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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-12-10
SAYS SHIPPING BILL
IS VERY IMPORTANT.

II Should Be Passed to Profit by Open
ed Gates of Trade.
Hence the pending shipping bill, dis
cussed at the last session, but as yet
passed by neither house In my judg-
ment such legislation is imperatively
needed and cannot wisely be postpon-
ed The government must open these
gates Of trade. and open them wide,
open them before it is altogether profit
able to open them or altogether rea-
sonable to ask private capital to open
them at venture 1t is not question
Of the government monopolizing the
field. It should take action to make
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-12-10

ton for trouble. This is assuredly the
opportunity for which a people and d
government like ours were raised up.
the opportunity not only to speak. but
actually to embody and exemplify the
counsels Of peace and amity and the
tce and fair and generous dealing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05

London, Dec. 4.-(10.20 P. M.)-The
Press Association announced tonight
that it had been officially informed,
with reference to an interview pur-
porting to have been had by Irwin S.
Cobb with Lord Kitchener, which was
printed in the United States and Ca
bled to London and published here
today. That the language is not that
of Lord Kitchener, and that hisslord-
ships official representative expresses
surprise that it should have been re-
garded possible that Lord Kitchener
used such expressions"
The official Press Bureau tonight is
sued the following statement on the
subject.
with reference to a so-called in
terview with Mr.. Cobb
Although Lord Kitchener saw Mr..
Cobb a few, minutes Oct. 81, nothing
in the nature Of special interview
was granted, and the remarks attrib-
uted to the secretary Of state for war
are imaginary"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05

London, Dec 4.-S.45 P. M.-Herbert
Clark Hoover, chairman Of the Ameri-
can Commission for relief in Belgium,
returned to London today after
weeks trip of inspection in Belgium.
Mr.. Hoover reported that the distribu-
ton of food stuffs sent in care OF the
American commission, is well under
way. but stated that the condition or
famine which threatened the popula-
ton of Belgium is still desperate, but
on account OF the attitude of the bel
ligerents the Belgians must still ap-
peal to the people of the United States
for relief.
Position of Beieians
1T is difficult to state the position
of the civil population of Belgium
without appearing hysterical, SAID
Mr.. Hoover in his statement. L do
not know that history presents any
parallel of population Of 100000
people surrounded by ring OF steel
and utterly unable by any conceivable
effort of their own to save themselves.
From the nature of things, II is
impossible for the commission even TO
POSSESS even an opinion on the rights
and wrongs which have created this
situation. The Germans state hatiy
that the people of Belgium are nor
mally dependent upon the importa-
ton of foodstuffs for five-sixths OF
their subsistence, that the Germans
have not the slightest objection TO the
Belgians or any one else lmportihs
foodstuffs into Belgium, that 1t Is not
the Germans who have blocked the
oversee supply and that there Is no
obligation upon them to feed the civil
population which could. through the
normal course of trade, obtain suo-
sistence. The allies, on the other manu.
contend that free port for the impor-
tation of foodstuffs into Belgium
would practically amount to an entry
port for food supplies for the Ger
mans. 1t is enough for us that there
are 7,ooo. 600 people ground between two
gigantic mill stones.
No Obstruction
I'VE are meeting with no obstruction
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
ExtortiOn Charged

Miss Cope is under the surveillance
of federal officers in Chicago and 1t is
reported that the. grand jury will con-
slider charges of extortion, said to
have been made against her.
Col. Alexander is member of the
firm of Alexander Bros. at Providence
and a director of the Canadian Steel
Co, according to statement issued
by District Attorney Clyne. Col. AL
exander met Miss Jessie E. Cope at a
social gathering in Los Angeles two
years ago." the statement said. He
explained after their first meeting that
he would procure divorce and mar
ry her. Then he proceeded to make
violent love to Miss Cope.
The evidence Of the girl shows she re-
lied on his promise to marry her. At his
suggestion Miss Cope met him in Chica-
go Feb r. 1873 Later they went to New
Orleans and from there to California.
During the time they were travelling to-
gether Col Alexander gave her many
costly presents and much money.
The colonel built for her bungalow
in the Berkshire Hills. On New Years
day, 1913. Col. Alexander sent her poem
of greeting.
another poem, MI liyHe
which Col. Alexander wrote to Miss
tsope he called the Modern Alexander
Alexander of the olden days
Was said TO sadly weep
Because there were no other worlds
ITO conquer and to keep.
But In these latter. better days,
of trusts and politics.
Another Alexander came
who knew the modern tricks"
In letter of Dec. Is, 1912. Col. Alexan-
der referred TO Miss Cope as his Great.
big girl of the Golden West according
TO the district attorneys statement.
Col. Alexander is 81 years old
An Indictment against Col, Alexander
was said by Charles F. Clyne, United
States district attorney, TO have been vot-
ed here Cline said 1t would be returned
Monday. 1t also was stated that the
grand jury would consider charges of ex-
tortion against Miss Cope.
Miss Cope decided about five months
ago to proceed against Col. Alexander.
according to federal officials She came
to Chicago and told her story to Hilton
G. Clabaugh. superintendent of the local
bureau of investigation OF the depart
nient of justice. A grand jury investiga-
ton followed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
AN ANSWER
TO DANIELS
BY GARDNER

st. Louis, Dec. Augustus P,
Gardner, congressman from Massa-
chusetts, in an address before the
Contemporary Club here tonight re-
piled to the statement of Secretary Of
the Navy Daniels. regarding recent
assertions of Mr.. Gardner as to the
inadequacy of the American naval and
military preparedness.
contradiction" he said, that the big
guns on the latest Dreadnought OF
Great Britain and Germany are of
such long range that the ships can
stand mile and half outside the
range of the guns of the Notifications
of New York and demolish those
forts.
Secretary Daniels said Mr.. Gard
ner, has given out a special report
from Admiral Straus to. prove mis-
leading my declaration that of long
range torpedoes there are only 5S in
the navy / do not remember ever
making that statement because my
impression is that there are not even
so many as So long range torpedoes
on hand.
II reiterate the statement that I have
made heretofore. that there are 511 tor
pedo tubes on the ships of the navy and
there are 500 long range torpedoes built,
building or appropriated for.
IF this statement is incorrect it is not
my fault, for l obtained the information
from Admiral Straus himself. There is
There is not single figure given in my
speech of October 16 or in my press
statement of Oct 25 that was not verified
by consultation with high officials of the
navy and army, or else taken direct from
the official publications.
Many of my figures were prepared for
me in Secretary Daniels own Depart
ment.
II observe that Admiral Straus is quot
ed as instancing the torpedoing of three
British cruisers at 500 yards range to
show that long range torpedoes are nei-
Their required nor desired for subma-
rines. l cannot give any opinion on Adj
miral Straus' views. but his argument
will not stand inspection.
Many a Spaniard at Ell Caney was
killed with an old-fashioned Spring
field, but that did not justify the
United States in arming our troops
with a short range rifle"
Mr.. Gardner said congressional in
quiry into the national defence would
reveal many absurdities, notably that
there is no coordination in the prep
aration Of military and naval appro-
priations.
"One committee looks after the army
and another after the navy. The forth
fication committees provide for the
guns for the regular army, the army
committee provides the guns for. the
militia. Can anything be more alb
surd?"
Mr.. Gardner has an appointment to
discuss the matter of a congressional
inquiry with President Wilson. This
conference will take place next Mon
day morning at IL o'clock. BY request
Of the President, MIR. Gardner will
see him alone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05

Paris. Dec 4.--(4.20 p. M).-William
Graves Sharp, the new American ambas-
sador, presented his credentials today to
President Poincare. The ceremony was
attended by the usual formadties. A de-
tachment of mounted Republican Guards
escorted the state carriage in which the
ambassador rode from his hotel to the
residence of the President and back
again.
In conveying to the government and the
people of France in the most cordial
terms the best wishes of the Presiden.
of the United States, Ambassador Sharp
alluded to the war.
During my sojourn. among the French
people" he said, 81 have come to have
an added regard for their exempliflcation
of brave and patriotic citizenship. In ex-
pressing the earnest hope that out Of the
trials of the present hour may come the
blessings of lasting and beneficent peace
/ but voice the prayers Of my country
men,"
In his reply President Poincare allud-
ed to historic friendship existing between
the United States and France and said
that excellent RELATIONS had been estab-
lished by Mr.. Sharps predecessors. Am
hassadors Bacon and Herrick. whom he
had known personally
IT know Also" he added, that you
come to represent faithfully the President
of the United States and your nation.
can assure you that for Its part France
has throughout most lively admiration
for the magnificent American civilization
and for Mr.. Wilson's eminent qualities.
IT thank you for your wishes for the
establishment OF a long and happy
peace II it had depended only upon the
French government, peace would never
have been troubled. To a brutal attack
we have replied with that patriotism and
bravery to which you are so kind as to
pay homage.
I'VE are determined tosfulfl to the end
the duty. that is imposed on us. In order
that it may be long and happy, that it
may not be illsory and treacherous, peace
must W guaranteed by reparation in en-
tirety Yor violated rights and it must be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
Testimony Completed

The presentation Of testimony was
completed and r. Wade Halliday be-
gan the closing argument for the de-
Tense before the noon recess was talk
en-.
DR.. w. E. Sincock Of Caribou, one of
the concluding witnesses for the de-
Tense, testified to his belief that any
one of the three bullets found in the
girls head would have caused death,
but admitted that she must have fall
en- after the first shot.
Several witnesses We're called in
rebuttal by the State to prove that
only three shots were fired and dis
prove the contention of the defence
that the unknown circus admirer OF
the girl fired the first shot.
Mrs. Hutchins of Fort Fairfield. who
was visiting at a house in the vicin-
ity of the shooting, testified that she
heard three shots. Inez Brown, who
lived in the same house, said she dis
tinctly heard three shots. Inez Smith,
who lives near where the body was
found, heard a scream which she
thought was from woman, about
945 o'clock on the night of June %
and little later she heard three
shots. She was positive there were not
four.
Sheriff Elmer G. Bryson testified
that the defendant; in his presence,
said only three shots were fired.
At this point. the arguments were
begun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
CObb'S Statement

New York, Dec. 4.-Irvin s. Cobb made
this statement tonight regarding his in
terview with Lord Kitchener:
by arrangement of a third person of
prominence in England, l did see Lord
Kitchener on Oct 81 for about 20 min
utes 1 used no pencil and paper during
the conversation, following the custom of
interviewers. l afterward reproduced
the conversation with Lord Kitchener as
exactly as l could I did not deliberate
ly or wilfully misrepresent him and I am
positive that l caught his meaning and
as nearly as possible the text of what he
said. and I am sure that 1 quoted him
correctly. l have had some experience
as an interviewer and / have a fairly
good memory"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
ARREST OF COL.
ALEXANDER AT
PROVIDENCE

Providence, r. l., Dec. 4-Col
Charles Alexander a millionaire and
one Of the city's most prominent cit
liens. was arrested here today by
United States Marshal John j. Rich
ards on a warrant from Chicago
charging violation of the Mann white
slave act. Col. Alexander was ar
raigned before United States Commits
sioner Archibald Matteson. Acting on
the advice of his attorney he waived
the reading of the complaint and
waived examination.
Bail Furnished
Bail which was fixed at $500 was
furnished by Robert G. Foster and the
case was continued for a hearing in
the United States court, northern dis
trict of Illinois, on the first Tuesday
in January.
eminent, it is charged that Charles
Alexander unlawfully and knowingly
transported or caused to be transport
ed or aided in obtaining transporta-
ton for one Jessie E. Cope from Los
Angeles in the state of California to
Chicago In the state Of Illinois for
immoral purposes, or did unlawfully
and knowingly persuade. induce, en-
tice or ooerce or did aid or assist in
persuading, inducing, enticing or CO.
ercing. one Jessie e. Cope to go from
Los Angeles to Chicago on the 25tn
day Of February, 1913.
AIIege BlackmaiI
Henry w. Hayes, attorney for Col
CONTINUED on Page 9-coIumn 81
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R. |. MILLIONAIRE
ARRESTED UNDER
WHITESLAYELAW
Col. Charles Alexander Charged with Trans
porting Girl From Los Angeles

Chicago, Dec. 4.-Colonel Charles AL
exander, Providence millionaire, will
be charged with violation of the Mann
act, in an indictment voted to be re-
turned Monday. He has been arrested
in Providence, according to an an
nouncement here by Charles F. Clyne,
district attorney. He is charged with
transporting Miss Jessie Cope Of Los
Angeles, Cal, from Los Angeles to
Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
Confusion of Battle

The fact is that the fighting in this
region has developed into such jun
BILE that it is almost impossible to fol-
low it. The most important factor
from the allies point of view is that
the German advance on Warsaw
seemingly has not succeeded in its OBJ
ject, nor has it had the effect of di-
verting the Russians from their for
ward movement through the Carpa-
thians and on to the plains of Hun
gary or against the fortress of Cra-
COW. around which they are drawing u
closer ring of men and artillery.
Cracow Possibilities
With the case before them of
Przemysl, which has held out so long
against the Russian attacks, military
men do not look for the early fall of
Continued on Page 9-CoIumn y
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Unofficial Report from Petrograd
Denied by German Statement
Struggle Has Become Chaos
MAY BUILD
SUBMARINES
IN CANADA

Montreal, Dec. 4.-Charles M.
Schwab, president of the Bethlehem
Steel Corporation, who recently re-
turned to New York from London,
where he conferred with representa-
tives of the British government, came
here on a secret visit yesterday. This
became known today and caused a
rumor among steel men that M.
Schwab had in contemplation tho con-
struction in Canada of submarines for
Great Britain.
Rumor also had It that the Unitod
States government had refused to per-
nit submarines destined for use by
any of the belligerent nations Of Eu-
rope to be constructed within the
United States and that as a result the
steel necessary for the vessels would
be shipped to Canada by the Bethle-
hem Steel Co.
Whom Mr.. Schwab conferred with
while he was in this city could not be
ascertained It was believed he would
return to New York Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
JURY CHARGE TODAY in THE
BOUuER CASE TRIAL
FOR SULLIVAN MURDER NEXT

Houlton, Me, Dec. 4.-Arguments
today in the trial Of Alden Boulier,
charged with the murder of his sweet
heart, Emma Jensen. The charge to
the jury will be delivered by Judge
Haley tomorrow morning after which
the court will devote its attention to
the trial of DR.. L. E. Dudley, indicted
for murder on account of the death of
Mildred Sullivan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
IMPOSSIBLE TO
FORESEE RESULT
Military Men Expect
CracOw to Be Envel-
0ped Rather T h a n
Captured, and Silesia
Taken from South.
east

London, Dec. 4, 1890 p M.-There is
still lacking reliable news Of the pro-
gress of the battle in Poland, which
continues to monopolize interest. An
unofficial dispatch from Petrograd
says the battle of Lodz has ended in
success to the Russians, but this state
ment is opposed to that of the Berlin
official report which says the German
offensive in Poland Is taking its nor
NAL course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
CHAIRMAN HOOVER
TALKS OF BELGIUM
Seventy Per Cent. of People Idle and Dependent
Country Walled Up by War Lines

from the military authorities Of Bel
GUM in the prosecution of our work.
Not one loaf of bread or one spoonful
Of salt that we have introduced has
been taken by the military. The most
stringent orders have been given that
we shall have no interference, and our
members met with respect and assist
ance in all quarters.
There are considerable quantities
of vegetables available in certain dis
tricts. In some localities there is still
a supply of cereals for two or three
weeks, but in certain other localities
there has been no bread available for
over a fortnight. Every soul will be
Continued on Page Column ~
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Conditions and General Forecast

Washington, Dec 4.-The south storm
was central Friday night over Georgia
and moving ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 1t has
been attended by eastern gales off the
Middle Atlantic coast. Temperatures are
generally lever in the Middle Atlantic
and New England states. The weather
will be unsettled with probably rain Sat
urday and Sunday in the Middle Attain
tic states. Temperatures will change lit
tie during the next As hours. Storm
warnings are displayed on the Atlantic
coast from Cape Cod to Cape Henry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05

nR. SIMON FLEXNER,
Director of the Ldbora-
tories of TIL e Rockefeller
Institute for Medical Re-
search, Who Went to Chi
CdgO to Obtain Material
to Study Foot-dnd-Moufh
Disease
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NEW YORK TOWNS
UNDER QUARANTINE

Ithaca, N. Y, Dec. 4.-The towns Of
Groton, Dryden and Lansing in
Tompkins county, have been placed
under quarantine by officials of the
state and federal departments of ag-
riculture, following an outbreak of
the hoof and mouth disease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
new AMERICAN AMBASSADOR TO
FRANCE PRESENTS CREDENTIALS

protected against future attacks
The President concluded his remarks by
sending his wishes for the prosperity
and greatness of the United States as
we'll as for the personal happiness of your
illustrious President"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
NEWS BUREAU TAKES
EXCEPTIONS TO INTERVIEW

The interview referred to above was
printed by an American weekly maya
zine and was widely copied by news
papers throughout the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
COLORADO FOR
PROHIBITION BY
VOTE OF 1852

Denver, Col. Dec. 4.-State-wide prohi-
bition carried In Colorado by a majority
OF 11.572, according to the official can
vass compiled today. The vote for the
measure was 1859; against 1907.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
CLOUDY

Washington, Dec. 4.-Forecast for New
England and eastern New York: Cloudy
and Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
Boston Forecast

Boston Forecast
Boston, Dec. 4.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Generally CLOUDY and I'M
settled Saturday and Sunday; little
change in temperature; moderate to
strong northeast to east winds.
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JOIN THE RANKS
+ OF thousands of users of
RATCHET SPICES

by sending postal card for free sample,
as per our ad.
1.-THE TWiTCHELL-c HAMPLIN CO.,
w. PORTLAND, MAINE.
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INDICTMENTS
IN REVEALING
OF A.P. NEWS

New York, Dec 4.-Indictments were
returned today by the grand jury against
H l.. Under, James Rice and William M.
Patten for wrongfully obtaining posses
sion of and wrongfully revealing the con-
tents of telegraph messages sent out by
The Associated Press. Such acts con-
stitute violations off section $50 of the
penal laws of New York.
Linder telegraph operator employed
by the Postal Telegraph Co. and station
ed in the Office of the New York Globe,
was released under bail of $1,000 Rice,
who is telegraph manager of the New
York News Bureau, was released until
bail of 5000. Patten, who conducted a
sporting news service known as tho ''Tri-
Daily Sporting Bulletin was locked up
in default of 5000 bail.
To Plead Monday
Judge Mulqueen in the court of gener-
al sessions fixed Monday as the time for
the men to plead to the charges. Their
cases probably will come before Judge
Malone as Judge Mulqueen will move to
another division next week.
Linder, who says he was employed by
Rice and Patten to steal news through
an arrangement perfected by lacking
in" on the Associated Press wires in the
Globe office. had been at liberty on 5000
bail since last Tuesday. He was wit
ness before the grand jury today. While
his testimony was not made public, 1t is
believed he repeated former confess
sion that he was receiving pay from PaS-
Continued on Page e-column 81
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Factory output for nine months of 1914
q, 097. 600. Increase of 100000 over same
period OF 1913 Largest selling brand of
l0c. Cigars in the world. Quality counts.
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AN OUTBREAK
OF MOUTHAND
HOOP DISEASE.
IN BAY STATE
On Rehoboth Farm and
at Granby-N. Y.
Quarantine

Boston, Dec. d. One of the worst
outbreaks since the hoof and mouth
disease became epidemic in Massa-
chusetts. was reported to the state
board of agriculture today from Re-
hoboth, on the farm of j. H. Barney
who owns "a cattle, 1900 hogs and an
indefinite number of poultry 1t has
not been determined whether all the
animals will have to be killed. If the
slaughter is necessary it will be the
largest since the outbreak of the dis
ease in this state.
Outbreak at CRANKY
An outbreak among herd of SO
cows on the farm of Walter Benson
at CRANKY was announced at the Of
flee of animal industry today. Com
missioner walker issued the following
statement:
1.-The disease we have every reason
to believe is substantially under con-
troll. We are much disturbed, however
by the alarming number of new cases
discovered all over the state in the
past few days. These outbreaks are
entirely unnecessary and are due to
the abnormal curiosity of the general
public. The danger of infection is
grossly underestimated. The people
do not realize the serious danger of
carrying the disease and persist in be-
sieging this Office with requests for
permits to view infected cattle. The
disease will not be exterminated until
this curiosity ahates.'