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Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
NEW SPY CASE
FROM MEXICO
U. S. Letters Showing Germany
"Used' Swede Envoy
RECOMMENDED DECORATION
Lansing Gives Out Tell Tale Letter
From Won Eckhardt To Chancel-
Ior, Asking Reward For His
Friend.

Washington. Another chapter to
the story of German intrigue in neutral
countries and among neutral diplo-
mats was revealed by Secretary Lam
sing, in the form of letter to the
Imperial Chancellor from the notorious
Won Eckhardt, the German Minister
at Mexico City, to whom the inter
cepted Zimmerman note was ad-
dressed.
Depended On swede.
1t discloses that Folks Cronholm,
then Swedish Charge in Mexico, was
depended upon by the German diplo-
mat to furnish information from the
hostile camp" and to transmit COM
munications to Berlin, and that Won
Eckhardt wanted him rewarded by
secret award from the Kaiser of the
"Order of the Crown of the Second
Class" This letter was written on
March 8, 1916, and apparently has
been in the possession of the Ameri-
can Government for a long time. 1t
was made public without comment,
shedding light upon the methods of an
other Swedish diplomatic represen-
tative in this hemisphere at time
when the United States and her allies
are awaiting with interest Sweden's
explanation to Argentina of the con-
duct of her Minister at Buenos Aires,
who transmitted the German sink
without leaving a trace" dispatches.
CronhoIm Dismissed.
Baron Akerhielm, Swedish Charge
here, said tonight in response to
query that Cronholm was dismissed
from the diplomatic service last JAN
uary. He would not discuss the cause,
but there was no intimation that it
was in any way connected with CrOn-
holm's relations with the Germans.
Baron Akerhielm called at the State
Department during the day to inform
Secretary Lansing that he had re-
ceived from his Government the state
ment already given to the public at
Stockholm, explaining that Sweden
had forwarded dispatches from the
German Minister at Buenos Aires to
Berlin in German code without knowl-
edge of their contents. He did not
leave a copy of the statement. 1t is
assumed that the Stockholm Foreign
Office will not address any communi-
cation to the American Government
on the subject.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
Moss Carries Carroll.

Westminster.-Car county gave
Robert Moss a big majority for the
Democratic nomination for Judge of
the Fifth Judicial Circuit over Nicholas
H. Green. Moss received 7O3 votes
and Green 345.
The other vote in the Democratic
primary follows:
For County Commissioner: Charles
F. Beck, TAT; James D. Haines, 483.
For Sheriff-Harry K. Oursler, 638;
John L. Freyman, 80; Jesse w. Eyler,
143; Jesse F. Stem, 145.
The Republicans had only one con-
test, that for the nomination for
Sheriff. Edwin NJ Meller, Jr., with 358
votes, beat Frank. T. Shaeffer, who poll
ed only 267 votes.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
Baltimore County.

The Democratic organization in Bal
timore county, headed by Congressman
Talbot, carried all its candidates to
victory in the primary.
In so precincts out Of "a the vote for
the organization candidates for the
nomination for House of Delegates was
as follows: Carville D. Benson, 1852;
Howard E. Brazier, 3,O13 Howard
Bryant, 3,167; Frank S. Given, 1874;
David G. Mcintosh, Jr., 3,043; Charles
A. Reich, 1886 William R. Price and
Arthur P Shanklin, running without
the organizations support, received
LOO and 761 votes, respectively.
For the nomination for sheriff Abram
T. Street,, supported by the organiza-
ton, received 1929 votes, against 565
votes received by his opponent, George
c. Tracey.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
FOR REPORTERS WITH TROOPS.
GalIivan Wants Pershing To Recon-
slider His Refusal

Washington. : Representative CALI
van, of Massachusetts, asked Secretary
Baker to cable Major-General PERISH
ing to reconsider his objection to hay
ing newspaper correspondents accom-
pany units of American troops that
soon will be going to France He told
the Secretary that the newspaper men
were not asking to go to the front or
to describe battles or campaigns, but
to go with their state troops so as to
let the folks at home know how they
are getti. :, along.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
THE AMERICAN NAVY
Secretary Daniels Tells of Its
Development
ADDRESS AT NAVAL ACADEMY
America Is Enlisted With All Its Re-
sources To Free the World
From the Menace OF
Prussianism.

Annapolis, Md.-The remarkable de
velopment Of the Navy in the last yea1
was described by Secretary Daniels in
an address at the Naval Academy to
! the graduating ensigns of the Naval
Reserve. He credited President Will
son with giving the initial impetus to
the movement that has resulted in a
great expansion of the service.
Il am not publishing military
secret" said Mr.. Daniels, when l say
that while the increase in personnel in
the past few months has far surpassed
the Increase in material, there are
three times as many ships in commits
sion today as there were six months
ago; and that ships and more ships,
from enlarged and ever enlarging ship
yards, are coming to afford place on
naval craft to the thousands OF
patriotic young men who have crowded
into the Navy since the call"
The Secretary traced in detail the
growth of the Navy from the average
expenditure of about $145,000,00O a
year, in effect only few years ago,
to the expenditures which will be
made before next July, which will
amount to two billions.
Great Area Of Defense.
"The impulse that has made possible
our rapidly expanding Navy came from
speech made by President Wilson in
st. Louis on the third day Of February,
1916" Secretary Daniels asserted. "He
then declared There is no other navy
in the world that has to cover so great
an area of defense as the American
Navy, and it ought, in my judgment,
navy in the world Following close
upon the declaration by the President,
Congress took radical and forward
step on its naval program"
Concerning the war, the Secretary
said: eff any man doubts that the
American people are ready to wage
this righteous war to victory, no mat
ter what the cost, he need only read
the messages and acts of the Presi-
dent and the legislation and appropria-
ton, revenue and bond bills that Lave
passed Congress. They answer ef-
fectively and eloquently the sugges-
tions of alien critics that America is
not enlisted with all it's resources to
free the world from the menace of
Prussianism."
Morgan's Son There.
From Garter B. Burnett, who gave
his occupation as 'jack of all trades"
to Junius Spencer Morgan, who is
listed as a banker and is the 25-year-
old son of ]. Pierpont Morgan, of New
York, every walk of life was repre-
sented in the class of nearly 200 young
Americans, who, after 10 weeks of
strenuous intensive training" at An
napolis, were graduated this morning.
The graduation exercises were SIM
pie. Secretary of the Navy Daniels
came over from Washington, accom-
panied by Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo and Secretary of Agriculture
Houston, both of whom have sons
among the graduates.
That the class has acquitted itself
well was pointed out. Superintend-
ent Eberle, of the Naval Academy, in
his address, introduced Secretary Dan
iels, who made the principal speech.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
Ryon Carries Charles.

La Plata-There was no contest in
the primaries here except for the Re-
publican nomination for Treasurer, in
which James p Ryon was pitted
against Albert J. Lomax. F. Willis
Posey; whose name was on the ticket
for the same office, withdrew before
the election.
The candidates for the other Offices,
who had no opposition were:
State Senator-Harry r. Bowling,
Republican.
House of Delegates es-Robert T. Gray
and ]. Sydney -Posey, Republicans.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
EppIer Carries AlIegany.

Cumberland George L. Eppler was
nominated for State Senator over
Arthur F. Smith, Eppler now leading
by 1000 votes.
Fisher, Campbell, Noel and Robin
son are sure of being nominated for
House of Delegates. Alban c. Thomp-
son is nominated for County Treasurer
over Conrad J. Herpick by 400 major
ity.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
Dr.. Wells Wins Out.

Annapolis. - Sufficient returns had
been gathered by midnight to indicate
that all of the Democratic candidates
of the organization forces, dominated
by DR.. George Wells, have won over
their opponents of the Progressive
wing by substantial majorities, from
Judge Robert Moss, candidate for the
associate judgeship, from the Fifth
judicial circuit, along down the line.
Majorities of the Wells Candidates
throughout the county are estimated
at from 100 to 800.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
Crothers Sweeps Cecil.

Elkton, Md.-The Crothers faction
won out in the Cecil county primary
and Omer D. Crothers, nephew Of the
late Gov. Austin L. Crothers, defeated
John H. Kimble for the nomination for
the State Senate on the Democratic
ticket by 400 majority. Anderson,
Atkinson and Leffler were nominated
for the House of Delegates and ]. Wes-
lev McAllister won the nomination for
Sheriff.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
Grason In st. Mary's.

Leonardtown.-Char S. Grason
was nominated for the State Senate
by the Democrats Of st. Mary's county
by vote of 5SS against 1876 for his op-
ponent, T. Lee Mattingly.
On the same ticket Joseph c. While
was named for County Treasurer, with
66S votes, against 800 for John A. Fow-
ler, and A. G. Sanner, who received
45S votes, was nominated for County
Commissioner over DR.. William B.
Burch, who polled 405 votes.
Members of the Democratic State
Central Committee who were chosen
are J. M. Mattingly, w. w. Clarke and
E. J. Plowden.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
Close Vote In Wicomico.

SaIsbury-A fairly heavy vote was
cast in Wicomico county.
The only candidate for the Legisla-
ture who seems to be assured of the
Democratic nomination is Alexander
M. Jackson, who has big lead over
the other five candidates in the field,
who are but few votes apart. The
returns also show that Associate
Judges Joseph L. Bailey and William
F. Johnson have carried the county
over John w. Station.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
Washington Fight Warm.

Hagerstown.-Sam Starliper, Re-
publican, and John F. Beard, Demo
crat, will be the opposing candidates
for Sheriff as a result of the primaries
in Washington county. Starliper had
$40 votes out Of more than 1900 cast,
while Boards vote was 921, with fewer
than 1900 cast There were seven
aspirants in the Republican race.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
MEXICO STIRRED OVER EXPOSURE
Officials Reticent As To Action On the
German-Swedish DupIicity.

Mexico City. - The revelation that
Heinrich Won Eckhardt, the German
minister to Mexico, had been employ
ing Folke Cronholm, former Swedish
charge d'affaires here, to convey infor-
nation from Won Eckhardt to the Ber-
lin Foreign Office, has recited tremend-
GUS interest in both Mexican and for
eign circles.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
PERSHING TO HIS SOLDIERS.
Message VIII Be Placed In Festaments
Distributed To the Army.

New York.-Major General Perish
ing has sent a message to American
soldiers, through the New York Bible
Society. The message, which will be
inserted in the small khaki-covered
testaments given to the men, follows:
Aroused against nation waging
war in violation of all Christian prin-
ciples, our people are fighting in the
cause of liberty.
Hardship will be your lot, but trust
in God will give you comfort. Temp
tation will befall you, but the teach
ings of our Saviour will give you
strength. Let your valor as a soldier
and your conduct as man be an in
spiration to your comrades and an
honor to your country"
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
TWO AMERICANS KILLED.
Ambulance Driver and Aviator Fall In
France.

Paris.-Robert P. Hall, of Min.
neapolis, driver in Section 81 of the
Hartjes-Norton Red Cross Ambulance
Service, was killed while on duty at
an advanced post and was buried near
Avocourt Wood, says the Herald. The
shell which killed Hall wounded his
companion, B. e. Sylvester. of Plain.
view, Mimi. although not seriously.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
Queen Anne's County.

Centreville.-D. Carroll Bryan, or
ganization, was defeated in the Demo-
cratic Primary here for House of Dele
gates, while Charles W. Butler, anti
organization, was successful, together
with D. A. Ryland, organization. w. E.
Clough, anti-organization, was named
for Sheriff over J. P. Williamson, or
ganization. John L. George thus loses
two men on his ticket.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
U-BoATS' TOLL DECREASES.
Twelve Large and Six Small Vessels
Victims Last Week.

Victims Last Week.
London-A marked decrease in the
destruction of British merchant vessels
by mines or submarines is indicated in
the weekly Admiralty statement
Twelve vessels of more than 1900
tons and six of less than 1000 tons
were sent to the bottom, as compared
with twenty in the large and three in
the small category since the previous
week. Tonight's statement shows that
four fishing vessels also were lost.
The summary:
Arrivals, 2,744; sailings, 2,868.
British merchant vessels sunk by
mine or submarine of over 1000 tons.
including one previously, 12; under
1900 tons, including one previously,
six.
British merchant vessels attacked
unsuccessfully, including three pre-
viously, II.
British fishing vessels sunk, four.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22

The National Commercial Congress,
recently in session in Mexico City, ap-
pointed a commission which shortly
will depart for the United States 20
investigate the best manner in which
to obtain for Mexico articles of prime
necessity, especially foodstuffs, which
the republic lacks.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
DEATH FREES HIM FOR ARMY.
Exempted On Account OF Dependents
Loses Wife and Child.

Winchester, Va. - When Charles
Alexander appeared before the local
exemption board several weeks ago he
was granted a discharge from service
in the army pending further examina-
ton into his case. He claimed exemp-
ton on account of a dependent wife
and child. Since then his little family
has been wiped out by death and Alex
ander was certified for service.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
IN A STATE OF SIEGE,
Strike In Portugal Reported To Have
Closed Up All Lisbon.

Madrid.-Portugal has been declared
in a state of siege, according to a tele-
gram received here from Lisbon, on
account of a general strike All estab-
lishments in the Portuguese capital
have been closed. Several persons, in
cluding number of soldiers, have
been wounded by the explosion Of
bombs.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
RUSSIA IS NOW
A REPUBLIC
Proclamation Issued BY Presi-
dent Kerensky
GEN. KORNILOFF A PRISONER
All State Affairs In Hands or FIVE.
Election Of Constituent As
sembIy Now Set For
November.

Petrograd.-Russia has been pro-
claimed a republic. The Provisional
Government issued the proclamation
dated September IA.
The proclamation follows:
General Korniloff's rebellion has
been quelled. But great is the con-
fusion caused thereby, and again great
is the danger threatening the fate OF
the Fatherland and it's freedom.
Signed BY kerensky.
Holding it necessary to put an end
to the external indefniteness of the
states organization, remembering the
unanimous and rapturous approval of
the republican idea expressed at the
Moscow state conference, the Provis-
sional Government declares that the
constitutional organization, according
to which the Russian state is ruled, is
by proclaims the Russian republic.
minister and President Kerensky,
Minister of Justice Yaroudni:
The title Minister and President"
affixed to Premier Kerensky's sigma
ture probably refers to his position as
President of the Ministry, rather than
of the republic.
The Provisional Government today
announced that all the affairs Of State
had been entrusted to five members
of the cabinet. The following official
communication was issued:
New Five AII-PowerfuI.
"Pending the definite constitution of
a cabinet and in view of the present
extraordinary circumstances, all af-
fairs of state have been intrusted to
M. Kerensky, Premier; M. Terestch-
enko, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Cen
eral Verkhovsky, Minister of War; Ad-
miral Verdervski, Minister of Marine,
Telegraphs."
Election of the constituent assembly
again has been postponed because the
work of organization throughout the
tions to the Assembly now are fixed
for November II and the members are
to convene November % (Russian
calendar).
etrograd.-General Alexieff, Keren-
sky's new chief of staff, has personally
arrested General Korniloff and also
supervised the arrest of General
Tokowsky and other rebel chieftains
Alexieff has telegraphed to the
Premier from general army headquar-
ters that he is in complete control of
the situation.
An official statement describes the
political crisis as solved by the forma-
tion of a new ministry satisfactory to
all factions. 1t is believed the new
cabinet includes four Constitutional
Democrats.
Russian troops north of Riga have
turned in force on the Teutons and
recaptured three towns The Of
fensive continues. On the Roumanian
front German attacks were beaten off
by stubborn defense. German air
plaes and submarines displayed mark
ed activity in the Gulf of Riga, fore
shadowing a realization of the long-ex-
pected naval drive toward Kronstadt.
Premier Kerensky is once more in
complete power. The situation at the
front and at home is more favorable
than it has been in months. The Of
fensive north of Riga is being led by
"battalionS of death"
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
TO KEEP STATE TROOPS INTACT
War Department Issues Assurance To
Guard Units.

Washington.-Renewed assurances
that National Guard units will be
broken up as little as possible in the
army reorganization was given by the
War Department. 1t was explained,
however, that in many cases it will be
necessary to change the status or
unity of organizations, and that the
decision rests with the department
commanders.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
U. S. SUBMARINE SINKS.
No Loss Of Life When Vessel Goes
Down At Her Dock.

Washington.-A United States sub
marine sank at her dock in an Atlantic
port, the Navy Department announced
but there was no loss of life. The
cause has not yet been determined.
The announcement said that it was ex-
pected that the submersible would be
raised within a few days. when a full
report of the accident would be made
to the department.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
FOOD DIRECTORS NAMED.
Earl w. ogIebay Will Have Charge In
West Virginia.

Washington.-The Food Administra-
ton named the following state food
administrators:
Florida-Braxton Beacham, Orlando.
Minnesota-A. D. Wilson, Minneap-
oils.
Mississippi-P. M. Harding, Vicks-
burg.
New Jersey-James F. Fielder, Jer-
sey City.
Ohio-Fred Croxton, Columbus.
West Virginia-Earl w. Oglebay,
Wheeling.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
Lee Men Lose Montgomery.

Rockville, Md.-The anti-Lee fac
tion of the Democratic party made
nearly a clean sweep in the primaries
here They nominated the Sheriff, the
County Commissioners in the First and
Second Commissioner districts and
landed three out of four of the candi-
dates for the House of Delegates. An
approximate vote of 5000 was cast,
despite the apparent apathy before the
polls opened.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22

The people in the Pomona district,
California, who formerly took but one
crop from their land, by intensive
cultivation this year will take from
two to three crops before December.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
ORGANIZATION Wins Here.

Ellicott City.-The entire organiza-
ton ticket won out by heavy major
tiles in the Democratic primaries here.
The total Democratic vote was zoos.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
THREE BIG SHIPS SUNK.

The Turakina, DeIphia and MiddIesex,
All British, Sent Down.
An Atlantic Port-News OF the de-
steamship Turakina by torpedo from
a German submarine on August 13 was
brought here by several members of
her crew, who arrived on an Ameri-
can passenger ship from Great Britain.
The ship had but recently landed at
British port detachment Of 1900
New Zealand troops and was on her
way to New York to take cargo OF
oil.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
STATE PRIMARY
.ddges johnson and Bailey Ncninated
In First Circuit and Judge Robert
Moss Nominated In the
Fifth.

For state comptroller in the state
wide joint primary election in Mary
land W. o. Atwood, Republican, and
Hugh A. McMullen, Democrat, were
unopposed. - 4.
The vote polied by the two parties
was small.
In the First circuit Judges William
F. Johnson and Joseph l.. Bailey,
Democrats, were nominated Robert
F. Duer is the only Republican can
didate for judge in the circuit.
In the Fifth circuit Judge Robert
Moss defeated N. H. Green for the
Democratic nomination for judge.
OF the Democratic contests in the
counties, that in Hartford attracted the
widest attention. J. Royston Sitter
has defeated w. w. Preston.
Senator Orlando Harrison was re-
nominated in Worcester by 800 major
ity.
DR.. George Wells swept Anne
Arundel county.
Congressman J. Fred C. Talbott's
candidates won Baltimore county, as
was expected.
Omar D. Crothers leads in the fight
In Cecil for nomination for state SEN
ator.
Former Senator Germans organiza-
ton was again victorious in Howard
county.
In Frederick the old Lee organiza-
ton was defeated.
Governor Harrington's ticket won in
Dorchester.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
ROOTS SPEECH AS TEXT.
Million Copies Will Be Sent Into Pro-
German Hotbeds.

Chicago.-A million copies of Elihu
Roots speech here on Americas part
in the war will be distributed through
out the country, it was announced by
officials of the National Security
League, which had charge of the meet
Ing. The speech will be sent in par
ticular to places where pro-German
pacifists are attempting to construct
an organization to embarrass the Ad-
ministration.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
cARRANzA is RECOGNIZED.
Last Formal Steps Taken BY This
Government.

Government.
Washington. Last steps in the
formal recognition of the Carranza
government in Mexico by the United
States have been accomplished by for
NAL notification of the election of Car
rama as President and an acknowledge
nient by the United States. The pro-
ceeding is technical one, conforming
to the usages of international rela-
tions, as the recognition of the Car
rama government practically was COM
plete several months ago.
Officials took occasion to reiterate
that no loan to Mexico was contem-
plated by the United States. The
status of loan is under consideration
between the Mexican Government and
a group Of American bankers.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
RAID PROF. NEARING'S HOME.

Federal Agents Seek Literature Oppos-
ing Army conscription.
Toledo, O.-Federal authorities raid.
ed the home of Prof. Scott Nearing in
search of literature which they said
may have been used in campaign Of
opposition to the Army Conscription
Law. Professor Nearing is lecturer
on socialistic questions.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22

The sensation of the primary cleo
ton in Baltimore city and throughout
the State was the neck and neck race
between Albert s. J. Owens and D. X.
Este Fisher for the Democratic nomi
nation for judge Mr.. Owens was the
winner by 892
Almost equally sensational was the
astonishing showing of strength of
Frank Kelly against John ]. Mahon's
machine. George Carey Lindsay, run
ming for denomination for Clerk of the
City Court and backed by the Kelly
forces, was nominated decisively over
DR.. Timothy O. Heatwole, who was the
candidate of the Mahon people.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
TEXAS EDITOR ACCUSED.
Obstructing Draft Is Charge Against
Carl Runge.

San Antonio, Tex.-Carl Runge, edi-
tor and publisher Of monthly maga-
zine called Liberty" was arrested by
Federal authorities and was held I'M
der $4,000 bond for examination.
Runge is charged with obstructing the
draft.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
JOFFRE GETS OAK LEAVES.
Ambassador Sharp Presents New
York's Gift To Marshal.

Paris.-William G. Sharp, the Ameri-
can Ambassador to France, and the
members of the Embassy staff went to
the headquarters of Marshal Joffre and
presented the Marshal branch of gol-
den oak leaves in behalf of the city of
New York. The presentation of the
golden branch was accompanied by an
address Illuminated upon parchment.