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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

On Sunday morning Rev c. L..
Wheaton preached an interesting ser
mon on safety First" from the text,
Remember now thy Greater in the
days of thy youth" The subject in
the evening was. IF Abraham Lincoln
Were a Young Man Today"
Mrs Merwin has arrived from South
Norwalk, Conn. TO stay with her
daughter, Mrs. r. w. Carson.
There was no service at the Metho-
dist Episcopal church on Sunday
morning as Rev. Mr.. Stewart was
called away to attend a funeral. In
the evening the pastor preached help
full sermon on the subject. Gods
Mercy"
The funeral of Mrs. John Fairbanks
was held at her late home Sunday af-
ternoon, Rev. C. l.. Wheaton officiat-
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
MT. VERNON
Mrs. Maurice Kendall.

Funeral services for Mrs. Maurice
Kendall were held at Dunn's Corner
church on Sunday forenoon. Besides
her husband and four small children
Mrs. Kendall leaves a mother. Mrs
Ella Leighton of this town and sis
ter, Mrs. Lon Phibricl1 of Denver. Col.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Public benefit, Spiritualic Circle, at A.
f. Graffam's. 3S Oak street, Wednesday
evening. Wellman c. Whitney. medium.
Collection 15c. Everybody cordially in
vited. feb21d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
LOCAL NOTICE.

The only shop where your suit is
vacuum cleaned before it is pressed.
collection and delivery free. Augusta
Wardrobe System. Tel $50. feb21d4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
ANNUAL CHAPMAN CONCERT.

Morcana Surpasses MeIba and Tetraz-
zini in Certain Respects-Two Other
Famous Artists-Most Remarkable
OFFERING.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

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The Washington herald., 1917-02-03
URGES 100 SUBS DUTCH FEAR WAR
Invasion by Germany May
Follow U-Boat Attacks.

CBy the International News Service.
London. Feb. lis Germany to begin
intensified warfare by land and air, as
well as by sea?
This was a question seriously debated
by war critics today. Some took the view
that England might expect series of
air raids carried out by gigantic fleets OF
super-Zeppelins, while others held that
the Kaiser would a,tcrfine his ssJpre-ftS -
fort TO a submarine war against s,tip-
ping.
The neutral countries bordering Ger
many feel themselves in danger. as is
strongly indicated by dispatches from
Copenhagen. The Hague and Berne.
Holland and Denmark. both maritime
countries. feel deeply aggrieved at Ger
many's declaration to sink on sight all
ships in the danger zone waters around
the British isles. But this is not the only
source of grievance and alarm, for Ger
upon the Dutch and Danish frontiers.
Radicals among the war experts predict
that Holland Denmark or Switzerland
will be stamped down IS was Belgium
II they stand in the way OF the German
general STATS plans. They point to the
constant reports that have come from
Paris and Swiss sources that an invasion
OF Switzerland by Germany is a matter
for serious consideration. since oy the
passage OF that country. the hanks O. '.ro
italian and French armies could be
turned.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-03
Senator Poindexter Proposes
Big Undersea Fleet.

With the German crisis acute and the
Japanese alien land act a matter Of
probable discussion. Senator Poindexter
yesterday proposed a big submarine feet
for the United States in an amendment
which he will introduce to the naval bill
now being considered by the House.
In addition to the regular prepared
ness program, he wants eighty additional
coast submarines and twenty feet sub
marines constructed, largely for the pr'Y-
lection OF the Pacific Coast
THE Pacific Coast Is in wholly un-
protected condition" he said. 1T would
be economy to construct these subma-
rines. The government would have about
200 serviceable undersea boats il these
were constructed and the others built
which are authorized. That is a small
number in comparison with the numbers
possessed by the other countries Of the
world
He declared the country could not af-
ford to omit construction OF these under
sea vessels.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-03
8 ALIVE
Believed Thirty to Fifty Are
Still Entombed.
UBy the International New. Service.

(By the International News Service.D
Chicago. Feb. 2.-Encouraged by the
dramatic rescue alive of eight persons
who had been entombed for ten hours,
firemen this afternoon began vigorous
attack on an ice-encrusted pile of wreck
age believed to have buried at least forty
persons early today when a tremendous
gas explosion sent the walls Of tens-
ment building tumbling in.
Six bodies had been recovered early
this afternoon and more than a score
of injured were in hospitals. Though re-
latives hoped that many of the missing
were at the homes OF friends and would
be found later, the latest estimates Of
fire and police officials place the num-
Der Of dead at from thirty to fifty.
drunken employe OF a gas company
caused the explosion. George Murphy,
owner OF the wrecked building. told the
police. Summoned to fix a leak in the
gas main, he is alleged to have plugged
the hole with laundry soup and staggered
away, cursing the tenement dwellers who
made the complaint. Efforts were being
made to find this man this afternoon.
The rescue Of eight persons alive was
only one of series Of thrills that ac-
companied the work OF rescue in biting
sub-zero weather. Renewed explosions
and bursts Of fame drove rescue squads
back time and again as they approached
the pile OF debris.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-03
u. s. AWAITING
REAL VIOLATION
OF ''SUB" PLEDGE
Pending Overt Act by Ger
many, President VIII Main
tain Status Quo.
CONGRESS BACKS WILSON
In Tense Conference at Capt.
tol, Officials Decide Further
Exchanges Are Futile.
CABINET REVIEWS THE CRISIS
Chief Executive Later Hurries to Sen
ate Chamber. Where Council of
! Statesmen Is Held
CONGRESS BACKS WILSON
CABINET REVIEWS THE CRISIS

President Wilson was last night as
sured of the support of the Senate
for complete severance of relations
with Germany promptly upon the
hrst actual violation of the pledges
gwen this country against ruthless
and relentless submarine warfare.
During a two-hour visit to the Cap
Itol the President conferred at length
with Democratic Senators. Senators
after the conference declared that
there was a practical unanimity Of
opinion" that the time for note-~rit-
ing has passed.
Without further diplomatic psrIey.
the hrS actual violation of Germsnys
foIneTs pledges as to the SINKING Of
1meyehssit ships without warning
should be the signal for complete and
immediate breaking of of all diplo-
matte relations.
NO DECISION REACHED.
Apparently satisfied with his con-
ference, the President smiling cheer
fully went back to the White House
with the statement that no decision
had been reached. He declared that
he had not asked for a joint session
OF Congress to consider the matter,
and asserted that he expected" that
no decision as to the course to be pur-
sued by the United States would be
announced last night. The President
was apparently under a severe strain,
but he sought to conceal his anxiety
by mask Of smiling cheerfulness.
Senators, after the conference, de-
clared that the President seemed
inclined" TO agree with the conscn-
sus OF Senate opinion that a break
between the two countries must fol-
low an overt violation of the pledges
given this country in the German
note closing the Sussex controversy.
VIII Not Tolerate Violations.
These pledges were contained in orders
TO German submarine commanders. for
bidding the sinking OF merchantmen
without warning, and without the for
mality OF visit and search" The Ger
man note declaring a ruthless submarine
war, row specifically sets forth that these
pledges are withdrawn. Under the senti-
ment expressed by Senators last night.
the first ship sunk In violation OF these
pledges, and in conformity with the new
submarine campaign, would automatically
result in the recall of Ambassador Gerard
from Berlin. and the closing OF the Ger
man Embassy here.
Before the President went to the Cap
itOl. he reviewed the critical international
situation with his Cabinet advisers at a
regular CabiLet session. which lasted Two
hours. The Cabinet members left the
White House with grave and anxious
faces and bowed heads. II was apparent
that they had said their last word In the
CONTINUED on PAGE FoCR.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-03
Baltimore Booze" Sent
To Norfolk by Hose Line

Richmond. Va, Feb. 2.-Liquor dealers
and liquor drinkers are sitting up at night
devising schemes to defeat the vigils of
prohibition and police officers Of the
State. How well they are succeeding
is learned from Mai. c. G. Kizer, chief
of the Norfolk police department.
Mai. Kizer says that the latest scheme
is that of citizen of Norfolk who de-
termined that he must have fifty feet
of garden hose. The garden hose was
ordered wrapped on A certain make OF
reel and shipped by express. The same
goods could have been purchased in
Norfolk but the Norfolk man had
friend in Baltimore who needed encour-
agement. When it came. the hose was
filed with good whisky. the ends of the
hose being capped securely.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-03
SENATE LIBERAL
WITH DISTRICT
Increases House Appropria-
tions to the Extent of
$1,523,877.

Carrying Sl,47,029 more than the House
draft OF the bill, the Appropriations Com
mittee of the Senate yesterday submitted
the 1918 measure for District appropria-
tions. involving total of $14,s6o, 56Sss.
The report to the Senate shows that the
committee pruned the estimates of S1e-
e61 26s, made by tho department heads
for the expenses Of the fscai year 1913,
81, 1905 However, with this slicins It
exceeds the appropriations for 1917 by
81 ,523, ,s75s.
What was Of compelling interest to the
employees Of the District was the recon-
mendation that the Smoot amendment
carrying horizontal increases for en-
pIoyes receiving 1900 or less annually be
adopted. This amendment gives Is per
cent graded increases to employees re-
ceIving $3.50 or less annually and 10 per
cent per annum to employees between $3.50
and 5000.
In addition tho committee voted to
grant District per diem employees legal
holidays and the Saturday half holiday
with pay-a concession that had hitherto
been confined to the employees on the an
nual roll.
There is a general agreement that II
the conferees on the legislative bill adopt
the 5 and 10 per cent graded increases
provided by the House. this item will be
written into the bill to replace the Smoot
amendment.
The bill, from the standpoint of the en-
ploye, marks a victory for Joseph H Hur-
ley, of the District branch of the Federal
Employees Union. who has fought for
some months to have the per diem en-
ployes placed on the same basis as others
In the service and given the benefit OF
holidays He has also been a pioneer In
ton.
One OF the largest items OF increase
provided by the Senate committee was
s625, 900 to purchase the Dean tract. at
Connecticut and Florida avenues, for a
public park.
Provision is made also for the erection
OF the proposed Gallinger Municipal Hos
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-03
Telegraph Tips

Columbus. Ohio. Feb. e.-Yeggmen blew
the safe In the bank at Worthington,
near here, early today and escaped with
$500
Madrid, Feb. 2.-TeleCraphic instructions
were today sent to all Spanish port au-
thorities by the ministry of marine to
Christians. Feb. The Norwegian
government is giving serious considera-
tion to the submarine situation. 1t was
discussed at length by the Cabinet to-
day.
New York, Feb. THE motor ship
Chile. which arrived today from CoTcn-
hagen. reported being held up and
searched by a German submarine on jan
uary l., cast of the Shetland Islands.
FL Paso, Texas, Feb. "A division OF
infantry. part of Gen. Pershing's forces,
is reported to have reached Lake PalOmas
on its Withdrawal to the border. The
division consists OF the Sixth. Sixteenth.
Seventeenth and Twenty-fourth regi-
ments.
Berlin Cvia SayviIIe wireless). Feb. .
The situation on the Macedonian front
is unchanged, the war Office stated to-
day
Berlin Via SayvilIe). Feb. 2.-Snow-
storms and severe frosts have prevented
any important operations on the east
ern front, the war office stated today.
Rotterdam, Feb. 2.-The Holland Ameri-
can liner New Amsterdam. which left
this port yesterday for New York. has
been recalled. owing to the submarine
situation.
New York, Feb. THE board of man.
ayers Of the New York Cotton Exchange
at meeting this morning decided that
the exchange shall not be closed.
Berne, Feb. 2.-Germany's new block
ade imposes such regulations upon Switz-
erland that the issuance of food cards
may be necessary.
London, Feb. MARINE underwriting
has been temporarily suspended by the
Danish war insurance Office as a result
of Germany's ruthless submarine war
fare. says a Copenhagen dispatch to the
Times today
New York, Feb. 2-Reports were re-
ceived here today of the safe arrival
of the French liner Chicago in Bordeaux
on Sunday night The Chicago sailed
from New York January IS
London. Feb. 5.-Germsny has decided
to remove 5000 more Belgian worllmen
to Germany. says an Exchange Telegraph
Atspetch frsm d. HaGns teAAg.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-03
ALL EUROPE WATCHES
WILSON'S NEXT MOVE
London Journal Calls German Note
War Against U. S"
CBy the International News serrIc,

CBy the International News Service
London, Feb. 2-Emperor William has
stsked the destiny Of the German em-
pire upon a ruthless submarine war. That
vas the view expressed today by both
he press and oficialdom.
The effect of the Ksiser's latest war
move upon the United States eQualled, IL
not exceeded in interest, the material
effect which II will have upon the ship
ping OF Britain and her allies.
The eyss-->H-Jss- - r-~Tturned upon
President Wilson and his first onhcial
move in the submarine situation Is await
ed with the most intense anxiety.
In the language Of the Daily Express.
"the word is now with the United states-~
The Daily Mail holds that the Ger
man submarine note to President Will
son was nothing more nor less than =
declaration OF war against the United
States.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-03
WILSON AWAITS OVERT ACTION;
GERMANY WOULD AVOID CLASH;
ALL u. S. SHIPS PROMISED SAFETY
THE DAY IN THE SUBMARINE
CONTROVERSY AT A GLANCE

After lengthy meeting conferred for
hours with Democratic a he Capitol
The President then announced that nothing had been decided and
that he expected make n definite
Senator'S after the reported majority felt that
the time for writing has An violating the
Sussex submarine pledges should followed by
of diplomatic relations"
Complications pile Department regarding Americans
abroad regulations mails and relief funds
this
German Embassy that communication from Berlin
authorizes embassy number of American
ships that avoid by following prescribed
limited by submarine
officials break relations would inevitably lead
that will declare United
On recommendation of Treasury Department Cabinet considers
removing wabound merchant ships but
would not be legal pending actual break
Representative Brtten in House declares nation emble between
war; and futile peace efforts.
Senator bill construction
o
The Washington herald., 1917-02-03
DRIVE AGAINST ITALY
PLANNED BY TEUTONS
Rome Hears Gorizia-Isonzo Line VIII
Be Attacked.

Rome, Jan. 12-(By mail to New York,
Feb. 2)-A Teutonic offensive against the
Italians on a bigger scale than that of
last June, in which German and Bull
garian troops will take part as well as
Austro- Hungarians Is in prospect, ac-
cording to information reaching the
Italian general staff.
The italian general staff believes that
these preparations must be regarded as
proof that the Austrians are fully aware
that a gigantic italian offensive against
Trieste Is imminent and that they are
taking every precaution to meet 1t and
check it at its very beginning.
Direct news from the front, besides con-
frming all previous information concern
ing the Teutons' preparations for an Of
fensive against Vicenza, warn the Italian
public that there are signs of prepara-
tions on even larger scale for another
offensive against the Gorizia-Isonzo line.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-03
Crews on Interned Ships
May Be Ordered on Shore

All crews on interned ships In American
harbors may be ordered off within the
next few days. The Treasury Depart
ment, in pursuance of its neutrality au-
thority, late yesterday recommended that
this action be taken as a precautionary
measure"
The matter now Is before the Secretary
of the Navy and the Attorney General,
who have the power to act an0 their rul-
ing putting the suggestion into effect, is
considered certain to be issued. When
the crews are taken off their places will
be taken by men detailed for that pur-
pose by the Navy Department
The Washington herald., 1917-02-03
Three Sailors Killed
When U-Boat Attacks

CBy international News servfceO
London. Feb. 1.-The Norwegian
steamship Portia, 1.127 tons, has
been sunk, It was officially an
nounced today.
Later word was received Of the
sinking of the steamship Ravens
bourne and the Norwegian steamer
Hekla. bringing the total OF vessels
destroyed since Germans drastic
submarine war opened up to thir-
teen.
Three members OF the crew of
the Ravensbourne were killed.
The British steamship Ewonite,
the Al Gorta. OF Spanish registry,
and the Marcelle, a Belgian steam
trawler, were later added to the
list of ships sunk. The Marcelle
was sunk by gunfire from a sub
marine.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-03
LINERS HELD AT PORT
PENDING u. S. ACTION
American Line Asks Secretary of State
for Sailing Instructions.

New York, Feb 2.-Shipping circles here
are in quandry.
Awaiting President Wilson's reply to
Germanys blockade note, several vessels
are held In port. The American line has
asked Secretary of State Lansing for in
structions The American liner St Louis
is taking on cargo and booking passen-
gers, preparatory to sailing tomorrow for
Liverpool unless orders to the contrary
nre received from Washington.
Although the port OF New York was
open all last night, not until long after
dawn to-day was the heavy guard relax
Four heavy destroyers guarded the en-
trance of the port all night.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-03
SEE WARS Quick END
in U-BOAT CAMPAIGN
German People Calm Over S. p.
Press Is Delighted.
uBy the International New. serviceJ

CBy the International News ServiceD
Berlin, Feb. THE German public Is
convinced that the unrestricted campaign
launched yesterday by Germany's great
U-bOat feet will shorten the war. The
possibility of complications with certain
neutral powers has not been overlooked
by the government, but it is felt that
Germany can justify her position.
The press generally has hailed the new
submarine war with delight, although
among the conservative newspapers no
effort Is made to hide the seriousness OF
the step.
The people in Berlin and throughout
the country are calm and it was a signifi-
cant fact that announcement of the gov
ernment's intention to establish ruth
less blockade of the entente countries
was received without any organized pub
lie demonstration
The Washington herald., 1917-02-03
U-BOAT WAR CALLED
KAISER'S LAST CARD
French Papers Say Germany Is Fore
ing Rupture with y. S.

Paris. Feb. 2.-French newspapers dwell
upon two features in their editorial COM
ment upon Germany's declaration Of ruth
less submarine warfare:
That in desperation, the Kaiser Is play
ing his last card.
That Germany is trying TO force a rup-
ture with the United States.
The Petit Parisien says in part:
The German EmpcrOr's game is clear.
He puts his knife at the throat OF neu-
trails to force them to intervene in the
European conflict and to impose peace,
but the maneuver may prove a sinsularly
dangerous one for him"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-03
REFUGEE HAS TWO HEADS.

Columbus, n. Mex, Feb. "A man with
two heads is bound for the American
border from Mexico with the returning
punitive expedition. He was found in
the hills back of Chocolate Pass.
A truck driver brought the report, and
Lieut.. Orr acknowledged that he had
given pass to the physical wonder
Moving picture men have arranged to
photograph him, and movement is on
to incorporate him as soon as he ar
rfvSA
The Washington herald., 1917-02-03
RUTHLESS U.BOAT war
DEPLORED BY VATICAN
Pope Benedict XIV Believed Keenly
Disappointed by Action.
TBy the international News Service.

CBy the international News -servfee.)
Rome, Feb. 2-Keen disappointment is
felt at the Vatican over the determine
ton by Germany to begin a desperate
submarine war against shipping. While
Pope Benedict XIV is extremely anxious
to have the war brought to close at
the earliest possible moment, he is evi-
IDENTIFY OF the opinion that the struggle
has entered q phase which makes in
tervention impossible for the time be-
ing.
The italian newspapers score Germany
for her latest campaign on the seas
and most OF them express the hope
that the United States will take strong
action at once. The Messaggero holds
that the declaration OF a ruthless u
boat warfare Is a direct challenge to
neutrals. particularly the United States.
The Gironale d'Italia calls Germany's
submarine note to the United States a
"cynical and hypocritical document
The Washington herald., 1917-02-03
Worst Is Yet to Come,
Says Mean Weather Man

If you shivered yesterday, you will
freeze today.
No matter how cold 1t was yesterday.
the Weather Bureau announced last night
that it would be colder today. From l6
degrees at noon the temperature fell to
Il, at which point it was lowering early
this morning, with bright prospects of It
falling much lower before sun up.
At any rate cOntemplations of Sunday
by the glowing fireplace are in order and
these may even dispel the dire, shadowful
sroundhog prediction of six more weeks
of bad weather.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-03
MAY SEIZE U-BOAT.
Germany Might Lose Deutschland
in Case of War.

New London, Conn, Feb. Should
the United States break off relations with
Germany and should the great German
merchant submarine Deutschland arrive
here in the meantime, the underwater
boat would undoubtedly be seized along
with her cargo, according to belief ex-
pressed in maritime circles here today.
So far. however, the custom authorities
have received no Instructions In the mat
ter, nor is it known when the Deutsch-
land will arrive.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-03
FIRE SWEEPS VILLAGE.
Seven Persons Burned, Two Nor
tally, at Sturgeon, Pa,

Mcdonald, Pa. Feb. 2.-Gustave Del
montague. II, was burned to death: his
mother. Mrs Arisle Delmontague, was
probably fatally injured, and five others
were seriously burned when fire swept
three dwellings at Sturgeon, a mining
village, near here today.
A row OF twenty-five houses was threat
ened by the fire and many lives were
saved by the action of Miss MarEaret
McGovern. the telephone operator, in
warning all the subscribers who tprnsd
out to light tho drN