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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
GERMAN GOVERNMENT DISAVONS
ACTS OF INDIVIDUALS SEEKING
TOPROM0TE THE GERMAN CAUSE

New York. Dec. is.-The New York
Times has received the following author
lied statement by wireless from Berlin:
THE German government naturally has
never knowingly accepted the support OF
any person. group Of persons. society or
organization seeking to promote the
cause Of Germany in the United States
by illegal acts, but counsels of violence,
by contravention of law. or by any
means whatever that could offend the
American people in the pride of their
own authority.
If 1t should be alleged that improper
acts have been committed by representa-
tives Of the German government they
could be easily dealt with. To any COM
plants upon proof as may be submitted
by the American government. suitable
response will be duly made.
Effect Of Message
LAS Is well known, the means of COM
munication between Germany and the
United States are very unsatisfactory. It
is practically impossible for the German
government to keep itself in touch with
American sentiment: it has often to de-
pend upon the foreign press for informa-
ton concerning American affairs.
The message of President Wilson to
Congress. in which the activities of Ger
man sympathizers in the United States
were discussed. will serve as an illus-
tration. There was received in Germany
brief summary of those passages which
referred to plots and conspiracies against
peace and order in the United States, and
the effect produced thereby upon senti-
ment in Germany was probably mere
painful than the American government
knew.
"A different impression might have
been produced by the full text of the
message, but unfortunately that would
not be available in Germany until the
American newspapers arrived by mail.
a fortnight or three weeks later. except
as 1t might be taken with doubts and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
E. T. McGLAUFLIN
n D w PRESIDENT
OF THE FAIR Assn

Pressure Isle. Ne. Dec 1a.-If ex-
perience counts Ernest T. McGlaufiin.
who has recently been elected presi-
dent Of the Maine Association OF Ag-
ricultural Fairs. is we'll equipped for
the position
For more than quarter of CEN
u!ry Mr. McGlautiin has been identi-
ned with fairs He was assistant sec
rotary Of the Northern Maine Fair
from 1890 to 1895 and since that time
its secretary. The Northern Maine fair
IS one OF the best in Maine The asso-
citation has a plant of 30 acres near
Pressure Isle, which with its buildings
is worth nearly $4,000.
Mr.. McGlaufiin was born at Char
lotte. Me, July :. 1868, and has lived
mere for ~ years. He is prominent
in the Grange and Tor l6 years was
secretar- of the County Pomona
Grange. Mr.. McGlauhir is also secre-
tary o. the Aroostook County Patrons
Mutual Fire Insurance 20. and the
Northern Maine Patrons and the
Aroostook Fire Insurance Cos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
CALAIS MAN GOES TO BOSTON TO
FIND WHETHER ANOTHER MAN CAN
CHEAT him FROM ELECTR0CUTiON

Boston. Dec l9.--Quiett. announcing
that he was ready to fight for an oppcr-
tuiitv to die in the electric chalr. ana
that he intended TO shoot man whom
he suspected CT trying TO steal MS
chance" 70 he electrocutea. man who
gave his name as Ellory Roy, and who
said that his home is III Camden Me,
created 4 sensation at the state house
Saturday morning.
Roy appeared at the state house shortly
after 3d. Strolling up to Officers John
Noonan and James Hahn Of the sergeant
alarms department. he asked 70 see the
head man.
Gene to See About It
He was asked what he wanted. and 70
the establishment of the officers quietly
replied, Il want TO see about my cleo
trocutioE"
Your what" gasped Hahn as Noonan
began to eye the visitor suspiciously.
well, l want to be electrocuted and
want to see about it, replied Roy as
nonchalantly as if he was asking the
way to the Senate gallery.
Both officers smiled. They thought for
the moment that he was putting over
new one in the joke line.
They continued to question him. how
ever. and soon found that he was dead
in earnest, and that under their cross.
questioning he began to talk bit inco-
herently.
He said he had arrived in Boston
Yesterday morning from Calais. Me,
where he was employed on a boat BY
the Eastern Dredging Co.
Going to Shoot the "sub"
His father. he said, was to be cleo
trocuted. He was determined. how
ever, 10 take his fathers place. A man
who worked on the same boat had
signed paper to take his fathers
place he said, but he planned to shoot
that man if necessary. in order that
he lnight go to the elective chair him
self
He journey to the State House yes
terday morning. he said. to find out
what right his shipmate had to try to
take his fathers place in the electric>
{ hair. He just wanted to find out the
rights in the matter before
he returned to Calais to shoot him.
Roy, who was we'll dressed, was de-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
The DERBY RECRUITS CALLED
TO C0LORS BY PROCLAMATION
FOR SERVICE BY JANUARY 20

they will he subjected to CONSUMPTION,
as foreshadowed By Premier .AcQuith,
before any calls are made for married
man who volunteered under the Derby
plan.
1t is inferred the government intends
to consider the first elias. consisting Of
ls-year-o boys, as corresponding 20
the class of 1917 in continental! coun-
tries. and will deter Indefinitely putting
them in training.
The classes called ut ~" ~roure ?,
3. and ) of tie rs .. recruits. TIE
announcement, placarded by The war Of
Ace states that their services Will be-
gin Jan. 20.
These aeupsl slss :ofh 20 sedssf TN
married men from 1a- TO % years Of age,
All figures 50 far are eueaawcrls, |
don't know the results myself, said
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20

London. Dec. 19.-Four classes of
recruits who enlisted under the Earl
of Derby's plan were called out Satur-
day by royal proclamation.
All recruits on the Derby rolls who
did not enlist for immediate service
were placed on the army reserve rolls.
and therefore the first call for service
of four classes is made by the same
formality as in the case Of the old
army reservists who heretofore have
been called to the colors.
The appearance Of placards topped
with the royal a!ms created a stir in
the streets. The public infers that the
Derby enlistment plan has been a sue
cess, and that conscript:on at least is
postponed. IF it should appear that
any large percentage o. unmarried eli
gibles failed to enlist It is expected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
DIE D.
WALDO.

" ALDO.
Montville-Dec. Il, Harry Foster ~
IS years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20

reservations from the English press.
In the meantime confidential COM
munication between the German gov
eminent and its diplomatic representa-
tives in the United States by cable
or wireless is impossible for reasons
which the American government knows.
Messages by cable must pass through
the English censorship, and messages
in secret code by wireless are forbid
den. Therefore. misunderstanding are
bound to arise, while explanations are
often SO circumscribed or belated as
to be not wholly effective.
apparently the enemies of Germany
have succeeded in creating the impress
sion that the German government is in
some way morally, or otherwise. re-
sponsible for what Mr.. Wilson has
characterized as anti-American activi-
ties. comprehending attacks upon prop
erty and violations Of the rules which
the American government has seen fit
to impose upon the course of neutral
trade.
Warning to Hyphens
This the German government abso-
lutely denies 1t cannot specifically re
pudiate acts committed by individuals
over whom it has no control and Of
whose movements and intentions il is
neither officially or unofhcially Informed.
ut can only say. and does most en-
phatically declare to Germans abroad.
to German American citizens of the
United States. to the American people.
all alike. that whoever is guilty of con-
duct tending to associate the German
cause with lawlessness OF thought, sug
gestion. or deed against life. property
and order in the United States is IN
fact an enemy of that very cause and
a source Of embarrassment to the Ger
man government, Notwithstanding any
thing he or they may believe to the
contrary"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20

taiEeG b. The officers until the Office
Il the State police opened. an hour
and hail later. Then they turned
him over TO State Detective Heating.
The latter sent Hord to the icy street
police station from which an amhul-
ance was summoned ana Roy was
taken to the Psychopath:c hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
An Old Fashioned
Home Remedy

Many n.en and more women are
often ailing and poorly. without being
really sick. They feel mean ard out
Of sorts, restless and nervous. with
little appetite. veal, stomach, and
maybe suffer from frequent scl,
headaches and bilious attacks. In
other words. they are all rundown"
and need something that will build
them Up: A good remedy for this
purpose IS AZ. F" Atwood's Medicine.
While not 4 curc-ali. i, acts as gen.
cral tonic and conditioner, toning the
stomach. improving the appetite, puri-
flying the blood and stimulating the
liver. So thorough that it will bene-
fit the biggest man, and so safe that
it may DC taken by the weakest
woman or f-alcst child The family
standby Tor over sixty years
Bay Sc bottle az your nearest store,
write to-day for free sample.
H. F." Medicine CO., Portland, Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20

TIE Earl oc Derby this afternoon in n
s-eeca at Bolton on his recruiting
schenie. He assured the country that
the pledge to call single men compul-
sorily before calling the married men.
should the results show that he form
er. except inneg ligihle numbers. failed
70 volunteer, would be scrupulously OBJ
served He added perhaps significant
~ that ne hoped such a call would not
be required.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20

The man was not apparently su4s
fEg froIa the effects Of liquor. He ii
MOI give the state or city officers !,
slightest trouble. The only weap1
found on him Wes a sailors shea.
knife. He mad SIS in bills in pocs,
book. He stated that he was Of Po-.
sues"-F'rench extraction, and thai
was born in Arichat. y. :.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20

The Guinine That Does Net kf.sc. Ha
Because Of its tonic and laxative e.:
Laxative Bro,no Qrini~e can be takes
anyone without causing nervousness {
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20

ENTER PICTURE PUZZLE
PASTIME AND WIN ONE
OF THE BIG CASH PRIZES
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10
Another Hopeful Sign.

1t has become the fashion to describe the stock
exchange wicked institution just as it is fash
ionable to denounce any corporation which earns
money criminal Nowadays poverty and failure
the only virtues in the eyes of the demagogue,
though he thrives and wakes fat himself as
he breaches his doctrine of death to invested
capital. Yet, in spite of the contumely heaped
upon the country's great financial markets, they
remain the business barometers to which the
people look for reliable information as to the
state of the nation industriay and commercially.
Yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange a
million shares of securities changed hands, sure
indication of returning confidence in the stability
of American institutions and American industries
The account of yesterdays proceedings in Wall
Street reads like old-fashioried tale of pros
perity such the country has come to regard as
a legend, rather than a reality that might come
to 1t again; but those persons who see no evil
in the disposition of men of means to invest their
capital in money making American enterprises
will regard yesterdays activity in the financial
markets as hopeful sign.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10

One Of the most interesting bits of news in the
account of the Willard Johnson fight was the
assertion that after the tenth round both the con-
testants got their second wind" That is to say
that after period of tired, heavy muscular action
with labored breathing and evidently slow eircuia.
ton both the men found themselves in spite of the
strain, easier in every way. They had both mani
testify tapped a new layer of energy.
The late Prof. William James used to declare
that this phenomenon of the second wind"-that
is, notable case of effort after period of in
creasing difficulty in which it seems the person
must give up-occurs in every form of work, mem
tai as well as physical He added that the trouble
with our time was that so many people were 1iv-
ing so near the surface of their being that their
efforts were never pushed through the 6rst bar
rier of fatigue to that deeper layer of energy which
is SO precious q reserve in life
Physicians are pretty well agreed now that
not q little of nervous exhaustion is really due
to the failure of men and women to tap their
underlying strata OF energy They live their iiyes
superfeially on the FIRST layer alone. Perhsos
then the prize fight may have It's pree;cus lesson.
even for those who condemn the practice. j. this
effort can aecomplish lleW yoek Hera1a
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10
One of the palpable weaknesses of the State De-

One OF the palpable weaknesses of the State De-
partment is that it is paying no attention to Far
Eastern conditions. In the Far East there is a
wonderful field for American trade. But the De
partment of Commerce almost frowns when any
of the consuls in cites there report on oppor-
tunities for American business men. China has
awakened and may soon step forward as did Japan
that is, il the Japanese do not strangle it in the
awakening by securing all its trade, mining and
railroad concessions. Even the Nipponese are
eager for exports. Australia offers rich field
for our hnanciers. These three, together with our
island possessions in the East. form one of the
greatest outlets for transoeeanic trade now extaat
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10

President Elliott, of the New Haven, asks that
the railroads be given an overseer id the Presi-
dents Cabinet. 1t wasn't SO long ago that almost
everybody in this country thought railway fnan-
ciers the biggest thieves in the world. Ideas now
are changing back to the settled state which fol-
lows every furry of the radicals and this one to
have Federal supervisor to handle the many
questions arising because of different laws in diff
ferent States may find favor in the eyes of the next
Congress.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10
THE LIVING LOST.

Make those you love much daily part of you
That they shall form the fiber and the heart of
you.
Thus shall it come to be that on some future day
When on their final journey they have passed
away
And left you prey to loneliness beneath a load
OF sorrow, limping DER your solitary road
glance within your heart will straightway turn
despair
To joyous ecstasy to find them living there.
Copyright &c.,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10
Their Greatest Trsable.

Not the least wise remark brought forth by the
that of Louisiana woman: "The greatest trouble
with the farmers wives is constant play upon
their credulity by SO many writers tending to con-
vince them that they are neglected liberated and
not on the farms--,New York World
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10

That Connecticut went I4o years without any
constitution" according to the Hartford Courant,
should show New York "that frequent changes are
unnecessary" The Courant forgets how Timothy
Dwights opponents felt on the question century
ago.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10

this exhibition of folly, ex-
actly as the teacher expected
US to be.
1t seemed plain to me
that machinery had been in
vented to help the whole
world. In such provision I
generously included the
workmen of the world.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10

In addition to being the son-in-law of Sena-
tor and one of the personal representatives of
President Wilson in New York, it seems that bud
ley Field Malone collector of the port in Gotham,
is fairly good sleuth, shown by his work in
running down the blockade-running tugs
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10
Janss j. HH. Pr,d;e,;,..

James ]. Hills prediction of the end of the
war by October is more cheerful than the reason
he giyes--ihe physical. 6naneial and industrial
exhaustion Of the bsiliserenta. war that
dened with fresh debt. yet strc4ehing their ener-
gies still to prepare for new e6ntesta, wouId be
eee4t = unsstisfeetufy - peaee eoald po4sbly be-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10

The commander of the Prinz Eitel Friedrich
easily became hero. Repeated announcements
that he going to make dash for the open
sea, with half dozen enemy ships waiting for
him did the trick although he never had any such
intention.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10

Billy" Sunday yesterday declined an offer to
hold revival in Cleveland which was made by
the pastor of Jim D. Rockefcllers church there
Now if John D. was to send around a few thousand
simoleons it is to be presumed that they would
be turned down by Billy"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10

Democratic leaders become exceedingly peeved
whenever they think of Secretary Bryan's idea of
having their party stand for the temperance cause
But then they've been very mad with the Com
moner since 1896, though he usually has had his
way until the people went to the polling booths
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10

The Cuban Senate has before it bill which
will prohibit boxing and another, signed with
10000 names. to allow bull-fghting One might
be sensible without the accompanying foolishness
as in the last-named petition.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10

Clifford Pinchot had no comment to make re-
garding his expulsion from Belgium by Germany
when he reached London. It's about the only hap
pening during his short lifetime upon which he
chose to stay silent.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10

District Commissioner Newman will at least
have the satisfaction of knowing whether he is
qualified for holding the Office not, that the
laws delays form a strong connection with the
nav roll
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10

Evidence is accommodating that the submarine
F-4 in bad condition. The public will not be
satisfied with less than the whole truth about the
causes of shocking naval tragedy which is yet
unexplained
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10

Philadelpha's director of public safety has de-
tcrmincd to arrest boys and girls found on the
street alone after O'Clock at night, thus giing
graceful if belated recognition TO another Phadcl
nhian's advice about carly to bed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10

What half truths the chill
dren are taught in schools
They may be even more mis-
leading than unfruths-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10

John Bull is somewhat famous for taking d
chance any sporting proposition, but fishing for
submarines with net is some game.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10
ny JOHN D. BARRY

7 N SCHOOL. when first heard of the way
! workmen fought against the introduction of
machinery felt very superior. I was amused at
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10

C-pt. Thicrichcns, of the Eitel, is evidently
q erm believer in safety first.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10

Now is the time to recall that old adagc, "Sticl
to your fannels till they stick to you
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10

Scots may fight prohibition clause reads a
headline. Wonder what will occur when the news
of the aforesaid clause reaches Ireland?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10

The strictly economic Interpretation of history
has found its boldcst exponent in the Sultan. He
asks, "Why attack the Dardanelles to get at Rus
sian wheat
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10
OF course, YOU see their blunder,

Of course, you see their blunder.
Like those first workmen who tried to destroy
machines. they confused machines with the idea
behind the machines, the invention, the revelation
of God to men that the burden of labor might
be easier and that there might be increase in the
bounty of the earth.
They could not it was the capture by the
few of this revelation that had turned them into
slaves, working for just enough to keep them
out of want and DEATH
Many see now. And they are trying to make
others see. The task is not easy Our vision be-
comes blurred from the habit of looking at things
in the old, conventional ways.
But the time is coming when we shall all see.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10

1t took long time for the man shackled to the
machines to realize that they were slaves. Many
of them, after becoming used to their condition,
inclined to the view of the owners of machinery.
They thought the were kind to give them
work. 1t enabled them to exist in the world and
to maintain dependent women and children 1t
seemed natural to them and right that the men
they worked for should be rich and that they them
selves should always be on the edge of want and
destruction.
1t was perfectly simple:
The owners of the machines owned the ma
chnery.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-10
A Line O Cheer Each Day O the Year.
By JOHN KENDR1cK BANGS.

First rri,t.as OF original poem. written dsfy
for The Washington Herald