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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-24
Wilson Opposed

Sentiment in the Senate in favor of
some such action also was openly ex-
pressed, but at the end of day Of
surprises. tension and agitation such
as has not been seen in Congress in
some time, the word came that Presi-
dent Wilson still was unalterably OPP
posed to any such action by Congress
and believed that he would only be
embarrassed thereby in the negotia-
tons with Germany. To widely circu-
lated suggestions that the situation
had reached a point where the Presi-
dent soon would lay it before Con-
gress. that Secretary Lansing might in
some way define the attitude Of the
government in a communication to
Senator Stone and that a time had
been fixed within which the United
States would expect Germany to sig
nifty her intention to abandon the an
nounced intention to sink armed mer-
chant ships without warning, the uni
form statement was made officially
that nothing had been determined up
on; that the situation. though grave.
still was waiting one and that no
final position would be announced UNI
TIL Berlin was heard from.
Leaders Apprehensive
The sudden developments at the
Capitol brought surprise and appre-
hension to the administration leaders.
While confronted with the possibility
of Congressional interference, with all
its grave aspects, ranging from de-
lection from the administration policy
to downright embarrassment Of the
President and the secretary Of state,
the leaders were confident they would
control the situation and leave the ex-
ecutive branch Of the government free
to carry on diplomatic negotiations
with Germany.
At no time today did the question come
out openly on the floor Of either the
House or the Senate, but about a score
Of congressman who announced they were
is favor Of warning Americans even II it
involved reputation of the administra-
ton policy If thereby they thought war
would be averted. kept both houses in
state of tension that virtually blocked
business.
Democratic Demonstration
All the demonstration was in the DEM
ocratic ranks and there was no open
show Of sentiment among the Republic
cans. 1t was indicated, however. that Re-
publican Leader Mann sympathized with
President Wilson's policy and that any
outbreak would have to reckon with his
forces.
From apparently authentic sources
came statements tonight that the Presi-
dent was determined that the dispute
pending with Germany would be settled
without prolonged negotiations. He is
known to believe that the breaking of
Of diplomatic relations with Germany
means war, and there will be no undue
haste in handling the situation involving
such a possibility. The administration
view is that a broad and important prin-
ciple is involved in the right Of Ameri-
cans to travel on belligerent merchant
men and that this right must not be
CONTINUED on Page 8Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-24
British Members Sit in
Silence While Snow
den and Trevelyan
Discuss Terms
'ASQUITH'S REPLY
BRINGS CHEERING
Socialist and Liberal Suggest
Methods to Gain Ends-Pre.
mier Repeats Terms Stated on
November 9, 1914, and Adds
Serbia with Belgium

London. Feb 23,-9.1S P. M.-Premier
Asquith found himself unexpectedly
face to face in the House of Commons
today with new demand for the gov
ernments views on peace. He took up
the gauntlet almost eagerly and in a
bristling speech made it clear that the
British governments determination to
carry the war to the end without COM
promise had not abated since the
early days Of the struggle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-24
Conditions and General Forecast

Conditions and General Forecast
A disturbance that was central on
Wednesday night over northern Geor-
gia has been attended by local SHOWS
and rain in New England and New
York. Temperatures have fallen con-
siderably in the North Atlantic states.
The indications are that the weather
will be unsettled Thursday and Fri
day over the country east Of the Mis-
sissippi river with rains probable in
the Middle Atlantic states and snow
or rain in the North Atlantic states.
The temperature will be lower Thurs
day in the Middle Atlantic states. No
unseasonably low temperatures are
are probable, however, in any part Of
the country during the next two or
three days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-24
Services Notice While Congress Is Agtated
by Question of American Passengers on Armed
Ships-Leaders Fear Serious Detection from
Administration Policies
SENTIMENT CAUSE
OF APPREHENSION
May Mean Great Embarrass-
ment for President and Secre.
tary of State-DemOnstratiOn
Confined to Democratic Ranks

Washington. Feb. 23.-Agitation in
Congress for action warning Ameri-
cans off armed ships Of the European
belligerents suddenly grew to such
proportions today that the Democrats
Of the foreign affairs committee voted
to canvass the sentiment Of the House
on several pending resolutions of that
nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-24
Now Covers Is Mile
Front with Seven Ger
man Army Corps En-
gagged in Battle
REPORT CAPTURE
BRITISH STEAMER
Westburn under German Flag
and with FOG Prisoners from
English Vessels Sunk by Ger
man Commerce Raiders, at
Santa Cruz, Teneriffe

Troops belonging to seven German
army corps under Crown Prince Fred
erick William are engaged along a Is
mile front north of Verdun in a des-
perate effort to drive back the French
defending forces. probably with the
capture of the great fortress at Yer
dun in view.
There had been very heavy fighting
for a considerable period in this dis
trict of the French war zone, but
within the last few days the attacks
Of the Germans have taken on added
strength. The battle line has been ex-
tended and now reaches from Malan-
court, on the west, to Etain, on the
east, with Verdun in the center, only a
few miles southwark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-24
MAYOR WEST is
RENOMINATED AT
SOUTH PORTLAND

South Portland. Me-. Feb. 23.-The
Republicans Of South Portland tonight
renominated Mayor Charles E. West
as their candidate for mayor. Mayor
West is just completing his second
term
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-24
His Curiosity

He confeSSeS to "a little curiosity in
trying to solve the problem" as to
whether or not the people want him,
and AYERS his greatest desire to re-
turn to office is occasioned by interest
lin getting the financial system of the
State on such a basis that it will be
practically impossible for it to go
wrong"
In closing, the Governor advises Of
the danger of a half completed sys
tenn" which. he says, may result in a
situation far worse than it's original
state He emphasizes the need Of al
lowing the administration to continue
its system to completion.
"Otherwise." he threatens, ''it may
prove more of menace than a beNe-
fit
The Text Of Statement
The statement follows:
Eyes. 1 noticed that story in the Ken
nebec Journal referring to me as having
aspirations to be a candidate for Con-
gress from the First District. l do not
know where the Journal gets it's infor-
nation but. at the present time at least.
l have no intention of being a candidate
for Congress. In fact, l am rather in
clned to again offer my services to the
State in the same capacity as l now have
the honor to serve.
Uncertain Of Peoples Wants
"Of course. l am not sure that the peo-
pie want me for another term, but
confess to a little curiosity in trying to
solve the problem.
This administration has had uppermost
in it's mind the intention of giving
straight, square. open and aboveboard
administration, and has not hesitated in
standing up promptly and solidly for the
taxpayers interest, and has made every
of the peoples money.
I'VE have made many Improvements in
the financial system so that we can know
very nearly where we are at any time.
"Strainins and Working"
During this administration many peo-
pie have said to me, What is the use of
your straining and working so hard in
the Governors POSITIONS and have said
that no one would appreciate my efforts
This Is the problem to which l refer.
1--WE have done everything possible to
make the administration success and l
believe a great majority Of the people
of the State of Maine believe in the pfin-
ciple Of conservative economy and a
strict regard for the taxpayers money
Possibly I may be wrong in my conten-
ton that the people do desire such ad-
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-24
Westburn Captured
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Weather forecast for northern New
England: Cloudy Thursday; Friday
probably rain or snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-24

VIcTRoLA ~ AND CABINET $22
Is 10-inch double faced records Of your
own selection $3.50 extra. Inquire OF G,
F. Downing. ssS Water 81, Aususts; =.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-24
Boston Forecast

Boston, Feb. 23.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Unsettled, probably
occasional rain or snow Thursday and
Friday; moderate to fresh easterly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-24
House NaUal Committee VIII Hold Eo-
ecutive Session Today to Hear" from
Admiral Badger, Member Of Navy
General Board, the Dangers Con-
fronting the Nation
REFUSES PUBLIC
EXPRESSION OF
BOARDS VIEWS

Declines to A n s W e r
Question as to Wheth-
er try Might
Have to Face Enemies
on Both Coasts at the
SameTime-War with
England Not EvenRe-
mote Possibility
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-11
FOR RENT.

FOR notwithstanding house. Will
sell part or all furniture. Address
a." Pioneer. Phone 769. 912
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-11
GRAFT CHARGES MADE
AGAINST HIBBING OFFICIALS
CONTINUED from Page -

Iron Mining Co., for the Hibbing dis
trict, is alleged to have sold supplies
and furnished labor to the village
while member of the water, light,
power and building commission
There is no allegation that Hibbing
in this case did not receive full value
but it was an illegal transaction be-
cause West was a village officer, it
is alleged.
T. F. Brady, while municipal judge,
it is alleged, sold insurance to the
village.
D. D. Haley, another official, sec.
rotary of the water and light board
also is alleged to have sold insurance
to the village.
D. D. McEachin, treasurer from
April, 1913, to April, 1915, is alleged
to have made temporary loans tc
himself, but his records do not show
a shortage.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-11

WANTED
WANTED-We pay cash for second
hand furniture, stoves, shoes and
clothing. Hannah & Robertson,
206 MINI. Ave. Phone 129-W. i
anon
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-11

FOR SALE-Well matched team Of
blacks, six and seven years DID,
KOOrs Bros d82tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-11

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-One
five-passenger auto and one family
launch; all in good condition. 11O1
DOud Ave., or Phone 657. Ola
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-11

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-six-
drawer electrically operated Ma
tional cash register. Koors Bros.
d82tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-11

FOR SALE-House and lots, 719 Be-
midi Ave., or will trade for house
and land further out. A. Aubolee.
d1O2
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-11

FOR SALE-Stock of merchandise
very cheap or trade for land or city
property. What have you? Owner
has other business. Call or see
owner 1O6 3rd S., Bemidji, MINI.
1914
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-11
LESS HUNT LICENSES
THAN LAST SEASON

There are less small game hunters
in Beltrami county this year than
there were last year. To date only
226 licenses have been issued at the
court house Last season nearly that
many were issued before the end OF
the first day of the opening Of the
season.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-11
FARMS FOR. SALE.

FOR sALE-SWA Of SEX, Sec. H.
1862, (Town Of. Fohn), On
long time and easy terms. Call
on or write A. Kaiser, Bagley.
MINI. 68tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-11
CLASSIFIED
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Everythin in my house,
including furniture, pictures,
books, stoves, etc. Everything must
go between Monday noon and
Wednesday night. Come early.
Mrs. w. E. Dodge, Tenth and
Dewey avenue. 1d9l
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-11

FOR -Seven-rOOm house and
two lots. 1921 Dewey Ave. 916
FOR SALE OR TRADE-Four-room
house and two lots. Inquire Chas.
Madison. 3d911
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-11

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms.
Board obtainable within block
1909 Bemidji Ave. Phone 575-W.
..lN ..NN CHfl 831tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-11

FOR RENT-Storage room. I can
furnish good storage room for fur
niture and goods. C. E. Battles.
49, MS If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-15
Social Meeting of
Columbian Club.

Social Meeting of
Columbian Club.
The Columbian club will hold its
first general social meeting of the
year Monday, Oct. 16, at $3.50 o'clock.
The program will be as follows:
Journeys here and there.
Motoring in Idaho--Mrs. Morrow.
Porto Rico-Mrs. McDevitt.
Philippine Islands-Mrs. ]. II. Wick
ersham.
The Hawiian autumn dance by one
of Mrs. Harris pupils.
The Hawaiian music will be furnish
ed by Mrs. f. b. Jones, accompanied
by her daughter Miss Jones. on the
ukelele.
Home Economics.
The Home Economics department of
the Columbian club met at the usual
hour, o. so p. m. in the club house. Mrs.
Fred B. Jones. chairman, presided.
The paper given by Mrs. P. A. Sim
mons, THE Subtle Sandwich" was an
unusual paper written in prose and was
full of original thought and witticism.
Sandwiches and coffee were served.
The hostesses were Mrs. Frank Page,
Mrs. w. G. M. Allen and Miss Baxter,
past chairman, and Mrs. Fred B. Jones,
chairman
Study Department.
The first meeting of the study de-
partment of the Columbian club was
held Monday afternoon in the club
room, with Mrs. W. B. Wyman, chair
man, presiding. A large attendance
was present.
Mrs. McClear, president of the club,
called attention to the rummage sale
to be held Oct. is. as helping self-re
spect:ng people in a charitable way;
also to the municipal entertainments
to b. given this coming winter.
South America being the topic for
study, large map of that continent
was exhibited, and while Mrs. Schmel-
eel read an article by M, Landon Reed
from Harpers Bazaar on "A Cruise
from Harpers' Bazaar" Mrs. Lyman
pointed out on the map, the places
mentioned, going down the west coast,
through Magellan straits and up the
east coast, visiting the various cities.
Mrs. S. l.. Upton read a most ex-
cellent paper on The Checkered His
tory of Colombia" from the time CO.
lumbus discovered America to the
present. 1t was here the African slave
trade was first introduced. The poll
tics, customs, religion and dress of
the Inhabitants as we'll as the wealth
c. the country, few places being SO
rich in gems and platinum. We're cler-
ly described. Spanish and French is
the language spoken.
On account CT illness, Mrs. T. c.
Hollingshead was unable to present
her paper on The Outlook of CoIom-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-15
FINE ORIENTAL
RUGS DISPLAYED
Wonderful Creations From
Orient Shown for Benefit
of Christmas Shopper.

1t is quite likely that dozen or more
Boise women will select their Christ
mas presents this week from the won
derful assortment of Oriental rugs
which is now on display in the city at
a well-known local shop.
The collection includes all weaves of
foreign rugs, but for the first time a
collection of genuine Chinese rugs Is
displayed and they are so beautiful that
many women would be willing to go
without many almost necessities to own
one.
There are four rugs all large enough
for a huge room, being close to 10x12
In size. Imagine rug with a ground
of the softest cafe au lait with little
Chinese flower pots on lockwood
stands, in a rich blue, for its center
decorations, and a mixed border of
blue, ivory and rose, the figures cut in
such way as to be raised from the
main pile of the rug. This rug is $1100.
Another one nearly as large has a
center of palest pink, with birds, drag
ons and flower pots in blue, with con-
siderable blue in the border. This is
$3.50. A third rug has a bronze center
with blue designs This is $3.50. Per-
haps the richest of all the rugs has a
pale mulberry center with an entire
museum of animals in the design. 1t
is an exquisite thing and is $1,000.
There are several smaller rugs OF
this same style in equally attractive
colors and designs at from $3.50 to $500.
Even if one has no intention of buy
ing. these rugs should be visited just
to feast the eye on their beauty.
ATTRACTIVE WEDDING GIFTS.
The shops are pushing to the front
some attractive pieces which are spe-
cially appropriate for wedding gifts. A
clover leaf cake stand in mahogany Is
s14: a nest of tables in hand polished
mahogany is $25. A charming little
gate leg table suitable for small liv-
ing room Is $50, in mahogany. A ma
aogany nut bowl with holder for the
nut picks in the center is $3.50.
"A colonial sewing table in mahogany
1850 and a Martha Washington sew
ing cabinet is $20.-Statesman, October
9Th
These rugs are being shown at
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-15

and girls to work clearing 1t Of weeds
and rubbish and secured as a result, q
well cleared corner OF the block where
the children may play. There Is no
residence near enough to be injured
by ball playing. hence that game will
be one of the attractions at the time
the large pupils have a recess. The
teachers very wisely keep the small
children separated from the larger ones
ON the playground. The whole school
aided in the general clean up" at the
time of recess and the fourth, fifth
and sixth grades after school. The
pleased teachers thought 1t a pretty
! sight to see the merry crowd of boys
and girls, big and little, at work with
hoes. rakes. "dandelion diggers." and
even a shovel or so, digging, raking,
piling the brush and weeds in a big
pile in the center of the lot, all ready
for the next step in clearing the land,
which is burning up all the rubbish col
| lected.
The play. will be supervised and
thus the cruelty so often mischievous-
| ly practiced by larger children towards
smaller ones, will be avoided. and the
/ little ones protected. The older chill
dren will be better satisfied, also, as
they will be able to indulge in games
suited to their years. Altogether it is
| most happy arrangement.
-
Chautauqua Circle.
The Chautauqua circle will meet on
Monday night at 1880 with Mrs. U. F..
Powell at 1917 Fort street. Anyone
interested in Chautauqua work is in
vited to attend.
PROGRAM
l. Roll call, respond with quotations.
2. Current events
8. Sketch of William, the Second.
T. Sketch of Prince 1eulow, the
Chancellor.
s. Talk, Schleswig Holstein with
map).
6. The German political parties
! leach party to be represented by diff
| ferent member in a three minute talk,
setting forth the party policy.).
| 7. Talk, Compare the United States
Senate with the Reichstag.
Mountain View Club.
| The Mountain View club was enter
tanned by Mrs. Mans Coffin and Mrs.
! Ed Coffin at the home of the former,
Friday afternoon of last week. Nine
teen members responded to roll call
with vacation notes which caused mucn
merriment. Readings by Mrs. Moffott
and Mrs. Nathan Scott were much en-
! ioyed. Mrs. Colliss was appointed to
assist Miss Price on the COMMITTEES of
visiting the sick. The next meeting
will be with Mrs Colliss, October 20.
Refreshments We're served.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-15

And now small towns have their To-
cal political excitements to bridge the
political gap till NovembeE, Most men
with inclinations in that direction
work at their politics good share OF
the time.-New Haven Comm Reg
lister.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-15
CLUB GLEANINGS

bia." which will be given later.
Credentials We're given the delegates
to the State FEEDER alton at Twin Falls,
after which the meeting adjourned for
the social hour
Dainty refreshments were served by
Mesdames Schmel2el, Hall. Dalton and
Bickneli as hostesses. Roses and sal
via decorated the tea table, at which
Mes9aines Upton and y, lyman presd-
ed.
Music Department.
The music deaartment held its first
meeting Thursoay afternoon in the
club room, Mrs. Fred Jones Icing the
ohairml III OF the day. A delightful
piogran. was rendered Us follows:
Talk Oh Influence Of Music on Our
Lives, by Miss Berniee HILL Vocal
Trios by Mesdames r. S. Adams, w.
d. McReynolds and Fred Jones, and
by Miss Lorna Jones, Mesdames f.
w. Manville and Fred Rosene, Miss
Helen Bowers. accompanist. Vocal So
10, Mrs. Philip. v. Helm. Paper on
Russian music by Mrs. ]. P. Pope.
.
League of Catholic Women.
The first of the fall meetings of the
League of Catholic Women was held
Wednesday afternoon in st. Johns
hall.
After the business session Rev. Remi
Keyzer spoke on Preparedness"
The pleasing announcement was
made that the two books donated Car
negie library by the league this year
are being widely read.
The two books mentioned are, Two
and Two Are Four" by Bird Coler,
and THE Acquisition of Oregon" by
Marshall.
The banquet served IFS Knights of
Columbus and their friends on the
night of Columbus day by the league
was a splendid success. Much credit
is due Mrs. Ed Bremen, chairman
and her assistants for the serving of
this successful affair. The proceeds
will go to the Social Service commit
tee.
Audubon Club to Meet.
The Audubon club will meet at the
Carnegie library Friday, Oct. 20, at
$3.50 o'clock in the afternoon. The
program will be informal talks on
birds, which were seen during the
summer. This is the migration sea-
son and it is hoped that many students
of bird life are taking advantage OF
the beautiful days and are enjoying
bird walks.