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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23

Washington, Feb. 22.-No move was
made here today in the crisis in rela-
iton between the United States and the
Central Powers. The indications still
were that tome rrow's cabinet meeting
would be followed by arrangements for
the President to address Congress with
q request for authority to deal with
any emergency that may arise after
adjournment. The government IS
awaiting Official confirmation Of news
dispatches telling of the release by
Germany of the American prisoners OF
the Yarrowdale, a report from Ambas-
sador Penfcld at Vienna on Austria s
attitude and definite information about
Americans in Turkey.
President Wilson had no conferences
on tie holiday. He attended Wash
ington's birthday party, pledged new
allegiance to the flag and listened to
speech by Senator Pomerene Of Ohio,
who vigorously denounced Germany
and American pacifists.
p. A. s. Franklin, president OF the
International Mercantile Marine. call
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
Arrest Man Who Tries to
Take Street CONS Team

Thursday afternoon at little be-
fore o'clock, IA man from Winsow,
we'll under the influence Of liquor,
started to take the team OF Street
Commissioner A. D. Esty. which was
standing back of the City hall near the
armory. He started to back the team
out when he was observed and as soon
as he found out that some one had
seen him he left the team and made
his way as rapidly as possible down by
the grist mill on Front street toward
the Head Of the Falls. Special officer
Frank Lessard. one OF the guards at
the railroad bridge, saw him when he
jumped over a fance and fell down
and suspecting that something must
be wrong. had him watched TO find
out when he was going. City Marshal
Robinson soon arrived and learned
from officer Lessard that the man had
gone into a house on Temple street.
The marshal relieved Onicer Lessard
on the bridgeSAnd sent him after the
man whom he easily found and brought
back to the City building where he was
locked up. He will appear before the
court<on Friday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
100000 FARM
GERMAN HANDS
WAR PRISONERS

Amsterdam, Via London, Feb. 22.-
Germany is employing 100000 war
prisoners as farm laborers. according
to a Berlin dispatch to the Rheinisch
Westfaelische Zeitung, which quotes
General Groener, head of the army
feeding department. General Groeners
statement was made before The Reich
stag committee, which is cooperating
in CARRYING out the provisions of the
National Civil Service law. He stated
that additional war prisoners would be
nut to work in the agricultural dis
tr;cts and that in occupied territories
the garrisQns would do spring sowing
and harvest work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
GERMAN EDITOR
MILDLY SCOLDS
RITTER'S CRITICS

.Berne, Via Paris. Feb. 22.-The
Bund. in leading editorial. mildly ad-
monishes that portion Of the Swiss
press which has been criticizing Paul
Ritter. Swiss minister to Washington
for his action in unofficially offering to
re open negotiations between Germany
and the United States. The Bund ad-
mits that DR.. Ritter's action was not
authorized by the foreign department
and thinks he may have construed his
duties a little too literally but it asks
whether it is not in the interests of
the Swiss to prevent a final and ire
vocable breach between Germany and
America. Such a breach, 1t contends.
would mean the destruction of many
ideal and material advantages enjoyed
by Switzerland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
PRESBYTERIAN
BUDGET IN 1917

Atlantic City, n j., Feb. GA budget
of sG,250,00o for the coming year was au-
thorized today by the executive council
of the general Presbyterian assembly in
session here. The total is about $1,000. co,
more than in 1916 and has been made pos
sible by added endowments, trusts and
greatly increased incomes from the va
rious branches of the church.
Two and one-quarter millions will be
spent on the foreign fields. About $1,000,
600 has been apportioned for home mig
sions and s2,oooOOo to other boards and
beneficial agencies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
MERCHANT WINS ten
mile HANDICAP

Boston, Feb GA. +. Merchant of
the Boston Athletic Association, was
the first runner to finish and James E.
Hennigan of the Dorchester Club. the
scratch man, won the time prize, in
the annual 10-mile handicap cross
country race of the st. Joseph's Total
Abstinence Society today. Although
icy streets interfered with the runners,
the time of So minutes, 10 seconds,
made by Hennigan, who is the national
Junior cross country champion, was
within 20 seconds of the record for the
event.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
DAVE CALDWELL
SETS NEW RECORD

Boston, Feb. 22--David S. Caldwell
of the Boston Athletic Association to-
day set two minutes, Is seconds as the
worlds indoor amateur record for the
1000 yards run in winning this event
for the Mayor Curley trophy at the
annual games of the Ninth Regiment.
The time of two minutes. Is 2-5 sec
onds made last year by John w. Over
ton of Yale is the officially accepted
mark. Michael A. Devanney Of the
Millrose A. A., New York, was second
to Caldwell today, displacing in the
last stride Joseph A. Higgins of the
Irish American A. c., N. Y, who had
pressed the winner almost to the tape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
knights of the Forest
Plan Ceremonial Session

The annual Ceremonial Session o.
Maine Lodge, No. 1. Knights OF the
) Forest. will be held at the Fairfield
Opera house on Thursday evening
March 20. Elaborate preparations are
being made to make this meeting the
same enjoyable event which former
meetings have been, and the board Of
strategy are making the usual plan,
to give everybody good time. 1t is
expected that a large class Of candl-
dates from different parts of the State
as well as from beyond it's borders
will be there to furnish the entertain
ment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
FRANK ADAMS is
VICE PRESIDENT
N. E. MILK MEN

Boston, Feb. 22.--Summer milk prices
will be approximately the same as those
now prevailing if the New England Milk
Producers Association is successful in
carrying out its decision voted at a
meeting here tonight. The dairymen
decided the executive committee of the
association be authorized to make the
necessary arrangements for securing
continuance through the summer months
of virtually the scale of prices now in
effect.
Frank s. Adams of Bowdoinham was
chosen vice president.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23

Miss Josephine Fecteau: piano duet, Mrs
Mamie Ferland and Miss Fecteau, Miss
Minnie Richards amused the guests bv
reading an original poem entitled "MardI
Gras," which was the source of much
pleasure. An old fashioned dance was
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Clair and
an exhibition of the new dance by Mr.
and Mrs. Vernon Castle. impersonated
by Miss Minnie Richards and Charlie,
ProneX. The Star Spangled Banner b,
the entire company. A grand march wa,
then played and all the guests marched
to the dining room where refreshments
Of punch, ice cream, cake and cand,
were then served. Mrs. Clair and Mrs
Fecteau were assisted in serving b.
Mrs. Augustus Carey. The guests de
parted at late hour all voting Mrs
Clair and Mrs Fecteau charming host
eSSeS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23

Madrid, Feb. 22.-(Via Paris. Feb. Esd
james w. Gerard, former ambassador
to Germany. showed no concern today
over Berlin dispatches received here
saving that the German authorities as
serted that the American embassy staff
in Berlin included English employees who
gave military secrets to the Entente
Powers.
1t appears that there never was any
doubt about one English employe ana
several English girl typists at the en-
bassy, the German foreign office having
authorized their employment in each
case. Owing to the German policy Oh
keeping military information from
reaching the American embassy. IL Is
not understood by the staff or the en-
bassy what possible military secre'e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
Mrs. Eliza Barrows

Waterville, Me-, Feb. 22.-(SpeciaD. -
Mrs. Eliza Barrows died here tonight at
the home of her son. Granville E. Bar
rows, Gilman street. after an illness of
eight weeks. She was born in Jackson.
the daughter of Columbus and Chloe
(Abbott) Davis. and was the widow of
William Barrows. With her husband
she resided in Vassalboro until about
nine years ago. when she came here
One brother, Marceilus Davis OF East
yassalboro, and two sons, Granville OF
xyaterville and Frank Of Boston, survive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
BILL JAMES BALkS
ON 1917 CONTRACT

Boston, Feb. 22.-"Bill'' James, star
pitcher of the Boston Nationals in 1871
but since disabled by injuries. notified
the club management today that he
would refuse to sign contract at s3olt
a year He received $500 for each of the
past two seasons Business Manager
Walter e. Hapgood stated that no fur
Their offer would be made to James,
whose condition is still uncertain. Exhi-
btion games at Paterson. n. j.. on
April g, and at Wheeling, w. Va, on
June 10, with important teams were an
nounced. Negotiations with the st. Louis
Americans for an exhibition game at To-
ronto May 81, an open date for both
teams, are now under way, options on
the grounds having been obtained by the
local management
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
French Government Is
Represented at Dinner
in Honor Of WASHINGTON

Paris, Feb. 22.--The French govern
ment was represented al the Washing
ton Birthday dinner of the American
Club tonight IL the person of Rene
Besnard, under-secretary of state. M
Besnard recalled the words of Wash
ington to Congress in 1882
The highest ambition of every
American should be to look beyond his
own fireside, to reflect that his con-
duct interests not only himself. his
country and his posterity. but that its
influence may extend to the world and
prepare the political happiness or mis-
fortune of generations and of ages to
come
America consequently" said NJ.
besnard. when brought face to face
with people led by the most mon
strous folly Of violence and tyranny the
world has even known could remain
for long a simple spectator After re-
viewing the development of events
connected with the war and involving
the United States and paying tribute
to the individual Americans who ha d
volunteered for service in France with
the army and flying corps, NJ. Besnard
sketched the present situation of the
French army and declared that far
from being worn out or fatigued.
France was still ready to go through
to the end.
"War Natural Industry"
1t is now 50 months" said he. that
we have had before us the most for
midable adversary any nation ever en-
countcrcd. the most formidable war
rf oil
mystery and perfected during 40 year;
by predatory people. We have before
us that nation. Of which Mirabeau said
that war was its national indus
try. We resisted the brutal
shock. we escaped its grasp and since
then we have held our enemy in check
Confidence Supreme
Our allies are with us. We have
made in a few months an immense eff
fort that is known to you and now our
army is complete. we have the men and
the material. We have the confidence
that arises from just cause and the
consciousness of duty accomplished
Around us arise EXPLANATIONS of hope
of millions of men crushed for the mo-
ment under the German yoke and who
beyond the lines of trenches listen to
the sound of our cannon coming nearer
and nearer.
All those that German barbarism has
put in mourning: all those that mourn
innocent victims in Belgium. Serbia or
Rumania. or their kin disappeared at
the bottom Of the seas, all are awaiting
our victory as reparation for the past
and guarantee for the future. We are
determined that their hope shall not be
disappointed and that their voices shall
not remain without an echo.
Our determination to vanauish is as
tenacious as on the first day. We will
not allow the Germans by a peace that
would be deception to maintain their
domination over the Allies exploit as
German territory half Of entire Europe
TO train anew entire peoples for war
with view to attacking with more
assurance Of success and to enslave
forever those whose fathers have writ
ten upon their banners: The French
people aroused against tyrants.'
Recalls Toast
Mr.. Besnard referred to the ancient
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
AMERICAN SHIPS
TAKE IA PER CENT.
PART IN TRADE

New York, Feb. 22.-American ships
carried 14.5 per cent. of the 1888 SO,
Ss5 in merchandise imported and ex-
ported by the United States during the
fiscal year of 1al5-16, according to
statement issued tonight by the New
York Chamber Of Commerce.
At the port Of New York the proper
ton of cargoes carried under the
American flag rose to 17,G per cent. A
wear ago, it was said 1892 per cent. OF
the foreign carrying trade values re-
corded at this port came in American
vessels,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
'PAN-CERMAN PARTY
TO OWN NEWSPAPERS

London. Feb. e2.-The Rheinische
Westfaelische Zeitung is quoted by the
Exchange Telegraph Cos. Rotterdam
correspondent as announcing that the
Pan-German party has subscribed g.
600 900 marks for the purchase of the
Berlin newspapers Neueste Nachrich-
ten, and Deutsche Zeitung. The pur-
chase. it is stated, would be with a
view to prosecuting the Pan-German
anti-British agitation under the direc-
ton of Prof. Schaeffer and Houston
Stewart Chamberlain. the author and
former British subject recently natural
lied as a German.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
Won BETHMANN-
HOLLWEG TO ADDRESS
RE|CHSTAG TUESDAY

London. Feb. 22.-The statement
which DR.. Won Bethmann H ollweg,
German imperial chancellor, was to
have made in the Reichstag today has
been postponed until next Tuesday, ac-
cording to Berlin advices transmit
ted by the Exchange Telegraph Co.'S.
co, respondent at The Hague
The chancellor deferred his address
because of the postponement of the de-
livery of the speech of David Lloyd
George, the British premier, in the
House of Commons, to which DR.. Won
Bethmann Hollweg expects to reply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
ALMA

Sheepscot Valley Grange conferred
the Third and Fourth degrees on the
new member Saturday night and a
nice baked bean supper was served.
Mr.. Bennett and daughter were call
ing in this vicinity Sunday afternoon.
A. +. HENDERSON lost a valuable
morse Wednesday night. one of his
work horses, which was a big loss for
him.
A. +. HENDERSON went to Bath
Thursday afternoon, where he has Sc
cured emnIoyment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
WATERv|LLE

One case Of intoxication was before
the court Thursday morning the re-
spondent being a man who got off the
train at the Waterville station We'd
nesday morning in an intoxicated con
dition and who was locked UP for the
night. He paid his costs and was al
lowed to go on his way Thursday. He
claimed that he was bound for Gull
ford. Maine. where he has Job in the
wooden mill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
ACCOUNTS SHORT;
TOWN TREAS. MISSING

Bridgewater, Mass, Feb. PAN ac-
countant who has examined the books
of The town treasury. today reported to
the selectmen that there was discrep-
ancy Of s145G, this amount representing
a shortage. The town treasurer, Charles
A. Wilbur. disappeared on Jan. 80. a
note left by him set forth that his ac-
counts were confused and he had been
unable to balance his books.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
DITCH SHIP AMBON
AND TWO OTHERS SUNK

Paris. Feb. % -OfHcial announcement
was made today Of the sinking on Feb.
q Of the Dutch steamship Ambon,
1898 tons gross and Of British trawl-
en-
The sinking Of the Norwegian steam
ship Alice, 709 tons and of the Rus
sian steamer Sigrid, Of 2194 tons, also
was announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
HITB LEATHER CONCERN
HAS SEQ 900 BLAZE

Boston Feb 22.-Fire today damaged
the six story building occupied by the
American Oak Leather Co. causing
loss estimated at 100000. The flames
had gained considerable Roadway before
they were discovered and the firemen
had a hard battle to keep them from
spreading to surrounding buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
WORKMEN RIOTS FOR
FOOD AT PIRAEUS
CLOSE ALL SHOPS

London. Feb. 22-An Athens disnatoh
to Reuters says that food riots anon.
workmen at Piraeus have led to the clos
ing OF all shops and the customs house.
The rioting started at a meeting for the
distribution Of fund raised by public
subscription for relief of the unempIov.
cd. The mob looted many grocer and
butcher shops and a large number OF ar
rests were made before order was re-.
stored.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
JESS WILLARD SIGNS
CIRCUS CONTRACT

Chicago, Feb. 22.-Jess Willard, the
heavyweight champion, through his
manager. signed an eight months con-
tract here today to appear with a cir
Gus. The contract stipulates, however,
that Willard may quit the circus on
three weeks notice any time a match
is arranged for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
BOSTON CHECKER
PLAYERS WIN

Boston. Feb. 22.-Checker players OF
this city defeated an all-New England
team today in the annual washington
Birthday tournament. The score was
1852 to 100 with 66 games drawn. the
New England combination included
players from Portland. Me, Manches-
ter, n. H., and New Bedford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
Funeral OF s. r. Wing.

The funeral of Samuel F. Wing was
held from his late home at s o'clock
Wednesday morning. Rev Henry Clay
Turner of the Methodist church official
ing and the body was shipped TO Win
throp pn the morning train for inter
ment in the family lot in that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
CLEVELAND OPPOSES
COLLEGE CLUB SYSTEM

Princeton, y. j., Feb. 22.-Richard
Cleveland son of former President Gro
yer Cleveland, today set forth his oppo-
sition to the present club system at
Princeton University. and T. Hart An
derson, a senior and member of an up
per class club. upheld the clubs, at a
meeting held here to discuss the ques-
ton now before the university students.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
CALAIS SCHOONER AT
VINEYARD HAVEN, MASS,
IN LEAKING CONDITION

Vineyard Haven, Mass, Feb. 22.--The
schooner Vineyard, from Calais, Me-. for
New York with a cargo of laths, ar
rived here today in a leaking condition
after being damaged by drifting ice Off
Pollock Rip last night. The vessel Will
be repaired before resuming her voyage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
NOTICE,

Sealed bids for transportation of schol.
ars for the ensuing school year will be re.
ceived by the 8. s. Com. Of vassalboro
until Friday, March 2, 1917.
They should be plainly marked in the
upper left hand corner of the envelops
and sent to Supt. Of Schools, North Vas
salboro. The right IL reserved to reject
any or all bids.
Per order 8. 8. Com.
- q. e. PAINE. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
Funeral Of A. A. Emery.

The funeral of Alfred A. Emery Of q;
Chaplain street was held from his late
home at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning
Rev. Henry Clay Turner of the MethO.
dist church. officiating. The body was
placed in the receiving tomb at Pine
Grove,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
One German Had 200 Suits
PaiamaS==FrederiCk Viii
MAY Sail in Three Days

party of consular agents are returning
home. within three days. Gold. which
was found in the possession of some Of
the passengers and classed as contra
band. was exchanged today for other
money of equal value.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
FRANCE PORT CAPTAINS
TO CONSULT ON MENACE

Paris, Feb ga delegation of mer-
chant ship captains from the chief ports
of France will shortly arrive in Paris
to consult with the authorities as to the
best means of dealing with the subma-
rine menace
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
SAVING
SCHEME AGAIN
RECOMMENDED

London, Feb. 22.-The re-introduc-
ton of the daylight saving scheme was
today unanimously recommended by
the committee appointed by the Brit
.ish Parliament to consider the subject.
The government is being urged to
bring the schedule into effect in April
instead of in MAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
PROVIDENCE DRYGOODS
HOIJSE HAS S15O,OOO FIRE

Providence. r. l.. Feb. 22.-Fire early
today caused damage of $15O,0O0 to
the stock of Taylor. symonds & Co.
wholesale drygoods dealers. The damage
to the building is estimated at about
$4,000. The cause of the fire is UNI
known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
GERARD LITTLE DISTURBED BY
CHARGES ORIGINATING IN GERMANY

could have reached the Entente
In American circles this rather
inclination to consider that this r,,,.s
paving the way for a request ~, ~
German authorities to examine tho A.
erican archives left in Berlin. an, aa.
such move would bring surprise T. tn.
Germans as the big safe at the embaa,
would be found to contain not sinrl,
diplomatic document dated since the ~
ginning of the war as all such docr.
ments were destroyed as soon as rel.
tions between the United States m.
Germany were severed.
No dispatches containing charges CON
corning English employees Of the Amer,
can embassy in Berlin have been 70
ceived in this country from Berlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
YOUNG COTCH IS
WRESTLING CHAMP

Columbus. Ohio, Feb. 22.-Young
Gotch (Al HAITI won the worlds
wrestling title at 156 pounds and the
Lord Lonsdale belt tonight from Thor
Olson. Young Gotch took the first and
third falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
SWEDISH MAILS TO u. S.
SOON TO BE RESUMED

Christiania. via London, Feb. Pat
is officially announced that mails can
again be sent to western Europe and
America. The dates of sailing will not,
however, be published.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
100000 FOR Benefit
OF n, 4. SOLDIERS

Concord. N. H.. Feb. 22.-The State
Senate today passed the bill. already
passed by the House, appropriating
s1C0 COO for the benefit Of New Hamp-
shire soldiers who served on the Mex
lean border.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
Will Not Allow Wilson
to Enforce. Neutrality
bv Use Of Armed Forces

the armed forces of the United State,
enforce its neutrality obligations ana
was declared by several senators tb.,
probably would not be reported
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RELIEVE CAR TIE-UP
Continued from Page One)

roads combined held about 1900 more
cars than they owned
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BRITISH STEAMER CORSO
IS REPORTED SUNK

London, Feb. 22.--Lloyds announces
that the British steamer Corso has
been sunk.
The Corso was q vessel of 1920 tons.
She was last reported as having passed
through the Red SEA, eastbound, on
Jan, A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23

Washington, Feb. 22.-The Senate judi
ciary committee today failed to agree to
the bill proposed by the department OF
Justice to authorize the President to use