This, for 10 days, was all the world knew concerning the workings of the German espionage system, connected an insignificant robbery in the Austrian capital with the Cardinal's disappearance and the whole sale affairs of German agents. Safe-Crackers "Escape." Another event which caused little interest at the time of its occurrence, yet which had a direct bearing on the successful breaking up of the Teutonic spy-nest, was the reported escape, early in January, of two of Italy's most notorious safe-crackers, who "Continued on Page 31" A CLOSE SHAVE NEW YORK—A submarine unsuccessfully attempted to sink the White Star liner, Baltic. The torpedo missed by 10 feet, according to the reports of travelers arriving here. BIG LINER GOES DOWN Ninety Lives Lost When Submarine Torpedo Strikes the British Abosso off Fastnet NEW YORK—Forty-six passengers and 44 members of the crew were lost April 24 when the British liner Abosso, was submarined without warning off Fastnet. The Abosso was unable to stop the engines after the torpedo struck. The hull smashed three lifeboats crushing and drowning those on board according to the stories told here. The Abosso was steaming 300 miles south of Fastnet on the night of April 24. At 9 o'clock the lookout saw lights ahead. Immediately after this the torpedo struck. The submarine was not sighted. The Abosso was armed and fitted up with wireless equipment. The admiralty patrol rescued the survivors and landed them at Liverpool. AUXILIARY N  ACTIVE OFFICIALS
PUBLIC SPIRITED WOMEN OF
MOSCOW GET READY TO
DO THINGS
The Woman's Auxiliary of the
Chamber of Commerce met Monday
afternoon at the city hall pursuant
to the call of the president.
The meeting was an enthusiastic
one and great unanimity of feeling
prevailed. 