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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17


OBJECTIVE of the recent campaign of tho
RUSSIANS IN the Caucasus. Its possession
rs OF considerable strategic importance
as 1t is the chief city of Turkish Arme-
MIA and the center of a system of roads.
1t has been understood that the Turks
mad concentrated at ErZerum an army
of considerable size. Press dispatches
from Petrograd recently said that the
German field marshal. Baron Won Der
Goltz, was in command there with SC, 900
men; that their escape had been cut off
and that they had provisions for only a
fortnight A relief expedition was sent
by the Turks. but it was reported these
forces had been defeated by the Russians
with heavy losses.
Erzerum is about 60 miles west of the
Russian border 1t has belonged to Tur-
key for four centurnies and has played
prominent part in previous wars
The capture of Erzerum if accom-
plished as reported. represents one OF
the few definite accomplishments Of
the Caucasian campaign.
Five-Day Battle
Heavy assaults by the Russians
against the long line of detached forts
protecting the city, lasting over pc
riod of five days and described by
Grand Duke Nicholas. the Russian
commander in chief, as "unprecedent-
ed" resulted in the capture of the
fortress of Erzerum.
Reports early in the present month
said the German field marshal, Won
Der Goltz. with 10000 men was be-
sieged in the city with provisions for
only a fortnight.
Its Strategic importance
The capture of Erzerum is consid-
cred of great strategic importance.
From it radiate roads leading in all di-
rections. Over those to the southeast
and south, it will be possible for the
Russians now to fight their way to-
ward their compatriots operating
against the Persians and Turks in
northwest and west Persia or proceed
the British bottled up in Kut-El-
Amara, on the Tigris, southeast Of
Bagdad.
The immediate effect of the Russian
victory on the situation in Persia and
Mesopotamia is problematical, how
ever, for despite the roads the coun-
try is mountainous and there is still
much ground to be covered-something
over 200 miles-before the Lake Uru-
miah district of Persia is reached and
over 600 miles before a junction with
the British at Kut-El -Amara could be
formed.
On Western Front
With the advent Of stormy weather
on the Western battle line the heavy
fighting of the past few days SEEM
ingly has simmered down again to ar
! tillery bombardments and mining OPP
erations. Berlin reports, however, that
the British and French have endeav
ored to recapture trench positions
taken from them by the Germans, re-
spectively southeast of Ypres and in
Champagne. near Tahure. but that the
attack failed. Paris asserts. to the con-
trary, that near Tahure the French
have taken portions of their former
trenches. London reports that in the
attack in which the British lost 600
yards Of front line trench the Ger
mans attacked over front 1000 yards
but were everywhere repulsed with
considerable losses except at the point
(Continued on Pane 8-cnlnn,r -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17

Washington, Feb. 16.-The
submarine controversy with Ger
many cannot be closed until the
United States has fully consid-
cred the possible effect of the de-
clared intention of the Germanic
powers to sink all armed mer-
chant ships of their enemies
without warning after Feb. 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17

Skowhcgan. Feb 6-(Special)-The feature of Repub
meeting held in the municipal building here this morning
the of Hon. George c. Weeks of Fairfield
that he is not candidate for the Republican gu
bernatoal nomination. The meeting called to make initial
plans coming campaign and to perfect arrangements for
Somerset county representation the State convention in Port
land March %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
George G.. Weeks No
Longer a Candidate for
Republican Nomination
BUSINESS FORCES
HIS WITHDRAWAL
Announcement by Fair
field Man the Feature
of Republican Meet
ing at SkoWhegan

Intimates Support of Frederic
H. Parkhurst but Will Give All
Possible Aid for Election of
Republican Nominee-DOesn't
Believe Primary Law Works
out as Well as Convention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
Action a Surprise

The announcement of Wthdra wal
made by Mr.. Weeks was a surprise to
his listeners rs it had~been generally
thought that he would make strong
light for the nomination and was even
on the point of Numbering his cam
paisn artillery in his fight for the
prize. He was a strong candidate in
Somerset county and had u notable
following throughout the State, es-
pecialIy amongst Republicans who
We're With him in the campaign of
1905 and at the Capitol with him in
1909 when as Speaker of the House
he made an envia BILE record as mas
ter of the 2avel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17

Petrograd, (Via London, Feb.
16).-AnnOuncement is made
that the Russians have captured
ErZerum. Grand Duke Nicholas
has telegraphed the Emperor as
follows:
"GOd has granted the brave
troops of the army of the eau
'casus such great help that Ere
rum has been taken after five
days of unprecedented assault. I
am inexpressibly happy to an
nounce this victory to Your I'm
|perial Majesty" .. .@
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
Boston Forecast

Boston Forecast
Boston, Feb. 16.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair Thursday and
Friday; not much change in the temper
AZURE; moderate southwest to west
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Forecast: Northern New England,
Southern New England and Eastern
New York: Overcast Thursday; Friday
fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17

Will Lead

Padgett and Hay to Have Charge
OF Preparedness Presentation
to House-.A d iral Grant
Tells Committee 1873 Submar-
ines and 30 Reserve Craft Are
Needed to Protect Coasts-Be-
lleveS but One Power Strong
Enough to Land in l.. S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
Entire Submarine Warfare CONTROVERSY Reopered
ADOPT KEYNOTE PLATFORM
OF REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN

New York Convention Lays First Planks with
Call for Adequate Preparedness, Tariff Re-
form, and Vigorous Stand for A m e ric
Rights in Mexico and European War Zone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
Stimson's Fight Failure

A determined fight led by Henry l..
Stimson to obtain a resolution RECON-
mending Mr. Root as New York's fav-
orite son for the presidency was de-
feated in the committee on resolutions
and a counter resolution, that no presi-
Dental candidate be endorsed. was pass
ed unanimously. -.,..,-
The prlrcrrs.i ground upon which the
Continued on Page 5-Column y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
Grand Duke Nicholas
Ann ounces Realiza-
ton of Russian Objec-
tive in c. aucas us-
Chief City of Turkish
Armenia
REPORT TURKS
ESCAPE CUT OFF

Recent Dispatches Declared Ger
man Field Marshal and so, 900
Men SurrOunded-Renewal of
Treaty for Restoring of Bel
gium-French Air Raid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
FEMALE
HELP WANTED

pWins to increased business we
need experienced operators and
girls TO learn in stitching room.
Apply to MIR. Pitcher, r. p. Haz-
card Co., Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
SECRETARY LANSING ADMITS NEW THREAT FOUND IN CENTRAL
POWERS ANNOUNCED INTENTION OF SINKING ARMED
Negotiations
on Lusitania
Are: Delayed

administrator Awaits
Definite Information
as to Attitude to Be
Adopted Toward Lin
ers" in New Campaign
Against Entente Ship
ping
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17

endorsed the Whitman state admins
tration and named United States Sn-
ator James w. Wadsworth. Jr., Cover
nor Whitman. Frederick Tanner
chairman of the State committee. and
State Senator E,lon r. Brown. Repub-
lican leader in the Senate. as the big
four" to represent New York state in
the National convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
40 Republicans Present

~ ReDuDItCdnS present
Over 40 Republicans were present
at this early county meeting and
nearly every town in the county was
represented: After explaining the pur-
poses of the meeting. Carleton P.
Merrill, chairman Of the county COM
mittee, called upon Mr. Weeks as the
most prominent Republican present
and without any foreknowledge of his
purpose of making an announcement
1t was near the close of an eloquent
appeal for party loyalty, campaign
vim. and untiring zeal in a grand en-
deavor to restore the Republican party
to its rightful position in Maine again
that the Somerset county candidate for
the Republican gubernatorial nominal
ton quietly announced his unexpected
change of plans.
United Democratic Party
Mr. Weeks said in part: I'VE are
confronted by united Democratic
party in Maine; | believe united as
never before. We have Democratic
Governor. Democratic officials and
Democratic postmasters. The Demo-
cratic organization is probably more
efficient than ever and it behooves US
to unite all elements fully and square
~: Four years ago the Republican
party was divided and could not be
united and as result the Democratic
minority elected a President. We must
do all we can to heal the breach. Even
in Maine $4,000 voted for Roosevelt to
26, 900 for Taft. | stayed by the Repub-
lican organization. In my judgment
everything possible should be done to
get the Progressives back. Republic
cans have taken a Progressive stand
and will continue to do SO. One thing
near my heart is to procure Republic
can restoration; all should work for
Republican victory always have and
shall continue to do SO.
Thanks Supporters
For the last six months in justice
to myself and my clients I. could not
enter the contest for the gubernatorial
nomination and i do not feel that l will
be able to do so in the future. 1 an
nounce to you that I shall not be a
candidate; but I will do all l can to
aid in electing the Republican nominee.
I extend sincere thanks to all who have
stood ready to support my candidacy.
Primaries Have Weaknesses
Il am not entirely satisfied with the
primary law: it does not work out as
| we'll as many suppose. I believe the
political convention the best method to
choose the best candidates and the
strongest candidates Under the old
system we had better distribution of
candidates and a proper geographical
Continued on Page 5-CoIumn 81
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Todays
Of OF
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-01-13
GOOD PLAN FOR INBREEDINe
Animals Used fer Purpose Should Be
as Near Perfect AZ ls Possible
Watch Hogs Closely.

(I3y DIR. r. "A. WIr.LIAMs Animal Illus
bandman. Arizona Experiment stationl
II makes a difference In inbreeding
whether one 4 handling purebred Of
grade stock 81 inbreedipg we msan
the breeding together Of animals OF a
common blood. would advise you TO
use anlfnp Tor lnbreodIng that are A.
nearly poFfsct az possible Theoreti
CT. 4 you have perfect animals. the
only logical thing 70 do is TO fnbreed
because Il Is simply Impossible to So
cdre evil results from incest with such
animals
Perfect animals are a rarity ord
narily teis wise TO inbreRd the an
spring on tAs sire wiereMfhe nire tf
q good registered animal aud the dam
an ordinary scrub care should be
exercised. however not TO follow this
more than once. as inbreedlng 10 a two
edged sword which must be handled
with the greatest care. The sire mas
be bred 70 second generation OF his
get with good results. but this IL not
recommended.
II would not be as much inbfeedinR
TO use sire on his granddaughter 81
brother and sister IS 20 use sire on
his daughter. bat breeders have used
both methods with good and eva re
CULTS.
Hogs win stand inbreeding less than
any other kind Of farm animal. and on
this account must be watched closely
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-01-13
VALUE OF MANURE spREADER
Saving Of Labor 10 Only One Of Many
Advantages offered by the use
Of the implement.

Most farmers believe that the great.
est value 10 be derived from ma
nure spreader Is IN the saving OF labor
As a matter OF fact. this is only one
Of the advantages offered by the use
OF such an implement,
Another advantage which IL even
more important in many ways. IL the
fact that manure scattered evenly and
rather thinly over wide area will
give very much more return per ton
than where scattered irregularly and
on the thinner places, as Is usually
done when distributed from a wagon
This Increased return is due 10 the
fact that there is less loss In fermenta.
tion when put on thinly, and also 20
the fact that considerable share OF
the value Of manure comes from the
addition Of beneficial bacteria 10 the
soil. so that when this takes place
over a wide area Il Is much more bene.
fetal than when limited TO a small
area.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-01-13
ApplicaiioEsfTO ystsr Grounds

The fSiluwipE applications TOR ~ sifu
ground IN or adjacent % ST. Mary !
County, N now on Gle III the Office ~
the Board 81 Shell Fish Commission.
ers 81 Maryland.
Published charts 81 the natural nys.
ter bars Of S. Mary's county are Eled
With The Clerk 81 the Circuit Court ol
said county
Notice Is hereby given that oil pro
tests against liie granting Of said
leases must be riled in The Circuit
Court Of ST. Mary's county, on or he.
fore the 4th day of March 1916.
Applicant, Address.
Joseph r. Downss, Oraviile, Nd.
Not exceeding ~ acres
Located in paiaxcni River, on the
westerly side thereof, adjoining the
'Beia Brooke farm Shore lime. as
shown on published chart No. ".
Elmer 4. Jarboe, Meehanicsville, Nd.
Not exceeding 10 acrs.s.
Located IN Patuxont River, on tbs
westerly side thereof, between PER-
simmon Greek and Great House
Greek locally known on Orchard
Point Qoealiy knownl, and between
land leased TO John w. Morgan
and Richard Long, as shown on
published chart No. ~,
George w. MUIR. oakyiile. Ma.
Not exceeding 30 acres.
Located la Patuxent River, ON the
southwesterly side thereof, about
one mile above SandgatesM and
adjoining The property al Joseph Ii,
Key, as shown ON published chart
No. 10,
Frederick Landlord, Solomons, Md.
Not exceeding 20 acres.
Located In Patuxent River, on the
westerly side the:eoi. on entrance 10
Trent Hall Greek, and adjoining The
land leased to Eugene Landlord on
the north, as shown on published
chart No. -.
John A, Brooks, Mechanicsville. Md.
Not exceeding 10 acres.
Located 10 Washington Greek. q tri-
bntary Of Patuxent River, on the
easterly side thereof, near Pittness
Cove ideally KNOWN as shown on
published chart No. 10.
s. Bernhrd Burch, Mechaniesville,
Md. Not exceeding q acres.
Located in Washington Creek. a Fri-
butary ST Patuxent River, on the
easterly side thereof, near It's mouth,
as shown on published chart No. 10.
John w. Morgan, Oraville, Nd.
Not exceeding ~ acres.
Located In Patuxent River, on the
westerly side thereof, adjoining the
land leased 20 the applicant on the
arnfl1 ,Uaxf staats III q ~ u ~ =
triangulatiOn station sCrenona,
as shown on published chart No. ~.
l-13-4t.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-01-13
INSURANCE

For ihe porpoSe % collecting An
nnai Premiums due TIE Montgomery
Fire Insurance Co, will BE- a. the
following places, weather permitting
IeOnardtoNn, Jan. II and p.
Oakley, Abells a Milestown. Jan. ~
l5nshwood Wharf, Ian. 10
Morganza and Oakyiilc. Ian. ~
Turner'S Store & Laurel Grove
Jan. 10
McchaDicsvillc, Jan. D.
Charlotte Hall, Jan. a.
Valley Lee, Jan. n. y
81 lnIgocs, Jan. ~.
ST. Georges island receipts ~ Ad-
ans BROTHERS,
Members can remit 10 me by ehccl
nOnRy order or registered LITTER. ard
receipts will be forwarded III oncr
GEO. ". GARNER.
Agt Montgomery Fire ms. Co
i.B.2t
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-01-13
PROFIT IN BABY BEEF"
Young Animals Must Have Liberal
Supply Of Right Feed.
Grain End Of Ration VIII Need to BE
Increased Steadily During Late
Winter--There 10 No Better
Feed Than Corn.

Suppose baby beeves" are to be
finished for the market next fall. This
means that they must have liberal
supply of the right kind of feed all
winter long, feed that will keep them
growing In bone and frame and at
the same time developing in an all
round manner. The grain end OF the
ration viii need to be increased stead.
ny during the winter, writes L. Hunt
Of Kansas in Farm Progress. There
Is no better feed than corn for this pur.
pose, and it should be led literally,
using, say, from one-half to three.
quarters corn in the grain ration. Use
IN and oil meal for the remainder.
Where there is plenty Of clover
= alfalfa the corn part of the grain
tion may be even larger, as the
~ viii take care OF the protein part
6f the ration. Where you are feed.
Ing redtop or timothy hay let abou.
one-fifth Of the ration be oil meal or
cake. Watch the calves and increase
the ration ~ they take on size and
weight. II they come along all right
during the winter they ought to weigh
around 500 or 800 pounds by spring,
and on good pasture they are soon
ready for the market. Il IL really q
better plan. however, to put them on
q fasteaing ration early In the spring
and finish them on dry feeds.
When they are TO be finished on
the pasture 1t ID possible to limit the
grain ration considerably during the
winter, and finish on q few weeks Of
grass. However. 1t win be necessary
10 give an ample grain ration while
they are on the pasture. On clover
fnd alfalfa ton per cent concentrates
IN the grain ration will be plenty,
Tout from is to 70 per cent is needed
when the calves are on bluegrass or
timothy The calves ought TO be
ready for market BY the middle Of
June and weigh around I,10O pounds.
Calves to be finished Is tw0-year.
Odds should be gr,Wn more slowly.
Roughage and a little grain VIII see
them through their first winter, and
they should make their way on the
pasture the next summer. The sec
ond winter they should be fed hay
Of silase and some graiu. Give them
all the roughegs they can eat. Where
there 10 no legume hay feed them
some oil meal along with tho grain,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-01-13
Application for Oyster Ground


The following application FOR oys er
ground Ia or adjacent TO So. Maryis
conuty, Is now on file In the Office Of
the Board Of Shell Fish Commission
ers OF Maryland.
Published charts OF the NEURAL
oyster bars Of st. Mary's connN are
liled with the Clerk OF the Circuit
Court Of said county.
Notice Is hereby given that all pro-
tests against the granting 81 said
lease must be fiied hi the Circuit Court
OF st. Mary's county on or before the
9Th day Of February, 1916.
Applicant; Address.
VI. s., Northam. Benedict, Nd.
Not exceeding ~ acres.
Located IN patuxent River, on The
westerly side thereof, on mouth Of
Indian Creek and adjoining oyster
lots leased 20 William Wallace and
Miss Fannie 81. Sothoron, AZ shown
on published chart No 10. ll2-g-4t
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-01-13
TEST cows FOR BUTTERFkl
Easy Matter TO psteruIne Which AMI.
mails Are Worth Keeping BY Keep
ing Record Of Feed Given.

The Babc0ck tester can be used by
4 farmer to determine the amount Of
butterfat produced BY each COW OF his
herd II record is kept Of the
amount Of feed given each COW. it is
an easy matter to decide which AMI
mails are worth keeping.
A COW may give large flow Of
thin milk for three or four months.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-01-13

Robert was visiting in a large city
aud WAS greatly excited over the pros.
Dect q going 10 see a big toy depart.
mont the next day. When he was get
ting ready for bed he Rugged his faith.
er with unusual yigor Daddy" was
pleased aud said, That's very nice. :
Robert said Well, that's for two
days. ] am going 10 see the toys. and
VIII have no time % love you tomor-
row
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-01-13

For the remainder Of her lactation
period she may give only small flow
Another COW may give a fairly small
amount OF rich milk during her en-
tire lactation period. The first COW
win likely be given credit by the
farmer for being a very good producer,
when, as matter OF fact. she may
not be nearly as profitable 70 keep
as the second COW. Three things are
necessary to enable farmer 10 de-
termlne whether or not COW IL
profitable. Total pounds OF milk given
in year; tho percentage Of butter
fat in the milk: and the value Of feed
consumed.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-01-13
AlfaIfa Is SPREADING.

Altalfa is slowly but surely spread
ing. Where few years ago this good
stun could not be found. now many
patches are visible from the road.
Soon there will be fields
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-01-13
Notice To Creditors.
In The United States District Court
for tho District of Maryland.
No. 2s37 Bankruptcy Docket
s'Kn Ia BANKRUPTCY.

Take Notice, That Randolph A.
Brown and Harvey NJ Broen. trad
ing as X, A. Brown 4 Son, having
bern adJndieatcd a bankrupt by tho
Honorable John &. Rose, Judge 81
said Court, on December 3ist. 1915, a
first mcetiuR of creditors will he held
10 the Circuit Court House building,
in La Plata, Nd, on Tuesday, Janu-
AIRY 18Th, 1915, at II o'clnck A. NJ, for
the purpose 81 allowing claims. ex-
amining the Bankrupt and selecting a
Trusiee or Trustees
FERDINAND g. CO0KSF.Y,
IT, Referee.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-01-13

SELLING AT COST.

My entise stock OF Merchandise,
consisting Of Dry Goods, Notions,
Groceries. Hardware, Harness,
Boots, Shoes, Pants. Dishes, Guns,
Robes, Blankets, Stoves, Plows.
all kinds Of Cutlery and Tools
most anything that you need Will
sell at or below cost. If you want
something fine for your money call
and see me. Yours respt.,
ADAM T. WHILE.
i-l3-tf. Capitol HILL