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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-20
Assumed Name

For two years he had been living
under the name Of Frank Moller on 4
small chicken ranch. He also con
Quoted a barber shop in Rolling Bay.
Captain was in bed when the Off
GERS burst into his cabin and arrested
him. We found much valuable evi-
dence in Captains cabin" said Thayer
BESIDES several letters and other
documents duplicating several San
Francisco men in Captains activities,
we found three sticks Of eighty per
cent dynamite similar to that bought
near Richmond, Cal, and used to de-
stroy the Times
"Caplan had loaded pistol under
his pillow but three OF our men burst
into his room and overpowered him
before he could offer resistance.
Found Papers
From papers found IN CAPTAINS cabin
We learned he has a wife and two chill
dren living in Chicago. Captain saiu
that for two years before buying IRIS
property at Rolling Bay ne had been
roaming about the world. having gone TO
London, Paris and other European cities.
He also admitted having lived at the
Home Anarchist Colony, near Tacoma.
We traced him there once but lost the
trail and were Unable to pick il UP again
until after the ARES. of Schmidt in New
York.
"Caplan's bank book shows thai he has
been well supplied with money from out
side sources. Valuable evidence con-
Meeting these sources with the dynamite
-
papers.
Our New York Office has also discov-
cred evidence connecting J. z. McNama-
"a, Caplan and Schmidt with the eXplo-
sion which damaged the Lyon building
in Seattle in 1916, just before the Times
explosion. The three men according TO
the evidence we have gathered, were
sitting in the railway station in Seattle
waiting for Il train al the hour the ex-
ploson occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-20
Grey's Statement

In his note, Sir Edward Grey, After
reviewing the German methods Of
warfare and denouncing them as alb
solute violations of all international
usages, said:
If therefore, His Majesty's govern
ment should hereafter feel conStrain-
ed to declare foodstuffs absolute CON
traband, or to take other measures
for interfering with German trade by
way Of reprisals, they confidently ex-
pect that such action will not be chal-
lenged on the part of neutral states by
appeals to laws End usages Of war
whose validity rests upon their form
ing an integral part of that system Of
interna tional doctrine which as
whole their enemy frankly boasts the
contention to disregard. SO long as
such neutral states cannot compel
the German government to abandon
methods Of warfare which have not
in recent history been regarded az
humanity"
London, Feb. 19.--S:42 P. M.-The
sanction of either law or humanity
Great Britain Reply
Great Britain's reply TO the Anneri-
can note on the Wilhelmina case
which was handed today to Walter
Hines Page, the American ambassador
follows.
The communication made by the
United States ambassador in his note
TO Sir Edward Grey of the 18th in
slant, has been carefully considered
and the following observations are Of
fered in reply:
AT the time when His Majesty"s
government gave directions for the
seizure of the cargo of the steamship
Wilhelmina as contraband, they had
before them the text of decree made
by the German Federal Council on
the 25th of January, under article As
Of which all grain and flour imported
into Germany after the 3lst of Janu-
ary was declared deliverable OILY to
certain organizations under direct
government control or to municipal
authorities. The vessel was bound for
Hamburg one of the free cities Of the
German Empire. the government of
which is vested in the municipality.
This was one Of the reasons actuating
His Majesty's government in deciding
to bring the cargo of the lhelmina
before a prize court.
Information has only now reached
them that by subsequent decree dated
the sixth of February, the above provis-
ion in article As OF the previous decree
was repealed il would appear for the
express purpose of rendering difficult the
anticipated proceedings against the VII
felrina. The repeal was not known to
His Majesty's government at the time
of the detention Of the cargo or indeed
until now. How far the ostensibSe ex-
ception of imported supplies from the
GENERAL government monopoly of all
grain and -four set up by the German
government may affect the question OF
the contra5and nature of the ship
ments seized is a matter which win most
suitably be Investigated by the prize
court.
ut is however. necessary to state
that the German decree is not the only
Continued on Page 5-Coiumn y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-20
FAIR

Boston. Feb. 19.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Fair Saturday and Sun
day; moderate northerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-20
Text of NJ ote

The following is the text OF the reply
of Great Britain to the American note
as handed to Walter Hines Page, the
American ambassador, today:
The memorandum communicated on
the 18th Of February calls attention in
courteous and friendly terms TO the &C
ton Of the captain OF the british steam
(Continued on Page Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-20
Await the Text

Officially the United STATES govern
mert cannot receive from Ambassador
Gerard late tonight the text OF the
Germans reply to the American note
and until il is in hand no decision
Will be announced as 10 the admins
trations policy. In the informal dis
cussion Of the reply, as published IN
the press, members Of the cabinet in
dicatcd that they We're Impressed by
Off erent aspects of the case. Some
.ook the View that while the sltua-
ton was serious, there was an Indl-
cation in the German note of q will
irgness 10 negotiate and discuss the
subject further which might. perhaps,
postpone the enforcement of the proc
lamation sufficiently to permit an
understanding TO be reached about the
safety of neutral vessels and their
identification on the high seas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-20
Delay Advantage

The delay in receiving the note from
Ambassador Gerard was regarded ;
of advantage in that il tad given OPP
portunity for elaboration here and in
Berlin. The fact that Germany had
emphasized in the reply the orders to
her navy TO use discretion and when
approa ching ships flying neutral flags
was viewed as indicating that the
maximum OF vigilance probably would
be exercised by the commanders Of
submarines 20 distinguish between en-
ClEy and neutral vessels. On the other
hand. however. the portion Of the note
in which Germany disclained all re
sponsihility for what might happen
10 neutral ships, either by submarine
torpedocs or mines, produced feel
ing Of apprehension among high Off
cialas that a critical point might De
preciptated in the relations between
the United States and Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-20
DR.. Carrots Assistar

Miss Katherine Lilly. head nusse Q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-20

The rules of International law, they
said, clearly required that the right
Of visit and search be exercised in
dealing with all merchant craft and
this similarly imposed an obligation on
belligerents to use only such vessels
for this purpose as could effectiv civ
determine the valid or spurious char
acter Of a neutral ensign. AS for the
possible destruction of vessels by
mines. strewn indiscriminateiy on the
open seas without affording channels
or pilots for them, Officials were FL
clined to admit the helplessness OF
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
PARK

Margaret McNu1ty. who will as- BuIne one of the leading roles in Da- Vid Frees new American drama, 5ssThe Spice Of Life,'' which will be the attraction offered at the Park a4Eeatre by the Burr-I1ynner Players afor the first week. of their special 1.-two week engagement commencing Hdonday evening June 14th; recently r1osed a most successful season with stWithan the Law
 Tn the Spice of Life" this charm Ing. magnetic actress will be seen at her best as the role she portrays is a.dmirabfy fitted to her
 The all. star supporting company consists Of many stage favorftes in- srIudfng Cecilia Randolph, George Ber- liner. James Ardmore. Ray Bradbury George Colby. Earl Coffin and Glen Anders-
 Under the guiding hand of a mas ter of stagecraft. the production has sbeen carefully staged and will receive 3ts initial presentation in this city Ehe play will be produced early the econing season in a Broadway play hoise.
 Ma<iuees will be given on Wednes- Bays and Saturdays and the attraction For S11e second week will be announc- nd later.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
LATHE BENNY'S
 NOTEBOOK
Bx Lee Pape

Pop was smoaRing and thinking in the setting room last mite, and I was laying avn the hoar drawing avn a peece of papir. wich aftir got throo took it ovir to Pop, saying. Pop, can you gess wat this is, bet you cant.
 Lets have a look, sed pop. And he took the peece of papir, saying, at ferst giants I sheod say it's an i'm pression of nuthing at awl as seen by krazy men
 No sir, L. sed, and enyhew, yure holding it upside down.
 So am, sed pop. And he held 1t rite, saying, ah. that's bett1r, well, at 22nd giants si1ood call 1t an impress sion of krazy men seen by nuth- ing at awL
 No sir, gess agen, told you I bet you coodent gess, sed4
 Now yure appealing to my spoart- ing blood, jest wate mint, sed pop, it cant be London bridge ia a dents fog, can 1t.
 No sir. sed.
 thawt not. sed pep, then it must be cross seckshin of a landslide.
 No. nuthing like that I sed.
 I no, its a fancif1ll piclture of the grasshoppirs ball, sed pop.
 No sir, sed. I told you you cood- ent.
 haven't given tup yet, sed pop can it posserbIy the amalgernaated dreen1s of three rarebit hends.
 No sir. sed. and pop sed, Then wat in the naim Of Gertrude Stein is it.
 It's a battfl avn a hill. sed4
 o I see, sed pop, you cant make out the soldiers bekause Of the smoak. Is that it
 No sir. sed you cant make out the soldiers bekause droo the hole pick *ure with my eyes shut
 wattfr, wattIr, sed pop, And he slid down in his chare as if he had tainted, and I went back and 1ayed avn the hoar agen and did srny hoara- work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
IMPROVING THE LAWN.
Moving. Boiling and sprsnlzltng.

There is no hard and fast rule to be followed In connection with now ing the lawn. but clipping twice a week is not apt to inJure it, and will induce the formation of 9 good turf, according to the lawn specialists of the U- S. Department of Agriculture. Too frequent clipping. however, is drain on the vitality Of the grass and frequentIy results in permanent in- jury
 There is some difference of opin- ion as to whether clippings should be removed after moving, but in gen eral their removal is advised, espe- cfally during wet weather, since if left to lie on the surface they are conducive to the growth Of molds, which in turn produce injury to the turf. On new seedlings, however, or where the grass is thin, clippings can frequently be allowed to remain with benefit
 New seedlings should be clipped closely and during the hot weather of midsummer and early fall the mower should be set high for old and new grass alike The roller should be used discreet fy New light rolling after, the first cutting. Old sod should be rolled in the spring to firm the surface that has been loosened by freezing and thawing, but during nidseason it is very doubt ful if the lawn should be rolled even lightly, especially where the soil is of a heavy nature
 There are probably more mistakes made in connection with the watering of the lawn than in any other phase of it's management. The practice of sprinklng as it is almost universally followed is fundamentally wrong, not that the sprinkler does not furnish enough water to the grass during the season, but that it does not furnish it in properly distributed quantities Sprinkhng for a short period may appear to wet the sod thoroughly, but in reality the water does. not penetrate much below the surface. This en- courages the formation of surface roots and makes the grass less re- sisfant to- the severe conditions of weather and usage
 Except in rare cases the lawn should not be watered oftener than two or three times a week, provided watering is done properly. A thor ough soaking is necessary and should be given in the late afternoon or early morning. The ordinary type of revolving spray is quite satisfactory but the amount of water applied by it is usually much less than appears The point to be borine in mind is that the ground should b ethorough1y sat- urated at each application to at least three inches in depth.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
PLAZA

Unu.s.lal h It's theme and contain ing one of the most unique cl1naaxes ever conceived for a motion picture production, 4The Fafiure,,' the part n1asterpicture being shown at the Plaza during the first half of the week should prove crowd gatherer for it has been crammed with live. the finish and it's powerful story is handled by John Emerson. Olga Gray and other noted stars in a. manner that leaves nothing to be desired by the dramatic enthusiast
 .sF7dgety- footed Charlie Chaplin ..crea6ed a vert4ab4e Jurors of laughter at yesterdays perfornances in his most popular two reel Keystone pro- duction. The PrUperty Man. Chap lin isa4 his very best in the film and in5ecfs some Of the funniest bus-7 EneSs or his career. Unique and art1s-l nc ras the offerang of the Bellies Of Sev37es' with the faznous Carmen ' cifa as the principal and, being the sort o6 offering one seldom has the oppOrtunity of seeing in vaudeville remarkable entertainers Tho act was put oEcer by 1d1ne- Carnnencfta and a company of six gifted texpsichorean artists all but one of them girls There were two scenes and in them were offered some very out of the or d1nary dances S9A1aSn ana Moor1Sh in character which scored innme- diateIy-
 ~At the Te1ephone Pay Station. P a s variety skH In the hands of Andy Gaxdner and Aida NlchoEai succeed ed in keeping the laughs coming at a mile minute gale from the start E to the nnAzh of their s4z1t.
 EAaI1ax and Stadord, a colored g team In a very clever offering of song. dance, comedy chatter and piano s1og1le entitled Mrs Eddy's Vaca&ion7 simply could not give the audiencei 4euouEh Of it
 Gardner and Leonard, two boys in a comedy talking diversion with a few song numbers injected. were well re- ceived.
 zs stRepT1sa1,'s an Interesting subject in one reel completed the bin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
CAN'T LOCATE BIG STORE OF
 DYNAMITE, BURIED ON SITE OF
 NEW. HIGH SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION
Workmen Alarmed at Pos sibility of Disaster From Detonation of Other Ex- plosives As Building Work Progresses.


 The statement that 25 cases of dynamite, secreted close to the walls of the new high school and adjoining g the Nathaniel Wheeler estate. have been forgotten in the change of dt- rections at that edifice have caused grave apprehension among those em- ployed about the building.
 This fact, with the Knowledge that the material if struck by pick or Ncrow-bar would explode with suffi- cient force to demolish the building as well as much property in the ex- elusive Golden Hill section has ere ated excitement in the vicinity.
 It is supplemented by the addition al knowledge that in the blasting for foundations at the high school unex- ploded stick dynamite has been found on at least one occasion and other pense of human life or partial de- strUction to the building.
 Several weeks ago, while William Shaughnessy, the new supervisor of construction, was directing a small blasting operation in the gymnasium section of the building. a full stick of unexp1oded dynamite was turned aside with g. quantity of broken rock that was being thrown from the pit. When the gang of laborers realized &helr narrow escape from death they immediately left the work and it was
 
 induced to continue,
 The presence of about 25 cases of dynamite, buried within five feet of the western walls of the structure, is kouched for by Contractor William .O' Shay who was working at the place when attachments served on Gtovanne & Robertson caused the material to be secreted against pos sible use.
 The material was buried about 50 feet to the south of the stables on the Wheeler property and close to the fence which is near the westerly wall of the high school. Owing to the court orders and the withdrawal of Robertson & Gioyanne, as sub-con- tractors. they have been unable to remove the material, and in the pass ing of various superintendents none working on the edf1ce today had re- called unearthing the cache.
 When visited this morning by re- porter for The Farmer the location in which the dynamite is supposed to be hidden was piled high with riff-ram from the building.
 A box of dynamite is said to con tain about 50 sticks, with an explosive power sufficient to raise about 30 tons The effect of an explosion of two boxes, if not tightly confined, would be sufficient to demolish all buildings within a much greater radius. The effect of an explosion of such a quan- ttty as is said to be hidden there now would be almost beyond conjecture.
 Chief Edward Mooney, to whom the rurnor had also come, is today making an investigatio in an effort to locate the material He was unable to find that the director of public works had issued permit for the storage of such 9 quantity, though he recalled that nearly a year ago he had been asked to grant permission for the keeping of a considerable quantity there He had, at that time, referred the con tractors to the Director Of Public works.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
STEPNEY

 George Fl. Lyon was aarecent visitor in Bethel at the home of his brother, Frederick Lyon, who was i'll.
 An entertainment to provide inn provement funds for the village park was held at the Methodist church, Friday evening. Ice cream and cake were served by the women and games were enjoyed by the young persons.
 John LieboId was Sunday visitor of his parents, MT and Mrs. Will liam LieboId in Palestine
 MT. and Mrs. Isaac Drew who have rented Mrs. Emily D. Leavenworth's s place for the summer have named it ''T91e Drew
 Mrs. Grace Buckingham, teacher in Cutters school, will hold a picnic for her pupils at the schoolhouse next Tuesday.
 Miss Carolyn Osborne was a recent visitor in Bridgeport ewhere she at tended the graduation exercises of the Bridgeport hospital nurses at. the First Presbyterian church
 MT. and Mrs. John Roberts were Sunday visitors of relatives in town.
 MT. and Mrs. Lorenzo Sterile, who recently returned from their wedding trip have visited at the home of Ed
 Miss Grace Sterling was a, Sunday visitor at the home of her friend Mrs. Merwin Johnson.
 Mrs Harry c. Morgan, teAcher in the center school, closed her school last Saturday with appropriate ex- ereises and picnic on the village park. Mrs. Morgan was presented with a hand painted nut set and sil- yer vanity case by the pupils of her school.
 Mrs. Edson Hayes recently enter tained as a, guest her granddaughter. Miss Bertha Sherman of New Ha- ven.
 Miss Vera Hubbel1 of Long Hill was a Sunday guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs, Perry B. HubbeH.
 A large delegation from Harmony grange will attend Pomona grange meeting on Wednesday, Several from this grange ar eplanning to take the fifth degree which will be worked at the morning session.
 Dr. and Mrs. De Wolfe of Bridge port are now occupying their summer home here.
 Rev. F. W. Poten has spent a few days on a camping expedition with several boys
 George Summers of Bridgeport spent Sunday with his parents, MT. and Mrs. John Summers
 Morris French and Jesse Luckner will soon erect new bungalows.
 MT. and Mrs. P. J. Reitter attended the graduation exercises of their son, Georges class. last week. MT. Reit- ter is now a. physician. having grad uated from the Albany Medical col Iege.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
AmuSements
POI.IS

There's lot Of real thrills in "A Mile MAnute,'' the big scenic spectacle that tops an unusually fine bill cf vaudeville at Polls, the first haIf or this week. Tine thrills have their climax in a realistic race for life between an auto and a train { The productions iA three scenes. has It's setting in the west. train hold up is planned and the heroine grabs 4an auto to head off tlae scflen1erA The Trace with the train Is depicted with marvellous realism. The auto and train are seen from afar, and grad ually bear down upon the audience until they stand on the stage, living, panting things of life size. It is a great piece of stageeraft and is well worth seeing. The drama surround 2 ing the big scene is fall Of ins1gest and is presented by a large eaBa
 The feature phoEoplaE is Princess Romanom,' a five part Animation Of Saxd o11's ssFedoras a gripping story Of love and aat4ague. The photo- drama features MiAs Nance O'NeiL the talented emotional actress. and C1ifFord Bruce fee4saerly a stock star here, in the leading roles.
 One of the elasaiest. offerings ever seen in vaudeville here isthat by Her bert & Goldsmith classic dancers Their version of S~The Dance of the S1rens' is masterpiece of the terpsi- eehorean art and these clever artists give it a beautiful expectation.
 Ratlin 6 Anthony ssthe CoHegian zsand the Italian pleased with a lot of funny chatter, and some songs. Anthony is a very good character 4comeddau and his partner in ss4straiEI1ts' has a pleasing manner
 whitfield & Ireland in a ''rube7 sl1it were very good. The eccentric dances were especially gopds while the zfunnx signs on the curtains brought a 3ao6 of laughs
 7 The Edward Sisters in a happy collection of songs and HaGay Cs4t- Ter funny n7onoapgist with a lot Of new comedy. cempzeeed the bill in a very pleasing manner Altogether, ii is a well balanced show and is well worth seeing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
EMPIRE

.aThe Pretty Sister Of Jose,s a five part Famous Player Paramount mas terpieee featuring Marguerite Clark 2. and an all star cast of well known players is at the Empire.
 The story unfo1ded is one of the days Of old Madrid and Miss Clark is seen at her best Other select asgd entertaining features will also be shown rounding out most enjoya abIe photoplaY program
 The latest tnstaIment of the great est Of all film serials, 'sThe Black Box, will head the all feature pro- gram to be offered at this theatre to- morrow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08

Don't hurry about getting down to the. ra1road station any earlier on ac- count of the new baggage rule, as of course the conductor, engineer, and 137 passengers won't mind waiting ten minutes while you discuss the value of your trunk with the baggage master
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
Feel Young Again CERTILAX (The Certified
 T.axafival
LaxatiVel

Beware of the habit of constipation. Coax the overworked bowel muscles back to normal action with CERTI- LAX, "the certain Iaxative.'' It is the favorite prescription of an eeainent New York City specialist, selected by five hundred physicians, who have tried out thousands of 1axatives and decided upon CERTILAx as the best They believe in gentleness, persisten- cy. and Natures assistance. CERTI- LAX opens the bowels; their action is gentle yet positive, never accom- panied by gripping pain. One at night will give positive relief. GER TILAx IS FOR SALE AT ALL DRUG SPORES, or will be sent direct upon receipt of price. CURTIS CHEMICAL co, IF E. 24th St., NEW YORK, PRICE, 1Oc, 25c. soc. One at night makes you right
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS JOHN RICK & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08

The great number of citizens who are seen buying poultry wire does not alarm the egg dealers at all, but it gives promise of a tremendous de- mand for chicken feeds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08

y7arner Want Ads. one Cent 2 word,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08

The high quality of the class poems read at many graduating exercises indicates that the poets will have dis Hngu1shed careers waiting verses for all the silver and golden weddings in the family.