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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-26

Savannah, Ga. News; J. NJ. Thomson,
New Orleans Item.
Auditing committee Frederick I.
Thompson. Mobile. Ala, Register.
Central division:
Advisory board: E. F. Adler. Daven-
port Uowa) Times; J. l.. Sturtevant,
Wausau (Wis) Record Herald A. c.
Keifer, Terre Haute 0nd) Tribune; P.
E. Burton, Joplin (Mol News Herald;
J. c. Seacres, Lincoln (NebD Journal.
Nominating committee: II. V. Jones,
Minneapolis (Minn) journal; c. c. Mar
quis. Bloomington GllD Paragraph.
Auditing committee: o. D. Brandenburg,
Madison (Wis) Democrat.
Western division:
Advisory board: NJ. H. de Young. San
Francisco (Cal) Chronicle; y. c. McNay,
Salt Lake City (Utah) Tribune; s. A. Per-
kins, Tacoma (Wash) Ledger; j. r.
knowland, Oakland (Cal.) Tribune: Scott
c. Bone, Seattle (Wash.) Post-Intelli-
gencer.
Nominating committee: E. c. Callister.
Salt Lake City Utah) Herald Republ-
can; c. B. Blethen, Seattle wash }
Times.
Auditing committee: John F. Carroll,
Portland ;Ore.) Telegram.
The guest of honor and speaker at the
luncheon was DR.. Nicholas Murray But
Ter of New York.
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SAYS CAMPAIGN
COUNTRYWIDE

Chicago, April &c. H. Jacobson.
one of the leaders of the American
Embargo conference in Chicago, said
today that the campaign to send tele-
grams advocating peace was country
wide and that the conference, with its
5000 branches in as many towns in the
country is financing it. The expense, he
said, is paid by voluntary subscrip-
tions from individual members Of the
conference Peace societies throughout
the nation We're cooperating in the
movement, he said.
1T is not a campaign of Germans,
but of Americans who do not want war
with any country said Jacobson. I'VE
have reports showing that $4,000 will
be sent from Cincinnati; $4,000 from
st. Louis; $4,000 from Detroit; 10000
from Toledo; $1,000 from ST. Paul and
Minneapolis and many thousands will
be sent from Chicago.
c. J. Hexamer of Philadelphia, pres
ident of the German American Ali
ance, has nothing whatever to do
with the campaign" said Mr.. Jacob
son.
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PRESIDENT WILSON APPEALS TO
BUSINESS men TO UNITE FOR
INDUSTRIAL PREP AREDNESS
The Inventory Conditions for This Purpose
Strictly OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES to Get Reports of All
Manufacturing Plants

New York, April 23.-An appeal by
President Wilson to business men fof
cooperation with the committee on
industrial preparedness of the naval
consulting board in it's industrial in
ventory of the country's resources for
today by the committee. The PreSi-
cents letter which was dated April II.
says:
ITO the business men Of America:
! bespeak your cordial cooperation in
the patriotic service undertaken by
the engineers and chemists of this
country under the direction of the in
Justrial preparedness committee of the
naval consulting board of the United
States.
The confidential inventory YOU are
asked to supply is intended for the
exclusive benefit of the war and navy
departments and will be used in or
ganizing the industrial resources for
the public service in national defence.
Aid at His Request
at my request, the American So
ciety of Civil Engineers, the American
Institute of Mining Engineers. the
American Society of Mechanical En-
gineers and the American Chemical So
ciety are gratuitously assisting the
naval consulting board in the work OF
collecting this data and l confidently
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ask your earnest support in the inter-
est of the people and government of
the United States"
Instructions issued by the Industrial
preparedness committee to its field Or
ganiza ton of more than 80, 900 engineers
in taking the inventory of manufacture
ing establishments. directs them to keep
the inventory confidential and to retain
no copies of it for their own use. I'm
press upon the manufacturers that the
schedule does not call for information
of a private nature" adds the commit
tee. However. the field aide should
use every precaution against leaks. No
information obtained from a manufac-
turer shall be given ont under any cir
Gums tances. The manufacturer should
be assured that the report will be 50
handled as to prevent the disclosure Of
any information hurtful to his bust
ness.
If any manufacturer declines to make
report or to answer any questions, the
field aide is requested to state his rea
son and complete the report from out.
side sources so far as possible.
Among other information. the aides
are directed to ascertain the value and
areas of the manufacturers plants
horsepower, materials used and pro-
ducts manufactured and shipping facili-
ties.
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was being used only tor military pur-
poses in Germany and that its use for
other purposes was prohibited.
More diplomatic correspondence over
the issue is expected TO follow.
The unanimity of sentiment among
the worlds neutrals for the protection
of neutral rights is recognized in the
British note which refers to the sub
ject in terms embracing not the rights
of trade alone. 1t says in conclusion
His Majestys government have not
ed with sincere satisfaction the init
nation contained in the concluding
passages of the United States not of
the intention of the United States to
undertake the task of championing the
integrity of neutral rights.
THE first act of this war was the
unprovoked invasion by the enemy of
neutral territory-that of Belgium.
which he was solemnly pledged by
treaty to protect The dis
regard of neutral rights has since been
extended to naval warfare by the wan
ton destruction of neutral merchant
ships on the high seas, regardless OF
the lives of those on board
His Maiestv's government would well
come any combination of neutral ma
lions under the lead of the United
States which would exert an effective
influence to prevent the violation or
neutral rights, and they cannot believe
that they or their allies has much to
fear from any combination for the pro-
lection of those rights which takes an
impartial and comprehensive view of
the conduct of this war and judges it
by a reasonable Interpretation of the
generally accepted provisions of inter-
national law and by the rules of hu-
manty that have hitherto been approx
ed by the civilized world
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WINTHROP
Joint Reception at Methodist
Church a Most Elaborate
Occasion
T OF CHING AND TIMELY
SPEECHES WELL MADE

The Joint reception given to the retir-
ing pastor of the Methodist church, Rev.
John r. Wriston, and his successor, Rev
n. r. Pearson, and their families, Mon
day evening was delightful social
event. The vestry was prettily decorated
for the evening and ferns and potted
plants gave it festive appearance. The
receiving line stood before an arch of
green and white daintily sprinkled with
small pink roses and backed by ferns and
pink geraniums. In the line were Rev.
and Mrs. Wriston and Rev. Mr.. Pearson
and daughter. Miss Ruth Pearson. The
occasion was happy one. Although ev-
eryone regrets that Mr.. Wriston and fam
lily are to 60, the new pastor has already
won the hearts of his parishioners and it
the good wishes voiced to Mr.. Wriston
were heartfelt and sincere, the welcome
to Mr.. Pearson was no less warm and
hearty. Mr.. Wriston had especially re-
quested that there be no sadness and no
funereal atmosphere at his final meeting
with the people and his wishes were glad
ly respected. The speakers were all In q
happy mood and We'd with each other In
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BRITISH NOTE MADE PUBLIC
DECLARES PRACTICES j. s.
COMPLAINS OF ARE SOUND
ence with Neutral Trade-Relief to Be Secured
only by Mitigation Of Necessary Hardships

Washington, April 25.-The latest
British note in answer to American
protests against allied interference
with neutral trade made public tonight
at the State Depa rtment contends that
the practices complained of are Judi
cially sound and valid and that the
relief which neutrals seek is rather 10
be obtained by the mitigation of nee
essary hardships than by abrupt
changes either in the theory or appli-
cation Of policy based upon admit
ted principles of international law
carefully adjusted to the altered con-
ditions of modern warfare
1t discloses that IAN impartial in
huential commission has been APP
pointed to find ways to minimize de-
lays. and pledges the allies to make
their restraints on trade as little bur-
0enscme to neutrals as possible
The note, in which the French gov
eminent concurs, reiterates the mill
tary necessity Of regulating commerce
to neutrals contiguous to Germany and
iustifies the effectiveness of the block
ade which was challenged by the last
American note by declaring that when
the allies found it necessary to inter-
cept shipments of cotton to Sweden 1T
transpired that though the quays and
warehouses of Gothenburg were con-
gested with cotton there was none
available for the usa of the spinners
in Sweden" 1t ADDS that contracts
falling into British hands proved that
goods were not intended for the con-
of neutrals to whom they
were consigned, but We're bound to
Germany.
Cotton Contraband
The putting of cotton on the contra
band list, the note says, was forced by
the accumulation of evidence that it
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OAKLAND

The night Waterman at the Schmick
Handle & Lumber Co. reported Tuesday
that he saw an aeroplane passing quite
high over the mill about II O'Clock al
night. He said that he distinctly saw the
shape of the machine and could see the
smoke and sparks from the explosion.
The farm of the late Hiram Corn
forth was sold Monday by the admin
istrator. Charles Cornforth. to Octave
kosignol of Watervii:e, consideration
not given.
The ID Sunday school classes of the
Baptist Sunday school each furnished
an Easter lily for decoration at the
Baptist church, Easter Sunday. These
were distributed among the "shut-ins'
after the evening service.
On complaint of David Knox, Thorn
as Dubay was brought before Judge
George w. Field Tuesday afternoon on
a charge of assault and battery. The
assault of which Knox complained was
committed at his home Sunday after.
noon. Dubay was found guilty and his
fine with costs amounted to s15.4c
which was paid. H. L. Hunton appear
ed for the defense.
Miss Agnes Bickford Of Belgrade is Wis
iting relatives for a few days.
W. E. Pride of Portland is visiting
friends for a few days.
Ernest Bates has so far recovered from
the scarlet fever that tho quarantine was
raised Tuesday.
Walter Gleason shipped carload Of
live stock to Brighton market Monday.
n. L. Strickland u confined to his home
with tonsolitia.
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GERMAN CRUISERS
OFF BRITISH COAST
Retire from Vicinity of Lowestoft after 20-Min-
ute Engagement

cruisers were set on fire and damaged
severely. The British flagship Lion was
disabled by a shot in one Of her feed
tanks and was towed home.
The first German naval raid on the
British coast was made on Nov. 3, 1914.
Three battle cruisers. the Seydlitz.
Moltke and Won Der Tam, the armored
cruisers Bluecher and Yorck and the
protected cruisers Kolberg, Graudenz
and Strassberg, left port on the even
ing of Nov. and at dawn appeared
off Yarmouth. They bombarded Var
mouth and Lowestoft for about 20 min
utes and then returned. A British SUBJ
marine-the D-5-attempted to pursue
the Germans but struck mine and
sank. The Yorck also struck a mine
and went down with 800 men.
The raid on Hartlepool, Scarborough
and Whitby was the most important of
these ventures. The German cruisers
poured hail of shells into the towns
for an hour and a half and in addition
to the large number killed, 200 or more
persons were wounded.
Lowestoft now raided for the second
time by warships, is the most easterly
town in England, an important fishing
station and a Fashionable seashore re-
sort. Its population is about 10000.
This town has been attacked on sever
al occasions by German aircraft.
On previous occasions, daytime at
tacks on the English coast have been
made by German warships. The most
important raid was made on Dec. 16,
1914. The towns Of Scarborough, Whit
by and Hartlepool. about $50 miles
north Of Lowestoft, were bombarded
and about 100 persons We're killed. Aid
ed by fog, the German vessels ESCAPED
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STRENGTHENING The FINANCES !
OF STATE is URGED BY DR.,
|. SENTzE, PRUSS|AN MINISTER
The Consolidation Floating Debts Will Be the Most Important
Task after the War-War Current Expenses Must
Be Covered by Current Income

Berlin. April &.-(By wireless to Say
ville).-Further details of the interview
regarding German finances given recently
by DR.. August Lentze, Prussian minister
Of finance. were prepared for publication
today by the Overseas News Agency.
which says:
"Dr. Lentze emphasized in his state
ment to the Lokal Anzeiger the necessity
of strengthening the finances of the state
He pointed out that each of the federal
states has it's historic individuality and
its particular tasks. as for instance, the
system of public instruction, The fnan-
cial problems of these state after the war
will be difficult, but they will be equal
to them if their former source of revenue
direct taxation-is left untouched by
the federal government. He pointed out
that up to the time of the war it was an
unwritten law that the imposition 'of di-
rect taxation should be reserved to the
states.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS IN annual
SESSION ELECTS DIRECTORS
AND Administrative BOARDS
Frank Noyes President Off Toast to President Wilson,
Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University,
Principal Speaker

New York. April 25.-At the annual
here today, these directors were elect
ed:
Charles A. Rock, Pittsburg, Pa,
Dispatch; Charles Hopkins Clark.
Hartford. Ct, Courant; Clark Howell
Atlanta, Ga, Constitution; V. S. Nc
CATCHY, Sacramento. Cal. Bee; FL
bert H. Baker Cleveland Plain Dealer;
Oswald Garrison Willard New York
Evening Post.
The following advisory boards and
committees were elected:
Eastern division:
Advisory board: Theodore Boden-
vein, New London, Ct, Day; G. Ed
ward Buxton, Jr., Providence, r. T.,
Bulletin; George L. Cooper. New York
Evening Telegram; Walter F. Dunn
ser, Reading. Pa, Eews-Times; Jo-
seph Bancroft, Wilmington, Del, Ev
cry Evening.
Pittsburg, Pa, Leader; William H.
Dow, Portland, Me-, Express & AdVer-
tiser.
Auditing committee: E. NJ. Smith,
Meriden, CT, Record.
Southern division:
Advisory board: James r. Gary. At
lanta, Ca, Journal; H. c. Adler,
Chattanooga. Tenn, Times; M. E.
Foster. Houston. Texas. Chronicle;
Bruce Haldeman, Louisville, KY,
Courier Journal; Robert Ewing. New
Orleans States.
Nominating committees: p a. Bell.
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WATERv|LLE
SHERIFFS RAID
LIQUOR DIVES;
GET EVIDENCE

Deputy Sheriffs Roderick of this
city and Nash Of Vassalboro raided
the place run by Isaac Dansky on AL
den street Tuesday forenoon and
from there visited his home, 90 Titon-
ic street. At both places they took a
quantity of beer which they will have
analysed. From there they went to
451s Water street. where some more
beer was found which will also be
analysed. The deputies then returned
to Main street and visited the Will
liams House at 81 Main street, where
a thorough search revealed none Of the
contra band.
Deputy Sheriff Roderick made a
seizure at the Maine Central freight
station Tuesday morning Of 120 pints
of beer which was consigned to a 10
cal party.
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1n,don, April 25.-G.45 p. Mo.-This
warning the German battle cruiser squad
nm appeared off Lowestoft.
Local naval forces engaged the raiders
.rd also British light cruisers. The Ger
man warships retreated in 20 minutes.
The German warships opened fire on
the coast before departing. Two men,
ore woman and a child were killed. The
material damage apparently was small.
In the engagement two British light
cruisers and destroyer were hit but
none of them was sunk.
Announcement of the appearance of the
German warships was made in an official
statement
The following official announcement was
made:
about 40 O'Clock this morning the
German cruiser squadron accompanied by
light cruisers and destroyers appeared off
LoWestoft The local naval forces engaged
i, and in about % minutes it returned to
Germany, chased by our light cruisers
and destroyers.
"One shore two men, one woman and a
child were killed. The material damage
seems to have been insignificant. so far
AS is known at present. Two British light
cruisers and destroyer were hit but
none was sunk
Scene of the Raid
Lovestoft is on the North Sea coast,
about 100 miles to the northeast Of Lon.
don 1t is almost opposite The Hague.
On Jan. "A, 1915. a further attempt Of
the kind was made but the German
squadron was met off Dogger Bank by
the British battle cruiser squadron un-
der Vice Admiral Sir David Beatty. On
hrinG sighted the Germans made for
home a high speed. Their rear ship.
Inc Rluecher. was sunk and two other
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F|RSTQUARTER
STEEL EARNINGS
SMASH RECORDS
Earnings in March Almost Twice
as Much the Required Divi-
bends on Stocks for Entire
Quarter

New York. April 25.-All previous
records for earnings by the United
states steel Corporation We're sur
passed IN the first q'.arter or the pres
mt year. according TO the detailed
statement for that period, issued after
lie close of business today. Total
earnings amounted to S60.I13.625, net
income to S5l.2IS,559 and surplus 20,
he quarter to S3c.S54172. These fig
ures compare with the previous high
'ecord, made in the quarter Immediate
Preceding. OF s5l,232.7ss In earnings
e'o'N5ll% in net income and S23,30O,-
ta- in surplus
Inc most remarkable feature Of the
statement was the steady rise III
monthly earnings with the progress of
"e quarterly period For January
'd'nings amounted to s1S.794.912,
S""Uing to sl9.l96,39S for the shorter
,'"n'h OF February and amounting to
,.-'--'"lS In March. Earnings in
'"''n were almost twice as much as
viz preferred and common dividend re-
'umements for the entire quarter.
i"' balance for the quarter. after
IRA allowances for depreciation,
.'sihen's applicable to the sinking
,."u and other outstanding bonds
'un'ed TO S+5,512,S72. whereas a year
80 mere remained balance OF only
""dr4 10 expectation in many
'efS' the directors not only failed
V"er an extra disbursement on the
W. '''on stock, but. according TO Chair
sn Gary the subject was not even
'ndhy discussed. Taking the first
rla''er exhibit as basis, the cur
nt month is expected to show earn
"ss OF $25ooo,ooo with a total Of not
IS 'nan $4,000. 900 for the second
ihe United States Steel CORPORATION
S understood. is almost fully booked
"e balance of 1916. and has taken
,ha large contracts for delivery in
nass coming year. Prices for the bust
,ora VI the first and succeeding quar-
,ss OF the year are at highes, aver
s,ss VI recent Years and in some in
'eS establish new records.
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1.-The most important task Of the states
after the war he continued. will be
consolidation of the floating debts con-
tracted during the war. Moreover it will
be necessary to meet new expenses for
such items as public buildings and extern
sion of railroads on account of the policy
of strict economy during the war"
DIR. Lentze said that after the war cur
rent expenses must be covered by cur
rent income. OF the income Of the Prus-
sian state. he said. 40 per cent. was deriv-
ed from the railroads. forests and other
property and 60 per cent. from direct tax
alton. which must be left untouched by
the federal authorities.
DIR. Lentze declared the present organ
ization of industry and finance would
enable Germany to stand the strain Of
war for an indefinite period, as virtually
no payments for war purposes are made
to foreign countries.
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SIR ROGER EASEMENT TAKEN TO
LONDON FOR TRIAL FOLLOWING
HIS CAPTURE ON GERMAN VESSEL

last night that an attempt was made last
week to land arms and ammunition in
Ireland from German auxiliary, under
the guise of a neutral merchant ship, in
conjunction with a German submarine.
The auxiliary was sunk and number
of prisoners, including Sir Roger Case.
ment. were taken
In another London dispatch it was In
Dictated that unsettled conditions prevail
in certain parts of Ireland. An unsuc-
cessful attempt was made on Sunday to-
wreck a train near marlborough, south
west of Dublin.
Sir Roger. who was leader Of the Sep
aratist faction in Ireland, went to Berlin
after the outbreak of the war with the
intention, it was said. Of opening nego-
tiations between the German government
and the anti-British party in Ireland
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London, April 25.-It is announced Off
cially that Sir Roger Easement was
brought to London on Sunday for trial.
The announcement follows:
''Sir Roger Easement. who was arrest
ed in connection with an abortive attempt
to land arms in Ireland from a German
vessel, was brought to London on Sun
day morning. He was met at Euston by
officers from Scotland Yard and is now
detained in military custody. 1t Is I'M
derstood evidence of his proceedings in
Germany since the outbreak of the war
will be produced at his trial.
Owing probably to the British censor
Ship only the bare facts in connection
with the arrest of Sir Roger Easement
and the present situation in Ireland have
been made public. 1t was announced
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FAIRFIELD

Inc Republican caucus which was 70
b.s dt the office of Weeks g. Weeks
nl.n zen postponed indefinitely 1t was
az leo at first to have rousing rally
pre.. nave the candidates for governor
cn. S. z, out this was dropped and a eau
ma. p'anned AS the plans could not be
decs. .or the caucus Wednesday, it was
tho aea 70 have the matter postponed for
,. ,e'aen Howe has been appointed road
thu q. uhoer the recent law enacted by
,bs 'ale and will patrol the roads in
9aft OF the town west Of the cor.
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HYPHEN BEHIND
THE TELECRAMS
SEEKING PEACE
German-American Bund Pays
Expense of Pleas to u S.
Senators

Aurora, Ills, April 25-Telegrams
sent to senators in Washington today
the German American National Bund
of which DIR. c. J. HeXamer of Phila-
delphia is president, according to Otto
May, president of the Aurora branch
of the National Bund.
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LOCAL NOTICE

Before you go, or send out Of town.
look at our line of embroidery floss,
silks and crochet cotton. If we don't
have what you want. we will be glad to
order. You save time, money, trouble
and it helps us. Get the habit, buy
at home. Don't forget that Mrs. Har-
riman will make your old hat up-to-
date. The Blue Bird. Gift Shop, Win
throp. Me. apr310te
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Toast to Wilson

fered to President Wilson at the an
nual luncheon in connection with the
annual meeting Of The Associated
Press here today, Frank-B. MOVES, Of
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poration line from Fairfield to Skowhe-
gan. The appointment for road patrol
inside the corporation has not been
named at present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-26

Cotton imports into China last year
showed an increase Of 3s.75O.ooo In val
ue,
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Miss Susie Brown of kennebunk IS
a guest at the home Of Dr.. and Mrs.
G. c. Parker