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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03
FEDERAL LEAGUE PLAYERS
Who BELIEVE THEmSElvE TO
Be FREE AGENTS TO Get SHOCK
Ban Johnson Discusses Future Several Federal League Players
and Declares American League Has No Use for Men Like Sto
vail and Chase

Excelsior Sprangs, FEB. "A decision
OF the National Baseball Commission to
be adopted will be a shock to many a
Federal League ball player who now be-
leves himself to be a free agent, ac-
cording to Ban Johnson. president of the
American League.
The decision is in the case of Eddie
Plank pitcher. who appealed to the COM
mission to be made a free agent. Plank
claimed his contract with the ST. Louis
Federals had expired and tina. when he
had signed that contrac: all the Ameri-
can League and National League clubs
had waived on him.
IAN the clubs had not waived on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03
ADJUSTMENTS
Coliseum Theatre Today

A rafting program at the Coliseum to-
day of a big electrical comedy novelty Of
six people and features THE Magic Skin
in five parts, For Home and Country
in two parts, and comedy, Heroes"
Matinee 10 cents to all. Evening 10 and
%. with $50 ten-cent seats for all sizes and
ages. The knights Of Columbus Minstrels
will be repeated at the Coliseum next
Monday evening for the benefit of the
many unable to secure seats at the first
performance. Seats now on sale at the
box office Johnson Opera house. Phone
302-X-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03

of the British government in this coun-
try. Soon afterwards. the firm was Sc
lected to act in similar capacity for
the French government. In their ca
pacity as commercial agents to the two
governments. Mr.. Morgan & Co, have
purchased or supervised the purchase of
supplies costing hundreds Of millions of
dollars.
limitations that Mr.. Morgan's coming
trip might not be unrelated to another
external loan by the Allies met with
denial from one of his business asso-
ciates. 1t is believed. nevertheless that
the British and French governments are
considering the advisabilty of offering
another external loan. Rumor placed
the amount of the undertaking at $780,
600 900 or half that of the five per cent.
issue foated here last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03

Plank said Mr.. Johnson. Boston and
Cincinnati in the National both claimed
him. but that does not affect the case.
Organized baseball will recognize the re-
serve clauses Of the Federal League. All
players whose contracts have expired are
under reserve by their clubs. whether in
the Federal League or not. Hence Plank
belongs TO st. Louis"
Discussing the future Of Federal League
players. President johnson said George
Stovall and Hal Chase never could return
to the American League.
There's no blacklist" he said. but
Stovall and Chase are not the kind Of
men the American League wants"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03

Upon motion Of Capt. Black of the
eleven the association voted to appoint
the following committee to have full
charge of all football matters and to
be responsible ''only to the Athletic AS
ISOLATION and the University authori-
ties: Vance Mccormick '93; S. B.
Thorne '96: John r. Fitzpatrick II; Jo-
seph r. Swan 90: and Walter Camp
so
Concerning current reports that Capt.
Black of the football team would re-
sign on account of scholarship difficult
ties. it was stated authoritatively to-
night that he had not considered such
a move.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03
GERMAN RAIDER
EXPLOITS STRIKE
INSURANCE RATE

New York. Feb. 1.-The exploit Of
the German sea raider which sank seven
British steamers and captured the APP
pam has demoralized certain classes Of
marine insurance rates. it was learned
in shipping circles here today. The in
surance men fell. it was said that there
was no assurance that the reported ex-
plot of getting out Of kiel and sinking
ships on the high seas might not be re-
peated by some other German commerce
destroyers. Nor was it known, it was
pointed out whether the German vessel
that captured the Appam was not still
active.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03
U. S. TO DECLARE
Continued from Page One)

Berg. commander Of the Appam. 1t was
stated also in the telegram that the APP
pam had resisted before being captured
and that she had aboard military
transport of enemy subjects.
1t was believed here that Lieut..
Berg referred to gun pointers removed
from British ships destroyed by the
captor Of the Appam.
1t was indicated at the German
embassy that the question whether
the United States should be asked to
intern the military transport" until
the end Of the war was being consid-
cred. 1t was also said that Count
Bernstorff had advised his govern
ment surrounding the arrival OF the
Appam and was awaiting complete in
struction before proceeding further.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03
AUSTR0- GERMAN ATTACK UPON
SAL0NIKI IS BELIEVED imminent

London, Feb Am Austro- German
offensive against Saloniki is immi-
nent, according to Saloniki advices
from a German source to the Elk
change Telegraph's Athens corre-
spondent, who says that the Gievgeli-
Strumtza railway has been repaired
and that Field Marshal Won Macken-
zen is now at Monastir. A portion Of
the Montenegrin army. this CORE
spondent adds, has effected a junction
with the Serbian troops and fallen
back on DuraZZo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03
HEATING CHILD LABOR BILL
PASSES HOUSE WITH ROUSINC
MAJORITY C0ES TO SENATE
Bill Imposes Heavy Penalties for Interstate Shipment of Com
modify by Children under g. Working in Mines Quarries
and under ii Working in Mills and Factories

Opposition to the bin came largely from
the South. Representative Webb of
North Carolina chairman of the House
judiciary committee. urged that it was
unconstitutional and south unsuccessful
ly to exempt the children of widows from
its operation.
Former Speaker Cannon introduced an
amendment to exempt canneries because
of competition with canneries across the
Canadian border where no restrictions on
child labor apply The only material
change made was the adoption of an
amendment exempting the boys and girls
canning club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03

Washington, Feb 1.-The Heating bill
barring from interstate commerce the
products of child labor was passed by the
House today 337 to &c and now goes to the
Senate. 1t imposes heavy penalties for
interstate shipment of any commodity in
whole or in part by children under Il
working in mines or quarries. or by chill
dren under IA working in mills, cannerles,
workshops or manufacturing establish
ments Where children are employed at
night or more than eight hours a day
in this latter class of industries the min
imum age is IS instead of IA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03
LEWISTON STRIKE
IN SATISFACTORY
DECLARED OFF

Lewiston. Me, Feb. 1.-The strike Of
lasters in the Field Bros. & Gross Co.,
Auburn. which has been in progress for
eight days was settled today, following
a conference between a committee from
the strikers and members Of the firm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03
BRIDCEMAN TAYLOR DETAINED
IN LONDON C0NFESSES PLAN
BLOWING UP WELLAND CANAL
admitted Serving under Won Papen when Shown Check
Stub Found in One of the Captains Books-Aleged
That Won Papen Organized Plan

Papen's check stubs he admitted. accord
ing to the statement made today. that he
had served under the captain. He then is
said to have given the information that
Capt. Won Papen organized the plan for
dynamiting the canal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03
MARSHAL
GETS SENTENC||
and RELEASE m
BAIL FOR Appel

Portland. Me-, Feb. ia.
Marshall OF Lisbon Falls, conv,,,.
using the mails to defraus
who made neckties at home O,
mission. was sentenced TODAY
years in the federal peni,en,;,.
Atlanta. He was released undo, :,
bail pending decision on his u
to, the United States Circui, g.
Appeals. w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03
MORRIS Wanted FOR KINGSTON
MURDERS GIVES SELF UP Tori
POLICE, CLAIMING SELF DEFENSE

Providence. r. L.. Feb. flames Mel
low, alias James Morris, wanted in con-
nection with the staying of three men at
the old station building in Kingston on
Saturday night walked into police head
quarters here tonight and gave himself
up. Il am Morris. wanted for the Kingston
murders" he announced to Chief Inspec-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03
BOWLING
DORMITORY FIVE
TAKE THREE FRO
VICKERY & Hill

The superior rolling of the D~'
tory team told against their aa'",
ries, the Vickery & Hall five. Cd
Y. NJ. C. A. alleys "Wednesday ever.
when they succeeded in cap'I.
three points. Boardman was :,
man for the Dor1nitory, while hS
and Stephenson divided honors
the V. & H. team. The summaH'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03
Today's Concert Program

Narch-"The Veteran" Hern
Overture-"Peche Mignon La
Waltzes-.I Love Thee" Waldt:
Potpourri-"Gems of Offenbach'
Moses II
Songs-"Softly Rang the Bells OF
ven'' u
Humoristic piece-"The Cats Sc
made" n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03
REPORT APPAM
HAD$2, 500, 900
IN GOLD BULLION

London, Feb. 1850 P. M.).-It is un-
derstood here that the Appam carried
10000 pounds in bullion which probably
will be claimed as a prize, as bullion is
contraband.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03

tor William F. ONeil. The police said
Morris admitted knowledge of the muir
ders, admitted having killed the negro
William Rhodes, but declared that it was
in self-defence and after the latter had
slain and robbed Gustave and Oscar Oh
sen, the two Swedish section hands Of
the New Haven road
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03

The meeting Of the Gardiner W. {.
T. L.. which was to have been heio
Wednesday afternoon at the AIMEE
Home, was postponed until O'clock
Monday, Feb. Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03

Friends Of Miss Alice Daley. who
has been operated upon for appendicitis
at one Of the Lewiston hospitals, VIII
be pleased to learn that reports Tor
complete recovery are encouraging.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03

The S. S. Club met Tuesday evening
with Miss Bessie Weeks at her home
on West street. The evening was pleas
antly passed with music and games.
Refreshments were served by the hos
toes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03

Percy Spear arrived Wednesday
from Stoneham, Mass, for a few days
visit with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George ". Spear, West Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03

We again find it necessary TO can
attention to the fact that all items de-
signed for publication in this column
must be signed by the name OF the
writer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03
20 KILLED IN
SAL0N|KI RAID
BY zEPPELINS

London. Feb. "A dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph from Athens says
that 80 persons were killed and IA in
jured in the Zeppelin raid on Saloniki.
Two soldiers we're among the killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03
COMMUNICATION
TO AMBASSADOR
NOT FORMAL ONE

Washington, Feb. at the German
embassy it was stated early today that
Count Won Bernstorff had received no
instructions from Berlin and that if
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03

Boston. Feb. 2.-The transfer Of the
Boston National Baseball Club to a
syndicate headed by Percy D. Haugh-
ton, the former Harvard football
coach. was still further perfected to-
day by the election Of a new board
Of directors composed Of Bostonians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03

Mrs. Walter S. Allen. who has been
visiting her brother. Rev. P. H. Reafdon'
returned Wednesday to her home IN
Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03

The Ladies' Auxiliary OF the RAN
dolnh Methodist church will meet
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Frank
Sanborn. Central street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03

Stated communication Of Maine
con,noanderv. No. l, will be held at 100
Friday evening. Work IN the Red Cross
degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03

The Ladies' Aid of the Highland av'
enue Methodist church will meet FRI
day afternoon with Mrs. Willis Cum
ningham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03

The condition Of Mrs. James Farrell
snrinp street, who sustained a fall OF
the sidewalk recently. is reported al
improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03

Honey Melody is now the manager
OF Young Landers. featherweight cham
pion Of the Navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03

Miss Rosalind Richards, who has
.ao, Tho quest of relatives in Groton,
Mass. returned Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03

urs Margaret Kimball is confined te
her home on Cobbossee avenue ny d Sc
we're bronchial attack.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03

Mrs. Josiah MARI Of Lewiston, form
~ resident Of this city. was calling OF
friends I'M Gardiner Weonesoas'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03

The Art Club will meet Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. smith, 1ro|e
street, Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03
DORMITORY

The teams matched to roll th'
ming are the King Birds vs. oN~
Men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03
GARDINER

J. p. Fidler Of Boston was the guest
~ Gardiner friends Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-03

Mrs. v. A. Green Of Norway Center
% the guest Of her niece. Mrs. w. A.
Purnell.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-01-27
GREAT OLD REMEDY
FOR SKIN DISEASES
S. S. S. Drives Poison From the
System.

Get It fixed in your mind that skin
eruptlons, Scrofula, Eczema, burning
itching skin, and all skin diseases ara
due entirely to impure blood. II tho
trouble was on tho outside of the skin
by simply washing and keeping 1t clean
you could obtain relief-not even oint-
ments and salyes would be neces-
sary. Agree with US In this be
lief, and you can be restored to
health. S. S. s. is a purely vegetabla
treatment that you can secure from
your own druggist-it Is a blood tonic
that viii purify your blood and cause
decided abatement OF your trouble,
and finally make you well. Fifty years
ago S. s. 5. was discovered and given
to suffering mankind. During this
period it has proven its remarkable
curative properties as blood purifier
and tonic Has relieved thousands 9t
cases Of disease caused by impure blood,
and chronic or inherited blood diseases.
You can be relieved, but you must talla
S. s, 5. Therefore be sure. Don't take
chances don't use lotions, Get S S. S,
from your druggist. II yours Is spe-
cial case, write for expert medical nd-
vice to Swift Specific Co, Atlanta. Ga.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-15
URGES THE ENACTMENT
Of ARNR)R PLANT BILL
Senator Tillman Glasses Threat of
Manufacturers to Raise Price
as "Insolent."

The threat of private manufacturers
that they would add $500 ton to the
present price of armor plate if the
United States undertakes to manufac-
ture its own armor was given by Sena-
tor Tiilman in the Senate today as
particular reason for the immediate
passage Of his bill authorizing the gov
eminent to build or buy armor plate
factories.
with the utmost possible dispatch,
it will take from eighteen months to
two years to build a plant" Senator
Tillman said. land the threat of those
who are making armor which was
voiced by the senator from Pennsyl-
vania. Mr.. Penrose, to the committee in
executive session shows the temper of
these men at this time and 1t makes 1T
more vital for Congress to teach them
lesson.
THE best answer to the threat is the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-15
REPORT STORY OF PLOT
TO BLOW UP BAHlESH|P
Carranza Officials Inform State De-
partment, in Which q. S. Consul
Is Alleged to Be Involved.

Carrauza officials have informed the
State Department they have heard re-
ports of a plot to blow up the battle
ship Kentucky in Vera Cruz harbor, In
which Consul Canada is alleged TO De
involved, the object being to force
American intervention.
The Carranza officials have been re-
quested to present any proofs thes
may have The State Department re-
CARDS the report as continuation OF
the fire the consul has been under for
months from Carranza officials, VINO
charge him with antagonism to their
government.
Recently Consul Canada was home on
leave of absence, but the state De-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-15
RITES FOR REAR ADMIRAL FOX
Funeral Services Conducted This
Afternoon at N Street Home.

Funeral services for Rear Admiral
Charles E. Fox. u. S. N, retired. who
died Saturday, were held this afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock at the residence. 1857 N
street northwest, Rev. William Tayloe
Snyder officiating. Interment. which
was private, was at Arlington national
cemetery.
Pallbearers included Admiral Richard
Wainwright, Admiral W. H. H. Souther
land, Admiral Sidney Staunton, Admiral
Samuel MCGOWAN. Maj Hamilton Ro-
wan, Col T. N. Wood, Capt. John
Hoogewerff and Capt. Spencer Wood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-15
Editor of G. W. q. Yearbook.

William S. Hance, jr., has been ap-
pointed associate editor of the 1916
Cherry Tree Board. the yearbook Of
George Washington University. Mr..
Hance has held numerous positions on
student publications, both in high
school and college. In high school he
was editor-in chief of the Tech News"
and had the distinction of publishing
the first extra edition of any scholastic
paper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-15
DUTCH GENERAL Is KILLED.
Falls to Death From 1ade-Over
American HydroaerupiAne.

BATAVIA, Java. February IA. via Lon
don. February l5.-Lieut. Gen. J. r.
Nicholson. commander-in-chief Of tho
Dutch forces in Java. was killed IN an
aeroplane accident today near kraSahS'
thirty-five miles southeast OF Batavia
Gen. Nicholson made an ascent with
Aviation Lieut.. Terpoten in an aero
plane which had been rebuilt from an
were in the air the machine became
unmanageable and fell. killing Gen.
Nicholson and badly injuring Lieut.
Terpoten..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-15
SUBMITTED TO EXPERTS.
Sideways and Traction Consolidation
Considered in Chicago.

CHICAGO. February 15.-Williann
Barclay Parsons and Robert Ridgway
of New York and Bion J. Arnold Of
Chicago. engineering experts. have
signed a contract with the city Of Chi
cago to report on the question of trac-
ton consolidation and subways in the
city.
The report, which is to be ready In
six months. will be the first general
survey of transportation conditions In
Chicago. The investigators are to be
paid $4,000 each. 1t is estimated the
report will cost about $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-15
Ousted Into Cold by False Alarm.

Seemingly of its own volition, an au-
tomato fire alarm in the building at
$40 F street northeast reused occu-
pants at $40 o'clock this morning. An
alarm was turned in. and occupants of
the building braved the 6 degrees above
zero weather until they were satisfied
there was no danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-15
Suggests Traffic Rule Change.

The public utilities commission Is IN
receipt of a suggestion from Harry
wardman that northbound cars on the
I4th street line Of the Capital Tractie"
company be required to stop on the
south side instead of the north side OF
Clifton street. This arrangement. ae-
cording to Mr. wardman. would reduce
the likelihood Of accidents. as many
drivers are not familiar with the point
at which the cars now stop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-15
passage of the bill as promptly as pos

passage of the bill as promptly as pos
sible. :
"If the senator from Pennsylvania
were here I would ask him to tell the
Senate just what he told the commit
tee last week, but his republican col
leagues who voted with him will re-
member what he said and perhaps one
Of them will explain what he meant. l
confess / myself was shocked at the in
science of it-not from the senator be-
caues he has a right, but from the men
who authorized him to speak as he did"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-15
Shortage of Gas in Wheeling,

WHEELING, w. Va, February Is
Wheeling is experiencing the most Sc
rious gas shortage in the city's his
tory Nearly every manufacturing
plan in this district was forced to sus-
pend operations yesterday. and more
than 10000 men are idle. The extreme
cold has caused much suffering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-15

permitted 400 places to have licenses, 1t
did not require that 800 places be SO
licensed. and yet the board had allow
ed the full number.
'The idea of the Jones-Works law
was to cut out all saloons in the resi-
dence sections" said DR.. McMurray.
'and had the board been fair it would
have cut out fifty places that now are
licensed"
DR.. McMurray declared that if the
President had indicated that he wanted
the law enforced, it would have been.
"Favoring liquor interests has appar-
emily not displeased the President" said
DR.. McMurray.
Senator Sheppard of Texas. who was
in the committee room. asked If DR..
McMurray really meant that the favor
ing of liquor interests was not displeas-
ing to the President.
"Yes, 1 meant it," said DIR. McNIurray.
II can't see how the President could
have read a summary of the report of
the committee that investigated excise
conditions and then have gone on and
appointed Gen. Smith"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-15
SCRUT|MzES PAPERS
CARRIED BY LANGH0RNE
Judge Advocate General of Army
Studies German
Messages.

BY direction of Gen. Scott. acting
secretary of war, Gen. Crowder, judge
advocate general of the army, Is maxi
ing an examination and study of the
messages from German officials and
others in Berlin to the military and
naval attaches of the German embassy
in this city. said to have been brought
here by Maj. George T. Lang
horne, u. s. A, after his relief from
duty as military attache of the United
States embassy at Berlin.
Documents of that description were
taken by the British authorities from
Capt Won Papen, the recalled German
military attache, on his way home.
Copies OF the seized correspondence
were sent to the State Department here,
and all those said to have been confided
to Maj. Langhorne for delivery to the
German embassy at Washington were
referred to the War Department for
such action as might be called for.