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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
No Compromise

No compromise proposition, such as
foreign policy will be acceptable. Such
an action. it is held, might be con-
strucd in Berlin as justifying the opin-
ion that the President lacks the sup
port Of Congress and his own party in
his demands for full observance Of
International law while its only pur-
pose would be to afford members of
Congress a way to avoid recording
their positions before the country on
the straight. out-and- out question.
President Wilson made his position
clear to Congressional leaders tonight
in unequivocal terms as the climax to
day of confusion. uncertainty and DO
litical maneuvering that marked the
opening Of his first real fight with Con-
gress.
Tendency to Oppose
While the leaders who conferred with
President Wilson reported that the Pres
ident did not ask for an official endorse
ment of his course but expressly declared
that he wished a straight vote on warn
ing resolution. the growing tendency
throughout the day seemed to be to do
almost anything except to comply strictly
with his request.
Possible Action
The most persistent suggestion which
had the unqualified approval of most of
those who urged the original warning leg
islation was for resolution combining
an expression of faith in the President
with warning to Americans not to en-
danger the government by travelling on
belligerent armed vessels pending a set
Element of the submarine controversy.
One of these proposals was widely circu-
lated and had the endorsement of Sena-
tor Gore and Rep. Shackleford, leaders in
the agitation in the two houses.
Stauoh champions Of the President
course declared that such a resolution
would so confuse the issue as to be Who'll
Nv unsatisfactory to the administration
that it would in one breath endorse the
Presidents policy and in the next say
that his course was not altogether to the
liking Of Congress.
May Mean Conference
one member of the foreign affairs COM
mittee predicted that no resolution would
be reported from that committee. Others
advanced the idea Of sending joint COM
mittee of both houses to the Presiden.
for a conference tomorrow on the whole
CONTINUED on Page +Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

The Germans in the battle scarrad
region Of Verdun continue their bonn
bardments west Of the Mouse in the
region between Malancourt and Fort
mes, across the river eastward about
Vaux and Damloup and against
French trenches in the Woeyre region
southeast of Verdun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
VARRANZA WOULD
WELCO ME DIAZ
IN AN INCLUSION

|sa,s I"s'on' March 1.-The Carranza
Eo,a. has informed Eliseo Are
tsm,,s we Mexican ambass ador that it
fs .4'a welcome an incursion by Fe,;x
.sSr Arredond" announced today,
b., IS II would afford an excel
L. s'os'ohity TO demonstrate at lit
ksss III men or treasure the weak
" oiaz and his supporters"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
GEORGE COX is
CRITICALLY ILL

Cincinnati. March 1.-George B. Cox.
for many years leader OF the Repub-
lican party in this city and nationally
known in Republican organization cir
cles, was stricken with paralysis here
yesterday and tonight is in critical
condition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
Brought Back to New York from
st. Petersburg, Where He Was
Apprehended-Says He Would
Have Cleaned up Million in Six
More Weeks
is PLEASED TO KNOW
HE GOT "BEST OF THEM
Declares His Clients Were Above
the Average Of Intelligence
Says that Putnam & Co. Is
Solvent and Will Try to Gust
Receiver

New York, March 1.-John Grant Ly-
man. who was arrested several days ago
at St. Petersburg, Fla. where he fed
from this city Feb, after the discovery
of an alleged oil stock swindle said to
have netted him more than 100000 was
returned here tonight in the custody of
government agents. Deputy United States
Marshal W. u. Ninzant OF Florida. who
accompanied the party, declared Lyman
confided in him on the way here that if
he could have operated six weeks longer
as John II. Putnam & Co he would
have cleaned up a million dollars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
Getting "the Best Of Them"

Lyman. who il is believed was about
; to leave for Spanish Honduras on a mo.
torboat when he was apprehended, boast
ed that persons throughout he country
who sent their money to him for invest
i ment were above the average of intelli
gence and that cit was a pleasure to him
to know that he got the best of them.
according to Vinzant.
Lyman was locked up in the Tombs.
He will be arraigned tomorrow in the
federal court on an indictment charg-
ing him with illegally using the mails.
Lyman is quoted as stating that his
disappearance from New York was not
due to post office inspectors inEesti-
cation of Putnam & Co., but to the
fact that Gorham Tufts of Los An
geles. who was on his bond of $4,000,
when he fled from the California city
two years ago. after being convicted
there in a land fraud. was on his track
and secret service men were trailing a
chauffeur formerly in his employ in
the hope of learning his whereabouts,
Worked in Switzerland
Post office inspectors who went to
Florida to get the fugitive say he pro-
tested to them that Putnam & Co. was
solvent" and that he mould make
fight to GUST the receiver. He also
told them, they said, that once when
he was an honest broker he was
cleaned out of fortune of 100000.
He then became "a sort of get-rich-
quick OPERATOR They said he boosted
of having a soft graft" promoting
premium bonds in Switzerland.
, Vinzant asserted tonight that Lyman
told him if Putnam & Co. had invested
the money entrusted to the firm during
"the boom which it created in oil stocks
Lyman would have realized great dea
more money.
The prisoner complained that % on ir
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
Sell Milk
at a Loss
William Deering of Hollis and
Frank S. Adams of BOwdOin-
ham Give Interstate Com
merce Commission Some Fig
ures at Boston Hearing on the
Transportation Rates

Boston, March LATTER one witness,
Henry Q. Millett, auditor for milk con-
tracing firm, had testified today at the
Interstate Commerce Commission hearing
on milk transportation rates that 30 per
cent. of the milk sold in this city was
obtained outside the state, dairymen of
other states asserted that they sent their
milk to this market at a loss They did
so, it was explained, because they made
their milk business incidental TO farm
ing.
Fifteen dollars in cash and six heifer
cows" was the estimate of George Moore
of Canaan, \. H., of his gross profits
last year from dairyng. He made vir-
tually no allowance for his labor. he
said, adding: ''lf didn't speculate in
cows and lumber Id be in the county
farmhouse"
Hollis, Maine, Experience
William B. Deering of hollis. Me, said
il cost him four and one-half cents a
quart to produce milk and that he receiv-
ed three and nine-tenths cents a quart
He said he was satisfied that farmers
were obtaining all the contractors could
afford to pay. but that most of the farm
ers felt they should get a little more
money for milk.
H. II. Locks of Bar Mills Me. said
the farmers had obtained better price
during the past three years than ever be-
fore. but the quality of milk had i'm
proved in that time in proportion.
Frank S. Adams, Bowdoinham
Representing the Maine Darymen's AS
ISOLATION, Frank s. Adams of Bowdoin-
ham. Me, said the farmer was now sell
ing his milk at a loss. Five cents
quart, he estimated. would compensate
the farmers and obviate most of the
trouble now cropping up from time to
time in the dairy business. Maine farm
ers. according to the witness, do not want
TO turn their milk into butter because
that would bring them into competition
with Siberia and the Argentine, from
which butter is now being shipped to the
Boston market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
Boston Forecast

Boston. March Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Rain or snow Thursday
and Friday morning. followed by clear
ing: warmer Thursday: falling tempera-
ture Friday; increasing easterly winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY WITH SNOW

Forecast for northern New England:
Cloudy Thursday, snow at night or
Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the reliability Of
the firm you're trading with is the first
JeweIrv business right here on Lisbon
St. 50 years and guarantee every article
sold in our store to be exactly repre-
sented. We also guarantee our prices to
Jewelry House in Maine.
Watches, Diamond Rings. Wedding
Rings. Seal Rings. Silverware for the
table, and all sorts Of beautiful and
Inexpensive Gift articles.
Drew's Reliable JeWeIry Store
Established 1S6l-55 years ago.
% Lisbon Street. Lewiston. Me.
mari, div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
SPECULATION ON
THEIR NEXT MOVE

Madrid Despatch States Ger
many Has Sent an Ultimatum
to Portugal Demanding the
Release of Interned Vessels
Seized-Activities in Russia
Normal-Italians Occupy Aus
trian Position
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
Teut0nS'
Offensive
Continues

Heavy Artillery Bonn
b ar d ments Against
French Trenches in
: the Woevre Region,
Southeast of Verdun,
and Other Points
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
ASSERTS WEDNESDAY NIGHT He
WILL ACCEPT NOTHING LESS IN
THIS CRISIS Than RECORD VOTE
ACTION is
RESENTED

Members of House Ma
jority Feel That He
Has Gone too Far and
Openly Advocate Re-
sistance-All Negoti-
atoms with Germany
Blocked untilQuestiOn
Is Settled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

one member Of the foreign affairs COM
mittee predicted that no resolution would
be reported from that committee. Others
advanced the idea Of sending joint COM
for a conference tomorrow on the whole
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-22
TRAINED NURSE TO
Be EMPLOYED
SCHOOL BOARD DETERMINED TO
KEEP CITY SCHOOLS FREE
FROM CONTAGION.
JOHN ELLER DIES AT OELwEIN
Well known Fermer Resident Of Man.
chester Succnmbs to Long
Illness.

Action will be taken we understand
in the near future whereby the school
board will secure the services of an
out OF town nurse whose duty it will
be to act as health superintendent Of
all pupils attending the public school
in this city Primarily, her employ
ment Is to institute a system Of regu-
lar inspection so that the presence Of
any contagious disease may be de-
tected at the start and the child with
suspicious symptoms prevented from
attending school until free from any
possibility of contagion. There are
over eight hundred children in regu-
lar attendance at the schools of Man
chester. They come from various
part OF the county and many Of them
daily come and go from their homes to
school. Light cases often are not rec
ognized by the parents or teachers and
the children frequently attend school
when suffering in the early stages of
q contagious disease. One case of
this kind could expose dozens Of other
children and 1t is to prevent such con-
ditions that the school board has de-
cided to act. 1t is the aim of the
board to keep the schools entirely free
from all contagious diseases and To-
use all precautions to that end They
should have the cooperation Of the
community in their efforts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-22
MRS, JAMES CAMERON
IS GRANTED RELEASE
DOUBLE BEREAVEMENT COMES TO
CAMERON HOME. FUNERAL
HELD SATURDAY.
MRS. A. R. THAYER IS DEAD
NeighbOrs Find Aged Lady Cold In
Death at Her Home on Nom
day Night.
MRS, LANES CAMERON.

Mrs. James Cameron died at her
home in this city Thursday, Novem-
ber 18th, 1916, after an illness of sew
eral weeks. The funeral service was
held at the home Saturday afternoon.
Rev. c. X. Hudson officiating.
Louisa Streeter was born in TT.
Codington, New York, May 10, 1912,
and In 1860 was married there to
James Cameron. Thirty-six years ago
the family removed to Chicago and
after residing there for six years came
to Manchester. Mrs. Cameron is sur
yiyed by her husband, two sisters, !iv-
ing at the old home in New York, and
the following children: VIM. Gamer
on of Seattle, Washington; Miss Cad
die of Altadena, California; Mrs, Stel-
la Sullivan of Chicago: Ross of Holly
wood, California; Miss Sadie of this
city; and John OF ST. Joseph, Mis-
souri,.
The deceased was woman whose
life was devoted to the care and well
fare of her family and to them she
gave the full measure of unselfish
service. She was a member Of the
Methodist Episcopal church and her
life and character was that of true
Christian woman. Her family and
friends deeply mourn her death.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-22
4 WORD OF APPRECIATION.

The Child Conservation League TAX
es this opportunity to express its ap-
probation of the kindness Of its
many friends In making possible the
production OF "The New Minister" To
the members of the cast who so cheer
fully accepted the many delays, to
the friends outside who aided with sug
gestions and enc eeur1. crnent, and to
the organizations who SO generously
postponed their meetings that their
members might be free to attend the
play, the League extends its sincerest
thanks Well wishers will be glad to
know that the net receipts are SITS.
The League considers the many evil
dences of friendship shown the finest
result of the undertaking. Again
thank you. Xxx
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-22
HOME TALENT PLAY A GREAT
SUCCESS.

"The New Minister" the home tai
ent production given at the. Central
opera house on Monday evening. was
greeted by an audience that packed
the house, filled the isles and over
flowed into the street, many being
turned away at the door The play
merited its generous patronage. The
parts were we'll suited for those who
took them and the production was
given in very pleasing manner.
Those who took part must be given
generous credit for their very eff
cient work.
The net proceeds amounted to ov-
er SITS, enough to purchase the
playground equipment for the kinder
garten. The play was given under
the auspices of the Child Conserva-
tion league Of this city, and was
planned and carried out under the
efficient management of Mrs. f. III.
Hoyt and Mrs. H. c. Seeds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-22
DELEGATES NEW CHURCH.

DR.. Edward A. Steiner, OF Grinnell,
delivered the dedicatory address for
Plymouth Congregational church Of
Waterloo at the morning service on
Sunday, November 10Th. Dr T. O.
Douglas, one Of the pioneer Congre-
gational clergymen Of the. midoie
west, assisted in the services, as did
number OF the pastors of the Wat
erloo churches.
Mrs. w. G. Amsden of this city gave
a solo number at both morning and
evening services.
Rev. ]. Frank Moore, formerl" of
this city, is the pastor Of the new
church.
Speaking of Rev. Mr.. Moore's work
in Waterloo. the Courier says:
Rev. Mr.. Moore has proved to be
an energetic leader and worker and
minister Of ability. The congrega-
tion is growing steadily in answer to
the demands Of the community and
is now a thriving working organiza-
ton"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-22
DEATH PAYS DOUBLE VISIT TO
CAMERON FAMILY.

On Wednesday, November 18th. the
day preceding, the death Of Mrs. Jas.
Cameron of this city, Mr.. Cameron's
sister, Miss Jennie Cameron. died at
her home at Altadena, California.
Her remains were taken to Chicago
and inferred in Greenland cemetery
yesterday. Misss Caroline Cameron
accompanied the remains Of her aunt
from Altadena to Chicago She re-
turned this morning to her Manches-
ter home so recently saddened by the
death of her mother. Mrs. Stella
Sullivan and daughter Louise Of Chi
cago and Mr.. and Mrs. John Gamer
on OF ST. Joseph, Missouri. are in
Manchester because Of the death OF.
their mother. !,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-22
JOHN ELLER.

His Manchester friends deeply re-
gret to learn Of the death OF John
Eller Of Oelwein, Iowa, a son Of Mr..
and Mrs. John Eller Of this city. His
death was occasioned by urimic pois1
oning from which he suffered an i'll
ness Of six weeks duration. He was
we'll known here, having lived in
Manchester until he was thirty years
Of age. After growing to manhood he
was associated with his father in the
brick laying business and general con-
struction work. removing to Oelwein
at the time that city was enjoying its
initial growth. He was q very capable
man In his line Of work, and one who
enjoyed the confidence and respect of
all who knew him. His family have
suffered great and irreparable loss
in his death and The Democrat joins
their friends here in extending sim
cere sympathy.
The deceased was born in Germany,
Decembers1s, 1853. When he was three
years Of age hes came to Manchester
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Eller. This city was his home until
1893. when he removed to Oelwein,
where he resided until his death.
He is survived by his wife and four
children, John, Eva. Clarence and
Arthur, also his aged parents, Mr.. and
Mrs, John Eller of this city and the
following brothers and sisters: Geo.
Eller, California, Fred and Chas. Eller
OF Ames, Iowa; Peter Eller of Man
chester, Mrs. O, U. Hockaday, Of Man
chester, and Mrs. A. Lippert 81 Oel-
vein.
The funeral was held on Monday,
November Goth, at Oelwein.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-22
ANAsTATIA THAYER.

Mrs. Anastatia Thayer died of heart
trouble at her home on Fayette street
Monday evening, November 10th, 1916.
She had been in poor health for sew
eral months. but her death was un-
expected. She passed into eternal
sleep peacefully and quietly and with
out warning that the end was near.
Anastatia Wilcox was born in JEFF
ferson county, New York May 5th,
1858. She was united in marriage
with Arthur r. Thayer in 1871. Two
children were born to them, Arthur r.
and DR., D o. Thayers She leaves
surviving a sister, Mrs. Rose James
Clark Of Ia Crosse; Wisssa Hieces. aSzss
Lou James Krumsieg, Of Chicago, ana
two nephews.+W ii. James Of Chicago
and c. =. Wilcox of Grandmead0w,
Minnesota.
The funeral service was held at
the Baptist church this wednesday,
afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Rev. Mr..
Mcdonald officiating.
The gentle loving traits of charac-
ter of the deceased endeared her to
all who knew her. In the death of
her son, Dr. d. o. Thayer, she sus-
tanned grief from which she ne er
recovered. Her health failed stead
lily from the time of his death. Their
friends sympathize with the FAM y
in their loss.
Friends and relatives from out of
town who are here for the funeral
are Mrs. Lydia Lyons and Harriet
Laney Of Onslow. Mrs. Nellie Blanch-
ard and Mrs. Morris Mellon Of Edge
wood. 1Aymond Krumseig and Mrs.
w. H. James of Chicago and Mrs. Rose
Clark OF Lacrosse, Wisconsin
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-22
Sunday school at II.
Methodist Episcopal.

The Ladies' Aid society OF the
church will hold a bazaar and chicken
pie supper in the parlors of the
church Friday afternoon and evening
of this week, November oath. The
bazaar will begin at 2:3O In the af-
ternoon, and the supper will be SER
we'd from $50 until all are served,
The price of the supper is 35 cents.
Everyone cordially invited.
The sermon subject for Sunday, No
Nember 26th, will be: Morning "The
Urgency of the Masters Wosk." In
the evening the pastor will give the
sermon on the Parable of the I'm
merciful Servant"
The Young Peoples meeting will
be held at $50 as usual.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-22
YOUNG MAN INJURED.

John Kenna, son of Mr.. and Mrs. D.
J. Kenna, of Richland township met
with a serious accident Tuesday,
while driving home from Lamont He
was driving team hitched to q water
wagon of the type used in connection
with corn shredder outfit, and while
passing over a narrow turnpike the
wagon slipped and turned over upon
him. The young man sustained very
serious injuries, the full extent of
which cannot be ascertained FOR a
few days. He is confined to his bed,
although it is thought that no bones
are broken.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-22
RAY EsLER.

Manchester people learned last
week with keen regret of the death
of Mr.. Ray Esler, formerly telegraph
operator for the Illinois Central rail-
way company. Mr.. Esler was born
reared at Delaware. where his faith
er's family now resides. The young
man leaves wife and baby a few
weeks old. =
Blood poison was the cause Of his
untimely death. The remains were
taken to Dubuque last Thursday,
where funeral services were held.
Mr.. Esler and his family have been
living in Des Moines, where he held
an excellent position as telegraph
operator. He was a likable young
man, and his death comes as blow
to the family, and his large circle of
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Gates were
Dubuque visitors Tuesday.
Miss May Foster was a guest of
friends in Cedar Falls last Sunday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-22
RYAN.LAWRENCE.

On Thursday, November 9th. at the
home of the brides parents, occurred
the marriage of Miss Mae Ryan, daugh
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ryan, and
Mr.. Howard Lawrence, son OF Mrs.
Frank Lawrence The ceremony was
performed by Rev. 6. X. Hudson, pas
tor of the Methodist Episcopal church.
After December 1st. the young
people will be at home to their friends
on the VIM. Ryan farm,east Of the
North Manchester school.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-22
RAILROAD STARTS CAMPAIGN TO
/. PREVENT ACCIDENTS.
Dubuque, Ia, Nov. 18th, 19l

Dubuque, Ia, NOV. 18TH, 1915.
TO ALL CONCERNED:
N order to determine just what
precautions the drivers of automa-
biles and others take to insure their
own safety, checks we're made recently
by Division officers of the Dubuque
Division of the Illinois Central be-
tween the hours of $500 A. M. and6: 90
P. M. at three different crossings on
the division.
Between those hours 729 automo-
biles passed over. The drivers of 141
of these cars looked in both direc-
tions to see whether train was ap
preaching or not 240 looked in only.
one direction and $3.50 Of them look
ed in neither direction.
261 bicycles and motor cars used the
crossings. 80 of the riders looked
in both directions, 16 in only one di-
rection and 162 did not look in eth
er direction.
From these figures it will readily
be seen just how many people took
ordinary precaution for their own
safety. The Illinois Central is max
ing campaign in the. prevention Of
accidents at highway crossings and
urges that the drivers and occupants
of vehicles passing over railroad
tracks cooperate and assist in pro-
tecting themselves and others by
stopping, looking and listening.
M. ATWILL,
Superintendent Illinois Central Rail
way Company.