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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-06
GUARDS ON GERMAN SHIPS
Members of Crews of Vessels Rt VIII
mingtOn Cannot 30 on
IRv Associated Press. |

WILMINGTON. y. c.. February o.
Upon instructions from Washington.
Collector Walker Taylor. OF the port
of Wilmington. to-day placed inspec-
tors aboard the two German merchant
men sclf-interncd here since the out
break OF the war. TO see that no mem
bers of the crews leave the vessels.
The masters of the ships still are at
liberty to go ashore at their pleasure.
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ashington Does Not Be
lieue HWU roue Ouert
Act Which WiUBring
on Hosfilities.
tsy = :ociatcd rrcss.


LONDON, February o.-'rhe British
steamer EaNestone. 1871 tons. has been
sunk and the captain and four MEM
oera OF the crew killed. says an an
nouncement by Lloyd's
" 's officially announced that Rich
ard Wallace. an American seaman be-
longing at baltimore. was killed in the
Smelling of the boats which left the
sinking steamer.
the onicial statement says that the
SURVIVORS OF the Eavestone. who we're
| landed to-day. report that their ship
was sunk by shell fire from a German
submarine. that the crew abandoned
inc sinking vessel. and that the sub
marine then shelled the boats in which
they took refuge. killing the captain
and three seamen and severely wound
ing the second mate
The official statement SAYS:
survivors Of the steamship Fave
stone. who landed to-day. report that
:heir ship was sunk by shell fire from
p German submarine. The crew ahan-
doned the sinking ship and were
shelled in their boats by the SUBJ
ina rnc.
the master and three seamen were
thus killed and the second mate was
severely wounded Among the killed
was Richard Wallace OF Baltimore"
lhe Rritish ship Isle OF Arran, OF
1918 tons has been sunk by sub
marine. two OF her crew being injured
by shell fire. Lloyd's Shipping Agency
oinounced to-day.
Inc belgian relief steamer Lars
hruse was sunk by a torpedo or Il
mine near the Belgian coast to-day
The vessel carried cargo OF wheat
from Bucnos Aires
The Lars Kruse was a vessel OF 1860
tons. She was under British registry
She left Buenos Aires December IS for
Rotterdam.
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STEA NEIt ToRPEDoED
WITHOUT WARNING
my Associated Press

LONDON. February 5.-The British
steamer IIurstwood Lee tons, was tor
pedoed without warning at noon to-
da". Three men were killed by the eN-
plosion and three seriously injured, two
OF whom died after the crew was
landed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-06
80 CHANGE IN SITUATION
At WAR DEPARTMENT

There was no change i'm the situa-
ton a. the War Department. so far AS
surface indications went, but there
were indica tions that the question OF
Just what steps would follow a dec
iaration OF war or hostile act are
being carefully weighed The most
probable course OF the administration.
IN the view OF many officials. would be
10 summon a volunteer force OF half
million men aud allow the decision
as To passing to universal servic. sys-
TENS 10 await the response to that call.
No officer believes voluntary scrvice
viii supply e force Of the size tho ariny
general staff repeatedly has estimated
adequate for the defense the country
requires
Further messages from individuals
and corporations Offering their serv-
Ices continued 70 flow into the War
and Nav departments
In the effort To specC up uaval con-
siruction. decision must hrs, he
reached as 10 what type OF building is
to he given preference. Indications
are thar energy would be concentrated
on building submarines Tor coast de-
tense york and Subma rine chasers for
antisubnIarine patrol and escort duty.
There were further intmatious to-
day that general censorship Legislation
would be among tho first enactmenta
souSh; In the event Of war. Increased
precautions already have been taken
by naval c"nsors at radio plants Sec
retary Daniels turned over to-day 10
Lieutenant Charles Rciknap. Jr.. of the
naval operations bureau. the work of
reviewing Navy Department advices
and making public those which do not
fall under the ban OF military secrecy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-06

The only previous announcement in
dicating that the Gamma had met with
disaster was contained in a report by
Lloyds on Friday that the crow OF the
steamer had been landed The Gamma
registered o.l9S tons and was owned in
Amsterdam.
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FENE:tISH ACTIVITY on
RESERVE RATCLESHIPS


FE PHILADELPHIA. February a
squad Of eight marines left the Phil
adelphia NavyYard early tonight for
Tuckerton. y. j.. To guard the German
wireless plant there.
Feverish activity on the ten battle
ships Of the Atlantic reserve fleet AZ
the navyyard to-day followed receipt
Of orders from Secretary Daniels that
tho fee; he prepared for mmediaw
service. The fleet. which is commanded
BY Captain John Hood. is expected to
be in readiness by tomorrow
The destroyer Jouett. which has been
on guard at tho Della ware breakwatcr,
returned 10 the yard late to-day foi
unexplained reasons. Tonight repairs
TO the torpedo boa; destroyer Beale
had been completed and steam ~as up.
pending orders which, ii is understood.
will place the Bcale AT tho Delaware
capeS.
81" guard Of armed marines pa
1ing the piers where the interned
man auXiliary cruisers Prinz Eitel
Friedrich and Kronprinz Wilhelm are
moorcd was increased today. and all
visitors were refused admittance to the
yard. The battleshirs North Dakota
and Kansas shifted their positions in
the navy-yard basin to within 100
Yards of the interned ships.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-06
COMrANY'S PLANT oIT At
GOVERNMENTS DISPOSAL

Alba F.. Johnson. president OF the
baldwin Locomotive Works. announced
that he had advised the War Depart
ment that the company's plants. in
cluding the Standard Steel Works,
we're at the disposal of the govern
ment.
An unusually large number of Ger
man and Austrian applicants for nat
uraliZation papers appeared at the
United States District Court here to-
da%. The twenty-cight applicants in
Guided twelve Austriai.s and eight
Germans.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-06
GO SOUTH.

Reduced fares to Atlsnfs, Mohiir. New
TEN Phone Madison :7:.-hdv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-06
American Life Lost
When British Vessel
Is Sunk BY Germans

OF the new submarine instructions. It
adds that the steamer could only have
been sunk in cruiser warfare for carry
ing contraband [, England"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-06
40 sPECIFiC rnur0stLs
RES I.r E'RUNI HIS CALI

II IS understood that no spacifo pro-
posals resulted from Ambassador Pages
call on Ny. Ealfour AS +, was chiefly
general discussion Of The many ques-
tions presented by the new turn OF
events. Mr. Baltour showed Erea; in
t"-cst iu and sympathy with the posi-
ton ju which the United states IS
placed. and had many questions 10 ASH
but nothing which showed the slight
IS, desire or the part OF the British
officials 70 consider the eventuality OF
Americas entering the war
While public and press opinion treats
war ns ineviIablc. ,he official view Is
scrupulcusly careful TO avoid the an
iearsGce Of cxer,inG the Slightes; pres
sure Coward that result This is even
c:i,s5Masized by tn" view tina, Americas $
= ..itude in dealing with Grea, Brit
5in and other countries is still that
of neutral For tho present. there
IRE no proposals or suggestions Of any
concurrent action between the United
~tntes and the entente allies
The SnamiSh ambassadors call at tho
american crnbassv carre after several
London papers had given prominence
Ia a Rome dispatch 10 the effect that
spain would follow the lead or the
United states. Eut. far as can he
learned, senior Merry del Val the am
hassador. has no Seiinitc adviccs CON
tirming such 4 pnrposc. Spanish cir
clcs. however arc deeply interested and
directly affected. as the new war zones
threaten the end Of the Spanish fruit
trade and many other industries
DEVOTING ATTENTION
TO BELGIAN RELIEF
I,o .,1s &c In
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-06
SPECIAL. COMMITTEE
ON iI.I: - STEM

Councilman john L. Rose. j.. "f Lee
Ward. offered resolution, ALSO adopted.
which calls for the appointment ~ a
-pect;I joint committee OF seven. four
mcuInHrs OF the Board OF Aldermen and
three Of .hc Common Council. for the
purpose ~ considering what am"nh-
'ncn,s 10 the city charter are necessary
Looking toward TN" abolition of tho fec
system. as +; applies 10 city officials.
and general plan of coordination Of
municipal departments.
Councilman Garter -. Jones. % Mudi-
son Ward. offered nu amendment Ia
the City code witch would place the
"Nicc OF tho collector of Delinquent
Taxes upon a salary basis. II specifics
that tho salary shall hc s3oor = Year.
and that the collector shall furnish
bond in the sum ~ 5000 for the per
Torrance of his duties. He would he
allowed tho services az on. deputy,
whose pay would be s!.31U. THIS Office
draw from the city 'easury in fees
las, year se.%3i.2i. out OF which the
services Of !, deputy were paid
My reasons for presenting this pa :
pcr.' said Councilman Jones Ear" that
| find tha, The Administrators. Board
now finds that it can no longer afford
20 pay for meals for The cit!s poor
and is contemplating dispensing with
tho charity Of free wood and coal
some Of the pcrqtisitcs Of tho members
Of tho Council are being cut of BY the
Finance Committee. IL this Office can
he put ON II salary basis. il should he
DONE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-06

Ihe steamer Eavcstone sailed from
Newport News on December .5 for
Liverpool. Her subsequent movements
nave not been recorded in available
shipping registers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-06
can TItKETS F0R
COINCIIMEN NAY ne Cur OFF

In referring 10 tho pcrquisjtcs Of
tho C"unciimcn MIR. Jones evidently
meant that the Finance Committee had
dccdcd no longer 10 supply funds To
purchase strcct-car tickets for the use
of touncIlmcn. since passes We're cut
out hy state law the city fathers have
enjoyed this privilege Of free street
car tickets, and last night. for the first
time in many years. their usual
monthly allotment was not forthcom
ing from Scrfcant-at-Arms Ruskcll.
Car tickets for C"uncilmen last year
cost tho city Si.o?i.70
At Mr.. Jones's request. his ordinance
was referred TO tho Finance Committee.
This was the longest meeting yet
hold by the Council which came into
Office last September. and was devoted
TO the transaction OF a wide variety
Of business. aside from the introduce
tion of the municipal economy meas
ures.
The Gintcr-Park Barton Heights
Hail street reroutinS ordinance was
unanimously adopted. after stormy
career. but tho proposition Of the Nir
Ginia Railway. and Power Company to
make 81 test ot the skip-stop system
on its Main street line met with a
speedy death. Despite its rccommcn nda :
tion by the street Committee. it was
rejected without Il dissenting voice.
Tho sentiment in opposition to il was
overwhelming.
SKIP-STOP PLAN
FINDS NO FRIENDS
AS the matter stands to-day" said
President Peters. 81 hear no end OF
complaints from citizens concerning the
service Of the cars on Main Street. In
my opinion, most of the Main Street
cars now do an awful lot of skipping
and no stopping. have heard fire.
oucntly that these cars have failed to
stop to take on passengers. In addi
ton, 7 believe that II would be bad
precedent to establish"
Councilman Powers Of jefferson
Ward. also registered his objection to
tho skip-stop system. while Council
man Moore. Of Madison Ward. said that
he discovered that the petition which
the power company announced bore the
signatures of $500 patrons of tho Main
CONTINUED OH Second Page.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-06
CALLS FOR REPORT
ON CITY ECONOMY
Zach Department Head Must
Say Where He Can Re-
duce Expenses.
REROUTING IS APPROVE
Rosc and Jones Launch Attacks
on Fee Systematic Car Tick
cts for Councilmcn.

iigId economy tn tho administration
OF IA" citys business was Ia" oblcc, of
ihr'" resolutions introduced last might
NJ tho meeting of the Common Council.
Wo or tn" pap":s, under Il Suspension
"t thc rules. were adopted and go AZ
ono" 10 tho Hoard Of Aldermen for con
"hrr"ncc. while third was referred
Tor roc"mm"nd:tti from the Com
m'ttce on Finance.
Conncilman claude l.. i:atkins. Of Ic.
Ward. offered a resolution calling upon
all heads Of city departments 10 make
written reports of tho organizail ION ana
operation Of their respective Depart
incnts in order 20 ascertain the follow :
inC conditions:
Whether the department, is organized
and managed under proper require
inents made either by ,h" charter Of
the city tho general Statntes of the
Hia,e, the ordinances OF tn. Council
and II not what amendments should II.
made In existing laws or regulations in
order 10 secur" more economical
prompt and efficient management
The salaries OF all officers and the
compensation of all employees i'm tho
depa rtmen;s. and whether such salaries
and compensation should be increased
or diminished without Impalring tho
efficiency and operation uf tho depart
mcnc
Whether the services Of ANY "flccr
~ cmploye" can be dispensed with and
the duties imposed upon some othe;
oniccr OF employee without impai,ina
t7c efficiency IN tho administration oi
tho affairs of tn" city.
What departments II a'is. could b.
consolidated without imphirine III" eli
cicucy in the management cf Tho city
government
Tho resolution further directs that
tho reports be ~ 'n:sh"d 10 The Council,
tho administrative Board aud rhs Mayoi
with as little DELAY as possibl" rhe
resolution was adopt"d
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-06
'IRST MEASURE VETOED
ny PRESIDENT CLEVELAND

President Cleveland vetoed tho first
immiG Gra alton measure with litcracy
test provision. President Taft dis
approved the second bill. and in 1915
President Wilson rejected the third
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
Langdon, July rs, 20, 27, 1917

an abundance Of exercise. BY feeding
green products in the winter and COM
polling them to keep in action 1 can
best initiate nature and bring spring
conditions to my hens. The question
is, Does it pay? 1t pays me.
Cabbage and any of the beet fami-
ly are green feeds which l used prof
itably to feed my chickens in the Win
ter. Green cured alfalfa and clover
which has been steamed or boiled,
sprouted oats or pumpkins have also
been profitable green feeds for my
chickens
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
Lord Bryce's Message to
American Farm Bows

One of the greatest men vino has
ever represented the English people in
America is James Bryce, former am
bassador and now Lord Bryce. Here
is the message he sends especially to
farm boys:
Il am glad to send a message to the
farm boys of the United States. Here
are the qualities I would emphasize as
being essential to your success as men
and farmers:
"As farmers, close and constant OBJ
%servation Of the land and the crops,
watching every change as it comes;
close and constant reflection on every
thing observed, always asking, Why
is this so? and always ~persevering till
an answer has been found. Think,
think, think!
LAS men, t~ruthfulness in word and
act, which means courage also. You
can't be truthful unless you are brave
Consideration for the other mans feel
tngs, trying to understand his position
and his claims as well as your own.
This means insight and patience, and
it helps you to turn many bad corners
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
DIR. ALEXIS CARREL.

the treatment proved that it has been
extended to nearly all the war hos
pitfalls.
DR.. Carrel is Of French birth, forty
four years old and was educated in
France. He came to this county early
in this century and pursued research
work at Chicago university. In 1912
he received the first Nobel prize ever
awarded for research in medicine in
this country. He has been at the head
Of research work at the Rockefeller in.
stitute, New York city. since 1906, dur
Ing which time he has made many
notable discoveries. Since the war
broke out he has directed the hospital
at Compiegne, France.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
Hens Need Green Feeds to
Stimulate Egg Production

Beginners in poultry keeping often
wonder why some hens will lay steadi-
ly when eggs are worth but 10 cents
a dozen and lay only an occasional egg
or loaf continually when eggs are As
cents a dozen, writes a correspondent
Of the Farm and Fireside. used to
blame the hen, but nov I know it isn't
her fault.
have found that the time OF year
that the hens lay best is In the spring,
when there Ia plenty Of green feed and
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26

er's counsel retained by him or ap-
pointed by the court:'
"'No. gentlemen; the prisoner is a
mar of MEANS said the judge. and en-
gagged his own counsel
Il could not see what bearing the
question had on the evidence" con-
tinued the lawyer, "but ten minutes
later in filed the jury, and what do
you think the verdict was?"
"What?' asked his friend.
"Why, not guilty, on the ground OF
insanity"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26

rebellion and made that turbulent
province the most valuable of Frances
colonial possessions. He has cent
many regiments Of native troops to
the firing line in Europe, where they
have distinguished themselves. Gen.
eral Lyautey is a native of Nancy, in
his sixty-third year, and, besides being
a great soldier and administrator, is an
author Of acknowledged ability.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
A Difficulty Solved.

The old professor was deeply wor-
ried and at last confded in an old
friend. Il.
"My wife and I can't agree about tie
name of our little daughter. 1 should
like to give her a scientific name, as
I've made my mark in that direction.
I wanted to call her Radio Tellurium,
but the wife won't hear Of it."
Rather a mouthful that" said the
friend. You can give her a scientific
name and II that will be pretty too.
Why not call her Violet Ray?"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
Hornely Wrinkles

After boiling salt beef leave two
or three carrots in the liquor until
cold. The carrots will absorb the salt,
and the liquor can be used for soup.
Crease stains on delicate fabrics
should be covered with starch or full
ler's earth till the grease is absorbed.
Put on fresh starch as often as neces-
sary.
One or two calves feet added to the
kettle in which the bouillon is cooking
will cause it to jelly. Do not use gel
attn. Jellied bouillon should be served
ice cold.
To remove stains from pairing rub
the hands with the inside Of apple or
pear parings before using soap.
To clean water bottles put a table
spoonful of tea leaves and n Of vine
gar into the bottle and then fill with
water. Shake, then let stand a little,
after which rinse in clear water. The
bottle will be bright and clean.
Put the children to bed early. The
pathetic, tired, dull eyed little children
We oOh1CIAulCS Scc 1d1lluS ONCI LILO
drafty floor in exhaustion should not
be.
Limit the amount of meat for chill
dren If they are irritable, fretful and
ervou Give none at all after the
noon hour If they wake up during the
night.
To make a tough steak tender rub
both sides with vinegar and olive oil
and allow it to stand two hours before
cooking.
The test for beating eggs for a
sponge cake is to beat them until they
are SO dry the dish can be turned up
side down.
Pork tenderloins roasted in the oven
are improved by n sprinkling of pow
dered sage with salt and pepper.
A man does not represent a fraction,
but a whole number; lie IL complete In
himself.
The man who holds a through ticket
on the road to Success doesn't ask for
stop over privileges.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26

saw. You know
l examined the
witnesses and
made the / G
ments myself, the
plea being self de-
Tense. The jury
w q s out t w o
whole days. FL
nally the judge
asked what the
trouble was.
go My n o
t~hing,your HONOR
replied the foIema
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
General Lyautey, New
War Minister of France

The recent reconstruction of the
French cabinet brought to the war
ministry General Hubert Lyautey, who
since 1912 had been French resident
general Of Morocco. In that year he
al elected n member of the French
academy, the forty "immortals." Dur
ing his stay in Morocco he had crushed
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26

lection went home
one evening and
said cheerfully:
well, Tilda, you
can't guess what
l have done to-
day."
made a fool of
yourself, as usu-
AL" replied Tilda
ungraciously.
That's as you
look at it, dear
one"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
Not His Fault.

1t was the first case ever held in
Stony Gulch, and the jury had sat
for hours arguing and dlsputing. At
last they struggled back, and the fore
man, II tall mountaineer, expressed tho
general opinion. I'VE don't think he
did It," he said slowly, "for we allow
he want there, but we think he would
of eff he'd had the chanst!'-Youth's
Companion.
w ".,,~,.u~
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
Illegal

oO76 Malta, JAG. Scemidt Brewing Co. St Paul
MINI. Labeled no alcohol contain As p, C
2O71S Dempsey's Extra, brewery & Sons St
Paul, alcohol by volume AS per cent.
2O97 Apple Base Compound, at ct. N. depot,
Fargo, N. D. Contains saccharin. Illegal
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
Short as Well as Sharp.

"Her letter rejects me finally and
forever"
Sure It's final? Nothing between
the linesT'
There's only m llne."-Louisyille
COurler.J Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
Light as Chaff
The Selfish One.

The young husband who had not
found married life exactly a path of
roses and who sincerely wished to
prove to his wife the depth of his af-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26

ooh, John Henry" said the wife,
eff you've done anything more than
usually idiotic, out with it and have
done with it. What under creation
have you been up to now?'
"Tilda, dearest, l have insured my
life"
"Well,' said the irate little oman
81 always knew you We're mean. In
sured your life, indeed. All, always
looking out for yourself first!"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
Not Guilty.

A young lawyer not noted for intel
ligence succeeded in getting a client
acquitted of murder. Meeting a friend
a few days afterward, the lawyer was
greeted with warm congratulations.
eyes," he said, hopping his brow,
II got him off, but it was a narrow
escape"
"a narrow escape! How"
"Ah, the tightest squeeze you ever
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
ADULJERATED AND MlSBRANDED FOODS AND
BEVERAGES.
BEVERAGES.

/, E. F. Ladd, State Chemist and Food Com.
missioner for North Dakota, do certify that the
list of flood products and beverages herein speci-
fed has been analysed during the six months
preceding July list, 1917, and the same found to
be adulterated or misbranded within the mean
ing of the Statute as shown in each individual
case.
1 further affirm that this is a true and correct
list to the best of my knowledge.
E. F. LADD,
Chemist and Food Commissioner
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3Oth
day of June, 1917.
Alma X. johnson,
Notary Public. Cass County, N. u.
Ny commission expires October %, 1917.