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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25

Cony Weber of South China was a
business caller in the city Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25
LOCAL NOTICE.

A summer treat, and health builder.
Weber & Hewett's Bran Bread.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25

Note the Saturday specials in Her.
som & Bonsall's advt.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05

and many offices in these departments
are quietly working overtime. Plans
are under discussion for calling out
navy reserve officers and of gradual
ing the senior class at Annapolis to
meet any emergency conditions. Wire
less operations are under orders to
guard their dispatches with unusual
care and censorship bill is ready for
congressional action when it is need
ed.
Congress Will Rush Bills.
Congress, laying aside partisan diff
ferences is ready to rush through the
army and navy appropriation bills and
any extraordinary finance measures,
which might be requested by the presi-
dent for defense expenditures.
Many kilograms assuring support or
offers of service are pouring into the
White House hourly and the war and
navy departments have a number of
offers from industrial plants to give
preference to government orders. Rear
Admiral Peary today rendered the,
srvices of the national aerial coast pa
troll commission, of which he, the
head, to the government for defense
purposes.
President Gompers of the American
Federation of Labor, has cabled the
president of the German Federation of
Trade Unions urging that organization
to use it's influence to avoid war. Pa
Cifist elements in congress were laying
plans for combating unusual military
preparations. and such peace advo-
Gates as William ]. Bryan and Henry
Ford were here today to use their in
fluence in that direction.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
Tramps Miles
in High Gale
and Drifts

81 would like to spend the night in
the basement. l am little tired and
somewhat chilled" remarked very
large man wearing ragged and travel
soiled clothing as he entered police
headquarters late Sunday afternoon.
His face was bearded like a Russian
anarchist and the beard was solid
sheet of ice.
Il walked here from Greenville, O.,
and the going was kinda hard" con-
tinued the stranger. Roads were fill
ed with snow drifts and there was a
pretty sharp wind
Walks 26 Miles in Gale.
The distance between Greenville and
Richmond is 26 miles. The theremom-
eter never registered above zero Sun
day. The tramp departed this morn
ing for Indianapolis, on foot.
Another tramp staggered into police
headquarters Sunday so chilled that
the lower part of his face had turned
a greenish shade. He became i'll dur
ing the night and today a city phys
ician discovered that the man was suf-
fering from pneumonia. He was taken
to Reid hospital.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
MRS. FREEMAN
IS CALLED BY
DEATH ANGEL

Mrs. Martha Howard Freeman, age0
sc, wife of Perry J. Freeman, 113
South Twenty-first street, died at her
home at 2:15 O'Clock this morning fol-
lowing long illness. Death resulted
from Bright's disease. Mrs. Freeman,
one of the city's best known women.
had been an invalid for over a year
Mr.. Freeman is prominent mem
ber of the Wayne county bar. He has
served as mayor of Richmond. post
master. prosecuting attorney, judge of
the city court and as United States
commissioner for the Richmond dis
trict of the state.
Taken Critically III.
In November, 1916, Mr. and Mrs
Freeman went to Los Angeles to visit
relatives and while there Mrs. Free
man became critically i'll and was re-
turned to Richmond as soon as poss-
ible. Ever since that time her con-
dition had been serious. Bright's
disease developed some time ago.
Besides her husband Mrs. Freeman
is survived by her son. Gath. her
daughter Mrs. w. B. Kerkam. Wash
ington, ID. c., her mother Mrs. James
Howard her sister, Mrs. d. H. Nagel
and her brothers, Dr. Fred w Howard
and Edward Howard, the latter all of
Los Angeles.
Mrs. Freeman was born in Anderson,
Ind, February %. 1861, and was mar
ried, June II, 1883. Funeral arrange
ments have not been announced.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
BLIZZARD HALTS TRAFFIC:
HIGH WINDS DRIFT SNOW;
GAS SUPPLY REMAINS Low

Disorganized traffic and an immi
nent coal shortage accompanied the
worst blizzard in years Sunday and
early Monday.
High winds increased suffering from
the below-zero temperature and drift
ed the swirling snow.
Lowest temperature during the bliz
zard was recorded at the water works
this morning at o'clock when the
mercury stood at eight below.
Private thermometers in different
sections of the city registered as low
as 16 degrees below zero.
Temperature Takes Rapid Drop
Lowest temperature Sunday was
two below at o'clock in the evening
Early in the day the water works ther-
mometer registered 25 above zero.
This morning at 10 o'clock the ther-
mometer stood at zero.
Trains from the east were from one
to four hours late last night, while
those from the west were not affected
considerably by the blizzard. This
morning westbound trains were run
ming from 40 minutes to an hour and
half behind.
Delay was caused chiefly because
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
GERMAN CREWS ARE
HELD AS PRISONERS
ON BOARD VESSELS
fBy Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Feb. 5-Nearly two
thousand officers and men, remnants
of the crews of the twenty-five Ger.
man merchant ships which were laid
up here at the beginning of the war
are virtually prisoners today on board
their vessels.
The federal authorities explained
that the German seamen were 'Not
forcibly detained but simply request
ed" to remain on their ships. Members
Of the crews, however, who returned
from shore leave last night and today
were notified by the policemen and
federal detectives on guard at the
German line piers that if they went
aboard they would have to stay there.
Collector Malone of the port of New
York let it be known that his guards
were stationed to prevent the German
sailors from violating the immigration
laws by deserting their ships.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05

the automatic signal system on the
Pennsylvania lines was frozen up and
hand signaling was made necessary.
Street Cars Run lrreguIarIy
Interurban cars weathered the storm
with little delay, although the sched
ule yesterday afternoon and evening
was disorganized somewhat Street
cars operated intermittently during
the blizzard and snow sweepers were
kept busy clearing the tracks. Diff
Guilty was encountered at the grade
from the temporary Main Street
bridge.
A car left the tracks at the switch
between Main and North A streets dur
ing the heighth of the blizzard.
Coal dealers this morning said they
were able to fill small orders for a
limited time and did not anticipate an
immediate famine unless expected
shipments fail to arrive. Hard coal is
practically an unknown quantity in
Richmond yards.
Low gas pressure yesterday evening
and this morning caused some uneasi-
ness but little suffering.
Country roads in some places nearly
were impossible
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
U. s. TICHTENS
GUARD ABOUT
BIG ARSENALS
(By Associated Press)

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 5.-The ten
sion created here by the crisis between
the United States and Germany has
resulted in strengthening and tight
ening of guard lines about all govern
ment property and privately owned
munition plants.
Plants of tremendous military i'm
portance are located in and near this
city, including the Frankford and
Schuylkill Arsenals and the big arm
ament plants that are turning out
thousands of tons of war materials
All of these places were under heavy
guard when the gates opened today
Government agents are combing the
liats Of employees at all munition
plants to eliminate "undersireables."
City policemen both in uniform and
in civilian clothes, are on duty at the
postoffic, the custom house, the
quartermaster's depot and the two gov.
ernment arsenals.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
Sudden Change of Front Made
by Board of Charity Bureau

Persons who are watching the work
of John T. Melpolder are wondering
why the managing board issued a
statement supporting the agent They
are wondering wha. influence Mel
polder has over the board
Several influential members of the
board said less than six weeks ago
they would get rid of Melpolder if
they knew how to go about it"
Their. apparent change of front, as
evidenced by this statement, causes
doubt to arise as to which is their
sincere attitude toward their agent.
Board is Equally Culpable.
1t is pointed out that if the manag-
ing board heartily endorses Melpolder
il is responsible for his conduct. in
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
RYAN DRAWS S.
FINE FOR ASSAULT

Earnest Ryan was fined s. and costs
in city court today on a charge of as
sault and battery on his wife. He de-
clined to make any statement and
pleaded guilty.
Mrs. Ryan said her husband rebuk-
ed her when she came home about
1890 O'Clock one evening after visit
ing with neighbors. She said he had
been drinking While she was in bed
he slapped her and then struck her.
She ran out of the house in her night
gown, despite zero weather, and told
her troubles to police officer.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
DUPONT PLANTS
OFFERED j. s.
IF WAR COMES
(By Associated Press)

WILMINGTON, Del, Feb. 5.-With
the plants of the Dupont Powder COM
pany placed at its disposal in the
event of hostilities, as authoritively an
nounced last night, the United States
governments facilities for the manu-
facture of powder and other high ex-
plosives would be enormously increas-
ed.
Since the start of the European war
the company has been compelled to
make constant additions to its plants
in order to fill large contracts from the
entente allies and at the present time
is said to be in position to render more
effective service than at any time in
it's history.
Estimates as to the aggregate daily
output of it's various plants were not
available.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05

Richmond pastors yesterday prayed
that the war cloud hanging over this
nation might be lifted.
In most of the churches divine aid
was invoked for the president. In
some of them the ministers devoted
part of their sermons to the interna-
tional crisis
Victory of dry forces in the Indiana
senate during the week shared with
the diplomatic situation in special
mention.
Large audiences were reported at
all the churches in the morning SER
vice but the below-zero weather in the
evening reduced the number of wor-
shippers. Newspaper advertising was
given large credit for the crowded
pews.
The second week Of the simultane-
Gus campaign was inaugurated yester-
day.
War Might Do Good
Rev Francis Anscombe of South
Eighth Street Friends church, took
the position that war might have some
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
PERSH|NG LEADS
AMERICAN men
FROM MEXICO
(By Associated Press)

COLUMBUS, N. NJ. Feb. 5.-Maior
General John j. Pershing rode out of
Mexico at 1906 today at the head of
more than 10000 soldiers of the Ameri-
can punitive expedition.
General Pershing crossed the bound
ary at the border line gate at the head
of his staff with Lieutenant J. p Col
lins, his aid de camp, and Captain
William o. Reed, bis intelligence
officer, riding next.
AS he crossed the line the guards at
the gap in the barb wire fence pre-
sented arms.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
Recalls Ship
Sunk in 1864
fBy Associated Press)

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 5.-Con-
federate naval historians here today
recalled the fact that the first Ameri-
can vessel sunk by hostile submar-
inc in warfare bore the same name as
the Housatonic, also the first Ameri-
can steamer sunk by a German sub
marine since the break in diplomatic
relationc occurred.
The former vessel was the United
States steamer Housatonic sunk in
Charleston harbor the night of Feb.
II. 1864, by the confederate submar-
inc H. l.. Hunley.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
GERMANY AWAITS
OFFICIAL NOTICE
fBy Associated PresS)

BERLIN, Via London, Feb. 5.-Tne
news of the breach of diplomatic re-
lations between the United States and
Germany was made known here to-
day through newspaper dispatches.
No official Information has yet been
received at either the United States
embassy or the foreign Office so Am
hassador Gerard's plans have not been
definitely decided. He will probably
leave Germany by way of Denmark
and return home through Russia, TAX
ing the trans-Siberia railway. 1t is
expected that American interests will
be entrusted to the Brazilian minister.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05

WARNS OFFICIALS AND CITIZENS
so TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES THAT NO BLAME
CAN Be PLACED ON j. s. IN Event OF WAR
(By Associated Press)


WASHINGTON, Feb 5-While the United States
awaits the issue of peace President Wilson has
taken steps that the conduct of the government during
the tense period of waiting shall be of calm delibera
tiOn and beyond criticism.
The American government was stated officially will
be very careful to that Germany and all other foreign
governments will have no just cause for complaint
General instructions have been issued to Federal gov
ernment officials in all parts of the country to avoid
hasty action and do nothing not strictly legal and within
the province of the government.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
Holds Strictly to Legal Right.

Holds Strictly to Legal Right.
The government, it was pointed out,
has no legal right to take over war
bound ships in American harbors.
Strict legal rights must be the new
base for the conduct of all Federal of
ficers under the announced policy of
the government.
No matter what other nations may
do in the present emergency, it was
stated, that the United States would
adhere strictly to law and would do
nothing under stress of excitement
which it would not be legal to do in
ordinary time.
AS outlined in. the highest Official
quarters the policy of the government
will be to act on principle rather than
on the ground of expediency. Federal
authorities will be expected by Presi-
dent Wilson to avoid any act that may
be considered questionable.
The president himself, it was stated.
is moving without panic or haste and
expects all subordinate officers of the
government to do likewise. While
not stated especially it became known
that the president is particular to
warn Americans generally to do notfr-
ing which might cause trouble. He
desires that every act Of the United
States in the super crises shall be
along lines with absolute proDriety.
If war comes he wants no possible
blame attached to the American gov
ernment or any of its officials or
people.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
Divine GUIDANCE FOR WILSON
INVOKED BY RICHMOND PASTORS
BECAUSE OF DIPLOMATIC BREAK

beneficial results. He based his view
On the certainty that entrance of this
nation would shorten the conflict and
enable the United States to assume
a large share in shaping the peace
negotiations so permanent peace
might be made possible.
Several years ago it was thought
impossible that Indiana would go dry.
At one time slavery was established.
[Continued On Page Twelve.1
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
GERARD MAY COME
BACK VIA SPAIN
(By Associated Pressl

BERLIN, Feb. 5.-United States Am
bassador Gerard has practically de-
cided to return to the United States
from Spanish port The plan to
have American interests taken over
by the Brazilian minister has been
abandoned and it is not known who
will represent American interests in
Berlin after Mr.. Gerard's departure
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
TRY DOG COMPLAINT
IN CIRCUIT COURT

Benjamin Reddinghaus, charged by
a grand jury indictment with harbor-
ing mischievous dog, was tried by a
jury in circuit court today.
1t is alleged that Reddinghaus was
driving along country road with
Howard Null and Frank Sittloh and
that a dog which accompanied the
party killed turkeys belonging to Mr..
and Mrs. William Doren, Boston town.
ship.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05

asmuch as he is the agent of the
board
There are some persons who believe
the changed attitude of the board
members toward Melpolder is due to
the argumentative powers of Fred
White, Melpolder's strongest champ
ion on the board.
White is given credit for being able
to bolster the courage of more tiMid
members.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
PRESIDENT STILL HOPES TO AVOID WAR:
ASKS NEUTRAlS TO ADOPT HIS ATTITUDE:
NO WAR PREPARATIONS ARE UNDER WAY
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Feb 5-Grimy preparing and with an air
of conviction that the nations will be shaped mmutab
for Germany makes effective her
restricted warfare the United States has begun
drawn out.
Despite the of diplomatic relations with Germany,
President Wilson believes his long struggle preserve the
trys has been lost He still hopes only that
hostie will be avoided but that other neuras adding
that the United States will unite the
of the world to compel peace in Europe.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
AUSTRIAN ANSWER
REPEATS PURPOSE
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-While Of
flcials refused to admit that Austria S
formal announcement of her adhesion
to Germany's declarations of unre-
stricted submarine warfare has been
received officially there is reason for
believing it is now before the govern
ment and that appropriate action is be-
ing considered.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
FILE INCORPORATION PAPERS

Incorporation papers for the Rich
mend Malleable Castings company
were filed at he county recorders
office today. The capital stock Is
named at 100000 The directors are:
William j. Blackmore, George g.
Calvelage, Harry B. Lontz, Benjamin
I. Hill and John NJ. Lontz.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
SUB ORDERS STAND,
SAYS LATE REPORT
(By Associated Press)

BERLIN, Feb. 4.-Via London, Feb.
5.-According to information obtained
in official quarters there is no pros
pect of any modification of the orders
to submarines
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
SEIZE SEVENTEEN
GERMAN VESSELS
(By Associated PresS)

MANILA, Feb, 5.-The naval au-
thorities at 6 o'clock this evening seiz-
ed the seventeen German merchant
vessels anchored in Manila bay. All
the German crews were removed
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
Ford Offers
Plant to i. S.
{By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5. - Henry
Ford, manufacturer and paciicist, an
nounced here today that in the event
of war he would place his factory at
the disposal of the government and
operate il without profit.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
BOZWORTH ASKS DIVORCE

Harlan Bozworth filed suit in cir
cult court today for divorce from
Hazel Bozworth Abandonment was
the charge.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
COUNTESS Won BE2NsroRrF

Officials Of the government here and
members of the diplomatic corps are
genuinely sorry for the Countess Won
Bernstorff, American wife Of the Ger
man ambassador. The Countess will
leave the United States with her hus-
band, but will be in the unfortunate
position of being compelled to live in
Germany perhaps at time when that
country is at war with her own. The
Countess was a Miss Jeanne Lucke-
meyer of New York. She married the
Count on Nov. ID, 1857.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-05
Weather Forecast

For Indiana by United States Wealth
er Bureau Generally fair and not
quite so cold tonight Tuesday fair
with rising temperature.
Temperature Today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-11

estine and live under the new country.
1t is my belief, however, that Jew far
mers who are finding it hard to make
a living in many places Of the world,
would do so.Moreover, these are the sort
of men who would form the most solid
basis for the republic. They should be
given some aid to permit their return
'home'
"Jerusalem-now once again restor-
ed to us from Turkeys ruthless grasp
of centuries-is an ideal spot for cap
ital. 1t could be the site for a great
commercial or trading city.
"But my plan would not be to bring
to Jerusalem the Jews who have pros
pered throughout the world. Rather, |
would have drawn to the new capital
and the new nation the oppressed OF
other nations.
"Most important of all, with jew
ish nation established, Jews throughout
the world would feel they had home
once more-and this even the condi-
tions and circumstances did not enable
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-11
Frank Ternan Writes
Home From War Zone

Frank W. Ternan, Salem boy,
writes to his mother, Mrs. L. e. Ter
non, 143 Court street, from American
Iquarters in France as follows:
Nov. 7, 1917.
Dear Mamma: Just line this p. m.
to let you know l am 0. X. and feeling
fine. | received a letter from you dated
ISept. 24, was the last one l have re-
ceived and they have been pretty
scarce and far between. 1 haven Y
been getting half the mail j should. of
and if you can find out why, 1 sure
wish you would.
1t is still pretty cold and wet but
we are well fixed for clothes and we
ldon It mind it. How is Dot and Howard
lgetting along, and is Dot as big as
ever9
I got some pictures developed that
were taken at Camp Kelly and if I
can possibly get them to you / will,
but 1 am not allowed to send them
through the mail; no pictures or post
Icards allowed So if you receive them
some other way don t be surprised /
am going to try and 60 to town to-
might and send you a telegram letting
you know am O. K For if you have
mot been getting any more of my mail
than l have it won't hurt to let you
know. You didn't say what your ad-
dress was 50 / will have to send it to
your box number. There is lady that
wants to drop you line so when you
get her address send her about 2 or 3
cans of baking powder for she lived
about nine years in N. Y. and knows
what baking powder is but can not
lget it in France. She sure has treated
us fine here and told her you would
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-11

irresistible as presented by Miss Fsch-
er with her queer little mannerisms.
The story involves pretty Peggy
Brcckman, who has been brought up
by her wealthy father on a big ranch
in order that she may be free of tho
evils of society. Lord Raleigh visits
the Brockmans soon after Broclxman
has presented Peggy with stepmother
and two stepsisters. The stepsisteIs
are paraded for Raleigh's benefit but
Peggy catches the nobleman 5 eye AMI
becomes Lady Raleigh.
The staging and general scenic ef-
fects in ''The Girl Who Couldn't Grow
up' are excellent.