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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
ROCKEFELLER, SR., DOMINATES
FOUNDATION and YIELDS
GREAT POWER, SAYS WALSH

kA~a~ LILY, Feb. 15.-Frank p
-Is,5 Chairman Of the Federal In
usual relations Commission. which
has poem investigating great philan-
.ura,c foundations, in statement
ida, declared that John D. Rookie
.-..s. ssH.or dominates the Rookie
.4. I. ,nuatIon which, Mr.. Walsh
s.a ,a4 pply the enormous power
I'm. money il controls TO almost
O.. rurr,1se il chooses.
.-.. testimony at the New YORK
saa.n. declared Mr.. Walsh, showed
..stt., trustees Of the foundation ex-
.-cAaa r9 Authority that did not
c.r- f~.u Tim. 1t showed that the di
,c-.S # the foundation also were
e.rstas~ = the industries from which
.la-,..:Ation obtained its funds. AS
IN .-.s.o,a.nG system, it beats any
.a.r ,a- railroads and banks ever
,y1 I'D
=. Fl wcrs It claims and exercises
"a .r az. unlimited, as are its f.
..o... t.-.trces. They are powers
..2t e..l,nle the attention Of ev-
... t'. -.ttIl American citizen.
p-.*r.r such powers can he permit
....... "a INC hands Of any authur-
49, ia that of the government
.- f...-.i States is question
U.. r.. form an important part Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

Outstanding on the question Of foodstuffs
with both Germany and Geat Britain
with the hope that it might avert the
submarine dangers to neutral ships.
Text Of German Note
Following is the text of the German
ambassadors note:
According to absolutely reliable infor-
nation. British merchant ships intended
to oppose armed resistance to German
men-of-war in the area declared as war
zones by the German admiralty.
Some Ct these ships were already
armed with British naval guns. Now
all the others are speedily being
equipped in a similar way. Merchant
ships have been instructed to sail in
groups and to ram German subma-
rines, or should the submarines lay
alongside. to throw bombs upon them
or else to attempt to overpower the
examining party coming on board. A
very high premium has been offered
for the destruction Of the first Ger
man submarine by a British merchant
vessel. Therefore. British merchant
ships cannot any more be considered
as undefended, SO that they may be
attacked by German war vessels with
out warning or search. The British
admitted that instructions have been
given to misuse neutral flags. 1t is
almost certain that British merchant
vessels will by all means try to con-
ceal their identity. Thereby, it has
also become almost impossible to as
certain the identity of neutral ships
unless they sail in daylight under con
voy. as all measures suggested by
neutrals for instance painting Of the
ships in the national colors may be
promptly initiated by British ships.
The attacks to be expected by mask
ed British merchant vessels makes a
search impossible, as the examining
party and the submarines themselves
would thereby be exposed to destruc-
ton.
Under these circumstances. the
safety of neutral shipping in the war
zone around the British Isles is seri-
ously threatened.
There is also an increased danger
resulting from mines. as these will be
laid in the war zone to a great extent.
Accordingly neutral ships are most
urgently warned against entering that
area, while the course around Scot
land will be safe.
Germany has been compelled to re-
sort to this kind Of warfare by the
murderous ways Of British naval war
fare which aims at the destruction of
legitimate neutral trade and at star
walton Of the German people Ger
many will be obliged to adhere to these
announced principles till England sub
mits to the recognized rule of warfare
established by the declarations of
Paris and London, or till she is COM
PEELED to do so by the neutral powers"
In connection with the latest repre-
sensations to London regarding the
Wilhelmina, officials said today that
attorneys for the owners of the Will
helmina's cargo established to the sat-
isfaction Of the state department the
fact that it is not intended for the
German army or the German govern
ment. which would exempt it from
seizure under the declaration Of Lon
don. 1t was pointed out that the rec
ord also discloses the fact that the
cargo was dispatched before the Brit
ish government issued its official no.
tice that food supplies for Germany
would be regarded as contraband.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
B. g. N. SEEKS EXTENSION OF
NOTES TO AVOID RECE|vERSHIP

Bile. par for par, into Maine Central Rail-
way Company stock until Oct. ], 1918,
and the remaining three-sevenths 05 per
cent? will be non-convertible.
News Statement
statement prepared for the newspa-
pers by the railroad contained this para
graph:
If all the noteholders respond favor
ably receivership will be avoided. If they
fail to respond, then a receivershlp not
later than March 2 is inevitable. The
noteholders are requested 10 signify their
intention not later than, Feb. %. In the
meantime the bankers will cooperate IN
urging such extension"
Remarks of Pres. Hustis
James H. Hustis, president OF the rail-
road, said:
The directors, which include all of the
trustees, are as one in their belief that
a further extension of the notes at TINS
time is imperative if receivership is to
be avoided on March 2. They are like
wise unanimous that such course Is
highly desirable from every STANDPOINT,
including that of the noteholders. II the
bills now before the several New Eng
land states-Maine, New Hampshire, Yer
mont, chusetts-permitting reor-
ganization, are passed during the present
legislative sessions, there is every reason
70 believe that a reorganization will be
effected that will pairly protect all inter-
ests, including the noteholders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

Boston. Feb. 15-Holders OF s23, 90 Of
Railroad. which come due on March ,.
will be asked TO extend them six months
or TO accept as part payment five-year
notes of the Maine Railways Co.. ac-
cording to a vote of the directors of the
Boston & Maine today. The Maine Rail-
ways Co. is a holding company formed
a year ago.
Obviate Reeeivership
The acceptance Of such plan by ma
iorty of the noteholders will obviate, it
is hoped, the necessity of receivership.
1t is understood that the directors and
trustees believe that such an extension
will afford an opportunity OF constructive
legislative work in Maine, New Hamp-
shire. Vermont and Massachusetts,.
Some of the notes are held by Massa-
chusetts savings banks, but the majority
are owned by private investors.
Outline Of Plan
The extension plan for the notes is
officially outlined as follows:
ANY holder of notes may extend the
par amount until Sept l, 1915, with in
terest discounted at 6 per cent. per an
mum, or
May extend 65 per cent. thereof as
naming s. per cent five-year per cent.
notes of the Maine Railway Companies,
due April !. 1919, al par fat. with april
/. 1915. coupon attached, Of which four
sevenths t20 per cent? will be converti-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

would he followed by choosing of dele
gates ana assembling Of the convention
Oh March +. TWO Years afterwards, and
for Submission OF the conventions re-
conn. cndatons to popular vote at the
ensuing Presidential election. A ma
iC,ity o. ConCr- IS or a majority Of 1.-THE
state legislatures might call for the
submission OF the question of holding a
convention at other Presidential cleo
tiaus than those falling on the twenty
year intervals. The resolution would re-
cure a majority vote TO call conven-
tion and a t@o-jhirds vote TO ratify
anttndment@ proposed by conventions.
The committee i'll explaining this plan,
coctended that il would enable people
ultimately to get what they demand in
constitutional reform and at the same
tine make suiAcient concession to con-
eei,-ationis.n by the slow procedure pre-
SCrlbe1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
maine FREE
OF EXTENDED
QUARANTINE

Washington. Feb. 15.-Foot and mouth
disease quarantine regulations were ex-
tended by the department of agriculture
today SO as to include all the territory
east Of the Mississippi and north Of
Tennessee in restricted area out of
which no shipments Of live stock except
for slaughter within As hours. will be
permitted to South Of West
The new order was deemed necessary
to protect the stock-producing sections
from infection.
Owing to the fact that few or no
cases of foot and mouth disease have
been found in Virginia, West Virginia,
Vermont, Maine and the District Of
Columbia, stock owners in these juris-
dictions will be permitted under the
revised regulations to ship out stock
upon affidavit that it has been on their
farms for a certain length Of time and
has not been exposed to any risk of
contagion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

Paris. Feb. lie &c T. Ml.-The
Frerca war Office this afternoon gave
out a report. on the progress Of the war
which reads as follows.
TN Belgium yesterday the German
bonbardrnent of car trenches was unin-
terrupted. From the great dune our
heavy artillery inflicted damage on the
mortaTs OF the eneslN. We occupied Tor
a distance of about 30 Yards q German
trench along the roadway from Bethune
to L-@Bassee.
yesterday saw very spirited artillery
exchanges in the vicinity Of Lens, around
Albert, between the Avre and the Disc,
in the suburbs of scissors and AT Yer
ncuil. northeast of Nailly.
In the Arscnne in the direction Of
Bagatelle and Marie the fighting still
continued with energy from trench 10
trench. but there have been no move
ments Of infantry.
Between the -irgonne and the Disc an
attempt at attack by German forces at
a point between the village OF Malancourt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

The Colby Sophomore girls gave q
banquet to their championship class
basketball team at BuZzells Chop
House Monday night. and the affair
proved to be a great success with a
fine menu, following which there was
speaking program. The toastmis--
tress was Miss Marian Daggett, and
among the speakers We're Misses HaZ-'
ell Durgin, Flora Norton and Jeanne
Moulton. The committee in charge.
consisted of Marian Daggett, Viola
French, Katherine Moulton and Kath.
crime Clarkin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
FRENCH CONTINUE TO HOLD
THEIR GERMAN FOES IN CHECK

and the forest Of the same name was
promptly repulsed
In Lorraine the enemy after driving
back our advance guard succeeded in oc-
cupying Signal hill and the village Of
Norroy. A counter attack on our part
drove the Germans back as far as the
northern decline of Signal hill. where
they are still holding their positions in
some trenches
In the Nosges the German offensive
movement which began along the two
banks of the river LAUGH was not pur-
sued Yesterday on the south bank. The
enemy only bombarded our positions on
the north bank Of this stream. The Ger
mans are being held in check by us in
front IF our advanced line at Langen-
feldkopf. in the forest of Rempach.
French troops on skis have executed a
very brilliant counter attack against the
German position on the sides of the
mountain at this point. Yesterday aft
ernoon a very heavy snoWstorm blew
over this locality
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
Peril from Floods

Italy. having just passed through
period of grave anxiety as result of
destructive earthquakes. is now fac
ing a new peril in the form of floods.
Everywhere streams are out of their
banks. due to heavy transforms which
have continued for several days.
In the w-lying quarters the peo-
pie have been driven from their homes
or are prisoners in the upper stories
of their houses.
The military authorities have taken
cognizance Of the situation and troops
have been sent to aid in rescue work
and to provide food to sufferers cut
off from supplies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
PLANS TO STRENGTHEN CIRCUIT
CONSIDERED BY NATL LEAGUE

cussed In this connection Hartford
Springfield and Worcester are mentioned
as possible locations. In the line or
economy, President Barrow has already
notified every player in the league that
there will be a general reduction in sal
aries during the coming season. The
number of players has been cut down to
IS. and if need be the limit may be re-
duced TO 16. and it has also been decided
to have only playing managers next sea-
son.
BY special consent of the national COM
mission the league was given until March
! to send out their contracts to players
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

The High school MINISTRIES will pre-
sent their show at the City Opera
house Tuesday evening, under the di.
rection Of Harry A. Smith. Bernard
O'Donnell is interlocutor, and there
will be the usual cotorie of end men
and circle jokers to set the perform.
ance going. Following this several :
pleasing skits will be presented. re-
plete with musical numbers. Among
the soloists are Harry MarcoUx. Jo-
seph Poirier, Bert Merrill and Misses
Bessie Levine and Rebecca Berliaw-
Sky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

New York. Feb. 75.-Altnough the play
ing schedule for 19l5-wa the only bust
ness before the international League at
its meeting here today, plans to strength
en- the circuit by transferring the Jersey
City franchise and to assess each club
sle,099 toward an emergency fund were
10 be discussed
President Edward Barrow was conf
dent that objections Of the New York
National League club 10 the transfer of
the jersey City franchise TO the Bronx
would be withdrawn A possible trans
fer of the Jersey City franchise 10 New
England territory also was being dis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
FLOODS And
EARTHQUAKE
EN- Dan GER
ITALY HOMES

Rome Feb. 10. e:25 P. M.-Re-
rewed earthquake shocks occurred to-
day in parts of the district in Cen
trail Italy visited by seismic disturb
ances several weeks ago one person
was killed and six persons were in
jurcd in the collapse of a house at
Nazhano.
At Rocca. Sinabaldi the belfry Of
the convent of Santa Maria fell upon
several houses. burying 10 persons.
Cittaducalle was entirely wrecked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

Toppans hospitality were: Mrs. Will
hanson, Mrs William Barney, Lafey-
cite S. Bray. Mrs. Colby Lawrence. Mrs.
William ]. Mcleod, Mrs. Benjamin No
lette, Mrs. George Toppan. Mrs. Perley
Grant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

Dr. Edith Kidder of Winslow has re-
turned from kirkville, Mo, where She
has completed her course and secured
her degree at the American School of
Osteopathy. She will probably locate in
Belfast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

Passengers on the SIS car from the
Plains were badly frightened Monday
afternoon when the motor in the front
end of the car burned out The burst Of
flames was confined to the front end Of
the car and several made an attempt to
rush through the rear exit. Their fears
were Gained by the car crew and after
short delay the car proceeded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

The arts and crafts committee of the
Woman's Club was entertained Monday
afternoon by Miss Harriet Merrill, Dali.
ton street. The ladies made good pro-
sress on work which they are preparing
for the coming exhibition to be given
under auspices of the committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

The Atwood hotel property at the
corner of Maine and Mill : streets,
Lewiston. was sold Thursday by the
Libbey & Dingley Co. to s. Merritt
Farnum and John p. Sutton Of Lewis
ton. the proprietors of the Atwood
hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
RETURNS TO
TSARSKOE-SELO

Petrograd, Feb. 15-Emperor Nicholas
today returned to Tsarskoe-Selo from
visit to the Russian army headquarters
at the front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
Rome's Plight

In Rome the river Tiber is out Of
its banks and is rising at the rate Of
two inches an hour. The one bright
spot in the situation is that the wealth
er early today, showed signs Of clear
ing, and this gives hope that the wa
tiers will soon recede.
The Leonine city, at the Vatican
quarter of Rome is called, is in the
lower part of the town and this sec
ton is generally flooded. The wa
ter, however, has not yet reached the
Apostolic palace or St. Peters. Pope
Benedict is taking a sympathetic in
terest in the situation and has en-
joined all the parish priests to hurry
in aiding their distressed Pensioners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

The meeting of the Current Events de-
partment of the Waterville Woman's
Club which was to have been held Nom
day evening at the home of Mrs Mer-
ton W. Bessey. was postponed for one
week on account of the Indictment wealth.
er
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

Miss Edith Washburn OF China passed
the weekend in the city the guest of Miss
Alice Clarkin, Center street. !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
GERMAN ADVICE -
FOR PROTECTION
AGAINST SUBMARINES-ek :

London, Feb. Is, 80 p. MA disZs5
patch to Reuters Telegram Co., from, ,sy.5 g
company from The Hague, says: /, ,T.eyaa,
THE German admiralty states that h-- :
when name and national flag ara ges~
painted on the side OF neutral ship, inso szsasss
oroer TO insure protectlon from Ger 1s--4 80
man submarine attack, they should. syi,.
be painted high possible above "a
the water line, as otherwise, they may yssa
not be observed from the submarines
whose periscopes will be very little ,.,-
raised above the water"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

The Pope himself spent good deal
of his time Sunday in watching the
rising waters in the grounds below
the apostolic palace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
Combining Depredations

Germany cannot be allowed 10 adopt
a system of open piracy and murder
Mr. Churchill continued. There is good
reason for believing that the economic
pressure of the navy is beginning to be
felt in Germany.
During the last three months, he said,
there had been 5000 sailings and 4465 ar
rivals a. the ports Of the Cniteu King
doIn.e Only ~ OF these vessels had been
sunk by Germany. and of these only four
had been DESTROYED by above-the-water
craft The navy had chartered one-tifth
OF the British mercantile marine for the
purpose OF supplying food, fuel and am
munition 10 the fleet and the troops i'll
the field
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
Second Camel

Score, 10 to 13. Goals from floor:
Kendall, L; Macomber. 2; williams
2: SWEET, l.; Husom, 1; Pratt, 2: Smith,
/: Ellingwood 2. Goals from fouls: 4
Husom, /: Macomber, 3; Kendall, ..
Umpire, Thornberry. Scorer, Besse.
Timer Besse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
The Kidneys and the Skin. If

The Kidneys and the Skin. If thc4 -. -.
kidneys weak torpid the skin -
will be pimply blotchy. Hoods sss "af
Sarsaparilla strengthens and stimu-'s ~-...
lates the kidneys and clears the COM ssr,.
pexion. BY thoroughly purifying the
blood it makes good health.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
Utilizing Sea Forces

Speaking of the complaints regarding
the admiralty's retention of merchant
tonnage. Mr. Churchill said that the en-
ployment of golfers and transports was
necessary There had been times when
Canadian. Australian and Indian contin
gents We're crossing the ocean when the
powerful German squadron in the Pa
cific had to be watched for at six or
seven different places. There was also
3 powerful hostile navy on the other side
of the North sea. AT that period when
England's resources were strained to the
utmost limit, the admiralty had TO utilize
old hattleships 10 strengthen the cruiser
squadron and accept the risks. The VIC
tory off the Falkland islands, however,
swept all these difficulties out of exist
ence. Mr.. Churchill said he feared that
he could hold out no hope of any inn
mediate reduction in the merchant ton
mage required by the admiralty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
MITCHELL NAMED BY
SACO DEMOCRATS

Saco, Me-, Feb. 15.-Former Mayor
Elroy S. Mitchell was nominated for
mayor at the Democratic caucus here
toniEht.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
WA1ERvIlLE

In spite of the Indictment weather a
very successful whist party was held at
the Silver Racquet hall Monday evening"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

About Us, 600 telephone girls are en-
ployed in the United States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

The thread Of the silk worm is 1.oooth
OF an inch in diameter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
GERMANY PUTS SEA WAR
ZONE UP TO ENGLAND

CONTINUED From Page ons)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
Seicium's Future

III Lloyd George mentioned incl
odl,av that the allies would have 10
Sc t1t Belgium did not suffer when
ife PROD of restoration and compen-
saiu came He laid emphasis on the
Ia; hat the allies must be prepared
70 @ntribute proportionately TO the
loaD needed by the states prepared
10 Din them later, as well as smaller
Slaas now fighting with the allies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
German Food Embargo


The task lying before US is both anX-
ious and grave. We are now to be the
object of warfare never before practiced
by a civilized power. So far we have
not attempted TO stop the importation Of
food. We have not prevented neutral
ships from trading directly with German
ports. We have allowed German exports
in neutral ships TO pass unchallenged
But the time is near when the enjoy
ment Of these immunities by a state
which as matter OF deliberate policy
has placed herself outside of interna-
tional obligations must be reconsidered.
A further declaration on the part of the
allied governments viii be made which
will have the effect of applying for the
first time the full force OF naval pres
sure on the enemy.
1T must not be supposed that because
the attack is extraordinarily good re-
ply cannot be made. Losses no doubt
will be incurred, but l believe no vital
injury can be done. If merchant skip
pers act in the spirit Of The captain OF
the Laer1es and observe certain precau-
lions. losses will be confined within man
ageable limits even at the outset. when
the enemy naturally will make his max
imum efforts. Our reply will perhaps be
not ineffective.