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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
Eulogies for
Lincoln Heard
in Natl Capitol

Washington, Feb 12.-Athough Con-
gress continued in session through Lin
coins birthday, at work on the longest
ed legislative program, eulogies of the
Liberator were delivered in both Senate
and House and many members attend
ed a memorial service held tonight I'M
der auspices Of several patriotic secie-
ties.
Senator Lewis. speaking in the Sen
ate, declared that in the present inter
national crisis the issue involved in the
same issue of liberty and justice which
Lincoln gave to America. In the House
the Gettysburg address was read and
Reps. Dill and Chipertield made eulogis-
tic addresses. At the meeting tonight,
former Speaker Cannon related his per-
sonal "reminiscences of Lincoln.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

London. Feb. t2.-Thc average daily
expenditure Of Great Britain is now
L5.7s0.0O0. Andrew Bonar Law. chan
ccllor of the oXchequer. announced in
the House OF Commons today.
The chancellor said the total eXpend :
iturc since the beginning of the war
war Gt,200. 100000. At the end of the
current year the national debt would
stand between E3.s00,0 900 and Ga
300, 900 Advances to allies and do
minions would be approximately
G3s0. O0O. 900.
The number Of applications and the
amount applied for by the general pub
lie for the new loan, the chancellor
said. were larger than ever before.
In making advances to her allies. the
chancellor continued. Great Britain
considered one thing only-whether it
would he in the general interest.
He emphasized the Importance of CO.
ordination IN every field and said the
conference AT Rome had resulted in a
decision In regard to the policy to be
adopted toward Greece. which policy
was now being followed. The object OF
that policy. said the chancellor, was 10
prevent the Entente forces from being
attacked from the rear in the event of
a German bulgarian invasion The En-
tente commanders. he stated now are
satisfied that the danger from thA
quarter is much less than 1t was a few
weeks ago.
Mr. Mckenna said never before had
such a large credit been asked at the
beginning of "A session and that the
government must either be intending
o. prevent parliament from reviewing
the expenditures during the coming
months or else the money thus provided
SHOULD tide the country over a possible
Parliamentary recess election.
IN giving the progressive increases in
The daily expenditures for the five pc
RODS OF the war. corresponding with the
hvo votes Of credit Mr.. Bonar Law ex
planned that the daily expenditure in the
last 81 days was $50. 900 pounds.
THIS Increase he said was not due to
recent advances 20 the Allies and Great
Britaln's domnions. for the dominions
were now beginning largely TO finance
themselves. hut TO the cost of munitions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
BUDGET MESSAGE
TO Be DELIVERED ON
WEDNESDAY MORNING

Governor Carl E. Milliken announced
Monday night that he would deliver
the Budget message on Wednesday
morning to the joint convention of the
Maine Legislature.
The message will be q thorough dis
cussion of the recommended>app
tons for every State department, State
institution and charitable institution re-
cefving Safe aid and will cover prac-
tically everything for which money Is
appropriated
The Budget message will also give
a detailed estimate of the prospective
revenue, with suggested changes in the
taxation laws looking to the procuring
Of additional revenue.
Each member of the joint convention
will have before him printed tables
showing the appropriations of the last
Legislature the amount requested for
the next two years and the sums rec
commended to be appropriated by this
Legislature.
1t is expected that the Legislature
will meet earlier than usual on We'd
ncsday morning, in order that the Gov
ernOr may give 1uii olScuSSioH Oh tlS
Budget and he announces that he will
be ready to answer all questions re-
garding the recommendation and the
proposed changes in the laws.
This will probably be done by the
joint convention resolving itself into
the committee of the whole.
The heads of State departments are
expected to be present as well as the
heads of the State institutions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

e. F. Soule of the E. F. Soule CO. OF
Portland, which concern has purchased
the millinery business Of Mrs. Lottie
Wheeler of this city, was in town
Monday on matters connected with
the transfer. Mr.. Soule said in speak
ing Of the business that it would be
conducted on the same general plan
as heretofore except that it would be
more extensive and that Mrs. Wheeler
would continue to be connected with
the store as manager. The E. F. Soule
Co. is said to be the largest millinery
concern in Maine.
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The New York
Is Fourth j. S.
Ship to Come

New York. Feb. 1.-THE arrival today
Of the steamship New York brought the
number of American transatlantic pas
senger ships at this port up to four. The
New York sailed for Liverpool on Feb.
and, according to wireless messages re-
ceived from her passengers, passed
through the submarine was zone without
incident.
The American liner kroonland locked
here yesterday and the st. Louis and st.
Paul of the same line are still at their
piers while their owners await news from
Washington in regard to the policy rec
commended for American shipping that
would risk the dangers of the German
blockade.
The Kroonland left Liverpool on Jan.
81, the day before the German declara-
ton, and had an eventful voyage. One
day from port she witnessed the de-
struction of Dutch freighter by she'll
fire from submarine.
The crew of the Dutch ship was tow
ed away by the submarine in a life
boat. On Feb. 5 a strange object that
looked like the funnel of a steamship
partly submerged or the coming tow
err of a submarine was sighted about
two miles away. few hours later the
officers of the Kroonland saw a mys-
ferrous looking steamer which they
could not identify, but which they
thought might have been a German
raider acting as supply ship to one
or more U-boats.
The Cunard steamship Andania
from Liverpool Jan. 81. and the ltal-
ian steamer Giuseppe Verdi from Med
iterranean ports reached their docks
here today The liner Cedric which
sails today for Liverpool without pas
sengers. will carry 5000 sacks of mail
which has beer delayed here for the
past week aboard the ST. Louis
The New York was the first Ameri-
can ship to leave Liverpool after Ger
many's war zone decree went into eff
feet She passed through the danger
zone without sighting war craft of
any kind. her officers said. Passengers
said Germanyis decree causes very lit
tie excitement in London as far as they
could see.
Among the passengers was DR.. Ed
ward J. Ryan. head of the Red Cross
work in Serbia, where he has been two
and q half years. He said he would re-
port to Washington on the work there
and sail again for Serbia within a
week
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EACH ALLEGES OTHER
OF UNSOUND MIND

Portland, Nc, Feb 12.-January 81
Mrs. Grace G. Petersen of this city
through her attorneys. w. G. and c.
d. Chapman, filed in the probate cour,
a petition asking that she be appointed
guardian of her husband, Jens c. FEEDER.
sen. Mr.. Petersen now files a petition
asking the court to appoint him guar
dian of his wife. this action being TAX
en- through his attorney, Albert E. An.
derson. Judge Donahue has set Mon
day. Feb. 26. for hearing on the two
petitions. In the petitions each alleges
that the other is of unsound mind anc
by reason of infrmity and mental in
capacity is incapable of managing his
or her estate and protecting rights be.
longing to them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
SPIES EXCLUDED FROM
PANAMA CANAL ZONE

Washington, Feb 12.-An executive
order to exclude spies and other unde-
sirable persons from the Panama canal
zone and give to the governor virtually
unlimited authority to regulate immi-
grafton there. has been signed by Pres
ident Wilson.
The text of the document has not
been made public, but it Is understood
to contain drastic provisions, very broad
in terms, to prevent entry Of persons
who would be a menace to the general
welfare"
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stltute a new one and strong doubt
was expressed that the United States
would enter into negotiations on the
subject. AS it is now understood con-
hrmation by the Senate would be
necessary even if the executive branch
OF the government desired to agree to
such a protocol.
Most important among the new pro-
visions suggested by Germany is one
expanding the exemption from seizure
In case of war between the two coun-
tries of merchants and their effects in
TO an exemption specifically mentioning
enemy ships which are in port at the
time of the outbreak of war and which
neither must be left free in port or
given safe conduct to their own ports,
presumably even in face of blockade
conducted by hostile governments. In
part the spirit of the old treaties al
ready has been adhered to by the
United States.
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Washington Receives
German Treaty I roposal

Washington, Feb. l2.-Gcrmany's
proposal for Confirmation of the old
Prussian- American treaties OF 1890 and
1873 with q long list OF added clauses
20 moderniZo and extend provisions re
1hting To the treatment OF enemy resi-
denC's In ease of war has been trans
mitted formally to the state depart
mont by Or Paul Ritter. the Swiss
minister hero. This is the proposition
which Former Ambassador Gerard re-
fused TO consider when the German
foreign onlCe. after the United States
had broken relations. sent it to him in
the form OF u protocol. with the init
nation that II h. did not attach his
signature, Americans IN Germany
might be held as hostages to insure
good treatment 90 Germans in this
country.
Officials familiar in j general way
with it's nature. said today it appar-
entity was So different from the original
treaties that It virtually would con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
PEACE ADVOCATES UNABLE To SEE
PRESIDENT BUT ADDRESS TUMULTY

Washington, Feb. 12.-Several hundred
peace advocates from New York and
Emergency Peace Federation, held a
mass meeting here tonight as the con-
and petitions to members of Congress and
the White House on behalf of Senator
La Folette's resolution providing ref
erendum on war. Plans were laid for or
ganizing branches of the federation In
many large cities to coordinate the work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
THE STEAMER
CALVIN AUSTIN
is AT PORTLAND

Portland, Me Feb ~ The s,oarns,
Calvin Austin Of the Eastern St.,n.
ship Co. did not sail for Roston ~ hey
usual hour tonight. lnsuilicicut froIsh,
was the reason offered AT the office ~
the company for her failure Nv sail
BY representatives OF tho strikers n
was stated that the steamer v.s
brought down here by non union
crew, the most Of whom deserted aftcr
her arrival here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
Funeral Of Mrs. Elizabeth Clark

The funeral Of Mrs. Elizabeth Clark,
the late wife of Capt. Edwin L. Clark,
adjutant and inspector of the Home,
was held at 2.30 Monday from his
quarters. Rev c. H. Temple, the Home
chaplain, conducted the services. Miss
Hazel I.yford of Augusta rendered
Beautiful Isle of Somewhere, one of
Mrs. Clark's favorite songs. in very
touching and sweet manner. There
were many beautiful floral tributes
from relatives and friends.
Among those present were Col. Will
liam P. Hurley and officers OF the
Branch. and ladies. and many OF the
employees, and veterans, also friends
from Augusta. The remains were tax
en- in charge by H. w. Plummer OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
AUGUSTA LOCALS

CAPITOL Aerie, F. o. E., 1860, held a
special meeting on Monday evening, at
which time eight new candidates were
brought in for initiation. A supper
consisting of hot oyster stew, sand
witches and coffee was much enjoyed
by the members. and cigars were pass
ed around following the supper. Re-
marks by c.. p. Smith of Waterville
and John O'Connell of Millinocket. as
well as by several members of the To-
cal lodge, were listened to. and the eve
ming was pleasant in the extreme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

arrival here today of the steamship New
York removes from the high seas. tenn
porarily at least, the last of the Ameri
can Lines fleet of six passenger vessels
engaged in the New York LIVERPOOL
trade. The New York, st. Louis. st. Paul
and Kroonland are locked here and the
Philadelphia and Finland are in Liver
pool-a total of s., 33oo9 gross tons of Ameri-
can shipping tied up with no definite de-
cision as yet announced as to when It
will again move.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
NATIONAL HOME.

officer of the day, Capt. Charles Nc
Culloch
The remains of the late Albert Bon
ner have been taken to Gardiner for
burial.
The anniversary OF the birth OF Abb
raham Lincoln was quietly observed
at the Branch. All unnecessary work
was suspended and in the evening at
the theatre the orchestra rendered APP
propriata music and a special moving
picture was shown. Rev. FIR. McLaugh-
lin read Lincoln's Gettysburg address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
ISAYS SUBMARINE
WORK ENCOURAGES
GERMAN ARMY

London, Feb. 12-In an address at
Wiihelmshaven regarding precautions
taken by Germany in view Of the pos
sibility of war with the United States
DR. Gustav Stresemann, a prominent
National Liberal member in the Reich
stag. made the following statement
according to a Rotterdam dispatch to
the Evening News:
Our German bluejackets in the
United States will have seen to II
that German steamers in American
ports shall not be useable by anyone
for some time"
Dr. Stresemann also expressed the
opinion that the work Of the German
submarines was encouraging the army
for the spring campaign
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Oh various peace organizations Tn. vi.
itors. most of them women, made m,
trip to Washington on a special train
After comforting with Chairman STONE Of
the Senate foreign relations commute.
and other members OF Congress me,
marched down Pennsylvania avenue with
banners flying TO the white House Fan.
ing to get an audience with prc-ifsp,
Wilson they made addresses 10 sccrctsry
Tumulty. praising the Presidents peace
efforts and protesting against any var
with Germany
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
HORACE P. MARS
TON DIES. AGED IS

East Orrington, Me. Feb 12.--Horace
T. Marston. a lifelong resident of this
town and one of its oldest and most
highly respected residents. died Friday
at the advanced age of 95 years. He is
far as known, leaves no relatives near
er than nephews and nieces.
The funeral will be held from his res
idence Tuesday at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
.Count Won Bernstorf
Says His Farewells

IN this country, to assume charge.
Count Won Bernstorff completed toda !
one special task he had set for himself
In his library there is a large hardwood
cabinet which were filed away personal
letters. papers and copies Of official notes.
an accumulation Of eight years. Visitors
during the past day or so have found the
former ambassador sitting in front of the
big fireplace there with stacks of letters
before him. glancing over them one by
one and destroying most Of them.
Tomorrow. the former ambassadors
last day in Washington, will be occup,ed
by more farewells and probably part
OF the afternoon will be spent in mo-
tion picture theatre. Both Count Won
sernstorf and his wife are especially
fond Of the movies"
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STATE HOUSE ROLLERS
TAKE ALL -FOUR POINTS

The fast State House five handed fine
trimming-up at the W alleys Monday
evening to the Miscellaneous quintet, taxi
ing all four points in the Trolley League
match. Simpson had the high single
string in this match with 121 to his cred
it, and he tied Harrison for the three
string total with 29S The pinfall majority
for the winners was only Al, which indi-
Gates that the match was a good one in
spite of the fact that all the points went
to the State House hollers. Summary:
crATL, InIrSE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

were not members ~ the crews 'O
board the boats. \ Waterman had al.
lowed such men to enter one - The
vessels and had been discharged hc
said The disturbance followed Tho
Seamen'S Union spokesmen annnun,-
ing ii as lockout. while the cumAu,
officials contend II ~ strike Bgrra.
waited by factioEal controversies uwurs
the employees.
President Austin denied that any a..
tempt had been made to force men 'o
join the Atlantic Benefit Association
which includes some employee ~ lIs
company and announced that me- iud
sent to the headquarters Of each union
involved in the controversy state.
ment that he t. AZ a loss 20 know what
the strike is about
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

NnyhIngtOn, Fob. l..-COurt and Count
cSS Won Bcrustorfr sAI farewell to hos.
.of personal friends made during their
eight years in Washington. All day there
was stream OF callers at the embassy
and late this afternoon a number of in
innate friends were entertained at tea.
The ambassador. his wife and the en-
bassy stan will leave Washington late
tomorrow afternoon 20 sail for home
Wednesday on the Danish liner Frederic
WIN
All but last minute packing had been
completed ~ the embassy The file
rooms IN which official papers are kept
have been put IN order and everything
n In readiness for the Swiss minister
who has taken over Germany's interests
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
Oleomargarine Tax

There will be big fight on the
floor of the Senate over the amend
ment reducing the oleomarsarine tax
from 10 to two cents a pound. Many
Democratic senators oppose it and
were not bound by caucus action to
support the proposal.
The eight per cent. net profits tax,
increased inheritance tax, munitions
taxes and proposed s100,000,000 bond
issue of the House bill all are retained
in the bill as it goes to the Senate, the
whole calculated to raise approximate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
MANCHESTER

The Manchester Woman's Club Will be
entertained Thursday, Feb. Is. at 2P. M.
by Mrs. W. D. Farr
Miss Ludie Weatherbee attended Friday
the Kennebec county teachers conven-
ton at Waterville.
Miss Lucille Hawkes. passed tho week.
end at her home on the Pond road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
THREW THE GOOSE
AND IS DIVORCED

Mrs. Catherine Taylor's story n
cruelty on the part OF her husband
Robert Taylor, automobile worker n
Detroit. Mich, brought her freedom ~
the hands OF Judge O'Rrien. Tn. de
cree gave her the custody OF her child
and an order for alimony 20 be paid
weekly.
Tho young wifes charges were de-
MED by the husband and witnesses
Mrs. Taylor told OF sudden fits 81
t. mper wherein Taylor would strike
her and hurl potatoes across the table
She told of Christmas dinner a.
which she said her husband grabbed
the baked goose and threw n a, her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Cumberland Gap, Tenn, Feb. rs.
y. Mcclure. New York publisher.
bpeaking today at the closing OF the
kincoin birthday anniversary celebra-
bon NJ Lincoln Memorial University,
declared that the outcome Of the Eu-
ropean war depended on the success
of Cermany's rev submarine campaign
or the course OF Russia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
THE STEAMSHIP
CEDRIC LEAVES

New York, Feb. 12.-With approx
mately $4,000 tons of cargo. mostly
war supplies. and 5000 bags Of United
States mail transferred from the Amer
lean liner St. Louis-but with no pas.
sengers-the British steamship Cedric
Of the White Star Line left here today
for Liverpool.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
NO FORMAL REQUEST MADE BY
AMERICAN LINE FOR NAVAL GUNS

New York. Feb. 12.-P. A S. Franklin.
president OF the International Mercan-
tile Marine. indicated today that the re-
quest for naval guns with which to arm
American Line ships had been made pre-
,'vious TO today in communications to the
state department. He denied that a for
snai request for such guns had been made
Today to the navy department and added
that the situation In respect to the sail
1ng OF the ships was unchanged. The
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6ermany Is Lost If U=Boat
Fails and Russia Adheres
ito Allies Says Mcclure

IF the U-boat is a success Germany
will win the war;" he declared. but
Germany is beginning to doubt the
practicability of the undersea craft.
Another possibility is that Russia will
make a separate peace. In case the U
boat is a failure and Russia adheres
to the allies, Germany is lost"
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CHARGES FEDERAL
RESERVE BOARD
WITH CONSPIRACY

Washington, Feb 12-Representative
Lindbergh of Minnesota. Republican
in the House today read articles of
Impeachment of all five members of
the federal reserve board, whom he
charged with conspiring with financial
interests to manipulate credits. The
articles were referred to the judiciary
committee as is the custom, without
debate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Washington, Feb. 12.-Final approval
of the administration revenue bill as
amended by the Democratic caucus
was voted today by the Senate finance
committee and Chairman Simmons
was authorized to report the measure
and urge its passage as soon as pos
Sible.
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10 DRUG FIENDS ARE
CURED BY DIR. STOKES

Ten men. whose names are withha,a
for obvious reasons. have returned ~
New York City. living testtmon;aIs ~
the value Of the Warwick Farms S.n
itor1um In Orange County. N. v .s
cure Tor New York's drug addicts T.
Is tnere DIR. Charles F.. Stokes 10 49,
ing ms new treatment on victirrs
narcotics. ''c'ims or
Inc treatment IN 4 dscsa.A
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FRED fulton IS
WE|NERT'S MASTER

l. New York. Feb. 12.-Fred Fulton of
Rochester, Mimi, scored a technical
knockout over Charley Weinert of
Newark. n. j., ir the second round of
a 10-round match at Madison Square
Garden tonight. Referee Bill Brown
stopping the contest to prevent
knockout.
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ICEBORO

Funeral services for Merton MiIiett
were held Saturday at o'clock from h;s
late homo on the River road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Whittier are visit.
ing at the home Of Geo. s. P. Brannen,
Miss Rosa Dearborn. who has been Wis.
ting in Olamon. has returned home.
Mrs. Nellie Marson is visiting IN pos
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Berlin. Feb. l2.-(By wireless to say
Silie) Reports from British sources
that the hfeboats of the British steam
pr Eavestone we're fired upon by
German submarine are mentioned in
pr Overseas News Agency announce
Suent today which adds
AZ soon as the submarine reports
MI the details regarding the question
Df the Eavestone will be given out