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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
Contraband Articles

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Contraband Articles
Turning to the question of condi-
Gonal contraband and foodstuffs, the
note says:
"No country had maintained more
stoutly than Great Britain in modern
times the principle that a belligerent
should abstain from interference with
the foodstuffs intended for the civil
population. The circumstances Of the
present struggle are causing His
Majesty's government some anxiety
as to whether the existing rules with
regard to conditional contraband,
framed as they were with the object
of protecting, SO far as possible. the
supplies which were intended for the
civil population, are effective for the
purpose, or suitable to the conditions
present. The principle which I have
indicated above is one which His Ma
iesty's government have constantly
had to uphold against the opposition Of
continental powers. In the absence OF
some certainty that the rule would be
respected by both parties to this con-
flict, we feel great doubt whether it
principle Of international law"
Quotes Bismark
Sir Edward then quotes Prince Bis
marck's answer to the Kiel Chamber
of Commerce in 1874 in connection with
the treatment Of rice as contraband in
the French Chinese war:
THE measure in question" Prince
Bismarck is quoted as saying. has
for it's object the shortening Of the
war by increasing the difficulties OF
the enemy and is justif1able step in
war if imparially enforced against
all neutral ships
The British note here remarks:
His Majesty's government are dis
posed to think that the same view IL
still maintained by the German gov
eminent Another circumstance which
is now coming to light is that an elab-
crate machinery has been organized
by the enemy for the supply Of food
stuffs for the use Of the German army
from overseas. Under these circum-
stances it would be absurd to give any
definite pledge that in cases where
t1,A 5n,fs,s,1ilG-ran- n 4 -. b. HA,,~
Evening star., 1915-06-15
CLEAN UP, PAINT UP"
Output of Mineral Paints in 1914
Increased by Campaign.

Statistics compiled by ]. NJ. Hill and
just made public by the United States
geological survey show a greater pro-
duction Of mineral paints during 1914
than in 1918. This increase is particu-
larly marked in the white pigments
made from both lead and zinc. and is
of interest as showing the results of
the "Clean up, Paint up" campaigns
which have been in progress.
In 1914 there were 66,566 short tons
of domestic ocher. umber. Sienna, min
eral paint. mortar. color. and ground
slate and shale sold. which was less by
4.029 tons than the sales Of similar pig
ments In 1913. The output of white
pigments-zino oxide, loaded zinc, and
the basic sulphate of lead produced by
subltmation showed an increase Of 10
per cent in value over 1913. During
1914 there were sold 106,791 short tons
Of these pigments. for $9,97S,710.
The lead pigments made chemically.
including basic carbonate, white lead,
litharge red lead. and orange mineral,
and the chemically prepared zinc ba-
rytes pigment lithopone likewise
showed a decided increase; 245,2
short tons of these pigments were sold
in 1914, for $27,621, 1929.
Evening star., 1915-06-15
TEXT Of j. s. NOTE
mild, BUT EARNEST
Berlin Newspaper Declares
Document Reveals Serious
ness of Situation.
SAYS PRESIDENT FAILS
TO GRASP GERMAN VIEW
Other Journals Indicate Desire for
Amicable Relations-Warning
Against Teuton Jingoism.

BERLIN, June IA, via London. June
Is, 4:33 AMIN a belated editorial on
the American note to Germany the
Kreuz Zeitung today declares that Its
mild form cannot conceal the ear
nestness of the situation, and that 1t re-
veals that President Wilson has not
the slightest comprehension of the
German standpoint nor the situation
which has compelled Germany to act
as she has done.
From this" the newspaper says,
ARISES his demand that the lives Of
non-combatants must not be endan-
gered. Americans who want to visit
England can do SO without appreciable
danger on American ships that have
pledged themselves to carry no con-
Evening star., 1915-06-15

RIOS g. a. s.s ssg sTsSs st Ss sns Rssss Ma
Funeral services viii be % held at her ias. apart
ment on Wednesday. June ls. at 10 am. In
innate friends only Invited. Interment at
f HaLk,n. On Hnia Mo5day sn9s H. is,s at yssn.
DoRB PAUL ENGEI. husband Of MarJ Eliza
beth Ensei. formerly OF Washington. D. c.
Funeral services at Berwyp Presbyteriaa Church.
THURSDAY, June II at ? o'clock Relatives
FAUNr LIE ROY. On June 9. 1915, after an
PLY FAuST LH'' LE ROY % b.ioTsd husband @ "f
Blanche Faunt lie Roy (nes Swodensr).
FRIEDRICH. On Tuesday. June Is 1915 at
s:s' am. at bis residence. 32s East Capitol
band of Frsnc.s sensvieSe Friedr,es s a%S and
Notice of funeral hereafter.
GILMORE MORE. On Sunday. 5gae u; 1918. at n.
MARY r. me- S. ss s bs th ., street nsrf
Gsorss G.es, Rss,n. .,nsl. y W =, @ny; Nfuds BOYD
Funeral "wednesday. June 10. from shiloh Rap
.,so, Hss Church. .. l. street between le,h and I'm
Orange. Va Baltimore and Phllsdelphia
papers please copy
GOODMAN. On Monday June H. 1918, at the
Es.denee BESIDE. Of her sister Cecilia Andrews. IA
the SEVENTH Day Adventist Church sth street
between F and C streets northeast. FrienSs
and relatives invited
GRAY On Tuesday. June ls, 1918. at s:4o am
CATHERINE GRAY beloved wife Of the late
John II Gray and daughter OF the late Peter
Funeral from her late residence. Tce 9Th street
northeast. Thursday morning. June Il. al
am; thence to st A!oysius Church where
mass will he said. Relatives and friends IN
vited. 10.
GREGORY. On Tuesday. June 10. 1915. at her
residence. 500 North Carolina avenue south
east. MARIA L. GREGORY
Funeral Wednesday, June 1S, at 8 am. Inter
ment At Accokeek. Nd.
LnETCH. Suddenly on Monday, June u. 1915.
at Council Bluff lows, JOHN ALEXANDER
LEBTCH. youngest Of William A. and
Virginia Dougal Leetch.
Notice Of funeral later I5s
MARTIN On Sunday J,ine ls 1915 EMMA
beloved wife OF Bernard Martin. aged fifty
Funeral from her late residence. 223 y street
southwest. on Wednesday; June is. at
o'clock: thence TO ST Vincent de Pauls
Catholic Church. where solemn requiem mass
will be said for the repose OF her soul ln-
terment at Mount olivet 15'
SIMON. Departed this life Monday June H.
1915. at IL 80 M. HENRY SIMON. beloved
husband Of Annie Simon.
Funeral from Wise's parlor. Goth and NJ streets
northwest. Thursday, June Il. at pm.
sTARKE. On Saturday. June 70. 1918. LILLE
STARKB tnee Walters.
The depth OF sorrow no tongue can tell
At the loss of one loved well
But while she lies in peaceful sleep
Her sacred memory ! shall always keep.
BY HER SISTER. JEANETTE LEWIS CNFE
WALTERS.
Funeral from Dabney's undertaking parlors. 1lS2
3rd street northwest. Wednesday, June ls.
pm.
Evening star., 1915-06-15
In Memoriam.

dear mother, sOPHRONIA r. ATHEY. who
departed this this life twelve years ago today.
Gone. but not forgotten.
BY HER LOVING DAUGHTER, MRS. ALICE
BARNES. In sad but loving remembrance of
our dear husband and father WILLIAM H.
RARNEs BAR I; ,eo. T.o died seven years ago today
BY WIFE AND CHILDREN
BURKE. In sad. beloved remembrance of my
parted this life eleven years ago today, June
Gone. but not forgotten.
BY HER LOVING son. DANIEL A. BURKE.
my darling little boy. JOSEPH A. HOLMES.
who departed this life fourteen years ago
today, June IS, 1901.
He was playing in the sunshine.
Happy in Gods great love.
When a message came from heaven.
Joseph, come and dwell above.
By HIS LOVING MOTHER AND AuSr
PIGoTT; On Monday. June Is, 1914, WILLIAM
F. P1GOTT departed this life.
May his soul rest in peace.
BY HIS MOTHER AND SISTER.
son and brother. JOHN E. SHORE. who
died five years ago today, June Is. 1910.
Five years ago today. dear Eddie.
I saw you laid TO rest.
God thought 1t best to lake you home.
He thought you needed rest.
BY BIS MOTHER AND SISTER, MRS. NAT
TINGLY.
Dear is the grave where you are laid,
Sweet is the memory that never shall fade.
Flowers may wither leaves fade and die,
Though others forget you, never shall /.
BY HIS SISTERS MRS. BECKER AND MRS.
REDMOND.
Dear Eddie is gone. but not forgotten,
Tear7dimmed eyes shall look In vain
We shall never hear his voice. never
Never earth again
By HIS BROTHERS. FRANK AND CHARLB6.
WRIGHT. In sad but loving remembrance OF
my dear son, JAMES WRIGHT, who died
two years ago, June Is, 1913
1.-TWO years have gone and still miss him,
Friends may think the wound is healed,
But little do they know the sorrow
That lies within my heart concealed"
'T did not know the pain he bora.
did not him die,
only know he went away
And never said good bye"
Loved IN life: remembered in death.
BY HIS DEVOTED MOTHER. MRS. FLORA
RIDGEWAY.
Evening star., 1915-06-15
1900 on Mckinley Outing,

Nearly 1900 students. alumni. teach
ers and friends of the Mckinley Man
ual Training School went on the an
nual excursion of the Mckinley Man
ual Training School Alumni Associa-
ton to Marshall Hall yesterday. A
program of athletics, including a base
pail game by the girls and track
meets for both sexes, was the principal
feature.
Evening star., 1915-06-15
Method of Modifying Hardships,

FRANKFURT. Germany. via London.
June Is. 2:55 a-m.-The Nachrichten
proposes. as method Il modifying
the hardships of submarine warfare,
that the United States government con-
sent to the stationing of German COM
missioners in American ports to exam
inc ships sailing for Europe. so that
those which carry no armaments mu-
nitions or troops may be exempt from
attack by German submarines.
The newspaper cites as a precedent
for such action the fact that similar
commissioners are maintained by the
British government in various neutral
countries, to examine and certify with
regard to cargoes bound to neutral
ports.
The Berliner Tageblatt expresses its
approval of the suggestion of the
Nachrichten.
Evening star., 1915-06-15
$1.OO and SIPS
Drawers.

Women's Drawers, made of fine
quality nainsook Prettily trim
med with dainty laces and fine en-
broideries.
Drawers, made Of good ~
quality muslin. with en- LOC
broidered edge. ..
Third Floor-Cndermusl
Evening star., 1915-06-15
DIED.

ALLEN.
MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL LEGION
OF THE UNITED STATES
Commandery Of the District Of Columbia,
City of Washington, June IS, 1918:
Tho death OF Companion CHARLES JULIUS
ALLEN, Brtgadier-General q. S. Army-exMem-
Der Of The Councl-at Asheville, North Carolina,
on the 18th instant is announced to the Com
mandery.
Funeral services and interment at the National
Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. Wednesday, 18th
instant, about I2 o clock Noon
BY command of
Brigadier- General EDWARD A. GOODWIN,
q. s. Army, Commands.
THOMAS h MCKEE,
Recorder.
BuRCH. On Monday, June IA. 1915, At els
Evening star., 1915-06-15
traband-a pledge that can easily be
verified by German consular officials.
Impossible Condition.

Under the present circumstances,
however. as long as travellers use ships
which carry contraband and possibly
are armed, and In conformity with the
orders of the British admiralty attempt
to ram submarines, this demand of the
note 1t is impossible to fulfill.
IF we are to give in to the demands
of the note Great Britain first would
have to make serious changes in its
previous practices and guarantee the
changes satisfactorily. President Will
son must busy himself about this next.
He must be able to comprehend that
we are not going to let sumbarne war
fare out of our hand as a weapon in
order that American travellers may
cross without danger to Europe on
British ships. perhaps with the inten-
ton Of insuring the freightage of am
munition and other war materials for
our enemies"
Evening star., 1915-06-15
Germany Too Jubilant.

AMSTERDAM via London, June IS,
2:46 a.m.-George Bernhard. political
writer, in an article on the American
note. in the vossische Zeitung, a copy
Of which has been received here, de-
clared that the Germans are too tubi-
liant over the tone and contents Of the
note.
There is no justification for the joy
fulness." says Herr Bernhard. be
cause Of the essential differences which
exist between Germany and the United
States. Not one Of these differences has
been removed by the exchanges of
notes OF course. we are pleased that
the United States is willing to submit
to England all Of our commissions, but
we have no new commissions.
America told US she would take the
initiative in preventing England from
future misuse of naval warfare. This
we greeted thankfully. If Americas
representations are unsuccessful she
may repeat them. Whether the Ger
man submarine warfare can be mod
Evening star., 1915-06-15
Would Avoid New Conflicts.

The editor of the Tageblatt, Theodor
Wolff. also publishes an article in
favor of policy aimed at the avoid
ance of new conflicts and the bringing
in of new adversaries. He urges a
suitable method for giving German
diplomacy adequate authority and pres
tige at home to stand firm against
lingo and whip-the- world enthusi-
asts." the creation of an advisory coun-
Gil to the foreign office, In which for
mer ministers and secretaries of for
eign affairs. ambassadors and leading
members of parliament should have
seats
Evening star., 1915-06-15
May Be Another Side.

The article ventures to indicate for the
first time to the German public that there
may be second side to the question OF
arms shipments, on which the press for
months has been harping Herr thinner
mann pays his respects to what he terms
typewriter heroes, who, far from the
front, are preaching war to the knife
against everybody" and concludes:
I'VE wish to act and write with blood
and iron, but Just because we are fearless
and determined we may look for possible
ways by which to arrive at an understand
ing with America We need not close up
our department Of incoming and outgoing
declarations Of war, which heretofore has
worked nobly, but it seems to me that
we can curtail the output somewhat with
out incurring reputation for excessive
caution"
Evening star., 1915-06-15
Grated depends solely on tho attitu,
of England"
Plea for an Understanding,

The Lokal Anzeiger prints a note
worthy article on German American
relations by its general director. Eu-
gene Zimmerman, which. coming on
the heels of Fridays conciliatory ar
ticle, is taken to mean that influential
representatives of politics and bust
ness are standing behind this paper
and exerting their efforts for a Ger
an-American understanding.
president Wilson, says Herr
Zim1nermann, desires nothing more
and nothing less than an understand
ing between Germany and England
concerning the forms of maritime war
fare. which, at the same time, will
insure the safety of American passen
gers. The task is not light, consider
ing the development of naval warfare,
but it can be solved if all interests
display good will"
A new form might be given to naval
warfare. Herr Zimmerman continues, on
the basis that passengers on ships with
special marks of Identification. and sail
ing under the government guarantee that
they are unarmed. should receive proper
consideration at the hands Of submarine
commanders The compromise MUST also
involve the withdrawal of the British ad-
miralty's instructions to merchantmen to
attack and ram submarines on sight.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-12-28
GOOD PROGRAM FOR ELKS

The entertainment program at the
Elks club tonight will contain among
it's numbers two readings by Miss
Rhoa Rhee Conner, the title of one
being SCHOOLS and School, by O.
Henry. The other will be Billy
Brad and the Apple" by Butler. All
who know Miss Conners dramatic
work will anticipate a rare treat in
the rendering of these selections.
The male quartet, which has been
trained by Professor E. H. Storer, will
rendered a program of varied songs
to please the taste of all present.
Among them will be Down Mobile, ;"
from the Amherst song book; sleep,
Kentucky Babe" selected; Until the
Dawn" by Parks; There's a Long,
Long Trail" by Elliott; "All Kinds of
Women" and Honey, l Want You
Now"
The quartet is composed of Gene
Gerlough, first tenor; Robert Stubbs,
second tenor; Oscar: Johnson, bari
tone, and Morton Luvaas, second
bass.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-12-28
PLAN SEA.GOING SUBMARINES
Five 2000-Ton Divers May be Incind-
ed in the Proposed Additions to
the Navy -.

WASHINGTON, Dec 2S.-Sea- going
submarines of 2000 tons displacement
will probably soon be sought for the
American navy as a result of lessons
learned by navy department experts
from the European war and recent
maneuvers of the Atlantic fleet. 1t is
possible that the first five submarines
included in the administration FIVE
year building program will approach
this size. although the estimates sub
mitted were based on boats OF the
1300-ton class.
Twenty-Five smaller submarines are
included in the administration pro-
for this year at an estimated cost of
between 100000 and 100000 each.
The estimate would provide for YES
sells of 600 to 700 tons displacement.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-12-28
PRICE OF GASOLINE RISING
Department of Justice May Investi
gate. Suspect Violation OF
Sherman Act

WASHINGTON, Dec 2S.-Offioials
of the department Of justice said yes
terday that the continued rise ir the
price of gasoline probably would be
made the subject of an inquiry to de-
termine whether there has been any
violation of the Sherman antitrust
act
No formal complaints have reached
Washington, but attorneys connected
with antitrust prosecutions expressed
the view that an investigation would
be begun on the departments own
initiative.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-12-28
BRITISH CABINET
FACES A CRISIS
MOMENTOUS QUESTION OF CON-
SCRIPTION is CONSIDERED AT
MEETING TODAY
Premier Asquith and Grey May Resign
If Advocates of C0nscriptiOa
BY the United Press Associations

By the United Press Associations.
LONDON, Dec. 2S.-The British
cabinet faced the greatest internal
crisis since the beginning of the war
when it met today to consider the
momentous question of conscription.
1t was rumored before the meeting
that several members would resign
unless some form of compulsion was
agreed upon. 1t is also said that
Premier Asquith and possibly Grey
will resign if the proconscriptionists
win. In that case Lloyd-George will
probably become Premier. Parlia-
ment meets tonight following the cab
met session and it is said that possi-
bly, the most serious charge yet made
will be directed against the Darda-
nelles and Balkans campaigns.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-12-28
THREE MORE DAYS
TO PAY TAXES
FIRST INSTALLMENT MUST BE
PAID BEFORE JANUARY FIRST,
BALANCE IN JULY
Second Installment Does Not Carry a
Four Per Cent Penalty as in
Former Years

Three days remain in which to pay
taxes. All that are not paid by Fri
day evening become delinquent.
Owing to the fact that only half
need be paid by January first, and
that the July installment Will not car
ry the four per cent penalty, as here
tofore, the total is this year much be-
low that paid in by this time last
year, the difference being nearly a
hundred thousand dollars.
The public funds will be less under
the new plan than they would have
been under the old, by the amount Of
the penalties, on account of the fail
ure to draw as much interest on de-
posits, and because the increase in
interest likely to be paid out on war
rants.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-12-28
THORNBER URGES
COOPERATION
SAYS TOWN AND COUNTRY ARE
DEPENDENT UPON EACH OTHER
FOR DEVELOPMENT
Gives Business Men Pointers on How
to Work With the Farmers-Was
Well Received

Close cooperation of the business
men of the towns with the progressive
farmers on the land will solve the
problems that are of mutual concern
to them, in the opinion of w. S. Thorn
ber, director of the Agricultural Ex-
tension service of Washington State
College, who spoke at the Chamber of
Commerce today.
Community building is not the af-
fair of the town alone nor of the
country alone, but it concerns both"
said Mr.. Thornber. Their interests
are mutually dependent" he continued.
"One cannot prosper as it should un-
less the other does. To have a good
town, good country must surround it.
"a good town has good schools and
churches, good roads and streets,
provisions for recreation for adults
as we'll as children, public service
rooms, pleasant home life, and intel
ligent citizens. A good rural COM
munity has good land, good transport
alton facilities, and intelligent people.
"The town is the natural commun-
ity center, and it is there that the peo-
pie of the country and the city can
best cooperate for their mutual ad-
vantage. The establishment of mu-
tual confidence and respect, and a re-
alization of their interdependence are
essential to effective association of
the town and country people in COM
munity building
In the opinion of the speaker, the
business man could best promote the
cause by taking an interest in the
work of the farmer, enlarging his
circle of acquaintances in the coun-
try, working for the establishment Of
rest rooms and other cOnven1ences
for the farmer when visiting town,
helping in establishing better market
ing methods, and giving the farmer
such assistance as he can with the
business management OF the farm.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-12-28
PRES. YUAN BACKS DOWN
Will Not Assume Role of Emperor on
New Years Day as Planned

By the United Press Associations.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 2S.-The re-
ceipt of Peking cablegrams have led
Chinese leaders to believe that Yuan
Shi Kai is needing the revolutionary
rumblings and will not ascend the
throne on New Years day. 1t is rum
ored that the Yunnan province, in
calling all sections to revolt against
the monarchy has deferred the emper-
or from taking the throne. Bishop
Bushford, head of the Methodist mis-
sionaries in China, reports a secret
pressure having been brought to bear
since the outbreak of the European
war, to return to the monarchial form
of government. "The people as a
whole are pleased with the republic"
said Bishop Bushford