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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-09
Americans Abroad Wait
Wilson'S Sussex Action
rs FRED II. PITNEY
lbs cable tn The Trisun,

Paris. April s.-The French press "a
curiously lacking in comment on the
torpedoing Of the Sussex and the prob
able action Of the United States in re-
card TO it. Heretofore, when incidents
of the war have particularly affected
America the French publications have
been accustomed to give a great deal
OF space to their relation to the policy
OF the United States.
Prominence is being given TO Colonel
Roosevelt's declaration that he is
willing TO become the Republican can
didate for President il the party will
adopt a stalwart foreign policy.
The position of Americans outside
the boundaries Of their own country
is held TO be the most unpleasant of
any people in the world to-day. They
may gain individual recognition
through friendships, but collectively
they are looked on az nation of cow
ards. who are meekly following the
supine wielder Of fountain pen. II
President Wilson again sacrifices ma
tional honor IN the sussex analr, the
position OF Americans abroad will be
come intolerable.
Even the most determined supporters
Of President Wilson learn the truth
about the faded glories OF American
prestige after only q short sojourn
outside their own country. Six weeks
ago former member OF the Democrat
ic National Committee arrived IN Paris,
the ardent champion Of President Will
son. lie would become furiously angry
at any suggestion that the President
was not superman. For ten days ne
went around with a chip on his shout
der looking for fight.
When he encountered the representa-
tive Of an American newspaper on the
Champs Elysees this morning he APP
preached him eagerly. Have you any
indication Of what Wilson lie going 70
do?" he asked anxiously.
Before the newspaper man could re-
ply, he continued: If the President
shows the white feather over the tor
pedoing Of the SUSSEX he will never
recover from the blow; while az for
America lie stopped abruptly,
throwing out his hands in a gesture of
despair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-09
WANTED IS ON $500 RING
Heirloom Brings Happiness 10 Poorly
Clad Woman.

woman brought ring into the
municipal loan Office, says "The Kan
sas City Star" She laid on the table
for examination, then drew her thin
garments close around her.
"Can ! have "A loan Of s. on that -"
she asked. - know il don't amour. 10
much The children have been play
ing with II and throwing it around
from place TO place for years. The only
reason I've kept 1t was because it is an
heirloom. But we need the money
now
Frank J. Nevin examined the stone
specifically. He became interested and
made a closer examination.
Yes he said at length. Eve can
let you have S. ON that. That is a
high grade diamond. It's worth be-
tween $3.50 and $500.
The woman could scarcely believe
the news
It's almost too good 70 be true.
isn't it?' she said softly before hurry
ing away.
Novin watched her as she went.
There" he said, els one story Of
ours with a happy ending
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-09
II EAST Both STREET
10 EAST 9th STREET

make action by this government impos-
sible. IL is said, but 1t cannot convince
the President and his advisers that all
the vessels in question were sunk BY
Zines and internal explosions.
Justify Sinking Freighters.
Press dispatches from Germany de
claring that the sinking OF freight
steamers. of which there have been many
cases lately, would be considered JUS
tifable BY Germany, and that no la
bility for reparatiOn would be acknowl-
cdred. emphasize the necessity, many
effcials believe, of obtaining from Ger
many definite statement of her guar
antees for the safety Of non-combatant
Americans.
This government holds that no dis
tirction can be made between freight
and passenger vessels. 80,
Germant's assurances are that lin
crs" alone are immune from illegal at
tack. Count Won Bernstorf interprets
diners" to mean passenger ships. Sec
,etary Lansing believes it covers all
vessels that belong TO line as most
Of them do.
The German government by its dec
TAXATION that armed vessels would be
treated as auxiliary cruisers and sun <
without warning, has attempted to dis,
tinruish between armed and unarmed
merchantmen, distinction that the
state Department does not recognize.
80 protest against this declaration. how
ever. has been made BY President VIII
son. though he fought Congress on that
issue and stated i'm his letter TO Rep
.rsentative Pou that it seemed to modify
the pledges already given by Ger
many. D.,
n is admitted that the President
even if unable TO prove an actual case
Of illegal destruction, Will make new
demands on Germany for formal ana
explicit assurances for the integrity
OF American rights on the seas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-09
"CONVICT'S BRIDE"
BURIED IN AUBURN
Thomas Mott Osborne ArrangeS
Mrs. CamerOn'S Funeral.

Auburn, 81. Y, April s.-One car
iiage followed q hearse through the
main street Of Auburn this afternoon
TO Fort Hill Cemetery, where the last
tribute was paid 10 Jane Mccarthy
Cameron, the "ccnyict's bride"
Arrangements for the funeral had
been made by Thomas Mott Osborne.
Although he did not attend The ser
vices, there was large floral piece
which he is said 20 have sent.
he body of Mrs. Cameron arrived
in Auburn early this forenoon. During
the day hundreds OF her former friends
visited the undertakcr's rooms TO view
the body. A simple funeral service was
read by Methodist minister
Roy r. Cameron. the paroled convict
with whom Jane Mccarthy eloped 10
this city year ago. accompanied the
body from Detroit. lie was deeply af-
fccted. Mrs. Agnes l.. Mccarthy, mother
OF Mrs. Cameron, was said 20 be IN Au-
burn, but she was not seen going to
or from the undertaker's rooms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-09
AIN BLOW AT GERMANS
IN NEW TRADE LAWS
Seek TO Found Economic Union
Against Enemies.

Paris, April s.-The conference Of
tho Entente Allies for discussion Of
economic and commercial questions
will assemble In Paris on April 20.
The sessions will extend over four
days. President Poincare will preside
at the opening. The principal topic Of
discussion will be mutual exchange II
commodities under tariff system
favorable 20 the Allied nations
Other subjects 10 be taken up are:
An understanding concerning all leg
islation intended TO regulate com
mercial relations among the bclliger-
ents; precautionary measures 10 be
tnken against invasion Of Allied coun-
tries by German products after the
var; reparaiion Of war damages; re-
duction Of postal. telegraphic and telc-
phone rates among the Allied coun-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-09
MOVE TO STRENGTHEN
FRENCH EXCHANGE
London Interested in Remedying
Low New York Quotations.

London. April S.-Great Britain is
interested in the weakness Of French
exchange In New York. and sees that it
is to her advantage to remedy condi-
tons as soon as possible. Communica-
tions Of the French government with
the Bank Of England have reached a
point where action may be expected at
any time, though 1t is impossible TO say
Just what form the support will take.
NJ. Ribot, the French Minister Of FL
nance, has announced that efforts are
being made to check imports, but un-
fortunately he cannot follow the ex-
ample Of the British government TO any
great extent. as French imports consist
mostly Of the necessaries Of raw ma
terial Of manufacture.
American shares arc not left out OF
the financial mobilization. NJ. Ribot hav-
ing invited French investors to sell or
lend them TO the government, but here
again they are not held as largely in
France ss might reasonably be ex-
pected.
The undoubted cause is the weakness
Of the exchange and the fact that
the Bank Of France has just been au-
thorized 70 issue the enormous amount
of $4,000 100000 in notes. Il is pointed
out that this is necessary because so
large a part Of the manufacturing and
industrial regions Of France is held by
the enemy, and also because France
has not adopted the use Of checks to
any great extent Similarly, the value
Of the German mark drops as the cur
rency Is constantly being inflated. Ex-
perts here look for the strengthening
Of France within the coming week, and
they expect Great Britain, as the
banker Of the Allies, will lend help
,ne, hand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-09
ADVERTISEMENT.
Hayiland sc

Announce the second 1ceeh
Of their
SPECIAL SALE
251o DISCOUNT
Haviland Dinner Sets,
Glass Sets, and
Odd Pieces,
Bronzes, Clocks, Lamps,
Mahogany Tea Tables,
and Easter novelties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-09
Three British Vessels in
Days Toll, One Bound
for Calcutta.
FRENCH SUBMARINE
SINKS TRANSPORT
Large Passenger Steamship Es'
capes After Being Shelled
Without Warning.

London. April s.-The loss OF two
steamships and two sailing vessels was
posted to-day at Lloyds as follows;
The Chantala British. 4,9i9 TONS
London for Calcutta, sunk, nine OF her
fremen being killed.
The Braunton British, 1915 TONS
blown up.
The Clyde British schooner goa
tons, blown up.
The sainte Marie French fishing
vesseD, sunk; crew landed.
Il was officially announced to-day IN
Paris that a French submarine had
sunk an Austrian transport in the
Adriatic.
Il is reported from Marseilles that
the large French passenger steamship
Colbert. 1894 tons, was shelled without
preliminary warning by submarine
in the Mediterranean, but, being under
a full head of steam, she escaped her
aggressor by superior speed. at the
same time sending out wireless warn
ing Of the submarines presence TO
other ships in the vicinity
The Dutch steamer Rijndiik. which
was Yesterday reported damaged OIL the
Scillv Islands, struck nine, accord
ing to Lloyds, which to-day reports
her as now in harbor with her hold!
full Of water. The Riindijk was bound
from Portland. Ne, for Rotterdam.
A Reuter- dispatch from The Hague
saws that Germany has Informed
Holland that the Dutch steamship Pa
Iembang. sunk near Galloper Lightship
last month. was not tOrpedoed by a
German submarine. II is said no Ger
man submarine was in the vicinity AT
the time. The text of the disclaimer
is as follows:
"The reports Of all men-of-war which
might come into the question lthe Pa
lembanc incident have been received.
IT the time when the Palembang met
with the accident no ship belonging 70
the German navy was even i'm the
neighborhood Of the place where the
vessel was sunk. 10 must therefore be
considered impossible that the Palem-
bank was hit unintentionally by tor
pedo fred against an enemy man-ot
war"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-09
GERMANS GAIN
NEAR HAUC0URT
Storm Nearly Two Miles
of Trenches West
of MeuSe.
FRENCH COUNTER
ON OPPOSITE SIDE
Joffre Orders Troops to Hold
Ground at Any Cost,
Says Berlin.

London, April s.-Persistent attempts
By the Germans TO reduce the salient
in the French lines northwest of Yer
dun are resulting in steady progress
for the operation. Attacks are being
driven home on both sides OF the sa-
lent, at whose northern angles lies the
village OF Bethincourt, but more par
ticular.y on the westerly edge IN the
vicinity OF LaucOurt.
Berlin reports the capture Of two
strong points Of support to the south
OF Haucourt, which passed recently into
German hands, an entire rench posi-
tion along front of more than a mile
and a quarter coming into Teuton pos
session.
Paris has admitted German advances
here. but declares that on the opposite
side OF the salient the advantage in the
recent lighting has been with the
French The present German activity
in the Verdun region is confined almost
entirely 70 this operation, although the
artille<y in other sectors around the
fortress is being internationally en-
ployed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-09
Germany Has No Designs
OnU. S., Says Won JagOW
Minister of Foreign Affairs Declares Stories OF Anti
American Policy to Follow the War
Too Absurd for Denial.

ers 20 remember the attitude OF Ger
many during the Mexican Crisis. Al
though extensive German commercial
interests were involved. and although
there was strong demand for indie
pendent action 20 protect those inter-
ests M various times during the pro-
tractcd era Of disorder, the imperial
government consistently and at an
times stood for leaving the United
States free hand in its policy toward
Mexico.
at is unfortunately true that dur.
ing the war, when the thoughts or
every German are bound up heart and
soul in the struggle for German ex-
istonce against q worldwide coalition,
and when the attitude OF the Wash
ington government at times mas beeh
almost forced. even we think that there
might be some basis for stories OF an
understanding of some sort between
Washington and the Allies. \ strong
feeling of resentment and bitterness
against the United States has sprung
up among the masses in Germany.
Enough to Do at Home.
Unfortunately, too. there are fool
ish persons among US who talk darkly
and foolishly Of taking revenge upon
the United States after the war for
that attitude. but no responsible OH
cial takes. or can take, such view.
We shall have quite enough TO do It
home to safeguard our own position
m Europe. heal the wounds OF the war,
restore our industry and business life
at home, and regain and build up our
foreign trade. without reversing our
traditional policy in regard 10 the
American Continent and taking on a
ncw and powerful enemy across the
Atlantic.
The permanent interests OF Ger
many nowhere, east or west. run coun-
ter 20 those Of the United States on
the contrary. they everywhere require
he United States and Germany 20 Je
friends. For this reason reports at
tributing 10 the German government
an intention OF pursuing an anti-Amer-
lean policy after the war are absurd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-09
Asserts Trcachery OF French.

"On the left bank of the Meuse,"
rays the Berlin report to-day, "Si-
lesian and Bsvarian troops took By
storm a strong French point of sup
port south Of Haucourt. They captured
the entire enemy position on the ridge
OF Termiten Hill, extending over
width Of more than two kilometres. A
counter attack attempted early this
morning failed completely. Our losses
were slight. Those of the enemy. owing
partly 60 the treacherous behavior Of
some, were very heavy. In addition 10
those, fifteen officers and 500 men were
captured. uninjured, including numer-
Gus recruits Of the class OF 1916.
"On the hills east of the Meuse ard
in the W0eyre district the artillery was
very active on both sides"
The French version, as given out at
the Paris War Office this afternoon.
said:
ITO the west Of the River Meuse the
Germans last night renewed their at
tacks against our positions 10 the
south and TO the east Of lIaucourt At
this latter point. In spite Of repeated
Efforts. the enemy found it impossible
TO dislodge US from our lines We
poured out upon him a murderous fire,
which caused him heavy losses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-09

tries; creation Of an international pat
cnt Office; Observation-Disclosures Of laws
concerning stock companies; measures
intended 10 reduce metallic circulation
through postal check system; fail
ures, and legislation regarding the
loss and theft OF bonds payable to
baarar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-09
Poincare's Kinsman Captured.

Berlin. April s.-The "Tagliche Rund-
schau" publishes report that the SON
in-law Of President Poincare Of France
is a prisoner of war at Erding, near
Nrnirh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-09
Attack at Faux Repulsed.

"To the south OF Iiaucourt the Ger
mans succeeded IN winning footing
p two small works between Haucourt
and Hill PSI, which we had occupied.
ITO the southeast Of BethncOurt
there has been continuation of the
fighting with hand grcnades in the com
municatlng trenches on the road be
tween Bethincourt and Chattancourt.
which resulted in some advantages 10
ourselves.
"To the east Of the River Meuse
there has been an intermittent bonn
bardment of our positions. An attack
made by the enemy with hand grenades
against one of our trenches north Of
the Vaux fort was repulsed by the
French FIRE"
The night report. relating activity in
the Champagne and Argonne, is as fol-
flows:
South of the Avre the fire Of our
artillery destroyed the Saint Aurin
Mill. where there was an observatory,
and shattered the enemy trenches north
Of Beauyraignes.
an Champagne. in the region of
Navarin. we replied by a curtain of fire
TO a very violent ombardment. which
presaged an attack. The enemy did not
leave his trenches.
In the Argonnc we directed CON
centrated fire on the enemy batteries
in the Cheppy Wood and in the region
of Montfaucon and Malancourt.
an the region Of Verdun there was
no event Of Importance save a some
what spirited bombardment OF our
front. comprising Bethincourt, lie Mort
Homme and Cumieres."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-12-27

masts, were gaily decked with japanese
lanterns and fiags of all nations.
The parts were as follows: Admiral
Santa Claus, L. F. Springer; captain Of
the ship "Christmas Tree" Charles e.
Dweiley; captain Of ship christmas Star, y
William Lswrie; captain of ship "Christ-
mas Greetings" Dallas Tracey; captain Of
ship "Christmas Tables" Walter Lawrie !;
port children, Miriam Bunker, Olive De-
Beck, Phyllis DeBeck, Rosalie Graves,
Tnresa Lawrie, Celia Garbett, Freda and
Audrey McGown: sal ors. Norman Dyer.
Lloyd Durham, Rich ard Dyer and Her
bert Marshall; Waterman, John Blaisdell.
Dec. 20. n
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-12-27
legal Nntiefs.
STATE OF MAINE.

To the Honorable, the Judge Of the Probate
Court In and for the County Of Hancock.
II lett, Of Castine, Hancock county, Maine,
administrator OF the estate OF Blanche b.
Robinson, late Of the city, county and state
B. Robinson was the owner Of parcels Of real
estate, one Of which parcels is described as
follows, viz: A lot Of one acre. more or less,
Castine, bounded as follows: Bounded south
easterly by Battle avenue; northwesterly by
land Of T. E. Hale; northeasterly by land Of
r. c. Morgrage and land Of T. e. Hale, and
southwesterly by right Of way running be-
tween land Of the Castine Water Company
and the lot herein described.
That the debts of the deceased, as
nearly as can be ascertained,
amount to $5,821.64
And the expenses of sale, and Of adj
ministration, to $4,000
Amounting in all to s7,lsI.s4
That the personal estate lie there
fore insufficient to pay the debts
Of the deceased, and expenses OF
sale and Of administration, and it
Is necessary for that purpose to
sell some part Of the real estate
to raise the sum OF $2,181.64
That an advantageous offer Of nine hundred
dollars las been made therefor to your petit
TONER, and that the interest OF all concerned
will be promoted by an acceptance OF said
offer.
Wherefore he prays that he may be IL
censed to sell and convey at private sale, in
for the purpose Of paying costs and expenses
OF sale and Of administration.
Dated at Ellsworth, this twelfth day Of De-
cember, q. d. 1915.
BOYD BARTLETT.
STATE OF MAINE.
HANCOCK ss.:-At q probate court held at
Ellsworth, in and for said county of Han
cock, on the twelfth day of December, in the
year Of our Lord one thousand nine hundred
and six cen.
On the foregoing petition ordered, That no.
tice thereof be given to all persons int crested,
by causing q copy Of said petition and this or
der thereon to be published three weeks sue
cessively in the Ellsworth American, a news
paper published at Ellsworth, in said county,
that they may appear at a probate court to
be held at Ellsworth, in and for said county,
on the second day OF January, a. d 1917, at
ten O'Clock in the forenoon, and show cause,
II any they have. why the prayer Of the petit
toner should not be granted.
BERTRAND E. CLARK, Judge OF Probate.
true copy of the original.
Attest:-E. E. CHASE, Register.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-12-27
------'--'-----'----
Lively Winter 1T Augusta.

The Maine Legislative session is at hand,
and II Is bound to be one Of the most inter-
esting In our history. The Lawmakers can
not escape dealing with several matters OF
vital Importance The good roads contest is
certain to be n big one, and one in which
every tax payer in Maine is nterested--a mill
tax plan against bond issue plap, and the
trunk liner, and State-aid scheme versus
business roads over \ largely increased mil
cage for the benefit Of the farm to- market
idea. Then q budget system is to be intro
duced for discussion and consideration from
every angle by the legislature. An attack
will aiso be made upon the primary law;
equal suffrage will have Its inning, and law
enforcement measures will be introduced.
Maine families wishing to keep up with the
procession in education and topics OF direct
interest to them, must follow the Legislative
proceedings of their State In order to do
that 1t Is necessary to have daily record OF
p-Oceedirgs with explanations and interpre-
tations by writer's familiar with all the States
affairs. 1t has come to be commonly accepted
througho the State that no paper In Maine
10 SO we'll prepared in mechanical equipment
and editorial staff, to deal with any question
before the public, as the kennebec Journal.
Advance notices OF all the committee hear
ipgs are published in the Journal, matter OF
great Importance to those who are watching
new legislation. The Journal also publishes
at the opening of the session. biographical
sketches Of the members Of the legislata re,
accompanied by portraits
The price OF the Daily Rs~sebec Journal
will be si.25 for the session. Address: Ken
nebec journal Co Augusta. Maine:-Ad1:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-12-27

To he Honorable, the Judge Of the Probate
Court in and &c the County OF Hancock
/ ESPECTFULLY repres -nts Rooert L
~ Grindle, Of Mount Desert, qua dian OF
county, that said minor is the owner OF GER
tain real estate, situated in said Bluehill, in
said county, aud describ d as follows, viz:
One-fOurth interest in two story house with
ell AID barn and lot situated in Bluehill,
bounded and described as follows, viz: On
west, by Parker Point road; on north by land
Of Mrs. 81. 8. Sweet, on east by land OF heirs
of Merrill P. Hinckley, on south by land
owned or occupied by Robin g. Hinckley.
That an advantageous offer Of five hundred
tioneI. and that the interest Of all concerned
will be promoted by an ceptance OF said
offer. Wherefore your petitioner prays that
he may be licensed to sell and convey at pri-
real estate for the purpose aforesaid.
Dated at Mt. Desert this fifth day of Deem
Der. .. d. 1916.
ROBERT GRINDLE.
STATE OF MAINE.
HANCOCK IS. At q probate court held at
Ellsworth in and for said county OF Hancock.
on the fifth day Of December, in the } ear OF
teen.
On the foregoing petition ordered, that
notice thereof be given to all persons inter-
ested. by causing copy OF said petition and
this order thereon 70 be published three
weeks successfully in the Ellsworth Ameri-
caa, . newspaper published at Ellsworth, in
said county, that they may appear ut pro-
bate court to be held at Ellsworth. in and for
said county, on the second day OF January, ..
d. 1917. AT ten O'Clock in the forenoon, and
show cause, II any they have, why the prayer
Of the petitioner should not be granted.
BERTRAND e. CLARK, Judge OF Probate
A true copy OF the original.
Attest;-E. e. CHASE. Register
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-12-27
KIrTERY TO CARIBOU.

Bangor has been selected as the
meeting place OF the Maine Teachers as
ISOLATION in Octber of next year.
Unable to find certain vouchers for
which the inspector was waiting, while he
searched Thursday evening, Walter E..
Marean, postmaster at Steep Falls for the
last three years, left the office, and after
wandering all night through q swamp,
hung himself just before daylight, in a
deserted camp. The matter concerning
the vouchers could easily have been
cleared ur.
collision of freight trains on the Grand
Trunk railroad near Bethel Sunday night.