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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-04
~. S. Felt 1t Could Do
Nothing Else," Says Dis
missed Envoy
WIFE MUST LEAVE
HER NATIVE LAND
Gerard May Be Held Until
Lansing Insures German
Ambassadors Return
From Tne Tribune Bureau

Washington, Feb. 3.-Count johann
Won Bernstorff received the first news
of his dismissal at 1880 to-day from d
group of newspaper correspondents
who went TO see him Immediately after
il was announced. He expressed regret
but hardly any surprise. Ever since
Wednesday, when he delivered his gov
ernment's note to Secretary Lansing,
he had been expecting this move.
az am sorry TO hear this. gentlemen
he said. "But ! suppose the Onited
States government felt it could do
nothing else
A few hours later Lester II. Woolsey'
assistant solicitor of the State depart
ment, left for the embassy with the am
bassador's passports and the american
note stating the reasons Tor the Dreah
in relations. He arrived In Count Won
Bernstorff's study and presented the
documents at exactly O'Clock, just as
President Wilson mounted the rostrum
IN the House Chamber to address Con-
greSs.
Smiling but Regretful
After Woolsey left the ambassador
again received the newspaper men.
al am lust q private citizen now, ne
began. Therefore ! cannot tell you
ANYTHING except about myself. l have
received my passports and a note from
Mr.. Lansing. I have turned over the
embassy interests to DR.. Ritter, the
Swiss Minister, and I must refer you
TO him for all information concerning
nv government, as l no longer repre-
sent it," .,
The ambassador wore his usual emile,
but through il could be discerned plain
ly feeling of sorrow. Count Won
Bernstorff has many friends in Wash
ington. He has taken large part IN
society life. and is known widely in
society circles in New York and else
where.
But greater than his regret at lesv-
ing these associations is the dissppoint-
ment at the outcome of his efforts TO
prevent a break with the United States
Prevented Rupture Earlier
Ever since the Lusitania was sunk
Bernstorff has labored earnestly TO pre-
vent a rupture. To his cleverness In
patching up the disputes that have
arisen since that time is due the fact
that relations were not broken long
ago.
In his efforts he used every means
at his disposal. Particularly he en-
ployed the press of the United States;
After the departure of DR.. Bernhard
Dernburg. the official German press
propagandist, who was Withdrawn at
the request of the State Department
Bernstorff took up newspaper publicity
seriously. His daily conferences with
newspaper men here are credited with
having inspired more "stories" than
all other news sources in Washington
combined. .,
He almost never permitted himself
to be quoted But, on the understand
ing that all he said was to be used
merely for the guidance" of the news
paper men, he talked freely. 1t has
been said often that he never said any
thing to a newspaper man that he was
not willing and even anxious to have
printed. He treated all alike conf.
dentially" but gave nobody his real
confidence.
The State Department was helpless
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-04

Souza Silva predicted that the United
States would be drawn into the war
and said that it would be supported by
Brazil. The deputy praised the efforts
Of President Wilson for peace, and
continued:
"Mr. Wilson seems to have foreseen
that Germany would compel the United
States TO abandon neutrality and take
sides with the Allies in defence OF the
interests and rights of the American
people. He will not be able TO avert
the entrance Of the United States into
the conflict, but he stands already
justified before American public
opinion and before the world, because
he has done everything to prevent de-
velopment of the most terrible phase
which the war can reach.
Although the capture or sinking OF
belligerent merchantmen or Of neutral
merchantmen carrying contraband,
outside of territorial waters, is not an
illegal act. nevertheless the effect Of
such sinkings on public opinion and
the damage caused to the general eco
nomic situation are sufficient to CON-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-04

puizling the State Department and the
Swiss Legation, which is charged with
German interests here.
Dr.. Paul Ritter, the Swiss Minister
conferred with Assistant Secretary OF
State Phillips this afternoon for more
than an hour about this question, but
no decision was reached, IL was later
announced.
Gerard can get TO France through
Switzerland, and the United States
would from that point hold the German
government responsible for his safety.
But there appears as yet to be no way
TO get Ambassador Benstorff back, ana
IL Is feared that Germany will refuse
TO let Mr.. Gerard go until satisfactory
arrangements have been made Tor
Bernstorff.
Bernstorff himself offers no solution
of the problem. He could go on a
Dutch ship, he said, except that the
British require all Dutch ships to call
at Kirkwall."
"But if the British government
grants you safe conduct, what oblec-
ton have you TO stopping at klrk-
wall ~ he was asked. =.
"Ah, you see the Dutch nners can
20 to Kirkwall, because it is in the war
zone"
"Then il is really your own govern
ment that prevents your getting home y
The ambassador could only shrug his
shoulders and remind the newspaper
men that his affairs were entirely in
the hands of DR.. Ritter, who doubtless
would find way out" Bernstorff may
/ ask for an American ship to take him
| back and bring Gerard home.
! Bernstorff may be sent TO Havana oil
to Mexico, if no arrangement can bt
made TO get him back to Germany. He
said, half seriously, that he would Xix,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-04
Chile Approves Action
of President Wilson

Santiago, Chilli, Feb. S.-Ths break.
ing of Of relations between the United
States and Germany. although expect
cd, has caused q great sensation among
ell classes. The attitude Of the United
States Is approved. The President and
ministers are absent from the capital
but their return will be FASTENED.
Between the chancelleries Of Argen-
tina. Brazil and Chilli there has been
an active exchange Of communications.
Financial circles are much excited.
Referring TO the latest German note
to neutrsls regarding submarine war
fare the "Diarto Illustrado" to-day
says:
with the decision of the German
government the freedom Of commerce
between neutral states and between
belligerents and neutrals almost COM
pletely disappears. The security based
upon the promises Of Germany 20 the
United States given since the sinking
of the Lusitania also is removed and
In its place enters absolute uncertainty
as 10 navigation. The German note is
a memorable and sinister document
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-04
STARS AND STRIPES FLY
IN PLACE OF GERMAN FLAG
ri.Color No Longer Floats from Bowl
ing Green Building

The American flag flew yesterday
from the east fagpole of the Bowling
Green Building. 1t futtered from a
halyard that is the property of the Ger
man Consulate and from a staff that
has been controlled by the Germans
since the war began.
David Lindsay, passenger manager
Of the White Star Line, observed that
the German tri-color which hoated
from the pole on January Of was not
up yesterday, and decided that the
American flag should be there.
1--WE have pole upon the west end
Of the building" he said, "but we have
no halyard. There's got to be flag
up to-day, even if we take the consuPs
pole"
He then instructed Andrew Pendle-
ton and Thomas Harrison, two negro
doormen, to go up on the roof and
hoist the Stars and Stripes.
That's the best job | did in twenty
years." remarked Pendleton when he
returned from the chilly roof. 81 made
a good job Of it, Mr.. Lindsay, cause
nailed the halyard when | got the
flag up
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-04

20 be "interned" at Palm Beach for the
remainder Of the winter, at least.
He expects to remain in washington
for a month at least, strengthening out
his affairs and instructing the SWISS
Legation staff in the handling OF Ge'-
man interests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-04
How to Get ENJOYS Home
Is Puzzle to Officials
lFrnm The Tribune BUREAU

From The Tribune Bureau
Washington, Feb. g. How to get
Ambassadors Gerard and Bernstorff
back to their respective home lands is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-04

President Wenceslau Braz protest
against the action Of Germany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-04
BRAZIL WILL BACK
U. S. TO THE LIMIT
Wilson Cannot Escape
Entrance Into War.
Deputy Asserts
NEUTRALITY STAND
TO BE ABANDONED
Ships of acknowledgement
Nations to Suffer Most,
Paper Declares

Rio de Janeiro, Feb. Sin an inter-
view here to-day, Deputy Augusta de
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09
NEW AMERICAN INDUSTRY

Germany had a practical monopoly
in dyes when the war broke out. The
control of the seas by the allies effec-
tually stopped all importation of dyes
into the United States. The effect
was the same as if an utterly prohibi-
tive tariff had been enacted. 1t re
suited in the creation-and develop
ment-of an "infant industry" The
difficulties in the way of soon provid-
ing adequate domestic supplies of
dyes seemed unsurmountable. Yet in
only three years scores of plants, COW
ering many acres of ground have been
erected. Numerous by-product coke
ovens have been equipped to furnish
the necessary raw materials. Thou
sands of workmen have been trained.
Special machinery has been designed,
built and installed. Hundreds of
chemists and chemical engineers have
been employed in the color produc-
tions. Experimental research has
perfected old processes and invented
ready outgrown the American market
and is exporting large quantities. Gov
ernment figures show that the exports
in analine dyes in July exceeded $780,
900 with markets just opening. The
growth of this new industry, new to
America, is the case of the Mckinley
tin plate experiment over again when
practically prohibitive tariff created
an entirely new business in America
and gave it a monopoly of its own
great home market
When the war is over, Germany will
go after the American dye industry
with cheap labor and low prices. A
protective tariff, and protective tar
iff only, will hold the home market
for it and give it chance to fight for
the markets of the world.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09
THE COAL MUDDLE

The largest single item that enters
into the cost of anything in Amer
lea, as a rule, is the cost of labor
necessary to produce it. Consequently
when the government gets ready to
fix prices it should first secure a sat
isfactory agreement as to the wages
to be paid labor in any given industry.
This established and stabilized, the
remaining elements of cost are not
difficult to determine. Prices can then
be fixed with some certainty of accu-
racy and continuity. Not only can
prices be fixed but continuity of out
put can be relied upon. Prices of
coal, for example, were guessed at
by Secretaries Lane, Baker, Fuel Ad-
ministrator Garfield, ct al. All are
unsettled now with a coal famine in
view and with winter at hand be-
cause the mining wage has become
unsettled, or rather, was never set
tied. Production is being curtailed
Chaos reigns. 1t is question of get
ting a supply in any way to keep
health, industries busy and labor en-
ployed. All because the basic error
was made, shortly after war was de-
clared, in not determining what the
miners were to receive. This settled
production during the long summer
months could and would have beer
stimulated to the utmost.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09
LUTHERAN SERVICES
November II.
Standard Time.
ROYS IN KHAKI

Walter Skeels of Co. E. 329th in
fantry was home on a short furlough
last Sunday and Monday, spending
most of his time with his mother,
Mrs. A. T. Skeels, who is i'll.
William Grieser, another Camp
Sherman boy, came home Monday for
fve-day furlough.
Mrs. Harry Peach is in receipt of a
letter from her husband, who is now
serving as pastry cook with the 1st
Ohio Ambulance company at Camp
Sheridan, Montgomery, Ala, in which
he tells of laurels gained for that
company by Paul Spade, who in a Sc
ries of wrestling matches has won
the middle-weight championship in
Camp Sheridan. Evidently becoming
soldier did not spoil Paul as an
athlete Mr.. Beach writes that the
weather is pretty warm down at Mont
gomery and drilling out in the sun is
no cinch.
Captain F. C. Hartman, M. D., of
Camp Grant, base hospital, near Rock
ford, ILL.,, arrived in Wauseon Sunday
afternoon for an eight-day furlough.
Clyde Wager has received a letter
from his brother, Foster, who is with
the Lakeside Hospital unit "some-
where in France" The letter gave a
very vivid and interesting account of
the trip across, but. was, of course,
properly censored.
The home folks of Newton Smith,
of
the U. S. Signal Corps, have also re-
ceived news of his safe arrival over
| seas.
A card from Lawrence Bonnell
brings the information that he is now
with his command, the Goth Aero
instruction in construction work, and
expecting to leave for France within
the next month or so. Lawrence writes
that he is feeling fine. He was Wis
tied last week by his father, Grant
Bonnell of Wauseon, and his brother
Oscar, of Kenton. Mr.. Bonnell brings
back word that Lawrence is weigh
ing aboutu uu2u0u uuuuuuuul mfcvey
ing about 20 pounds more than he
did when he left home. The camps at
Morrison present a very busy scene
buildings are in course of construction
and work is keeping up day and night;
powerful search lights are turned or
at midnight and the work progresses
through the night, the same as during
the day. Mr. BOnnell says that he
spent about so hours with Lawrence
and found him well, happy and alb.
sorbed in his work.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09
FELLOWSHIP GATHERING

One of the most significant social
gatherings ever held in Wauseon was
that held in the Methodist church Sun
day school room last Tuesday evening,
when the men of the towns churches
gathered at the invitation of the Mems
Brotherhood class of the Methodist
church to welcome the pastors who
have recently come to the town and
to enjoy a social evening with each
other. An informal program was
given, which included solos from Mr..
c. M. Sims, quartets from the vari-
Gus churches, orchestra music from
the Methodist orchestra, short re-
sponses from Rev's.. Evans, Wiltsie
and Eby, the new pastors; very in
teresting talk on the reasons for and
causes of the worlds war from the
Rev. T. B. Ashton, and stirring ap-
peal from the Hon. F. H. Reighard
for concerted action among the men
of the town to provide a place for
safe recreation for all men young and
old, and to work together to provide
an environment that shall make fol
character building.
Mr., Charles M. Bulger presided ovel
the meeting; early election returns
were announced and every man pres.
ent enjoyed the occasion.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09
BORTON REUNION

The 35th annual reunion of the Bor-
ton family was held at the home of
Asa Borton October Is. There were
68 present to enjoy the day. The fore
noon was spent in visiting and pre-
pairing dinners. After dinner we were
called to order by the president and
short program was rendered, con-
sisting of music, songs, speeches and
recitations. Those from distance
were: A. D. Berton, wife and daugh-
ter, Thelma, Asa Borton Jr. and fam
lily, Blaine Post and family, from War
rem, Ohio; Arthur Borton and wife
from Mulligan, Mich; Nelson Hager-
man and wife from Swanton.
The second day the reunion was
held at the home of William Rupp,
Archbold, Ohio, and the business
meeting of the reunion was. held.
Bert Shaffer, at whose home the re-
union will be held next year, was
elected president. Forty-nine were
present and all report fine dinner
and splendid good time.
SEC'Y.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09
MASQUERADE DANCE
For the Benefit of the Red Cross, Fri
day Evening, November 8.

There will be a Masquerade Dance
at the City Hall, Wauseon, Friday ev-
ening, November 9, in which prizes
will be given to the most comically
dressed person, the best dressed per-
son, and the best disguised person,
The prize will be decided by Judge
Fred H. Wolf, Davis B. johnson and
H. D. Meister. Music good. Every one
will be allowed to dance whether in
masquerade costume or not.
This will be real party, every one
attending will enjoy the evenings en-
tertainment and a continuation of the
good dances being held under the
same management is assured. Come
out and enjoy yourself. Admission
SOC per couple; spectators, 25c.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09
ADULT BIBLE CLASS RALLY

Wauseon is one of eight Ohio
towns chosen by the Ohio Adult
Bible Glass Federation, in which an
adult Bible class rally is to be held
preliminary to the State Adult Bible
Class convention to be held in Nor
wood, Ohio, November Is and 16.
Next Tuesday afternoon and even
ing is the date set and the Metho-
dist church the place. The rally will
open at l o'clock Tuesday afternoon
with song service led by Mr.. Haines
Reichel of Columbus, followed by a
devotional service led by the Rev. R.
Howard Taylor of Chicago. Other
speakers and topics they will present
are: Mr.. Arthur T. Arnold, "Some
Principles Involved; Mrs. George H.
Geyer of Xenia, "The Woman's Bible
Class and War; DIR. Charles W.
Brewbaker, Dayton, "The Adult BIZ
BILE Class Program; Mrs. Georgia
Lee Young, Toledo, Feeding the
Flock"
Prof. L. B. Edgar of Cambridge and
Mrs. Georgia Lee Young of Toledo
will be the presiding officers.
Evening session will begin at 7:3O
with rally Songs" led by Mr.. Haines
Reichel.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09
BOOSTERS CLUB

Regular monthly meeting of the
Wauseon Boosters club next Monday
evening at 7:30 o'clock in T. and l.
hall. Important communication from
Toledo Commerce club. Every mem
ber present and every man of the
community who isn't a member pres
ent with a dollar to pay annual dues
and make him a member
This is our local clearing house for
ideas and plans for community bet
terment, efficiency and cooperation
Be present and bring your ideas with
you. FRANK E. KENYON,
Secretary
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09
CANDIDATES. ATTENTION.

All candidates in the recent election,
whether elected to office or not, are
required by law to file expense ac-
counts with the Clerk of the County
Board of Elections within ten days
after the date of election. Failure to
comply with this requirement will be
followed by prosecution, according to
law. Friday, November 16, is the time
limit Get busy!
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09

A large group of Lutherans from
the three congregations of Wauseon,
Pettisville and Archbold went with
their pastor, R. H. Bunge, to Bryan
last Sunday evening to attend lee
ture on Reformation" delivered by
the Rev. p Kluepfel, in the opera
house, which was overfilled with ap-
preciative participants.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09
THANKS

I wish to express my sincere ap-
probation for the splendid support
accorded me at the polls last Tues
day. l certainly am grateful for the
fine majority by which was reelected
to the office of Marshal, and shall
endeavor to show my appreciation
by rendering the most efficient ser
vice of which l am capable in that
office.
ROBERT SWEENY.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09
PLANNING A NEW HOME

If you are expecting to build new
home yet this fall or during the win
ter or next spring, you will find the
description of very interesting type
of dwelling house in our Home Build
ing department in this issue of The
Tribune.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09

By the courtesy of the Rev. T. B.
Ashton, we have had the pleasure of
examining an album of photo -gra-
vures of German prisoners in various
parts of England One cannot look
at these pictures without forming
the conclusion that the German pris-
oners of war are being treated as
honored guests by the English peo-
pie.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09

The Lady Maccabees enjoyed a
masque Halloween party at the home
of Mrs. j. E. Furney last Thursday
night. Mrs. Ross Furney, Mrs. Thos.
Fashbaugh and Mrs. ]. Snyder as
sisted in entertaining.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09

At noon on Saturday, November 8,
Mr.. Harry L. Friedrich and Miss Myr-
tie M. Schaffner, both of Fayette,
were married by the Rev. George B.
Wiltsie at his residence, in the pres
ence of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Cline.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09

The M. E. ladies will serve a 25-
cent dinner for the Missionary con-
vention to be held at the Methodist
church next Tuesday. Show your
hospitality by taking dinner with the
convention.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09

Miss Florence Garrett was the vic
tim of a pleasant surprise Monday
evening, when a party of friends
gathered at her home with a pot-luck
supper, which they proceeded to serve
and which was thoroughly enjoyed
by all. 900" and music were other
features of the evenings entertain
ment.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09

Just before going to press we learn
that the official count of the "wet
and dry vote in Fulton county gives
"dry" majority of 1,O36. The re-
suit in the state is still in doubt;
"drys" claim the state by less than
1000 majority.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09
JAKE SAYS:

That Jonathan Rupp has nearly 300
bushels of clover seed, and is not
through threshing yet.
That Lucas Frey bought a field of
wheat from Sol. Rupp last spring, 10
Gated on the old Leatherman farm,
and that he has 37O bushels of wheat
from that field.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09

Mrs. Henry Dolf and Mrs. Joe Beer
will visit Howard Dolf at Camp Sher-
man, Chillicothe, the last of this week.
They will also visit Carl Zobrosky and
family in Colubmus and Carl Dolf in
Cleveland before returning.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09

Look at our overburdened railroads,
think of your inconvenience because
of car shortage, and then remember:
The railroads of the country are car
rying 100000 tons of intoxicants
yearly.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09

Ernest Sturtevant suffered rather
painful accident last Tuesday noon;
while working on the roof of build
ing in the rear of the Brigham Gull
ford stores, he fell about Is feet, sus-
tanning badly sprained wrist.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09

H. J. Schlatter and Clyde Petit mo-
tored to Camp Sherman last Sunday
and spent Monday and Tuesday with
the Fulton county boys. They report
all the boys as doing finely and in
excellent physical condition.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09

When you contemplate the shortage
of coal, remember that the liquor trade
is using 100000 tons of coal a year
and would be using 4,500,000 tons if
the distilling of whisky had not been
stopped.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09

Mr.. Harry Tredway, in company
with some friends from Metamora,
visited Camp Sherman last Saturday,
Sunday and Monday. On their re-
turn trip they visited the Dayton avi-
alton field. They report an enjoy
able time.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Percy H. Waid of De-
troit are happy over the arrival of a
baby girl, Ruth Elizabeth, November
1st; and no less happy are Grandpa
and Grandma Waid of Wauseon.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-11-09

Francis Guyman, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. S. Guyman, was the victim of
a very pleasant surprise Tuesday even
ing, November 9th, when 26 of his
young friends and schoolmates came
in to remind him of his 18th birthday.