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The Elbert County tribune., 1919-09-26
|vALBANERA
WAS SUNK
LINER SUPPOSED TO BE LOST is
FOUND BY SUBMARINE
CHASER
45o LIVES ARE Los7
SUNK IN FORTY FEET OF WATER
OFF COAST FROM KEY
WEST.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Key West, Fla, Sept. 20.-That the
Spanish steamer Valbanera. carrying
800 passengers and crew OF Loo, Went
down in the hurricane that swept Key
West ten days ago, has been made GER
tain by the statement of Ensign l.. b.
Roberts, commanding officer of the U.
5. Sub Chaser 203, who stated he plain
Iy saw the nameplate of that steamer
on the vessel found sunk in forty feet
of water near here. The statement OF
Ensign Roberts corroborated that of
divers who made an investigation OF
the sunken vessel. The wreck was
seen by the sub chaser near Rebecca
shoals lighthouse, about forty miles
from Key West.
Key West, Fla.-Imbedded In quick
sand under forty feet of water off Re
becca Shoals lighthouse, divers found
the hulk of vessel believed TO be the
Spanish passenger liner Valbanera
which has been missing since the east
ern portion of the gulf of Mexico was
swept by hurricane ten days ago
The divers, employed by the Cuban
consul here after the sunken wreck
was discovered by a United States
coast guard vessel, reported that the
name, "Valbanera," could be made out
clearly, but no trace was found of the
800 passengers and 100 members OF
the crew reported aboard the Spanish
liner when she left Spain for Ha.
vana.
The steamer found off the Rebecca
shoal lighthouse, which is forty miles
from here. the divers said, appeared
TO be of about 6000 tons. The miss
ing Valbanera was of 1921 tons net
Further investigation, however, is ex.
pected to clear beyond all doubt the
identity of the wreck, and if it is
proven to be the Spanish liner will
throw some light on the fate of the
$50 persons aboard her.
The Valbanera appeared off Morro
Castle, Havana, Sept. 8, but was un
able to put into port on account of the
storm. Within the last few days faint
wireless calls supposed to be from the
Valbanera have been picked up here
and at Havana.
The signals as received here, how
ever, have been so weak as to pre-
vent any attempt to locate theii
source. Two Cuban gunboats are en-
gagged in searching along the northern
shore of the island of Cuba and in the
Bahamas for some trace of her. Ii
marine circles here it was considered
probable that some of the Valbanera',
survivors have sent the calls using i'm
provised apparatus taken from tn,
vessel.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-09-26
Honor for crnwder

Washington.-In recognition of his
administration of the selective service
act, the Senate military committee or
dered a favorable report on the bill by
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania, author
izing the elevation of Maj. Gen. Enoch
H. Crowder. judge advocate general of
the army, TO the rank of lieutenant
general on his retirement.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-09-26
ALL DID THEIR SHARE
GENERAL MAKES SHORT AD-
DRESS TO JOINT ASSEMBLY
SAYS THANKS TENDERED HIM
WAS EARNED BY VALOR
OF MEN.

Washington, Sept. 19-Addressing
joint session of Congress, in ac-
acknowledgement of the formal vote OF
hanks rendered him, General Per-
'iIing said in part:
Il am deeply sensible of the privi-
ege of appearing before you as a rep
'esentative of the American expedi-
ionnry forces and am filled with emo
ion mt the sentiments that have been
Expressed This honor affords me pro-
lound gratitude as a recognition Of
trmy. In receiving at your hands an
expression of the approval of our peo-
.,lc l am richly rewarded.
'''The burdens that befell to the lot
Of our soldiers have been heavy and
,he way beset by many obstacles. but
faith in the righteousness of our cause
md trust in Almighty God have given
rs courage and Inspiration.
'"rhe trials of battle demanded
spartan endurance and utmost self
'acrifice Never have men faced a
more difficult task, nor borne greater
hardship and never have troops shown
Il finer spirit of willingness or more
resolute purpose.
'.T'he might of America lay not only
N her numbers and l,er wealth, but
also in the spirit of her people. While
every man who went to France cour-
igeously did his part, behind him were
millions of others eager to follow, all
supported by loyal people who de-
prived themselves to maintain our
armies and succor our allies.
ITO you, gentlemen of the Congress.
we owe the existence and maintenance
of our armies in the field. With Il
clear conception of the magnitude of
the struggle, you adopted the draft as
the surest means of utilizing our man
power; you promptly enacted wise
laws to develop and apply our re-
sources to the best effect. You appro-
priatad the fabulous sums required for
military purposes. You made pos
sible the organization and the opera
tIon by which victory was achieved.
Throughout the war the President
reposed in me his full confidence and
his unfailing support simpllfied my
task. The secretary of war made re-
peated visits to the front, and | am
deeply grateful for his wise counsel.
Under him the various staffs, bureaus
and departments. with all their per-
sonneh are deserving of especial ac-
acknowledgement for the ability with
which their problems We're met. The
officers and soldiers who served at
home are entitled TO their full share
N the victory.
Our navy performed brilliant
part in transporting troops and sup
plies and in maintaining our sea com
iuunications. In this arduous service
the generous assistance of the seamen
of Great Britain deserves our lasting
appreciation.
"A special tribute is due to those
benevolent men and women who min
istered to our soldiers at home and
abroad. The welfare societies, main
talned by generous public, gave us
Invaluable aid In our hospitals the
surgeons and nurses served with
skill and fidelity"
He concluded with euiogy of the
allies and declaration that the rec
ord of America in the war would be
II treasured heritage for posterlty.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-09-26
Dutch Withdraw Ambassador

London.-An official wireless dis.
patch from Berlin says that the Bel
gian ambassador at The Hague having
been withdrawn, the Dutch ambassa-
dor at Brussels also has been with
drawn.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-09-26
Both Dead In Duel

Memphis, Tenn. = Deputy United
States Marshal o. w. Webster and
William Smiddy. restaurant proprietor,
are both dead following n pistol duel
here in the business section of the city.
Smiddy was formerly police detec-
tive.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-09-26
Bomb Thrown in Car.

Tiflis.-General Buratoff, the repre-
sentative In Georgia of General Dene-
kline. the anti-Bolshevik leader in south
Russia. was severely wounded. and the
Georgian general, Odesledize. injured
by the explosion of bomb thrown in
to General Buratoffs automobile.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-09-26
Baker Gives pershing Reception.

Waskington,-More than 1000 COM
missioned Officers, ranging all the
way from veterans whose Service rec.
ords date back to Indian uprisings to
the newest lieutenant. shook hands
with General Pershing at reception
in Secretary Bakers office. AS each
man passed he was Introduced, saluted
and received a hearty handshake.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-09-26
THOUSANDS WALK OUT IN GEN.
ERAL STRIKE IN STEEL
PLANTS.
GRIPS THE ENTIRE U. S.
GARY, INDIANA, WILL BE THE
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS
OF STRIKERS.
w.,,.rn New-paper Union Sew. servIce.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Chicago, Sept. 22.-Steam and oper-
ating engineers voted to walk out at
Gary. Ind. and at South Chicago. Thir-
ty-nine blast furnaces were affected.
One union labor leader declared the
steel workers had resources of $780,
100000 to draw on to finance them
selves through the strike. At Ham
mond, w p. LAWN, international rep
resentative of the electrical workers,
declared 800 electrical workers had
voted to strike with steel workers. 1t
is announced that Gary would be the
general headquarters of the strike
movement, with John Fitzpatrick,
chairman of the national committee, in
charge.
Chicago.-With men and employers
rushing eleventh hour preparations to
completion, the great steel strike fell
on the Chicago and Calumet districts
when hundreds of workers refused to
answer the steam blasts calling them
to early night shifts. Officially the
strike went into effect at midnight, but
after n day of haranguing and cheer
ing of large crowds gathered ut meet
ings in the various "steel cities" south,
east and north of Chicago, hundreds of
union men refused TO enter the plants.
The situation at Gary, the vortex of
the local strike whirlpool, was typical.
More than 5000 men answered the
union call at East Side park TO hear
the officials of the United States Steel
corporation condemned for their re-
fusal to treat with the workers. Lo-
cal superintendent, however, declared
that the plants would continue to op-
crate as long as the men came to
work. There will be no fires drawn
as long as there are faithful employees
to watch them. They derided as mere
exaggeration union claims that the
plants would be shut down. They es-
timated the union strength as between
10 and % per cent of the workers
total and promised protection for the
men who report for work In secret,
the management of the Illinois Steel
company, a subsidiary of the United
States Steel corporation, made ready
to protect their plants. City authori-
ties and Sheriff Lew Barnes, in whose
territory clashes are expected, If any
materialize, will throw hundreds of
deputies into Gary. Fifty police will
patrol the main street and prevent
crowds from accommodating. The strik-
ers drew considerable satisfaction
from the fact that no one reported to
join the Citizens league" which was
planned as q bulwark against disorder
in Gary.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-09-26
ITALY WAS WARNED
THE PREFEcT OF VENICE SAID
TO HAVE HELPED MAKE PLANS
BLOCKADE MAY FORCE SURREN-
DER OF REBELS UNDER
D'ANNUNZIO.
western Newspaper Union News Service.

western Newspaper Union News Service
London, Sept. 1S.-It is understood
here that the Italian government in
tends to institute blockade of Fiume
in an effort to starve out the insur-
gent forces who seized the town under
command of Gabrielle d'Annunzio.
Fiume has been isolated from the
world by the Italian government, which
is apparently taking steps to meet the
situation which has arisen through the
action of Capt. Gabrielle d'Annunzio IN
forcibly taking possession of the city
and forcing allied and Jugo-Slav forces
TO leave. The veil of the censorship
has been drawn, and since that time
little has been learned of events in
tie city.
Investigation of the incident has
shown, according to advices, that the
plan of the siege of Flume originated
in Venice, the prefect of which city
is said to have been involved.
Artillery forces in Venice, which
were preparing to join the d'Annunzio
forces in Fiume, are reported to have
been induced to return to their bar
| from the office.
The Jugo-Slav peace delegation in
Paris has issued statement indicat-
ing that Italian regular troops are
moving on the city. The Italian bat
tleship Dante Aligheri is said to have
been damaged by her crew and has
been unable to leave the port of
Fiume. French, American and British
detachments which were in the city
at the time of dAnnunziO's coup are
reported to have boarded ships and
departed.
Rome.-The Republican party has
passed the following resolution reIa-
tive to Capt Gabrielle dAnnunzio's
coup at Fiume:
THE temporary liberators of Fiume
We're carried away by noble impulse
rather than political calculation. They
thus deserve the sympathy of the ma
ton, although it is an Illusion to con-
slider the accomplished fact of the oc-
cupation of Fiume as final
Contrary TO an official statement
from Fiume saying that AN Ameri-
can contingent, together with the
English, embarked" there was no
American military contingent stationed
In Fiume or near by, according to
statements made by Col NJ. C. Buckley,
American military attache. and Brig.
Gen. Evan ii. Johnson, newly ar
rived attache of the embassy.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-09-26
COLORADO
STATE NEWS
,vestsrn Nswspaper rnIon Nenls seryIee.
COMING EVENTS

Crowley County Fair. Sugar City. Aug.
27-2s.
Grand Junction. Sept. 80 to Oct. 3.
Douglas County Fair. Castle Rock.
Oct IS.
Evening star., 1919-02-23

lar, precise. was forthwith 10 jour
ney to London. ! was not told who i
was to see: it was very secret busi~
ness. but ] must arrive at certain
time at your Charirg Cross. and
where the automobiles wait. ] was TO
make a sign, put my hat under my
arm and mop my head and face. and
an automobile would come and take
me where l should receive my in
structions. ! do not know where !
go to- it may be "A cellar; but no it Is
here. You cannot astonish me, l have
seen too many surprises
Were you told nothing more an
other man asked.
"No. no, and am not here TO be
questioned" was the excited answer
Il get my instructions and l say no
more 1t is done and / go. | am
Neapolitan. do not wait, l have nc, no
long patience. il is always now with
me; tomorrow do not care bout
tomorrow"
"if you talk less YOU will be able to
listen better" said the Jew at the
table. 81 have heard of YOU, ] even
know your name. No, l shall not
mention it. we do not mention names,
it is safer for us all. You are No. 13.
that is all that copcerns us. You are
a good man, but a little too self-opin-
donated inclined to be insubordinate
to your masters ] am one of those
masters. although you know nothing
of me. Now pay attention. Were you
followed to London?s
No"
How can you be sure of that?"
81 have told you. / do not travel
direct l am one sort of man today
quite another when you meet me
again. ] am not easy to follow"
you were warned of a fair-headed
young man." said the Jew. IAN in
conspicuous individual who talks
sport and appears to care for nothing
but idleness and pleasure. Did you
see him?'
NO" and the Neapolitan laughed
HE is clever, but he cannot beat me
am one in front of him all the time
He has tried me before, this Valcn-
tine West. Bah. He need not make
you afraid"
who is this West-a detective p"
asked one man, turning to the Jew.
Not exactly a detective, more the
secret agent Nobody knows much
about him beyond the fact that he
plays golf at scratch and belongs TO
Evening star., 1919-02-23
tyle looked Over HE Porapet cautiously and thought
iii Of the devastation the falling bombs would cause

might attract attention IL we went
too early, and later the streets will
be crowded and vehicular traffic inn
possible. ! think that is all, gentle
men. We met here to welcome our
friend there is nothing more to ar
range. We know our meeting place
for tomorrow. Tomorrow we alter
the balance of power In Europe
The men rose and the Neapolitan
watched them curiously, their every
look and action, as If he were afraid
of missing some sign which might
have meaning for him. They passed
quietly out OF the room and the house
He and the Jew were left alone,
what time do we start for THIS
house you speak of" the Neapolitan
asked.
AT midnight"
Then / must not delay. Do / come
for you here" He took up the suit
case.
You will be my guest until then.
There is no need for you to lose Your
self in London for so short a time"
The. tone was friendly, but the Nea-
politsn was not deceived. He was not
to be allowed to go. These men did
not trust him. For Il moment he
seemed inclined to break out IN Il
fury, but he only shrugged his shoul-
ders and remained calm.
Il have to prepare my little wea-
pons.' he said, tapping his case.
Nothing easier said the Jew
There are many rooms in this house
TO choose from. Shall we go and in
spect?' -
AT once, yes. 1t takes me time. but
! shah finish by midnight, IT must be
thorough, my work. ] make it so al
ways, so there shall be no mistake,
and l always keep one little toy in
reserve Then if those who employ
me try TO cheat mc--you understand
oh, 4 to-, tt,...
not?'
The Jew laughed but not easily.
We are friends not enemies" he
said!
why, then. all is good. ! am only
careful We are friends, so | believe,
or | should not be here, but we are
also strangers. You do not like me to
go away from you unti my work is
done, it is natural; l take precaution
that lam free to go when il is fin
ished, that is also natural"
Two or three of the rooms the Nea
politan did not like; one had TOO many
things in it, another could be over
looked from the windows Of a neigh
boring house. A small room on the
hrst floor at the back satisfied him at
last.
The electric light is well placed"
ne said. the curtains are thick, and
this table viii do | shah try not to
mark IL with my----Ah but | do not
tell of my materials. 1t is my secret
Yes, the door locks well. You will see
i am not disturbed. ! get absorbed.
and sudden knock might let
something fail 1t would be n pity for
iis and the many so beautiful things
In this house"
Again the Jew laughed.
DO not lock the door until I have
brought you some food. | will bring
u myseif. we do not want to let any
one know you are working here"
Quite right. The more caution tbe
better. do not eat much. but a littl.
wine, yes. that Will be good, Then I
lock myself In and eat and drink
while work. AT five minutes to IL
you come for me. IL is all arranred''
Everything" was the answer
Evening star., 1919-02-23

one or two good London clubs. If
Scotland Yard is at work you have to
do with n detective, but If the gov
ernment is trying TO unearth secret
Valentine West. That is why our
friend here was warned about him"
He does not exist in this business
said the Neapolitan. IF he knew
anything. or were any good. do you
think | should have been, allowed to
arrive here"
NO. don't" was the answer
Then to business ! have myself
10 think of. / take precaution; ]
never forget. Tonight | lose myself
an your London, and when am seen
again you VIII not know me"
The Jew was thoughtful for few
moments. then leaned forward over
the table and lowered his voice.
I'VE do not like the present ar
rangement of power balance in Eu-
rope he said. ''lt. is not good for
certain national ambitions, nor for
tinanCiH! interests. This country.
guided by certain Of her ministers, is
responsible for the present position.
Court and political influence have
made strong combination, not to be
destroyed by the removal of one or
two men. Tomorrow there is a. pro-
cession to the city. Royalty. our own
and foreign, will be in it, and all
or nearly all the ministers / have
in mind 1t is an opportunity not
to be missed"
He looked at the Neapolitan.
"Ah. My explosive
The Jew nodded.
''There is nothing like it," said the
Neapoiitan. his hand on his suit case
These are toys of n1ine, but | have
here what six times over would max g
II rubbish heap of fhis house. and of
us.-poof, We should not be any
more"
The statement WAS startling and his
audience moved little uneasily.
no, | do not show Tiny secret"
he went on, talking rs "A man with a
hobby will talk "You might find out
all about it, then who would send for
me? No one. You would do this
business yourselves, ard IL have no
more excitement, no more pay. |
should starve and that is not at all as
it should be"
These men smiled at his conclusion.
They were cOnspiratorS, ready to plot
deviltrY, but not prepared to take too
active q part in it. They paid some
one else to do that, and took every
precaution that no one should be-
tray them.
no. I show nobody" the Ncapolitan
went on. "and / do not let any one
touch my SO innocent looking bag
gage, nor do | leave it anywhere.
You said Leave 1t in The hall; it will
be quite safe. ] bring it with me, it
is much safer Besides, it is better, l
think for me Some day trap may
be set for me If you were TO show
suddenly YOU were my enemies !
touch this in just one way. Dio! it
would be terrible"
Fear peeped out from one or two
faces. but the Jew at the writing
table smiled.
I'VE arc all friends here" he said.
Tomorrow you shall act against our
enemies There is house In the
Strand which has a roof excellent for
your purpose, well screened and with
ADEQUATE means Of escape. We shall
go there tonight. you and J. In the
morning it might he difficult. We
Evening star., 1919-02-23
The Rope
Ladder

ME streets were crowded, To-
morrow the city would be en-
tertaining and honOring a for
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1919-08-22
FORTY BILLION POUNDS THE
WARS COST, SAYS PREMIER

London. Aug. la.--The war cost
4O,OOO.OoOnW pounds. Premier Lloyd
George declared in his speech in the
house of commons yesterday on the
financial and industrial situation. Most
Of this sum MAS spent for purposes Of
destruction.
He asserted that the change from
war to peace conditions would take
just as long as the change from peace
IL war. The first outstanding fact of
the present situation WAS the alarming
adverse trade balance. he said
The import restrictions which will
terminate Sept. |. he continued. had
given British manufacturers AN op-
porrunity of making Il deal in goods
which otherwise would hav,. been hul-
ried here from foreign countries.
The national debt. he declared. had
grown from Oil 100000 pounds 10
SoO.OoU,WO pounds
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1919-08-22
IS MEN ARE KILLED
IN NINE EXPLOSION

Trinidad. Col. Aug la-Eehreen
men are believed 10 be dead buried
under the debris from an explosion
at II O'Clock yesterday morning in
the DakNitN mine Of the takaal.
Coal company. near lie Neta. Col A.
o'clock last night five rescue crews had
recovered bur four bodies.
Fumes from the gas explosion to-
night filled the mine and several res
cuar> We're overcome and We're re-
Sived with difficulty. Owing to the
wrecked condition of the mine and
gas fumes ii WAS considered touh,
ful weather the full death list cou!d
be learned soon.
approximately ~ men We're in the
mine when the explosion occurred. in
GLIDING Fire Boss William chri>topher.
Ten men escaped from the mine
through the main Stope after the eX-
ploSion and 10 Others made their WAY
to the surface through an adjoining
mine.