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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
MCNAMARA STRIKES,
KEPT IN DUNGEON
Los Angeles Dynamiter Refuses to
Work in Jute Mill and Is
Punished.

San. Quentin, Jan. 2o.-After sew
enteen days spent in the dungeon of
the state prison here, James B. Nc
Namara, who is serving a life term
for his confessed part in the dyna-
hitting of the Los Angeles Times
building in 1910, continued steadfast
today in his refusal to work in the
Jute mill.
Every day he is brought out and
asked if he is ready to work in the
mill. AS regularly he refuses and
then is led back to the dungeon.
He has been confined there longer
than any other prisoner in the last
five years.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
Army Ambulance Goes to Rescue
Of Lieut.. Col. Bishop
FOUR DAYS WITHOUT FOOD
Lieut.. Robertson, His Companion,
Wandered Through Wastes Until
Found By Rescue Party on Point of
Exhaustion.

! Wellton, Ariz., Jan. 20.-Residcnts
of Wellton are watching today for the
return of the army ambulance whic"
crossed the border last night to bring
back Lieut.. Col. Harry G. Bishop,
army aviator, who was left Thursday
on the Sonora desert, while rescue
party brought Lieut.. w. A. Robertson,
his companion on the Inflated air.
plane flight to Wellton.
Bishops weakened condition, due to
exposure, and to the fact that he had
gone days without food before he was
found after his tramp of almost 20n
miles from a point on the Gulf of
California where the aviators landed,
was source of apprehension here.
The ambulance, in charge of Majc E
Brown who was accompanied by four
teen men, left Yuma last night and
was expected to arrive here early TO-
day. but continuous rains made prog
ress slow and it was impossible to
forecast the probable time of arrival.
Robertson, who arrived here with
a searching party from Wellton that
found him on the desert thirty tw O
miles south of here. is on the way to
San Diego, from which city he and
Bishop on January 10 began their
flight to Calexico and we're caught in
a stiff north wind that carried them
several hundred miles out of their
course and onto the Sonora desert.
Robertson Staggers For Help. q,
1t was Robertson's good fortune in
overtaking a searching party that had
been delayed by mechanical trouble
with their automobile.
Bishop, no longer able to walk, fl
nally gave up the attempt to walk
back to civilization last Wednesday
and urged Robertson, the latter said,
to go on and send back aid if he
could. Robertson continued north
westward along the base of the Gila,
mountains and found the searching
party as he was almost exhausted. He
directed them to the mountain pass
whore Bishop had lain twenty-four
hours, almost farnished and chilled hv
the cold. His clothing was drenched
by the rains which continued tn,
greater part Of the nine days the two
men were lost on the desert.
The airpIane, which tipped and
broke propeller when the men land
ed on the gulf coast, was abandoned.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
MUNITIONS FACTORY GONE
Between 80 and 40 Bodies Recovered
From Ruins in Neighborhood of
London Plant.

London, Jan. 2o.-The explosion in
munitions factory near London last
night involved practically all the ex-
plosives in the factory, which was
destroyed entirely.
Between 80 and 40 bodies have
been recovered thus far and about
100 persons are reported to have been
injured seriously
The number of persons killed either
in the factory Or in the neighborhood
has mot yet been ascertained. The
casualties are not nearly as heavy as
was thought at first.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
At Least Two Raiders known.

New York, Jan. 20.-The warn
sent out by wireless to vessels OF
Entente allies by the British authd
ties that the captured British NJ
chairman ST. Theodore had been q
verified into a German commerce. rg
er was pointed to today by local sd
ping men as tending to prove that
least two German raiders arc at Lad
in the Atlantic ocean. 1t was
called that a steamship had been 81
south of the equator within ell
days after the Samland had sigh
g raider Dec. 4 about 500 miles VI
of Fastnet. For any vessel to hi
covered the distance in that time|
was said, would have been an imp
sibility.
In the discussion of what vesi
possibly could be supplying the Gl
man raiders, the peculiar actlonR
Cape Hatteras last month or
Portuguese steamer Faro, form
German vessel were recalled. d
vessel, formerly the Galata, was
termed in Portugal when the \
started. was seized by the Portugal
government " men tIlS IISllSl oCSitAI
war against Germany and under
name of Faro was put into the mi
chant trade of Portugal
The American tank steamer 81
rosa. which arrived here Christi,
Day reported that off Cape HATED
she sighted the Faro, which steam
across the tanker's bow, then circj
and recrOsscd aStern and diSa ppeary
According to the Suerosa's ofhcd
the Faro appeared next day and |
peated the performance, neither til
displaying any signal to explain 4
actions. The Faro put into NewpI
News for coal and sailed from thu
Dec. 2S, since when she has not bd
reported.
SO far no change has been ma
in the arrangements for the safety
allied vessels leaving this port
lContiplleS pr, Ninth paueA
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
Secret orders to Mcrclmntnacu|

Rio Janeiro, Jan. 19.--Theg Er1
authorities have issued a warninl
shipping companies that the capt4
British steamer st. Theodore has
converted into a German comrnl
raider and is cruising along thel
lantic steamship routes. Secret
structions have been given TO
companies regarding routes to be-
lowed.
1t is reported from Pernamh
that a British squadron, composed
the auxiliary cruisers 'Macedd
Drama and Edinburgh Castle,
Joined the light cruisers Amethyst
GLASGOW in search for the Gerl
commerce raiders.
The total tonnage. of the squad
is $4,000. The formal Pequenos
Pernambuco asserts that it has in
nation that one of the German raj
is accompanied by three small
marines. These submarines are
to be six metres in length and OF
entirely new type. Members of
crews of ships sunk by the raider
who have been held prisoners
board her are quoted as saying
the submarines constantly leave
mother ship and reappear after 81
intervals, apparently doing lscou
duty. They say that the raider III
speed of twenty-five knots but 81
down during the night. by
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
DUKE OF ATHOLL DEAD.
Was Owner of 100000 Acres in Scot.
land.

London, Jan. 20, 12:47 p. m.-The
Duke of Atholl died this morning at
Blair castle, Scotland Born in 1910,
he succeeded to the title in 1864. He
was one Of the principal titled Scotch
land owners, owning more than 200,-
900 acres.
The successor to the title is the
Marques of Tullibardine, who has had
a notable career in the army, serving
with distinction IN the Khartoum
and other EGYPTIAN campaigns and
in South Africa, and in the present
war. In August, 1915, he was made
q brigade commander.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
TALK OF EXTRA SESSION
Doubts Exists as to Whether Wilson's
Program Can Be Put Through Con-
gress Before March 4. .

-
Washington. Jan. 20.-7-Talk of an
extra session or congress to complete
gram unless action IL taAsn before
March 4 was again heard at the cup
ltol today. With less than thirty-six
legislative days of the session remain
ing, there is grave doubt on the part
Of many senators of favorable a.
ton, in view of opposition to much
of the proposed legislation. including
the water power and other cons p
walton bills, the railroad strike pre-
venting bill and the Webb collective
foreign selling agency bill. ., 4
The senate steering committee will
meet Monday, in response to Presi-
dent Wilson's appeal yesterday, to
frame program for a submission to
a senate democratic caucus.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
PLAN OMNIBUS BILL FIGHT.
Opponents to Make Attack on Big
Appropriation.

washington, Jan. 20-Senate op-
ponents of an omnibus public build
ings bill were preparing today to
marshal their forces for the coming
fight on the measure which passed
the house yesterday, carrying $685.
100000 for buildings, Improvement
or sites in cities and towns through
out the country The bill is certain
to meet with strong opposition in the
senate and President Wilson has
served notice that he would veto it,
The bill passed the house after a
long and bitter fight
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
s75O,OOO CARGO SUNK.

New York, Jan. 20.-The British
steamship HOLLYWOOD, carrying a cargo
worth $750,000, was sunk by subma-
rine on her voyage starting from New
York on Christmas day, according to
advices received here by the French
line, which cleared the vessel.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
PERSHING COMING HOME.
Asked When He Can Leave Mex
leo,

Ell Paso. Jan. 20.-A message
passed through here today for Gen.
eral Pershing in Mexico. asking him
when he would be ready to begin
marching toward the border. accord
ing to relia BILE report.
No formal order has been issued
for the withdrawal of the punitive
expedition, it was said but General
Pershing's reply was expected to fix
date for the withdra wal.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
RAIDER DISGUISED
AS CARGO STEAMER
Crew Of DramatiSt Describes
Capture by German Corsair
CAPT0RS ARE COURTEOUS
Receipts Given For All Property TAX
en-Britisl1 Flag Flown When Neu-
trail Ships Arc Sightcd-Not Seek
ing Passenger Ships.

London, Jan. 20, 4:30 p. ma Per-
describes the capture and destruction
OF the British steamer Dramatist by
the German commerce raider. The
Dramatist sighted the raider on De-
distant. The German rapidly closed in
and when alongside her hoisted the
German naval ensign and signalIed
the Britisher to stop. Immediately
afterward trap doors under the bull
warks at the raiders forecastle were
dropped revealing two guns of about
2 u inch caliber trained on the ORA
matist A boatload of Germans board
ed the British ship and its officers, en-
gineers and part Of it's crew were sent
on board the raider. The remainder
of the crew were left in boats for five
hours and then removed and the
steamer was sunk by explosives. The
; crew of the Dramatist, with the excep-
ton Of twenty-seven Indian firemen
who remained on the raider, were
transferred to the Hudson Maru. The
captives complain of the food and
sanitary arrangements but say that
, the Germans were courteous as rule
and gave receipts for their captures.
One receipt was signed wolff.
J Sailor Takes Secret Photos.
r. A member of the crew has a pho
tograph of the raider and various
pictures. of the sinking of the Nantes
taken with, a. small concealed camera
/ The men Of the Dramatist say tina,
the raider appears like an ordinary
cargo steamer and when passing neu-
trail ships hoists the British colors
, but flies the German flag when il
sights British ship. The captain OF
the raider said that he did not wish
to sink passenger ships as he did not
want to kill women and children, bu!
was only after big cargo boats. A
member of the Miehi's crew says that
an officer of the raider asked for the
i ships papers and when told they had
| been destroyed laughed and said:
| "Well, it cannot be helped. You
played the game"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
Taken to Prussian Port.

Amsterdam, via London. Jan. 90
According to an official statement
from Berlin, says the Cologne Gazette,
the British steamer Yarrowdale, car
rying crews of steamers captured by
the German raider in the Atlantic.
was brought into the port of Swine
nuende, Prussia
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
Liner Ortega Is Safe.

Rio Janeiro, Jan. 20.-Reassuring
reports have been received at Pernam-
buco in regard to the 5000 ton Brit
ish liner Ortega which was on her
way to Pernambuco and was feared
to have fallen victim to the German
raider. According to the reports in
shipping circles the Ortega is safe but
her location is not announced.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
BadeWitz Was on. Famous Ship
| That Made Raid History
ESCAPED FROM INTERNMENT
suspicious Steamer With -Four Stacks
and Running at High Speed Re-
ported Off Northern Part of Brazil
at Port Of Bahia.

Berlin, Jan. 10, Via London, Jan.
20, 6:55 a. m.-News of the safe ar
rival of the Yarrowdale in a German
port has added to the qualification ex-
pressed in the German press over the
exploits of the mysterious German
commerce raider, as reported from
British sources, The name of the
cruiser and its commander and all de-
tails regarding it's size, speed and ar
mament are being withheld by the
naval authorities and nothing was
known until today about the arrival Of
the Yarrowdale. although she has
been in port for more than a fortnight.
The nationality of the neutrals among
the captured crews is unknown but
some of the captives are held as
prisoners Of war because they accepted
service on armed merchantmen.
The prize commander, Petty officer
Badewitz, was a member of the crew
of the raider Moewe and was in COM
mand of the British ship westbourne,
which brought the crews Of a number
of ships sunk by that raider to
Teneriffe.
He afterwards destroyed the West
bourne ta prevent hef falling into the
hands, of English cruisers, Badewitz
was held in Spain after the Teneriffe
exploit but succeeded in escaping.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
Raider Seen OF Brazil.

Buenos Aires, Jan. 2O.-According
to press dispatches from BIO .Janeiro,
strange steamship with four smoke
stacks, paintads black, had been sighted
of Ceara, Brasil, running at high
speed. Word OF this. vessel was
brought by the men on a. steamship
which arrived yesterday at Bahia,
Brazil, who say they saw the steamer.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
Americans on Yarrowdalc.

New York, Jan. 20.-Three Ameri-
cans were members Of the crew of
the British steamer Yarrowdale, cap
tured by the German raider and TAX
en- into a German port by prize
crew, according to the records of the
British consulate here.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
Drina Reaches Rio Janciro.

Rio Janeiro, Jan. 20.-The Royal
Mail liner Drina, 11,4S3 tons gross,
which had been in the zone Of the
operations of the German commerce
raider, and which, in some quarters,
had been reported sunk entered the
harbor of Rio Janeiro this morning
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
COAL TRANSFERS STRIKE.
Situation i'll Chicago Made More
Acute.

Chicago, Jan. 2o.-Chicago faced
another shortage of coal today when
the teamsters employed by virtually
all the coal dealing companies struck.
The men demanded an increase in
wages.
A few days ago the railroads made
coal shipments to Chicago first by
class freight and hundreds of cars Of
coal are ready for delivery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
WHIPPLE RETAINED.

Washington, Jan. 20.-The house
rules committee today formally re-
tanned Sherman Whipple of Boston as
counsel in the leak inquiry and de-
cided to resume hearings at the New
York custom house at 10 a. m next
Tuesday morning.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20

The German raider which has been
operating in the south Atlantic is re-
ported to be equipped with collapsible
smokestacks, the number, of stacks
visible being changed at intervals to
disguise the identity of the vessel.
The state of Ceara is in the northern
part of Brazil. s.H+ -
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
REDFIELD'S SISTER DEAD.

Pittsield. Mass, Jan. 2o-Miss
Julia Wallace Redfiel6. aged 6S years
died today at her home in this city
after a lingering illness. Miss Red
field was sister of William C. Red
field. secretary Of commerce.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
Germany's Attitul
May Cause intern
tional Dispute 4
Status of America
POSITIVE STAND BY
BERLIN is FORECAI
st. Theodore Converted Into Raid
British Squadron Continues
Search Ocean for Commerce
stroycrs-At Least Two Rail
Known Of-Aid Probably 81
Vessels BY Portuguese Steamers

Washington, Jan. 20.-The Gerl
admiralty statement that neutral
jects in the crews of vessels capt1
by the German raider in the 81
Atlantic ''have been removed as
oners of war" will raise compI1
ed question if any Americans
among them.
The whole question turns on VIII
er an armed merchant ship is a
vessel and the gulf between this "a
try and Germany on that question
still unabridged. OF course, Am
cans on such ships could be cor
cred as prisoners of war only III
vessels were considered as war
sells.
No indication has been recc
that any of the vessels sunk BY
German raider were other than
fensively armed The state dep
ment has held throughout that a
sci cannot be classed as warship
less it is under naval orders and
naval flag and manned by ~
crews.
The German admiralty staten
made just at this time when the ar
shin issue between the two coun1
is becoming more complicated
taken to foreshadoW q more
nounced attitude as to the question
Germany'S part
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
Drastic Action Announced by
Majority Of Interstate Com
MERGE Commission
WILL ASSUME CONTROL IF
SCHEME IS NOT ADOPTED
All Coal Cars Must Be Returned to
Original Owners as Soon as Emptied
Now Order Becomes Effective
Feb. Plain Is to Bring Down
Price of Fuel-Three Members Of
Board Dissent,

Washington, Jan. 20.-Drastic regu-
lations designed to relieve the short
age in coal cars and help bring about
a lowering of present high prices Of
coal were prescribed today by the in
terstate commerce commission
The regulations require return to
original owners of all coal cars as fast
as unloaded and from the railroads
ten days to devise methods for re-
lieving the shortage in other types of
cars
The commission order also requires
the railroads to apply the same regu-
lations to refrigerator, heater, venti-
lated and insulated cars.
Order Effective February Fl.
The new orders becomes effective
February Fl. The committee which
the railroads are to appoint should be
vested, the order states, with plenary
powers and should cooperate with the
commission in seeking relief for the
shortage of other types of cars Un-
less such a committee is appointed
within ten days the commission de-
clares 1t will act independently and
consider the issuance of such orders
as it deems necessary to relieve the
situation.
In issuing the order. the commission
was. divided, Commissioners Clark
Clements and Hall dissenting from the
majority view. -..
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
BRITISH FREIGHTER
fights Off U-BoA7
Nearly 800 Shots Exchanged in
Mediterranean Battle
SUBMARINE FINALLY ELUDED
Captain of Lindenhall Fires So Rounds
at Submersible from Gun Mounted
on Stern-Steamer Shot Full OF
Holes.
SUBMARINE FINALLY ELUDED

|. New York, Jan. 20.-A battle which
lasted an hour and forty minutes be-
tween the British freighter Linden
hall and Teutonic submarine In the
Mediterranean, with nearly 800 shots
exchanged between the two crafts,
was described by officers Of the Lin
denhall upon her arrival here today
from Naples.
The freighter came in SO severely
shelled that she looked as If she had
been in an explosion. Twenty-six
shots from the U-boat hit her.
The engagement took place about
ten days before Christmas, according
to Captain Hugh Jones, while the
freighter having left Cardiff, Wales.
was proceeding from Gibraltar to
Naples. , E.. ,- r..
Order to Halt Ignored.
The submarine signalled to the
Lindenhan to stop Instead the tramp
put on full speed ahead. Then en-
sued a pursuit which continued one
hour and forty minutes, or until the
freighter found a haven in the lee Of
an island near Palermo. The U-boat
abandoned the chase.
Meanwhile the undersea boat fired
210 shells at the Lindenhall which
from ten-pounder mounted astern,
sent back So shots at the pursuer.
The LindenhaH reached here without
the gun. The weapon was removed at
Gibraltar on her return voyage. 81,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-20
WEATHER,

Hartford, Jan. 2O.-For
Hartford and vicinity: Snow
furries and slightly warmer
tonight. Sunday Cloudy.
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-13
OPEN SUMMER SCHOOL
Six Weeks Course of instruction to
Be Given Pupils Free at High School
Beginning Monday-PrineipaI Shuey
and Teachers in Charge.

A free summer school for pupils who
must make up delinquent credits, and
for others who want to make addi-
tional credits in advance Of the regu-
lar school year. is to be opened at the
high school Monday forenoon. The in
dications are that the attendance will
be large, as already about 100 high
school pupils have indicated an inten-
ton Of attending. Superintendent
Palmer thinks that the attendance may
reach a total of $50.
The course Of instruction will con-
tinue for six weeks, sessions Of the
classes being held only from to IL
o'clock in the forenoons. The school
will be in charge Of Principal Shuey,
and the instructors will be high school
teachers. II there is sufficient demand
classes will be organized in the follow
ing subjects: English, mathematics,
history, home economics, commercial
branches, and other subjects where ten
or more pupils want work.
The courses are intended for pupils
who want to make up lost work and
for others who want to make enough
credits in certain branches so that they
they can graduate next year instead of
the year following. Pupils who want
to enroll are expected to do SO at the
high school office Friday morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-13
.AMuSE M'ENTS.
At The stra nd.

At The Strand.
"The Undying Flame" Is the title Of
the latest offering at the Strand. 1t Is
an out the ordinary photoplay and
interesting from first to last scene.
The idea Of II has been used in poem
and story long ago; Kipling might be
quoted and several fictionists and poets
before his day, who used In their writ
ing the old theory OF metempsychosis
Of the earlier Greek philosophers.
The first part Of the picture shows
old Egypt as It was seen at a kings
court some $500 years or more ago.
This Is very we'll done. The action
shows that folks in that far off day
were pretty much as they are now in
essential human attributes. The prime
ess loves a shepherd, tho her father
orders her to marry the man he has
picked out for her husband. The scenic
settings here are very fine; there Is a
poetic glamor about 1t all that attracts.
In the second part the Egypt Of today
is seen in and about an army cam
Torment in time of the war The shep-
herd has been "reincarnated' in the
person Of an army captain and the
pIihcess as LILO laughter VI, the SeHcIdi
commanding the force. a broken scarab
plays pretty part in the unfold
ing Of the plot and the bringing Of Joy
under "the undying flame"
Madame Petrova is seen in the play
She is in the minds of many the best OF
screen actresses Of the day. 1t is sat
isfying to see her play. Story and play
ers are worth while. The onlookers last
evening were delighted with both.