Germany's hostility toward America is
not new,
INDIGNITY TO WOMEN
Weeks ago Ambassador Gerard vigor-
ously complained to the Foreign Office
that the Germans were searching the wives
of American Consuls at the border.
At Warnemunde alone the wives Of three
prominent officials were stripped, bathed
and examined because they were suspected
of carrying documents.
Because the military is supreme, and be-
cause IT has adopted this general attitude
the Foreign Office Is powerless.
American officials who have been in Ber-
lin hold Foreign Secretary Alfred thinner
mann responsible for many of the anti
American plans.
At the Foreign Office Immediately after
America broke relations with Germany
Zimmerman. in talking confidentially to
newspaper correspondents showed bitter
and nervous attitude against Wilson and
America, surprising all present.
1t was then that he declared Germany
would not stop in her course, and was
determined to go ahead and win the war
with her submarines.
Two days before Gerard left Berlin
met Zimmerman. then leaving the Office OF
the Imperial Chancellor. His attitude was
changed
He said "Ackerman I hope when you
arrive in America you will work for peace.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15
IENCH ADVANCE
OISE-AISNE LINE
Penetrate Second Trench
Defenses and Blow Up
Works of Germans
AIR FIGHTING INCREASES
4eutons Admit Losses on
Somme-Report Gains on
s East Front
IR FIGHTING INCREASES
PARIS. Feb. Is

f PARIS, Feb. IS
81 BY a surprise attack delivered between
The Disc and Alsne Rivers the French pene-
frated as far as the second trench line
Qf the German position, the War ONCE
announced today. The French blew up
number OF defensive works.
Near Vsilly. Caurlemes wood and south
west OF Chauvoncourt, French patrols were
active and captured a number of prisoners.
There was violent artillery duelling in
the Champagne district.
German military aerodromes near Col-
mar. Varennes and Matlgny. the railroad
station at Athies. and troop encampments
near Churchy were bombarded by French
air sQuadrons on WednesdSS, the War Of
nee stated.
Between Oustines and Morey n German
aeroplane was shot down on fire.
BERLIN. Feb. Is.
Small retirements on the Somme front
were admitted by the German War Office
today.
duelling In that sector was particularly
severe. the official report stating that many
guns Of big caliber were in action
Reconnoitering detachments were busy at
many points on the front
During air fighting on Wednesday the
Allies lost seven aeroplanes in the western
theatre OF war
Within two days. says the War ONCE
etstement, Lieutenant Won Richthofen has
shot down respectively his twentieth and
twenty-frst aeroplanes
An advance of 100 yards into the Russian
lines north of the Zloczov -Tarnopol railway
was announced by the War Office. Six
Russian officers and 275 men were captured.
After remaining I'm the position five hours,
during which dugouts and other military
works were blown up, the Germans retired
TO their own lines.
Raiding detachments brought in seventy
one other Russian prisoners
The port and military establishments OF
the Rumanian city Of Galatz have been
efhcienty shelled by the German allies. ac-
cording to the War Office communication
on Rumanian operations.
On the Putna River. in Moldavia, n Rus
sian outpost was captured.
On the Sereth an attempt OF several
Russo -Rumanian companies to advance
was repulsed
There is nothing to report on the Mace
DOMAIN front.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15
FACTORY COLLAPSES;
ONE DEAD, EIGHT HURT
Hundred an dForty-one Escape When
Building Crashes-Explanation
Lacking

GREENWOOD, s. g., Feb l5.-One
woman was killed and eight persons were
seriously injured when the Fairm1unt Mill.
near Spartanburg, which had offered its
services to the Government as a bandage
factory in case of war, collapsed. No cause
for the accident has been assigned.
X One hundred and fifty employees has just
entered the structure when a terrific crash
from the roof gave minutes warning of
the impending danger Those inside made
. rush for doors and windows and all but
nine reached safety before the entire struc-
ture crashed to the ground.
That more were not killed was due TO the
work of those who escaped. They dug
through the debris with their hands for
the victims buried beneath the piles of
timber.
The dead woman was Mrs. F. F. Phillips.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15
U-BOAT WAR PLANS OF GERMANS
UPSET BY BRITISH ADMIRALTY

ing ship Lyman NJ. Law. were eagerly
awaited today. There we're eight Ameri-
cans In the crew. but all were saved and
II was indicated by early advices that the
vessel had been warned.
This was the second United States ship
to be sunk since the Central Powers opened
their drastic submarine war.
That another passenger liner has sailed
from Liverpool for New York was indi-
Gated by the fact that forty-five Americans
left Euston station on the train for Liver
pool. The British Government refuses.
however, 20 allow any saiings to be an
nounced at this time
The French liner Rochambeau. whiclz
sailed from New York for Rordekux q
gsbnsfry n, wtth txenly-tre ADez1ooJg
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15

HAVANA, Feb. 15-Rumors Of con-
spiracy among the Metropolitan police
Allied Havana today after the arrest and
Imprisonment Of several officers and men,
A rigid investigation is under way by Gov
erument authorities.
Secretary Of state Heyia today denied
that the entrance TO Santiago harhor had
been mined, as cabled to the United States
on authority Of Major Fernandez. the revo'
lutionary leader,
The Government today sent an order To
the United States for aeroplanes after
President Menocal and Captain Parla, army
aviator. had held a long conference Re
cause of the difficult ground it is believed
that the rebels can be fought to better
advantage from the clouds.
The private yacht of former President
Gomez. Julito, captured by Government
troops today. was added to the marine
forces OF the republic No enlistment or
soldiers will be permitted to expire uhtli
the rebellion is queled
The Spanish Minister asked modification
Of the decree. permitting Spanish subjects
TO leave the army. but President Menocal
refused saving il was directed at no ma
tionaltN.
President Menocal today accepted the res
ienation Of Brigadier General Manuel san
gully inspector general OF the army, VINO
was at one time in Gomezs Cabinet
Late returns today indicate overwhelming
Conservative victory and the continuance
Of the present Administration in power.
Santa clara Province gave Menocal 400
votes Zayas 49, Rancheulo, Menocal t93,
Zayas 3; Yaguarama, Menoca' 425'
Zayas Q.
Many liberals threw their support to
resident Meocal because they found IT inn
possible TO support a presidential candidate
who was a fugitive
The second warning of the United States
has been held up by the Government and
not yet spread broadcast. although i Is
known in Havana.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15

LONDON, Feb. 15. /
Naval officers expressed the belief today
that Gerrnanys submarine war had not
reached the climax Of its Intensity.
The reports received up to date indicate
that the German Admiralty has been unable
to extend its submarine operations beyond
a limited field, In spite of the efficient
preparations which were made for them.
This In accepted as a high tribute to the
effectiveness OF the British navy.
The. destruction OF eight more ships,
bringing the total toll from February 1
up to 101 vessels Of various sizes. was re-
portcd yesterday These ioi ships had an
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15
ROCHAMBEAU ARRIVES
SAFELY IN BORDEAUX
French Liner With Americans and Mu-
nitions Gives Proof Blockade ,
Can Be Run

NEW YORK. Feb. 1.-THE French liner
Rochambeau arrived safely in Bordeaux
Tuesday. n cable to the offices OF the line
here said today.
Her arrival was hailed in shipping circles
as proof OF the efficiency OF the convoy and
safety lane methods of the Allies. The
Rocltamb sau Adriatc. Baltic and Car
mania any one of which would have been
the biggest prize of the new German sub
marine war had they been sunk. all now
have succeeded in running the blockade"
The Rochambeau carried twenty-five
Americans. and as was the case with the
other three big liners on which attention
has been centered. was heavily loaded with
munitions and foodstuffs declared contra
band by Germany.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15
LAW HAD NO CONTRABAND; KNEW
NOTHING OF SUBMARINE DECREE

ough, who had wired from her home in
Winterport. Me- seeking information.
ROME. Feb. 15,-American Consul Roger
Tredwell was en- route to Cagliari Sardinia.
today, presumably under orders from WASH
ington to investigate the exact circum-
stances OF the sinking of the American n
schooner Lyman NJ. Law by Teutonic
submarine
Particularly important, in the view OF
officials here, is official confirmation whether
the U-boat was an Austrian or German
craft.
The information transmitted to Tredwell
here from the British consul at Cagliari
was that the submarine stood of near the
Lyman II. Law, on guard while the Laws 9
crew OF ten--eight Of them Americans
took to their lifeboats
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15
KAISER WILHELM SEES EARLY VICTORY
THROUGH NEW SUBMARINE WARFARE

military political
L logical, al already considerable
the Swedish this
will the small neutral
blockade
that will hit England harder
everything heretofore.
THE goal things going ahead
be
y"rron Kaiser Wilhelm IN Vienna
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15
NEW YORK, Feb. IS.

The American schooner Lyman NJ, Law,
sunk by an Austrian submarine February
12 of Sardinia, carried no contraband, She
left port before the submarine decree was
promulgated. was not equipped with wire
less and knew nothing Of the submarine
menace, officials of the Maritime Transpor-
tation Company declared today.
The facts OF the sinking will be pre-
sented to the state Department in Wash
ington In a statement by the company.
The company received cable from Cagl-
arL Sardinia. today telling Of the safe ar
rival Of the crew there. and Immediately
autographed the wife Of Captain McDon-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15
WOMAN DRAWN UNDER CARS
Suction of Train Drags Her Beneath
Wheels and She Is Killed

Suction drew Mrs. Sophia Priestley, of
Trevose. beneath the wheels of a Philadel-
phia and Reading Railway train last night
near Somerton station, and she was in
stantly killed.
Mrs. Priestley. who was well known in
the northeast suburban district, was taxi
ing short cut to her home from her
brothers house at Forest Hills a short
distance west OF Somerton. 1t is believed
she stepped aside to let the train pass,
but was drawn beneath the weeels. DR..
j. r. Ridge, OF Somerton, was summoned,
but she was dead when he arrived
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15
Funeral of Arthur H. Starr

Z OhciaIs OF Gloucester County and Wood
hurry. ". j.. members of the Woodbury.
City Council and the Friendship Fire Com
1Any. today attended the funeral services
~ Arthur III. Starr. the City Clerk of Wood
&nry Mr. Starr was shot in the head when
fevolver which he was handling was ac-
1ontAlly discharged. He died Monday In
1 Hahnemanp Hospital. The services
~ conducted at his home. 70 South
1ndway. woodbury.. this afternoon by
y Rev. Howard stvckard pastor of the
@riat Episcopal Church. The interment.
>ich was private. took place at Green's
Astery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15
Appointed County Farm Demonstrates

HAGERSTOWN. Md. Feb 15.-Countv
Commissioners are notified of appointmen,
of Thomas L. Smith, of Oldtown Md. as
county farm demonstrator by Maryland
Agricultural College. at a salary OF slso0
paid by the state and Federal Governments
The commissioners. not being in sympathy
with the proposition. neglected to recon-
mend any one for the place
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15
EXIT "BARBARY COAST"
San Francisco's Notorious Resort
Closed as Result of Vice Crusade

SAN FRANCISCO Feb. 15.--San Fran
ciscos notorious "Barbary coast" passed
into the discard officially today.
Under orders of the District Attorney the
police closed more than hundred re-
Sorts warned the owners not to reopen and
ordered the several hundred inmates to
leave. Agitation against vice was started
several weeks ago by the Rev. Paul Smith.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15
HAVANA POLICE SEIZED
ON CONSPIRACY CHARGE
Rumors Fill City After Several
officers and Men Are Ar
rested ..
DENY MINING OF HARBOR
Government Sets at Naught Claims OF
Revolutionary Leaders Regard
ing Santiago

HAVANA, Feb. Is.
There are reports that a new con-
spiracy against the life of President
Menocal was unearthed, but was frusl
trated by the vigilance of the au-
thorities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15

4 Ceke Shortage Closes Furnaces
~1ARoF. Pa. Feb 1b----Because OF n
|ono of coke four-blAst furnaces In
- choFrsvills have been banked
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holding American newspaper hostages. His message
technical details of just what the Germans wanted.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15
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Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-01

A rigid control is now exercised
over all persons coming to the United
States. This has been found neces-
sary in order to prevent, as far as
possible, enemy agents and persons
inimical to the United States from
securing admission to this country.
To make this control effective,
joint order has been issued by the
secretaries of state and of labor re-
quiring passports and certain infor-
nation from aliens who propose to
come to the United States from for
eign countries. The department of
state also requires every American
citizen to bear a valid passport. Pass
ports of Americans must be verified
by an American consular officer in
the country from which he sails for
this country.
Three Exceptions Made.
Passports are not required from
persons, whether American or alien,
who leave Canada, Newfoundland, or
Bermuda for the United States.
Americans coming to the United
States from Mexico are required to
have their passports verified by the
district from which they leave for this
country Aliens must have their pass
ports viseed by the American consular
officer.
officer stationed in that part of the
country from which they start for the
rangements are being made for per-
United States. Special temporary ar
sons on the Mexican border.
If an alien starts for the United
States from a country which is not
that to which he owes allegiance, his
passport must be visaed by diplo-
matte or consular officer of his own
country before being presented for
wise to an American consular officer.
Full Histories Required.
In order that the United States gov
ernment may have a full history of
the alien who desires to come to the
United States, he is required to make
formal declaration before an Amer
lean consul in the country from which
he begins his journey which states his
full name, the name of the country of
which he is a citizen, or subject, the
number and date of his passport, to-
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-01
Sterling, Colo, Nov. 25, 1917.

Editor Denver Labor Bulletin:
Dear Sir-I am inclosing an article,
"Wilhelm's Defense" in answer to
Lucifer H. Satan's "Hymn of Hate"
The Germans have been accused of
expressing their hate for England. l
have seen nothing so extravagant in
low-down abuse of an opponent as this
article. 1t is offensive in the highest
degree and has nothing to do with pa
triotism or common sense.
You will do your readers lasting
favor by offering an apology. We
ought not to forget that we are what
circumstances have made us. The
kaiser is the victim of circumstances
the same as the rest of US and while
we may not agree with his thoughts
and methods we have no reason for de-
grading him and resorting to such
base assumption as Satan uses.
Have you ever read the German
constitution in regard to what powers
the kaiser has? Did you know that
he has less power than our President ?
He has no law-making power what
ever and no power to veto. There is
misapprehesion as to the difference be-
tween our democracy and Germany's
autocracy. have Just read the German
constitution and / have been unable
to find any appreciable difference from
our own. There are two law-makng
bodies representing the states and the
people. The way they are elected diff
fers but very slightly from our own
methods of election. But the kaiser
has no power to veto. In that Ger
many is more democratic than Amer
lea.
Now / am not disloyal to our coun-
try. / have a son volunteer in the
army and have said or done nothing
against American success, though /
deplore the fate which has befallen
US. fail to feel optimistic at the out
look.
/ notice that many of your refer
ences to the war and the Germans are
needlessly harsh and if your position
would reflect a little more human
brotherhood and a little less hate and
spite your paper would be greatly i'm
proved. You are a good level headed
fellow in most problems. Take it from
me, the Germans, the kaiser included,
are not much different than you are.
They have their trials and tempta-
tions. 1t is no use and less sense to
call them devils.
Respectfully,
J. G. SCHWALM.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-01
RIGID CONTROL OVER ALL PERSONS
COMING INTO THE UNITED STATES
Compel Entrants Show Passports
Give Full History Themselves Together With Object of
Visit and Other Data in Order Prevent
Spies Getting Into Country

gether with the name of the office
which issued it. If wife or children
accompany the alien, their full names,
places, and dates of births must be in
cluded in the declaration. However,
sons over 16 and daughters over 81
are required to bear separate pass
ports and make separate declarations.
The alien must give the place and
date of his birth, must state the citi-
zenshp and race of his father and
mother, and furnish the place, address,
and date of his last residence. He is
also required to state the names of
other countries in which he has re-
sided or which he has visited in the
past five years.
Must Furnish References.
If he has previously resided in the
| United States, the dates, addresses,
and objects of his residences in this
country must also be included in the
declaration. The name of the steam
ship, the port from which it sails, and
the date of its sailing must also be
stated. In addition, he is required to
| furnish references with addresses of
persons both in the country from
which he starts on his journey and in
as to the object of his proposed visit
to the United States, together with
proofs of that object, the place and
address where he intends to live, and
the period of his proposed sojourn are
required in the declaration.
Notice to Prospective Immigrants.
Consular officers are also required
to inform prospective immigrants of
the provisions of the new immigration
act, which prohibits the entrance into
the United States of certain classes
of persons so that those who would
be liable to exclusion on arrival may
be informed of that possibility in adj
vance and be saved from the uneces-
sary journey and the inconvenience
and hardships that would follow their
exclusion Consular officers are not,
however, authorized to refuse to visa
passports of prospective immigrants
unless there are other reasons to just
ifv such a refusal other than their Ii
ability to exclusion under the immi-
grafton act.