Reject Lord Gray's Offer
BERLIN, Jan. 15.— (By wireless via Bayville.)—Germany has rejected the suggestion of Lord Gray that the Bar along case be submitted to an investigating court of American naval officers.
Many Perish on Steamer
LONDON, Jan. 15. — Twenty-five members of the crew of the Spanish steamer Bayou perished when the vessel was destroyed by a mine. One was saved. Several persons were drowned when the British steamers Argus and Larchwood collided in the British channel. The Argus landed the Larchwood survivors.
England's Clever Move
LONDON, Jan. 15.—England executed a clever stroke, officials declared today, in publishing the seized documents of Fritz Von Papen, the late German embassy attache at Washington, which is believed to show the source of payments for anti-ally activities in America.
A Blow at America
The authorities believed that this will check the American agitation of protests against the British blockade. Responsible officials stated that England will not abandon the blockade.
It is said despite American protests, that this has developed into a legal war blockade although originally the measure was a reprisal against submarine attacks.
Fatal Submarine Accident
By the United Press Associations.
NEW YORK, Jan. 15.—One person killed, three fatally injured and was seriously injured in an explosion aboard the submarine E-2 at the Brooklyn navy yard.
COLDER WEATHER COMING
By the United Press Associations.
CHICAGO, Jan. 15.—Colder weather than any yet  experienced is destined to strike the middle west tomorrow, the forecaster said today. Light are predicted throughout the territory. 