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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
Highly Successful Mid
Winter Gathering
Elects D leg a t e S,
Hears Recommended
tons and Plans for
Improvement
PRESIDENT MENTIONS
GENERAL REVISION
OF CONSTITUTION
Possible Change in Time of
Holding Elections Mrs
Knowles Urges Study of Ma.
tional Resources in Public
Schools-Business of Day

O
Of
federation
0
vth annual from h
federation thoroughly discussed although no formal &C
"
subject of National resources be gwen
in
adyb
din Public Mount Desert Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
GRIST OF NEW
MEASURES DEAL
WITH POLICY OF
u. S. TOWARD WAR

Washington, Jan. 4-Hundreds of
measures introduced when Congress
reconvened today included bills or
resolutions to extend the thanks of
Congress to Henry Ford for his peace
mission, to prevent clearance from
american ports Of ships carrying both
passengers and munitions Of war. to
establish United States commission
for enduring peace which might act
as intermediary between warning ma
tons and to ask President Wilson for
names Of disloyal naturalized citizens
referred to in the last message to Con-
gress. All were referred to committees
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
DEMONSTRATION OF
AUTO SPRING TIRE
Augusta to Be Favored Thurs
day and Friday-A Practical,
NOiseless Tire.

T. S. Thompson of Belfast. will be in
Augusta to exhibit and demonstrate
The Thompson Spring Tire on Thurs
day and Friday. Jan. and Z. If
stormy on the next fair day. Parties
interested in automobiles do not fail
to examine this wonderful tire. 1t is
what the world has been looking for
T. S. Thompson has had this tire
in use for his own observation for the
past two years, and satisfied himself
that he has a practical noiseless and
durable spring tire. Augusta will be
honored with the first public demon
stration.
Headquarters for demonstration will
he at Augusta garage. opposite Maine
Central DeDot.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
AUTHORITIES SANCTIONED
new HAVEN ACTS STATES
LINDkBURY FOR Defense
Points to Solemn Judgment of Taft and Wckersham That
There Had No Violation of the
Sherman Law

New York Jan 1.-The solemn judg-
nlent'' of William II. Taft while Presl-
dent, and of his attorney general, George
w Wickersham that there had been no
violation Of the Sherman law by the New
York. New Haven 4 Hartford Railroad
was presented TO the jury today at the
trial under that law OF the II former d.
rectors of the road as reason why the
defendants should be declared innocent.
This plea was made by Richard Y. Lind
abury in summing UP for the defence
and was based upon the fact that Wick
ersham in 1909 had Withdrawn the Sher-
man law dissolution suit filed against the
New Haven after its acquisition OF the
Boston & Maine Railroad
Tribute to Taft
George w Wickershan was 2 great
attorney general, a great lawyer, sald
Mr.. I.indabury. but back of him was a
greater lawyer and the man who was
responsible for Underestimate acts-Wn-
liam II, Taft, the President of the United
States. 1t was William II. Taft who de-
cided the Addison Pipe Lines case and
set the Sherman law on its feet. If there
is or was at the time an expert on the
sherman law il was William H. Taft,
and here you have after an investigation
of the New Haven the fact that they
both were satisfied that there had been
10 violation of the Sherman law. This
solemn Judgment ought to be sufficient
for this jury 1t would be monstrous
thing if these defendants should be con-
victed for continuing a situation that had
been approved. 1t was monstrouS thing
for the government to come and charge
them with conspiracy for continuing this
situation after such approval, for there
has been no essential change in the situa-
ton since them
Mr. Lindabury laid emphasis through
his address on the legal sanction that
had been given to the New Ravens acts
both by federal and state authorities and
upon the testimony which showed that
the directors had been given legal ad-
vice that they were not violating the law.
"Can you say after all this" he asked.
that these defendants consciously vio-
lated the Sherman act?"
Charles F. Choate of counsel for the
defence will take up the argument to-
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
C0LWELL COACH
j. OF P.--F0RmER
TEAM CAPTAIN

Philadelphia, Jan. 4.-Robert C.. Col
well, coach Of the Washington and JEFF
ferson football squad for several years,
was today selected as head coach Of
the University Of Pennsylvania eleven
for next season. His selection late.
was ratified by the board Of directors
Of the Athletic association. Colwell
was captain Of the Pennsylvania team
in 1907 and after graduating he coach
ed the Lafayette squad for two years.
afterward going to Washington ami
Jefferson, where he has developed ex,
ceptionally strong teams. He is about
20 years Of age. 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
TEN-MINUTE SESSION
FOR SENATE OPENING

The Senate adjourned after having
been in session less than 10 minutes, the
expected attack on the administration S
foreign policy failing to materialize.
The reason assigned to the sudden ad-
journment by leaders on both sides was
that several senators who had expected
to have business to present did not have
it ready. The motion on which the Sen.
ate adjourned. however was in observ-
ance of the death of Associate Justice
Lamar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Forecast for northern New England
Wednesday cloudy and warmer;
Thursday unsettled. probably occa-
sional rain or snow, increasing south
erly to westerly winds becoming brisk
and high.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05

he President and the secretary of state taking
possible obtain full this grave matter and will
the information is -(Ocial state
ment issued at the White House Offices Tuesday,.
Washington, Jan. 4-There essenng today of the
tension the submarine crisis with President Wilson's
the White House to take personal charge of the stua
there marked indications of the Presidents nten
proceed carefully and deliberately before committing the
United States the next its already strained relations
with the Teutonic Powers
At the state department. the hope expressed that there
would be opportunity settle the crisis aicaby, and
stated that the American believed that Ausrias
the last Ancona given good faith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05

and Vienna Czernowitz. capital OF
Bukowina. is now the position ground
around which the most important
fighting is in progress. The Russian
war Office reports that the Russians
have occupied a line Of trenches
northwest of Czernowitz and have re-
pulsed strong counter attacks. A Reu-
ter dispatch from Petrograd gives a
report of the evacuation Of Czernowitz
and the capture of large number OF
prisoners, including Germans, by the
Russians.
Continued on Page Col. ~ /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
President Active

Two points, it was emphasized, must
be cleared up before the next move is
made. 1t must be established whether
the British liner Persia actually was
torpedoed and if SO what was the ma
tionality of the submarine.
President Wilson's first act ON his
return was to issue statement
through Secretary Tumulty promising
the country action just as soon as the
full facts in the Persia disaster can
be learned
The Presidents second step was 10
direct Secretary Lansing to gather
more information from the Persia sur
vivors. The secretary ordered the con-
suis at Alexandria, Malta and Cairo
to obtain affidavits and at once cable
summaries of their contents. Until
that information is received or Am
bassador Penfield reports some result,
from his inquiry to the Austrian gov
eminent. the situation. so far as car
be seen tonight, will be at a stand
still.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
Much Business

large amount of business was
.y1g. acted at the meeting. one Of the
cl,el matters attended TO WAS tn"
election If delegates 10 the New Eng
III difference To be he'd Jan l.
AL II, IN Boston anu delegates ar .
..,at!Q,es to attend the biennial to %
Yield Il May at New York City.
IL. hurch was we'll filed with
members Of the federation, A clubs il:
'a. .ta,e being represented. Among
hose in attendance were the presl-
lcn,s If 50 clubs Of the federation.
TIT. meeting was one of the most in
je~estinc ever held by the federation
.nl was ably presided over by Mrs.
VIM OF Auburn. The delegates We're
the guests of the Current Events Club
DURING their stay in the city.
Opening Of Meeting
Promptly at 10 o'clock the gavei 1ei
ana Mrs Grace a. Wing OF AUBURN
president of the Maine Federation OF
Womens Clubs, opened the gath meet
Ing al he hoard of directors. The col
lee, fnr the club women was given IN
concert at the opening of the meeting
as follows:
Keep us. O God. from pettiness, lei
Us he large in thought, in word, IN
deed
lie, us be done with faultfinding and
leave off self-seek king.
May we put away all pretense anC
meet each other face to face. without
self-plty and without prejudice
May We be never hasty in judgment
and always generous.
Teach us to put into action our pet
tor impulses straightforwawrd ano
uaafrald
LIE, is take time for all things; make
Is TO grow calm, serene. gentle.
Grant that we may realize 1t Is lhe
Little things that create differences
that N the big things of life we are as
one
And may we strive TO touch and tt
know the great common heart OF Us
ali: and. q Lord God, let US not forget
|" he kind.
Address Of Welcome
Mss Katherine C. Morrill,, president
OF the Current Events Club OF Angus
Ia. welcomed the ladies to the city
speaking as follows.
One short year has passed since
You came here for the mid-wintel
meeting Of 1915 and it is again m!
pleasant duty to extend greetings t.
yoG in behalf Of the Current Event:
Club That you are. indeed, welcome
you can rest assured; otherwise thu
invitation would not have been giveI
Vol 1t is a joy to greet friends W.
nave known for years and to extene
courtesies to those who meet with u!
'"Gay for the first time. 1t may seem
bit selfish to ask you to come to Az
cuSt, for every mid-winter meeting
out We think you enjoy visiting ou
l'ty It least once year and we know
We ere honored by your presence.
The fact that Current Events Clui
mas disposed CT 40 copies of Maine il
history and Romance bought by
members and their friends. is the mos
convincing assurance / can give yo'
mat VIC heartily endorse every for
ward movement Of this grand Fedora
leentinusd on Rese 12-c9lum" y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05

London, Jan. 5.-3.s3 A. M.-The
Petrosrad correspondent Of the Havas
Agency announces that the Austrians
have evacuated Czernowitz, the Rus
slams having seized all the heights
dominating the town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
Tension Continues U1abated in Submarine Activities
Crisis but Administration VIII Not Act, 1t An
11ou,,ces, Until "Possible to Obtain Full Facts in
This Craze M0ffer''
CONSUL ORDERED TO OBTAIN
AFF|DAV|TS and Give SUMMARIES
AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE BY CABLE

Steps to Be Expected fir ON United States Fur
nish Feature of Unofficial Comment at WASH
ington-Must Make Clear Extent to Which the
Central Powers and Other Belligerents Are to
Be Held Responsible for Submarine Acts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
RUSSIANS
TAKE CzERN0WITZ

Correspondents of Havas and R cutters News
Agencies Send Advices of Occupation 900
Serbs Soon Ready to Re-enter War Bulgari
an Officers Commanding Albanians Near the
Italian Lines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
Russian Offensive

Everywhere in the Stripa and Vol
hynian districts of Russia and in East
Gaiicia. the Russians are on the Of
fensive as revealedl by the official
communications from both Petrograd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
Possible Stems

Meanwhile. however. there is discus
sion Of what steps the United States
may take to make clear to the Central
Powers the extent to which it expects
to hold them responsible for submarine
operations in violation of international
law should they be conducted by Aus
TRANS, Germans. Turks or Bulgars.
Continued on Page 5-Column y
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-01-27
EXPORTS TO SOUTH
AMERICA

Although exports to South America
1915, were $36,000,000 greater than for
the first ten months of 1914, both pc
RODS under the Democratic tariff law,
yet they were $S,000,000 less than for
the first ten months of 1913, nine
months of which was under the Repub-
hcan tariff law, despite the fact that
European markets were largely cut off,
thus causing the South American re-
publies to look to us to supply de.
fieieneies.
On the other hand, imports from
South America for the first ten months
of 1915 were 100000, o00s greater than
for the first ten months of 1914, both
periods under Democratic tariff, ana
100000, 900 greater for the first ten
months of 1915 than for the first ten
months of 1913, under a Republican
tariff.
The balance of trade against us for
the first ten months of 1913, Repubn-
can law, was $50, 900, 900. For the first
ten months of 1914 it was $l13 500, 600,
and for the first ten months of 1915 it
rose to $l43,00 1000.
Secretary Redfeld and his under
study, DIR. Pratt, of the bureau of for
eign and domestic commerce., have been
entertaining the public for the past
few months with account of our won
derful trade increases with South
America, and by comparing the 1915
with the 1914 periods, both under Dem
ocratic law, they are able, because the
war has shifted trade currents, to
make a fair showing, by ignoring the
trade of 1913. AS it is not to the In
terest of the present administration,
the trade record of this country during
the last year the Republican tariff law
was in operation, 1913 is invariably
omitted.
Imports from South America for the
first ten months of 1913, were valued at
$l54,0O0,000; in 1914, Democratic law,
at 49,, 200, goo; in 1915, Democratic
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-01-27

In the Sixth Judicial District Court of
the State of Nevada, in and for the
County of Humboldt.
In the Matter of the Estate Of Eugene
7. Breen, Deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that Simon
Reinhart has been duly appointed and
qualified, on the goth day of January,
A. ID. 1916, by the above named Court,
az Administrators of the Estate of Eu.
gene T. Breen, late of said County, de-
ceased.
All creditors having claims, due or
to become due, against said estate are
required to file the same, with the
proper vouchers and statutory affida.
Wits attached, with the Clerk of said
Court, within three months from the
date Of tho first publication Of this no.
tice.
Dated, January goth, 1916.
SIMON REINHART,
Administrator of the Estate Of
Eugene T. Breen, Deceased.
First publication Jan. 22, 1915.
Last publication Feb. 10, 1916.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-01-27
WAR PROSPERITY
FOR MINERS

From the northern border of Mon
tana to the southern border of Arizona,
the Rocky Mountain mining region has
experienced marvellous increases in val
ues of products in this year of val in
Europe. Copper, zine, and lead have
been in such great demand and prices
have been so high that there has been
not only a marked increase in quantity
produced but a still greater increase
in the total value of the metals.
These facts are shown by a bulletin
just issued by the Geological Survey,
which says that the increase in value
of the output reached as high as 81
per cent in Montana and so per cent
in New Mexico. The total increase In
value of metal products Of the Rocky
Mountain states is estimated at more
than $115,000,0O0. 1t might be added
that a great portion of this increase is
net profit, for it costs very little more
to produce copper or zine or lead when
prices are high than when they are
low The price of gold, of course, has
not been affected by the war.
The increase in value of the metals
at the mine represents only a portion
of the gain to the United States. The
heavy demand from Europe and the iu-
creased output of metals has given
more traffic to the railroads, more work
for shelters, more material for faetC-
ries to make into shells, cartridges and
other munitions, and higher wages for
employees in every stage of the process
of getting the metals from the heart
of the American mountains t. the bat.
tleields of Europe.
And the new high record established
in 1915 bids fair to yield to a still
higher record in 1916.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-01-27
BREAKING FAITH
WITH THE PEOPLE

If there has ever been any lingering
doubt as to President Wilson's atti
tude toward the one-term plank Of the
Baltimore platform, that doubt was
dispelled by his acceptance of the In
diana ballot nominating him on the
Democratic ticket for 1916, and resolv-
Cd itself into a certainty with the pub
location rec ntly of his letter of Feb
ruary, 1913, to A. Mitchell Palmer.
efOur platform is not molasses to
catch flies; it means business. 1t means
what it says were the words of Mr..
Wilson spoken during his 1912 cam
paign. The Baltimore platform deelar-
ed for a single presidential term, and
favored the adoption of an amendment
to the Constitution making the Presl-
dent ineligible for reelection. The
plank concluded: "and we pledge the
candidate of this convention to this
principle" On that platform Nh. Will
son accepted his nomination, and on
it he was elected in December, 1912.
The Senate, on February ], 1913,
adopted a joint resolution to amend
the Constitution so as to provide for a
single presidential term. In all can
dol it nay be stated that the resolu-
ton was not very popular with the
Republicans who voted for it.. 1t was
intended so far as they were concerned
to restrict, if possible, the future &C
Invites of Mr.. Roosevelt. But a great
many of the Democratic Senators, re-
lying on Mr.. Wilson s sincerity, voted
for the measure, and it then went over
to the House for action. What Mr..
Wilson had privately considered a joke
was in a fair way to become a reality,
so his chief spokesman in the House,
A. Mitchell Palmer, was called into
conference, which resulted in a letter
from President-elect Wilson to Mr..
Palmer, in which he said, "put the
present customary limit of two terms
into the Constitution, and give
the President a chance to win the full
service by proving himself fit for it.
This letter was laid before the commit
tee on the judiciary, which had the res
olution in charge, and the resolution
Immediately became a fit matter for
reference to the committee on the dis
position Of useless papers.
Thus it transpires that one month
before he took the oath of office as
President of the United States, Mr..
Wilson had broken faith with the peo-
pie who relied ON the platform prom
Uses, and was a party to the violation
of the one-term plank. He stood before
the great American tribunal ON March
A, 1913, and took his inaugural oath
with unclean hands. With such a be-
ginning, by setting such an example
to his followers, what is there surpris-
ing in the fact that every last plank
IN the Baltimore platform has since
been smashed into smithereens? 1t
was but the natural outcome of an ad-
ministration which had it's birth in du-
plicity, and which will die "unwept,
unhonored and unsung."
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-01-27

Despite the fact hat the exchange
rates show a heavy depreciation in the
value of the German mark and the
Australian crown, Secretary MeAdoo
and Director of the Mint wooley.
whose function it is under the law to
proclaim foreign values every quarter,
refuse to take official notice of these
falling values. 1t is a matter Of com.
mon knowledge that the coins referred
to have deprecated in value, but Sec.
rotary MeAdoo denies that any depre-
citation exists. The reason is simple.
The treasury is in a horrible state, ana
Secretary MeAdoo is engaging every
triekery known to a politician to raise
the greatest amount of revenue posi-
BILE, regardless of fair play. Importers
of German and Austrian goods have
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-01-27
APPLICATION No. s7os


Notice Of Application for Permission
TO Appropriate the Public Waters
Of the State Of Nevada
Notice 10 hereby given that on the
10Th day Of November, 1915, in &C.
cordance with Section SO, Chapter 14O,
of the Statutes of 1913, one H. O. War.
rcn, Of San Mateo, County Of San Ma
teo, and State Of California, made ap-
~plication to the State Engineer Of Ne
vada for permission to appropriate the
public water sof the State of Nevada.
Such appropriation 10 to be made from
Cumberland and LAyson Creeks, at a
point in the SEA Of SEA of Sec. Is,
T. "a N, r. 80 E., NJ d. B. & M, by
means of dams, and ten cubic feet per
second is to be conveyed to the SWA
Sec. IL, sen, Eh SWA and SWA of
SWA Of Sec. Is, NJ Of NEA Sec. 10,
NWA, Wa Of NEA, NEA Of SWA
NJ SEA Of Sec. 20, T. "a N, r. 40
E., N. d. B. an, by means Of bitches
and there used for placer mining pur,
poses. Water not to be returned to
stream. w. M. KEARNEY.
State Engineer.
First publication Jan. Is, 1910.
Last publication Feb. Is, 1910.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-01-27
APPLICATION No. S671
Notice Of Application for Permission
to Appropriate the Public Waters
Of the State Of Nevada

Notice is hereby given that ON the
3rd day of November, 1915, in accord.
andee with Section SO, Chapter lao, of
the Statutes of 1913, n John I
Guthrie, of Grass Valley, County of
Humboldt, and State of Nevada, made
application to the State Engineer of
Nevada for permission to appropriate
the public waters of the State of Ne
vada. Such appropriation is to be made
from Little Mud Springs, at a point in
the NEA of NWA of Sec. 8, T. 81 N,
r. SO E., M. D. B. 4 NJ, by means of
a dam, and 1.6 cubic feet per second il
to be conveyed to the SWA Of Sec. 4,
t. 81 N, R. 3S E., NJ D. B. & M, by
means of a ditch, and there used for
irrigation and domestic purposes from
May until October Of each year. Wa
ter not to be returned to stream.
W. M. KEARNEY,
State Engineer.
First publication Jan. 20, 1916.
Last publication Feb. 19, 1916.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-01-27

repeatedly called the attention of the
Treasury Deartment to the deprecated
condition of the currency of the Gen.
trail Powers, as evidenced by the de-
cline in the exchange rates, but they
are still subjected to the hardships ac-
companying the liquidation of duties
based on the normal exchange values.
Having inflated the treasury balance,
Mr.. McAdoo finds it an easy matter to
initiate exchange rates.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-01-27
A YEAR AGO YESTERDAY
Jan. rs, 1915.

Jan. 26, 1915.
Another battle was fought st Ia
Bassee.
Germans by vigorous attacks
gained ground near craonne and In
Alsace.
Russians captured German air
ship that bombarded LIbau.
Roumania resumed expectation Of
war supplies to Hungary.
American Red Cross shipped large
consignment Of supplies for Serbia
and Turkey.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-01-27
THE WAR A YEAR AGO TODAY
Jan. ~, 1915.

Jan. ~, 1915.
Germans celebrated kalser's
birthday by attack on allies be-
tween la Bassee and Bsthune, ios-
ing heavily.
Indeeisive fighting took place
near Ypres.
AustrIans recaptured Uxsok pass.
Russians seized PlIkallen.
British defeated Turkish advance
guard near e. kantara on suex
canal.
Turks were defeated by British
at korna.
Two Hindu soldiers won the Vie
toria Cross.
Prince Won 5uelow warned italy
because of It's military preparations.
General Won Kissing ordered all
EngIlshmen In Belgium sent to Ger.
many.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-01-27

law, at 100000 900. Exports for the
same periods were: in 1913, $4,000.
900; in 1914, 100000; in 1915, s1lo,-
600, 900.