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The Colorado statesman., 1917-03-31
HOLLWEG SPEECH
ENDS PEACE HOPE
NO HINT OF WELDING ON U-BoAT
POLICIES FOUND IN GERMAN
cHANcELLoR's SPEECH.
FULL TEXT OF ADDRESS
TNcREASE OF BLooDSHED DE-
PENDS UPON AMERICANS"
DECLARES HoLlWEG.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington, March 30.-Hope OF
averting war between the United
States and Germany has been dissi'
pated by Chancellor Won Bethmann-
Hollweg's address to the Reichstag
in the opinion of nearly all admin
istration officials
Following is the text of the speech
before the Reichstag, which United
States officials look upon as the final
blow to all hopes of averting war:
Berlin (By Wireless to Sayyille),
March 3O.-"Within the next few days
the directors of the American nation
will be convened by President Wilson
for an extraordinary session of Con-
gress in order to decide the question
of war between the American and Ger
man nations" said Chancellor Won
Bethmann- Hollweg in his address to
the Reichstag.
Germany never had the slightest
intention of attacking the United
States of America, and does not have
such Intention now. 1t never desired
war against the United States of
America and does not desire it today.
How did these things develop?
More than once we told the United
States that we made unrestricted use
of the submarine weapon expecting
that England could be made to OBJ
serve, in her policy of blockade, the
laws of humanity and international
agreements.
This blockade policy-this l ex-
pressly recall has been called illegal
and indefensible' (the imperial chan
cellor here used the English words)
by President Wilson and Secretary of
State Lansing Our expectations,
which we maintained during eight
months, have been disappointed COM
pletely.
England not only did not give up
her illegal and indefensible policy of
blockade, but uninterruptedly intensi-
fled it. England, together with her
allies, arrogantly rejected the peace
offers made by us and our allies and
proclaimed her war aims which aim
at our annihilation and that of our
allies.
Then we took unrestricted subma-
rine warfare into our hands; we had
to for our defense. If the American
nation considers this cause for
which to declare war against the Ger
man nation, with which it has lived
in peace for more than 100 years; if
this action warrants an increase Of
bloodshed, we shall not have to bear
the responsibility for it. The German
nation, which feels neither hatred nor
hostility against the United States,
shall also bear and overcome this"
The Colorado statesman., 1917-03-31
Germans Hold whitlock and Aides.

Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam
says: Frontier correspondents hear
from Brussels that the American lega-
ton is completely isolated and under
a guard of German police. 1t is ru-
mored that the Germans contemplate
taking the minister (Brand Whitlock)
and his staff to Germany. The Amer
leans in Brussels have been notified
that they cannot leave Belgium before
three months at the earliest"
The Colorado statesman., 1917-03-31
U. S. Consul Is Dead.

Nanaimo, B. C.-Joseph PAISLEY, for
fifteen years United States consul,
died here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28
Quickly Find Homes

Miss Gladys Gaylord. who is the
manager of the Maine Branch of the
Little Wanderers home in this city,
had quite a proposition on her hands
Thursday afternoon. A family Of six
children were brought to her by Henry
D. Brophy, the Somerset county agen.
for the projection Of children. The
children ranged from two to IL years OF
age. The five older mes were boys and
1t was Miss Gaylord's task to see that
they were bathed. clothed in new gar
ments, fed and placed in homes and all
10 b done in one afternoon. Needless
to say. Miss Gaylord had her plans well
laid for their reception. She received
them at her office in the Savings bank
building, and took the five boys to a
clothing store where she fitted two OF
them out with suits and started them
10 the Y. NJ. G. A. with Mr.. Brophy for
their baths. Then Miss Gaylord fitted
up the other three and took them tC
the Y. NJ. G. A., where Mr.. Brophy at
tended to their needs. This privilege
for the children was obtained through
the kindness Of Alexander Mcneil OF
the Y. NJ. e. A. who offered to assist
in any way that he could.
After the children were made pre-
sentable, Miss Gaylord placed them
with the people with whom they are tc
make their homes for a few months
This was also nicely planned and sev
eral Of the people called at the office &c
take the children away with them, The
little girl was also made sweet and
clean and n home was found for her
as well as for the boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28
PISHON'S FERRY

Miss Ethel Osborne returned Tues
day to Boston after passing a few
days with her parents, Mr., and Mrs.
Selden Manson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Elliott went
Thursday to Lynn. where they will
visit for a short time.
Mrs. Anna Davies, who has beer
working for John Lewis, has gone to
Goodwin.
Walter Giles Of Waterville was re-
Gently in town on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. ID. Holt passed
Christmas with their son c. M. Holt,
formerly Of Skowhegan.
The Parker school closed Friday.
Dec. q. The teacher, Miss Bertha
Young, has gone to her home In Nor
~ridgewock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Hilton enter
tanned at Christmas dinner, Mr.. and
Mrs. e. j. Mitchell, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rayomnd Kicker and Mr.. and Mrs.
Flanagan.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Greene and
daughter, Hilda and Mr.. and Mrs.
Mark Greene passed Christmas with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Greene.
at Fairfield Center.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emery Hall and two
children were holiday guests at Mr..
and Mrs. James Denaldson's.
The r. f. Club held their annual
Christmas supper Saturday evening.
Dec. %. at G. T. hall. Two trees had
been arranged and after a short pro-
gram, Mr.. and Mrs. Santa Claus ar
rived and distributed the goodly num-
Der Of presents to all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28
William G. Rand.

William 6. Rand died at the horne of his
brother, Thomas T.. Rand of Silver street,
Thursday night about Il o'clock. Mr..
Rand had been i'll for over two years.
having suffered a shock on Dec. II, 1915,
and had been comparatively helpless
Thomas OF this city, Mr.. Rand leaves two
brothers in the West and a sister in
Brooklyn, y. Y. The funeral will be held
this afternoon at . O'Clock. Rev. Robert
NJ. keilerman officiating. Burial will be
at IIartland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28
Given Thrift Stamp

+. c. Wardwell Of the Wardwell Dry
Goods Co, in order to help along the
sale of thrift stamps. invested in
cards for each of his employees
Thursday and presented each one with
a thrift st$Ynp to start an account.
Now that the holidays are over it is
expected that many will invest in these
stamps and start the new year with
saving in hat line. which is the best
investment to be found for the small
salaried man or woman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

Mrs. Gladys r. Radebaugh, who has
charge Of the Junior department at
Howard Seminary. West Bridgewater,
Mass, and Ernest Warren, superin-
tendent of the American Wooden Mills
at Oldtown. are guests of their par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. H. ?. Warren of
West street for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

Ahiram Encampment. l.. o. Q. F., Will
hold a regular meeting this evening at
Odd Fellows hall. The Royal Purple de-
gree will be worked and> there will be
election of officers. A large attendance
is requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

Albert Allen, of the Maine Heavy
Artillery, stationed at Camp Charlotte.
n. c., who has been passing a short
furlough at the home of his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Allen of Pleasant
street, left Thursday morning for his
return trip to camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

Mrs. A. c. Barrows, who has been
the guest of her son, E. H.. Barrows
and Mrs. Barrows at the Elmwood for
the holiday season, returned to her
home in Atkinson Depot, N. H, Thurs
day morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

Mrs. George A. Jackson went to East
Vassalboro Thursday morning. called
there by the serious accident, in which
Mr.. Jackson broke his leg Wednesday
afternoon. AS soon as possible, Mr..
jackson Will be moved to Waterville
for treatment,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Rudman and
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Shire went to
Portland Thursday morning, where
they attended the wedding of their
niece, Miss Ada Cutler, which oc-
Cured last yening,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

Herbert f. Warren, assistant head
master of the High school in Law
r%enceville, n. j., who passed Christmas
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. 2.
Warren Of West street, returned to his
home Thursday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

Miss Eva Knowlton of Boston. who has
been visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar knowlton of Temple street, went
to Bingham Thursday afternoon. where
she will visit her sister for a month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

Miss Eva Towne, superintendent Of mu.
sic in the Waterville schools, is passing
the Christmas. vacation with her brother,
Fred Towne of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

81. Carroll Reynolds. who is employed
in Wilton, returned to his work Thurs
day morning after passing Christmas
with his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

J. Dryden Phelps, son of Rev. and
Mrs. Arthur S. Phelps. who attends
the Yale school of religion, is passing
a part of his Christmas vacation with
his parents on Dalton street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

Arthur Stedman, who has been pass
ing a few weeks in the city with
friends, returned to his home in
Holyoke, Mass, Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

David Campayner, who has been
working for A. J.. Trip on the Haines
theater went to Boston Thursday
morning for a few days business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

Mrs. Carrie -. Hammond Of Mt.
Vernon, who has been the guest Of
friends in the city Yer the holidays.
returned to her home Thursday morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Blanchard have
returned from Gardiner, where they pass
ed the Christmas vacation with Mr..
Blanchard's parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

Mrs. o. T. Austin has gone to Attle-
'boro, Mass, where she was called on ac-
count of the serious illness of her father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

One man was before the court Thursday
morning for int~oxication. He was given
a fine and costs and paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

A. O.. Libby of Morrill, avenue went
to Augusta Thursday morning for a
short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

John Hetherington left Thursday
morning for Bingham on a business
trip of several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

Thomas p. Donnelly, who has been in
this city for a few days. has returned to
his work in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

Miss Wilhelmina Butterfield of Oak
street left Thursday morning for a
short trip to Boston and Providence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

for Boston, where she will resume her
musical studies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

Miss Edith Hanscom Of Mechanic
Falls is the guest for the week of Mrs.
Fred Rowe of Kelsey street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

Mrs. Kate Edwards Fox left wednes,
day morning for California, where she
will spend the remainder Of the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

Karl Ballard"of the Soper store is pass
ing a few days at his home in Old Town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

in the city a few hours Thursday calling
or friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

The teachers and pupils in the public
schools will enjoy a holiday Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-28

Lawrence Haslem of China was in the
city Thursday on a'business trip.
The Detroit times., 1917-06-26
NEW TREASURER
TO TAKE OFFICE
ON SATURDAY

County Treasurer John F. W. Yer.
gouw will hand over the once 20
William Green. treasurer elect, Sat
urday morning Because OF the con-
test started with the state tax com
mission by the board OF supervis-
ors. taxes did not become delinquent
this year until June l, three months
later than IL ordinarily the case.
but Mr.. vergouw has completed his
preparation OF the transcript OF de-
linquent taxes for the auditor gen
erals tar record. on which the sale
OF property for taxes r. based.
Sheriff Stein will announce the
list Of men he will keep In the sher-
IFS once with the readiustment ne
cessitated by Mr.. Green's assump
! ton OF ONCE on Wednesday morn
ing. 10 Is thought that Mr.. Green
will not employ unframed appoin
tees but will swap with the sheriff
+, keeping Sheriff STEMS old men al
their jobs in the treasurer's once
and placing his men as deputies
| Stein formerly was treasurer.
Whether County Clerk Oakrnar
will let go all the Farrell hold-o
TO make room for his men who
have been kept by Sheriff Stein ha,
not yet been announced.
The Detroit times., 1917-06-26

paDy OF artists WITH which Niles
Bonatelle has surrounded herself has
little TO fear from cvmla iiHHr.
This piece has peculiar charm
for petreiters as stephen Client II a
character study from real life ana
the original WAS n Detroit man. altho
not prominent. However. ne ~ said
20 have been lonEshoroman whose
habitat was AIwater-st. before he
went west. wherk he came In contac 60
with MIR Moody and furnished the
theme for a play that has entertained
Rudience on six continents.
Corliss Giles is the stephen Client
81 the performance and his work
WAS highly appreciated Monday even
ing Miss Ronstelle az Ruth Jordan
a. so won "a lot ~ now friends This
talented woman shows her versatility
week after week and extends her
popularity as we'll as Increasing her
clientele
other principal parts were IN the
best possible hands. Iiss Cora With
erspQon as Polly Jordan. Hugh pill-
man as winthrop Ncwhury. Frank In
Pangborn as Or Newbury. and WI.
fam Prengle as Lon Anderson. all
perform their duties In an entirely
appropriate manner. J Harry irv-
ms the. Philip Jordan. Miss Marie
Curtis as Mrs Jordan, Adams T.
Rice Arthur Allen, Frank Howson
and Miss Flora Sheffield all contri-
butea much 10 the very successful
portrayal OF this charming play.
The Detroit times., 1917-06-26
MIEs

The Bersquist brothers Swedish
n usiclans who play mammoth ac-
ccrctans are easily ent.uea 20 hrst
npnars on the Miles bul this week.
Not only DO they play well. but they
rave attractive personalities and pre-
sent clean. fresh appearance some
TIMES lacking tu vaudeville acts
The Drrin Craig trio acrooats. DO
some new stunts. and the girl is a
wonder. This young and muscular
person 81 seemingly equal 70 any
sort % acrohafIc feat
walton ard Brandt in Shy One.
a couple trying % bug each other a
Christmas present with premium
coupons and each needing one more.
are good comedians.
Dorothy Dr Shelle and company
present a little play quite novel In
its setting The set shows ~ @ Young
people in their respective beds. tefe-
pnpning across the city ia each
other The M ddle ~ the stage Ia in
darkness and only the two small
rooms are Hum mated.
Cathrtue Cameron. who comes out
as green country girl and gives her
experiences AZ the party the night
before. creates some rnerrirnaut
Florence ana Martin. JurElera. Dis
play much ability. ard the woman -
The pair has Some wonderful gowns.
The pictorial review closes tho pro-
gram.
The Detroit times., 1917-06-26
X. OF c. TO RAISE
MILLION DOLLARS
FOR WAR WORK

The knights OF Columbus viii
maintain large recreationaI centers
in all the environments OF American
troops and Will furnish priests for
war duty. havtng5 authorized the OK
penditure OF 81 100000 az the guar
terly session OF It's board Of direc-
tors. which ended Monday in Hotel
Pontchartrain. a Knights OF Co
lumbus committee on war activity
will open headquarters in Washing
ton. d. c.
The $1,000. 600 VIII be raised di-
rectly in the councils OF the X. OF
c. and by appeals 20 the public az
large The week ~ Jaiy % witt be
devoted especially 70 these cases
Members OF the special committee
on war activity are: Col p J. Cal
lahan. Louisville. KY Supreme
knight James A. Flaherty Pbladel-
phis Supreme Secretarv William
J. Mckinley. New Haven. Conn;
Supreme Treasurer D. J. Callahan,
Washington. n. C.; James j. Nc
Graw. Ponca City, Okla
The Detroit times., 1917-06-26
VICTORY is
JUST AHEAD,
SAYS ROOT
Envoy Tells Russians
It's Just a Case of
Pull Together
u. S. MISSION is
HARD AT WORK
Confers With the Russ
Leaders On Aid Amer
lea Can Give

PETROGRAD. June IS If every
Allied government and every AL.
lied people turns itself fully over 20
the business OF making war. vic
tory will come by 1918. in the opin-
ion OF Elihu Root. chairman OF the
American mission. He made the
prediction at Moscow. whore the
Americans were being entertained
today in the course OF an interview
with newspaper correspondents.
americans accept all interpreta-
tions OF Russia's formula of peace
without anneXations and without
contributions. bur we feel profound
~ that the German empire In a
most outrageous and infamous mar.
ner has violated the rights OF Bel
GUM and Serbia" Root said. I'VE
insist on the establishment OF
those rights We hold it just 10 IN
sist on full restoration Of violated
rights o<possession and PREPARATION
for daYages'
Dispatches from Moscow today as.
serted the city had accorded the
Americans an enthusiastic recep.
ton. The railway mission is busily
az work here comforting with Rus
.sia's transportation experts and 20
ing over the best form OF aid 10 be
extended. Admiral Glennon was q
arrive in Archangel today Gen
Scott was in conference with the
war Office leaders.
The Detroit times., 1917-06-26
POLICE FOIL
HOLD-UP TRIO

A score OF persons in George Rus.
sells billiard parlor az No. so Mich
igan-ave. were backed up against the
wall late Monday night by three
armed hold.up men Russell yelled
Justify when one of the trio struck
him over the head with billiard
cue and Detectives Began and Grif.
fifth. OF the cleanup squad, who were
passing. came TO the rescue. After
a struggle with the would-be robbers
one OF them was overpowered His
companions escaped The captive
was registered as John Edwards. 81.
Louis. 40.
Samuel Bologna, No. 43 Whitney
ave. Hamtramck. was held up and
robbed by three men with guns late
Monday night on Russell-st. near
Superior Bolagna says the highway
men took his purse. containing $i75.
John Komiczny. No. SIS Hancock
ave, reported 20 the police that his
purse. containing $40. was stolen
from his coat pocket Monday even
ing on Baker car. near East Grand
blvd. James Macker. No. 1915 Vine
wood-aye. was robbed OF purse
containing sl45. late Monday after
noon. on a Fourteenth car near Oak
land-Rye
The Detroit times., 1917-06-26
TEMPLE
THROWN OPEN
Dedication of New Home Of De-
troit Lodge No. "a To
Last Four Days

Exercises in connection with the
dedication OF the new Elks' temple
we're held Monday afternoon in the
fine new building az Iafayette-blvd
and Cass-ave The entire week Is
10 be- given over 10 a series OF meet
ings and events commemorative the
occupation or he new building. said
20 be one OF the most elaborate
lodge temples In the country.
State Senator James A. Murtha
made patriotic address in the
lobby. When he pledged the organ
ization 20 Loyalty uphold the hands
OF the government in the present
crisis he was enthusiastically APP
plauded.
Following Mr. Murtha's address
the building was opened for inspec-
ton. The ground floor is like that
The Detroit times., 1917-06-26
MANY SHIPS
ENCOUNTER
U-B0AT
Vessels Bring Tales of
Thrilling Sea
Fights
BRITISHER SINKS
ENEMY CRAFT
American Liner Drives
OFF Submarine; Tor
pedO Misses

NEW YORK, June 26.-Stories OF
war on the sea--of torpedoed liners
and U.boats blown oX Of the water
by shells. and death on the broad
waters--were brought BY ships ar
irving In American ports during the
last "a hours.
The crew OF a British ship told
how. when attacked by a submarine
running on the surface of the coast
of Ireland. the ships gunners sent
a shell squarely into the subma-
rine's magazine. blowing 1t apart
and sending II to the bottom with
all on board.
While the battle was going on the
wireless operator picked UP the call
OF an American ship saying that she
had been torpedoed and was sink
ing and that the Germans we're FIR
ing upon the lifeboats.
Another report described a rattle
between the gunners of an Ame-i.
can passenger liner and n subma-
rine In which the German vessel
was forced TO fee. A torpedo fired
vat the Yankee ship missed its mark
BY less than 20 feet.
The engagement took place IN q
heavy sea just as night was falling
and the coming tower OF the sub
marine as IL bobbcd about on the
waves was all that was visible t.
the American fighters. The dark
ness and the rolling sea alone saved
the submarine from destruction By
shell fire.
A report from the base OF the
American fiotilla In British waters
told OF night dash by an Ameri
can destroyer to the aid Of the crew
OF torpedoed British ship. which
had wirelessed her position. Nc
trace of the crew could be found
near the spot designated In the
wireless message and after two
day search the destroyers abandon
ed hope for survivors.
The Detroit times., 1917-06-26
CITIZENS NOT A
UNIT IN GRAND
BELT EXTENSION

A big delegation OF people who
live In the northwestern part OF the
city has signihed its intention OF
attending the meeting OF the com.
mon council, Tuesday night. 20 pro.
test against the plan to force the
d. L. K. to complete the Grand Belt
line according 10 the original plan
which called for a continuation OF
the belt across town in the neigh.
borhood OF the Grand boulevard.
The delegation has announced that
II will ask that the compromise
offered by the railway for a route
further north instead OF the belt ex.
tension be accepted. Meanwhile
members OF the West Warren Resi-
dents association and other civic
organizations in the territory affect
ed are bitterly denouncinx the
change. and will have representa-
tives present 10 offer protest Tues
day night