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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
NAVAL MILITIA
EQUIPMENT IS
BEING PACKED

Portland, Me, Feb. "a large working g
detail from the Maine Naval Militia to-
day began packing up all the equipment
of the corps needed on active service.
orders having been received to have ev-
erything ready for transportation at a
moments notice. Eight marines from
the Portsmouth navy yard arrived here
today and took charge of the naval wire
less station at Two Lights, while a guard
of soldiers has been placed on board the
government steamer 4. NJ. Randall to
insure the safety Of the wireless appar-
atus.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
Gratified by Break

Immensely gra titled over the break
with Germany and the moral Condem-
nation thereby implied, the diplomats
have been surprised at the energy
which the American government has
shown in laying out its plans for
eventualities and do not conceal their
fear that military precaution may
force the United States to keep at
home at lease q considerable part Of
supplies now going abroad. Such an
outcome. they say. would more than
compensate for a mere break in rela-
tions from the German viewpoint
Even if the United States in the
event of war, following the break
should undertake to arm and equip an
army for operations in Europe, it
would require nearly a year of train
ing, it is declared, before it would he
wise to send the force to the front. In
the meantime, the Entente spohesmen
point out all the effort and energy that
this country might be putting forth
towards the II. litary feature would go
into channels that would lead to defeat
unless war was prolonged beyond all
belief. The greatest military aid hoped
for from this country in Entente Cir
cles in case of actual war is the safe
guarding Of American trade channels.
including the American end of the
route to Europe and the section down
through the Caribbean. especially to-
wards the Tampico oil fields. A great
and unrestricted submarine campaign
would make this matter Of first i'm
portance ans provide a heavy task for
the American naval forces.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
Diplomats of Entente
Powers Fear Advan-
tage for Germany by
American Partici-
patton
SEE DELIBERATE
MOVE BY TEUTONS
Realize Preparation by
U. S. Means Keeping
of Supplies in This
Country

Washington, Feb. 6.-Entente dip
lomats here frankly express thelf
hope that the United States will not
actually enter the war.
Several Of the allies representatives
let it be known today that they enter
tain a growing fear that Germany de-
liberately precipitated a break with
this country in order to hold American
munitions and supplies here, thus cut
:ing off imports to the Entente prob
ably more effectively than any single
step that the Central Powers could
take.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
Cylinders DESTROYED

The cylinders of the two high pres
sure engines, according to information
from an authoritative source were
found to have been destroyed. In each
case a piece of steel about three feet
long was cut out Of the cylinder, rem
dering the entire engine imperative.
Boltheads fastening the cylinder heads
were knocked off in a manner causing
irrcparablc damage. Because the en-
gines were made in Germany, It was
said that the mutilated parts could not
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
The Eavestone Case

Preliminary reports of the sinking Of
the British steamer EavestoDc and the
killing of an American Negro seaman
are not regarded as establishing such
a case as would be the signal for hos
tilities. A brief dispatch from Consul
Frost at Queenstown today announced
the destruction of the ship and the
killing of the American sailor by shells
striking q boat which had just left the
vessel.
A complete report will be awaited
but officials believe that circumstances
surrounding this incident indicate an
attempt on the part of the Eavestonc
to resist or escape from an attacking
submarine. There also is involved the
question of whether the ship was in
the service of the British government.
The consurs dispatch referred to her
as a. provisional collier" but as the
term collier is used abroad in speaking
of coal carrying craft generally, not
much significance is attached to the
consurs description. Moreover. 1T is
suggested that the message might have
been garbled by skeletonizing for the
cable.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
A Ray of Hope

III some quarters here the interview
given by Foreign Minister Zimmerman
in Berlin expressing friendly feeling to-
ward the United States was viewed as
a favorable sign. Little weight was at
tached to it by the cabinet, however.
for the foreign ministers remark that
nc hoped the American government
would understand Germanys reasons
for inaugurating unrestricted warfare
on the sea was construed as meaning
that no change Of procedure was to be
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
Superintendent's Directions

Superintendent of Public Buildings
Charles S Brown has directed every
member of the State House force to
give unusual attention to the visiting
public. mot in a feeling of suspicion,
because we are sure of the people of
Maine. but in order that no person
who may excite suspicion in the slight
est degree may be permitted to act or
do other than would our people"
In addition to the new regulation
which went into effect on Monday, that
of all entrance and egress after 6
o'clock at night being through the
main entrance and no person to be ad-
mitted unless known to the State
House force or having proper creden-
Continued on Page II, Column y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
Blanket Order
Damage Ships
in u. S. Ports

Washington, Feb. = So widespread
and thorough has been the concerted dis
abling of German ships in American ports
that some officials think it could be explain
ed only by blanket order from Berlin. It
is suggested that such instructions might
have gone forward early in the war or
might even have been issued as standing
order before the war to cover such an exi-
gency as now has arisen There has been no
Indication however, tn a the American
government has authentic information on
the subject
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
HEAR REPORTS
OF ACTIVITIES
BY DEPARTMENTS
See Little Cause for
Optimism in Friendly
Address by German
Foreign M i IN i S t e r
Zimmerman
GERARD is HELD

Copenhagen, Feb. 6-(Via
London, Feb. Z, 4:55 A. MI
1t is officially stated that
James w. Gerard, the Ameri-
can ambassador to Germany,
will not be allowed to leave
Berlin until the German gov
ernment is satisfied as to the
treatment of Count Won Bern
storff, the retiring German
ambassador at Washington,
by the American government.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
s15,OOO,OOO Added

The House, hurrying the annual ma
val bill toward completion wrote into
it additional appropriation totalling
s15,O0oo00, of which more than s5,oOO,-
900 is for ammunition for merchant
auxiliaries Of the fleet and nearly ST.
600 900 for anti aircraft guns to defend
naval stations. Three separate admin
istration bills designed to expedite ma
val construction and aid in developing
aeronautics were put into form and
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
IN THE SENATE
State Taxation Railroads, etc.

Lord of Iork-An Act to amend the
Revised Statutes relating to State tax
alton OF railroads. telegraph and tele-
phone companies. The act provides
Tor striking out OF the Revised Stat
utes the provisions that from the taxes
on railroads, telegraph and telephone
companies the state shall return to
The several municipalities an amount
lContinvsd on Page ., Column q
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
SPAIN MAY JOIN
IN BELGIAN AID

Madrid Feb s-tNia Tariel l-- Re
cause Of the breaking Of relations tc.
tween the United states ana Gcrmnnv,
the provisioning of tho Eclgiana nuN
the inhabitants Of the invaded Tror,h
departments is being considered hy 49,
Spanish government the work to b.
conducted by a Spanish-Amcrican com.
mittee Negotiations arc nov iu prog
ress between the governments inter.
ested.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
New Precautions

Further precautions are being taken
for the protection Of the State Cap
itol at Augusta, Governor Milliken on
Tuesday giving instructions that the
utmost care be taken In every respect
to ensure its safety.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
Carranza's Best
Wishes Sent to
German Emperor

London, Feb. S.-d1.o5 A. MA Reu-
ter's dispatch from Amsterdam quotes
the Telegram as saying that wireless
telegram has appeared in the German
papers stating that General Carranza has
sent his best wishes to the German En-
peror from Queretaro.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
RESOLUTION SENT TO PRESIDENT

Resolved That the State of Maine by its Legislature
send to Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States
expression of its sincere and hearty approval his recent
in severing diplomatic relations with Germany, and in
this crisis and all the difficulties which may follow
sequence thereof it pledges it's answering allegiance to the
administration at Washington and token thereof it Of
fers the support of all it's moral and material
whatever they may be deemed best calculated to
BE it further resolved that copy of this resolution be
to the President of the United States by the Governor
of Maine by telegraph.
THE HOUSE RESOLUTION
Resolved, That the House of Representatives Of he
18th Legislature of Maine, session, endorse the
action of the United States in insisting upon and
holding the rights of the American people,
That this House, acting in behalf of the of the
State of Maine pledges its support to- and places
of this State at the disposal of the National Govern
mcnt, and
The clerk Of the House is hereby directed to transmit
copy Of this resolution to the President of h United
States.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
The Kronprinzessin
Cecilie Is Useless

Boston, Feb 6The refugee German steamer Kronprinzes
Cece built cost Of S4 100000 has been rendered
for months by muaon of her engines it discovered
today by Captain John Coye engineer of the United
Coast Guard Service He to Assistant Secretary of
the Treasury Andrew Peters that his examination Of the
sci indicated deliberate attempt to cripple the liner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07

Washington Feb 6-Bg inc added to national de-
ense appropriation Congress today and plans
put through quick other rreachng provisions
requested by administration prepare the country for
whatever may follow the brea k with Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07

The feature Of Tuesdays ses-
son of the 18th Maine Legisla-
utrc was the unanimous passage
Of a Joint resolution in favor of
sustaining the President of the
United States in the present
crisis with Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
THE WEATHER
FAIR AND WARMER

Weather forecast for northern New
England; fair with rising temperature
Wednesday,; Thursday probably snow
f1urries.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
Calls for
Maine Men
MEMORANDUM BY
ADJ. GEN. PRESSON
Urges That Commands Be
Brought up to War Strength
Requirements = Fur h e r
Measures for Protection of
State Householder to Men,
bers of Company M

The following memorandum was is
sued late Tuesday afternoon by Ad-
jutant George Mel Presson, the sig
nif1cance Of which will be apparent to
all who read, under the existing cir
cumstances
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
introduced during the day for consid
Grafton before the cnd Of the week.
100 New Submarines

In the Senate, an executive session
TO consider nominations occupied vir-
tually the entire daN. but a bill was
put through including the penalties for
making threats against the President
of the United States and the Republi-
cans agreed at an informal session to
support plan for authorization of 100
submarines IN addition TO those pro-
vided for in the regular building
program. The executive session
blocked Senator Stones plan to
call for vote today on his res
olution giving senatorial approval of
CONTINUED on Page 5, Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
Maine Legislature
Upholds President
UNANIMOUS PASSAGE is ACCORDED
JOINT RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT

Committee Hearings In clude Indian Affairs, In
terror Waters, Defores st Keyes Claim, Fl s h
and Game Matters and State Library
Rounds to Introduce Bill for Investigation
Of Maine Centrally ew Bills of Importance
introduced
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
Boston Forecast

Boston. Feb. 6.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Wednesday fair and
somewhat warmer: Thursday becoming
unsettled Moderate south to Southwest
min
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
New Legislation

Tho new measures introduced Tues
dav In the House and Senate included
Tho following.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
House Demonstration

The introduction Of the resolve and
the proceeding in the senate was with
out demonstration. while great ap-
plause greeted It's introduction in the
House. when the Joint resolution
however came TO the House it was
heard and passed in n silence that was
rr more impressive and significant
ti1n could be the widest applause.
Trsnsmittsd BY Governor
" tenders Woodrow Wilson. Presi-
dcu, of the uitcd States. all the moral
and material support Of the state OF
Niair, ana was Immediately transmit :
ted hy telegraph 10y Governor Carl r,
Milltk,n go Washington.
Th, resolution was introduced in the
senate Ny Senator Dccring of York,
quickly adopted and sent to the House.
When received in the lower body.
lteprcscntativC Baxter of Portland,
who had Just previously introduced a
similar resolution. which had been
PASSED. stated that il had been intend
"a 10 have each branch pass its own
though similar resolutions. but he saw
u, reason why the House should not
nncur. as II would give added force to
}hc action OF the Legislature. II was
.p done.
Governor Milliken's Message
The resolution Was Immediately tele-
r. .ph,d 10y Governor Millikcn TO fres-
lcn, Wilson. accompanied with the
blowing personal message:
Augusta Me. Feb. S. 1917.
lIur Woodrow Wilson,
President uf the United States.
White HouSc.
Washington,
District oi Columbia.
Dear MIR President
with keen personal satisfaction. /
herewith transmit by order OF the
Main" legislature copy OF the rcso-
luton unanimously adopted immedi-
ntcly al the opening of the first ses-
>tou subsequent to your action sever
ting diplomatic relations with Germany.
This unanimous expression OF the Leg
tslaturc reflects accurately the un-
swcrNing and loyal support which you
may count upon from our entire State.
Very respectfully.
Your obcdient Servant,
CARL r.. MILLlkEN.
Governor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
Appropriations for
Defense Increased
RUSHING MEASURES TO COMPLETION
WITH S15,OOO,OOO ADDED TO NAVY BILL

S5,OOO,OOO for Ammunit ion for Auxliaries and
S2,OOO,OOO for Anti-Arcraft Guns - Republi-
cans Will Support Plan for 100 Extra Subma-
rines
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07
Prosecution May Follow

As a result Of this discovery by Capt.
Coyle. which supplemented previous
reports Of extensive minor damages, a
decision was reached to attempt
criminal prosecution Of those who may
he found responsible for the mutila-
ton. The Cecilic, through civil suits
against her owners which are pending
in the federal courts, was IN nominal
custody Of the United States marshal
from November, 1914 when she came
here from Bar Harbor, Me, until Sat
urday night, when Marshal John J.
Mitchell took physical possession Of the
Continued on Page 5, Column ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07

be duplicated here, and only the in
stallation of new engines would make
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-07

with the man who ought TO buy
that property Of yours. Adver-
tise in the classified columns.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1917-01-05
LEMHI COUNTY NEEDS
FRIEND AT COURT.

Lemh county is going to need friend on the political
job Boise for the next sixty days We have ROAD 1uhd
of about $500, 900 at stake.
We needed this friend before this date. The road bud
get fund that been asked for the Idaho Montana high
way in the middle. We had nobody down there to
tell the Highway commission that would appreciate an
adequate fund The cutting of that estimate will be M
ty per all down the line. There should have been
a good democrat in Boise when that commission met to
say good word to that democratic body There is use
Of denying that all important matters require democratic
help TO get the best OF everything from democratic
The budget fund asked for this most important high
way is $685. 900 for Custer and Lemhi counties This
sure Nothing else will keep it up to the estimate. The
fund secured from the state will be duplicated by the fed
eral government The passive submission to this radical
reduction viii result in loss to Lemhi county OF not less
that 100000
Every other county and municipality which is asking
fubc funds for their special institutions is maintain
Inc Working force in Boise at this time 1t is not any
mystery why these working forces made up OF voters
who helped elect the boards and commissions which
in position to extend these faVOrs.
Iemhi county is going to need democratic friend at
court and need such friend badly We have true and
strong representatives in the aw-mang department of
the government but the influence of these proper repre-
sentatives cannot follow their pet to the
cuses of the majority party. Appropriations and every
other special favOrs secured in party caucuses,
not in the legislative halls 1t is not any political
that special promoted and boosted by party
Caucuses in every department of government. 1t is
solemn fact that if Lemhi county is not represented by
successful democratic workers in Boise for the next 81
days road fund will lose not less than $780, 600.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1917-01-05
Notice for Publication.

Notice Of Proof of Application OF
Water to Beneficial Use.
Notice is given that on the 8th
day of January, 1917. at Leadore.
County of Lemhi, State Of Idaho, be-
fore w. F. Stone, Notary Public,
proof will be submitted OF the applica-
ton to beneficial use of four cubic
feet Der second OF the waters or Mill
creek in accordance with the terms
and conditions of Permit No. 1S41O
heretofore issued by the a.Ssate Engi-
neer OF the state Of {daho.
/. The name and postofrice ad-
dIrss Of the person or corporation
/ holding said permit is Clara Diggles
IfClaras Diggles O'Brien), Salmon. Ida
no
2. The use to which said water
has been applied is irrigation and do,
nestle use.
3. The amount applied to benetc'
ial use is four cubic feet per second.
4. The place where said water is
4 used is S12 SEA, Sec. 80, NEA, Sec
81, Up II n, X. rs +. b. M.
! j. The name of the canal or ditch
or other works by which said water
is conducted TO such place of use is
Two unnamed bitches from Mill creek
g. The right to take the water
from such works is based upon Per
nit No. 1910.
7. The source of supply from
which such water is diverted is Mil
creek, Lemhi county. Idaho.
8. The date of the priority which
said user is prepared to establish il
June ~, 1914.
j. II. SMITH,
+ Engineer
Moo 1ETan :
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1917-01-05
LEGAL ADVERTISING
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Serial No. 01435l.
Serial No. OlS724.

Serial No. UlS124.
Department of the Interior, U 5.
Land Office at HALEY. Idaho, Decem-
beI II. 1916.
NOTICE is hereby given that John
II Bunk OF Leadore. Idaho, who, on
September 4. 1914, made Homestead
entry, Serial No, 0l435l for SWA
SEQ Section 10. TIP. Is N, r. 26 E.
Il NJ. and on November 26, 1915 made
addl. homestead entry, No. Ols724,
fof SEA sWA Sec IS and NEh
<W4 and Lot l, Section 80, Town
ship 10 North, Range rs East, Boise
Meridian, has filed notice OF inten
lion to make final three years P'soi'
To establish claim to tho ianu above
described, before @ u Webb. L.
5 Commissioner. y Leadore, Idaho
on the 18th day Of February, 1917,
Claimant names as witnesaes;
Roland II. DAVIDSON. Fred Gerdies
, Inke Blecha. Robert r. Stewart, all
OF Leadore, k1aho.
nm Il. GRAY. Register
Ina ssa--.Iam 10
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1917-01-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Serial No, Ol2U,T.
Department of the Interior, u. S.
Land Office at HALEY. Idaho, Nov
ember IS, 1916.
Notice is hereby given that
charles tt Reynolds, of Carmen, Ida.
he who, on October IL, 1912. made
homestead entry. Serial No. 012057
within the Salmon National Forest
list No. 4-46 for Lot II Sec. 2; Lot
5 Sec. 3.Tp. % North. Range 81 E..
b. NJ. and Lot IL Sec. a. and Lots 8
1, and Z and SWA SWA Section S5
Township "a Nora, Range Fl East
! Boise Meridian, has filed notice Of
| intention TO make final three yeal
proof. to establish claim to the lane
! above described, before Allen c. Mer
/ ritt, L. :. Commissioner. at Salmon
Idaho. on the 25th day of January
! 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Matthias Nj. Kriley OF Carmen, Ida
! no: Percy Anderson of Shoup, Ida
no. Theodore Gautier, Sr., of Car
men, Idaho: Theodore Gautier. Jr. o
Carmen. Idaho.
BEN r. GRAY. Register.
/. Dec. 1-29.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1917-01-05

Serial No. 0ll009
Department of the Interior. L. s.
Land ONCE at HALEY. Idaho, Decem.
ber Il. 1916.
NOTICE is hereby given that VIII
ian Beck. OF Myers Cove, Idaho. who.
Oh March IL. 1912, made Homestead
entry, Serial No. 01l009, for a tract
OF 1906 acres within the Salmon Ma,
tional Forest, IN what will probably
BE- when surveyed Township Is North
Range II East, Boise Meridian, des
tgnated As Homestead entry survey
No. 40, list No. 1894, described BY
metes and bounds as follows. com
menclng at corner No from which
| : Location Monument No 24t
bears ). 6S degrees SO minutes W
~ 90 chains distant. thence y. 1 de
Eyees uI minutes W. 1928 chains Il
corner No. ?, thence n. u degrees
II minutes Z. 2757 chains to corner
No 3, thence y. so degrees as min
uteS E $50 chains to corner No. 4
thence 5. 9 degrees Is minutes E. Is OC
chains 10 corner No 5. thence s. Is
degrees 80 minutes ". $40 chain,
TO corner No, /. the place OF begin
ming, has filed notice of intention II
make hnal three year Proof. to estsb
ltSh claim 10 the land above describ
ed before Allen c. Merritt. L. =
commissioner. at Salmon. Idaho. or
'hr 18th day Of February. 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses.
Marion Mulkey of Salmon. Idaho
Dan J. Chase of Salmon, Idaho: An
drew E. Lee of Myers Cove, Idaho
n Earl kingsbury of Myers Cove
Idaho.
BEN R. GRAY, RsEistsr
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1917-01-05
LEGAL ADVERTISING

StIidi NO OlUtOos
Deparrment OF the Interior, u. ;.
Land once at Haley, Idaho, Nov
embrr IL, 1916.
NOTICE Is hereby given that Sam
ue. Il. Chandler Of Junction. Idaho.
Who. January IS, 1912, made Home
stead entry No. OlO76S, for tract or
1856 ~ acres within the Salmon Ma
tiona Forest in what viii probably be
when surveyed Sections 5, 8, and Z,
Township II North, Range 20 East,
Bose Meridian. embraced in Home
stead Entry Survey NOISE, list No. 4
$50, described by metessenusbounds as
follows: Cnnanpencing at corner MOL
from which the Southwest corner of
Section 81 Township 10 North, Range
20 East, Boise Meridian, bears n. 81
degrees IT minutes w 6O.S9 chains
distant, thence :. II degrees 80 min
ulcs +. 46.OU chains to corner No. 2;
thence s. 80 degrees 81 minutes w.
j6.3l chains 10 corner No. 3, thence
~ - degrees 80 minutes w. 1924
chains TO corner No. 4; thence N. %
degrees and - minutes Il. 1926 chains
to corner No 5 thence n. II degrees
| % minutes w 1891 chains to corner
No 6: thence n degrees IA minutes
! Il. 1890 chains TO corner No. l, the
place OF beginning has hIed notice OF
intention to make final three year
! Proof to establish claim TO the LAND
kabnye described. befoSe z, l.. Webb
n. ). Commissioner, at Junction. Ida
! no ON the 18th day of January, 1917.
! Claimant names as Witnesses:
( Robert Stewart, Peter Kalish H. A
/ Chandler. 10y Ii, Lee, all Of Leadore
Idaho,
BEN r. GRAY. Register
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