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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

Washington, Feb. 15-With only
three days remaining before the Ger
man admiralty proposes to carry into
effect its proclamation ordering a sub
marine campaign on enemy merchant
ships, developments in the diplomatic
situation moved rapidly today through
the medium of the United States gov
eminent, custodian Of the diplomatic
interests of the various beIligerents
Count Won Rernstorff, the German am
bassador, delivered note to the Unit
States which was promptly trans
mitted to Great Britain in which Ger
many offered to recede from her plan
of destroying enemy merchant ships,
If restrictions placed by the Allies
on shipments of conditional contra
band and food stuffs destined to the
civilian population Of Germany were
removed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
n. E. Candidate

1t is quite likely that Senator Weeks
can be New England's candidate foI
President if he will. The six New Eng
land States. politicians assume, would
not only send delegates 10 the next Re
publican convention for him. but II
he were nominated, there would not be
the slightest question about any cleo
toral vote from New England, even
through those states, except Maine and
Vermont. all went Democratic in 1912,
Senator Weeks is a native of New
Hampshire and has large acQuaint-
ance among Maine Republicans. He
has horne a prominent part of the heat
and burden during most Maine cam
naigns of recent years. There is no
doubt that Senator Weeks has already
been rendered strong support in differ
ent sections OF the country
Taft's Position
There has been some Washington
mention lately Of ex-President Wliilam
H. Taft, but great as is the admiration
of Republicans for the splendid man
ner in which Mr.. Taft has borne him
self. there are considerations on the
other side. His nomination would be
regarded as a new challenge 10 the
Roosevelt forces. 1t is likely Roosevelt
would undertake again to go against
the Republicans as hard as he could.
This might avail him much less than
il did in 1912 but the Republicans can
not afford to encourage antagonisms
unnecessarily.
A great many substantial people
mention the name of Justice Hughes
much In a presidential connection. al
though he has declared that such
mention is very distasteful to him. AS
q matter of fact. the identification of
Justice of the Supreme Court with pol
itics is unpleasant in numerous ways.
The court is supposed to have nothing
whatever to do with politics and, IN
fact. the justices do hold themselves
aloof from political stress and strife.
Probably Justice Hughes would accept
the Republican nomination II 1t were
taken to him on a silver platter. because
of the growing conviction that the Re-
publican nomination next time will be
to election. But Justice
Hughes would hardly indicate at all
in advance what his course would be.
CONTINUED on Page 12-column b
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

An act which not onlt is Of grea,
Importance TO large portion of
Maine but which will interest every
owner of a wood lot and every owner
of a gun or fish rod is soon TO be in
troduced in the nth Legislature. The
bill was drafted by Blaine s. Viles,
State land agent and will be intro
duced at bis instance. The title Of
the bill is, An act creating the South
ern Maine Forest District and provid
ing for the protection against fires
therein"
The territory TO be incorporated as
the Southern Maine Forest Distric,.
should this legislation be enacted.
comprises all the territory in the
State not included in the Maine For
estry District. The sum of $4,000
will be appropriated annually for the
purposes of this forest district and il
this amount proves insufficient the
governor end council may issue their
warrant to the treasurer TO provide
further funds from any unexpended
and unappropriated moneys in the
treasury
The forest commissioner shall take
measures for the prevention, control
and eXtinguishment of forest fires in
such district. and in order TO facili-
tate the management Of the district it
will be divided into sub-forest districts
as may be deemed advisable. Lookout
stations VIII be provided where need
Continued on PAGE Column 3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
CANNOT NOW BE
PASSED BY MAR. 4
Extra Session Not Like
y for Several Months.
at Least, Under Pres
ent Outlook

Washing OF, FEB. discharges and
counter charges from Democratic and
Republican sources concerning inAu-
ences in, and against the government
shiu purchase bill were made thesub-
,ect G: d special investigation today
ty the Senate. The decision to inquire
into alleged lobbying by agents of
The "ssippins trust" against the bill.
anu INTO limitations of negotiations
tor options on belliegrent ships to be
sold L. the government, was unani-
nous ana with the decision departed
tn las, aope of some of the most
ea-nes, champions of the shipping
measure that the bill could be passed
il the Senate by March A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
FURTHER ACTION BY
ENGLAND TO STOP
FOOD FOR GERMANY
Lord of Admiralty So Intimates in Statement
Introducing Navy Estimates

London, Feb. 15.-5.05 P. Mn a
statement to the House Of Commons
today Winston Spencer Churchill, frs,
lord of the admiralty intimated that
further action would be taken by the
allies to prevent the importation Of
foodstuffs in neutral ships to Ger
many
Mr. Churchill, in introducing the
navy estimates gave an interesting re-
view Of the naval situation. He said
that efficiency was tie keynote OF
the admiralty's program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

regarding merchant craft hereafter as
in the category of warships. The am
bassadors communication was sent
from Berlin before the recent Ameri-
can note was delivered by A1nbassa-
dor Gerard and is supplemental to
the German foreign office memoran-
dunn on the subject Of the new war
zones.
Reply to Shipping Note
At the same time that the German am
bassador conferred with Secretary Bryan
and Counsellor Lansing. the complete
text OF the British reply to the Ameri-
can note of protest on neutral shipping,
dated Dec. &c, was received. It was laid
before President Wilson. Besides giving
statistics on neutral commerce and en-
tering a general denial that there had
been any unwarranted interference with
legitimate shipments, the new not con-
tains a statment from Great Britain
that the government decree taking over
the flour. and grain supply in Germany
required additional precautions on the
part Of the allies that conditional con-
traband might not be permitted to reach
the armed forces of the enemy. The
document contains a further statement
Of the British government on the legal
questions involved. The full text will
not be given out until after an agree
ment for publication is reached with the
British foreign Office
Wilhelmina Protest
Another development which bears d.
rectly on the submarine warfare threat
ened by Germany, was the despatching
Of a telegram by the state departmnt to-
day to Ambassador Page instructing him
to submit to the British foreign oftce
evidence given here by the owners OF the
American steamer Wilhelmina to prove
that her cargo consists of food stuffs
destined for non -coinoatants and not
subject to seizure The suggestion is
made that unless Great Britain has
sufficient grounds not yet advanced for
doing otherwise, the ship be permitted
at once to proceed with her cargo to her
destination.
From the German point of view the
Wilmelmina incident constitutes test
case on which revolves the entire ques-
ton Of feeding Germany.
U. S. Commerce Threatened
Sir Cecil Spring Rice. the British am
D6SSaQCE, ClsCUSScu Ing oituAtioi4 "i'tA
the state department officials On all
sides it is admitted that the develop
1nents Of the last few days present
most serious situation for American COM
MERGE Administration officials think
that even though assurances are given
eventually by Germany that neutral ships
will not be attacked, the effect Of the
war zone proclamation would be to in
tinidate American shippers and reduce
American exports
May Be Firm Statement
That the next step by the United States
may be pronounced statement to Great
Britain on the subject of conditional con-
traband was indicated at the state de-
partment today. The American govern
ment in it's first note argued strongly
for unrestricted shipment of conditional
contraband when destined to non-eombat-
ants The British preliminary reply did
not oppose this view, but said an uncon-
ditional acceptance could not be given on
account of Germany's alleged inhuman
practices.
It was believed here today that the
American government might seek an I'M
Continued on Page 5-Coiumn 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
To Strew Mines

Otherwise, the note announced, Ger
many proposed to put into effect the
original proclama ton, adding also the
strewing Of mines in waters surround
ing Great Britain and Ireland. Alleged
arnling Of British merchant vessels is
given by the German government as
ground for attacking enemy merchant
ships without search or previous visit,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
Werner Horn Must Serve His
Sentence Of 50 Days in Jail

Machias Me- Feb 15.-Werner Horn the German whose
extradtion been demanded by the Canadian be-
of the natng of the international bridge at Vance
boro Will removed from the jail until he has
ed his sentence Of 80 days. unless something extraordinary
transpires the opinion Daniel T. OConne his counsel who
here few hours today for another conference with the
prisoner expressed confidence that he be
ded The attorney with Attorney General
William R. Pattangall at Augusta on his way here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
JUDGE BRANN
IS NOMINEE
0FLEW|STON
DEMOCRATS

Lewiston, Me-, Feb. Is. - At
the Democratic mayoralty eau
Gus held here tonight, Judge
Louis J., Brann was nominated
receiving 1870 votes. The 9TH
er candidates William H. Hines
received SAL and Francois K.
Belleau, 211.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
CLOUDY AND COLDER

Boston. Feb. 15-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity:
Tuesday generally cloudy and cold
er; Wednesday fair; moderate west
erly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
Trade Routes Danger

After referring to the naval battles
off the Falkland islands and in the
North sea, Mr.. Churchill said:
Only two small cruisers and two
armed merchantmen remain of all the
German preparations to attack our
trade routes, and these are in hid
ing
Continued on Page 5-CoIumn 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
BATH DEMOCRATS
NOMINATE SMALL

Bath, Me-, Feb. 15.-Alderman John
A. Small gained the Democratic nom
ination for mayor at the caucus to-
might.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
ENGLAND Warns United States
Will Seize Subjects Of Enemies

Washington, Feb 15-Great Britain notified the United
today through the British embassy here that subjects
enemies whether passengers of vessels entering
the principal British colonial ports will be liable removal
and detention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
Will Reoede from Intention Of Destroying the
Enemies Merchant Ships If the Allies Re-
strictonS on Foods Stuffs Are Removed
AMERICA PROMPTLY TRANSMITS
GERMAN OFFER TO GREAT BRITAIN

If England Refuses Germany Will Garry Out
Original Plans and Add Strewing of Mines in
British Waters-Text of England's Reply to
Neutral Shipping Protest Is Received-U. S.
Advises England Cargo of Wilhelmina Not
Subject to Seizure and Suggests Release
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
Republicans Firm

Although Democrats Of the House
il caucus tonight. sought to pave the
Vay for the passaPe Of the amended
bill in the lower branch of Congress
within q day or two. Republicans of
At senate held 10 their determination
ina, thc hhbuster against il should
aot I'D broken. Even some Of the ad-
III srratinn senators We're inclined TO
tho Vsw that appropriation measures
shn.38 now he taken up and rushed
through before March 4 Should tins
result il was intirated. there might
he =. further effort to force vote
oa lie ship bill in the upper branch,
M world an extra session be called
20 consider il, at least for several
months
Extra Session
While ~ definite announcements on
he SUI ieC; Of an extra. session have
beer made. the view was submitted
by persons close to the President that
the ship hin issue would he taken be-
fore the country. 1t would be shown
that the House had passed the bill
after a desperate effort had been
made u break down Republican OPP
POSITION in the Senate anG the respon-
sihltv for failure Of the measure was
dre 10 q Republican filibuster. The in
yes'.ration ordered today, admins
tra'ior leaders suggested, might bring
out facts which would throw light
upcn OPPOSITION TO the bill.
The INQUIRY will he conducted by
Senator'S Walsh. Simmons, Reed.
Burton and Weeks. Should there be no
extra session q Congress, the COM
mittee would he empowered 80 sit
during recess. as il is conceded that
the proposed inquiry could not be con-
cluded ny March 4
Republicans Proposal
Republican opponents of the ship
purchase hill proposed, through a
resolution Offnred by Senator Burton,
thai portion Of the inquiry which con-
Germs intimations that persons or cor
por2tious in the United States sought
options Of hallicerent ships With a
view - selling them to the govern
menl and that these persons or cor
pora ions were in some way allied
With officials Of the government. This
RESOLUTION together with another. not
included N that adopted. requesting
the secretary Of the treasury for in
'orm2tiCn on the subject. aroused en-
hvenlnC debate IN the Senate. Sena-
tors Williams and Reed charged that
hey were pu:posely intended to re-
1eot upon Secretary Of the Treasury
NcAdoo and Paul NJ. Warburg Of tn
Feoeral Reserve Board.
AnotHe~ portion Of the inquiry re-
suited from an amendment added to
ne Purtsn resolution by the COM
nlttee On audit and control. directed
asainst AT alleged lobby by the
Continued on Page s-celunn 81
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OF BUKOWINA

Washington, Feb. 15-Private dis.
patches to the Austro- n hungarian for
eisn Office, forwarded tc the embassy
in Washington from Vienna tonight
announced the complete evacuation of
Bukewna BY Russian forces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
The VILES BILL FOR FIRE
PROTECTION IN THE
STATE OF NAMES FORESTS

The State Land Agent
Drafts a Bill Creating
the Southern NJ ain-e
Forest District a n d
Providing w ard e n
Service and Up-to-
D tie NJ e a sure S
Against Fires
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-12-31
Y. M. C. A. AND BOY SCOUTS
HIKE.

The Y. M. c. A. and Boy Scouts of
Middlebury are planning to hold their
annual New Years hike the same as
for the past four or five years, only
with change of destination which will
be Chapman's Mills instead of Cobble
hill as formerly. This hike has been a
great event for the last few years and
promises to be even more so this year
than ever before, because of the advan-
tages of this new assembling place over
the old, because here we are on land
owned by the Y. M. c. A. through the
kindness of Mr.. Chapman, whom we
wish to thank again for his kind gift.
Be sure to come and bring any of
your friends who like the joys of day
with nature and remember that the
hike starts from the town hall at s
sharp on the morning of January l,
1916.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-12-31
NEW YEARS SERVICES AT THE
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION.

The Feast of the Circumcision of our
Lord is observed in the Catholic church
on the first day of the New Year and is
a Holy Day of Obligation. The Masses
on Saturday morning will be at $50
and 9 o'clock, and the Holy Hour will
be observed in the evening at 80 to in
woke the blessings of God for peace
ful, holy and happy New Year. All
Mass on New Years day as on the Sun
days of the year. Confessions will be
heard on Friday afternoon and evening
at and 7:30.
During the year 1916 the Sunday
Masses will be at the usual hours, s 80
and 10:30 and the evening services will
be at 1880. Confessions every Saturday
evening at 7:30.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-12-31
TRIGGS-BAIN WEDDING,

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Homer
M. Bain on Washington street was the
scene of pretty wedding Monday af-
tsrnoon at 5 O'Clock when their only
daughter, Miss Myrtle Helen Balm, was
united in marriage to Edward Robert
Triggs of Port Chester, N. Y. Rev.
D. H. Corkran of the Methodist Epis-
copal church performed the ceremony
in the presence of relatives and intimate
friends. Mrs N. A. Brooks presided
at the piano. The groom was attended
by Robert English of Schenectady,
N. Y, fraternity brother of the bride
Beulah Allen of st. Johnsbury. The
double ring service was used. The
ushers were Clyde S. Balm and William
Edmunds. The bride was gowned in
white pussy-willow taffeta and white
net and carried a shower bouquet of
white roses and sweet peas. The maid
of honor wore changeable pink taffeta
and carried pink carnations. Miss Inez
LaVick presided at the punch bowl and
the Misses Chaplin, Graham and Bart
lett and Mrs. Brooks served. The
young couple left on short honeymoon
trip through the South and upon their
return will make their home in New
Jersey, where Mr.. Triggs is employed
as chemist with the E. |. Dupont
DeNemours company. Those present
from out of town were Mr.. and Mrs.
E. M. Severance of Proctor, Mrs.
Charles Triggs of Port Chester, N. Y,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. o. Chapin and Mr..
and Mrs. Conrad Brown of Bristol, Miss
Mildred Chaplin of Ithaca, N. Y, j. d.
Holmes of Rochester, N. Y, Miss Ruth
Rogers of Burlington, Robert English
of Schenectady, N. Y. William Ed
munds of Bristol and Clyde S. Balm of
Washington, d. C.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-12-31
MRS. T. c. HARDWOOD.

Mrs. T. C. Harwood, mother of Mrs.
Edgar j. Wiley, died at the home of her
daughter on South street Sunday, De-
cember 28. Mrs. Harwood had suffered
fro n serious illness for three years,
but the end came suddenly She was
born in Cumberland, N. Y, April 16,
1868. Her parents were Rev. and Mrs.
Stephen Palmer, who survive her and
whose home is in South Glens Falls
N. Y. Besides her parents and her
daughter. Mrs. Harwood is survived by
two sisters, Miss Kate E. Palmer of
Oneonta, N. Y, a graduate of Middle
bury College and a former teacher in
Midelebury High school, and Mrs. John
c. Wallace of Los Angeles, California.
The funeral was held at the house
Thursday afternoon and was conducted
by President Thomas. The bearers
were John w. Wiley of Ticonderoga,
N. Y, Lyman A. Morhous, Dan o.
Mason, and l.. b. Gale. Interment
was in the West cemetery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-12-31
BAPTIST..ANNUAL MEETING.
Pastors Salary Increased. Direc-
tor Holmes Superinte n dent
of Sunday School

The members of the Memorial Bap-
tist church enjoyed a feast of good
things at their annual meeting last
Tuesday evening. Supper was served
by the ladies of the church at 6:30, after
which the church roll was called. Col.
S. A. Ilsley was the first to respond.
He spoke of the gratitude he felt to be
privileged to meet with the church and
closed his remarks with an impressive
statement of his interest in church
work. Col. Ilsley has been prevented
by illness from attending business meet
ings of the church for eight months and
the audience greeted him heartily and
applauded his remarks. Resident mem
bers from Brooksville emphasized the
Importance of the church work that has
been carried on in their community re-
Gently, made possible through the gen.
erosity of Col. Ilsley and the zeal of
Pastor Whittemore.
At the business meeting Rev. Roy E.
Whittemore was chosen chairman.
Deacon Ransom S. Benedict, who has
served as clerk for twenty-five years,
asked to be released from longer serv-
ice in the office; he was given rising
vote of thanks for his services. The
following officers were elected: Board
of trustees, Col. S. A. Ilsley, Isaac L.
Rogers, DIR. Howard L. Averill; clerk,
DR.. A. D. Barter; treasurer, Deacon
R. S. Benedict; treasurer of benevo-
lences, Mrs. H. L. Averll; auditor and
collector, Prot. Raymond Mcfarland;
music committee, Col. S. A. Ilsley, DR..
G. w. Cunningham. John X. Dyer;
baptismal committee, Mr.. and Mrs. R.
l.. Brough, Mrs. B. B. Brown, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Lasher; ushers, Leslie
Foote, John X. Dyer. George w. Rose,
George Morcomb, William j. Turner,
Philip E. Crane, Pascal j. Ives and
Harold Taylor.
Prof. Edwin N. Holmes was elected
superintendent of the Bible school, with
DR.. H. l.. Averill assistant superintend-
ent. Professor Holmes is well equipped
to undertake the duties of his office as
he is a student of Bible school methods
and has had experience in church work.
Upon motion of Col. Ilsley the pastor s
salary was increased 500, fitting
recognition of his services in his own
pastorate and at Brooksville.
The church voted to undertake the
five-year program of work that was
adopted by the Northern Baptist con-
vention at Los Angeles last May. A
committee of five, consisting of DR..
H. L. Averill, Deacon r. S. Benedict,
Prof. f. N. Holmes, Prof. R. McFar-
land and Pastor Whittemore, will su-
perintend the carrying out of the pro-
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-12-31
GOVERNOR R.EAD'S GIFT TO
RUTLAND.
Donor of College Chapel Makes
Generous Gift to His Home

At the Christmas service in the First
Congregational church of Rutland last
Sunday morning, the gift of ex-Gov-
ernor John A. Mead, Middlebury, "a,
of piece of property near the church
to be used by the young people of Rut-
lam as q community center was an
nounced. 1t is understood that Gov
ernor Mead has not only purchased the
property, but will erect building with
club rooms, gymnasium, reading rooms
and parlors. There will also be pro-
vision for outdoor sports, such as ten
mis-. The building will include dining
room, kitchen, and possibly an audi
torium.
1t is a condition of the gift that the
building be conducted for the benefit of
every boy and girl in Rutland, regard
less of creed or church connection.
The board administering the house will
be no-nsectarian, but Che property is
conveyed to the Congregational church
for permanent administrative control.
In an interview secured by the Rut-
land Herald, Governor Mead said con-
cerning the gift:
81 believe that now is the right time
to do something for the youth of Rut-
land. The terrible unrest in Europe
which has resulted in the war is re-
fected in measure in our own coun-
try, and the great need of the day is
education, not only education in book
lore, but in the physical development
and care of the bodies of our young
folks, to whom we must look for the
future.
"There will be no restrictions on this
institution for social and recreative
good except that it shall be conducted
decently, lawfully and literally. l
should like to 8 e our young people
make it the headquarters for their
amusements and recreations. | should
like to see them grow up strong, clean
and vigorous and take their part in
making our citizenship the equal of the
old Green Mountain stock, which hewed
homes from the wilderness, and not
only made this great State but con-
tributed to the greatness of the nation.
at should be the purpose of its trus-
tees to make the institution so attrac-
tive that the young folks will not be
tempted to find their amusement else
where, under conditions not so con-
ducive to good morals, good citizenship
and honorable manhood and woman
hood.
II hope, also, that this will be but the
beginning, and that Fairgrounds, other
outdoor recreation and beneficial activ-
tiles of all kinds will follow"